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RCA 15407690 manual Running Cable Into the House, Cable Entry Overview

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Final Installation

Running Cable Into the House

Cable Entry Overview

Grounding Blocks (mounted outside)

Cables for

Satellite B

Cables for Satellite A

Multiswitch (mounted inside)

To the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your digital satellite receiver, HDTV, or HD set-top converter,

Ground to the central building ground

CAUTION

Before drilling, make sure there are no wires or pipes behind the wall in the area of the hole.

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RCA 15407690 manual Running Cable Into the House, Cable Entry Overview

Contents

Changing Entertainment. Again Directv PlusAntenna Grounding Safety InformationTable of Contents Final Installation Chapter Overview Preparing for InstallationMounting the Mast Installation OverviewPreparing for Installation Completing the Final InstallationHollow or Cinder Block Wall Mounting OptionsSolid Wood or Lap Siding Brick or Poured Concrete SurfaceGeneral Site Survey Should I Do This Myself?Finding a Clear Line of Sight Satellite LocationsHow High Up in the Sky is the Satellite? Recording the Coordinates Using the Dish Pointing Menu ScreenFinding the Dish Pointing Coordinates If you live in San Francisco Precise Site Survey’m Not sure If I have a Clear View Estimating Cable RequirementsFinal Site Survey Don’t have a clear view to the satelliteOutdoor Hardware Included Directv Plus Dish Assembly OverviewMast Clamp Hardware Securing the Mast FootSecure the Antenna Mast Clamp Mast Foot HardwareFine Tuning Adjustment Reflector Hardware Setting the Tilt PolarizationAttaching the Mast Clamp to the Directv Plus Antenna Move On to the Next Section Attaching the LNB Support Arm and AdapterMounting the Mast Important Considerations Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap SidingMounting Instructions Installing a Spacer Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete Yes Important Consideration Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block WallSnap off straps flush with the wall Mounting the Directv Plus Dish On a Pole 45 cut Final Installation Leveling Side-to-Side Leveling the MastLeveling Front-to-Back Final Directv Plus Dish AssemblyLNB Hardware Grounding Hardware Acceptable central building ground pointsCable Routing Tips Routing and Grounding the CablesCable Entry Overview Running Cable Into the HouseStep-by-Step Instructions for Routing the Cables Multiswitch Mounting HardwareAbout the Phone Connection Making the Final ConnectionsMaximum Signal Strength Acquiring and Fine Tuning the SignalFine-Tuning adjustment Final Installation Reference Directv Plus Dish Positioning and Pointing Problems TroubleshootingCan’t Pick Up the Satellite Signal Cabling and Connections ProblemsDirectv Plus Dish Pointing Steps Temporary Satellite Signal LossReturning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange Toll-Free Telephone Product HelpLimited Warranty LNB IndexRestrictions 2 RG-6 coaxial cable 100%