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8-7. Initializing the System
Step 3. Signal Strength
Depending on the Dish Type you have selected, the Signal Strength menu shows you up to
three signal strength bars for Satellite Networks A, B, and C, in order to help you adjust the
dish to the correct position with the elevation, azimuth, and tilt values obtained from the Your
Location menu. While the maximum signal strength is 100, there will be no apparent differ-
ence in picture quality between signal strengths of 60 to 85. The higher the signal, the less
likely you are to experience picture quality degradation during adverse weather conditions
such as heavy rain or snow.
A transponder is a receiver/transmitter on the satellite. It receives signals from DIRECTV and
retransmits them to your dish. The DIRECTV®HD Receiver is capable of displaying the signal
strength of most transponders by using the following method.
To see the signal strength:
1.
Move the highlight to select the desired satellite using “
FG
”.
2.
Set an each transponder using “
DE
”
3.
Press “” to move to the next step of the initial setup.
NOTE
Depending on your location in the
United States, certain transponders
may not be available. It is normal for
the signal strength level of a few
transponders to be at zero.
NOTE
If you have selected an Oval Dish and
SAT B and/or SAT C do not display a
signal strength on any transponder, re-
check your dish installation or perform
Step 1: Dish Setup again.