Winegard MP1 manual Directv Receiver Setup

DIRECTV Receiver Setup

In most receivers the setup is done through the “Repeat Satellite Setup” option in your receiver menu. The following instructions are based on a D12 receiver. If your receiver differs from the options shown below, you may need

to consult your receiver manual. To access the “Repeat BEGIN HERE Satellite Setup” option, go through these steps.

Check out online receiver setup guides for your antenna at

www.winegard.com/receivers/setupguide.php. For Help, Call 1-800-788-4417.

1	Press Menu	2
	on your remote,

and then select

Parental, Fav’s

& Setup.

*The wording and look used in your receiver may differ slightly.

Select System

Setup.

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In your receiver Menu, you will need to identiy the Satellite Menu. The Satellite Menu will have an option for Satellite Setup.

In the box it now gives you an AZIM (Azimuth Angle) and ELEV (Elevation Angle). These are the pointing angles you will need when you go to point the dish.

Now select Signal Strength to get to the Signal Meter.

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It may require you to press the DASH (-)before proceeding (underneath #7 on your remote).

Select

Signal Meters.

5	If Switch Type displays	6
	“SWM” or if given the
	option of selecting a
	Switch Type, select
	Multiswitch. Set the
	DISH TYPE for ROUND,
	18”, Single LNB, or
	1 SATELLITE, depending
	on the wording used in
	your receiver.
	Press Continue.
9	You’ll want to make	10
	sure you are looking

at Satellite 101 and

Transponder 1.

Now go back to the

Pointing the MP1 section of this guide.

You’ll want to have someone watch or listen to the signal meter at the bottom of the screen while pointing.

Then, select the

Dish Pointing option.

Enter the Zip Code for the your current location.

Once accurately pointed, the signal meter will show a signal strength. You’ll want to make small adjustments to get the signal as high as possible. Once the signal is peaked, select Done.

11	This screen will show	12	Select Continue to
	your signal strength		verify your setup.

on all Transponders. Select Done to continue.

13	In the last step,	14
	your setup will

be verified.

Once your setup is verified, you may need to download a program guide.

You are now ready to watch TV!

Disclaimer: Receiver setup instructions are accurate at time of printing and may change without notice. Call Winegard tech line for assistance at 1-800-788-4417.