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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 | Press Menu | 2 | |
on your remote, | |||
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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
Select
Signal Meters.
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“SWM” or if given the | |||
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| option of selecting a |
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| Switch Type, select |
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| Multiswitch. Set the |
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| DISH TYPE for ROUND, |
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| 18”, Single LNB, or |
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| 1 SATELLITE, depending |
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| on the wording used in |
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| Press Continue. |
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9 | You’ll want to make | 10 | |
sure you are looking | |||
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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. | |||
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on all Transponders. Select Done to continue.
13 | In the last step, | 14 | |
your setup will | |||
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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