Winegard TR-6018 manual Directv Receiver Setup, Pointing the Home Digital Satellite Antenna

8	Input zip code of current location and dish type. On the display, Dish System
	should always be Dish 300. Note that whenever you move the satellite antenna
	to a new location, you must enter the zip code of your new current location.

Satellite should be whatever satellite you want to point at. Satellite 119 is the primary satellite, and the majority of programming is located here. If you cannot find your desired standard programming on Satellite 119, try Satellite 110. For HD programming, choose Satellite 129 (for HD receivers only).

If using Satellite 119 or 110, use Transponder 11. If using Satellite 129, use

Transponder 21.

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, you may need to consult your receiver manual. To access the “Repeat Satellite Setup” option, go through these steps. The wording and display used in your receiver may differ slightly.

For Help, Call 1-800-788-4417

With all information entered, an Azimuth Angle and Elevation Angle will be displayed under the Zip Code. Use these pointing angles to point the dish. If you have selected Satellite 129 as your desired satellite, an azimuth and elevation angle may not be displayed. In this case, refer to the Satellite Location 129°W Angles Table included with this unit.

If using a 311 or previous model receiver, select Peak Angles to enter your satellite and zip code.

1	Press Menu on	2
	your remote,

and then select

Parental, Fav’s &

Setup.

Select System

Setup.

Pointing the Home Digital Satellite Antenna

Elevation

Loosen the elevation bolts on either side of the back-up/feed support assy. Raise the dish to the specified elevation angle that you found in step 8 of the receiver setup. The red line on the back-up/feed support assy., shown next to the elevation bolt, should line up with the correct angle molded into the back-up/feed support assy.

When searching for the strongest signal, you may need to adjust the elevation angle up/ down a couple of degrees. Refer to the instructions at the bottom of the page if having trouble finding a satellite. After raising the dish to the correct elevation angle, tighten the nuts on the elevation bolts.

Azimuth

Loosen the azimuth hex nuts. Standing directly behind (but not too close to) the unit, align the compass so that it points towards North. Refer to the specified angle that you found in step 8 of the receiver setup. Adjust the unit so that it points in the general direction of the specified angle. Then, slowly rotate the dish 3° at a time, and monitor the signal strength. Repeat until finding the strongest signal. Tighten the azimuth nuts.

If you do not come across a satellite on your first attempt at pointing, you may need to change the elevation angle up or down a couple of degrees. Continue to make slow scans of the sky until you locate the satellite. Once you find the satellite, make slight adjustments to both the elevation and azimuth to get the signal as strong as possible. Using a Winegard signal meter (SF1000) and satellite compass (SC2000, sold separately) can help with this step. After making adjustments so that the signal is as strong as possible, tighten the azimuth nuts to prevent the satellite dish from rotating. Keep in mind that buildings, vehicles, people, trees and various other obstructions can weaken or block the signal from the satellite.

elevation bolt	azimuth
	bolts

SF1000

SC2000

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3	In your receiver	4
	Menu, you will

need to identify the Satellite Menu. The Satellite Menu will have an option for Satellite Setup.

5	If Switch Type	6
	displays “SWM”

or if given the option of selecting a Switch Type, select Multiswitch. Then, set the Dish Type for Round, 18”, Single LNB, or 1 SATELLITE,

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

Then, select the

Dish Pointing option. Enter the Zip Code for your current location. Then, press OK.

9 Once accurately 10 Press Cancel four

depending on the wording used in your receiver. Press Continue.

pointed, the	times to exit the
signal meter will	receiver menu. The
turn green. Make	receiver setup is
small adjustments	complete. As the
to get the signal	receiver acquires
as high as	signal, it will
possible. Check	complete a number
that the bar at	of steps and then
the bottom of the	will download your
screen is green	new program guide.
and that the satellite displayed is the desired satellite.	You are now ready to watch TV!

7	In the box, it now	8
	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.

Select Signal

Meters.

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Satellite Antenna with Tripod Kit	Disclaimer: Receiver setup instructions are accurate at time of printing and may	5
	change without notice. Call Winegard tech line for assistance: 1-800-788-4417.