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 | ||
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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.
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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, | |||
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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
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 | |||
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need to identify the Satellite Menu. The Satellite Menu will have an option for Satellite Setup.
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displays “SWM” | |||
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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
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! |
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7 | In the box, it now | 8 | |
gives you an | |||
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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.
4 | Satellite Antenna with Tripod Kit |
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: |
