User manual DIRECTV HIRD-D25

[. . . ] Digital Satellite Receiver Owner's Manual Model: HIRD-D2 T r a d e m a r k s a n d C o p y r i g h t s-- Software contained in the digital satellite receiver and this manual is copyright © 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 by Hughes Network Systems. WatchWord, PreSelect, TurboTune, and OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems. USSB and USSB Entertainment are registered trademarks of United States Satellite Broadcasting Company, Inc. "NFL, " the NFL Shield and "NFL SUNDAY TICKET" are registered trademarks of The National Football League and its affiliates. [. . . ] In the following procedure you will be referring to the meter on the INSTALLATION screen. If this screen is not currently displayed, press the key, shutting the system down, and then press the key to start the system up again. If you see a black screen with the message: "Searching for satellite signal. Otherwise, press keys in the following order to navigate to the press the INSTALLATION screen: · · · · · or or to display the MAIN MENU to move the highlight over the Setup Menu button to display the SETUP MENU to move the highlight over the Installation button to display the INSTALLATION screen . " You should see a meter displaying your signal strength. The INSTALLATION Screen { XE "SIGNAL STRENGTH screen" }The INSTALLATION screen shows the quality of the signal that you are receiving. Because you have not adjusted the direction of your satellite dish antenna, you probably have a signal strength of 0. To let you know that it is "looking, " you should hear a short beep every few seconds. Even though a signal strength of 50 will give you the same highquality picture and sound as a reading of 90, you should maximize your signal as much as possible, because rain or snow can cause the signal strength to drop significantly. This signal reduction is known as "rain fade. " As soon as the signal can penetrate the rain cloud or snow, your picture will return automatically. The INSTALLATION screen PAGE 4-17 DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER'S MANUAL Pointing the Satellite Dish Antenna Using the "Box" Method Pattern of scanning the sky The easiest way to find the satellite signal is by scanning the sky in the general direction that the satellite is located. While you could possibly achieve this by trial and error, you should be able to find the signal in just a few minutes using the "box" method. What you are effectively doing is scanning the sky in a pattern similar to the way a farmer plows a field. { XE "Satellite antenna:Fine tuning" }It will be easiest to fine-tune your satellite dish antenna with someone else's assistance, calling out the signal strength while you make the adjustments. Optionally, you can turn up the volume of your TV so that you can hear the beeps while you make adjustments. When there is no signal, beeps will occur every few seconds so that you know it is searching. As the signal strength increases, the beeps will become much more rapid. Before you begin make these quick checks: · · Verify that there are no obstructions such as trees, buildings, etc. , blocking the signal. Verify that you are using the proper cable type (RG-6) between the satellite dish antenna and the digital satellite receiver. Also, be sure that the connections are tight and the center wire in the cable extends about 1/8th-inch beyond the end of the connector. Verify that the azimuth and elevation values that you determined earlier are correct for your area. { XE "Satellite antenna:Pointing" }To loosen and tighten the satellite dish antenna's bolts, you will need a 7/16-inch wrench (not included). A compass will also be needed to establish the initial direction to point your satellite dish antenna. · · · The "box" method begins by subtracting 10 degrees from the azimuth and subtracting 4 degrees from the elevation values that you determined earlier. First, loosen the nuts securing the two (one on each side) elevation bolts just enough so that you can easily tilt the reflector up and down. Next, line up the elevation indicator with the tick mark corresponding to the elevation calculated earlier (result minus 4 degrees). [. . . ] First, check that the VCR was programmed correctly and left turned off and the input matches the output from your digital satellite receiver. I picked up my telephone and it was making a hissing and squealing sound. Your digital satellite receiver was reporting any pay per view activity that may have occurred to the service providers. We will do our very best to answer your questions. Q A Q A LIMITED WARRANTY Hughes Network Systems (HNS) provides the following limited warranty on your DIRECTV System from Hughes Network Systems. [. . . ]