User manual DIRECTV HIRD-E1

[. . . ] Digital Satellite Receiver Owner's Manual Model: HIRD-E11 HIRD-E25 Trademarks and Copyrights-- 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. DIRECTV, DIRECTV PLUS and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. "NFL, " the NFL Shield and "NFL SUNDAY TICKET" are registered trademarks of The National Football League and its affiliates. [. . . ] 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). This indicator is the leading edge of the metal just to the left of the bolt. Finish adjusting the elevation by lightly tightening the bolts when the indicator is aligned with the correct tick mark. Make sure that the satellite dish antenna doesn't slip out of position while you are tightening the bolts. For this part of the procedure, a compass (such as the one included in the Do-It-Yourself Installation Kit) will make it possible to point in the proper direction. This is done by first loosening the azimuth bolts just enough in order to turn the satellite dish antenna smoothly with a little pressure. Stand behind or beneath the satellite dish antenna reflector and, while grasping the outer edges of the reflector, rotate the satellite dish antenna until it is pointing toward the azimuth value determined earlier (result minus 10 degrees). Be sure that as you do this you do not lean on the reflector, as that would affect the alignment. 1) 2) 3) Slowly turn the satellite dish antenna 20 degrees towards and past the actual determined azimuth. If no signal was found in this pass, increase the elevation by 1 degree and slowly turn the satellite dish antenna back the other direction. If you have done this for 9 passes (now 4 degrees above the determined elevation), start back at the beginning point and try again. If you cannot achieve any signal after several tries, recheck that the LNB satellite cable is connected to the SATELLITE IN jack - not the IN FROM ANT jack. For additional support, call your dealer or the Customer Care Center at 1-800-274-8995. PAGE 4-18 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA 4) To have reached this step it is assumed that there is some degree of signal. While your signal strength may vary, refer to the following map to determine the suggested signal strength goal for your area: Typical signal strength results. Your actual signal strength may vary. 5) Gently continue turning the satellite dish antenna reflector a small amount as you were turning it when you began receiving a signal. Continue to adjust the satellite dish antenna in this fashion until the signal strength meter reaches the highest possible reading. Slowly tilt the satellite dish antenna up and down to try to improve the signal strength reading. When you are satisfied that you have achieved the strongest signal, tighten the elevation bolts. 6) You may choose to try different transponders. The transponder displayed when entering the screen represents the one associated with the last viewed program (or "02" if no program has been viewed). By moving the highlight to the transponder area, you can enter a number from 01 to 32. This is not indicative of any problem unless the variations are extreme (such as 40 and 90). [. . . ] If you need assistance with your subscription, such as adding channels, contact DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288). Q A I think I set an event to record on my VCR, but when I played the tape back nothing was there. First, check that the VCR was programmed correctly and left turned on 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. [. . . ]