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- Page 1 ® DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna Changing Entertainment. Again. Installer's Guide...
- Page 2 DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288). Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, a copy is provided at DIRECTV.com and with your first bill. DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design, and the EZALIGN logo are trademarks of...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Mounting Instructions ................18 Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall ........20 Important Consideration ................20 Mounting Instructions ................20 Mounting the DIRECTV ® Multi-Satellite Dish on a Pole ........22 Important Considerations ................22 Mounting Instructions ................22... - Page 4 Step 9: Route and Ground to the Central Building Ground ....31 Step 10: Route Cables Into Your House ............. 31 Final DIRECTV Connections ................33 Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal .............. 34 Step-By-Step Instruction for Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal ..34 Chapter 4: Additional Information Troubleshooting ....................
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Preparing For Installation
Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation Chapter Overview: • Installation Overview • Choose Where to Mount • Conduct a Site Survey • Find Dish Pointing Coordinates • Confirm Your Site Selection • Estimate Cable Requirements Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 6: Installation Overview
Acquire and Fine-tune the Satellite Signal – Use the on-screen signal meter to check for a signal. Once the signal is obtained, adjust dish pointing azimuth and elevation as needed to achieve maximum signal strength for all satellites. ® • Order DIRECTV Programming – Call the service providers to order DIRECTV programming. Chapter 1... -
Page 7: Should I Do This Myself
Your DIRECTV satellite dish is capable of receiving signals from multiple satellites from one mounted position. Not only can there be NO obstructions between the DIRECTV satellite dish and the satellites, but you must also have the unit mounted exactly plumb and level in order to get HD and standard digital broadcasts from given coordinates. -
Page 8: The Satellite Locations
If the answer is no, your site may be unsuitable for installing the satellite system. If the answer is maybe, you may want to contact your local DIRECTV dealer for information about having a professional installer conduct a thorough site survey. -
Page 9: Step 2: Find Satellite Dish Pointing Coordinates
Set-Top Converter coordinates for your location. Because this DIRECTV satellite dish can be used with several different types of products, we cannot show you the specific instructions for obtaining dish pointing information here. See the User’s Manual that came with your digital satellite... -
Page 10: Step 3: Confirm Your Site Selection
If you live in Miami, the satellite will be to the southwest. setting (the direction the DIRECTV satellite dish will need to be pointed to receive signals from the satellites). WARNING 90° Do NOT install the DIRECTV 60°... -
Page 11: A Final Site Survey
® installing the DIRECTV System. A professional installer may have an alternative solution —consider contacting your DIRECTV System dealer to find the name of an authorized DIRECTV System installer. I’m Not Sure If I Have a Clear View If you’re not certain whether you have a clear view to the satellite, you have two 60°... -
Page 12: Step 4: Estimate Cable Requirements
810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Grounding the System 2. Choose a location to mount the grounding block. The block should be as close as Grounding the DIRECTV ® System to possible to the point where the cable(s) will enter the house. -
Page 13: Directv ® Multi-Satellite Dish Hardware
® DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Hardware To avoid short circuits, do not use Use this page as a parts list for your DIRECTV satellite dish, but do not assemble the twist-on connectors for the coaxial dish yet. cables. Use crimp-on connectors instead. - Page 14 This page left blank intentionally.
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Page 15: Chapter 2: Mounting The Mast
• Mounting The Mast on Solid Wood or Lap Siding • Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete • Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall • Mounting the DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish on a Pole Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 16: Choose Where To Mount
The pole that has been secured in the ground with concrete replaces the mast that was supplied with your DIRECTV satellite dish. When mounted to a pole, the DIRECTV satellite dish is held on the pole by the LNB arm/antenna back assembly. -
Page 17: Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap Siding
Multi-Satellite dish where someone might use it as a handrail. • Do NOT mount the DIRECTV satellite dish on any type of aluminum or vinyl siding. • Do NOT mount the DIRECTV satellite dish on any type of composite paneling, such as fiber board, particle board, or strand board. -
Page 18: Mounting Instructions
Do ® not mount the DIRECTV Multi-Satellite dish near the edge of a stud. 2. Hold the mounting foot in a position so the center line is centered on a stud or solid wood surface. -
Page 19: Installing A Spacer
Mounting the Mast 8. Install two 5/16" x 3" lag screws into the two center holes on the mounting foot. Securely tighten the screws into the center of the wood beam. 9. Put washers on the 5/16" x 2" lag screws, insert the screws into the four outside holes and securely tighten them. -
Page 20: Mounting The Mast On Brick Or Poured Concrete
2. If you are mounting on a vertical or sloped surface, use a carpenter’s level to ensure that the center line is vertical. This is an important step to ensure that the DIRECTV satellite dish will stand exactly plumb and level. - Page 21 Mounting the Mast 4. Remove the foot and drill eight 1/2" holes in the locations you marked using a specialty masonry drill bit. 5. Insert four B4015 or equivalent double-expansion anchors. 6. Use a wrench to loosen the nuts on the mounting foot so you can rotate the mast to access both of the center mounting holes.
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Page 22: Mounting The Mast On A Hollow Or Cinder Block Wall
Do not mount the DIRECTV Multi-Satellite dish under an eave or overhang that may block or partially shadow the DIRECTV satellite dish. Mounting Instructions 1. When installing togglers in cinder blocks, it is important to position them in the core of the block. - Page 23 Mounting the Mast 6. Install the togglers: Carefully fold one end of the metal channel along the plastic straps. Hold the metal channel flat against the plastic straps and slide it through the hole. Pull the ring so the metal channel rests flush behind the wall. Hold the ring tight and slide the plastic cap along the straps until the cap is flush with the wall.
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Page 24: Mounting The Directv ® Multi-Satellite Dish On A Pole
• The pole that has been secured in the ground with concrete replaces the mounting foot and mast assembly which were supplied with the DIRECTV satellite dish. The DIRECTV satellite dish is held on the pole by the mast clamp. - Page 25 Mounting the Mast 2. Use a hacksaw to cut a 45 degree angle at the bottom of the pole. This will prevent the pole from rotating in the concrete over time. Step 2: Cut a 45 degree angle at the 45°...
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Page 27: Chapter 3: Final Installation
Chapter 3 Final Installation Chapter Overview: • Leveling the Mast ® • Final DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Assembly • Routing and Grounding the Cables • Running Cable into the House • Making the Final Connections • Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal... -
Page 28: Leveling The Mast
® satellite dish and mast. The weight of the dish LEVEL NOT LEVEL may cause the DIRECTV satellite dish and mast to swing down and strike you, a bystander, or nearby objects. This could cause personal injury or damage to the dish. -
Page 29: Plumbing The Mast
Final Installation Plumbing the Mast The are two ways you can plumb the mast: the internal bubble level (inside the mast), and by using a carpenter’s level. Using the Internal Bubble Level The mast pivots up and down, and from side to side. The mast has a bubble level located in its top opening, which will help you make sure the mast is plumb and level. -
Page 30: Final Directv Multi-Satellite Dish Assembly
Final Installation ® Final DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Assembly Step 1: Attach the Dish to the LNB Arm/Antenna Back Assembly Use the dish mounting hardware to attach the dish to the LNB Arm/Antenna Back assembly as shown. Step 2: Set the Tilt Adjustment a. -
Page 31: Step 4: Attach The Antenna To The Mast
Final Installation Step 4: Attach the Antenna to the Mast a. Make sure that the mast is secure before setting the dish on top of it. b. Slide the back of the antenna assembly onto the top of the mast until it stops at the pivot bolt. -
Page 32: Step 6: Attach The Cable(S) To The Lnb / Attach The Lnb To The Antenna
Step 7: Attach Grounding Block(s) to Your House Electrical Code (NEC) specifies ® Grounding the DIRECTV System to the central building ground helps protect it and that coaxial cable that is other components from lightning damage. Dish installation should comply with local exposed to lightning shall be codes and the National Electrical Code (NEC). -
Page 33: Step 8: Connect Cables And Ground Wire To The Grounding Block
Final Installation Note Step 8: Connect Cables and Ground Wire to the Grounding Block When using a pole mount, you need to attach the grounding wire to the metal pole using a 1 1/2” grounding clamp. a. Make a 3"–5" drip loop using cable clips at the grounding block as shown on the bottom of this page. - Page 34 Final Installation a. Drill a hole in the location you want the coaxial cable to enter your house. CAUTION b. Place some silicone grease on the connector and connect the RG-6 coaxial Before drilling, make sure cable that will extend from the grounding block to the satellite receiver, HDTV, there are no wires or pipes or HD set-top converter.
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Page 35: Final Directv Connections
Final Installation Final DIRECTV Connections 1. Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN jack for satellite cable at the back of the digital satellite receiver, HDTV, or HD set-top converter as shown. Do not connect the coaxial cable to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack. -
Page 36: Acquiring And Fine Tuning The Signal
Final Installation Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal ® Now that you have installed the DIRECTV Multi-Satellite dish and routed all of the cable, it’s time to acquire and fine tune the signal. Before you begin, you may want to go outside and double-check the azimuth, elevation, and tilt settings on the dish to make sure they correspond to the on-screen coordinates given. - Page 37 Final Installation 3. Access the signal meter. Set signal meter to the satellite located at 101 degrees longitude (this might also be represented on-screen as “Satellite 1” or “Satellite A”). You can adjust your TV’s volume to At this point you will probably not have a signal. hear the signal meter from the dish location, or you may want a friend to watch the signal meter and relay the...
- Page 38 Final Installation e. If the signal is still not found, check to make sure the cables are connected correctly. Also verify the azimuth, elevation and tilt angles for your location and the plumbness of the mast using a carpenter’s level. 4.
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Page 39: Chapter 4: Additional Information
Chapter 4 Additional Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Toll-Free Telephone Product Help • Limited Warranty • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
4. Make sure there are no obstructions (trees, buildings, windows, your body or hands, etc.) that might be blocking the satellite signal. 5. Slowly rotate the DIRECTV satellite dish left or right (one tick mark at a time) pausing at each for 3–5 seconds until the on-screen signal meter produces one continuous tone. -
Page 41: Toll-Free Telephone Product Help
Include your name, address and model/serial number of your unit. These numbers are located on the back of your receiver. If your DIRECTV System is within the warranty period, please provide a copy of the bill of sale to verify purchase date. -
Page 42: Limited Warranty
Additional Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 1 year for parts. • The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. - Page 43 Additional Information • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.
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- Page 48 Visit the RCA website at www.rca.com If your satellite system needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center from the telephone book yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.