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DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER'S MANUAL
DIRECTV System Components
There are three main components of your DIRECTV System. They are the satellite dish antenna, the
digital satellite receiver, and the remote control. Take a few minutes to read about each one.
The Satellite Dish Antenna
{ XE "Satellite antenna:components" } The satellite dish antenna is the component that receives the
digital signals. It must be mounted to a solid outdoor surface that
allows a clear view of the southern sky.
The large circular part is known as the reflector. At the end of a
tubular arm that is attached to the satellite dish antenna, there is a
low noise block (LNB). The mounting bracket and base make
adjustments easy during installation. Once the satellite dish antenna
has been properly positioned to point towards the satellites, you
should never need to adjust it again.
Satellite dish antennas will have either a single LNB or a dual LNB.
The single LNB has one connection, allowing use of a single digital
satellite receiver. The dual LNB has two connections, allowing use
of two digital satellite receivers, or more if you are using a multi-
switch.
The mounting bracket and base make adjustments easy during
installation. Once the satellite dish antenna has been properly
positioned to point toward the satellites, you should never need to
The satellite dish antenna
adjust it again.
The Digital Satellite Receiver
{ XE "Receiver:front panel" } This digital satellite receiver is one of the most compact available today.
Nearly every feature of the digital satellite receiver can be accessed from the front panel keys.
The front of the digital satellite receiver
Your access card is located behind the door on the right side of the digital satellite receiver{ XE
"Access card" } { XE "Receiver:door" } . This special card contains information about your
level of service and holds pay per view purchase activity. This card should not be removed
except to protect the digital satellite receiver from unauthorized use or to replace the card
when your service provider (DIRECTV or USSB) supplies a new one.
The power key (
) is used to turn the digital satellite receiver on and off. The power
light (located in the center) will illuminate when the unit is on. Any off-air signal, such as
cable TV or local programming, connected to the I I I I N N N N F F F F R R R R O O O O M M M M A A A A N N N N T T T T jack is passed through to
the O O O O U U U U T T T T T T T T O O O O T T T T V V V V jack when the digital satellite receiver power is off.
The information key (
) is used to display descriptions of DIRECTV System programs
and channels on your TV screen.
The DIRECTV System
Access Card
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