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SETTING UP YOUR
It is recommended that you have your satellite system professionally installed. This is due to safety
issues, electrical codes, and assurance of a quality installation. If you should choose to perform the
installation yourself, please pay special attention to the precautions in the front of this manual
and refer to the chapter "Installing and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Antenna." You may also
want to obtain the Do-It-Yourself Installation Kit, sold separately.
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your satellite system and connecting it to
your television or entertainment system.
The carton includes the DIRECTV PLUS
installed in the digital satellite receiver behind the door), a remote control (batteries included), cables,
and documentation. Contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. Please save all packing
materials until the installation of your system is complete in case anything needs to be returned.
You now need to decide where you want to place the digital satellite receiver. Choose a location near
your TV where the power cord or cables will not be inadvertently disconnected. The location should
also be well ventilated. Do not set electronic components or other objects (including this manual) on
top of the digital satellite receiver or otherwise block its cooling vents.
Installing Remote Control
Batteries
Before the remote control can be used, the two supplied ("AAA") batteries need to be installed. First,
Battery installation
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digital satellite receiver itself, an access card (already
unsnap the battery cover from the back of the remote control. Install
each fresh battery as shown, making sure that the + and - on each
battery line up with the marks in the battery compartment. Next,
snap the cover back onto the remote control.
Refer to "Programming Your Remote Control" for setting the codes
to control the devices in your entertainment system.
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