Sony DIRECTV SAT-HD300 Operating Instructions Manual page 76

8. CUSTOM IZATION
8-7. Initializing the System
Signal Strength
Depending on the Dish Type that is selected, the Signal Strength menu show s you up to three sig-
nal strength bars for Satellite Netw orks A, B, and C, in order to help you adjust the dish to the cor-
rect position w ith the elevation, azimuth, and tilt values obtained from the Your Location menu.
W hile the maximum signal strength is 100, there w ill be no apparent difference in picture quality
betw een signal strengths of 60 to 85. The higher the signal, the less likely you are to experience
picture quality degradation during adverse w eather conditions such as heavy rain or snow.
A transponder is a receiver/ transmitter on the satellite. It receives signals from DIRECTV and
retransmits them to your dish. The DIRECTV
strength of most transponders by using the follow ing method.
To see the signal strength:
1. Press the M ENU button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.
2. Select the DIRECTV
3. Scroll dow n to Initial Setup menu using "
4. M ove the highlight to the right w ith "
5. W hen the highlight is on the Signal Strength, press "
displayed.
6. M ove the highlight to select the desired transponder and satellite.
7. Press "
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® menu by pressing "
F " to return to previous menu.
N OTE
Depending on your location in the United States, certain transpon-
ders may not be available. It is normal for the signal strength level of
a few transponders to be at zero.
® HD Receiver is capable of displaying the signal
" on the remote control.
" .
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G " to select Signal Strength.
" . The signal strength dialogue box w ill be