Tips & Troubleshooting; Running The System Test; Fine-Tuning The Signal - RCA DXD416RE User Manual

Tips & Troubleshooting

Running the System Test

The System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your satellite
system. If you are experiencing any trouble with your system, run the system
test. It will allow you to get your Access Card number, or to initiate
diagnostic procedures on the satellite system.
First make sure that:
• All connections—jacks, cables, etc.—are correctly in place. See the
section "Setup and Connections" for more information.
• There are batteries in the remote, and they are working correctly.
• The Access Card is installed in the receiver.
Follow these steps to run the system test:
1. Turn on your TV and the receiver.
2. Press the SAT button on the remote to put the remote in satellite system
mode, then press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
3. Point to and select Options.
4. Point to and select System Options.
5. Point to and select System Test.
6. If your system does not pass the system test, check these potential
trouble areas: cabling, pointing the satellite dish, phone connection, and
access card.
7. If you continue to have problems, contact DIRECTV.

Fine-Tuning the Signal

The Interactive Setup, including fine-tuning the signal, is performed for you
when your satellite dish antenna is initially installed.
If you need to run the interactive setup again, select Options from the Main
menu, then select Interactive Setup.
If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates, or run the signal
strength meter, select Dish Pointing from the Main menu.
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You should run a system test several
times before concluding that there is a
problem. Occasional fluctuations in
the phone line or satellite signal can
give temporary false readings.