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4.
S.
Select a satellite
location
(such as 101W). If the satellite dish
antenna is pointed
correctly, the signal meter will show you the
current signal strength
and you should hear a continuous
tone.
If you are using an oval satellite dish, select the second satellite
group and obtain a signal.
Once you have a signal locked for both satellite
locations (this may
require some tweaking),
you can select Alternate
for fine tuning to
improve your reception
of both signals. When this button
is
selected, the signal meter alternates
between
the two signals every
four seconds. Make small adjustments
to your dish's position
until
both signals are satisfactory.
If you are not receiving a signal and you have entered all Select Dish
information
correctly,
please see your satellite
dish antenna
Installer's
Guide for detailed
instructions.
To change transponders,
press the right arrow button
on the remote,
then use either the digit buttons
on the remote or the on-screen + and -
buttons to enter the transponder
number.
YOUR
NEW ACCESS CARD
Periodically, your program
provider may issue you a replacement
access
card if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming.
The New Access Card
Setup screen allows you to transfer
the information
from the old card
onto the new one. The access card fits into the TV through
the back
panel.
I
ee the section "Setup and Connections"
1
for details about where to insert your
access card.
To replace the card:
1.
Select Assistance from the main menu.
2.
Select New Access Card.
3.
Follow the on-screen directions
to validate
the new card.
RU N N I NG TH E SYSTEM TEST
The System Test display screen is accessed through
the Assistance menu
and allows you to initiate
diagnostic
procedures on the DIRECTV System,
if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming.
You should use this feature
to get your access card number or when your television
doesn't seem to
be receiving satellite signals correctly.
A message screen appears when you
select System Test from the Assistance
menu. This screen tells you whether the
system passed each test. If your system
fails the test, run the 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.
Note that if
you do not subscribe to DIRECTV ®
programming
or do not have your
satellite dish antenna installed, the test
will fail.
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