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DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER'S MANUAL
2) Insert the correct size retainer screw into the LNB mounting hole. Two sizes of this screw are
provided to accommodate either LNB style.
3) Use the appropriate screwdriver to tighten the screw.
Routing the LNB Cable to the
Satellite Receiver
During this step of the installation, route the LNB cable from the ground block to the satellite
receiver. In most installations, there is more than one way to get the
LNB cable to the adapter from the grounding block. If the adapter is
near an inside wall, use the crawl space, basement, or attic area.
When routing the LNB cable to the digital satellite receiver, take the
shortest possible path and always protect it from physical damage.
1) After verifying that there are no wires or pipes blocking the
location where you near to feed the coaxial cable into the
building, drill a ½-inch hole. If you are routing two coaxial
cables, drill a second ½-inch hole near the first.
2) Connect one end of the cable to the ground block. Repeat this
step if you are routing two cables.
3) Form a 3-inch to 5-inch drip loop in the cable(s) before inserting
it in the access hole.
4) Secure the drip loop(s) and cable(s) to the wall with cable clips.
5) Inside the building, route the cable(s) to where the satellite receiver(s) are located. Depending
on the installation site, this could be through a floor or wall, directly to the rear of the satellite
receiver. If the cable goes straight through a wall, you can use a wall plate at the access point.
6) Seal the access point into the building with silicone sealant.
The satellite dish antenna and cable are now completely installed.
Connecting the Satellite Dish
Antenna
You must connect the satellite dish antenna cable to receive a signal. To protect your LNB from
damage, you should unplug your digital satellite receiver from the
power outlet prior to making this connection. Once the satellite dish
antenna has been mounted and the satellite cable has been run from
the satellite dish antenna to the digital satellite receiver, you are
ready to monitor the signal strength while adjusting the satellite dish
antenna pointing. Make sure that you are connecting the cable to the
SATELLITE IN jack - not the IN FROM ANT jack.
Positioning the Satellite Dish
Antenna
Pointing accuracy is very important. You must be pointing the satellite dish antenna exactly at the
satellites for you to receive a signal. Please follow these instructions carefully to achieve a
successful installation.
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Connecting the satellite dish antenna cable
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