User manual DIRECTV HIRD-D45

[. . . ] Digital Satellite Receiver Owner's Manual Model: HIRD-D45 T r a d e m a r k s a n d C o p y r i g h t s-- Software contained in the digital satellite receiver and this manual is copyright © 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999 by Hughes Network Systems. WatchWord, PreSelect, TurboTune, and OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems. DIRECTV and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp. , and are used with permission. [. . . ] 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 { XE "Hookup:satellite" }You must connect the satellite dish antenna cable to receive a signal. 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. Connecting the satellite dish antenna cable Positioning the PAGE 4-16 INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA Satellite Dish Antenna Pointing accuracy is very important. The satellite dish antenna must be pointed exactly at the satellite for you to receive a signal. Please follow these instructions carefully to achieve a successful installation. In the following procedure you will be referring to the meter on the INSTALLATION screen. If this screen is not currently displayed, press the key, shutting the system down, and then press the key to start the system up again. If you see a black screen with the message: "Searching for satellite signal. Otherwise, press keys in the following order to navigate to the press the INSTALLATION screen: · · · · · or or to display the MAIN MENU to move the highlight over the Setup Menu button to display the SETUP MENU to move the highlight over the Installation button to display the INSTALLATION screen . " You should see a meter displaying your signal strength. The INSTALLATION Screen { XE "SIGNAL STRENGTH screen" }The INSTALLATION screen shows the quality of the signal that you are receiving. Because you have not adjusted the direction of your satellite dish antenna, you probably have a signal strength of 0. To let you know that it is "looking, " you should hear a short beep every few seconds. Even though a signal strength of 50 will give you the same highquality picture and sound as a reading of 90, you should maximize your signal as much as possible, because rain or snow can cause the signal strength to drop significantly. This signal reduction is known as "rain fade. " As soon as the signal can penetrate the rain cloud or snow, your picture will return automatically. The INSTALLATION screen PAGE 4-17 DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER'S MANUAL Pointing the Satellite Dish Antenna Using the "Box" Method Pattern of scanning the sky The easiest way to find the satellite signal is by scanning the sky in the general direction that the satellite is located. While you could possibly achieve this by trial and error, you should be able to find the signal in just a few minutes using the "box" method. What you are effectively doing is scanning the sky in a pattern similar to the way a farmer plows a field. { XE "Satellite antenna:Fine tuning" }It will be easiest to fine-tune your satellite dish antenna with someone else's assistance, calling out the signal strength while you make the adjustments. [. . . ] Call your dealer or the Customer Care Center at 1-800-274-8995. We will do our very best to answer your questions. Q A Q A LIMITED WARRANTY Hughes Network Systems (HNS) provides the following limited warranty on this DIRECTV System equipment. This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HNS shall not be liable for damages in excess of the purchase price of the product less reasonable amount for use and wear, or for any incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever, or for any delays, loss of use, time, profits, revenue or savings, any commercial loss, inconvenience, damage to buyer's or to other person's property, arising from the use or inability to use the product, or otherwise for any failure to perform. [. . . ]