AUTO INSTALLATION MANUAL Welcome to DIRECTV. You have just joined the large family of clients who receive DIRECTV, the best entertainment for your home. TRINIDAD Auto Installation Manual Trinidad.indd 1 5/26/15 4:44 PM ! LET’S GET STARTED! 1. Finding the best antenna site 2. Mast installation 3. Installing the dish 4. Cable connection 5. Locating the signal 6. Remote control 7. Channel 100 and on-screen balance 8. Need help? 9. Activation Auto Installation Manual Trinidad.indd 2 5/26/15 4:44 PM Finding the best antenna site 1 a. get familiar with the compass You’ll need: compass manual To receive a DIRECTV signal you will need The DIRECTV satellite is located to the West to point your antenna toward the DIRECTV 268 degrees. To find it, place the compass satellite. on the instruction manual on a flat surface. WEST 268 DEGREES: THE ANTENNA SHOULD POINT THIS WAY NW W 3 Place the compass inside Turn the manual and the drawing on this page. compass together until the needle points to the red mark. SW W NW S E S E N E POINT The blue arrow will THE RED indicate which way the 2 ARROW antenna should point. 1 HERE PLACE YOUR COMPASS HERE Auto Installation Manual Trinidad.indd 3 5/26/15 4:44 PM Finding the best antenna site 1 b. look for the best spot Now that you know where to aim your antenna, look for the best spot to install it. W NW SW S NE E SE 1. Look for an OPEN space facing West 268 degrees where you can install the antenna. 2. Make sure that nothing obstructs the signal. YES! If you have neighbors with DIRECTV, use their antenna’s position as a guide to placing your own. All antennas point towards the same place! BEFORE YOU CONTINUE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING The compass is pointing West 268 degrees. You’ve identified the best spot to install the antenna. There is nothing obstructing the signal. You are now ready to proceed to Step 2. Auto Installation Manual Trinidad.indd 4 5/26/15 4:44 PM Mast installation 2 a. alignment You’ll need: bubble mast mast-wall drill 8 and 10 mm 11 mm pencil level screws drill bits combination wrench The mast holds your antenna. It must be FIRMLY installed and must be perfectly aligned in a level position to properly receive the signal. 1. Look for the bubble 2. Place the mast 3. Loosen the screws 4. Move the mast located inside the where you intend to so you can align the until the bubble is mast. This bubble install it. Remember: mast. located directly in the indicates if the mast the mast should center of the device. is correctly aligned, point northwest in and must be located order to receive the in the center of device signal. before the mast is installed. YES! YES! 5. Check that the mast is 100% level. 6. Once the mast is 7. Mark on the wall perfectly aligned, where you will place tighten the screws the mast and then drill. until the mast locks. IF THE MAST IS NOT PERFECTLY LEVEL, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SIGNAL! Auto Installation Manual Trinidad.indd 5 5/26/15 4:44 PM Mast installation 2 b. installation 2. Firmly tighten the screws 1. Secure the mast with the screws 3. Remove the bubble level ATTENTION Your mast should be installed in a perfectly level position. This is the most important step in setting up your antenna. IF THE MAST IS NOT LEVEL, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SIGNAL. BEFORE YOU CONTINUE CHECK THE FOLLOWING The mast is 100% level. The screws are firmly tightened. The bubble has been removed from the mast. You’re now ready to assemble the dish. Auto Installation Manual Trinidad.indd 6 5/26/15 4:44 PM Installing the dish 3 a. how to install the dish You’ll need: dish mast 11 mm combination wrench 1. Loosen the screws. Don’t tighten the screws yet! 2. Mount the dish on the mast. Auto Installation Manual Trinidad.indd 7 5/26/15 4:44 PM Installing the dish 3 b. fasten the dish 1. Loosen these screws 1. 2.You will have to swivel the 3. Match the color line next to dish up or down according to the screw with the number 49. your location 4. Tighten the screws! BEFORE YOU CONTINUE CHECK THE FOLLOWING You’ve identified the right angle for your location. The red mark on the dish is next to the number that corresponds with your location. The screws are firmly tightened. The antenna is firmly attached to the mast. Auto Installation Manual Trinidad.indd 8 5/26/15 4:44 PM 4 Cable connection You’ll need: LNB LNB coaxial AV power receiver receiver screw cable cable cord In this step you will connect For your safety unplug your TV and everything receiver. Only plug them back in after required to make connecting the cables. 1 the system work. 2 5 4 8 6 7 3 Connect to either of the two connectors! BEFORE YOU CONTINUE CHECK THE FOLLOWING The LNB receiver should be firmly attached to the LNB arm. All cables and the power cord are connected. Auto Installation Manual Trinidad.indd 9 5/26/15 4:44 PM Locating the signal 5 a. configure the receiver You’ll need: compass manual remote control receiver 11 mm TV combination wrench Turn on your TV and the receiver, and use the remote control to navigate the menu. Read the instructions on the screen,they Use the arrow Press “SELECT” will be very useful! buttons to move to choose your around the menu. menu item. Displaylanguage Welcome to the DIRECTV Check Cable Connections RegionSelection Español Country: Trinidad BeginGuided Setup Continue English City: Port of Spain 1 Go to “English” and press 2 Go to “Begin Guided 3 Go to “Continue” and 4 Select your country and “SELECT” Setup” and press “SELECT” press “SELECT” city and press “SELECT” Satellite Dish Checklist Satellite Dish Checklist Signal Strength - + Continue Continue Continue Signal Meters 5 Go to “Continue” and 6 Go to “Continue” and 7 Use “+” or “-“ until you see 8 Proceed to antenna press “SELECT” press “SELECT” PR & PR1, then go to “Continue” installation to receive and press “SELECT”. the signal. Now turn your TV volume up to MAXIMUM. The following steps will be easier if you place a portable TV next to your antenna. Do not disconnect or remove the smart card from your receiver. Auto Installation Manual Trinidad.indd 10 5/26/15 4:44 PM Searching for signal 5 b. point the antenna toward the satellite As you saw earlier, your antenna should point towards the satellite, which is located Remember, if to the West. your neighbors have DIRECTV, To do so, use the compass with this you can use their manual. Take two steps away from the antennas as a antenna and place the manual on a flat, guide. level surface. TURN THE ANTENNA IN THIS DIRECTION NW W 3 Place the compass on the Turn the manual and drawing on this page. compass together until the needle points towards the red mark. SW W NW S E S E N E POINT THE RED Now place your antenna 2 ARROW so it’s facing the same 1 HERE direction as the blue arrow. PLACE YOUR COMPASS HERE Auto Installation Manual Trinidad.indd 11 5/26/15 4:44 PM Searching for signal 5 c. listen, turn and point. 1. Turn your antenna from Having someone watching left to right very slowly until the TV while you move the the tone speeds up. antenna will make this step faster and easier. You need to have a minimum signal strength of 90%. The higher the better! 2. Tighten the screws. 3 3 Testthe reception of several trans available.(Azymuth 316o. Elevation Signalstrength: 84% YES! 3. Now go back to your TV and continue with the on-screen instructions. Test Signal Strength AdvancedProgram Guide Data SatelliteDish Setup Complete GuideSetup Complete - + - + WatchDIRECTV 100%Complete BeginRemote Setup Browsethe Gude Done Continue SetUp Remote Later Visit DIRECTV Active 9 Use “+” or “-“ until you see 10 When you get 100% signal, 11 Go to “Begin Remote 12 Go to “Watch DIRECTV” PR1, then go to “Done” and go to “Continue” and press Setup” and press “SELECT” and press “SELECT” press “SELECT” “SELECT” PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING The antenna is pointing towards the satellite. You heard a sharp, quick tone. The signal strength is at least 90%. The higher, the better. CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE COMPLETED INSTALLATION. Follow the instructions on the back cover and have your card number ready to activate DIRECTV right away. Auto Installation Manual Trinidad.indd 12 5/26/15 4:44 PM Remote control 6 a. get familiar with your remote control MODE SWITCH (not available on all models) EQUIPMENT CONTROLS ON/OFF turns both your Use this button to DIRECTV and TV ON/OFF at change the TV Input the same time (the remote to other SOURCES. control must be programmed for your TV). NAVEGATION CONTROLS EXITS menu and returns you to your channel. Press the GUIDE button once for the Program Guide. Press twice to Press an ARROW to go up, see programs sorted by down, left or right inside category. any menu. Sets SUBTITLES options. SELECTS the highlighted item on the screen. Displays INFORMATION about Goes BACK to the program that is playing or previous menu about the one highlighted in the Programming Guide.