Installation Manual DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna with Integrated Triple LNB and Built-in Multi-Switch Introduction Your DIR E CTV Multi-S atellite Dish antenna is designed for use with up to four independently operating DIR E CTV R eceivers. Along with your receiver User Manual, this guide will provide the information you'll need to successfully install and operate your DIR E CTV S ystem. Throughout the manual, the DIR E CTV Multi-Satellite Dish antenna will be referred to as the " antenna." For best results, we suggest you read carefully through these pages first before beginning installation. The guide is intended for an individual experienced in performing the various tasks described, including: · Safety Information Local building and electrical codes (NE C) require the antenna and the coaxial cables to be connected to a grounding electrode. Improper installation may seriously damage the equipment or the building, as well as cause injury or death to you. For your own safety, follow these important safety rules or contact a licensed inspector or electrician in your area for assistance: · Determining an antenna location with a good southerly view of the satellites Climbing a ladder and working on your roof Observing safe working practices around heights and electrical hazards Determining if there are water pipes, gas lines or wiring hidden near where you may drill Using a power drill to drill holes into your house R outing coaxial cable(s) through foundation, wall, under-floor, attic or interior walls S afely lifting and securing the 20-lb. antenna assembly Grounding the antenna and cable(s) as recommended in the National E lectric Code (NE C)* If you will be mounting your antenna in a location where it will be difficult or dangerous to view the attached bubble level (see page 6), use a small mirror or plumbing level instead. DO NOT risk falling Perform as many functions as possible on the ground Do not install the antenna on a rainy, snowy or windy day Make sure there are no people, pets, etc. below when you are working on the roof Watch out for power lines which may be overhead, underground and/or hidden behind walls, keeping safely clear of them with ladders, antenna and tools during installation The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ruled that a local government or homeowner's association may not prevent the installation of satellite antennas one meter or smaller in diameter, unless legitimate safety restrictions such as fire codes are in effect. Call FCC tel: (202) 418-0163; FCC Web site at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/satellite.html or http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html for more information. ACTIVATION OF PR OGR AMMING MAY B E SUB JECT TO CR EDIT APPR OVAL AND R EQUIR ES VALID SERVICE ADDR ESS, SOCIAL SECUR ITY NUMB ER AND/OR MAJOR CR EDIT CAR D. DEPOSIT OR PR EPAYMENT MAY B E R EQUIR ED. Programming subject to change. You must be physically located in the U.S. to be an authorized DIR ECTV customer. DIR ECTV services not provided outside the U.S. DIR ECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIR ECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIR ECTV System hardware. Activate your DIR ECTV programming today at 1-800-DIR ECTV (1-800-347-3288). · · · · · · · · · · · NOTE: If you don't feel completely comfortable with these tasks, simply contact the store where you purchased the system for information on having your system installed by a local authorized DIR E CTV installer. *NEC is published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 B atterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269-9101 and may be available at your local public library. FUNAI CORPORATION, INC./DX ANTENNA DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna 1 Antenna Assembly Overview Contents of Package Dish Mounting Hardware Multi-S atellite Dish R eflector LNB Arm/Antenna B ack Assembly Triple-head, Multi-S atellite LNB with B uilt-in Multi-S witch for four Independent Outputs LNB Mounting Hardware E ZALIGNTM Mast Grounding S crew 2 Tools Required 7/16" Nut Driver Steps for Installation In the following pages, you'll find step-by-step instructions for: 1 2 Determining Coordinates for Aiming Antenna ........ page 4 Finding S uitable Antenna S ite ............................. page 5 Installing E ZALIGNTM Mast...................................page 6 Assembling/Adjusting Antenna on Ground..............page 7 Attaching Antenna to Mast ...................................page 7 R outing R G 6 Cable(s) .........................................page 8 Grounding Cable and Antenna ..............................page 8 Attaching LNB to Antenna....................................page 9 Aiming and Fine-tuning Antenna...........................page 9 Adjustable Wrench 3 4 S crewdriver (Phillips) 5 6 Magnetic Compass 7 8 9 E lectric Drill and B it Information Also Included: Troubleshooting Check List for Initial Installation.........page 11 Loss of S ignal/R ain Fade............................................page 12 Installation with Long Cable R un ................................page 12 Optional Accessories · Mast base mounting hardware (not included) Typical installation kits (sold separately) include: · R G 6 coaxial cable(s) with F connectors · Grounding hardware, grounding wire, wire clips, etc. · 6" plumbing level DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna 3 STEP 1 for Aiming Antenna Determining Coordinates ZIP Code Enter your ZIP code. OK The coordinates (Azimuth, E levation and Tilt numbers) are based on your ZIP code and can be determined easily by using your receiver. You will need these numbers for site survey and antenna adjustments. NOTE: The antenna does not need to be installed for this step. Connect your receiver to the TV Consulting your receiver manual, connect the receiver's video or Channel 3/4 outputs to the corresponding TV input. Turn on the TV and the receiver. Set the antenna type Navigate to the antenna installation screen menu. S elect installation as an " oval 3-sat" (some receiver brands may call it: " triple" , " 3 sat location" , " S at 1,2,3" or " S at A,B ,C" ). Find your coordinates Navigate to the antenna-pointing menu screen. E nter your ZIP code, then write down the numbers in space provided below. 99993 268 Azimuth: 152 Elevation: 50 Tilt: 102 Clear Depending on your receiver model, your display may look different from shown. In this example, a Southern California ZIP code "92683" is entered and receiver outputs: · Azimuth: 152 · Elevation: 50 · Tilt: 102 Azimuth (horizontal, side-side) __________ Your Azimuth Elevation (vertical, up/down) __________ Your Elevation Tilt (dish reflector rotation) __________ Your Tilt 4 STEP 2 Antenna Site Finding Suitable If you live on the West Coast, the satellites will be to the south-southeast. If you live on the East Coast, the satellites will be to the southwest. A suitable antenna site requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky, a stable antenna mounting surface, a distance of 100-ft or less for R G 6 cable from your antenna to your receiver, and grounding nearby. NOTE: It's important to estimate the cable length at this point. The DIR E CTV satellites are located in the southern sky above the E quator. The location for your antenna must have elevation-angle clearance (above the horizon) and 18° span clearance (from 101WL to 119WL) for an unobstructed view to all three satellite locations. Northern border states have elevation readings toward 30° and southern border states toward 60°. NOTE: If you are replacing an 18" dish with a new Multi-S atellite Dish Antenna, be sure to check for the required 18° clearance. If you do not have the required clearance, you should use a different location. Sat A, 101WL with Transponders # 1 to # 32 Sat C, 110WL with Converted Transponders # 8, #10, #12 Sat B , 119WL with Transponders # 22 to # 32 No trees, leaves, buildings can be in the line-of-sight between antenna and satellites. Due to the many configurations possible, mast-mounting hardware is not included. B e sure you have the necessary mounting hardware before you begin. Optional mounting kits are available at your local electronics store. B elow are potential mounting sites. Stucco Exterior Wall Wooden R ail Chimney Ground DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna 5 View of bubble level on top of mast Wrong STEP 3 Installing EZALIGNTM Mast R ight Now, you're ready to install the antenna mast at the location you've chosen in S tep 2 and align it to be plumb (perfectly straight up). Plumbing the mast is critical for the Multi-S atellite Dish antenna to receive optimal signals, and failure to align it properly will result in difficulty acquiring signals as well as a greater tendency for signal outages in adverse weather. Mount the base securely The mast base must be sturdy so antenna does not shift under various weather conditions and its own weight. Mounting is preferable on wood or masonry. Unsuitable sites may be handrail, aluminum or vinyl siding, composite paneling, and fiber/particle/strand boards. CAUTION! When installing mast base, avoid placing finger between mast bottom and base to prevent being pinched or cut. Align the mast · The E ZALIGN Mast pivots up and down, and from side to side. A bubble level is located in the top of the mast to assist in alignment. · Loosen the four mast bolts slightly. Then move the mast up/down or twist side-to-side until the bubble in the bubble level is centered as shown at left. CAUTION! If the mast is mounted in a location where it is difficult or dangerous to view the bubble level, use a small mirror or plumbing level instead. DO NOT reach out and risk falling from roof or other high place. Tighten mast bolts When mast is straight up (plumbed), and while still keeping hold of the mast, tighten the four bolts with a 7/16" nut driver with your other hand. Make sure bolts are secure. You may want to tighten further with an adjustable wrench. Up and Down Movement S ide to S ide Movement 6 Assembling/Adjusting STEP 4 Antenna on Ground On even ground, attach dish to the LNB Arm/Antenna B ack Assembly as shown. Leave off the Triple-head LNB until the antenna is mounted on the mast and you've routed cable through the LNB Arm. Set Tilt Adjustment · At the back of the antenna assembly, loosen the three Tilt bolts and then set the Tilt adjustment according to the coordinate number you obtained in S tep 1. · Dish attaching to the LNB Arm/Antenna B ack Assembly Tighten the Tilt bolts. Do not change the Tilt adjustment again from this point on (even if you could not find the satellite signal during alignment). Unlike the E levation and Azimuth coordinates, there is no need to fine-tune Tilt; doing so may cause alignment difficulty. For some of the E astern S eaboard states, however, there maybe an exception: see S tep 9, note #2, on page 10. In this example we have for Southern California (ZIP code 92683), the Tilt setting is 102°. · Set Elevation Adjustment At the side of the antenna assembly, loosen the two Elevation bolts and two Pivot bolts (one on each side) and preliminarily set the Elevation adjustment, per the coordinate number obtained in Step 1. Tighten the Elevation bolts and Pivot bolts, but not completely. This is a preliminary adjustment, which you may have to fine-tune later on. Tilt Pointer Tilt B olts (One shown) · STEP 5 Attaching Antenna to Mast In this example we show for Southern California (ZIP code 92683), the Elevation setting is 50° (use the position of the metal edge to the Elevation scale; do not use the washer or the bolt as reference). Metal edge at 50° · S lide the back of the antenna assembly onto the top of the mast until it stops. If necessary, slightly loosen the two Azimuth/Mast clamp bolts so the antenna will go on to the mast. Tighten the two Azimuth/Mast clamp bolts and the pivot bolt just enough so the antenna has only side-to-side movement (rotational swing around the mast) for later Azimuth alignment in S tep 9. Elevation B olts, one on each side · Azimuth/ Mast Clamp B olts Pivot B olt DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna 7 STEP 6 Routing RG 6 Cable(s) You'll route R G 6 cable from your receiver to the cable grounding block, then from the grounding block to the triple-head LNB . B efore starting, inspect the inside of each cable connector for foreign materials and/or short. Make sure that the copper center conductor is straight and centered in the connector. Run cable from receiver Verify that there are no wires or pipes blocking the location where you want to feed the coaxial cables into your home. Drill a 1/2 inch hole for each cable. Connect cable to the " S at In" jack on the back of your receiver. To prevent short, leave receiver unplugged until S tep 9. Connect to grounding block Mount the grounding block close to the point of cable entry into the house. Connect cable ...