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DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL
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DIRECTV System Components
There are three main components of your DIRECTV System. They are the satellite dish antenna, the
digital satellite receiver, and the remote control. Take a few minutes to read about each one.
The Satellite Dish Antenna
The satellite dish antenna is the component that receives the digital signals. It must be mounted to a
solid outdoor surface that allows a clear view of the southern sky.
The large circular part is known as the reflector. At the end of a tubular arm that is attached to the
satellite dish antenna, there is a low noise block (LNB). The mounting bracket and base make
adjustments easy during installation. Once the satellite dish antenna has been properly positioned to
point towards the satellites, you should never need to adjust it again.
Satellite dish antennas will have either a single LNB or a dual LNB. The single LNB has one
connection, allowing use of a single digital satellite receiver. The dual LNB has two connections,
allowing use of two digital satellite receivers, or more if you are using a multi-switch.
The mounting bracket and base make adjustments easy during installation. Once the satellite dish
antenna has been properly positioned to point toward the satellites, you should never need to adjust.
The Digital Satellite Receiver
This digital satellite receiver is one of the most compact available today. Nearly every feature of the
digital satellite receiver can be accessed from the front panel keys.
The power key ( ) is used to turn the digital satellite receiver on and off. The power light (located
in the center) will illuminate when the unit is on. Any off-air signal, such as cable TV or local
programming, connected to the IN FROM ANT jack is passed through to the OUT TO TV jack when
the digital satellite receiver power is off.
The information key ( ) is used to display descriptions of DIRECTV System programs and
channels on your TV screen.
At any time, pressing the program guide key ( ) will initiate the display of the on-screen guide,
where you can see a listing of all available programs, or will display the GUIDE MENU if pressed
while displaying a program guide.
The four directional keys, up ( ), down ( ), left ( ), and right ( ), are used to move the highlight
around the program guide and menus. They also provide access to the OneLine™ Guide when menus
aren’t displayed.
The select key ( ) is used to access a highlighted guide or menu item.
Your access card is located behind the door on the right side of the digital satellite receiver. This
special card contains information about your level of service and holds pay per view purchase activity.
This card should not be removed except to protect the digital satellite receiver from unauthorized use
or to replace the card when your service provider (DIRECTV or USSB) supplies a new one.
The rear of the digital satellite receiver.