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DIRECTV PLUS SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL
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For the traditional 18” satellite dish, confirm that you have all of the components listed below.
• Steel reflector (1)
• Mast (1)
• Base plate (1)
• LNB support arm (1)
• LNB (1)
• ¼-inch nuts (5)
• Retainer screw (2)
• Cable clip (1)
• Flat head screws (4)
• ¼-20 x ½-inch
grounding bolt (1)
For the larger, oval, multi-LNB satellite dish, refer to the assembly documentation included with
the satellite dish.
If you are missing any parts contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-274-8995.
Your satellite dish antenna will need to be pointed at a satellite cluster located 22,300 miles in
orbit above the equator. To aim the satellite dish antenna at the satellites you need to know the
azimuth and elevation angles. The digital satellite receiver will assist you in determining these
angles. If you see the message:
“Searching for satellite signal. To access related utilities, press .”
press the key. Otherwise, press keys in the following order to navigate to the
INSTALLATION screen:
• to display the MAIN MENU
• or to move the highlight over the Setup Menu button
• to display the SETUP MENU
• or to move the highlight over the Installation button
• to display the INSTALLATION screen
Determine Where to Point Your
Satellite Dish Antenna
The INSTALLATION screen
When you press you will see a screen that assists you with the satellite dish antenna
pointing and signal strength utilities.
Move the highlight to the Dish Type button and press . You
will need to specify the style of dish you have so that the pointing
information will be accurate. Press the or keys on the remote
control or receiver front panel until your preferred selection is
highlighted.
SINGLE – Refers to the traditional 18” satellite dish. This
dish will be configured with an LNB with either one or two
outputs.
DUAL – Refers to the larger, oval, multi-LNB satellite
dish. This dish will be configured with two LNBs in the
positions marked “SAT A” (101°) and “SAT B” (119°).
Each LNB will have one or two outputs.
TRIPLE - Refers to the larger, oval, multi-LNB satellite dish. This dish will be
configured with three LNBs in the positions marked “SAT A” (101°), “SAT B” (119°)
and “SAT C” (110°). Each LNB will have one of two outputs.
The INSTALLATION screen