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Panasonic TA-DA2420 Installation Guide

1. Universal Mount Assembly Assemble Mest Adjusting Bolts wy Hex Flange Mut leese eneugh fe dihew mevement in cor ved shet wrthecd deam age ta parted cor free fan ouch side fds A x cu Leng Carriage Bot FIGURE 1 2 After the mounting location is determined drill mounting holes in the structure to match the Universal Base Bracket IMPORTANT Take time to plumb the top straight section of the mast so it is vertical in all directions before drilling the holes in the structure and after the Universal Mount is installed If the mast is not plumb alignment to the satellite will be very difficult See Figure 2B When attaching to wood framed structures usethe two center inside holes in the mounting base They must be aligned on the centerline of the stud or rafter Attach with two 54e x 3 lag bolts and flat washers not included screwed into a 752 diameter pilot hole in a solid wood structural member Apply silicone sealant around bolt entry to prevent water from entering the holes See Figure 2 e When attaching to masonry structures use the four corner outside holes in base bracket and four appropriate 14 double expansion anchors or toggle bolts with flat washers not included See Figure 2A 8 Critical Alignment Use Bubble Level Te Plumb Mast So It b Vertical In Al Dired ens Critical Alignment FIGURE 2 WOOD STRUCTURES FIGURE 2A MASONRY STRUCTURES FIGURE 2B 3 On clamp mount assembly inst
2. Supplied with Meolisweiich e 5 Insert Mut 48 x cu il ps Head LNB amp giis ae Hi Lo Sell Threading Serw epp 2 Supplied 1 4 FlarWwasher 9 Flat Wesher Large Diame er 5 Supplied SR nid Meninas Meo hor Tilt Aclj Teo mex for Elevation Adli One lar Feed Tube 2 Seppledl Qi 1 4 External Tooth Washer 2 Supplied Two lor Mast Base Plate ioc HARDWARE SORTER continued Gxm 1 4 1 1 2 Long Hex Head Bolt 1 4 x 7 8 long Carriage Head Bolt Feed Tube Mounting Azimuth Clamp Belt I Supplied 2 Supplied 1 4 x 1 2 Long Carriage Head Bolt 1 4 x 1 3 4 long Carriage Head Bolt 4 Supplied Antenna Mounting Bolt Painted Head Two for Most Acliu sting Bofs 2 Supplied Two for Elevation Bolts plus One with Optional Fine Elevation Bag OL Long S Feed Tobe Mounting 1 Supplied Cover Clip SAT C Position Self Adhesive Coble Clip 1 Supplied 2 Supplied SS SS EE Optional Fine Elevation Adjustment Assembly Fine Ec May or may not be supplied depending on model number 1 Bracket Jf 1 Supplied m 9 1 4 x 1 2 long Carriage Head Bolt 1 4 Lock Nut ESMA Type Supplied Supplied For L Bracket For L Bracket 3 MOUNTING LOCATIONS Typical mounting locations are shown below The mounting surface must be solid and rigid to prevent the antenna from moving during windy conditions When
3. initial elevation adjustment from the value listed for your site loca tion which was determined from your satellite receiver menu screen Be sure both bolts in the slots are 1 3 turn loosened from tight Adjust the elevation until the white painted clamp tab edge indicator aligns with the desired elevation value on scale See Figures 6 and 6A 11 If fine elevation adjustment hardware is not included with your dish model then adjust elevation as per Figure 6A Tighten elevation bolts on both sides 10 amis Haze Hare FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 12 Attach the rectangular feed tube to the antenna socket Make certain the large round hole for the spacer is positioned as shown in Figure 7 Tighten bolt while holding nut 13 Attach the LNB Adapter to the feed tube with 8 hex insert nut and 1 long Phillips head screw See Figure 7 Do notover tighten to the point of deforming the feed tube and the LNB Adapter 14 Install plastic Cover Clip in the Plastic LNB Adapter in the empty space between Sat A and Sat B dual LNBs before mount ing LNBs See Figure 8 15 Before making any wire connections read Connections Page 18 The next steps involve making the coaxial cable interconnections between the LNBs multiswitch and the satellite receivers First choose one of the mounting location options for the multiswitch listed below that best fits your installation Use approved installation kits with high quality low loss RG6 coaxial cable to insur
4. meter to satellite at 119 this might also be represented on screen as Satellite B Ifthe antenna mast and multiswitch have been installed properly the signal meter should be locked onto a signal If no signal is available check the connections to the multiswitch 6 Once again sweep the azimuth until the signal meter value for satellite 119 is maximized then adjust the elevation to peak the reception for satellite 119 Make a note of the elevation and azimuth angles 7 Switch signal meter to satellite 101 to make sure that the signal meter is locked for both satellites 7a Further maximize the signal strength on both satellites by finely adjusting the Elevation Adjustment 8 Carefully tighten all of the elevation and mast clamp bolts See Figures 3 4 6A trying not to move the antenna on the mast while you do so After tightening the bolts make certain that the signal meter is still locked onto a signal for all satellites and the signal value has not changed 9 Professional installers may want to use alignment meters or equipment such as the Channel Master Model 1006IFD Dual Satellite Signal Level Meter or industry equivalent to speed up alignment and achieve maximum signal strength on both satellites 17 TROUBLESHOOTING FOR MULTISAT DISH ANTENNAS Connections 1 IMPORTANT Before installing coax cable visually inspect the inside of each cable connector to make sure that there is no dirt moisture or any other
5. most antenna models The cables are routed from the multiswitch through the feed tube to the LNBs as shown in Figure 10 The cables should be dressed as shown using the cable clips provided in the hardware bag IRD cables should be routed underneath the gray cable set as illustrated in Figure 9 one IRD cable shown in black With the exception of the IRD cable it may be easier to perform much of this installation on the ground Install weaker caps iprevided wiih muli vi kh zn oll weed canned bers 8 sel F popping s arevv wiih 45 rp diano br Alar washer 2 places tna CAUTION De net ever ghten 4 soft gray cables 3i provided as spilon 2 sables from 5arA FIGURE 9 12 2 Review Figure 10 for multiswitch wiring 3 D ul o N eo 9 Multiswitch Installations Using Sat A amp Sat B Two Dual LNBs Bron nd Cerra ion fe Conrack ke Facabsar Der Chobe E Cermna t ho Racaiver 3 Connmack ko Fasaivar n es pe m TE T S ia C reactre Racaivar g Almrran poured sonia hon Lora ion Corra Wd ke dod LHE zar E Conrachd be dual LHE zara arn 2n of ha mec IH E soerg ano or oF the Pe IHE eu ipo he Correa kd ie dod LHE Sor E Conrachd rs dual IHE zar ary ona of ha hro IHE op any 2r oF the bee IHE eu dpu he FIGURE 10 Pass one end of two coaxial cables labeled Sat A on both ends through the rectangular feed tube on the side marked
6. of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation and are used with permission 19 NOTES 20
7. signal the less likely you are to experience signal outages during adverse weather For this reason it is important to obtain the strongest signal possible Tip If your receiver is not equipped with the audible tone feature you may have a friend watch the signal meter and relay the strength reading to you Tip If your receiver is equipped with the audible beep tone feature make sure you have the strongest possible signal s by moving the dish until you get the highest pitched beep tone Consult your receiver manual for detail d If the signal is still not found adjust the elevation 2 degrees from the original value 4 degrees from the current setting and sweep the azimuth again Hh Fine Tuning Adjusinnt nt C prion I e If the signal is still not found check to make sure the cables are connected correctly Using a bubble level verify the Azimuth Elevation and Tilt angles in addition to making certain the mast is plumb Alignment may be difficult to achieve if the mast is not plumb See Figure 2B 4 With signal meter locked onto a signal and displaying a value greater than 0 adjust the azimuth until the signal meter value is maximized Make a note of the elevation and the azimuth angles where signal meter was the highest The elevation angle can be read from the scale the azimuth angle can be noted by marking the mast and antenna bracket using a pencil 5 Using the on screen display switch the signal
8. tab then through the elevation adjustment slot on side with embossed elevation scale and capture with a flat washer and ESNA locknut Tighten nut and then loosen 4 turn Similar to Figure 3 9 8 Attach the antenna to the tilt slots on the clamp mount assembly with two 1 3 4 long carriage bolts flat washers and ESNA locknuts making certain the center pin on the antenna is in the mating hole in mount tab before tight ening See Figure 5 HOTE Ex h zak mark iz2 dagmaz alamp Mount Flat Asmmbh y Washer K ESHA gy L k Canker FivorFin AS VIEWED FROM REAR CIF A ATER HMA Anknrna Sot kat FIGURE 5 FIGURE 5A 9 Makethe PERMANENT TILT adjustment Remember this is the value listed for your sitelocation which was determined from your satellite receiver menu screen Do not use numbers from any other sources Be sure both bolts in the slots are 1 3turn loosened from tight during adjustment After adjustment securely tighten after the desired tilt scale number is aligned with the molded indicator line on the antenna See Figure 5A IMPORTANT DO NOT MAKE ANY FURTHER ADJUSTM ENTS TO THIS TILT SETTING Haber AL EL haunt bebat W Leng Use the white indicar nu not the not or L brockzr to M icu set the elevation For nampk in this pictur the elevation ic set ot 77 Fires Hasan EMA TT Leek Nor Dpicral Ara Basaben Ados irg Hor devora FIGURE 6 FIGURE 6A 10 For models with fine tune adjustment make the
9. Panasonic Installation Manual TA DA2420 for DIRECTV PLUS Satellite Dish Antenna or DIRECTV PARA TODOS Satellite Dish Antenna INTRODUCTION This antenna system with the equipment supplied can receive signals simultaneously from satellites located at 101 and 119 West longitude orbital locations This antenna system also has a reserved position for a satellite located at 110 W for additional services If such services are offered in your local area you will be notified The installation procedures listed in this manual require basic knowledge in construction assembly and wiring In order to safely install this antenna system you must be able to perform the following skills Use hand tools for assembly Drill and seal holes in mounting surfaces Use a bubble level to plumb the mast Critical alignment See Figure 2B Usea compass and inclinometer or protractor to determine clear line of sight to satellite Install and run coaxial cables through the home from the antenna to the receivers Climb ladders or roofs to mount and wire the antenna Know local and NEC grounding codes The National Electric Code is published by the National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 9959 and may be available at your local public library If you feel this installation is beyond your experience and skill level then contact the store where the system was pur chased for advice on profes
10. Sat A Then attach themto the LNB that will be mounted in the position marked Sat A atthe end of plastic LNB Adapter IMPORTANT If labeled cables are not supplied then mark two cables on both ends Sat A with masking tape Repeat Step 3 for inserting the two coaxial cables labeled Sat B on both ends in the other side of the feed tube and connect to the second LNB that will be mounted in position marked Sat B Tighten all cable connectors on both LNBs See Figure 8 Carefully push the LNBs and attached cables into the LNB Adapter all the way flush with the edge of the LNB Adapter and secure with 8 insert nut and 1 long 8 phillips head screw and then tighten screws See Figure 7 Slight movement of LNBs after tightening is normal Connect opposite loose end of the cables labeled Sat A from Sat A LNB to the multiswitch Sat A terminals as shown in Figure 10 It does not matter which Sat A labeled cables connect to 13V or 18V multiswitch terminals they are interchangeable Repeat for connecting opposite loose end of the cables labeled Sat B to the multiswitch Sat B terminals as shown in Figure 10 It does not matter which Sat B labeled cables connect to 13V or 18V multiswitch terminals They are interchangeable Install weather caps on all unused multiswitch connectors This completes the On The Ground Assembly work for Option 1 For Options 2 and 3 follow similar applic
11. able procedures in addition to Figures 11 and 12 as references 13 General Grounding Requirements for Outdoor Unit Option 1 Multiswitch located on back side of dish Option 2 Multiswitch located inside building Refer to National Electric and Local Codes for complete requirements The National Electric Code is published by the National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 9959 and may be available at Altach ground wire ke your local public library Bree ERU wee E e Fiere 1 anderen ae ela ght ae penkit ke gpowrrd h bode par P d SEC Scere 10 4220 Pairk k ndr e ho Gone EF garrd lec ice pur REC dene 170 ard 250 FIGURE 11 General Grounding Requirements for Outdoor Unit Option 3 Multiswitch located at building entrance point Refer to National Electric and Local Codes for complete requirements d cana abe marinum fron LIE be rad lane kh Point ke nir ko Free Quokde sr nahi kh nen ed ar able nian e het Cone EE groaned Hac rh per HEC S4chore 70 ard 250 A Had record wire bo Pe mas moont bradzet ground sre e Fi Tboanedron cu radar pera El ko pound H boc HEC Seu bere 10 and 250 FIGURE 12 14 GENERAL GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS The universal mount and coaxial cables must be properly connected to grounding electrode s per National Electrical Code NEC Sections 810 and 250 and per your local codes For the three mult
12. all 2 7 amp long azimuth clamp bolts and flange nuts as shown in Figure 3 Do not tighten at this time 4 Install a 1 2 long carriage bolt through the square hole in the clamp tab and elevation adjustment slot Capture with aflat washer and ESNA locknut Tighten nut and then loosen 1 3turn See Figure 3 For units NOT equipped with fine elevation adjustment skip to Step 7 For Models equipped with Fine Elevation Adjustment Option Assemble long fine tune elevation bolt to the Az El mount elevation bracket with an embossed elevation scale using a 1 2 long carriage bolt and ESNA locknut Tighten and then loosen 1 3turn to allow bracket to pivot See Figure 4 ul Bawaiconm ne Axim A Fiver Er Gane F Ela a ion Fry EE Heber Ar EL haunt Brokat UP exar Fira Ha 2li 2n EMA TT Lek Hor Optional Ara Ba ahen Ad irg Hor devora FIGURE 3 Az El Assembly Opposite side of Figure 4 FIGURE 4 Az El Assembly Optional Fine Elevation Adjust 6 Thread the L bracket onto the long fine elevation adjustment bolt approximately one inch Then assemble the L bracket to the elevation slot with a 1 2 long carriage bolt passing through the square hole in the clamp tab elevation adjust ment slot and L bracket Capture all with an ESNA lock nut Tighten nut and then loosen 1 3 turn See Figure 4 7 If the Fine Elevation bolt is not equipped on your model install the second 44 long carriage bolt through square hole in the clamp
13. attaching to wood framed structures use the center holes on the mounting base foot to fasten onto the center of a stud or rafter When attaching to masonry structures use the four outside corner holes in base foot and four appropriate 1 4 double expansion anchors or toggle bolts with flat washers not included When using an optional accessory 1 66 O D steel ground mount pole not included dig a 12 diameter hole 36 deep for the pipe CAUTION Make certain the area is free of underground utilities before digging Place flattened end of pipein concrete to prevent rotation and attach required ground wire to punched hole The pipe should extend at least 30 into the concrete pier Refer to detailed installation instructions included in your optional pole mounting kit ABBEREHI TP ARNO HAE RAIL MOUNTED CHIMNEY MOUNTED POLE MOUNTED Requires optional mount kit Requires optional mount kit 4 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION THE SATELLITE LOCATIONS The two main DIRECTV satellites are located 22 000 miles above the equator at approximately 101 and 119 west longitude To look at these satellites if you live in Miami you must have a clear line of sight to the Southwest if you live in San Francisco you must have a clear line to the South Southeast 110 W satellite not shown If services from 110 W satellite are offered in your local area you will be notified Eizmarck Mo look South fon Franci xo G A look S
14. compass to set initial azimuth as indicated by the receiver s dish pointing menu make sure the compass is not falsely deflected by any nearby metal object s ul Make sure there are no obstructions between the dish antenna and the satellites for the settings of tilt elevation and azimuth at the installation location Trees may have to be trimmed periodically if they grow too close 6 Slowly rotating the dish antenna left and right of the required azimuth until the receiver s on screen meter indicates strong signals for both satellites 18 TROUBLESHOOTING FOR MULTISAT DISH ANTENNAS continued 7 If all have been done correctly but the system is still not aligned optimally slightly change the elevation adjustment of the dish antenna and repeat the procedure The tilt must be set for a given installation location by Zip code per receiver s on screen menu and must not be changed Temporary Loss of Signal 1 Ifthere is an unusually heavy rainfall in the installed area the signal may be lost temporarily An optimally aligned dish antenna minimizes the chances of rain fades 2 Make sure the dish antenna is mounted securely to prevent it from being permanently blown out of the correct position in heavy wind 3 Until it is removed heavy snow accumulation on the LNBs or the dish may reduce the satellite signal strength 4 A dish antenna with tree foliage in the line of sight to t
15. e satellite receiver s to the LNBs exceeds 100 feet such as often encountered in a commercial or multi dwelling building itis recommended that you use an AC powered multiswitch not supplied An AC powered multiswitch powers the multiswitch and the LNBs directly from an AC DC power module so that the satellite receiver is capable of driving a longer RG6 cable Contact Channel Master Technical Service for an Application Note concerning such installations Other manufacturers may offer similar products 16 Even though all the above mutiswitch location options are used by installers this manual will concentrate on option 3H If an installer chooses to install the multiswitch in the house or at the point of entry to the house then cables of proper lengths must be cut To prevent corrosion weatherproof outdoor connectors with rubber o rings must be used for all outdoor connections See Figures 11 and 12 for general wiring diagrams l11 m ON GROUND INSTALLATION WITH MULTISWITCH ON BACK OF DISH OPTION 1 To install the outdoor multiswitch to the back of the antenna use the 8 self tapping screws and washers provided in the multiswitch carton CAUTION Use a hand tool to tighten the screws until the face of the screw head is evenly touching the multiswitch mounting lug then tighten 1 4 turn more You will also need 4 cables to make the con nections between the multiswitch and the LNBs A set of gray cables is provided for Option 1 in
16. e the best performance under all conditions All coaxial cables must be grounded outside at the point of entry Contact a licensed inspector or electrician in your area for assistance General ground ing requirements are outlined in Figures 11 and 12 MULTISWITCH LOCATION OPTIONS Option 1 Mounting a weatherproof multiswitch to the back of the antenna as shown in Figure 9 This location is simplest for installations that use one receiver since only one cable enters the building If this option is selected connect the LNBs to the multiswitch per the following instructions while on the ground with coaxial cables Depending on your model a 4 cable set may be included for ease of installation Option 2 Mounting the multiswitch inside the house This option provides the best weather protection and may provide the easiest access for future wiring changes such as adding additional satellite receivers Option 3 Mounting the weatherproof multiswitch under the building eaves at the point of cable entry This option provides excellent weather protection to the wire connections and the switch It eliminates the coaxial ground blocks since the multiswitch also serves as a grounding block for the four LNB cables connected to it NOTE FOR OPTIONS 1 and 3 Typically in a single family home the RG6 cable for the supplied 4 x 4 mulitswitch does not exceed 100 feet from the satellite receiver s to the LNBs For installations where each RG6 cable run from th
17. eceiver menu The signal meter will give you the pointing coordinates for your antenna and values will depend on thetype of antenna you have selected Failure to select the correct dish will result in wrong pointing angles as well asthe inability to receive certain programming Consult your receiver manual for additional detail Access the signal meter Set signal meter to the 101 satellite this might also be represented on screen as Satellite A At this point you will probably not have v e a Using a compass point the antenna to one side left or right by a few degrees of the azimuth value for your location Point center of the antenna to the exact azimuth direction according to your compass b Sweep the antenna towards and through the azimuth point by moving the dish in approximately 3 degree increments Pause for a couple of seconds and wait for an updated value from the signal meter When the signal is found and the signal meter is locked onto a signal go to step 4 C If after sweeping the antenna com pletely left to right or right to left and the satellite signal is not found adjust the elevation 42 degrees and sweep the azimuth again Do not change tilt alignment setting aa 16 Maximum Signal Strength While the maximum signal strength is 100 the signal strength you achieve will most probably be less Although there is no difference in picture quality above signal strengths of 60 the higher the
18. foreign material in the connector Also check to make sure that the aluminum cable shielding foil or braid is not touching the copper center conductor After inspecting the inside of the connector and making any corrections make sure that the copper center conductor is straight and centered in the end of the connector N Make sure that the two Sat A cables that are included with your antenna are marked Sat A on both ends The two Sat A cables connected to the Sat A dual LNB must go to the two Sat A In connectors at the multiswitch Any one of the two Sat A cables can go into any one of the two Sat A In connectors at the multiswitch Co Make sure that the two Sat B cables that are included with your antenna are marked Sat B on both ends The two Sat B cables connected to the Sat B dual LNB must go to the two Sat B In connectors at the multiswitch Any one of the two Sat B cables can go into any one of the two Sat B In connectors at the multiswitch B Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 and to Out 4 are all identical multiswitch outputs to the satellite receivers ul RG6 cable must be used for installation from the dish to the receivers to achieve optimal signal levels RG6 cable have less signal attenuation than the existing RG59 cables sometimes found in a user s home 6 Exisitng TV specific components such as TV splitter etc may not perform properly When unsure of installatio
19. he satellite may have a good picture on a clear day but no picture with a slight rain Receiver Your receiver requires adequate ventilation It should not be stacked with other entertainment units such as VCR and stereo If stacking is needed the satellite receiver should be on the top of the stack Otherwise the receiver may fail which could lead to troubleshooting in the wrong area Installed System The 4x4 multiswitch which is supplied with this system is powered directly from the satellite receiver s thus offer ing greater flexibility in locating the multiswitch as described in the preceding pages Nevertheless the longer the cable length the higher the DC and the signal attenuation Though rarely encountered in a single family home cable lengths longer than 100 feet from the satellite receiver to the LNBs should be avoided For installations where the RG6 cable run from the satellite receiver s to the LNBs exceeds 100 feet such as often encountered in acommercial or multi dwelling building it is receommended that you use an AC powered multiswitch not supplied An AC powered multiswitch powers the multiswitch and the LNBs directly from an AC DC power module so that a satellite receiver is capable of driving a longer RG6 cable Contact Channel Master Technical Service for an Application Note concerning such installations Other manufacturers may offer similar products DIRECTV DIRECTV PLUS and DIRECTV PARA TODOS are trademarks
20. iswitch options described please see top level general grounding diagrams in Figures 11 and 12 MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY TO MAST 1 Slide the clamp mount on the antenna assembly onto the Universal Mount mast and loosen tighten the 2 azimuth clamp bolts see Figure 5A and the elevation pivot bolt See Figures 3 and 4 just enough that the antenna assembly is set into the mast all the way until the top of the mast meets the elevation pivot bolt spacer 2 Tighten only the elevation pivot bolt This will not restrict the azimuth horizontal rotation If after the antenna assembly is already mounted on the antenna mast and the elevation adjustment screws are loosened or the tilt adjust ment screws are also accidentally loosened tightening the elevation pivot bolt will prevent any extra free play of the Az El mounting assembly See Figures 3 and 4 Ww Install quality RG6 cables from the satellite receivers to the multiswitch You may want to install one receiver first until the satellite signals are acquired and fine tuned Routing of receiver cables if the multiswitch is mounted at the back of the dish is shown in Figure 9 15 ACQUIRING AND FINE TUNING THE SIGNAL Now that you have installed the satellite antenna and routed all of the cables it s time to acquire and fine tune the signal Before you begin you may want to go outside and double check the azimuth elevation and tilt settings on the dish to make sure they cor
21. n remove such components and reduce the installation to the basic connections called out in the installation manual N Make sure the satellite receiver operating manual is properly followed in addition to the dish antenna installa tion manual Make sure the DIRECTV Access Card is fully inserted in the card slot of the receiver co Make sure all the cable connections are securely tightened fastened from the LNBs to the multiswitch from the multiswitch to the grounding block s and then to the Satellite In jack at the receiver This is also critical for preventing any cable conductor corrosion in the future Pointing 1 Make sure the correct numbers by Zip code are used for the tilt dish angle rotation elevation vertical up or down and azimuth horizontal left or right for the installation location N Before the dish antenna is moved to the antenna mast use the receiver s on screen pointing menu to fix the tilt setting by following the procedures found in the dish antenna installation manual Once the signal is acquired the Elevation Adjustment setting may need to be fine tuned to maximize the signals 3 The most critical procedure is the proper plumbing of the dish antenna mast It must be plumb and level otherwise the acquiring of both satellites is difficult and even if the satellites are acquired it may not be an optimum setting and is therefore prone to rain snow wind outages 4 When using a
22. on thad st Maimi FL Look zourhwezt Sa ballitas are In ra abora aqua kr FINDING THE DISH POINTING COORDINATES Finding the dish pointing coordinates for your location includes presetting the azimuth elevation and tilt This is done by following the directions from your satellite receiver that appear on your TV screen To accomplish this make sure that your satellite receiver is properly installed to your television so that you can see the menu directions on your TV screen Y our satellite receiver does not need to be connected to your antenna for this step See the User s Manual that came with your satellite receiver for more information about finding the antenna s pointing coordinates for your site ZIP Code number 5 USING THE DISH POINTING MENU SCREEN By simply following your satellite receiver s on screen menu feature you can obtain the precise dish pointing coordinates for your location These coordinates include Azimuth Elevation and Tilt Because this satellite antenna can be used with several different DIRECTV satellite receiver models we can not show you the specific instructions for obtaining dish pointing information here Specific instructions for using on screen menus can be found in the manual that came with your satellite receiver RECORDING THE COORDINATES When you have obtained the coordinates record the Azimuth Elevation and Tilt numbers below Azimuth is the side to side direction Elevation is
23. rcuits Contact with power lines lights or power circuits may be fatal It is strongly recommended that the dish be located more than 20 feet from overhead power lines 5 Repeat this survey in several places on your property if necessary until you find the best mounting location From this rough sighting allow plenty of clearancefor the final alignment Remember trees grow up and out which may possibly block the signal in the future Pay ANTENNA MAST MOUNTING AND ON THE GROUND DISH ASSEMBLY STEPS In order to make assemby easier and safer for you and to avoid losing hardware it is recommended that much of the assembly work be done on the ground in a clear area More importantly to sim plify satellite alignment the permanent tilt and preliminary elevation adjustments should also be performed on the ground IMPORTANT Some bolts may not fit into holes of painted metal parts due to an accumulation of paintin the hole This is not a product defect but is a result of normal variation in the paint ing process If you are having difficulty installing a bolt tap the head of the bolt lightly with a hammer to remove this paint and assemble the bolt 1 On the universal mount assembly insert 2 14 x 12 long carriage bolts through the mast and bracket slot and capture with an external tooth washer and flange nut Install a 10 self tapping screw for ground wire attachment See Figure 1 Greund Screw 10 Hex Washer Fhad Serew
24. rder to make sure that your site selection is a good one 1 Go outside to your install site and hold acompass flat in the palm of your hand Hold your hand still until the needle stops moving the dark or colored half of the compass needle always points North 2 Rotate the compass so that the N for North is directly under the dark part of the compass needle Your compass is now aligned with North The marks around the outside edge of the compass represent the azimuth degrees you will point your antenna to Rakke mil H lines up wih 7 the dark hal fof the arnevr 3 Locate the tick mark on the compass edge that corresponds to the azimuth Tip number you wrote down This is the direction of your azimuth setting the Try to keep the compass away direction the dish will need to be pointed to receive signals from the satellites from any metal objects Metal Pick a landmark or lay down a stick in that direction for reference from the objects can cause inaccurate mounting location compass readings If yeas live In San Frands lt a the satellites will be bo rhe SoukrSouheas I If yous live in Mami the satellites will be be the Southwest 4 Raise your arm to approximately the elevation angle recorded earlier to make sure that there are no obstructions in the signal path Use an inclinometer or protractor to more accurately estimate the elevation angle Do NOT install the dish near power lines electric lights or power ci
25. respond to the on screen coordinates given by the satellite receiver Make sure that the elevation indicator is aligned with the edge of metal not the washer or bolt per Figure 6A Make certain the antenna mast is plumb per Figure 2B Use a compass to verify that the azimuth setting on the dish is correct and no obstacles are between the dish and satellites STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACQUIRING AND FINE TUNING THE SIGNAL l NA Ww Read the instruction manual that came with your satellite receiver or set top converter to determine how to access the on screen signal meter The signal meter shows you when you have locked onto a satellite s broadcast sig nal and gives you the signal strength It is easiest to usethe signal meter with the help of another person to relay signal strength values to you or by movingthe TV displaying the signal meter so that it is easily viewed at the point of installation NOTE Satellite A 101 has 32 authorized transponders from 1 to 32 all are active Therefore the on screen signal meter may be tuned to any of the 32 transponders for the initial dish antenna adjustment Satellite B 119 has 11 authorized transponders from 22 to 32 but a few of these may be reserved for upcoming programming expansion Tune your on screen signal meter to transponders 23 25 29 or 31 for the initial dish antenna adjustment Make sure that you select the correct type of dish oval 2 LNBs on your r
26. sional installation services in your area WARNINGS Local building and electrical codes see latest revision of National Electrical Code require proper grounding of the antenna mount and coaxial cables Improper installations may seriously damage the equipment or the building and cause injury or death to you Contact a licensed inspector or electrician in your area for assistance WATCH OUT for power lines which may be overhead buried underground and or hidden behind walls Take extreme care to avoid contact with any power lines with ladders satellite system parts or tools during the installation to avoid serious injury or death TOOLS REQUIRED TAPD CHeWUrIVer For Service Assistance please call 5 16 Hex Socket or Spintite 1 888 726 2377 in USA 7 16 Hex Wrench open or combination end Bubble Level Compass With Degree Scale g TQB2AA0368 Inclinometer or Protractor Printed in USA 212 HARDWARE SORTER Unpack and identify parts using figures in manual Read manual thoroughly before beginning installation ime O B 10 Hex Washer Hacc Screw 1 4 Lock Nut ESMA Type Ground Screw 3 Supplied Seppled Two lor Tilt Acus rent Two mex hor Elevation Acljustment plus Cine with Ophonal Fine Elevation Bog mmu amp 8 x 1 Phillips Head Screw 1 4 Hex Flan Nut LNB amp Ackipter Mounting 5 Sepphect 3 Supplied Two lor Mast Bose plae Two far Azimuth Clamp One lar Feed Tube A
27. the up down angle that Tilt is the circular rotation of the that the dish is pointed the dish is pointed dish itself like a steering wheel Write down your site information here Azimuth Elevation Tilt HOW HIGH UP IN THE SKY IS THE SATELLITE Depending on where you live the satellite will be at an elevation angle between 30 and 60 degrees Southern states point toward 60 degrees northern states point more toward 30 degrees FINDING A CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT 1 Go outside and locate at least one site on your property that has a clear view to the satellites You should be reasonably certain you are pointing toward the satellites depending on where you live You may want to use a map or a compass 2 To determine the approximate height of the satellite in the sky imagine a vertical arc ranging from 30 to 60 degrees above the horizon See next page 3 Do you have a clear view to the satellites Remember no trees leaves buildings or windows can be between the dish and the satellites If the answer is NO look for other locations for installing the antenna system If the answer is MAYBE you may want to contact your local digital satellite dealer for information about having a professional installer conduct a thorough site survey 6 PRECISE SITE SURVEY Based on your general site survey you probably already know where you want to mount your dish but it s a good idea to follow the procedures outlined in this section in o

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