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valhalla360
Apr 04, 2015Navigator
Executive wrote:
To aim the dish, follow these simple instructions.
1. Turn on TV and DirecTVs box.
2. Press the menu button on the DTV remote to: Setup/System Setup/Satellite/View signal strength/Signal Meter.
3. You will hear a beep beep beep beep.
4. Go outside to your antenna. It will help if you know the approximate location of the satellites in the southern sky. Either use a phone app like Satellite AR like I do or check a neighbor's setup to make it easier, but this is not necessary.
5. With the bolts holding your antenna in place loose, begin slowly sweeping the general direction of the satellites, SLOWLY moving the dish up and down while turning the dish.
6. When you locate the satellites, the tone on the TV will go from a slow rythmic beep to a very fast beep. The faster the beep the stronger the signal.
7. When you hear the very fast beeping, stop and hold the satellite in that position and tighten the loose bolts to secure the dish.
8. Using the DirecTV remote, press Done/Done/Done. Your system will then automatically complete the setup and receive the signal. Once it reaches 100% your picture will appear.
First time it's a little difficult. After that it's simple. You don't need any fancy gizmos, expensive finders etc. The dish doesn't even have to be level. Everything is free and easy...good luck...Dennis
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