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General
Satellite Dish Antenna
This is your “dish” and related hardware, affixed to your roof or other surface, which picks up
the broadcast signals from our satellites.
DIRECTV HD Receiver (or Satellite Receiver)
Your DIRECTV HD Receiver picks up the signal from your satellite dish antenna and
translates it into viewable TV programming (plus the remote control).
DIRECTV System
Refers to the combination of the above components.
Access Card
Contains information about your DIRECTV
®
service. It must be properly inserted for your
receiver to work and to activate your programming.
Multi-switch
A multi-switch takes the signal from a satellite dish and allows multiple DIRECTV HD
Receivers to utilize it so that you can watch different programming on multiple TVs. If your
antenna doesn’t accommodate the number of DIRECTV HD Receivers you’re installing, you
may need this optional device. Note: Cable TV splitter will not work in this same way.
Off-Air Digital Antenna
This antenna attaches to the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver and is used to receive
local “off-air” digital broadcasts (not included).
Getting Connected
Helpful Hardware Reference
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