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Preparing for Installation
8 Chapter 1
Finding the Dish Pointing Coordinates
Finding the dish pointing coordinates for your location includes presetting the
elevation and tilt. This is done by following directions that appear on your TV
screen. You need to make sure that your digital satellite receiver, HDTV, or HD
set-top converter is connected and working so that you can see these menu
directions on a television screen.
See the User’s Manual that came with your digital satellite receiver, HDTV, or
HD set-top converter for more information about finding the antenna’s pointing
coordinates.
Using the Dish Pointing Menu Screen
You need to use your digital satellite receiver, HDTV, or HD set-top converter’s
on-screen menu feature to obtain the precise dish pointing coordinates for your
location. You can find these numbers by navigating through these menus.
Because this DIRECTV PLUS™ satellite dish antenna can be used with several
different types of products, we cannot 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 HDTV, set-top
converter, or satellite receiver.
Recording the Coordinates
When you’ve obtained the coordinates, record the elevation, azimuth, and tilt
(polarization) numbers below.
Elevation ___________________ Azimuth _____________________ Tilt (polarization) _______________
Elevation is the up/down
angle that the dish is
pointed.
Azimuth is side-to-side
direction that the dish is
pointed.
Tilt (polarization) is the
circular rotation of the dish
itself, like a steering wheel.
OUT TO TV
Satellite Receiver or
Set-Top Converter
Television
ANTENNA IN
Tip
If you are using a digital satellite
receiver or HD set-top converter, you
can make a simple connection as
shown below to get your dish
pointing coordinates now, and to
view the signal meter later in the
installation process.