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8-6. Initializing the System
About Initial Setup
The DIRECTV
®
High-Definition Receiver is capable of receiving three types of signals; ANT, CABLE and
DIRECTV
®
programming (if you are a DIRECTV
®
customer). Initial Setup lets you initialize your system to
function properly with your dish antenna.
Select Dish
Lets you select the correct dish type among three different types available; Round Dish for Satellite
Network A only, Oval Dish for Satellite Networks A and B, or Oval Dish for Satellite Networks A, B, and
C. For advice on selecting a dish that will provide the services that you desire, contact DIRECTV
(1-800-DIRECTV) or your local DIRECTV retail expert. If you already have a dish, refer to its user’s guide
to determine its type.
To receive HD programming, you should install and select the Oval dish type (Oval dish (Sat A,B) or Oval
dish (Sat A, B, C)) in the Select Dish menu.
Auto Detection is used to enable access to additional DIRECTV
®
satellites after the dish is pointed.
You must select No Dish if you have no dish, and you cannot proceed further in this menu.
To select dish:
1.
Press the
Menu
button on the Remote Control to display the on-screen menu.
2.
Select the DIRECTV
®
menu by pressing “ ” on the remote control.
3.
Scroll down to Initial Setup using “
E
”.
4.
Move the highlight to the right with “
G
” to choose Select Dish.
5.
Press “ ” and the pop-up dialogue box will be displayed.
6.
Select your dish type using “
E
” and press “ ”.
The highlight will return to the previous screen.
7.
Select
Your Location
using “
E
” for the next step of the initial setup.
NOTE
Although the initial setup is a
sequential process from Select Dish
to Channel Setup, each menu can
be accessed independently.
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