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DirecTV SlimLine - User Manual

DirecTV SlimLine
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DirecTV SlimLine Specifications

General IconGeneral
Antenna TypeSatellite Dish
CompatibilityDirecTV Satellite Service
Mounting TypePole Mount, Wall Mount
Number of LNBs3 or 5
Supported Satellites99, 101, 103
LNB TypeKu Band LNB

Summary

Critical Safety Information for Installers

Electrical Safety and Grounding Compliance

Stresses NEC grounding requirements to prevent damage and injury, advising adherence to safety rules.

Selecting the Optimal Antenna Site

Installing the EZALIGN Mast Correctly

Achieving Vertical Mast Alignment

Guides on using the mast's bubble level to ensure it is perfectly plumb (straight up) for optimal signal.

Antenna Assembly and Ground Cable Routing

Attaching the Dish Assembly to the Mast

Routing RG-6 Coaxial Cables

Grounding and LNB Attachment Procedures

Cable and Antenna Grounding Methods

Explains grounding importance and methods, including options for grounding points and wire types.

Connecting the Integrated LNB

Antenna Aiming and Fine-Tuning Process

Critical AZ;EL Fine-Tuning Importance

Stresses the necessity of precise fine-tuning for optimal Ku and Ka signal acquisition.

Fine-Tuning Antenna Tilt and Elevation

Adjusting for Optimal Tilt Signal

Guides fine-tuning the Tilt for the 119° signal by loosening lockdown nuts and rotating the dish.

Setting Fine-Tuned Elevation Levels

Details fine-tuning the Elevation for the 101° signal using the readout dial and fine-tune screw.

Critical Lockdown Nut Handling

Emphasizes loosening lockdown nuts before fine-tuning and re-tightening afterward to prevent assembly damage.

Advanced Antenna Fine-Tuning Procedures

Elevation Fine-Tune Turn Counting

Explains counting turns for Elevation fine-tuning, calculating the midpoint, and securing lockdown nuts.

Azimuth Adjustment for Identical Signals

Guides loosening Azimuth bolts, using dither, and adjusting fine-tune screw for matching left/right signal levels.

WNC Model BAU Coarse Alignment

Fine-Tuning Tilt for WNC Assembly

Guides fine-tuning Tilt for the WNC assembly for the 119° signal, involving lockdown nuts and rotation.

Elevation Fine-Tuning for WNC Assembly

Details fine-tuning Elevation for the WNC assembly for the 101° signal using dial and fine-tune screw.

WNC Model BAU Advanced Fine-Tuning

Elevation Fine-Tune Turn Calculation

Explains Elevation fine-tune turn counting, midpoint calculation, and securing lockdown nuts for WNC assembly.

Azimuth Fine-Tune for Equal Levels

Guides Azimuth fine-tuning for WNC assembly, focusing on achieving identical signal levels at dither stops.

Installation Best Practices and Troubleshooting

Common Installation Problem Checklist

Provides a checklist for common issues like connections, angles, cable types, and obstructions affecting signal.

DIRECTV System Bonding and Grounding

SWM Integrated LNB System Setup

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