RCA DIRECTV

DIRECTV
®
Multi-Satellite Dish
Antenna
Installer's Guide
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RCA DIRECTV Specifications

General

Brand	RCA
Model	DIRECTV
Category	Antenna
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation

Installation Overview

Conduct a Site Survey

Finding a Clear Line of Sight

Find Satellite Dish Pointing Coordinates

Instructs on obtaining precise elevation, azimuth, and tilt for dish aiming.

Confirm Your Site Selection

Chapter 2: Mounting the Mast

Choose Where to Mount

Solid Wood or Lap Siding

Brick or Poured Concrete Surface

Hollow or Cinder Block Wall

Pole

Mounting The Mast on Solid Wood or Lap Siding

Step-by-step instructions for securely mounting the mast onto wood siding.

Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete

Step-by-step instructions for securely mounting the mast onto brick surfaces.

Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall

Step-by-step instructions for securely mounting the mast onto block walls.

Mounting the DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish on a Pole

Detailed instructions for installing the mast and dish assembly onto a pole.

Chapter 3: Final Installation

Leveling the Mast

Emphasizes the importance of a plumb and level mast for signal acquisition.

Leveling Side-to-Side

Plumbing the Mast

Final DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Assembly

Covers attaching the dish to the mast and setting initial tilt/elevation.

Routing and Grounding the Cables

Running Cable into the House

Making the Final Connections

Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal

Guides on using the signal meter to aim and optimize the dish for reception.

Chapter 4: Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common signal acquisition and connection problems.