Displaying the installation screen, Dish type selections – DirecTV HIRD-E86 User Manual

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Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver

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Displaying the INSTALLATION Screen

Highlighting the Installation button on the POWER-
ON screen (explained on page 2-15) and pressing the

key on the remote control will display the

INSTALLATION screen shown on the right.

If this is not the first time the HD receiver is turned
on after being plugged in, follow these steps:

●

Open the MAIN MENU screen by pressing
the

key followed by the

key on

the remote control.

●

Using the and keys, highlight the Setup
Menu Button then press the

key on

the remote control to display the SETUP
menu.

●

Using the and keys, highlight the Installation Button then press the

key on the

remote control to display the INSTALLATION screen.

Selecting the Correct Type of Satellite Dish Antenna

You need to select the correct type of dish antenna that you have connected, so that the HD
receiver can calculate the correct coordinates for pointing the dish antenna.

Highlighting the Dish Setup button on the
INSTALLATION screen and pressing the

key on the remote control will display the DISH
SETUP screen. Highlighting the Dish Type button
on the DISH SETUP screen and pressing the

key on the remote control will display the DISH
TYPE pop-up menu. Press the and keys to
highlight the type of dish antenna that is connected
to the HD receiver and then press the

key.

Dish Type Selections

Note: You must select the correct
dish antenna type to obtain correct pointing results.

These are the following dish antenna type selections:

None

Highlight this selection if you are not connecting a dish antenna, but are
connecting a terrestrial antenna or cable signal.

Round Dish

Highlight this selection if you connected an 18" round dish antenna. This
setting allows the HD receiver to receive a signal from the main satellite,
located at 101°.

Note: A round dish antenna will not receive High Definition satellite signals
from DIRECTV.

The INSTALLATION screen

SELECT

ACTION

GUIDE

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SELECT

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SELECT

The DISH SETUP pop-up menu

SELECT

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SELECT