DirecTV HR10-250 - Manual (Page 133)

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Q u e s t i o n s A b o u t S a t e l l i t e o r A n t e n n a S i g n a l
dishes. You can also find positioning information by repeating Satellite Dish Guided
Setup, available by pressing the DIRECTV button, then selecting Messages & Setup
then Settings, then Satellite & Off-Air Antenna, then Repeat Guided Setup.
• There may be an obstruction (for example, trees) between the satellite dish antenna
and the sky. If this is the case, you may have to change the position of your satellite
dish antenna.
The channel I want to watch has the message “This program is not available in your
area,” and the image is blacked out.
• Some sports events may be blacked out in areas that are considered local areas for the
events.
I see a message that says “Searching for signal on: Antenna In.”
• Note: You can press CLEAR to hide this message.
• Verify that each tuner is tuned to a valid off-air antenna channel. Use DOWN arrow to
switch between tuners.
• Check that the RF Coaxial cable from your off-air antenna is securely connected to the
Antenna RF In jack on the back of the Recorder. The end of the RF Coaxial cable has
a small wire sticking out. Make sure this wire is not bent, and fits smoothly into the
small hole in the center of the Antenna RF In jack.
• Check that your off-air antenna is correctly positioned and unobstructed.
• Check the signal strength. To do this, tune to the off-air antenna channel you are trying
to view. Press the DIRECTV button to go to DIRECTV Central. Select Messages &
Setup, then Settings, then Satellite & Off-Air Antenna, then Test Off-Air Signal
Strength.