DirecTV GCEB0 - Manual (Page 13)

4
Getting started
Determine antenna
angles
This section explains how to determine the proper antenna position. This is
expressed in degrees of azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical). Use the
receiver front panel controls shown below to complete this procedure.
1. Press the front panel MENU button to display the MAIN MENU below.
2. Use the button to highlight the System Setup tab.
3. Press the front panel SELECT button.
Tilt angle also appears if you have
select an Oval Antenna from the
Dish Type menu. 4. The INSTALL menu allows you to determine the correct antenna position
using your 5-digit ZIP code. Enter your ZIP code and press SELECT.
The correct azimuth and elevation angles appear as shown below.
5. Use these values to properly align your dish antenna.
Main Menu tabs
SELECT MENU POWER SELECT MENU POWER
Power
On/Standby
Power
Indicator
Main Menu
Button
Direction
Buttons
SELECT
Button
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Program Director
Interactive
Caller ID
Watchword
Purchases
Lock & Limits
View Mail
System Setup
Watch TV
Audio & Video
Guide Options
Program Guide
Finding antenna settings based on ZIP code
Install
Prefs
INSTALLATION
Signal
Main Menu
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Test
New Card
Upgrades
Features
Watch TV
VCR
Round Dish
Oval dish 3
Oval Dish 2
Round dish
for 1
satellite
location
Lat/Long
Dish Type Alignment
ZIP Code: 20902
Latitude:
Longitude:
Elevation: 38
Azimuth: 224 SW
Tilt:
ZIP Code ZIP Code Entry
OK
Cancel
ZIP Code
2 0 9 0 2