DirecTV HIRD-B1 - Manual (Page 10)

HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL
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DIRECTV System Components
There are three main components of your DIRECTV System. They are the satellite antenna, the digital
satellite receiver, and the remote control. Take a few minutes to read about each of these components.
The Satellite Antenna
The satellite antenna is the component that receives the digital signals. It must be mounted to a solid
outdoor surface that allows a clear view of the southern sky.
The reflector is also known as a “dish.” At the end of a tubular arm
that is attached to the dish, there is a low noise block (LNB). The
mounting bracket and base make adjustments easy during
installation. Once the dish has been properly positioned to point
towards the satellites, you should never need to adjust it again.
DIRECT systems will have either a single LNB or a dual LNB. The
single LNB has one connection, allowing use of a single digital
satellite receiver. The dual LNB has two connections, allowing use
of two digital satellite receivers, or more if you are using a switching
distribution box.
The Digital Satellite Receiver
This digital satellite receiver is one of the smallest available. From the front panel keys almost every
feature of your receiver can be accessed.
The power key ( ) is used to turn your digital satellite receiver on and off. The power light
(located in the center) will illuminate when
the unit is on. Any off-air signal, such as
cable TV or local programming, connected to
the
IN FROM ANT jack is passed through to
the
OUT TO TV jack when the power is in the
off condition.
The information key ( ) is used to
display descriptions of satellite programs and
channels on your TV screen.
At any time, pressing the program guide key
(
) will initiate the display of the on-screen guide, where you can see a listing of all available
programs, or will display the GUIDE MENU if pressed while displaying a program guide.
The four directional keys, up ( ), down ( ), left ( ), and right ( ), are used to move the highlight
around the program guide and menus. They also provide access to the OneLine™ Guide and the
LogoBelt™ when menus aren’t displayed.
The select key ( ) is used to specify that a highlighted guide or menu item selection is the one
desired.
The satellite antenna/dish.
This diagram is intended to identify the components of
a satellite dish. The shapes and styles of your dish may
differ in design.
The front of the digital satellite receiver