Winegard LP-1000 User Manual
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B.2 DIRECTV (To activate your DIRECTV receiver, call 1-888-238-7177)
There are many manufacturers of DIRECTV Receivers. These instructions are for use with common menus found
in most DIRECTV Receivers. If they differ from your receiver, follow instructions provided with your receiver.
Set up your DIRECTV Receiver Dish
Select “Menu” on the remote control to access Main Menu.
Select ‘7’ for “Dish Pointing” and press OK.
Use arrow buttons and highlight “Select Dish” and
press “OK”.
Specify the oval dish two satellite option by selecting in the “Select Dish Antenna” screen, (Fig B.2.1). If you
have an older DIRECTV receiver that does not have this option, skip this step.
Fig B.2.1
Using the DIRECTV Dish Pointing Screen
The DIRECTV Dish Pointing Screen (Fig B.2.2) can be useful in determining satellite position and acquisition. The
following instructions will help you access the “Dish Pointing Screen” on most DIRECTV receivers.
Select “Menu” on your remote control to access the “Main Menu”.
Select ‘7’ for Dish Pointing, then press “OK”.
Use the arrow buttons to highlight
“Signal Meter” and press “OK”.
Select satellite “101”.
If you do not receive a signal on your meter,
try another transponder. All transponders may not
be active.
Downloading New DIRECTV Receivers (If your
receiver has been previously downloaded, you
do not have to follow this procedure.)
Some new DIRECTV Receivers may require downloading prior to use. If you need to download your receiver,
Winegard recommends downloading your receiver on a fixed dish (such as a residential dish) when possible. If
you cannot download your receiver on a fixed dish, connect the receiver to RoadTrip. In the “Dish Pointing”
screen select “Satellite 101. Turn on antenna and wait for satellite 101 to be acquired. After satellite has been
acquired, wait for the unit to stop the conical search and enter “Sleep” mode. Turn off the antenna. Be sure you
have a signal on your signal meter. Follow the instructions provided with your receiver to complete the download.
Using your DirecTV Receiver for MultiDish Operation
If the DIRECTV receiver is capable of MultiDish operation, there are no additional procedures to follow. The re-
ceiver will toggle between satellites automatically as long as the dish type has been properly configured to oval.
Select Dish Antenna Screen, (RCA Receiver Shown)
DIRECTV Dish Pointing Screen, (RCA Receiver Shown)
Fig B.2.2
Select Dish
Enter ZIP Code
Select by City
Enter Lat/Long
Signal Meter
Select Dish
Select Dish
Next
Select Dish
Enter ZIP Code
Select by City
Enter Lat/Long
Signal Meter
Help
Back
Help
Back
Signal Meter
Select Satellite Dish Antenna
101W Sat
Transponder
Current:
Peak
110/119W Sat
Transponder
Current:
Peak
Alternate for fine tuning
+ -
Using the Oval Satellite Dish allows you to receive primary DIRECTV
programming and local programming if available.
The signal strength meter indicates the strength of the satellite signal.
Press OK to continue.
Rev. 9/30/05