Panasonic TADA2420 TADA2420 User Guide - Page 6

USING THE DISH POINTING MENU SCREEN By simply following your satellite receiver's on-screen menu feature, you can obtain the precise dish pointing coordinates for your location. These coordinates include Azimuth, Elevation and Tilt. Because this satellite antenna can be used with several different DIRECTV satellite receiver models, we can not show you the specific instructions for obtaining dish pointing information here. Specific instructions for using on-screen menus can be found in the manual that came with your satellite receiver. RECORDING THE COORDINATES When you have obtained the coordinates, record the Azimuth, Elevation, and Tilt numbers below. Azimuth is the side-to-side direction that the dish is pointed. Elevation is the up/down angle that the dish is pointed. Tilt is the circular rotation of the dish itself, like a steering wheel. Write down your site information here: Azimuth Elevation Tilt HOW HIGH UP IN THE SKY IS THE SATELLITE? Depending on where you live, the satellite will be at an elevation angle between 30 and 60 degrees. Southern states point toward 60 degrees; northern states point more toward 30 degrees. FINDING A CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT 1. Go outside and locate at least one site on your property that has a clear view to the satellites. You should be reasonably certain you are pointing toward the satellites, depending on where you live. You may want to use a map or a compass. 2. To determine the approximate height of the satellite in the sky, imagine a vertical arc ranging from 30 to 60 degrees above the horizon. (See next page.) 3. Do you have a clear view to the satellites? Remember, no trees, leaves, buildings, or windows can be between the dish and the satellites. If the answer is NO, look for other locations for installing the antenna system. If the answer is MAYBE, you may want to contact your local digital satellite dealer for information about having a professional installer conduct a thorough site survey. -6-