Toshiba DST-3100 Owner's Manual

Contents

27InstallationSelect the correct type of DIRECTV Satellite Dish Antenna so the DST-3100 receiver can calculate the correct coordinatesfor pointing the dish antenna.Preparations• SelectDIRECTV Satellite Dish Antenna and Antenna/Cable from the Installation screen.DIRECTV® Satellite Dish Antenna and Antenna/CableConfiguring your receiver to work with a DIRECTV Satellite Dish Antenna and Antenna/Cable.Press or to highlight theDish Type field andthen press or to highlight the type of dishantenna that is connected to the receiver.Dish Types:• None: Terrestrial antenna or cable signal only.• Round: 18” round satellite dish antenna(no HD reception).• Oval 2: Oval dish antenna with two LNBs.• Oval 3: Oval dish antenna with three LNBs(recommended).• Auto: This option should only be used if you cannotdetermine your dish type or location.Press to highlight theLocation field and thenpress or to select either ZIP Code orLatitude/Longitude.Press to navigate to the first digit field and usethe numbered keys on your remote control to enteryour ZIP Code or Latitude and Longitude.123 Press to highlight Save and then press SELECT.TheSignal Strength screen displays a numerical strength (0 to 100) anda meter accompanied by an audible tone to indicate signal strength.A strong signal is indicated by a high number, large amount of the meterbeing occupied, and a high-pitched, rapidly beeping tone.From theSource field you can check the signals from each of thesatellites you configured on the previousDish Setup screen.(Satellite A:Single; Satellite A, B: Oval 2; Satellite A, B, C: Oval 3)When you have received the strongest signal from several transponderson each of the satellites, you have completed the setup for digital satellite channels.If you are not receiving a strong signal, the dish antenna pointing requires further fine-tuning.When you are satisfied with the signal strength, highlight OK and press SELECT.Notes• TheAuto Dish option should only be used if you cannotdetermine your dish type or location. If you use this settingyou must highlightStart AutoConfig and press SELECT.Dish Setup ScreenSignal Strength Screen