DirecTV TR-6018 User Manual
DIRECTV® Receiver Setup for TR-6018
In most receivers, the setup is done through the “Repeat Satellite Setup” option in your receiver menu.
The following instructions are based on a D12 receiver. If your receiver differs from the options shown,
you may need to consult your receiver manual. To access the “Repeat Satellite Setup” option, go through
these steps. The wording and display used in your receiver may differ slightly.
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3
Press Menu on
your remote,
and then select
Parental, Fav’s &
Setup.
In your receiver
Menu, you will
need to identify
the Satellite
Menu. The
Satellite Menu
will have an
option for
Satellite Setup.
2
4
Select System Setup.
You may be
required to press
the DASH (-)
before proceeding
(underneath #7 on
the remote).
5
depending on the wording used in your receiver. Press
Continue.
7 8
Signal Strength to get to the Signal Meter.
If Switch Type
displays “SWM”
or if given the
option of
selecting a Switch
Type, select
Multiswitch.
Then, set the Dish
Type for Round,
18”, Single LNB,
or 1 SATELLITE,
In the box, it now
gives you an
AZIM (Azimuth
Angle) and ELEV
(Elevation Angle).
These are the
pointing angles
you will need
when you go to
point the dish.
Now select
6
Then, select the
Dish Pointing
option. Enter
the Zip Code
for your current
location. Then,
press OK.
Select Signal
Meters.
9
manual. You’ll want to have someone watch or listen to
the signal meter at the bottom of the screen while pointing.
After pointing, continue with step 10.
You’ll want to
make sure you
are looking at
Satellite 101 and
Transponder 1. If
not, use +/- to
adjust accordingly.
Now, refer to the
pointing section of
the TR-6018
10
Once accurately
pointed, the signal
meter will show a
signal strength. You’ll
want to make small
adjustments to get the
signal as high as
possible. Once the
signal is peaked, select
Done.
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13
This screen will
show your signal
strength on all
transponders.
Select Done to
continue.
In the last step,
your setup will
be verified.
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14
Select Continue to
verify your setup.
Once your setup is
verified, you may need
to download a
program guide.
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