Funai DSA20MA User Manual

Installation Manual

DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna with

Integrated Triple LNB and Built-in Multi-Switch

Introduction

Your DI RE CTV Multi-S atellite Dish antenna is designed for use
with up to four independently operating DIR E CTV R eceivers.
Along with your receiver U ser Manual, this guide will provide
the information you’ll need to successfully install and operate
your DIR ECTV S ystem. Throughout the manual, the DI R ECTV
Multi-Satellite Dish antenna will be referred to as the “ antenna.”

For best results, we suggest you read carefully through these
pages first before beginning installation. The guide is intended
for an individual experienced in performing the various tasks
described, including:

•

Determining an antenna location with a good southerly
view of the satellites

•

Climbing a ladder and working on your roof

•

Observing safe working practices around heights and
electric al hazards

•

Determining if there are water pipes, gas lines or wiring
hidden near where you may drill

•

Using a power drill to drill holes into your house

Safety Information

Local building and electrical codes (NE C) require the
antenna and the coaxial cables to be connected to a
grounding electrode. I mproper installation may seriously
damage the equipment or the building, as well as cause
injury or death to you. For your own safety, follow these
important safety rules or c ontact a licensed inspector or
electrician in your area for assistance:

•

If you will be mounting your antenna in a loc ation where it
will be difficult or dangerous to view the attached bubble
level (see page 6 ), use a small mirror or plumbing level
instead. DO N OT risk falling

•

Perform as many functions as possible on the ground

•

Do not install the antenna on a rainy, snowy or windy day

•

Make sure there are no people, pets, etc. below when you
are working on the roof

•

Watch out for power lines which may be overhead,
underground and/or hidden behind walls, keeping safely clear
of them with ladders, antenna and tools during installation

•

R outing coaxial cable(s) through foundation, wall,
under-floor, attic or interior walls

•

S afely lifting and securing the 2 0-lb. antenna assembly

•

Grounding the antenna and cable(s) as recommended
in the National E lectric Code (NEC)*

NOTE: If you don’t feel c ompletely comfortable with these
tasks, simply contact the store where you purchased the
system for information on having your system installed by
a local authorized DI R ECTV installer.

FUNAI CORPORATION, INC./DX ANTENNA

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ruled that

a local government or homeowner’s association may not prevent

the installation of satellite antennas one meter or smaller in

diameter, unless legitimate safety restrictions such as fire codes

are in effect. Call FCC tel: [phone]; FCC Web s ite at

http://www.fcc. gov/cgb/satellite.html or
http://www.fcc. gov/mb/facts/otard.html for more information.

ACTIVATION OF PR OGR AMMING MAY B E S UB J E CT TO CR EDIT
APP R OVAL AND R EQUIR E S VALID S ERVICE ADDR ESS , SOCIAL
SE CU R ITY NUMB ER AND/OR MAJ OR CR EDIT CAR D. DEP OSIT
OR PR EPAYMEN T MAY B E R E QUIR ED. P rogramming subject to
change. You must be physically located in the U . S. to be an
authorized DIR E CT V customer. DIR E CTV services not provided
outside the U. S . DIR ECTV programming is sold separately and
independently of DIR ECTV S ystem hardware. A valid programming
subscription is required to operate DIR ECTV S ystem hardware.
Activate your DIR ECT V programming today at 1-800-DIR ECTV
(1-80 0-347-3288).

*N EC is published by the N ational Fire Protection Association, 1 B atterymarch Park,

Quincy, Massachus etts, 022 69-9101 and may be available at your local public library.

DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna

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Antenna Assembly Overview

Contents of Package

Dish Mounting Hardware Multi-Satellite Dish R eflector LNB Arm/Antenna B ack Assembly

Triple-head, Multi-S atellite LNB Mounting H ardware

LNB with B uilt-in Multi-S witch for

four Independent Outputs

Grounding S crew

E ZAL I GN™ Mast

2

Tools Required

Steps for Installation

7/16 " Nut Driver

Adjustable Wrench

S crewdriver (Phillips)

Magnetic Compass

E lectric Drill and B it

In the following pages, you’ll find step-by-step ins tructions for:

1 Determining Coordinates for Aiming Antenna .. .. . .. . page 4

2 Finding S uitable Antenna S ite ... . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . page 5

3 Installing E ZALIGN™ Mast. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . ... . .page 6

4 Assembling/Adjusting Antenna on Ground.. . .. . .. . . .. . .page 7

5 Attaching Antenna to Mast . . .. . ... . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. page 7

6 R outing R G 6 Cable(s) . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . ... . .. . .page 8

7 Grounding Cable and Antenna . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . ... . .. . page 8

8 Attaching LNB to Antenna .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . . .page 9

9 Aiming and Fine-tuning Antenna.. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . page 9

Information Also Included:

Tr oubleshooting Check List for Initial I nstallation.. . ... . .. page 11

Loss of S ignal/Rain Fade. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . . page 1 2

Optional Accessories

Typical installation kits (sold separately) include:

• Mast base mounting hardware

• R G 6 coaxial cable(s) with F connectors

• Grounding hardware, grounding wire, wire clips, etc.

• 6 " plumbing level

(not included)

Installation with L ong Cable R un

.. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . ... . .. . .page 1 2

DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna

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ZIP Code

Enter your ZIP code.

99 92 96 98 3

Azimuth: 152
Elevation: 50
Tilt: 102

OK

Clear

Depending on your rec eiver
model, your display may look
different from shown. In this
example, a Southern California
ZIP code “ 92683” is entered
and rec eiver outputs :

• Azimuth: 152

• E levation: 50

• Tilt: 1 02

STEP

Determining Coordinates

1

for Aiming Antenna

The coordinates (Azimuth, Elevation and Tilt numbers) are
based on your ZI P code and can be determined easily by using
your receiver. You will need these numbers for site survey and
antenna adjustments.

NOTE: The antenna does not need to be installed for this step.

Connect your receiver to the TV

Consulting your receiver manual, connect the receiver's video
or Channel 3/4 outputs to the corresponding TV input. Turn on
the TV and the receiver.

Set the antenna type

Navigate to the antenna installation screen menu. S elect
installation as an “ oval 3 -sat” (some receiver brands may c all
it: “triple” , “ 3 sat location” , “ Sat 1 , 2 ,3 ” or “ Sat A, B ,C” ).

Find your coordinates

Navigate to the antenna-pointing menu screen. E nter your ZI P
code, then write down the numbers in space provided below.

Azimuth

(horizontal, side-side)

Elevation

(vertical, up/down)

Tilt

(dish reflector rotation)

__________
Your Azimuth

__________
Your Elevation

__________
Your Tilt

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