Operating the Carryout Antenna
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DIRECTV Satellite Coverage
Overall Installation
Turn on the receiver and television set. The Carryout antenna must be
connected to a receiver plugged into 120 V AC.
Verify that you are getting the receiver menu screens on the television. These
screens are available with or without the dish finding the signal.
Connect the power for the Carryout
antenna. The dish will detect if it is already
on a satellite signal. If it detects a signal, the dish will move to check its alternate
satellite and then move back to the original satellite signal.
During the Carryout
antenna’s normal search process, you may hear a slight grinding sound as the
unit checks its limits. This is normal and does not harm the unit.
If no signal was detected, the dish will begin its search to locate the primary
satellite. Once the dish locates a signal, it will pause long enough to identify
which satellite it has located. This may or may not be visible on your receiver’s
point dish screen.
After the unit has verified that it has the correct satellite, it will move to check
the alternate satellite and move back to the primary satellite to complete the
search routine.
Once the unit stops moving for more than one minute, it should be locked on
the signal. Your receiver may need a moment or two to download new program-
ming before viewing is possible.
If you do not have signal, see “Troubleshooting” on page 18.
NOTE
Because the Carryout antenna uses information from the last location where
it was on a signal, satellite acquisition may take longer if the dish is inactive
over long distance traveling.
The antenna will locate and toggle between satellites 101° and 119°. The Carryout
antenna will not operate in all areas where satellites 101° and 119° are available.
The Carryout antenna is not compatible with 110° or KA-band satellites 99° and 103°.
Refer to the figure below for an operational coverage map of satellite 101° and 119°.
Satellite coverage maps are based on level, stationary operation.
Reception
interruption may also occur during adverse weather conditions.
DIRECTV satellite 101°
&
119° coverage map
Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.
DIRECTV satellite 101°
Carryout antenna coverage map
DIRECTV satellite 119°
Carryout antenna coverage map
Nicks or cuts in wiring jacket may cause water to leak into vehicle.
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