Panasonic TADA2420 - ANTENNA SYSTEM Manuale utente

INTRODUCTION

This antenna system, with the equipment supplied, can receive signals simultaneously from satellites located at 101°

and 119° West longitude orbital locations. This antenna system also has a reserved position for a satellite located at

110°W for additional services. If such services are offered in your local area, you will be notified.

The installation procedureslistedinthis manual require basic knowledgein construction,assembly and wiring. Inorder

to safely install this antenna system, you must be able to perform the following skills:

• Use hand tools for assembly.

• Drill and seal holes in mounting surfaces.

• Use a bubble level to plumb the mast. (Critical alignment - See Figure 2B.)

• Use a compass and inclinometer or protractor to determine clear line of sight to satellite.

• Install and run coaxial cables through the home from the antenna to the receivers.

• Climb ladders or roofs to mount and wire the antenna.

• Know local and NEC grounding codes. (The National Electric Code is published by the National Fire Protection

Association, 1BatterymarchPark,Quincy,Massachusetts, 02269-9959andmaybe availableatyourlocalpublic library.)

If you feel this installation is beyond your experience and skill level, then contact the store where the system was pur-

chased for advice on professional installation services in your area.

WARNINGS

Local building and electrical codes (see latest revision of National Electrical Code) require proper

grounding of the antenna mount and coaxial cables. Improper installations may seriously damage

the equipment or the building and cause injury or death to you. Contact a licensed inspector or

electrician in your area for assistance.

WATCH OUT for power lines which may be overhead, buried underground and/or hidden behind

walls. Take extreme careto avoid contact with any power lines with ladders, satellite system parts

or tools during the installation to avoid serious injury or death.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• #1 Phillips Screwdriver

• 5/16 Hex Socket or Spintite

• 7/16 Hex Wrench open or combination end

• Electric Drill & bits

• Bubble Level

• Compass With Degree Scale

• Inclinometer or Protractor

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Installation Manual

for

DIRECTV PLUS™Satellite Dish Antenna

DIRECTV PARA TODOS™Satellite Dish Antenna

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HARDWARE SORTER

Unpack and identify parts using figures in manual. Read manual thoroughly before beginning installation.

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HARDWARE SORTER(continued)

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MOUNTING LOCATIONS

Typical mounting locations are shown below. The mounting surface must be solid and rigid to prevent the antenna from

moving during windy conditions.

When attaching to wood framed structures, use the center holes on the mounting base foot to fasten onto the center of

a stud or rafter.

When attaching to masonry structures, use the four outside corner holes in base foot and four appropriate ¹⁄₄"

double-expansion anchors or toggle bolts with flat washers (not included).

When using an optional accessory 1.66 O.D. steel ground mount pole (not included), dig a 12" diameter hole 36" deep

for the pipe. CAUTION: Make certain the area is free of underground utilities before digging. Place flattened end

of pipein concrete to prevent rotation andattach requiredgroundwire to punched hole.The pipe should extend atleast

30" into the concrete pier. (Refer to detailed installation instructions included in your optional pole mounting kit.)

WALL MOUNTED RAIL MOUNTED

CHIMNEY MOUNTED

Requires optional mount kit POLE MOUNTED

Requires optional mount kit

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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

THE SATELLITE LOCATIONS

ThetwomainDIRECTVsatellitesarelocated22,000milesabove theequatoratapproximately101°and119°westlongitude.

Tolookatthesesatellites ifyoulivein Miami,you musthaveaclearlineofsightto theSouthwest;ifyou liveinSan Francisco,

you must have a clear line to the South-Southeast. (110°W satellite not shown. If services from 110°W satellite are offered

in your local area, you will be notified.)

FINDING THE DISH POINTING COORDINATES

Finding the dish pointing coordinates for your location includes presetting the azimuth,elevation, andtilt. This is done

by following the directions from your satellite receiver that appear on your TV screen.

To accomplish this, make sure that your satellite receiver is properly installed to your television so that you can see the

menu directions on your TV screen. Your satellite receiver does not need to be connected to your antenna for this step.

See the User’s Manual that came with your satellite receiver for more information about finding the antenna’s pointing

coordinates for your site ZIP Code number.

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HOW HIGH UP IN THE SKY IS THE SATELLITE?

Depending onwhere you live, the satellitewillbeat anelevation 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, imaginea vertical arc ranging from 30 to60 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.

Elevation is the up/down angle that

the dish is pointed.

Azimuth is the side-to-side direction

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

USING THE DISH POINTING MENU SCREEN

By simply following your satellite receiver’s on-screen menufeature, you can obtain the precise dish pointing coordinates

for your location. These coordinates include Azimuth, Elevationand Tilt.

Becausethissatellite antennacanbeusedwithseveraldifferentDIRECTVsatellitereceivermodels,wecannotshowyouthe

specificinstructionsforobtainingdishpointinginformationhere.Specificinstructionsforusingon-screenmenuscanbefound

inthemanual that came withyour satellitereceiver.

RECORDING THE COORDINATES

When you have obtained the coordinates, record the Azimuth, Elevation, and Tilt numbers below.

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PRECISE SITE SURVEY

Based on your general site survey, you probably already know where you want

to mountyour dish, but it’sa goodidea to followthe procedures outlined inthis

section in order to make sure that your site selection is a good one.

1. Go outsidetoyourinstallsiteand holda compass flatin thepalmof your hand.

Hold your hand still until the needle stops moving (the dark or colored half of

the compass needle always points North).

2. Rotate the compass so that the “N” (for North) is directly under the dark part

of the compass needle. Your compass is now aligned with North. The marks

around the outside edge of the compass represent the azimuth degrees you

will point your antenna to.

3. Locate the tick mark on the compass edge that corresponds to the azimuth

number you wrote down. This is the direction of your azimuth setting (the

direction the dish willneed tobepointedtoreceivesignalsfrom the satellites).

Pick a landmark or lay down a stick in that direction for reference from the

mounting location.

4. Raise yourarm toapproximately the elevation angle recorded earlier to make

sure that there are no obstructions in the signal path. Use an inclinometer or

protractor to more accurately estimate the elevation angle.

5. Repeat this survey in several places on your property if necessary until you

find the best mounting location.

From this rough sighting, allow plenty of clearance for the final alignment.

Remember trees grow up and out, which may possibly block the signal in

the future.

Tip

Try to keep the compass away

from any metal objects. Metal

objects can cause inaccurate

compass readings.

WARNING

Do NOT install the dish near

power lines, electric lights or

power circuits. Contact with

power lines, lights or power

circuits may be fatal. It is

strongly recommended that the

dish be located more than 20

feetfrom overhead powerlines.

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IMPORTANT! Take time to plumb the top straight section of the mast so it is vertical in

all directions before drilling the holes in the structure and after the Universal Mount

is installed. If the mast is not plumb, alignment to the satellite will be very difficult. See

Figure 2B.

• When attachingto wood framed structures, usethe two center inside holes inthe mounting base. They must be aligned

on the centerline of the stud or rafter. Attach with two ⁵⁄₁₆” x 3" lag bolts and flat washers (not included) screwed

into a ⁷⁄₃₂” diameter pilot hole in a solid wood structural member. Apply silicone sealant around bolt entry to prevent

water from entering the holes. See Figure 2.

• When attaching to masonry structures, use the four corner outside holes in base bracket and four appropriate ¹⁄₄"

double-expansion anchors or toggle bolts with flat washers (not included). See Figure 2A.

ANTENNA MAST MOUNTING AND ON-THE-GROUND DISH ASSEMBLY STEPS

In order to make assemby easier and safer for youandto avoid losing hardware,it is recommended

that much of the assembly work be done on the ground in a clear area. More importantly, to sim-

plify satellite alignment, the permanent tilt and preliminary elevation adjustments should also

be performed on the ground.

IMPORTANT! Some bolts may not fit into holes of painted metal parts due to an accumulation

of paintin the hole. This is not a product defect, but is a result of normal variation in the paint-

ing process. If you are having difficulty installing a bolt, tap the head of the bolt lightly with

a hammer to remove this paint and assemble the bolt.

1. On the universalmount assembly, insert (2) ¹⁄₄" x ¹⁄₂" long carriage bolts through the mast andbracket slotand capture

withan external tooth washer and flange nut. Install a #10 self-tapping screw for ground wire attachment. See Figure 1.

FIGURE 1

2. After the mounting location is determined, drill mounting holes in the structureto match the Universal Base Bracket.

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3. On clamp/mountassembly,install (2) ⁷⁄₈"long azimuthclamp boltsandflangenuts asshownin Figure3.Donot tighten

at this time.

4. Install a 1/2” long carriage bolt through the square hole in the clamp tab and elevation adjustment slot. Capture with

a flat washer and ESNA locknut. Tighten nut and then loosen 1/3 turn. See Figure 3. For units NOT equipped with fine

elevation adjustment, skip to Step 7.

5. For Models equipped with Fine Elevation Adjustment Option:Assemblelong finetuneelevationbolt tothe Az/Elmount

elevation bracket withanembossed elevation scale using a1/2” long carriage bolt and ESNA locknut. Tighten andthen

loosen 1/3 turn to allow bracket to pivot. See Figure 4.

FIGURE 3 - Az/El Assembly - Opposite side of Figure 4 FIGURE 4 - Az/El Assembly - Optional Fine Elevation Adjust.

FIGURE 2

WOOD STRUCTURES

FIGURE 2A

MASONRY STRUCTURES

FIGURE 2B

6. Thread theL-bracket ontothe long fineelevationadjustmentboltapproximatelyoneinch.Then assembletheL-bracket

to the elevation slot with a 1/2” long carriage bolt passing through the square hole in the clamp tab, elevation adjust-

ment slot, and L-bracket. Capture all with an ESNA lock nut. Tighten nut and then loosen 1/3 turn. See Figure 4.

7. If the Fine Elevation bolt is not equipped on your model, install thesecond ¹⁄₂"longcarriagebolt through square hole

in the clamp tab, then through the elevation adjustment slot on side with embossed elevation scale and capture with

a flat washer and ESNA locknut. Tighten nut and then loosen ¹⁄₃ turn. Similar to Figure 3.

Critical Alignment

8. Attach the antenna to the tilt slots on the clamp/mount assembly with two 1-3/4” long carriage bolts, flat washers

and ESNA locknuts, making certain the center pin on the antenna is in the mating hole in mount tab before tight-

ening. See Figure 5.

9.MakethePERMANENT TILT adjustment .Remember,this isthevaluelistedforyoursitelocationwhichwasdetermined

from your satellite receiver menu screen. (Do not use numbers from any other sources.) Be sure both bolts in the slots

are 1/3 turnloosened from tightduringadjustment. Afteradjustment,securely tightenafter thedesiredtilt scalenumber

is aligned withthe molded indicatorline on the antenna. See Figure 5A..

10. For models with fine tune adjustment, make theinitial elevation adjustment from thevalue listedfor your siteloca-

tion which wasdeterminedfromyoursatellitereceivermenuscreen. Be sureboth boltsin theslots are1/3turnloosened

from tight. Adjust the elevation until the white painted clamp tab edge indicator aligns with the desired elevation

value on scale. See Figures 6 and 6A..

11. If fine elevation adjustment hardware is not included with your dish model, then adjust elevation as per Figure

6A. Tighten elevation bolts on both sides.

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FIGURE 5 FIGURE 5A

IMPORTANT! DO NOT MAKE ANY FURTHER ADJUSTMENTS TO THIS TILT SETTING.

FIGURE 6 FIGURE 6A

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