How do I Access the Prof Installer Menu for the DirecTV HD Antenna?

All of the DirecTV system settings are available to the subscriber via a remote.

As of 2010, DirecTV (DTV) began installing their fifth generation satellite dishes for consumers. This DTV HD satellite antenna is the company's most complex satellite signal receiver to date. It collects signals from five satellites. In the past, DTV dishes could be realigned by the consumer. Although the settings are still accessible, the dish must be aligned with much higher precision than its predecessors. It should be configured by a professional installer. Otherwise, the HD television programming will experience intermittent failure.

Things You'll Need

• DTV HD receiver
• DTV remote

Instructions

1. Turn on the DTV receiver and television. Using the remote, select "Menu." Scroll down and select "Fav's, Parental and Setup." Then select the "Setup" option on the second screen.

2. Select the option which gives access to the HD settings that need adjusting/maintenance, such as "Signal Strength" or "HD Resolutions." This menu contains all the options the professional installer might use.

3. Adjust the setting of the television or receiver to set up correct HD television viewing. Even though the professional installation menu is accessible to the consumer, the professional installer will have additional tools if the dish needs to be realigned.

References

• DirecTV home website
• DirecTV HD 5 LNB dish

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Installation guide for 5 LNB dish