Panasonic Satellite Dish Antenna Ta-da2420 Manual

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 r e s e rved position for a satellite located at
110°W for additional services. If such services are of f e red in your local area, you will be notified.
The installation pr o c e d u res listed in this manual r e q u i re basic knowledge in construction, assembly and wiring.  In or d e r
to safely...

-2- HARDWARE SORTERUnpack and identify parts using figures in manual. Read manual thoroughly before beginning installation. 

-3- HARDWARE SORTER(continued) 

-4-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  stru c t u res,  use  the  four  outside  corner  holes  in  base  foot  and  four  appropriate Z  v
double-expansion anchors or toggle bolts with flat washers (not...

-5- PREPARING FOR INSTALLATIONTHE SATELLITE LOCATIONS
The two main DIRECTV satellites are located 22,000 miles above the equator at approximately 101° and 119° west longitude.
To look at these satellites if you live in Miami, you must have a clear line of sight to the Southwest; if you live in San Francisco,
you must have a clear line to the South-Southeast. (110°W satellite not shown. If services from 110°W satellite are off e re d
in your local area, you will be notified.)
FINDING THE DISH POINTING...

-6- HOW HIGH UP IN THE SKY IS THE SATELLITE?
Depending on where you live, the satellite will be at an elevation anglebetween 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  pro p e rty  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...

-7-PRECISE SITE SURVEY
Based on your general site survey, you probably already know where you want
to mount your dish, but it’s a good idea to follow the pro c e d u res outlined in this
section in order to make sure that your site selection is a good one.
1. Go outside to your install site and hold a compass flat in the palm of 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...

-8- 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  stru c t u re  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 attaching to wood framed stru c t u res, use the two center inside holes in the mounting base. They must be aligned
on the centerline of the stud or rafter.  Attach with two B  z n” x 3 lag bolts and...

-9- 3. On clamp/mount assembly, install (2)  M  , long azimuth clamp bolts and flange nuts as shown in Figure 3. Do not 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 NOTequipped with fine
elevation adjustment, skip to Step 7.
5. For Models equipped with Fine Elevation Adjustment Option: Assemble long fine tune...

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. Make the PERMANENT TILT adjustment. Remember, this is the value listed for your site location which was determ i n e d
f rom your satellite receiver menu screen. (Do not use numbers from any other sources.) Be sure both bolts in the slots
a re 1/3...