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 install this antenna system, you must be able to perform the f\
ollowing 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 publ\
ished by the National Fire Protection
Association, 1 Batter y m a rch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269-9959 and may be available at your local public 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 El\
ectrical Code) require proper grounding of the antenna mount and coaxial cables. Improper installation\
s 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 lineswhich may be overhead, buried underground and/or hidden behind
walls. Take extreme care to avoid contact with any  power lineswith ladders, satellite system par t s
or tools during the installation to avoid serious injur y or  death.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• #1 Phillips Sc rewdriver
• 5/16 Hex Socket or Spintite • 7/16 Hex  Wrench open or combination end
• Electric Drill & bits
• Bubble Level
• Compass  With Deg ree Scale
• Inclinometer or P rotractor
-1-
Installation Manual
for
DIRECTV PLUS
™Satellite Dish Antenna or
DIRECTV PARA TODOS
™Satellite Dish Antenna 
						

							-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 included).
When using an optional accessory1.66 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 pipe in concrete to prevent rotation and attach re q u i red ground wire to punched hole. The pipe should extend at least
30 into the concrete pier. (Refer to detailed installation instructions included in your optional pole mounting kit.)
WALL MOUNTEDRAIL MOUNTED
CHIMNEY MOUNTED
Requires optional mount kitPOLE MOUNTED
Requires optional mount kit 
						

							-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 COORDINATES
Finding the dish pointing coordinates for your location includes presetting the azimuth,elevation, and tilt. 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. 
						

							-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 map
or a compass.
2. To determine the approximate height of the satellite in the sky, imagine a vertical arc ranging from 30 to 60 degre e s
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 N O, look for other locations for installing the antenna system.
If  the answer  is M AY B E,  you may want  to contact  your  local  digital satellite dealer  for information about  having
a professional installer conduct a thorough site surv e y. Elevationis the up/down angle that
the dish is pointed. Azimuthis the side-to-side direction
that the dish is pointed.Tiltis 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 re c e i v e r ’s on-screen menu feature, you can obtain the  precise dish pointing coord i n a t e s
for your location. These coordinates include Azimuth, Elevation and Ti l t .
Because this satellite antenna can be used with several diff e rent DIRECTV satellite receiver models, we can not show you the
specific instructions for obtaining dish pointing information here. Specific instructions for using on-screen menus can be found
in the manual that came with your satellite re c e i v e r.
RECORDING THE COORDINATES
When you have obtained the coordinates, record the Azimuth, Elevation, and Tilt numbers below. 
						

							-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 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 azimuthdegrees 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
d i rection the dish will need to be pointed to receive signals from the satellites).
Pick a landmark or lay down a stick in that direction for reference from the
mounting location.
4. Raise your arm to approximately the e l e v a t i o nangle re c o rded 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.
F rom 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.T i p
T ry  to  keep  the  compass  away
f rom  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
c i rcuits may  be  fatal.It  is
s t rongly recommended that the
dish  be  located  more  than  20
feet from overhead power lines. 
						

							-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  flat washers (not included) scre w e d
into a M  c x” diameter pilot hole in a solid wood structural member. Apply silicone sealant around bolt entry to pre v e n t
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 Z\v
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 you and to avoid losing hard w a re, it is re c o m m e n d e d
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 perfor med on the ground.
IMPORTANT!Some bolts may not fit into holes of painted metal parts due to an accumulation
of paint in 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 universal mount assembly, insert (2) Z  v x Z  x long carriage bolts  through the mast and bracket slot and capture
with an 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 stru c t u re to match the Universal Base Bracket. 
						

							-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 elevation bolt to the Az/El mount
elevation bracket with an embossed elevation scale using a 1/2” long carriage bolt and ESNA locknut. Tighten and then
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 2B6. T h read the L-bracket onto the long fine elevation adjustment bolt approximately one inch. Then assemble the L-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 the second Z  x long carriage bolt 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 Z\cturn.  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. 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 turn loosened from tight during adjustment. After adjustment, securely tighten after the desired tilt scale number
is aligned with the molded indicator line on the antenna. See Figure 5A..
10.For models with fine tune adjustment,make the initial elevationadjustment from the value listed for your site loca-
tion which was determined from your satellite receiver menu screen. Be sure both bolts in the slots are 1/3 turn loosened
from tight. Adjust the elevation until the white paintedclamp tab edge indicatoraligns 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.
-10-FIGURE 5FIGURE 5AIMPORTANT! DO NOT MAKE ANY FURTHER ADJUSTMENTS TO THIS TILT SETTING.FIGURE 6FIGURE 6A