Searching for Signal
If you see a message on your TV screen that says “Searching for satellite signal. Please stand by” - it may be caused by one of the following
A severe storm has temporarily interfered with your signal.
A signal is not getting from dish to receiver. This may be a cabling problem.
Your dish is not picking up a signal.
Here are some basic troubleshooting steps you can try that may resolve the problem immediately:
Press the RESET button behind the access card panel door on the front of the DIRECTV receiver, then wait for the program guide information to be acquired.
If the problem persists, try unplugging the power cord of the DIRECTV receiver for 15 seconds, and then plug it in again.
Check all connections on the back of your receiver, starting at the wall, and make sure they
are secure.
