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    Default Setup Blackbox 500s in USA / Directv

    I need help how to setup my blackbox 500s for the first time useing the setup wizzard, i do not know what to pick in the wizzard for my directv, I just unplugged my working directv receiver & plugged in the 500s , i did not pllug in the ethernet cable, it powers on & goes to a setup wizzard, i do not know what satellite to pick or the type or the location. can someone help? I live in the USE eastern time in NC. I have standard Directv. one dish, no hd, that's all in know, do you put the directv card from working box to the 500s?
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    There are a few satelites in the sky which cover direct tv, you need to roughtly figure out the way your dish is pointing and how far from south so we can get a roguh idea of what satellite your on.

    As for the card im not sure what encryption it uses, is it N3?

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