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Determining Coordinates 

for Aiming Antenna 

The coordinates (Azimuth, Elevation and Tilt numbers) are
based on your ZIP code and can be determined easily by using
your receiver. You will need these numbers for site survey and
antenna adjustments. 

NOTE: The antenna does not need to be installed for this step.

Connect your receiver to the TV
Consulting your receiver manual, connect the receiver's video
or Channel 3/4 outputs to the corresponding TV input. Turn on
the TV and the receiver.

Set the antenna type 
Navigate to the antenna installation screen menu. Select
installation as an “ oval 3-sat”  (some receiver brands may call
it: “ triple” , “ 3 sat location” , “ Sat 1,2,3”  or “ Sat A,B ,C” ).

Find your coordinates 
Navigate to the antenna-pointing menu screen. Enter your ZIP
code, then write down the numbers in space provided below.

STEP

1

Azimuth

(horizontal, side-side)

Elevation

(vertical, up/down)

Tilt

(dish reflector rotation)

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Your Azimuth

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Your Elevation

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Your Tilt

ZIP Code

Enter your ZIP code.

Azimuth: 152
Elevation: 50
Tilt: 102

Clear

OK

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Depending on your receiver
model, your display may look
different from shown. In this
example, a Southern California
ZIP code “92683” is entered
and receiver outputs:

•  Azimuth: 152
•  Elevation: 50
•  Tilt: 102

Summary of Contents for DSA20MA

Page 1: ...enced in performing the various tasks described including Determining an antenna location with a good southerly view of the satellites Climbing a ladder and working on your roof Observing safe working...

Page 2: ...ite Dish Reflector LNB Arm Antenna Back Assembly Triple head Multi Satellite LNB Mounting Hardware Grounding Screw EZALIGN Mast LNB with Built in Multi Switch for four Independent Outputs 2 Antenna As...

Page 3: ...llation In the following pages you ll find step by step instructions for 1 Determining Coordinates for Aiming Antenna page 4 2 Finding Suitable Antenna Site page 5 3 Installing EZALIGN Mast page 6 4 A...

Page 4: ...screen menu Select installation as an oval 3 sat some receiver brands may call it triple 3 sat location Sat 1 2 3 or Sat A B C Find your coordinates Navigate to the antenna pointing menu screen Enter...

Page 5: ...ance above the horizon and 18 span clearance from 101WL to 119WL for an unobstructed view to all three satellite locations Northern border states have elevation readings toward 30 and southern border...

Page 6: ...d down and from side to side A bubble level is located in the top of the mast to assist in alignment Loosen the four mast bolts slightly Then move the mast up down or twist side to side until the bubb...

Page 7: ...ustment At the side of the antenna assembly loosen the two Elevation bolts and two Pivot bolts one on each side and preliminarily set the Elevation adjustment per the coordinate number obtained in Ste...

Page 8: ...e satellite receiver system and other components from lightning damage Ground wire can be attached anywhere on the metal part of the antenna but there is a convenient grounding screw at one side of th...

Page 9: ...y you are to experience signal outages during adverse weather With a cell phone and house phone ask someone to relay signal strength values to you or hook up a portable TV at the installation site You...

Page 10: ...ansponder at Sat A 101WL Sat B 119WL or Sat C 110WL not active it is possible that this transponder is reserved for upcoming programming expansion Switch to other transponders at the same satellite lo...

Page 11: ...r the cable length to the LNB the greater the DC voltage drop Your receiver depends on the antenna to supply signal the longer the cable length the greater the signal amplitude attenuation Therefore R...

Page 12: ...ay result in gradual loss of picture Installation with Long Cable Run For installations where the RG 6 cable runs from the receiver s to the LNB far exceeds 100 feet 150 feet or more as encountered in...

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