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Section 2
Preparation
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5. TO SETUP YOUR PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
Please refer to the user manuals of your terrestrial antenna, dish, TV, video recorder and/or
audio equipment to make sure this equipment is properly installed and configured before you
install the receiver.
EchoStar recommends that you follow at least the following instructions:
5.1. THE TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA
1. Make sure:
■ The terrestrial antenna is in good condition and well aligned for the best reception
(avoid corroded contacts);
■ The UHF coaxial cable is in a good condition (no excessive bends or damaged
insulation);
■ The UHF coaxial cable connections are well shielded (metal connectors).
2. If necessary, do any work.
5.2. THE DISH
1. Make sure:
■ The outdoor components of the dish are good condition;
■ The dish is well aligned for the best reception;
■ The dish is connected with the correct RF coaxial cable (75 Ohm) and connectors;
■ The cables from the dish are in a good condition (no excessive bends or damaged
insulation).
2. If necessary, do any work.
5.3. THE TV, VIDEO RECORDER AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT
1. Make sure:
■ Safe access to the connections is available;
■ The equipment is switched off;
■ It is safe to remove and install the cables.
2. If necessary, do any work.
6. TO SETUP THE RECEIVER
You can install the receiver safely in a convenient location if you adhere to the warning:
WARNING
D
O NOT INSTALL THE RECEIVER
:
■ in a closed or poorly ventilated cabinet;
■ directly on top of or under another equipment;
■ on a surface which will obstruct the ventilation slots.
D
O NOT EXPOSE THE RECEIVER AND IT
’
S ACCESSORIES
:
■ to rain or excessive moisture to avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to
your receiver;
■ to direct sunlight, heaters, stoves or any other heat generating equipment;
■ to any magnetic objects, such as speakers, electric motors, transformers, etc.;
■ to excessive vibration.