GEOSATpro DSR-R100 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Remote doesn’t work but receiver front panel buttons may turn
on/off and change channels.
Check batteries. Press any remote key
and observe if the remote control POWER button. If the POWER
button lights, the batteries should be strong enough to operate. Is
the remote aimed at the receiver? The remote will not work through
walls, cabinet doors, etc. Reset Master Power.
No lights on receiver. Check power plug make sure that it is plugged
into a working electrical outlet. Always plug the receiver into a surge
protector power strip to help prevent damage by powerline surges
and lightning strikes. Reset Master Power.
Receiver displays 80% or better Signal Level (S), 15% Signal
Quality (Q) on all channels.
The receiver is connected to a LNBF,
but the dish might be pointed at the wrong satellite or there may
be an obstruction in the line of sight between the dish and satellite.
Mounting mast may be loose or moved.
Meters display 30% Signal Level and 15% Signal Quality.
Coax
not connected from LNBF on dish to SAT INPUT on receiver. Dish
not properly aimed. Bad coax, connectors or LNBF failure.
Picture breaks up into big blocks and the audio is garbled. The
antenna might be slightly out of alignment.. Satellite view partially
obstructed. Damaged coax or connections.
Picture breaks up during rain and snow. Heavy rain or clouds may
affect the strength of the satellite signal. A properly installed dish
will rarely lose signal during extreme weather. Snow or ice build up
can interfere with the satellite signal. Mount the dish where snow
can be gently brushed off. Dish covers and heaters are available for
locations with regular ice and snow accumulations.
Satellite receiver displays “No Signal” only during very hot or
cold weather. An aging or defective LNBF can drift off frequency
and cause the loss of reception during the heat of the day or coolness
of the night. LNBFs are occasionally affected by temperature
extremes. Replace the LNBF.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions