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How are new Glorystar channels added to the channel list?
The receiver will
automatically download any new Glorystar channels during the weekly receiver
satellite update. If you do not want the channel list to be automatically updated,
see the OTA Updating section on page 25 for instructions on disabling the OTA
updating feature.
Satellite receiver displays “Warning - Do NOT power off Software Download”
for more than 1/2 hour.
The satellite signal may have been interrupted during the
automatic updating process. Reset Master Power switch on rear of the receiver.
Place receiver on channel 1 and press the Signal button on the remote. If the Signal
Quality is below 50% the receiver will not update and require dish adjustment.
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 switch on rear of
the receiver.
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 power line surges and lightning strikes. Reset
Master Power switch.
Receiver displays 50% or better Signal Level (S), but no 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 0% signal level and no 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.
Satellite receiver has a channel number on front panel, but TV displays snow.
Tune TV to channel 3/4 if using the TV/VCR coax cable to attach to the TV and
press the OK button on the remote two times. Select the AV, COMPONENT, S-
VHS input on the TV if using the these types of connections.
No audio on any satellite channels.
Set satellite receiver audio level to 75% then
use the TV volume control to adjust volume.
Local or cable TV channels are fuzzy and channel number is displayed on
front panel.
Turn off the satellite receiver or press the ANT/SAT button when
watching local or cable channels. Loop through function for antenna or cable is
only available using the TV/VCR coax connection to a TV. Antenna or cable signal
are not passed through the Composite, Component or S-VHS video connectors.
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.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
