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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 OTA Updating section on page 24 for instructions on disabling the OTA
updating feature.
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.
Channels are coming in from only one satellite.
Dish may not be properly
aimed. The coax cable, connectors, switch or LNBF could be damaged or failed.
Turn off Master power Switch on rear of receiver. Remove switch and directly
attach the coax from the receiver to LNBF #1 (right side). Tune the receiver on
3ABN and press SIGNAL button. If good Signal Quality, the LNBF and coax are
good. Connect the coax from the receiver to LNBF #2 (left side). Tune to TBN. If
Signal Quality is good, this LNBF is good. Turn off Master power Switch on rear
of receiver. Reinstall the switch.
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 or select the AV, COMPONENT, S-VHS input if using the these types of
connections.
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 Video, Component or S-VHS connectors.
No audio on any satellite channels.
Set satellite remote control audio up to 75%
and use the TV volume control to adjust volume.
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
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
