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8. Loosen the elevation bolts and the pivot bolt
just enough to be able to move the support
bracket. Slowly move the dish up and down
until you find the strongest signal. Tighten the
elevation bolts and pivot bolt just enough so
the dish cannot be moved vertically.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the
Signal Strength
bar is green, the word "Locked" is
displayed, and you have gained the strongest signal possible.
Note:
Move the dish slowly from side to side, or slowly up and down, not both at
one time. Loosen the bolts before each movement, and tighten them again before the
next movement.
10.Press the remote control
View
button to exit the
Point Dish and Signal Strength
menu.
The recorder will display an
Attention
message asking whether the installation is
complete. Select the
Yes
option.
The recorder will display a
Warning
message during satellite transmission ("down-
load") of important system information to the recorder. Follow the direction in the
message, not to disturb or unplug the recorder during the download.
When the download is done, the recorder will briefly display an
Attention: Acquiring
Satellite Signal
message. Then, the recorder should display the Preview Channel,
which tells you about available programs, channels, and services. This indicates that
you have properly aimed the dish.
11.Tighten all the bolts to prevent movement of the satellite antenna.
12.Mark the final locations on the mast and mounting bracket with a permanent marker.
This assists you later if you have to realign the antenna because of movement due to
wind or weather.
Note:
Do not scratch the painted surfaces to mark them. This will cause rusting.
User and
Installation Guide
Pivot
Bolt
Elevation
Bolts
(1 on each
side of
bracket)
