receiver’s IF input port before plugging the receiver back into the a.c. wall
outlet. This will help prevent damage due to lightning or related power surges.
There are quick disconnect adapters available which allow you to quickly and
easily disconnect all of your indoor components from the rest of the system.
You also should use a surge protector on you’re a.c. line to prevent voltage
surges or spikes from setting your receiver aglow.
Attaching The Actuator To The Dish
Your dish will have either a horizon to horizon mount or a mount which requires
an actuator arm. For “horizon” mounts, the motorized housing will attach
directly to a mating flange on the mount. The principles related to setting the
motor’s programmable limits will be the same for wither style mount.
Before you begin to install your actuator arm, prop the dish up a few degrees
with a block of wood or something else which won’t damage the antenna.
Attach the arm to the dish and the mount as indicated in the manufacturer’s
assembly directions. The arm attaches on the west side of the dish on systems
located in western Asia. IF you are somewhere in the middle of the continent,
observe how they are mounted on existing systems in your area or ask your
satellite retailer which is the correct method for you.
Dish Alignment Settings
You have now completed the basic construction of the dish and are eagerly
anticipating your first pictures from space. To fine tune those pictures and get
your dish to track, you, or someone you can communicate with, will need to
watch the TV screen while adjustments are being made to the antenna. You
may even want to bring the TV and receiver out to the dish. If you have
purchased a dual-band receiver, be sure that it is set to C-band before
proceeding.
At this point, it is best to connect the satellite receiver directly to the TV and not
through a VCR, video switcher, splitter, or any other device. The appropriate
receiver output connector will be labeled “To TV” or “RF OUT”. On most
receivers, the output signal can be switched between two VHF or UHF
channels. Select the VHF or UHF channel which is not in use in your area.
Tune the TV set to receiver the selected VHF or UHF channel.
AT this point it is a good idea to follow the step-by-step procedures provided in
the owner’s manual. In most cases, the receiver also will prompt you with
instructions that are displayed on the TV screen or on the receiver’s front
panel.
