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Dish Configuration
Use this function when setting up the satellite antenna to identify the type of dish in use.
To enter the dish configuration:
1.
Press MENU on the remote.
2.
Choose Installation/Dish Configuration.
3.
Use the
3
and
4
buttons to highlight the dish you have.
4.
Press OK to return to the Installation menu.
Point Dish
Use this function while manually pointing the dish to determine that it is correctly aligned with the satellite(s). Refer
to the satellite dish installation manual for instructions.You may want to have a helper to read the onscreen displays
during this procedure. Signal strength readings change approximately two seconds after the adjustment is made. Note
that single dish installations often show higher signal strength than installations which receive signals from two or
three satellites.The onscreen display will tell you how to align your dish for latitude, longitude, azimuth, and rotation
based on your zip code.
To point a round dish:
1.
Press MENU on the remote.
2.
Choose Installation/Point Dish.
3.
A dialog displays showing a signal strength meter.
4.
Use the
1
or
2
buttons to change the transponder for the selected satellite.
5.
Adjust the dish until the signal strength meter stabilizes at a maximum reading.The range is 0 to 100.
6.
Press BACK to return to the Installation menu.
To point an oval dish:
1.
Press MENU on the remote.
2.
Choose Installation/Point Dish.
3.
A dialog displays showing two (or three) signal strength meters, depending on the type of dish you selected in
the Dish Configuration dialog.
4.
Use the
3
or
4
arrow buttons to select a satellite.
5.
Use the
1
or
2
buttons to change the transponder for the selected satellite.
6.
Adjust the dish until the signal strength meters stabilize at a maximum reading.The range is 0 to 100.
7.
Press BACK to return to the Installation menu.
System Test
The system test display shows you the results of system tests.
This information is useful if you need to contact customer
service.
To view the system test results:
1.
Press MENU on the remote.
2.
Choose Installation/System Test.
3.
Use the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the
dialog.
Press the Page +/- buttons to scroll by a full page.
4.
Press BACK to return to the Installation menu.
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