Version Date: 170912
Multimo Satellite Dish Operating Instructions
The Multimo is a high-quality, weather-proof, portable satellite dish made by Zehnder in Germany. Its
unique design makes it very easy to use in any situation, unlike most dishes which require a tripod or have
just one or two fixing methods.
Another advantage of the Multimo is that, when set up correctly, it has the equivalent performance of a
considerably larger dish. This is due to its “cassegraine” design where the L.N.B. is placed behind, rather
than in front of, the dish.
If you follow these instructions to the letter, you will find that the Multimo is incredibly easy to set up; if you
don’t, you won’t! The instructions assume that you have a satellite finder and either a satellite receiver or a
TV with a satellite receiver built into it. A simple compass is also very useful.
Before you start: Please make sure that there is a clear line of sight to the southeast. Trees,
buildings, vehicles, people and even telegraph poles and pylons can all block the satellite signal.
1) However you mount your Multimo, whether on the ground, a table or using a tripod or a suction mount,
ensure that your Multimo is level with the ground. We advise using a spirit level if you can.
2)
The angle of elevation is absolutely critical and varies as you travel around. In the north of Scotland the
angle will be much lower than in the south of France. Use the table below to find the angle of elevation
required for your current location:
3)
Remember, ASTRA 2 is the name of the satellite for UK television so, for instance, in
Birmingham the angle must be set at 23°.
To set this angle on your Multimo adjust the wing nut at the side of the dish and line up the small black
pointer with the appropriate elevation angle. This can be accessed by lifting the plastic cover as shown
above.
4) Make sure all the cables are connected correctly between the television and the dish:
a. The TV is connected to the satellite receiver via SCART or HDMI (if the TV already has a
satellite receiver built in, this step can be ignored).
b. The receiver is connected to a suitable power supply.