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If you set up the system for DISH Network or
Bell TV (formerly ExpressVu), follow these steps
to run the receiver’s Check Switch test as
required.
Primary Receiver - 2 Check Switch Tests
Follow these steps to run two Check Switch tests
on the primary receiver, which is connected to
the antenna’s “RF1” cable. This receiver will
control satellite selection.
a. Make sure the vessel is docked in calm water
in a blockage-free area. Ensure the antenna
has an unobstructed view of the sky.
b. Apply power to the TV and receiver. (If the
antenna is turned off, turn it back on and wait
a few minutes for startup.)
c. Using the receiver’s remote, go to the “Point
Dish/Signal Strength” screen (press MENU,
6, 1, 1 on most models).
d. Choose Check Switch, then press SELECT.
e. Choose Check or Test, then press SELECT.
f. Wait at least 15 minutes before proceeding to
allow the antenna to find all of the satellites.
Disregard any messages on the TV; they do
not correctly indicate when the antenna is
ready for the next Check Switch test.
g. Once you have waited the proper amount of
time, choose Retest or Test, then press
SELECT to run a second Check Switch test.
h. Refer to the tables in Figure 42 and verify the
values displayed on your TV match those
required for your selected service.
If your values match, exit the menu. The
receiver will download the program guide.
If your values do not match, turn off the
antenna, then turn it back on and repeat
Steps c-h.
If you purchased a preconfigured DISH
receiver from KVH, you only need to run one
Check Switch test to set up the system.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 42: Expected Check Switch Results Displayed on TV
DISH 1000/129 Results
DISH 1000/61 Results
DISH 500 Results
Bell TV Results
*
* If you installed just one Bell TV satellite, the TV will show
Port
1
2
3
Satellite
119
110
129
Trans
OK
OK
OK
Status
Reception Verified
Switch
SW64
Port
1
2
3
Satellite
119
110
61
Trans
OK
OK
OK
Status
Reception Verified
Switch
SW64
Input
1
1
2
2
Satellite
119
119
110
110
Polarity
Odd
Even
Odd
Even
Status
Reception Verified
Switch
SW42
Input
1
1
2
2
Satellite
91
91
82
82
Polarity
Odd
Even
Odd
Even
Status
Reception Verified
Switch
SW21
Run Check Switch Tests
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DISH Network or Bell TV Only