Elevation
Loosen the elevation bolts on either side of the back-up/feed support assy. Raise the dish
to the specified elevation angle that you found in step 8 of the receiver setup. The red
line on the back-up/feed support assy., shown next to the elevation bolt, should line up
with the correct angle stamped into the back-up/feed support assy.
When searching for the strongest signal, you may need to adjust the elevation angle up/
down a couple of degrees. Refer to the instructions at the bottom of the page if having
trouble finding a satellite. After raising the dish to the correct elevation angle, tighten the
nuts on the elevation bolts.
Azimuth
Loosen the azimuth hex nuts. Standing directly behind (but not too close to) the unit,
align the compass so that it points towards North. Refer to the specified angle that you
found in step 8 of the receiver setup. Adjust the unit so that it points in the general
direction of the specified angle. Then, slowly rotate the dish 3° at a time, and monitor the
signal strength. Repeat until finding the strongest signal. Tighten the azimuth nuts.
Pointing the Home Digital Satellite Antenna
azimuth
bolts
elevation bolt
If you do not come across a satellite on your first attempt at pointing, you may need to
change the elevation angle up or down a couple of degrees. Continue to make slow scans
of the sky until you locate the satellite. Once you find the satellite, make slight adjustments
to both the elevation and azimuth to get the signal as strong as possible. Using a Winegard
signal meter (SF1000) and satellite compass (SC2000 sold separately) can help with this
step. After making adjustments so that the signal is as strong as possible, tighten the
azimuth nuts to prevent the satellite dish from rotating.
Keep in mind that buildings, vehicles, people, trees and various other obstructions can
weaken or block the signal from the satellite.
SF 1000
SC 2000
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You’ll want to
make sure you
are looking at
Satellite 101
and
Transponder 1
. If
not, use +/- to
adjust accordingly.
Now,
refer to the
pointing section
below
. You’ll
Once accurately
pointed
, the signal
meter will show
a signal strength.
You’ll want to
make small adjust-
ments to
get the
signal as high as
possible
. Once
the signal is
peaked, select
Done
.
This screen will
show your signal
strength on all
transponders.
Select
Done
to
continue.
Select
Continue
to
verify your setup.
Follow steps 13 and
14 on the next page
to complete
DIRECTV receiver
setup.
want to have someone watch or listen to the signal
meter at the bottom of the screen while pointing.
After
pointing, continue with step 10.
You are now ready to watch TV!
and slide the leg toward
the tripod base until the
leg locks into the storage
position.
Repeat for
each leg.
nuts and four 1/4-20 x
5/8” carriage bolts from
the back-up/feed support
assy.
back-up/feed support
assy.
arm, pull the RG-6
coaxial cable out of the
feed arm.
Disassembling the Home Digital Satellite Antenna
Slide the satellite
antenna up and off
of the tripod mast.
6
4
7
8
3
Loosen the 10-32
hex nut on the feed
Unscrew the RG-6
coaxial cable from
Working from the
back of the feed
Remove the four
1/4-20 flange hex
Work carefully while
disassembling so
that parts are not
damaged or lost. After all
parts are disassembled,
store the parts in a safe
place. This way, the
satellite dish can easily be
reassembled at another
time or location.
5
1
Pull apart the LNBF
and the feed arm.
Loosen the azimuth
hex nuts on the
2
azimuth
hex nuts
arm. Remove the 10-32
hex nut and the 10-32 x
1-1/4”
carriage bolt.
hex nuts
hex nuts
coaxial cable
feed arm
the LNBF port.
Whenever moving the unit to a new location, the tripod should be stored according to the instructions below. Then,
the satellite antenna should be disassembled in a careful manner so as to prevent damaging or losing any parts.
tripod base, and collapse
the legs into the
folded position,
shown here.
tripod is now in the
storage position. Place
additional parts in the
storage bag attached to
the tripod leg, and store.
Storing the Tripod
Push in the tabs on
either side of a leg,
4
3
Tighten the three
lock knobs. The
Remove the satellite
antenna from the top
2
1
Loosen the three
lock knobs on the
folded position
tab
storage position
of the tripod mast.
In the last step,
your setup will
be verified.
Once your setup
is verified, you
may need to
download a
program guide.
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14
12
13
11
10
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