How to Align a Satellite TV
Once the dish antenna is installed, it needs to be aligned so it catches the signal transmitted from the satellite. In addition to receiving the signal, alignment of the dish needs to be tweaked for better quality reception. Similarly, the receiver needs to be tuned so that it works in tandem with the dish. Follow these steps to align your satellite TV.
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Instructions
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Set up the dish antenna.
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Adjust the low-noise block/feedback (LNBF) horn by slightly loosening the nuts and gently moving the dish from left to right.
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Use the coaxial to connect the receiver to the dish LNBF.
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Connect the receiver to your television set.
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Switch on the television and the receiver.
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Refer to the receiver manual for initial set up.
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Determine the elevation level appropriate for your location and identify the elevation indicator on the dish. Adjust the elevation of the dish by loosening the elevation nuts and gently moving the dish up and down. The elevation indicator should line up with the elevation number for your location to adjust the dish properly.
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Compare the channels broadcast on your TV with the channel guide to ensure that the dish is receiving signals from the correct satellite. In case the dish receives a signal from another satellite, you might end up watching programs you are not interested in or in a language you do not understand.
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Focus the picture by moving the LNBF in and out.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a signal meter to detect availability of signal while adjusting the dish for signal reception.
Ask another person to check picture quality. They can watch the television for a clear signal while you are rotating or adjusting the dish.
Signal strength greater than 60% minimizes outages or poor picture during rough weather.
Ensure that once installed and aligned, the dish remains stationary and cannot be moved easily. Signal reception suffers even if the dish antenna is off by 0.5 degrees.
After finalizing the signal, fix the coaxial cable so no one gets hurt or alters the dish alignment.
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silerra
Jun 13, 2008
where im at i get a very week signal for the dish 500, i can home in on sat 119 or 110 with a good signal if i just want one or the other, my question is can i set up 2 dishes and home in on each sat 119 and 110 on there own and tie it in with a spliter? and if i can would i conect to the lnb normaly on the 119 side only or would i conect one to 119 and the other to 110 useing a dual lnb? any help would be great. and thanks
