How to Set Up Viewsat for Bell

Viewsat FTA receivers connect with your satellite dish to acquire TV programming that is distributed from satellites. While Viewsat receivers are typically used for FTA systems, they also feature a smart card slot to enable them to work for standard for-pay satellite service such as Bell Satellite TV. Simply insert the Bell card into the slot and connect it to your dish to begin receiving your satellite channels. The Bell Smart Card includes the necessary information to acquire the Bell satellite signal and transfer it to your TV.

Things You'll Need

• Bell Smart Card
• Coaxial cable
• Composite cables

Instructions

1. Connect the LNB from your satellite dish to the "LNB IN" jack on the rear of your receiver with the coaxial cable.

2. Insert one end of the RCA composite cables into the "Video+Audio OUT" ports on the rear panel of the Viewsat and plug the other end of the cables into the "Video+Audio IN" ports on your TV's input panel.

3. Insert the Bell Smart Card into the smart card slot on the front of the Viewsat receiver. Make sure the gold chip on the card is facing down. Plug the power cord into a nearby power outlet and turn on the receiver.

4. Press the "Menu" button on the Viewsat's remote to bring up the main menu screen. Use the arrow keys to highlight the "Installation" menu and choose the "Channel Scan" option.

5. Highlight the "Auto Scan" feature and press "OK" to locate the available channels for your Bell satellite service.

References

• Bell Canada: Satellite TV Support
• FTA Fever: Viewsat Ultra Manual