Dish DISH 500 / DISH 1000 Pointing Angles
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3. _ Installation Instructions DISH 500 and DISH 1000 Attention and Warning Symbols You must be aware of safety when you install and use this system This guide provides various procedures If you do some of these procedures carelessly you could injure or kill yourself or damage equipment or property Some other procedures require special attention Marks a procedure where the following may happen Personal injury or death may occur Equipment or property may be damaged Marks the following issues Important operation or maintenance instructions follow Special attention 15 required Important Safety Instructions You must keep safety in mind when you install and use the DISH 500 and DISH 1000 antenna assembly Refer to the safety instructions in the installation instructions that came with your system In this guide the following notes tell you when you need to pay special attention Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings sand Follow all instructions Keep the following in mind when you install the DISH 500 and DISH 1000 antenna assembly e Before you drill any holes in your building make sure there are no wires or pipes near the holes e Install the equipment in accordance with the local building and electrical codes If you are not sure call a licensed building inspector or electrician for help e Never install the antenna assembly near pow
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5. wrench rotate the azimuth fine tune cam to adjust the azimuth angle to achieve maximum signal using the 118 7 W satellite and transponder 13 After obtaining maximum signal tighten the three azimuth bolts labeled with a T to the recommended torque value given in Table 1 on page 9 Do not torque the azimuth fine tuning cam Note You can adjust the azimuth angle three degrees in either direction using the azimuth fine tune cam If the azimuth angle needs to be adjusted more than three degrees loosen the mast bolts to make the adjustment Azimuth G Azimuth Bolt Bolt gt Mast Bolts Azimuth Azimuth Bolt am Not Shown Do Not Tighten Figure 8 Fine tuning the azimuth angle Fine tune elevation angle Using the peaking meter fine tune the elevation angle Using 1 2 wrench loosen the top elevation nut on the elevation rod to allow the reflector to be moved up and down in elevation Move the bottom elevation nut along the elevation rod to adjust the reflector s elevation angle and to acieve maximum signal using the 118 7 W satellite and transponder 13 After obtaining maximum signal tighten the top elevation nut on the elevation rod then tighten the elevation bolts labeled with a T to the recommended torque value given in Table on page 9 see Figure 9 Top Elevation Nut Elevation Bolt Bottom Elevation Nut Figure 9 Fine tuning the elevation angle Connect cables to LNBF and or
6. W and 119 W reception pages 12 13 steps 10 and 11 You may or may not see the 118 7 W or 129 W locations until steps 14 and 15 below are completed Take a software download if you did not already page 13 step 12 Run a second Check Switch test and confirm 110 W 118 7 W 119 W and 129 W for DISH 1000 reception page 14 step 13 Install additional receiver s if necessary page 14 step 14 and pages 11 14 steps 8 13 Locating the Antenna Assembly Use the Reflector Pointing Angles that begin on page 15 to find the elevation skew and azimuth angles using your location s ZIP code DISH 500 and DISH 1000 use slightly different skew angles Ensure you choose the correct set of angles for the antenna system you are installing Write the angles in the space provided below Elevation Skew Azimuth Using these elevation and azimuth angles find a mounting location for the antenna assembly where it can be pointed toward the satellites located at these angles Use a compass and azimuth angle to find the direction along the horizon where the reflector should be pointed Then use the elevation angle to find out how high the satellites are in the sky from your location Make sure this line of sight will not be blocked by future growth of nearby trees or other foliage Also make sure your mounting location provides sufficient clearance to rotate the reflector as needed to point toward the satellites Assembling and Mou
7. 3A 1 384 Input 1 1 1B 1 2A 1 2841 384 2 2 119 119 110 110 118 118 Satellite 119 119 110 110 129 129 118 118 11119 110 118 120 Polarity Polarity S77 E OK OK OK 08 08 108 Dual Status Satellite reception verified Status Satellite reception verified DPP 5004 SuperDISH Installation SuperDISH Installation Oa Figure 20 DISH 1000 Figure 21 DISH 500 Figure 22 DISH 1000 Installation Summary Installation Summary Installation Summary Figure 23 Installation Summary Install additional receivers If installing an additional receiver follow steps 7 through 13 1 4 pages 10 12 Make sure the Installation Summary screen shows reception from the 110 W 119 W and 118 7 W satellites for DISH 500 and from the 110 W 119 W 129 W and 118 7 W satellites for DISH 1000 If using a legacy receiver keep a DISH Pro DISH Pro Plus or a DISH Pro X receiver connected and powered at all times to power the LNBF Reflector Pointing Angles Use the tables below as follows 1 Find the ZIP code for your location 2 Find the row that contains the ZIP code or the first three digits of the ZIP code For example the correct row for ZIP code 90112 18 801 3 Write down the number in the EL column in the Elevation blank on page 4 4 Write down the number in the SK column in Skew blank on page 4 Note The skew varies if us
8. download 1 Run Check Switch Run Check Switch again and confirm reception for 110 W 119 W and a 118 7 W satellites if using DISH 500 and for 110 W 119 W 129 W and 118 7 W satellites if using DISH 1000 see Figures 17 18 19 20 21 22 and 23 depending on your configuration dish Installation Summary Fri July dish installation summary Fri July 8 dish installation Summary Fri July 8 Satellite Input 1 Satellite Input 2 Port 1 2 3 Fa aul Satellite Input 1 Satellite Input 2 Satellite Input 1 Satellite Input 2 Satellite 119 110 1118 277 121314 11227153 14 11213 111213 Trans ler ar Satellite 119 110 129 118 119 110 129 118 27 111911101118 119 110 118 Device pBnd DBnd Dual DBnd 7777 Trans OK OK OK OKIOKI OK 121217 DBnd Dual Dual DBnd 08 084 0 1 108 08 08 Status Reception Verified Reception Verified Device DBnd Dual Dual DBnd DB DB Switch 04 Status Reception Verified Reception Verified Switch DPP44 DPP44 7 SuperDISH Figure 17 DISH 500 Figure 18 DISH 1000 Figure 19 DISH 500 Installation Summary Installation Summary Installation Summary dish Installation Summary Fri July 8 Installation Summary Installation Summary Installed Switch Model Installed Switch Model SW21 4 SAT Satellite Input 1 Satellite Input 2 1A 1 18 1 2A 1 284
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10. swtich if a switch is being used Remove the temporary cable used for peaking the reflector For switch installation with DISH Pro 500 LNBF Connect a cable from Port 2D 119 W to Port 1 of the switch Connect a cable from Port 1F 118 7 W of the DISH Pro 500 LNBF to the switch see Figure 10 If a DP Single or a DP Dual LNBF s is being used DISH Pro 1000 connect a cable s from the LNBF to the switch see Figure 5 See Figure 10 for DISH Pro 500 recommended connection order to a DP34 or DPP33 switch and for DISH 1000 recommended connection order to a DPP44 switch Refer to the switch s instlalation instructions for additional details Leave a service loop around the elevation and skew bracket Attach the cables to the bottom of the LNBF support using the included cable clips 119 110 118 7 MOUNT THIS SIDE UP mere 119 2D BH ii isi 110 5999 BIH iti 129 11 118 7 4F ABCDE FMYY12345 pov Figure 10 DISH Pro 500 to DP34 Switch DISH Pro 500 to DPP33 Switch and DISH Pro 1000 DISH Pro Plus 500 and DISH Pro Plus 1000 to DPP44 Switch For installation of the DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF supports up to three receivers Connect the cables from Port 1 Port 2 and Port 3 leaving a service loop around the elevation and skew bracket These cables are using in Step 9 for connecting the receiver or D
11. with Port 1 119 W 3 Peak the reflector for signal on the 119 W Peak the reflector for signal on the 119 W m Satellite sign and transponder 13 using the azimuth and elevation settings you wrote on page 4 Do not adjust the skew Note If you cannot find the 119 W signal try adjusting the elevation up or down one or two degrees Ensure you are peaking the reflector using transponder 13 4 Tighten three mast bolts and reconfirm signal strength With the peaking meter still a connected tighten the three mast bolts labeled with a T to the torque values listed in Table 1 see Figure 7 Reconfirm signal strength after tightening the bolts Figure 7 Mast bolts Table 1 Torque Values Torque Value Location ft Ibs unless otherwise noted Pivot bolt Mast foot ensure no mast deformation occurs 4 5 during tightening Mast adjustment bolts Reflector mounting bolts Fine tune the azimuth angle For the DISH Pro 500 Dual Band LNBF move the temporary peaking cable from Port 2D to Port For the DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF and if using a meter that is not capable of selecting orbits move the tempoarary peaking cable to Port 3 For the DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF and if using a meter that is capable of selecting orbits continue to the next sentence With the peaking meter still connected fine tune the azimuth angle see Figure 8 Loosen the three azimuth bolts enough so that the two azimuth plates can rotate Using a 1 2
12. 19 W using transponder 13 for maximum strength pages 7 9 steps 1 4 Lock the mast bolts see Table 1 page 9 and reconfirm signal see page 9 step 4 For the DISH Pro 500 LNBF Dual Band move the temporary peaking cable from Port 2D to Port 1F For the DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF and if using a meter not capable of selecting orbits move the temporary peaking cable to Port 3 For the DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF and if using a meter capable of selecting orbits continue to the next sentence Using the azimuth fine tune cam fine tune the azimuth angle to achieve maximum signal fine peaking on 118 7 W and transponder 13 Tighten the azimuth bolts labeled with a T and reconfirm signal see Figure 8 page 10 Do not tighten the azimuth fine tune cam see page 10 step 5 Using the elevation rod fine tune the elevation angle to achieve maximum signal fine peaking on 118 7 W Tighten the top elevation rod nut and then tighten the elevation bolts marked T Reconfirm signal after tightening all elevation bolts see page 10 step 6 For switch installation with DISH Pro 500 LNBF Connect the switch cables from the DISH Pro 500 LNBF s Port 118 7 W and Port 2D 119 W and the DP Single or DP Dual s if being used to the switch leaving a service loop around the elevation and skew bracket Attach cables to the LNBF support using included cable clips page 11 step 7 For installation with the DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF supports up to three recei
13. PP triplexer separator if needed If using a DISH 1000 run a cable at least 10 inches from a port on the DP Single LNBF DP Dual LNBF to the LNB In port of the DPP 500 LNBF Attach the cables to the bottom of the LNBF support using the included cable clips For installation of the DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF with a switch supports four receivers Connect the switch cables from the DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF s Port 1 Port 2 and Port 3 to the switch see Figure 10 If using a DISH 1000 and a switch connect the DP Single or DP Dual to the switch see Figure 10 the LNB In port of the DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF is disabled when using a switch Leave a service loop around the elevation and skew bracket Attach the cables to the bottom of the LNBF support using the included cable clips Connect LNBF and receiver which is not powered on For DP or DPP installations connect coaxial connection from either the switch s port s or the DPP 500 LNBF s receiver ports to a DPP triplexer or separator or to a 5 Satellite In connection s connecting to a DPP Triplexer or Separator connect the DPP Triplexer or Separator to the receiver For DISH Pro X installations connect a coaxial connection from either the LNBF Port 1 or Port 2 or Port 3 the switch s port s to a Node two connections to a Single Node and three connections to a Duo Node and from the Node connect to the DISH Pro X receiver Nis all i
14. Pro 500 LNBF assembly to support the 129 W orbital location The DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF assembly provides reception from the 110 W 118 7 W and 119 W orbital locations and does not require a switch for up to three receivers If there are more than three receivers a DISH Pro Plus 44 DPP44 switch can be added to support four receivers The DISH Pro Plus 1000 LNBF assembly provides reception from the 110 W 118 7 W 119 W and 129 W orbital locations The DISH Pro Plus 1000 LNBF assembly uses the included bracket to mount a DISH Pro Single to the DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF assembly to support the 129 W orbital location The DISH Pro Single connects to the DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF through the LNB In port 9 Quick Installation Instructions DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF Peak on 119 W Reflector LNBF onal Assembly m 129 W 129 Bracket K l Cable 210 Elevation Skew AN Bracket LNBF Support Clip 3x Screws LNBF Support Sg Mast Clamp LNBF Mast _T Screws Reflector Bolts Reflector Mounting Bracket DISH Pro 500 LNBF Skew Peak on 119 VW Reflector Elevation Rod Nuts LNBF n Azimuth Optional Assembly Plate and Bracket 119 W 2D 118 7 W 1F LNBF Support Clip 3x Screws LNBF Support amp LNBF Mast 7 Screws To Switch Do not exceed torque values listed in Tab
15. does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user 15 encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Do not make changes or modifications to this equipment This could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If none of the remedies stops the radio interference you should contact a licensed radio television technician your satellite dealer or call the Customer Service Center at 1 800 333 DISH 3474 for assistance Copyright Notice Copyright 2013 EchoStar Technologies L L C Englewood Colorado 80112 rights reserved The information in this guide may change without notice We may issue revisions to tell you about such changes Please send comments or questions about this guide to Technical Publications EchoStar Technologies L L C 90 Inverness Drive Circle East Englewood Colorado 80112 Email techpubs echostar com Part Number 196902 Printed in DISH 15 a registered trademark of DISH Network L L C For information about DISH please visit our website at mydish com We acknowledge all product names trade
16. en fully installed This gripping feature may have a slightly rough feel when installing the mast clamp onto the mast or when adjusting the azimuth angle For DISH 1000 installation attach LNBF For DISH 1000 installations attach a separate DP Dual or DP Single to the 1000 LNBF bracket using the included washers and screws Slide the bracket onto the DP 500 LNBF assembly Place the nut into the retaining feature on the back of the assembly Insert the screw from the front of the assembly and tighten according to the torque value see Table 1 on page 9 to attach the bracket See Figure 4 Note Handle the LNBF assembly using the DBS FSS Dual Band LNBF Do not handle it by the 110 W 129 W brackets LNBFs Fiaure 4 Optional bracket for attaching DP Dual DP Sinale for 129 W Completing Installation Use the steps below while referring to Figure 1 page 2 for this installation Note Use RG 6 coaxial connections between the antenna system and the switch and from the switch to the receiver location s using the following cable requirements Grounding other devices and in home cabling must also meet these requirements e RG 6 coaxial cables rated for at least 950 MHz to 3 GHz must be used in this installation Do not use existing cables such as RG 59 as it may cause signal loss Also be sure that any outdoor connections are made using waterproof F connectors rated for 3 GHz or greater e Follow the installation ins
17. er lines e Don t install the antenna assembly on composite materials such as strand chip fiber or particle board unless the fastener attaches securely to a wall stud rafter or other foundation material beneath the surface Note to Satellite TV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the antenna installer s attention to the National Electrical Code NEC which provides guidelines for proper bonding and grounding of antennas and their associated cabling Installation Instructions professional technicians due to the complexity of the installation and compliance Attention These installation instructions are intended for use by qualified to national local building and electrical codes Never handle coax connection installations that are connected to a receiver or accessory when that receiver or accessory is plugged into a live AC outlet Overview Your DISH 500 DISH 1000 antenna system consists of a antenna assembly and a separate DISH Pro or DISH Pro Plus LNBF kit These instructions guide you through the installation of a DISH 500 and DISH 1000 antenna system The DISH 500 is capable of receiving digital television signals from three satellite locations 110 W DBS 118 7 W 55 and 119 W DBS The DISH 1000 15 capable of receiving digital television signals from four satellite locations 110 W DBS 118 7 W FSS 119 W DBS and 129 W DBS These instructions cover wall mounting only F
18. ing a DISH 500 DISH 1000 Ensure you select the correct skew for the antenna system you are installing 5 Write down the number in the AZ column in the Azimuth blank on page 4 Code SK SK Code SK SK Code SK SK e 7 i 17 ur o 7 7 us Tic 16 Foo w oo 16 e 16 16 w 85 156 pan w 86 157 Cos 80 86 156 Fw 9 16 as 9 16 86 158 Fones 36 13 Fw a2 w 85 15 00050 42 85 155 e Fw 45 m s 1er Favor sr 9e 18s Fass 85 155 Code SK SK Code SK SK Code SK SK s 16 9 164 00257 86 15 Faves s 90 160 Lomba 15 Foe 35 9 15 Gombal 85 158 Fox 93 99 15 45 9 16 93 9 re 9 7 SER EEE Anaan Code SK SK Code SK SK Code SK SK ate apr Code SK SK Code SK SK Code SK SK 242 coge Az cone E Az ZE e az Code SK SK Code SK SK Code SK SK 324XX 408 124 128 234 Bahan Code SK SK Code SK SK Code SK SK coge Code SK SK
19. le 1 page 9 Ground the system in A accordance with NEC and local electrical codes Mast Foot 2 Elevation Scale Fine tune Cam Elevation Azimuth Bolts Bolts Elevation and Skew Bracket Pivot Bolt A Mast Adjustment Bolt Figure 1 DISH 500 and DISH 1000 Antenna System Overview 10 11 12 12 14 15 16 Find Elevation Skew Azimuth angles for the DISH 500 DISH 1000 and your location instructions on page 4 and tables begin on page 15 Find a location for the reflector with a clear line of sight and a sturdy mounting surface page 4 step 1 Mount the mast making sure it 1s absolutely vertical page 4 steps 2 4 Attach struts to the mast using the instructions that came with the struts Assemble the antenna assembly setting the skew and elevation angles during assembly pages 4 5 steps 5 7 Mount the antenna assembly on the mast and point the reflector to the azimuth angle page 6 step 9 For DISH 1000 only attach the 1000 LNBF bracket and a separate DP Dual or Single LNBF to the DISH Pro 500 or DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF assembly page 6 step 9 Run coaxial between the antenna system and the receiver s including the Node in DPX installations leaving a service loop around the Mast Clamp page 8 step 1 Using a peaking meter attached to either the Dual Band LNBF Port 2D DISH Pro 500 or Port 1 DISH Pro Plus 500 rough peak the reflector on 1
20. loosen the elevation bolts and elevation nuts Loosen 6 the skew bolts Set the skew by rotating the elevation and skew bracket to align the mark with the required angle on the skew scale that you entered on page 4 see Figure 2 Tighten the skew bolts securely to keep the reflector from rotating See Table 1 on page 9 for the required torque values Note After the skew is set do not try to fine tune the skew angle when aiming the reflector Skew gt Bolts bottom bolt Skew not visible Bolt Elevation Elevation Bolt Bolt Elevation Rod Nuts Figure 2 Skew Plate 7 Set elevation Set the elevation by loosening the elevation bolts and elevation rod nuts Tilt the elevation and skew bracket to align the edge of the azimuth plate with the required angle on the elevation scale Tighten both nuts on the elevation rod to hold the elevation but do not tighten the elevation bolts at this time see Figure 3 Elevation Rod Elevation Bolt not visible Elevation Rod Nuts Figure 3 Setting the Rough Elevation Angle Mount the reflector on the mast and point the reflector Slide the reflector down onto the mast Make sure the azimuth plate rests on top of the mast Turn the reflector so that it points in the general direction of the satellites using the azimuth angle you wrote on page 4 Note The DISH 500 mast clamp may have a gripping feature that helps prevent movement of the mast clamp wh
21. ndoor coaxial cable connections to the receiver only by hand If you use a wrench you may over tighten the connections and damage your equipment Connecting DPP Receivers aro To Port 1 or 2 To connect DISH Pro Plus dual tuner receivers with a single on the LNBF on the LNBF coaxial connection install a DISH Pro Plus Triplexer or a DISH Pro Plus Separator as follows a Connecta coaxial connection from the LNBF output Port 1 Port 2 or Port 3 to the DISH Pro Plus Triplexer or DISH Pro Plus Separator Input i To DP Plus Receiver To DP Plus Receiver b Connect coaxial connections between the receiver s Satellite In 1 and Satellite In 2 to Satellite In 1 and Satellite In 2 respectively on the DISH Pro Plus Triplexer or DISH Pro Plus Separator You must use a DISH Pro Plus Triplexer or DISH Pro Plus Separator to achieve single coaxial connection installation with a dual tuner receiver A splitter or other device will not work in this configuration Connecting DPX Receivers Network a Connect a coaxial connection from the LNBF output Port 1 Port 2 or Port 3 to either a Solo or Duo Node To LNBF The LNBF output goes into the Node either Port 1 Port 2 or Port for Duo or Port 1 or Port 2 for a Solo Node To DPX
22. nting the Antenna System Follow these instructions to assemble the antenna system mount it and point it in the direction of the satellites 1 Find location for the reflector Using a compass and the azimuth and elevation angles find a alocation for the reflector where it can be pointed toward the satellites located at the angles provided in the Reflector Pointing Angles tables Make sure nothing blocks the line of sight between the reflector and the satellites 2 Mount mast to solid surface Mount the mast to a solid surface so that the reflector cannot m move or be bumped out of alignment Keep in mind that physical and environmental conditions can block your reflector s ability to receive a clear satellite signal Never mount the antenna assembly to a tree or a public utility pole Install struts Install struts at this time using the instructions that came with the struts Align mast vertically Align the top part of the mast so that it is absolutely vertical If the top part of the mast 1s off vertical by only a few degrees it will be difficult or maybe even impossible for you to find the satellites Take at least two readings with a level on the upper mast that are 90 degrees apart from one another see Figure 1 gt 5 Assemble the antenna assembly without LNBF Assemble the antenna assembly as m shown in Figure except do not attach the LNBF assembly at this time Set skew To access the skew bolts
23. o what should be shown for a legacy receiver connected to the DISH 500 or DISH 1000 Make sure the summary screen shows reception from 110 W 118 7 W and 119 W and 129 W for DISH 1000 satellites on all available satellite tuners Select 3 SAT or 4 SAT for DISH 500 or DISH 1000 on a legacy receiver Installation Summary Installation Summary Installed Switch Model Installed Switch Model 521 4 SAT Input 1 1 18 1 2A 1 28 1 1 3B 1 Satellite 119 119 110 110 118 118 Polarity Meli 1 7 RATE Mel Status Satellite reception verified EEEN EEN Figure 15 DISH 500 Figure 16 DISH 1000 Installation Summary Installation Summary Verify signal strength bar is green and locked Fxit the Installation Summary screen to display the Point Dish Signal screen Make sure the signal strength bar is green and locked for the 119 W 110 W 118 7 W and 129 W for DISH 1000 satellites Note You might not see signal from 118 7 W and or 129 W until you take a software download and run a check switch in step 10 Take a software download Exit the Point Dish Signal screen and follow the on screen instructions for taking a receiver software download Do not disturb the receiver during the process of downloading software If exiting the Point Dish screen does not start the download process put the receiver in standby mode for at least 20 minutes on most receivers to allow the receiver to take a software
24. or other mounting options for example pole mounting or non penetrating mounting see the Retailer Care Site at retailer dishnetwork com Installation Considerations This installation supports legacy receivers but restrictions based on the connected switch must be followed Refer to the Installation Instructions for the switch used in your installation Legacy receivers are receivers that do not have the DISH Pro DISH Pro Plus or DISH Pro X logo shown below di This antenna assembly includes enhanced peaking controls for the azimuth and elevation settings that provide the ability to more easily obtain an optimal peaking of the antenna system Refer to Figure 1 on page 2 for more details on the enhanced peaking controls The fine tune azimuth and elevation settings require the use of a 1 2 wrench About the System This system supports both DISH Pro and DISH Pro Plus 500 1000 LNBF assemblies The DISH Pro 500 LNBF assembly provides reception from the 110 W 118 7 W and 119 W orbital locations and supports a switch Use a DISH Pro 34 DP34 switch DISH Pro Plus 33 DPP33 switch or DISH Pro Plus 44 DPP44 switch with the DISH Pro 500 LNBF The DISH Pro 1000 LNBF assembly provides reception from the 110 W 118 7 W 119 W and 129 W orbital locations Use a DPP44 switch with the DISH 1000 The DISH Pro 1000 LNBF assembly uses the included bracket to mount a DISH Pro Dual or DISH Pro Single to the DISH
25. se from the Point Dish screen run Check Switch When the Check Switch procedure finishes you should see an Installation Summary screen similar to the ones shown in Figures 11 12 13 or 14 Make sure the summary screen shows reception from the 110 W 118 7 W and 119 W and129 W for DISH 1000 satellites on all available satellite tuners The Installation Summary screen only displays if you have run Check Switch d sh Installation Summary Fri July 829 d sh Installation Summary Fri July 8 8 Satellite Input 1 Satellite Input 2 Satellite EE 1 Satellite Input 2 Port 1 2 3 17722 Satellite 1 119 E 110 Es mi a 119 Es aoe Trans Device DBnd E DBnd Eu pete DBnd Status Reception Verified Reception Verified Swith 0 44 Figure 11 DISH 500 Figure 12 DISH 1000 Installation Summary Installation Summary dish Installation Summary Fri July 8 dish Installation Summary Fri July 8 Satellite Input 1 Satellite Input 2 Satellite Input 1 Satellite Input 2 lala 2 noo cre 110118 120 110110 116 125 OK OK OK K OK 089 084 089 De 08 08 08 08 oun lSuperDISH TAlternate D Hep Figure 13 DISH 500 with DPP Figure 14 DISH 1000 with DPP 500 LNBF Installation Summary 1000 LNBF Installation Summary 11 12 The summary screens below see Figures 15 and 16 are similar t
26. tructions included with the switch for cable length limitations thickness of a nickel Tighten all outdoor coaxial connections up to the torque values recommended by the manufacturer to ensure seal against moisture Damage caused by over tightening is not covered by the limited warranty Tighten all indoor coaxial connections to the receiver only by hand If you use a wrench you may over tighten the connections and damage your equipment The coaxial connection s center conductor must not extend past the rim of the F connector it must be more than flush with the F connector and no more than the 1 Mount LNBF onto LNBF support Mount the LNBF assembly on the LNBF support a shown on Figure 1 see page 2 2 Connect peaking meter to LNBF Connect a temporary cable to a peaking meter For the DISH Pro LNBF assembly Connect the temporary cable to Port 20 119 W of the DISH Pro DBS FSS Dual Band LNBF Port 2D provides signal from the 119 W satellite while Port 1F provides signal from the 118 7 W satellite see Figure 5 129 DISH 1000 110 _ 4 1 DP DBS FSS DP Dual Single DP Dual Single Dual Band Figure 5 Bottom view of LNBF Assembly showing Port 2D 119 W and Port 1F 118 7 W on DBS FSS Dual LNBF For DISH Pro Plus LNBF assembly Connect the tempoary cable to Port 1 1197 of the LNBF see Figure 6 Figure 6 DISH Pro Plus 500 and 1000 LNBF Assembly
27. vers Connect cables to Port 1 Port 2 and Port 3 leaving a service loop around the elevation and skew bracket These cables connect the LNBF to the receive see step 11 If using a DISH 1000 run a cable at least 10 inches from the port on the DP Single or DP Dual LNBF to the LNB In port of the DPP 500 LNBF Attach cables to LNBF support using included cable clips page 11 step 7 For switch installation with DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF supports up to four receivers Connect the switch cables from the DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF s Port 1 Port 2 and Port 3 to the switch as needed leaving service loop around the elevation and skew bracket If using a DISH 1000 connect the DP Single or DP Dual to the switch the LNB In port of the DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF is disabled with a switch Attach cables to the LNBF support using included cable clips page 11 step 7 Connect the cables coming from either the DISH Pro Plus 500 LNBF or from a switch to either a DPP triplexer or separator or a receiver If connecting to a DPP triplexer or separator connect the DPP triplexer or separator to a receiver Connect the TV to the receiver page 11 steps 8 and 9 Some restrictions apply when connecting legacy receivers refer to the switch s installation instructions If the Receiver Setup Wizard appears continue with the on screen prompts when finished continue with step 14 Ifa Receiver Setup Wizard does not appear run Check Switch test and confirm 110
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