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RCA Satellite System Satellite TV System User Manual

1. ANT SATELLITE IN CABLE OFF AIR ANTENNA Qe VCR INFROM ANT VIDEOIN AUDIO IN au D 089860 R L OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CAUTION Do not stack electronic components on top of the DSS receiver 17 Somelindoor Stuff Connection D Good Pictureand Sound Quality To use this connection you must have e TV with RF input e Coaxial cables To connect TV and antenna or cable box 1 Connect coaxial cables as shown To receive DSS programming e Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on how you set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the receiver To receive off air programming no cable box 1 Turn off DSS receiver 2 Tune TV to desired channel To receive cable programming with cable box 1 Turn off DSS receiver 2 Tune TV to cable box output channel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 3 Tune cable box to desired channel Cables needed for this connection You must use RG 6 coaxial cable from the DSS dish to the Satellite In jack on the DSS receiver For best picture quality use RG 6 coaxial cable with all coaxial cable connections 18 Somelindoor Stuff TV 0 SATELLITE DISH DSS OUT TO TV RECEIVER A Wes vA i A IN FROM ANT 0 QOQ Q ii AUDIO OR OFF AIR ANTENNA CAUTION Do not stack electronic components on top of the DSS receiver 19 Somelindoor Stuff Programming the DSS Remoteto Control Your TV In a
2. The satellite signal WILL NOT PASS through leaves or branches The satellite signal WILL NOT PASS through glass don t try to Try to keep the compass away from i dish ind i any metal objects Metal objects can install your dish indoors cause inaccurate compass readings 26 Some Outdoor Stuff Another Site Survey You ve gone through the site survey once already but experience tells us this second survey is crucial Do You Have A SuitableLocation Based on the site surveys you made in the previous section do you have a clear view to the satellite from at least one location on your property NO have no clear view to the satellite Your site may not be suitable for installing the DSS system A professional installer may have an alternative solution consider contacting your DSS System dealer to find the name of an authorized DSS System installer Maybe YES Maybe NO If you re not certain whether you have a clear view to the satellite you have two choices e Continue with the installation and verify that you a clear view to the satellite by testing the system explained in Chapter 4 e Contact your DSS System dealer to find the name of an 60 30 authorized DSS System Installer The installer can help you ioe We verify that your property is suitable for installing the DSS W system S gt f YES I Have A Clear View to the Satellite Your site should be suitable for
3. 3 PressDSSon the remote then press CLEAR If the TV shows DSS programming or the program guide you ve already picked up the signal Skip to Disconnecting Test Components 4 Press MENUeSELECT on the remote to bring up the DSS Main menu 5 Point to and select Dish Pointing 6 Point to and select Signal Meter You may need to adjust the TV s volume so you can hear the signal meter from the temporary setup 38 Testing the System adjust theAzimuth 1 If necessary loosen the nuts on the support sleeve so that the LNB support arm can rotate left and right Locate the piece of tape at the top of the mast This tape is marked with evenly spaced tick marks Line up edge of bracket with tick marks Carefully rotate the dish one tick mark to the right ROTATE RIGHT One tick mark Pause to listen for five 5 seconds If you don t hear the continuous tone from the signal meter rotate the dish back to the original azimuth position then rotate the dish one tick mark to the left Pause to listen for five seconds Continue rotating the dish further right and left one tick mark at a time Make sure to pause for five seconds before changing the dish position HANDS OFF ROTATE LEFT One tick mark 39 Testing the System If necessary adjust the Elevation If you still haven t picked up the satellite signal you may need to adjust the elevation 1 Return the LNB support arm to the original
4. 1 If you have used a pole mount you should have already leveled the pole Skip to Final Dish Assembly on page 66 2 If you mounted the mast on a vertical surface such asa wall you leveled the mast side to side when you mounted the mast foot Skip to Leveling Front to Back on the next page 3 To check whether the mast is level side to side place a bubble level on the mast as shown in the figure Level Not Level 64 Final Approach 4 Is the bubble centered in the level s window YES Continue to Leveling Front to Back NO a If the bubble is not centered determine which side of the mounting foot needs to be raised b Unscrew the lag or machine screws from that side of the mounting foot c Place 5 16 washers between the mounting foot and the A Add washers mounting surface Use enough washers to level the until foot mounting foot is level d Secure the mounting foot with the lag or machine screws Leveling Front to Back 1 Loosen the two bolts securing the mast to the mounting foot so the mast moves freely 2 Place a bubble level on the mast as shown in the figure Move the mast so the bubble is centered in the level s window Level Not Level 3 Tighten the two bolts securing the mast to the mounting foot Rotate mast as needed Adjustment Level Not Level Rotate mast as needed 65 Final Approach Final Dish Assembly 1 Place the dish LNB arm
5. DANGER AVOID Power Lines When following these instructions take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines electric lights and power circuits Contact with power lines electric lights or power circuits may be fatal It is recommended that the dish be located more than 20 feet from overhead power lines Materials Needed to Mount the Mast on Wall Studs or Solid Wood 2 5 16 X2 lag sTews ANS Two 2 5 16 x 3 lag screws 4 5 16 x 2 lag screws 4 5 16 washers Four 4 5 16 x 2 lag screws Tools Needed to Mount the Mast on Wall Studs or Solid Wood electric drill with 1 8 and 3 16 wood bits dy C Ow oh Four 4 5 16 washers bubble level 1 2 wrench 3 8 wrench 7 16 wrench pencil Important Considerations e Do NOT mount the dish where someone might use it asa handrail e Make sure the wooden surface is structurally sound e Do NOT mount the dish on any type of composite paneling such as fiber board particle board or strand board Hint e Do NOT mount the dish under an eave or overhang that may To locate a stud underneath panel block or partially shadow the dish siding locate the nails securing the panel to the wall The nails usually align with the center of the stud and provide an easy guide 44 Mounting theMast Step by step Instructionsfor Mounting on Wall Studsor Solid Wood 1 Locate the center of a stud where you want to mount t
6. Un pack and TakelInventory Verify that the DSS dish box contains these parts e mounting foot and mast assembly e satellite dish e LNB Low Noise Block converter e LNB support arm e hardware packet LN B Mounting Hardware Reflector Hardware Grounding Hardware ge 1 Phillips head screw 4 Self locking nuts 1 Hex head bolt 1 Retainer nut 4 Star washer 1 Self locking nut 1 Star washer Dish LNB D7 N 4 Self locking nuts Retainer nut 0 Spe and star washers Phillips head F LN B support arm Mast m p Self locking nut star Mounting foot washer hex head bolt Don t assemble the dish yet This diagram is to show you how you will put the dish together later First Things First Start Putting The Dish Together You won t completely assemble the dish in this section but you will begin the assembly procedure 1 Locate the satellite dish the four self locking nuts and four star washers that came in the hardware packet Place the dish on the LNB support arm by passing the four bolts on the back of the dish through the four holes on the support arm Attach the dish to the support arm as shown using the four self locking nuts and star washers Use a 7 16 wrench to tighten the nuts Set the dish aside Somelindoor Stuff Wh at s To Do Indoors A 1 First Things First A fine question Well there are a few tasks you need to accomplish before you can go outside an
7. e TV with S Video input plus separate RF and audio video inputs jacks e VCR with RF input and output e SVideo coaxial and audio video cables Connection B Provides very good picture and stereo audio quality To use Connection B you must have e TV with separate RF and audio video inputs jacks e VCR with RF input and output e Coaxial and audio video cables Connection C Provides good picture and mono audio quality To use Connection C you must have e TV with PF input jack e VCR with RF and audio video inputs e Coaxial and audio video cables Connection D Provides good picture and mono audio quality To use Connection D you must have s IVW RE IDOE ec The four types of connections shown e Coaxial cables work in most cases but you may want to consult your TV or VCR User Guides for information specific to your brand and model 11 Somelindoor Stuff Connection A Best Pictureand Sound Quality To use this connection you must have e TV with separate RF audio video and S Video inputs jacks e VCR with RF input and output e Coaxial audio video and S Video cables To connect TV VCR and antenna or cable box 1 Connect coaxial cables as shown 2 Connect audio video cables as shown 3 Connect S Video cable as shown To receive DSS programming 1 Tune TV to receive the S Video output from the DSS receiver 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel To receive off air progra
8. check the electrical code guidelines in your area Restrictions Before installing your dish check the zoning codes covenants and community restrictions in your area Some rules prohibit installing large satellite dishes but may allow small ones Also there may be restrictions in your area that limit the mounting height of dishes If you encounter homeowner or community restrictions call 1 800 679 4776 Personnel at this number can provide information that may be helpful when attempting to obtain permission to install a DSS system on your property DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp Tableof Contents First THINGS FUSE sccissisdscccsstnsccntsnciciissivieniserceieniiiiiatenc S An INtFOGUGLION seitetivesxidvedwat idee Wieivistiien a 3 Installation OVErVICW uo eececceee eee eeeeeeete eee eeeeeeeeeeaeeeteeeteeeeeneeteaeee 4 The First Big Question Should Do This Myself seenen 5 Second Big Question Do Have a Clear Line of Sight to the Satellite siirsin aae hoaa A ape 5 Unpack and Take MVEntO y oisinn aaa 7 Start Putting The Dish Together ssssssssssssssrrsrrerersrrerrnernnnresrnsns 8 Some Indoor Stuff ENENNNNNNNNENNNNNNNNNNNNENNNNNNENNNNNNNNNNNANANANANANNNNNNNN 9 What s TO Do INAOOTS fa ciccscsndeeccrtssaeenstveseeevseneaseerennnsssenengeiesmenyece see 9 Connecting the DSS Receiver ssssesssssiesssssrsrrnrsnsrnnsenernnnsrenens 10 Choosing a Connections eninin a
9. take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines electric lights and power circuits Contact with power lines electric lights or power circuits may be fatal It is recommended that the dish be located more than 20 feet from overhead power lines Materials Needed to Mount the Mast on a Roof 2 5 16 x 3 lag screws 4 5 16 x 2 lag screws 4 5 16 washers roof sealant Tools Needed to Mount the Mast on a Roof SQ Two 2 5 16 x 3 lag screws electric drill with 1 8 and 3 16 wood bits bubble level in Four 4 5 16 x 2 lag screws 1 2 wrench 3 8 wrench Four 4 5 16 washers 7 16 wrench ladder pencil Important Considerations e Do not mount the dish on slate or shake shingles e Do not mount the dish on an overhang i l h On a flat roof do not mount the dish on a low place where IMPORTANT water collects Use the roof mount only as a last resort You can easily damage the roof by walking on it or cause leaks by not properly sealing the mounting holes Problems with roof installations increase with the age of the roof and the type of roofing materials 59 Mounting theMast Step by step Instructionsfor Mounting theMast on a Roof 1 Locate the center of a rafter where you want the mounting foot to be located 2 Hold the mounting foot in a position so the center line is centered on a rafter 3 Usea bubble level to make sure the center line is perfectly vertical l
10. 5 16 washers electric drill wit masonry bit DQO ry bubble level screwdriver 7 16 wrench pencil Important Considerations e Do NOT mount the dish under an eave or overhang that may block or partially shadow the dish 53 Mounting theMast Step by step Instructionsfor Mounting on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall 1 When installing togglersin cinder blocks it is important to position them in the core of the block To position the foot on the wall measure 7 1 2 from one edge of the block and mark the center of the block 2 Center the mounting foot on the mark you made 3 Level the center line of the mounting foot using a bubble level ________ level on center line of template Not Level 4 Mark the four outside corner holes 5 Remove the mounting foot Drill a 1 2 hole at the locations you marked 6 Install the togglers a Carefully fold one end of the metal channel along the plastic straps Hold the metal channel flat against the plastic straps and slide it through the hole 54 Mounting theMast b Pull the ring so the metal channel rests flush behind the wall Hold the ring tight and slide the plastic cap along the straps until the cap is flush with the wall c Push the straps side to side to snap them off flush with the wall d Repeat for all four holes 7 Usea 7 16 wrench to loosen the nuts on the
11. R i 1 Fir st Things First Hi my name is Mark and wrote this DSS System Installation Manual You probably weren t expecting a personal introduction but then this digital satellite system was designed to give you more than you expected 2 Somelindoor Stuff Installing the dish isn t too complicated but you should know that the self installation route is not for everyone If you have some home improvement or construction experience you should be able to Some Outdoor complete the job safely and securely Stuff 4 Testin g th e System 5 Mounting The Mast 6 Final Approach COU EDS CINNA First Things First Installation Overview The manual is organized into sections that need to be performed in the order they are presented First Things First This chapter gives you the information you ll need to find out whether you really want to tackle the DSS System installation yourself You ll also perform a rough site survey to see if your property has one or more locations with a clear line of sight to the satellite Some Indoor Stuff Takes you through the steps for hooking up the DSS receiver to your TV and using the on screen menu system to find the dish pointing coordinates for your location You ll also set the dish to point to the correct elevation up and down direction for your location Some Outdoor Stuff You ll perform a second more precise site survey to identify all the potential mounting
12. Stuff ese y Soo 4 Testin g th e System Materials Needed for the Test e Temporary sand for the DSS dish RG 6 coaxial cable lag bolts clamps or a person to act as a dish holder 5 Mounting The Mast Tools Needed for the Test e satellite finder template provided 6 Final Approach e 7 16 wrench e phillips head screwdriver e compass CAUTION Use caution when installing adjusting or dismantling the dish and mast The weight of the dish may cause the dish and mast to swing down and strike you a bystander or nearby objects This could cause personal injury or damage to the dish Never insert your fingers inside the mast Always grip the mast around its outside circumference 33 Testing the System Setting Upthe Temporary Stand 1 Choose a location for the system test Here are some considerations e You must test the system outside e you ll need a flat surface for the temporary stand e the site you pick for the test must have an unobstructed view to the satellite e the site you pick for the test should be close to a window or door near your TV so you can easily see and hear the on screen signal meter 2 Find atemporary stand for the dish and place it in the site you ve chosen for the test The stand must be sturdy enough to support the weight of the dish and remain level when the dish is placed on top of it Consider using Smooth board Level surface sidewalk or grass
13. and cleans 2 6 million gallons of water per day Thomson is researching new processes and is developing new manufacturing equipment and technologies to further reduce large volume water use Thomson hasalso increased its usage of recycled materials for packaging of our products For example in the U S and Mexico our television plants use recycled content in our television cartons and instruction booklet The inks used for the print on cartons and instruction booklets is soy based and nontoxic For a free brochure regarding Thomson s Environmental Health and Safety Programs write to Thomson Consumer Electronics address below attention Environmental Programs INH340 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product The following materials were used in printing this publication THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in U S A TOCOM 15162360 100 RECYCLED PAPER MINIMUM 50 POST CONSUMER
14. assembly from the mast 7 Remove the mast from the temporary stand 42 Mounting theMast In Chapter 3 you conducted a precise survey and performed other steps to help you decide on the 1 First Thin gs First permanent mounting site for your DSS dish In this chapter you ll actually begin the installation by mounting the dish mast on the surface you ve chosen for your permanent site 2 Somelindoor Stuff Which Mounting Surface Did You Choose Some Outdoor Find the mounting surface on this chart and turn to the Stuff page specified for step by step instructions for mounting the dish mast on that surface Mounting the Dish On Go to Page Wall Studs or Solid Wood Lap Siding Brick or Poured Concrete 4 Testing th e System 5 Mounting The Mast Hollow Walls or Cinder Block Pole 6 Final Approach CEN ENTE Chimney Roof CAUTION Use caution w hen installing adjusting or dismantling the dish and mast The weight of the dish may cause the dish and mast to swing down and strike you a bystander or nearby objects This could cause personal injury or damage to the dish Never insert your fingers inside the mast Always grip the mast around its outside circumference Materials Needed Each section in this chapter gives you a complete list of the materials and tools you will need for that particular mounting surface 43 Mounting theMast Mounting On Wall Studsor Solid Wood
15. compass direction 2 Tighten one of the three nuts on the support sleeve so the dish will not rotate left and right 3 Loosen the elevation nut on the LNB support arm so the dish can move up and down Change elevation only one tick mark at a time 4 Adjust the dish upward slightly to increase the elevation one er tick mark Pause to listen for five seconds Oine tIck marke 5 If you still don t hear the continuous signal tone move the dish back to its original elevation then move the dish down A one tick Pause to listen for five seconds agf Elevation nut 6 Continue rotating the dish further up and down one tick mark at a time For example you ve tested the system two tick marks to the right then you move two tick marks left to the original position then two more tick marks left etc HANDS OFF Make sure to pause for five seconds before changing the dish position Did you hear onecontinuoustone NO Go to the next step Troubleshooting the System Test page 41 TILT DOWN One tick mark YES Your system is working and you have located the precise direction to point the dish You may want to pick out a landmark to help you remember the direction Skip to Disconnecting Test Components page 42 40 Testing the System Troubleshooting the Syst em Test Follow these stepsif you can t pick up the satellite signal 1 10 You must use RG 6 coaxial cable from the DSS dish to the Satellite In jac
16. do is enter your zip code First plug in your DSS receiver Setup The first time that you turn on the receiver you are shown the Setup menu The Setup menu features an interactive setup routine that guides you through the steps needed to obtain and fine tune your signal To access the Setup menu after the initial startup 1 Press MENU SELECT to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Assistance and press MENU SELECT 3 Choose Setup and press MENU eSELECT Pointing the Dish The first few Setup menu screens describe the interactive setup procedure To find out where you need to point the dish select Find Coordinates There are two methods for obtaining the elevation and azimuth but you only need to use one e Enter your zip code or e Enter your latitude and longitude Record the elevation and azimuth numbers You may want to bend the corner of this page so you can refer to it easily Elevation Turn off the DSS receiver and unplug it Proceed to the next step Set the Elevation on the Dish 22 Tha lenerestive a senap romiine aaka Frm eiae o help poa mi up your Epb Jn aia mmal bakm Arara etme ip any EM peii bo iE bw M e AEA aR use lha pe ope Begin Setup fen Te aki Mhe nianzie wal aires to a fees aa Somelindoor Stuff Set the Elevation on the Dish The first part of the dish pointing process is to set the dish to point up toward the satellite This is called setting the
17. elevation 1 Locate the dish and support arm 2 Loosen the two elevation nuts so the support sleeve can rotate easily support sleeve elevation nut 3 Rotate the support sleeve so that the white elevation indicator lines up with the tick mark corresponding to elevation setting you recorded on the previous page The elevation indicator is the white line to the left of the elevation nut In this example the elevation indicator is set at 32 4 Tighten both nuts 23 Some Outdoor Stuff You re finally ready to install the dish right Sorry not R just yet First you have to select the best mounting site 1 First Things First You may already know where you want to mount the dish but it s a good idea to examine all the options Yy Here s an overview First you ll make a precise site survey to find the exact 2 Somelindoor Stuff places where the dish can be installed with a clear line of site to the satellite You ll use the elevation and azimuth Yy numbers that you wrote down in the last chapter Next based on your site survey you ll identify the different mounting options and estimate cable requirements After So ae Outdoor all of that you ll have a good idea where to install the Stu dish 4 Testing th e System 5 Mounting The Mast y y Y 6 Final Approach A compass is required for this section 25 Some Outdoor Stuff Pr ecise Site Sur vey In Chapter 1 you conducted a general
18. information on installing the DSS Wireless Phone J ack System refer to the instructions that come with the system Run the System Test to Check the Phone Connection The system test will check to ensure the phone line connection to the DSS receiver is functioning correctly The system test also performs a signal test a tuning test and an access card test During the phone test the receiver checks for a dial tone and performs an internal test If the phone test does not detect any problems the message OK will be displayed on the screen However if the phone test detects a problem the message Check phone connections will be displayed To run the system test press MENU SELECT on the remote to bring up the Main menu select Options Select System Test If the OK message is displayed the wireless phone jack system is working correctly If the phone test finds a problem do the following e Make sure there are no phones off the hook e Make sure the phone line modular plugs are properly connected to the jacks Remember you will hear a distinct dick when the lever on the modular plug locks into the jack e Make sure the phone jack is working correctly by connecting a working telephone to the phone jack e f you installed a new phone jack make sure the wires at the telephone jack are connected to the correct color coded screws 80 Appendix C Warranty Information Digital Satellite System
19. installing the DSS system Continue to the next section WARNING Do NOT install the dish near power lines electric lights or power circuits Contact with power lines lights or power circuits may be fatal It is recommended that the dish be located more than 20 feet from overhead power lines 27 Some Outdoor Stuff Choosing A Mounting Surface Once you have identified the site or sites for mounting the dish you need to choose a mounting method The method for mounting the dish depends on where you want to mount the dish and the type of mounting surface You can install the dish Z on several surfaces N e Wall Studs or Solid Wood This isthe simplest mounting method However if you choose to mount the dish on a deck railing pick a site that will not be used for a handrail e Lap Siding You may need to install spacers underneath the dish mounting foot to keep the foot level e Brick or Poured Concrete e Hollow Brick or Cinder Block Wall Keep in mind you may need to brush snow or ice off the dish The dish should not be mounted in a dangerous or inaccessible place 28 Some Outdoor Stuff Other Mounting Options Pole Mount A pole mount is good if you want or need to install the dish some distance aw
20. site survey to find the location or locations that will provide the dish with a clear line of site to the satellite Now you ll use a compass to make a more precise survey Using a Compass to Find the Satellite 1 Go outside and hold the compass flat in the palm of your Rotate until N lines up with hand Hold your hand still until the needle stops moving the gt the dark half of the arrow dark or colored half of the compass needle always points fy north ee 2 Rotate the compass so that the N for north is directly under the dark part of the compass needle Your compass is now aligned with north The tick marks around the edge of of If you live in the compass represent azimuth degrees a alee satellite will be to 3 Locate the tick mark on the compass that corresponds to the the Southeast azimuth number you wrote down on page 22 Don t you wish you had dog eared that page Point your arm in the If you live in Miami satellite direction of your azimuth setting will be to the Southwest 4 Raise your arm to approximately the elevation angle you wrote down on page 22 5 Repeat this survey in several places on your property Remember To get a signal the DSS dish will have to be pointed directly at the satellite with NO obstructions between the two This means NO trees and NO buildings Take into consideration future tree growth house remodeling or additions and new construction in your area
21. sites on your property You ll also identify various mounting options and estimate the cabling requirements Testing The System Thisis an optional but recommended section Walks you through the steps needed to set up a temporary mounting site connect cables and point the dish to receive the satellite signal Mounting the Mast In this chapter you ll actually mount the dish mast to the mounting surface Thisis where the rubber meets the road as they say Or to be more precise where the drill bit meets the house Final Approach Takes you through the steps needed to complete the dish installation and point the dish to receive the strongest possible satellite signal And The Rest Of The Manual A series of appendices to be used as reference material Topics include Troubleshooting Connecting the receiver to a Phone J ack and Warranty Information While testing the system is optional it could save you a lot of time and effort First Things First The First Big Question Should I Do This Myself While the installation is not difficult it does require that you have some experience in electrical wiring and minor construction techniques Also you may have to climb a ladder so you ll want to be comfortable working with heights Question Have you installed any of these home products or completed tasks similar to them e TV antenna outside your house e ceiling fan e basketball goal e dimmer switch e garag
22. system Grounding the DSS system to the central building ground helps protect the DSS system and other components from lightning damage Dish installation should comply with local codes and the National Electrical Code NEC Grounding the DSS system is something you can probably do yourself But if you re not sure you should contact a qualified electrician How Many Cables and Wires Do Need One 1 RG 6 coaxial cable to run from the dish to a grounding Grounding block Cable entry into house block The grounding block should be located near the point where the cable will enter the house RG 6 coaxial cable 1 _ One 1 RG 6 coaxial cable to run from the grounding block to run the DSS receiver RG 6 coaxial cable 2 One 1 grounding wire 10 copper or 8 aluminum to run from the mast mounting foot directly to the central building ground This connection grounds the dish itself If you choose the pole mount option 6 copper bonding wire is recommended for grounding the dish DSS receiver One 1 grounding wire 10 copper or 8 aluminum to run from the grounding block to the central building ground This connection grounds the coaxial cable Grounding wire 1 Grounding wire 2 To Central Building Ground CAUTION It is extremely important to ground the dish AND the coaxial cables to a single point in the central building ground A nearby light
23. the on screen highlight to different items in the Program Guide and the menu screens Pressing an arrow once moves the highlight one space in the direction of the arrow 2 Select a highlighted item by pressing the MENU eSELECT button on the remote Selecting an item tells the menu system to go ahead and make the change you have indicated 20 Somelindoor Stuff TV Code List for programming the D SS remote 002 103 104 105 038 106 AOC 011 019 027 088 107 Bell amp Howell Candle 011 027 033 011 027 033 064 011 027 084 Citizen Colortyme Concerto 036 037 040 042 064 Contec Cony 000 011 015 027 037 011 019 027 0112 011 027 Daewoo Daytron Dimensia 006 011 014 027 038 061 068 Emerson 011 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 037 042 053 064 065 067 075 076 078 079 094 095 096 011 027 017 021 039 041 Electrohome Envision Fisher GE 000 008 009 011 012 027 038 068 086 089 091 003 004 006 011 019 027 037 050 Goldstar Hallmark Hitachi 009 011 027 036 037 040 047 048 063 080 094 097 098 Infinity 012 024 036 037 040 048 051 074 Kawasho 002 011 027 Kenwood Kloss Novabeam 000 013 018 021 023 054 Magnavox 006 007 010 011 013 016 027 033 035 043 049 066 087 089 006 011 014 019 022 027 041 056 061 068 Mitsubishi 006 011 014 019 022 027 041 0
24. 55 056 061 068 011 019 027 018 023 NEC 011 014 019 027 038 084 Panasonic 012 013 038 086 111 JC Penney 000 008 011 019 027 040 068 077 086 088 006 007 010 011 013 016 019 027 033 035 037 038 043 087 089 Philips 002 006 007 010 011 013 016 033 035 037 038 043 066 073 011 027 045 062 093 011 019 027 037 Pioneer Portland ProScan Proton 011 027 037 072 Quasar 012 038 092 000 021 025 036 037 059 064 078 000 006 011 019 027 034 038 044 046 072 088 100 101 109 Samsung 006 011 014 015 019 027 036 037 077 110 Sanyo 017 021 039 056 057 058 028 037 064 000 006 011 014 017 018 021 023 027 039 040 041 051 071 083 095 011 020 025 027 037 052 053 059 060 108 011 027 033 Sylvania 006 007 010 011 013 016 027 033 035 043 049 066 087 089 011 027 011 019 027 033 036 037 040 066 Techwood Teknika 011 027 018 021 023 040 071 077 085 090 008 009 019 027 000 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 013 019 025 027 028 035 043 059 066 076 082 089 006 014 019 027 001 099 Universal Vidtech Yamaha Zenith 21 Somelindoor Stuff Using the Setup Menu to Find the Elevation and Azimuth The DSS receiver is preprogrammed to give you the coordinates for pointing your dish at the satellite All you have to
25. DSS Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Any defect in materials or workmanship e Basic installation provided installation is performed by a Thomson Consumer Electronics Authorized Installer For how long after your purchase e 90 days Installation which includes parts and labor e 90 days Unit exchange which includes parts and labor e 91 daysto 1 year Unit exchange which includes parts only you pay the labor What we will do e During the initial 90 days Exchange the defective portion of your DSS with a new or at our option refurbished unit and correct any basic installation defects at no cost to you e After the 90 days and within one year Exchange the defective portion of your DSS with a new or at our option refurbished unit We will bill you a flat exchange charge to replace a defective receiver This charge covers the labor cost for its repair Labor costs for the removal and re installation of any equipment are your responsibility How you get service e Call 1 800 679 4776 and have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information is on the back of your receiver e A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement receiver you will be provided with a Return Authorization RA number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists No returns will be a
26. INSTALLER G UIDE 2 ap Feet Fe agate PE A Le ah SATELLITE Safety Information DANGER Avoid Powerlines When following the instructions in this guide to install and connect the satellite antenna and connections take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines lights and power circuits Contact with power lines lights and power circuits may be fatal CAUTION Before connecting the DSS receiver read the Safety Information that came packed with the DSS receiver Outdoor Dish Antenna Grounding The outdoor dish antenna used to receive satellite signals and the cable used to connect the outdoor dish antenna to the indoor receiving unit are required to comply with local installation codes and the appropriate sections of the National Electrical Code NEC especially Articles 250 810 and 820 These codes require proper grounding of the metal structure of the outdoor dish antenna and grounding of the connecting cable at a point where it enters the house or other building If you are having a professional installer make the installation the installer must observe installation codesin making the installation The DSS System Self Installer s Kit contains instructions on how to make the installation in compliance with the National Electrical Code NEC If additional local installation codes apply contact local inspection authorities Compliance with National Electrical Code Before installing the DSS System
27. V VCR and antenna or cable box 1 Connect coaxial cables as shown 2 Connect audio video cables as shown To receive DSS programming 1 Tune TV to receive line output from DSS receiver often called Input 1 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel To receive off air programming no cable box 1 Turn off VCR and DSS receiver 2 Tune TV to desired channel To receive off air programming with cable box 1 Turn off VCR and DSS receiver 2 Tune TV to cable box output channel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 3 Tune cable box to desired channel To record DSS programming 1 Tune TV to receive line output from DSS receiver Input1 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel 3 Set your VCR to record DSS output channel usually CH3 or Cables needed for this connection CH4 six 3 audio video cables You must use RG 6 coaxial cable from the DSS dish to the Satellite In jack on the DSS receiver For best picture quality 1 Tune TV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 use RG 6 coaxial cable with all coaxial cable connections To view VCR programming 14 Somelindoor Stuff TV D VIDEO R aupio L E GOGE 2 SATELLITE DISH DSS RECEIVER OUT TO TV s IN FROM ANT moh O SATELLITE IN CABLE AUDIO OR OFF AIR ANTENNA VCR INFROM ANT VIDEOIN AUDIOIN a Q R L OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CAUTION Do not stack elec
28. aa a 11 Using S Video to Connect the DSS Receiver TV and VCR 12 Using A V Cables to Connect the DSS Receiver Tand VER oaeiae rore na aaa ioe e e a a 14 Using Coaxial Cables to Connect the DSS Receiver TV AMG VOR aseron aeeai a ated a N Ea 16 Using Coaxial Cables to Connect the DSS Receiver and TV 18 Program the DSS Remote to Control Your TV esseere 20 Using the Remote The Point amp Select Rule 20 TV Code List for programming the DSS remote c ccee 21 Using the Setup Menu to Find the Elevation and Azimuth 22 Set the Elevation on the DiSh eesriie 23 Some O utdoor Stuff wns suntereereeeeeteaet ee oe Precise Site SUIVEY 2st idecestisiceetvadiie a aaa a ae 26 Using a Compass to Find the Satellite enesesse 26 Do You Have A Suitable Location ee eeeeeceeeeteeetteteeeeteeeteeetees 27 Choosing A Mounting Surface ceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeteaeees 28 Other Mounting OPtlON Sisun inea 29 About Grounding the Sytem s esssssesssesssssrsrieserssrrrrnsrnsrnsrensrnes 30 How Many Cables and Wires Do Need sscceeseeessteeesreeeees 30 Estimating Cable Requirements cccceceeeseeeeeeeesseeeeneeeeeetes 31 Tableof Contents Testing the System sciiissssctissinstcciscensiscttcsdenseenssstriined 3D Setting Up the Temporary Stand and selecting a Site 008 34 Assembling the Test Components ceececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneetnaeeeaees 34 Picking Up th
29. aking sure to rotate the dish up and down one tick at a time pausing to listen for five seconds between adjustments If you suspect a problem with one of the RG 6 cables you may want to test the cable by connecting one end to the TV and the other to the DSS receiver s OUT TO TV jack Then see if you can bring up the on screen menus If the on screen menus do not come up the cable may be faulty If the menus do come up the cable should be okay If you are still unable to pick up the satellite signal refer to Appendix C Warranty Information for further information on identifying the problem 41 Testing the System Disconnecting Test Components Do not skip this step Now that you know your components are working and you have a clear idea of how to connect the system you ll need to follow a different procedure to make a permanent connection You don t need to disconnect all the components just those that require other steps to ensure that the installation will be stable and permanent 1 Turn off and unplug all components in your system TV DSS receiver etc 2 Disconnect the coaxial cable from the SATELLITE IN jack on the DSS receiver 3 Use a screwdriver to remove LNB s screw and hex retainer Carefully slide the LNB out of the LNB support arm 4 Disconnect the coaxial cable from the LNB 5 Push the coaxial cable through the LNB support arm and mast to remove it 6 Remove the LNB arm
30. al for your location Materials Needed in this Section So me Outdoor Stuff 2 RG 6 coaxial cables lengths as estimated previously 2 grounding wires 10 copper or 8 aluminum wire lengths as estimated previously 2 grounding rod clamps 4 Testing th e System 1 grounding clamp adjustable to 1 1 2 for pole mount only 1 grounding block cable ties KB Mounting TheMast cable clips silicone grease phone cord 6 Final Approach Tools Needed in this Section compass 7 16 wrench Phillips head screwdriver bubble level Sarees aici CAUTION drill with 1 2 wood drill bit Use caution when installing adjusting or dismantling the dish and mast The weight of the dish may cause the dish and mast to swing down and strike you a bystander or nearby objects This could cause personal injury or damage to the dish Never insert your fingers inside the mast Always grip the mast around its outside circumference 63 Final Approach Leveling the Mast Leveling the mast is one of the most important steps in installation If the mast is not level the elevation and azimuth settings will not be accurate This will make it difficult to obtain the satellite signal The mast must be level in both the side to side and the front to back directions The side to side leveling determines whether the mounting foot is level The front to back leveling determines whether the mast is level Leveling Side to Side
31. all or surface e Make sure you route the coaxial cable in an area where people or animals are not likely to come in contact with the cable 4 Makea 3 5 drip loop using cable clips at the grounding block as shown This will prevent water from running into the connection at the grounding block 5 Connect the end of the coaxial cable to the grounding block 6 Locate the central building ground 68 Grounding Block Grounding Block To Dish Drip Loop Final Approach 7 Locate the grounding wire that will extend from the grounding block to the central building ground Attach the grounding wire to the grounding block by placing it through the wire hole in the grounding block and tightening the screw To Dish Grounding Block Ground W ire To Central Building Ground 8 Route the grounding wire from the grounding block to the central building ground 9 Route the grounding wire you previously attached to the foot of the mast or to your metal pole to the central building ground 10 Ensure that the routing of both grounding wires are secure Here are a few important reminders e f you are routing the grounding wire along the ground make sure the wire is buried deep enough so that it will not be damaged or uncovered e f you are routing the grounding wire above the ground the wire and the coaxial cable should be tied together with cable ties every 3 to 6 feet Then use cable clips to secure the t
32. ances of having a signal that is still strong enough to view Also make sure the dish is mounted securely The strong winds that accompany rainstorms can move the dish out of position if it isnot mounted securely 2 Overheated Components The DSS receiver must receive adequate ventilation to work safely and properly If the receiver overheats the satellite signal may deteriorate Do not stack VCRs or other components on top of the DSS receiver You hear a dialing sound whiletalking on thephone Your DSS receiver is probably attempting to call the billing center Under normal conditions the receiver hangs up any time it detects a voice on the line However some phone companies have a dial tone that the receiver may mistakenly interpret asa human voice To address this possibility the receiver is designed to go ahead and call the billing center after four unsuccessful attempts to get a dial tone If you re using the phone when the receiver calls out you ll hear a dialing sound Don t worry your phone connection will not be broken 78 Appen dix B Connectingto a Phonejack Wh y Do You Need a PhonejJack The DSS receiver calls a 1 800 toll free telephone number once a month to update your access card In addition to easily order pay per view events you should have the DSS receiver connected to a phone line These calls only take a few seconds and the system will usually hang up if you pick up the phone while th
33. assembly on top of the mast 1 2 Find the length of RG 6 coaxial cable that will extend from the satellite dish to the cable s point of entry into the house If the distance of the RG 6 coaxial cable is greater than 112 feet you may need to break up the lengths of cable and connect them with a in line amplifier to ensure a high signal strength The in line amplifier must be attached at a location inside the house 3 Push the coaxial cable through the bottom of the mast and out the top Pull about 2 feet of cable out of the top Loop the cable and push it through the LNB support arm as shown 4 Place some silicone grease on the LNB connector and connect the end of the coaxial cable to the LNB 66 Final Approach 5 Insert the end of the LNB into the end of the LNB support arm push any extra coaxial cable back through the support arm 6 Find the special hex retainer nut and insert it into the LNB mounting hole on top of the LNB support arm Hint The hex retainer nut must be inserted into the top of LNB before the phillips head screw is inserted into the bottom of the LNB otherwise it is very difficult to thread the screw to the nut phillips head screw 7 Find the phillips head screw and insert it into the LNB mounting hole from the bottom of the LNB support arm Tighten the screw with a screwdriver 8 Find the length of ground wire that will reach from the satellite dish to the central building ground 9 Do y
34. ay from your house You may need supporting guy wires if the pole extends too far above the ground Do not use a pole mount in wet or marshy areas Chimney Mount You will need to purchase a special chimney mount kit See your DSS dealer for more information Use the chimney only if you cannot locate a mounting site on the side of your house on your deck or patio or on a pole in your yard Your chimney must be sturdy and in good condition High winds can put great strain on the dish and the chimney itself To prevent heat or soot damage there must be enough room for the dish to be mounted without extending above the top of the chimney Keep in mind you may need to brush snow or ice off the dish The dish should not be mounted in a dangerous or inaccessible place Roof Mount Use the roof mount only as a last resort You can damage your roof and cause leaks by sealing the mounting holes improperly Problems with roof installations increase with the age of the roof and the type of roofing materials DO NOT mount the dish on slate or shake shingles Keep in mind you may need to brush snow or ice off the dish The dish should not be mounted in a dangerous or inaccessible place 29 Some Outdoor Stuff About Grounding the System Now that you ve selected your permanent mounting site or narrowed it down you need to determine where you ll run the RG 6 coaxial cables and how you ll the ground the DSS
35. ccepted without the RA number e If the representative determines that your antenna dish is defective they will arrange for its repair or replacement e If the representative determines that installation is defective they will arrange for its repair To receive a replacement receiver before you return yours If you are located near an exchange point 1 We will send a replacement unit to our exchange point next business day delivery in the continental U S A 2 The exchange location will notify you of its arrival 81 Warranty Information 3 Take your unit and your evidence of purchase date such asa bill of sale to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit Please retain all accessories such as the remote control hand unit 4 If the repairs are covered by your warranty you will not be billed If you are not located near an exchange point 1 Provide your Discover Mastercard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time 2 Wewill send you a replacement unit next business day delivery in the continental U S A 3 If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided an RA number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account If your unit is not received within 14 days the suggested retail value of the receiver will be charged to your
36. credit card This amount will be credited if the unit is subsequently received Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement unit s carton Shipping instructions will be included on the carton along with your RA number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Include with the shipment e Evidence of purchase date such asa bill of sale A brief note describing the receiver s problem Your name address and phone number A Thomson assumes no responsibility of warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson To receive a replacement receiver after we have received your unit e Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss e Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible Please retain all accessories that were included with your unit such as the remote control hand unit e Include with the shipment e Evidence of purchase date such asa bill of sale e A brief note describing the receiver s problem e Your name address and phone number e Include a cashier s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges which were indicated by the representative and you elect not to use your credit card e After we receive your product a
37. d install the dish First you ll connect the DSS receiver to your TV One of 2 Somelindoor Stuff the four connections scenarios shown should match your system Then you ll work on programming the remote to control your TV Next you ll use the on screen menu system to find out C So me Outdoor Stuff the dish pointing coordinates for your location These coordinates called elevation and azimuth tell you where and how high up to point the dish Finally you ll begin the dish assembly and set the elevation 4 Testin g th e System 5 Mounting The Mast 6 Final Approach CAUTION Do not stack electronic components on top of the DSS receiver Somelindoor Stuff Connecting the DSS Receiver You ll need to connect your DSS receiver to your TV and use the on screen menu system to find the dish pointing coordinates for your location The following pages show four preferred methods of connecting the DSS receiver to your TV These connections differ based on the type of input jacks available on your TV S Video audio video or RF Simply choose one connection that best matches your setup and follow the directions on that page Jacksand Cables S Video J ack and Cable S VHS The S Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DSS system This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with audio cables to connect the DSS receiver to your TV Remember also to connect the left and right a
38. e Te T SA EERIE In this mounting method a pole that has been secured in the ground with concrete replaces the mounting foot and mast assembly that was supplied with the DSS dish The dish is held on the pole by the sleeve of the LNB support arm 56 Mounting theMast Step by step Instructionsfor Mounting theDish ona Pole 1 Dig a hole 36 deep and 8 to 12 wide at the mounting location The depth of the hole must extend at least 6 below the frost line For most installations a pole 6 long is sufficient since this allows 3 of the pole to be below the ground and 3 above ground Use a hacksaw to cut a 45 angle at the bottom of the pole This will prevent the pole from rotating in the concrete over time Place the pole in the hole and use a small amount of dirt or stones to hold the pole upright You need to attach guy wires to help keep the pole upright Level the pole using the bubble level Level the pole at two different locations that are at right angles to each other Fill the hole with quick drying cement Stop when the cement is about two inches from the top of the hole Let the cement completely dry before you mount the dish on the pole Go to Final Approach on page 63 at least 3 Top view of pole Put level in 2 places at right angles to each other pole Not Level 57 Mounting theMast Mounting t
39. e Satellite Sgnal eee eee eeceecete ete eeeeeeeeeeeeeetees 37 Troubleshooting the System Test ceceeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 41 Disconnecting Test COMPONENIS c cceeeeeeeeeee esses eeeeteeeeeeeteeenees 42 Mounting the Mast scssssssssee T nine 43 Mounting On Wall Studs or Solid Wood sssssssssseessereersrn 44 Mounting on Lap SIGING eseista aa a 47 Mounting on Brick or Poured Concrete ecceeeeeeeseeesetsteteeetees 51 Mounting On a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall 53 Materials Needed to Mount the Dish on a Pole ee eeeeeeeeeee 56 Mounting the Mast on a Chimney ccceeeeeceeceeeeeeeteeeteeeeeeeetees 58 Mounting the Mast On a ROOf ccccecseeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeaeeteeeeteeenees 59 Final Approach sictivisiviriieniienveidiitrminindiiies 63 Leveling the Mast siisii teen eens tieeeccieh ee edevedd aed censdeaeeons 64 Final DISM ASSEMDDIY inasnan e aada aeaaea 66 Routing Cable and Grounding at the House Entry Point 68 Running Cable into the House and Connecting to the Receiver 70 Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Satellite Signal ee 71 Ordering DSS PrograMmMing c ccceeee eects teeeeeeeeeeeetaeeeeeeeeeeeeee 73 Appendix A Troubleshooting seiessitnivadaeaenes daine 24 Appendix B Connecting the Receiver to a Phone Jack 79 Appendix C Warranty Information 0000008 ssndisnseeasaaws 81 WRG aiiis aani Aan GA First Things First An Introduction
40. e aworkbench or wooden base using clamps to hold the mast foot e alevel sidewalk or driveway using a second person to hold the mast foot Once you ve found a location and atemporary stand you can assemble the dish and test the system Assembling the Test Components 1 Loosen the nuts on the mounting foot so that the mast rotates easily Rotate all the way back until 3 top of mast is vertical 2 Hold the mounting foot so it lays on a flat surface then rotate the mast all the way back until the top part is vertical Top part of mast is vertical Front of foot 34 Testing the System 3 Tighten the bolts on the foot so that the mast will not rotate 4 Secure the mounting foot to the temporary stand Try using clamps lag bolts or a helper to hold the mast foot in place 5 Place the dish assembly on the mast 6 Make sure you have a length of RG 6 coaxial cable that will reach from the temporary dish setup to your DSS receiver 7 Push the cable through the bottom of the mast and out the top Pull about three 3 feet of cable out of the top Loop the cable and push it through the LNB support arm 35 Testing the System 8 Connect the end of the cable to the LNB 9 Insert the end of the LNB into the end of the LNB support arm Push any extra cable back through the LNB support arm 10 Insert the special hex retainer nut into the mounting hole on top of the LNB support arm Phillips head
41. e door opener If the answer is YES then you can be reasonably confident that you can install the Digital Satellite System yourself If the answer is NO then this is probably not the time to learn Consider contacting your local authorized DSS retailer to recommend a professional installer Second Big Question Do I Havea Clear Lineof Sight to the Satellite Assuming you re still interested in installing the dish yourself the most important step isto find at least one site on your property to mount the dish The dish must have a clear view to the satellite which means that between the dish and the satellite there can be e NOtrees now or in future seasons e NO buildings or structures To find out if you can install the dish on your property you need to make a general site survey General Site Survey 60 30 Ya od To receive the DSS signal the dish must be pointed directly at the Ss satellite that means the dish will be pointed to the correct SS elevation up and down direction and azimuth side to side S Again there mus be NO obstructions between the dish and the f satellite First Things First Where Is The Satellite Anyway The satellite is always located south of Texas That means if you live in Miami you must have a clear line of sight to the southwest if you live in San Francisco you must have a clear line to the southeast ia San Francisco CA look southeast Indianapolis IN l
42. e receiver is calling out There are two options available for connecting your DSS receiver to a phone line You may e use a phone jack near your DSS receiver e use a DSS Wireless Phone J ack System Connecting Directly to a PhoneJack 1 Locate a phone jack near the DSS receiver 2 Ifa phone is already connected to the existing jack plug ina t connector 3 Plug oneend of the line cord that will run to the DSS receiver into the existing jack or t connector You will hear a distinct click when the lever on the modular plug locks into the jack 4 Plug the other end of the line cord into the connection on the back of the DSS receiver labelled Phone J ack 5 Plug any phone lines that were connected to the existing jack into one side of the t connector 6 Hang up any phones that you left off hook To connect the DSS receiver to the phone jack you will need a telephone line cord that has modular plugs at both ends The line cord should be long enough to reach from the phone jack to the DSS receiver 79 Connectingto a PhoneJack Using a DSS Wir el ess PhoneJack System Since a phone jack may not be located near your DSS receiver the DSS Wireless Phone J ack system allows you to easily put a phone jack right where you want it The system consists of a base unit hooked to an existing phone jack and an extension unit that is placed near the DSS receiver For more detailed
43. ecise 26 T testing the system 33 aiming toward the satellite 37 assembling the test components 34 continuous tone 40 on screen signal meter 38 temporary stand 34 troubleshooting the system test 41 tools and materials needed for mounting on a chimney 58 mounting on a pole 56 mounting on a roof 59 mounting on brick 51 mounting on cinder block 53 mounting on concrete 51 mounting on lap siding 47 mounting on wall studs or solid wood 44 troubleshooting 74 phone jack 80 remote 75 signal acquisition for system test 76 U unobstructed view 27 USSB 73 WwW wall stud mounting option considerations 28 44 materials and tools needed 44 warranty information 81 Z zip code 22 85 CREATING A GREENER FUTURE a Green At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future generations This isa global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility throughout the world S 6 Y amo We believe that clean air clean water a protected earth and healthy people are not only practical and desirable goals but achievable ones as well Our Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Charter acknowledges our commitment to protect these precious assets and provides a challenging vision and guideline for conducting our business THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS Below are a few examples of Thomson s achievements in our eff
44. ensure that the center line is vertical line of template Not Level 3 Mark the four outside holes on the mounting foot 4 Remove the foot and drill 4 1 2 holesin the locations you marked 5 Insert 4 B4015 or equivalent double expansion anchors 6 Usea 7 16 wrench to loosen the nuts on the mounting foot so that you can rotate the mast to access both of the center mounting holes 7 Hold the mounting foot over the holes so the top part of the mast will rotate and point straight up 8 Insert and tighten the machine screws 9 Go to Final Approach on page 63 for instructions on leveling the mast 52 Mounting theMast Mounting On a Hollow or Cinder DANGER AVOID Power Lines When following these instructions take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines electric lights and power circuits Contact with power lines electric lights or power circuits may be fatal It is recommended that the dish be located more than 20 feet from overhead power lines Block Wall TEA Materials Needed to Mount the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall 4 1 4 hollow wall togglers Cr YS J 7I GJ wall tog y 4 20 Ya x 3 Tools Needed to Mount the Mast on a Hollow or LAA machine screws Cinder Block Wall 4 20 1 4 x 3 machine screws 4 4 16 flat washers d ill ith 1 b 4
45. eo or audio video cables as shown on pages 12 and 14 tune the TV to the S video input channel or the video input channel e If you connected the receiver using the RF cable connection as shown on pages 16 and 18 tune to channel 3 or 4 depending on how you set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the receiver Press the ANTENNA button on the receiver s front panel 2 Make sure that your DSS receiver is receiving power 3 Turn the receiver on using the front panel ON OFF button 4 Re check the connections between the DSS receiver and Hint your television pages 12 19 You may want to try the minimum f connection Connection D on page 18 5 If you still cannot access the DSS system turn to Appendix C if you think you may have a problem Warranty Information for further information on identifying with any of your cables or you think the problem or replacing your DSS receiver you may be connecting the system incorrectly 74 Troubleshooting Remote Problems 1 Verify that your DSS receiver is receiving power 2 Verify that your TV is set to the correct channel to receive the DSS signal the S video channel the video input channel or channel 3 or 4 depending on how you set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the receiver 3 Verify that you can access the DSS on screen menus by pressing MENU SELECT on the front panel 4 Turn your receiver off using the ON OFF button on the front panel 5 Pr
46. ess DSS on the remote this should turn the receiver on the green light should come on and set the TV to DSS mode 6 If you see DSS programming the program guide ora message stating searching for a satellite signal then your remote is working properly If not go to Step 7 7 Make sure there are batteriesin the remote Check to see the batteries are working properly 8 Verify that you have correctly programmed the remote to work with your TV page 20 9 Sometimes a remote control can lock up or behave erratically To reset the remote remove the batteries press and hold the VOL DOWN button for 60 seconds then replace the batteries If the DSS receiver is working and the system still does not respond to your remote control there may be a problem with the remote Remember receiver functions can be controlled from the front panel Turn to Appendix C Warranty Information for further information on identifying the problem or replacing your receiver If you remove the batteries from the remote you may have to reprogram the remote to control your TV See programming the remote on page 20 75 Troubleshooting Can t Pick Upthe Satellite Signal 76 Most problems with signal acquisition can be traced to one of these points 1 Make sure you re using RG 6 coaxial cable to connect the LNB to the grounding block and the grounding block to the DSS receiver Standard Cable TV cables RG 59 wil
47. evel on center line of template Not Level 4 Us a pencil to mark the six holes in the mounting foot 5 Remove the mounting foot and drill a 1 8 hole in the two center line locations you marked 6 Drill four 3 16 holesin the four outside corner locations you marked Hint Use the nails in the facing board to locate the rafters 60 Mounting theMast 7 Fill all six holes with a small amount of roof sealant 8 Usea 7 16 wrench to loosen the nuts on the mounting foot so you can rotate the mast to access both of the center mounting holes 9 Hold the mounting foot over the holes so the top part of the mast will rotate and point straight up 10 Use two 5 16 x 3 lag screwsin each of the centerline holes to attach the mounting foot to the roof Secure the four outside corner holes with four 1 4 x 2 lag screws Securely tighten all six screws 11 Seal the mounting foot with roof sealant When applying the sealant make sure you seal the areas shown Sealant 12 Go to Final Approach on page 63 61 Final Approach Here s the stuff you ll do to finish up the DSS Installation 1 Fir st Things First EEA y e Route coaxial cable from the LNB to a ground block and from the ground block to the receiver e Ground both the satellite dish and the coaxial cables 2 Somelindoor Stuff e Position the satellite dish to receive the best possible sign
48. few pages you ll use the DSS receiver s menu system to find the dish pointing coordinates for your location You ll probably find it easier if you use the DSS remote instead of the receiver s front panel buttons so you need to make sure the remote has batteries and is working correctly 1 Install four AAA batteries into the DSS remote control Open the battery compartment and match the and end of each battery to the markings in the compartment Replace the cover 2 Determine whether the DSS remote needs to be programmed by pointing the remote at the TV and pressing the TV button Press CHAN UP or DOWN to see whether the TV responds to the remote commands If the TV does not respond you need to program your remote Here s how 3 Look up your TV s brand and code number s on the TV Code list on the following page 4 Pressand hold the TV button 5 Enter the three digit code from the code list 6 Release the TV button and press POWER or CHAN UP DOWN to see if the TV respondsto the remote commands If it doesn t try the next code listed for your brand 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 until the TV responds to the remote commands Q Using the Remote The Point amp Select Rule You only need to know one rule to use the DSS system Point and Select The Point and Select method has two steps 1 Point by pressing the arrow keys on the remote Pressing the arrows keys referred to asthe arrows moves
49. gain Rotate the dish left and right one tick at a time pausing at each location for 5 seconds until the signal meter produces one continuous tone If you can t acquire a signal by rotating the dish left and right adjust the elevation of the dish Return the LNB support arm to the original azimuth left to right compass direction and tighten one nut on the support sleeve Loosen the elevation nuts on the LNB support arm and rotate the dish upward and downward one tick mark at a time Pause at each position for 5 seconds until the signal meter produces one continuous tone If you suspect you have a problem with your RG 6 coaxial cables consider testing the cable by using it to connect the DSS receiver to the TV If you can access the on screen menu system the cable should be okay If you are still unable to achieve a signal turn to Appendix C Warranty Information for more information 77 Troubleshooting Temporary Satellite Signal Loss If you lose the satellite signal temporarily the problem can usually be traced to one of these points 1 Rain Fade Rain fade isa normal temporary loss of a satellite signal due to the inability of the satellite signal to penetrate unusually heavy clouds rainfall or snowfall Rain fade tends to be brief lasting only as long as the heavy cloud condition persists To minimize rain fade effects maximize your signal strength Then when rain fade occurs you have the best ch
50. he mast foot Make sure you locate and secure the mounting foot to the center of a wall stud Do not mount the dish near the edge of a stud 2 Hold the mounting foot in a position so the center line is centered on a stud or solid wood surface like a deck rail 3 If you are mounting on a sloped or vertical surface use a level to verify that the center line is perfectly vertical 4 Us a pencil to mark the two center holes and the four outside corner holes of the mounting foot t Line center holes on stud level on center line of template Not Level 45 Mounting theMast 5 Remove the mounting foot and drill two 1 8 holes in the two center hole locations and four 3 16 holesin the four outside corner locations 6 Usea 7 16 wrench to loosen the nuts on the mounting foot so that you can rotate the mast to access both of the center mounting holes 7 Hold the mounting foot over the holes so that the top part of the mast will rotate and point straight up 8 Install two 5 16 x 3 lag screwsinto the two center holes on the mounting foot Securely tighten the screws 9 Put washers on the 5 16 x 2 lag screws insert the screws into the four outside holes and securely tighten them 10 Turn to Final Approach on page 63 for instructions on leveling the mast IMPORTANT Do not mount the DSS dish on any type of aluminum or vinyl siding Do not mount
51. he Mast on a Chimney DANGER AVOID Power Lines When following these instructions take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines electric lights and power circuits Contact with power lines electric lights or power circuits may be fatal It is recommended that the dish be located more than 20 feet from overhead power lines Materials Needed to Mount the Mast on a Chimney 1 RCA D915 Chimney Mount Kit Tools Needed to Mount the Mast on a Chimney bubble level 7 16 wrench screwdriver tin snips pliers ladder pencil Important Considerations e Make sure the chimney is sturdy and in good condition e There should be enough room for the dish to be mounted without extending above the top of the chimney This will prevent the dish from being damaged by heat and soot e f possible position the dish on the side of the chimney that faces the prevailing wind To Mount the Mast on a Chimney IMPORTANT Use the chimney only if you cannot 1 Follow the instructions in the RCA D915 Chimney Mount Kit locate a good mounting site on the to install the mast on your chimney side of your house on your deck or patio or on a pole in your yard High 2 Go to Final Approach on page 63 winds can put great strain on the mounting and the chimney if the dish is not mounted properly 58 Mounting theMast Mounting theMast on a Roof a DANGER AVOID Power Lines aa When following these instructions
52. he system to run all of it s tests The Access Card number is displayed at the end of the system test 5 9 one tick mark elevation nut HANDS OFF TILT DOWN one tick mark STILL NO SIGNAL If you are unable to achieve a signal refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting page 74 Write the Access Card number in the space below for easy reference 73 Appendix A Troubleshooting Every Instruction Manual Needsa Troubleshooting Section And this is it Most times problems experienced with the DSS system can be corrected quickly and simply DSS Receiver Won t Turn On 1 Make sure the problem is not with the receiver turn on the receiver from the front panel and see if the green light comes on If the light does NOT come on continue with step 2 Make sure the DSS receiver is plugged in 2 Try plugging the receiver into a different electrical outlet 3 Check the fuse box or circuit breaker of your home If there is still no power to the DSS receiver turn to Appendix C Warranty Information for further information on identifying the problem or replacing your DSS receiver Can t Bring Upthe On screen Menus 1 Tune your TV to the correct channel If during any of these steps you see the programming guide or a message stating searching for a satellite signal then your receiver is connected and working properly If not go to Step 5 e If you connected the receiver using the S vid
53. ing foot spans two pieces of siding it should positioned so that most of the foot is on the top board Make sure you locate and secure the mounting foot to the center of a wall stud Do not mount the dish near the edge of a stud Hint To locate a stud underneath panel siding locate the nails securing the panel to the wall The nails usually align erag with the center of the stud and provide an easy guide to the of stu location of the studs 2 Hold the mounting foot in a position so the center line is centered on a stud line center holes on stud try to fit mounting foot on one board if boards are too narrow place template all the way to the top board 48 Mounting theMast 3 Use a level to verify that the center line is perfectly vertical level on center line of template Not Level 4 Useapencil to mark the two center holes and the four outside corner holes of the mounting foot 5 Remove the foot and drill two 1 8 holes in the two center hole locations and four 3 16 holes in the four outside corner locations 6 Usea 7 16 wrench to loosen the nuts on the mounting foot so that you can rotate the mast to access both of the center mounting holes 7 Hold the mounting foot over the holes so that the top part of the mast will rotate and point straight up 8 Install two 5 16 x 3 lag screwsinto the two center holes on the mounting foo
54. ions 28 43 84 DSS installation installation overview 4 DSS on screen signal meter using to fine tune the satellite signal 71 DSS receiver connecting 10 elevation setting 23 40 F fine tuning the satellite signal 71 adjusting the azimuth 72 adjusting the elevation 73 G grounding the system cable requirements 30 67 grounding block 68 house entry point 68 H help line toll free 81 L lap siding mounting option considerations 28 47 materials and tools needed 47 use of aspacer 50 LNB attaching to the LNB support arm 67 connecting the RG 6 coaxial cable 66 M mast leveling 64 materials for final connections 63 mounting on achimney 29 58 a hollow wall 28 apole 29 56 a roof 59 brick 28 51 cinder block 28 53 lap siding 28 47 poured concrete 28 51 wall studs or solid wood 28 44 mounting options 43 description of 28 mounting sites considerations of 28 29 O obstructed view 27 P phone line cord existing 79 installing a new jack 80 troubleshooting 80 point amp select 20 pole mount option considerations 29 56 materials and tools needed 56 product help line 81 R remote control 20 RF jacks 10 RG 6 coaxial cable drip loops 68 grounding 68 routing into house 70 roof mounting option considerations 29 59 materials and tools needed 59 S S Video jack 10 service providers 73 site survey general site survey 5 line of sight to the satellite 5 27 pr
55. k on the back of the DSS receiver RG 59 coaxial cable allows signal loss and should not be used with the DSS system Make sure that the access card isin the access card slot in the receiver Make sure the cable from the dish is connected to the SATELLITE IN jack NOT the IN FROM ANTENNA jack Make sure you re using the correct azimuth and elevation for your zip code by returning to the Point Dish Using Your Zip Code display screen Enter your zip code making sure that the elevation and azimuth numbers match those you recorded earlier in the book Verify that the dish is pointed toward the correct elevation Check the elevation setting on the LNB support arm Make sure the elevation indicator the edge of white painted metal NOT the washer or bolt is set at the elevation you recorded Make sure the mast is vertically level if the mast is on a level surface the mast should be pushed all the way back Verify that the LNB support arm is pointing in the correct compass direction Using a compass make sure the LNB support arm is pointing toward the azimuth number you recorded Make sure there are no obstructions including your body or hands between the dish and the satellite Restart the signal meter and try again to pick up the satellite signal Readjust the azimuth making sure to rotate the dish left and right one tick at a time pausing to listen for five seconds between adjustments Readjust the elevation m
56. l NOT transmit the DSS satellite signal properly Important Do NOT connect the RG 6 cable from the dish or grounding block to any existing TV cable in your house Make sure the access card is fully inserted into the access card slot Check all cable connections to make sure they are securely fastened to the proper connectors from the TV to the DSS receiver all the way out to the dish LNB Make sure the cable from the dish to the receiver is connected to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of the receiver NOT the ANTENNA IN jack Verify that you are using the correct azimuth and elevation for your zip code Choose Point Dish Using Your Zip Code and re enter your zip code Verify that the elevation and azimuth match those you recorded earlier Make sure the dish is set to the correct elevation Check the elevation setting on the LNB support arm Make sure the elevation indicator edge of metal painted white NOT the washer or the bolt is set at the elevation you recorded Make sure the dish mast is level pages 64 65 access card Troubleshooting 10 11 Use a compass page 26 to verify that the LNB support arm is pointed toward the azimuth number compass direction you recorded Make sure there are no obstructions trees buildings windows your body or hands etc that might be interfering with the satellite signal Bring up the on screen signal meter and try to acquire the signal a
57. make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the USA e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 83 A access card 41 73 acquiring the satellite signal 37 71 aiming the dish using the on screen signal meter 38 assembling the dish final assembly 66 audio video jacks 10 azimuth setting 39 brick surface mounting option considerations 28 51 materials and tools needed 51 C cable RG 6 coaxial See RG 6 coaxial cable cable routing considerations 30 into the house 70 through the mast 35 66 chimney mounting option 58 considerations 29 58 materials and tools needed 58 cinder block mounting option considerations 28 53 materials and tools needed 53 compass how to use 26 using for the site selection 26 using to aim the dish 37 using to locate the satellite 26 concrete mounting surface option considerations 28 51 materials and tools needed 51 connecting RG 6 coaxial cable to LNB 36 the DSS receiver to TV 10 D DIRECTV 73 drip loop 68 DSS dish aiming toward the satellite 37 assembling 8 attaching to the LNB support arm 8 contents of the DSS dish box 7 final assembly 66 grounding 30 mounting opt
58. mming no cable box 1 Turn off VCR and DSS receiver 2 Tune TV to desired channel To receive off air programming with cable box 1 Turn off VCR and DSS receiver 2 Tune TV to cable box output channel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 3 Tune cable box to desired channel To record DSS programming 1 Tune TV to receive S Video output from DSS receiver 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel 3 Set your VCR to record the DSS output channel usually CH3 Cables needed for this connection or CH4 one 1 S Video cable six 3 audio video cables You must use RG 6 pie To view VCR programming coaxial cable from the DSS dish to the Satellite In jack on the DSS 1 Tune TV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 receiver For best picture quality use RG 6 coaxial cable with all coaxial cable connections 12 Somelindoor Stuff TV Q s Q L KT N FROM S e i pasts ae 8 2 0 Bar oo CABLE R Aunio DSS RECEIVER OR OFF AIR ANTENNA VCR NFROM ANT VIDEOIN AUDIOIN O OUT TO TV O VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CAUTION Do not stack electronic components on top of the DSS receiver 13 Somelindoor Stuff Connection B Very Good Pictureand Sound Quality To use this connection you must have e TV with separate RF and audio video inputs jacks e VCR with RF input and output e Coaxial and audio video cables To connect T
59. mounting foot so you can rotate the mast to access both of the center mounting holes 8 Hold the mounting foot over the holes so the top part of the mast will rotate and point straight up 9 Place washers on each of four 20 1 4 x 3 machine screws and attach the mounting foot to the wall Securely tighten the screws 10 Go to Final Approach on page 63 for instructions on leveling the mast 55 Mounting theMast Mounting the Dish On A Pole DANGER AVOID Power Lines When following these instructions take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines electric lights and power circuits Contact with power lines electric lights or power circuits may be fatal It is recommended that the dish be located more than 20 feet from overhead power lines Materials Needed to Mount the Dish on a Pole 1 1 1 4 inner diameter Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe with a measured outer diameter of 1 6 3 bags quick setting concrete Tools Needed to Mount the Dish on a Pole bubble level Th Co screwdriver hammer hacksaw shovel or post hole digger pencil Important Considerations e Do not install the pole in wet or marshy areas e The pole must go at least 3 feet below the surface e If the length of pipe above ground is too long guy wires may be needed to increase the stability of the mount in windy conditions e You will need to ground the pole in addition to grounding IMPORTANT l
60. n your home for instructions on connecting the receiver to a phone jack refer to Appendix B About the Phone Connection The DS receiver calls a 1 800 toll free telephone number once a month or so to o update your access card It is also used to order pay per view oe 00o w fa events These calls only take a few seconds 70 Final Approach Acquiringand FineTuningthe Satellite Signal The signal strength meter is used to determine whether you are receiving the satellite signal It also indicates the strength of the satellite signal Refer to your User s Manual for information on using the on screen menus and other features on your DSS system The signal strength meter produces short low pitched tones when you are not locked onto the satellite signal When you have locked onto the signal the tones become a continuous higher pitched tone are receiving The signal strength is also displayed by digits on the screen der 1 1 Bring up the on screen signal meter A Paak signal EE A N ar T e Turn on your TV and the DSS receiver fitment ll i T tc i The meter on the screen displays the strength of the signal you em G np f Sipat ia kocimi Adpai tor atrengih e Press DSS on the remote then press CLEAR Elation 3 e Press MENU eSELECT on the remote to bring up the DSS Main menu e Point to and select Dish Pointing e Point to and select Signal Meter 2 Adjust your TV s volume so
61. new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you next business day delivery in the continental U S A 82 Warranty Information What your warranty does not cover e Actsof God such as but not limited to lightning damage e Adjustment of customer controls e Damage from misuse or neglect e A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Batteries e Units purchased serviced or operated outside the USA Only the DSS receiver is covered by this warranty if the system is purchased in the state of Alaska e Lossof programming e Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson e Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pick up the replacement unit in a timely manner e Any installation other than a basic installation A basic installation consists of Antenna mounted to a single family dwelling using 100 ft or less of cable Antenna grounded to meet National Electrical Code NEC Routing of the cabling through a normal frame structure or only one layer of masonry One TV connected to the antenna A telephone cable and connection installed at the connected TV e Installations performed by anyone other than Thomson Consumer Electronics Authorized Installers Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your DSS product It will
62. ning strike can easily damage an ungrounded dish the receiver and your TV Connecting both ground wires to the same point in the central building ground meets code requirements and provides the best protection for your equipment 30 Some Outdoor Stuff Estimating Cable Requirements Here s how to determine where to put the grounding block and estimate the length of the RG 6 coaxial cables and ground wires 1 Locate the central building ground You will ground the dish and the cable grounding block to a single point in the central building ground Acceptable central building ground points may include Grounding Block e grounded interior metal cold water pipe within five feet of the point where it enters the building INTO HOUSE TO DISH e grounded metallic service raceway e grounded electrical service equipment enclosure e 8 foot grounding rod driven into the ground only if bonded to the central building ground by 6 or heavier bonding wire e other acceptable grounding electrodes that comply with TO CENTRAL BUILDING GROUND sections 250 and 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC 2 Choosea location to mount the grounding block The block should be as close as possible to the point where the cable will enter the house 3 Estimate the distance between the grounding block and the central building ground You need one 1 length of grounding wire feet long to run from the grounding block to the central b
63. ook southwest S look southwest Satellite is here How High Up in the Sky is the Satellite sp Depending on where you live the satellite will be at an elevation FA m angle between 30 and 60 degrees Southern states point more i wae toward 60 degrees northern states point more toward 30 foe degrees 4 eal Finding a Clear Line of Sight 1 Go outside and locate at least one site on your property that has a clear view to the satellite You should be reasonably certain you are pointing toward Texas unless you re in Texas in which case you should be looking due south You may want to use a map 2 Imagine an arc ranging from 30 to 60 degrees above the horizon 3 Do you have at least one clear view to the satellite Remember no trees leaves buildings or windows can be between the dish and the satellite If the answer is NO your site may be unsuitable for installing the DSS system If the answer is MAYBE you may want to contact a your local DSS dealer for information about having a professional installer conduct a thorough site survey After you have decided on a site and If the answer is YES your site should be suitable for begin the mounting procedure you installing the DSS system Go ahead to the next section in will perform a more accurate site thiemanu l survey using the DSS on screen menus to determine the precise azimuth and elevation settings for your location First Things First
64. orts to preserve our natural resources The Earth Thomson reclaims millions of pounds of hazardous waste annually diverting it from landfills Thomson treats millions of pounds of waste water sludge annually and renders it nonhazardous Thomson recycles over 50 million pounds of nonhazardous material annually that otherwise would have been treated as trash an overall recovery rate of 50 Thomson globally recycles millions of pounds of broken television picture tube glass annually through both internal and external reclaim processes The Air Thomson has replaced solvent based paints at many locations resulting in an 80 reduction in toxic air emissions for equivalent material used Thomson has eliminated the use of ozone depleting substances at television manufacturing facilities around the world Thomson collects and returns over 1 5 million pounds of air pollution control dust to the glass making process annually Thomson has launched worldwide energy savings programs which contribute to efforts to reduce air emissions from electrical generating facilities The Water Thomson recovers over 2 million pounds of fine glass particles from process water each year and recycles them back into its glass furnaces Thomson s state of the art waste water treatment plants filter out over 26 million pounds of solids from process water each year Thomson U S glass factory recycles 2 500 gallons of water per minute
65. ou have a pole mount hex head bolt amp wire YES star washer Attach the grounding wire to the metal pole using a 1 1 2 grounding clamp NO e Find the 1 4 hex head bolt the 1 4 self locking nut and the star washer that came in the hardware packet ite e Place the washer on the bolt place the bolt in the hole in the foot of the mast and loosely attach the nut to the bolt e Wrap the ground wire around the bolt between the star washer and the surface of the mounting foot and tighten the nut IMPORTANT The National Electrical Code specifies that coaxial cable that is exposed to lightning shall be connected to the self locking nut grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible 67 Final Approach Routing Cableand Grounding at theHouseEntry Point 1 Locate a grounding block 2 Attach the grounding block to the side of your house close to the point you have chosen as the coaxial cable entry point You may have to use anchors togglers or wood screws depending on the surface on which you are mounting the grounding block 3 Route the coaxial cable extending from the bottom of the mast to the grounding block A few important reminders e f you are routing the coaxial cable along the ground make sure the cable is buried deep enough so that it will not be damaged or uncovered e If you are routing the coaxial cable above the ground use cable clips to secure it to a w
66. proach 5 AFTER YOU GET A SIGNAL continue adjusting the azimuth compass direction by rotating the dish in small increments left and right until you achieve the highest possible signal strength 6 Tighten the support sleeve nuts so the dish will not rotate left and right 7 Slightly loosen the elevation nuts on the LNB support arm so you can adjust the dish up and down 8 Restart the signal meter 9 Adjust the elevation of the dish upward and downward until you achieve the highest possible signal strength e Move the dish upward one tick mark pause for 5 seconds and check the signal strength e Move the dish downward back to the original position and then down one tick mark pause for 5 seconds and check the signal strength e When the dish is pointed so the highest signal strength is displayed on the signal meter tighten the elevation nuts on the LNB support arm Ordering DSS Programming Congratulations You have successfully completed the installation of your DSS Satellite Dish Antenna There is only one step left for you to do before you sit down and start watching TV Contact the service providers DIRECTV and USSB to receive DSS programming Call 1 800 347 3288 Call 1 800 204 USSB Programming with DIRECTV Programming with USSB When you order programming you need to know your Access Card number To get the number select Options from the Main menu and then select System Test Wait for t
67. s around the edge of the compass represent azimuth degrees IH 1 Support Sleeve N uts Rotate until N lines up with the i dark half of the arrow If at any time during the test you hear one continuous tone or see the message signal locked on the on screen signal meter then you know the system is working and you can skip to Disconnecting Test Components 37 Testing the System 4 Locate the tick mark on the compass that corresponds to the azimuth number you wrote down in the last chapter 5 Point the LNB support arm in the same direction as the azimuth tick mark on the compass 6 Lightly tighten the nuts on the LNB support sleeve so the LNB does not swing out of position when you take your hands away Bring UptheOn screen Signal Strength Meter 1 Plug in the DSS receiver and the TV 2 Turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel Which channel you tune to is determined by the connection you chose on pages 12 19 a dae ie Ch e If you connected the receiver using the S video or audio fees i ee video cables as shown on pages 12 and 14 tune the TV to 5 Sip EO the S video input channel or the video input channel BSE e If you connected the receiver using the RF cable connection as shown on pages 16 and 18 tune to channel 3 or 4 depending on how you set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the receiver Press the ANTENNA button on the receiver s front panel
68. screw 11 Finally Run the cable from the end of the mast through a window or door and connect it to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of the DSS receiver Hint Insert the hex retainer nut into the LNB before inserting the Phillips head screw You won t be able to pick up a signal unless you connect the dish to the SATELLITE IN jack Make sure you don t connect the cable to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack 36 Testing the System Picking Upthe Satellite Signal In this section you ll pick up the satellite signal by pointing the dish toward the satellite You ve already set the elevation on the dish so now you ll need to point the dish to the correct azimuth Keep in mind that for the system test you re only interested in receiving a signal the strength of the signal isnot important When you mount the dish permanently you ll soend some extra time fine tuning the signal to receive the strongest possible signal Point the Dish 1 If necessary loosen the nuts on the support sleeve so that the dish and LNB support arm can rotate easily left and right 2 Hold the compass flat in the palm of your hand away from the dish Hold your hand still until the needle stops moving the dark or colored half of the compass needle always points north 3 Rotate the compass so that the N for north is directly under the dark part of the compass needle Your compass is now aligned with north The tick mark
69. t 50 Mounting theMast Mountingon Brick or Poured Concrete DANGER AVOID Power Lines When following these instructions take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines electric lights and power circuits Contact with power lines electric lights or power circuits may be fatal It is recommended that the dish be located more than 20 feet from overhead power lines Materials Needed to Mount the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete 4 B4015 or equivalent double expansion anchors 4 20 1 4 x 3 machine screws 4 5 16 flat washers Tools Needed to Mount the Mast on Brick Aine aean ior or Poured Concrete P electric drill with 1 2 masonry bit LE 4 20 1 4 x 3 bubble level GAA machine screws screwdriver 5 OKO 5 16 washers hammer 7 16 wrench pencil Important Considerations e Do NOT mount the dish under an eave or overhang that may block or partially shadow the dish IM PORTANT The wall anchors used must have a strength of at least 300 pounds of pull out pressure B4015 or equivalent double expansion anchors are recommended 51 Mounting theMast Step by step Instructionsfor Mounting on Brick or Poured Concrete 1 Hold the mounting foot in position on the mounting surface 2 If you are mounting on a vertical or sloped surface use a m __________ level on center level to
70. t Lightly tighten the screws 9 Doesthe mounting foot fit on a single siding board YES Proceed to step 10 NO Skip to the section titled Installing a Spacer on page 50 10 Put washers on the 5 16 x 2 lag screws insert the screws into the four outside holes and securely tighten all screws 11 Turn to Final Approach on page 63 for instructions on leveling the mast 49 Mounting theMast Installing a Spacer When the mounting foot spans two pieces of siding it should be positioned so most of the foot ison the top board A spacer should be installed to help hold the bottom of mounting foot in place The spacer can be made of either solid wood or plastic 1 Measure the area under the mounting foot that needs to be filled 2 Trim a wood or plastic spacer to fit the area that needs to be filled 3 Loosen the lag screw in the lower center hole of the mounting foot lap board 4 Insert the spacer under the mounting foot 5 Usea pencil to mark the location of the two lower outside holes on the spacer 6 Remove the spacer and use a 3 16 bit to drill the two holes you marked on the spacer 7 Slide the spacer under the mounting foot and align the holes in the spacer with the holes in the lap siding 8 Put washers on the 5 16 x 2 lag screws insert the screws into the four outside holes and securely tighten all screws 9 Go to Final Approach on page 63 for instructions on leveling the mas
71. that you can hear the signal meter from the dish location You may want a friend to watch the signal meter and relay the signal strength to you I call this the two person point and shout method While the maximum signal strength is 100 the signal strength you achieve will probably be less Although there is no difference in picture quality between a signal strength of 60 and 85 the higher the signal the less likely you are to experience negative effects in degraded conditions such as rain or snow called rain fade 71 Final Approach 3 Using a compass rotate the dish so that the LNB arm points in the azimuth direction Loosen the support sleeve nuts as needed support sleeve 4 If you do not hear a continuous tone use the following procedure to adjust the dish until you hear one continuous tone e Atthe top of the mast isa piece of tape with evenly spaced tick marks Carefully rotate the dish one tick mark to the right and pause for 5 seconds line up edge of bracket with tick marks e f you still do not hear a continuous tone rotate the dish back to the original position and then one tick mark to the left and pause for 5 seconds ROTATE RIGHT e Continue rotating the dish one tick mark at a time further one tick mark right and left from center making sure to pause for 5 seconds at each position until you hear the continuous tone HANDS OFF ROTATE LEFT one tick mark 72 Final Ap
72. the dish on any type of composite paneling such as fiber board particleboard or strand board 46 Mounting theMast Mountingon LapSiding DANGER AVOID Power Lines 7 When following these instructions take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines electric lights and power circuits Contact with power lines electric lights or power ea 7 circuits may be fatal It is recommended that the dish be x located more than 20 feet from overhead power lines sl A Materials Needed to Mount the Mast on Lap Siding O 2 5 16 x 3 lag screws 4 5 16 x 2 lag screws 4 5 16 washers Tools Needed to Mount the Mast on Lap Siding Sy Two 2 5 16 x 3 lag screws electric drill with 1 8 and 3 16 wood bits bubble level t 1 2 wrench al Four 4 5 16 x 2 lag screws 3 8 wrench 7 16 wrench Four 4 5 16 washers pencil Important Considerations e Do NOT mount the DSS dish on any type of aluminum or vinyl siding e Do NOT mount the dish on any type of composite paneling such as fiber board particle board or strand board e Do NOT mount the dish under an eave or overhang that may block or partially shadow the dish 47 Mounting theMast Step by step Instructionsfor Mounting on Lap Siding 1 Locate the center of a stud where you want to mount the mast foot If possible choose a position where the mounting foot fits on one siding board When the mount
73. tronic components on top of the DSS receiver 15 Somelindoor Stuff Connection C Good Pictureand Sound Quality To use this connection you must have e TV with RF input jack e VCR with RF and audio video inputs e Coaxial and audio video cables To connect TV VCR and antenna or cable box 1 Connect coaxial cables and audio video cables as shown To receive DSS programming e Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on how you set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the receiver To receive off air programming no cable box 1 Turn off VCR and DSS receiver 2 Tune TV to desired channel To receive cable programming with cable box 1 Turn off VCR and DSS receiver 2 Tune TV to cable box output channel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 3 Tune cable box to desired channel To record DSS programming 1 Tune TV to the channel on which you receive the DSS signal 2 Tune DSS receiver to desired channel 3 Set VCR to record on line input Cables needed for this connection three 3 audio video cables You must To view VCR programming 1 Tune TV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 use RG 6 coaxial cable from the DSS dish to the Satellite In jack on the 2 Turn DSS receiver off DSS receiver For best picture quality use RG 6 coaxial cable with all coaxial cable connections 16 Somelindoor Stuff TV 2 Q SATELLITE DISH DSS OUT TO TV RECEIVER A IN FR D
74. udio cables because the S S Video Jack Video jack carries only the picture signal not the sound Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The audio video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality and should be used if your TV has no S Video jack Theses jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The DSS receiver audio video jacks are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio If oO oO Q your TV has only one input for audio mono connect it to the ee Audio Video Jack right red audio jack on the DSS receiver RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality and are to be used if audio video connections are not available for your TV These jacks are required for antenna or cable TV connections The RF jacks on the DSS receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV The coaxial cable supplied with your DSS system is Q used to connect the RF jacks between the DSS receiver and your TV s antenna input RF Jack 10 Somelindoor Stuff Choosinga Connection The following pages show four examples of hookups commonly used to connect the DSS receiver with a TV and other components Refer to your TV and VCR Owner s M anuals for more information on hooking up your specific components Connection A Provides the best possible picture and stereo audio quality To use Connection A you must have
75. uilding ground 4 Estimate the distance between the dish and the central building ground You need one 1 length of grounding wire You must use RG 6 coaxial cable from feet long to run from the mounting site to the central the DSS dish to the Satellite In jack building ground on the DSS receiver Other types of F coaxial cable such as those used for 5 Estimate the distance between the intended mounting cable television RG 59 do not work site and the grounding block for the DSS system You need one 1 RG 6 coaxial cable feet long to run from the dish to the grounding block If your total RG 6 coaxial cable length is more than 112 feet you may need additional installation equipment to compensate for the longer cable length 31 Testing the System This chapter includes instructions for setting up the dish on a temporary site in order to test the system While Yy this is not strictly required it s recommended to test the system before you begin the permanent installation By 2 Someindoor Stuff creating a temporary setup you can make sure everything in the system is working correctly before permanently mounting your dish Yy Keep in mind you won t want to be troubleshooting So me Outdoor the system while you re doing something up on the roof In cases like this it s best to safely test the system on the ground and move on to mounting the dish after you re certain you can acquire the signal
76. wo to a wall or surface e Make sure you route the grounding wire in an area where people or animals are not likely to come in contact with the cable 69 Final Approach Running Cableinto theHouseand Connecting to the Receiver 1 Drill a 1 2 hole in the location you want the coaxial cable to enter your house CAUTION Make sure there are no wires or pipes behind the wall in the area of the hole 2 Locate the RG 6 coaxial cable that will extend from the grounding block to the receiver Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the grounding block TO CENTRAL BUILDING GROUND 3 Makea 3 5 drip loop using cable clips at the grounding block as shown 4 Route the coaxial cable through your house to the back of the receiver You may route the coaxial cable through a floor or wall or directly to the back of the receiver If you are routing through a wall you may choose to install a wall plate at the point the coaxial cable enters the inside of the house and use a third RG 6 coaxial cable 5 Connect the RG 6 coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN jack at the back of the receiver as shown DO NOT connect the coaxial cable to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack 6 Use silicone sealant to seal all outside connections and the hole you drilled for the coaxial cable to enter your house 7 Take a phone off the hook to prevent electric shock from incoming calls 8 Connect a phone cord from the back of the receiver to a phone jack i

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