RCA Satellite TV Antenna Finding the Dish Pointing Coordinates, Connecting the Receiver to a TV

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Finding the Dish Pointing Coordinates

Finding the Dish Pointing Coordinates

You need to connect the satellite receiver to your TV and use the on-screen menu system to find the dish pointing coordinates for your location.

Connecting the Receiver to a TV

For this task, you use the most basic connection to save time. After you have installed your system, you may want to consult the instruction manual that accompanies the receiver for more advanced connection options.

1.Connect a coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the satellite receiver, and to the antenna IN jack on your TV.

TV

IN

SATELLITE

IN FROM ANT

RECEIVER

 

 

OUT TO TV

CH 4

CH 3

CH3/CH4 switch

2.Make sure that the TV and the satellite receiver are both plugged into an AC power outlet.

3.Turn on the TV and the satellite receiver.

4.If the satellite receiver has a CH3/CH4 switch on the back, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4. If the satellite receiver does not have a CH3/CH4 switch, tune to UHF channel 14, or cable channel 65.

Additional

Information

This example shows a basic connection. Refer to the manual that accompanies the receiver for additional connection options.

NOTE

Make sure that you are connecting to the OUT TO TV jack on the receiver. Some models may have the outputs in different positions than shown in the diagram to the left.

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic components on top of the digital satellite receiver.

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Contents Satellite Dish Antenna Safety Information ANT200 Amplified TV Antenna Universal AccessoriesD916 Wireless Phone Jack System D940EXP 2nd Room KitDetach Here Accessory Order FormTable Of Contents Table of Contents Preparing for Installation Completing the Final Installation Installation Overview Installation Overview Preparing for InstallationGeneral Site Survey Big Question Should I Do This Myself?General Site Survey Finding a Clear Line of Sight Where Is The Satellite, Anyway?How High Up in the Sky is the Satellite? Additional Information Connecting the Receiver to a TVFinding the Dish Pointing Coordinates Finding the Dish Pointing CoordinatesUsing the Dish Pointing Menu Screen Tip Precise Site SurveyPrecise Site Survey Have a Clear View to the Satellite Final Site SurveyDon’t have a clear view to the satellite ’m Not sure If I have a Clear ViewFew Words About Grounding System Estimating Cable RequirementsEstimating Cable Requirements Cable Estimate Procedure If you have a Sony reflector, you should have Dish Assembly OverviewDish Assembly Overview Tighten both nuts Partial Dish AssemblySetting the Elevation on the Dish Partial Dish AssemblyMounting the Mast Materials Needed Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap SidingImportant Considerations Mounting the Mast on Solid Wood or Lap SidingYes Mounting InstructionsMounting the Mast on Solid Wood Installing a SpacerMounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured ConcreteMaterials Needed Tools Needed Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block WallMounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall Mounting the Dish on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall Important Considerations Mounting the Dish On a PoleMounting the Dish on a Pole Top view of pole Mounting the Mast on a Roof Mounting the Mast on a RoofStep-by-step Instructions for Mounting the Mast on a Roof Make sure the top part of the mast points straight up Final Installation Leveling the Mast Leveling the MastLeveling Side-to-Side Leveling Front-to-Back Final Dish AssemblyFinal Dish Assembly Star washer and bolt Acceptable central building ground points Few Words About Grounding the SystemRouting and Grounding the Cables Few Words About Grounding the SystemCable Routing Tips Routing and Grounding the CablesRunning a Cable into the House Running Cable Into the HouseAbout the Phone Connection Making the Final ConnectionsMaking the Final Connections Maximum Signal Strength Acquiring and Fine Tuning the SignalAcquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal Adjusting the Azimuth and Elevation SettingsOrdering Programming Elevation AdjustmentCabling and Connections Problems TroubleshootingCan’t Pick Up the Satellite Signal TroubleshootingDish Pointing Steps Temporary Satellite Signal LossDigital Satellite System Publications Digital Satellite System Installers ReferenceSupport Line Program ProvidersIndex IndexPage Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis,