RCA Satellite TV Antenna Installation Overview, Preparing for Installation, Mounting the Mast

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Installation Overview

Installation Overview

The manual is organized into steps that need to be performed in the order presented.

Preparing for Installation

•Complete a General Site Survey – Visually survey your location to make sure it is suitable.

•Obtain Dish Pointing Coordinates – Use the on-screen menu system to obtain the exact coordinates (azimuth and elevation) for pointing the dish. Directions for using on-screen menus can be found in your receiver manual.

•Select the Precise Mounting Site – Use the dish pointing coordinates to conduct a precise site survey to determine the exact mounting site.

•Estimate Cable Requirements – Based on your mounting site, you will decide where you want the cable to enter your house, and measure how many feet of cables you need to complete the connection.

•Begin Dish Assembly – Attach the reflector to the support arm so that you can preset the correct elevation.

•Set the Elevation on Dish – This is an important step. Making sure that your elevation setting is correct will help you to more easily obtain the signal later on.

Mounting the Mast

•Mount the Mast – Step-by-Step mounting instructions for each mounting option.

Completing the Final Installation

•Level the Mast – The mast must be level to obtain the signal.

•Complete the Dish Assembly – Place the dish on the mast and connect the RG-6 coaxial cable to the LNB, and attach the LNB to the support arm.

•Route the Cables to the Grounding Block – Attach a grounding block to the house and route the cables from the dish to the grounding block. Also, route grounding wire from the grounding block to the central building ground.

•Run the Cables from Grounding Block into the House – Run the RG-6 cable from the grounding block into the house and to the back of the receiver.

•Make the Final Connections to the Receiver – Connect the RG-6 to the satellite input on the receiver, and make the phone line connection.

•Acquire and Fine-Tune the Satellite Signal – Use the on-screen signal meter to check for a signal. Once the signal is obtained, adjust dish pointing to achieve maximum signal strength for your location.

•Order Satellite Programming – Call the service providers to order satellite programming.

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Contents Satellite Dish Antenna Safety Information Universal Accessories D916 Wireless Phone Jack SystemD940EXP 2nd Room Kit ANT200 Amplified TV AntennaAccessory Order Form Detach HereTable Of Contents Table of Contents Preparing for Installation Installation Overview Installation OverviewPreparing for Installation Completing the Final 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? Connecting the Receiver to a TV Finding the Dish Pointing CoordinatesFinding the Dish Pointing Coordinates Additional InformationUsing the Dish Pointing Menu Screen Tip Precise Site SurveyPrecise Site Survey Final Site Survey Don’t have a clear view to the satellite’m Not sure If I have a Clear View Have a Clear View to the SatelliteFew 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 Partial Dish Assembly Setting the Elevation on the DishPartial Dish Assembly Tighten both nutsMounting the Mast Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap Siding Important ConsiderationsMounting the Mast on Solid Wood or Lap Siding Materials NeededMounting Instructions YesInstalling a Spacer Mounting the Mast on Solid WoodMounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured ConcreteMounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall Materials Needed Tools NeededMounting 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 Few Words About Grounding the System Routing and Grounding the CablesFew Words About Grounding the System Acceptable central building ground pointsRouting and Grounding the Cables Cable Routing TipsRunning Cable Into the House Running a Cable into the HouseAbout the Phone Connection Making the Final ConnectionsMaking the Final Connections Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal Maximum Signal StrengthAdjusting the Azimuth and Elevation Settings Acquiring and Fine Tuning the SignalElevation Adjustment Ordering ProgrammingTroubleshooting Can’t Pick Up the Satellite SignalTroubleshooting Cabling and Connections ProblemsTemporary Satellite Signal Loss Dish Pointing StepsDigital Satellite System Installers Reference Support LineProgram Providers Digital Satellite System PublicationsIndex IndexPage Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis,