RCA 15407690 manual Fine-Tuning adjustment

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Final Installation

Point center of the antenna to the exact azimuth direction according to your compass

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a.Using a compass, point the antenna east (left) of the azimuth value for your location.

b.Sweep the antenna towards west (right) and through the azimuth point by moving the dish in approximately 3 degree increments and pausing to wait for an updated value from signal meter. If the signal is found and signal meter is locked, go to step 4.

c.If after sweeping the antenna completely to the west, the satellite signal is not found, adjust the elevation +2 degrees and sweep the azimuth again.

d.If the signal is still not found, adjust the elevation -2 degrees from the original value (-4 degrees from current setting) and sweep the azimuth again.

Fine-Tuning adjustment

e.If the signal is still not found, check to make sure the cables are connected correctly. Also verify the Azimuth, Elevation and Tilt angles for your location and the plumbness of the mast using a bubble level.

Tip

To make sure you have the strongest possible signal(s), move the dish until you get a continuous tone, then continue moving until the single tone stops. Go back to the strong setting, then repeat the process in the opposite direction. Do this until you know where the strongest setting is.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again Directv PlusAntenna Grounding Safety InformationTable of Contents Final Installation Chapter Overview Preparing for InstallationMounting the Mast Installation OverviewPreparing for Installation Completing the Final InstallationHollow or Cinder Block Wall Mounting OptionsSolid Wood or Lap Siding Brick or Poured Concrete SurfaceGeneral Site Survey Should I Do This Myself?Satellite Locations How High Up in the Sky is the Satellite?Finding a Clear Line of Sight Using the Dish Pointing Menu Screen Finding the Dish Pointing CoordinatesRecording the Coordinates If you live in San Francisco Precise Site Survey’m Not sure If I have a Clear View Estimating Cable RequirementsFinal Site Survey Don’t have a clear view to the satelliteOutdoor Hardware Included Directv Plus Dish Assembly OverviewMast Clamp Hardware Securing the Mast FootSecure the Antenna Mast Clamp Mast Foot HardwareFine Tuning Adjustment Setting the Tilt Polarization Attaching the Mast Clamp to the Directv Plus AntennaReflector Hardware Move On to the Next Section Attaching the LNB Support Arm and AdapterMounting the Mast Important Considerations Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap SidingMounting Instructions Installing a Spacer Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete Yes Important Consideration Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block WallSnap off straps flush with the wall Mounting the Directv Plus Dish On a Pole 45 cut Final Installation Leveling Side-to-Side Leveling the MastLeveling Front-to-Back Final Directv Plus Dish AssemblyLNB Hardware Grounding Hardware Acceptable central building ground pointsCable Routing Tips Routing and Grounding the CablesCable Entry Overview Running Cable Into the HouseStep-by-Step Instructions for Routing the Cables Multiswitch Mounting HardwareAbout the Phone Connection Making the Final ConnectionsMaximum Signal Strength Acquiring and Fine Tuning the SignalFine-Tuning adjustment Final Installation Reference Directv Plus Dish Positioning and Pointing Problems TroubleshootingCan’t Pick Up the Satellite Signal Cabling and Connections ProblemsDirectv Plus Dish Pointing Steps Temporary Satellite Signal LossReturning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange Toll-Free Telephone Product HelpLimited Warranty LNB IndexRestrictions 2 RG-6 coaxial cable 100%