The “box” method begins by subtracting 10 degrees from the azimuth and subtracting 4 degrees from the elevation values that you determined earlier.
We’ll begin by adjusting the elevation. First, loosen the nuts securing the two (one on each side) elevation bolts just enough so that you can easily tilt the reflector up and down. Next, line up the elevation indicator with the tick mark corresponding to the elevation calculated earlier (result minus 4 degrees). This mark may appear as a pointer or as a painted edge. Do not use the bolt or nut as a point of reference. Finish adjusting the elevation by lightly tightening the bolts when the indicator is aligned with the correct tick mark. Make sure that the dish doesn’t slip out of position while you are tightening the bolts.
Next, we’ll adjust the azimuth. For this part of the procedure, a compass (such as the one included in the
1)Slowly turn the dish 20 degrees towards and past the actual determined azimuth. It should take about 20 seconds to make the sweep of the sky.
2)If no signal was found in this pass, increase the elevation by 1 degree and slowly turn the dish back the other direction. If you do find a signal, go to step 5.
3)If you have done this for 9 passes (now 4 degrees above the determined elevation), start back at the beginning point and try again. If you cannot achieve any signal after several tries, call your dealer or the Customer Care Center at
4)If no signal is found, increase the elevation by 1 more degree and go back to step 1. If you do find a signal, go to step 5.
5)To have reached this step it is assumed that there is some degree of signal. A numeric value for the strength ranges from 0 to 99. While your signal strength
may vary, refer to the following map to determine the suggested signal strength goal for your area:
6)Gently continue turning the antenna reflector a small amount as you were turning it when you began receiving a signal. Continue to adjust the antenna in this fashion until the signal strength meter reaches the highest possible reading. Tighten the azimuth bolts.
7)Slowly tilt the antenna up and down to try to improve the signal strength reading. When you are satisfied that you have achieved the strongest signal, tighten the elevation bolts.
Typical signal strength results. Your actual signal
strength may vary.
You may choose to try different transponders. Each transponder
transmits multiple programs at a time. The transponder displayed when entering the screen represents the one associated with the last viewed program (or “02” if no program has been viewed). By moving the highlight to the transponder area, you can enter a number from 01 to 32. Different transponders may show varying signal strengths. This is not indicative of any problem unless the variations are extreme (such as 40 and 90). In the event of signal reception problems, customer service representatives may ask for information such as signal strength on a different transponder. Do not change transponders trying to find the best signal since the transponder will automatically change to the one that corresponds with the satellite channels that you view.
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