3.2.2 Using the TV/SAT Switch to SwitchBetween Satellites - Optional
If you are a DISH 500 customer, or you’re unable to switch
between satellites using the IRD remote control, you can use the
optional TV/SAT Switch (see Figure 3-3) to easily select between
Satellite Aand Satellite B.

TV/SAT Switch Controls and Indicators

The Select button is used for all operator controls. The TV/SAT
Switch also has three LED indicators that show its current status.
Table 3-1 explains the function of each indicator.
Indicator Status Meaning
Sat A Blinking green Wait – Searching for satellite
Solid green Tracking Satellite A
Error Blinking red System problem – Refer to
Section 4, “Troubleshooting,”
to find the possible cause
Sat B Blinking green Wait – Searching for satellite
Solid green Tracking Satellite B

Connecting the TV/SAT Switch

To use the TV/SAT Switch, you must first connect it to the
TracVision system.
1. Connect the TV/SAT Switch’s data cable to the
maintenance port on the switchplate (see
Figure 3-4).
2. The Sat Aand Sat B indicators blink while the
system initializes.
3. Either the Sat Aor Sat B indicator will turn solid
green, denoting which satellite is currently being
tracked.
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Using Your TracVision C3
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Sat A Error
Other Indicators:
• Both blinking
green: initializing
• Error light
blinking red:
system problem
Changing Satellites:
1.Push Select button
2.Wait while Sat A or
B blinks green
3.Ready when Sat A
or Sat B stays
solid green
Sat B
Select
Figure 3-3
TV/SAT Switch
Maintenance Port
(DB9 Connector)
Figure 3-4
Switchplate Maintenance Port
Table 3-1
TV/SAT Switch LED Indicators