Determine antenna angles
This section explains how to determine the proper antenna position. This is expressed in degrees of azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical). Use the receiver front panel controls shown below to complete this procedure.
Power | Power | Main Menu | Direction | SELECT |
On/Standby | Indicator | Button | Buttons | Button |
POWER MENU | SELECT SELECT |
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Tilt angle also appears if you have select an Oval Antenna from the Dish Type menu.
1.Press the front panel MENU button to display the MAIN MENU below.
2.Use the 
button to highlight the System Setup tab.
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3.Press the front panel SELECT button.
4.The INSTALL menu allows you to determine the correct antenna position using your
The correct azimuth and elevation angles appear as shown below.
5. Use these values to properly align your dish antenna.
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Finding antenna settings based on ZIP code
4 Getting Started
