Humax Comprehensive Guide for F1 and VACI Satellite Systems Setup

Motorised System

3. Initial Satellite Position Search

This is required when you first set your receiver up to use DiSEqC 1.2 and sets the positions of all pre-programmed satellites.

1.Make sure your motor is installed correctly with the calibrations adjusted for the region you are situated. (Please consult the user manual for your motor.)

2.Make sure your receiver is set up to use DiSEqC 1.2. (see section 2 above).

3.On the Main Menu, select Service Searching option and

press the OK button, you should now see the Service Searching menu.

4.Highlight the option Antenna Alternative and press the OK button to display the Satellite Setting menu.

5.Highlight the DiSEqC Command Mode option and use the buttons to change the value to Installer and press the OK button.

6.Highlight the Motor Control option and use the buttons to change the value to reset and press the OK button.

7.You will now see a warning message, press the OK button to continue. All motor positions of the pre-programmed satellites should now be correct. If you have any other make or model of DiSEqC 1.2 motor then you may need to store the satellite positions in yourself(Please refer to the user manual for your motor).

8.Highlight the DiSEqC Command Mode option and use the buttons to change the value to User and press the OK button.

9.You should now be ready to start storing services for the various satellites(see 5 onwards).

4.Motor Limit Setting

Use this option to set the East and West limits of the motor. This should be used to prevent your dish from hitting anything that may be obstructing the path of the dish.

1.On the Main menu, select Service Searching option and press the OK button. You should now see the Service Searching menu.

2.Select Manual Search option and press the OK button, you should now see the Manual Search menu.

3.Highlight the Antenna Alternative option and press the OK button. You should now be in the Satellite Settings menu.

4.Press the button to access the Motor Limit Setting menu.

5.Highlight the Limit Setting option and use the buttons to disable this. (Warning: When this option is disabled your motor will be able to move beyond any limits that have been stored - please take care in case there are anything obstructing the path of your dish.)

6.To set the East Limit:

a)Select Movement and use the buttons to move your motor East or West until the motor is at the position you wish to

use as your East Limit. Use the buttons to stop the motor at the correct position.

b)Highlight the Store East Limit option and press the OK button to store the current position as your East Limit.

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