Main Menu (cont’d)
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Main Menu: Setup
Use this menu to run through the setup process (professional installation is highly recommended). Configure each setting
within “Enter ZIP Code” and “Dish Configuration.” Use “Point Dish” and “System Test” to confirm your setup.
To view Setup options:
1. Press MENU.
2. Select “Setup” and press OK.
3. Use the 89buttons to select one of the “Setup” menu
options.

Setup: Enter ZIP Code

Use this function to correctly position the satellite antenna.
To enter your ZIP code:
1. At the “Setup” menu, select “Enter ZIP Code” and press OK.
2. Enter the ZIP code using the numeric buttons on the remote,
or use the 89buttons to select each digit in the ZIP code
field. Press the :button to move to the next field.

Setup: Dish Type

Use this function to identify your type of satellite antenna dish.
To select your dish type:
1. At the “Setup” menu, select “Dish Type” and press OK.
2. Use the 89buttons to select “Manual Selection” if you know
the type of dish you have. Otherwise, contact your installer or
select “Auto Selection” and press OK.
3. Use the 89buttons to manually select your dish type and
press OK.

Setup: Point Dish

Use this function to manually point the dish and correctly align it
with the satellite(s). You may want to have a helper to read the
onscreen displays for you during this procedure. Signal strength
readings change approximately 2 seconds after each adjustment is
made.
Note:Single dish installations often show higher signal strength
than installations that receive signals from two or three satellites.
The onscreen display will tell you how to align your dish based on
your ZIP code.
To point your dish:
1. At the Setup menu, select “Point Dish” and press OK.
2. A signal strength meter displays. Adjust the dish until the signal
strength meter stabilizes at a maximum reading. The range is 0 to
100. It is recommended to obtain a signal strength of at least 60.
An audible tone will help with this procedure. The tones or beeps
get faster as the signal strength increases until it becomes a contin-
uous sound. If you have problems getting a signal, refer to the
troubleshooting section of the user manual (page 35).
Note:Use the 8 or 9buttons to switch between
satellites. Use the ;or :buttons to switch between
transponders for the selected satellite.

“Manual Selection” menu options

Helpful Hint

•Your ZIP code is critical to the
installation process.
Dish Type: Manual Selection
Arrow up/down to scroll.
Press OK to select.
BACK to previous menu.
Manual Selection
Auto Selection Round dish configured for
1 satellite location
Oval dish configured for
2 satellite locations
Oval dish configured for
3 satellite locations
Setup: Point Dish
Manually point your dish to the direction below.
Change satellite with arrow up/down.
Arrow left/right changes transponder.
BACK to previous menu.
Enter Zip Code
Dish Type
Point Dish
System Test
System Information
Point dish at 154 degrees azlmuth,
51 degrees elevation and 101 degrees
tilt based on zip code 91914.
101"(A) 100 2
119"(B) 0
110"(C) 0
Setup: Enter ZIP Code
Arrow up/down or #0-9 to enter number
Press OK to accept and go to next number.
Press BACK to previous menu.
Enter ZIP Code
Dish Type
Point Dish
System Test
System Information
Please enter your zip code.
9 2 1 2 7
“Enter ZIP Code” menu
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