If this LED light is RED it indicates NO SIGNAL is being received by the satellite receiver. The dish is not properly aligned to receive the Shaw Direct satellite signal.
Authorizing Receiver for Service
If your receiver installer menu displays signal strength of between 80 and 90% and the satellite icon LED signal indicator on the receiver front panel is green, you have successfully aligned the dish to the Shaw Direct satellite. Congratulations!
You are now ready to call Shaw Direct 1.888.554.7827 to authorize your receiver for programming. Before calling record the receiver SN (serial number) and receiver UA (unit address) from the bar code label on the back panel of the receiver or from the bar code label that is applied to the receiver’s shipping carton. Record these numbers below for future reference
SN (Serial Number, 16 digits) _________________________
UA (Unit Address),
0 0 0 – 0 __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ - __ __ __
8. Fine Tuning
Step 1: Keep the Tune in Satellite Signal box
Fine tuning the Azimuth:
Step 2: After the receiver downloads the channel map, move the dish back and forth slightly, about a millimeter to attempt to acquire the highest reading possible on the signal strength meter.
Step 3: Once you have found the maximum signal strength, lock the azimuth rotation position in place by tightening the Azimuth Clamp Bolts (see Figure C).
NOTE: Fine tuning to a high signal strength reduces signal interference in adverse weather conditions. Although the maximum possible signal strength is 99, you will most likely not reach this level.
Fine tuning the Elevation:
Step 4: Loosen the Elevation Adjustment Bolts and make slight adjustments (1/2 degree increments) in the elevation, finding the maximum signal strength, as you did in the azimuth tuning process. When you’ve located the highest signal possible, securely tighten all bolts.
Step 5: Repeat steps
Step 6: If you’ve purchaseda second receiver,connect a second coaxialcable to the SATELLITE INterminal of the second receiver.
Step 7: Once connected, allow 5 minutes for the channel map to download. Confirm the signal strength by checking
the
You have just completed Fine Tuning.
Skip ahead to the Getting Activated section.
9. Alternate Tuning Method
RECEIVERLNB
Fig. P
You may prefer to locate the satellite using a
Step 1: Connect a short coaxial cable from the LNB terminal on the Satellite Finder to the Quad LNB. Connect the receiver terminal on the meter to a coaxial cable, which in turn connects to the SAT IN port on the Shaw Direct receiver.
Step 2: For model DSR205 and DSR315 satellite receivers set receiver to channel 284. For model DSR5XX series and DSR207/209 and DSR317/319 receivers set receiver to channel 299. Note, for satellite finder and LNB to function, they must be connected to a satellite receiver,plugged in and turned on.
Step 3: Adjust the dish as closely as possible to the elevation and azimuth settings you recorded earlier.
Step 4: Move the dish azimuth rotation very slightly to the right of the reference mark you drew earlier.
Step 5: Slowly rotate the dish back toward the reference mark and and listen for pitch changes in the audible tone. If your elevation is set correctly, you should hear two major pitch changes as it picks up satellite signals. A weak first change of pitch may be the wrong satellite. Continue rotating the dish until the second major deflection, which will be SAT A (107.3), your intended target.
Step 6: When you have located SAT A, move the dish slightly to the right and left of the mark until you’ve maximized the signal. Then tighten the zimuthA Clamp Bolts. Verifyyou’ve located the correct satellite (see Section 7, Step8).
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