Running a System Test
The System Test lets you check the integrity of your system's components, including:
Antenna signal
System tuning
Phone line
Access card
Use the System Test if you are experiencing problems with your system.
To run the System Test:1 Select SYSTEM TEST from the Setup Menu.
2 Select TEST.
RUN SYSTEM TEST
SIGNAL
TUNING
TEST
RETURN
PHONE
CARD
HELP
The System Test checks all the components automatically, and displays the result of each test.
3 Select RETURN to return to the Setup Menu.
Check your system for any of the following:
The access card test will fail if you have not yet called your program providers to establish service. After your service has been established, the access card test should pass.
Check that all cables are connected properly to the DSS receiver.
Check that the satellite antenna is installed correctly, and that the signal has been optimized. See the manual that came with the satellite antenna for details.
Check that the phone line connected to the DSS receiver is working properly.
Check that the access card is inserted properly.
If you cannot resolve problems reported by the System Test, see “Customer Support” on page 2.
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