6.Press [SELECT A] Test LNB, see Figure 23. The positioner will display the menu shown by Figure 24.

5.Press SELECT A Test LNB

SELECT A

SELECT B

Test LNB

Test Remote Panel

PINNACLE POSITIONER

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Model RD-9900

Figure 23

Antenna attenuation level,

Pressing the UP arrow

button will increase

this will vary from 0 to 28 dB

attenuation by +4 dB

 

SELECT A

SELECT B

Antenna = 0 dB Level = 954

PINNACLE POSITIONER

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Model RD-9900

Figure 24

Signal level, max. is 1024

 

min. is 0

Pressing the DOWN arrow button will decrease attenuation by -4 dB

7.The attenuation can be lowered or raised by pressing the UP/DOWN arrow buttons in 4 dB increments. With the attenuation set at 0 dB and the antenna NOT pointing at a satellite, the level should be greater than 900. As attenuation is added the signal level should drop. With the attenuation set at 28 dB, the signal level should be below 200.

If any of the above signal levels are not met, check that LNB is connected to coax downlead. If coax is connected to LNB, contact Winegard service Dept. for further troubleshooting assistance.

8.To exit the Test LNB menu, press either [SELECT A or B].

9.To exit Edit menu, press [UP/DOWN] arrow button until Quit is displayed.

10.Press [SELECT A or B] as appropriate.

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