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INST ALLER GUIDE SA TELLITE SYSTEM.
Safet y Informa tion i DANGER! A void Powerlines! When following the instructions in this guide to install and connect the satellite antenna and connections, take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines, lights and power circuits. Contact with power lines, lights, and power circuits may be fatal.
1 T able of C ontents 3 First Things First .............................................................. 3 An Introduction ................................................................................ 3 Installation Overview ......................
2 T able of C ontents T esting the System ......................................................... 33 Setting Up the T emporar y Stand and selecting a site .................. 34 Assembling the T est Components ........................................
3 First Things First 3 An Introduction Hi, my name is Mark and I wrote this DSS ® System Installation Manual. Y ou probably weren’t expecting a personal introduction, but then, this digital satellite system was designed to give you more than you expected.
4 First Things First Inst alla tion Overview The manual is organized into sections that need to be performed in the order they are presented. First Things First. This chapter gives you the information you’ll need to find out whether you really want to tackle the DSS ® System installation yourself.
5 First Things First The First Big Question: Should I Do This Myself? While the installation is not difficult, it does require that you have some experience in electrical wiring and minor construction techniques. Also, you may have to climb a ladder , so you’ll want to be comfortable working with heights.
6 First Things First First Things First Where Is The Satellite, Anyway? The satellite is always located south of T exas. That means if you live in Miami, you must have a clear line of sight to the southwest; if you live in San Francisco, you must have a clear line to the southeast.
7 First Things First First Things First Unp ack and T ake Inventory V erify that the DSS ® dish box contains these parts: • mounting foot and mast assembly • satellite dish • LNB (Low Noise Blo.
8 First Things First St art Putting The Dish Together Y ou won’t completely assemble the dish in this section, but you will begin the assembly procedure. 1. Locate the satellite dish, the four self-locking nuts and four star washers that came in the hardware packet.
9 Some Indoor Stuff Wha t ’ s To Do Indoors? A fine question. W ell, there are a few tasks you need to accomplish before you can go outside and install the dish. First, you’ll connect the DSS ® receiver to your TV . One of the four connections scenarios shown should match your system.
10 Some Indoor Stuff Connecting the DSS ® Receiver Y ou’ll need to connect your DSS ® receiver to your TV and use the on-screen menu system to find the dish pointing coordinates for your location. The following pages show four preferred methods of connecting the DSS ® receiver to your TV .
11 Some Indoor Stuff Choosing a Connecti on The following pages show four examples of hookups commonly used to connect the DSS ® receiver with a TV and other components. Refer to your TV and VCR Owner’ s Manuals for more information on hooking up your specific components.
12 Some Indoor Stuff Connecti on A Best Picture and Sound Qu ality T o use this connection you must have: • TV with separate RF , audio/video, and S-V ideo inputs (jacks) • VCR with RF input and output • Coaxial, audio/video, and S-Video cables T o connect TV , VCR and antenna or cable box.
13 Some Indoor Stuff CAUTION Do not stack electronic components on top of the DSS ® receiver . VIDEO DSS RECEIVER VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV L R S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R SATELLITE IN AUDIO IN L.
14 Some Indoor Stuff Connecti on B Very Good P icture and Sound Quality T o use this connection you must have: • TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks) • VCR with RF input and output • Coaxial and audio/video cables T o connect TV , VCR and antenna or cable box.
15 Some Indoor Stuff CAUTION Do not stack electronic components on top of the DSS ® r eceiver . VIDEO DSS RECEIVER VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA L R VIDEO AUDIO L R SATELLITE IN .
16 Some Indoor Stuff Connecti on C Good Picture and Sound Qu alit y T o use this connection you must have: • TV with RF input (jack) • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs • Coaxial and audio/video cables T o connect TV , VCR, and antenna or cable box.
17 Some Indoor Stuff CAUTION Do not stack electronic components on top of the DSS ® receiver . VIDEO DSS RECEIVER VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA L R SATELLITE IN AUDIO IN L R AUDI.
18 Some Indoor Stuff Connection D Good Picture and Sound Qu alit y T o use this connection you must have: • TV with RF input • Coaxial cables T o connect TV and antenna or cable box: 1.
19 Some Indoor Stuff CAUTION Do not stack electr onic components on top of the DSS ® r eceiver . VIDEO DSS RECEIVER L R SATELLITE IN AUDIO IN SATELLITE DISH TV OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT CH4 CH3 CABLE OR .
20 Some Indoor Stuff Programming the DSS ® Remote to Control Y our T V In a few pages, you’ll use the DSS ® receiver’ s menu system to find the dish pointing coordinates for your location.
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22 Some Indoor Stuff Using the Setup Menu to Find the Elev a tion and Azimuth The DSS ® receiver is preprogrammed to give you the coordinates for pointing your dish at the satellite. All you have to do is enter your zip code. First, plug in your DSS ® receiver .
23 Some Indoor Stuff Set the Elev a tion on the Dish The first part of the dish pointing process is to set the dish to point up toward the satellite. This is called “setting the elevation.” 1. Locate the dish and support arm. 2. Loosen the two elevation nuts so the support sleeve can rotate easily .
24 Some Indoor Stuff.
25 Some Outdoor Stuff Y ou’re finally ready to install the dish, right? Sorry , not just yet. First you have to select the best mounting site. Y ou may already know where you want to mount the dish, but it’ s a good idea to examine all the options.
26 Some Outdoo r Stuff Precise Site Survey In Chapter 1, you conducted a general site survey to find the location or locations that will provide the dish with a clear line of site to the satellite. Now you’ll use a compass to make a more precise survey .
27 Some Outdoor Stuff Another Site Survey? Y ou’ve gone through the site survey once already , but experience tells us this second survey is crucial.
28 Some Outdoo r Stuff Choosing A Mounting Surf ace Once you have identified the site (or sites) for mounting the dish, you need to choose a mounting method. The method for mounting the dish depends on where you want to mount the dish and the type of mounting surface.
29 Some Outdoor Stuff Other Mounting Options • Pole Mount A pole mount is good if you want or need to install the dish some distance away from your house. Y ou may need supporting guy wires if the pole extends too far above the ground. Do not use a pole mount in wet or marshy areas.
30 Some Outdoo r Stuff About Grounding the S ystem Now that you’ve selected your permanent mounting site (or narrowed it down), you need to determine where you’ll run the RG-6 coaxial cables and how you’ll the ground the DSS ® system.
31 Some Outdoor Stuff Estima ting Cable Requirement s Here’ s how to determine where to put the grounding block and estimate the length of the RG-6 coaxial cables and ground wires. 1. Locate the central building ground. Y ou will ground the dish and the cable grounding block to a single point in the central building ground.
32 Some Outdoo r Stuff.
33 Testing the S ystem T esting the System ➣ Some Indoor Stuff ➣ ➣➣ ➣ First Things First Some Outdoor Stuff Testing the S ystem Mounting The Mast Final Appro ach Earn Extra Credit This chapter includes instructions for setting up the dish on a temporary site in order to test the system.
34 Testing the S ystem Setting Up the Temporar y St and 1. Choose a location for the system test. Here are some considerations: • Y ou must test the system outside • you’ll need a flat surface f.
35 Testing the S ystem mast 5 3. T ighten the bolts on the foot so that the mast will not rotate. 4. Secure the mounting foot to the temporary stand. T r y using clamps, lag bolts, or a helper to hold the mast foot in place. 5. Place the dish assembly on the mast.
36 Testing the S ystem BOL T NUT ( insert first ) OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT S-VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO WIDE BAND DATA SATELLITE IN PHONE JACK CH4 CH3 LNB 8. Connect the end of the cable to the LNB. 9. Insert the end of the LNB into the end of the LNB support arm.
37 Testing the S ystem Picking Up the Sa tellite Signal In this section, you’ll pick up the satellite signal by pointing the dish toward the satellite. Y ou’ve already set the elevation on the dish, so now you’ll need to point the dish to the correct azimuth.
38 Testing the S ystem 4. Locate the tick mark on the compass that corresponds to the azimuth number you wrote down in the last chapter . 5. Point the LNB support arm in the same direction as the azimuth tick mark on the compass.
39 Testing the S ystem adjust the Azim uth 1. If necessary , loosen the nuts on the support sleeve so that the LNB support arm can rotate left and right. 2. Locate the piece of tape at the top of the mast. This tape is marked with evenly spaced “tick” marks.
40 Testing the S ystem If necessar y , adjust the Elev a tion If you still haven’t picked up the satellite signal, you may need to adjust the elevation. 1. Return the LNB support arm to the original compass direction. 2. T ighten one of the three nuts on the support sleeve so the dish will not rotate left and right.
41 Testing the S ystem Troubleshooting the S ystem Test Follow these steps if you can’t pick up the satellite signal: 1. Y ou must use RG-6 coaxial cable from the DSS ® dish to the Satellite In jack on the back of the DSS ® receiver . RG-59 coaxial cable allows signal loss and should not be used with the DSS ® system.
42 Testing the S ystem Disconnecting Test C omponents Do not skip this step! Now that you know your components are working, and you have a clear idea of how to connect the system, you’ll need to follow a dif fer ent procedure to make a permanent connection.
43 Mounting the Ma st In Chapter 3, you conducted a precise survey and performed other steps to help you decide on the permanent mounting site for your DSS ® dish. In this chapter , you’ll actually begin the installation by mounting the dish mast on the surface you’ve chosen for your permanent site.
44 Mounting the Ma st Mounting On W all Studs or Solid Wood Materials Needed to Mount the Mast on W all Studs or Solid Wood: (2) 5/16" x 3" lag screws (4) 5/16" x 2" lag screws (4).
45 Mounting the Ma st Step-b y -step Instructions for Mounting on W all Studs or Solid Wood 1. Locate the center of a stud where you want to mount the mast foot. Make sure you locate and secure the mounting foot to the center of a wall stud. Do not mount the dish near the edge of a stud.
46 Mounting the Ma st 5. Remove the mounting foot and drill two 1/8" holes in the two center hole locations and four 3/16" holes in the four outside corner locations. 6. Use a 7/16" wrench to loosen the nuts on the mounting foot so that you can rotate the mast to access both of the center mounting holes.
47 Mounting the Ma st Mounting on Lap Siding Materials Needed to Mount the Mast on Lap Siding (2) 5/16" x 3" lag screws (4) 5/16" x 2" lag screws (4) 5/16" washers T ools Need.
48 Mounting the Ma st Step-b y -step Instructions for Mounting on Lap Siding 1. Locate the center of a stud where you want to mount the mast foot. If possible, choose a position where the mounting foot fits on one siding board. When the mounting foot spans two pieces of siding, it should positioned so that most of the foot is on the top board.
49 Mounting the Ma st Mounting the Ma st level on center line of template Level Not Level No Yes 3. Use a level to verify that the center line is perfectly vertical. 4. Use a pencil to mark the two center holes and the four outside corner holes of the mounting foot.
50 Mounting the Ma st Inst alling a Sp acer When the mounting foot spans two pieces of siding, it should be positioned so most of the foot is on the top board. A spacer should be installed to help hold the bottom of mounting foot in place. The spacer can be made of either solid wood or plastic.
51 Mounting the Ma st Mounting on Brick or Poured Concrete Materials Needed to Mount the Mast on Brick or Pour ed Concrete: (4) B4015 or equivalent double-expansion anchors (4) #20, 1/4" x 3".
52 Mounting the Ma st Step-b y -step Instructions for Mounting on Brick or Poured C oncrete 1. Hold the mounting foot in position on the mounting surface. 2. If you are mounting on a vertical or sloped surface, use a level to ensure that the center line is vertical.
53 Mounting the Ma st Mounting On a Hollow o r Cinder Block W all Materials Needed to Mount the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block W all: (4) 1/4" hollow wall togglers (4) #20, 1/4" x 3" .
54 Mounting the Ma st Step-b y -step Instructions for Mounting on a Hollow o r Cinder Block W all 1. When installing togglers in cinder blocks, it is important to position them in the core of the block. T o position the foot on the wall, measure 7-1/2" from one edge of the block and mark the center of the block.
55 Mounting the Ma st b. Pull the ring so the metal channel rests flush behind the wall. Hold the ring tight and slide the plastic cap along the straps until the cap is flush with the wall. c. Push the straps side-to-side to snap them off flush with the wall.
56 Mounting the Ma st Mounting the Dish On A Pole Materials Needed to Mount the Dish on a Pole: (1) 1-1/4" inner diameter Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe with a measured outer diameter of 1.
57 Mounting the Ma st Step-b y -step Instructions for Mounting the Dish on a Pole 1. Dig a hole 36" deep and 8" to 12" wide at the mounting location.
58 Mounting the Ma st Mounting the Ma st on a Chimney Materials Needed to Mount the Mast on a Chimney: (1) RCA D915 Chimney Mount Kit T ools Needed to Mount the Mast on a Chimney: bubble level 7/16" wrench screwdriver tin snips pliers ladder pencil Important Considerations: • Make sure the chimney is sturdy and in good condition.
59 Mounting the Ma st Mounting the Ma st on a Roof Materials Needed to Mount the Mast on a Roof: (2) 5/16" x 3" lag screws (4) 5/16" x 2" lag screws (4) 5/16" washers roof sea.
60 Mounting the Ma st Step-b y -step Instructions for Mounting the Mast on a Roo f 1. Locate the center of a rafter where you want the mounting foot to be located. 2. Hold the mounting foot in a position so the center line is centered on a rafter . 3.
61 Mounting the Ma st 7. Fill all six holes with a small amount of roof sealant. 8. Use a 7/16" wrench to loosen the nuts on the mounting foot so you can rotate the mast to access both of the center mounting holes. 9. Hold the mounting foot over the holes so the top part of the mast will rotate and point straight up.
62 Mounting the Ma st.
63 Final Appro ach ➣ Some Indoor Stuff ➣ ➣➣ ➣ First Things First Some Outdoor Stuff Testing the S ystem Mounting The Ma st Final Appro ach CAUTION Use caution when installing, adjusting or dismantling the dish and mast. The weight of the dish may cause the dish and mast to swing down and strike you, a bystander or nearby objects.
64 Final Appro ach Leveling the Ma st Leveling the mast is one of the most important steps in installation . If the mast is not level, the elevation and azimuth settings will not be accurate. This will make it difficult to obtain the satellite signal.
65 Final Appro ach 4. Is the bubble centered in the level’ s window? YES Continue to “Leveling Front-to-Back”. NO a) If the bubble is not centered, determine which side of the mounting foot needs to be raised. b) Unscrew the lag or machine screws from that side of the mounting foot.
66 Final Appro ach Final Dish Assembl y 1. Place the dish-LNB arm assembly on top of the mast. 2. Find the length of RG-6 coaxial cable that will extend from the satellite dish to the cable’ s point of entry into the house.
67 Final Appro ach 5. Insert the end of the LNB into the end of the LNB support arm (push any extra coaxial cable back through the support arm). 6. Find the special hex retainer nut and insert it into the LNB mounting hole on top of the LNB support arm.
68 Final Appro ach Routing Cable and Grounding a t the House Entr y Point 1. Locate a grounding block. 2. Attach the grounding block to the side of your house close to the point you have chosen as the coaxial cable entry point.
69 Final Appro ach 7. Locate the grounding wire that will extend from the grounding block to the central building ground. Attach the grounding wire to the grounding block by placing it through the wire hole in the grounding block and tightening the screw .
70 Final Appro ach Running Cable into the H ouse and Connecting to the Receiver 1. Drill a 1/2" hole in the location you want the coaxial cable to enter your house. CAUTION Make sure there are no wires or pipes behind the wall in the area of the hole.
71 Final Appro ach Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Sa tellite Signal The signal strength meter is used to determine whether you are receiving the satellite signal. It also indicates the strength of the satellite signal. (Refer to your User’ s Manual for information on using the on-screen menus and other features on your DSS ® system.
72 Final Appro ach Support sleeve nuts 3. Using a compass, rotate the dish so that the LNB arm points in the azimuth direction. Loosen the support sleeve nuts as needed.
73 Final Appro ach 5. AFTER YOU GET A SIGNAL, continue adjusting the azimuth (compass direction) by rotating the dish in small increments left and right until you achieve the highest possible signal strength. 6. T ighten the support sleeve nuts so the dish will not rotate left and right.
74 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Every Instruction Manu al Needs a Troubleshooting Section... ...And this is it. Most times, problems experienced with the DSS ® system can be corrected quickly and simply .
75 Troubleshooting Remote Problems 1. V erify that your DSS ® receiver is receiving power . 2. V erify that your TV is set to the correct channel to receive the DSS ® signal: the S-video channel, the video input channel, or channel 3 or 4 (depending on how you set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the receiver).
76 ON/OFF DISPLAY ANTENNA MENU SELECT Troubleshooting Can’ t Pick Up the Sa tellite Signal Most problems with signal acquisition can be traced to one of these points: 1. Make sure you’re using RG-6 coaxial cable to connect the LNB to the grounding block and the grounding block to the DSS ® receiver .
77 7. Use a compass (page 26) to verify that the LNB support arm is pointed toward the azimuth number (compass direction) you recorded. 8. Make sure there are no obstructions (trees, buildings, windows, your body or hands, etc.) that might be interfering with the satellite signal.
78 Temporar y Sa tellite Signal Loss If you lose the satellite signal temporarily , the problem can usually be traced to one of these points: 1. Rain Fade. Rain fade is a normal, temporary loss of a satellite signal due to the inability of the satellite signal to penetrate unusually heavy clouds, rainfall, or snowfall.
79 Appendix B: C onnecting to a Phone Jack Why Do Y ou Need a Phone Jack? The DSS ® receiver calls a 1-800, toll-free telephone number once a month to update your access card. In addition, to easily order pay-per-view events, you should have the DSS ® receiver connected to a phone line.
80 Using a DSS ® Wireless Phone Jack S ystem Since a phone jack may not be located near your DSS ® receiver , the DSS ® Wireless Phone Jack system allows you to easily put a phone jack right where you want it.
81 Appendix C: W arrant y Informa tion Digit al Sa tellite System (DSS ® ) Limited W arrant y What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. • Basic installation, provided installation is performed by a Thomson Consumer Electronics Authorized Installer .
82 W arrant y Informa tion 3. T ake your unit and your evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit. Please retain all accessories such as the remote control hand unit.
83 W arrant y Informa tion What your warranty does not cover: • Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage. • Adjustment of customer controls. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.
84 Index A access card 41, 73 acquiring the satellite signal 37, 71 aiming the dish using the on-screen signal meter 38 assembling the dish final assembly 66 audio/video jacks 10 azimuth setting 39 B brick surface mounting option considerations 28, 51 materials and tools needed 51 C cable, RG-6 coaxial.
85 Index description of 28 mounting sites considerations of 28, 29 O obstructed view 27 P phone line cord existing 79 installing a new jack 80 troubleshooting 80 point & select 20 pole mount optio.
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