RCA Satellite TV Antenna Satellite TV System User Manual


 
4 Preparing for Installation
Installation Overview
Installation Overview
The manual is organized into steps that need to be performed in the order
presented.
Preparing for Installation
Complete a General Site Survey – Visually survey your location to make sure
it is suitable.
Obtain Dish Pointing Coordinates – Use the on-screen menu system to
obtain the exact coordinates (azimuth and elevation) for pointing the dish.
Directions for using on-screen menus can be found in your receiver manual.
Select the Precise Mounting Site – Use the dish pointing coordinates to
conduct a precise site survey to determine the exact mounting site.
Estimate Cable Requirements – Based on your mounting site, you will decide
where you want the cable to enter your house, and measure how many feet of
cables you need to complete the connection.
Begin Dish Assembly – Attach the reflector to the support arm so that you
can preset the correct elevation.
Set the Elevation on Dish – This is an important step. Making sure that your
elevation setting is correct will help you to more easily obtain the signal later
on.
Mounting the Mast
Mount the Mast – Step-by-Step mounting instructions for each mounting
option.
Completing the Final Installation
Level the Mast – The mast must be level to obtain the signal.
Complete the Dish Assembly – Place the dish on the mast and connect the
RG-6 coaxial cable to the LNB, and attach the LNB to the support arm.
Route the Cables to the Grounding Block – Attach a grounding block to the
house and route the cables from the dish to the grounding block. Also, route
grounding wire from the grounding block to the central building ground.
Run the Cables from Grounding Block into the House – Run the RG-6 cable
from the grounding block into the house and to the back of the receiver.
Make the Final Connections to the Receiver – Connect the RG-6 to the
satellite input on the receiver, and make the phone line connection.
Acquire and Fine-Tune the Satellite Signal – Use the on-screen signal meter
to check for a signal. Once the signal is obtained, adjust dish pointing to
achieve maximum signal strength for your location.
Order Satellite Programming – Call the service providers to order satellite
programming.