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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 on-screen.
Tune to channel 299 or 284.
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 2-4 to obtain the highest reading
possible on the signal strength meter.
Step 6: If you’ve purchased a second receiver, connect a
second coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN terminal of the
second receiver.
Step 7: Once connected, allow 5 minutes for the channel
map to download. Confirm the signal strength by checking
the on-screen Tune in Satellite Signal box (see Section 7).
You have just completed Fine Tuning.
Skip ahead to the Getting Activated section.
9. Alternate Tuning Method
You may prefer to locate the satellite using a SF-100
Satellite Finder (see Figure P), a standalone satellite
signal finding meter which can be purchased separately
from Shaw Direct or your Shaw Direct retailer.
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 Azimuth Clamp Bolts.
Verify you’ve located the correct satellite (see Section 7,
Step 8).
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RECEIVER
LNB
Fig. P