ST-4
USER MANUAL
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The LCD third row from the top displays (left to right): the selected satellite name (or
the Transponder Channel Plan), the selected transponder and the relevant frequency
value.
The LCD bottom rows display (bottom to top, left to right): the name of the selected
bouquet, the encryption system in use, the Noise Margin value (also displayed on the
level bar with peak memory level), and the result of the Quality Test.
In the previous screenshot, the ACT.:
item is highlighted: this item indicates the
command which will be sent to the motorized antenna.
Using the Standard Navigation Mode, select one of the 4 available commands:
~MOVE
This command moves the antenna to the direction mentioned in the DIR item
(EAST o WEST).
Select the movement direction. The measurement values reported by the meter
before the satellite or the transponder identification (while the dish is moving) have
to be neglected.
~GOTO
This command selects one of the 99 pre-stored antenna positions.
Highlight the item POS.:
and select the required pre-stored position, then
highlight the item APPLY?
and press the encoder knob [M] to send the command
to the dish.
~STORE
This command allows to store the current motor position. Up to 99 different
antenna positions can be stored in the meter (POS.: 1 to 99).
Highlight the item POS.:
. and select the memory location where the current
antenna position will be stored.
Highlight the item STORE?
. and press the encoder knob [M] to confirm.
~RESET
In case some no-go zones (banned sectors) were previously set up on the
concerned motor antenna system, this command removes any previously set
limitation.
Highlight the item APPLY?
and press the encoder knob [M] to reset any banned
sector.
18.4 ANTENNA POINTING AID: BUZZER
Press and hold for 2” the HELP [8] key.
You can hear a beep whose duty cycle is proportional to the signal Noise Margin.
This is a dish alignment aid feature: when the satellite transponder is locked (satellite
is found) the meter will start the Buzzer and at the same time the LCD will display:
