Rca Satellite System Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTALLERGUIDESATELLITE SYSTEM

8First Things FirstStart Putting The Dish TogetherYou won’t completely assemble the dish in this section, but youwill begin the assembly procedure.1.

9Some Indoor StuffWhat’s To Do Indoors?A fine question. Well, there are a few tasks you need toaccomplish before you can go outside and install thedis

10Some Indoor StuffConnecting the DSS® ReceiverYou’ll need to connect your DSS® receiver to your TV and use theon-screen menu system to find the dish

11Some Indoor StuffChoosing a ConnectionThe following pages show four examples of hookups commonlyused to connect the DSS® receiver with a TV and othe

12Some Indoor StuffConnection ABest Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with separate RF, audio/video, and S-Video inpu

13Some Indoor StuffCAUTIONDo not stack electronic componentson top of the DSS® receiver.VIDEODSSRECEIVERVCRIN FROM ANTOUT TO TVLRS-VIDEOS-VIDEOVIDEOAU

14Some Indoor StuffConnection BVery Good Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (j

15Some Indoor StuffCAUTIONDo not stack electronic componentson top of the DSS® receiver.VIDEODSSRECEIVERVCRIN FROM ANTOUT TO TVCABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENN

16Some Indoor StuffConnection CGood Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with RF input (jack)• VCR with RF and audio/vid

17Some Indoor StuffCAUTIONDo not stack electronic componentson top of the DSS® receiver.VIDEODSSRECEIVERVCRIN FROM ANTOUT TO TVCABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENN

Safety InformationiDANGER! Avoid Powerlines! When following the instructions in this guide to install and connect thesatellite antenna and connections

18Some Indoor StuffConnection DGood Picture and Sound QualityTo use this connection you must have:• TV with RF input• Coaxial cablesTo connect TV and

19Some Indoor StuffCAUTIONDo not stack electronic componentson top of the DSS® receiver.VIDEODSSRECEIVERLRSATELLITE INAUDIOINSATELLITE DISHTVOUT TO TV

20Some Indoor StuffProgramming the DSS® Remote toControl Your TVIn a few pages, you’ll use the DSS® receiver’s menu system to findthe dish pointing co

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22Some Indoor StuffUsing the Setup Menu to Find theElevation and AzimuthThe DSS® receiver is preprogrammed to give you the coordinatesfor pointing you

23Some Indoor StuffSet the Elevation on the DishThe first part of the dish pointing process is to set the dish topoint up toward the satellite. This i

24Some Indoor Stuff

25Some Outdoor StuffYou’re finally ready to install the dish, right? Sorry, notjust yet. First you have to select the best mounting site.You may alrea

26Some Outdoor StuffPrecise Site SurveyIn Chapter 1, you conducted a general site survey to find thelocation or locations that will provide the dish w

27Some Outdoor StuffAnother Site Survey?You’ve gone through the site survey once already, butexperience tells us this second survey is crucial.Do You

1Table of Contents3First Things First ... 3An Introduction...

28Some Outdoor StuffChoosing A Mounting SurfaceOnce you have identified the site (or sites) for mounting thedish, you need to choose a mounting method

29Some Outdoor StuffOther Mounting Options• Pole MountA pole mount is good if you want or need to install the dishsome distance away from your house.

30Some Outdoor StuffAbout Grounding the SystemNow that you’ve selected your permanent mounting site (ornarrowed it down), you need to determine where

31Some Outdoor StuffEstimating Cable RequirementsHere’s how to determine where to put the grounding blockand estimate the length of the RG-6 coaxial c

32Some Outdoor Stuff

33Testing the SystemTesting the System➣Some Indoor Stuff➣➣➣➣First Things FirstSome OutdoorStuffTesting the SystemMounting The MastFinal ApproachEarn E

34Testing the SystemSetting Up the Temporary Stand1. Choose a location for the system test. Here are someconsiderations:• You must test the system out

35Testing the Systemmast53. Tighten the bolts on the foot so that the mast will not rotate.4. Secure the mounting foot to the temporary stand. Try usi

36Testing the SystemBOLTNUT ( insert first )OUTTOTVINFROMANTS-VIDEO VIDEO R LAUDIO WIDE BAND DATASATELLITE INPHONE JACKCH4CH3LNB8. Connect the end of

37Testing the SystemPicking Up the Satellite SignalIn this section, you’ll pick up the satellite signal by pointing thedish toward the satellite. You’

2Table of ContentsTesting the System... 33Setting Up the Temporary Stand and selecting a site...

38Testing the System4. Locate the tick mark on the compass that corresponds to theazimuth number you wrote down in the last chapter.5. Point the LNB s

39Testing the Systemadjust the Azimuth1. If necessary, loosen the nuts on the support sleeve so that theLNB support arm can rotate left and right.2. L

40Testing the SystemIf necessary, adjust the ElevationIf you still haven’t picked up the satellite signal, you may need toadjust the elevation.1. Ret

41Testing the SystemTroubleshooting theSystem TestFollow these steps if you can’t pick up the satellite signal:1. You must use RG-6 coaxial cable from

42Testing the SystemDisconnecting Test ComponentsDo not skip this step! Now that you know your componentsare working, and you have a clear idea of how

43Mounting the MastIn Chapter 3, you conducted a precise survey andperformed other steps to help you decide on thepermanent mounting site for your DSS

44Mounting the MastMounting On Wall Studs orSolid WoodMaterials Needed to Mount the Mast on Wall Studsor Solid Wood:(2) 5/16" x 3" lag screw

45Mounting the MastStep-by-step Instructions forMounting on Wall Studs orSolid Wood1. Locate the center of a stud where you want to mount themast foot

46Mounting the Mast5. Remove the mounting foot and drill two 1/8" holes inthe two center hole locations and four 3/16" holes in thefour outs

47Mounting the MastMounting on Lap SidingMaterials Needed to Mount the Mast on Lap Siding(2) 5/16" x 3" lag screws(4) 5/16" x 2" l

3First Things First3An IntroductionHi, my name is Mark and I wrote this DSS® SystemInstallation Manual. You probably weren’t expectinga personal intro

48Mounting the MastStep-by-step Instructions for Mountingon Lap Siding1. Locate the center of a stud where you want to mount themast foot.If possible,

49Mounting the MastMounting the Mastlevel on centerline of templateLevelNot LevelNoYes 3. Use a level to verify that the center line is perfectly vert

50Mounting the MastInstalling a SpacerWhen the mounting foot spans two pieces of siding, it should bepositioned so most of the foot is on the top boar

51Mounting the MastMounting on Brick or Poured ConcreteMaterials Needed to Mount the Mast on Brickor Poured Concrete:(4) B4015 or equivalent double-ex

52Mounting the MastStep-by-step Instructions for Mountingon Brick or Poured Concrete1. Hold the mounting foot in position on the mounting surface.2. I

53Mounting the MastMounting On a Hollow or CinderBlock WallMaterials Needed to Mount the Mast on a Hollow orCinder Block Wall:(4) 1/4" hollow wal

54Mounting the MastStep-by-step Instructions for Mountingon a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall1. When installing togglers in cinder blocks, it is important

55Mounting the Mastb. Pull the ring so the metal channel rests flush behind the wall.Hold the ring tight and slide the plastic cap along the strapsunt

56Mounting the MastMounting the Dish On A PoleMaterials Needed to Mount the Dish on a Pole:(1) 1-1/4" inner diameter Schedule 40 galvanized steel

57Mounting the MastStep-by-step Instructions for Mountingthe Dish on a Pole1. Dig a hole 36" deep and 8" to 12" wide at the mountingloc

4First Things FirstInstallation OverviewThe manual is organized into sections that need to be performedin the order they are presented.First Things Fi

58Mounting the MastMounting the Mast on a ChimneyMaterials Needed to Mount the Mast on a Chimney:(1) RCA D915 Chimney Mount KitTools Needed to Mount t

59Mounting the MastMounting the Mast on a RoofMaterials Needed to Mount the Mast on a Roof:(2) 5/16" x 3" lag screws(4) 5/16" x 2"

60Mounting the MastStep-by-step Instructions for Mountingthe Mast on a Roof1. Locate the center of a rafter where you want the mountingfoot to be loca

61Mounting the Mast7. Fill all six holes with a small amount of roof sealant.8. Use a 7/16" wrench to loosen the nuts on the mounting footso you

62Mounting the Mast

63Final Approach➣Some Indoor Stuff➣➣➣➣First Things FirstSome OutdoorStuffTesting the SystemMounting The MastFinal ApproachCAUTIONUse caution when inst

64Final ApproachLeveling the MastLeveling the mast is one of the most important steps ininstallation. If the mast is not level, the elevation and azi

65Final Approach4. Is the bubble centered in the level’s window?YESContinue to “Leveling Front-to-Back”.NOa) If the bubble is not centered, determine

66Final ApproachFinal Dish Assembly1. Place the dish-LNB arm assembly on top of the mast.2. Find the length of RG-6 coaxial cable that will extend fro

67Final Approach5. Insert the end of the LNB into the end of the LNB supportarm (push any extra coaxial cable back through the supportarm).6. Find the

5First Things FirstThe First Big Question: Should I DoThis Myself?While the installation is not difficult, it does require that you havesome experienc

68Final ApproachRouting Cable and Grounding atthe House Entry Point1. Locate a grounding block.2. Attach the grounding block to the side of your house

69Final Approach7. Locate the grounding wire that will extend from thegrounding block to the central building ground. Attach thegrounding wire to the

70Final ApproachRunning Cable into the House andConnecting to the Receiver1. Drill a 1/2" hole in the location you want the coaxial cable toenter

71Final ApproachAcquiring and Fine Tuning theSatellite SignalThe signal strength meter is used to determine whether you arereceiving the satellite sig

72Final ApproachSupport sleeve nuts3. Using a compass, rotate the dish so that the LNB arm pointsin the azimuth direction. Loosen the support sleeve

73Final Approach5. AFTER YOU GET A SIGNAL, continue adjusting the azimuth(compass direction) by rotating the dish in small incrementsleft and right un

74Appendix A: TroubleshootingEvery Instruction Manual Needs aTroubleshooting Section...And this is it. Most times, problems experienced with the DS

75TroubleshootingRemote Problems1. Verify that your DSS® receiver is receiving power.2. Verify that your TV is set to the correct channel to receive t

76ON/OFFDISPLAYANTENNAMENUSELECTTroubleshootingCan’t Pick Up the Satellite SignalMost problems with signal acquisition can be traced to one ofthese po

777. Use a compass (page 26) to verify that the LNB support arm ispointed toward the azimuth number (compass direction) yourecorded.8. Make sure there

6First Things FirstFirst Things FirstWhere Is The Satellite, Anyway?The satellite is always located south of Texas. That means if youlive in Miami, yo

78Temporary Satellite Signal LossIf you lose the satellite signal temporarily, the problem canusually be traced to one of these points:1. Rain Fade. R

79Appendix B: Connecting to a Phone JackWhy Do You Need a Phone Jack?The DSS® receiver calls a 1-800, toll-free telephone number oncea month to update

80Using a DSS® Wireless Phone Jack SystemSince a phone jack may not be located near your DSS® receiver,the DSS® Wireless Phone Jack system allows you

81Appendix C: Warranty InformationDigital Satellite System (DSS®) Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship.•

82Warranty Information3. Take your unit and your evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to theexchange location and you will be provided t

83Warranty InformationWhat your warranty does not cover:• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.• Adjustment of customer controls.•

84IndexAaccess card 41, 73acquiring the satellite signal 37, 71aiming the dishusing the on-screen signal meter 38assembling the dishfinal assembly

85Indexdescription of 28mounting sitesconsiderations of 28, 29Oobstructed view 27Pphone line cordexisting 79installing a new jack 80troubleshooti

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7First Things FirstFirst Things FirstUnpack and Take InventoryVerify that the DSS® dish box contains these parts:• mounting foot and mast assembly• sa