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1. 2 Connect the coaxial cable to the LNBF Route and fasten the cable in a neat unobtrusive manner in such a way so it cannot be damaged by accident Coaxtal Cable Connect the opposite end of the cable to your receiver to the connector marked Satellite In abt stowed for clarity 3 To prevent long term moisture damage cover all outdoor coaxial connections with weather boots 4 See page 4 38 for instructions concerning safety grounding The assembly and mounting of the 60 cm Dish is complete Proceed to page 4 28 Installing the Receiver STEP 3 2 ASSEMBLING THE 76 CM DISH STEP 3 2A PRE ASSEMBLE THE PARTS 76 CM DISH It s best to pre assemble the dish indoors so that it is all ready to place on the mast outdoors quickly and easily especially if it s cold out The complete system consists of three main parts the dish mount the dish assembly and the receiver The mount consists of the foot base plate and a bent pipe called the mast These two parts are pre assembled The dish assembly consists of the antenna or dish the dish support bracket the LNBF low noise amplifier and the LNBF support arm The receiver is also fully assembled Pre assemble the Dish as follows Identify the 5 main components of the dish assembly A Dish B LNBF feed support arm C Antenna mounting bracket D LNBF mounting bracket E LNBF 1 Slide the LNBF feed support arm onto the antenna mounting bracket
2. I moved it No Change OK I moved it some more Hold it see something on the meter move it some more Ok I moved it some more any change Yes It s getting better and so it goes 13 If you don t find it in the one direction rotate the antenna back to the marked position and carry out the procedure outlined above again this time with the same small movements in the opposite direction 14 Once a signal level is indicated on the signal strength bar it means that you have found the satellite and you may proceed with signal level optimization The objective here is to obtain the highest percentage of signal possible by adjusting all three parameters e Panning East and West movements e Vertical Elevation and e LNBF twist Continue adjusting your signal strength by panning the antenna bit by bit to obtain the highest reading Lookup your anyone operas you fl cca possible on the signal strength meter Once achieved re ai snug the horizontal adjustment bolts on the clamp 2 loosen the vertical elevation adjustment bolts and enr adjust the dish up and down bit by bit to further peak up the signal Page 4 31 User and Installation Guide Vertical Elevation Bolts f Vertical Elevation Bolts Vertical Elevation Bolts 60cm Dish 76cm Dish 15 Once the signal is optimized for East West and Vertical Elevation adjustments gently rotate th
3. George 139 26 8 6 8 117 20 8 Prince Rupert 129 24 5 7 7 120 22 0 Vancouver 139 31 5 6 8 113 192 Victoria 139 32 3 6 8 120 25 8 MANITOBA Churchill 196 22 3 6 10 177 25 Dauphin 181 31 0 6 10 160 30 8 The Pas 178 28 3 6 9 158 27 8 Thompson 186 25 9 6 10 166 26 2 Winnipeg 188 32 0 6 10 167 22 5 NEW BRUNSWICK Bathurst 251 22 2 5 12 234 30 0 Page 4 34 Satellite Location Reference Chart 4 Community Current Satellite Anik E2 at 107 3 WL Future DBS at 919 WL Compass Vertical LNBF Rotation Clock Hour Vertical Direction Elevation 60 90 120 cm Dish 76 cm Dish Direction Elevation Edmunston 248 23 8 5 12 230 Sil 2 Fredericton 250 23 9 5 12 232 31 9 Moncton 252 22 4 5 12 235 31 0 Saint John 251 24 0 5 12 233 323 NEWFOUNDLAND Corner Brook 261 17 0 5 12 244 255 Gander 263 15 1 5 12 248 24 0 Grand Bank 262 16 7 5 13 246 26 0 Happy Valley 259 15 7 5 12 243 22 9 Labrador City 251 19 1 5 12 234 255 Springdale 262 15 6 5 12 246 24 2 St John s 265 14 7 5 13 249 24 0 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES Fort McPherson 118 11 4 6 8 101 715 Fort Simpson 136 19 0 6 8 118 157 Fort Smith 153 21 8 6 9 134 19 7 Hay River 145 20 7 6 9 127 18 0 Inuvik 118 10 8 6 8 101 12 Yellowknife 146 19 1 6 9 128 16 8 NOVA SCOTIA Halifax 254 22 9 5 13 237 31 8 Springhill 253 22 6 5 12 236 Bill Sydney 258 20 0 5 13 241 28 9 Yarmouth 251 25 0 5 12 233 33 6 ONTARIO Cobalt 227 29 3 5 11 207 34 4 Hearst 219 28 7 5 11 199 32 6 Kenora 194 31 6 6 10 173 32 8
4. Kingston 234 30 5 5 12 213 37 0 London 224 33 9 5 12 203 39 4 Nipigon 209 30 9 5 11 188 Boe North Bay 228 30 1 5 11 207 255 Ottawa 235 29 1 5 12 215 35 5 Pembroke 232 29 5 5 12 2112 35 5 Page 4 35 User and Installation Guide Community Current Satellite Anik E2 at 107 3 WL Future DBS at 91 WL Compass Vertical LNBF Rotation Clock Hour Vertical Direction Elevation 60 90 120 cm Dish 76 cm Dish Direction Elevation Peterborough 230 31 3 5 12 210 37 4 Sault Ste Marie 217 31 9 5 11 196 36 1 Sioux Lookout 200 30 7 6 10 179 32 6 Sudbury 225 30 6 5 11 204 35 6 Thunder Bay 206 31 8 5 11 185 34 4 Timmins 224 29 0 5 11 204 33 6 Toronto 228 32 4 5 12 207 38 3 Windsor 221 35 3 5 11 199 40 5 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Charlottetown 255 21 7 5 12 257 30 2 Summerside 254 21 9 5 12 236 30 3 QUEBEC Chibougamau 238 24 8 5 11 219 30 6 Gasp 253 20 7 5 12 236 28 4 Mont Laurier 236 28 1 5 12 216 34 3 Montr al 239 28 0 5 12 220 34 8 Qu bec 243 25 8 5 12 224 32 8 Rimouski 247 23 2 5 12 229 30 3 Sept les 251 20 8 5 12 233 27 9 Sherbrooke 242 27 2 5 12 223 34 4 T miscaming 229 29 6 5 11 208 35 0 Trois Rivi res 241 26 8 5 12 222 Bom SASKATCHEWAN Hudson Bay 175 29 4 6 9 155 28 7 Moosomin 178 32 3 6 9 156 31 6 North Battleford 163 29 7 6 9 143 27 6 Regina 171 32 1 6 9 150 30 8 Saskatoon 167 30 4 6 9 146 28 6 Swift Current 165 32 4 6 9 144 30 2 YUKON Dawson Landing 117 13 3 6 8 100 8 4 Watson Lake 128 19 5 6 8 111 14 9 Whiteho
5. and attach it with the two bolts nuts provided 2 Attach the Dish to the antenna mounting bracket with the 4 flat head bolts provided Page 4 16 Installation and Setup Assembling the 76cm Dish 4 3 Slide the plastic LNBF mounting bracket on to the end of the LNBF feed support arm Attach with screws provided 4 Place the narrow neck of the LNBF into the curved shoe of the LNBF mounting bracket then place the capture collar over the neck and fasten it carefully and evenly with the two screws provided Do not firmly tighten as further adjustments are required Mount the capture collar so that the numbers on it read correctly when viewed from the back looking into the dish Line up the marker line labeled up on the back of the LNFB with the number 9 on the scale of the LNBF collar 5 Twist the angle of the LNBF slightly so that the marker line lines up with the Polarization Angle stated in the Table page 4 34 Lightly tighten the two screws on the collar 6 Determine your specific vertical elevation from the Table page 4 34 and adjust the angular tilt of the antenna so that the point of the mark on the gauge is set to your vertical elevation In our diagram here it is set for 50 0 degrees 7 Lightly tighten the bolt on the gauge side of the angular pivot leave the bolt on the back side slightly loose 8 Your antenna assembly is now ready to be placed on the outdoor mount assembly ATTENTION T
6. clean snow ice or debris off the satellite antenna e Place the satellite antenna as close to the receiver as possible We recommend using no more than 30 meters of cable between the receiver and the satellite antenna unless you install a line amplifier to boost the signal e Consider seasonal changes The site may appear unobstructed in the winter but spring and summer foliage could block the signal to the satellite antenna DO NOTS ATTENTION You should always follow these instructions to help ensure against injury to yourself and damage to your equipment or mounting surface See Safety Instructions on page iii for further safety instructions e Never install the satellite antenna under power lines e Do not install the satellite antenna where it can be jostled bumped or blocked by people animals or vehicles e Do not install the satellite antenna where it is exposed to high winds e Do not try to install the satellite antenna in windy or stormy weather particularly if there is a chance of lightning Do not attempt to fasten the satellite antenna to the mortar between bricks or cinder blocks e Do not mount the satellite antenna on vinyl or aluminum siding These materials are structurally too weak to securely hold the satellite antenna even with a building stud underneath The siding would have to be crushed or the forces of wind and weather over time would crush the area under the foot of the antenna mast e Do n
7. cover SOME KEY POINTS TO CONSIDER DO S Aree You should always follow these instructions to help ensure against injury to yourself and damage to your equipment or building See Safety Instructions on page iii for further safety instructions e Assemble the satellite antenna in a safe location before climbing up to the mounting location Use caution when climbing and when working at the mounting location Depending on the mounting location and size of your dish 2 people may be required to install the mount and antenna to your dwelling e Install the satellite antenna only on a solid surface such as cinderblock brick or solid foundation material If you install it on the side of a building be sure to attach the bolts directly to a building stud or other solid material Use the appropriate drilling and attachment hardware for the surface e Make sure you have determined the best location for the satellite antenna before drilling the holes in your building or setting up the mounting pole Mistakes can be costly e All installations should conform to your local building and electrical codes If you are not sure contact a licensed building inspector or electrician in your area to assist you Be aware that community covenants if any may have additional requirements Page 4 2 Installation and Setup __ Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites 4 e Choose a site that is easily accessible in most weather conditions You may need to
8. foot with the one fastener only 6 Now once again position the top of the mast to be approximately plumb then place a level on the side of the pipe and pivot the mount foot slightly around the one attachment and adjust the mount foot to make the pipe vertical Once achieved drill the other holes 3 or more while the mount foot is still properly in place Alternatively you can mark the holes remove the mount then drill 7 Attach the mount with the 4 fasteners seal the holes with silicone to prevent water damage to your dwelling 8 Place your level on the front face of the top section of the mast and adjust the pipe to be vertically level by pivoting around the base bracket Tighten down the nuts on the bracket when it is level There are no further adjustments to make on the mount 9 Check your work The top of the mast should now be plumb ATENTION Tf you have trouble fastening the mount to a surface try mounting a solid piece of wood to your dwelling s surface first then fastening the mount to the wood STEP 3 2C INSTALLING THE DISH ON THE MOUNT 76 CM DISH You have installed the mount on your dwelling and you have pre assembled the antenna unit ready to be installed on the mount There are just a few steps here 1 Slide the antenna assembly over the mast Page 4 18 Installation and Setup __ Assembling the 76cm Dish 4 2 Lightly tighten the two nuts on the back of the mast clamp so that the a
9. grow up or out into the line of sight Also consider seasonal changes An unobstructed id 2 Cardboard triangle copied site in winter may be obstructed by foliage in from back cover spring and summer J The Homemade Sextant 7 Cardboard Cutout If you need a way to determine if you have a clear view to the satellite try this procedure Cut out a cardboard triangle with its base about 8 10 inches long Make the angle of the triangle equal to the vertical elevation angle for your location as given in the Table page 4 34 or simply use the triangle as illustrated on page 4 37 as a template Tape it to your level as shown in the sketch Now you have a homemade sextant Next look up the edge of the cardboard while holding the level horizontal while aiming it at the correct compass heading If there is an obstruction locate the dish elsewhere Using the Sextant STEP 3 ASSEMBLING THE DISH The following section outlines the assembly procedure for all four dish sizes 60 cm 76 cm 90 cm and 120 cm The overall assembly procedure is similar for all four sizes but there are some specific differences which are addressed in four separate sections Please refer to the section which is relevant to the dish size you have purchased e Step 3 1 Assembling the 60 cm Dish e Step 3 2 Assembling the 76 cm Dish e Step 3 3 Assembling the 90 cm Dish e Step 3 4 Assembling the 120 cm Dish Page
10. instructions concerning safety grounding The assembly and mounting of the 120 cm Dish is now complete Proceed to page 4 28 Installing the Receiver Page 4 26 Installation and Setup Installing One Two or More Receivers 4 STEP 4 INSTALLATION ONE TWO OR MORE RECEIVERS Note The procedures in this Guide assume you are installing only one receiver If you want to use this receiver in a setup of two or more receivers you must change the procedures as follows If you have already installed one or more receivers and want to install another receiver you may need to modify the setup In Installing the Antenna Mount on page 4 2 through 4 7 you must use a two output LNBF and attach two coaxial cables to the LNBF In Attaching the Cable to the Grounding Block on page 4 38 you must route both coaxial cables from the LNBF to the grounding block You must route two coaxial cables from the grounding block into your building In Connecting the Receiver to a Telephone Line on page 4 39 you must connect each receiver in the setup to an active telephone connection if you want to buy pay per view programs using any receiver in the setup You must set up each receiver for the type of telephone system you have In Ordering Your Programming on page 4 40 you must make sure that each receiver has its Smart Card installed and authorize services for each receiver by calling Customer Service In Wiring the System Together on page A 13 you mu
11. of the antenna so that the centre of the top bolt on the Mast Head Clamp lines up with your vertical elevation position on the Mast Head elevation gauge In our diagram here it is set for 50 degrees 7 Lightly tighten the two bolts located in the curved slots on the mast head Leave the pivot bolt slightly loose 8 Your antenna assembly is now ready to be placed on the outdoor mount assembly ATTENTION The mount for attaching the dish to the dwelling is made of steel and as a result it is very magnetic If you are too close it can adversely alter your compass readings Page 4 20 Installation and Setup Assembling the 90cm Dish 4 STEP 3 3B ATTACHING THE MOUNT TO YOUR DWELLING 90 CM DISH The mount should be attached to your dwelling before putting the dish assembly on it When fastening it to your wall or roof etc make sure that the top portion is plumb You can get it right by using a spirit level on both the front and side of the top piece It is important to affix the mount firmly to your structure with the appropriate fasteners so that the wind can t move it The dish support mounting assembly requires an area of approximately 9 square feet to accommodate the mast mount foot and the two support struts Note Plumb means vertical in all directions A flagpole is plumb WALL MOUNT HORIZONTAL MOUNT ROOF MOUNT Here is how it can be done FRONT VIEW PRESS LEVEL AGAINST MOUNT 1 Place the mount f
12. reception quality and possibly damaging the satellite antenna and the building The installed satellite antenna could also hasten the deterioration of old mortar e To mount the satellite antenna on brick be sure that all of the fasteners are set into the brick not into the mortar between the bricks Use materials necessary to follow the local building codes MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON SIDING We do not recommend mounting the satellite antenna on aluminum or vinyl siding These materials can be structurally unsound causing eventual shifting of the dish To mount the satellite antenna on solid siding be sure to follow the suggestions below e The surface must be flat and even You may need to use a separator or shim between the shingles to even the siding surface e Mount the foot on the foundation material beneath the siding surface This may be a building stud cinder block or other solid material To locate the studs find the vertical line of nails where the siding is attached to the building or use a stud finder Page 4 4 Installation and Setup Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites 4 MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON CINDER BLOCK You can mount the satellite antenna on cinder blocks whether they are part of a wall or the side of a building The surface must be flat and even e Ifyou are mounting the satellite antenna on a building make sure that the surface is true cinder block not just a block facing over another mat
13. 4 12 Installation and Setup Assembling the 60cm Dish 4 STEP 3 1 ASSEMBLING THE 60 CM DISH STEP 3 1A PRE ASSEMBLE THE PARTS 60 CM DISH It s best to pre assemble the dish indoors so that it is all ready to place on the mast outdoors quickly and easily especially if it s cold out The complete system consists of three main parts the dish mount the dish assembly and the receiver The mount consists of the foot base plate and a bent pipe called the mast These two parts are pre assembled The dish assembly consists of the antenna or dish Seen the dish support bracket the LNBF low noise one on each side amplifier and the LNBF support arm The receiver is also fully assembled Pre assemble the Dish as follows 1 Bolt the dish to the support bracket and the support arm there are clear instructions and pictures in the antenna box 2 Mount the plastic LNBF assembly bracket on the LNBF arm as shown in the diagram It should slide onto the end of the LNBF arm until it is stopped by the plastic tab Fasten it with the screw provided at es ww 3 Place the narrow neck of the LNBF into the curved Bracket Stops shoe of the assembly bracket then place the capture collar over the neck and fasten it carefully and evenly with the two screws provided Do not firmly tighten as further adjustments are required The white plastic portion of the LNBF should face the dish 4 Adjust the position of the LNBF to
14. Installation 4 and Setup A 5 Step Process INTRODUCTION If you do not want to install your system yourself you can have it installed by a professional Ask your retailer for information about the installer in your area You will be given a toll free number Call the toll free number and leave a message The installer will call you back to set an appointment If you do intend to install your ExpressVu system yourself this chapter provides installation procedures The procedures are relatively simple but do require some skill in construction related tasks Be sure to follow all warnings and cautions they are provided for your safety An optional Installation Kit is available This Kit includes typical hardware used during installation and a more detailed Installation Kit Guide Contact your ExpressVu dealer ATTENTION It is important that you follow all local building codes and the electrical codes specified by your local electric company as well as standard safety procedures for installing and working with this type of equipment Improper procedures or installation can result in damage to the equipment or the building and harm to you If you are not sure about whether your installation follows these codes contact a licensed building inspector or electrician in your area for assistance ATTENTION Take extreme care to avoid contacting any overhead power lines lights and power circuits while you are installing the sate
15. al There are no further adjustments to make to the mount Page 4 25 User and Installation Guide ATTENTION If you have trouble fastening the mount to a surface try mounting a solid piece of wood to your dwelling s surface first then fastening the mount to the wood STEP 3 4C INSTALLING THE DISH ON THE MOUNT 120 CM DISH You have installed the mount on your dwelling and you have pre assembled the antenna unit ready to be installed on the mount There are just a few steps here 1 Slide the antenna assembly over the mast 2 Lightly tighten the four nuts on the back of the mast clamp so that the antenna can pivot in the East West directions but not be loose 3 You are ready to carry out the antenna alignments as soon as the wiring in Step 3 4D is completed STEP 3 4D CONNECTING THINGS TOGETHER 120 CM DISH The wiring is accomplished as follows 1 Thread a length of coaxial cable through the mast pipe and mast clamp as shown in the diagram 2 Route the coaxial cable along the back side of the feed support tube as shown in the diagram 3 Connect the coaxial cable to the LNBF Route and fasten the cable in a neat unobtrusive manner in such a way so it cannot be damaged by accident Connect the opposite end of the cable to your receiver to the connector marked Satellite In 4 To prevent long term moisture damage cover all outdoor coaxial connections with weather boots 5 See page 4 38 for
16. ast head Leave the pivot bolt slightly loose 8 Your antenna assembly is now ready to be placed on the outdoor mount assembly attention The mount for attaching the dish to the dwelling is made of steel and as a result it is very magnetic If you are too close it can adversely alter your compass readings STEP 3 4B ATTACHING THE MOUNT TO YOUR DWELLING 120 CM DISH The mount should be attached to your dwelling before putting the dish assembly on it When fastening it to your wall or roof etc make sure that the top portion is plumb you can get it right by using a spirit level on both the front and side of the top piece It is important to affix the mount firmly to your structure with the appropriate fasteners so that the wind can t move it The dish support mounting assembly requires an area of approximately 9 square feet to accommodate the mast mount foot and the two support struts Note Plumb means vertical in all directions A flagpole is plumb Page 4 24 Installation and Setup __ Assembling the 120cm Dish 4 WALL MOUNT HORIZONTAL MOUNT ROOF MOUNT Here is how it can be done cs eee en AGAINST MOUNT 1 Place the mount foot on the surface location where you intend to attach it to the structure 2 Mark the location of one of the 2 holes and remove the mount 3 Drill the hole and attach the mount foot with the one fastener only Mountfoot 4 Place a spirit level on the top and
17. be as far back in the collar as possible Do this by gently pulling the LNBF as far away from the dish as permitted by the LNBF and collar assembly Rotate the LNBF so that the coaxial connectors are pointing down This is the 6 00 o clock position for the LNBF rotation please refer to the diagrams 6 o clock Page 4 13 User and Installation Guide 5 Twist the angle of the LNBF slightly according to the Table page 4 34 In Western Canada the LNBF is in the 7 00 o clock position in Central Canada it is in the 6 00 o clock position and in Eastern Canada it is in the 5 00 o clock position Vertical Elevation 6 Determine your specific vertical elevation from the Table page 4 34 and adjust the angular tilt of the antenna so that the edge of the red mark on the so ew gauge is set to your vertical elevation In our a diagram here it is set for 38 5 degrees 7 Lightly tighten the bolt on the gauge side of the angular pivot leave the bolt on the back side slightly loose 8 Your antenna assembly is now ready to be placed on the outdoor mount assembly ATTENTION The mount for attaching the dish to the dwelling is made steel and as a result it is very magnetic If you are too close it can adversely alter your compass readings STEP 3 1B ATTACHING THE MOUNT TO YOUR DWELLING 60 CM DISH The mount should be attached to your dwelling before putting the dish assembly on it When fastening it to
18. ceiver 5 Connect the grounding block to the grounding rod according to local codes Page 4 38 Installation and Setup Ground and Wire the Satellite Antenna 4 CONNECT RECEIVER TO TELEPHONE CONNECTION To connect your ExpressVu receiver to an active telephone connection attach a telephone line to the phone jack on the receiver back panel The receiver stores information such as an ExpressVu PPV purchase in its memory Your receiver must be connected to a active phone line to take advantage of several ExpressVu services such as PPV and multiple receivers in the same home Please note that all receivers must be connected to the same phone line The receiver dials into the ExpressVu Customer Service Centre every few days to send the purchase information These calls are made in the middle of the night at irregular times and are toll free no cost to you This will not interrupt normal phone use Page 4 39 User and Installation Guide ORDER YOUR ExepressVu PROGRAMMING This procedure notifies the ExpressVu Customer Service Centre that your system is on line and installed You need to have your services activated before you can start enjoying your desired programming You must authorize your services when you first install your Express Vu system and whenever you request to add or remove services All you need to do is call the ExpressVu Customer Service Centre at 1 888 SKY DISH and notify them that your syst
19. confirm that all the parts are included See Package Contents below for a list of the included components Note Keep the shipping materials in which these items are packed in case you ever need to return them Unpack the contents carefully Electronic equipment can be easily damaged if bumped or handled roughly Examine all parts for damage that may have occurred during shipment If you find any damage immediately call the location where your ExpressVu system was purchased or the Customer Service Centre at 1 888 SK Y DISH before continuing with installation The size of your dish will vary depending on the part of Canada in which you live The standard diameter of a ExpressVu dish is 60 cm however 76 cm 90 cm or 1 2m dishes are also available If you require the large dish we recommend that you hire a professional to install it because installation of the 90 cm and 1 2 m dishes is a more exacting project Page 4 8 Installation and Setup __ Before You Start Installation 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS User and Installation Guide ExpressVu satellite antenna assembly ExpressVu receiver Accessories O 7 6 metre RJ11 telephone cable O 2 4 metre phono RCA 3 connector cable 0 1 8 metre modulator cable g 2 4 metre S VIDEO cable optional O Remote control with two 2 AAA batteries packaged separately In addition we provide an optional Installation Kit which includes the necessary hardware and cables that you would
20. e LNBF within the shoe to attempt to receive an even higher signal 16 At the receiver change the transponder to 11 and repeat steps 14 amp 15 until the signal strength level is as high as possible artention Remember very small adjustments less TYPICAL LNBF ASSEMBLY than one degree are required at this point You need to adjust the dish until your signal strength for transponder 11 is at least 50 If under clear skies you cannot consistently get at least 50 signal strength on your transponder 11 you may require a larger dish Contact your dealer 17 Now that you have an optimized signal tighten down all nuts and screws Select the Save option on the screen Mark the final locations of the mast and mounting brackets with a permanent marker this will assist you later if you have to realign the antenna because of movement due to wind or weather Note Do not scratch the painted surface to mark them This will cause rusting 18 When the Save option is selected another screen will appear that tells you not to disturb the receiver and that it is downloading software The receiver is retrieving software from the satellite necessary for it to run You can select the Ok option or you can just wait for the download to finish Other than selecting Ok do not disturb the receiver until the download finishes This may take a few minutes 19 Once the download is complete you are ready to order your program package by calling the Exp
21. eceiver wired to the TV and the antenna properly installed you will be able to see the Express Vu Program Guide which tells you about available programs channels and services 10 Order your programming by calling the ExpressVu Customer Service Centre at 1 888 SK Y DISH see page 4 40 11 Wire the receiver to your other electronic equipment see page A 13 Page 4 7 User and Installation Guide STEP 1 BEFORE YOU START INSTALLATION This is a typical Mount shown attached to a wall Notice that the top portion is Plumb Top THE KEY To SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM EASILY THIS IS J IMPORTANT The key to setting up the system is in the accurate initial setting of the vertical elevation of the dish The vertical elevation is the amount of tilt upwards from horizontal toward the sky which is required to see the satellite This is best achieved by mounting the dish support mast so that the top portion to which the dish clamps attach is as Plumb as possible That is to say the top portion of the mount should be as perpendicular to the earth as you can manage this is true for wall mounting roof mounting any kind of mounting If it is Plumb then when the dish is mounted on it and the dish is tilted upward toward the satellite at the correct vertical elevation angle the dish can be easily panned East West movements to find the satellite UNPACK AND CHECK CONTENTS As you unpack the system
22. em has been installed and you would like to begin receiving programming The Service Representative will explain the available program packages and a la carte services You can then select the services that you want to authorize You will need to give the Service Representative information about your system To get this information do the following Power the receiver OFF using the remote control Power button not the receiver Power button Then press the Info button on the receiver or the remote This will display the Important System Information menu as shown below To exit from this menu press the Select button on the receiver or remote Note Even though there is information on the screen the receiver is still OFF You will have to press the Power button on either the remote or the receiver to turn the receiver back ON Important System Information Model ID 1000 Receiver CA ID R001682 5068 73 Smart Card CA ID 50000713311 14 DNASP002 Rev 052 Software Version AAA1BAAA F Boot Strap Version 100BBAAA Customer Service 1 800 SKY DISH Internet Address http iwww expressvu com Remote Address 9 As an option the Service Representative will ask you if you want to establish an Express Vu Customer Service Centre Personal Identification Number PIN See Security Features on page 2 21 for more information Page 4 40
23. erial If you are mounting the satellite antenna on block facing see Mounting the Antenna on Siding on page 4 4 e Be sure that the cinder block and mortar are in good to excellent condition e We recommend using toggle anchors and machine bolts inserted into the hollow of the block as fasteners Other types of anchors may not have the required strength MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON THE ROOF You can mount the satellite antenna on the roof This usually provides the highest available location e Attach the satellite antenna to a rafter beneath the roof surface You can locate the rafter by looking for the nails attaching the fascia board to the rafters You can also locate the rafters from inside the attic Page 4 5 User and Installation Guide e Be sure that the location is easily accessible in most weather conditions You may need to sweep off snow remove debris or clean dirt from the dish surface e To prevent the roof from leaking you should caulk the holes or use silicone sealant around the holes and at the bottom of the satellite antenna foot where it contacts the surface Apply the sealant before you bolt the foot down tight e Place the antenna so it is not directly downwind from a chimney or furnace vent Soot can gather on the dish surface weakening the reception If practical locate the antenna so the dish faces away from the chimney Do not mount the antenna on a tile roof MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON WOOD Yo
24. evised elevation angle Now set the antenna s vertical position to the revised elevation angle and proceed with panning the dish as outlined in Step 12 of the procedure As an example here if your BV angle is measured to be 20 5 degrees and you live in Calgary where the satellite s vertical elevation is 31 2 degrees the difference between your BV angle and 22 50 your correction factor is 2 0 degrees Since your BV angle is less than 22 5 degrees subtract 2 0 degrees from 31 2 degrees to obtain your revised Vertical Elevation of 29 2 degrees Page 4 33 User and Installation Guide SATELLITE LOCATION TABLE LOOK ANGLES Community Current Satellite Anik E2 at 107 3 WL Future DBS at 919 WL Compass Vertical LNBF Rotation Clock Hour Compass Vertical Direction Elevation 60 90 120 cm Dish 76 cm Dish Direction Elevation ALBERTA Calgary 153 31 2 6 8 133 27 6 Drumheller 155 30 9 6 9 135 Rit Edmonton 153 28 6 6 9 134 25 4 Grande Prairie 144 26 2 6 8 125 223 Grimshaw 145 25 3 6 8 126 21 8 Lethbridge 156 32 8 6 9 135 293 Lloydminster 160 29 1 6 9 140 26 7 Medicine Hat 159 32 5 6 9 139 29 6 Slave Lake 150 26 6 6 8 131 23 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA Campbell River 136 30 1 6 8 118 24 1 Cranbrook 151 32 7 6 8 131 28 5 Fort Nelson 136 21 9 6 8 119 179 Fort St John 140 24 8 6 8 122 20 7 Kamloops 143 30 7 6 8 124 25 Kelowna 145 31 6 6 8 125 26 7 Kitimat 131 25 4 6 8 113 19 6 Nanaimo 138 31 4 6 8 114 WS Prince
25. he mount for attaching the dish to the dwelling is made of steel and as a result it is very magnetic If you are too close it can adversely alter your compass readings STEP 3 2B ATTACHING THE MOUNT TO YOUR DWELLING 76 CM DISH The mount should be attached to your dwelling before putting the dish assembly on it When fastening it to your wall or roof etc make sure that the top portion is plumb you can get it right by using a spirit level on both the front and side of the top piece It is important to affix the mount firmly to your structure with at least 4 fasteners so that the wind will not alter the direction of the dish Note Plumb means vertical in all directions A flagpole is plumb WALL MOUNT HORIZONTAL MOUNT ROOF MOUNT Page 4 17 User and Installation Guide Here is how it can be done SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Place the mount foot on the surface location where you intend to attach it to the structure 2 Arrange the holes in the foot to be over solid material and adjust the top part of the mast to be approximately plumb 3 Put your spirit level on the side of the pipe see PRESS LEVEL diagram and move the foot slightly to make the pipe vertical Don t worry about getting the pipe level in the front and back direction this will be done with the pivot arrangements after the foot is mounted 4 Mark the location of one of the holes and remove the mount 5 Drill the hole and attach the mount
26. llite antenna Contact with any of these could prove fatal Do not install the satellite antenna near power lines See Safety Instructions on page iii for additional safety information Page 4 1 User and Installation Guide DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL MOUNTING SITES When you are surveying your property for appropriate sites for the satellite antenna keep in mind that you can mount the satellite antenna on a variety of surfaces brick cinder block wood some sidings rooftop or a pole Because installing the satellite antenna may involve drilling into the wall or roof of your building or digging a hole and using cement you should be very confident of the location before beginning installation Errors can be expensive and time consuming The following guidelines apply to all mounting surfaces and locations WEATHER AND WIND CONSIDERATIONS The satellite antenna has been built to withstand most kinds of weather However extremely strong winds could damage the base on which the satellite antenna is mounted A strong wind can cause the satellite antenna to exert several hundred kilograms of pressure on the mounting surface so the surface must be stable and strong Such a mounting surface also helps ensure against movement of the satellite antenna which would interfere with signal reception In general the stronger the signal you maintain the better your chance of uninterrupted reception during periods of snow rain and heavy cloud
27. nded that you select a mounting location for your dish which will allow a clear unobstructed line of sight to both satellites If your circumstances prevent you from seeing both satellites from one location but you are able to see both satellites from two different locations it will be necessary to move the entire mast and dish assembly to the new location when the new satellite becomes operational Page 4 10 Installation and Setup Find The Right Location For The Dish 4 WHAT YOU WILL NEED e Compass e Level e Satellite Location Table page 4 34 e Vertical Elevation Protractor page 4 37 DETERMINE DIRECTION TO THE SATELLITE You must determine the direction the ExpressVu satellite from your location to help you determine where to mount your antenna You must have a clear line of sight from the antenna location to the satellite Use the following procedure to find the best location for the antenna while keeping in mind the considerations referenced in DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL SITES on page 4 2 After you finish mounting the antenna you will need to re aim the dish to get the strongest signal Please see STEP 5 ALIGNING THE DISH on page 4 29 for this procedure WHERE IS IT Our current satellite ANIK E2 is in a stationary position some 40 000 km above the earth directly above the equator Finding the ExpressVu Satellite about due South from Saskatoon To determine if you have a from Calgary clear view from yo
28. ntenna can pivot in the East West directions but not be loose 3 You are ready to carry out the antenna alignments as soon as the wiring in Step 3 2D is completed STEP 3 2D CONNECTING THINGS TOGETHER 76 CM DISH The wiring is accomplished as follows 1 Thread a length of coaxial cable through the dish as shown in diagram 2 Connect the coaxial cable to the LNBF Route and fasten the cable in a neat unobtrusive manner in such a way so it cannot be damaged by accident Connect the opposite end of the cable to your receiver to the connector marked Satellite In 3 To prevent long term moisture damage cover all outdoor coaxial connections with weather boots 4 See page 4 38 for instructions concerning safety grounding The assembly and mounting of the 76 cm Dish is complete Proceed to page 4 28 Installing the Receiver STEP 3 3 ASSEMBLING THE 90 CM DISH STEP 3 3A PRE ASSEMBLE THE PARTS 90 CM DISH It s best to pre assembly the dish indoors so that it is all ready to place on the mast outdoors quickly and easily especially if it s cold out The complete system consists of three main parts the dish mount the dish assembly and the receiver The J oy mount consists of the foot base plate and a bent pipe SY called the mast The dish assembly consists of the r YA antenna or dish the dish support bracket the LNBF innr ARM low noise amplifier and the LNBF support arm The receiver is also full
29. o the LNBF Route and fasten the cable in a neat unobtrusive manner in such a way so it cannot be damaged by accident Connect the opposite end of the ez LA con caste cable to your receiver to the connector marked x Satellite In 4 To prevent long term moisture damage cover all outdoor coaxial connections with weather boots 5 See page 4 38 for instructions concerning safety grounding The assembly and mounting of the 90 cm Dish is complete Proceed to page 4 28 Installing the Receiver STEP 3 4 ASSEMBLING THE 120 CM DISH STEP 3 4A PRE ASSEMBLE THE PARTS 120 CM DISH It s best to pre assembly the dish indoors so that it is all ready to place on the mast outdoors quickly and easily especially if it s cold out The complete system consists of three main parts the dish mount the dish assembly and the receiver The mount consists of the foot base plate and a bent pipe called the mast The dish assembly consists of the antenna or dish the dish support bracket the LNBF low noise amplifier and the LNBF support arm The receiver is also fully P assembled V4 suron LNBF ARM Pre assemble the Dish as follows 1 Assemble the dish as indicated in the instructions which are included in the antenna box MOUNT MAST 2 Mount the plastic LNBF assembly bracket on the LNBF arm as shown in the diagram It should slide onto the end of the LNBF arm until it is stopped by the plastic tab Fasten it wi
30. oles while the mount foot is still properly in place Alternatively you can mark the holes remove the mount then drill 7 Attach the mount with the 4 fasteners seal the holes with silicone to prevent water damage to your dwelling 8 Place your level on the front face of the top section of the mast and adjust the pipe to be vertically level by pivoting around the base bracket Tighten down the nuts on the bracket when it is level There are no further adjustments to make on the mount 9 Check your work The top of the mast should now be plumb ATTENTION If you have trouble fastening the mount to a surface try mounting a solid piece of wood to your dwelling s surface first then fastening the mount to the wood STEP 3 1C INSTALLING THE DISH ON THE MOUNT 60 CM DISH You have installed the mount on your dwelling and you have pre assembled the antenna unit ready to be installed on the mount There are just a few steps here 1 Slide the antenna assembly over the mast 2 Lightly tighten the two nuts on the back of the mast clamp so that the antenna can pivot in the East West directions but not be loose 3 You are ready to carry out the antenna alignments as soon as the wiring in Step 3 1D is completed Page 4 15 User and Installation Guide STEP 3 1D CONNECTING THINGS TOGETHER 60 CM DISH The wiring is accomplished as follows 1 Thread a length of coaxial cable through the dish as shown in diagram
31. oot on the surface location where you intend to attach it to the structure 2 Mark the location of one of the 2 holes and remove the mount 3 Drill the hole and attach the mount foot with the one fastener only Mountfoot 4 Place a spirit level on the top and side of the foot and pivot the foot to make it level and plumb Drill the other hole while the mount foot is still properly in place Alternatively you can mark the hole remove the mount then drill 5 Attach the mount with the 2 fasteners seal the holes with silicone to prevent water damage to your dwelling 6 Install the mast to the mount foot using the supplied fastener Orientate the mast so that the short curved portion will face vertically 7 Place a spirit level on the front face of the short curved portion of the mast and adjust the mast to a vertical position Tighten the mast mounting bolt Page 4 21 User and Installation Guide 8 Attach the two struts to the mast with the supplied hardware Tighten the bolt for a snug fit that still allows some slight movement of the struts 9 Position the foot of each strut squarely on the mounting surface and mark the holes for drilling Prior to drilling the strut holes confirm with the spirit level that the mast is still vertical This is a critical check to ensure proper alignment 10 Drill the holes while the strut feet are still properly in place Alternatively you can mark the holes move
32. ot mount the satellite antenna downwind of a chimney or furnace vent Ashes and dirt could collect on the dish and LNBF possibly causing damage and poor reception If practical locate the antenna so the dish faces away from the vent e Do not install the satellite antenna on stucco or imitation masonry unless the base material is solid Do not mount the satellite antenna on composite materials such as strand chip fiber or particle board unless the fastener attaches securely to a wall stud rafter or other foundation material beneath the surface e Do not mount the satellite antenna on a railing on a tile roof or in a tree Page 4 3 User and Installation Guide MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON BRICK We define brick as a solid brick wall or other structure This does not include brick facing that is used on some buildings over the main structure If you are mounting the satellite antenna on brick facing see Mounting the Antenna on Siding below You can mount the satellite antenna on a solid brick wall e The surface must be flat and even e The mortar between the bricks should be in good to excellent condition The satellite antenna foot should be mounted on several bricks As the wind tugs on the satellite antenna the foot will put heavy pressure several hundred kilograms on those bricks in different directions Loose or weakened mortar may allow the bricks to shift changing the dish angle and
33. r by gently pulling on the left edge e Unwrap the Smart Card and insert it face up e Make sure the Smart Card is firmly seated in the slot e Close the access door 2 Power on the receiver Page 4 28 Installation and Setup Aligning The Dish 4 STEP 5 ALIGNING THE DISH This is the final step to be completed before ordering your program package If your antenna mast is plumb it can be accomplished very quickly however be patient with the adjustments as this step can be tricky The process of aligning the dish involves two steps First you must find the satellite to obtain a reading on the signal strength bar Once this is accomplished you fine adjust the dish pointing for maximum signal strength and obtain a solid locked signal Finding the satellite is the most challenging of the two operations If you can see and hear your television from where your dish is mounted the dish alignment can be carried out easily by one person The adjustment of the antenna is usually accomplished by two people One person will be positioning the antenna while the other person provides information about the effect of the adjustments by watching the signal strength bar on the television These two people must be able to communicate in order to obtain a peak signal level This communication can be achieved by using a cell phone and a house phone two walkie talkies a baby monitoring system or even shouting We sugges
34. ressVu Customer Service Centre at1 888 SK Y DISH 20 If you want the ExpressVu system menus to appear in French follow the instructions in the section Change Languages on page 3 6 attention If your efforts do not result in reception of a signal at all most likely the vertical adjustments are incorrect Try changing the vertical angle in steps of 1 on the gauge then repeat the above procedure Page 4 32 Installation and Setup Help 4 HELP If you can t find the satellite or suspect that your mast assembly is not exactly plumb try the following With your compass aim the dish toward the satellite to the best of your ability Now put your spirit level vertically across the dish as shown in the diagram and adjust the antenna on the elevation pivot so that the antenna is vertical In this position note the reading on the elevation gauge this is the base vertical angle BV of your installation If your antenna mast was perfectly plumb the gauge would read 22 50 Determine the difference between your BV angle and the angle of 22 50 This difference represents the vertical correction factor which is required for your installation If your BV angle is greater than 22 50 add the correction factor to your Vertical Elevation from the Table page 4 37 to produce your revised elevation angle If your BV angle is less than 22 50 subtract the correction factor from your Vertical Elevation from the table to produce your r
35. rse 122 17 3 6 8 105 12 1 Page 4 36 Installation and Setup Vertical Elevation Protractor Anik E2 4 VERTICAL ELEVATION PROTRACTOR ANIK E2 Use the Satellite location chart and this protractor to determine your dish elevation measurement Page 4 37 User and Installation Guide GROUND AND WIRE THE SATELLITE ANTENNA As with any such electronic devices the satellite antenna and the coaxial cable s should be grounded in accordance with local electrical codes to protect against damage caused by lightning strikes and other electrical discharges This section provides some suggestions on grounding both satellite antennae and the cable BEFORE YOU START The following guidelines apply to all grounding systems 1 A copper clad iron rod driven into the soil as close to your building as possible provides a good grounding Check with local codes for details 2 Locate the grounding block as close to the grounding rod as possible 3 Using the shortest path possible route the coaxial cable from the LNBF to the coaxial terminal on one side of the grounding block If you are using a dual port LNBF route both coaxial cables to the grounding block To Grounding Rod GROUNDING BLOCK WITH LNBF CABLE 4 For each coaxial cable attached to the grounding block connect a second coaxial cable onto the coaxial terminal on the other side of the grounding block This is the cable that you will route into the building to the re
36. s packaged separately are included with the remote control See Install Batteries in the Remote on page 2 4 for this procedure STEP 2 FIND THE RIGHT LOCATION FOR THE DISH The Dish must be at a location on your dwelling which gives a clear year round unobstructed view of the satellite and which is also free from occasional blockages due to vehicles or passers by Locating the appropriate site for your ExpressVu dish is a two step process First use your compass and the satellite direction data provided in this guide to estimate the general direction of the satellite Use this information to find the right spot to mount the dish on your dwelling Next get more serious about the installation confirm that your dish has a clear unobstructed view of the satellite and that the dish can be mounted securely ExpressVu s current satellite is located 107 3 West Longitude In late 1998 Express Vu will begin transmitting from a new more powerful satellite to be located at 91 West Longitude When the new satellite becomes fully operational all existing dishes will need to be moved to a new position in order to acquire the new satellite signal The movement in question will involve a panning to left or right and possibly tilting up or down of the dish Note The Satellite Location Table on page 4 34 contains information on locating the current and future satellite position Using the figures in the these tables it is recomme
37. side of the foot and pivot the foot to make it level and plumb Drill the other hole while the mount foot is still properly in place Alternatively you can mark the hole remove the mount then drill 5 Attach the mount with the 2 fasteners seal the holes with silicone to prevent water damage to your dwelling 6 Install the mast to the mount foot using the supplied fastener Orientate the mast so that the short curved portion will face vertically 7 Place a spirit level on the front face of the short curved portion of the mast and adjust the mast to a vertical position Tighten the mast mounting bolt 8 Attach the two struts to the mast with the supplied hardware Tighten the bolt for a snug fit that still allows some slight movement of the struts 9 Position the foot of each strut squarely on the mounting surface and mark the holes for drilling Prior to drilling the strut holes confirm with the spirit level that the mast is still vertical This is a critical check to ensure proper alignment 10 Drill the holes while the strut feet are still properly in place Alternatively you can mark the holes move the struts slightly then drill 11 Attach the mount with the 4 fasteners seal the holes with silicone to prevent water damage to your dwelling 12 Tighten the strut attachment bolt which was installed in step 8 Place the level on the front face of the short curved portion of the mast to confirm that the mast is still vertic
38. st do the following If you want to set up two receivers you must route each coaxial cable from the LNBF to its own receiver You cannot connect two receivers to the same cable for example by using a line splitter because the two receivers would interfere with one another during channel selection If you want to set up more than two receivers you will need additional equipment Contact your local satellite television dealer or Customer Service for assistance Page 4 27 User and Installation Guide INSTALLING THE RECEIVER Connect the output of the satellite receiver to your TV as described in the Express Vu User Manual and turn on the Express Vu receiver Use your new remote control to carry out the following steps the remote control operation is fully described in the User Manual Note that the Express Vu receivers are configured at the factory for English language operation French language operation is available after the dish is aligned and the initial software download is complete See Wiring Setups on page A 13 for suggested wiring configurations 1 Ensure your Smart Card is installed in the receiver If your Smart Card came in a separate package you need to install it into the Smart Card slot in the receiver ATTENTION The receiver will work only with the correct Smart Card installed V You must use the Smart Card that was provided with your receiver e Open the access door on the front panel of the receive
39. t of your dish Ignore the Zip code box the azimuth amp elevation readings These are not used in Canada A TENTION Avoid positioning yourself directly in front of the satellite antenna while aiming it as your body may block much or all of the satellite signal Note The signal strength indicator will turn from red to green and audio tone will increase in pitch as you get closer to optimizing the dish it is important to continue adjustments until the absolute maximum signal strength is obtained to ensure the most reliable signal possible in all weather conditions 0 50 100 COL TT TT Locked Signal Strength 88 Page 4 30 Installation and Setup Aligning The Dish 42 Mast Head Clamp Bolts j J Mast Head A Hf Clamp Bolts Mast Head 60cm Dish 76cm Dish 90 amp 120cm Dish 12 Now that the receiver has been setup to display the correct screen you are ready to adjust the dish to find the satellite If a signal level is not indicated on the signal strength bar loosen the mast head clamp bolts slightly and pan the dish a tiny bit in one direction and remove your hands from it Keep doing this in very small increments until you swing the dish about 10 degrees The system takes a second to display the signal strength so you must pause between adjustments Your partner at the TV set should inform you at each step if there is an indication on the meter The conversation usually goes something like this Ok
40. t the following procedure 1 Make sure that the Vertical Elevation has been set according to the table page 4 37 2 Ensure the LNBF twist position is correct according to the table page 4 37 3 Point the antenna in the direction of the satellite as described earlier in Step 2 with a compass For reference mark this starting point on the antenna clamp and mast with a pencil 4 Power on the receiver Remote Buttons Menu Options MENU 6 Press the Menu button to open the Main Menu 6 t 7 Select the System Setup option QO System setup 8 Select the Installation option Q 4 Installation Page 4 29 User and Installation Guide 9 Select the Point Dish and Signal Strength option 0 50 A LNUNANA ONONO NAYANA ONOONO AARO RARAHI Locked Signal Strength 88 You will now see the Point Dish and Signal Strength menu 10 You must now enter the correct number transponder If you live East of the Manitoba Ontario boundary use your cursor controls to enter no 18 in the transponder box on the screen If you live West of the Manitoba Ontario boundary use your cursor controls to enter no 21 in the transponder box on the screen Point Dish and Signal Strength Look in the ndix of eer plaet EE Transponder EZ 90210 Cancel Azimuth Angle 245 Elevation Angle 25 Help Angles adjusted for magnetic true north deviations 0 50 QE Locked Signal Strength 82 11 Now you are ready to carry out the alignmen
41. th the screw provided 3 Place the narrow neck of the LNBF into the curved shoe of the assembly bracket then place the capture collar over the neck and fasten it carefully and evenly Page 4 23 User and Installation Guide with the two screws provided Do not firmly tighten as further adjustments are required The white plastic portion of the LNBF should face the dish 4 Adjust the position of the LNBF to be as far back in the collar as possible Do this by gently pulling the LNBF as far away from the dish as permitted f by the LNBF and collar assembly Rotate the 7 o clock 5 o clock clock LNBF so that the coaxial connectors are pointing ae down This is the 6 00 o clock position for the VERTICAL LNBF Please see the accompanying diagrams ELEVATION GAUGE 5 Twist the angle of the LNBF slightly according to the Table page 4 34 In Western Canada the LNBF is in the 7 00 o clock position in Central Canada it is in the 6 00 o clock position and in Eastern Canada it is in the 5 00 o clock position 6 Determine your specific vertical elevation from the Table page 4 34 and adjust the angular tilt of the antenna so that the centre of the top bolt on the Mast Head Clamp lines up with your vertical 10 20 30 49 elevation position on the Mast Head elevation JL gauge In our diagram here it is set for 50 degrees 7 Lightly tighten the two bolts located in the curved slots on the m
42. the struts slightly then drill 11 Attach the mount with the 4 fasteners seal the holes with silicone to prevent water damage to your dwelling 12 Tighten the strut attachment bolt which was installed in step 8 Place the level on front face of the short curved portion of the mast to confirm that the mast is still vertical There are no further adjustments to make to the mount ATTENTION Tf you have trouble fastening the mount to a surface try mounting a solid piece of wood to your dwelling s surface first then fastening the mount to the wood STEP 3 3C INSTALLING THE DISH ON THE MOUNT 90 CM DISH You have installed the mount on your dwelling and you have pre assembled the antenna unit ready to be installed on the mount There are just a few steps here 1 Slide the antenna assembly over the mast 2 Lightly tighten the four nuts on the back of the mast clamp so that the antenna can pivot in the East West directions but not be loose 3 You are ready to carry out the antenna alignments as soon as the wiring in Step 3 3D is completed STEP 3 3D CONNECTING THINGS TOGETHER 90 CM DISH The wiring is accomplished as follows 1 Thread a length of coaxial cable through the mast pipe and mast clamp as shown in the diagram Page 4 22 Installation and Setup Assembling the 90cm Dish 4 2 Route the coaxial cable along the back side of the feed support tube as shown in the diagram 3 Connect the coaxial cable t
43. typically use during installation Contact the location where your ExpressVu system was purchased for more information or call the ExpressVu Customer Service Centre at 1 888 SKY DISH for the location of a licensed dealer near you WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Because you will make modifications to the location where you mount the satellite antenna we suggest that you be familiar with and be able to safely perform the following procedures You should be able to use a plumb line or level to set both horizontal and vertical surfaces This is especially critical for vertical surfaces You should know how to drill holes in the mounting surface whether wood brick cinder block etc You should know how to drill holes and run cabling through your building This includes sealing the holes once the cable has been installed WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE If you did not purchase the installation kit you will need the following materials Coaxial cables and connectors RG6 recommended up to 100ft For longer distances consult a installer Fastening devices to attach the mount to your dwelling Waterproofing for the outdoor connections Grounding materials Cable ties Page 4 9 User and Installation Guide You will also need some tools A 7 16 1 2 9 16 wrench varies with dish size A Phillips screwdriver A spirit level A drill and drill bits masonry and wood A compass INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE Two AAA batterie
44. u can mount the satellite antenna on a wooden deck wooden beam or other wooden surface e The surface must be flat and even e Be sure that the wood has a solid foundation and is secured It should be a strong piece that cannot be moved or jiggled e Do not mount the satellite antenna on a railing Page 4 6 Installation and Setup Summary Of Installation 4 SUMMARY OF INSTALLATION Following is a summary of the procedures to install and set up your ExpressVu system We recommend that you perform the procedures in the order presented 1 Unpack the satellite antenna receiver and parts see pages 4 8 through 4 10 and the optional installation kit if you purchased one see page 4 9 Review What You Need to Know see page 4 9 Connect the receiver to your TV set and make sure the Smart Card is installed see page 4 28 Determine the approximate location of the ExpressVu satellite see page 4 10 Find the best location on your property for the satellite antenna with a clear line of sight to the satellite see pages 4 10 through 4 12 Assemble the satellite antenna and attach it to a solid surface see pages 4 12 through 4 26 Ground the satellite antenna and wire it to the ExpressVu receiver see pages 4 38 Aim the satellite antenna for the strongest possible signal see pages 4 29 through 4 33 Connect the receiver to an active telephone connection see page 4 39 With the r
45. ur location to the satellite look in the direction of the correct compass heading according to the table on page 4 34 using the information for the city nearest you Facing this direction look up into the sky at the angle above the horizon specified in the table vertical elevation angle starting on page 4 34 For example in Calgary look in the Southern sky at compass heading 153 and 31 above the horizon Usually assessing whether or not you have a clear view of the satellite is as simple as observing the southern sky and estimating the possibility of an obstruction Our ExpressVu Satellite 153 current satellite is in a Southeastern direction from the Western Provinces Southerly from the Prairies and Southwesterly from the Maritimes Page 4 11 User and Installation Guide ATTENTION To get a direction from a compass set it on a flat non metal surface and rotate it until North is indicated on the dial under the needle Now sight from the centre of the compass towards the angle of interest From the installation location sight a distant object such as a tree or building so that you have a convenient reference of the position of the satellite FIND A CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT Find a clear line of sight means to find a location for the satellite antenna so that its view of the orbiting satellite is unobstructed by trees buildings or any other obstructions This includes making sure that sapling trees are not likely to
46. y assembled MOUNT MAST Page 4 19 User and Installation Guide Pre assemble the Dish as follows 1 Assemble the dish as indicated in the instructions which are included in the antenna box 2 Mount the plastic LNBF assembly bracket on the LNBF arm as shown in the diagram It should slide onto the end of the LNBF arm until it is stopped by the plastic tab Fasten it with the screw provided 3 Place the narrow neck of the LNBF into the curved shoe of the assembly bracket then place the capture collar over the neck and fasten it carefully and evenly with the two screws provided Do not firmly tighten as further adjustments are required The white plastic portion of the LNBF should face the dish 4 Adjust the position of the LNBF to be as far back in the collar as possible Do this by gently pulling the LNBF as far away from the dish as permitted by the LNBF and collar assembly Rotate the 6 o clock LNBF so that the coaxial connectors are pointing down This is the 6 00 o clock position for the VERTICAL LNBF rotation please refer to the diagrams GAUGE ION 5 Twist the angle of the LNBF slightly according to the Table page 4 34 In Western Canada the LNBF is in the 7 00 o clock position in Central Canada it is in the 6 00 o clock position and in Eastern Canada it is in the 5 00 o clock position 6 Determine your specific vertical elevation from the Table page 4 34 and adjust the angular tilt
47. your wall or roof etc make sure that the top portion is plumb you can get it right by using a spirit level on both the front and side of the top piece It is important to affix the mount firmly to your structure with at least 4 fasteners so that the wind will not alter the direction of the dish Note Plumb means vertical in all directions A flagpole is plumb WALL MOUNT HORIZONTAL MOUNT ROOF MOUNT Page 4 14 Installation and Setup __ Assembling the 60cm Dish 4 Here is how it can be done SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 1 Place the mount foot on the surface location where you intend to attach it to the structure 2 Arrange the holes in the foot to be over solid material and adjust the top part of the mast to be approximately plumb 3 Put your spirit level on the side of the pipe see diagram and move the foot slightly to make the press Leve X pipe vertical Don t worry about getting AGAINST MOUNT the pipe level in the front and back direction this will be done with the pivot arrangements after the foot is mounted 4 Mark the location of one of the holes and remove the mount 5 Drill the hole and attach the mount foot with the one fastener only 6 Now once again position the top of the mast to be approximately plumb then place a level on the side of the pipe and pivot the mount foot slightly around the one attachment and adjust the mount foot to make the pipe vertical Once achieved drill the other 3 h

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