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Installation Guide
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. Once you see a clear picture on
your TV, a stronger signal will not noticeably affect the picture quality, however, 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.
When you are fine-tuning the antenna position, the Signal Strength bar in the Point
Dish and Signal Strength menu shows you the signal level you are receiving.
The possible levels are between 0% and 100%. It is not necessary for the signal strength
to reach 100%, and you will most likely not get the signal strength to this level.
Once a signal level is indicated on the signal strength bar is green and says ÒLocked -
ExpressVuÓ you have found the correct satellite and may proceed with signal level
optimization (Note: As the dish is moved into position, it is possible to receive a signal
from an incorrect satellite. If this occurs the signal strength bar will remain red, the audio
tone will continuously beep, and the text below the bar will indicate Òwrong satelliteÓ. To
check if youÕre pointed to the right satellite, ÔExpressVuÕ should be displayed message
below the signal strength bar).
Look at the Signal Strength bar.
¥ If it is red and displays the word, ÒUnlocked,Ó you may be aiming the dish at the
correct satellite but without a strong enough signal for a picture. The signal tone
will be beeping.
¥ If it is red and displays the words ÒWrong Satellite Ó you may be aiming the
dish at a satellite other than Bell ExpressVuÕs. The signal tone will be beeping.
¥ If it is green and displays the words ÒLocked ExpressVu,Ó you are aiming the dish
at the correct satellite and should have a strong enough signal for a picture. The
signal tone will be steady. It rises as the signal gets stronger, and lowers as the
signal strength drops. You are now ready to fine tune your antenna to obtain the
highest signal strength reading possible.
10. 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:
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