Pace MSP 995 - MULTI-SATELLITE SYSTEMS OVERVIEW; MSP995 Dish Positioner Introduction; How to Use This Manual

MULTI-SATELLITE SYSTEMS
Conventional fixed-dish satellite TV systems consist of a satellite dish antenna
pointing permanently at a fixed point in the sky. They can only receive transmissions
which come from satellites at that particular position.
A motorised satellite dish, controlled by a dish positioner unit such as the MSP995,
gives you the option of receiving programmes transmitted from other satellites.
MSP995 MULTI-SATELLITE DISH POSITIONER
Your Pace MSP995 Dish Positioner, when used in conjunction with a motorised dish
and a Pace Satellite TV Receiver, allows you to receive programmes from more than
one satellite.
The operation of the MSP995 is straightforward. You simply line up your dish and
assign a position number to the satellite you are interested in (Astra, Eutelsat, etc.).
When used in tandem with a Pace Satellite TV Receiver, you can set up your system
so that the dish moves automatically when you tune into your favourite satellite TV
programmes. (See the section Using Other Models for operational variations when
using previous generations of Pace receivers.)
Connections
A moveable dish, which can track across a large portion of the Southern sky, is a
prerequisite for a multi-satellite receiver system such as this.
A cable connects between the Dish Positioner indoors and the actuator arm of your
dish assembly outside. There are two common types of actuator: the reed type and
the optical (photo-interrupter) type. This Positioner functions with both types.
It is recommended that you connect your Pace satellite receiver directly to your Dish
Positioner using a SCART lead. You can then set up your system so that your
Positioner automatically moves the dish to the correct position when you select a
programme at your satellite receiver.
The MSP995 has a rear panel polariser connector. If the LNB on your dish antenna
has an electromagnetic or mechanical polariser you can attach it to your receiver (if
your receiver has a suitable connector). If not, you can connect it to this polariser
connector on your Positioner. Polarisation information can then be preset for satellite
programmes via the Positioner. See the Installation section for more information.
Capabilities
You can use your Pace MSP995 Dish Positioner to:
* set up the panning range through which the dish moves;
* programin position numbers for the satellites you are interested in and quickly call
up these positions (up to 128 positions can be preset);
* -move the dish automatically to the correct position when you select a programme
at your satellite receiver;
* assign polarisation information to each of the position numbers you set up.
USING THIS MANUAL
Please read the Safety instructions at the beginning of this manual prior to plugging
in and switching on your Dish Positioner unit.
We recommend that your MSP995 Dish Positioner be installed by a qualified satellite
TV installation engineer. The Installation procedures and Outline Specification are
described towards the end of this manual. You should not need to refer to this section
unless you install the Positioner yourself or modify it.
Includedis an Overview of the Handset, which serves as a useful summary if you are
already an experienced Positioner user or as a quick reference when you have
become familiar with your Positioner.
Although itis easier to operate your Dish Positioner with the handset, youcan perform
some of the functions using the buttons on the front panel. The Operation section in
this manual assumes you are using the handset. An overview of front panel operation
is given, however.
NOTE: This manual is written from the assumption that you are operating your
MSP995 in tandem with a Pace 800/900 or MSS1000 series Satellite Receiver or
similar model and that you are controlling the set-up via your satellite receiver
handset, A separate section, with reference to using different models of Pace
receivers,
is
included.