Using The On-Screen Signal Meter - RCA DRD420RE User Manual

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Using the On-screen Signal Meter

The signal strength meter is used to determine whether or not you are
receiving the satellite signal; it also indicates the strength of the satellite
signal.
Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter:
1. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight Dish
Pointing, then press OK to access the dish pointing screen.
3. Use the arrows to highlight Signal Meter, then press OK.
Oval satellite dish signal meter. The signal meter screen
for a round satellite dish may look different.
4. Select a satellite location (such as 101W). If the satellite dish
antenna is pointed correctly, the signal meter will show you the
current signal strength and you should hear a continuous tone.
5. If you are using an oval satellite dish, select the second satellite
group and obtain a signal.
Once you have a signal locked for both satellite locations (this may
require some tweaking), you can select Alternate for fine tuning to
improve your reception of both signals. When this button is
selected, the signal meter alternates between the two signals every
four seconds. Make small adjustments to your dish's position until
both signals are satisfactory.
If you are not receiving a signal and you have entered all Select Dish
information correctly, please see your satellite dish antenna Installer's
Guide for detailed instructions.
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Note
The "Peak Signal" indicates the
highest signal strength you have
obtained, which is not necessarily the
highest possible signal (100).
Although there is no difference in
picture quality between signal
strengths of 60 and 85, the higher the
signal, the less likely you are to
experience negative effects ("rain
fade") in degraded conditions such as
rain or snow.
Important
Changing transponders is not the
same as fine-tuning the dish.
Although the signal strength may
change when you change
transponders, this may be due to
different types of signals. To fine-tune
the dish, consult the Installation
Guide and follow the instructions on
adjusting the dish elevation, azimuth,
and tilt.