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THE DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER'S MENU SYSTEM
numeric keypad to change the value of the digits. Press the
Once you have entered all of the correct digits, select OK. The calculated results on the proper
direction to point your satellite dish antenna will be displayed.
New Card
{ XE "SETUP MENU:New Access Card" } { XE "Access card" } The NEW CARD screen{ XE "NEW
ACCESS CARD screen" } provides a way for service providers to distribute new access cards. Should
you be issued a new card, you will need to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions carefully to
initialize it. Once the process has begun, your old access card will no longer allow viewing. You
should not interrupt the process once it has begun. An interruption could cause both the old and the
new card to become invalid. When the process is complete, your new access card will be usable, while
the old card will no longer be valid.
System Test
Whenever you experience a problem with your satellite system, you can use the SYSTEM TEST
SYSTEM TEST screen
Things to do in the SYSTEM TEST screen
Receiver Test
{ XE "SETUP MENU:System Test" } Depending on your test results, you may be able to remedy the
problem yourself. For example, if your Access Card is missing, verify that it is facing the right
direction and try reinserting it. A "No Dial Tone" message indicates that the phone line is in use or the
digital satellite receiver is disconnected from the phone line. If you cannot remedy a problem yourself,
call your dealer or the Customer Care Center at 1-800-274-8995 and provide the technician with a
complete description of the problem and the results of the system test. The technician will assist you
with additional repair information and instructions.
Cable Test
When Cable Test is selected the digital satellite receiver scans through all transponders a displays the
signal strength for each. If there are any detectable problems, you will be notified of the most likely
cause of the problem. Otherwise, you may simply find this test to be a convenient way to analyze your
signal quality.
screen, which runs a series of internal diagnostics that will provide
you with basic information about the status of your system.
key to advance or the
key to back up.
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