Run A Check Switch Test - KVH Industries M5 Installation Manual

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Run a Check Switch Test

If you set up the system for DISH Network or
Bell TV (formerly ExpressVu), follow these steps
to run the receiver's Check Switch test as
required.
Primary Receiver
Follow these steps to run a Check Switch test on
the primary receiver, which is connected to the
antenna's "RF1" cable. This receiver will control
satellite selection.
a. Make sure the vessel is docked in calm water
in a blockage-free area. Ensure the antenna
has an unobstructed view of the sky.
b. Apply power to the TV and receiver. (If the
antenna is turned off, turn it back on and wait
until the MCP shows "Tracking.")
c. Using the receiver's remote, go to the "Point
Dish/Signal Strength" screen (press MENU,
6, 1, 1 on most models).
d. Choose Check Switch, then press SELECT.
e. Choose Check or Test, then press SELECT.
IMPORTANT!
Please be patient. The Check Switch test takes
approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Disregard any messages on the TV; they do
not correctly indicate the status of the test.
f. When the MCP no longer shows "Check
Switch Running," refer to the tables in
Figure 44 and verify the values displayed on
your TV match those required for your
selected service. If your values do not match:
Turn off the antenna, then turn it back on and
repeat Steps c-e. When the MCP shows
"Please Run Check Switch," repeat Steps c-e
again to run a second Check Switch.
g. Exit the menu and allow the receiver to
download the program guide.
DISH Network or Bell TV Only
Figure 44: Expected Check Switch Results Displayed on TV
DISH 1000/129 Results
Port 1
Satellite 119
Trans OK
Status Reception Verified
Switch SW64
DISH 1000/61 Results
Port 1
Satellite 119
Trans OK
Status Reception Verified
Switch SW64
DISH 500 Results
Input 1
Satellite 119
Polarity Odd
Status Reception Verified
Switch SW42
Bell TV Results*
Input 1
Satellite 91
Polarity Odd
Status Reception Verified
Switch SW21
* If you installed just one Bell TV satellite, the TV will show
an error message instead. This is normal.
2 3
110 129
OK OK
2 3
110 61
OK OK
1 2 2
119 110 110
Even Odd Even
1 2 2
91 82 82
Even Odd Even
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