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VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual.
• is manual was constructed for the FATDOC growing population of new VS9000HD users.
• Use the manual for a quick reference guide when things go wrong with your unit. Answers are listed below.
• Please read each section of this manual and familiarize yourself with key features for troubleshooting.
is manual was created for all VS9000HD owners of the world..... enjoy.
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2............. 8PSK CARD
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5............. INSTALLING FIRMWARE / BIN FILES
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7............. RECORD/PLAYBACK
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16........... TROUBLESHOOTING / QUICK TIPS
SAFTY PRECAUTIONS:
Do not block the receiver ventilation holes. Ensure that free airflow is maintained around the receiver. Never
set the receiver on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not use or store the receiver where it is exposed to direct
sunlight, or near heater. Never stack other electronic equipment on top of the receiver. Place the receiver at
least 30mm from the wall.
CAUTION:
Changers or modifications not expressly approved by manufacture responsible for compliance could void the
users authority to operate the equipment. Main Software still resides in BETA.
VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. April /2008
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. • is manual was constructed for the FATDOC growing population of new VS9000HD users. • Use the manual for a quick reference guide when things go wrong with your unit. Answers are listed below. -
Page 2: How To Connect Your Receiver
NOTE: When 8PSK Card is used RG6 Cable connects between 3 and 2 this allows HD with US Providers. NOTE: With Revision 1 VS9000HD unit here is only one port showing as I have shown , Revision 2 has two ports for the UHF Module insert. -
Page 3: Set-Up System
2. Change you TV INPUT to Satellite INPUT and press OK. • 3. On the Remote Control press Menu and this will bring up the Main Menu of the VS9000HD • receiver. -
Page 4: Cables
2. Make sure that Reservations is turned on in the EPG Settings. • 3. Install a External Hard Drive Formatted by the VS9000HD receiver or the Drive is in FAT 32 • format. Use the REAR USB connector to record. -
Page 5: How To Recover From Boot-Loop
VS9000HD receiver OFF. • 8. Locate a good copy of the (VS9000HD FIRMWARE) and load it into the laptop the same way you did with the (VS9000HD Boot fix_v2.pgm) file. Start the file and turn the receiver ON. and let it complete. -
Page 6: Satellite Dishes And Lnbs
Dish 1000.2 3 LNBs Center: Dish Plus 30” 2 LNBs Right: Dish 500 Pro 2 LNBs NOTE: Direct TV and other HD Satellites Providers not shown. Problem with Satellites are with Connections, Cables, LNBs and dialing the Dish to target. VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. April /2008... -
Page 7: Switches
LNB dishes where each dish is pointed at a separate satellite • Provides signals from two satellites to up to four receivers NOTE: Problems with Switchers are Connectors, wrong Connection, Power Inserters, Voltage, they just go bad. VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. April /2008... -
Page 8: Antenna Set-Up
LNB* type = ocs-dp (Set LNB Type Here) LNB* freq = 11250 22KHz = off TP* Freq = 12224 Diseqc* 1.0 = Port 4 Motor = Off Legacy SW = None "Exit" & save. VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. April /2008... - Page 9 LNB* type = ocs-dp (Set LNB Type Here) LNB* freq = 11250 22KHz = off TP* Freq = 12224 Diseqc* 1.0 = Port 4 Motor = Off Legacy SW = SW21-DISH 2 "Exit" & save. VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. April /2008...
- Page 10 6. RG6 cable into the OUTPUT of the DP-21 Switch to your RECEIVER. 7. Now for 3 RECEIVERS you will need RG6 cables on 1000.2 PORTS 110/129 to each RECEIVER. • VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. April /2008...
- Page 11 Turn OFF LNB Power to all other LNBs that are currently setup. Now you will not see TP freq: 11715. In order for the Receiver to find all Available TP Freq for 118.8W, Make Certain your Auto TP is set to ON. VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. April /2008...
- Page 12 * LNB Type: Universal * LNB Frequency: 9750Mhz/10600 MHz Finally, do the Auto Scan procedure above. 3 Types of KU LNBs used for Satellite 118.8. Dish 30” Plus with KU Band Optical LNB VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. April /2008...
- Page 13 DECLINATION . is is the difference between magnetic north and true north. e declination must be added or subtracted from your azimuth for proper antenna pointing. Azimuth is expressed in degrees clockwise from true north. VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. April /2008...
- Page 14 Reset your receiver by turning it off and unplugging it. Wait 15 seconds, then plug it back in and turn it on. NOTE: Make sure the Cables, Connectors and Satellite Dishes are maintained at all times. VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. April /2008...
- Page 15 e least favorable mounting arrangement is the roof mount however if you must then try not to mount to the plywood/hardboard sheeting. Try to locate a rafter/joist and use lag screws for mounting. If you have to VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. April /2008...
- Page 16 Now that 110 satellite is satisfied tighten all bolts to clamp the dish into position and now check the 119. If you don’t have 119 then check your receiver setup thoroughly. VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. April /2008...
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Page 17: Channel Scan
Auto Scan is the most used with FTA receivers. Select the Satellite / Satellites and check the box to each Satellite and press OK. e receiver will now Scan all pre-selected Satellites. VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. April /2008... - Page 18 If receiver boots normally, LNB cable short. Abnormal operation when two STBs are connected by Turn off one of the STBs LOOP OUT. Searching Signal. Check antenna cable. Check the signal strength in the channel search menu. VIEWSAT 9000HD User Troubleshooting Guide & Manual. April /2008...
- Page 19 Software Bugs to deal with each release. So to work around this I have compiled this Manual to help other VS9000HD owners a place to come and resolve there problems. A paper life raft I call it.
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