Satellite Finding - Horizon Fitness HD-STM User Manual

Satellite Finding

Please select operating mode
Satellite (DVB-S/S2)
Terrestrial (DVB-T)
SD Card Options
Setup
Use the ▲ or ▼and OK to select
or use the function keys on the right.
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V Astra 2A Hi 28E
S
Searching
Press ◄ or ► to select satellites
Hold More to exit
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V Astra 2A Hi 28E
S
C
Q
V
Found
Press ◄ or ► to select satellites
Hold More to exit
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Satellite List
Please select Satellite
V Astra 2A High 28.2E
H Astra 2A High 28.2E
V Astra 2D Low 28.2E
H Astra 2D Low 28.2E
V Astra 2A S2 28.2E
Press ▲ or ▼ for the required
Satellite and press OK to select.
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SAT
TER
Setup
List
73 dBuV
Spect
Custom
More
Log
73 dBuV
12.5 dB
Spect
3.30E-7
0.00E-8
Const
More
Back
After you have switched your meter on you can select
from Satellite or Terrestrial this can be selected by using
the cursor keys and the "OK" button or directly from the
soft keys.
Note: The guide text will inform you as to the options
available.
Once you have selected Satellite from the options from
the operating mode choices you are presented with a
satellite selection displayed at the top of the screen and
an indication of RF level in dBuV. In this example we
are in an unlocked condition. You can cycle through the
list of available satellites by using the left or right cursor
keys. During the alignment process the RF level will
increase and decrease as you pass various satellites.
On identifying the chosen satellite the meter display will
change as shown in the next example.
In the example on the left the Satellite Finding mode is
shown in a locked condition, and Found is indicated at the
bottom of the display.
Signal Level in dBuV
S
Carrier to Noise in dB
C
Pre BER (Bit Error Rate before correction)
Q
Post BER (Bit Error Rate after correction)
V
In all instances we are looking to get the bar graphs as high
as possible. Maximise the performance of the antenna by
using fine adjustments while pointing and keeping an eye on
levels while tightening up the antenna fixings.
Note: For rapid access to the satellite selections available
the Satellite List where you can scroll quickly through the
list of satellites and press "OK" to select.
Pressing Back takes you back to the last
selected satellite in the satellite finding mode.
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