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4. The next step is to rotate the LNB to a "course"
setting. Note the
green lines
Example: in Melbourne the adjustment angle
would be +31 degrees rotation, clockwise.
On the top of the LNB you will find the markings.
+31 degrees
rotation
5. Using the supplied compass and the
the graph, adjust the azimuth (side ways) of the
dish to the correct direction.
Congratulations you have now completed the
"course" alignment.
6. Looking at the instrument, there are 2 lines of LED
The
green
lights represents signal quality.
The
red
lights represents signal strength.
The advantage of the Labgear SQ-701 apposed to
other types of dish pointers, is that even though
you might have great signal strength, without any
signal quality you are most certainly on the wrong
satellite.
7. Start by slowly moving the dish left or right until
the instrument starts to "beep" and the signal
quality is displayed. You will also notice a
light where it says "signal" on the meter.
If you have "signal" and signal quality, you have
found the correct satellite. The instrument will
"beep" and the beeping will become faster as the
signal quality gets better. A perfect signal will
sound a long continuous "beep".
If you have signal strength only, this indicates the
wrong satellite is found and you will need to
re check your "course" alignment procedure.
Tech tip: If you start with a slightly higher
elevation, as you pan the dish side to side,
slightly lower the dish after each pass by 1
degree increments, you are sure to "lock"
onto the correct satellite.
on the graph.
Rotation direction
0
red lines
on
green
8. Now that you have found the required satellite
service, it is now just a matter of fine adjustments.
Move the dish slightly left or right, up or down,
looking at the signal quality indicator to achieve
maximum signal quality.
9. Finally make small adjustments of the LNB rotation,
once again looking at the signal quality for maximum
alignment.
Note: do not stand in front of the dish when
adjusting the LNB rotation.
10. Tighten the elevation nuts.
11. Tighten the azimuth nuts in an equal pattern.
Keep watching the signal quality indicator while
tightening the nuts as the dish can detune itself.
Tech tip: on the signal quality indicator you
will notice the markings: (LOW-OK-MAX)
LOW– indicates satellite found but not enough
signal quality for a reliable picture.
OK– indicates satellite found and a stable
picture. Pixilation may occur with rain.
MAX– indicates satellite found and a stable
picture with more margin above rain
fade attenuation.
Congratulations! You have perfectly aligned your
satellite dish.
12. Disconnect the SQ701 and reconnect your coax cable
into your satellite set top box.
(Signal does not pass through the meter.)
13. All that is left to do, is sit back and enjoy your
reliable satellite reception, with a nice cold drink!
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