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3. Set the Input Mode.
a. Press FUNCTION.
b. Select No. 1, Receiver Set-Up.
c. Select No. 3 Input Mode.
d. Use the EAST or WEST keys to select the correct input mode for your system. The
majority of systems are "C/Ku." If you are not sure, contact your local satellite
dealer/installer for assistance.
e. Press VIEW.
4. Initialize Data. CAUTION. This will clear all the receiver memory. This is necessary only
when an Initial Set Up is required.
a. Press FUNCTION.
b. Select No. 4, Initialize Data.
c. Select No. 1, Yes.
d. Press ENTER. The screen will now display, "All data has been erased. Move dish to
East Limit (EL). Then press ENTER."
5. Set the Antenna limits.
a. Press and hold the EAST key until the screen displays, "Error. No Return Pulse." To
avoid possible damage to the actuator or other out door components, have an assistant
near the dish to warn you when the dish is reaching its limit.
b. Release the EAST key when the "No Return Pulse" message is displayed.
c. Press and hold the WEST key for about 1 to 2 seconds.
d. Press ENTER. The screen now displays, "Move dish to West Limit (WL). Then press
ENTER."
e. Press and hold the WEST key until the screen displays, "Error. No Return Pulse." Have
your assistant watch the dish to avoid any damage as the dish moves towards its western
limit.
f. Release the WEST key when the "No Return Pulse" message is displayed.
g. Press and hold the EAST key for about 1 to 2 seconds.
h. Press ENTER. The antenna limits are now set.
6. Program the satellite positions. Refer to a current Satellite Television Guide. Locate the
satellite channel chart pages. This chart shows you where the satellites are and what
channels are active. Since the dish is at its West Limit, start with the furthest west satellite.
At the time this booklet was written, that was Satcom C1 (F1).
a. Turn on the Channel Scan and the Auto Tune.
1) Press FUNCTION.
2) Select No. 1, Receiver Set-Up.
3) Select No. 1, Channel Scan.
4) Press the EAST or WEST key to turn the Channel Scan ON.
5) Select No. 2, Auto Tuning.
6) Press the EAST or WEST key to turn the Auto Tuning ON.
7) Press VIEW.
b. Press and hold the EAST key for 2 to 3 seconds. Allow the receiver to scan through the
channels. The channel scanning will stop on a strong video signal. Press and hold the
EAST key for another 2 to 3 seconds. Allow the receiver time to scan through all the
channels again. Repeat short east moves until the receiver locks on a channel. The
picture may be snowy or scrambled.
TRX 500
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