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for SAT-A 1 and SAT-BI Satellite

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DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM

SAN-18D1

SAN-18S1

01995 by SonyCorporation

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3-800-184-22 (1)

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Page 1 3-800-184-22 (1) Satellite Antenna for SAT-A 1 and SAT-BI Satellite Receivers Installation Manual Rosse DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM SAN-18D1 SAN-18S1 01995 by SonyCorporation...
Page 2 For general information, or to resolve problems Hand tighten only. related to the operation of your satellite receiver or antenna, contact your Sony DSSdealer. If your Q Check zoning codes,covenants and community dealer is unable to answer your questions, call the restrictions in your area before installation.
Page 3 Contents Chapter 1 Introducing the Satellite Antenna Welcome Installation Overview Unpacking the Satellite Antenna 8 Chapter 2 Selecting an Antenna Location Locating the Satellite 10 Choosing an Installation Site 13 Chapter 3 Installing the Antenna Installing the Mast or a Pole 16 Installing the Antenna Installing the Cables 33...
Page 4 Chapter 1 Introducing the Satellite Antenna This chapter introduces the satellite antenna. The sections covered in this chapter are: Welcome Installation Overview Unpacking the Satellite Antenna 8...
Page 5 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony brand Digital Satellite System (DSS). This product will enhance vour overall entertainment experience. This installation manual is provided to help you plan and complete the installation of your satellite antenna. The step-by-step instructions are organized in sequential order for your converuence.
Page 6 Have your antenna professionally installed if you do not feel comfortable performing any of thesefunctions. Your authorized Sony retailer can provide a referral to a professional contractor in your areawho hasbeentrained to install the Sony brand Digital Satellite System (DSS).
Page 7 SAN-18S1 Reflector Mast LNB with Single Output Base Plate LNB Support Arm Snap-in Cable Guides Weatherboot SAN-18D1 Reflector Mast LNB with Dual Output Base Plate LNB Support Arm Weatherboots Snap-in Cable Guides Chapter 1: Unpacking the Satellite Antenna...
Page 8 Chapter 2 Selecting an Antenna Location ThlS chapter contains instructions for selecting a location to install the satellite antenna. The sections covered in this chapter are: Locating the Satellite 10 Choosing an Installation Site 13...
Page 9 Locating the Satellite Before vou can select a location to install the antenna, vou need to find the direction and elevation of the satellite relative to vour house. After vou know where the satellite is located, vou can find a suitable location to install the antenna.
Page 10 Find the satellite direction with the azimuth: The azimuth is a compass heading used to determine the direction of the satellite relative to your house. Once you know where the satellite is located you can choose an installation site that has an unobstructed view of the satellite.
Page 11 Locating the Satellite (continued) Find the elevation of the satellite: Usetheelevationcoordinateyou recordedon page10to find the elevation of thesatellite.Findingtheelevation, o r angle,of the satellite enables you to choose an installation site that has an unobstructed view of the satellite. 1 Locate t hree reference points tohelpyouestimate thelocation o f the satellite: 00—...
Page 12 Choosing an Installation Site hou noveknow wherethe satelliteis locatedin theskv. Keepthe locationin mind asyoulookaroundyour propertvfor agoodplaceto install theantenna. Usethe following suggestions to ease the installation and extend the life of the antenna: Keepa clearview — avoid areaswheretrees,buildings and roof overhangs interfere with the satellite signal. Also consider the effectsof future treegrowth or building construction.
Page 13 Choosing an Installation Site (continued) Where to Install the Antenna This manual provides instructions for installing the antenna on several surfaces: Metal Pole Wood Brick Cinder Block Readthrough the rest of the manual before you begin installing the antenna. Planning the installation will save you time and help you avoid mistakes.
Page 14 Chapter 3 Installing the Antenna Thischapter p rovides instructions f orinstalling, a inung and grounding the antenna. The sections covered in this chapter are: Installing the Mast or a Pole 16 Installing the Antenna 31 Installing the Cables 33 Arming the Antenna 36 Grounding the Antenna and Cables 43...
Page 15 Notes • The antenna can be mounted on an existing metal pole which meetsthe installation and materialspecifications SONY listed in this chapter. • You do not needthemastprovided with theantennafor this installation. However,you shouldstoreth? mast-in caseyou decide to relocate theantenna at a later date.
Page 16 Tools and materials needed for this installation: 1 brick 2 bags ready-mix cement Container to mix cement Guy wires/ wooden stakes Hacksaw Level Metal pole (6' long min. x 11/4"-11/2"galvanizedsteelpipe) Shovel Warning • Do not install theantennanearpowerlines. >Caution • Avoid undergroundelectric,telephone, gas,waterandsewerlineswhen diggingin youryard.
Page 17 Installing the Mast or a Pole (continued) Place a stone or brick at the bottom of the hole. The 450 cut on the bottom of the pole should sit on top of the stone or brick. This allows the cement to cover the angled cut. Metal Pole Guy-Wires...
Page 18 Wooden Surface satellite antenna canbe installed on a variety of wooden surfaces. This section provides Instructions for mounting the mast onto the following: Side of your house Installation on aluminum vinyl siding not recommended. Deck railing or floor Roof Installation on wooden roof rafter under asphalt shingles...
Page 19 Installing the Mast or a Pole (continued) Tools and materials needed for this installation: Drill bits (1/8" 3/16") *Lag screws (2) 1/4"x 3", (4) 5/16"x 2" Level Pencil / chalk Power drill *Silicone sealant Tape measure *Washers (4) 5/16" Wrench (3/8") *Included in the Installation Kit.
Page 20 Deck railing or floor — the baseplate can be securedto the railing or floor. Outside Holes (4) 5/16"x 2" Lag Screws Roof — find a rafter on which you can Install the base plate. Rafters can be located by the nails which hold the fasciaboard onto the rafters.
Page 21 Installing the Mast or a Pole (continued) Use a level to determine whether the mast can be verticallv aligned before you drill any holes. A) Loosenthe pivot bolt and adjustmentnut that connectthe bottomof themastto thebase plateandalignthemastin a vertical position. B) Placethe levelalongthe top part of the mastand taketwo readings 900apart from each other.
Page 22 Realign the top center hole of the baseplate over the stud, frame or rafter and mark with a pencil. Remove the mast and drill a 1/8"x 3" pilot hole. Reposition the mast and attach it with a 1/4"x 3" lag screw. Do not tighten too securely to allow for adjustment.
Page 23 Brick Surface The satellite antenna can be installed on brick surfaces. This section providesInstructions on howto mountthemastontothefollowing: Side of your house Wall SONY Tools and materials needed for this installation: Note *Double expansion anchors (4) • Thedouble expansion a nchors you use...
Page 24 Installation instructions: Choose a flat and secure location to install the antenna and hold the base plate in position. Position the four outer holes of the baseplate over the surfaceof the bricks. Do not drill Into the mortar around the bricks. Outside Holes (4) 1/4*-20...
Page 25 Installing the Mast or a Pole (continued) Mark the upper left hole of the baseplate 'Nith a pencil. Remove the mast and drill a 1/2" x 3" hole. Clean out the hole and insert a double expansion anchor. It should fit snugly. Use a hammer to gently tap the anchor into place until it is flush with the wall.
Page 26 This section provides instructions on how to mount the mast onto the following: Side of your house Wall SONY Tools and materials needed for this installation: You will need the following tools and materials for this installation: Hammer Level * Machine screws (4) 1/4"...
Page 27 Installing the Mast or a Pole (continued) Installation instructions: Choose a flat and secure location to install the antenna. 2 Tapthecinderblockswith ahammer tofind thehollowcenter cores. 16" Three Core 16" Core 8" Core 3 Positionthefour outerholesof thebase plateoverthehollow center cores of the cinder block and hold the base plate in position.
Page 28 Use a level to determine vehether the mast can be verticallv aligned before you drill anv holes. Level Mast Mast Adjustment Nuts Level Mast (ea. side) Pivot Bolt at Right Angles Side View Top View A) Loosen the pivot bolt and adjustment nuts that connect the bottom of themast to thebaseplateand align themastin a vertical position.
Page 29 Installing the Mast or a Pole (continued) Pull the toggler toward you to apply tension while sliding Note • Thetoggler must lie contpletelyflat the plastic cap until it is snug against the wall. againstthe insideof the cinderblock to beeffective. Block Wall Slide Metal...
Page 30 Installing the Antenna This section contains instructions for installing the antenna. There are two procedures you need to complete: Assembling the Antenna Mounting the Antenna on the Mast or Pole Tools needed to install the antenna: Phillips screwdriver Assembling the Antenna Assemble the antenna by bolting the LNB support arm onto the reflector.
Page 31 Installing the Antenna (continued) Mounting the Antenna on the Mast or Pole Mount the antenna by attaching the pre-assembled mast clamp on the reflector to the mast or pole. Reflector Bracket Metal Stop Mast Clamp Mast or Pole Loosen the two screws that attach the mast clamp to the reflector bracket.
Page 32 Use a level to determine whether the mast can be verticallv aligned before you drill anv holes. Level Mast Mast Adjustment Nuts Level Mast (ea. side) at Right Angles Pivot Bolt Side View Top View A) Loosen the pivot bolt and adjustment nuts that connect the bottom of the mast to the base plate and align the mast in a vertical position.
Page 33 Installing the Cables (continued) 3 Takeupanyslackin thecable before pressing t hesnap-in cable guides into the holes. Begin at the LNB and work your way toward the mast or pole. Usecable ties to securethe cable to the mast or metal pole. 5 Install a grounding blockontothesideofyourhouse.
Page 34 Connecting the Grounding Block to the Receiver Connect the grounding block to the receiver with RG-6 coaxial cable to complete the cable installation. >-Caution • Becareful to avoid drilling into electrical,water or gas utility lines. I Tightlyscrew oneendofanRG-6 coaxial cable intothe Notes grounding block terminal acrossfrom the one you connected to •...
Page 35 Aiming the Antenna This section contains Instructions for aiming the antenna. There are four procedures you need to complete: Connecting the Antenna to the Satellite Receiver Pointing the Antenna Fine-tuning the Antenna Using the Signal SeekerTM Fine-tuning the Antenna Using the Signal Strength Meter Tools needed to aim the antenna: Wrench (3/8")
Page 36 Note Press DSS FUNCTION on the receiver remote control. • Press TV/DSS and confirm that the DSS indicator on the receiver is lit. FUNCTION CAELE COOE VVMOEO rv,oss PressMENU on the remotecontrol to display the MAIN MENU screen. EXIT MENU Select SYSTEM MENU.
Page 37 Aiming the Antenna (continued) Select ZIP CODE. Note • You mayalsoget your azimuth and SET UP ANTENNA elevationcoordinates by selecting Determine the azimuth and elevation and check the signal strength. LAT/LONC„ and inputting your longitudeand latitude coordinates. Transponder i RETURN ZW CODE HELP CURRENT...
Page 38 Pointing the Antenna Point the antenna toward the satellite using the azimuth and elevation headmgs displayed the ZIP CODE or SET UP ANTENNA screen, described on page 38. Loosen the four adjustment bolts on the back of the antenna. Setthe elevationpointer to thecorrectelevationheading. Note •...
Page 39 Aiming the Antenna (continued) 6 Secure theboltsbut donot overtighten; v ouwill needto loosen them later to fine-tune the antenna. Note • The antenna will appear to point Signal from below where the satellite is located. Satellite Do not re-adjust theantenna. Direction Dish Points...
Page 40 2 Slovvly move the antenna from side-to-side untiltheSignal Seeker gives the fastest blink. Mounting Signal Seeker Bolts 3 Secure thebolts butdonotovertighten; youwillneed toloosen them later to further fine-tune the antenna. 4 Tofine-tune t heelevation, loosen t hefouradjustment bolts on the back of the antenna. 5 Gently t ilt theantenna upand down untiltheSignal Seeker gives the fastest blink.
Page 41 Aiming the Antenna (continued) Fine-tuning the Antenna Using the Signal Strength Meter Complete the aiming procedures by fine-tuning the antenna using the Signal Strength Meter. The on-screen display shows a numeric value for the signal strength ranging from 0 to 100. A reading of 0 indicates no signal is being received and a reading of 100 is the strongest possible signal.
Page 42 Grounding the Antenna and Cables This section contains instructions for grounding the antenna and cablesto prevent possible damagefrom electrical chargesand nearby lightning strikes. Refer to the National Electrical Code in the Appendix for more specific information on grounding requirements. There are two procedures you need to complete: Grounding the Antenna Grounding the Cables Toolsand materials neededto ground the antenna and cables:...
Page 43 Grounding the Antenna and Cables (continued) 2 Locate thegrounding pointonthemast o rmetal p ole.Onthe mast, the grounding point is located on the mounting foot. On the metal pole, the grounding point is a grounding strap you attach to the base of the pole. Metal Pole Grounding Wire...
Page 44 Grounding the Cables Ground the cablesto protect the receiver from possible damagefrom unwanted electrical charges. RG.6 Coaxial Cable 5/8" Drill Thru Grounding Block Grounding Wire Grounding Strap Grounding Install a grounding rod as close to the grounding block as Notes possible.
Page 45 Grounding the Antenna and Cables (continued) Route the other end of the grounding wire to the grounding rod Note in a straight and direct path. • Thegrounding blockmayalsobe grounded to a coldwaterpipe. Refer Connect the grounding wire to the grounding rod using the to the National Electrical Code in the...
Page 46 Appendix Other Information The sections covered in this appendix are: National Electrical Code Specifications 50 Limited Warranty 51 Glossary 53 Index...
Page 47 National Electrical Code The following portions of the National Electrical sections or insulating pipe) to the points of Code are provided to assist you with the installation of connection of the grounding electrode conductor and your digital satellite antenna. These pages represent the bonding conductors.
Page 48 250-115. Connection to Electrodes. The grounding (d) Mechanical Protection. The grounding conductor shall be connected to the grounding conductor shall be protected where exposed to electrode by exothermic welding, listed lugs, listed physical damage, or the size of the grounding pressure connectors, listed clamps, or other listed conductors shall be increased proportionately to compensate for the lack of protection.
Page 49 The dimensions shown are for an elevation setting of 400. SuppliedAccessories 12.2-12.7 Input Frequency Snapin CableGuides 2 pcs. 950-1450 Output Frequency 1 pc. (SAN-18S1) Weatherboot 2 pcs. (SAN-18D1) F-Type Female Output Connector OptionalSonyBrandDSS Accessories Power Consumption 3.0 W max. ANJ-DSI Installation + 11.5-14.0 Supply Voltage...
Page 50 SONY Digital Satellite System Installer and the LNB (Electronic Antenna Element) fails to function properly, SONY will repair or replace the defective LNB with a new or rebuilt part. Labor to repair or replacetheLNB (after90daysfrom purchase) will beatyour expense.If noproblemis found,or any otheritem fails, it will be your responsibility to pay the installer their regular rate for an in-home service call.
Page 51 In addition, if you enter into a service contract with the SONY Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lastsdoesnot apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Page 52 Glossary Azimuth A compass angle measured from the north that indicates the relative direction of the satellite from your location. This angle, along with your elevation, allows you to locate the satellite and point the antenna in the proper direction. Amplifier A device used to increase signal strength when the signal strength meter reads less than 60.
Page 53 Glossary (continued) Grounding A methodof directing electricalcurrentsinto the earth. This providesa conductiveoutlet that diffuses destructive charges. Grounding Block A barrel connector with a screw that connects two coaxial cables to a grounding wire. Grounding Rod A_metal p ole driven into the ground that creates a path for electricalcurrentsto follow. Grounding Wire A copperwire that connectsanelectricalcircuit to a grounding rod.
Page 54 Index Aiming 36-42 Installation Rafter 21-23 Azimuth 10-12, 3941 antenna 31-32 Referencepoints 12 brick surface 24-26 Reflector 8, 31-32 cables 33-34 RG-6 coaxial cable 33-36 chimney 13 cinder block surface 27-30 Base plate 8, 20, 25, 28 grounding block 34-35, 46 Brick surface 24-26...

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