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Finding the Right Location for the Dish
46 cm Dish Setup Guide
3.1A Pre-assemble the Parts
3.1D Connecting Things Together
60 cm Dish Setup Guide
3.3D Connecting Things Together
90 cm Dish Setup Guide
3.3D Connecting Things Together
120 cm Dish Setup Guide
3.4A Pre-assemble the Parts
3.4D Connecting Things Together
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
........Satellite Location Reference Chart 1-44 ..........Vertical Elevation Protractor 1-47 ......Connect Receiver to Telephone Connection 1-48 ........ Order Your Bell ExpressVu Programming 1-51 ............Program the Remote 1-52 ..............Security Features 1-53 ......... Wire Your System Together..... 1-55 ............ -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions You should always follow these instructions to help ensure against injury to yourself and damage to your equipment. ¥ Read all safety and operating instructions before you operate the receiver. ¥ Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference. ¥... -
Page 4: Installation Guide
Installation Guide ¥ We recommend that the outdoor components of the antenna system be grounded in accordance with local, provincial, and national codes. ¥ We strongly recommend using an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault protection. For added protection during a lightning storm, or when the receiver is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the receiver and the antenna. -
Page 5: Installation And Setup
(DVD) players, digital video cassette recorders (VCRs), and data communication networks. The Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Center provides a single source for you to get answers to all your questions. For all your questions or comments, call us at 1-888-SKY- DISH (1-888-759-3474), or visit our Web Site at www.expressvu.com. -
Page 6: Components Of The Satellite Antenna
COMPONENTS OF THE SATELLITE ANTENNA Note: The following pictures are not to scale. The fully assembled Bell ExpressVu satellite antenna looks like this. See "Install the Satellite Antenna" on page 1-13 for the procedure to assemble and install the satellite antenna. Following are descriptions of each component of the satellite antenna. - Page 7 ¥ Silicone sealant ¥ 10 Cable clips for the coaxial cable If you did not purchase the Installation Kit, but still plan to install your Bell ExpressVu system yourself, we recommend that you gather the appropriate materials before beginning installation. Note: Amount of RG-6 (coaxial) cable required will depend on distance between LNBF and receiver.
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Page 8: Summary Of Installation
Installation Guide SUMMARY OF INSTALLATION Following is a summary of the procedures to install and set up your Bell ExpressVu system. We recommend that you perform the procedures in the order presented. 1. Unpack the satellite antenna, receiver, and parts (see page 1-6) and the optional installation kit, if you purchased one (see page 1-3). -
Page 9: Before You Start Installation
The size of your dish will vary depending on the part of Canada in which you live. The standard diameter of a Bell ExpressVu dish is 46 cm, however, 60 cm, 90 cm or 1.2m dishes are also available. If you require the large dish, we recommend that you hire a professional to install it because installation of the 90 cm and 1.2 m dishes is a more... - Page 10 In addition, we provide an optional Installation Kit, which includes the necessary hardware and cables that you would typically use during installation. Contact the location where your Bell ExpressVu system was purchased for more information, or call the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre at 1-888-SKY-DISH for the location of a licensed dealer near you.
- Page 11 (for example, a neighbour's UHF remote or a UHF remote being used in another room of your building). ¥ There is another Bell ExpressVu receiver and remote being used in the vicinity. Note: In either of the above situations, you may need to assign an address to your remote and receiver, so that the receiver responds only to that remote.
- Page 12 Installation Guide ¥ If your receiver and remote addresses do not match, you must match them to be able to use the remote. See "Set the Remote Address" on page 1-52. TEMPORARILY CONNECT THE RECEIVER TO TV You must connect the receiver to your TV and make sure the Smart Card is installed to get the information to aim your satellite antenna.
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Page 13: Discussion Of Potential Mounting Sites
Installation and Setup Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL MOUNTING SITES When you are surveying your property for appropriate sites for the satellite antenna, keep in mind that you can mount the satellite antenna on a variety of surfaces: brick, cinder block, wood, some sidings, rooftop, or a pole. - Page 14 Installation Guide ¥ If possible choose a site that is accessible in most weather conditions. You may need to clean snow, ice or debris off the satellite antenna. ¥ Place the satellite antenna as close to the receiver as possible. We recommend using no more than 30 meters of RG-6 (coaxial) cable between the receiver and the satellite antenna, unless you install a line amplifier to boost the signal.
- Page 15 Installation and Setup Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON BRICK We define "brick" as a solid brick wall or other structure. This does not include brick facing that is used on some buildings over the main structure. If you are mounting the satellite antenna on brick facing, see "Mounting the Antenna on Siding,"...
- Page 16 Installation Guide MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON CINDER BLOCK You can mount the satellite antenna on cinder blocks, whether they are part of a wall or the side of a building. ¥ The surface must be flat and even. ¥ Be sure that the cinder block and mortar are in good condition. ¥...
- Page 17 Installation and Setup Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON WOOD You can mount the satellite antenna on a wooden deck, wooden beam, or other wooden surface. ¥ The surface must be flat and even. ¥ Be sure that the wood has a solid foundation, and is secured. It should be a strong piece that cannot be moved or jiggled.
- Page 18 Installation Guide Vertical Mounting Horizontal Mounting Pole Mounting Surfaces with Mast Surfaces with Mast Surfaces The figure above The figure above The figure above shows how you shows how you shows how you should attach the should attach the should attach the mast to the foot for mast to the foot for dish support and...
- Page 19 Installation and Setup Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites You may have either one or two LNBF cables to attach, depending on which type of LNBF you purchased and how many receivers are being installed. Note: If you have to attach two cables to the LNBF, the following instructions apply to both cables.
- Page 20 Installation Guide Tighten the mast clamp bolts so that the clamp is snug, but can still be moved back and forth. 11. Thread the LNBF cable into the cable hole near the mast foot, up the mast and out the top of the mast. Do not kink or pinch the cable.
- Page 21 Installation and Setup Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites ¥ You can mount the satellite antenna on a metal pole that is attached to an existing building. Using this method, you can raise the satellite antenna to gain a line-of-sight view of the satellite if you cannot find a better location. Be sure to follow all safety requirements, and properly ground the satellite antenna and pole.
- Page 22 ÒviewÓ of the satellite and which is also free from occasional blockages due to vehicles or passers-by. Locating the appropriate site for your Bell ExpressVu dish is a two step process: First, use your compass and the satellite direction data provided in this guide, to estimate the general direction of the satellite.
- Page 23 Find The Right Location For The Dish WHERE IS IT? The Bell ExpressVu satellite orbits the Earth over the equator. For everyone in Canada, this means that the satellite will be south of your location. The Bell ExpressVu satellite is approximately 35,680 kilometers above the surface of the Earth.
- Page 24 Installation Guide 1. Take a compass and the direction and elevation numbers to your planned location for the satellite antenna. (VERY IMPORTANT) Make sure the compass is well away from metal objects, and that there are no magnetic or electronic devices nearby. Holding the compass so the needle can swing freely, turn the compass until the dark end of the compass needle is aligned on the N.
- Page 25 Installation and Setup Assembling The Dish STEP 3: ASSEMBLING THE DISH The following section outlines the assembly procedure for all four dish sizes: 46 cm, 60 cm, 90 cm, and 120 cm. The overall assembly procedure is similar for all sizes, but there are some specific differences which are addressed in four separate sections.
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Page 26: B Attaching The Mount To Your Dwelling
Installation Guide 2. Determine your specific vertical elevation from the Table (page 1-44) and adjust the angular tilt of Ve rtica l Ele va tio n the antenna so that the edge of the red mark on the Ga u g e gauge is set to your vertical elevation. -
Page 27: C Installing The Dish On The Mount
Installation and Setup Assembling the 46cm Dish 4. Mark the location of one of the holes and remove the mount. 5. Drill the hole and attach the mount foot with the one fastener only. 6. Now, once again, position the top of the mast to be approximately plumb; then place a level on the side of the pipe and pivot the mount foot slightly around the one attachment and adjust the mount foot to make the pipe vertical. -
Page 28: A Pre-Assemble The Parts
Installation Guide 3. Attach the LNBF to the LNBF cable(s). Slide the weather boot up securely to cover the cable/LNBF connection at the base of the LNBF. 4. Slip the LNBF onto the end of the arm, until contact is made with the LNBF bracket stops and put in screw through arm and LNBF. -
Page 29: B Attaching The Mount To Your Dwelling
Installation and Setup Assembling the 60cm Dish 2. Determine your specific vertical elevation from the Table (page 1-44) and adjust the angular tilt of Ve rtic a l Ele va tio n the antenna so that the edge of the red mark on the Ga u g e gauge is set to your vertical elevation. -
Page 30: C Installing The Dish On The Mount
Installation Guide 4. Mark the location of one of the holes and remove the mount. 5. Drill the hole and attach the mount foot with the one fastener only. 6. Now, once again, position the top of the mast to be approximately plumb; then place a level on the side of the pipe and pivot the mount foot slightly around the one attachment and adjust the mount foot to make the pipe vertical. -
Page 31: A Pre-Assemble The Parts
Installation and Setup Assembling the 90cm Dish 3. Attach the LNBF to the LNBF cable(s). Slide the weather boot up securely to cover the cable/LNBF connection at the base of the LNBF. 4. Slip the LNBF onto the end of the arm, until contact is made with the LNBF bracket stops and put in screw through arm and LNBF. -
Page 32: B Attaching The Mount To Your Dwelling
Installation Guide 2. Determine your specific vertical elevation from the VERTICAL Table (page 1-44) and adjust the angular tilt of the ELEVATION GAUGE antenna so that the centre of the top bolt on the Mast Head Clamp lines up with your vertical elevation position on the Mast Head elevation gauge. - Page 33 Installation and Setup Assembling the 90cm Dish Here is how it can be done: FRONT VIEW PRESS LEVEL AGAINST MOUNT 1. Place the mount foot on the surface location where you intend to attach it to the structure. 2. Mark the location of one of the 2 holes and remove the mount.
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Page 34: C Installing The Dish On The Mount
Installation Guide STEP 3.3C: INSTALLING THE DISH ON THE MOUNT (90 CM DISH) You have installed the mount on your dwelling and you have pre-assembled the antenna unit, ready to be installed on the mount. There are just a few steps here: 1. - Page 35 Installation and Setup Assembling the 120cm Dish STEP 3.4: ASSEMBLING THE 120 CM DISH STEP 3.4A: PRE-ASSEMBLE THE PARTS (120 CM DISH) ItÕs best to pre-assembly the dish indoors, so that it is all ready to place on the mast outdoors, quickly and easily ...
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Page 36: B Attaching The Mount To Your Dwelling
Installation Guide STEP 3.4B: ATTACHING THE MOUNT TO YOUR DWELLING (120 CM DISH) The mount should be attached to your dwelling before putting the dish assembly on it. When fastening it to your wall or roof, etc., make sure that the top portion is ÒplumbÓ; you can get it right by using a spirit level on both the front and side of the top piece. -
Page 37: C Installing The Dish On The Mount
Installation and Setup Assembling the 120cm Dish 8. Attach the two struts to the mast with the supplied hardware. Tighten the bolt for a snug fit that still allows some slight movement of the struts. 9. Position the foot of each strut squarely on the mounting surface and mark the holes for drilling. - Page 38 Installation Guide 3. Slip the weather boot(s) onto the LNBF cable(s). To do this, insert the end of the cable with the screw connector into the smaller end of the boot and work it through. When you are finished the boot should slide freely over the cable but hold snugly when slipped up over the the screw connector.
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Page 39: Installing The Receiver
Installing The Receiver STEP 4: INSTALLING THE RECEIVER Connect the output of the satellite receiver to your TV as described in the Bell ExpressVu User Manual, and turn on the Bell ExpressVu receiver. Use your new remote control to carry out the following steps (the remote control operation is fully described in the User Manual). -
Page 40: Ground And Wire The Satellite Antenna
Installation Guide GROUND AND WIRE THE SATELLITE ANTENNA As with any such electronic devices, the satellite antenna and the coaxial cable(s) should be grounded in accordance with local electrical codes to protect against damage caused by lightning strikes and other electrical discharges. This section provides some suggestions on grounding both satellite antennae and the cable. - Page 41 Installation and Setup Ground and Wire The Satellite Antenna 3.Insert one end of the ground wire into the grounding terminal on the grounding block. Tighten the screw to hold the wire firmly. 4.Attach the other end of the ground wire to the clamp on the grounding rod.
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Page 42: Aligning The Dish
Installation Guide STEP 5: ALIGNING THE DISH This is the final step to be completed before ordering your program package. If your antenna mast is plumb, it can be accomplished very quickly; however, be patient with the adjustments, as this step can be tricky. The process of aligning the dish involves two steps. - Page 43 Installation and Setup Aligning The Dish Remote Buttons Menu Options 4. Press the Menu button to open the Main Menu. 5. Select the System Setup option. 6. Select the Installation option. 7. Select the Point Dish and Signal Strength option. You will now see the Point Dish and Signal Strength menu.
- Page 44 ¥ If it is red and displays the words ÒWrong Satellite Ó you may be aiming the dish at a satellite other than Bell ExpressVuÕs. The signal tone will be beeping. ¥ If it is green and displays the words ÒLocked ExpressVu,Ó you are aiming the dish at the correct satellite and should have a strong enough signal for a picture.
- Page 45 Installation and Setup Aligning The Dish Ò Ok, I moved itÓ “ No Change” Ò OK, I moved it some moreÓ “ Hold it ... I see something on the meter ... , move it some more” Ò Ok I moved it some more, any change ?Ó “...
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Page 46: Change Languages
17. Once the download is complete you are ready to order your program package by calling the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre at1-888-SKY-DISH. See page 1-51. 18. If you want the Bell ExpressVu system menus to appear in French, follow the instructions in the section ÒChange LanguagesÓ below. CHANGE LANGUAGES... -
Page 47: Help
Installation and Setup Help HELP If you canÕt find the satellite or suspect that your mast assembly is not exactly plumb, try the following: With your compass, aim the dish toward the satellite to the best of your ability. Now, put your spirit level vertically across the dish, as shown in the diagram, and adjust the antenna on the elevation pivot so that the antenna is vertical. - Page 48 Installation Guide SATELLITE LOCATION TABLE (“LOOK” ANGLES) Community Community DBS Nimiq (at 91 DBS Nimiq (at 91 Compass Vertical Compass Vertical Direction Elevation Direction Elevation Gods Lake Narrows 174.2 27.7 ALBERTA Grand Rapids 162.1 28.8 Little Grand Rapids 171.1 30.3 Calgary 133.2 27.6...
- Page 49 Codes Community Community DBS Nimiq (at 91 DBS Nimiq (at 91 Compass Vertical Compass Vertical Direction Elevation Direction Elevation Paulatuk 108.9 Hearst 199.0 32.6 Yellowknife 128.5 16.8 Kenora 172.7 33.5 Kingston 213.5 37.0 NOVA SCOTIA Kitchener 204.6 38.8 London 202.8 39.4 Halifax 236.6...
- Page 50 Installation Guide Community DBS Nimiq (at 91 Compass Vertical Direction Elevation La Grande - 3 217.6 27.4 Mont-Laurier 215.8 34.3 Montreal 219.3 34.9 Quebec 224.0 32.9 Rimouski 229.4 30.3 Salluit 228.0 18.6 Schefferville 234.8 23.8 Sept-Iles 233.4 27.9 Sherbrooke 222.7 34.4 Trois-Rivieres 221.7...
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Page 51: Vertical Elevation Protractor
Installation and Setup Vertical Elevation Protractor - Nimiq VERTICAL ELEVATION PROTRACTOR - NIMIQ Use the Satellite location chart and this protractor to determine your dish elevation measurement. Page 1-47... -
Page 52: Connect Receiver To Telephone Connection
Installation Guide CONNECT RECEIVER TO TELEPHONE CONNECTION Your Bell ExpressVu receiver(s) must be connected to a telephone line at all times. To connect your receiver to a phone line, plug one end of the telephone cord provided to the connection at the back of the receiver, and plug the other end into an active telephone jack. - Page 53 Installation and Setup Connect Receiver to Telephone Connection Note: A prefix is usually required only for business installations. For most residential installations, the default setting of No prefix needed will enable correct operation. In this case, all you need to do is specify the telephone type. Do the following: Remote Buttons...
- Page 54 Installation Guide 6. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right arrow buttons to move the highlight to the One-digit code or the Two-digit code option in the Outside Prefix List. Press the Select button to select the highlighted option. 7. If you selected the One-digit code option, the receiver displays and highlights a box where you must enter the digit.
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Page 55: Order Your Bell Expressvu Programming
All you need to do is call the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre at 1-888- SKY-DISH and notify them that your system has been installed and you would like to begin receiving programming. -
Page 56: Program The Remote
Installation Guide PROGRAM THE REMOTE For certain models of Bell ExpressVu receivers you can program the remote to control not only the receiver, but your VCR, TV, and amplifiers. This remote supports most brands and models; however, there may be some brands or models that it does not support. -
Page 57: Security Features
Security Features SECURITY FEATURES There are two levels of security: receiver security and Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre security. Each method works independently of the other. You can use either method or both methods, or you can decide not to use the security features at all. - Page 58 You can select the PIN when you first turn on your service, or at any time thereafter. If you forget your PIN, you will need to speak with a Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Representative at 1-888-SKY-DISH. The Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Representative may ask for additional information to confirm that you are authorized to make transactions on your account.
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Page 59: Wire Your System Together
Bell ExpressVu system. If you want to connect two receivers to the same Bell ExpressVu satellite antenna and be able to watch different channels on each, you must use a dual-output LNBF. This allows you to connect each receiver to a different output, preventing interference between the receivers. - Page 60 Installation Guide RF OR VHF CONNECTIONS (GOOD PICTURE AND SOUND) Cable Connectors on Receiver The RF or VHF connections (also called the modulator connections) provide good picture and good mono ("non-stereo") sound quality. Be aware that even if you have a TV and other equipment that support stereo sound, this type of connection will give you only non-stereo sound.
- Page 61 Installation and Setup Wire Your System Together PHONO (RCA) AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS (BETTER PICTURE, BEST SOUND) Cable Connectors on Receiver VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO 1 AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 2 The phono (RCA) connections provide better picture quality and the best stereo sound. You should use this type of connection for audio, if possible, and for the video if your equipment does not support S-VIDEO (see following).
- Page 62 ¥ You want to optimize your system to carry the best picture and sound quality that it can support. ¥ You want to be able to order Bell ExpressVu PPV programs using the Bell ExpressVu receiver. The wiring setups presented here range from easiest (RF or VHF connections only), with the fewest electronic components, to the most advanced, with multiple electronic components.
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Page 63: Wiring Setup Diagram
You must authorize your services when the system is first installed, and whenever you request to add or remove services. See page 1-51 or the User Guide that came with the Bell ExpressVu system for details on ordering your programming. - Page 64 ¥ Can view local or satellite programming. broadcast TV ¥ Can easily switch between satellite and local antenna programming by: ¥ Pressing the TV/Video button on the remote, or ¥ Powering the Bell ExpressVu receiver OFF QUICK INSTALL FOR 2700/3700 MODELS Page 1-60...
- Page 65 Installation and Setup Wiring Setup Diagrams QUICK INSTALL FOR 4700 MODEL Note: The off-air television antenna shown in the following diagram is optional. Note: Ground the satellite antenna, off-air antenna, and coaxial cables in accordance with local, provincial and national electrical codes. Put drip loops in the cables to allow moisture to drip off before running into the equipment or the building.
- Page 66 There may be blockage with the Confirm that all cable connectors are firmly satellite signal. connected and dry. Call the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre at 1-888-SKY-DISH for assistance. You see the error message, Wait to see if the message is removed.
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