Philips DSX 5150 - Manual (Page 20)

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Use this function to manually point the dish to determine
that it is correctly aligned with the satellite(s). Refer to the
separate satellite dish Installation Guide for instructions on
how to physically adjust the satellite dish angles.You may
want to have a helper to read the onscreen displays during
this procedure. Signal strength readings change approxi-
mately 2 seconds after the adjustment is made. Note that
single dish installations often show higher signal strength
than installations which receive signals from two or three
satellites.The onscreen display will tell you how to align
your dish based on your zip code.
At the Installation menu, select Point Dish by
using the ▲ /▼ buttons to highlight this option.
Press OK.
The on screen displays a signal strength meter.
Adjust the dish until the signal strength meter
stabilizes at a maximum reading.The range is 0 to
100. It is recommended to obtain a signal
strength of at least 60.
Press BACK to return to the installation menu.
NOTE:
Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to switch between
satellites. Use the
ᮤ or ᮣ buttons to switch
between transponders for the selected satellite.
Point Dish
This option performs a test of system.This information
is useful if you need to contact customer service.
At the Installation menu, select System Test,
then press OK.After a few seconds, the test
results will appear on screen.
Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to scroll through the
dialog. Press the Page +/- buttons to scroll by a
full page.
Press BACK to return to the Installation menu.
The on-screen Installation should now be
complete. If you are not receiving a good picture (or are
encountering other signal problems), first repeat these
steps. If this does not help, refer to the Smart Help sec-
tion of this manual (page 39).
System Test
Use this function to set up the receiver to automatically
record programs on your VCR. Please make sure
the VCR Controller is correctly positioned in front of
your VCR and connected to the VCR CONTROL
output jack.
At the installation menu, select VCR Control by using
the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight this option. Press OK
An intermediate screen will appear stating that it is
important to consult this section of the manual before
proceeding. Press OK
Refer to page 21 for setting up the VCR Controller
VCR Control (DSX5375R only)