Pointing the antenna, Fine-tuning the antenna using the signal seeker, Installing the antenna – Sony SAT-A3 User Manual
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Pointing the Antenna
Point the antenna toward the satellite using the azimuth and
elevation headings displayed in the ZIP CODE or SET UP
ANTENNA screen, described on page 16.
1
Loosen the four adjustment bolts on the back of the antenna.
2
Set the elevation to the correct elevation heading.
Note
•
The position of the antenna in this illustration corresponds to the
40° elevation from the example on page
7.
i
Secure the bolts but do not overtighten; you will need to
loosen them later to fine-tune the antenna.
4
Loosen the two mounting bolts that hold the antenna onto the
mast or pole.
5
Point the antenna toward the correct azimuth heading.
Note
•
Use the compass to find the antenna heading.
Mounting Bolts
6
Secure the bolts but do not overtighten; you will need to
loosen them later to fine-tune the antenna.
•
The antenna will appear to point below where the satellite is
located. Do not re-adjust the antenna.
Fine-tuning the Antenna Using the Signal
Seeker
The strength of the signal received from the satellite should be
optimized. If the signal gets too weak, the picture will freeze.
Rain and snow can reduce the signal strength, so optimizing the
signal strength will help to eliminate their effect. Use the Signal
Seeker to fine-tune the aim of the antenna. The Signal Seeker
light blinks slowly when the antenna is receiving a weak signal
and blinks faster as thé signal grows stronger.
Note
•
The Signal Seeker will only work when the on-screen signal
strength meter is displayed on your TV.
LNB
Signal Seeker
To fine-tune the azimuth, loosen the two mounting bolts that
hold the antenna on the mast or pole.
Slowly rotate the antenna 1/16 of an inch, waiting 10 seconds
for the Signal Seeker to blink. Continue this movement until the
Signal Seeker gives the fastest non-stop blink.
3
Secure the bolts but do not overtighten; you will need to
loosen them later to further fine-tune the antenna.
4
To fine-tune the elevation, loosen the four adjustment bolts on
the back of the antenna.
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