Sony SAT-A3 - Manual (Page 116)

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
coaxial cable distance between the antenna and the
IRD exceeds 100 feet. The amplifier will increase
the signal strength from the antenna to the IRD.
The amplifier will not affect the signal strength
meter.
B
Base Plate
The metal foot that is attached to the mast of the
antenna and attaches to a mounting surface.
Composite Materials
Wood products that are composed of two distinct
materials, such as wood and glue, are referred to as
composite materials. These products are not as
strong or structurally rigid as solid wood.
Drip Loop
A four to six inch loop in the RG-6 coaxial cable
which prevents water from running into the cable
connections at the grounding block.
DSS '
The Digital Satellite System. This system consists
of a small antenna and a receiver that process audio
and video signals transmitted by satellites that orbit
over the equator.
Elevation
An angle above the horizon. This angle, along
with your azimuth, allows you to locate the
satellite and point the satellite antenna in the
direction of the satellite.
Grounding
A method of directing electrical currents into the
earth. This provides a conductive outlet that
diffuses destructive charges.
Grounding Block
A barrel connector with a screw that connects two
coaxial cables to a grounding wire.
Grounding Rod
A nietal pole driven into the ground that creates a
path for electrical currents to follow.
Grounding Wire
A copper wire that connects an electrical circuit to
a grounding rod.
L
Latitude
The distance from the equator to a point (north or
south) on the earth that is measured in degrees.
LNB
Low Noise Block. The LNB is mounted at the
focal point of a satellite antenna to receive signals
transmitted from the satellite. It converts the high
signal frequency to a lower signal frequency.
Longitude
The distance from the prime meridian to a point
(east or west) on the earth that is measured in
degrees.
M
Main Menu
The first menu screen that is displayed when the
MENU button on the remote control is pressed. It
is through the main menu that you can set up your
dish and fine-tune the aiming of your antenna.
Mast
The metal pole that is connected to the base plate
and the antenna. If you install the antenna on a
metal pole, the pole is considered a mast.
R
RG-6 Coaxial Cable
A type of cable that carries high frequency satellite
signals from the LNB to the receiver, and DC
voltage from the receiver to the LNB.
S
Signal Seeker
A light on the antenna's LNB that blinks while you
are fine-tuning the antenna.
Signal Strength Meter
An on-screen meter that is used to measure the
strength of the satellite signal when fine-tuning the
antenna.
Aiming 15-18
Azimuth 1, 8, 16-18
Amplifier 8
B
Base plate 6, 10-13
Brick surface 11-13
CH3/CH4 switch 16
Choosing an installation site 8
Cinder block surface 12,13
Compass 7, 17
Composite materials 10
Compression clamp 6, 14
Drip loop 16
DSS
function switch 16
on-screen displays 16,17
signal strength meter 16-18
Elevation 7, 8, 16-18
Fine-tuning 17, 18
G
Grounding 18, 19
Grounding block 18,19
I
Installation
antenna 14
brick surface 11,12
cables 14, 15
cinder block surface 12,13
grounding block 14, 15, 18, 19
metal pole 9,10
professional installation 5
self-installation 5
wooden surface 10,11
Installation menu 16
LNB 6, 14, 15
LNB support arm 6, 14, 15
Low Noise Blocker, See LNB
M
Map 7
Mast 6, 11-14, 17, 18
Menu button 16
Metal pole 9, 10, 14
Mounting Base 14
N
National Electrical Code 21
O
Overview 5
Rafter 10,11
Reference points 8
Reflector 6, 14
RG-6 coaxial cable 14-16
Satellite
directional coordinates
location 6, 8
Self-installation kit 5
Set up antenna 16, 17
Signal Seeker 17,18
Signal Strength Meter 18
-Site selection 8
Snap-in cable guides 6, 15
Stud 10, 11
System menu 16
U
UHFA^HFjack 16
UHFA^HF/SAT OUT 16
Unpacking 6
W
Weatherboot 5, 14
Wooden surface 10,11
Zip code screen 16
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