DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver - Manual (Page 55)

The Menu System
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While the maximum signal strength is
100, the signal strength you achieve will
probably be less. Although there is no
difference in picture quality between a
signal strength of 60 and 85, the higher
the signal, the less likely you are to
experience negative effects in degraded
conditions such as rain or snow (called
“rain fade”).
Peak Signal
The “Peak Signal” indicates the highest
signal strength you have obtained, which
is not necessarily the highest possible
signal.
Using the On-Screen Signal Meter
The signal strength meter is used to determine whether or not you are
receiving the satellite signal, and it also indicates the strength of the
satellite signal.
Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter:
1. Turn on your television and satellite receiver.
2. Tune your television to the satellite receiver’s output channel.
3. Press MENU•SELECT on the remote or front panel to bring up the
Main menu.
4. Use the arrows to highlight the “Dish Pointing” option, and then
press MENU•SELECT to access the dish pointing screen.
5. Use the arrows on the remote or the front panel to highlight
“Signal Meter” and then press MENU•SELECT.
If the dish is pointed to the correct azimuth and
elevation, the signal meter will show you the
current signal strength (and you should hear a
continuous tone).
If you are not receiving a signal, you need to incrementally adjust the
azimuth setting on the dish. After you receive a signal, you will want to
continue to adjust the azimuth to try to get the best possible signal.
Important
Changing transponders is not the same as fine-tuning the dish.
Although the signal strength may appear to change, this may be due to
different types of interference. To fine-tune the dish, consult the DSS
Installation Guide and follow the instructions on adjusting the dish
elevation and azimuth.