Satellite TV Installation Once you’ve made the decision to enjoy flawless TV streamed through satellite technology and high definition clarity, you’ll need to install your new system. You can choose to do it on your own, however, most people prefer to hire professional. Because the dish receives singles from an orbiting satellite, the aim of the dish will dictate the quality of your signal. A professional has the tools to determine exactly how to aim the dish for the best reception possible. Satellite TV retailers delegate the installation work to local technicians who will install and configure the equipment in your home. Generally, the installation procedure will take a minimum of 1.5 hours. Should you choose to install your new dish yourself, or want to make adjustments to a dish already installed, here are a few tips for achieving the best viewing results: Survey the Site for you new Dish The satellites signal cannot penetrate through solid objects other than thin glass panes or plastic sheets. Before installing the dish and the receiver, it is important to do a site survey where the dish will be mounted. Make sure that no trees or other obstructions are in the way and the dish has a clear shot towards the satellite. You can use a compass and inclinometer to determine where it will be best to mount the dish. Dish Aiming A satellite TV installation professional can determine the satellite coordinates and accordingly set the location for dish mounting. Take care to ensure that the azimuth & elevation angle are accurately identified. Otherwise, you may loose signals in heavy winds and rain. The on-screen signal meters, portable TV sets, or portable signal meters are used to achieve precise dish aiming. Dish Installation Before installing the dish, identify its parts carefully. Next, mount the foot at the spot you’ve identified. The mast of the dish should be aligned vertically. Next, mark the elevation angle, accordingly adjust the dish brackets, and then place the dish on the mast. Make sure that the dish points in the accurate direction and fits snug the adjusting bolts. Receiver Installation and Wiring After installing the dish, switch off the TV set, dish, and the receiver and then wire the receiver to the dish and to the TV set. The dish to receiver wiring should be done with RG6 coaxial line. A separate line should be used for each receiver in the house. These lines power the amplifier at the dish and transmit high frequency signals to the receiver where it is decoded into crystal clear audio and video signals.   Back

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