The Signal Strength Screen - Hitachi DSS SYSTEM Owner's Manual

HITACHI DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
In the following procedure you ",viiibe referring to the meter on the SIGNAL STRENGTH
screen. If this screen is not currendy displayed, press the _ key, shutting the system
down, and then press the _ key to start the system up again.
Ify0u see a black screen with the message:
"Searching for signal. To access related uOlhies, press t[_]_."
press the _ key. Other, vise, press keys in the following order to navigate to the DISH
POINTING MENU:
• _ to display the MAIN MENU
• A, V, t[, or _ to move the highlight over the Setup Menu button
• _ to display the SETUP MENU
• A or V to move the highlight over the Dish Poin_ng button
• _ to display the DISH POINTING MENU
Now highlight the D@!ay Signal Strength button and press the _ key. You should see a
meter displaying your signal strength.
The SIGNAL STRENGTH Screen
The SIGNAL STRENGTH screen is displayed. It shows the quality of the signal that you are
receiving. Because you have not adjusted the pointing of your
satellite dish, you probably have a signal strength of 0. To let you
know that it is "looking," you should hear a short beep every few
seconds.
Even though a signal strength of 50 _ give you the same high-
quality picture and sound as a reading of 90, you should maximize
your signal as much as possible, because rain or snow can cause the
signal strength to drop significantly. This signal reduction is known
as "rain fade." As soon as the signal can penetrate the rain cloud or
snow, your picture will return automatically.
Assuming that your dish was mounted and initially pointed
correctly, there will be some degree of signal. A numeric value for
the strength ranges from 0 to 99. A reading of 0 means that no signal is being received. XXqlile
your signal strength may vary, refer to the foUovAng map to determine the signal strength goal for
transponder 02 for your area:
The SIGNAL STRENGTH screen
Typical signal strength results. Your actual signal strength may vary.
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