Satellite television has become a part of the lives of millions of Russians and continues to win more and more new supporters. Usually, a specialist will install and configure a set of equipment for receiving satellite TV channels. But this work is not so difficult that it cannot be done on your own.
Instructions
Step 1
When buying a set of equipment, pay attention to the antenna diameter. For reliable reception in all conditions - for example, in thick thunderclouds, take an antenna with a mirror diameter of at least 90 cm.
Step 2
Purchase a set of screws for wall mounting right away - usually they are not included with the antenna. You will also need two F-connectors and a cable of the correct length to connect the receiver and the antenna converter.
Step 3
Setting up a satellite dish begins with a search on the Internet for information about the exact coordinates of the satellite you are interested in. For example, to watch Tricolor TV channels in the European part of Russia, you will need to direct the antenna to a point located six degrees to the left of the south - if you face it. The height of the satellite above the horizon depends on the area in which you live. It is not necessary to know it, it is enough to look at the approximately inclination of the antennas installed for those who are already watching Tricolor TV.
Step 4
Do not try to mount the antenna too high - for example, on the ridge of a roof. In this position, when it rains and temperatures are close to zero, it will icy in the wind, causing it to stop receiving. Try to install it in a place that is at least slightly closed from the wind, while the line between the antenna and the satellite should not be obscured by trees and other objects.
Step 5
Connect the receiver and the antenna converter with a cable with screwed F-connectors (see the order of their installation on the Internet). Connect the TV to the receiver with the supplied cables, switch it to receive an external signal. Turn on the TV, press the red button on the receiver's remote control (for "Tricolor TV", for other receivers, see the supplied instructions). A window with two scales should appear on the screen - the signal level and its quality. Until the antenna is tuned to the satellite, the scales are empty.
Step 6
You will need an assistant to set up. You will rotate the antenna, the assistant will inform you if the signal from the satellite is caught. You can communicate by cell phone. Please note that modern offset antennas visually look much lower than the place from where they are catching the signal. Therefore, for the northern regions, the saucer may even be visually directed slightly into the ground.
Step 7
Using the compass, point the antenna a couple of degrees to the right of where the satellite should be. Lower it down, then start slowly lifting it up. The assistant should inform you when the signal appears on the tuning scales. If the dish is up, but there is no signal, repeat the entire procedure, turning the antenna one degree to the left. Experience shows that it is possible to pick up a signal from a satellite within ten minutes.
Step 8
Once the signal is received, begin to gently and very little by little turn the antenna left, right, up and down, achieving the signal level and quality of at least 80%. Then tighten the screws. When tuning to Tricolor TV, you should start showing an information channel, it is located on the first button of the remote control. All other channels will appear within a few hours after activating the "Start" card.
