RCA Satellite TV Antenna Assembly instructions

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA

SELF-INSTALLER’S GUIDE

Safety Information

DANGER! Avoid Powerlines! When following the instructions in this guide to install and connect

the satellite antenna and connections, take extreme care to avoid

contact with overhead power lines, lights and power circuits.

Contact with power lines, lights, and power circuits may be fatal.

CAUTION Before connecting the DSS®receiver, read the Safety Information

that came packed with the DSS®receiver.

Outdoor Dish The outdoor dish antenna used to receive satellite signals and the

Antenna Grounding cable used to connect the outdoor dish antenna to the indoor

receiving unit are required to comply with local installation codes

and the appropriate sections of the National Electrical Code (NEC),

especially Articles 250, 810 and 820. These codes require proper

grounding of the metal structure of the outdoor dish antenna and

grounding of the connecting cable at a point where it enters the

house (or other building). If you are having a professional installer

make the installation, the installer must observe installation codes

in making the installation. The DSS®System Self-Installer’s Kit

contains instructions on how to make the installation in compliance

with the National Electrical Code (NEC). If additional local

installation codes apply, contact local inspection authorities.

Compliance with Before installing the DSS®System, check the electrical code

National Electrical Code guidelines in your area.

Restrictions Before installing your dish, check the zoning codes, covenants and

community restrictions in your area. Some rules prohibit installing

large satellite dishes, but may allow small ones. Also, there may be

restrictions in your area that limit the mounting height of dishes.

If you encounter homeowner or community restrictions, call 1-800-

679-4776. Personnel at this number can provide information that

may be helpful when attempting to obtain permission to install a

DSS®system on your property.

DSS®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc, a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp.

D940EXP 2nd Room Kit

With one digital satellite system, use the D940EXP 2nd Room Kit to view the same

programming in another room. And, control your receiver with the Universal Remote

included in the kit. Easy to install, your kit includes all the necessary hardware:

Signal Sender System - Converts infrared (line of sight) signal

into radio frequency (goes through walls).

Digital Satellite System Universal Remote - Keep your original

remote with your Digital Satellite Receiver and use this remote

in the 2nd Room. Preprogrammed to work your receiver and 4

additional components.

100 ft. Coaxial Cable - Used to run from your Digital Satellite

Receiver to your 2nd Room TV.

3 ft. Coaxial Cable and Two-Way Splitter - Used to connect your

primary and secondary TVs to your receiver.

ANT200 Amplified TV Antenna

Connect your Digital Satellite System Receiver to the ANT200 Amplified Antenna

and begin receiving your local network stations. The built in A/B switch makes it

easy to switch between satellite stations and your local programs. With its unique

design, you can boost your UHF/VHF TV signals for improved broadcast reception.

D916 Wireless Phone Jack System

This handy device lets you turn any electrical outlet into a phone jack instantly. Use

it to make the telephone connection to your Digital Satellite System Receiver. Easy

to install in just minutes!

D903 In-Line Amplifier

Amplifies incoming signal for best picture when installation requires long coaxial

cable runs. (For Indoor Use Only)

D915 CHIMNEY MOUNT

Made of durable steel, the D915 Chimney Mount allows you to mount your Digital

Satellite System to any size chimney.

D940 REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL SENDER

Control your Digital Satellite Receiver from any room. Just plug it in! The Remote

Control Signal Sender transmits your remote control signal from one room to another

- through walls and floors. Extends the range of your remote control up to 140 feet.

Also works most VCRs and Laserdisc Players from anywhere in your home. Contains

one base unit and one extension unit. Each unit is only four inches tall. Additional

extension units are available (Model #D935).

Universal Accessories

$9995

$4995

$7995

$2495

$2295

$5995

DESCRIPTION PART NO. PRICE QTY. TOTAL

2nd Room Kit D940EXP 99.95

Chimney Mount D915 22.95

Amplified Antenna ANT200 49.95

Wireless Phone Jack System D916 79.95

In-Line Amplifier D903 24.95

Remote Control Signal Sender D940 59.95

Remote Control Signal Sender

Extension Unit D935 39.95

TOTAL MERCHANDISE

SALES TAX

We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual

state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

SHIPPING AND HANDLING 5.00

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED

Accessory Order Form

To order accessories, contact your local Dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the

directions below to order by telephone or by direct mail.

To place your order by phone, have your VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-

free number listed below between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm (EST), Monday thru Friday, or 9:00 am

and 5:00 pm (EST), Saturday. USE THIS number only to place an order for the accessories listed on

this order form.

1-800-338-0376

To place an order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information,

check or money order (in U.S currency), made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc., to

the following address.

Video Accessories

P.O. Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Please Allow 4 - 6 Weeks For Delivery

Use VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card. Money Order or check must be in U.S currency only. No

COD or cash.

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________ Zip Code: _____________________________________

❑Visa ❑MasterCard ❑Discover

Credit Card Number: _______________________________ Expiration Date:____________________

Signature: (Required for Credit Card Orders)_______________________________________________

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Table Of Contents

Connections and Setup

Preparing for Installation ................................................ 3

Installation Overview ................................................................... 4

The Big Question: Should I Do This Myself? ................................ 5

General Site Survey ...................................................................... 5

Finding a Clear Line of Sight ................................................................... 6

Where Is The Satellite, Anyway? .............................................................. 6

How High Up in the Sky is the Satellite? .................................................. 6

Finding the Dish Pointing Coordinates ........................................ 7

Connecting the Receiver to a TV ............................................................. 7

Using the Dish Pointing Menu Screen ...................................................... 8

Precise Site Survey ....................................................................... 9

A Final Site Survey ................................................................................ 10

Estimating Cable Requirements ................................................. 11

Cable Estimate Procedure...................................................................... 12

Dish Assembly Overview ........................................................... 13

Partial Dish Assembly ................................................................ 14

Setting the Elevation on the Dish............................................... 14

Mounting the Mast ........................................................ 15

Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap Siding ...................... 16

Important Considerations: .................................................................... 16

Mounting Instructions........................................................................... 17

Installing a Spacer................................................................................. 18

Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete ....................... 19

IMPORTANT Considerations .................................................................. 19

Mounting Instructions........................................................................... 19

Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall ................ 20

IMPORTANT Considerations .................................................................. 20

Mounting Instructions........................................................................... 21

Mounting Instructions........................................................................... 23

Mounting the Dish On A Pole ..................................................... 23

Mounting the Mast on a Roof ..................................................... 25

Step-by-step Instructions for Mounting the Mast on a Roof ................... 25

Table of Contents

Final Installation ........................................................... 27

Leveling the Mast ....................................................................... 28

Leveling Side-to-Side ............................................................................. 28

Leveling Front-to-Back .......................................................................... 29

Final Dish Assembly .................................................................. 29

Routing and Grounding the Cables ............................................ 31

A Few Words About Grounding

the System ................................................................................. 31

Running Cable Into the House ................................................... 33

Making the Final Connections .................................................... 34

Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal ........................................ 35

Adjusting the Azimuth and Elevation Settings ....................................... 36

Ordering Programming .............................................................. 37

Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 38

Can’t Pick Up the Satellite Signal ........................................................... 38

Temporary Satellite Signal Loss ............................................................. 39

You Hear Sound While Talking on the Phone .......................................... 39

Digital Satellite System Installer's Reference ............................ 40

Support Line ......................................................................................... 40

Program Providers ................................................................................ 40

Digital Satellite System Publications ...................................................... 40

Index .......................................................................................... 41

Preparing for Installation

There are a few tasks you need to complete before you

will be ready to mount the satellite dish, the most

important of which is to make sure you have a clear

line of sight to the satellite.

4 Preparing for Installation

Installation Overview

The manual is organized into steps that need to be performed in the order

presented.

Preparing for Installation

•Complete a General Site Survey – Visually survey your location to make sure

it is suitable.

•Obtain Dish Pointing Coordinates – Use the on-screen menu system to

obtain the exact coordinates (azimuth and elevation) for pointing the dish.

Directions for using on-screen menus can be found in your receiver manual.

•Select the Precise Mounting Site – Use the dish pointing coordinates to

conduct a precise site survey to determine the exact mounting site.

•Estimate Cable Requirements – Based on your mounting site, you will decide

where you want the cable to enter your house, and measure how many feet of

cables you need to complete the connection.

•Begin Dish Assembly – Attach the reflector to the support arm so that you

can preset the correct elevation.

•Set the Elevation on Dish – This is an important step. Making sure that your

elevation setting is correct will help you to more easily obtain the signal later

on.

Mounting the Mast

•Mount the Mast – Step-by-Step mounting instructions for each mounting

option.

Completing the Final Installation

•Level the Mast – The mast must be level to obtain the signal.

•Complete the Dish Assembly – Place the dish on the mast and connect the

RG-6 coaxial cable to the LNB, and attach the LNB to the support arm.

•Route the Cables to the Grounding Block – Attach a grounding block to the

house and route the cables from the dish to the grounding block. Also, route

grounding wire from the grounding block to the central building ground.

•Run the Cables from Grounding Block into the House – Run the RG-6 cable

from the grounding block into the house and to the back of the receiver.

•Make the Final Connections to the Receiver – Connect the RG-6 to the

satellite input on the receiver, and make the phone line connection.

•Acquire and Fine-Tune the Satellite Signal – Use the on-screen signal meter

to check for a signal. Once the signal is obtained, adjust dish pointing to

achieve maximum signal strength for your location.

•Order Satellite Programming – Call the service providers to order satellite

programming.

Preparing for Installation 5

General Site Survey

The Big Question: Should I Do This Myself?

While the installation is not difficult, it does require that you have some

experience in electrical wiring and minor construction techniques. Also,

you may have to climb a ladder, so you’ll want to be comfortable working

with heights.

Question: Have you installed any of these home products or completed

tasks similar to them?

• TV antenna outside your house

• ceiling fan

• basketball goal

• dimmer switch

• garage door opener

If the answer is YES, then you can be reasonably confident that you can

install the Digital Satellite System yourself.

If the answer is NO, then this is probably not the time to learn. Consider

contacting your local authorized DSS®retailer to recommend a

professional installer.

General Site Survey

To get a signal, the satellite dish must be pointed directly at the satellite,

with NO obstructions between the two. This means NO trees and NO

buildings. Take into consideration future tree growth, house remodeling

or additions and new construction in your area.

The satellite signal WILL NOT PASS through leaves or branches.

The satellite signal WILL NOT PASS through glass; don’t try to install your

dish indoors!

6 Preparing for Installation

General Site Survey

90°

0°

30°

60°

,,,

60°30°

MAYBE 60°30°

YES! 60°30°

Where Is The Satellite, Anyway?

The satellite is always located south of Texas. That means if you live

in Miami, you must have a clear line of sight to the southwest; if you

live in San Francisco, you must have a clear line to the southeast.

How High Up in the Sky is the Satellite?

Depending on where you live, the satellite will be at an elevation

angle between 30 and 60 degrees. Southern states point more toward

60 degrees; northern states point more toward 30 degrees.

San Francisco, CA

look southeast

Miami, FL

look southwest

Indianapolis, IN

look southwest

Satellite is here

Finding a Clear Line of Sight

1. Go outside and locate at least one site on your property that

has a clear view to the satellite. You should be reasonably

certain you are pointing toward Texas (unless you’re in

Texas, in which case you should be looking due south). You

may want to use a map.

2. Imagine an arc ranging from 30 to 60 degrees above

the horizon.

3. Do you have at least one clear view to the satellite?

Remember, no trees, leaves, buildings, or windows can be

between the dish and the satellite.

If the answer is NO, your site may be unsuitable for

installing the satellite system.

If the answer is MAYBE, you may want to contact a your

local digital satellite dealer for information about having a

professional installer conduct a thorough site survey.

If the answer is YES, your site should be suitable for

installing the system. Go ahead to the next section in this

manual.

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