Simple guide to install or adjust DISH 500 and DISH 300 Antennas. Just follow the following simple steps:
- In order to install the DISH 500 follow the steps given in DISH 500 Initial Installation instruction guide that comes with the dish assembly packaging.
- Mount the dish on a solid surface.
- Place the mounting foot in vertical position. Make sure that the top edge of the mounting foot is level and top of the mast is absolutely vertical.
- Place the dish antenna pointing towards a clear southern sky without any obstruction.
- Plug in the cable cord from the dish into the SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver or connect the DISH Pro Legacy Adapter for Legacy receivers.
- Connect the RG-6 cable from the dish securely to the satellite receiver.
- Press the MENU button and go to Point Dish/Signal screen following this route:MENU >> System Setup >> Installation >> Point Dish/Signal screen.
- Now perform a “Switch Test” by pressing “Check Switch” and then “Check” or “OK”.
- In the Satellite line the summary installation mode displays the word ‘conn’.
- When the summary installation mode displays the word “Twin”, “Sngl”, or “Quad”, it indicates that the receiver has confirmed its connection with the DISH Pro LNBF and it is working.
- Press OK to come back to Point Dish/Signal screen.
- Make sure that the various angles of the dish antenna are placed and pointed correctly.
- In order to get signals adjust the position of the dish antenna by turning it back and forth moving ¼ inch at a time. If unable to receive the signals then loosen its both elevation bolts and tilt it up by 2 degrees. Repeat the procedure for some time.
- If still unable to receive the signals check and change the angle positions of the dish antenna.
- Undergo a second round of switch test selecting first “Check Switch” and then ” Check”or “OK”. If signals are received then this will be indicated by “All” in the Transponder line, and the message “Satellite reception verified”. Select CANCEL to exit the Summary Installation Menu.