2 adjusting the satellite antenna, 1 test transponder/lnc configuration – TechniSat DIGIT MF4-S User Manual

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9.3.1.2 Setting a user-defined satellite position

(User satellite)

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To accept a user satellite position into the satellite list, use

the arrow keys to mark the field Sat new.

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Confirm by pressing OK.

A list showing all available satellite positions will be dis-

played. (Fig. 9-11)

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Now use the arrow keys to mark a user satellite position

(User 1 to User 14).

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Confirm by pressing OK , the menu for setting the test trans-

ponder will be displayed. In this menu, enter the data for the

test transponder as well as that of the LNC in use, as

described in Point 6.4.3.

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When you have completed setting the test transponder,

press Back to return to the menu for setting the rotating

antenna. The field for entering the orbital position is now

active.

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Use the numeric keys to enter the orbital position of the

user satellite, and confirm by pressing OK.

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Now press the OK key to indicate whether it is a westerly

(W) or an easterly (E) orbital position.

If the Geo-positioning function is switched On (Point 9.2), you

can now use the function Turn to sat (Point 9.4.1) to turn the dish

to the programmed user satellite position.

If the Geo-positioning function is switched Off, you must turn the

dish manually (Point 9.3.2.2) to the desired satellite position.

9.3.2 Adjusting the satellite antenna

To direct the antenna to the desired satellite resp. to determine

whether you can receive the desired satellite at the desired position,

a test transponder is available for each satellite.

It is the display of signal strength and quality provided by the test

transponder that makes an exact positioning of the dish antenna

possible.

9.3.2.1 Test transponder/LNC configuration

To change the data of a particular test transponder, proceed as

follows:

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Use the arrow keys to mark the field Current satellite

list.

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(Fig. 9-11)

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