Bell EXPRESSVU 4700 Installation And Setup

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ......................................................................

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Installation and Setup......................................................

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1-1

Introduction .........................................................................

1-1

Components of the Satellite Antenna ......................................

1-2

Summary of Installation ........................................................

1-4

Before You Start Installation ..................................................

1-5

Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites ...................................

1-9

Some Key Points to Consider .................................................

1-9

Finding the Right Location for the Dish ..................................

1-18

46 cm Dish Setup Guide .......................................................

1-21

3.1A Pre-assemble the Parts .................................................

1-21

3.1B Attaching the Mount to your Dwelling ..............................

1-22

3.1C Installing the Dish on the Mount .....................................

1-23

3.1D Connecting Things Together ...........................................

1-23

60 cm Dish Setup Guide ........................................................

1-24

3.2A Pre-assemble the Parts .................................................

1-24

3.2B Attaching the Mount to your Dwelling ..............................

1-25

3.2C Installing the Dish on the Mount .....................................

1-26

3.3D Connecting Things Together ..........................................

1-26

90 cm Dish Setup Guide .......................................................

1-27

3.3A Pre-assemble the Parts .................................................

1-27

3.3B Attaching the Mount to your Dwelling .............................

1-28

3.3C Installing the Dish on the Mount .....................................

1-30

3.3D Connecting Things Together ...........................................

1-30

120 cm Dish Setup Guide ...................................................

1-31

3.4A Pre-assemble the Parts .................................................

1-31

3.4B Attaching the Mount to your Dwelling ..............................

1-32

3.4C Installing the Dish on the Mount .....................................

1-33

3.4D Connecting Things Together ..........................................

1-33

Installing the Receiver ..........................................................

1-35

Ground and Wire the Satellite Antenna ...................................

1-36

Aligning the Dish ..................................................................

1-38

Change languages ................................................................

1-42

Help ....................................................................................

1-43

Satellite Location Reference Chart ........................................

1-44

Vertical Elevation Protractor ..................................................

1-47

Connect Receiver to Telephone Connection ............................

1-48

Order Your Bell ExpressVu Programming ................................

1-51

Program the Remote ............................................................

1-52

Security Features .................................................................

1-53

Wire Your System Together.....................

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1-55

Wiring Setup Diagram ...........................................................

1-59

Order Your Programming .......................................................

1-59

Safety

Instructions

You should always follow these instructions to help ensure against injury to yourself and damage to your equipment.

¥ Read all safety and operating instructions before you operate the receiver.

¥ Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference.

¥ Heed all warnings on the receiver and in the safety and operating instructions.

¥ Follow all installation, operating, and use instructions.

¥ Unplug the receiver from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the receiver.

¥ Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards and will void the warranty.

¥ Do not operate the receiver in high-humidity areas, or expose it to water or moisture.

¥ Do not place the receiver on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The receiver may fall, causing serious personal injury and damage to the receiver.

¥ Do not block or cover slots and openings in the receiver. These are provided for ventilation and protection from overheating. Never place the receiver near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place the receiver in an enclosure such as a cabinet without proper ventilation.

¥ Do not stack the receiver on top of or below other electronic devices.

¥ Operate the receiver using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label. Unplug the receiver power cord by gripping the power plug, not the cord.

¥ The receiver is equipped with a three-wire ground-type plug. This plug will fit only into a ground-type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the ground-type plug.

¥ Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

¥ Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Never insert objects of any kind into the receiver through openings, as the objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could cause fire or electrical shock.

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¥ We recommend that the outdoor components of the antenna system be grounded in accordance with local, provincial, and national codes.

¥ We strongly recommend using an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault protection. For added protection during a lightning storm, or when the receiver is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the receiver and the antenna. This will prevent damage caused by lightning or power line surges.

¥ Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care to avoid touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them can be fatal.

¥ Do not attempt to service the receiver yourself, as opening or removing covers (except for the Smart Card access door on the receiver front panel) may expose you to dangerous voltage, and will void the warranty. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel.

¥ Unplug the receiver from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel whenever the following occurs:

❒ The power supply cord or plug is damaged;

❒ Liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the receiver;

❒ The receiver has been exposed to rain or water;

❒ The receiver has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged;

❒ The receiver exhibits a distinct change in performance.

¥ When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitutions may damage the receiver or cause electrical shock or fire, and will void the warranty.

¥ Upon completion of any service or repair to the receiver, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the receiver is in proper operating condition.

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Installation and Setup --

A 5 Step Process

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of a Bell ExpressVu system. We thank you for your purchase. We are confident that you will be pleased with the performance, capabilities, entertainment options, and ease of operation of your Bell ExpressVu system for many years to come.

Your Bell ExpressVu system complies with MPEG II and DVB standards for compressing audio and video data. How does this benefit you? It means the Bell

ExpressVu system will be compatible with new technologies in consumer electronic products as they arrive on the market, including digital video disk (DVD) players, digital video cassette recorders (VCRs), and data communication networks.

The Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Center provides a single source for you to get answers to all your questions. For all your questions or comments, call us at 1-888-SKY-

DISH (1-888-759-3474), or visit our Web Site at www.expressvu.com.

If you do not want to install your system yourself, you can have it installed by a professional. Ask your retailer for information about the installer in your area. (You will be given a toll-free number. Call the toll-free number and leave a message. The installer will call you back to set an appointment).

If you do intend to install your Bell ExpressVu system yourself, this chapter provides installation procedures. The procedures are relatively simple, but do require some skill in construction-related tasks. Be sure to follow all warnings and cautions; they are provided for your safety.

An optional Installation Kit is available. This Kit includes typical hardware used during installation, and a more detailed Installation Kit Guide. Contact your Bell ExpressVu dealer.

It is important that you follow all local building codes and the electrical codes specified by your local electric company, as well as standard safety procedures for installing and working with this type of equipment.

Improper procedures or installation can result in damage to the equipment or the building, and harm to you. If you are not sure about whether your installation follows these codes, contact a licensed building inspector or electrician in your area for assistance.

Take extreme care to avoid contacting any overhead power lines, lights, and power circuits while you are installing the satellite antenna. Contact with any of these could prove fatal. Do not install the satellite antenna near power lines.

See "Safety Instructions" on page i for additional safety information.

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COMPONENTS OF THE SATELLITE ANTENNA

Note: The following pictures are not to scale.

The fully assembled Bell ExpressVu satellite antenna looks like this.

See "Install the Satellite Antenna" on page 1-13 for the procedure to assemble and install the satellite antenna. Following are descriptions of each component of the satellite antenna.

DBS LNBF

(Low Noise Block amplifier with integrated Feed)

DBS LNBF

- Single Output

If you purchased the single-output LNBF to use with one

Bell ExpressVu receiver, your package contains this LNBF.

DBS LNBF

- Dual Output

If you purchased the dual output LNBF for use with more than one Bell ExpressVu receiver, your package contains this LNBF.

LNBF Support Arm

The LNBF support arm attaches the LNBF and the dish to the mast assembly. The support arm may come in two pieces for larger antennas.

Dish

The dish collects and focuses the satellite signal onto the LNBF.

Note: The dish may have either three or four bolt holes.

Flathead bolts with nuts attach the dish to the support arm.

LNBF Screws

The LNBF screw attaches the LNBF to the support arm.

Weather Boot(s)

The rubber boot protects the coaxial cable/LNBF connection from the weather.

Cable Clip (optional)

The cable clip holds the cable to the top of the support arm.

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Components of the Satellite Antenna

Mounting Brackets and Mast Assembly

The mounting bracket and mast assembly attaches the dish and LNBF assembly to the mounting surface.

If you are planning to use a pole to mount the satellite antenna, you will not need the mounting bracket and mast assembly. However, we recommend you keep them in case you decide to move the satellite antenna.

Optional Installation Kit

The Installation Kit is an optional product that contains the hardware and materials that you would typically use during various types of installation. To buy the Installation Kit, contact the location where your Bell ExpressVu system was purchased or call the

Customer Service Call Center at 1-888-SKY-DISH (1-800-759-3474).

The Installation Kit contains the following:

¥ Installation Kit Guide

¥ Installation video tape with step-by-step demonstrations

¥ 7.6-meter telephone cord

¥ Dual telephone adapter

¥ Telephone coupler, for connecting two telephone cords

¥ 2.4-meter triple phono (RCA) Audio/Video cord

¥ Dual grounding block

¥ 9.1-meter Grounding wire, either 8 gauge aluminum or 10 gauge copper

¥ 7.6-meter RG-6 (coaxial) cable with "F" connectors

¥ 30-meter RG-6 (coaxial) cable with "F" connectors

¥ 4 Toggle anchors (3" x 1/4")

¥ 4 Double expansion anchors

¥ 4 Machine bolts (3" x 1/4")

¥ 4 Lag screws (3" x 5/16")

¥ 4 Cable ties

¥ 4 Lag screws (2" x 5/16")

¥ Compass

¥ Silicone sealant

¥ 10 Cable clips for the coaxial cable

If you did not purchase the Installation Kit, but still plan to install your Bell ExpressVu system yourself, we recommend that you gather the appropriate materials before beginning installation. Note: Amount of RG-6 (coaxial) cable required will depend on distance between LNBF and receiver.

The tools you will need to complete the installation will vary, depending on the type of installation that you do. If you find that you do not have the tools and skills for a certain procedure, call a professional, such as an Bell ExpressVu dealer or an electrician, for assistance. These tools are not included in the Installation Kit.

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SUMMARY OF INSTALLATION

Following is a summary of the procedures to install and set up your Bell ExpressVu system. We recommend that you perform the procedures in the order presented.

1. Unpack the satellite antenna, receiver, and parts (see page 1-6) and the optional installation kit, if you purchased one (see page 1-3).

2. Review "What You Need to Know" (see page 1-6).

3. Connect the receiver to your TV set, and make sure the Smart Card is installed

(see page 1-8).

4. Determine the approximate location of the Bell ExpressVu satellite

(see page 1-18).

5. Find the best location on your property for the satellite antenna, with a clear line of sight to the satellite (see pages 1-18 through 1-20).

6. Assemble the satellite antenna and attach it to a solid surface (see pages 1-21 through 1-34).

7. Ground the satellite antenna, and wire it to the Bell ExpressVu receiver

(see pages 1-36).

8. Aim the satellite antenna for the strongest possible signal (see pages 1-38 through 1-42).

9. Connect the receiver to an active telephone connection (see page 1-48). With the receiver wired to the TV and the antenna properly installed, you will be able to see the Bell ExpressVu Program Guide, which tells you about available programs, channels, and services.

10.Order your programming by calling the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre at 1-888-SKY-DISH (see page 1-51).

11.Program the remote control to control the receiver and your other electronic equipment. This feature is not available on all receiver models. (see page 1-52).

12.Wire the receiver to your audio system, VCR, DVD and other electronic equipment, as required (see page 1-55).

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Before You Start Installation

STEP 1: BEFORE YOU START INSTALLATION

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The key to setting up the system is in the accurate initial setting of the vertical elevation of the dish. The vertical elevation is the amount of tilt upwards, from horizontal, toward the sky, which is required to ÒseeÓ the satellite. This is best achieved by mounting the dish support mast so that the top portion, to which the dish clamps attach, is as ÒPlumbÓ as possible. That is to say: the top portion of the mount should be as perpendicular to the earth as you can manage - this is true for wall mounting, roof mounting, any kind of mounting. If it is ÒPlumbÒ, then, when the dish is mounted on it and the dish is tilted upward toward the satellite at the correct vertical elevation angle, the dish can be easily panned (East/West movements) to find the satellite.

UNPACK AND CHECK CONTENTS

As you unpack the system, confirm that all the parts are included. See "Package

Contents" on page 1-6 for a list of the included components.

Note: Keep the shipping materials in which these items are packed, in case you ever need to return them.

Unpack the contents carefully. Electronic equipment can be easily damaged if bumped or handled roughly. Examine all parts for damage that may have occurred during shipment.

If you find any damage, immediately call the location where your Bell ExpressVu system was purchased, or the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre at

1-888-SKY-DISH, before continuing with installation.

The size of your dish will vary depending on the part of Canada in which you live. The standard diameter of a Bell ExpressVu dish is 46 cm, however, 60 cm, 90 cm or 1.2m

dishes are also available. If you require the large dish, we recommend that you hire a professional to install it because installation of the 90 cm and 1.2 m dishes is a more exacting project.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

¥ User and Installation Guide

¥ Bell ExpressVu satellite antenna assembly

¥ Bell ExpressVu receiver

¥ Accessories

❒ 7.6-metre RJ11 telephone cable

❒ 2.4-metre phono (RCA) 3-connector cable

❒ 1.8-metre modulator cable

❒ 2.4-metre S-VIDEO cable (optional to install) Model 4700 only.

❒ Remote control, with four (4) AAA batteries packaged separately

In addition, we provide an optional Installation Kit, which includes the necessary hardware and cables that you would typically use during installation. Contact the location where your Bell ExpressVu system was purchased for more information, or call the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre at 1-888-SKY-DISH for the location of a licensed dealer near you.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Because you will make modifications to the location where you mount the satellite antenna, we suggest that you be familiar with and be able to safely perform the following procedures.

¥ You should be able to use a plumb line or level to set both horizontal and vertical surfaces. This is especially critical for vertical surfaces.

¥ You should know how to drill holes in the mounting surface (whether wood, brick, cinder block, etc.).

¥ You should know how to drill holes and run cabling through your building. This includes sealing the holes once the cable has been installed.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

If you did not purchase the installation kit, you will need the following materials:

¥ Coaxial cables and connectors (RG6 recommended up to 100ft. For longer distances consult an installer)

¥ Fastening devices to attach the mount to your dwelling

¥ Waterproofing for the outdoor connections

¥ Grounding materials

¥ Cable ties

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Before You Start Installation

You will also need some tools:

A 7/16Ó,1/2Ó, 9/16Ó wrench (varies with dish size)

A Phillips screwdriver

A spirit level

A drill and drill bits (masonry and wood)

A compass

INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE

The remote is shipped with four AAA batteries, packaged separately.

Any time you remove or install the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote for all electronic components.

1. Press down on the slot in the battery case cover

(on the back of the remote) to open the cover.

2. If you are replacing old batteries, remove all four batteries.

3. Insert the new batteries, being sure to match the plus (Ò+Ó) ends with the plus indicators on the remote. The batteries alternate plus and minus

(Ò-Ó) ends when properly seated.

4. Replace the cover by inserting the tabs into the slots, and snapping the cover into place.

If the remote does not work after installing the batteries, confirm that the batteries are properly seated, with the plus and minus ends aligned correctly. You may need to reset the remote address, particularly if you have a UHF remote.

SET THE REMOTE ADDRESS

When you get your receiver and remote, they are set to address 1. Unless you experience problems, you do not need to change the address at this time. If you want to change the address, see ÒSet the Remote AddressÓ on page 1-52.

You may need to set the remote address in any of the following situations:

¥ You have a UHF remote, and you encounter interference caused by other nearby UHF remotes (for example, a neighbour's UHF remote or a UHF remote being used in another room of your building).

¥ There is another Bell ExpressVu receiver and remote being used in the vicinity.

Note: In either of the above situations, you may need to assign an address to your remote and receiver, so that the receiver responds only to that remote.

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¥ If your receiver and remote addresses do not match, you must match them to be able to use the remote. See "Set the Remote Address" on page 1-52.

TEMPORARILY CONNECT THE RECEIVER TO TV

You must connect the receiver to your TV and make sure the Smart Card is installed to get the information to aim your satellite antenna. At this time, it is not necessary to fully wire your receiver to all your electronic equipment.

See "Wiring Setups" in your User Manual for suggested wiring configurations.

INSTALL THE SMART CARD

Most systems come with the ExpressVu Smart Card already installed in the receiver. If your Smart Card came in a separate package, you need to install it into the Smart Card slot in the receiver.

The receiver will work only with the

Smart Card installed. You must use the Smart Card that was supplied with your receiver.

1.

Open the access door on the front panel of the receiver by gently pulling on the left edge.

2.

Unwrap the Smart Card, and insert it face up

(face up is logo up).

3.

Make sure the Smart Card is firmly seated in the slot.

4.

Close the access door.

Note: Model 2700 receivers do not have an access door.

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Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites

DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL MOUNTING SITES

When you are surveying your property for appropriate sites for the satellite antenna, keep in mind that you can mount the satellite antenna on a variety of surfaces: brick, cinder block, wood, some sidings, rooftop, or a pole.

Because installing the satellite antenna may involve drilling into the wall or roof of your building, or digging a hole and using cement, you should be confident of the location

before beginning installation. Errors can be expensive and time-consuming.

The following guidelines apply to all mounting surfaces and locations.

WEATHER AND WIND CONSIDERATIONS

The satellite antenna has been built to withstand most kinds of weather. However, extremely strong winds could damage the base on which the satellite antenna is mounted.

A strong wind can cause the satellite antenna to exert several hundred kilograms of pressure on the mounting surface, so the surface must be stable and strong. Such a mounting surface also helps ensure against movement of the satellite antenna, which would interfere with signal reception. In general, the stronger the signal you maintain, the better your chance of uninterrupted reception during periods of snow, rain, and heavy cloud cover.

SOME KEY POINTS TO CONSIDER

DO’S

You should always follow these instructions to help ensure against injury to yourself and damage to your equipment or building. See "Safety

Instructions" on page i for further safety instructions.

¥ Assemble the satellite antenna in a safe location before climbing up to the mounting location. Use caution when climbing, and when working at the mounting location.

Depending on the mounting location and size of your dish, 2 people may be required to install the mount and antenna to your dwelling.

¥ Install the satellite antenna only on a solid surface such as cinderblock, brick, or solid foundation material. If you install it on the side of a building, be sure to attach the bolts directly to a building stud or other solid material. Use the appropriate drilling and attachment hardware for the surface.

¥ Make sure you have determined the best location for the satellite antenna before drilling the holes in your building or setting up the mounting pole.

Mistakes can be costly.

¥ All installations should conform to your local building and electrical codes. If you are not sure, contact a licensed building inspector or electrician in your area to assist you.

Be aware that community covenants, if any, may have additional requirements.

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¥ If possible choose a site that is accessible in most weather conditions. You may need to clean snow, ice or debris off the satellite antenna.

¥ Place the satellite antenna as close to the receiver as possible. We recommend using no more than 30 meters of RG-6 (coaxial) cable between the receiver and the satellite antenna, unless you install a line amplifier to boost the signal.

¥ Consider seasonal changes. The site may appear unobstructed in the winter, but spring and summer foliage could block the signal to the satellite antenna.

DO NOTS

¥ Never install the satellite antenna under power lines.

¥ Do not install the satellite antenna where it can be jostled, bumped, or blocked by people, animals, or vehicles.

¥ Do not install the satellite antenna where it is exposed to high winds.

¥ Do not try to install the satellite antenna in windy or stormy weather, particularly if there is a chance of lightning.

¥ Do not attempt to fasten the satellite antenna to the mortar between bricks or cinder blocks.

¥ Do not mount the satellite antenna on vinyl or aluminum siding. These materials are structurally too weak to securely hold the satellite antenna, even with a building stud underneath.

¥ Do not install the satellite antenna on stucco or imitation masonry unless the base material is solid. Do not mount the satellite antenna on composite materials such as strand, chip, fiber, or particle board unless the fastener attaches securely to a wall stud, rafter, or other foundation material beneath the surface.

underneath.

¥ Do not mount the satellite antenna in a tree.

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Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites

MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON BRICK

We define "brick" as a solid brick wall or other structure. This does not include brick facing that is used on some buildings over the main structure. If you are mounting the satellite antenna on brick facing, see "Mounting the Antenna on Siding," below.

You can mount the satellite antenna on a solid brick wall.

¥ The brick surface must be flat and even.

¥ The mortar between the bricks should be in good to excellent condition. The satellite antenna foot should be mounted on several bricks. As the wind tugs on the satellite antenna, the foot will put heavy pressure (several hundred kilograms) on those bricks in different directions. Loose or weakened mortar may allow the bricks to shift, changing the dish angle and reception quality, and possibly damaging the satellite antenna and the building. The installed satellite antenna could also hasten the deterioration of old mortar.

¥ To mount the satellite antenna on brick, be sure that all of the fasteners are set into the brick, not into the mortar between the bricks. Use materials necessary to follow the local building codes.

MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON SIDING

We do not recommend mounting the satellite antenna on aluminum or vinyl siding.

These materials can be structurally unsound, causing eventual shifting of the dish. To mount the satellite antenna on solid siding, be sure to follow the suggestions below.

¥ The surface must be flat and even. You may need to use a separator, or shim, between the shingles to even the siding surface.

¥ Mount the foot on the foundation material beneath the siding surface. This may be a building stud, cinder block, or other solid material. To locate the studs, find the vertical line of nails where the siding is attached to the building, or use a stud finder.

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MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON CINDER BLOCK

You can mount the satellite antenna on cinder blocks, whether they are part of a wall or the side of a building.

¥ The surface must be flat and even.

¥ Be sure that the cinder block and mortar are in good condition.

¥ We recommend using toggle anchors and machine bolts, inserted into the hollow of the block, as fasteners. Other types of anchors may not have the required strength.

MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON THE ROOF

You can mount the satellite antenna on the roof.

This usually provides the highest available location.

¥ Attach the satellite antenna to a rafter beneath the roof surface. You can locate the rafter by looking for the nails attaching the fascia board to the rafters. You can also locate the rafters from inside the attic.

¥ To prevent the roof from leaking, you should caulk the holes, or use silicone sealant around the holes and at the bottom of the satellite antenna foot where it contacts the surface. Apply the sealant before you bolt the foot down tight.

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Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites

MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON WOOD

You can mount the satellite antenna on a wooden deck, wooden beam, or other wooden surface.

¥ The surface must be flat and even.

¥ Be sure that the wood has a solid foundation, and is secured. It should be a strong piece that cannot be moved or jiggled.

¥ Do not mount the satellite antenna on a railing.

INSTALL THE SATELLITE ANTENNA

Once you have found the direction and elevation of the satellite and decided on the best mounting location, you can install the satellite antenna.

ORIENTATION OF MAST OR POLE

It is very important that the upper part of the mast or the mounting pole, whichever is used, be truly plumb (vertical). If not, the elevation provided by the receiver for your location will be inaccurate. This will make it more difficult for you to find the satellite.

Refer to page 1-4, ÒSummary of InstallationÓ to begin the installation of your antenna.

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Vertical Mounting

Surfaces with Mast

Horizontal Mounting

Surfaces with Mast

Pole Mounting

Surfaces

The figure above shows how you should attach the mast to the foot for mounting on vertical surfaces.

The figure above shows how you should attach the mast to the foot for mounting on horizontal surfaces.

The figure above shows how you should attach the dish support and bracket to a mounting pole.

Install the Antenna Mount

Before you install the antenna mount, you should make sure that you can route the cable from the mounting location into your building, drilling holes where necessary, to the receiver.

Assemble the satellite antenna in a safe location before climbing up to the mounting location. Use caution when climbing, and when working at the mounting location.

1. Gather all the items you will need for the assembly.

2. If the dish support arm and the bracket that holds it came separately, attach the arm to the bracket with the supplied bolts.

3. Mount the foot on the solid surface you have chosen.

4. Adjust the mast so that when the foot is mounted, the upper part of the mast is, as close to vertical as possible.

Use a plumb line or bubble level to measure the upper part of the mast. Alignment of the dish is more difficult if the mast is not plumb.

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Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites

You may have either one or two LNBF cables to attach, depending on which type of LNBF you purchased and how many receivers are being installed.

Note: If you have to attach two cables to the LNBF, the following instructions apply to both cables. Use only RG-6 coaxial cables with "F" connectors. Do not use the 1.8-meter RF or VHF cable supplied with the receiver. This cable is used for the receiver to

TV connection.

5. Place the dish on the support arm. Align the flathead bolts with the dish support bolt holes on the dish supports.

6. Insert each flathead bolt into one of the holes, and secure it by threading a lock nut onto the bolt on the back side. Do this for all the flathead bolts.

7. Tighten the bolts so that they are snug.

This is a picture of the support arm and bracket with the dish attached.

8. Tilt the support bracket to the approximate elevation of the satellite. Use the elevation you found earlier on the Satellite Location Reference Chart.

If you have the bracket with points above the elevation washer, align the elevation marks on the bracket with the points on the washer.

If you have the bracket where the edge of the mast shows through the curved slot, align the edge with the desired elevation mark.

9. Slide the mast clamp onto the mast.

Tighten the elevation bolts and the pivot bolt so that the bracket is snug, but can still be moved up and down.

10.Turn the antenna mount on the mast or pole to align the LNBF support arm in the direction of the satellite.

Use the direction you found earlier in the Satellite

Location Reference Chart.

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Tighten the mast clamp bolts so that the clamp is snug, but can still be moved back and forth.

11. Thread the LNBF cable into the cable hole near the mast foot, up the mast and out the top of the mast.

Do not kink or pinch the cable.

12. Take the end of the cable coming out the top of the mast, and thread it up the mast sleeve of the support arm.

13. Loop the end of the cable over the pivot bolt.

14. Bring the cable back down on the outside of the mast sleeve, between the dish supports.

15. Thread the cable through the arm and out the end of the arm.

16. Slip the weather boot(s) onto the LNBF cable(s).

To do this, insert the end of the cable with the screw connector into the smaller end of the boot and work it through. When you are finished the boot should slide freely over the cable but hold snugly when slipped up over the screw connector. Be patient. This is a difficult and somewhat painstaking job. (If possible, place weather boot on cable before putting on "F" connector).

17. Attach the LNBF to the LNBF cable(s). Slide the weather boot up securely to cover the cable/LNBF connection at the base of the LNBF.

18. Fit the LNBF onto the end of the dish support arm, sliding it until it is inserted firmly. Attach LNBF to the support arm using the LNBF screw and washer.

INSTALLING A METAL POLE MOUNT

You can mount the satellite antenna on a metal pole if necessary. This allows you a wider range of locations for installation.

Note: If used, the metal pole should have an outside diameter of approximately 1 5/8 inches (approx. 4 cm), and should be sturdy enough not to flex in high winds. If the clamp ends up being slightly loose, use weather proof sandpaper or emery cloth to shim the clamp, and tighten.

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Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites

¥ You can mount the satellite antenna on a metal pole that is attached to an existing building. Using this method, you can raise the satellite antenna to gain a line-of-sight view of the satellite if you cannot find a better location. Be sure to follow all safety requirements, and properly ground the satellite antenna and pole.

¥ You can also mount the satellite antenna on a metal pole installed in the ground, as long as the soil provides a firm foundation and the pole does not allow the antenna to move during windy weather.

Be sure to locate and avoid underground sewer, gas, water, and telephone lines before digging. Your local utility companies can tell you where these are located.

Before you attach the pole to its mounting surface or install the pole in the ground, you should make sure that you can route the cable from the mounting location into the building, drilling holes where necessary, to the receiver. If the pole is installed in the ground, be sure that you can route the cable overhead or underground in a conduit or with a direct burial cable.

1. The most common method to install the pole in the ground is to use cement to secure it in a hole. Be sure that the pole remains at 90û from horizontal as the cement dries. You may want to use guy wires or braces to keep the pole steady. The bottom of the hole should be 15 centimeters below the frost line in areas where temperatures fall below freezing. In most areas of Canada, a

1-meter-deep hole for the pole should be sufficient.

2. A way of ensuring that the pole does not rotate in the dried cement is to cut the bottom of the pole at an angle, and to place a brick or flat rock in the bottom of the hole to support the pole before pouring in the cement.

3. Use a plumb line to ensure that the pole is at 90û from horizontal. Take at least two measurements on different sides of the pole periodically while the cement is drying.

Having the pole plumb allows you to accurately aim the antenna. If the pole is slightly off plumb, you can still aim the antenna for good reception, but it is very difficult.

4. Typically, the cable is routed down outside the pole. However, if you want to feed the

LNBF cable up through the pole in the same manner as you would through the mast, you will need to drill a hole in the pole big enough to do this. The hole should be above ground after the pole has been set in the cement.

You will not need the metal foot and mast assembly provided with the antenna for this installation, but we recommend you keep the assembly in case you wish to relocate the antenna later.

5. Follow the instructions for mounting the satellite antenna mast, but use the metal pole in place of the mast and foot.

6. Bring the LNBF cable down the outside of the pole. Be sure to secure the cable firmly, but not too tightly, to the pole using tie-downs.

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STEP 2: FIND THE RIGHT LOCATION FOR THE DISH

The Dish must be at a location on your dwelling which gives a clear, year-round, unobstructed ÒviewÓ of the satellite and which is also free from occasional blockages due to vehicles or passers-by.

Locating the appropriate site for your Bell ExpressVu dish is a two step process: First, use your compass and the satellite direction data provided in this guide, to estimate the general direction of the satellite. Use this information to find the right spot to mount the dish on your dwelling. Next, get more serious about the installation; confirm that your dish has a clear unobstructed ÒviewÓ of the satellite and that the dish can be mounted securely.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

¥ Compass

¥ Level

¥ Satellite Receiver connected to a television

¥ Satellite Location Table (page 1-44)

¥ Vertical Elevation Protractor (page 1-47)

DETERMINE DIRECTION TO THE SATELLITE

You must determine the direction the Bell ExpressVu satellite from your location to help you determine where to mount your antenna. You must have a clear line of sight from the antenna location to the satellite. Use the following procedure to find the best location for the antenna, while keeping in mind the considerations referenced in DISCUSSION OF

POTENTIAL SITES on page 1-9.

After you finish mounting the antenna, you will need to re-aim the dish to get the strongest signal. Please see STEP 5: ALIGNING THE DISH on page 1-38 for this procedure.

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Find The Right Location For The Dish

WHERE IS IT?

The Bell ExpressVu satellite orbits the Earth over the equator. For everyone in Canada, this means that the satellite will be south of your location.

The Bell ExpressVu satellite is approximately 35,680 kilometers above the surface of the

Earth. It is in what is called a "geosynchronous orbit." This means that the satellite stays aligned over one place on the surface of the Earth. If you could see the satellite, it would seem to hang in one spot in the sky.

Because the satellite does not move in relation to the surface of the Earth, it is easy to maintain the signal. Once your antenna is aimed at the Bell ExpressVu satellite, the antenna will not have to move to follow the satellite.

When determining the approximate location of the satellite, you will need to find the azimuth (South, Southeast, or Southwest direction to the satellite) and elevation (angle up to the satellite) from your location. "Azimuth" is also called "direction." (As shown on a compass). We use the term "direction" in this guide.

Refer to "Satellite Location Reference Chart" on page 1-44. Find your city or a city near you and note down the appropriate settings for direction and elevation.

FIND A CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT

"Find a clear line of sight" means to find a location for the satellite antenna so that its view of the orbiting satellite is unobstructed by trees, buildings, or any other obstructions.

This includes making sure that sapling trees are

The Homemade Sextant not likely to grow up or out into the line of sight.

Also, consider seasonal changes. An unobstructed site in winter may be obstructed by foliage in spring and summer.

C a r d b o a r d t r i a n g l e c o p i e d f r o m b a c k c o v e r

C a r d b o a r d C u t o u t

If you need a way to determine if you have a clear

ÒviewÓ to the satellite, try this procedure: Cut out a cardboard triangle with its base about 8-10 inches long. Make the angle of the triangle equal to the vertical elevation angle for your location as given in the Table (page 1-44) or simply use the triangle as illustrated on page 1-47 as a template. Tape it to your level as shown in the sketch. Now you have a homemade sextant! Next, look up the edge of the cardboard while holding the level horizontal while aiming it at the correct compass heading. If there is an obstruction, locate the dish elsewhere.

L e v e l

Using the Sextant

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1. Take a compass and the direction and elevation numbers to your planned location for the satellite antenna.

(VERY IMPORTANT)

Make sure the compass is well away from metal objects, and that there are no magnetic or electronic devices nearby.

Holding the compass so the needle can swing freely, turn the compass until the dark end of the compass needle is aligned on the N. This points to magnetic North. The compass face is divided into 360 degrees, North is zero degrees (0û), East is 90û, South is 180û, and West is 270û.

2. On the compass, find the direction number provided by the

Satellite Location Reference Chart. Turn to face this number, while keeping the dark end of the needle over the

N. This is the direction of the satellite. Find a landmark, or lay a stick or board on the ground lined up in that direction.

3. Use the elevation number from the chart to find out how high the satellite is in the sky from your location.

You know that vertical is 90û, and horizontal 0û, and halfway in between is 45û.

Stand close to where you plan to mount the satellite antenna and face in the direction that you marked for the direction to the satellite. Using the elevation angle, find the closest approximation to that angle in the sky.

You now are pointing to the approximate location of the satellite.

4. Note whether there are any obstructions between you and the satellite. Leave a margin for adjustment, because you have not yet aimed the antenna exactly.

If there are obstructions, you will have to find a new location, or remove the obstruction, if possible.

5. If necessary, repeat steps 1 through 4 until you have located the best location for the antenna.

The best location should provide a sturdy support for the antenna, plus it must have a clear line of sight. Mark the spot and the direction to the satellite.

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Assembling The Dish

STEP 3: ASSEMBLING THE DISH

The following section outlines the assembly procedure for all four dish sizes: 46 cm,

60 cm, 90 cm, and 120 cm.

The overall assembly procedure is similar for all sizes, but there are some specific differences which are addressed in four separate sections. Please refer to the section which is relevant to the dish size you have purchased:

¥ Step 3.1

Assembling the 46 cm Dish

¥ Step 3.2 Assembling the 60 cm Dish

¥ Step 3.3 Assembling the 90 cm Dish

¥ Step 3.4

Assembling the 120 cm Dish

STEP 3.1: ASSEMBLING THE 46 CM DISH

STEP 3.1A: PRE-ASSEMBLE THE PARTS (46 CM DISH)

ItÕs best to pre-assemble the dish indoors, so that it is all ready to place on the mast outdoors, quickly and easily ... especially if itÕs cold out.

The complete system consists of three main parts: the dish mount, the dish assembly, and the receiver. The mount consists of the foot (base plate) and a bent pipe called the mast. These two parts are pre-assembled.

The dish assembly consists of the antenna, or dish, the dish support bracket, the (LNBF) low noise amplifier, and the LNBF support arm. The receiver is also fully assembled.

LNBF Arm

Dish

Mount

Mast

Pre-assemble the Dish as follows:

1. Bolt the dish to the support bracket and the support arm; there are clear instructions and pictures in the antenna box.

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2. Determine your specific vertical elevation from the Table (page 1-44) and adjust the angular tilt of the antenna so that the edge of the red mark on the gauge is set to your vertical elevation. In our diagram here, it is set for 38.5 degrees.

3. Lightly tighten the bolt on the gauge side of the angular pivot; leave the bolt on the back side slightly loose.

4. Your antenna assembly is now ready to be placed on the outdoor mount assembly.

V e r t i c a l E l e v a t i o n

G a u g e

The mount for attaching the dish to the dwelling is made of steel and, as a result, it is very magnetic. If you are too close, it can adversely alter your compass readings.

STEP 3.1B: ATTACHING THE MOUNT TO YOUR DWELLING

(46 CM DISH)

The mount should be attached to your dwelling before putting the dish assembly on it.

When fastening it to your wall or roof, etc., make sure that the top portion is ÒplumbÓ; you can get it right by using a spirit level on both the front and side of the top piece. It is important to affix the mount firmly to your structure with at least 4 fasteners so that the wind will not alter the direction of the dish.

Note: Plumb means vertical in all directions. A flagpole is plumb.

WALL MOUNT HORIZONTAL MOUNT ROOF MOUNT

Here is how it can be done:

SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW

1. Place the mount foot on the surface location where you intend to attach it to the structure.

2. Arrange the holes in the foot to be over solid material and adjust the top part of the mast to be approximately plumb.

3. Put your spirit level on the side of the pipe (see diagram) and move the foot slightly to make the pipe vertical. DonÕt worry about getting the pipe level in the front and back direction - this will be done with the pivot arrangements after the foot is mounted.

PRESS LEVEL

AGAINST MOUNT

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Assembling the 46cm Dish

4. Mark the location of one of the holes and remove the mount.

5. Drill the hole and attach the mount foot with the one fastener only.

6. Now, once again, position the top of the mast to be approximately plumb; then place a level on the side of the pipe and pivot the mount foot slightly around the one attachment and adjust the mount foot to make the pipe vertical. Once achieved, drill the other 3 holes while the mount foot is still properly in place. (Alternatively, you can mark the holes, remove the mount, then drill).

7. Attach the mount with the 4 fasteners; seal the holes with silicone to prevent water damage to your dwelling.

8. Place your level on the front face of the top section of the mast and adjust the pipe to be vertically level by pivoting around the base bracket. Tighten down the nuts on the bracket when it is level. There are no further adjustments to make on the mount.

9. Check your work... The top of the mast should now be ÒplumbÓ!

If you have trouble fastening the mount to a surface, try mounting a solid piece of wood to your dwellingÕs surface first, then fastening the mount to the wood.

STEP 3.1C: INSTALLING THE DISH ON THE MOUNT

(46 CM DISH)

You have installed the mount on your dwelling and you have pre-assembled the antenna unit, ready to be installed on the mount.

There are just a few steps here:

1. Slide the antenna assembly over the mast.

2. Lightly tighten the two nuts on the back of the mast clamp, so that the antenna can pivot in the East/West directions but not be loose.

3. You are ready to carry out the antenna alignments, as soon as the wiring in Step 3.1D is completed.

STEP 3.1D: CONNECTING THINGS TOGETHER (46 CM DISH)

The wiring is accomplished as follows:

1. Thread a length of coaxial cable through the dish as shown in diagram

2. Slip the weather boot(s) onto the LNBF cable(s). To do this, insert the end of the cable with the screw connector into the smaller end of the boot and work it through. When you are finished the boot should slide freely over the cable but hold snugly when slipped up over the the screw connector. Be patient. This is a difficult and somewhat painstaking job. (If possible, place weather boot on cable before putting on ÒFÓ

connector).

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3. Attach the LNBF to the LNBF cable(s).

Slide the weather boot up securely to cover the cable/LNBF connection at the base of the LNBF.

4. Slip the LNBF onto the end of the arm, until contact is made with the LNBF bracket stops and put in screw through arm and LNBF.

5. Route and fasten the cable in a neat, unobtrusive manner in such a way so it cannot be damaged by accident. Connect the opposite end of the cable to your receiver, to the connector marked

ÒSatellite InÓ.

6. See page 1-36 for instructions concerning safety grounding.

The assembly and mounting of the 46 cm Dish is complete.

Proceed to page 1-35 Installing the Receiver.

STEP 3.2: ASSEMBLING THE 60 CM DISH

STEP 3.2A: PRE-ASSEMBLE THE PARTS (60 CM DISH)

ItÕs best to pre-assemble the dish indoors, so that it is all ready to place on the mast outdoors, quickly and easily ... especially if itÕs cold out.

The complete system consists of three main parts: the dish mount, the dish assembly, and the receiver. The mount consists of the foot (base plate) and a bent pipe called the mast. These two parts are pre-assembled.

The dish assembly consists of the antenna, or dish, the dish support bracket, the (LNBF) low noise amplifier, and the LNBF support arm. The receiver is also fully assembled.

LNBF Arm

Dish

Mount

Mast

Pre-assemble the Dish as follows:

1. Bolt the dish to the support bracket and the support arm; there are clear instructions and pictures in the antenna box.

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Assembling the 60cm Dish

2. Determine your specific vertical elevation from the Table (page 1-44) and adjust the angular tilt of the antenna so that the edge of the red mark on the gauge is set to your vertical elevation. In our diagram here, it is set for 38.5 degrees.

3. Lightly tighten the bolt on the gauge side of the angular pivot; leave the bolt on the back side slightly loose.

4. Your antenna assembly is now ready to be placed on the outdoor mount assembly.

V e r t i c a l E l e v a t i o n

G a u g e

The mount for attaching the dish to the dwelling is made of steel and, as a result, it is very magnetic. If you are too close, it can adversely alter your compass readings.

STEP 3.2B: ATTACHING THE MOUNT TO YOUR DWELLING

(60 CM DISH)

The mount should be attached to your dwelling before putting the dish assembly on it.

When fastening it to your wall or roof, etc., make sure that the top portion is ÒplumbÓ; you can get it right by using a spirit level on both the front and side of the top piece. It is important to affix the mount firmly to your structure with at least 4 fasteners so that the wind will not alter the direction of the dish.

Note: Plumb means vertical in all directions. A flagpole is plumb.

WALL MOUNT HORIZONTAL MOUNT ROOF MOUNT

Here is how it can be done:

1. Place the mount foot on the surface location where you intend to attach it to the structure.

2. Arrange the holes in the foot to be over solid material and adjust the top part of the mast to be approximately plumb.

3. Put your spirit level on the side of the pipe (see diagram) and move the foot slightly to make the pipe vertical. DonÕt worry about getting the pipe level in the front and back direction - this will be done with the pivot arrangements after the foot is mounted.

PRESS LEVEL

AGAINST MOUNT

SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW

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4. Mark the location of one of the holes and remove the mount.

5. Drill the hole and attach the mount foot with the one fastener only.

6. Now, once again, position the top of the mast to be approximately plumb; then place a level on the side of the pipe and pivot the mount foot slightly around the one attachment and adjust the mount foot to make the pipe vertical. Once achieved, drill the other 3 holes while the mount foot is still properly in place. (Alternatively, you can mark the holes, remove the mount, then drill).

7. Attach the mount with the 4 fasteners; seal the holes with silicone to prevent water damage to your dwelling.

8. Place your level on the front face of the top section of the mast and adjust the pipe to be vertically level by pivoting around the base bracket. Tighten down the nuts on the bracket when it is level. There are no further adjustments to make on the mount.

9. Check your work... The top of the mast should now be ÒplumbÓ!

If you have trouble fastening the mount to a surface, try mounting a solid piece of wood to your dwellingÕs surface first, then fastening the mount to the wood.

STEP 3.2C: INSTALLING THE DISH ON THE MOUNT

(60 CM DISH)

You have installed the mount on your dwelling and you have pre-assembled the antenna unit, ready to be installed on the mount.

There are just a few steps here:

1. Slide the antenna assembly over the mast.

2. Lightly tighten the two nuts on the back of the mast clamp, so that the antenna can pivot in the East/West directions but not be loose.

3. You are ready to carry out the antenna alignments, as soon as the wiring in Step 3.2D is completed.

STEP 3.2D: CONNECTING THINGS TOGETHER (60 CM DISH)

The wiring is accomplished as follows:

1. Thread a length of coaxial cable through the dish as shown in diagram

2. Slip the weather boot(s) onto the LNBF cable(s). To do this, insert the end of the cable with the screw connector into the smaller end of the boot and work it through. When you are finished the boot should slide freely over the cable but hold snugly when slipped up over the the screw connector. Be patient. This is a difficult and somewhat painstaking job. (If possible, place weather boot on cable before putting on ÒFÓ

connector).

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Assembling the 90cm Dish

3. Attach the LNBF to the LNBF cable(s).

Slide the weather boot up securely to cover the cable/LNBF connection at the base of the LNBF.

4. Slip the LNBF onto the end of the arm, until contact is made with the LNBF bracket stops and put in screw through arm and LNBF.

5. Route and fasten the cable in a neat, unobtrusive manner in such a way so it cannot be damaged by accident. Connect the opposite end of the cable to your receiver, to the connector marked

ÒSatellite InÓ.

6. See page 1-36 for instructions concerning safety grounding.

The assembly and mounting of the 60 cm Dish is complete.

Proceed to page 1-35 Installing the Receiver.

STEP 3.3: ASSEMBLING THE 90 CM DISH

STEP 3.3A: PRE-ASSEMBLE THE PARTS (90 CM DISH)

ItÕs best to pre-assemble the dish indoors, so that it is all ready to place on the mast outdoors, quickly and easily ... especially if itÕs cold out.

The complete system consists of three main parts: the dish mount, the dish assembly, and the receiver. The mount consists of the foot (base plate) and a bent pipe called the mast. The dish assembly consists of the antenna, or dish, the dish support bracket, the (LNBF) low noise amplifier, and the LNBF support arm. The receiver is also fully assembled.

DISH

LNBF ARM

MOUNT MAST

LNBF

Pre-assemble the Dish as follows:

1. Assemble the dish as indicated in the instructions which are included in the antenna box.

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2. Determine your specific vertical elevation from the

Table (page 1-44) and adjust the angular tilt of the antenna so that the centre of the top bolt on the

Mast Head Clamp lines up with your vertical elevation position on the Mast Head elevation gauge. In our diagram here, it is set for 50 degrees.

3. Lightly tighten the two bolts located in the curved slots on the mast head. Leave the pivot bolt slightly loose.

4. Your antenna assembly is now ready to be placed on the outdoor mount assembly.

VERTICAL

ELEVATION

GAUGE

10 20 30

40

50

60

70

80

90

10 20 30 40

50

60

70

80

90

The mount for attaching the dish to the dwelling is made of steel and, as a result, it is very magnetic. If you are too close, it can adversely alter your compass readings.

STEP 3.3B: ATTACHING THE MOUNT TO YOUR DWELLING

(90 CM DISH)

The mount should be attached to your dwelling before putting the dish assembly on it.

When fastening it to your wall or roof, etc., make sure that the top portion is plumbÓ.

You can get it right by using a spirit level on both the front and side of the top piece.

It is important to affix the mount firmly to your structure with the appropriate fasteners so that the wind canÕt move it. The dish support mounting assembly requires an area of approximately 9 square feet to accommodate the mast mount foot and the two support struts.

Note: Plumb means vertical in all directions. A flagpole is plumb.

90û

WALL MOUNT

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90û

90û

HORIZONTAL MOUNT ROOF MOUNT

Installation and Setup

Assembling the 90cm Dish

Here is how it can be done:

1. Place the mount foot on the surface location where you intend to attach it to the structure.

PRESS LEVEL

AGAINST MOUNT

FRONT VIEW

2. Mark the location of one of the 2 holes and remove the mount.

3. Drill the hole and attach the mount foot with the one fastener only.

Mountfoot

4. Place a spirit level on the top and side of the foot and pivot the foot to make it level and plumb. Drill the other hole while the mount foot is still properly in place. (Alternatively, you can mark the hole, remove the mount, then drill).

5. Attach the mount with the fasteners; seal the holes with silicone to prevent water damage to your dwelling.

6. Install the mast to the mount foot using the supplied fastener. Orientate the mast so that the short curved portion will face vertically.

7. Place a spirit level on the front face of the short curved portion of the mast and adjust the mast to a vertical position. Tighten the mast mounting bolt.

8. Attach the two struts to the mast with the supplied hardware. Tighten the bolt for a snug fit that still allows some slight movement of the struts.

9. Position the foot of each strut squarely on the mounting surface and mark the holes for drilling. Prior to drilling the strut holes, confirm with the spirit level that the mast is still vertical. This is a critical check to ensure proper alignment.

10. Drill the holes while the strut feet are still properly in place. (Alternatively, you can mark the holes, move the struts slightly, then drill.)

11. Attach the mount with the 4 fasteners; seal the holes with silicone to prevent water damage to your dwelling.

12. Tighten the strut attachment bolt which was installed in step 8. Place the level on front face of the short curved portion of the mast to confirm that the mast is still vertical. There are no further adjustments to make to the mount.

If you have trouble fastening the mount to a surface, try mounting a solid piece of wood to your dwellingÕs surface first, then fastening the mount to the wood.

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STEP 3.3C: INSTALLING THE DISH ON THE MOUNT

(90 CM DISH)

You have installed the mount on your dwelling and you have pre-assembled the antenna unit, ready to be installed on the mount.

There are just a few steps here:

1. Slide the antenna assembly over the mast.

2. Lightly tighten the four nuts on the back of the mast clamp, so that the antenna can pivot in the East/West directions but not be loose.

3. You are ready to carry out the antenna alignments, as soon as the wiring in Step 3.3D is completed.

STEP 3.3D: CONNECTING THINGS TOGETHER (90 CM DISH)

The wiring is accomplished as follows:

1. Thread a length of coaxial cable through the mast pipe and mast clamp as shown in the diagram.

2. Route the coaxial cable through the side of the feed support tube as shown in the diagram.

3. Slip the weather boot(s) onto the LNBF cable(s). To do this, insert the end of the cable with the screw connector into the smaller end of the boot and work it through. When you are finished the boot should slide freely over the cable but hold snugly when slipped up over the the screw connector. Be patient. This is a difficult and somewhat painstaking job. (If possible, place weather boot on cable

before putting on ÒFÓ connector).

4. Attach the LNBF to the LNBF cable(s). Slide the weather boot up securely to cover the cable/LNBF connection at the base of the LNBF.

5. Slip the LNBF onto the end of the arm as shown, until contact is made with the LNBF bracket stops and put in screw through arm and LNBF.

6. Route and fasten the cable in a neat, unobtrusive manner in such a way so it cannot be damaged by accident. Connect the opposite end of the cable to your receiver, to the connector marked ÒSatellite InÓ.

7. See page 1-36 for instructions concerning safety grounding.

The assembly and mounting of the 90 cm Dish is complete.

Proceed to page 1-35 Installing the Receiver.

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Assembling the 120cm Dish

STEP 3.4: ASSEMBLING THE 120 CM DISH

STEP 3.4A: PRE-ASSEMBLE THE PARTS (120 CM DISH)

ItÕs best to pre-assembly the dish indoors, so that it is all ready to place on the mast outdoors, quickly and easily ... especially if itÕs cold out.

The complete system consists of three main parts: the dish mount, the dish assembly, and the receiver. The mount consists of the foot (base plate) and a bent pipe called the mast. The dish assembly consists of the antenna, or dish, the dish support bracket, the (LNBF) low noise amplifier, and the LNBF support arm. The receiver is also fully assembled.

DISH

LNBF

SUPPORT

STRUTS

LNBF ARM

Pre-assemble the Dish as follows:

1. Assemble the dish as indicated in the instructions which are included in the antenna box.

MOUNT MAST

2. Determine your specific vertical elevation from the Table (page 1-44) and adjust the angular tilt of the antenna so that the centre of the top bolt on the

Mast Head Clamp lines up with your vertical elevation position on the Mast Head elevation gauge. In our diagram here, it is set for 50 degrees.

3. Lightly tighten the two bolts located in the curved slots on the mast head. Leave the pivot bolt slightly loose.

4. Your antenna assembly is now ready to be placed on the outdoor mount assembly.

The mount for attaching the dish to the dwelling is made of steel and, as a result, it is very magnetic. If you are too close, it can adversely alter your compass readings.

VERTICAL

ELEVATION

GAUGE

10 20 30 40

50

60

70

80

90

10 20 30 40

50

60

70

80

90

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STEP 3.4B: ATTACHING THE MOUNT TO YOUR DWELLING

(120 CM DISH)

The mount should be attached to your dwelling before putting the dish assembly on it.

When fastening it to your wall or roof, etc., make sure that the top portion is ÒplumbÓ; you can get it right by using a spirit level on both the front and side of the top piece.

It is important to affix the mount firmly to your structure with the appropriate fasteners so that the wind canÕt move it. The dish support mounting assembly requires an area of approximately 9 square feet to accommodate the mast mount foot and the two support struts.

Note: Plumb means vertical in all directions. A flagpole is plumb.

90û

90û

90û

WALL MOUNT HORIZONTAL MOUNT ROOF MOUNT

Here is how it can be done:

1. Place the mount foot on the surface location where you intend to attach it to the structure.

PRESS LEVEL

AGAINST MOUNT

FRONT VIEW

2. Mark the location of one of the 2 holes and remove the mount.

3. Drill the hole and attach the mount foot with the one fastener only.

4. Place a spirit level on the top and side of the Mountfoot foot and pivot the foot to make it level and plumb. Drill the other hole while the mount foot is still properly in place. (Alternatively, you can mark the hole, remove the mount, then drill)

5. Attach the mount with the 2 fasteners; seal the holes with silicone to prevent water damage to your dwelling.

6. Install the mast to the mount foot using the supplied fastener. Orientate the mast so that the short curved portion will face vertically.

7. Place a spirit level on the front face of the short curved portion of the mast and adjust the mast to a vertical position. Tighten the mast mounting bolt.

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Assembling the 120cm Dish

8. Attach the two struts to the mast with the supplied hardware. Tighten the bolt for a snug fit that still allows some slight movement of the struts.

9. Position the foot of each strut squarely on the mounting surface and mark the holes for drilling. Prior to drilling the strut holes, confirm with the spirit level that the mast is still vertical. This is a critical check to ensure proper alignment.

10. Drill the holes while the strut feet are still properly in place.

(Alternatively, you can mark the holes, move the struts slightly, then drill.)

11.Attach the mount with the 4 fasteners; seal the holes with silicone to prevent water damage to your dwelling.

12. Tighten the strut attachment bolt which was installed in step 8. Place the level on the front face of the short curved portion of the mast to confirm that the mast is still vertical. There are no further adjustments to make to the mount.

If you have trouble fastening the mount to a surface, try mounting a solid piece of wood to your dwellingÕs surface first, then fastening the mount to the wood.

STEP 3.4C: INSTALLING THE DISH ON THE MOUNT

(120 CM DISH)

You have installed the mount on your dwelling and you have pre-assembled the antenna unit, ready to be installed on the mount.

There are just a few steps here:

1. Slide the antenna assembly over the mast.

2. Lightly tighten the four nuts on the back of the mast clamp, so that the antenna can pivot in the East/West directions but not be loose.

3. You are ready to carry out the antenna alignments, as soon as the wiring in Step 3.4D is completed.

STEP 3.4D: CONNECTING THINGS TOGETHER (120 CM DISH)

The wiring is accomplished as follows:

1. Thread a length of coaxial cable through the mast pipe and mast clamp as shown in the diagram.

2. Route the coaxial cable through the feed support tube as shown in the diagram.

COAXIAL CABLE

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3. Slip the weather boot(s) onto the LNBF cable(s). To do this, insert the end of the cable with the screw connector into the smaller end of the boot and work it through. When you are finished the boot should slide freely over the cable but hold snugly when slipped up over the the screw connector. Be patient. This is a difficult and somewhat painstaking job. (If possible, place weather boot on cable before putting on ÒFÓ

connector).

4. Attach the LNBF to the LNBF cable(s). Slide the weather boot up securely to cover the cable/LNBF connection at the base of the LNBF.

5. Slip the LNBF onto the end of the arm as shown, until contact is made with the LNBF bracket stops and put in screw through arm and LNBF.

6. Route and fasten the cable in a neat, unobtrusive manner in such a way so it cannot be damaged by accident. Connect the opposite end of the cable to your receiver, to the connector marked ÒSatellite InÓ.

7. See page 1-36 for instructions concerning safety grounding.

The assembly and mounting of the 120 cm Dish is now complete.

Proceed to page 1-35 Installing the Receiver.

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Installing The Receiver

STEP 4: INSTALLING THE RECEIVER

Connect the output of the satellite receiver to your TV as described in the Bell ExpressVu

User Manual, and turn on the Bell ExpressVu receiver. Use your new remote control to carry out the following steps (the remote control operation is fully described in the User

Manual). Note that the Bell ExpressVu receivers are configured at the factory for English language operation. French language operation is available after the dish is aligned and the initial software download is complete.

See ÒWiring SetupsÓ in the Bell ExpressVu User Manual for suggested wiring configurations.

1. Ensure your Smart Card is installed in the receiver. If your Smart Card came in a separate package, you need to install it into the Smart Card slot in the receiver.

The receiver will work only with the correct Smart Card installed.

You must use the Smart Card that was provided with your receiver.

¥ Open the access door on the front panel of the receiver by gently pulling on the left edge.

¥ Unwrap the Smart Card, and insert it with logo face up.

¥ Make sure the Smart Card is firmly seated in the slot.

¥ Close the access door.

Note: Model 2700 receivers do not have an access door.

2. Power on the receiver.

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GROUND AND WIRE THE SATELLITE ANTENNA

As with any such electronic devices, the satellite antenna and the coaxial cable(s) should be grounded in accordance with local electrical codes to protect against damage caused by lightning strikes and other electrical discharges. This section provides some suggestions on grounding both satellite antennae and the cable.

BEFORE YOU START

The following guidelines apply to all grounding systems:

1. A copper-clad iron rod driven into the soil as close to your building as possible provides a good grounding. Check with local codes for details.

2. Locate the grounding block as close to the grounding rod as possible.

3. Using the shortest path possible, route the coaxial cable from the LNBF to the coaxial terminal on

To Grounding Rod one side of the grounding block.

If you are using a dual-port LNBF, route both

GROUNDING BLOCK WITH LNBF CABLE coaxial cables to the grounding block.

4. For each coaxial cable attached to the grounding block, connect a second coaxial cable onto the coaxial terminal on the other side of the grounding block. This is the cable that you will route into the building to the receiver.

5. Connect the grounding block to the grounding rod according to local codes.

INSTALL THE GROUNDING BLOCK

Depending on your mounting site and personal preference, you may want to install the grounding block onto the side of the building, or on some other sturdy structure near the satellite antenna. Be sure that the location is stable, and that you bolt the grounding block down securely.

Locate the grounding block as close to the grounding rod as possible.

Attach the Cable to the Grounding Block

1.Using the shortest path possible, route the coaxial cable from the LNBF to the coaxial terminal on one side of the grounding block.

If you are using a dual-port LNBF, route both coaxial cables to the grounding block.

2.For each coaxial cable attached to the grounding block, connect a second coaxial cable onto the coaxial terminal on the other side of the grounding block. This is the cable that you will route into the building to the receiver.

Grounding Block with LNBF Cable

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Ground and Wire The Satellite Antenna

3.Insert one end of the ground wire into the grounding terminal on the grounding block.

Tighten the screw to hold the wire firmly.

4.Attach the other end of the ground wire to the clamp on the grounding rod. Tighten the screw to secure the ground wire to the grounding clamp. Tighten the grounding clamp to the grounding rod.

5.Use the cable clips to attach the cable to the side of the building. This helps prevent damage. The drip loops allow moisture to drip from the cables before being channeled into the grounding block or the building.

GROUNDING THE MAST

To protect your house and receiver, your antenna mast must also be grounded. To ground the mast, run a #8 or larger copper or aluminum wire from one of the bolts in the mast foot to the grounding rod, using the shortest possible path.

WIRE FROM ANTENNA TO RECEIVER

¥ Use the shortest route possible to run the coaxial cable from the grounding block into the building and to your satellite receiver. Do not kink or pinch the cable.

This may damage it.

¥ The simplest method is to locate your receiver inside the building against or near an outside wall. Then drill a 1/2-inch hole through the outer wall to pass the cable through to inside the building.

¥ If the receiver is located in an interior room, you should route the cable through the outside wall, and into an attic, basement, or crawl space to access the location.

¥ Seal the exterior hole with silicone or other weatherproof sealant material after installation.

¥ Once the cable is inside the building, you may attach it to a wall receptacle or directly to the receiver.

Tighten the back panel coaxial cable connections only by hand. Using a wrench may over-tighten the connections, causing damage. Such damage is not covered by the Limited Warranty.

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STEP 5: ALIGNING THE DISH

This is the final step to be completed before ordering your program package. If your antenna mast is plumb, it can be accomplished very quickly; however, be patient with the adjustments, as this step can be tricky.

The process of aligning the dish involves two steps. First, you must find the satellite to obtain a reading on the signal strength bar. Once this is accomplished, you fine adjust the dish pointing for maximum signal strength and obtain a solid locked signal. Finding the satellite is the most challenging of the two operations.

If you can see and hear your television from where your dish is mounted, the dish alignment can be carried out easily by one person.

The adjustment of the antenna is usually accomplished by two people. One person will be positioning the antenna, while the other person provides information about the effect of the adjustments by watching the signal strength bar on the television. These two people must be able to communicate, in order to obtain a peak signal level. This communication can be achieved by using a cell phone and a house phone, two walkie-talkies, a baby monitoring system or even shouting. We suggest the following procedure:

1. Make sure that the Vertical Elevation has been set according to the Satellite Location

Table (page 1-44).

2. Point the antenna in the direction of the satellite, as described earlier in Step 2, with a compass. For reference, mark this starting point on the antenna clamp and mast with a pencil.

3. Power on the receiver.

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4. Press the Menu button to open the

Main Menu.

5. Select the System Setup option.

6. Select the Installation option.

7. Select the Point Dish and Signal

Strength option.

Installation and Setup

Aligning The Dish

Remote

Buttons Menu Options

You will now see the Point Dish and Signal Strength menu.

8. You must now enter the correct number transponder. Use your cursor controls to enter no.11 in the transponder box on the screen.

9. Now you are ready to carry out the alignment of your dish.

Avoid positioning yourself directly in front of the satellite antenna while aiming it, as your body may block much or all of the satellite signal.

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Note: The signal strength indicator will turn from red to green and audio tone will increase in pitch as you get closer to optimizing the dish. Once you see a clear picture on your TV, a stronger signal will not noticeably affect the picture quality, however, it is important to continue adjustments until the absolute maximum signal strength is obtained, to ensure the most reliable signal possible in all weather conditions.

When you are fine-tuning the antenna position, the Signal Strength bar in the Point

Dish and Signal Strength menu shows you the signal level you are receiving.

The possible levels are between 0% and 100%. It is not necessary for the signal strength to reach 100%, and you will most likely not get the signal strength to this level.

Once a signal level is indicated on the signal strength bar is green and says ÒLocked -

ExpressVuÓ you have found the correct satellite and may proceed with signal level optimization (Note: As the dish is moved into position, it is possible to receive a signal from an incorrect satellite. If this occurs the signal strength bar will remain red, the audio tone will continuously beep, and the text below the bar will indicate Òwrong satelliteÓ. To check if youÕre pointed to the right satellite, ÔExpressVuÕ should be displayed message below the signal strength bar).

Look at the Signal Strength bar.

¥ If it is red and displays the word, ÒUnlocked,Ó you may be aiming the dish at the correct satellite but without a strong enough signal for a picture. The signal tone will be beeping.

¥ If it is red and displays the words ÒWrong Satellite Ó you may be aiming the dish at a satellite other than Bell ExpressVuÕs. The signal tone will be beeping.

¥ If it is green and displays the words ÒLocked ExpressVu,Ó you are aiming the dish at the correct satellite and should have a strong enough signal for a picture. The signal tone will be steady. It rises as the signal gets stronger, and lowers as the signal strength drops. You are now ready to fine tune your antenna to obtain the highest signal strength reading possible.

10. Now that the receiver has been setup to display the correct screen you are ready to adjust the dish to find the satellite. If a signal level is not indicated on the signal strength bar, loosen the mast head clamp bolts slightly and pan the dish a tiny bit in one direction and remove your hands from it. Keep doing this, in very small increments, until you swing the dish about 10 degrees. The system takes a second to display the signal strength, so you must pause between adjustments. Your partner at the TV set should inform you at each step if there is an indication on the meter. The conversation usually goes something like this:

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Aligning The Dish

Ò Ok, I moved itÓ

“ No Change”

Ò OK, I moved it some moreÓ

“ Hold it ... I see something on the meter ... , move it some more”

Ò Ok I moved it some more, any change ?Ó

“ Yes ... It’s getting better”

... and so it goes

Slowly move the dish from side to side until you find the strongest signal. If you donÕt find it in the one direction rotate the antenna back to the marked position and carry out the procedure again, this time with the same small movements in the opposite direction.

Tighten the mast clamp bolts just enough so the dish cannot be moved horizontally.

11. Loosen the elevation bolts and the pivot bolt just enough to be able to move the support bracket. Slowly move the dish up and down until you find the strongest signal. Tighten the elevation bolts and pivot bolt just enough so the dish cannot be moved vertically.

Note: Make each of these adjustments individually, loosening the bolts or screws before each movement and tightening them again before the next movement.

12.Repeat steps 11 and 12 until the Signal Strength bar is green, the word "Locked" is displayed, and you have gained the strongest signal possible.

Mast Clamp

Bolts

Remember: very small adjustments - less than one degree are required at this point. You need to adjust the dish until your signal strength for transponder 11 is at least 55%. If under clear skies you cannot consistently get at least 55% signal strength on your transponder 11 you may require a larger dish. Contact your dealer.

13.Confirm that you have a picture and the strongest possible signal strength on the

Point Dish and Signal Strength menu.

14.Tighten all the bolts to prevent movement of the satellite antenna.

15.We recommend that you mark the final locations on the mast and mounting bracket with a permanent marker. This assists you later if you have to realign the antenna because of movement due to wind or weather.

Note: Do not scratch the painted surfaces to mark them. This will cause rusting.

16. Select the Continue option on the screen. When the Continue option is selected, another screen will appear that tells you not to disturb the receiver, and that it is downloading software. The receiver is retrieving software from the satellite necessary for it to run. You can select the Ok option, or you can just wait for the download to finish. Other than selecting Ok, do not disturb the receiver until the download finishes. This may take a few minutes.

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17. Once the download is complete you are ready to order your program package by calling the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre at1-888-SKY-DISH.

See page 1-51.

18. If you want the Bell ExpressVu system menus to appear in French, follow the instructions in the section ÒChange LanguagesÓ below.

CHANGE LANGUAGES

To change the menu and screens language from English to French or vice versa, do the following:

1. Press the Menu button to open the

Main Menu.

2. Select the System Setup option.

3. Select Installation.

4. Select the Language Setup option.

5. You will see a screen that asks you which language you want. Select English or French, then select the Save button on the screen.

From now on, most screens will appear in the language of your choice.

Remote

Buttons Menu Options

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Help

HELP

If you canÕt find the satellite or suspect that your mast assembly is not exactly plumb, try the following:

With your compass, aim the dish toward the satellite to the best of your ability. Now, put your spirit level vertically across the dish, as shown in the diagram, and adjust the antenna on the elevation pivot so that the antenna is vertical. In this position note the reading on the elevation gauge, this is the base vertical angle (BV) of your installation. If your antenna mast was perfectly plumb, the gauge would read 22.50. Determine the difference between your BV angle and the angle of 22.50. This difference represents the vertical correction factor which is required for your installation. If your BV angle is greater than 22.50 , add the correction factor to your Vertical Elevation from the Table

(page 1-44) to produce your revised elevation angle. If your BV angle is less than 22.50, subtract the correction factor from your Vertical Elevation from the table to produce your revised elevation angle. Now, set the antennaÕs vertical position to the revised elevation angle and proceed with panning the dish as outlined in Step 11 of the procedure.

As an example here: if your ÒBVÓ angle is measured to be 20.5 degrees and you live in Calgary where the satelliteÕs vertical elevation is 27.6 degrees, the difference between your BV angle and 22.50 (your correction factor) is 2.0 degrees. Since your BV angle is less than 22.5 degrees, subtract 2.0 degrees from

27.6 degrees to obtain your revised Vertical Elevation of 25.6 degrees.

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SATELLITE LOCATION TABLE (“LOOK” ANGLES)

Community DBS Nimiq (at 91 0 )W

Compass Vertical

Direction Elevation

Community DBS Nimiq (at 91 0 )W

Compass Vertical

Direction Elevation

ALBERTA

Calgary

Drumheller

Edmonton

Fort McMurray

Grandw Prairie

Grimshaw

High Level

Lethbridge

Lloydminster

Medicine Hat

Slave Lake

BRITISH

COLUMBIA

Campbell River

Cranbrook

Dease Lake

Fort Nelson

Fort St. John

Houston

Kamloops

Kelowna

Kitimat

Nanaimo

Port Alice

Prince George

Prince Rupert

Valemount

Vancouver

Victoria

Williams Lake

MANITOBA

Brandon

Churchill

Dauphin

133.2

135.3

133.7

137.0

125.2

126.6

126.3

135.3

139.7

138.9

131.3

117.7

130.6

110.6

118.6

122.2

115.3

123.9

125.0

113.3

119.3

115.1

120.3

111.5

125.0

120.6

120.0

121.5

27.6

27.7

25.7

23.1

22.3

21.8

19.7

29.4

26.7

29.7

23.5

19.6

25.4

22.8

22.1

18.6

24.2

25.9

26.1

23.8

24.2

28.5

15.8

17.9

20.8

20.0

25.7

26.8

160.3

177.2

160.2

32.2

23.3

30.9

Gods Lake Narrows 174.2

Grand Rapids 162.1

Little Grand Rapids 171.1

Lynn Lake 158.3

The Pas

Thompson

Winnipeg

158.1

166.0

166.4

NEW

BRUNSWICK

Bathurst

Edmundston

Fredericton

Moncton

Rogersville

St. John

Woodstock

233.5

229.2

232.1

234.9

233.9

233.1

230.5

NEWFOUNDLAND

Corner Brook

Gander

Goose Bay

Grand Bank

Labrador City

Nain

Springdale

St. Anthony

St. John's

NORTHWEST

TERRITORIES

Fort McPherson

Fort Simpson

Fort Smith

Hay River

Inuvik

Norman Wells

244.0

247.5

242.3

246.2

233.6

242.6

245.9

246.4

249.1

101.6

118.6

134.4

127.3

101.9

109.9

27.7

28.8

30.3

24.7

27.7

26.2

32.5

30.0

31.2

32.0

31.0

31.0

32.2

32.1

25.6

24.0

23.0

26.1

25.6

20.6

24.3

22.8

24.1

7.6

15.7

19.7

18.1

7.3

11.4

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Codes

Community DBS Nimiq (at 91 0 )W

Compass Vertical

Direction Elevation

Paulatuk

Yellowknife

NOVA SCOTIA

Halifax

Springhill

Sydney

Trenton

Yarmouth

NUNAVUT

Arctic Bay

Arviat

Baker Lake

Broughton Island

Cambridge Bay

Cape Dorset

Clyde River

Coppermine

Gjoa Haven

Grise Fiord

Hall Beach

Iqaluit

Lake Harbour

Pond Inlet

Rankin Inlet

Repulse Bay

Resolute Bay

ONTARIO

Barrie

Cobalt

Fort Frances

Fort Severn

Geraldton

Goderich

Haliburton

108.9

128.5

236.6

235.8

241.2

237.9

232.7

206.9

207.5

175.1

192.7

191.2

201.9

209.2

181.8

258.2

231.5

241.6

238.5

249.5

186.4

212.2

217.8

239.6

178.6

174.9

252.3

144.8

223.9

253.6

122.5

8.7

16.8

31.7

31.2

28.9

30.5

33.6

37.5

34.3

34.1

26.2

32.9

38.7

36.7

12.9

5.0

12.5

15.8

16.9

8.4

19.0

15.1

6.8

8.4

20.8

17.3

11.5

11.8

17.0

9.5

11.7

Community DBS Nimiq (at 91 0 )W

Compass Vertical

Direction Elevation

Hearst

Kenora

Kingston

Kitchener

London

Moosonee

Nipigon

North Bay

Ottawa

Owen Sound

Parry Sound

Pembroke

215.4

203.8

206.4

212.5

Perth

Peterborough

214.1

209.5

Pickle Lake 183.8

Sault Sainte Marie 196.4

199.0

172.7

213.5

204.6

202.8

206.8

187.7

207.6

Sioux Lookout

Sudbury

Thunder Bay

Timmins

Tobermory

Toronto

Webequie

Welland

Windsor

179.2

204.1

185.3

203.9

202.3

207.1

191.6

207.3

198.8

PRINCE

EDWARD

ISLAND

237.2

236.2

Charlottetown

Summerside

QUEBEC

Chibougamau

Chicoutimi

Gaspe

Inukjuak

Kuujjuaq

219.2

225.0

235.6

218.1

235.0

35.5

37.7

36.7

35.5

36.2

37.4

31.1

36.1

32.6

33.5

37.0

38.8

39.4

30.5

33.7

35.5

32.6

35.6

34.4

33.5

37.1

38.3

29.4

39.0

40.5

30.1

30.3

30.7

31.1

28.5

22.7

21.1

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Community DBS Nimiq (at 91 0 )W

Compass Vertical

Direction Elevation

La Grande - 3

Mont-Laurier

Montreal

Quebec

Rimouski

Salluit

Schefferville

Sept-Iles

Sherbrooke

Trois-Rivieres

Val d'0r

Wemindji

SASKATCHEWAN

Buffalo Narrows

Estevan

Hudson Bay

Kindersley

La Ronge

Moosomin

North Battleford

Prince Albert

Regina

Stony Rapids

Saskatoon

Swift Current

Yorkton

YUKON

Beaver Creek

Carmacks

Dawson

Haines Junction

Ross River

Watson Lake

Whitehorse

100.1

103.6

100.6

103.1

106.8

111.1

105.1

217.6

215.8

219.3

224.0

229.4

228.0

234.8

233.4

222.7

221.7

211.6

211.7

142.3

153.7

155.3

141.5

148.8

156.6

143.2

148.2

150.3

146.9

146.2

144.4

154.9

8.9

10.8

8.5

11.2

12.2

14.8

12.2

27.4

34.3

34.9

32.9

30.3

18.6

23.8

27.9

34.4

33.7

33.3

28.4

24.5

32.4

28.8

28.6

25.9

31.6

27.6

27.7

30.8

21.6

28.6

30.2

30.3

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Vertical Elevation Protractor - Nimiq

VERTICAL ELEVATION PROTRACTOR - NIMIQ

Use the Satellite location chart and this protractor to determine your dish elevation measurement.

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

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CONNECT RECEIVER TO TELEPHONE CONNECTION

Your Bell ExpressVu receiver(s) must be connected to a telephone line at all times.

To connect your receiver to a phone line, plug one end of the telephone cord provided to the connection at the back of the receiver, and plug the other end into an active telephone jack.

The telephone connection is required for several features, including some remote diagnostics; the use of multiple receivers in the same household at no additional monthly charge; and pay-per-view (PPV) purchases. In the case of multiple receivers in the same household, all of the receivers must be connected to phone lines with the same telephone number.

The receiver calls Bell ExpressVuÕs Customer Service Call Centre on a regular basis.

These calls use a toll-free number and will not appear on your telephone bill. The receiver will never interrupt your own telephone calls. If you try to make a call while the receiver is using the line, the receiver will immediately hang up and try its call later.

TELEPHONE CONNECTION DIAGNOSTIC TEST

This test checks that the receiver telephone connection is correct. Under Main Menu then Diagnostics select the Phone Connection option to begin the test. The receiver displays a message asking you to wait until the test is completed. If the telephone connection is correct, the receiver displays a message that says ÒPhone Connection OK.Ó

If the telephone is not connected properly, the receiver displays a failure message. In this case, see the Performing Diagnostic Tests section of the Problems and Solutions Tables in your User Manual.

You must also set up the receiver for the type of telephone system you have (touchtone or rotary/pulse), and specify a telephone number prefix, if such a prefix is required to place an outside call.

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Connect Receiver to Telephone Connection

Note: A prefix is usually required only for business installations. For most residential installations, the default setting of No prefix needed will enable correct operation.

In this case, all you need to do is specify the telephone type.

Do the following:

Remote

Buttons Menu Options

1 Press the remote control Menu button.

The receiver displays the Main Menu.

2. Select the System Setup option. The receiver displays the System Setup menu.

3. Select the Installation option. The receiver displays the Installation and Setup menu.

4. Select the Telephone System option.

The receiver displays the Telephone

System Setup menu.

5. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right arrow buttons to move the highlight to the TouchTone or the Rotary/Pulse option in the Phone

Type list.

Press the Select button to select the highlighted option.

Note: A telephone number prefix is usually required only for business installations. For most residential installations, all you need to do is specify the telephone system type. The default prefix setting of No prefix needed will enable correct operation. If this is the case, highlight and select the Save option to save the above setting, and stop here.

If you do need to specify a telephone

number prefix, then instead of selecting the

Save option, go on to the next step.

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6. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right arrow buttons to move the highlight to the One-digit code or the Two-digit code option in the

Outside Prefix List.

Press the Select button to select the highlighted option.

7. If you selected the One-digit code option, the receiver displays and highlights a box where you must enter the digit. Press the appropriate number pad button to do this.

If you selected the Two-digit code option, the receiver displays two boxes (highlighting the top box) where you must enter the digits.

To do this, do the following: a) Press the appropriate number pad button to enter the first digit in the top box.

b) Press the Down arrow button to move the highlight to the bottom box.

c) Press the appropriate number pad button to enter the second digit in the bottom box.

8. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right arrow buttons to move the highlight to the Save option.

Press the Select button to save the above settings.

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Order Your Bell ExpressVu Programming

ORDER YOUR B

ELL

E

XPRESS

V

U

PROGRAMMING

This procedure notifies the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre that your system is on-line and installed. You need to have your services activated before you can start enjoying your desired programming. Prior to authorization, you will see the Bell

ExpressVu XPRS Preview Channel and perhaps an unscrambled program channel such as

CBC. You must authorize your services when you first install your Bell ExpressVu system, and whenever you request to add or remove services.

All you need to do is call the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre at 1-888-

SKY-DISH and notify them that your system has been installed and you would like to begin receiving programming. The Service Representative will explain the available program packages and ˆ la carte services and take you through the authorization procedure and software download steps. When the services are authorized, you should see channels other than the Bell ExpressVu Preview Channel.

You will need to give the Service Representative information about your system. To get this information, do the following. Power the receiver OFF, using the remote control

Power button (not the receiver Power button). Ensure that the remote control is in SAT mode, (applies only to certain models and receivers), then press the Info or System

Information button on the remote. This will display the Important System

Information menu, as shown below. To exit from this menu, press the Select button on the remote.

Note: Even though there is information on the screen the receiver is still OFF. You will have to press the Power button on either the remote or the receiver to turn the receiver back ON.

SERVICE CENTRE PIN

As an option, the Service Representative will ask you if you want to establish a Bell

ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre Personal Identification Number (PIN). See

ÒSecurity FeaturesÓ on page 1-53 for more information.

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PROGRAM THE REMOTE

For certain models of Bell ExpressVu receivers you can program the remote to control not only the receiver, but your VCR, TV, and amplifiers. This remote supports most brands and models; however, there may be some brands or models that it does not support. You can program the remote to control a maximum of four different electronic components. Which component is being controlled by the remote depends on the current mode of the remote:

¥ The satellite receiver (controlled in SAT mode)

¥ The TV set (controlled in TV mode)

¥ A VCR (controlled in VCR mode)

¥ One auxiliary item, such as an amplifier, a cable TV box, or a second TV or VCR

(controlled in AUX mode).

Before beginning the following procedures, make sure that all electronic components are powered ON. Make sure that there are fresh batteries installed in the remote.

The remote is already programmed to control the receiver. However, if any of the following conditions apply, you will need to match the remoteÕs address to the receiverÕs address:

¥ You have multiple receivers and remotes.

¥ Your receiver does not respond to remote commands (even with fresh batteries installed in the remote).

¥ Your remote is damaged and replaced with a new unit.

For instructions on how to do this, as well as for full instructions for your remote control, please refer to your User Manual.

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Security Features

SECURITY FEATURES

There are two levels of security: receiver security and Bell ExpressVu Customer Service

Call Centre security. Each method works independently of the other. You can use either method or both methods, or you can decide not to use the security features at all.

RECEIVER SECURITY

Receiver security locks control which channels or programs can be viewed, and whether services such as Bell ExpressVu PPV events can be purchased using the receiver. Locked programs or channels require the viewer to enter a password for viewing them. For example, you can set programs with violence to be security locked.

The ratings and extended ratings (content) code locks that are used for security locks reflect the codes that were assigned to the programs by the original program providers. These codes are provided for your assistance, but you should be aware that the actual content of the programs may differ from the assigned codes.

When you lock the system, you must enter and verify a password. Thereafter, this password must be used to unlock the system. You can change this password at any time.

If you lock the system, and then forget your password, you will not be able to watch locked programs using the receiver. You cannot reset the receiver to default settings to discard a password that you have forgotten. You will need to call the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre at 1-888-

SKY-DISH to authorize them to override your receiver password. After this is done, you will need to define a new password for the receiver if you want to use the security locks.

Once you lock the system, the security locks that you have defined are activated. Also, additional cost services (such as PPV programs) are automatically security locked when you lock the system. This means you will have to enter your password to get PPV programs.

If you attempt to access a locked item (such as a locked channel), you will be asked to enter the password. You are allowed three attempts to enter the correct password.

If the correct password is not entered, the receiver will not allow more attempts for several minutes.

If you enter the correct password, you can then see the locked item. If you exit the locked item, you must reenter the password to see it again.

You can unlock the system so that you will not be prompted for the password again.

The system will be unlocked until you lock it again.

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SMART CARD

The Smart Card identifies your receiver to the Bell ExpressVu network.

The Smart Card authorizes descrambling of the satellite signal, and authorizes purchases using the receiver. Your receiver will not work without the Smart Card that was shipped with it. You cannot use a Smart Card that was shipped with another system in your receiver.

Be careful not to bend or damage your Smart Card. Your Smart Card is not covered by your Limited Warranty. If you lose or damage your Smart Card, you will be charged a replacement fee.

When you first install your receiver, make sure that the Smart Card is firmly inserted into the slot behind the access door of the receiver.

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You can set up a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that is assigned to your account at the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre Thereafter, this PIN will be requested by the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre to authorize any transactions to your account. This includes purchasing services, account inquiries, and overriding the receiver security password.

You can select the PIN when you first turn on your service, or at any time thereafter.

If you forget your PIN, you will need to speak with a Bell ExpressVu

Customer Service Representative at 1-888-SKY-DISH. The Bell ExpressVu

Customer Service Representative may ask for additional information to confirm that you are authorized to make transactions on your account.

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Wire Your System Together

WIRE YOUR SYSTEM TOGETHER

MULTIPLE RECEIVERS

Each output on the LNBF can support a single receiver. You cannot connect two receivers to the same output (for example, by using a line splitter), because the two receivers would interfere with each other during channel selection. This is a characteristic of satellite television in general, and is not a limitation that is specific to this Bell ExpressVu system.

If you want to connect two receivers to the same Bell ExpressVu satellite antenna and be able to watch different channels on each, you must use a dual-output LNBF. This allows you to connect each receiver to a different output, preventing interference between the receivers. In this case, during installation you must run a separate coaxial cable from each output on the LNBF to each receiver.

If you want to purchase an LNBF different from the one that you originally purchased, contact your local Bell ExpressVu Authorized Agent.

The following wiring setups assume installation of a single receiver. If you are installing multiple receivers, modify your wiring accordingly.

ABOUT CABLING AND CONNECTIONS

The way in which you wire your system and the kinds of cabling you choose can make a noticeable difference in the quality of the picture and sound. We recommend that you wire your system to take advantage of the highest quality supported by your equipment.

You will need to examine your electronic equipment to determine what type of connectors and cables, and which wiring setup to use.

Do the following:

1. Look on the back of each piece of equipment that you are planning to install with the

Bell ExpressVu receiver and note the type of connectors on the equipment.

2. Starting from the connectors that support the highest quality, determine which pieces of equipment can be connected together using the designated type of cable.

3. Review the wiring setups in your Bell ExpressVu User Manual to determine which one is the closest to your planned configuration.

4. Use that setup as the basic plan to wire your system together. If you have additional components, or do not have all of the components that are in the setup, adjust the wiring accordingly.

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RF OR VHF CONNECTIONS (GOOD PICTURE AND SOUND)

Cable Connectors on

Receiver

The RF or VHF connections (also called the modulator connections) provide good picture and good mono ("non-stereo") sound quality. Be aware that even if you have a TV and other equipment that support stereo sound, this type of connection will give you only non-stereo sound.

If you connect a cable TV box or broadcast TV antenna to the receiver, you must use the

RF or VHF connections for the local cable or broadcast television signal input and output. This is true even if you use the phono (RCA) or S-VIDEO connections from the receiver to gain quality for picture and sound. The following wiring setups include the

RF or VHF connections based on the assumption that you will also have cable TV or a broadcast TV antenna.

This is the simplest wiring setup, and many people prefer it because it is easy to install and use. The RF or VHF connections require that you keep the TV tuned to either channel 3 or 4 to view satellite channels. You must also set the Channel 3/4 Switch on the receiver back panel (and a similar switch on the VCR, if used) to match this channel.

Using the RF or VHF connections allows you to quickly switch from satellite programming to local or cable programming using one of the following methods:

¥ Press the TV/Video button on the remote, or

¥ Turn OFF the receiver

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PHONO (RCA) AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS

(BETTER PICTURE, BEST SOUND)

Cable Connectors on

Receiver

VIDEO

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The phono (RCA) connections provide better picture quality and the best stereo sound.

You should use this type of connection for audio, if possible, and for the video if your equipment does not support S-VIDEO (see following).

The phono (RCA) cable is available as a single cable with three connectors on either end, or as three separate cables. The connectors are colour-coded according to the type of signal they carry.

¥ The yellow connector carries the video signal.

¥ The white connector carries the left audio signal.

¥ The red connector carries the right audio signal.

If your TV only has one input connection for this type of audio, connect it to the right (R) audio connection on the receiver.

If you use the phono (RCA) connections to connect the receiver with the other equipment, connect the cable from your cable TV box or broadcast TV antenna directly to the RF or VHF connection on your TV or VCR. You may leave the receiver back panel Channel 3/4 Switch set to either channel.

You cannot use the methods described for the RF or VHF connections to switch between local and satellite TV programming. Depending on the type of equipment that you connect to the receiver, you may need to use the menus displayed by each piece of equipment to change the input from local to satellite TV. See the product documentation that came with your other electronic equipment for more information.

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S-VIDEO CONNECTIONS (BEST PICTURE)

Cable Connectors on

Receiver

S-VIDEO, also called super-video or SVHS, provides the best possible picture. Many newer TVs and VCRs support S-VIDEO. If you use these connections, you must still connect the audio signal using the phono (RCA) audio connectors; however, you would not use the phono (RCA) video connectors. The S-VIDEO connections carry only the video signal.

WIRING SETUPS

The following wiring setups present most potential options that you may choose to include in your setup. Many of these options depend on what electronic components you are connecting, and what type of connectors the components support. See "About

Cabling and Connections" on page 1-55 for more information.

Most of the wiring setups assume the following:

¥ You have a cable TV box, or a broadcast TV antenna that you want to connect to the system.

¥ You want to optimize your system to carry the best picture and sound quality that it can support.

¥ You want to be able to order Bell ExpressVu PPV programs using the

Bell ExpressVu receiver.

The wiring setups presented here range from easiest (RF or VHF connections only), with the fewest electronic components, to the most advanced, with multiple electronic components. All connections are shown in most of the setups. You should use only one type of audio and one type of video connection. The exception to this is to also use the

RF or VHF connections if you are connecting a cable box or a broadcast TV antenna to the system.

Preview the setups to determine the one that most closely matches your equipment, and then use that setup as the basis for your wiring installation.

Your Bell ExpressVu receiver must be connected to a phone line at all times to order Bell ExpressVu PPV programs using the receiver.

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Wiring Setup Diagrams

WIRING SETUP DIAGRAMS

These Installation Instructions provide only the basic wiring setup diagram below.

For more wiring setup diagrams, see the User Guide that came with the Bell ExpressVu system.

Note: The off-air television antenna shown in the following diagram is optional.

ORDERING YOUR PROGRAMMING

You need to have your services activated before you can start enjoying your desired programming. You must authorize your services when the system is first installed, and whenever you request to add or remove services.

See page 1-51 or the User Guide that came with the Bell ExpressVu system for details on ordering your programming.

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WIRING SETUP DIAGRAMS

QUICK INSTALL

Features

¥ Used during installation to get the direction and elevation to the BellExpressVu satellite.

¥ Quickest wiring setup.

¥ Minimum number of components.

¥ Can view local or satellite programming.

¥ Can easily switch between satellite and local programming by:

¥ Pressing the TV/Video button on the remote, or

¥ Powering the Bell ExpressVu receiver OFF

Equipment

¥ Bell ExpressVu

Receiver

¥ TV

¥ Cable TV box or broadcast TV antenna

QUICK INSTALL FOR 2700/3700 MODELS

Quality

¥ Good picture

¥ Good non-stereo sound

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Wiring Setup Diagrams

QUICK INSTALL FOR 4700 MODEL

Note: The off-air television antenna shown in the following diagram is optional.

Note: Ground the satellite antenna, off-air antenna, and coaxial cables in accordance with local, provincial and national electrical codes. Put drip loops in the cables to allow moisture to drip off before running into the equipment or the building.

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ASSEMBLE THE SATELLITE ANTENNA

What is Happening Possible Reasons Why

The support arm and bracket are separate pieces.

You want your system to support two receivers, but you have only a single output

LNBF.

Some models of the support arm/bracket require assembly.

You must have a dual output

LNBF to support two receivers.

You must also run a separate coaxial cable from each LNBF output to each receiver. This is a feature of satellite TV in general, not just the Bell ExpressVu system.

What to Do

Assemble the support arm and bracket.

Contact your dealer to order a dual LNBF.

FINE-TUNE THE AIM OF THE SATELLITE ANTENNA

What is Happening

The Signal Strength bar indicates a signal strength, but is red and displays the word "Unlocked."

The Signal Strength bar is green, but you cannot finetune the antenna aim for a

100% signal strength.

Possible Reasons Why What to Do

The satellite antenna may be aimed at the Bell ExpressVu satellite, but without a signal strength sufficient to display a TV picture.

The signal strength is not intended to reach 100%

Adjust the aim of the antenna slowly until the

Signal Strength bar turns green and displays the word "Locked."

If your system provides you an acceptable picture, you do not need to do anything. You should optimize signal strength. If you cannot reach 55% signal strength on transponder 1 you may wish to purchase a larger dish antenna.

No matter what you try, you cannot get the Signal

Strength bar green.

You see the error message,

"Attempting to acquire satellite signal."

Cable connectors may have loosened or have moisture inside.

There may be blockage with the satellite signal.

The receiver may have just been plugged in, and is acquiring the satellite signal. The satellite antenna may have been moved out of alignment with the satellite signal. Connecting cables may have loosened or have moisture inside.There may be interference with the satellite signal. Your dish may be full of snow or debris.

Make sure nothing (including your own body) is blocking the signal path from the satellite to the antenna.

Confirm that all cable connectors are firmly connected and dry.

Call the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call

Centre at 1-888-SKY-DISH for assistance.

Wait to see if the message is removed.

Confirm that the Signal Strength bar is green and displays the word "Locked ExpressVu." If not, re-aim the satellite antenna.

Confirm that all cables are firmly connected and dry.

Call the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call

Centre at 1-888-SKY-DISH for assistance.

Clean off the dish.

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