[. . . ] Parental Control If you can not put the satellite receiver in Program Mode, the Parental Control may be on. After performing the desired programming, you may wish to re-enable the Parental Control. Put the receiver back in Auto mode and repeat the above process, selecting "Enable" at step 6. Satellite Memory Realignment If all satellites are misaligned in the same direction and by the same amount, the dish has most likely been shifted by high winds or other force. [. . . ] If the picture is black, the problem may be a missing subscription channel. Refer to the "Missing Subscription Channel" flowchart near the end of this booklet. If not, press the WEST key once to change the input mode to "C/Ku. " i. If this solved the problem, put the receiver back in Auto Mode, and you are done. If this did NOT solve the problem, change the Input Mode back to what it was. (To put the receiver in Auto Mode, follow the instructions in step 3. k. ) 3
TRX 15, TRX 1500, TRX 1520
4. Refer to page 42 of your Owner's Manual (page 45 for the TRX 1500. ) a. Use the EAST and WEST keys to run the Skew number all the way down to zero and all the way up to 80. If the picture does NOT come in clear somewhere in this range, set the skew number back to what is was in step 4. d. If the picture DOES come in clear somewhere in this range, adjust the skew for the best picture. Use the EAST or WEST keys to view the other channels on this satellite. CHANGE PROGRAM 2. 1 Change Polarity/Skew 2. 2 TI Filter/Channel Fine 2. 3 Change Antenna Limit
AUTO MODE
1. CHANGE PROGRAM 2. 1 Change Polarity/Skew 2. 2 TI Filter/Channel Fine 2. 3 Channel Skip 2. 4 Audio Program 2. 5 Category Selection 2. 6 Favorite Program 2. 7 Realign Satellite Memory 3. PARENTAL CONTROL 3. 1 PL Enable/Disable 3. 2 Antenna Lock 3. 3 Channel Lockout 3. 4 Change Password 4. INSTALLATION 3. 1 Ku-Sat Format 3. 2 Calibrate Ku Channel 3. 3 Rem Noise Sensor 3. 4 All Data Clear 4. RECEIVER MODE
To access any of the functions, put the receiver into the desired mode (Auto or Program), then press the FUNCTION key. If you can not access the Program Mode, you must disable the Parental Control.
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MISSING SUBSCRIPTION CHANNELS, 1
TUNE TO THE MISSING CHANNEL. BLACK
SNOW OR SCRAMBLED
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PRESS SETUP KEY, THEN 1, AND 1 AGAIN. HIGHER
YES
YES
IS THE "SIGNAL QUALITY" HIGHER OR LOWER THAN 85 ?
LOWER
NO NO
FOLLOW THE "FINE TUNE A SATELLITE" INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR MODEL. IS THE PICTURE GOOD NOW ?
RESET THE RECEIVER; UNPLUG THE AC POWER CORD. Call your program provider or the Satellite Video Center at 1-800-54-VIDEO. See the "Parental Control" instructions for your model receiver. [. . . ] If the tips in this operations and troubleshooting video and booklet do not help solve your problem, please consult your local satellite Dealer/Installer. Look in your local telephone directory under SATELLITE, or call the C Band Industry Group at: 1-877-CBANDTV (1-877-222-6388) for assistance in locating your nearest C band Satellite Dealer/Installer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE UHF REMOTE CONTROL If you are experiencing problems with poor range or intermittent operation of your UHF remote control, try the following steps. Check that the UHF antenna is securely fitted on the remote sensor connector on the back panel of the satellite receiver. Check for possible UHF noise or interference in the your receiver's environment. [. . . ]