DREAMBOX DM 7020 User Manual

User's Manual DM7020S

Digital satellite receiver for free and encrypted DVB-TV Program,

optional digital hard disk recording.

Communication-Port

PCMCIA-Slot for CI-Modules

Internal hard disk support

Compact Flash Slot

LC-Display

2 Smartcard Readers

Linux OS

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1. Contents ................................................................................................

2. Views ................................................................................................

3. Description Front View ................................................................................................

3.1. CI-Slot ................................................................................................

3.2. Compact Flash Slot ................................................................................................

3.3. Smartcard Reader ................................................................................................

3.4. Remote Receiver ................................................................................................

3.5. Channel Up/Down ................................................................................................

3.6. LC-Display ................................................................................................

3.7. Power-Button ................................................................................................

4. Description Rear View ................................................................................................

4.1. Mainpower 230V / 50Hz ................................................................................................

4.2. TV Scart ................................................................................................

4.3. VCR Scart ................................................................................................

4.4. Hifi-Amplifier ................................................................................................

4.5. Analogue Audio (Cinch) ................................................................................................

4.6. Digital Audio ................................................................................................

4.7. Communication Port (Ethernet 10/100MBit, RJ45) ................................

4.8. Mini DIN Socket ................................................................................................

4.9. USB Socket ................................................................................................

4.10. Serial Socket (RS232C, Sub-D, 9-pin) ................................................................

4.11. LNB In . ................................................................................................

4.12. LNB Out ................................................................................................

4.13. Main Switch ................................................................................................

4.14. Video Out (FBAS) ................................................................................................

4.15. Modem ................................................................................................

4.16. 0 / 12V Out ................................................................................................

4.17. UHF Modulator ................................................................................................

5. Safety Instructions ................................................................................................

6. Delivering ................................................................................................

7. Installation ................................................................................................

8. Remote Control Overview ................................................................

9. Important Notes about Condition ................................................................

10. Remote Control Description ................................................................

11. Dreambox switching on/off ................................................................

12. Sleeptimer ................................................................................................

13. OSD-Main menu ................................................................................................

14. Infobar ................................................................................................

14.1. Infobar - EPG (Electronic Program Guide) ................................................................

14.2. Infobar - Subservices ................................................................................................

14.3. Infobar - Audio Track ................................................................................................

14.4. Infobar - Plugins ................................................................................................

15. Setup - OSD Language ................................................................................................

16. Setup - Time Zone ................................................................................................

17. Setup - Time Correction ................................................................................................

18. Satellite Configuration ................................................................................................

19. Satfind ................................................................................................

20. Motor Setup ................................................................................................

21. Automatic Transponder Scan ................................................................

22. Automatic Multisat Scan ................................................................................................

23. Manual Transponder Scan ................................................................

24. Transponder Edit ................................................................................................

25. Service Organizing - Create new Bouquet ................................................................

26. Service Organizing - Add services to Bouquet ................................................................

27. Service Organizing - Edit Bouquets ................................................................

28. Common Interface ................................................................................................

29. Parental Lock ................................................................................................

29.1. Parental Lock enable / disable ................................................................

29.2. Setup Lock enable / disable ................................................................

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30. Services locking / unlocking ................................................................

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31. A/V Settings ................................................................................................

32. UHF-Modulator................................................................................................

32. OSD Settings ................................................................................................

32.1. Skin Setup ................................................................................................

32.2. Available Skins ................................................................................................

32.3. TuxText position ................................................................................................

33. Teletext - Software Decoder (TuxText) activating ................................

34. LCD Settings ................................................................................................

35. Expert Setup ................................................................................................

35.1. Communication (Network, LAN Setup) ................................................................

35.2. Communication (Network, WAN (DSL) Setup) ................................

35.3. NGrab Streaming Setup ................................................................................................

35.4. Software Update via Internet ................................................................

35.5. Software Update manual ................................................................

35.6. Remote Control ................................................................................................

36. Hard Disk - Assembly Instructions ................................................................

37. Hard Disk Setup ................................................................................................

38. Recording a movie (spontaneous recording) ................................................................

38.1. Viewing/deleting/renaming recorded movies ................................................................

39. Recording a movie (Timer recording) ................................................................

40. Timeshift................................................................................................

41. Timer ................................................................................................

42. Information - Streaminfo / About ................................................................

43. DreamUp - Software upgrade ................................................................

43.1. DreamUp - Preparing DreamUp ................................................................

43.2. DreamUp - Establish a Connection ................................................................

43.3. DreamUp - Backup Software ................................................................

43.4. DreamUp - Erasing Software ................................................................

43.5. DreamUp - Flashing Software ................................................................

43.6. Dreambox resetting to factory defaults (flash erase) ................................

44. Dreambox Hardware reset ................................................................

45. Technical Data ................................................................................................

46. Contact & Support Information ................................................................

47. Setup-TV-Mode ................................................................................................

47.1. Program sequence ................................................................................................

Notice: The Dreambox DM7020S is CE certified and fulfills all requirements of the

EU-Standards. Issued: December 2004 / Rev 1.0

Software: 1.0X

Alterations are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E.

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2. Views

Front view:

Rear view:

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3. Description Frontview

3.1. CI-Slot

Plug in here any CI- Module of your choice.

3.2. Compact Flash Slot

The Compact Flash Slot is meant to hold a Compact Flash Module. If you want to use a CF-Module, shut down your Dreambox by using the Deep-Standby-Mode. Plug in carefully your CF-Module into the Compact Flash Slot. The CF-Module is recognized by the System as a hard disk. To access the Compact Flash Module, choose the File-Mode in the OSD-Main menu. Sometimes it is necessary to format your CF-Module via the OSD-Menu. See passage Hard Disk Setup.

3.3. Smartcard Reader

Insert your Dreamcrypt Smartcard with the golden chip down and forward into one of the Smartcard Reader.

Dreamcrypt is a trademark of Dream-Multimedia-TV GmbH.

3.4. Remote sensor The Remote sensor receives the infrared signals from the Dream Remote Control.

3.5. Channel up/down The channel buttons at the Front of your Dreambox switch the TV or Radio channels up and down. To

initialize the "Flash Erase" hold down the channel up button. Please refer to Dreambox factory settings (flash erase).

3.6. LC-Display

The LC-Display shows all major Information for the selected service.

3.7. Power-Button

The Power-Button switches your Dreambox off and on.

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4. Description Rear view

4.1. Main power 230V / 50Hz

Plug in the power cable into the main power socket. The power plug remains only in its designated socket 230V / 50Hz.

4.2. TV Scart

Connect your TV with an appropriate Scartcable to your Dreambox.

4.3. VCR Scart

Connect your VCR with an appropriate Scartcable to your Dreambox. Remember, the VCR Scart is not designed to record a Video signal from the VCR.

4.4. HiFi-Amplifier

Connect your HiFi-Amplifier either to the analogue audio R/L (RCA/Cinch) or digital audio (Toslink) socket.

4.5. Analogue Audio (Cinch)

Connect your Dreambox with an appropriate RCA/Cinch cable to your HiFi-Amplifier (e.g. AUX or Tape socket).

4.6. Digital Audio (Toslink)

Connect your Dreambox with an appropriate optical (Toslink) cable to your HiFi-Amplifier or DSP. The Dreambox provides sample rates from 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz. The AC3 signal is also available at this socket, if the selected channel transmits Dolby Digital signals.

4.7. Communication Port (Ethernet 10/100MBit, RJ45)

The Communication Port is an Ethernet socket. Used to communicate with the Dreambox via HTTP, FTP, NFS, Telnet und Samba to access your recorded movies or to upload channel lists. This socket is also mentioned to update the Operation system. Please connect an appropriate patch cable. See passage DreamUp - Software upgrade.

4.8. Mini DIN

The Mini DIN Port is meant for external I2C rotor signals and provides signals for external IR Devices.

4.9. USB Port

The USB Port is designed for USB 1.2 compatible devices. The amount of provided USB devices depends on the installed image (Software) and is still under development.

4.10. Serial Port (RS232C, Sub-D, 9-pin)

The Serial Port is meant to update the operation system. Please connect a serial nullmodem cable here. See passage DreamUp - Software upgrade.

4.11. LNB In

Connect the coaxial cable from your LNB here. Please disconnect the Dreambox first.

4.12. LNB Out

Connect an analogue receiver here. Remember to shutdown your Dreambox into Deep-StandbyMode, if you wish to view analogue TV.

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4.13. Mains Switch

With the main switch you off your Dreambox completely.

4.14. Video Out (FBAS)

You can optionally connect a TV to this connector. (Composite)

4.15. Modem

Via the Modem Socket you can optionally connect to your ISP via a phone line.

4.16. 0 / 12V Out

A 0 / 12V Relais to switch between Satellites can be connected here.

4.17. UHF Modulator

Optionally connect your Dreambox to your TV via a coaxial cable.

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5. Safety instructions

Please read the safety instructions completely and carefully, before using the Dreambox. The

Manufacturer takes no responsibility for incorrect handling of the Dreambox.

- Allow enough space around the Dreambox for sufficient ventilation.

- Do not cover the Dreambox’s ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains etc.

- Do not expose the Dreambox to dripping or splashing liquids.

- Do not place open flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the Dreambox.

- Do not place any containers with liquid, such as vases, on the Dreambox.

- Do not connect or modify cables while the Dreambox is connected to the power.

- Do not remove the cover. Risk of electric shock!

- Do not put any metal things into the slots or ventilation openings.

- The installation of a hard disk is only allowed by skilled personal or your local dealer.

- Please note that the only way to isolate the Dreambox completely from the main power supply is to unplug the mains power cable!

- If you do not use your Dreambox for a longer time, please disconnect it from the main power.

- Please disconnect your Dreambox from the main power during thunder or heavy storms.

- Connecting to the dish (LNB): Disconnect the main power cable before connecting or disconnecting the coaxial cable.

- Connecting to the TV or VCR: Disconnect the main power cord before connecting or disconnecting the scart cable.

- Disconnect the mains power cable if the power cord is damaged.

- Disconnect the mains power cord if the Dreambox gets in contact with moisture or moisture has penetrated inside.

- Disconnect the main power cord if you spot any damage to the housing.

- Earthing: The dish must be earthened. The earthing system must match SABS 061.

- Cleaning: Disconnect the mains power cord before cleaning the cover. Use a slightly damp cloth without cleaning agents.

- Connect the Dreambox only to suitable sockets 230V/50Hz. Do not allow overloads to occur.

Modifications and changes to the Dreambox leads to loss of warranty.

We recommend the installation of a hard disk by your local dealer.

Unskilled installation of a hard disk leads to loss of warranty.

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WARNING!

6. Scope Of Supply

The box of your DM7020S shall contain the following items: 1 receiver Dreambox 7020S

1 power cord 1 remote control 1 userís manual (latest release @ http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de ) 2 batteries (1,5V Mignon / AA / LR6) 2 hard disk mounting racks (are premounted) 1 IDE cable 1 molex power cord for the hard disk

optional parts: 1 wireless keyboard

7. Installation

- Insert 2 AA (1,5V) batteries, taking care to observe the + and - markings indicated inside, into the

Remote Control.

- Before using the Dreambox, please read the safety instructions.

- Connect the LNB with an appropriate coaxial cable to LNB In at your Dreambox.

- Connect the Dreambox with an appropriate scart cable to your television screen.

- Plug in the mains power cord into the mains power socket 230V/50Hz.

- If you are using a switchable power socket please shutdown your Dreambox into deep standby before switching off the power socket.

- If you switch on your Dreambox for the first time, you will see the setup wizard. The setup wizard will guide you through the first time installation. You will be asked for your TV norm, the regional settings and your language. Please choose and follow the instructions on the screen.

- Please note that the video format meets the factory setting CVBS (FBAS). See passage A/V Settings.

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8. Remote Control Overview

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9. Important Notes about Condition

All functions of the Dreambox can be observed via OSD-Menu (On-Screen-Display). This makes the handling of the Dreambox very easy for you. All options are indicated by four colored dots or beams (red, green, yellow, blue) in the OSD-Menu and can be started with the Option-Buttons on the Remote Control.

Depending on the chosen Menu, the Options do change and are explained via the Help-Button on the Remote Control.

The Option-Buttons are assigned with more than one Function. As you can see, under the Option- Buttons, TV-Button and RADIO-Button are Symbols. These Symbols are for the Condition in the PVRMode (Private Video Recording). To activate or deactivate the PVR-Mode press the VIDEO-Button. You will notice, that the Infobar changes its appearance. You will find more Information about recording at passage recording a movie (instant recording).

All Menus and Service lists are closed with the EXIT-Button.

The Condition of the OSD Menus will be performed with the Navigation-Buttons on your Remote Control.

Navigation-Buttons

If you want to enter a Menu press the OK-Button.

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10. Remote Control Description

EXIT

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Button

SHIFT-Setup-Button

This Button is used to program the Remote Control for a TV Device. See Passage Setup-TV-Mode

POWER-Button

This Button switches your Dreambox on or off. See passage Dreambox switching on / off.

TV-Mode-Button

This Button turns the Remote Control into TV-Mode. The TV-Mode-Button flashes shortly, if you press this or any other Button in this Mode. The Remote Control controls now your TV.

DREAM-Mode-Button

This Button turns the Remote Control into Dream-Mode. The Dream-Mode-Button flashes shortly, if you press this or any other Button in this Mode. The Remote Control now controls the Dreambox.

Numeric-Keyboard

Enter a Service number directly over the Numeric-Keyboard. The Service numbers are on the left Side of the Service list .In the OSD-Main menu are numbers shown in front of the Option or Function, in this case you can enter the desired number to access the Option or Function directly without moving the Cursor beam to it.

Arrow-Left-Button Arrow-Right-Button

These Buttons enable to jump back- or forwards through the Playlist. The Playlist contains the last chosen Services and Movies, which have been selected. Once having opened the Servicelist, you are able to jump at the Beginning or the End of the Servicelist or to the next Marker.

Volume-Mute-Button

This Button mutes the Volume. A crossed Speaker Symbol will appear on the TV Screen. Pressing it again or the Volume +/- Buttons, brings the Audio back.

This Button exits all Menus and aborts Operations.

Volume +/- Button

These Buttons increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume.

Bouquet +/- Button

These Buttons switch through the Bouquets forwards (+) and backwards (-).

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This Button shows the EPG Information’s. Pressing this Button twice shows the Stream information.

AUDIO

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NFO

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OK-Button

This Button shows the Infobar if no OSD-Menu is shown. This button enters a chosen OSD-Menu Option or Function.

MENU-Button

This Button shows the OSD-Main menu. If a Service list is opened, press this Button to enter the Service-Menu.

The AUDIO-Button shows the available Audio-Tracks of the selected Service.

VIDEO-Button

This Button activates or deactivates the PVR-Mode. By pressing this Button a couple of times, if a Service list is opened, it changes the View of the Service list.

Option-Buttons

These Buttons activate the shown Options. They also control the PVR functions in PVR-Mode.

TV-Button

This Button activates the TV-Mode. It also keeps the Stop-Funktion in PVR-Mode.

HELP-Button

This Button brings up the Help menu.

RADIO-Button

This Button activates the RADIO-Mode. It also keeps the Record-Function in PVR-Mode.

TEXT-Button

This Button activates the Teletext-Sofware Decoder. If a Service list is opened, this Button jumps directly to the File-Mode.

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11. Dreambox switching on / off

Use the Power-Button to switch the Dreambox on or off. The Dreambox has two different StandbyModes. A Standby-Mode and a Deep-Standby-Mode. Unplug the Mains power cord to make the Dreambox completely powerless.

The Power-Button only works if no OSD-Menu is shown on the TV screen!

Press the Power-Button once to switch the Dreambox into Standby-Mode. The actual Time appears on the LC-Display.

Press the Power-Button for at least 5 seconds, to shut down the Dreambox into Deep-Standby-Mode, or choose in the OSD-Mainmenu the option (9) Shutdown. All settings will be saved.

Press the Power-Button for at least 3 seconds. The Shutdown / Standby Menu appears.

12. Sleeptimer

Press the Power-Button for at least 3 seconds, select "set sleeptimer" to enter this menu.

Use the Navigation-Buttons up and down to choose an option. Press the OK-Button to activate.

shutdown now:

The Dreambox shuts down into Deep-StandbyMode. The LC-Display shows no information.

restart:

The Dreambox restarts the Operation system.

goto standby:

The Dreambox shuts down into Standby-Mode. The LC-Display shows the actual Time.

set sleeptimer:

See passage Sleeptimer.

Define a max. duration of 240 minutes. Define if the Dreambox should shutdown or should go into standby by setting a check into one of the checkboxes beside shutdown and standby with the OK-Button.

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Press the green Option-Button to set Sleeptimer.

13. OSD-Mainmenu

If no OSD-Menu is shown on the TV screen, the MENU-Button enters the OSD-Mainmeu. Through this OSD-Mainmenu it is possible to activate the main options and functions. Use either the

Navigation-Buttons followed by the OK-Button or press the desired number to enter the Option or Function.

To change the view of the OSD-Mainmenu go to (6) Setup -> (3) System Settings -> (4) OSD Settings and check the checkbox "Show Mainmenu like Listbox". Exit all menus and reenter the OSD-Mainmenu.

(1) TV Mode 1. TV Mode (2) Radio Mode 2. Radio Mode (3) File Mode 3. File Mode (4) Information 4. VCR (5) Shutdown 5. Timer (6) Setup 6. Setup (7) Games 7. Games (8) VCR 8. Information (9) Timer 9. Shutdown

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14. Infobar

The Infobar appears and disappears by pressing the OK-Button once, if no OSD-Menu is shown on your TV screen. The Infobar shows all necessary Information about the selected Service.

"Crypted” appears orange, if the transmitted Service is crypted. "Aspect Ratio” appears orange, if the Service is transmitted in 16:9, the usual Aspect Ratio is 4:3. "Dolby Digital Program” appears orange, if the Service is transmitted with Dolby Digital Audio stream.

EPG available

Subservices available

Attention: During activated PVR-Mode, the Option-Buttons control the PVR-Functions.

See passage Record a movie (spontaneous recording).

Audio track available

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14.1. Infobar - EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

14.2. Infobar - Subservices

The red dot in the Infobar appears if the selected program transmits EPG information’s.

Press the red Option-Button to enter the EPG.

Press the OK-Button to view detailed Information. Press the EXIT-Button to exit this menu.

The green dot in the Infobar appears if the selected program provides Subservices.

Press the green Option-Button to enter the menu multiple services".

Use the Navigation-Buttons up and down to choose a service. Press the OK-Button to enter the service.

enable quick zap:

Press the green Option-Button to enable the quick zap mode. You can now choose a multiple Service using the Navigation-Buttons left or right without entering this menu. Press the green Option-Button to bring up this menu and press the green Option- Button again to deactivate the quick zap mode.

add to bouquet:

Press the yellow Option-Button to add the selected Service to a Bouquet of your choice. See passage Service Organizing.

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14.3. Infobar - Audio Track

The yellow dot in the Infobar appears if the selected Service transmittes multiple Audio-Tracks.

Use the Navigation-Buttons left or right to choose the different Audio-Modes, Left-Mono, Stereo, RightMono. Press the OK-Button to activate.

Use the Navigation-Buttons up or down to choose another Audio-Language. Press the OK-Button to activate.

14.4. Infobar - Plugins

The blue dot in the Infobar appears permanently

Use the Navigation-Buttons up or down to choose a Plugin. Press the OK-Button to activate.

Teletext - Software Decoder:

This Option activates the Teletext - Software Decoder. See passage Teletext - Software Decoder (TuxText) activating.

start/stop Ngrab recording:

These Functions are still under development. They are used to record a Service over the Network.

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15. Setup - OSD Language

Press the MENU-Button to enter the OSD-Main menu. Go to (6) Setup -> (3) System Settings -> (5) OSD Language.

Use the Navigation-Buttons up or down to choose your language.

Press the OK-Button to activate. Exit all menus and reenter.

16. Setup - Time Zone

Press the MENU-Button to enter the OSD-Main menu.

Go to (6) Setup -> (3) System Settings -> (1) Time Settings -> (1) Timezone Configuration.

Press the OK-Button to open the Dropdown list . Use the Navigation

Buttons up or down to search for your Time Zone. Press the OK-Button to select. use automatically daylight saving

time:

Check or uncheck the Checkbox with the OK-Button. If checked, the Time will be automatically adjusted for daylight saving changes. Press the green Option-Button to save.

17. Setup - Time Correction

Press the MENU-Button to enter the OSD-Mainmenu. Go to (6) Setup -> (3) System Settings -> (1) Time Settings -> (2) Time Correction.

When entering this menu, please wait a second. The Dreambox tries to get the actual Time. The Transponder Time and Date will be automatically updated. If this fails, enter the new Time and Date manually.

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18. Satellite Configuration

Press the MENU-Button to enter the OSD-Mainmenu. Go to (6) Setup -> (2) Service Searching -> (1) Satellite Configuration.

Navigate to the upper Dropdown list and choose your appropriate Satellite Configuration and press the OK- Button. Choose your Satellites the Dish is adjusted to and press the green Option-Button to save configuration.

This Configuration might differ from yours.

19. Satfind

Press the MENU-Button . Go to (6) Setup -> (2) Service Searching -> (2) Satfind.

Choose from the lower Dropdown lists your preferred satellite and transponder.

Adjust the Dish towards the desired satellite until you have a high value on the Signal strength AGC and on the Signal quality SNR indicator. The BER should always indicate a value of zero if the Satellite is locked and synced.

SNR: Signal to Noise Ratio This Indicator shows the Quality of the Signal.

AGC: Automatic Gain Control This Indicator shows the Strengh of the Signal.

BER: Bit Error Rate This Indicator shows the Errors Rate of the Signal.

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20. Motor Setup

Press the MENU-Button to enter the OSD-Main menu. Go to (6) Setup -> (2) Service Searching -> (3) Motor Setup.

Before proceeding with the Motor Setup refer to passage Satellite Configuration and choose from the upper Dropdown list "many satellites via DiSEqC Rotor" and press the OK-Button, if you setup a Motor for the first time.

All possible satellites will be listed. Press the green Option-Button to save this configuration.

After saving the Configuration, choose (3) Motor Setup from the Menu Service Searching and press the OK-Button. The Menu Motor Config appears.

Refer to the Rotors Manual for correct values degrees/second. If unsure, set a check in front of "Use Motor Input Power" and enter the maximum current the Motor is using for turning to the Dish.

Visit the Website http://www.heavens-above.com to figure out your geographical location. Enter the values for Longitude and Latitude and press the green Option-Button to save.

Proceed to passage Automatic Multisat Scan.

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