Thank you for choosing Shaw Direct. We’re confident
you’ll enjoy all that Shaw Direct has to offer. Follow the
steps outlined in this manual to correctly install your
system, and soon you’ll be ready for the ultimate
television experience. Before you begin with your
installation, we’d like you to take a minute and get to
know us, and get to know what we offer our valued
customers.
Shaw Direct provides Canada’s Best Television
Experience, with over 470 channels and growing, we
provide our customers with customized channel options
to suit even the most discerning customers viewing
needs.
We also provide 24/7/365 award winning customer
support in case you have any questions regarding your
Shaw Direct system or account.
Take a tour of our website at SHAWDIRECT.CA, and see
for yourself how we provide Canada's Best Television
Experience! Here's what you'll find:
• Customize your Channel Listings
• Check Out the Hottest Pay Per View Movies and Events
• Built-in Surge Protection
• Eliminates the Cost and Challenge of Hard-Wiring a New
Phone Jack
• Also Works with Other Devices such as Computers,
Phones, and Faxes
Welcome to the Shaw Direct family! Tune into Channel
299 and 402 for Shaw Direct TV to find out more about
our promotions, technical tips, movie/sports highlights,
and special offers exclusive to Shaw Direct customers.
Sports fans should know that we also use these channels
to show you exclusive local sporting event coverage you
won't see anywhere else.
We also offer specialized accessories to enhance your
Shaw Direct viewing experience, such as:
The Phonex Easy Jack
Turn any electrical outlet in your home into a phone jack,
and connect your receiver to order Pay Per View movies
and events. Avoid messy cables and phone cords across
the floor, and ensure you keep a continuous phone
connection to your receiver. It's easy secure and reliable!
Features Include:
• Caller ID/Call Waiting Compatible
SAC-00-094
2
Page 3
1. Getting Started
3
0
2
0
1
0
40
5
0
6
0
Spacer Sleeve
(Feed Support Arm Mounting)
1 Supplied
1/4"x 1-1/2" Long Hex Head Bolt
(Feed Support Arm Mounting)
1 Supplied
1/4" x 1/2" Carriage Head Bolt
2 Supplied (Mast Adjusting Bolts)
1/4" x 1-3/4" Long Carriage Head Bolt
(Antenna Mounting Bolt - Painted Head)
2 Supplied
1/4" Whiz Nut (Hex Head)
5 Supplied
1/4" Flat Washer
3 Supplied
1/4" External Tooth Wa sher
2 Supplied
Hex Head Hi/Lo Screw
2 Supplied
Hardware
This Shaw Direct Installation Manual provides all the
information you require to install your system. The
instructions are fairly simple, providing step-by-step
instruction for system installation. However, it will
require skills in construction, wiring and assembly to
correctly complete the installation.
Important: We also recommend against installing the
satellite dish on your roof, unless absolutely
necessary. If you do choose to mount the dish on the
roof, we strongly recommend consulting with a
building or construction expert before installation.
Quad LNB
Elliptical Dish
IMPORTANT: Read this manual thoroughly before
beginning installation.
WARNING: All satellite dish systems must be
properly grounded, particularly if the dish is close to
or above the roof line. Improper grounding can result
in damage or serious personal injury. National,
provincial and local electrical codes may require you
to ground the dish directly and to insert a grounding
block in the coaxial cables running from the dish to
the receiver inside the building. Before beginning
installation, carefully read the section on grounding
the dish (see section 11).
This installation requires you to:
• Use hand tools such as a hand drill
• Determine whether water pipes, electrical wiring or
gas lines are close to the installation area
• Route coaxial cable through walls and
under floors
• Use a compass, protractor and carpenter’s level
• Use a ladder to climb structures
• Know your local, provincial and national grounding codes
If you feel you do not have the experience to perform
these tasks, contact Shaw Direct at 1.888.554.7827 for
assistance.
You’ll need the following tools:
• #1 Philips Screwdriver
• 7/16 Hex Wrench, open or combination end
• Electric Drill and Bits
• Carpenter’s Level
• Compass
• Protractor
Your satellite Shaw Direct Dish Kit contains the
following components:
• Shaw Direct Elliptical Dish with dual satellite
hardware
Clamp
Mount
Assembly
Hardware
Universal
Mount
Assembly
Satellite
Feed
Support
Arm
3
SAC-00-094
Page 4
Key points to remember when installing your
Fig. A
Shaw Direct System:
• Do not drill any holes until you’ve confirmed the
best location for the dish.
• Make sure the installation of the dish conforms to
local electrical and building codes, zoning requirements
and other applicable laws and regulations. If you are
unsure, contact your local electrician or building
inspector for assistance.
• For possible periodic removal of snow, choose a site
that is easily accessible.
• Ensure there are no visible obstructions between the dish
and your line of sight to the satellites. Keep in mind that
trees will grow up and outward and may eventually block
the signal.
• The maximum allowable length for the RG-6 coaxial
cable connecting the receiver to your dish is 125 feet.
Consult Shaw Direct if the cable will exceed this length.
• Use only RG-6 grade coaxial cable. Using lower grade
RG-59 coaxial cable may result in excessive signal loss
and poor reception. Cable grade type is indicated on the
outer jacket of the cable.
• Do not install the dish:
• Under power lines
• Where it may be easily tampered with
• Where it is exposed to high winds, during windy or
stormy conditions
• If you install the dish on the roof or side of your
house, be sure to attach the bolts into a building stud,
rafter or other solid surface.
• When mounting on the roof of your house,
use an adequate/approved sealant (for your type of
roofing material) around the holes where the base of
the universal mount meets the mounting surface. This
will prevent the roof from leaking. (Consult with a
roofing expert to confirm best sealant.)
• We do not recommend:
• Mounting the dish on a railing
• Installing the dish on aluminum or vinyl siding
(these are unlikely to be structurally sound)
• Keep grounding requirements in mind (see section 11
for additional information on grounding).
3. Dish Assembly
Step 1: To avoid losing any hardware components, select
a clear area on the ground for dish assembly.
Step 2: On the Universal Mount, insert the (2) 1/4" X 1/2"
Carriage Head Bolts (Mast Adjusting Bolts), through the
mast and the curved slot of the mount. Capture with
(2) 1/4" External Tooth Washers and (2) 1/4" Whiz Nuts.
Tighten the bolts just enough to hold in place (see
Figure A).
Shaw Direct offers a supplementary Self Install Kit, If you
have not already purchased our Self Install Kit, you may
do so by calling 1.888.554.7827. This kit contains
everything you will need to successfully install your Shaw
Direct satellite system. Please contact Shaw Direct to
order or receive additional information regarding the Self
Install Kit.
2. Mounting Locations
Your dish will typically be mounted on a solid base. To
ensure your dish doesn’t move in windy conditions, choose
a location where it can be securely fastened. The mounting
surface should be rigid and solid.
IMPORTANT: The Elliptical Dish has a turn radius of
+/_35 degrees. If you are mounting the dish on the
side of your house, check the assembled dish and
mounting pole to see if you can rotate the dish in
the desired azimuth setting. If you can’t rotate the
dish, choose an alternate location.
Key things to remember when choosing a mounting
location:
• The mounting surface should be flat, even and in good
condition.
Step 3: Attach the dish to the Clamp Mount Assembly
using the (2) 1/4" X 1-3/4" Long Carriage Head Bolts
(Antenna Mounting Bolts-Painted Head), (2) 1/4 Flat
Washers and (2) 1/4" Whiz Nuts. Ensure the Center Pivot
Pin on the Clamp Mount Assembly is inserted in the
mating hole of the Dish (see Figure B).
Note: We do not recommend mounting the dish on
the roof unless absolutely necessary. We also
recommend that you consult a building expert for
future tips on preventing roof leakage.
SAC-00-094
4
Page 5
4. Locating the Satellite
1/4" x 1-1/2" Long
Hex Head Bolt
Feed
Support Arm
Dish
Socket
Spacer
Sleeve
1/4" Whiz Nut
Flat
1/4" Washer
Fig. D
Elevation
SkewAzimuth
Fig. E
1/4" x 1-3/4" Long
Carriage Head Bolt
(Antenna Mounting Bolt)
Clamp Mount
Assembly
1/4" Flat Washer
1/4" Whiz Nut
Dish
Socket
Center Pivot Pin
3
0
2
0
1
0
4
0
5
0
6
0
Fig. B
1
4
0
1
3
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
8
0
7
0
6
0
5
0
4
0
S
K
E
W
S
K
E
W
9
0
Skew Alignment
Mark
NOTE: Each Scale
mark is 2 degrees
Azimuth Clamp Bolts
B
oss Holes
Skew Adjustment
Nuts
Fig. C
Step 1: Determine the direction in which to point the dish.
The primary satellite SAT A is located at 107.3 west
longitude; the secondary satellite (SAT B) will be located
at 111.1 west longitude.
IMPORTANT: For dual satellite dish installation, use
the SAT B Azimuth, Elevation and Skew listings in the
Dual Satellite Locator Chart at the back of this
manual for the city nearest your location to point the
dish in the general direction of the Anik satellites.
Before tightening the bolts, adjust the skew alignment to the
90 degree mark on the Clamp Mount Assembly (see Figure C).
Tighten the bolts just enough to hold in place. You’ll have to
make further adjustments to this setting later.
TIP: Initially setting the skew to 90 degrees will make it
easier to aim the dish.
Step 5: Attach the Feed Support Arm to the dish using
the (1) 1/4" X 1-1/2" Hex Head Bolt (1), Spacer Sleeve, (1)
1/4" Flat Washer and (1) 1/4" Whiz Nut, making sure the
Feed Support Arm and Spacer Sleeve are positioned as
shown in Figure D. Position the 2 plastic cable clips
packaged with the LNB around support arm to secure the
coax cable(s) from the LNB to receiver.
Write them here:
AzimuthElevationSkew
SAT A:__________SAT A:__________SAT A:________
SAT B:__________SAT B:__________SAT B:________
Step 2: Use a compass to determine roughly where to
point your dish.
Step 3: Choose a dish installation location with a clear
line of sight to both SAT B and SAT A based on the
settings you recorded earlier. There should be no trees,
buildings or other obstructions between the dish and the
satellite. Do you have a clear line of sight to both SAT A
and SAT B?
You’ve just finished assembling the dish.
SAC-00-094
• If YES, go to Step 4 and continue with the
installation.
• If NO, find another location.
• If you’re not sure, contact Shaw Direct for more
information.
NOTE: To ensure an accurate compass reading, stay away
from large metal objects. To double-check accuracy, take
multiple readings several feet apart.
Step 4: At the dish install site, hold a compass level and
still in the palm of your hand. When the needle stops
rotating (dark half of the needle always points north),
slowly rotate the body of the compass so that the "N"
marking is aligned with the dark half of the needle.
Locate the tick mark on the compass edge corresponding
to the SAT B azimuth number you wrote down earlier
(see Figure F). This is the direction in which to point your
dish to receive both SAT A and SAT B signals.
TIP: Use a stick or other object to mark the correct
azimuth direction.
5
Page 6
90°
60°
30°
0°
Fig. G
If you live in
V
ancouver,
the satellite will be
to the Southeast
If you live in Newfoundland,
the satellite will be
to the Southwest
0
18
0
˚
90˚
2
70
˚
Fig. F
Fig. F
Use bubble level
to plumb mast so
it is vertical in all
directions
Level Not Level
Curved
slot
Fig. H
3
0
2
0
1
0
4
0
50
60
Elevation
Pivot Bolt
Elevation
Indicator
Elevation
Adjustment Bolt
3
0
2
0
1
0
4
0
50
6
0
When Adjusting
elevation use edge of metal
to line up with elevation setting
for your area on the elevation scale.
Use the metal edge,
not the nut or L-Bracket to
set the elevation. (For example,
in this picture, the elevation
is set at 26).
Fig. I
Step 5: Estimate the SAT B elevation (angle) setting you
recorded earlier, using a protractor if needed (see Figure
G). Check any obstructions at that elevation. If there are
obstructions, then select an alternate location for the dish.
Fig. H
Step 2: Drill holes in the structure on which you are
mounting the dish to match the holes in the base of the
Universal Mount.
Fig. G
0 degrees is straight toward the horizon and 90 degrees is straight upward.
IMPORTANT: When evaluating the install location,
make sure there are no trees, branches or objects
visually obstructing the dish and the general
direction of the satellite. Also, keep in mind that trees
grow up and outward and may eventually block the
signal.
You have just completed locating a site for your dish.
5. Attaching the Dish
Step 1: Ensure mast is plumb before drilling any holes.
Hold the Universal Mount in place on the mounting area.
Use a carpenter’s level to plumb the antenna mast’s
straight section. If the bubble levels (horizontal and
vertical) are not centered, rotate the mast (in the curved
slot) until it is plumb. Then lock it in place by securely
tightening the Mast Adjusting Bolts (see Figure H).
IMPORTANT: Alignment of the dish will be difficult
if the mast is not plumb.
SAC-00-094
Step 3: Secure the Universal Mount with appropriate
surface screws. Check the mount for movement. An
improperly secured mount will affect dish performance.
Step 4: Slide the Dish/Clamp Mount Assembly onto the
mast by loosening the (2) Azimuth Clamp Bolts (see
Figure C) and the Elevation Pivot Bolt just enough to
slide the assembly until it makes contact with the
Elevation Pivot Bolt (see Figure I). Tighten the Elevation
Pivot Bolt just enough to hold it in place on the mast.
Step 5: Loosen the Elevation Adjustment Bolt 1/3 turn
from tight on either side of the Clamp Mount Assembly.
Adjust the Clamp Mount Assembly to the edge of the
white indicator line per the SAT B elevation setting you
recorded earlier. Tighten the Elevation Adjustment
Bolt (see Figure I).
6
Page 7
Step 6: Attach the Quad Satellite LNB/Feedhorn Clamp
Fig. M
Assembly to the Feed Support Arm. Loosen the Feed Arm
screw enough to allow the clamp to fit snugly into the
Feed Support Arm. Securely tighten the Feed Arm screw.
Step 7: Using your compass, point the LNB in the direction
corresponding to the
Draw a vertical mark overlapping the Clamp Mount
Assembly and the mast. This mark will provide you with the
approximate satellite location reference point when you’re
ready to tune to the satellite.
SSAATTBB
azimuth setting (see Figure M).
require an assistant to monitor the signal level reading on
the TV as you align the dish for maximum signal.
2. When receiver is first powered up, if receiver is tuned to
channel 255 (factory default channel on receiver models
DSR205 and DSR315), set receiver to channel 284 prior to
starting dish alignment. Otherwise, if receiver is set to
channel 299 (factory default channel for new DSR5xx series,
DSR207/209, DSR317/319), change channel to 299 prior to
starting dish alignment.
For DSR205 and DSR315 receivers you should see the
following displayed on the TV when you first turn receiver
on. Using remote tune receiver to ch 284 to align the dish.
Step 8: Loosen the Skew Adjustment Bolts on either side of
the Clamp Mount Assembly. Adjust the Skew Alignment
Mark with the scale indicator to the SAT B skew setting you
recorded earlier. Finally, lock it in place by securely
tightening the Skew Adjustment Bolts.
IMPORTANT: Do not make any further adjustments to
the Skew Setting from this point onward.
Step 9: After making the permanent skew adjustment, install
the (2) Hex Head Hi/Lo Screws in the dish boss holes (see
Figure C). Four boss holes are available but you’ll only need
to use two (the other two may be obstructed depend ing on
the skew setting). Do not over tighten Hi/Lo Screws.
You have just finished attaching the Dish to the
Universal Mount.
6. Connecting
Receiver and Dish
You are now at the point in the installation where one of the
output ports of the QUAD LNBF needs to be connected to
the satellite input connector of the Motorola DSR satellite
receiver. Refer to the Installation Section of the Motorola
User Guide and follow the instructions on how to connect
the cable from the satellite dish to the satellite input
terminal on the satellite receiver’s back panel and how to
connect the satellite receiver to your TV set. To view the
receiver’s installer menu you must connect the receiver to a
TV set to show you a relative scaled signal level meter that
will assist you to align the dish to maximum signal strength
for your location.
For new DSR505, DSR530, DSR207/209 and DSR317/319
you should see the following displayed on your TV when
you first turn receiver on. Receiver should be tuned to
channel 299.
3. Once dish has been connected to the receiver and
receiver connected to the TV, follow the steps in the
Motorola User Guide to access the installer menu.
To access this menu for DSR205 and DSR315 model
receivers, using remote
1. Press Options,
2. Press 6 System Setup
3. Press 3 Installation settings
4. Press 1 Tune in Satellite Signal
1. Connect the coaxial RG6U cable provided with the install
kit to one of the ports of the QUAD LNBF and connect the
other end of the coaxial cable to the satellite receiver input
connector. To make the dish alignment easier, suggest you
locate receiver and TV at an electrical outlet close to where
the dish is installed. Unless you can view the signal level on
the TV screen from where the dish is being aligned, you will
Installer Menu for Motorola DSR205, DSR315 and
DSR405 model series receiver.
7
SAC-00-094
Page 8
Position yellow cursor (using navigator keys on the remote
control) on the Provider ID and enter 4128 from the keypad
To access this menu for DSR5xx, DSR207/209 and
DSR317/319 model receivers, using remote
1. Press Options,
2. Press 6 System Setup
3. Press 4 System Settings
3. Press 3 Insatllation Settings
4. Press 1 Tune in Satellite Signal
Installer menu for DSR5xx, DSR207/209 and DSR317/319
model series receiver.
Position yellow cusor (using navigator keys on the remote
control) on EMM Provider ID and enter 4128 from the keypad
4. Draw a reference mark on the dish clamp and pipe
mast as a starting point before you make any
adjustments to the dish.
5. Standing behind the dish, using both hands, grab the
dish on each side and slowing move dish in very small
increments to the east (or west) several degrees while
your assistant observes the TV installation menu for
increase in signal strength.
6. As you start to get indication of increasing signal make a
second reference mark on the dish clamp and pipe mast to
serve as a point where signal strength increased.
7. As you move dish past the point of maximum signal
strength, move dish back in the opposite direction until you
achieve maximum signal.
Use the above illustrated installer menu to align the dish for
maximum signal strength. You should have the assistance of
a second person to monitor the television screen while you
complete the adjustments to the satellite dish. As you align
the dish for optimum signal strength, the signal level bar will
increase in length from left to right and will change colour
from red (no signal) to yellow (marginal signal) to green
(good signal). Continue to align the dish until you achieve
maximum strength. Under clear sky conditions and
depending on your location, you should be able to achieve a
signal strength of between 80 and 90% . In addition to the
visual signal strength indicator, the receiver also emits an
audio beeping that wil increase in speed as signal strength
increases and become a monotone once you have aligned
the dish to the satellite and achieved approximately 50%
signal strength. When audio beep becomes monotone, the
front panel signal LED should change from Red to Green,
indicating signal lock on the satellite.
Aligning Dish To Acquire Shaw Direct Signal
With receiver on and your assistant ready to monitor signal
strength on the installer menu displayed on the TV, you are
now ready to make adjustments to the dish to acquire the
Shaw Direct satellite signal.
1. Refer to the compass, elevation and skew settings for your
location that you recorded on Page 13.
2. For initial alignment, set the skew to 90 degrees. Skew will
be readjusted to your specific location setting once you
acquire the Shaw Direct satellite signal. TIP: it is easier to
locate satellite signal with skew set to 90 degrees.
3. Check that the dish elevation is set to the elevation
setting listed for your area.
8. Tighten the dish clamp screws.
9. Now make small adjustments to the elevation of the
dish to see if you can further improve on the signal
strength. Loosen the Elevation Adjustment Bolts and
make slight adjustments (1/2 degree increments) in the
elevation, finding the maximum signal strength. When
you’ve located the maximum signal strength possible,
securely tighten all bolts.
10. As a last step, adjust the skew of the dish according
to the skew setting you recorded for the location where
you are installing the dish. Again, make small
adjustments as your assistant monitors the signal
strength. When you have reached maximum signal
strength tighten the screw to lock down the skew setting.
NOTE do not be discouraged if you do not acquire signal on
your first attempt. Be patient and try again. Recheck the
pipe mast for true vertical 90 degrees. Once you acquire
signal, you may need to make very small adjustments to the
dish compass heading (azimuth), elevation and skew settings
to maximize signal strength to between 80 and 90% as
displayed on the installer menu.
SIGNAL VERIFICATION
The front panel of the satellite receiver will indicate if the
correct Shaw Direct signal is being received. On the
satellite receiver, beside the ON/OFF power button,
observe the LED satellite signal status indicator light. If
this LED light is GREEN it indicates receiver is tuned to
valid channel and has acquired the correct Shaw Direct
satellite signal.
You are ready to proceed to the next step.
SAC-00-094
8
Page 9
If this LED light is RED it indicates NO SIGNAL is being
RECEIVER
LNB
Fig. P
received by the satellite receiver. The dish is not properly
aligned to receive the Shaw Direct satellite signal.
Authorizing Receiver for Service
If your receiver installer menu displays signal strength of
between 80 and 90% and the satellite icon LED signal
indicator on the receiver front panel is green, you have
successfully aligned the dish to the Shaw Direct satellite.
Congratulations!
You are now ready to call Shaw Direct 1.888.554.7827 to
authorize your receiver for programming. Before calling
record the receiver SN (serial number) and receiver UA
(unit address) from the bar code label on the back panel
of the receiver or from the bar code label that is applied
to the receiver’s shipping carton. Record these numbers
below for future reference
SN (Serial Number, 16 digits) _________________________
UA (Unit Address),
0 0 0 – 0 __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ - __ __ __
8. Fine Tuning
Step 1: Keep the Tune in Satellite Signal box on- screen.
Tune to channel 299 or 284.
Fine tuning the Azimuth:
Step 2: After the receiver downloads the channel map,
move the dish back and forth slightly, about a millimeter
to attempt to acquire the highest reading possible on the
signal strength meter.
Step 3: Once you have found the maximum signal
strength, lock the azimuth rotation position in place by
tightening the Azimuth Clamp Bolts (see Figure C).
NOTE: Fine tuning to a high signal strength reduces
signal interference in adverse weather conditions.
Although the maximum possible signal strength is 99,
you will most likely not reach this level.
Fine tuning the Elevation:
Step 4: Loosen the Elevation Adjustment Bolts and make
slight adjustments (1/2 degree increments) in the
elevation, finding the maximum signal strength, as you
did in the azimuth tuning process. When you’ve located
the highest signal possible, securely tighten all
Step 5: Repeat steps 2-4 to obtain the highest reading
possible on the signal strength meter.
Step 6: If you’ve purchased a second receiver, connect a
second coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN terminal of the
second receiver.
Step 7: Once connected, allow 5 minutes for the channel
map to download. Confirm the signal strength by checking
the on-screen Tune in Satellite Signal box (see Section 7).
You have just completed Fine Tuning.
Skip ahead to the Getting Activated section.
bolts.
9. Alternate Tuning Method
You may prefer to locate the satellite using a SF-100
Satellite Finder (see Figure P), a standalone satellite
signal finding meter which can be purchased separately
from Shaw Direct or your Shaw Direct retailer.
Step 1: Connect a short coaxial cable from the LNB
terminal on the Satellite Finder to the Quad LNB.
Connect the receiver terminal on the meter to a coaxial
cable, which in turn connects to the SAT IN port on the
Shaw Direct receiver.
Step 2: For model DSR205 and DSR315 satellite
receivers set receiver to channel 284. For model DSR5XX
series and DSR207/209 and DSR317/319 receivers set
receiver to channel 299. Note, for satellite finder and
LNB to function, they must be connected to a satellite
receiver, plugged in and turned on.
Step 3: Adjust the dish as closely as possible to the
elevation and azimuth settings you recorded earlier.
Step 4: Move the dish azimuth rotation very slightly to
the right of the reference mark you drew earlier.
Step 5: Slowly rotate the dish back toward the reference
mark and and listen for pitch changes in the audible tone.
If your elevation is set correctly, you should hear two
major pitch changes as it picks up satellite signals. A
weak first change of pitch may be the wrong satellite.
Continue rotating the dish until the second major
deflection, which will be SAT A (107.3), your intended
target.
Step 6: When you have located SAT A, move the dish
slightly to the right and left of the mark until you’ve
maximized the signal. Then tighten the Azimuth Clamp Bolts.
Verify you’ve located the correct satellite (see Section 7,
Step 8).
9
SAC-00-094
Page 10
Step 7: While listening to the meter, apply gentle
Fig. Q
pressure to the top of the dish to move the dish – first
slightly downward, then upward to see if you can increase
the signal strength further. Carefully adjust the elevation
until you’ve maximized the signal. Tighten the Elevation
Adjustment Bolts.
Step 8: Repeat Steps 2-4 described in Fine Tuning
(Section 8) to obtain the highest reading possible on the
signal strength meter.
Step 9: The dish should now be peaked to its maximum.
Remove the Satellite Finder and plug the LNB directly
into the receiver. Confirm the signal strength by checking
the on-screen Tune in Satellite Signal box as described in
the previous section.
Your system is now fine tuned and ready for activation.
10. Grounding the Coaxial Cable
The Shaw Direct dish kit includes the following items to
ground the outdoor coaxial cable
• Coax cable connector Grounding Block
• Grounding Wire
• Grounding Clamp
IMPORTANT : For more information on grounding
refer to the receiver’s User Guide included with your
Shaw Direct system.
Outdoor coaxial cable that may be subject to static
discharge or contact with electrical wiring, must be
grounded through a grounding block located as close as
possible to the cable entry point.
• Run the Grounding Wire for the coaxial cable from the
Grounding Block connector to a cold water pipe nearest
the cable entry point.
• Wrap copper grounding strap around cold water pipe.
Tighten strap using bolt and secure the ground wire
under the binding post nut as illustrated below
SAC-00-094
Ground block (shown with 2 coax cable feeds And ground
wire secured to binding post,)
10
Page 11
11. Troubleshooting
Problem #1: I’m having trouble finding the satellite signal.
Try each of the following:
• The cable can be plugged into any of the 4 available
ports on the quad LNB, but must be plugged into the SAT
IN port on the Shaw Direct receiver.
• Make sure all cables are secure and re-verify your
azimuth, elevation and skew setting for your location.
Make sure the mast’s straight section is plumb.
• Adjust the elevation by +1 degree from the setting you
recorder earlier and repeat the steps in "Tuning to the
Satellite".
• Adjust the elevation by –1 degree from your original
setting you recorder earlier and repeat the steps in
"Tuning to the Satellite".
• Ensure cables are connected properly at the grounding
block.
Problem #2: I can’t change channels.
Try each of the following:
• Power cycle the receiver by unplugging it, waiting for
30 seconds, and plugging it back into the AC outlet. Turn
on the receiver and try selecting channel 284 or 299
again with your remote.
• If you are still unable to select 284 or 299, consult with
Shaw Direct.
If you still can’t select or acquire signal on 284 or 299
and the digits A4 do not appear in the Satellite Box in
the Tune in Satellite Signal screen, call us at
1.888.554.7827 to reactivate your system.
11
SAC-00-094
Page 12
Satellite Locator Chart
Satellite Look angles are listed for both the 107.3W deg & 111.1W deg satellites. Use the settings for SAT B for dual satellite dish aiming.
The reception of satellite signals in areas with a dish elevation less than 12 degrees may not be possible. Consult with your Shaw Direct retailer
in your area. All information is listed in degrees.
Satellite ‘A’Satellite ‘B’
Satellite ‘A’Satellite ‘B’
Town/City
Dish
Compass
Azimuth
Elevation
Dish
Compass
Skew
Dish
Azimuth
Elevation
Newfoundland
Bonavista26414.412626712.1127
Cartwright26213.812026511.9121
Corner Brook2601712426314.8125
Gander2631512526612.8126
Grand Falls26215.712526513.5126
Hebron25913.611426212115
Indian Harbour26213.611926511.7120
Labrador City25119.111625417.3118
Nain25814.411626212.7117
North West River25915.511926213.6120
Nutak25913.811526212.2116
Placentia26315.512726613.2128
Port aux Basques25818.512526216.2126
Rigolet26114.311926412.4120
Schefferville25117.811525516.1116
St. Anthony26214.412226612.3124
St. John's26414.612726712.3128
Trepassey26315.412826713.1129
Wabush City2511911625417.2118
Nova Scotia
Bridgewater25223.712525621.3127
Cape Breton Is. 25620.512526018.2127
Chesterfield In.20817.59821216.9100
Dartmouth25422.912525720.6127
Freeport25024.812425422.5126
Mulgrave2562112525918.6127
Port Hawkesbury2562112526018.6127
Port Maitland25024.912525422.5127
Sable Is. 25821.112826118.6129
Shelburne25124.612525522.2127
Sydney25719.912526117.6127
Truro25422.312525720126
Wedgeport2502512525422.6127
Yarmouth2502512525422.7127
Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown25421.712425819.4126
New Brunswick
Bath2482412225221.9123
Bathurst25122.212225520.1123
Chatham25122.512225520.3124
Dalhousie25022.312125420.2123
Edmundston24723.812025121.7122
Fredericton25023.912325321.7124
Grand Manan Is. 24924.912425322.6126
Hartland24824.112225222124
Kedgwick24923.112125221123
Oromocto25023.912325321.6125
Plaster Rock24923.612125221.5123
St. John2502412325421.7125
Quebec
Alma24224.711824622.7120
Amos23127.611423525.9116
Anticosti25419.612125817.5123
Asbestos24226.912024624.9122
Baie Comeau24822.411925120.4121
Baie St.Paul24424.911924822.9121
Asbestos24226.912024624.9122
Beattyville23226.911423725.2116
Cap-de-la-Madeleine 24126.811924524.7121
Charlesbourg24325.711924723.7121
Chibougamau 23824.911524223.1117
Chicoutimi24324.411824722.5120
Cowansville 24027.812024425.7122
Dolbeau24124.711724522.8119
Donnacona24226.111924624.1121
Dosquet24226.211924624.1121
Drummondville24127.111924525.1121
Eastmain23124.511123523113
Festubert24026.211824424.2120
Fort Coulonge23329.311723727.4119
Gagnon24820.411725218.6118
Gaspe25320.712125618.6123
Gatineau23529.111823927.1120
Granby24027.612024425.6122
Grand Mere24125.111724523.2119
Hauterive24822.511925120.5121
Hull23529.111823927.2120
Inukjuak2351910723917.8109
Ivujivik24015.410524414.4106
Joliette23927.511924325.5121
Kuujjuaq25215.811225614.4113
Kuujjuarapik23421.510923820.1111
La Sarre22827.811323326.2115
La Tuque24026.111824424.1120
Levis24325.711924723.7121
Madeleine25620.112425917.8125
Malartic2302811423526.2116
Maniwaki23528.511723926.6119
Matagami23226.511323624.8115
Matane24922.312025220.3121
Mingan25319.512025717.5122
Miquelon23426.211423824.5116
Mistassini24124.611724522.8119
Monet23526.811523925118
Mont Laurier23528.111723926.2119
Mont Louis25121.112025519.1122
Montmagny24425.312024823.2122
12
Page 13
Satellite ‘A’Satellite ‘B’
Satellite ‘A’Satellite ‘B’
Town/City
Dish
Compass
Azimuth
Elevation
Dish
Skew
Dish
Compass
Elevation
Azimuth
Dish
Montreal2392811924326121
Mont Joli24722.911925120.9121
Natashquan25618.412126016.3123
Noranda22928.211323326.5116
Parent23726.611624124.7119
Paspebiac25121.712125519.6123
Pointe aux Anglais24921.611925319.6121
Pointe-aux-Tremble 23927.811924325.8121
Port Cartier25021.211925319.2121
Quaqtaq25314.110925612.8110
Quebec24325.811924723.7121
Rimouski24723.111925121.1121
Riviere-du-Loup24524.111924922.1121
RivierePentecote24921.511925319.5121
Roberval2412511724523.1119
Rouyn22928.211323326.5116
Salluit2441510624814107
Senneterre23227.311423625.6117
Sept Iles25020.811925418.8121
Shawinigan24026.711924424.7121
Sheldrake2522012025618121
Sherbrooke24227.212024625.1122
Sorel24027.311924425.3121
St Paul du Nord24623.511925021.5121
St.Agathe-des-Monts23827.911824226120
St. Agapit2422611924624121
St. Anne de Beaupre 24325.511924723.4121
St. Augustin25916.112126314.1123
St. Boniface188329919331.3102
St. Eloi24623.811925021.8121
St. Hyacinthe24027.611924425.5121
St. Jean2392811924325.9122
St. Jerome2382811824226121
St. Jean de Matha23927.411824325.4121
St. Laurent 2392811924326121
St. Pacome24524.711924922.6121
St. Pascal24524.511924922.4121
St. Simeon24524.311924922.3121
St. Stephen24924.812325222.5125
Tadoussac2452411924922121
Trois-Rivieres24126.811924524.8121
Val d'0r23127.811423526.1116
Valleyfield23828.511924226.4121
Vandry23926.111724324.2119
Verdun2392811924326121
Victoriaville24226.711924624.6122
Waskaganish23025.311123423.8113
Wemindji2312411023522.5112
Windsor24127.112024525122
Athabasca15427.38615927.589
Banff15130.98315631.386
Bassano15731.68616231.889
Brooks15831.9861633289
Calgary15431.28515931.488
Camrose15629.28616029.489
Cranbrook15132.78315633.186
Drumheller15630.98616131.189
Edmonton15428.68615928.888
Edson14928.28315428.686
Fort Chipewyan15623.28816123.290
Fort MacKay15624.88716024.990
Fort McMurray15725.38716125.490
Fort Vermilion14823.28515223.587
Grande Prairie14526.28214926.785
Hanna15830.88616230.989
Hines Creek14525.18314925.685
Jasper14728.78215129.285
Lac Ia Biche15627.48716127.589
Lacombe15429.7851593088
Leduc15428.98515929.188
Lethbridge15632.8851613389
McLennan14825.98315226.386
Meander River14522.48414922.786
Medicine Hat16032.58716532.690
Peace River14725.38315125.786
Red Deer15429.98515930.288
Stettler15629.98616130.189
Vegreville15728.78716128.989
Vegreville15728.78716128.989
Vermilion159298716429.190
Wetaskiwin15529.28515929.488
British Columbia
Ashcroft14230.47914731.182
Atlin12518.77512919.777
Chemainus13931.77614432.579
Courtenay13730.67514231.578
Dawson Creek14225.4811472684
Duncan13931.97614432.779
Esquimalt14032.27614533.179
Fort Grahame13623.97914124.681
Fort Nelson13821.98114222.583
Ft St. John14124.88114625.483
Skew
Town/City
Dish
Compass
Dish
Azimuth
Elevation
Dish
Compass
Skew
Dish
Elevation
Azimuth
Dish
Skew
Hazelton13324.57713725.379
Hudson Hope14024.88014425.483
Kamloops14430.77914931.382
Kelowna14531.78015032.383
Kitimat13225.37513626.278
Ladysmith13931.67614432.579
Lillooet14130.3781463181
McLeod Lake13925.77914326.482
Nanaimo13931.47614432.379
Nelson14932.48215432.985
New Westminster14031.67714532.480
Penticton145328015032.783
Port Alice13429.27413930.277
Port Renfrew13831.97514332.979
Prince George13926.87914427.582
Prince Rupert13024.77413425.777
Quesnel14027.87914528.582
Queen Charlotte Is12725.17213226.375
Revelstoke14730.78115231.284
Saanich14032.27614533.179
Sidney140327614532.979
Simoom Sound13529751393078
Squamish140317714531.980
Stewart13023.17513424.178
Telegraph Creek12820.97613221.878
Trail14832.88115333.484
Vancouver Is.136307514130.978
Vancouver14031.57714532.480
Vernon14631.38015031.983
Victoria Beach189319919430.3102
Victoria14032.37614533.179
Williams Lake14128.87914629.582
Nunavut
Amadjuak25212.810625511.7107
Arctic Bay2537.1972576.798
Bathurst Inlet15814.89016214.891
Bathurst Is.2115.4922155.293
Cambridge Bay16512.49116912.392
Cape Dyer2687.61082726.4109
Cornwallis Is. 2336.1932375.994
Devon Is. 2615.496265597
Eskimo Point 19719.89720119.399
Frobisher Bay25711.710726110.5109
Gjoa Haven19812.59420212.296
Igloolik Is24710.31002519.6101
Kangirsuk2511511025513.7111
Lake Harbour25412.810825811.6109
Mackenzie King Is.134489138490
Padlei19019.39619418.898
Padloping Is2687.71072716.6108
Pangnirtung2649.21072678108
Pelly Bay22311.99722711.498
Qurlurtuuq14213.68714613.788
Rankin Inlet20517.89820917.2100
Repulse Bay22813.49923212.7100
Resolute2316.5932356.294
Arctic RedRiver12011.67912412.381
Banks Is.1267.9861308.287
Fort Franklin13215.38313615.884
Fort Good Hope12613.68113014.282
Fort Liard13620.38114020.983
Fort Norman13015.48213415.983
Fort Reliance15819891621991
Fort Simpson13819.18314219.685
Fort Smith15421.88715921.990
Ft McPherson12011.47912412.180
Ft Providence143208414820.386
Ft Resolution15020.58715520.789
Hay River14720.78515120.987
Holman Island13510.58613910.788
Inuvik12010.98012411.581
Jean Marie Rvr13919.48314319.985
Melville Is.144689148690
Nahanni Butte13519.5811402083
Norman Wells12914.88113315.383
Port Radium13915.18514315.387
Rae14518.68614918.887
Snowdrift15519.48815919.490
Tuktoyaktuk120108112410.582
Victoria Is.14910.58915410.590
Wrigley13417.38213817.884
Yellowknife148198615219.288
Skew
Yukon Territory
Big Salmon1222216.37612717.278
Carmacks12115.87512516.777
Dawson11813.37512214.377
Forty Mile11712.87512113.777
Keno Hill12114.47712515.279
Klondike11813.47512214.377
Mayo Landing12114.57712515.378
Old Crow11610.37712011.179
Stewart River118147512214.976
Tagish12417.97512818.977
Teslin12518.57612919.378
Watson Lake12919.47813420.280
Whitehorse12317.47512718.377
Canadian Arctic Islands
Prince Charles Is.25410.31022589.5103
Prince of Wales Is1978.3932018.194
Prince Patrick Is.1214.2871254.388
Queen Elizabeth Is2562.9922592.893
SAC-00-094
16
Loading...
+ hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.