Winegard SF-1000 User Manual

5-5/8"

MODEL SF-1000

SATELLITE

FINDER METER

1. Disconnect the coax from the LNBF and connect it to the
“To RCVR” jack on the SF-1000.

2. Plug in receiver and turn power on.

3. Set receiver to the signal strength screen.
Note: See your Operators manual for your brand of receiver.

4. Enter the local zip code in the appropriate area and note the
azimuth and elevation angles that are displayed.

5. Adjust the knob on the SF-1000 so the meter indicates
between 3 and 4.

6. Connect one end of the supplied jumper coax to the “FROM
LNBF” jack on the SF-1000 and the other end to the LNBF.

7. Adjust the antenna to the azimuth and elevation angles that
were determined in Step 4.

8. Very slowly adjust the dish up and down and left and right
until the meter reaches 10 on the scale.

9. Observe the signal strength meter of the receiver on the TV
screen to verify that the right satellite has been located.

10. If the right satellite was NOT located, readjust coarse
settings.

11. If the right satellite was located, set the adjustment knob on
the SF-1000 back to 5 and continue peaking the dish.

12. As you reach 10 each time you peak the dish, move the
adjustment knob back to 5 and continue until you can no
longer improve the signal strength.

13. Unplug the receiver from its power source.

14. Without disturbing dish position, disconnect coax from LNBF.

15. Disconnect coax from the “TO RECEIVER” jack on the
SF-1000 and connect this coax to the LNBF.

16. Restore power to the receiver.
NOTE: DO NOT adjust the “SENS ADJUST” on the back of the

SF-1000.

Meter with audio tone helps you
align satellite antenna to

satellite signal.

RECEIVER

SF-1000

SF-1000

RECEIVER

Meter connects between satellite dish/LNBF
and satellite receiver. With the Winegard satellite
finder meter you can easily tune the satellite dish
to your favorite satellite while outside at the
antenna without having to run inside to view the
set-up menu on the receiver.

Specifications

Frequency Range .................. 950-2050 MHz

Impedance ............................. 75 ohm

Input Level ............................. -25 to -75 dBm

Power Required .................... + 13 - +18 VDC

(Provided by receiver)

Made In USA

Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000

Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2003

www.winegard.com 2430651 Rev. 2-03

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