User manual
Skybox Installation & User Manual
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Functions of the
Skybox
Before powering on your Skybox, you should
rst understand some basic functionalities of
this system.
8.1 Global Positioning System
(GPS)
When the Skybox is powered on, GPS is
used to determine your physical location.
This information is processed within the
antenna and enables the system to acquire
the satellite signal faster, usually within one
minute.
8.2 Indoor Unit Select and Standby
Buttons
The indoor unit (IDU) is equipped with two
buttons on the front. The red STANDBY
button allows you to shut off the power to
the antenna, and places the IDU into standby
mode. The yellow SELECT button allows
you to manually choose the satellite. For
DISH Network, the satellite that the system
should lock onto is either 110° or 119°. If
the IDU is trying to lock onto a different sat-
ellite, simply push the SELECT button until
the correct satellite is chosen.
8.3 IDU SELECT Light Indicators
The SELECT light indicators on the IDU
have three different modes of operation.
• Flashing orange indicates that the
antenna is in process of acquiring the
satellite signal.
• Steady orange indicates that the
satellite was found, but the signal
was lost. You will also get this indication
while the system initializes during power
up.
• Green indicates that the antenna is
locked onto the satellite and ready for
operation.
8.4 IDU Dip Switches
There are eight dip-switches on the back of
the IDU. These switches should always be
in the up position for efcient operation of
the antenna system. The switches will be
used for future enhanced features of the IDU.