Installation Instructions
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If you are installing a circular system, choose the
appropriate operating mode for your customer’s
satellite TV service provider and satellite
preferences (see Figure 33). You will select this
mode in the next step.
DIRECTV
Dual-Sat:
Select this mode if you wish to receive to receive
programming from the 101 and 119 satellites for
DIRECTV service.
Tri-Sat or Tri-Sat Pairs:
Do not use either of these modes for a new
installation. The Tri-Sat Auto mode supports the
Tri-Sat AutoSwitch; the Tri-Sat Pairs mode
supports the HDTV Converter. These HDTV
devices are no longer available.
DISH Network
DISH 1000/61 or DISH 1000/129:
Select one of these modes for DISH Network’s
three-satellite service (DISH 1000). Use the map
in Figure 34 to help determine the appropriate
DISH 1000 mode for your geographic area. Check
with DISH Network for local channels
availability.
DISH 500:
Select this mode if you wish to receive
programming from the 119 and 110 satellites for
DISH 500 service.
ExpressVu
Select the ExpressVu service to receive
ExpressVu programming from the 91 and 82
satellites.
Custom
If none of the above modes meets your
customer’s needs, you may select any two
satellites from the antenna’s built-in library using
the Custom service mode.
Figure 33: Satellites Tracked in Each Operating Mode
DIRECTV
DISH Network
ExpressVu
Mode Satellites Tracked
Dual-Sat 101 and 119
Tri-Sat or Tri-Sat
Pairs (Not used)
101, 110, and 119
Mode Satellites Tracked
DISH 1000/61 119, 110, and 61
DISH 1000/129 119, 110, and 129
DISH 500 119 and 110
Mode Satellites Tracked
ExpressVu 91 and 82
= DISH 61 Satellite Recommended
= DISH 129 Satellite Recommended
Figure 34: Recommended Areas for DISH 1000 Satellites
Choose an Operating Mode
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Circular Systems Only