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 31). You will select this
mode in the next step.
DIRECTV
Dual-Sat:
Select this mode for DIRECTV service if you have
not installed a Tri-Sat AutoSwitch.
Tri-Sat:
Select this mode if you have a Tri-Sat AutoSwitch
installed for DIRECTV Tri-Sat service. Refer to
the instructions that came with the kit for
additional setup details.
Tri-Sat Pairs:
Do not use for a new installation. This mode is
only provided for compatibility with older
DIRECTV Tri-Sat configurations that required an
HDTV converter instead of a Tri-Sat AutoSwitch.
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 32 to determine the appropriate mode
for your geographic area.
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 31: Satellites Tracked in Each Operating Mode
DIRECTV
DISH Network
ExpressVu
Mode Satellites Tracked
Dual-Sat 101 and 119
Tri-Sat 101, 110, and 119
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
Figure 32: Recommended Areas for DISH 1000 Satellites
= DISH 61 Recommended
= DISH 129 Recommended
Choose an Operating Mode
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Circular Systems Only