Operation Manual
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If the signal is not found, be sure the receiver user manual and the antenna user manual have been 
followed closely, check the following:
Make sure all cable connections are correct and each connection is seated/tightened properly
Inspect the inside of each cable connector for dirt or possible connector to case/shield short.
Verify the Azimuth, Elevation and Tilt angles for your location by ZIP code.
Make sure the Tilt and Elevation pointers are aligned correctly to the scales. Do not use washer or 
bolt as reference.
Make sure the Tilt adjustment is not changed from the recommended setting for the antenna 
location.
Remove existing TV-specic components, such as TV splitter, etc; reduce the installation to the basic 
connections called out in this guide. Such components may not work with the satellite signal and 
they may be in the wall where you can’t see them. When in doubt. Run RG6 cable directly to your 
receiver
Make sure there are no obstructions (trees, buildings, windows, corner or overhang of your roof, 
your body or hands) – the signal does not pass leaves, branches, glass, etc.
RG 6 cable with solid copper center conductor is highly recommended because it has much lower 
DC voltage drop compared to RG 6 cable with a copper-coated, steel center conductor.
Standard RG 59 cable causes too much DC drop and signal drop; it can not be used to pass the 
satellite signal. RG 6 coaxial cable must be used.
Some after-market, o-the-shelf add-on components may not be as advertised. They might not 
work or could cause additional DC drops and signal amplitude attenuation. Remove such compo-
nents. Go back to the basic connections called out in this manual and re-verify.
Make sure the satellite cable is connected to the “Sat In” jack, not the “Antenna In” jack, The 
“Antenna In” jack at the back of the receiver is for o-air antenna input or cable TV input.
If all are done correctly but the signal is still not found. Change the Elevation adjustment of the 
antenna slightly (±2°, then ±4°from the called-for setting) and repeat the procedure.
Make sure the Access Card from your receiver is fully inserted into the Access Card slot and oriented 
correctly.
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Troubleshooting Check List for Initial Installation
SELFSAT-H10D/H21D










