Could use some serious "step by step" help.

[eugenebrotto]

I have tried my best at following some of the previous responses, but to no avail.
I have disconnected the cable running from the bell dish and now only have the Dishnet dish connected.
I have tried various combinations on the Dish setting page of the menu, however on the top right of the screen, i still get "Bell Expressvu 82" is that normal?
Can anyone give me a step by step procedure to go from having a fully operational B*V hookup, to setting up my receiver for D*.
Many thanks in advance,

p.s. Any news on what B*V is up to, just in case i don't figure out the D* scenario????

cheers!!

[bigevil69]

what kind of dish/lnb do you have

[scotod]

If you have a good signal and quality dn 110/119, then do a factory default, set lang. then time, it will then ask DO you want to auto detect, hit yes,the box will scan LNB types and sat's,,then you do a auto scan,then save settings,,,,, it's a one button set-up, almost too easy,,

[eugenebrotto]

the dish is a "Dish Network TM"
and LNB is also "Digital LNBF" from Dish Network TM

(thanks for such a quick reply)

[bigevil69]

is it 2 lnbs in 1 big housing with dp on the back of it

[wayne5222]

Did you reaim your dish to recieve DN signal sounds like your still pointed @ B3V

[eugenebrotto]

nope, just one single LNB staring straight at the dish.

[bigevil69]

which sat are you trying to get 119 or 110

[eugenebrotto]

i do have 2 dishes outside, they were both connected to a splitter which sent a single cable into my home, i detached the other dish that i believed to be the B*V dish. Now i only have the DishNetork dish coming into my home.

Both dishes are pointing in a similar direction, but they are not identical, they do vary enough to notice with my eyes. How much of a difference or play can there be between both dishes?

I assumed that the slightest deviation meant they were different signals, is it possible they are both pointing toward a B*V sat?

If that is the case, then i will have to wait for B*V to come back, because i don't have the proper equipment to realign the dishes.

thanks for all the help!!!

[eugenebrotto]

After other replies, it may be possible i'm not even getting a DN signal. Both dishes might be picking up same signal, even though they are not exactly aimed in the same direction.
I guess i need a compass!

[bigevil69]

there is 2 bev sats 82 and 91
i suggest taking a sharpie and mark the settings where they are now and then do a factory default set up for either 110 or 119 and then slowly start moving one dish west till you get signal on the box

[eugenebrotto]

dish setting Bell Expressvu 82
Satellite 110.0W Echostar8 10
Freq. 12224MHZ
LNBPower On
LNBType Single
LNBFreq. 11250
evrything else is OFF

Level 91%
Quality 89%

...is what my screen looks like at the moment following a factory default.

the 110 and 119 you are referring to is the satellite... correct?

how do i know if i am testing for DN or Bell, that is my real dilemma at this point i guess.

will the Dish Setting on the top of the screen change if i start moving the dish outside toward the west? or do i need to do something else prior to that?

again a big thanks for taking the time,

cheers!

[bigevil69]

yes the name on the top right corner will change to echostar when you hit it

[eugenebrotto]

looks like i'll have to wait till friday to make an attempt, until then, thanks for all your help,

will send news after new developments,

cheers

[bevanw]

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