Dish Network 1000.4 Dish, Manual

Page 1: ...ations needed See options under Single Orbital Location Dishes on the next page DBS FSS 61 5º 72 7º 77º 110º 119º 129º 148º 105º 118 7º 121º Single Orbital X X X X X X X DISH 500 X X DISH 1000 X X X DISH 1000 2 X X X DISH 500 X X X DISH 1000 X X X X 1000 4 Dish X X X SuperDISH 105 X X X SuperDISH 121 X X X DISH 500H X X ...

Page 2: ... mix Legacy and DP DPP LNBFs and switches DISH 500 with I bracket part number 100467 other dish antennas may be used as required DBS orbital locations 61 5 72 7 77 110 119 129 148 DISH 500 Can view 110 and 119 with Y bracket Use two Singles or Duals or one Twin or Quad Use with DISH Pro DP Plus LNBFs or switches or Legacy LNBFs or switches Do not mix Legacy and DP DPP LNBFs and switches Antenna di...

Page 3: ... in Hawaii Can view 110 and 119 Uses special Y bracket designed for use with DISH 500H Use two DP Low Noise Dual or Single LNBFs Use with DISH Pro 34 Switch or DISH Pro Plus 33 Switch Antenna dimensions 31 5 W x 34 2 H For more information DISH 500H Installation Instructions ...

Page 4: ... The DP Plus 1000 2 LNBF cannot be used on a DISH 1000 Do not use a DP Plus 33 Switch DP34 Switch or DP21 Switch with the DP Plus Twin LNBF After peaking on 119 confirm signal strength on 110 and 129 The following Legacy receivers do not have 129 software support Models 1000 3000 4000 5000 JVC DVHS IRR and DishPlayer 7100 7200 The foot on the DISH 1000 is the same as the DISH 500 but the mast of t...

Page 5: ...s LNB IN port The LNB IN port is disabled when the LNBF is connected to a switch The default output of the receiver ports is 119 on PORT 1 110 on PORT 2 and 129 on PORT 3 Note that the output ports do not follow the feed horns PORT 1 is used for peaking on 119 Any Legacy receivers must be installed with at least one DISH Pro or DP Plus receiver to provide power to the LNBF With DP Plus 1000 2 LNBF...

Page 6: ...Additional skew holes are provided on the skew plate for increased stability at extreme skew angles greater than 110 or less than 70 After peaking on 119 confirm signal strength on 110 and 129 The following Legacy receivers do not have 129 software support Models 1000 3000 4000 5000 JVC DVHS IRR and DishPlayer 7100 7200 Mast uses a heavier gauge steel and is slightly longer than DISH 1000 but has ...

Page 7: ...receiver ports is 77 on Port 1 72 7 on Port 2 and 61 5 on Port 3 Peak the dish antenna on 72 7 connecting the peaking meter to Port 2 Run two Check Switch tests for the receivers to properly recognize the DP Plus LNBF One is run when the receiver is initially connected the second Check Switch test is run after the initial software download LNBF and Bracket include a keying feature to help ensure o...

Page 8: ... stability Nuts and bolts on the dish should be tightened using a torque wrench in a specific order Follow the manufacturer s instructions for the correct order When tightening the azimuth bolts do not tighten the Azimuth Cam After peaking on 72 7 confirm signal on 61 5 and 77 The 1000 4 dish antenna uses the same mast and foot as the DISH 500 Mast clamp includes a gripping feature that provides a...

Page 9: ...1000 4 Dish Assembly Pointing and Peaking 2 8a 1000 4 Dish Antenna Assembly ...

Page 10: ... dish antenna setting the skew and elevation angles in the process 5 Mount the dish antenna on the mast and point the dish to the azimuth angle 6 Run cables between the dish antenna and the receiver s leaving a service loop around the dish mounting bracket and attaching cables to the mast using zip ties Point and Peak Instructions Rough Point and Peak 1 Using a peaking meter attached to the DPP 10...

Page 11: ...in the opposite direction о о Turn the adjuster back once again in the opposite direction by one half the total number of turns to center the dish on the signal beam 2 Tighten the top elevation rod nut and then tighten the side elevation bolts Reconfirm signal using the push pull method after tightening all elevation bolts 3 With the signal meter still connected using the azimuth fine tune cam fin...

Page 12: ...irm signal using the push pull method Complete Assembly 1 Connect the receiver cable s to the DPP 1000 4 LNBF PORT 1 and PORT 2 and PORT 3 as necessary 2 Run Check Switch test and confirm 61 5 W 72 7 W and 77 W reception 3 Take a software download if you didn t already 4 Run a second Check Switch test and confirm 61 5ºW 72 7ºW and 77 reception 5 Install additional receiver s if necessary 6 If appl...

Page 13: ...DISH 1000 upgrade kit which is a bracket to attach a DP Dual or DP Single for reception of 129 Use a DP Plus 44 Switch with the DISH 1000 Peak using 119 PORT 2D Maximize the signal on 118 7 PORT 1F then verify signal on 110 and 129 for DISH 1000 The following Legacy receivers do not have 118 7 software support Models 1000 3000 4000 5000 JVC DVHS IRR and DishPlayer 7100 7200 Refer to DISH 500 Repoi...

Page 14: ...ith DP Plus Separators A DP Plus 44 Switch can be used for an additional orbital location or for single cable dual tuner receiver installations with DP Plus Separators Do not use Legacy LNBFs and switches The following Legacy receivers do not have 105 or 121 support Models 1000 3000 4000 5000 JVC DVHS IRR and DishPlayer 7100 7200 Antenna dimensions 34 3 W x 24 4 H For more information Getting to K...

Page 15: ...Assembly and shroud but uses the existing reflector Includes an FSS DBS Dual Band LNBF for reception of 119 and 118 7 110 is received from a separate DP Dual or DP Single A bracket for upgrading the DISH 500 to a DISH 1000 is included in the Kit however the LNBF for 129 must be purchased separately Reuse the screws bolts and washers that held the SuperDISH LNBF Assembly to attach the DISH 500 DISH...

Page 16: ...rom the 110 119 and 129 orbital locations Replaces the SuperDISH LNBF Assembly shroud and LNBF Arm but uses the existing reflector Includes a SuperDISH Three LNBF bracket LNBF Arm and the necessary hardware to attach the arm bracket and LNBFs Uses three DP Duals or Singles not included which are then connected to the existing switch SuperDISH to DISH 1000 Repoint Kit LNBF Assembly Repoint Kit LNBF...

Page 17: ...ng reflector Uses the same LNBF Arm as the 1000 4 Dish Antenna which includes the keying feature to ensure only 1000 4 parts are used together Uses the DP Plus 1000 4 LNBF for reception of 61 5 72 7 and 77 If converting from a DISH 500 installation that used a DISH Pro 34 Switch the DP34 must be removed from the installation and the DP Plus 1000 4 LNBF should be connected directly to the receivers...

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