Multi Sat Installation Guide

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Multi-Satellite Antenna Upgrade Kit Installation Guide

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Getting Started

With the launch of a second satellite, certain Bell ExpressVu customers willhave to upgrade their satellite system dish equipment to ensure they arecapable of receiving television signals from both Bell ExpressVu satellites,Nimiq 1 and Nimiq 2. If you subscribe to one of Bell ExpressVu’s ‘specialty’TV services such as High Definition TV or international programming then you will have to complete this Multi-Satellite Antenna Upgrade in order towatch these specialty channels.

This Multi-Satellite Antenna Upgrade Kit Installation Guide was developed as an easy-to-use companion to the Installation Instructions and User Guideoriginally provided with your satellite receiver and it outlines the necessarychanges that must be made to your current satellite dish antenna.

Before proceeding, please refer to your satellite system’s“Installation Instructions/User Manual” for detailed SafetyInstructions.

• Do not locate the satellite dish antenna near overhead powerlines or electric lights.

• Do not install the satellite dish or its components in high windsor when there is a danger of a lightning strike.

• Use safety glasses and avoid wearing loose clothing duringinstallation.

• Use caution with ladders.

• Use caution when working on your roof. Wear shoes with goodtread to ensure good traction on the roof surface and be surethat your work path is clear and dry. Use of a safety harness isrecommended.

• Ground your satellite system as outlined in the originalinstructions, and as prescribed by local electrical codes.

Bell is a trade-mark of Bell Canada used under license; ExpressVu and Vu! are trade-marks of Bell ExpressVu, L.P.

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First, you must identify which satellite dish you currently have. Of the twosatellite dishes shown below, identify the one that resembles the satellite dishyou have based on its overall SIZE, and the LIKENESS of the satellite dish arm.

Next, determine how many satellite receivers will be connected to the satellite dish.

If you encounter any problems when installing your Bell ExpressVu Multi-SatelliteDish Antenna Upgrade Kit, or have any questions regarding these new satellite dish components, you are welcome to contact Bell ExpressVu directly at1 888 SKY-DISH (759-3474).

46 centimetre Satellite Dish with one LNBF(available before October, 2002)

Dish Upgrade instructions begin on page 3

51 centimetre Satellite Dish with one LNBF and expansion slot (available afterSeptember, 2002)

Dish Upgrade instructions begin on page 9

Up-to-two receiver set-up

After completing Dish Upgrade,consult page 11 for wiring instructions

Three-to-four receiver set-up

After completing Dish Upgrade, consult page 13 for wiringinstructions

Upgrade of original 46 cm Satellite dish with new 51cmMulti-Satellite dish

The components in your Upgrade Kit which will you use in this section are:

– a 51 centimetre satellite dish – satellite dish arm with Y-adapter– one LNBF (low noise amplifier)– coaxial cables

1. Remove original 46 cm satellite dish by completing the following steps:

a) Detach LNBF from satellite dish arm by loosening LNBF screw

b) Disconnect LNBF from the coaxial cable located in satellite dish arm andset the LNBF aside for now, you will need it for later for the upgradeinstallation

c) Loosen mast clamp bolts located on the back of the satellite dish.

d) Dismount satellite dish from mast by lifting it upwards, taking care thatthe coaxial cable pulls away from the dish arm and is left protruding outthe top of the dish mast.

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Mast ClampBolts

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Getting Started Dish Upgrade

2. Assemble new 51 cm Multi-Satellite Dish by attaching mount plate bracket tothe back of the satellite dish with supplied screws and bolts. Attach Y-adapterbracket to dish support arm using Y-bracket screw and nut.

Y-Bracket Screw and Nut has fine thread, 1 set each

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3. Loosen both skew bolts and set the skew by rotating the dish mountingbracket to align the red mark with the required angle on the skew scale.Consult the ‘Look Angles’ section at the back of this guide to for the skewsetting in your area. Once adjusted, tighten the skew bolts securely to keepthe dish from rotating. Once the skew is set, do not try to fine-tune the skewangle when aiming the dish.

4. Set the elevation by tilting the dish mounting bracket to align the red edgewith the required angle on the elevation scale. Consult the ‘Look Angles’section at the back of this guide to for the elevation setting in your area.Tighten the elevation bolts, but do not tighten the pivot bolt at this time.

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5. Slide the satellite dish down over the mast and secure it by tightening themast clamp bolts.

6. Position the satellite dish to the appropriate azimuth setting (compassdirection). Consult the ‘Look Angles’ section at the back of this guide for theazimuth setting in your area.

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7. Starting from the back of the dish assembly, take the main coaxial cable whichis connected your satellite receiver inside the home and slowly thread the cableend through the inside of the satellite dish arm until it protrudes through theopening of the Y-adapter labeled 91°.

8. Connect end of coaxial cable to the original LNBF that had been set asideearlier. Attach the LNBF to the Y-adapter and secure it with the LNBF screw and bolt.

Mast

Y-Bracket

LNBF Screw has coarse thread,2 each


9. Power on one of your satellite receivers and display the ‘Point Dish’ screen onthe TV by pressing ‘Menu’ on the remote and selecting the ‘System Set-up’option, then ‘Installation’ and finally select ‘Point Dish/Signal’. You will seeone of the two screens displayed below.

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‘Single satellite’ screen

‘Dual satellite’ screen

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10. Turn the dish assembly back and forth very slowly, until the signal strengthbar turns green to indicate the signal. Ensure that your body is not blockingthe signal path between the dish and the satellite! Note: If you cannot findthe signal, turn the dish assembly back to the original azimuth setting(compass direction). Loosen the elevation bolts and increase the elevationangle by two degrees. Tighten the elevation bolts and try turning the dishassembly slowly back and forth. Repeat these steps, raising and lowering the elevation, until you find the satellite signal.

11. Once you have the signal, turn the dish assembly back and forth very slightlyuntil the signal strength bar displays the maximum signal strength. Tightenthe mast clamp bolts. Then, loosen the elevation bolts and adjust theelevation of the dish up and down slightly until the signal strength bardisplays the maximum signal. Do not adjust the skew setting! Tighten all the bolts in the satellite dish assembly so that the dish cannot be moved.

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Ensure ‘Satellite’ is set to Nimiq 91– message willindicate “Wrong Satellite”

Ensure ‘Satellite’ is set to ‘Bell ExpressVu 82’


12. Detach the LNBF from the Y-adapter and disconnect the coaxial cable. Thread the cable through the satellite dish arm so that it protrudes through the opening of the Y-adapter labeled 82°.

13. Connect end of coaxial cable to the new LNBF that was packed in yourUpgrade Kit. Attach the LNBF to the Y-adapter and secure it with the LNBFscrew and bolt.

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Mast

Y-Bracket

14. Using the ‘Point Dish’ screen, confirm that a signal is being received by thesatellite dish. On the ‘Single Satellite’ screen you will see a message indicating‘Wrong satellite!’ which is perfectly acceptable. On the ‘Dual Satellite’ screenselect ‘Bell ExpressVu 82’ to indicate the signal strength.

You have now completed the ‘Dish Upgrade’ and can now proceed to the ‘Wiring Upgrade’:

• If you are wiring your satellite system for up to two receivers, go to page 11

• If you are wiring your satellite system for three-to-four receivers, go to page 13

Upgrading current 51 cm Multi-Satellite dish withsecond LNBF


– one LNBF (low noise amplifier)

To upgrade your 51 cm Multi-Satellite Antenna Dish to enable it to receivetwo satellite signals, you must perform the following steps:

1. Remove expansion slot cover on the Y-adapter located at the end of thesatellite dish arm.

2. Detach the LNBF from the Y-adapter and disconnect the coaxial cable. Thread the cable through the satellite dish arm so that it protrudes through the opening of the Y-adapter labeled 82°.

3. Connect end of coaxial cable to the new LNBF that was packed in yourUpgrade Kit. Attach the LNBF to the Y-adapter and secure it with the LNBFscrew and bolt.

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Y-Bracket

Dish UpgradeDish Upgrade

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Upgrading current 51 cm Multi-Satellite dish withsecond LNBF

4. Power on one of your satellite receivers and display the ‘Point Dish’ screen onthe TV by pressing ‘Menu’ on the remote and selecting the ‘System Set-up’option, then ‘Installation’ and finally select ‘Point Dish/Signal’. You will seeone of the two screens displayed below.

You have now completed the ‘Dish Upgrade’ and can now proceed to the‘Wiring Upgrade’:

• If you are wiring your satellite system for up to two receivers, go to page 11

• If you are wiring your satellite system for three-to-four receivers, go to page 13

‘Single satellite’ screen ‘Dual satellite’ screen

Ensure ‘Satellite’ is set to Nimiq 91–message will indicate “Wrong Satellite”

Ensure ‘Satellite’ is set to ‘Bell ExpressVu 82’

Dish Upgrade

Wiring for up to two receivers

At this stage, you should already have a 51 cm Multi-Satellite dish mounted the top of your mast with two LNBF’s attached to the Y-adapter located at the end ofthe dish arm. Also, you should have conducted tests to ensure the satellite dish isaimed in the proper direction to receive both Bell ExpressVu satellite signals atoptimum strength. If this is not the case, do not proceed with these ‘WiringUpgrade’ instructions until you complete the ‘Dish Upgrade’ section.


– Two 2:1 multi-switches (SW21)– Four coaxial cables

1. Remove both LNBF’s from the Y-adapter at the end of the satellite dish arm.

2. Starting from the back of the dish assembly, slowly thread two coaxial cables(not included) through the inside of the satellite dish arm until the cablesprotrude through the opening of the Y-adapter labeled 91°. Label thesecables at 91° to help identify them when connecting them later.

3. Take either LNBF, connect the cables to each of its outputs and insert the LNBFinto 91° slot on the Y-adapter. Tighten LNBF screw and bolt.

4. At the back of the dish assembly, thread the other two coaxial cables throughthe inside of the satellite dish arm until the cables protrude through theopening of the Y-adapter labeled 91°. Label these cables at 91° to help identifythem when connecting them later.

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Wiring Upgrade

Y-Bracket

Wiring for up to two receivers

5. Connect cables to each output of the remaining LNBF and insert it into 82°slot on the Y-adapter. Tighten LNBF screw and bolt.

6. Take the cables leading from the LNBF in the 91° Y-adapter slot and connecteach one to the ‘Dish 1’ input of each 2:1 multi-switch.

7. Take the cables from the 82° LNBF and connect each one to the ‘Dish 2’ inputof each 2:1 multi-switch.

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8. Connect the cable(s) that will go inside the home to the output(s) of each 2:1multi-switch

9. Mount each 2:1 switch to the brackets and attach the brackets to the back ofthe dish assembly.

10. You have now completed the ‘Wiring Upgrade’ and can now proceed to the‘System Set-up’ section on page 15.

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Wiring for three-to-four receivers

At this stage, you should already have a 51 cm Multi-Satellite dish mounted top ofyour mast with two LNBF’s attached to the Y-adapter located at the end of the disharm. Also, you should have conducted tests to ensure the satellite dish is pointed inthe proper direction to receive both Bell ExpressVu satellite signals at optimumstrength. If this is not the case, do not proceed with these ‘Wiring’ instructionsuntil you return and complete the Multi-Satellite dish upgrade section.


– one 4:4 multi-switch (SW44)

1. Remove both LNBF’s from the end of the satellite dish arm.

2. Starting from the back of the dish assembly, slowly thread two coaxial cables(not included) through the inside of the satellite dish arm until the cablesprotrude through the opening of the Y-adapter labeled 91°. Label these cables at91° to help identify them when connecting them later.

3. Take either LNBF, connect the cables to each of its outputs and insert the LNBFinto 91° slot on the Y-adapter. Tighten LNBF screw and bolt.

Wiring UpgradeWiring Upgrade

Wiring for three-to-four receivers

4. At the back of the dish assembly, thread the other two coaxial cables (not included) through the inside of the satellite dish arm until the cablesprotrude through the opening of the Y-adapter labeled 82°.

5. Connect cables to each input of the remaining LNBF and insert it into 82° sloton the Y-adapter. Tighten LNBF screw and bolt.

6. Take the cables leading from the LNBF in the 91° Y-adapter slot and connectthem to the ‘1A’ and ‘1B’ inputs on the 4:4 multi-switch.

7. Take the cables leading from the LNBF in the 82° Y-adapter slot and connectthem to the ‘2A’ and ‘2B’ inputs on the 4:4 multi-switch.

8. Connect the cable(s) that will go inside the home to the output(s) of the 4:4multi-switch.

9. You must ensure the power inserter is connected to the output labeled ‘1’ onthe 4:4 switch. Furthermore, the power inserter must be located indoors.

10. You have now completed the ‘Wiring Upgrade’ and can now proceed to the‘System Set-up’ section on page 15.

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The SW44 Multi-Satellite switch MUST use a power inserter whichMUST be located indoors. Connect the power inserter to PORT 1as per the instructions provided with the SW44 switch.

WARNING!

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Finalizing the Upgrade With Multi-Satellite ‘Point Dish’ Set-up

At this stage, you should already have a 51 cm Multi-Satellite dish installed withtwo LNBF's. Coaxial cables leading from each LNBF are connected to the multi-switch(es), which then supply signal(s) to the satellite receiver(s) inside the home. If this is not the case, you must complete the ‘Dish Upgrade’ and ‘Wiring’ sectionsbefore embarking upon these ‘System Set-up’ instructions.

1. Power on one of your satellite receivers and display the ‘Point Dish’ screen onthe TV by pressing ‘Menu’ on the remote and selecting the ‘System Set-up’option, then ‘Installation’ and finally select ‘Point Dish/Signal’.

2. Verify that the display shows ‘Dual Satellite’ reception from both 91° and 82°. (If the ‘Point Dish’ screen is displaying single satellite only, power off the satellitereceiver so it can begin to download the new Multi-Satellite software. Ensure thereceiver is set to “Without my permission” via the System Upgrades menu. Onceyou have the Dual satellite software, you may proceed to step three.

3. Using the remote, confirm the signal strength by selecting one satellite then the other.

System Set-upWiring Upgrade

4. Next, perform a test on the satellite system switches by selecting the ‘CheckSwitch’ option on the screen. On the following display, select ‘Check’ to initiatethe switch test.

Finalizing the Upgrade With Multi-Satellite ‘Point Dish’ Set-up

5. Once the test is completed, an ‘Installation Summary’ screen will appear andindicate the various settings for each switch output and also verify propersatellite reception.

Congratulations! The installation of your new Bell ExpressVu Multi-SatelliteSystem is complete!

If you are an existing subscriber, just relax and enjoy all the added ‘specialty’programming you’ll be watching on your television from now on.

If you are a new customer, you must take one final step before you can start enjoying your new Bell ExpressVu Multi-Satellite system. Simply call 1 888 SKY-DISH (759-3474) to activate your satellite receiver(s).

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System Set-up

Alberta

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British Columbia

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Manitoba

BrandonChurchillDauphinGrand RapidsGypsumvilleHodgsonLynn LakePortage La PrairieThe PasThompsonWinnipeg

New Brunswick

Bath BathurstDalhousieEdmundstonFrederictonGrand FallsMonctonOromoctoSaint JohnWoodstock

Newfoundland

BonavistaCorner BrookGanderGrand BankSpringdaleSt. AnthonySt. Johns

NorthwestTerritories

Fort McPhersonFort SimpsonFort SmithHay RiverInuvikNorman WellsYellowknife

Nova Scotia

Cape Breton IslandHalifaxPort HawkesburySpringhillSydneyTrentonTruroWedgeportYarmouth

Nunavut

Arctic BayBaker LakeBroughton IslandCambridge BayCape DorsetClyde RiverCoppermineEurekaGjoa Haven

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Look Angles for Bell ExpressVu Multi-Satellite Dish (82° & 91°)

Nunavut (cont’d)

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Ontario

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Quebec

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Saskatchewan

EstevanHudson BayKindersleyLa RongeMoose JawMoosominNorth BattlefordPrince AlbertReginaSaskatoonStony RapidsSwift CurrentUranium CityYorkton

Yukon

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Look Angles for Bell ExpressVu Multi-Satellite Dish (82° & 91°)

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