Instruction Installation Basic 2

1. Step 1

   Read through the user manual that came with your Dish Network satellite dish, so you can be sure you understand the equipment.

2. Step 2

   Figure out the longitude and latitude of your location, using a GPS device or the Internet.

3. Step 3

   Find the satellite nearest your location. (See Resources for a helpful Web site.)

4. Step 4

   Identify a location where the dish antenna can face south without any obstruction (especially from a wall). Ideally, look for space next to a balcony, patio or window.

5. Step 5

   Install the Dish Network satellite dish, and make sure it's held in place securely. Take care that it won't get jostled by people bumping into it; it shouldn't move easily.

6. Step 6

   Use the coaxial cable to connect the dish to the receiver.

7. Step 7

   Connect the receiver to your TV.

8. Step 8

   Switch on the TV and follow the steps listed in the user manual to see if the newly installed system is catching a signal.

9. Step 9

   Align the dish. To do so, determine the elevation level appropriate for your location and identify the elevation indicator on the dish. Adjust the dish elevation by loosening its elevation nuts and gently moving it up and down. When the elevation indicator lines up with the elevation number for your location, the dish is adjusted properly.

10. Step 10

    Compare the channels appearing on your TV with the channel guide to ensure that the dish is getting a signal from the correct satellite. Otherwise, you may end up with a set of channels you're not interested in.

11. Step 11

    Focus the picture by moving the LNB—or low-noise blocker—function in and out. Someone else may need to help you test the picture quality by checking the TV for a clear signal while you're rotating or adjusting the dish.