Setting up receiver in block of appartments.

[geotux]

HI.

Just moved into a block of terraced houses where it appears that there is a centralised SAT system. I can see one big dish on the roof and it's likely pointed to ASTRA 28.2 (SKY).

I have a Technomate TMS 1000D that I would like to connect to the system to see the free view channels. However, I don't know much about these distributed systems and don't know what settings to use for the satelite configuration. Is it like having your own dish or do I need to change some setting in the installation menu. Tried plugging in but nothing. No signal.

Anyone can point me in the right direction?

Cheers

 

[satelliteman]

Welcome,

Assuming the dish is set up on 28e and all is ok with the dish/IRS system.
Cable in the receiver to the wall outlet plate.
On the receiver, goto satellite setup and find and select Astra2/Eurobird (28e).
Set the receiver to scan.
Start viewing.

Might be an idea to check with others that all is ok with thier systems to be sure.

 

[geotux]

Thanks.

That's what I thought. But wouldn't you expect to see the signal indicator go to green when you set on Astra 2?

Cheers

 

[satelliteman]

A couple of points to note:

> Make sure the transponder your reading off the signal on Astra2 is active, try several 10.714 is one for example.

> Check and make sure the LNb is set to 'Universal' 9750/10600

> Check connection between wall outlet and receiver.

> Finally ask neighbours if thier systems are ok

> If all ok above, then check against another receiver