SGN 71001-1017 v
TABLE O F CON TE NT S
Warranty Statement ...............................................................................................................................ix
Return Procedure.................................................................................................................................... x
1Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Important Information............................................................................................................1
1.2 Hardware Flexibility...............................................................................................................1
1.3 Upgradeability........................................................................................................................1
1.4 Automation-Ready .................................................................................................................1
2Getting Started................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Unpacking the Receiver .........................................................................................................3
2.1.1 List of Contents................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Safety Precautions..................................................................................................................3
2.2.1 Excessive Temperature ....................................................................................................................3
2.2.2 Proper Ventilation............................................................................................................................4
2.2.3 Heat, Humidity, and Dust.................................................................................................................4
2.2.4 Card Options ....................................................................................................................................4
2.2.5 Use the Correct Power Source .........................................................................................................4
2.2.6 Power Cord Cabling.........................................................................................................................5
2.2.7 Proper Grounding.............................................................................................................................6
2.2.8 Circuit Overloading..........................................................................................................................6
2.2.9 Foreign Objects................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Physically Installing the StarGuide III Receiver....................................................................6
2.3.1 Rack Mounting the Receiver............................................................................................................6
2.3.2 Uneven Loading of Rack .................................................................................................................6
2.4 Connecting the StarGuide III Receiver to a Satellite Dish.....................................................7
2.4.1 DC Voltage Requirement.................................................................................................................7
2.4.2 Warnings About Shorting DC..........................................................................................................8
3Quick Start...................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Getting the Receiver to Track ................................................................................................9
3.1.1 Navigating the Menu........................................................................................................................9
4Front Panel Operations ............................................................................................................... 11
4.1 The Status LED’s .................................................................................................................11
4.1.1 The SIGNAL LED.........................................................................................................................11
4.1.2 The SYNC LED.............................................................................................................................11
4.1.3 The STANDBY LED.....................................................................................................................12
4.1.4 The FAULT LED...........................................................................................................................12
4.1.5 The POWER LED..........................................................................................................................12
4.2 The StarGuide Menus...........................................................................................................12
4.2.1 Title Screen....................................................................................................................................12
4.2.2 The Port Menu ...............................................................................................................................14
4.2.3 The Carrier Menu...........................................................................................................................16
4.2.4 The Configuration Menu................................................................................................................17
4.2.5 The Status Menu ............................................................................................................................19
5Monitor and Control Interface .................................................................................................... 23
