SATELLITE FINDER MODEL SF-95, SF-95c, SF-99, SF-95c+ OPERATION:
1. Unplug the receiver from the wall.
2. Remove the coax from your LNBF.
3. Connect the coax to the SF-9* meter to the connection that says
"TO REC".
4. Using a jumper coax connect to the side of the meter that says
"TO LNB".
5. Connect the other end of the jumper coax to the LNBF.
6. Plug in and power up your receiver.
7. Adjust the signal level knob on the front of the meter so the
reading is below 5 on the scale.
8. Do a rough adjustment for the azimuth and elevation of the dish
to get a starting point. If you don't know the azimuth and elevation
settings you can use Dishpointer to find your values. Dishpointer is
free to use and no download required www.dishpointer.com.
9. With your signal level at or below 5 on the meter, start to
adjust the dish very slowly while watching the meter. If the meter
level goes above 5, adjust the knob on the front of the meter to
make the meter read at or below 5. Repeat as needed.
10. Once you have found the satellite and have peaked it to the
highest possible level, go to the receiver and confirm that you are
on the right satellite.
11. If you are using a linear LNBF: After confirming the satellite
is correct, adjust your LNBF by turning it in the holder first right
and then to the left watching the meter and stopping at the highest
point in signal.
12. Power down the receiver by unplugging the power cord.
13. Remove the meter and re-connect the coax from the receiver to
the LNBF.
14. You are now ready to power up your receiver.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• SF-95c: If you are using the SF-95c you will notice a small
compass built into the side of the meter for finding your azimuth.
• SF-95c+, SF99: If you are using the SF-95c+ or SF-99 you will
notice indicator lights for verifiying that your receiver is set to
Horizontal or Vertical polarity and if 22KHz tone is on or off.
• Green H/V light indicates Vertical Polarity.
• Red H/V light indicates Horizontal Polarity.
• Red 22KHz light indicates 22KHz is ON.
• When aligning a C-band dish do not use your meter in front of the
dish to avoid full scale readings.
• When connecting to a LNBF with gain higher than 65dB, insert a 5dB
attenuator between the meter and the LNBF. If a attenuator is not
available you may use a long coax (60 feet or more) between the
meter and the LNBF.
• If the meter needle is jumping the sensitivity is too high. Adjust
the S.A. level on the back of the meter by punching through the
label where marked. Be very careful not to damage the adjustment by
turning it too far or too hard
