Diseqc Switch Question

[ChuckBoozer]

I have a quick question:

I am using the Invacom QPF-031 with both C & L outputs running through a 4x1 Diseqc switch to my receiver (SatPros DSR-500S).

Since I am running 2 coaxial feeds through the diseqc switch, I assumed that my receiver's Diseqc setting should be set to "2". However, I can only pick up a signal when the setting is set at "1".

Is this correct? Can I till pick up both C & L signals with this setting?

 

[Mr Tony]

I assume you have just one from the L and one form the C sides into the switch? If you put the L side into port 1 and the C side into port 2 on the DBS satellites there should be a spot for Diseqc. Change those to "2" and the rest to "1"

 

[ChuckBoozer]

I assume you have just one from the L and one form the C sides into the switch? If you put the L side into port 1 and the C side into port 2 on the DBS satellites there should be a spot for Diseqc. Change those to "2" and the rest to "1"

Yes, I do have just one L and one C line running into the switch (Linear to port 1 and circular to port 4).

So, just to clarify, on the LNB menu I would input Standard 10750 and Diseqc "1" for the KU satellites and Standard (or Dish Pro) 11250 and Diseqc "4" for the DBS satellites, correct?

 

[Mr Tony]

if you have tyhe DBS on port 4 yes

basically the reciever is telling the switch to go to port X when on X satellite. I have in my setup
port 1 KU
port 2 DBS
port 3 fixed dish at Hispasat

so most of the satellites are port 1, DBS stuff is port 2 and Hispasat is port 3

 

[ChuckBoozer]

Gotcha!

I feel a little foolish - I was setting up the Diseqc value to equal the total number of LNB's hooked up to the switch. I thought the receiver would automatically look for the correct LNB and didn't realize it need to be told which port to look.

Thanks for the quick response, Iceberg! :up

 

[McGuyver]

I have a question also...

If I use a 4x1 diseqc switch but only have 3 of the inputs used, can I leave the 4th input unused? or does it have to be occupied?

 

[SatinKzo]

It can be left unused. Maybe put a little coax all-weather putty on it or something if you want.

 

[Mr Tony]

I took an old crimp connector and filled the end with silicone. Screwed that on the port I dont use on the switch

 

[McGuyver]

I was referring to terminating it as we would on a cable splitter using a 75 ohm terminator, I didn't think it had to be and I didn't think that a 75 ohm terminator is used on a disecq switch. So it looks like sealer is all I need...Thanks guys