Need help installing DSR 920

[jtyooper]

I picked up a DSR 920 at a garage sale and am trying to install it. I have an existing 10' BUD in the backyard with a working GI 2650R receiver. I have also gotten a c/ku lnb/feedhorn that I would like to install.

My current plan is to set up the new DSR 920 with the existing c-band system to insure it is aimed properly. After it is receiving good signal I will change the lnb setup.

My challenge is that when I installed the BUD a number of years ago, I seem to have forgotten some of the knowledge I learned. I have found directions that tell me what to do; however, they start with pointing your dish at G1. When I look at Lyngsat I do not find a "G1".

Two questions:

1. Is my strategy to set up the receiver first and then change feeds a good one? Or should it be done differently?

2. What degree setting is G1? Is there an existing chart that has current names with degrees on the web someplace?

 

[Mr Tony]

moved to C-Band forum

as for the 2nd question, G1 is now G15 at 133W

 

[Anole]

Cross conversion list between old satellite names and current ones.

Geo-Orbit site should give you most of the basic info about setting up your BUD, but not your 4DTV receiver.

More resources as to what's on each satellite:
* TheList , a service of this forum has info on both bands.
* Global-CM has C and Ku info, too

So, what did you pay for the 920 at the yard sale? Go ahead and rub it in.
What sort of C/Ku LNB/feed have you chosen?

 

[truckracer]

What I would do first is go to G4 channel 16 V and verify you have a good picture without sparklies of The Shepard's Chapel. If all is good go to G-1 (now G-15) and find the analog "ARTS" channel. I think EWTN has an analog on G-1. Make sure those are clear and no sparklies.

If so, leave the dish parked at G-1 and connect the 920. Be sure to configure the 920's installation parameters according to the type of lnb or lnbfs you have.

Verify you have a DC-2 green light on G1 channel 3. You may need to bump the dish a little east or west to get the digital signal. press the right arrow button on the remote and check the signal quality - It should be better than 38. With a 10 footer and clear skies it should be way up there. If so, pull the plug and plug back in so the dsr-920 can download new channel maps from G-1.

after about 30 minutes turn the unit back on and have fun. NPS and SRL are both great programming providers for the subscription channels.

 

[jtyooper]

Thanks for the help. I have been able to download the material. Pretty awesome.

I paid $5 for the receiver, and have a Platinum 5000 series c/ku lnb on an adlfeed horn. It may be awhile before I can put that on my dish, as there is a pile of snow here and the temps could be a little warmer ....

 

[Mr Tony]

I paid $5 for the receiver,

I think I'm gonna cry :river:river

 

[Mr Tony]

Analog channels on G1/G15

Arts on 5
EWTN on 11
ShopNBC on 12
Inspiration on 17

odds are H evens are V

 

[Davage]

I paid $5 for the receiver

Oh man! I paid $150 + $20 shipping for mine.... And I still think that it was worth it...

 

[tvropro]

I paid $5 for the receiver

Wow what a deal I hope the unit ID is intact? The 920's have a problem with the batteries. I would leave it plugged in even if it's not hooked up yet.

 

[jtyooper]

Everything seems to work. I just found the instructions to set up the remote. It seems that the receiver was set up on channel A0, and the remote was set up on channel A3. I was about ready to toss the remote when I came across the instructions - thankfully I've been able to find about everything I need on this site. Thanks to all. I'm checking NPS for some subscription info next.