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    you have to use either the left or right socket to LNB in.The centre one is normal TV. Then switch on the box and see what shows up.Of course connect the A/V to your Tv.



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    I will have to get a satellite coaxial cable before I can do anything since I can't use the normal to coaxial. What cable should I be looking for that is cheap, under $20.

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    RG6 quad shield cable with F connectors. (they are the screw type connectors )

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    Example.


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    Thanks, I'll look for that at my electronics store

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    Also these are the GUI's of the receiver for setting up the satellite and adding channels.

    What settings should I choose

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    If Optus D3 is in the Satellite list, select it. (Ku-Band)

    If not, add it.

    LNB Type may be single.

    LNB Freq is 10700MHz (or may be shown as 10.7GHz)

    LNB Power 13/18V (as shown)

    22K and DiSEqC both Off (as shown)

    B11 is the transponder, but you may not need to enter it.

    The Transponder Frequency is 12136

    Symbol Rate is 32012 (try 3200 or 27800 if that doesn't work)

    Polarity is V

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    See how you go.

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    Is there a blind scan option in the menu somewhere?

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    Quote Originally Posted by LeroyPatrol View Post
    Is there a blind scan option in the menu somewhere?

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    Yeah their is an option for that, do I have to configure anything if I select that?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lachiepower0402 View Post
    Yeah their is an option for that, do I have to configure anything if I select that?
    Yes, everything on the first screen pic and the satellite on the second screen pic.

    You don't need to enter transponder, polarity etc as blindscan searches all transponders on the selected satellite.

    Everything must be configured correctly first before blindscan will work.

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    How did you go? You should have something on the signal bar.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gulliver View Post
    How did you go? You should have something on the signal bar.
    I have not yet purchased the cable, but I will either be getting it tomorrow or the day after. Would this cable be alright?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Lachiepower0402 View Post
    Would this cable be alright?
    Yes, but you'd be paying for adaptors you don't need..... besides, you stated you wanted a cable under $20.00

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    This is the cheapest one that I can find at my local store, I don't want to purchase online.



    Yes I know they come with adapters, but I might have to spend over $20.

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    Overpriced...... where are you located?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mtv View Post
    Overpriced...... where are you located?
    I'm located in the Ryde area in NSW.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lachiepower0402 View Post
    I'm located in the Ryde area in NSW.
    There's a few Jaycar stores in your area.


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    I forgot to have a look on Jaycar's website. But it is a lot cheaper


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    Theres always a lot of talk about where to buy cable from and over the years I have bought from Tandy/Realistic, Mitre10 and Bunnings, Jaycar etc etc.
    I still have in use for Terrestrial TV, a 5 metre section of Coax from Tandy with the brown jacket, single core 'honeycomb' insulation because at the time, it was the best available 'over the counter' but compared with quad core RG6/11 used today, its rubbish.
    At one stage I had 3 different lengths bought from Bunnings running around a 100 metres laying on the ground from the antenna which I was moving about looking for the 'sweet spot' to the TV.
    I used PET bottles over the connections to keep water from them.
    All these bits did the job I wanted in the short term but for longevity and conductivity, buy the best you can afford for a permanent installation because while you can put up an antenna today, but a few years down the track might be a different story.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gordon_s1942 View Post
    Theres always a lot of talk about where to buy cable from and over the years I have bought from Tandy/Realistic, Mitre10 and Bunnings, Jaycar etc etc.
    I still have in use for Terrestrial TV, a 5 metre section of Coax from Tandy with the brown jacket, single core 'honeycomb' insulation because at the time, it was the best available 'over the counter' but compared with quad core RG6/11 used today, its rubbish.
    At one stage I had 3 different lengths bought from Bunnings running around a 100 metres laying on the ground from the antenna which I was moving about looking for the 'sweet spot' to the TV.
    I used PET bottles over the connections to keep water from them.
    All these bits did the job I wanted in the short term but for longevity and conductivity, buy the best you can afford for a permanent installation because while you can put up an antenna today, but a few years down the track might be a different story.
    Isn't Tandy the same as Dick Smith, because when I went to 'their' website I got a dick smith pages

    tandy.com.au

    Anyway I would prefer to go to Jaycar since the prices are cheaper, Will going to Jaycar make a big difference to the quality of the signal, because I won't be using the satellite all day I just want to test it out.

    If I do get the cable it will be on the weekend.

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