Manhattan Computer Products DSM-4S manual

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    Instruction Manual (English) Issue 1 www.eurosat.com[...]

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    Eurosat and Manh attan are reg istered trademarks of Eurosat Distribution Ltd. Eurosat reser ves the right to alter prod uct specifications without prior notice. Page 2 Overview / Please note / Speceifications Your DSM-4S / Accessories Making connections Finding satellites Improving your signal / Remember Software updates Downloads Warranty / Confo[...]

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    Page 3 Receiver Connector LNB Connector 128 x 64 Pixel LCD Function Button USB connector Everything you need is supplied with your DSM-4S in cluding a USB cable for updates and a F to F lead for connecting to your LNB. USB Lead F - F Cable Replacements for both these items are available directly from Eurosat Ltd. Note: The Port Savers (fitted) must[...]

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    Page 4 Your DSM-4S is ready to use straight out of the bo x. How to connect your me ter is illustrated below. Note: Always make all of your connections prior to switching your DSM-4S on. LNB LNB IN For the easiest method of connection disconnect the ca ble from the LNB on your dish and connect this to the Set Top Box (receiver symbol) connector on [...]

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    Page 5 Now that you have connected your DSM-S4 you are ready to find some satellites. Your DSM-S4 will be pre-loaded with a selection of satellites. These se lections can be changed by downloading different region packs from the Eurosat web site. In the following examples we will be looking at the Euro pean pack of satellites which comprises of the[...]

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    Page 6 Now that you have acquired your sa tellite follow these steps to further improve your signal. While the display is showing found move the dish very slowly off the target satellite in either a left or right direction (Azimuth adjustment) until the signal level just starts to drop away and make a mental note of the position of your dish, now m[...]

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    Page 7 SOFTWARE UPDATES From time to time it may be necessary to update the sa tellite selections on your DSM-4S satellite meter or you may wish to download an alternative satellite pack from the Manhattan web site. Before proceeding to download new or updated settings please insure that the USB drive rs are correctly installed, this is usually an [...]

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    Page 8 SOFTWARE UPDATES Continued... The first stage of the driver installation is now complete click “Finish” to continue the installation. Your PC will then search for the driver required. Once this stage of the installation is complete click on “Finish” and a notice balloon will appear to inform you that your driver installation is compl[...]

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    Page 9 DOWNLO ADS To update or load your selected sa tellite file to your DSM-4S meter conne ct your meter via USB to your PC. The USB port is located on the lower right side of the casing. On connecting the DSM-4S to your PC the LCD will flash a few times and settle into program mode after a few seconds (as shown in the diagram on the right). Prog[...]

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    Page 10 NOTES[...]

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    Page 11 NOTES[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY Eurosat will, at our opti on, repair or replace any Manhatt an DSM-4S Digital Satellite Meter found to be defective in manufacture within the warranty period (1 year). The warranty period is determined by the date of DSM-4S purchase. Keep your receipt as proof of purchase. Otherwise the warranty is determ ined by date of manufactur[...]