trying to understand new setup

[corvette Lew]

I finished integrating a Viewsat2000 with my 4DTV connected to a bud. Upon locating a satellite to view (Galaxy 10R), I did the auto and manual channel search. I get a signal from the sat and the transponders but do not get any channels to view or radio to listen to. Instruction manual is of no help and am lost as to what I am doing wrong. Any suggestions? Also, I have not hooked up a computer for software uploads. Is this a neccessary next step?

 

[korsjs]

welcome to the site.

post this in the cband section for a better response.

 

[LER]

moved, as if by magic

 

[tdti1]

If you have setup the 4dtv you will need to call and get the IPG activated, most places do this for free but some want a sub, it is good to get a sub though, they will need you unit ID.

 

[corvette Lew]

Thanks for the reply. I have had the 4dtv for a few years, however my subsriptions have just recently expired. I got into the fta equipment due to the NASA switchover and am trying to get it back. What is IPG? who do I call? (service provider, 4dtv equipment supplier, viewsat supplier, or someone else) I am a rookie to all the technical jargon but am trying to learn it fast.
Lew

 

[tdti1]

Sorry misread your post, I thought you had problem with the 4d, since its your DVB unit you should have it hooked up like this:
http://www.dmsiusa.com/add_a_receiver.htm

 

[corvette Lew]

Been there, done that. However, on the splitters, which reciever should the power pass cables go to? Currently, I put the power pass to the 4dtv. This gets me the signal from the sat and I can get some transponders, but no channels.
I recieved a CD to put on my computer to upload info to the viewsat. Is this a neccessary next step? I need to purchase a 50' serial cable before I can do this connection.
Thanks in advance.
Lew

 

[tdti1]

The power goes to the 4dtv, you have it set right.