Technomate TM 5402HD Initial set up advice

okanac · 21-10-11, 08:41 PM

I have just purchased a Technomate TM5402 with a TM motorised dish/ 0.1 LNB. I have got as far as initially pointing to THOR 1deg W. My coordinates for London have also been set. I would be much obliged to hear what I need to do for next steps. Also which satellites are worth programming? Help on setting dish limits would also be appreciated (dish is clear of wall ). Sorry if my questions are repeated elsewhere.

Thanks

Robbo · 21-10-11, 10:40 PM

Dish limits are set depending if the dish will hit something, i.e a wall.

Just go for the common sats to start off with then see what else you can pick up in between. Use USALS, it will make life easier.

Eg, go for 42E,39E,28E,23.5E,19E,16E,13E,9E,4.8E,1W,5W,8W,12. 5W,15W,22.5W,24.5W,30W.

Then you might be able to get 36E,33E,26E,10E,7E,4W,7W, and maybe a few others.

26E is worth a go, and then the main eastern sats, but depends on what the box can do.

okanac · 21-10-11, 11:47 PM

That is really helpful Robbo. Will I have to set each satellite listed or will the USALS method do the job? Can channel settings be uploaded rather than having to trawl through the lot when I have the satellites sorted? Thanks

unadkat · 22-10-11, 12:21 AM

You cab set it up using using the latest Channel list however you will need to add the Tp for certain channels as I have noticed that there is stil quite a lot missing when I downloaded the list

If u need help let me know as I used to have the stb.

Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191

Robbo · 22-10-11, 07:14 AM

Assuming that the dish is setup properly, usals will send the dish to each satellite automatically. Minor tweaking of the satellite position may be needed for weaker positions though. Using a channel list saves time.

Posted with my iPhone using Tapatalk

okanac · 23-10-11, 10:45 AM

Thanks chaps, The Dish is set up and picking up the satellites. Unadkat thanks for your offer. I have already started going through each of the transponders scanning to save from each of the satellites to save the channels. I have noticed lots of duplicate channels I assume the ones which are not working should be deleted? I also noticed a problem with ITV1HD and BBC HD didn't have any sound. Any ideas?

pedro2000uk · 23-10-11, 01:36 PM

Very sensitive receiver ... just doing another for a customer and iit matched or beat the foxsat on 7w. Mid day too

The blind scan is pretty good too if you start with a blank sat it usually gets the lot bar an odd low sr tp

unadkat · 23-10-11, 02:20 PM

You tried pressing the audio button and select the correct one

Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191

okanac · 23-10-11, 10:24 PM

Audio button did not work. I changed the AV setting in the menu and it did the trick.

okanac · 23-10-11, 10:29 PM

I'm now ready to explore the potential of the receiver any hints and tips on maximising the functions would be appreciated. PM if you are able to advise on channel access.

21-10-11, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
okanac Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 7	Technomate TM 5402HD Initial set up advice I have just purchased a Technomate TM5402 with a TM motorised dish/ 0.1 LNB. I have got as far as initially pointing to THOR 1deg W. My coordinates for London have also been set. I would be much obliged to hear what I need to do for next steps. Also which satellites are worth programming? Help on setting dish limits would also be appreciated (dish is clear of wall ). Sorry if my questions are repeated elsewhere. Thanks

21-10-11, 10:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,439	Re: Technomate TM 5402HD Initial set up advice Dish limits are set depending if the dish will hit something, i.e a wall. Just go for the common sats to start off with then see what else you can pick up in between. Use USALS, it will make life easier. Eg, go for 42E,39E,28E,23.5E,19E,16E,13E,9E,4.8E,1W,5W,8W,12. 5W,15W,22.5W,24.5W,30W. Then you might be able to get 36E,33E,26E,10E,7E,4W,7W, and maybe a few others. 26E is worth a go, and then the main eastern sats, but depends on what the box can do. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

21-10-11, 11:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
okanac Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 7	Re: Technomate TM 5402HD Initial set up advice That is really helpful Robbo. Will I have to set each satellite listed or will the USALS method do the job? Can channel settings be uploaded rather than having to trawl through the lot when I have the satellites sorted? Thanks

22-10-11, 07:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,439	Assuming that the dish is setup properly, usals will send the dish to each satellite automatically. Minor tweaking of the satellite position may be needed for weaker positions though. Using a channel list saves time. Posted with my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

23-10-11, 10:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
okanac Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 7	Re: Technomate TM 5402HD Initial set up advice Thanks chaps, The Dish is set up and picking up the satellites. Unadkat thanks for your offer. I have already started going through each of the transponders scanning to save from each of the satellites to save the channels. I have noticed lots of duplicate channels I assume the ones which are not working should be deleted? I also noticed a problem with ITV1HD and BBC HD didn't have any sound. Any ideas?

22-10-11, 12:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
unadkat Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,129	You cab set it up using using the latest Channel list however you will need to add the Tp for certain channels as I have noticed that there is stil quite a lot missing when I downloaded the list If u need help let me know as I used to have the stb. Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191

23-10-11, 01:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
pedro2000uk Installer/Design Engineer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheshire Posts: 369	Re: Technomate TM 5402HD Initial set up advice Very sensitive receiver ... just doing another for a customer and iit matched or beat the foxsat on 7w. Mid day too The blind scan is pretty good too if you start with a blank sat it usually gets the lot bar an odd low sr tp __________________ *..Satellite Installer-.. Cheshire/ Manchester/ Staffs/ Derbyshire/ N Wales/ Shrops/ Yorks/ Notts...motorised & fixed,* small, medium & BIG Last edited by pedro2000uk; 23-10-11 at 01:47 PM.

23-10-11, 02:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
unadkat Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,129	You tried pressing the audio button and select the correct one Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191

23-10-11, 10:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
okanac Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 7	Re: Technomate TM 5402HD Initial set up advice Audio button did not work. I changed the AV setting in the menu and it did the trick.

23-10-11, 10:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
okanac Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 7	Re: Technomate TM 5402HD Initial set up advice I'm now ready to explore the potential of the receiver any hints and tips on maximising the functions would be appreciated. PM if you are able to advise on channel access.

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