I bought this and the slimline 5 dish. Hooked it up to one receiver and I can't seem to find signal. Do I need the power inserter?
278093
No. I do not have one and mine works just fine. Make sure you have the right degrees, elevation and asmyth for your area. If you have a smart phone, they have an app for this. I use "Dish Aline" and it works great for me. Hope this helps.
916877
:) Assuming it is pointed correctly, I think you are trying to use a new SWM receiver with a legacy LNB. Does it have one coax or four like your picture shows? You probably need a power inserter. look at forums.solidsignal.com/content.php/1066-Why-do-you-need-a-power-inserter-for-a-SWM-system
1075959
No. Not always that simple. It depends on if you have a newer SWB or a legacy receiver and what else is in your system that is powering the dish. You might need to run two cables or install down converters.
734832
Answer here...You Need A 2.4 GHz Signal Booster High Gain Antenna. The Antenna Is Fitting The Receiver.
1111118
I could not get the anser dish 5000 to work at all with dish network. I upgraded to the 1518 carry out and it works well with one reciever. If you want to use 2 reciever you will need to call winegard, call right when they open or you will never get to speak with anyone. They will tell you how it needs to be setup and how it works. There are no written instructions available even though they advertise it as a 2 reciever dish.
170418
Yes. They are both hi-def receivers and this is a hi-def dish. You will also need an LNB for the dish. You can get a SWM LNB, this is current type of LNB, or you can get an older style LNB that has four outputs and requires a B-Band converter for each receiver. Search "SWM technology" for a more detailed explanation of how it compares to the older technology. Good luck!
880778
so make sure you have the settings correct on your FTA satellite box for this LNB type, check your receiver manual if necessary. if not set correctly you will not get a quality signal. Since you are only replacing the LNB, you should have no problem with acquiring a signal, but also make sure you set the LNB to the correct skew. Best to use the "quality" signal scale on the receiver as you are moving it (the signal level just provides power info to the LMB and back not satellite signal power, so use the quality scale, they both work hand and hand but when you have a good high quality signal you will have the best capability for the system not to rain fade on you and have picture break up). Also move the LMB towards and away from the dish on the bracket to see if you can also get a better quality signal. Remember the signal change will take a little time to move so don't rush the movement of the LMB, do it slowly. Show Less
1427994
I had the same problem because I removed the wire for the wall button in order to insert the wire for the new receiver. What I had to do (my brother in law explained it to me) is insert BOTH the wire for the wall button, AND the wire for the new receiver into the same hole/receptacle. They will both fit in there. Sounds wonky, I know, but that is where they both need to be to make both the remote and the wall button work.
47830
You need a TV connected so that your receiver can have a signal. Should be fine when you get your TV connected. I have seen that message before.
1244826
The item I received is a Slimline dish with a built in multiswitch. If it is the same one I ordered, and you are looking for SWiM capability you will need to add a SWM8, splitter and SWM8 power inserter. (SWiM is required for whole house and Genie (HR34) receiver and clients. Multiswitch requires individual coaxial runs from the dish to each receiver input, two for DVRs and one for each receiver
484805
Where I live I was able to just connect to the cable and that was it. No additional power. Some reviews said they needed an amplifier others said an amp made reception worse. I guess it all depends on your location.
2215308
Keep in mind that the 7778 is a two part system, ie one mounted on the antenna and second the power amplified inserter. Call CM (1-877-746-7261). Ideally, you want NO splitters between the antenna and the power inserter and that cable should be short as possible. Get power to the inserter by the most direct method available. Would highly recommend you NOT compromise signal strength by employing splitters AFTER the power inserter, but instead use a distributive amp, ie CM3412, etc as the benefits will be obvious.
722303
Well the ? I have is do you have a hdmi ready cable box ? If so you have the hdmi cable go from the cable box to the hdmi "out" on the receiver and then you will need another hdmi cable to come from the hdmi IN 3 (cab/sat) and plug that into the back of the tv. It is all done with hdmi cables. This is also the only way to get the set up menu to be viewed on your tv also. This is a great receiver so I hope it works out for you. I have had it for a week and it is so much better then my last 2 onkyo's !
1980959
As far as I know you only need a sub out from the receiver to connect. Google the sub and your receiver for complete instructions. That's what I did to figure out how I needed to connect mine.
926470
did you use the right rca spitter from reciever and also turn gain and power fully on and there is a swith in the back too
148077
I'm also having problems with the sub. It worked initially but now it doesn't. Nothing comes out. I've tried a different cable and different sub so I know its the receiver. Did you ever figure out what was wrong with yours?
1127265
Hi , this is an active box , you need to choose a non powered box to be able to use your receiver. Cervin wega has the box but non active. You could add a mixer to it if you like , but you do not have to , Let me know if you have more questions , or you could call us