If you are using C and Ku-band, test the system first on C-band as suggested above.  If it works, you then need to connect HFS-2 power dividers and appropriate DiSEqC switch to your system to allow proper switching abilities.  Make certain that any power divider will pass frequencies of at least 950 to 2100 MHz, and that the right side output passes power (indicated by a notch or an arrow on that output leg) and that the left side output is DC blocked (does not pass DC power).  IF you use a power divider that passes power on both ports (sometimes indicated by model number HFS-2P), you will have problems, unless a VOLTAGE BLOCKING COUPLER is inserted in line to block DC voltage from getting to your MPEG-2 receiver.  An HFS-2 power divider that indicates power passing on the right side output and connected that way should not need a VBC device unless happens to be defective.  You CAN put a Voltage Blocking Coupler in front of the MPEG-2 receiver's satellite input to further isolate DC voltages, but make certain that any VBC device is rated to pass frequencies up to 2100 MHz.  DiSEqC logic will not work properly unless strict attention is paid to isolating voltages in this manner.

If you have a Traxis DBS-3500 receiver just purchased from GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, it will have North American satellites and channels prescanned and ready to use.  If you are not certain of the status of your receiver, use the following to confirm proper setup.

Whenever you are requested to enter a Password, enter 0-0-0-0.

Press the top right button on the remote control (just under the power button), which is labeled "LIST".  Press the Left or Right buttons near the OK button at center of remote control to change satellite.  Global Communications has satellites set up in sequential order; from 139 West to 72 West,  C-band satellites listed starting with AMC-8 at 139 West, going right to the eastern end of the arc, to C and Ku-band AMC-6 at 72 West.

Please note that AMC-8 has two distinctly different coverage areas.  On the TV side, you may see Alaskan TV channels listed.  These are on the horizontal polarity, and will NOT work east of the Pacific Northwest, and possibly down to extreme northern California with a larger antenna (10 feet +).  The vertical side of this satellite has a number of audio channels that are super strong.  You must go to the "RADIO" menu with the TV/Radio button on the remote control to access them.  The Radio menu also lists some radio stations in Alaska, which are on horizontal polarity, and like their video counterparts, are available only in the northwestern U.S., British Columbia, Yukon and state of Alaska.

DiSEqC logic has been incorporated into the satellite listings.  If you are connecting directly into a C-band only or Ku-band only system, the receiver will work automatically, but it has been set up for connection to multiple satellite inputs via a 2-input DiSEqC Switch.  C-band needs to be connected to Port 1 and Ku to Port 2 inputs.  The output then connects to the satellite INPUT.  Do not connect to the satellite loop-through OUTPUT, because it is not designed for that purpose.

If you have a 4 input DiSEqC switch, or other switch, it may be necessary to reconfigure each Ku-band satellite in the receiver memory for a 4-input switch.  Before doing this, try connecting input 2 from Ku-band into your 4 input switch and see if it functions.  If not, it will be necessary to immediately become familiar with the MENU system.  Please note that if you have to reconfigure to allow use with a 4-input or other switch, each individual satellite needs to be set up as listed below, or at least confirmed that it is configured properly.

It is probably best to confirm proper operation of the entire arc on C-band before spending much time on Ku-band.  If the antenna needs a tracking alignment on C-band, it should be accomplished before even attempting Ku-band.  Once you are satisfied with C-band everywhere, test Ku-band first on a dual band satellite such as those at 123 West, 101 West, 97 West, or others.  It may be necessary to finely peak the elevation of the antenna for better Ku-band reception, which if off by a very slight amount, can be usually adjusted without major effect on C-band.  

If we have preprogrammed this receiver, press LIST on the upper right side of remote control and select the satellite you wish to start with.  Press MENU button on remote control.  Cursor left past the titles CHANNEL, TOOLS, SYSTEM SETUP, and INSTALLATION.  If you wish to set the Clock and other settings, select SYSTEM SETUP and store desired information.  Exit out and go to INSTALLATION section, selecting ANTENNA SETUP.  For C-band satellites, the screen should list the desired satellite (toggle left or right if it is not).  LNB type should be listed as STANDARD.  With the LNB TYPE/STANDARD highlighted, press the OK button to confirm the local oscillator frequency, which should be 5150 for C-band satellites, or 10750 for standard U.S. Ku-band satellite.  If needed, set appropriate frequency, press EXIT, and go down the list.  22 KHz should be OFF.  DiSEqC should be DiSEqC 1.0.  DiSEqC Switch is normally set by Global Communications as 1/2 for C-band and 2/2 for Ku-band, assuming you are using a 2-input DiSEqC switch.   Those with four input DiSEqC Switches: C band should be listed as 1/4, Ku-band as 2/4, and if you have a third antenna--it should be configured as 3/4, and a fourth as 4/4 in the DiSEqC section of ANTENNA SETUP.  

In this initial setup, with no switch in line, all connections will default as #1 because there is no switch to select otherwise.   Positioner should not be selected, as it is for use with a DiSEqC motor assembly that can be connected to small Ku-band or DBS antennas.  Polarity should be normally set to H/V.  Confirm everything and press EXIT.  You will be prompted to press OK if you wish to save these settings.  Do so.

Press the LIST button next to POWER button on top right side of remote again, and go to the desired satellite.
Turn on your analog receiver and confirm that you are on the same satellite.  Select a channel on same polarity as desired MPEG-2 signal. 
If you are not certain of polarity scheme, refer to list below of C-band satellites and their polarity format, along with a current MPEG-2 channel listing.  Print or otherwise obtain a current reference of available MPEG-2 satellite channels, to have available as you continue throughout the satellite arc.  We recommend either the latest channel lists from the GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS website MPEG-2 section at http://www.global-cm.net/   or the LYNGEMARK SATELLITE CHART at  http://www.lyngsat.com/.

Logical setup of the receiver is done from West to East, programming each satellite in consecutive order, with horizontally polarized signals in one group, and verticals next, for each satellite.  That is the format used in receivers preprogrammed by GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS.   The following is a listing of active channels that can be used as references to determine Polarity setup on each satellite.  Check here, and refer to the MPEG-2 lists to create groups of Transponders to scan in a logical order.
If you make a mistake, channels can always be deleted, moved or otherwise edited with the CHANNEL EDITOR.  Check your TRAXIS DBS-3500 manual for more details on the workings of these MENUS.  The best way to become familiar with receiver operation is to "play" with it.

VC after a channel denotes Videocipher 2 subscription channel.    FREE is an in-the-clear Analog channel available at no charge.
   

Study a recent channel chart for this satellite and compare information with that in your DBS-3500 receiver's transponder memory.  
Cursor left or right to change TPs (transponders), until a H polarity one is reached (we suggest 4164-H).  

The meter on bottom of screen should be activated, but QUALITY reading should be near zero or poor.  
Using the motor drive control on the analog receiver, carefully go east until the DBS-3500  QUALITY meter starts to register.  
This is a very touchy procedure, so carefully go back and forth until best signal is reached.
Store M5 (Satmex 5) in this position on the analog receiver, while tuned to channel 15.
Adjust the skew (polarity) on Satmex 5 while tuned to channel 15 for best QUALITY reading on H-polarity digital channel selected on DBS-3500.  Store this setting again on the analog receiver.
Switch the Transponder in the DBS-3500 menu to one on the V (Vertical) polarity of Satmex 5.    
Switch to an even-numbered channel with your Analog receiver. 
Fine tune skew on analog receiver to provide best Quality reading on DBS-3500 receiver.  Store this setting on Even analog channel.
Exit out of all menus, and press the LIST button to access all scanned channels on the Satmex 5 C-band satellite.  Check reception on all, manually tuning to opposite polarity with the analog receiver when necessary.
Now we can give SMART SEARCH a workout.  Study PAGE 14 of your DBS-3500 manual for screen shots and instructions on scanning as well as editing below.
 
Select an EVEN-Numbered Channel on the Analog Receiver.
Go to DBS-3500 INSTALLATION menu and select AUTO SCAN.   Run it once while on a VERTICAL (EVEN) channel on the analog receiver, switch to a HORIZONTAL (ODD)  channel, and run AUTO SCAN again.  Exit after scanning has completed and return to SatMex 5 prescanned channels by pressing LIST button.  Using EDIT function, remove any duplications or scrambled channels from the list.  Use the MOVE function to place any new channels within the preexisting groups of VERTICAL and HORIZONTAL channels so that you don't have to keep manually changing polarity with the Analog receiver.  Study your channel/transponder listings in the TP SCAN mode afterwards, and eliminate any duplicate listings.  Sometimes a duplicate listing within one or two MHz in frequency, as well as close but not exact in symbol rate will be added to the TP list.  During a blind scan as done above, extra TPs may be added that are actually on the opposite polarity if you do not manually synchronize polarity with the Analog receiver while the DBS-3500 is scanning.  Excess useless stored information can rapidly fill the receiver's memory and eventually lock it up if it gets too full.  Make it a habit to remove unnecessary listings on a periodic basis, or simply do it immediately after doing a scanning operation.  

Go through all available satellites and check out reception from prestored channel listings.  Do additional scanning as needed to amend lists, and edit when completed.

Check the westernmost Ku-band satellite with active programming, using the MPEG-2 list at www.global-cm.net/MPEGlistKuBandUS.html    
We suggest that if you are not sure about reception on 129 West Ku-band, to first try GALAXY 10R at 123 West.  Call up this satellite with its C-band designator using your analog receiver, and select an EVEN numbered channel.  Check reception of THE OUTDOOR CHANNEL East and West, already programmed into the DBS-3500 receiver.  If all is well, we are ready to start with some Ku-band programming.  If the Ku-band side of GALAXY 10-R is not in the memory of the analog unit, program it--using whatever name is appropriate.  Using the DBS-3500, go to ANTENNA SETUP, and select GALAXY 10-R / Ku-Band.  Confirm LNB TYPE as STANDARD, LNB LO-FREQ as 10750, 22 KHz as OFF, and DiSEqC selection as #2.  Press OK on Remote Control.
EXIT to TP SCAN.  Select GALAXY 10-R / Ku-Band and  11799 (V) 26.660  transponder.  Confirm good levels on QUALITY meter.  If this is a problem, switch to opposite polarity channel on Analog receiver, and adjust polarity for best signal.  Once you have a good signal, scan this transponder and allow information to be stored.  EXIT out and check channel list and reception of new channels.  When completed, repeat the procedure with all Vertical transponders in the memory.  Switch polarity to opposite side with Analog Receiver and in TP SCAN mode, check signal on 11805 (V) 4.580.  If OK, scan and result should produce signals of RESEARCH CHANNEL, UW-TV and KEXP-FM from Seattle.)  The radio channel will probably appear on the RADIO MENU (accessable by switching TV/Radio button on top right of Remote Control.   

Go through the MPEG-2 channel lists and locate other Ku-band satellites in the same manner.  Always enter #2 as your DiSEqC selection when set up with a Motorized C/Ku system.