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Document Number: 81304_1
Date: August 2007

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  • Page 1 Document Number: 81304_1 Date: August 2007...
  • Page 2 Trademarks and registered trademarks Autohelm, HSB, Raymarine, Raytech, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk and Sportpilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Limited. Apelco is a registered trademark of Raymarine Holdings Limited (Registered in all major marketing territories). AST, Autoadapt, auto GST, Autoseastate, Autotrim, Bidata, Marine Intelligence, Maxiview, On Board, Raychart, Raynav, Raypilot, Raystar,ST40, ST60, Seaclutter, Smart Route, Tridata and Waypoint Navigation are trademarks of Raymarine Limited.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Notices............1 Connecting the system to a GPS.........20 Operation..............21 Important information..........3 Introduction..............21 Introduction..............3 Set up using the ACU...........21 Geographic location............3 ACU soft keys............21 Installation..............5 Start up..............21 EMC Installation guidelines...........5 Changing the default satellite........22 Suppression Ferrite...........5 Monitoring the current state of the antenna....22 Connections to other equipment........5 Set up mode.............23 System components............6...
  • Page 4 Setting the GPS............40 Editing the satellite information........41 Setting antenna angle and move step......41 Antenna diagnosis...........42 Maintenance and troubleshooting......43 Introduction..............43 Maintenance............43 Troubleshooting............43 Antenna diagnosis...........45 Technical Support............46 Satellite information..........47 Introduction..............47 Satellite coverage areas..........47 Climatic conditions...........47 European satellites..........48 US satellites.............52 Satellite coverage by geographic location....54 Europe..............54 United States............55 Satellite tracking............56...
  • Page 5 Product installation In-line fuse This equipment must be installed in accordance with If you do not have a breaker in the power circuit, an in- the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to line 5 A quick blow fuse should be fitted to the positive do so may result in poor product performance, personal (blue) lead of the power cable.
  • Page 6 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System...

  • Page 7: Geographic Location

    However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed, operated and maintained properly. Please carefully For full functionality of your Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV read and follow the recommended procedures contained in this System, it is necessary to subscribe to the relevant service(s) handbook.

  • Page 8: Installation

    To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook product. was correct as it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. The crossed out wheelie bin symbol, illustrated above, and...

  • Page 9: Suppression Ferrite

    Raymarine. For optimum EMC performance, it is recommended that wherever possible: If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other • Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are: equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a •At least 3ft.(1m) from any other equipment transmitting...

  • Page 10: Cables

    4 x Self tapping screws. System cables Your Raymarine STV package also includes the following cables: R08321 - 10 m Power Cable - used for connecting the ACU/system to the boat’s DC power supply. RO8257 – 3m RF cable – used for connecting the ACU to the Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) R08135 - 15m RF cable - used for connecting the antenna and ACU.
  • Page 11 Power drill 5 mm 10 mm (3/8 in) Allen key drill 80 mm (3 in) hole saw Pencil Adhesive tape 13 mm (1/2 in) 13 mm (1/2in) socket spanner Cross-head Suitable waterproof Socket wrench screwdriver D7948_2 sealant...

  • Page 12: Power Requirements

    You need to consider the following power requirements: possible. • Your Raymarine Satellite TV system has been designed to • The mounting platform should be rigid and not subject to work on a boat’s power supply rated at 12 V DC.
  • Page 13 The cables that have been supplied with your Raymarine Satellite TV system should be of adequate length to complete the installation on most boats. However, should it be necessary to extend a cable the following points should be considered: This cable is supplied at a length of 10 m.
  • Page 14 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System The dimensions of the ACU are shown below: 177 mm (6.97 in) 217 mm (8.54 in) 184 mm (7.25 in)

  • Page 15: Installation Site

    1. Select the installation site, ensuring that the proposed site The ACU should be installed below decks, in a position that is: meets the criteria described above. • Dry. 2. Using the screws supplied fix the mounting brackets to the •...
  • Page 16 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 1. Using a 5 mm allen key, Secure the antenna to the remove the antenna dome base using bolts, spring retaining bolts and dome. washers and flat washers. 2. Remove the foam transit The bolts should be...
  • Page 17 Note: It is good practice to coat the threads of all connectors with a small amount of a suitable waterproof marine sealant prior to securing them. In-line fuse If you do not have a breaker fitted in the power circuit, an in-line 5 A quick-blow fuse should be 1.

  • Page 18: North America

    For information on High Definition (HD) satellite switching and technical tips refer to “HD information” on page 59. IRD 1 (not supplied) This is the basic method for connecting your Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System. D10579_1 You can connect two IRDs to your antenna as shown in the diagram above.
  • Page 19 ‘in’ In this example you can connect two IRDs to your system, one ports (Raymarine recommends the Channel Master 6314 IFD), that is HD compatible and one that is non-HD compatible.
  • Page 20 OUT 3 OUT 4 This version of a multi-switch uses a multi-switch and a DiSEqC supplier - Raymarine Part No. A96014 - and enables you to IRD 1 IRD 2 change the satellite being tracked as you change channels using the IRD master instead of the ACU.
  • Page 21 6. Connect an RF cable between ‘Master IRD’ of the DiSEqC supplier and ‘Satellite’ of the Master IRD (4). 7. With the system powered: • Set the ACU to ON. • The IRDs to OFF. • The television receivers to OFF. 8.
  • Page 22 39. The following section shows the set up combinations for Europe. IRD 1 (not supplied) This is the basic method for connecting your Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System. D10579_1 You can connect two IRDs to your antenna as shown in the diagram above.

  • Page 23: Operation

    base plate. 4. Connect the other end of the RF cable to ‘LNB’, ‘ANT’ or ‘Satellite In’ on the rear panel of the second IRD. Full details on configuring your system IRDs will be found in the relevant Manufacturer’s handbook. IMPORTANT: Due to satellite polarization, incorrect connection in systems using multiple IRDs will result in signal degradation.
  • Page 24 GPS system and the green 2-way ACU GPS connector 5. For each output required, connect an RF cable from an ‘OUT’ supplied with your 37STV Satellite TV System. connector of the multiswitch to the ‘LNB’ or ‘ANT’ of the individual IRD units.

  • Page 25: Setting The Gps

    This section of the handbook describes how to set up your Raymarine Satellite TV System after installation using the ACU The ACU soft keys are used for the following functions: or the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and includes the following...

  • Page 26: Setup Mode

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 3. The antenna is searching for SEARCHING A: ASTRA 2 Satellite A. B:HOTBIRD SETUP D7966_2 1. Antenna is searching for sat- ellite A. SEARCHING A: ASTRA 2 B:HOTBIRD SETUP 4. The antenna has located the TRACKING A :ASTRA 2 satellite and is now tracking.
  • Page 27 5. Antenna position detail and 3. Press YES to set the satellite signal strength is displayed. pair. AZ: ###.# EL:###.# SET SAT PAIR ? SIGNAL: ### Press center soft key to PREV NEXT display NMEA GPS page. D7971_2 D7974_2 6. The NMEA GPS information is displayed.
  • Page 28 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 2. Set satellite A. To set the satellite pair: SAT A: ASTRA2 Press NEXT to show PREV NEXT alternative satellite name. Press YES to set chosen 1. Follow steps 1 thru 3 for D10594_1 satellite to SAT A.
  • Page 29 follows: SAT A - DTV101, SAT A* - DTV119, SAT B - 4. Set satellite A when DiSEqC DTV101, SAT B* - DTV110#. SAT A*: DTV101 is active from IRD. PREV NEXT Press NEXT or PREV to show alternative satellite Note: This function enables you to manually input a GPS D8644_3 name.
  • Page 30 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 4. Input the longitude data. 7. When you have input the LONGITUDE 28.20E numerical value for latitude + increases a value. - 126.75E 37.20N * the screen changes to enable INPUT decreases a value. you to select NORTH or Change the underscored digit SOUTH.
  • Page 31 2. Press NEXT twice to enter 6. Input satellite position. SET SAT PAIR ? Edit Sat Info mode. LONGITUDE 28.20E + advances the value. PREV NEXT INPUT - decreases the value. Change the underscored digit D7974_2 D7981_2 using the +/- buttons. Press INPUT to move to next digit.
  • Page 32 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 10. Input the NID for Horizontal 14. Input the NID for Horizontal HOR LOW NID 0X0020 Low Band. HOR HIGH NID 0X0020 High Band. INPUT INPUT D7989_2 D7993_2 11. Input the tracking frequency 15. Select the verification...
  • Page 33 18. Press YES to accept the SAVE ? data. Press NO to cancel and return to main set up mode. D7977_2 1. Press YES to enter set up SET UP MODE ? mode. 1. Verification method. SIGNAL - use only signal level for tracking. D7973_2 DVB LOCK - use only DVB Lock signal for tracking.
  • Page 34 PREV - shows previous LNB return to main set up menu. type. D7977_2 D7999_2 SELECT - sets the displayed LNB type. NEXT - shows the next LNB Note: Raymarine does not recommend changing the LNB type type. unless instructed to do so.
  • Page 35 SELECT - sets the displayed D7977_2 D8001_2 method. NEXT - shows next DiSEqC method. Note: Raymarine does not recommend changing the LNB type 5. Press YES to accept the unless instructed to do so. selection. SAVE ? Press NO to cancel and return to main set up menu.
  • Page 36 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 5. Antenna software version is 1. Press YES to enter set up ANT S/W VER : 2.95 shown. SET UP MODE ? mode. EXIT Press EXIT to return to main set up menu. D10589_1 D7973_2 6.
  • Page 37 5. Antenna voltage is shown. This sequence enables you to see the power levels of the ACU, ANT POWER : 25.9V Press center soft key to view Antenna and IRDs that are installed on your system. EXIT IRD voltage. Press EXIT to return to main D10591_1 set up menu.
  • Page 38 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 3. Press YES to enter Ant Go 5. Input required elevation (EL) ANT GO POSITION Position menu. GO TO EL : ###.# value. PREV NEXT INPUT + increases a value. - decreases a value. D8003_2...
  • Page 39 5. Move the antenna in the This sequence enables you to move the antenna in 1 steps elevation (EL) axis. STEP EL : ###.# DOWN EXIT using the ACU. UP - moves in the up direction. D8012_2 EXIT - go to Ant Move Step 1.

  • Page 40: Antenna Diagnosis

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 3. Press YES to set default SET DEFAULT ? parameters. PREV NEXT D8013_2 For full details of performing antenna diagnosis refer to “Antenna diagnosis” on page 45...

  • Page 41: Gui Main Menu

    You can also set up your Raymarine 37 STV Satellite TV INTERFACE’ connector on the rear of the ACU. System using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) which can be 3. Place the CD-ROM supplied with your system into the CD- found on the CD-ROM supplied with the system.The CD-ROM...
  • Page 42 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System The controller menu enable you to select the task that you want Connection status to carry out. Place the cursor over the required task, which will be highlighted in blue, click, and the GUI will change to show the Baudrate setting data boxes relevant to that task.
  • Page 43 Click this soft key to load the factory default settings into the GUI The following section describes the operation of the different program. GUI soft keys. Click this soft key to send the factory default settings to the antenna. Remember that this will not restart the system. The following section enables you to load new satellites into the ACU using the CD-ROM.
  • Page 44 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 5. Press ‘View Data’. A dialog box appears asking if you want to load the default settings for your region. By obtaining your exact position from your boat’s GPS system, 6. Press ‘Yes’. The satellites will now populate the buttons in you can input this into the antenna memory.
  • Page 45 You can move the antenna to a new target position or carry out diagnosis using the Move antenna - Execute diagnosis function of the GUI. 37STV V3.00 D8018_2 1. Click ‘Set Satellite Information’ in the menu options. The set 37STV V3.00 satellite information screen appears.

  • Page 46: Antenna Diagnosis

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 1. Click ‘Move Antenna - Execute Diagnosis’ in the menu 1. Click ‘Move Antenna - Execute Diagnosis’ in the menu options. The move antenna screen appears. options. The move antenna screen appears. 2. Click ‘Setup’. The GUI enters set up mode.

  • Page 47: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    This section deals with the maintenance and troubleshooting that can be carried out by the system user. Your Raymarine product has been subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs prior to packing and shipping. However, if your unit should develop a fault, please refer to the following table to identify the most likely cause and the corrective action required to restore normal operation.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    5. Incorrect or loose RF connectors Symptom As part of the regular maintenance recommended by Raymarine, all connections should be checked to ensure that ‘Snowy’ television picture they have not become loose. A loose RF connector can reduce signal quality or cause the antenna not to work.

  • Page 49: Antenna Diagnosis

    5. Code has been tested and CODE 101 PASSED passed or failed. 1. Press YES to enter set up EXIT Press EXIT to return to main SET UP MODE ? mode. set up menu. D8649_2 D7973_2 2. Press NEXT 10 times to go to Antenna Diagnosis menu.

  • Page 50: Technical Support

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System You can obtain Technical Support for your Raymarine Satellite TV System from the following: www.raymarine.com Europe United States Technical Support Raymarine Technical Support Services 1-800-539-5539 extension 2444, or Accessories (603) -881-5200 Raymarine UK Limited Product Repair and Service...

  • Page 51: Satellite Information

    When the amount of rain contained in the atmosphere decreases the antenna will re-acquire the satellite signal. This section contains information on satellites in your region and includes; • Satellite coverage areas. • Satellite coverage by geographic location. • Satellite tracking information The following satellite coverage maps do not guarantee coverage.
  • Page 52 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 37STV 37STV D9227_2 D9226_2...
  • Page 53 37STV 37STV D9228_2 D9229-2...
  • Page 54 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 37STV 37STV D9231_2 D9230_2...
  • Page 55 37STV D9232_2...
  • Page 56 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 37STV 37STV D9234_1 D9233_2...
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  • Page 58: Satellite Coverage By Geographic Location

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System The following table details satellite coverage by geographic location. To receive a satellite television service other than the ‘free to air’ channels you will need to subscribe to the service Country Satellites Service provider from the relevant service provider.
  • Page 59 Satellite Service Provider NIMIQ1 - NIM001KB Bell ExpessVu NIMIQ2 - NIM002KB www.expessvu.com Echostar 3 - ECH003KB Echostar Communications Corp. Echostar 6.8 - ECH008KB www.dishnetwork.com Echostar 7 - ECH007KB Echostar 1.2 - ECH001KB DIRECTV 2.3 - DTV123KB DirecTV Inc. DIRECTV 6 - DTV006KB www.directv.com...

  • Page 60: Europe

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Your Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System can track a variety of DVB compatible and DSS (DirecTV) satellites.Your system contains a pre-programmed library of either European or North American satellites, whichever are applicable to your system. There are also two open slots which can be programmed with user defined satellites.
  • Page 61 Satellite Transponder Satellite polarization Frequency FEC code LNB band Decoding type Name symbol rate network ID (vertical (V) or horizontal (H)) Hot-Spot 11393 27500 0x013E 11642 27500 0x013E 11958 27500 0xFBFF 11862 27500 0xFBFF Hot-Wide 11393 27500 0x013E 11179 27500 0x013E 12380 27500...
  • Page 62 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Satellite Transponder Satellite polarization Decoding Frequency FEC code LNB band Name symbol rate network ID (vertical (V) or type horizontal (H)) ExpressVu91 12428 20000 0x0100 RHCP 12443 20000 0x0100 LHCP ExpressVu82 12428 20000 0x0101 RHCP...

  • Page 63: Satellite Switching

    High Definition (HD) compatible satellite and television receivers DirecTV” on page 16, a DiSEqC supplier is required if three with US versions of the Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System. DirecTV satellites are used. This additional accessory is required because the multi switch does not allow the DiSEqC signal to pass properly.
  • Page 64 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System pairs. you will have to carry out a manual soft key press during this section of the set up procedure. The test will check for DTV101 and you will get an OK. It will then check for DTV119, and you will again get an OK.
  • Page 65 Approvals Frequency Ku Band CE - conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC 10.7 to 12.75 GHz FCC - verified to CFR:47: Part 15 Dimensions Minimum EIRP 50 dBW Antenna 43 cm(16.92”) dia x 44 cm (17.32”) high Antenna dish 37cm (14.57”) dia Antenna Control Unit 178 mm x 54 mm x 217 mm (7.0”...
  • Page 66 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System...

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