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Raymarine 37STV
Satellite TV
System
User's Guide
Document Number: 81304-2
Date: March 2009

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  • Page 1 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System User’s Guide Document Number: 81304-2 Date: March 2009...
  • 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

    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: Safety Notices

    Safety Notices WARNING CAUTION 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: Important Information

    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: Emc Conformance

    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: Installation

    For optimum EMC performance, it is recommended that Connections to other equipment 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: System Components

    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: Tools Required For Installation

    Tools required for installation 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: Planning The Installation

    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: Extending The Cables

    Extending the cables 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: Power cable This cable is supplied at a length of 10 m.

  • Page 14: Installing The Acu

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Installing the ACU ACU dimensions 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

    Installation site To install the ACU: 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: Installing The Antenna

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Installing the antenna Preparing the antenna Securing the antenna 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.

  • Page 17: Connecting The System Cables

    Connecting the system cables Connecting the antenna Connecting the ACU Note: It is good practice to coat the threads of all connectors CAUTION with a small amount of a suitable waterproof marine sealant prior to securing them. In-line fuse To connect the antenna: 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: Configuring The System

    “HD information” on page 59. IRD 1 (not supplied) Single IRD 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 4 Multiple IRDs - DirecTV 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: Europe

    The following section shows the set up combinations for Europe. IRD 1 (not supplied) Single IRD 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: Multiple Irds

    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. Multiple IRDs IMPORTANT: Due to satellite polarization, incorrect connection in systems using multiple IRDs will result in signal degradation.

  • Page 24: Connecting The System To A Gps

    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: Operation

    ACU soft keys 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: Changing The Default Satellite

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Monitoring the current state of the 3. The antenna is searching for antenna SEARCHING A: ASTRA 2 Satellite A. B:HOTBIRD SETUP D7966_2 1. Antenna is searching for sat- SEARCHING A: ASTRA 2 ellite A. B:HOTBIRD SETUP 4.

  • Page 27: Set Up Mode

    5. Antenna position detail and 3. Press YES to set the satellite signal strength is displayed. pair. AZ: ###.# EL:###.# SET SAT PAIR ? SIGNAL: ### PREV NEXT Press center soft key to display NMEA GPS page. D7971_2 D7974_2 6. The NMEA GPS information Setting the satellite pair is displayed.
  • Page 28 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System DiSEqC method 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: Setting The Gps Using The Acu

    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. Setting the GPS using the ACU PREV NEXT Press NEXT or PREV to show alternative satellite Note: This function enables you to manually input a GPS D8644_3...

  • Page 30: Edit Satellite Information

    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 * INPUT the screen changes to enable 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 ? LONGITUDE 28.20E Edit Sat Info mode. + 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 HOR HIGH NID 0X0020 Low Band. High Band. INPUT INPUT D7989_2 D7993_2 11. Input the tracking frequency 15. Select the verification...

  • Page 33: Setting The Local Frequency

    Setting the local frequency 18. Press YES to accept the SAVE ? data. LNB systems in regions with circular polarization Press NO to cancel and return to main set up mode. D7977_2 1. Press YES to enter set up SET UP MODE ? mode.

  • Page 34: Lnb Systems In Regions With Linear Polarization

    PREV - shows previous LNB return to main set up menu. D7977_2 type. 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: Setting The Diseqc Method

    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. SAVE ? selection. Setting the DiSEqC method 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: Display Power

    Display power 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 GO TO EL : ###.# Position menu. value. PREV NEXT INPUT + increases a value. - decreases a value. D8003_2...

  • Page 39: Setting Antenna Move Step

    Setting antenna move step 5. Move the antenna in the STEP EL : ###.# This sequence enables you to move the antenna in 1 steps elevation (EL) axis. DOWN EXIT using the ACU. UP - moves in the up direction. D8012_2 EXIT - go to Ant Move Step 1.

  • Page 40: Perform Antenna Diagnosis

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

  • Page 41: Set Up Using The Graphical User Interface

    Set up using the Graphical User Interface You can also set up your Raymarine 37 STV Satellite TV System INTERFACE’ connector on the rear of the ACU. using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) which can be found on 3. Place the CD-ROM supplied with your system into the CD- the CD-ROM supplied with the system.The CD-ROM contains...

  • Page 42: Serial Port Set Up

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Controller menu 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: The Gui Control Soft Keys

    The GUI control soft keys View Data 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. Update antenna Click this soft key to send the factory default settings to the antenna.

  • Page 44: Setting The Gps

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Method 1 - Your actual position 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.

  • Page 45: Editing The Satellite Information

    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 To edit a satellites information 1. Click ‘Set Satellite Information’ in the menu options. The set 37STV V3.00...

  • Page 46: Antenna Diagnosis

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System To position using an absolute angle: To carry out antenna diagnosis: 1. Click ‘Move Antenna - Execute Diagnosis’ in the menu 1. Click ‘Move Antenna - Execute Diagnosis’ in the menu options. The move antenna screen appears.

  • Page 47: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    This section deals with the maintenance and troubleshooting Troubleshooting that can be carried out by the system user. Your Raymarine product has been subjected to comprehensive Maintenance test and quality assurance programs prior to packing and shipping. However, if your unit should develop a fault, please...
  • Page 48 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

    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 Technical Support 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 Tel: Product Repair and Service...

  • Page 51: Satellite Information

    Satellite information Introduction 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. •...

  • Page 52: European Satellites

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System European satellites Astra 1G/H Astra 2A South For information only. Coverage not guaranteed. For information only. Coverage not guaranteed. 37STV 37STV D9227_2 D9226_2...
  • Page 53 Hotbird Hotbird Widebeam 37STV For information only. Coverage not guaranteed. For information only. Coverage not guaranteed. 37STV D9228_2 D9229-2...
  • Page 54 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Hispasat Thor II For information only. Coverage not guaranteed. 37STV For information only. Coverage not guaranteed. 37STV D9231_2 D9230_2...
  • Page 55 Sirius For information only. Coverage not guaranteed. 37STV D9232_2...

  • Page 56: Us Satellites

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System US satellites Direct TV Dish Network 37STV 37STV For information only. Coverage not guaranteed. For information only. Coverage not guaranteed. D9234_1 D9233_2...
  • Page 57 ExpressVu 37STV For information only. Coverage not guaranteed.

  • Page 58: Satellite Coverage By Geographic Location

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Satellite coverage by geographic location Europe 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...

  • Page 59: United States

    United States 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: Satellite Tracking

    Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Satellite tracking 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 European satellites 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...
  • Page 62 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System North American Satellites 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...

  • Page 63: Hd Information

    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 Satellite switching 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: Technical Specification

    Technical specification General Antenna system performance 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...
  • Page 66 Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System...

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