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  • Page 1 Travel Vision G6 Marine Satellite TV Antenna Installation & Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 Marine Satellite TV Antenna Installation & Operation Manual Travel Vision G6 Copyright Notice: The information contained in this document is proprietary to Travelvision BV. This document should not be reproduced or distributed in any from without the consent of Travelvision BV. The information in this document is subject to change without notice due to the functional upgrades of the product.

  • Page 3: Safety Notice

    Safety Notice Do not operate the product in an explosive atmosphere. Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard. Keep away from live circuits Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction to satellite TV antenna Basic System of Travelvision G6 Components Antenna ACU (Antenna Control Unit) Accessories Structure of G6 Before Installation the Antenna Selecting location Installation antenna Auto skew angle control system Installing of ACU ACU Dimensions...
  • Page 5 Set LNB Local Frequency – Universal Set LNB Local Frequency – Single band Set Use DiSEqC DiSEqC Method Set DiSEqC Satellite Set Skew Control Skew Control Method Set Parameter – Antenna Operation Parameters Antenna Operation Parameters Set GPS Execute Antenna Diagnosis Antenna Operation Parameters Set Antenna Go Position Set Antenna Move Step...

  • Page 6: Introduction To Satellite Tv Antenna

    System) technology to find the satellite signal quickly in harsh weather conditions and the new Antenna Control Unit makes easy to access satellite information. GPS equipped supports an automatic satellite acquisition Travelvision G6 Marine Satellite TV Antenna: • High-gain antenna with stylish radome •...

  • Page 7: Basic System Of Travelvision

    Basic System of Travelvision To start the operation of satellite TV antenna, connections should be completed with Antenna Control Unit (ACU), satellite receiver and a television like below. Composite (RCA) Note: TV and IRD is not supplied by TRAVELVISION and to be provided by a Local Service Provider.

  • Page 8: G6 Components

    G6 Components Travelvision G6 satellite TV antenna includes the following components. Antenna The antenna unit is comprised of the antenna mechanism, a main reflector, sub reflector, horn and LNB for the supreme signal ACU (Antenna Control Unit) • Monitors & controls the status of antenna •...

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories • Antenna installation Bolt Kit Antenna Hex Bolt Spring Washer Flat Washer Self-Tapping Screw Self-Tapping Screw M8x40L M4x16L M3x08L • Other Component No. Component Specifications Power Supply Unit AC100~220 VAC 50~60Hz Only SMPS Type AC Power Cable 1.5M (E type) Only SMPS Type RF Cable (Antenna to ACU) 20M (HFBT-5C)

  • Page 10: Structure Of G6

    Structure of G6 • Reflector : Capture radio waves. • Sub-reflector : Transmit radio waves to Horn and scanning automatically wave value to track target satellite. • LNB (Low Noise Block) : Convert the signals from radio waves to electrical signals.

  • Page 11: Before Installation The Antenna

    Before Installation the Antenna Selecting location • Minimize blockage Any obstacles located above 15 degree elevation can prevent the antenna from tracking satellite signal • Flat platform and strong enough to support the weight of the antenna. Elevation default setting: 45° Elevation default setting: 45°-10°=35°...
  • Page 12 • Flat platform and strong enough to support the weight of the antenna. t should be placed away from excessive vibration to avoid unnecessary motion which can affect reception • Near to the center of boat as possible For a good performance, the antenna unit must be placed as close as possible in the centerline with free space around.
  • Page 13 • Confirmation of Size Prior to Installation The space must be sufficient for installing the antenna unit considering the height and diameter of the antenna. The height and the diameter of the bottom surface of the antenna are as shown in the following drawing. If possible, install the antenna on strong enough steel mast.
  • Page 14 • Mark of the Antenna Mounting Position Referring to the mounting template, mark where antenna will be mounted on board (it must be a flat surface) or on a separate power Note: Mounting Bolts enclosed with the antenna should be used for the antenna installation. Use of different length of mounting bolts is prohibited.
  • Page 15 • Power and cable required for installation. Check power supply available Travelvision G6 has been designed to work with 2 type of power supply AC or DC 1. AC Type - Use AC/DC adopter and connect to AC power supply 110~240VAC - Antenna has been designed to work on power supply 24VDC 2.
  • Page 16 • Remove the fixing bolts before installation Before installing the antenna unit, you must remove the fix bolts of the antenna inside Remove the 6 bolts securing the radome from antenna unit base and open the radome • Remove 2 bolts tagged to secure the antenna frame during the shipment. Inspect the antenna unit for shipping damage.

  • Page 17: Installation Antenna

    Installation antenna • Antenna fixing sheet Make 4 bolt holes of 10mm diameter, one at each corner of a circular. Make a circular hole of 80mm diameter at the center which the cable will run. Mounting sheet Mast • Connection of the Cable Connect the RF cable to the RF connector under the base plate through the access hole using an 11mm spanner.
  • Page 18 • Mounting the Antenna Attach the antenna by using the hex head bolts (M8X35L), M8 spring washers, and M8 flat washers supplied. Antenna M8 Flat Washer Mast M8 Spring Washer 13mm spanner M8 Hex. Bolt Length: 40mm When using a longer bolt subject to interference with the rotation.

  • Page 19: Auto Skew Angle Control System

    Auto skew angle control system • G6 has an embedded auto skew angle control system. Therefore, manual adjustment of LNB skew angle is not required. The LNB skew angle is continuously adjusted automatically thought of the calculation of current GPS location...

  • Page 20: Installing Of Acu

    Installing of ACU ACU Dimensions • Selecting ACU Installation Site The ACU should be installed below deck, in a location that is: • Dry, cool, and ventilated. • Easy access from your main TV viewing area.
  • Page 21 • To Install the ACU The ACU should be installed using the two supplied mounting brackets which allow for a top or bottom mounting configuration. Using the self-tapping screws supplied, attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the ACU. Place the ACU in the location where it is going to be installed.

  • Page 22: Connecting The System Cable

    Connecting the system cable After installation and fixation of the antenna, connect the ACU to the antenna. Refer the drawing below to connect cables. Single Receiver Connection • Connect the RF Cable (20m) from the RF 1 connector on the antenna to the ANT. RF1 connector on the rear of ACU.

  • Page 23: Dual Receiver Connection

    Dual Receiver Connection You can connect two Receivers for your antenna as shown in the following diagram. However, only one Receiver connected to ACU determines which satellite is tracked. The other Receiver needs to be configured as a single satellite receiver. The other Receiver can watch any channel which is available from the tracked satellite.

  • Page 24: Multi-Receiver Connection

    Multiple Receiver Connection In order to connect multiple Receivers to the antenna, you will need to purchase a suitable active multiswitch. The multiswitch has to be installed between the antenna unit and the Receivers as shown in the following diagram.

  • Page 25: Operation Instruction

    peration Instruction. This section of the handbook describes how to setup your Satellite TV System after installing the ACU. It includes the following functions: • System startup • Changing the default satellite • Monitoring the antenna status • Setting sleep mode •...

  • Page 26: Operation Instruction

    Operation Instruction The antenna system can be setting through either ACU or PC program. • • Monitoring the status of the Antenna Changing target satellite • • Edit satellite information Setting the LNB local frequency • • Setting the skew control Setting the satellite for DiSEqC signal •...

  • Page 27: Basic Mode

    System startup If the Antenna System installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show the following sequence: 1. The ACU is initialized. TRAVELVISION G6 Start data communication of between the INITIALIZE ACU antenna and the ACU. 2. The antenna is initialized.
  • Page 28 6. Tuner initialize INITIALIZE ANTENNA Tuner Init… 7. Satellite signal scan. INITIALIZE ANTENNA Signal Scan… 8. The antenna is searching for Target Satellite. ASTRA_1 19.2 °E Searching •2142[VL] 9. The antenna has located the satellite and is now tracking ASTRA_1 19.2 °E Tracking •3652[VL]...

  • Page 29: Acu Main Display And Key Function

    ACU Main Display and Key function • The ACU main screen displays the target satellite and the antenna status• Key with the function Target satellite name Target satellite Longitude ASTRA_1 19.2 °E Antenna Status UP, Down key To change target satellite keys Tracking •2142[VL] Satellite Signal and Polarization...

  • Page 30: Data Communication Error

    Data Communication Error 1. Check the RF cable between the antenna and the ACU Communication ERROR! ANT is not connected...

  • Page 31: Change Target Satellite - Easy Way

    Change Target Satellite – Easy way You can choose all of the satellite of the selected region to the target satellite. 1. Press UP and DOWN buttons to change ASTRA_1 19.2 °E the target satellite. Tracking •3652[VL] 2. Press Change button to select the target HOTBIRD 13.0 °E satellite.

  • Page 32: Monitoring Current Status - Searching Status

    Monitoring Current Status – Searching status The ACU displayed current status of the antenna 1. Press UP and DOWN buttons to change ASTRA_1 19.2 °E the target satellite. Searching •2142[VL] DOWN Key : return to main display. 2. Target Satellite, Elevation Angle, Antenna ASTRA_1 EL:38.0°...

  • Page 33: Monitoring Current Status - Tracking Status

    Monitoring Current Status – Tracking status The ACU displayed current status of the antenna 1. Press UP and DOWN buttons to change ASTRA_1 19.2 °E the target satellite. Tracking •3251[VL] 2. Azimuth position, Elevation Angle, Skew AZ:160.3° EL:38.1° Angle, Antenna Status and AGC Level are displayed.

  • Page 34: Sleep Mode

    Sleep Mode • Why Sleep Mode? No Power to motor (except LNB & Control Board & Skew Motor) Extends motor’s life and saves power & quiet • When to use Sleep mode? Boat at dock / antenna is on tracking mode. •...

  • Page 35: Setup Mode

    Setup Mode Begin Setup Mode To enter the Setup Mode 1. Press SETUP button. ASTRA_1 19.2 °E Tracking •3251[VL] 2. Press YES button to enter the Setup mode. SETUP MODE? 3. Press Select button to set the target SET TARGET SAT ? satellite.

  • Page 36: Set Target Satellite

    Set Target Satellite To Set target satellite in the setup mode. 1. Press YES button to enter the Setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press the Select button to set the target SET TARGET SAT ? satellite. SELECT EXIT EXIT : setup mode out 3.

  • Page 37: Edit Satellite Information

    Edit Satellite Information To modify the satellite information (transponder, verification method, LNB power supply method etc.) You can modify the existing satellite information and input new satellite information into the ACU. It is not recommended if you are novice satellite service user.
  • Page 38 6. Input the satellite position. LONGITUDE: 19.2°E NEXT: move to next screen. PREV INPUT NEXT PREV: move to previous screen. 7. Select the satellite polarization. POLARIZA.:LINEAR UP: Linear PREV NEXT DOWN: Circular 8. Input the satellite skew offset. SKEW OFFSET: +7.5° PREV INPUT NEXT...
  • Page 39 11. Input the tracking frequency, symbol rate, HL 11038 22000 00001 network ID for horizontal low band. PREV INPUT NEXT 12. Input the tracking frequency, symbol rate, HL 11038 22000 00001 network ID for horizontal high band. PREV INPUT NEXT 13.

  • Page 40: Verification, Voltage, 22Ktone Method

    Verification, Voltage, 22kTone Method Verification method* Frequency Symbol Rate Network ID AGC LEVEL Use only signal level for tracking ○ DVB LOCK ○ ○ Use only DVB Lock signal for tracking Verify satellite using DVB decoding method for DVB DECODE ○...

  • Page 41: Set Lnb Local Frequency - Universal

    Set LNB Local Frequency – Universal To Select a local frequency (Universal LNB is used) You can set LNB type and input a local frequency into the ACU. It is not recommended if you are novice satellite service user. 1. Press YES button to enter the Setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2.

  • Page 42: Set Lnb Local Frequency - Single Band

    Set LNB Local Frequency – Single band To Select a local frequency (Single band LNB is used) 1. Press YES button to enter the Setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press the UP button twice to enter set local frequency. SET TARGET SAT ? SELECT EXIT 3.

  • Page 43: Set Use Diseqc

    Set Use DiSEqC To set DiSEqC for change band or target satellite 1. Press YES button to enter the Setup mode. SETUP MODE? SET TARGET SAT ? 2. Press the UP button three times to enter SELECT EXIT set use DiSEqC. SET USE DiSEqC ? 3.

  • Page 44: Diseqc Method

    DiSEqC Method How to use the DiSEqC signal of receiver DiSEqC Method Explanation LNB Type / DiSEqC Use • Single Band LNB NOT USE Do not use DiSEqC • Not use DiSEqC signal • Universal LNB • CHANGE BAND Use for changing LOW and HIGH Band Only detected 22k Tone •...

  • Page 45: Set Diseqc Satellite

    Set DiSEqC Satellite To set the target satellite for DiSEqC signal  Caution : The DiSEqC satellite must be the same as the DiSEqC signal of the receiver 1. Press YES button to enter the Setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press the UP button four times to enter set SET TARGET SAT ? DiSEqC sat.
  • Page 46 6. Select the LNB3 satellite. LNB 3: ASTRA_2 PREV NEXT 7. Select the LNB4 satellite. LNB 4: SIRIUS_4 SAVE: move to save screen. PREV: move to previous screen. PREV SAVE 8. Press the YES button to change the satellite. SAVE? Press the NO button to cancel and return to main setup mode.

  • Page 47: Set Skew Control

    Set Skew Control To set the skew control method 1. Press YES button to enter the Setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press the UP button five times to enter set SET TARGET SAT ? skew control. SELECT EXIT 3. Press the Select button to set use Skew SET SKEW CONTROL? control.

  • Page 48: Skew Control Method

    Skew Control Method Skew Control Method Explanation The skew angle is varied by moving of the antenna. Auto Move If the antenna is tilted, the skew angle move to maintain the skew angle of the calculated angle. Just only move calculated skew angle for the selected satellites. The skew angle is not varied by moving of the antenna.

  • Page 49: Set Parameter - Antenna Operation Parameters

    Set Parameter – Antenna Operation Parameters To modify the antenna operation parameters It is not recommended if you are novice satellite service user. 1. Press YES button to enter the Setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press the UP button six times to enter set SET TARGET SAT ? parameters.

  • Page 50: Antenna Operation Parameters

    Antenna Operation Parameters Parameters Explanation To control the tracking speed while antenna is tracking satellite. TRACKING SCALE DETECT LEVEL To set the satellite signal detection level. TRACKING LEVEL To set the satellite signal tracking level. To offset the angle difference between the mechanical Elevation angle EL ADJUST and actual elevation angle To offset the angle difference between the mechanical Skew angle and...

  • Page 51: Set Gps

    Set GPS To set GPS information which enhance the antenna performance If the GPS information is the updated, GPS information of the ACU is also updated 1. Press YES button to enter the Setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press the UP button seven times to enter SET TARGET SAT ? set GPS.

  • Page 52: Execute Antenna Diagnosis

    Execute Antenna Diagnosis The antenna status can be checked by the results of the diagnostic self-test of the antenna. Refer to the following codes to understand the test results. 1. Press YES button to enter the Setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2.
  • Page 53 7. CODE 10 has finished. CODE 10 FINISH. ********** EXIT 8. Diagnostic results are displayed. EXIT : return to main setup mode DIAGNOSIS FINISH. ********** EXIT Test is passed. Test is skipped. Test is under process. Error code (**3*5*****) Number Number 3, 5 means error CODE 03 and05 Example DIAGNOSIS FINISH.

  • Page 54: Antenna Operation Parameters

    Antenna Operation Parameters Explanation of diagnostic code CODE Explanation CODE Explanation Data communication between antenna and ACU is tested. If failed, check the RF CODE 01 cable be-tween antenna and ACU. Output of Gyro sensor is tested. CODE 02 If failed, check the gyro sensor, sensor cable and control board LNB is tested.

  • Page 55: Set Antenna Go Position

    Set Antenna Go Position To set antenna go target position 1. Press YES button to enter the Setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press the UP button nine times to enter SET TARGET SAT ? antenna go position. SELECT EXIT 3. Press the Select button to antenna go ANT GO POSITION? position.
  • Page 56 5. Input position value for elevation axis. NEXT : move to next screen. GO TO EL : 5 0.0° PREV : move to precious screen. PREV INPUT NEXT 6. Input position value for skew axis. MOVE : move to the antenna position. GO TO SKEW: +10.0°...

  • Page 57: Set Antenna Move Step

    Set Antenna Move Step To move the antenna in 1° steps 1. Press YES button to enter the Setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press the UP button ten times to enter SET TARGET SAT ? antenna move step. SELECT EXIT 3.
  • Page 58 5. Input position value for elevation axis. EL STEP : 50.0° SKEW EXIT UP: 1° step move to by CCW direction. DOWN: 1° step move to by CW direction. AZ: Select the Azimuth axis. SKEW: Select the Skew axis. EXIT: return to main setup mode. 6.

  • Page 59: Display Power

    Display Power To display antenna and ACU Power levels and Receiver Output 1. Press YES button to enter the Setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press the UP button eleven times to enter SET TARGET SAT ? view power. SELECT EXIT 3.

  • Page 60: Display Versions

    SET TARGET SAT ? view version. SELECT EXIT 3. Press the Select button to view version. VIEW VERSION? SELECT EXIT 4. Antenna model and serial number is displayed. TRAVELVISION G6 EXIT: return to main setup mode. M60S 1234 5678 EXIT...
  • Page 61 5. Antenna software version is displayed. ANT S/W VER: 4.20 EXIT : return to main setup mode. M60 1234 5678 EXIT 6. ACU software version is displayed. ACU S/W VER: 2.20 EXIT : return to main setup mode. M60 1234 5678 EXIT 7.

  • Page 62: Load Regional Satellite Information

    Load Regional Satellite Information Select your region from the satellite information library 1. Press YES button to enter the Setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press the UP button thirteen times to enter SET TARGET SAT ? load region satellite information. SELECT EXIT 3.
  • Page 63 Continent Region Main Satellite Continent Region Main Satellite EUROPE BULGALIA 13.0E Hotbird_W OCEANIA AUSTRALIA 156.0E OPTUS_C1 NEW_ZEALAND 160.0E OPTUS_D1 DENMARK 0.8W THOR_5 FRANCE 19.2E ASTRA_1 GERMANY 19.2E ASTRA_1 S.AMERICA ARGENTINA 101.0W DIRECTV_8 GREECE 13.0E Hotbird_W BRAZIL 43.1W INTELSAT11 ICELAND 0.8W THOR_5 BRAZIL2 70.0W STARONE_C2 IRELAND...

  • Page 64: Set Factory Default

    Press the NO button to cancel and return to SELECT EXIT main setup mode. 5. Please waiting, being set to the factory default setting. DO NOT TURN OFF! Don’t turn off. Init:>>>(30%) 6. Antenna system is initialized. TRAVELVISION G6 INITIALIZE ACU...

  • Page 65: Technical Specification

    Technical Specification Antenna Parabolic 60 cm. Dimension dôme B 70 cm H 74 cm Weight 16 kg. Power 9.5V ~ 36V DC Power consumption Typ, 30W, Max 50 W. Minimum EIRP 47 dBW. Frequency KU (10.7 GHz ~ 12.75 GHz) AZ Control Range 680°...

  • Page 66: Warranty

    Warranty Warranty is only applicable when the Travel Vision system is set up properly and when it is used in accordance with the procedures as described in this user manual. Through strict quality control and high requirements set in regard to the utilized materials, Travel Vision BV guarantees delivery of a sound and functional Travel Vision system.

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