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For Universal Applications
© 2006, RaySat, Inc. All rights reserved DHG0000004 RB
SpeedRay™ and RaySat™ are registered trademarks of RaySat Cyprus, Ltd.

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  • Page 1 For Universal Applications © 2006, RaySat, Inc. All rights reserved DHG0000004 RB SpeedRay™ and RaySat™ are registered trademarks of RaySat Cyprus, Ltd.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents SpeedRay™ Installation & User Manual Table of Contents ..........................2 1 SpeedRay™ 1000 ........................4 1.1 Installation & User Guide ......................4 1.2 Icons ............................5 2 Installation User and Safety Instructions ...................6 3 Receiving Mobile Satellite TV ....................8 3.1 Signal Reception ........................8 3.2 Satellite Coverage ........................
  • Page 3 RaySat has tried to make this manual user friendly and helpful. It is important that only qualified technicians install the product. This manual is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Speedray™ 1000

    TV to a vehicle, while in motion. Among its many awards for technology and innovation, RaySat is the 005 recipient of the Frost & Sullivan Emerging Technology of the Year Record your Serial & Part Numbers here: award.

  • Page 5: Icons

    SpeedRay 1000 Icons Various Hardware Kits User-friendly icons provide a visual reminder The SpeedRay™ 1000 system is comprised to mark the important information necessary of many parts. Be sure to verify the to successfully operate and install the SpeedRay™ complete shipment of your system before 1000 antenna system.

  • Page 6: Installation And User Safety Instructions

    Repairs to any assist in user-friendly installation and component of the SpeedRay™ 1000 operation of SpeedRay™ 1000 antenna should be performed only by RaySat systems. authorized technicians. TOOLS & INSTALLATION Verify that the roof rack is in good condition and can support the  kg antenna prior to installation.
  • Page 7 Installation and User Safety Instructions CAUTION CAUTION Do not open or remove the Make sure that the power to the cover of the receiver, antenna SpeedRay™ 1000 is ALWAYS disconnected from the power source or indoor unit (IDU) to avoid exposure to BEFORE connecting or removing any dangerous voltage.

  • Page 8: Receiving Mobile Satellite Tv

    Receiving Mobile Satellite TV Receiving Mobile 3.3 Azimuth and Elevation The DBS satellites are located in the skies Satellite TV above the equator. The SpeedRay™ 1000 is a sophisticated mobile antenna with a satellite recognition and tracking system. The antenna automatically determines and 3.1 Signal Reception maintains the proper azimuth and elevation angle without user intervention.

  • Page 9: Standing Water Interference

    Receiving Mobile Satellite TV Heavy rain, snow or ice may also interfere with the signal reception. Stray signals from radio or television broadcast towers may also affect the satellite signal. 3.5 Standing Water Interference When a vehicle is parked, rain and morning dew may collect on the radome of the SpeedRay™...

  • Page 10: Speedray™ 1000 Components And Parameters

    SpeedRay Components and Parameters SpeedRay™ 1000 Components and Parameters 4.1 System Components The SpeedRay™ 1000 satellite TV delivery system is comprised of the following components: 4.1.1 Antenna The SpeedRay™ 1000 antenna houses the electronics within a weather-tight radome (plastic housing). It is mounted to the vehicle’s roof rack and connected with a single coaxial cable to the IDU inside the vehicle.

  • Page 11: General System Parameters

    SpeedRay Components and Parameters SpeedRay™ 1000 - General System Parameters Parameter, Unit Multi-panel, low profile, mechanical steering antenna. Suitable for General description of the product, vehicle roof mounting. Ensures reliable DBS reception on moving Purpose, Functions etc. vehicles. General system parameters Notes Dimensions, cm 7(H) x 18.7(L) x 23.2(W)

  • Page 12: Installing The Antenna Onto A Roof Rack

    Installing the Antenna onto a Roof Rack Installing the WARNING The SpeedRay™ 1000, when Antenna onto a properly installed, increases the vehicle height by 10-cm over the Roof Rack existing roof rack or cab. Make sure you are aware of the new height of the vehicle with the antenna and mount above the roof This section offers a general explanation of rack.

  • Page 13: Shipping Restraint

    Installing the Antenna onto a Roof Rack 5.1 Shipping Restraint Bolt . There are two different size bracket spacers provided with the antenna. The 1. Place the antenna on a flat cushioned 1.cm spacer comes installed between the surface, such as a table top, and remove the bracket and antenna for ready-to-mount shipping restraint bolt located under the capability.

  • Page 14: Installation Procedure

    Installing the Antenna onto a Roof Rack 5.3 Installation Procedure . Insert the rubber pads onto the top brackets under the antenna (Figure 5-5). To install the antenna: 1. Perform a thorough inspection to make sure the roof rack is secure and not damaged and that it can support the weight of the  kg antenna under foreseeable driving conditions.
  • Page 15 Installing the Antenna onto a Roof Rack . Make sure that there is at least .5cm of . If the distance between the antenna’s space between the base of the antenna and base and the vehicle’s roof is less than the vehicle roof (Figure 5-).
  • Page 16 Installing the Antenna onto a Roof Rack 1. Crossbars that are arched, may require 11. Once the antenna is centered on the bracket spacers to be attached to the antenna. vehicle’s crossbars, verify that all four Insert these bracket spacers on the three mounting brackets are flush.
  • Page 17 Installing the Antenna onto a Roof Rack 1. Insert two head screws through the top 1. Once all mounting brackets are in place of the antenna and down into the top and and secure, snap the provided top cover bottom brackets (Figure 5-1). plugs into the antenna to cover the access for the head screws (Figure 5-1).

  • Page 18: Installing The Indoor Unit (Idu) And Satellite Receiver

    Do not stack the units on top of each other. TOOLS & INSTALLATION RaySat is not responsible for damage caused to vehicles by the improper drilling through the body of the vehicle. Only a trained automotive technician should perform this installation.

  • Page 19: Installing The Antenna Cable

    Only a trained automotive technician should perform Figure -1 Connector input for TNC connector. this installation. RaySat is not responsible for any damage caused to vehicles by the improper drilling or installation of antenna cable through the roof or body of the vehicle.
  • Page 20 Improperly removing this material may result in tearing, water infiltration and other damage to the vehicle and its contents. RaySat is not responsible for damage caused to vehicles due to improper drilling or removal of interior headliners.

  • Page 21: Routing The Cable Through Two Panels

    TOOLS & INSTALLATION RaySat is not responsible for damage caused to vehicles by the improper drilling or installation of the antenna cable through the roof or body...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Power For The Speedray™ 1000

    Connecting the Power Connecting the KEY NOTE As it would be virtually Power for the impossible to accommodate all levels of integration into existing SpeedRay™ 1000 entertainment systems, these instructions should be viewed as a basic procedural outline. Your application may require a different approach depending on existing Once all of the system cables have been vehicle accessories.

  • Page 23: Procedure For Alternative Power Connection

    Connecting the Power . Reconnect the vehicle’s battery. Turn the . Verify with a DMM that the 1V accessory vehicle to it’s ‘accessory’ position and turn wire reads at least 11V in the ‘accessory’ on the IDU. The power switch will glow position;...

  • Page 24: Procedure For Alternative Power Connection For 230V

    Connecting the Power 8.2.1 Procedure for Power Connection for 230V 1. For applications using 0VAC, an additional 1V to 0V inverter must be used. Wire in an additional relay (for a total of two relays) to provide power to the inverter.

  • Page 25: Operating The Idu

    Operating the Antenna Controller Operating the . WAN / WLAN Indicators – This feature is used for two-way data communications. Antenna Controller . TV / DATA Indicators – This button will switch the IDU configuration between TV This section will explain the front panel and data modes of operation.

  • Page 26: Idu Cable Connections

    Operating the Antenna Controller 9.2 Antenna Controller Cable CAUTION Connections Only use the inverter on the Verify that all connections are correct and back of the IDU for providing power for the satellite modem. DO NOT finger tight before powering on (Figure 9-1). plug any other electronic equipment or appliances into this outlet.

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    Operating the Antenna Controller 9.3 Getting Started 1. Turn the antenna controller on using the main power switch located on the back of the unit. Figure - Acquiring the satellite . Verify that the On/Standby indicator on the front of the controller is green. 9.5 Front Panel Menu Options .

  • Page 28: Diagnostics Menu

    Operating the Antenna Controller 9.6 Diagnostics Menu WARNING There is no password required to access Changing parameters can cause this menu. The following parameters are the system to not function properly. Only a qualified technician included in the Diagnostics menu: should make parameter changes.

  • Page 29: Appendix A Installing Tnc Connector To Rg58 Cable

    Appendix A Installing TNC Connector to RG58 Cable Procedures for . Solder the center pin to the cable’s center conductor at the hole on the pin. Installing TNC Step  Step  Step  Connector to RG58 Cable 5. Fold the braid back from the cable. These procedures were written using Jye Bao Co.
  • Page 30 Appendix B Troubleshooting Troubleshooting BLACK OR BLUE SCREEN ON TELEVISION: • Verify that the IDU and receiver are powered SPEEDRAY™ 1000 SYSTEM DOES NOT POWER ON: • Ensure that all video connections are installed. • Check for proper television settings. •...

  • Page 31: Appendix B Troubleshooting

    Appendix B Troubleshooting SPEEDRAY™ SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK IN MOTION: • Ensure that all cable connections are installed properly. • Confirm clear line of sight to the satellite. • Verify that the receiver is locked on the satellite from the Setup Menu of the receiver.
  • Page 32 Appendix B Troubleshooting SpeedRay™ 1000 Troubleshooting System does not power on Indoor Unit does not lock on satellite System continually resets Black or blue screen on Snowy television picture Intermittent picture for short intervals Picture jumbled, partial, or freezing System does not work in motion...

  • Page 33: Fcc Compliance

    Indoor Unit for SpeedRay™ 1000 RST10505 Outdoor Unit for SpeedRay™ 1000 Manufactured By: RaySat, Inc. 0-C Tyco Road Vienna, VA 1 This product has been tested by an FCC Laboratory in April 005 and was found to be in compliance with the relevant sections of the following standard: FCC CFR , Part 15 Subpart B &...

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