MANUAL SF9003BT 1. INITIAL OPERATION 1.1 Contents • SAT Finder HD • 1m connection cable • 2x BNC adapter • Adapter cable • Retaining strap • Bag • Instruction Manual 1.2 Safety instructions Please read the safety instructions carefully before using the SAT-Find- er HD for the first time in order to be able to exclude possible sources of error and dangers.
MANUAL SF9003BT WARNING Handle the unit with care! Do not throw or drop the unit! If the unit is damaged, it must not be put into operation. Replace damaged cables immediately with new ones in good condi- tion. Do not immerse the unit in water! If water gets inside the unit, do not operate the unit.
MANUAL SF9003BT IMPORTANT The SAT signal is not passed through to the receiver. If the SAT-Finder HD is to be connected directly to a Quattro LNB, please check the current setting at www.schwaiger.de. Connection example Receiver Powerbank 1.4 Start-up procedure Start the SAT-Finder HD by connecting the power supply to the input socket;...
MANUAL SF9003BT 2. SEARCHING AND FINDING 2.1 Automatic satellite search When the green ON LED lights up, the SAT-Finder HD is ready for operation and you can align the satellite dish. Be careful not to tilt the satellite dish too far otherwise you could easily skip the satellite you are looking for.
MANUAL SF9003BT 3. Now turn the antenna very slowly to the right or left until as many LEDs as possible light up. 4. Then tighten the antenna evenly. 5. Next slightly loosen the screws of the elevation (tilt angle) and align the antenna again according to the LEDs.
MANUAL SF9003BT 2.6 Automatic switch-off The satellite finder switches off if there is no satellite signal within 7 minutes. 3. LED DISPLAYS 3.1 LEVEL (signal strength) To ensure that the signal strength is determined as accurately and finely as possible, the SAT-Finder has 8 yellow LEDs. Each of these has 3 different light states (off, flashing, permanently on).
SAT-Finder HD can be updated. The SAT-Finder HD Updater is a software for Windows that does this. This allows both the satellite tables firmware kept date (update at www.schwaiger.de). Update (USB)
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MANUAL SF9003BT Connectors DC 5 - 18 V Connection for power supply (power adapter, receiver, power bank ...) LNB: Connection to the LNB Buttons Short press switches between the transponders Display Position LEDs Operating voltage is present, the unit is ready for operation. 13/18 V Yellow = Horizontal band active Red = Vertical band active...
• You can also acquire all preset satellites without a smartphone or app ( for preset satellites, see point 6.1 ). • Download the appropriate app to your smartphone. You will find this in the corresponding App Store under the name "Schwaiger Sat-Finder". Your smartphone must support Bluetooth 4.0 / Blue- ®...
MANUAL SF9003BT 6.1 Satellite positions 12 satellites are already pre-programmed by the manufacturer. You can switch between four different frequencies per satellite with the "TP" button. Satellite Orbit position HISPASAT 30°W AMOS 4°W ASTRA 4 5°E EUTELSAT 7 7°E EUTELSAT 9 9°E HOTBIRD 13°E...
7.1 Download App Open the App Store (Google Play Store or iTunes App Store) on your smartphone. Enter "Schwaiger SAT-Finder" as the search term: After the search, the "Schwaiger SAT-Finder" app should appear and can be installed free of charge.
MANUAL SF9003BT 7.2 Start app Before starting the app, you should activate "Bluetooth " on your ® smartphone and put the satellite finder into operation. IMPORTANT: The satellite finder must NOT be paired. Only open the app! Close the Bluetooth window opened on the smartphone. After starting the app, the following menu appears: Click on "Scan"...
MANUAL SF9003BT 7.3 Use app to set up the an- tenna. After successful connection, the following main menu now appears: As soon as the app is connected, the set satellite and transponder data are down- loaded from the satellite finder. To change the satellite and transponder data: •...
MANUAL SF9003BT 7.4 Explanation of the individual App menu items 7.4.1 "More" C/N: (level difference between the usable sig- nal and the background noise). This value indicates how much the wanted signal is above the background noise of the LNB. The higher the C/N value, the better the signal.
MANUAL SF9003BT 7.4.4 "Settings" Change device To disconnect the satellite finder (in or- der to be able to connect another satellite finder). Restore Reset Satfinder to factory settings Atten- tion: The data stored in the app is also reset. Sound Here you can switch the signal tone of the satellite finder on or off.
MANUAL SF9003BT 8. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Possible solution Only the LEVEL You are aiming at Turn the antenna further LEDs are lit the wrong satellite until the QUALITY LEDs also light up. All LEDs are off. The satellite finder Check whether the is not receiving any power supply connected...
MANUAL SF9003BT 9. ELEVATION TABLE FOR EUROPE Scala (C) Northern Central Southern Europe Europe Europe...
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Simplified declaration of conformity as per the RED Directive Schwaiger GmbH hereby declares that the described radio sys- tem product complies with Directive 2014/53/EU and other di- rectives applicable to the product. The complete EU declaration of conformity is available online at: http://konform.schwaiger.de...
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MANUAL SF9003BT Disposal Never disassemble an SF9003BT. Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and should always be recycled. Packaging materials such as plastic bags should not be left in the hands of children. User infor- mation on the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment in private households.
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SF 9003 BT At SCHWAIGER, customer satisfaction is our top priority. If you have any questions, suggestions or problems in con- nection with your SCHWAIGER product, please contact us at the address below. Service hotline: +49 (0)9101 702-299 Service fax: +49 (0)9101 702-121 Schwaiger GmbH Würzburger Straße 17...
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