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- Page 1 Cruise TV M-01345 DBS-30500 Mobile Mobile Satellite Television System User’s Guide All rights reserved, patent pending Copyright 1999 by Cruise TV A subsidiary of Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC...
- Page 2 M-01345 NOTICE!! Important Warranty Information Keep this User Guide with the Antenna System at all times. Place label here For Customer Service, contact your Authorized Cruise TV Dealer or call Cruise TV Technical Support at 1-877-845-8750.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
M-01345 Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME........................3 Features of your DBS-30500................3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ....................2 Antenna-Pedestal Assembly................4 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) ................4 Satellite Receiver....................4 Connecting the Antenna to the Identified Receiver and Antenna Control Unit ..4 Optional EchoStar Upgrade ................5 SPECIFICATIONS...................... - Page 4 M-01345 Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) TROUBLESHOOTING ....................17 GLOSSARY ......................... 18 PRECAUTIONS ......................19 WARRANTY......................... 20 CRUISE TV SATELLITE SYSTEM RECEIVER COMPATABILITY MATRIX ....21 SATELLITE ELEVATION MAPS................23MN...
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Page 5: Welcome
United States and have made DBS television receiving systems the fastest selling consumer electronics product in history. The DBS-30500 has been designed for simplicity of operation. It incorporates the latest solid state satellite tracking technology with advanced computer software to give you, our customer, true value... -
Page 6: Antenna-Pedestal Assembly
DBS television in your home. Take care to ensure that your receiver is not covered by any item that could prevent it from cooling. The DBS-30500 will work with DISH Network or DIRECTV . A list of compatible satellite receivers can be found at the end of this guide. -
Page 7: Optional Echostar Upgrade
M-01345 Page 5 Optional EchoStar Upgrade To use the DBS-30500 with an EchoStar Receiver you must order EchoStar Upgrade Kit, P/N 130742-102. *NOTE: Satellite receiver not included in upgrade kit. -
Page 8: Specifications
Coax Cable Cable Communications Controller Cable DBS-30500 12V DC Power Antenna Control Supply Unit (ACU) Figure 1. Diagram of DBS-30500 Antenna System Connections Specifications Mechanical Reflector Diameter ..................18” Roof Hole Size (cable) ..................5/8” Frequency Range ..............12.2-12.7 GHz Material .................. - Page 9 M-01345 Page 7 Figure 2...
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Page 10: System Operation
DBS-30500. Also, please note that when the DBS-30500 is searching for the satellite signal, the angle at which the antenna seems to be pointing (perpendicular to the dish) is 23 lower than the actual angle to the satellite. -
Page 11: Indicators And Controls
M-01345 Page 9 Indicators and Controls Cruise TV Figure 4. Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Front Panel Figure 5. Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Rear Panel Connections... -
Page 12: Turning On The System
The advantage of entering the correct elevation angle is that the system will generally locate the satellite signal on its first azimuth sweep. Altogether, the DBS-30500 will make 8 complete passes spanning twelve degrees while searching for the satellite’s signal when in the set elevation mode. -
Page 13: Automatic Elevation Determination
M-01345 Page 11 Automatic Elevation Determination An alternative to entering the elevation angle is to set the front panel elevation switches to “00”. This enables a search mode that sweeps the entire sky to find the satellite. While this is the simplest acquisition method, several additional minutes may be required to find the satellite. -
Page 14: Automatic Receiver On/Off
Figure 7. DBS-30500 Stowed Automatic Receiver On/Off The DBS-30500 Antenna Control Unit will automatically switch your satellite receiver on when the antenna is deployed and switch it off when your antenna is fully stowed. You just choose the channel you want to watch! What is “Peaking?”... -
Page 15: Automatic Satellite Signal Acquisition And Peaking
When a signal has been located, your receiver will begin displaying the programming for the selected channel and the DBS-30500 will automatically begin finding the exact center of the satellite signal, or peak. -
Page 16: Re-Peaking The Satellite Signal
M-01345 Page 14 eventually locate and peak on the DBS signal. Altogether, the DBS-30500 will make eight complete passes spanning twelve degrees searching for the satellite’s signal when in the set elevation mode. When in the “00” automatic mode the system will search the entire sky until the signal is found. -
Page 17: The Stow Light
Semi-Automatic Operating Mode It is now possible to use the DBS-30500 in the semi-automatic mode. This mode allows you to use a DBS or EchoStar receiver that does not support the low speed data port. It is important that you understand that semi-automatic operation requires some user interface during the antenna location and peaking process. -
Page 18: Locating The Satellite
User’s Guide to guide you in the selection of elevation for your area. As a third option you may use an elevation setting of “00” and the DBS-30500 will search the entire sky for the correct satellite. This option is not recommended because the search time in semi-automatic mode could be lengthy. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
*NOTE: No error messages will be displayed if antenna is used in semi-automatic mode. All error conditions except the “Stow Error” can be canceled by placing the DBS-30500 into stow. If you have a problem or question about your system, contact your Authorized Cruise TV Dealer or... -
Page 20: Glossary
Peak – see signal peak. Peaking – the process of locating the peak signal strength. Signal Peak – in referencing the DBS-30500 system, it is the position of the antenna at which the signal received by the receiver is strongest. -
Page 21: Precautions
M-01345 Page 19 Precautions To avoid injury, keep away from the dish when it is in motion and while it is plugged into the ACU. Do not open or remove any part of the ACU or the antenna. There are no user serviceable parts inside. -
Page 22: Warranty
M-01345 Page 20 Warranty Cruise TV LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for two (2) years’ parts and one (1) year labor. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or invoice indicating the product installation date must be presented to obtain warranty service. -
Page 23: Cruise Tv Satellite System Receiver Compatability Matrix
M-01345 Page 21 Cruise TV Satellite System Receiver Compatibility Matrix C r u i s e T V S a t e l l i t e S y s t e m R e c e i v e r C o m p a t i b i l i t y M a t r i x B r a n d D B S - 3 0 0 0 S e r i e s R e c e i v e r... - Page 24 M-01345 Page 22 Cruise TV Satellite System Receiver Compatibility Matrix (cont’d) Cruise TV Satellite System Receiver Compatibility Matrix Brand DBS-3000 Series Receiver DIRECTV/DISH Compatible SONY SAT-B1 Not Compatible SAT-B2 Not Compatible SAT-B3 OK - DIRECTV SAT-A1 OK - DIRECTV SAT-A2 OK - DIRECTV SAT-A3 OK - DIRECTV (1)
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Page 25: Satellite Elevation Maps
M-01345 Page 23 Satellite Elevation Maps... - Page 26 M-01345 Page 24...