SELFSAT SNIPE Manual

General Information

Introduction

These instructions describe the functions and operation of the SNIPE, auto skew satellite system.
Correct and safe operation of the system can only be ensured by following instruction, both for installation and operation.
Your SNIPE is an intelligent satellite-TV reception system which can align itself towards a preset satellite automatically as long as the system is located within the footprint of this satellite.
Thanks to its innovative technology, SNIPE is easy to mount on almost any motor vehicle.
The SNIPE only occupies requisite space while it performs the necessary adjustments with the slim and agile antenna body
For general operation, please ensure that the system always has a clear view to the south. In Europe, all satellites are in an approximate position in the south. If the satellite's signal beam is interrupted by obstacles such as mountains, buildings or trees, the automatic aiming will not function and no TV signal will be received.
The first few pages of these instructions contain information about using the general functions of your SNIPE, followed by an explanation of all the adjustment options. The last pages of the instructions cover various technical aspects of the SNIPE.

Proper use and operation

This product has been designed for use in a portable use and fixed installation on vehicles with maximum speeds of 130 km/h. It is designed to automatically aim an antenna at geostationary television satellites transmitting directly to Europe. The power to the system is supplied by a standard vehicle electric system with a rated voltage of 12 or 24 Volts. For installations where a mains connection to the vehicle's electrical system is provided, a suitable 230-Volt to 12-Volt power converter must be used. Use of the equipment for any other purpose than the one specified is not permitted.

Please also note the following instructions from the manufacturer:

• It is not permitted to change the overall device by removing or adding individual components.
• The use of any other components than those originally installed is not permissible.
• Installation must only be performed by sufficiently qualified personnel. All instructions in the supplied Installation Instructions, which form part of the Operating Instructions, must be carefully followed.
• The product does not require any regular maintenance. Housings and enclosures must not be opened. Checks and maintenance work should always be carried out a qualified specialist.
• For car mounting system, all of the relevant and approved guidelines of the automotive industry must be observed and complied with.
• The equipment must only be installed/operated on hard vehicle roofs/ground which are sufficiently strong and inherently stable.
• Avoid to clean your vehicle with the mounted satellite system in a single-bay or drive-through car wash or with a high-pressure cleaner..

Safety Notes

In order to ensure that your SNIPE works properly, you must ensure that it is correctly connected follow the Operating Instructions in this manual.
When it is correctly installed, the antenna automatically assumes the rest position when the ignition is switched on and locks itself there. If the system cannot fully retract or cannot retract at all due to a fault, then it is your responsibility to check that the antenna is safely and properly stowed.
Please note also that different legal requirements apply to the operation of electrical and electronic equipment in different countries. As the user of this equipment, you yourself are responsible for ensuring compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for direct or indirect damage or for consequential damage to the system itself, motor vehicles or other equipment or goods resulting from the connection of unsuitable battery systems or installation/wiring errors.

Contents

Accessory Include

Name of parts

Operating Instruction

Connection Diagram

Using black color of controller cable, connect between controller and antenna. The controller cable looks same as the antenna cable, that please make sure distinguish them by the color and labeling of the cables.

Functional Description

1. Power On
   Home position means antenna folded completely to the body part that is basic position for carrying in hard case or mounting on the car.

   Function	Description	Operation
   	"Power" Switch	When the all cable connections are completed, switch on with the "Power Switch" button on the top of the controller.
   	"Home State" Light Solid ON	If the position of antenna was in home position, "Home state light" will be solid on to show it is ready to use.
   	"Home State" Light Solid ON Solid ON	If the position of antenna was not in home position, "Home state light" might be flashing, and the antenna will be back in home position within maximum 2 minutes. Then "Home state light" will be solid on.

2. Selecting the satellite

   Function	Description	Operation
   	"Satellite Up / Down button" Light "OK" Button	Once antenna and controller are communicated, you can select & change the satellite as you want.
   		Select the desired satellite using the "Up/Down" buttons, then press the "OK" button to accept the setting.
   		If you select wrong satellite, you could re-search target satellite using the "Up/Down" button, then press the "OK" button to accept the new setting.

3. Searching the satellite

   Function	Description	Operation
   	"Satellite" light	After the satellite selection, "Home State" light will light off and the LED light of the selected satellite will be flashing.
   		Once selceted satellite found, the LED light of the satellite become solid.

4. Changing the satellite

   Function	Description	Operation
   	"Satellite Up / Down button" Light "OK" Button	If you want to change desired satellite, you could change the target satellite using "Up/Down" button, then press the "OK" button to accept the new satellite.

5. Back to Home position

   Function	Description	Operation
   	"HOME" Button	Whenever you wish to antenna back in Home position, press "Home" button and hold for a few seconds.

6. GPS LED light

   Function	Description	Operation
   	"GPS" light	GPS LED confirm the current location from 24 numbers of GPS satellite in the world.
   		When your SNIPE identify GPS signal, GPS LED light will be solid on, no matter antenna is pausing or moving. GPS helps better able to searching satellite faster & catch the best satellite signal, and help SNIPE can better able to catch the best elevation & skew angle.
   		Also, while program updating, GPS LED light will be flashing to show the update procedure is processing. For this time, GPS LED light on doesn't mean communicating with GPS satellite.

Quick Reference

When you move SNIPE, make sure the position of antenna should be in Home position.
NOTE
Purchase Power Adapter separately from us, or if you purchase it on your own, purchase ONLY 18V / 3.3A which is certified.
NOTE
Car Mounting Instruction will be provide separately.

Program update

Connection Diagram for updating

"USB port is used for firmware upgrades only"

Simply connect the Controller to PC using USB cable. USB cable is not included in the package.

Update Process

Using SNIPE Update Program, refresh the satellite data of your SNIPE.

9. Update the 9 satellites which are pre-stored.
   1. Download the SNIPE Update Program to your PC from our homepage (www.i-do-it.co.kr).
   2. Download the newest satellite data to your PC from our homepage.
   3. Connect the controller to your PC using USB cable, then install the SNIPE Update Program you downloaded.
      
   4. Click "file open" on left-upper side on program window to select folder which contains downloaded satellite data.
   5. Select folder and click the "OK" button.
      
   6. When folder is opened, select file and click the "OPEN" button.
      
   7. The data of 9 satellites are not shown to you, as it will not be fixed by yourself.
      
   8. Check the Port Setting, which one opened, then click the "OPEN" button.
      
   9. Once "SEND" button is activated, click the "SEND" button.
   10. Wait until green bar reaches to the end.
       
   11. Once green bar reaches to the end and shows "SEND OK" massage, update is completed.
       

2. Update USER 1, 2, 3
   
   1. USER 1, 2, 3 are for extra addition of your desired satellites which are not pre-stored, and the way to add is almost same as above.
   2. Tick the satellite box on the left you wish to update, and write the satellite data in the box by yourself. Then follow the procedure from as above.
   3. To get detailed information of satellite data, please contact to your local distributor.

NOTE
How to update satellite information can be changed by reflecting the newest satellite information. Please make sure to get how to update the product through our web site (www.self-sat.com).

Troubleshooting

There are a number of common issues that can affect the signal reception quality or the operation of the SNIPE. The following sections address these issues and potential solutions.

No reactions when you power on of the Controller

1. Check again all the connections have done properly.
   Connection between the power and controller
   Connection between the controller and the antenna. Make sure that the left port of the antenna should be connected to the controller.
2. Check if the cigar jack/adapter has been damaged.

Fail to search the selected satellite

1. Satellite signals can be blocked or degraded by buildings, trees. Make sure there are no obstructions in a southward direction.
2. Check your program of Controller often, and get the latest updates for your SNIPE

Mechanical problems

1. In case of the antenna does not move at certain position.
   Try to power OFF/ON again.
2. In case of the antenna make a noise while the movement was stuck in certain position.
   Try to power OFF/ON again. If it does not work, please contact your local distributor for assistance.

Other issues

9. If the system has been improperly wired, it will not operate properly. Contact your local distributor for assistance of cable damage.

Specifications

Dimension

Specification