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The DBS-4500 / Land Version
In-Motion Satellite Television System
User' s Guide
Includes:
– 100 Series Antennas
All rights reserved, patent pending
Copyright
1999 by Datron/Transco Inc.
A subsidiary of Datron Systems Incorporated
M-01335, Rev. A
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT OPERATE THIS SYSTEM
WITHOUT FIRST READING
SECTIONS 3 & 7 OF THIS MANUAL.
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Summary of Contents for Datron DBS-4500 - REV A
- Page 1 M-01335, Rev. A The DBS-4500 / Land Version In-Motion Satellite Television System User’ s Guide Includes: – 100 Series Antennas IMPORTANT! DO NOT OPERATE THIS SYSTEM WITHOUT FIRST READING SECTIONS 3 & 7 OF THIS MANUAL. All rights reserved, patent pending Copyright 1999 by Datron/Transco Inc.
- Page 2 M-01335, Rev. A NOTICE!! Important Warranty Information Keep this User Guide with the Antenna System at all times. For Customer Service, contact an Authorized Service Center nearest you, or call Datron at 1-(800)-287-5052.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
M01335, Rev. A Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................2 What to Expect While Operating the DBS-4500..........2 Features of your DBS-4500.................2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ....................3 Antenna/Radome Assembly ................3 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) ................3 Satellite Receiver....................3 SYSTEM OPERATION....................5 General........................5 Powering On the System ..................5 First Time Start-Up ....................5 Automatic Satellite Signal Acquisition and Tracking ..........6... -
Page 4: Introduction
M-01335, Rev. A Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing CruiseTV , Datron’ s DBS-4500 Land In-Motion Satellite Television System. You now own one of the most advanced automatic satellite systems available, providing access of more then 200 channels of digital television and CD quality audio programming while your vehicle is in motion. -
Page 5: System Overview
M-01335, Rev. A Page 3 System Overview Your Datron DBS-4500 is the first fully automatic in-motion satellite system specifically designed for use with the new high-power DBS television satellites. The satellites have revolutionized television in the United States and have made DBS television receiving systems the fastest selling consumer electronics product in history. - Page 6 M-01335, Rev. A Page 4 Satellite ? Coax Cable Receiver ANTENNA Optional Antenna Control Cable Stereo Audio Connection ? Coax Cable Satellite Receiver Receiver Control Interconnect Receiver Control Video Connection Power Switch 110 VAC 110 VAC 12 VDC +12 VDC Figure 1.
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Page 7: System Operation
M-01335, Rev. A Page 5 System Operation This section describes the operation of the DBS-4500 satellite system. It does not focus on the operation of the receiver, except where it pertains directly to the operation of the DBS-4500 satellite system. For questions about your satellite receiver, refer to the receiver’ s operating instructions. General The satellite system must have an unobstructed view of the southern sky. -
Page 8: Automatic Satellite Signal Acquisition And Tracking
M-01335, Rev. A Page 6 If the vehicle is moved great distances (approximately 100 miles), with the DBS-4500 turned off, a new location finder mode will be automatically entered and the initialization may take a little longer than normal. This new location will then be stored for all future start-ups. Automatic Satellite Signal Acquisition and Tracking Satellite signal acquisition and tracking is fully automatic. - Page 9 M-01335, Rev. A Page 7 When stopping in an area where the antenna will be blocked from the satellite (i.e., gas stations, parking structures, heavy foliage, etc.) it is recommended the antenna be turned off and restarted when the antenna’ s line of sight to the satellite is clear. When the vehicle is stationary for long periods of time, turn antenna system off after acquiring signal.
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Page 10: Regular Service And Preventive Maintenance
M-01335, Rev. A Page 8 Regular Service and Preventive Maintenance CruiseTV has been designed for trouble-free operation. You can enhance the life of your equipment by having an authorized Datron dealer inspect and service your antenna system once a year. To locate the authorized dealer nearest you, contact Datron/Transco Inc. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
M-01335, Rev. A Page 9 Troubleshooting Error conditions are described in Table 1 and possible solutions are indicated for each symptom. If you have trouble and cannot resolve it with this guide, contact your Datron dealer or Datron/Transco Inc. at 1-800-287-5052. Table 1. - Page 12 M-01335, Rev. A Page 10 Table 1. Error Conditions and Solutions Symptom Indication Cause Possible Solution Picture drops Momentary freeze View obstructed Normal operation frame Large vehicular motion Continuous freeze Receiver Turn receiver off and on frame malfunction Picture pixeling View obstructed Normal operation Large vehicular...
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Page 13: Failure Messages
M-01335, Rev. A Page 11 Failure Messages Failure messages are described in Table 2. If any of these messages are displayed, contact your nearest Authorized Service Center or call Datron directly at (800) 287-5052. Table 2. Failure Messages Failure Messages Displayed Reason for Message Display Possible Solution on Screen... -
Page 14: Glossary
M-01335, Rev. A Page 12 Glossary The following is a glossary of terms used both within this User Guide and when talking about digital satellite television systems and DIRECTV . Azimuth – refers to the azimuth axis, indicating the rotating movement of the antenna about an axis perpendicular to the surface. -
Page 15: Warranty
M-01335, Rev. A Page 13 Warranty Datron/Transco Inc. (DTi) 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 16: Appendix A - Datron Satellite System Receiver Compatability Matrix
M-01335, Rev. A Appendix A Datron Satellite System Receiver Compatibility Matrix... - Page 17 M-01335, Rev. A July 2, 1999 Page 1 of 2 Datron Satellite System Receiver Compatibility Matrix 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 SAT-A4 OK - DIRECTV SAT-A50...
- Page 18 M-01335, Rev. A July 2, 1999 Page 2 of 2 Datron Satellite System Receiver Compatibility Matrix NOTES: HNS Receivers: Requires special ACU/Satellite Receiver Interface Cable - Datron Part Number: 128649-006 ECHOSTAR Receivers: Reference Technical Bulletin #11 Echostar Receivers requires special interface cable: DBS-4500-100 Datron Part Number: 130742-101 5 FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE OF THE DBS-4000 AND DBS-4500 "CRUISETV"...