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Page 1: Skybox Installation & User Manual
SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, AND SHALL BE INDEMNIFIED AND HELD HARMLESS ® FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE DRAFT MANUAL. © 2005, Audiovox , Inc. All rights reserved. ® DISH Network ® is a registered trademark of Echostar Satellite Corporation. Ver 072705 28-7484 Skybox Installation & User Manual... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Skybox Installation & User Manual ....................1 Disclaimers ............................1 1 Welcome............................4 1.1 Installation & User Guide ......................4 1.2 Icons ............................5 2 Safety Instructions ........................6 3 Introduction to Mobile Satellite TV ....................8 3.1 Signal Reception ........................8 3.2 Azimuth and Elevation ......................8 3.3 Satellite Coverage ........................ - Page 3 7.3.2 S-Video Connection ......................23 7.3.3 RF Coaxial Connection ......................24 7.4 Power Cable Connection ....................... 24 7.4.1 Procedure for Connecting Skybox to Switched/Accessory Power ........24 8 Functions of the Skybox ......................26 8.1 Global Positioning System ....................26 8.2 Indoor Unit Select and Standby Buttons ................26 8.3 IDU Light Indicators .......................26...
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Page 4: Welcome
Welcome Skybox Installation & User Guide Skybox is the innovative antenna system that provides live satellite TV to a vehicle, while in motion. This manual will provide basic instructions on how to install the Skybox antenna and components in most vehicles and NOTE operate it safely. -
Page 5: Icons
TOOLS & REPAIR Marks the areas requiring special tools and installation procedures. KEY HINTS Helpful tips are indicated with a key. They offer key suggestions on efficient installation procedures to get the maximum performance from your system. Skybox Installation & User Manual... -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
NOTES, indicated by the WARNING box above, will be provided throughout No user accessible parts. Repairs the document to assist in user-friendly to the antenna should be per- installation and operation of Skybox formed only by Audiovox authorized tech- ® antenna systems. nicians. - Page 7 CAUTION Consumers should not attempt repairs to any components in the system! Only qualified and authorized service personnel should repair damaged or non-operational equipment. Evidence of unauthorized repairs or tampering will void the warranty. Skybox Installation & User Manual...
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Page 8: Introduction To Mobile Satellite Tv
3.1 Signal Reception tracking system. The antenna automatically The Skybox antenna can be used to receive determines and maintains the proper azimuth satellite television via the direct broadcast and elevation angle without user interven- service (DBS) satellites, located 22,000 miles tion. -
Page 9: Line Of Sight (Los) Interruption
Heavy rain, snow or ice may also interfere 3.4 Line of Sight (LOS) Interruption with the signal reception. Stray signals from The Skybox needs a clear line of sight radio or television broadcast towers may also (LOS), or view to the satellite for uninter- affect the satellite signal. -
Page 10: Satellite Tv System Overview
Bracket Link - 18mm Bracket Link - 31mm Bracket Bottom Bracket Spacer - 10mm Bracket Spacer - 18mm Hexagon socket countersink head screw M6x25 Hexagon socket countersink head screw M6x30 Hexagon socket countersink head screw M6x40 Skybox Installation & User Manual... -
Page 11: Satellite Tv System Overview
ODU End DC power supply cable Remote extender TX adaptor with batteries Box No. 3 (Option DISH) Description Quantity Satellite receiver Dish 311 DOWN POWER RF Cable, IDU to RCV RCA A/V Cables DISH Remote Control Skybox Installation & User Manual... -
Page 12: System Components
IDU inside the vehicle. 4.1.2 Indoor Unit (IDU) The IDU supplies power and commands to the Skybox antenna. This device allows you to manually select the satellite from which SELECT STANDBY you wish to receive a signal. It is co-located with the satellite receiver inside the vehicle. -
Page 13: Installing The Antenna
Rack CAUTION This section offers a general explanation of Do not flip the antenna upside how to properly install the Skybox antenna to down while removing the shipping the vehicle’s roof rack. restraint bolt. Doing so may result in serious damage to the antenna. -
Page 14: Clamp Design
Installing the Antenna 5 5.2 Clamp Design The Skybox antenna is designed to clamp onto a vehicle’s permanent roof rack with an adjustable, padded clamping system designed to secure the unit onto the fixed 1" 1/2" crossbars (Figure 5-2). Installers should... - Page 15 Use a towel or moving cloth to Failing to leave at least a inch protect the roof of the vehicle space between the Skybox anten- while installing the antenna. na and the vehicle’s roof may result in dam- age to the roof and to the antenna due to the bouncing or movement of the antenna while the vehicle is in motion.
- Page 16 Failure to do so may bracket at the head screw end (Figure 5-8). cause antenna to become unstable. Figure 5-8 Shipped with different screw sizes. Skybox Installation & User Manual...
- Page 17 Once all four mounting brackets are tightened and the antenna has been mounted to the roof rack, complete a thorough inspection of all four brackets to Figure 5- Secure clamp with headscrew. ensure antenna is secure and stable. Skybox Installation & User Manual...
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Page 18: Installing The Antenna Cable
Audiovox® indoor unit (IDU) to prevent damage to the vehicle’s body. If location. the space between the vehicle’s panels is too small, look for an alternate routing option. -
Page 19: Routing The Cables Through Two Panels
Improperly removing this material may result in tearing, water infiltra- tion and other damage to your vehicle and its contents. Audiovox® is not responsible for damage caused to vehicles due to improp- er drilling or removal of interior headliners. -
Page 20: Technique 2
POE. Only a trained automotive technician should per- form this installation. Skybox Installation & User Manual... -
Page 21: Receiver Setup
AUDIOVOX ANTEN- This section will explain the proper installa- NA IN port on the back of the IDU. tion and connection of the Skybox indoor unit (IDU) and satellite receiver. 2. Connect one end of the supplied RG cable to the SATELLITE RECEIVER port on the back of the IDU. - Page 22 Receiver Setup Figure 7-2 DISH Network Configuration. (Layout May Differ for Some Equipment) Skybox Installation & User Manual...
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Page 23: Setting Up The Remote Control
“S-Video” jack on the back of the satel- motion. lite receiver. 2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the “S-Video” input jack of the vehicle’s entertainment system. NOTE This S-Video connection provides the highest picture quality for your system. Skybox Installation & User Manual... -
Page 24: Rf Coaxial Connection
Set the dial on the DMM to ‘20v’ on the DC side. Applying the red probe to this point should result in a reading of ’0.00’. This is your ground; connect the black wire from the power plug to this point. Skybox Installation & User Manual... - Page 25 ‘off ’position, re-insert the fuse. 8. You may now re-install the plug into the back of the receiver. WARNING: Do NOT connect the system di- rectly to the vehicle’s battery. Skybox Installation & User Manual...
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Page 26: Functions Of The Skybox
8.1 Global Positioning System locked onto the satellite and ready for operation. (GPS) When the Skybox is powered on, GPS is used to determine your physical location. This information is processed within the 8.4 IDU Dip Switches antenna and enables the system to acquire... -
Page 27: Dish Network ® Receiver Setup And Activation
5. Verify that the antenna has power by listening for movement within the radome. This should be a low mechanical hum. This section will explain the proper method for powering up the Skybox, as well as acti- vation procedures for DISH Network ® NOTE:... -
Page 28: Operating The System
-5 seconds. (This will not work from the remote control, only the receiver power . Power the receiver on button.). It will look like the receiver is off, but leave the power to the IDU and ODU, Skybox Installation & User Manual... - Page 29 9. Run Check Switch from “Installation/ and have the previously filled out Customer Setup” screen in “Menu” as described above. Setup sheet available. Choose “Alternate” 24. A Customer Service Representative will confirm the customer’s information and then finalize the activation. Skybox Installation & User Manual...
- Page 30 25. You will see the following message on your monitor (Figure 9-8) Figure 9-8 Receiver Memory Screen. 2. Once activated, the Program Guide will be downloaded to your receiver. Upon completion, please confirm correct program selection for customer. Skybox Installation & User Manual...
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Page 31: Appendix A Installing Tnc Connector To Rg58 Cable
2. Slide the ferrule over the RG58 cable. Connector Ferrule 7. Slide the ferrule up to the connector and crimp. . Place the center pin onto the center con- ductor of the cable. Center Pin Skybox Installation & User Manual... -
Page 32: Appendix B Troubleshooting
• Verify that television settings are correct. properly. Correct channel configuration (channel • / 4, or A/V input). SKYBOX IDU DOES NOT LOCK • Make sure video cables are installed prop- ON SATELLITE: erly. • Ensure that coaxial cable connections are INTERMITTENT PICTURE FOR installed properly. - Page 33 • Check the availability of local channels in the subscriber’s area. • Ensure proper activation of satellite re- ceiver. REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK: • Ensure proper placement of IR transmitter. • Install new batteries. Skybox Installation & User Manual...
- Page 34 Black or blue screen on Snowy television picture Intermit- tent picture for short intervals Picture jumbled, partial, or freezing System does not work in motion Certain channels do not work Remote control does not work Skybox Installation & User Manual...
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Page 35: Limited Consumer Warranty
Applies to Audiovox Mobile Video Products AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
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