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81304_1.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System User’s Guide Document Number: 81304_1 Date: August 2007...
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81304_1.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Trademarks and registered trademarks Autohelm, HSB, Raymarine, Raytech, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk and Sportpilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Limited. Apelco is a registered trademark of Raymarine Holdings Limited (Registered in all major marketing territories).
81304_1.book Page i Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Contents Safety Notices............1 Connecting the system to a GPS.........20 Operation..............21 Important information..........3 Introduction..............21 Introduction..............3 Set up using the ACU...........21 Geographic location............3 ACU soft keys............21 Installation..............5 Start up..............21 EMC Installation guidelines...........5 Changing the default satellite........22 Suppression Ferrite...........5 Monitoring the current state of the antenna....22 Connections to other equipment........5...
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81304_1.book Page ii Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Setting the GPS............40 Editing the satellite information........41 Setting antenna angle and move step......41 Antenna diagnosis...........42 Maintenance and troubleshooting......43 Introduction..............43 Maintenance............43 Troubleshooting............43 Antenna diagnosis...........45 Technical Support............46 Satellite information..........47 Introduction..............47 Satellite coverage areas..........47 Climatic conditions...........47 European satellites..........48 US satellites.............52...
81304_1.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Safety Notices WARNING CAUTION Product installation In-line fuse This equipment must be installed in accordance with If you do not have a breaker in the power circuit, an in- the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to line 5 A quick blow fuse should be fitted to the positive do so may result in poor product performance, personal (blue) lead of the power cable.
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81304_1.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System...
However, no machine can perform its intended function unless Television reception installed, operated and maintained properly. Please carefully For full functionality of your Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV read and follow the recommended procedures contained in this System, it is necessary to subscribe to the relevant service(s) handbook.
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To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook product. was correct as it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. The crossed out wheelie bin symbol, illustrated above, and...
For optimum EMC performance, it is recommended that Connections to other equipment wherever possible: If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other • Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are: equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a •At least 3ft.(1m) from any other equipment transmitting...
4 x Self tapping screws. System cables Your Raymarine STV package also includes the following cables: R08321 - 10 m Power Cable - used for connecting the ACU/system to the boat’s DC power supply. RO8257 – 3m RF cable – used for connecting the ACU to the Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) R08135 - 15m RF cable - used for connecting the antenna and ACU.
81304_1.book Page 7 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Tools required for installation Power drill 5 mm 10 mm (3/8 in) Allen key drill 80 mm (3 in) hole saw Pencil Adhesive tape 13 mm (1/2 in) 13 mm (1/2in) socket spanner Cross-head...
You need to consider the following power requirements: possible. • Your Raymarine Satellite TV system has been designed to • The mounting platform should be rigid and not subject to work on a boat’s power supply rated at 12 V DC.
81304_1.book Page 9 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Extending the cables The cables that have been supplied with your Raymarine Satellite TV system should be of adequate length to complete the installation on most boats. However, should it be necessary...
81304_1.book Page 10 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Installing the ACU ACU dimensions The dimensions of the ACU are shown below: 177 mm (6.97 in) 217 mm (8.54 in) 184 mm (7.25 in)
81304_1.book Page 11 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Installation site To install the ACU: 1. Select the installation site, ensuring that the proposed site The ACU should be installed below decks, in a position that is: meets the criteria described above. •...
81304_1.book Page 12 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Installing the antenna Preparing the antenna Securing the antenna 1. Using a 5 mm allen key, Secure the antenna to the remove the antenna dome base using bolts, spring retaining bolts and dome.
81304_1.book Page 13 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Connecting the system cables Connecting the antenna Connecting the ACU Note: It is good practice to coat the threads of all connectors CAUTION with a small amount of a suitable waterproof marine sealant prior to securing them.
“HD information” on page 59. IRD 1 (not supplied) Single IRD This is the basic method for connecting your Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System. D10579_1 You can connect two IRDs to your antenna as shown in the diagram above.
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‘in’ In this example you can connect two IRDs to your system, one ports (Raymarine recommends the Channel Master 6314 IFD), that is HD compatible and one that is non-HD compatible.
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OUT 4 Multiple IRDs - DirecTV This version of a multi-switch uses a multi-switch and a DiSEqC supplier - Raymarine Part No. A96014 - and enables you to IRD 1 IRD 2 change the satellite being tracked as you change channels using the IRD master instead of the ACU.
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81304_1.book Page 17 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM 6. Connect an RF cable between ‘Master IRD’ of the DiSEqC supplier and ‘Satellite’ of the Master IRD (4). 7. With the system powered: • Set the ACU to ON. • The IRDs to OFF. •...
The following section shows the set up combinations for Europe. IRD 1 (not supplied) Single IRD This is the basic method for connecting your Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System. D10579_1 You can connect two IRDs to your antenna as shown in the diagram above.
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81304_1.book Page 19 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM base plate. 4. Connect the other end of the RF cable to ‘LNB’, ‘ANT’ or ‘Satellite In’ on the rear panel of the second IRD. Full details on configuring your system IRDs will be found in the relevant Manufacturer’s handbook.
GPS system and the green 2-way ACU GPS connector 5. For each output required, connect an RF cable from an ‘OUT’ supplied with your 37STV Satellite TV System. connector of the multiswitch to the ‘LNB’ or ‘ANT’ of the individual IRD units.
This section of the handbook describes how to set up your ACU soft keys Raymarine Satellite TV System after installation using the ACU The ACU soft keys are used for the following functions: or the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and includes the following...
81304_1.book Page 22 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Monitoring the current state of the 3. The antenna is searching for antenna SEARCHING A: ASTRA 2 Satellite A. B:HOTBIRD SETUP D7966_2 1. Antenna is searching for sat- ellite A.
81304_1.book Page 23 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM 5. Antenna position detail and 3. Press YES to set the satellite signal strength is displayed. pair. AZ: ###.# EL:###.# SET SAT PAIR ? SIGNAL: ### Press center soft key to PREV NEXT display NMEA GPS page.
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81304_1.book Page 24 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System DiSEqC method 2. Set satellite A. To set the satellite pair: SAT A: ASTRA2 Press NEXT to show PREV NEXT alternative satellite name. Press YES to set chosen 1.
81304_1.book Page 25 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM follows: SAT A - DTV101, SAT A* - DTV119, SAT B - 4. Set satellite A when DiSEqC DTV101, SAT B* - DTV110#. is active from IRD. SAT A*: DTV101 PREV NEXT Setting the GPS using the ACU Press NEXT or PREV to...
81304_1.book Page 26 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 4. Input the longitude data. 7. When you have input the numerical value for latitude LONGITUDE 28.20E + increases a value. - 126.75E 37.20N * INPUT the screen changes to enable decreases a value.
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81304_1.book Page 27 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM 2. Press NEXT twice to enter 6. Input satellite position. SET SAT PAIR ? Edit Sat Info mode. LONGITUDE 28.20E + advances the value. PREV NEXT INPUT - decreases the value. Change the underscored digit D7974_2 D7981_2...
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81304_1.book Page 28 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 10. Input the NID for Horizontal 14. Input the NID for Horizontal HOR LOW NID 0X0020 Low Band. HOR HIGH NID 0X0020 High Band. INPUT INPUT...
81304_1.book Page 29 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Setting the local frequency 18. Press YES to accept the SAVE ? data. LNB systems in regions with circular Press NO to cancel and polarization return to main set up mode. D7977_2 1.
PREV - shows previous LNB return to main set up menu. type. D7977_2 D7999_2 SELECT - sets the displayed LNB type. NEXT - shows the next LNB Note: Raymarine does not recommend changing the LNB type type. unless instructed to do so.
SELECT - sets the displayed D7977_2 D8001_2 method. NEXT - shows next DiSEqC method. Note: Raymarine does not recommend changing the LNB type 5. Press YES to accept the unless instructed to do so. SAVE ? selection. Setting the DiSEqC method Press NO to cancel and return to main set up menu.
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81304_1.book Page 32 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 5. Antenna software version is 1. Press YES to enter set up ANT S/W VER : 2.95 shown. SET UP MODE ? mode. EXIT Press EXIT to return to main set up menu.
81304_1.book Page 33 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Display power 5. Antenna voltage is shown. This sequence enables you to see the power levels of the ACU, ANT POWER : 25.9V Press center soft key to view Antenna and IRDs that are installed on your system. EXIT IRD voltage.
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81304_1.book Page 34 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 3. Press YES to enter Ant Go 5. Input required elevation (EL) ANT GO POSITION Position menu. value. GO TO EL : ###.# PREV NEXT INPUT + increases a value.
81304_1.book Page 35 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Setting antenna move step 5. Move the antenna in the This sequence enables you to move the antenna in 1 steps elevation (EL) axis. STEP EL : ###.# DOWN EXIT using the ACU. UP - moves in the up direction.
81304_1.book Page 36 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 3. Press YES to set default SET DEFAULT ? parameters. PREV NEXT D8013_2 Perform antenna diagnosis For full details of performing antenna diagnosis refer to “Antenna...
81304_1.book Page 37 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Set up using the Graphical User Interface You can also set up your Raymarine 37 STV Satellite TV INTERFACE’ connector on the rear of the ACU. System using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) which can be 3.
81304_1.book Page 38 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Controller menu The controller menu enable you to select the task that you want Connection status to carry out. Place the cursor over the required task, which will...
81304_1.book Page 39 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM The GUI control soft keys View Data Click this soft key to load the factory default settings into the GUI The following section describes the operation of the different program. GUI soft keys. Update antenna Click this soft key to send the factory default settings to the antenna.
81304_1.book Page 40 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System 5. Press ‘View Data’. A dialog box appears asking if you want to Method 1 - Your actual position load the default settings for your region.
You can move the antenna to a new target position or carry out diagnosis using the Move antenna - Execute diagnosis function of the GUI. 37STV V3.00 D8018_2 To edit a satellites information 1. Click ‘Set Satellite Information’ in the menu options. The set 37STV V3.00...
81304_1.book Page 42 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System To position using an absolute angle: To carry out antenna diagnosis: 1. Click ‘Move Antenna - Execute Diagnosis’ in the menu 1. Click ‘Move Antenna - Execute Diagnosis’ in the menu options.
This section deals with the maintenance and troubleshooting Troubleshooting that can be carried out by the system user. Your Raymarine product has been subjected to comprehensive Maintenance test and quality assurance programs prior to packing and shipping. However, if your unit should develop a fault, please...
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5. Incorrect or loose RF connectors Symptom As part of the regular maintenance recommended by Raymarine, all connections should be checked to ensure that ‘Snowy’ television picture they have not become loose. A loose RF connector can reduce signal quality or cause the antenna not to work.
81304_1.book Page 45 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Antenna diagnosis 5. Code has been tested and CODE 101 PASSED passed or failed. 1. Press YES to enter set up EXIT Press EXIT to return to main SET UP MODE ? mode.
81304_1.book Page 46 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Technical Support You can obtain Technical Support for your Raymarine Satellite TV System from the following: www.raymarine.com Europe United States Technical Support Raymarine Technical Support Services...
81304_1.book Page 47 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Satellite information Introduction When the amount of rain contained in the atmosphere decreases the antenna will re-acquire the satellite signal. This section contains information on satellites in your region and includes; •...
81304_1.book Page 48 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System European satellites Astra 1G/H Astra 2A South 37STV 37STV D9227_2 D9226_2...
81304_1.book Page 52 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System US satellites Direct TV Dish Network 37STV 37STV D9234_1 D9233_2...
81304_1.book Page 54 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Satellite coverage by geographic location The following table details satellite coverage by geographic Europe location. To receive a satellite television service other than the ‘free to air’ channels you will need to subscribe to the service...
Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System Satellite tracking Your Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System can track a variety of DVB compatible and DSS (DirecTV) satellites.Your system contains a pre-programmed library of either European or North American satellites, whichever are applicable to your system. There are also two open slots which can be programmed with user defined satellites.
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81304_1.book Page 57 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM European satellites Satellite Transponder Satellite polarization Frequency FEC code LNB band Decoding type Name symbol rate network ID (vertical (V) or horizontal (H)) Hot-Spot 11393 27500 0x013E 11642 27500 0x013E 11958 27500 0xFBFF 11862...
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81304_1.book Page 58 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System North American Satellites Satellite Transponder Satellite polarization Decoding Frequency FEC code LNB band Name symbol rate network ID (vertical (V) or type horizontal (H)) ExpressVu91 12428...
High Definition (HD) compatible satellite and television receivers DirecTV” on page 16, a DiSEqC supplier is required if three with US versions of the Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System. DirecTV satellites are used. This additional accessory is required because the multi switch does not allow the DiSEqC signal to pass properly.
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81304_1.book Page 60 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Raymarine 37STV Satellite TV System pairs. you will have to carry out a manual soft key press during this section of the set up procedure. The test will check for DTV101 and you will get an OK. It will then check for DTV119, and you will again get an OK.
81304_1.book Page 61 Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM Technical specification General Antenna system performance Approvals Frequency Ku Band CE - conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC 10.7 to 12.75 GHz FCC - verified to CFR:47: Part 15 Dimensions Minimum EIRP 50 dBW Antenna 43 cm(16.92”) dia x 44 cm...
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