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- Page 1 DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M SATELLITE TV ANTENNAS MOBILE VEHICLES USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL...
- Page 2 DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M www.glomexmobile.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.1 DISCOVERY S460S........ - Page 4 DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M www.glomexmobile.com...
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Page 5: Foreword
GLOMEX S.r.l. - Via Faentina 165/G 48124, Ravenna rates. (Italy) The equipment will be replaced under warranty... -
Page 6: General Safety Instructions
DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M 1.4 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read the instructions given and follow the precautions indicated to prevent potential hazards and to safeguard your health and safety, before carrying out any installation and maintenance oper- ation. This manual contains the following indications:... -
Page 7: Product Description
EXPLORER S460M PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2.1 DISCOVERY S460S Discovery S460S is a satellite TV antenna for mobile vehicles, totally compatible with DVB (Dig- ital Video Broadcasting) satellite services. It has a small size: a diameter of only 50 cm and a height of 30 cm, with a weight of only 6 kg. -
Page 8: Contents
DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M CONTENTS The satellite antenna is sent packed in a cardboard box and sealed with the GLOMEX “SAFETY SEAL” hoop, which has the function of CONTENT WAR- RANTY seal. Upon receipt, check that: - the packaging is whole and the warranty hoop is present;... -
Page 9: Optional Accessories (Not Included) To Use Glomex Antennas
EXPLORER S460M 3.1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (NOT INCLUDED) TO USE GLOMEX ANTENNAS To be able to use your new GLOMEX satellite antenna for mobile vehicles, you will have to pro- cure or buy also: - a TV set; - a satellite receiver for channel selection. -
Page 10: Installation
DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M INSTALLATION Since the GLOMEX satellite TV antenna requires a Use the table below as a reference and install the clear view of the southern sky to receive satellite antenna at a correct distance from the obstructions signals, the ideal antenna site has an unobstructed installed on the roof. -
Page 11: Assembly
Fastening with screws only does not guarantee a perfect coupling of the radome to the roof. GLOMEX declines any liability for an incorrect cou- pling of the radome to the vehicle roof. www.glomexmobile.com... - Page 12 DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M 8. Mount the coaxial cable onto the antenna: 9. Insulate with appropriate sealants the holes - make sure that the cable core is correctly drilled in order to prevent the passage of water. inserted in the central hole of the female con-...
- Page 13 The inversion of the two cables jeopardizes the operation of the equipment. Make sure you have correctly installed the coaxial cables. In case of damage, GLOMEX will not be directly liable for the damage suffered by the receiver. Fig. 11...
- Page 14 7. As an alternative, it is possible to build in the control unit by using commercial plates (3-mod- ule plates) or the GLOMEX accessory (not included: code 4.010.0008, see Fig. 13) by bor- ing a hole with a reciprocating saw and using the drill with 2.5 mm tip (use the template on the...
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Page 15: Accessory
DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M 6.1 CUTTING TEMPLATE FOR BUILT-IN INSTALLATION WITH GLOMEX ACCESSORY 4.010.0008 Fig. 13 www.glomexmobile.com... -
Page 16: Use
DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M Flow chart POWER ON KEY SIGNAL SEARCH RED LIGHT SATELLITE CHECK AND IDENTIFICATION ORANGE LIGHT IS IT THE SATELLITE SEARCH SELECTED RED LIGHT SATELLITE? SATELLITE FOUND GREEN LIGHT Fig. 14 www.glomexmobile.com... - Page 17 DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M 1. In case of use with still vehicle, park the vehicle in an obstacle-free area. 2. Turn on the receiver and the TV set. For details about the use of the receiver and the TV set, please refer to the relevant user manuals pro- vided by the manufacturers.
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Page 18: Tips For Correct Usage
- The receiver must be activated before receiving overpasses, mountains, bridges and galleries. the satellite programmes. GLOMEX antennas also do not operate inside - Keep the radome always mounted on the garages. antenna. Its task is to protect all inner (fixed and moving) parts from wind, rain and dust. -
Page 19: Footprints: Satellite Transmission Areas
DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M 8.1 FOOTPRINTS: SATELLITE The signal transmitted by the satellite is also affected by weather conditions (storm clouds or ice TRANSMISSION AREAS clouds). Satellite television is one of the few means which The footprints show the satellite coverage areas on... -
Page 20: Maintenance
- Wash the radome surface with a cloth damped and a list with the failure symptoms. Should no with fresh water; do not direct pressurized water Retailer be available, contact the GLOMEX Service jets onto the radome. Centre (see section “Technical assistance”). -
Page 21: Software Update By Sd Card
5. Turn on the control unit (set B key, Fig. 15, to ON). The led (C, Fig. 15) turns red. 6. If the control unit detects the presence of a SD card with original GLOMEX software, the led turns orange and automatically starts the soft- ware updating procedure. - Page 22 DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M Flow chart SD UPDATE SD INTRODUCTION RED LIGHT TURN OFF AND ON AGAIN THE CONTROL UNIT ORANGE LIGHT SOFTWARE UPDATE UPDATE RED LIGHT COMPLETED GREEN LIGHT Fig. 19 www.glomexmobile.com...
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Page 23: Replacing The Power Supply Protection Fuse
DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M 9.4 REPLACING THE POWER SUPPLY PROTECTION FUSE In case the fuse on the power supply line has blown, proceed as follows to replace it: - Turn off the decoder, the TV set and make sure that the switch on the control unit is set to OFF. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
The following table analyzes the most probable causes which can lead to malfunctions of your - in which phase the malfunction occurs; upon GLOMEX DISCOVERY S460S or EXPLORER start-up, during normal operation, upon shut- S460M antenna. For any analyzed possible cause, down;... - Page 25 DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M 5. Intermittent images for short - the satellite signals - move the vehicle to allow an periods obstructed by trees, buildings, unobstructed view overpasses, mountains antenna - the vehicle is at the boundary - go back within the coverage of the coverage area area;...
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Page 26: Reshipping
11. RESHIPPING Should you need to return the antenna to GLOMEX, place it in a box, possibly the original one, making sure it is well packaged and that the upper and lower side are well recognizable. NOTE: GLOMEX will not be liable for possible damage occurred during transport due to incorrect packaging. -
Page 27: Technical Specifications
Type of stabilization motors + 3° axis by interpolation 13. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE In case technical assistance is needed, please contact the GLOMEX SERVICE CENTRE: Glomex Divisione Mobile Via Faentina 165/G 48124 Ravenna (Italy) Tel. +39 0544 1936106 Fax +39 0544 1930164 Email: service@glomexmobile.com... - Page 28 DISCOVERY S460S EXPLORER S460M NOTES: www.glomexmobile.com...