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Do NOT use these connectors to lift the This handbook describes how to install, operate and maintain the unit. Raymarine 33 Satellite Television (33STV) system. While out at sea or docked, the Raymarine Satellite TV system automatically identifies, acquires and tracks compatible signals from Introduction...
EMC conformance The STV System will receive signals from selected satellites in the following areas. Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations for use in the Circular polarization: recreational marine environment.
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Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some Raymarine products, we support its policy and ask you to be aware of how to dispose of this product. Warranty registration...
Requirement for ferrites on non-Raymarine cables carrying radio signals e.g. VHF radios, cables and antennas. If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment In the case of SSB radios, the distance should be increased using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite to 7 ft (2 m).
– R08321 - 10 m Power cable - used for connecting the ACU to the DC power supply. – R08257 - 3 m RF cable - used for connecting the ACU and Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) – R08135 - 15 m RF cable - used for connecting the Antenna 50 mm (2 in) Allen key and ACU.
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Connectors on the underside of the base plate connect the power, For connection details, refer to the installation procedures. signal and control cabling from the below decks units. For connection details, refer to the installation procedures. 33STV Satellite TV User’s Guide...
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Antenna position Clear view of sky Blocked! D7951_1 Mast ACU installation D11449-1 The ACU must be fitted below decks in a position that is: The antenna, must be installed where: • Dry. • There is an all round clear view of the horizon. •...
• high current carrying ac and dc power lines, • antennae. Power Requirements 217 mm (8.5 in) A Raymarine 33STV system needs either a 12 V dc or 24 V dc D11550-1 power supply. If the IRD(s) and television(s) require a 220/240 V ac power supply,...
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• The product power cable drain conductor (screen) must be 1. Power cable to product connected to a common ground point. 2. Drain (screen) • It is recommended that the common ground point is a bonded 3. Bonded (preferred) or non-bonded RF ground. ground, i.e.
2.2 Procedures If the RF cable supplied as standard is not long enough, a 98 ft (30 m) cable, is available from your Raymarine dealer, (part number E96008). Connect the longer cable to the supplied 15 Antenna installation m (49 ft) RF cable to obtain a total cable length of 147 ft (45 m).
Installing the ACU Use the two fixing brackets supplied to install the ACU. These brackets can be fitted to the sides of the unit to provide a top or bottom fix. D11451-1 3. Drill four 8 mm holes in the positions indicated. D11452-1 4.
7. Using suitable screws, secure the ACU into position. System options ADE IN KOREA ANT RF1 RECEIVER Your Raymarine Satellite TV system can be connected to one or DC 9 to30V FUSE NM EA RECEIVER USB PORT PC INTERFACE multiple IRDs, to offer the maximum choice of channels to different cabins.
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2. Connect an RF cable from the RECEIVER connector on the System with 2 IRDs ACU to either the LNB, ANT, or Satellite In connector on the Antenna base plate rear of the IRD. 3. DIRECTV ONLY— Connect a USB cable from the IRD1 USB RF 2 RF 1 port on the ACU to the USB port on the IRD.
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OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 IRD1 (not supplied) IRD2 (not supplied) IRD3 (not supplied) IRD4 (not supplied) USB cable Note: USB Connection to IRD is for use with DIRECTV only. 33STV Satellite TV User’s Guide...
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1. At a suitable point, cut your GPS antenna cable. You can improve the tracking accuracy of your Raymarine STV 2. Strip each wire in the GPS and additional cable ready for the system by using the supplied 2 pin connector (as above), to connect connector block.
Chapter 3: System operation & setup Chapter contents • 3.1 Introduction on page 26 • 3.2 Getting started on page 26 • 3.3 Setup using the ACU on page 28 • 3.4 Applying factory default values on page 37 • 3.5 System information on page 37 •...
This section of the handbook describes how to set up your Switching on Raymarine Satellite TV system after installation using the ACU or the Graphical User Interface (GUI), and includes the following functions: Ensure your IRDs and television monitors are switched on.
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Startup sequence name of the satellite the system is currently tracking is shown in the top line of the ACU display. S ta rt of communica tion be twe e n a nte nna a nd the ACU. I NI T I AL I Z E ACU RAYMARI NE 3 3 S TV TRACKI NG A: AS T RA2 T RACKI NG A: HOT BI RD...
• Set various antenna parameters. • Set the LNB local frequency. • Set the DiSEqC method. • Reset the system to factory default values. You can also use setup mode to manually control the direction that the antenna points. 33STV Satellite TV User’s Guide...
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Setup routines 1. Press the ENTER soft key to display the setup entry page. In setup mode, use the PREV or NEXT soft key to select the required setup screen. For some setup functions, you also use the PREV and NEXT soft key to select a particular value.
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1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 2. Press NEXT eleven times to enter MIM mode Setting the remote control 3. Press YES to set MIM Use this procedure to set up your remote control with the ACU. 33STV Satellite TV User’s Guide...
Setting the GPS 4. Press ON/OFF to set MIM port On and Off, 1. Enter setup mode, so that the SET SAT PAIR? screen is • PREV- Moves previous IRD port. displayed. • NEXT- Moves next IRD port. 2. Press the NEXT soft key once to display the SET GPS? screen. •...
Important: We recommend that you do NOT attempt to edit satellite information. However, if you have to do so, contact the • The required method of Digital Satellite Equipment Control Raymarine Customer Support Department for advice before (DiSEqC). The options are: making any changes.
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• HOR HIGH the antenna parameters. However, if you have to do so, contact • HOR HIGH NID the Raymarine Customer Support Department for advice before making any changes. Press the ENTER button to accept the HOR HIGH NID value, and display the VERIFY screen.
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4. Use the PREV and NEXT soft keys as necessary, to display the frequency. parameter you want to change. However, if you have to do so, contact the Raymarine Customer 5. To change the displayed parameter, press the YES soft key. Support Department for advice before making any changes.
We recommend that you do NOT attempt to change the DiSEqC. i. Use the + and - soft keys to change the value of the character However, if you have to do so, contact the Raymarine Customer above the cursor (underscore), as necessary.
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• YES to drive the antenna to the position you have set. When you no longer need the antenna to point in this direction, press the EXIT soft key to return to the SETUP MODE? screen. 33STV Satellite TV User’s Guide...
3.4 Applying factory default values 3.5 System information If you want to return all settings to the factory default values, use You can use the ACU to display system product serial numbers and the following procedure: software versions. The procedure for doing this is described as part of the maintenance 1.
4. At the rear of the reflector, identify the four screws that secure the LNB, to the reflector, then loosen the screws just sufficiently to enable the LNB to be rotated, as shown in the illustration. 33STV Satellite TV User’s Guide...
3.8 Graphical user interface Decrease Increase skew angle skew angle Graphical User Interface (GUI) software is provided on the CDROM supplied with your components. When installed on a Personal Computer (PC) it enables you to operate your ACU from the computer.
4.1 Maintenance 4.2 Troubleshooting Your Raymarine product has been subjected to comprehensive test Warning: Switch off power and quality assurance programs prior to packing and shipping. However, should the product develop a fault, refer to the following Before commencing any maintenance task, switch off table and list (below) to identify a possible cause and corrective all power to the product.
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All connections should be checked as part of the regular 4. When the DIAGNOSIS COMPLETE screen is displayed, press maintenance recommended by Raymarine, to ensure that they have the EXIT soft key to return to the SETUP MODE? entry screen.
The following information is displayed sequentially: www.raymarine.com • The antenna product name. This contains Frequently Asked Questions, servicing information, e-mail access to the Raymarine Technical Support Department and • The antenna serial number. details of worldwide Raymarine agents. • The antenna software version.
This in turn means degradation or in some cases a complete loss of satellite signal. When the amount of rain in the atmosphere decreases the antenna will reacquire the satellite signal. 33STV Satellite TV User’s Guide...
5.3 Satellite providers Germany Primary: Astra www.ses-astra.com • Astra - AST01GKU To receive a satellite television service you need to subscribe to the Hotbird service from the relevant service provider. www.eutelsat.com Secondary (limited channels) Satellite providers - United States of America •...
5.4 Satellite tracking data Your Raymarine Satellite TV System can track a variety of DVB compatible and DSS (DIRECTV) satellites. Your system contains a pre-programmed library of data for the range of satellites applicable to your system. Refer to the tables provided if you need to manually enter data for tracking satellites.
Operating temperature range: -15°C to + 55°C (5°F to 131°F) Storage temperature range: -25°C to + 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) Humidity limit: 95% R.H Electrical Operating voltage: 9 V to 30 V dc Power consumption: 30 W typical 33STV Satellite TV User’s Guide...
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Index ACU rear connectors ............14 Routine maintenance ............42 Antenna connectors ..............14 installing ............... 18 manually directing ............36 setting go position ............36 Satellite coverage setting move step ............36 limitations ..............46 monitoring operation ............27 Satellite tracking data position ................
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IRDs..............22 two IRDs ..............21 Target satellite changing ..............27 Troubleshooting ..............42 antenna diagnosis ............43 obtaining serial numbers ..........44 obtaining software version numbers ........44 33STV Satellite TV User’s Guide...