CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INSTALL THE MIM CONNECT THE CABLES TO THE MIM SET THE DIP SWITCHES FOR CONNECTED MIMS SELECT THE MASTER CONTROL FUNCTION SETUP THE ANTENNA CONTROL UNIT SETUP THE RECEIVER AND TEST “CHECK SWITCH”...
Raymarine recommends using a Dish Network model ViP211 HDTV receiver for automatic satellite switching. The MIM module has four receiver connector ports. Raymarine’s MIM allows you to select which receiver connected to the MIM will be the “Master” receiver. The “Master” receiver will control which satellite the antenna is focused on.
Install the MIM Power Requirements You will need to wire the Raymarine STV series system differently than specified in STV series manual. These instructions require additional installation steps. The following instructions and configuration diagram will explain how to modify your system for MIM use.
DOWN position. All additional MIMs must have the DIP switches set to the UP position, for multi-connection. All other Raymarine STV series connect with the RS-232C cable from the “PC interface” connector on the rear panel of ACU to the “ACU-RS-232C” connector on the first MIM, and the DIP switches must be set to the UP position.
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Dish Network MIM - Installation and User Manual CONNECT THE CABLES TO THE MIM Dual Tuner Receiver Installation Instructions Multi-Receivers (up to 4) Installation 1. Connect the RF cable from the “RF1” connector on the antenna to the 1. Connect the RF cable from any “TO RECEIVER SATELLITE IN” on the rear of “ANT.RF”...
9. If you have more than two MIM units, repeat steps 6 to 8. All other Raymarine STV series connect with the RS-232C cable from the PC interface connector on the rear panel of ACU to the “RS-232C” connector on the 10.
In order to configure the correct set of satellites for MIM use, follow the instructions below on the ACU. Raymarine’s MIM allows you to select which receiver connected to the MIM will be the “Master” receiver by pressing the “Select” button on the front panel of the MIM.
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Press SELECT to set chosen satellite to SAT C. Press NEXT to show next satellite name. In order to load the information from the Raymarine MIM into the receiver, you will need to complete the “Check switch”. Test following the steps below.
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Dish Network MIM - Installation and User Manual SETUP THE RECEIVER AND RUN “CHECK SWITCH” 4. After the test is finished, you will see the message with “OK” for all three 2. Select “Check Switch” button and select “Test”. Be sure that “SuperDISH” and “Alternate”...
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Dish Network MIM - Installation and User Manual 6. At this point, the receiver begins the procedure to download the program guide information. When the message below displays, follow the instructions and do not disturb the receiver until the TV displays video.
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