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Cruise TV

 M-01345 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DBS-30500

 

Mobile

 

Mobile Satellite Television System

 

 

User’s Guide 

 
 

  

 
 
 
 
 

All rights reserved, patent pending 
Copyright  

 1999 by 

Cruise TV

 

A subsidiary of 

Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC

 

Summary of Contents for DBS-30500

Page 1: ...Cruise TV M 01345 DBS 30500 Mobile Mobile Satellite Television System User s Guide All rights reserved patent pending Copyright 1999 by Cruise TV A subsidiary of Audiovox Specialized Applications LLC...

Page 2: ...ortant Warranty Information Keep this User Guide with the Antenna System at all times For Customer Service contact your Authorized Cruise TV Dealer or call Cruise TV Technical Support at 1 877 845 875...

Page 3: ...ation 8 4 2 Indicators and Controls 9 4 3 Turning On the System 10 4 4 Determining Satellite Elevation 10 4 5 Entering Satellite Elevation 10 4 6 Automatic Elevation Determination 11 4 7 Deploying and...

Page 4: ...01345 Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 7 GLOSSARY 18 8 PRECAUTIONS 19 9 WARRANTY 20 10 CRUISE TV SATELLITE SYSTEM RECEIVER COMPATABILITY MATRIX 21 11 SATELLITE ELEVATION MAPS 23...

Page 5: ...ceiver no wideband dataport required This User s Guide describes the operation and use of the DBS 30500 Mobile Satellite Television System Operation of your satellite receiver is covered in your recei...

Page 6: ...alled by your dealer so that it is removable 2 2 Antenna Control Unit ACU The ACU is located below deck close to your satellite receiver The ACU contains the computer and control electronics that perm...

Page 7: ...M 01345 Page 5 2 5 Optional EchoStar Upgrade To use the DBS 30500 with an EchoStar Receiver you must order EchoStar Upgrade Kit P N 130742 102 NOTE Satellite receiver not included in upgrade kit...

Page 8: ...s 3 1 Mechanical Reflector Diameter 18 Roof Hole Size cable 5 8 Frequency Range 12 2 12 7 GHz Material Steel Finish White Powdercoat Operating Temperature 15 F 140 F Operating Wind Level 45 MPH in pow...

Page 9: ...M 01345 Page 7 Figure 2...

Page 10: ...rtant that your vehicle have an unobstructed view of the southern sky Trees mountains buildings and other objects can prevent the satellite s signal from reaching the DBS 30500 Also please note that w...

Page 11: ...M 01345 Page 9 4 2 Indicators and Controls Cruise TV Figure 4 Antenna Control Unit ACU Front Panel Figure 5 Antenna Control Unit ACU Rear Panel Connections...

Page 12: ...ne This is the number to be entered on the front panel Alternatively for DISH Network or DIRECTV if you know your ZIP code or your current latitude and longitude your receiver has a menu selection tha...

Page 13: ...VIEW The satellite receiver will automatically turn on and the antenna will begin moving The antenna will self calibrate the first time the system is placed into View mode after power has been applie...

Page 14: ...satellite receiver on when the antenna is deployed and switch it off when your antenna is fully stowed You just choose the channel you want to watch 4 9 What is Peaking Your DBS 30500 Satellite Televi...

Page 15: ...ill automatically begin finding the exact center of the satellite signal or peak When the system has located the signal peak the status light will be on solidly not flashing The peaking process will u...

Page 16: ...within three seconds The antenna will not move during the three second wait period After waiting if the switch is back in the View position the antenna will begin peaking up on the signal again The st...

Page 17: ...he antenna is properly positioned for travel It is also a good idea to visually check that the antenna is stowed before driving Driving with the antenna in an operational position may cause damage or...

Page 18: ...he status light will begin to flash and the stow light will turn off The satellite antenna is now searching for a satellite signal Once a satellite has been found the Status light will stop flashing C...

Page 19: ...to locate a satellite signal within 5 degrees of the specified elevation Make sure the correct elevation angle has been entered into the ACU s Elevation Angle Selector Status light flashing fast and t...

Page 20: ...rs Satellite Receiver an electronic device which decodes and processes the data Usually this data produces a viewable picture that can be displayed on a television set Elevation usually refers to the...

Page 21: ...are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from its power source This will save your batteries if you are operating on an inverter Place the antenna control u...

Page 22: ...of God including but not limited to lightning windstorm hail This warranty also does not cover damage caused by improper voltage regulation This warranty does not apply if the product has been imprope...

Page 23: ...B 5 0 V 7 6 8 O K D I R E C T V 1 8 S A T A 5 5 V 8 1 4 O K D I R E C T V 1 8 R C A 6 D R D 1 2 2 R W N o t C o m p a t i b l e D R D 1 0 2 R W N o t C o m p a t i b l e D R D 2 0 3 R W N o t C o m p...

Page 24: ...B3 OK DIRECTV SAT A1 OK DIRECTV SAT A2 OK DIRECTV SAT A3 OK DIRECTV 1 SAT A4 OK DIRECTV 1 SAT A50 V7 4 OK DIRECTV 1 8 SAT B50 V7 5 OK DIRECTV 1 8 SAT A50 V7 68 OK DIRECTV 1 8 SAT B50 V7 68 OK DIRECTV...

Page 25: ...M 01345 Page 23 11 Satellite Elevation Maps EchoStar Dish Network 119 Degrees West...

Page 26: ...M 01345 Page 24 DIRECTV 101 Degrees West...

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