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M-01335, Rev. A 

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Introduction 

Thank you for purchasing CruiseTV

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, Datron’s DBS-4500 Land In-Motion Satellite Television 

System.  You now own one of the most advanced automatic satellite systems available, providing 

access of more then 200 channels of digital television and CD quality audio programming while your 

vehicle is in motion.  The DBS-4500 is specially designed for Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) 

television viewing while traveling on highways and thoroughfares in the lower 48 states that have a 

clear view to the southern sky. 

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What to Expect While Operating the DBS-4500 

The DBS-4500 has been designed as an open road, cross-country system that works best on open 

stretches of road.  It has not been designed to drive around town, but may surprise you with its in-

town capabilities.  As you drive  your DBS-4500 you will learn its characteristics and how it works 

best for you.  If you encounter any conditions that you don’t expect, just contact us at 1-800-287-

5052 and we will discuss them with you. 

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Features of your DBS-4500 

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Automatic signal acquisition from anywhere in the Continental United States on roads with an 

unobstructed view to the DBS satellite in the southern sky. 

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Automatic satellite tracking and TV viewing while your vehicle is in motion 

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Dual LNBF allowing two receivers to be used simultaneously 

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Automatic system calibration 

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On-screen status reporting 

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Compatibility with most digital satellite system receivers equipped with a low speed data port 

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Power conservation mode when vehicle is parked 

This User’s Guide describes the operation and use of the DBS-4500 satellite system.  Operation of 

your satellite receiver is covered in your receiver’s operating instructions. 

Please take the time to read this booklet completely.  Your new CruiseTV

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 system by Datron 

represents the very latest in satellite tracking technology.  Therefore it is very important that you 

understand the proper operation of both your receiver and your satellite antenna system. 

Summary of Contents for DBS-4500 - REV A

Page 1: ...elevision System User s Guide Includes 100 Series Antennas DO NOT OPERATE THIS SYSTEM WITHOUT FIRST READING SECTIONS 3 7 OF THIS MANUAL All rights reserved patent pending Copyright 1999 by Datron Tran...

Page 2: ...5 Rev A NOTICE Important Warranty Information Keep this User Guide with the Antenna System at all times For Customer Service contact an Authorized Service Center nearest you or call Datron at 1 800 28...

Page 3: ...TEM OPERATION 5 3 1 General 5 3 2 Powering On the System 5 3 3 First Time Start Up 5 3 4 Automatic Satellite Signal Acquisition and Tracking 6 3 5 Power Conservation Mode 6 3 6 Operating Tips 6 4 REGU...

Page 4: ...f you encounter any conditions that you don t expect just contact us at 1 800 287 5052 and we will discuss them with you 1 2 Features of your DBS 4500 Automatic signal acquisition from anywhere in the...

Page 5: ...ound on the system 2 1 Antenna Radome Assembly The DBS 4500 uses a specially designed 12 x 24 parabolic reflector dish and an LNBF to receive the DBS satellite s signals The antenna and its drive moto...

Page 6: ...ections Receiver Control Interconnect Coax Cable Coax Cable Stereo 2 nd Satellite Receiver Audio Connection Receiver Control 110 VAC Video Connection ANTENNA Antenna Control Cable TV 110 VAC OR 12 VDC...

Page 7: ...initialization process Satellite acquisition should occur within two 2 minutes Sharp turns of the vehicle at accelerated speeds may also cause the antenna to briefly lose the satellite signal This is...

Page 8: ...tically begin tracking the satellite During the tracking process you may experience a momentary loss of picture This behavior is normal Your picture will return within a few seconds 3 5 Power Conserva...

Page 9: ...f the antenna loses track for five 5 minutes or more switch the power off and on again to reboot the system The antenna can move 360 from the center position in either direction The word repositioning...

Page 10: ...o locate the authorized dealer nearest you contact Datron Transco Inc at 1 800 287 5052 5 Specifications 5 1 Mechanical Antenna Elliptical 12 X 24 Operating Temperature 0 F 125 F Operating Wind Level...

Page 11: ...g loose cable Replace switch Monitor not turned on Receiver not turned on Turn on plug in monitor Turn on plug in receiver INIT REV XXXX does not display on monitor ACU not connected Receiver not conn...

Page 12: ...view obstruction or Very large vehicular motion Normal operation picture should return within three minutes Reboot system Repositioning displayed on monitor Vehicle turned past limits Normal operation...

Page 13: ...ZRATE Z gyro rate sensor failed CODE 08 PLEVL Pitch level sensor failed CODE 09 RLEVL Roll level sensor failed CODE 10 LNBFV Failure of the R hand L hand polarity of the LNBF Repair or replace coax C...

Page 14: ...as viewed from above Cable Wrap a method of securing the cable yet allowing the antenna to rotate freely The DBS 4500 has 720 of rotation When the limit is reached the antenna will unwind DBS Direct B...

Page 15: ...ure or damage due to acts 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 th...

Page 16: ...M 01335 Rev A Appendix A Datron Satellite System Receiver Compatibility Matrix...

Page 17: ...DRD102RW Not Compatible DRD203RW Not Compatible DRD303RA Not Compatible DRD403RA OK DIRECTV 5 DRD703RA OK DIRECTV 5 DRD505RB OK DIRECTV 5 DRD523RB OK DIRECTV 5 DRD515RB OK DIRECTV 5 DRD203RB OK DIREC...

Page 18: ...ERFORMANCE OF THE DBS 4000 AND DBS 4500 CRUISETV IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THE SONY SAT A1 SAT A2 SAT A3 or SAT A4 RECEIVERS BE USED 6 Compatible with software revision D or above ADDITIONAL NOTES No model...

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