Megasat Caravanman 85 Professional, User Manual, Page: 29 / 41

ENGLISH ENGLISH
16
17
Turning on the System
1. Make sure the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
2. Turn on your satellite TV receiver and TV.
3. Apply operating power to the IDU.
4. Wait one minute for system startup. The IDU will display the Tracking Satellite screen
after system testing is complete.
Turning off the System
1. Remove operating power from the IDU.
2. Turn off your satellite TV receiver and TV.
Changing Channels
If you have followed the installation instructions, your system should be set to the satelli-
te of your choice and the system should have downloaded the appropriate channel gui-
des. When the antenna system and satellite receiver is properly configured, it is easy to
change the channel using the remote control that normally comes with the receiver unit.
Watching TV
The antenna is designed to operate as efficiently and as reliably as possible when the
vessel is moved and anchored. It is also the quickest satellite acquisition system available
among the antennas. If you have anchored the vessel and the antenna has completed
to searching selected satellite, turn off IDU Power to avoid unnecessary use of power.
Because the LNB receives its power from the Satellite Receiver through the IDU, the an-
tenna will continue to receive the satellite TV signals.
Switching between Satellites
You can switch between satellites using the IDU by pressing Satellite select buttons.
Follow the steps below to switch to another satellite.
1. Ensure that the LCD screen of the IDU is displayed.
Figure 3-1 IDU LCD Screen
2. Press the Satellite select button when you after push the power on button and
when LCD blink at first time to switch to another satellite.
3. The antenna shifts to track selected satellite. Wait for the Tracking Satellite screen
to reappear with the ID of selected satellite displayed.
ASTRA1 LOCKED COMPLETE ID : OPT