Raymarine 45 STV, User Manual

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Set up using the Graphical User Interface
You can also set up your Raymarine Satellite TV system using the Graphical
User Interface (GUI) which can be found on the CD-ROM. The CD-ROM
contains folders for the different areas of operation. Open the correct folder
for your area of operation. The method of operation is the same for all
versions of the GUI.
The GUI program enables you to set up the antenna through a PC to maxi-
mize system performance and diagnostics.
To operate the GUI
1. Connect one end of the PC data cable to the PC INTERFACE connector
on the rear of the ACU.
2. Connect the other end of the PC data cable to a serial port or serial to
USB converter on your PC.
3. Place the CD-ROM supplied with your system into the CD-ROM drive of
your computer.
4. Using Windows Explorer to access the contents of the CD-ROM, open
the program ‘Raymarine Satellite TV Controller.exe’. The GUI will be
displayed on your PC screen.
5. Power up the antenna and ACU.
6. Press the center button of the ACU x 2, the PC/GPS page appears.
7. Press the button on the left to select
PC
setting.
GUI main menu
The GUI main menu allows you to select a function and to see the antenna
status at a glance, and consists of the following areas:
Controller menu
The controller menu enables you to select the task that you want to carry
out. Place the cursor over the required task, which will be highlighted in
blue, click, and the GUI will change to show the data boxes relevant to that
task.
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Controller
menu
Antenna
status
Target satellite
selection and
monitoring
Satellite pair
(Target satellite
shown in box)
Local frequency
Signal strength
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