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M-01335, Rev. A

The DBS-4500 /

Land Version

In-Motion Satellite Television System

User’s Guide

Includes:

– 100 Series Antennas

DO NOT OPERATE THIS SYSTEM
WITHOUT FIRST READING
SECTIONS 3 & 7 OF THIS MANUAL.

1999 by Datron/Transco Inc.

A subsidiary of Datron Systems Incorporated

IMPORTANT!

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...