Audiovox DBS-30500 User Manual

Cruise TV M-01345

DBS-30500

Mobile Satellite Television System

User’s Guide

Mobile

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NOTICE!!

Important Warranty Information

Keep this User Guide with the Antenna

System at all times.

Place label here

For Customer Service, contact your Authorized Cruise TV Dealer or call Cruise TV Technical Support at 1-877-845-8750.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. WELCOME..................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Features of your DBS-30500...............................................................................3

2. SYSTEM OVERVIEW .................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Antenna-Pedestal Assembly................................................................................4

2.2 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) ................................................................................4

2.3 Satellite Receiver.................................................................................................4

2.4 Connecting the Antenna to the Identified Receiver and Antenna Control Unit....4

2.5 Optional EchoStar Upgrade..............................................................................5

3. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................... 6

3.1 Mechanical ..........................................................................................................6

3.2 Electrical..............................................................................................................6

4. SYSTEM OPERATION................................................................................................... 8

4.1 Choosing a Location............................................................................................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 Stowing the Antenna .................................................................11

4.8 Automatic Receiver On/Off................................................................................12

4.9 What is “Peaking?”............................................................................................12

4.10 Automatic Satellite Signal Acquisition and Peaking...........................................13

4.11 Re-Peaking the Satellite Signal.........................................................................14

4.12 Automatic Power Interruption Recovery ............................................................14

4.13 The Antenna Status Light..................................................................................14

4.14 The Stow Light...................................................................................................15

4.15 Auto Stow..........................................................................................................15

5. SEMI-AUTOMATIC OPERATING MODE..................................................................... 15

5.1 Locating the Satellite.........................................................................................16

5.2 Stowing the Antenna .........................................................................................16

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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.............................................................................23MN

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1. Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Cruise TV’s DBS-30500 Mobile Satellite Television System. You now own one of the most advanced automatic satellite systems available, providing access to over 200 channels of digital television and CD quality audio programming.

1.1 Features of your DBS-30500

♦ One touch antenna deployment and stowing ♦ Automatic signal acquisition from anywhere in the Continental United States with a clear view

to the satellite

♦ Satellite location memory for redeployment ♦ Automatic antenna alignment and calibration ♦ Automatic power interruption recovery ♦ Power stow indicator ♦ On-screen error and status reporting ♦ Compatibility with most satellite receivers equipped with a wide band dataport ♦ Semi-automatic mode works with any receiver (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 receiver’s operating instructions.

Please take the time to read this booklet completely, as well as the instructions for your satellite receiver before you begin operation.

2. System Overview

Your Cruise TV DBS-30500 is an automatic limited-motion satellite television system specifically designed for use with the new high-power DBS television satellites. These satellites have revolutionized television in the United States and have made DBS television receiving systems the fastest selling consumer electronics product in history.

The DBS-30500 has been designed for simplicity of operation. It incorporates the latest solid state satellite tracking technology with advanced computer software to give you, our customer, true value and years of entertainment enjoyment.

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The Cruise TV DBS-30500 was designed and has been manufactured from the same technology as found in satellite-tracking systems for military and commercial customers worldwide, since 1969. This experience has created this revolutionary new satellite television receiving system.

The DBS-30500 has three main parts, the Antenna-Pedestal Assembly, the Antenna Control Unit (ACU) and the Satellite Receiver. Since your DBS-30500 was probably installed by a Cruise TV dealer, we will give you some background on each part of the system.

2.1 Antenna-Pedestal Assembly

The DBS-30500 antenna uses a powder coated 18” parabolic reflector (dish) and a LNBF to receive the DBS satellite’s signals. The antenna’s drive motors are covered by a low-profile protective cover to keep out the elements. The antenna is automatically pointed at the satellite by the antenna control unit (ACU) while the vehicle is at rest. The antenna assembly can be permanently mounted to your vehicle or installed 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 permit the antenna to accurately locate and point at the satellite.

The ACU has small cooling slots in its case. You should know where the ACU has been installed so you can make sure no items have been stacked on it or packed around it that would prevent it from self-cooling.

2.3 Satellite Receiver

The last main part of the system, other than your TV, is the satellite receiver. The receiver is the same type of unit you would use to view DBS television in your home. Take care to ensure that your receiver is not covered by any item that could prevent it from cooling. The DBS-30500 will work with DISH Network or DIRECTV. A list of compatible satellite receivers can be found at the end of this guide.

2.4 Connecting the Antenna to the Identified Receiver and Antenna Control Unit

♦ Turn off all power to system. ♦ Unplug the satellite receiver AC power cord from the power source. ♦ Connect the coaxial cable from the satellite antenna to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of the

receiver.

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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.

DBS-30500 Antenna

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DBS-30500 RF Cable

Satellite Receiver

Audio/

Video

Cable

Coax Cable

Communications Cable

Controller Cable

DBS-30500

Antenna Control

Unit (ACU)

Figure 1. Diagram of DBS-30500 Antenna System Connections

3. Specifications

3.1 Mechanical

Reflector Diameter .......................................................................................18”

Roof Hole Size (cable) ......................................................................................5/8”

Frequency Range .....................................................................12.2-12.7 GHz

12V DC Power

Supply

Material ....................................................................................Steel

Finish ...............................................................White Powdercoat

Operating Temperature

.....................................................................-15°F - +140°F

Operating Wind Level ......................................... 45 MPH in power-off fixed mode

Height Stowed .........................................................................................9”

Height Raised ....................................................................................28.4”

LNBF ..............................................................ALPS or equivalent

Antenna Movement

..............................................365° Azimuth, 140° Elevation

Weight ...............................................................................25.5 lbs.

Mounting Footprint ........................................................................15” Diameter

3.2 Electrical

Operating Voltage ...............................................................................12VDC nominal

Operating Current ........................................................................3 Amps DC nominal

..................................................................... 4 Amps DC maximum

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