SELFSAT Snipe Dome User Manual

ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH DUTCH SVENSKA

User’s manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manual utilisateur

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ver 2.0

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Satellite Antenna

Satellite Antenna

Automatic Satellite Antenna

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Contents

1. General Information

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1-1.
1-2.
1-3.

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Introduction
Proper use and Operation
Safety Notes

2. Contents

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2-1.
2-2.

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Components Bundle
Name of parts

3. Operating Instruction

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3-1.
3-2.
3-3.

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Connection Diagram
Functional Description
Quick Reference

4. Program update

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4-1.
4-2.

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Connection Diagram for updating
Update Process

5. Trouble Shooting

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Trouble Shooting

6. Specications

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6-2.

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Dimension
Specications

7. Camping Car Installation

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7-1.
7-2.

Required space for the SNIPE DOME
Equipment for Installation

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1-1. Introduction

These instructions describe the functions and operation of the SNIPE DOME satellite system.
Correct and safe operation of the system can only be ensured by following these instruc­tions.
Your SNIPE DOME is an intelligent satellite TV reception antenna system which can align
itself towards a preset satellite automatically as long as the system is located within the
footprint of this satellite.
The SNIPE DOME only occupies requisite space while it performs the necessary adjustments
with the slim and agile antenna body.
For general operation, please ensure that the system always has a clear view to the sky. If the
satellite‘s signal beam is interrupted by obstacles such as mountains, buildings or trees, the
unit will not function and no TV signal will be received
The rst few pages of these instructions contain information about using the general
functions of your SNIPE DOME, followed by an explanation of all the adjustment options. The
last pages of the instructions cover various technical aspects of the SNIPE DOME.

1. General Information

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It is not permitted to change the overall device by removing or adding individual components.

The use of any other components to those originally installed is not permissible.

Installation must only be performed by suciently qualied personnel. All instructions in the supplied Installation

Instructions, which is separately provided, must be carefully followed.

The product does not require any regular maintenance. Housings and enclosures must not be opened. Check and

maintenance work should always be carried out by a qualied specialist.

All of the relevant and approved guidelines of the automotive industry must be observed and complied with.

The equipment must only be installed on hard vehicle roofs.

Avoid to clean your vehicle with the mounted satellite system in a single-bay or drive-through car wash or with a

high-pressure cleaner.

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Please also note the following instructions from the manufacturer :

1-2. Proper use and operation

This product has been designed for xed installation on vehicles with

maximum speeds of

130 km/h. It is designed to automatically aim an antenna at geostationary

television satellites.
The power to the system is supplied by a standard vehicle electrical system with a rated
voltage of 12 or 24 Volts DC.
Use of the equipment for any other purpose to the one specied is not permitted.

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1-3. Safety Notes

In order to ensure that your SNIPE DOME works properly you must

ensure that it is following by the Operating Instructions in this

manual and used as intended purpose.

When it is correctly installed, the antenna automatically assumes

the rest position when the ignition is switched on and locks itself.

If the system cannot fully be removed due to user's negligence,

then it is your responsibility to check that the antenna is properly

stored in safe.

Please also note that dierent legal requirements are applied to

the operation of electrical and electronic equipment in dierent

countries. As the user of this equipment, you are responsible for

yourself ensuring compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.

The manufacturer does not take liability for direct or indirect

consequential damage of the system, motor vehicles or other

equipments by reason of unsuitable battery usage or erroneous

installation or wrong wire connection.

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2-1. Components Bundle

Main unit

Controller

Controller bracket

Cable gland

Cigar jack adaptor

Cable holder

Receiver cable (12m – Grey color)

Controller Cable (12m-Black color)

User manual

Screws M4x20(11), M4x16(2)

Manual

2. Contents

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2-2. Name of parts

Main unit

Controller

Antenna

Mounting plate

to Receiver (Option)

to Controller

to Receiver

Power switch

Bracket

to Main unit

USB port :

For Satellite Information Update

Power port :

DC 12~24V

GPS state light

Stand by state light

Satellite light

Stand by button

Satellite Up/Down button

OK button

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3-1. Connection Diagram

Use the controller cable to connect between the controller and antenna.

The controller cable looks similar to the antenna receiver cable but you can distinguish

them by the color and labeling.

MAIN UNIT

Receiver cable

(Grey color)

RECEIVER

TV

Controller Cable

(Black color)

CONTROLLER

Cigar jack adaptor

3. Operating Instruction

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Operation

i.

ii.

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iii.

Function Description Operation

B. Selecting the satellite

“OK” Button

“Satellite

Up / Down button” Light

C. Searching the satellite

3-2. Functional Description

A. Power On

When the all cable connections are completed, switch on
with the “Power Switch” button on the top of the controller.

If the position of antenna was in Basic position, “STAND BY
state light” will be solid on to show it is STAND BY to use.

If the position of antenna was not in the Basic position,
“STAND BY state light” will flash, and the antenna will return
to the Basic position within a maximum 2 minutes. Then
“STAND BY state light” will be solid on.

Function Description

“Power” Switch

“Stand by”

Light Solid ON

Solid ON

“Stand by”

Light Solid ON

Operation

Once antenna and controller are connected, you can select
& change the satellite as you require.

Select the desired satellite using the “Up/Down” buttons,
then press the “OK” button to accept the setting.

If you select the wrong satellite, you can re-search target
satellite using the “Up/Down” button, then press the “OK”
button to accept the new setting.

i.

ii.

iii.

After the satellite selection, “Stand by State” light will go off
and the LED light of the selected satellite will start flashing.

Once selected satellite has been found, the LED light of the
satellite will become solid.

Function Description

“Satellite” light

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3. Operating Instruction

Whenever you wish to return the antenna back to the Basic
position, press and hold the “STAND BY” button for a few
seconds.

i.

Function Description Operation

E. Back to Basic position

If you want to change desired satellite, you can change the
target satellite using the “Up/Down” buttons, then press
the “OK” button to select the new satellite.

i.

Function Description Operation

“OK” Button

“Satellite

Up / Down button” Light

D. Changing the satellite

GPS LED confirms the current location from 24 GPS satellites
in the world.

When your SNIPE DOME identifies a GPS signal, GPS LED
light will remain on, regardless if the antenna is pausing or
moving.
GPS can help to search for the satellite faster & catch the
optimum satellite signal, and assist SNIPE DOME to acheive
the best elevation.

Function Description

“GPS” light

Operation

i.

Also, while Satellite Information updating, the GPS LED
light will flash to show the update procedure is processing.
During this time, GPS LED light on doesn’t mean the unit is
communicating with GPS satellite.

iii.

ii.

F. GPS LED light

“Stand by” Button

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3-3. Quick Reference

Operating

(Searching the satellite)

Switch on with the “Power switch” button on the top of the controller.

Upon power on, all LED will flash twice.

Wait until “Stand by State” light & one “Satellite LED” light, which you set
previously or the first satellite in the controller, remain solid on.

Select the desired satellite using the “UP/DOWN” buttons, then press the
“OK” button to select.

The satellite LED light will start to flash, wait until it stays solid on.

When the satellite LED light stays solid on, the selected satellite has been
located and a signal can be seen on the satellite TV.

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5.

6.

Classication Description

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4-1. Connection Diagram for updating

“USB port is used for Satellite Information Update only”

Simply connect the Controller to PC using USB cable.

USB cable is not included in the package.

Searching program with targeting satellites is pre-programmed. If there
is no problem to search the satellites, do not need below update process.

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MAIN UNIT

USB cable

B type

A type

PC

CONTROLLER

Cigar jack adaptor

Controller Cable

(Black color)

4. Program update

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4-2. Update Process

Using SNIPE DOME Update Program, refresh the satellite date of your SNIPE DOME.

Please connect the main unit – controller – PC
Download the update program on our website (http://www.selfsat.com) as the following
instruction.

i.
ii.

Click [S/W update] of the model you want to update and download the update program.
Download the satellite information.
(Make sure you check the product model and the region, and download the correct satellite
information)
Download the USB Serial Driver File.

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02.

03.

Install [USB Serial Drive]iii.

Connect the USB cable and turn on the
controller. Please check [USB Serial Converter]
port has been activated on [PC and devices].
When everything is connected properly and the
controller is turned on, but if [USB Serial
Converter] is still not activated, please download
the USB Driver attached on the home page.

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02.

Installationiv.

Please download the SNIPE DOME update
program.

01.

Unzip [update program].
Open [setup.exe] and do as the following
pictures.

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If you see [Invalid port] message after clicking [scan ports], please check if
you selected the correct port, and if you see [Invalid port] message even if
you chose the correct one, please change the setting as below; you do not
need to follow until 5-3 if you do not see [Invalid port] message.

NOTE

Proceeding Updatev.

Open the installed update program and you will
see the screen.

01.

Turn on the controller and click [Scan Ports].
The Port name might be different depending on
the PC models.

02.

Click the com port on the [Device manager] and
click properties.

02-a.

Go to [Port Settings]

02-b.

Go to [Advanced…]

02-c.

Change the COM Port Number to one of the low
numbers and select [OK].

02-d.

a

b

c

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At lease 1 TP should be selected
for updating. Satellite should be
updated one by one.

NOTE

Open the data file(*.idt) as the pictures. 03.

Click [Connect] button and check [update]
button has been activated as the following
picture.

04.

Check the satellite and TP to update, and click
[UPDATE].

05.

The GPS LED will be blinking while updating.
(If the update is not going correctly, the LED
will not be blinking. In this case, please
check if all the cables for main unit –
controller – PC are all correctly connected
and the controller Led is turned on)

NOTE

he update process will be indicated as the
picture.

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Do not turn o the power or disconnect the cable before update procedure
is completed.
How to update satellite information can be changed by reecting the
newest satellite information.
Please make sure to get how to update the product through our web site
(www.selfsat.com)

NOTE

You can also proceed the update manually, by changing the values
arbitrarily on the screen.
If you put incorrect data, ERROR message will be shown.

--Please read the ERROR message and correct the information as the
instruction.
If you had put correct information and if [Data Format ERROR] is keep
shown, please put dierent data or contact [e-mail].

NOTE

In case the controller power was
turned o or cable was discon­nected or any of such things
happened to stop the process
while updating, please proceed the
update process from the rst again.

NOTE

Lastly, operate the SNIPE DOME and see if it searches the updated satellite properly.
If SNIPE DOME still cannot search the satellite even after the update was completed, please try
updating again, or contact [e-mail].

vi.

Check [Update has been completed].07.

If you would like to update other satellites too, please check the satellite you want and do the same.08.

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There are a number of common issues that can aect the signal reception quality or the

operation of the SNIPE DOME. The following sections address these issues and potential

solutions.

i.

Connection between the power and controller
Connection between the controller and the antenna.
Make sure that the right port of the antenna should be connected to the controller.

Check if the power input cable has been damaged.ii.

A. No function when you power on the Controller

Check again all the cable connections have been made correctly.

C. Mechanical problems

i.

Try to power OFF/ON again.

If the antenna does not move into desired position.

ii.

Try to power OFF/ON again. If problem persists, please contact your local distributor for assistance.

If the antenna makes a noise whilst remaining static.

i.

ii.

B. Fail to search the selected satellite

Satellite signals can be blocked or degraded by buildings, trees.
Make sure there are no obstructions in a southward direction.

Check your program of Controller often, and get the latest updates for your SNIPE DOME.

i.

D. Other issues

If the system has been improperly wired, it will not operate properly. Contact your local
distributor for assistance of cable damage.

5. Trouble shooting

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6-1. Dimension

Dimensions

Weight (Main Unit)

Antenna Gain

Min EIRP

Polarization

Output

LNB Input Frequency

LNB Output Frequency

Angle Range

Satellite Searching Tie

Power Requirement

Input Voltage

Operating Temperature

800 x 685 x 300 mm

9.6 kg

33.7 dBi @ 12.7GHz

50 dBW

Linear (horizontal / Vertical)

1 output / 2 output (Optional)

10.7 ~ 12.75 GHz

950 ~ 2,150MHz

(EL)15°~75°/(AZ) 390°

120 Seconds (Average)

30W (in searching)

DC 12~24V

-30°C ~ +60°C

6-2. Specication

6. Specications

68.5cm 80.0cm

30.0cm

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Take care, that there is enough space for the SNIPE DOME, just as for the operation range.

7-1 . Required space for the SNIPE DOME

Driving direction

Driving direction

Veh icle rea r

7. Camping Car Installation

30.0cm

83.8cm

71.0cm

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Installation Kit

Cable holder

Friction tape

2mm drill bit, 15mm drill bit

Silicone

Power drill

Cleaner

7-2. Equipment for Installation

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Put aside the mounting plate to apply silicone
inside the guided tape line.

Attach friction tape outside of the mounting
plate, to be 4mm away from it.

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FRONT

Clean the surface with cleaner.

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Locate SNIPE DOME in the center of car roof.

(Screws M4x20(11)/ M4x16(2), Cable gland ,
Cable gland rubber, Cigar jack adaptor)

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SNIPE DOME Installation on the car roof

(same for all 4 mounting plate edges)

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Fix mounting plate on the car roof using 2
M4x20 screws.

Re-apply silicone to cover tightened screws.

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Put back the mounting plate on the silicone
applied and make 2holes (2mm) with power drill.

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5

Apply silicone on the holes.

Remove the friction tape and get dry.

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10

Apply silicone around the mounting plate.

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9

Tidy the area silicone applied.

The image you will see. Place main unit on the
top of xed plate.

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Put the cable inside the Cable holder as above
picture.

Equipment to initiate Cable holder installation.

Place cable holder in the tape marked and make
3 of 2mm drill holes.

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Insert Receiver & controller cable through the
hole.

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Arrange cable holder in front of (30cm apart
from) antenna center by facing open side of
cable holder toward projected part of the
mounting plate. Then attach friction tape
outside of cable holder.

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Make 15mm drill hole in the center of the tape
marking.

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Fix cable holder on the car roof with 3 of M4x20
screws.

Apply silicone around and on the top of screws.

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Tidy silicon.

Connect black cable to the controller(middle)
and grey cable to the receiver(Left).

Remove friction tape .

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Apply silicone around the cable holder.

a.
b.
c.

Use controller cable(Black Color) and Cigar jack adaptor to connect to the Controller.
Fix the Controller Bracket at where you want.
Place the Controller on the Controller Bracket.

Fix the Controller Bracket (M4x16(2))

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Inhalt

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1. Allgemeine Informationen

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1-1.
1-2.
1-3.

Produktvorstellung
Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung
Sicherheitshinweise

2. Verpackungsinhalt

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2-1. Lieferumfang
2-2. Teilebezeichnungen

3. Bedienungsanleitung

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3-1. Anschlussdiagramm
3-2. Funktionsbeschreibung
3-3. Kurzanleitung

4. Programm-Update

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4-1. Anschlussdiagramm für das Update
4-2. Update-Vorgang

5. Fehlerbehebung

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6. Technische Daten

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6-1. Abmessungen
6-2. Technische Daten

7 . Einbau ins Wohnmobil

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7-1.
7-2.

Platzbedarf für SNIPE DOME
Ausrüstung für die Montage

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1-1. Produktvorstellung

Die Bedienungsanleitung beschreibt die Funktion und die Bedienung, selbstnachführenden

Satelliten-Systems SNIPE DOME .

Der korrekte und sichere Betrieb des Systems ist nur gewährleistet, wenn die Bedienungsanleitung

befolgt wird.

Ihre SNIPE DOME ist ein intelligentes Satelliten-TV-Empfangssystem, das sich automatisch

auf die gespeicherten Satelliten ausrichten kann, solange es sich in der Ausleuchtzone

bendet.

Die SNIPE DOME benötigt nur geringen Platz, während es die nötigen Anpassungen zur

Ausrichtung der schlanken und agilen Antenne durchführt. Im allgemeinen Betrieb stellen

Sie bitte sicher, dass das System immer eine ungehinderte Sicht auf den Himmel hat. Wenn

das direkte Satelliten-Signal durch Hindernisse wie Berge, Gebäude oder Bäume unterbrochen

wird, kann das Gerät nicht funktionieren und kein TV-Signal kann empfangen werden.

Die ersten Seiten der Bedienungsanleitung enthalten Informationen über die allgemeinen

Funktionen Ihrer SNIPE DOME , gefolgt von der Erläuterung der möglichen Einstellungen.

Die letzten Seiten der Anleitung behandeln die technischen Aspekte der SNIPE DOME .

1. Allgemeine Informationen

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Jede Änderung des Geräts durch Hinzufügen oder Entfernen von Teilen ist nicht gestattet.

Die Verwendung von anderen Bauteilen, als ursprünglich eingebaut, ist nicht gestattet.

Die Installation am Fahrzeug darf nur von qualiziertem Fachpersonal durchgeführt werden. Alle Anweisungen

in der Montageanleitung, die separat mitgeliefert werden, müssen sorgfältig befolgt werden.

Das Gerät bedarf keiner Wartung. Das Gehäuse des Geräts darf nicht geönet werden.

Überprüfung und Wartung sollte immer durch eine qualiziertes Fachpersonal durchgeführt werden.

Alle relevanten und vorgeschriebenen Richtlinien der Automobilindustrie müssen beachtet werden.

Das Gerät darf nur auf Hartschalendächern installiert werden.

Vermeiden Sie Ihr Fahrzeug mit dem montierten Satellitensystem in Bürstenwaschanlagen, Waschstraßen

oder mit Hochdruckreinigern zu reinigen.

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Bitte beachten Sie auch die folgenden Hinweise des Herstellers:

1-2. Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung

Das vorliegende Produkt wurde für eine feste Installation auf Fahrzeugen mit einer
Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 130 km/h konzipiert. Es richtet seine Antenne vollautomatisch
auf geostationäre TV-Satelliten aus. Das System kann mit einer Standard- Fahrzeugspannung
von 12 oder 24 Volt DC (Gleichstrom) versorgt werden.

Das vorliegende Produkt darf nur für den in dieser Anleitung beschriebenen Zweck verwendet
werden.

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1-3. Sicherheitshinweise

Um einen einwandfreien Betrieb der SNIPE DOME zu gewährleisten, müssen Sie sich vergewissern,

dass alle Komponenten gemäß der vorliegenden Anleitung angeschlossen sind und wie vorgesehen

verwendet werden.

Wenn das System ordnungsgemäß montiert ist, nimmt die Antenne automatisch ihre vorgesehene

Ruheposition ein, sobald die Zündung eingeschaltet wird. Falls die Antenne, aufgrund von

Vernachlässigungen durch den Nutzer, nicht vollständig eingefahren werden kann, ist es Ihre

Verantwortung, sich zu vergewissern, dass die Antenne sicher verstaut ist.

Bitte beachten Sie auch die unterschiedlichen gesetzlichen Bestimmungen für den Betrieb

elektrischer Geräten im Ausland.

Sie, als Nutzer des Geräts, übernehmen die Verantwortung dafür, das Gerät in Einhaltung der

relevanten Gesetze und Vorschriften zu betreiben.

Der Hersteller haftet nicht für direkte oder indirekte Schäden an dem Gerät, Kraftfahrzeug oder

anderen Geräten, die durch den Anschluss an ungeeigneten Stromquellen, falscher Montage oder

falscher Verkabelung entstanden sind.

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2-1. Lieferumfang

Haupteinheit

Steuergerät

Steuergeräthalterung

Kabelverschraubung

Zigarettenanzünderkabel

Kabelhalter

Empfängerkabel (12m - Graue Farbe)

Steuergerätkabel (12m - Schwarze Farbe)

Bedienungsanleitung

Schraube M4x20(11), M4x16(2)

Manual

2. Verpackungsinhalt

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2-2. Teilebezeichnung

Haupteinheit

Steuergerät

Antenne

Befestigungsplatte

zum Satellitenempfänger(Option)

zum Steuergerät

zum Satellitenempfänger

Stromanschluss : DC 12~24V

Satellitenanzeige
leuchtet auf

Stand by-Taste

Satelliten Auf/Ab-Tasten

OK-Taste

Stand by-Statusanzeige

GPS-Statusanzeige

Netzschalter

Halterung

USB-Anschluss :

Fur das Aktualisieren der

Satelliten-Informationen

Zur Haupteinheit

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3-1. Anschlussdiagramm

Verbinden Sie die Antenne mit dem controller über das schwarze controllerkabel.

Beim Anschließen müssen Sie auf die Beschriftung und die Farbe der Kabel

achten, weil die beiden Kabel die gleiche Form aufweisen.

Haupteinheit

Steuergerätkabel

(Schwarze Farbe)

Steuergerät

Zigarettenanzünder

Empfängerkabel

(Graue Farbe)

Empfänger

Fernseher

3. Bedienungsanweisungen