Audiovox DBS-30500 User manual

Cruise TV M-01345
DBS-30500 Mobile
Mobile Satellite Television System
User’s Guide
All rights reserved, patent pending
Copyright 1999 by Cruise TV
A subsidiary of Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC

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NOTICE!!
Important Warranty Information
Keep this User Guide with the Antenna
System at all times.
For Customer Service, contact your Authorized Cruise TV Dealer or
call Cruise TV Technical Support at 1-877-845-8750.
Place label here

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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 TVSATELLITE 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.

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Satellite Receiver TV
DBS-30500
Antenna Control
Unit (ACU)
DBS-30500 Antenna
DBS-30500
RF Cable
Controller Cable
Communications Cable
Audio/
Video
Cable
12V DC Power
Supply
Coax Cable
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
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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Figure 2

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4. System Operation
This section describes the operation of the DBS-30500 satellite system. It does not focus on the
operation of the receiver, except where it pertains directly to the operation of the DBS-30500 satellite
system. For questions about your satellite receiver, please refer to the receiver’s operating
instructions.
4.1 Choosing a Location
It is important that your vehicle have an unobstructed view of the southern sky. Trees,
mountains, buildings and other objects can prevent the satellite’s signal from reaching the DBS-30500.
Also, please note that when the DBS-30500 is searching for the satellite signal, the angle at which the
antenna seems to be pointing (perpendicular to the dish) is 23°lower than the actual angle to the
satellite. This is due to the offset of the feed (or LNBF) from the center of the dish, as shown in
Figure 3.
ˆDBS-30500
Reflector
Satellite Signal
23º
DBS-30500
LNBF
Figure 3. Signal Path Relative to Dish