Caro VISION II User manual

Operating Instructions
CARO VISION II
Date: August 2006
Software Version 1.07

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Proper use and operation
This product has been designed for use in a fixed installation on
mobile homes or trailers with a maximum speed of no more than
130 km/h. It is designed to automatically aim a parabolic antenna
mounted on a stationary vehicle at geostationary television
satellites transmitting directly to Europe. The power to the system
is supplied by a standard vehicle electric system with a rated
voltage of 12/24 Volt.
Use of the equipment for any other purpose than the one specified
is not permitted.
Please also note the following instructions from the manufacturer:
•It is not permitted to change the overall device by removing or
adding individual components.
•It is not permitted to use other parabolic antennas or LNBs than
those installed originally at the equipment.
•The installation must only be performed by a qualified technician.
•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 which
are sufficiently strong and inherently stable.
•No regular maintenance is required for the product. All housings
and enclosures must not be opened. Always ask a qualified
professional to carry out any maintenance work.
•In the event of any problems, or if you are unsure about anything,
please contact the manufacturer directly or a specialist workshop
which is approved by the manufacturer.

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Table of contents
Proper use and operation 1
Table of contents 2
Introduction 3
The first steps 4
Switching ON / switching OFF 6
General menu 7
Automatic satellite search 8
Manual satellite search 9
Satellite swap 10
Menu "Settings" 12
DISEqC system 18
Restarting the system 22
Troubleshooting table 23
DISEqC troubleshooting table 24
Safety instructions 26
Appendix - Search satellites 27
Reception in remote areas 29
Notes on protection of the environment 30
Contact and service 31

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Introduction
These instructions describe the functions and operation of the CARO
VISION II automatic satellite system. Installation instructions can be
found in the supplied Installation Instructions. Correct and safe
operation of the system can only be ensured by following the two sets
of instructions, both for installation and operation.
Your CARO VISION II equipment is an intelligent satellite-TV
reception system which can align itself towards a preset satellite
automatically as long as the system is located within the footprint of this
satellite.
Please ensure that the system always has a clear view to the south.
In Europe, all satellites are in an approximate position to the
south. If the satellite's signal beam is interrupted by obstacles
such as mountains, buildings or trees, the automatic aiming will
not function and no TV signal will be received.
The first few pages of these instructions contain information about
using the general functions of your CARO, followed by an explanation
of all the adjustment options. The last pages of the instructions cover
various technical aspects of the CARO.

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The first steps
We have produced a separate manual – the “Installation Instructions” –
which covers the installation, wiring and initial taking into operation of
your CARO. All of the steps from unpacking and installing the system to
switching it on for the first time are explained there, together with
various default settings that need to be performed. If you have worked
through all of the points in the Installation Instructions then you should
now have a fully functional CARO at your disposal.
All controls are handled via the control panel.
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You may choose any location you like to install the control panel, but
please bear in mind that it is not waterproof. You may still need to
remove the protective film from the system.
The display of the control panel will show the various current operating
modes of the system. We recommend that the control panel is
positioned in an accessible location where it is easy to see this
information. The display is lit up, so it is not a problem if it is installed in
a very dark location.

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To ensure safe and reliable operation of the system, please make sure the
CARO is in rest mode before disconnecting the control panel. Check
that no text is displayed on the panel – this is an indication that it is in
rest mode.

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Switching ON / switching OFF
Your CARO system is very straightforward to use. Simply press the
button and your CARO will immediately start to work.
Please remember to switch on your satellite receiver and your TV set or
flat-screen display. The CARO system functions independently of your
TV set or receiver, but if these devices are switched off, no TV or radio
channel can be received.
After switching on the system, the antenna unfolds and returns to the
last position in which a satellite was received. If the vehicle position has
changed since, the system will not receive any signals and the automatic
search is started.
Please refer to section "Settings" (see page 12) for the selection (default
setting) of the desired satellite.
If no image appears after the antenna has unfolded, and if the system
does not commence the search automatically, then the system was being
operated in manual mode when it was last switched off. Please refer to
the section entitled "Automatic search" and "Manual search" on page 8
and 9.
To switch the system off, press the button again to retract the
CARO system and send it into rest mode.
If you would like to stop the movement of the antenna while it is being
searching, simply press to instantly stop the antenna.

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General menu
Whenever your CARO system is active and not performing any special
functions such as retracting or opening or automatically searching or
changing to a different satellite, you have direct access to the general
menu from which you can start all functions or select submenus.
Use the keys andto navigate in this general menu, then use to
activate the individual functions.
Sat mode
The system is in normal operating mode. Press
 or  to scroll through the different menu
options.
Automat. search
Automatic satellite search (see page 8)
Manual search
Manual satellite search (see page 9)
Swap satellite
Satellite swap (see page 10)
Settings The key starts the main menu "Settings"
(see page 12).

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Automatic satellite search
After switching on the system by pressing , the antenna opens and
moves into the position in which a satellite was last received. If not
satellite is found, the system starts the fully automated search for the
preset satellite (default setting: Astra 1). If you wish to change the preset
search satellite, please refer to section "Settings" on page 12.
When the search satellite is found, the search function stops and the TV
signal is looped through. If no TV picture appears after an extended
search (several minutes), you are most likely located in an area in which
the preset satellite cannot be received or the signal beam is obstructed. In
this case, the message "not found?" appears in the display of the control
panel. Then another search satellite should be selected or the obstacle be
removed or the vehicle position be changed, if required.
The automatic search function always assumes that your vehicle is
perfectly level. If this is not the case the search time may be extended.
If the antenna is already open, the automatic search function is started as
follows:
-Press until the message "Automat. search" appears in the display.
-Press .
If the receiver is not switched on at the end of the automatic search, a
message will appear in the display.