EPAK River Line Series User manual

Manual
River Line
TV43 & TV58
Basic Line
TV44 & TV59
Premium Line
TV61 & TV90
English V2.08 / 2010

Manual
River Line
TV43 & TV58
Basic Line
TV44 & TV59
Premium Line
TV61 & TV90
The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge
correct at the time of printing. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or comissions in the
publication, although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.
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Contents
1. The digital satellite tracking system...............................................................................................4
1.1. EPAK®-TV system verview...........................................................................................................................................................4
1.2. Safety rec mmendati ns................................................................................................................................................................5
2. Installation.........................................................................................................................................
2.1. Standard delivery............................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2. Installati n verview........................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3. Selecting l cati n............................................................................................................................................................................6
2.4. M unting surface.............................................................................................................................................................................7
2.5. Planning the cable paths.................................................................................................................................................................7
2.6. P wer supply...................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.7. Drillings...........................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.8. M unting the antenna unit.............................................................................................................................................................11
2.9. System cable c nnecti ns.............................................................................................................................................................11
3. Control elements.............................................................................................................................12
3.1. C ntr l unit....................................................................................................................................................................................12
3.2. Preparing the receiver...................................................................................................................................................................12
3.3. P wer n / ff / Standby................................................................................................................................................................12
3.4. Passw rd access t Setup menu..................................................................................................................................................13
3.5. Adjusting the Setup parameters....................................................................................................................................................13
4. TV operation....................................................................................................................................14
4.1. St pping the Tracking functi n in harb urs...................................................................................................................................15
5. Satellites...........................................................................................................................................15
5.1. Adding new satellites.....................................................................................................................................................................15
5.2. Update f satellite data base.........................................................................................................................................................18
5.3. Delete st red data.........................................................................................................................................................................18
5.4. Selecti n f st red satellites.........................................................................................................................................................19
5.4.1. Aut matic selecti n f satellites............................................................................................................................................19
5.4.2. Manual selecti n f satellites................................................................................................................................................19
. Miscellaneous..................................................................................................................................20
6.1. Adjustments f LNB- type..............................................................................................................................................................20
6.2. Special functi ns via the Standby m de.......................................................................................................................................20
6.3. Fastscan functi n (US nly)..........................................................................................................................................................21
7. APPENDICES...................................................................................................................................21
7.1. Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................................................21
7.2. Overview f menu structure..........................................................................................................................................................22
7.3. Tr ublesh ting.............................................................................................................................................................................23
7.4. Skew settings................................................................................................................................................................................25
7.5. Replaceable parts.........................................................................................................................................................................25
7.6. Opti nal parts................................................................................................................................................................................25
7.7. System verview...........................................................................................................................................................................25
7.7.1. General cable data...............................................................................................................................................................25
7.7.2. Single User n Single EU Antenna.......................................................................................................................................26
7.7.3. Multi Users n Single EU Antenna.......................................................................................................................................27
7.7.4. Tw Users n Twin EU Antenna...........................................................................................................................................28
7.7.5. Multi Users n Twin EU Antenna..........................................................................................................................................29
7.7.6. Multi Users n Quattr EU Antenna.....................................................................................................................................30
7.8. Elevati n angles............................................................................................................................................................................31
7.9. Technical specificati ns.................................................................................................................................................................33
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1. The digital satellite tracking system
The advanced technologies of the satellite tracking system EPAK-TV makes an excellent television
reception possible. An 60° high-speed tracking guarantees a non-stop reception of your favourite
channels even during your trip in open seas. Once the connection to a satellite is established, the tracking
system will stay connected to that satellite even in the roughest sea conditions.
The EPAK-TV system is suitable for vessels of any size including smaller boats of less than 6ft (11m).
According to different tracking conditions of the respective region a choice between a reflector antenna
dish of 18'' (45cm), 2 .6'' (60cm) and 5” (90cm) in diameter is neccessary. The antenna is capable of
tracking horizontally, vertically and in case of the Premium Line antennas also in polarization angle
(skew) due to its direct servo drive. We developed the patent-registered high-speed tracking sensors that
provide together with other high-tech components a topmost and dynamic tracking accuracy of a satellite.
The TV-system is protected by a UV-stabilized and maritime climate proof radome.
To provide an unlimited reception of available channels – just like at
home, we attach great importance to high tracking stability and quality
as well as easy handling and maintenance.
Note! The reception of channels in different regions depends on the
footprints of the satellites. Also, the TV reception can be affected by
rain, snow, dense clouds and extreme movement thus there is no
warranty for the reception of certain channels.
Note!! Don't use alcohol, dilution or similar products for cleaning the
radome!
1.1. EPAK®-TV system overview
Models Single Twin Quattro Bands EU
TV 43 /TV 44 X X - 4
TV 58 /TV 59 X X X 4
TV 61 /TV 90 - - X 4
If you wish to use the respective antenna with one or more receivers, please check chapter 7.6.2 of the
manual.
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1.2. Safety recommendations
1. Please consider the maximum allowable power voltage for the antenna unit. The DC voltage must be
between 12 and 6 volts and the overload protection should be rated at min. 5 amp. and max. 7.5
amp..
2. The mounting distance from the antenna unit to other radiation sources, e.g. radar equipment or other
transmitting antennas, should be at min. 2.5 m (8 ft).
. If the satellite antenna is not installed above the radar antenna, simultaneous operation of both
systems may damage the satellite antenna.
4. Do not use the control unit outdoors!
5. During a thunderstorm, we recommend to disconnect all connection cables.
6. If the negative side of the antenna unit’s supply voltage has no connection to the ship’s ground (earth),
then the antenna unit’s ground point should be connected directly to the ship’s ground (earth).
7. After the installation is completed all other electronic systems, i.e. GPS, Radar, VHF, FM, AM etc.,
should be tested for full functionality while the antenna is turned on.
8. Do not test or turn on the antenna before the radome is fitted correctly. The electronics can be
damaged by the reflected sun.
9. Do not touch the rotary joint.
10. Do not open the sealed electronic box, as this will void the warranty.
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2. Installation
2.1. Standard delivery
The satellite tracking system EPAK-TV comes complete with the antenna and the following system
components:
• Antenna unit (with serial number)
• Control unit
• Four mounting screws M 8
• Manual
Please check the completeness of all components. Make sure that no transport damages exist before you
start the installation.
2.2. Installation overview
The installation work has to be done in the following order:
• Select location
• Check the mounting surface for stability
• Check cable path
• Position of power distributor
• Drill holes and lay the cable
• Install antenna unit (see also addendum for instructions of how to undo the fixed transportation
position before power-up)
• Make all installation openings watertight
• Connect cables
For the installation at least the following tools are needed:
• Electric drill
• One 4mm and one 8.5-9 mm drill bits
• Hexagon socket screw key size 6 and 4
• 1 mm screw wrench
Plan the entire installation first! To avoid mistakes or damages to the boat or satellite tracking system,
please read the installation instructions carefully before starting the installation.
2.3. Selecting location
The best location for the TV-antenna is a raised position on your ship. Thus, the needed unobstructed
view from the antenna to the satellite with the respective elevation angle can be established. In order not
to affect the picture quality or not to damage the antenna, please observe the minimum distance of 8-12ft.
(2- meters) to the radar equipment and other transmitting antennas! That includes mobile communication
units! If there is a radar antenna, the ideal location to mount the antenna will be right above the radar
antenna. Please also note that a strong mounting surface is needed and please avoid direct waves and
bilge water on the radome. For further details see chapters 2.4 – 2.9.
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The following illustration shows the importance of a proper location for the antenna unit.
2.4. Mounting surface
A horizontal, solid and steady, and even surface has to be ensured. The weight of the antenna unit can be
26.5lbs (12kg) up to 12 .6lbs (56kg) (depending on the model) and must not be confronted with punctual
material stressing. The surface has to be strong enough to carry the antenna unit, even during the most
challenging maritime conditions.
2.5. Planning the cable paths
Before starting the installation, please check which walls are suitable and if existing openings can be used
for the cables.
All openings have to be sealed!
The control unit should be placed as close as possible to the receiver. The cable length should not extend
m and the cable must be type 1 (see chapter 7.6.1 for data concerning appropriate cable types).
2. . Power supply
The antenna unit can be connected directly without a converter to any ship's power supply net of 12/24/ 2
volts DC. The circuit fuse should be rated for min. 5 amperes and max. 7.5 amperes! (see chapter 7.8
“Technical Specifications”).
The power distributor must be idle while working on the ship's supply net or you short circuit the
system.
If the negative side of the supply voltage of the antenna unit has no connection to the boat ground, make
sure a potential compensation between boat ground and the ground point of the antenna unit is made.
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2.7. Drillings
For an ideal mounting of the antenna we prepared all possible drilling pictures with a diameter of 2 mm in
the bottom of the radome.
Please refer to the included template for the drilling measurements (see bottom from below!). The drilling
holes have to have a size of ∅ 8.5 – 9 mm for the included M8 screws. We recommend to start with
drilling a smaller hole, using a ∅ .5 – 4 mm bit to avoid any damage to the mounting surface. To mount
the antenna, only use the included M8 mounting screws!
!! f the antenna unit is not mounted on a device carrier or separate mounting plate, close all
drilled holes with waterproof sealing material to avoid any water penetrating!
Possible dimension s:
River Line & Basic Line: 228.6 mm x 228.6 mm and 1 4.2 mm x 77.5 mm
For a good and steady mounting of the antenna we recommend the drilling picture 228.6 mm x 228.6
mm. For the drilling picture 1 4.2 mm x 77.5 mm you will find tapped holes at the bottom plate of the
antenna, so no nuts would be necessary.
Bow
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Premium Line: 228.6 mm x 228.6 mm
TV90
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Bow

Premium Line: 228.6 mm x 228.6 mm
TV61
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2.8. Mounting the antenna unit
The antenna unit has to be mounted on a solid and steady surface. Take care that the cable lengths are
sufficient - the antenna unit must have an unobstructed view to the satellite and that there are no
interfering fields (especially mobile communication antennas) nearby. Place the antenna unit on the pre-
drilled holes and fasten it with the included screws and washers. The screws have to be screwed in from
below through the mounting surface into the radome.
!! Close all drilled holes with waterproof sealing material to avoid any water penetrating!
2.9. System cable connections
!! Break the contact of the circuit on which you are working to avoid a short circuit of the system.
• The antenna cable must be connected to the control unit and the antenna unit,
(cable type 1).
• The power supply cable to the power distributor and the antenna unit.
• The receiver cable to the control unit and the receiver, (cable type 1).
!! See system overview and illustration details, chapter 7.6.1 and at the end of the manual.
Lead the cable through the drilled holes and seal it with waterproof sealing material. Furthermore, drip
loops should precede the entry point from the exterior to avoid any water penetrating. See illustration
below:
Find a suitable location for all units within cable lengths, meaning the control unit should be placed
nearby the receiver. Take care that the display of the control unit can be easily read and the buttons are
accessible. Also, allow room for the cables behind the control unit!
The antenna unit is separated from the power supply net by the control unit. Therefore, the antenna unit
only has electric power when the control unit is turned on!
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3. Control elements
3.1. Control unit
The EPAK-TV system is controlled by the control unit. See below a short overview of the key functions:
Power key: Shortly pressed will turn on power or will enter Standby mode.
Browse key: Shortly pressed will browse through all available menus and setups or will cancel a
current process.
Select key: Shortly pressed will select/confirm what is written in the display.
Note! From the Standby mode: Press and hold the Select key while using the Browse key to scroll
through available data: serial no., counter operation time, and software versions ( see chapter 6. .).
3.2. Preparing the receiver
EPAK-TV does not need a special receiver. The satellite tracking system can be connected to any
commercial receiver for digital and analogue reception. Only the LNB-type in the setup menu of the
receiver has to be set on “Universal” (LOF 9,75/10,6 Ghz). If you want several satellite positions, the
DiSEqC ™ function for an automatic satellite switch has to be activated (not valid for Quattro antennas)
To program your receiver, please refer to the respective owner's manual!
!! For every satellite at least one program must be preprogrammed in the receiver to control the satellite
position of the antenna unit by means of the TV picture quality. If not, pre-program the receiver by using
an already installed satellite system!
!! In case the receiver supports the function, adjust the receiver so that the power supply of the LNB is
turned off during the Standby-mode. This means that the control unit and the antenna unit are without
power supply. This function enables the turning on and off of the antenna unit via remote control of the
receiver, which lowers the power consumption.
!! In case several receivers are connected to the antenna simultaneously (e.g. a digital receiver with
looped through analogue receiver) both receivers must have identical DiSEqC ™ settings, i.e. both
active or inactive.
3.3. Power on / off / Standby
The antenna unit is controlled by the control unit. By pressing the  (Power) key, the initialization starts.
The initialization will finish by showing Setup on the display ( if no stallites are stored). If the antenna
was aligned to a stored satellite before the antenna was turned off, it will try to regain that satellite. Press
the  (Power) key again, to return to the Standby mode.
!! If the control unit is in Standby mode there will be no power supply to the antenna.
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3.4. Password access to Setup menu
To gain access to the Setup menu please enter a password first to avoid a change by accident in the Setup
menu. It is always the same password which has to be entered. When Setup is flashing in the display:
1. Press  The display will show: ----
2. Press  The display will show: X---
. Press  The display will show: XX--
4. Press  The display will show: XXX-
5. Press  The display will show: XXXX
The time between each keystroke should not exceed two seconds or the password request will be
annulled. If so, the display will return to a flashing Setup and you will have to restart from point 1. If
the password is entered correctly, you are now in the Setup menu.
3.5. Adjusting the Setup parameters
Modifications can only be made within the Setup menu. In the main menu only the flashing functions can
be selected.
1. Turn on the control unit. The display shows Init (flashing), meaning initialization is in progress.
2. After the initialization is completed, you are in the main menu with the display flashing Setup . If the
antenna was aligned to a stored satellite before the antenna was turned off, it will try to regain that
satellite. To cancel this process press repeatedly the  key until you get Setup flashing on the
display . The Setup menu has password access ─ see how to enter the password in chapter .4.
. If the password is entered correctly, you are now in the Setup menu. The display shows Tracking ,
press to select or press  to continue at point 5 .
4. Tracking is preset to On. Switch between On and Off with the  key. With Off, tracking is
deactivated (see chapter 4.1). With On, tracking is activated i.e. the satellite can be tracked (Standard).
Press to select.
5. The display shows Tracking . Press  to go to the FastScan  mode. Press to select or  to
continue at point 7.
6. FastScan is preset to On . Switch between On and Off with the  key (see point 6.4). With On,
Fastscan is activated i.e. the search for the correct satellite works faster (US only). Press to select.
(We do not recommend a change in Europe.)
7. The display shows FastScan . Press  to go to LNB Type . Press to select or press to continue
at point 9.
8. The display will show the standard setting  lin 0 which is valid for Europe. By pressing the  key
you can change the LNB settings. Press to select. The display will return to LNB Type . ( Its just
relevant in band tracking mode for premium line antennas)
Just f or River/ Basic Line antennas
!! Please consider that the type is preset to lin 0 . The LNB mounting plate allows a modification of the
skew, which can be adjusted to the location.
Important: In addition to the changes of the control unit the skew (polarisation angle) at
the LNB and the matrix has to be changed accordingly (attend to the addendum „ How to adjust the
polarisation angle(Skew)“).
!! Reception from circular polarized satellites will require a circular LNB type.
To change this, go to the SETUP menu till the display shows LNB Type
Press a to select, then press q until the display shows Circular and press a to select.
9. Press repeatedly q to go to uit and press ato leave the Setup menu.
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4. TV operation
Press the  key to turn on the control unit. The display shows Init for initialization. After the
initialization is completed, the display interchanges between scanning and Sat X (X represents the
last shown storage position), if the antenna was aligned to a stored satellite before the antenna was turned
off, until the satellite has been located. The system will now run a check on the satellite: checking
appears on the display. If it is ok, the display will briefly show complete and then return to Sat X. The
antenna will maintain its connection to the satellite even when the boat is moving. (Providing that the
Tracking function is active (On in the Setup menu), see chapter .5).
If you wish to select a different satellite, press repeatedly until the desired satellite position appears
and confirm with .
!! If no satellites are stored, the display will show Setup (flashing). Now you are back in the main menu
and can add new satellites (see chapter 5.1).
If the recovery for the satellite takes more than 1 minute, even though there is a free line of sight to the
satellite, or if, after several times of finding the right satellite, the display shows upd reco
interchanging with the actual satellite number, the satellite data base has to be updated, see chapter 5.2.
!! The menu item Upd Sat is not shown when the Tracking function is deactivated (see chapter
4.1).
If, after the search of the satellite, the display shortly shows complete and afterwards Sat X without
a picture on the TV, there are two possibilities:
1. The satellite service provider has changed the transponders or it is the wrong satellite. In order to proof
the right satellite has been found, try to switch to other programs on the receiver. If all other programs
are in their usual places, you need to reprogram your receiver for the program which has changed.
Please refer to the manual of the receiver.
2. US only: In case no program can be received, try to turn Off the Fastscan function (see chapter
6.4).
When changes are made, return to Sat X and press  for the recovery. If the recovery of the satellite
takes longer than 4 minutes and after some time the display shows scanning interchanging with
Sat X (and there is a free line of sight), then the requested satellite could not be found.
In this case it is recommended to delete this satellite position like shown in chapter 5. and
search it and restore it again like shown in chapter 5.1.
If the antenna loses the signal from the satellite (due to a passing boat, buildings on shore, bridges, or
superstructures on own boat), the display will show blocked for the duration of the missing satellite
reception.
Depending on the situation the recovery will start automatically. The display interchanges between
scanning and Sat X. In case superstructures obstruct the view to the satellite, turn the vessel or the
satellite cannot be found!
!! To select a stored satellite, refer to chapter 5.4.
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4.1. Stopping the Tracking function in harbours
If the boat is in a harbour, the tracking function can be deactivated to stop the tracking (noise-reduction).
Proceed as follows:
1. Press  repeatedly until the display flashes. You are in the main menu.
2. To go to the Setup menu, press  repeatedly until the display shows Setup (flashing), then press .
Enter password, see chapter .4. If the password is correct you are in the Setup menu with Tracking
on the display.
. Press  to select, and press  to switch between ON and OFF. The tracking function must be in OFF
position to be deactivated. Confirm with .
4. The display returns to Tracking . Press  repeatedly until the display shows uit . Confirm with
. The display returns to Setup .
Now you are back in the main menu and can switch to other satellites or make adjustments in the Setup
menu.
!! When the Tracking function is deactivated, the antenna does not track the satellite, so it is possible
that the TV picture sometimes can deteriorate or drop out. A realignment with the satellite is always
possible: Press  repeatedly until the display shows a flashing Sat X ( whereas X is the respective
number of the selected satellite). Confirm with .
5. Satellites
5.1. Adding new satellites
The search and storage of new satellites on the ship must be done in the harbour in calm waters! For
every satellite at least one channel must be preprogrammed in the receiver to control the satellite position
of the antenna unit by means of the TV picture quality. Make sure the preprogrammed TV station for the
desired satellite is turned on at the receiver, as the system stops at each receivable satellite. The satellite
can be identified by the quality of the TV picture.
Please proceed as follows:
1. To go to the Setup menu, press  repeatedly until the display shows Setup (flashing), then press .
Enter password, see chapter 3.4. If the password is correct you are in the Setup menu with the display
showing: Tracking .
2. Press  repeatedly until New Sat appears on the display. Press  to select. For two seconds
Search? appears and changes to Sat X.
!! New Sat only appears in the display, if free satellite storage positions are available. In case all storage
positions are occupied, the less required ones have to be deleted first (see chapter 5.3).
Now you have the possibility to choose between band-tracking and channel-tracking.
The advantage of the channel-tracking mode is the ability to calculate and adjust the elevation angle in
realtime. Among others a selection of the measurement frequency is available. By this method the
antenna can get prevented of external interfering radiation. With the new devoloped additional sensor-
tracking system it is also possible to track the satellite when you lose the signal from the satellite (due
to a passing boat, buildings on shore, bridges, or superstructures on own boat). This feature also helps
to regain the satellite even faster.
Whereas the band-tracking mode can achieve a better tracking result.
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We recommend the channel-tracking mode. With the  key you will automatically get into the
channel-tracking mode. By pressing the  key repeatedly you can choose the desired stored satellite.
Confirm with .
If you choose band-tracking, please confirm Sat X by pressing .
3.a) If you choose a satellite name (Channel- Tracking) the display shows checking for 1-2 seconds.
Meanwhile the data from the GPS antenna will be checked to calculate the right scew and elevation
angle for the desired satellite. If the GPS antenna didn´t received any data the display shows
Wait GPS until the data were received.
Just for River/ Basic Line antennas
After that the adjusted value is getting compared with the calculated value and in case of a difference the
display shows Turn LNB interchanging with LIN X (X is the skew angle has to be adjusted, see
chapter .5 or the addendum “ How to adjust the polarisation angle (Skew)).
To continue press the q key orakey . (To change the LNB Type (chapter 6.1) stop the search (at
following point 6). ScnBand? is shown on the display 2 seconds. After that press the  key to
choose between Band1 and Band4 to select the band in which the satellite has to be searched.
3.b) If you confirm Sat X ( Band-Tracking) the display shows ScnBand? for 2 seconds.
After that press the  key to choose between Band1 and Band4 to select the band in which the
satellite has to be searched.
Please refer to the band numbers in the following table:
Band 1 10700 MHz – 11700 MHz Polarization vertical (vertical low / VL)
Band 2 10700 MHz – 11700 MHz Polarization horizontal (horizontal low / HL)
Band 3 11700 MHz – 12750 MHz Polarization vertical (vertical high / VH)
Band 4 11700 MHz – 12750 MHz Polarization horizontal (horizontal high / HH)
Astra 1 Band 3
Hotbird Band 3
Sirius Band 3
US Band 2
4. Confirm with or cancel with .
5. The display interchanges between New Sat and Search?.
6. Confirm with , or cancel with .
7. In case you canceled the process, the display will briefly show cancel and then return to the Setup
menu showing New Sat (see point 2!). If you confirmed, the search mode is activated and the display
shows scanning (flashing). The search mode can be interrupted at any time by pressing , which
brings you back to the main menu. The display shows Setup (flashing).
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Example:

8. If a satellite is found, the scanning mode will be stopped and checking appears on the display for a
few seconds. If the signal is strong enaough, the display shows Sat ok? (flashing). Otherwise the
antenna continues scanning and scanning appears on the display. Check the quality of the TV
picture! In case there is no picture or the wrong TV channel, proceed with the search-mode by pressing
repeatedly until the correct TV channel is found. Press to confirm.
9. The display shows Save as? just for a brief moment.
10.A list of the different storage positions is shown. Use the key to choose between Sat 1 and
Sat 4 , confirm with .
Note! If you want to use the Auto-Sat function (only available on single and twin antennas, see chapter
5.4.1), please consider that only free storage positions are shown. Every receiver supporting the
DiSEqC™ function allocates the satellite positions to one of the DiSEqC™ positions 1 – 4. Therefore,
make sure that all satellites in the DiSEqC™ menu of the receiver and of the antenna unit are stored
under the same number! This allows the use of the Auto Sat function (see chapter 5.4.2).
!! Example: Satellite Astra is stored at DiSEqC ™ position 2 in the receiver, meaning that this satellite
has to be stored in the antenna unit at Sat 2! Receivers which do not support the DiSEqC ™ function
will allow any order of numbers.
11.The display interchanges between a flashing Sat X and save? , whereas X is the previously chosen
storage position. Confirm with .
If you want to cancel the function, press , which interrupts the storage. The display will briefly show
cancel and then return to Sat ok? . You may now continue the search, or you can store the satellite
just received at another storage position. (see point 4!).
12.If you chose to confirm in point 11, the display shows saving.. (flashing) for appr. 10-20 seconds.
The data of the satellite is now automatically memorized and stored. The display briefly shows:
checking .
!! While the data is being stored, the ship must not move, a permanent clear view to the satellite must be
guaranteed, and the antenna unit must not be turned off!
13.When the data is memorized, the display shows complete for a brief moment and then the system
automatically jumps to the TV mode of the just stored satellite (the display shows Sat X, whereas X
is the storage position). The ship can now be moved and the reception tested. In case a failure occurs
and the data is not memorized correctly, the display shows ErrSave and the search has to be done
again.
!! For each new satellite, the search mode must be repeated! You can store up to four satellites.
14.If the tracking system has scanned the whole area without finding a satellite, the display shows
scanning interchanging with complete . Confirm with . You are back in the main menu with
Setup flashing. Before restarting the search mode (see point 1), check whether there is a clear view to
the satellite, the program selected on the receiver is ok (possibly change to another program) and
whether the respective satellite can be received in this area! If no satellite is found, repeat the search in
an other band (see point 3).
!! Before you restart the search-mode, make sure that no superstructures obstruct the view to the satellite!
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5.2. Update of satellite data base
Example : The Astra satellite was stored with Band-Tracking in German waters. Now the vessel is sailing
in Scandinavian waters. Accordingly the elevation angles, respectively frequency data have been changed
and it takes longer to locate the satellite. To shorten the search time, new data for the angles have to be
stored:
1. To go to the Setup menu, press repeatedly until the display shows Setup (flashing), then press .
Enter password, see chapter 3.4. If the password is correct you are in the Setup menu.
2. Press repeatedly until UpdSat appears. Now the up-to-date elevation angles, respectivaly
frequency data of the satellite can be stored by pressing . Please keep in mind, that the menu item
UpdSat is not shown, if the tracking function is deactivated (see chapter 4.1).
3. The display interchanges between Sat X (storage position of current satellite) and UpDate .
4. To cancel press / to confirm (if the picture quality is optimal), press .
5. If you chose to cancel, the display shows cancel for a brief moment. If you chose confirm, the
display interchanges between updating and checking .
6. After the correct update , the display shows complete for a brief moment and the system
automatically jumps to the TV mode. If the update was not successful the display shows ErrSave and
the system returns to the menu item UpdSat . In this case, please repeat the update.
Next time the antenna is turned on, the angles and frequency data of the satellite are stored for the current
area.
5.3. Delete stored data
To delete stored satellite positions, the following steps must be completed:
1. Go to the Setup menu: press repeatedly until the display shows Setup (flashing), then press .
Enter password, see chapter 3.4. If the password is correct you are in the Setup menu.
2. The display now shows Tracking . Press repeatedly until Del Sat appears. Press .
!! Del Sat only appears if satellites are stored in the system.
3. The display shows Sat X, whereas X is the first satellite storage position to be deleted. To choose the
satellite to be deleted, press and confirm with .
4. The display interchanges between Sat X and Delete . To confirm, press / to cancel, press .
5. If you chose confirm the display shows complete for a brief moment. If you chose cancel, the
display shows cancel .
6. In both cases, the display will return to Del Sat .
!! If no further satellites are available for deletion, the display shows Tracking !
If there are more satellites in the system you wish to delete, press  and repeat from point ! If you want
to leave the menu, press  until uit appears and then press . The display shows Setup (flashing).
Now you are back in the main menu and can switch to other satellites or make adjustments in the Setup
menu by pressing the key.
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5.4. Selection of stored satellites
5.4.1. Automatic selection of satellites
!!Only for Single and Twin Antennas
For an automatic selection of satellites, the receiver must support the DiSEqC ™ function. Furthermore, it
is important that all satellites in the DiSEqC™ menu of the receiver and of the antenna unit are stored
under the same number! In case your receiver does not support DiSEqC™ please go to chapter 5.4.2.
!! Example: Satellite Astra is stored under DiSEqC™ position 2 in the receiver, meaning that this
satellite has to be stored in the antenna unit under Sat 2 .
Press repeatedly until the display shows Auto Sat ( flashing). Press. From now on the antenna
unit will take over the satellite positions from the receiver. The display interchanges between scanning
and Sat X, whereas X is the desired storing position. After the satellite is located, the display will
continue to show Sat X. The satellite tracking system is now in TV mode.
!! If Auto Sat does not appear in the display, the feature is not supported by the receiver (or not
activated). The setting is DiSEqC 1..4 or similar. Refer to the user manual of the receiver.
If the selected satellite is not stored in the antenna unit, the display interchanges between Sat X (the
selected storage position) and noData . In this case, check the receiver parameters and store the satellite
in the antenna unit, meaning that the search mode has to be started again (see chapter 4).
Now you can switch to the main menu (flashing display) by pressing the key.
5.4.2. Manual selection of satellites
For a manual selection of satellites, see the following procedure:
1. Press  repeatedly until the display shows flashing Sat X, whereas X is the satellite storage
position.
2. Select between the storage positions 1 - 4 by pressing . Confirm with .
!! Only satellites already stored are shown.
The display interchanges between scanning and Sat X, whereas X is the desired storage position.
After the satellite is found, the display will continue to show X. The satellite tracking system is now in
TV mode.
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. Miscellaneous
.1. Adjustments of LNB- type
To change the LNB- type please proceed as follows:
1. Go to the Setup menu, press repeatedly until the display shows Setup (flashing), then press .
Enter password, see chapter 3.4. If the password is correct you are in the setup menu, Tracking is
shown on the display.
2. Press  repeatedly until LNB Type appears. Press  to confirm.
3. The display will show the standard setting  lin 0 which is valid for Europe. By pressing the  key
you can change the LNB settings. Press to select. The display will return to LNB Type .
Just for River/ Basic Line antennas:
!!Please consider that the LNB type is preset to lin 0 . The LNB mounting plate allows a
modification of the skew, which can be adjusted to the location.
!! mportant: In addition to the changes of the control unit the skew (polarization angle) at the LNB
and the matrix has to be changed accordingly (attend to the addendum „ How to adjust
the polarisation angle (Skew)“).
The integrated GPS module is able to calculate the right skew and elevation angle of the desired
satellite (only in Channel-Tracking mode! see chapter 5.1) and it is competent to inform about a
difference (within the menu New Sat) between the adjusted and calculated settings .
Reception of circular polarized satellites will require a circular LNB type.
To change this, go to the SETUP menu till the display shows LNB Type
Press a to change then press q until the display shows Circular and press
a to select.
4. Press  repeatedly until uit appears. Press  to confirm, Setup appears (flashing).
You are now back in the main menu and can switch to other satellites by pressing the key or make
adjustments in the Setup menu by pressing the  key.
.2. Special functions via the Standby mode
The following information can be obtained via the Standby mode: software version of antenna unit and
control unit, serial number and operating hours counter.
Please proceed as follows:
1. Turn on the control unit. The display shows Init , meaning initialization is started. Wait for the
initialization to be completed, and then press the key to enter the Standby mode.
2. To obtain the special functions, press and hold the  key while switching between the following
functions with the  key:
• serial number.
• operating hours counter.
• software version of the antenna unit: VA X-XX
• software version of the control unit: VC X-XX
3. After releasing the  key, the display returns to Standby .
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