Maxview Precision Waterways MXL024/55 Manual

Installation & Operating Instructions
Precision Waterways
MXL024/55 - Single
MXL024/55TWIN - Twin
UK contact:
Helpline: [phone]
Email: suppor[email protected]o.uk
Web: www.maxview.co.uk
Maxview reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice
MXL024INS Iss 2

Pack contents
Other equipment you will need to get started:
> TV
> Satellite Receiver OR TV with built in satellite tuner
Thank You...
...for purchasing this product, we trust that you will get many years of enjoyment from it.
Should you have any difficulty using your Precision please contact our friendly Customer Helpline
on [phone].
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
Contents
2. Pack Contents
3. Tools Required & Dish Assembly
4. Get To Know Your Precision Waterways Kit
5. Installing Your Precision Waterways Mount
7. Removing The Nylon Mount From the Base
7-8. Setting Up the Precision Waterways
9. Line Of Sight, Dish Removal & Dish Storage
10. Connecting Your Precision Waterways,
Guidelines for Sky Satellite Reception &
Signal Strength Meter On SKY Box
11. Using Your Sat Finder
12. Satellite Azimuth Alignment Guide &
Adjusting LNB Skew
13. Skew Map & Elevation Map
14. Glossary Of Terms
15. Fault Finding
16-17. Accessories
18. Safety Warnings, Care & Maintenance,
2 Year Guarantee
19. Notes
A. Dish Assembly
B. Holdall
C. Compass
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D. Mount Pack
E. 10m Push Fit ‘F’ to
‘F’ Flexible Cable

Before you use your Precision you will need to attach the dish to the bracket.
You will find the screws/washers required for fitting the dish already inserted in the bracket.
Remove these with a screwdriver taking note of the hole position you removed them from.
Offer the dish to bracket and re-insert screws/washers to the matching holes.
Firmly tighten screws against dish.
Dish Assembly
Tools Required
> Power Drill
> Phillips Screwdriver
> Weather Resistant Flexible Adhesive*
> Adhesive Applicator Gun
> Suitable drill bit
> Surface Cleaning Equipment
> Pen/Pencil
*Recommended by Maxview:
Sikaflex – 512 Caravan,
Geocel Geobond HM,
Sikaflex – 252
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Get To Know Your Precision Waterways Kit
Note: Designed for stationary use only. Remove from mount when boat is moving.
A. Elevation Map
Shows correct elevation for your area
B. Integrated Sat Finder
To help you align your satellite dish to the satellite
C. Coaxial Cable Ports
Easy access ports to attach your coaxial cable
D. Elevation Indicator
Easy to view elevation angle read out
E. Elevation Adjustment Knob
Turn to adjust elevation angle
F. Azimuth Lock
To lock off system in correct position once
satellite has been located
G. Waterways Mount Assembly
Fixes to a boat roof for quick set up
H. Magnetic Arm Lock
To secure the LNB arm in a closed position
I. Folding LNB Arm
For compact storage of the system
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Installing Your Precision Waterways Mount
We strongly recommend mounting on the
centre line of your boat. For correct performance,
the nylon mount must be vertical.
The mount should be in a location where a full
360° rotation can be achieved without any
obstruction.
We recommend using a flexible adhesive for all
installations.
a. See ‘Tools Required’ section for further details on
recommended sealants.
b. Clean roof in accordance with adhesive
manufacturers guidelines.
c. Apply Sealant under plate and a small
amount in each hole.
Mark out position of mount on roof and place at least
1 washer into each corner of marked out area.
Please Note: Washers must be used to allow
clearance for plate fixings
1. Locating your mount
2. Fixing in place
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60cm
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The mount plate is designed to be used on flat roofs or shallow curves. Always use at least 1 washer in each
corner, to allow clearance for plate fixings. If your roof has a more aggressive curve or cannot be mounted
centrally refer to section 2B.
Please Note: When installing with a flexible adhesive it is not necessary to use mechanical fixings, however do
not travel until adhesive has cured. Refer to adhesive manufacturers guidelines for curing times etc.
Roof
2A. Fixing to a flat roof
90°

Use the washers provided to pack out any minor
curves.
If mounting on the side of a curve:
a. Use washers provided to pack out curve as
necessary
b. Or create own bespoke fixing arrangement
2B. Fixing To A Curved Roof
Diagrams show examples of curved roofs. Washers have been supplied to suit this application.
Important Note:
Ensure that your mount is always pointing upright.
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90°90°
Using mechanical fixings (recommended if
travelling before flexible adhesive has properly
cured).
a. Mark out pilot holes.
b. Drill with suitable drill bit.
c. Use self-tapping screws (use screws provided or
source own) to secure plate to surface.
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Offer dish unit onto mount.
Use compass to point dish South-East. Connect the 10m Flexible Cable to the cable
connection port. See page 14 for receiver end
connections.
Sat Finder is wired to the single port.
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Single Port
Twin Port
Pull down LNB arm from magnetic lock.
Removing The Nylon
Mount From The Base
If you find the mount obtrusive, then Nylon part has
been designed for easy removal from the metal plate.
Remove the 3 Screws* holding the two parts
together as highlighted in the image above.
This will free the Nylon mount from the plate.
* Please do not over tighten the screws as this
may result in damage to the thread within the
metal plate
Setting Up the Precision Waterways

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Use the elevation map to determine the required angle for your location. Set the dish to this angle using the
elevation knob and indicator.
Once satellite is located, lock off the rotation
by turning Azimuth lock knob. If you are
experiencing signal drop out, fine tune your
signal by slightly adjusting the elevation to
improve TV picture quality. Again, you can aid
this process by using:
1. The integrated sat finder.
2. Your receivers built in sat finder.
Slowly rotate your dish from left to right through
the zone (see page 12) until the correct satellite is
located and a picture appears on your TV.
To aid the satellite location process you can
use the following methods:
1. Use the integrated sat finder (page 11).
2. Use your receivers built in sat finder.
Please see overleaf for more information on both of
these methods.
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TV
ASTRA 2
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We recommend removing unit when not in use.
Loosen azimuth lock knob and lift system.
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Line Of Sight
IMPORTANT
Do not block the antenna’s line of sight to satellites in the southern sky at any time.
Make sure your dish has clear line of sight avoiding, buildings, bridges, trees and any other close by obstacles.
Dish Removal
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Dish Storage
For easy handling the holdall has been designed to
simply slide over the dish assembly.
Note: This bag has not been designed to be used
for an outside cover for the system.
Not to be left outdoors.
Remove from mount.
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Note: The system is for stationary use only.
Please remove when boat is moving
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To align the dish to Astra 2 using the sky receiver, use the SIGNAL TEST menu built into the SKY™ digibox.
To access this menu:
Press the SERVICES button on the remote control. Enter SYSTEM SETUP (number 4).
Enter SIGNAL TEST (number 6). The display will then show, from top to bottom:
SIGNAL STRENGTH - SIGNAL QUALITY- LOCK INDICATOR - NETWORK ID - TRANSPORT STREAM.
You will need to adjust the dish until there is at least a quarter of the SIGNAL QUALITY bar display,
the LOCK INDICATOR shows OK and the NETWORK ID is displaying 0002. If the NETWORK ID is
showing any other details, you have locked onto the wrong satellite and will need to re-align the dish.
Press BACK Up to exit menu’s.
Connecting Your Precision Waterways
Signal Strength Meter On SKY® Box
A. Single LNB
B. Twin LNB - Only available on models MXL024/55TWIN
Note: A twin LNB system can also be connected to 2 receivers. Or 2 TV’s with in-built satellite tuners.
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LNB 1 LNB 2
Main TV

Using Your Sat Finder
Your Sat Finder is used to help you locate and find the best signal quality received from satellites.
Using the integrated sat finder.
Tune the sat finder by turning the knob fully anti-clockwise and then slowly clockwise until a deep tone is heard
and until 2-3 red LEDs are lit. Slowly rotate the dish from left to right until the pitch of the sat finder tone peaks
and more LEDs light up.
You should now have a picture on your TV.
Please note if you have a high tone on your sat finder and receiving no reception, you may have located a
different satellite as the sat finder is unable to distinguish between different satellites. If this happens, repeat
the above process, searching a slightly different area and dish angle.
Also ensure your receiver box is set to the correct satellite.
Fine tuning using the integrated sat finder.
Once a picture has been found, turn the sat finder down to a
deep tone and finely adjust your elevation and azimuth to
improve your signal and receive a higher tone with more lights lit.
Using the receiver sat finder.
Firstly, ensure your built in sat finder is turned off by turning it
fully anti-clockwise so only the green light shows.
Turn your box onto the correct satellite (e.g. Astra 2 for UK)
and bring up the satellite finder menu. (see receiver instructions).
Did you know?
Most receivers have a built in audio tone which sounds when
a signal is located. Please check your receiver instructions.
Use this when you are unable to see your TV screen.
ASTRA 2 (UK TV)
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Use this general guide to help determine the direction your
desired satellite is located in the Southerly zone.
Satellite Azimuth Alignment Guide
Skew can be adjusted to maximise
signal in fringe areas.
Align Skew angle indication with
arrow point or split line
(highlighted in red).
Twist LNB to desired angle as shown.
For correct angle see the next page
for Skew Map.
Adjusting LNB Skew
20°
0°
20°
10°
10°
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30°
30°
Astra 2
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Skew Map
Elevation Map
Use the elevation map to find the required
elevation for your area

Glossary Of Terms
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Elevation
The angle between the earth’s surface and a particular satellite at a given
reception point. This is the vertical angle adjustment of your dish.
The elevation angle increases the closer you travel towards the equator.
Azimuth
The angle between true north and a particular satellite.
Skew
This is the rotational position of an
LNB on the dish arm. Skew can be
used to maximise signal in fringe
reception areas.
Line Of Sight
This is a straight line between
your satellite dish antenna and
the satellite. The line between the
two needs to be clear, as anything
blocking the path will result in a
signal disruption. See page 9.
Footprint
This represents the broadcasting
coverage area of a particular
satellite depending on your dish
size.
LNB (Low Noise Block)/LNB
The device which receives and
collects the satellite signal
reflected from the dish.
Free to air
Describes any products that
receives free non-encrypted
television and radio channels
from a transmitter.
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Fault Finding
Remember, to receive a clear satellite reception and picture, the dish must have the correct vertical
(elevation) and horizontal (azimuth) alignment.
1. I don’t want to use the Sat Finder, can I turn it off?
Simply turn the knob fully to the left. Your sat finder will now be silent and just a green light will be
illuminated. Keeping it in-line doesn’t affect your signal quality and uses very little power.
2. My Sat Finder has a high pitched tone but I have no picture.
You may have located a different satellite to the one your receiver is set to. E.g. If your receiver is set to
Astra 2 (for UK), you may have located the wrong satellite. You will need to realign your dish.
See page 12 to gain an idea of where you should point your dish and check elevation also.
3. The dish unit doesn’t seem to be dropping onto the mount.
Ensure you rotation lock is not in the locked position. To do this you will need turn the knob
anti-clockwise.
4. I am using one output on my twin kit and my Sat Finder isn’t working.
The Sat Finder is internally wired to the top output. Therefore, if you wish to use your Sat Finder in a twin
kit, but are only using one coaxial connection, ensure you connect the cable to the top output. Refer to
page 11 for more information.
5. Will my satellite system work when pointing through trees and buildings?
Satellite, unlike TV signals, will not work through objects. The satellite dish must have a clear line of sight
to the satellite in the sky.
6. My dish unit does not rotate smoothly.
Ensure the Azimuth lock is fully released before rotating the system.
7. My system appears to have excessive movement between dish unit and mount.
This is normal and required for rotation, however once you secure the azimuth lock, the system will
become stable and will not affect signal reception or quality.
8. I have noticed water inside my system, is this a problem?
The Precision kit has been designed for outdoor use. Therefore, it has been designed for water to pass
through the unit and exit easily. The system will dry out very quickly.
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Cable entry cover for your canal boat.
This option is ideal for keeping your cables tidy and giving a neat waterproof cable entry into your boat.
Sold Separately. Visit www.maxview.co.uk for further information.
Accessories
Weatherproof Sockets
Available in
White (B2020) Single
White (B2007) Twin
or Anthracite (B2020/A) Single
Application example.
Anthracite
White

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Care & Maintenance
The Precision has been designed to be maintenance and trouble free.
For optimum signal strength, keep the antenna clean from dirt, bugs and other debris.
1. Always handle the Precision kit with care. Do not drop the antenna.
2. Never power wash your Precision Kit. Keep the system clean from dirt, bugs, and other
debris by hand washing with mild soap and water.
DO NOT USE SOLVENTS TO CLEAN YOUR PRECISION SYSTEM.
2 Year Guarantee
Every new Precision System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory and is covered by our
two years guarantee from the date of original purchase.
Maxview is responsible for the cost of a replacement part if the original part is determined to be defective
under the terms of guarantee. The customer is responsible for the cost of replacement parts after two years.
Should any trouble develop during the guarantee period please contact Maxview before the expiry date.
If you do experience a problem with the product contact Maxview Customer Services on
[phone] or email [e-mail]
Please make sure you have the following ready when you call:
• Model number • Serial number • Date of purchase • Clear and concise details of the fault
The guarantee does not apply where:
• The product has been abused, misused, improperly installed or improperly maintained.
• The product has been installed without the use of Maxview mounting brackets
• Repairs have been made or attempted by a third party other then Maxview
• Repairs are required due to normal wear and tear
• Modifications have been made to the product
• Damaged caused by abrasive cleaning or power washing
• Circumstances beyond the control of Maxview that have caused the product to no longer operate correctly
• Customer is not the original owner or cannot provide proof of purchase
In no event shall Maxview be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from the sale or use
of the product. This disclaimer applies both during and after the term of the guarantee. This does not affect your
statutory rights
Safety Warnings
 Designed for stationary use only. Remove from mount when boat is moving.
 Take care when adjusting systems, to avoid finger/s being trapped.
 Always route cables carefully to avoid tripping over causing injury.
 Always switch power off at the mains before starting any electrical work.
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Notes

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Notes

UK contact:
Helpline: [phone]
Email: suppor[email protected]o.uk
Web: www.maxview.co.uk
Maxview reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice
MXL024INS Iss 2