Oyster Oyster Vision III User manual

Version: 03/2013 Language: English
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Operating instructions
Vision III

Table of contents
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General information
Introduction 3
Proper use and operation 4
Safety instructions 5
Controls
The first steps 7
Switching ON / switching OFF 8
Menu operation 9
Operating the system
Menu tree 10
Automatic search 11
SAT mode 12
Entering the position 12
Manual search 12
Main menu – Settings 14
Restarting the system 14
General settings
Receiver control 15
Language 16
Dimmer 16
Service INFO 16
AUX relay – switched terminal for TV set 17
Satellite settings
Search satellite 18
DiSEqC programming 18
Appendix
What is DiSEqC? 21
Notes on protection of the environment 22
Contact and Service 22

Introduction
These instructions describe the functions and operation of the automatic satellite
system. Installation instructions can be found in the installation manual supplied
with the system.
Correct and safe operation of the system can only be ensured by following the two
sets of instructions, both for installation and operation.
Your automatic satellite system 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.
Scope of supply: Control device; control unit; exterior unit with antenna - with
optional SKEW pivoting unit for optimised reception;
Please ensure that the system always has a clear view to the south. In Europe,
all satellites are in an approximate position in 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 system, followed by an explanation of all the adjustment
options.
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Proper use and operation
This product has been designed for use in a fixed installation on mobile homes
or camper trailers with maximum speeds of 130 km/h.
It is designed to automatically aim a parabolic antenna mounted on a stationa-
ry vehicle at geostationary television satellites transmitting directly to Europe.
Power to the system is supplied by a standard vehicle electric system with a
rated voltage of 12/24 Volt DC. Switching-mode power supplies must not be
used for the installation of the system in camper trailers. Use of the equipment
for any other purpose than the one specified is not permitted.
Please also note the following instructions from the manufacturer:
The equipment must only be installed on hard vehicle roofs which are
sufficiently strong and inherently stable. All of the relevant and approved
guidelines of the automotive industry must be observed and complied with.
The product does not require any regular maintenance. The housings and
enclosures must not be opened. Inspection and maintenance may only be
performed by a qualified professional.
Do not clean your mobile home with the mounted satellite system in a
single-bay or drive-through car wash or with a high-pressure cleaner.
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.
Installation must only be performed by sufficiently qualified personnel. All
instructions in the supplied Installation Instructions, which form part of the
Operating Instructions, must be carefully followed. 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.
 Retract the system during periods of strong wind or storm.
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Safety instructions
In order to ensure that your Vision system works properly, you must
ensure that it is correctly connected to the ignition of your vehicle
(see Installation Instructions).
When it is correctly installed, the antenna automatically returns to the park positi-
on when the ignition is switched on and locks itself there. If the system cannot fully
retract or cannot retract at all due to a fault, then it is your responsibility as the
driver of the vehicle to check that the antenna is safely and properly stowed.
The driver of the vehicle must inspect the external unit before driving
off to ensure that it is fully retracted.
Please note also that different legal requirements apply to the operation of electri-
cal and electronic equipment in different countries. As the user of this equipment,
you yourself are responsible for ensuring compliance with the relevant laws and
regulations.
Your Vision system is approved by the manufacturer for connection to standard
commercially available rechargeable lead batteries with a rated voltage of
12V/24V DC and a rated capacity of at least 50Ah.
Connection to any other type of battery system can lead to irreparable damage
to the battery system or the Vision system or to the release of flammable or toxic
gases or to the self-ignition of the unsuitable battery system.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for direct or indirect damage or for conse-
quential damage to the system itself, to battery systems, motor vehicles or other
equipment or goods resulting from the connection of unsuitable battery systems or
installation/wiring errors.
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Safety instructions
Note on Safety - Oyster Vision III
Stop function via the control device and the remove of the power sup-
ply during maintenance.
Press the Selection button on the keypad on the control device to stop the mo-
vement of the antenna. In this stop mode no receiver DiSEqC control commands are
executed more.
To abolished the stop function scroll via on the keypad to select „Auto
Search“ and pressing the Selection button . Or by press the the On / Off button
, which causes that enters the antenna.
During maintenance on the antenna system it is essential, that the operating volta-
ge of the complete system, receiver and VISION III control box, are off.
If the system is reconnected to power, the display of the control panel „activate“.
Only after pressing the On / Off button on the control panel, the antenna can
extend again. Please note that commercial receivers depending on the type can take
up to 90 seconds to initialize.
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The first steps
All controls are handled via the control device.
All controls are handled via the control device.
You may choose any location you like to install the control device, but please bear
in mind that it is not waterproof. You may still need to remove the protective film
from the display.
The display of the control device will show the various current operating modes of
the system. We recommend that the control device is positioned in an accessible
location where it is easy to see this information.
The display is illuminated, so it is not a problem if it is installed in a very dark location.
To ensure safe and reliable operation of the system, please make sure the external unit
is in rest mode before disconnecting the control device. Check that no text is dis-
played on the control device – this is an indication that the system is in rest mode.
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On / Off
We have produced a separate manual – the „Installation Instructions“ – which
covers the installation, wiring and initial taking into operation of your Vision
system.
In its supplied state, a search satellite for the automatic search is already confi-
gured in your Vision system‘s control unit.
A satellite swap is performed by changing the search satellite or via the DiSEqC
signals of the receiver. The signal or DiSEqC ID of the receiver must comply with
the ID list saved in the control unit of your Vision system.
See section: Satellite settings / DiSEqC ID.
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Switching ON / switching OFF
There are two ways of switching the Vision III antenna system on and off:
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.*
To switch the system off, press button again to retract the system and send it
into rest mode.
If you would like to stop the movement of the antenna while it is opening or clo-
sing, simply press to instantly stop the antenna.
Notes
Please remember to switch on your TV receiver and your TV set or flat-screen
display.
If the message „Manual search“ is displayed after the antenna has opened, 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 sections „Automatic search“ and „Manual search“.
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On / Off -
System starts search from last position
The system can always be switched on and off via the button on the control
device or by switching the receiver on and off. If you want the system to respond
when switching the receiver on or off, then menu item „Receiver control“ must
be enabled. See section „Receiver control“.
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Menu operation
On / Off Selection button Scroll
The arrow keys and are used to navigate through all levels of the menu.
Using these keys, select a submenu, function or setting.
Press to enable the displayed menu item. Within the settings, you can change
the displayed values within the set limits by pressing the arrow keys and .
Then press to accept the set value and return to the higher-level menu.
Use button to return to the selection level without saving the data.
By selecting menu option „Return“ and by pressing you can go back up one level
in the menu layout.
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Vision

Menu tree
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Automatic search
Menu item display
SAT mode
Selection of position
Manual search
Main menu
Language
Dimmer
Receiver control
Service INFO
Back
Search satellite
DiSEqC ein/aus
DiSEqC on/off *
DiSEqC V3-ID *
e.g. ASTRA 1 *
DiSEqC V3: <001> *
DiSEqC Rec-ID *
DiSEqC Rec: 001 *
DiSEqC Data *
D: 00 00 00 00 *
Back
DiSEqC on < > *
General settings
Satellite settings
Press to start the automatic search for the satellite specified in menu option „Search satellite“
Function
Press to display the search satellite of the automatic search
Press to access the settings levels
Press to access the submenu options of the General settings
Press to access the submenu options of the „Satellite settings“ level
Press to return to main menu
Press to return to main menu
Language menu
Display lighting
Receiver-controlled antenna start: „Auto off“; „Standby“; „Sleep“
Serial number, antenna type, revision no. and error state
Specification of the search satellite for the automatic search
View DiSEqC function on/off. Satellite change via receiver
DiSEqC function on / off
Viewing or assigning a VisionIII DiSEqC ID to a specific satellite,
Select satellite
Setting the DiSEqC ID number
Receiving the receiver DiSEqC ID
Display of receiver DiSEqC ID
DiSEqC transfer protocol
Display of the DiSEqC transfer protocol
Selection of a position from a list; speeds up the finding of the search satellite
Manual control of the antenna dish Signal optimisation
The functions of the keys are explained in section „Menu operation“.
* These settings must only be made
when commissioning the system.
No changes are required when
using the antenna system.

Automatic search
After switching on the system with button , the antenna opens and moves into
the position in which a satellite was last received.
If no satellite is found, the system starts the automated search for the selected
satellite.
When the search satellite is found, the search function stops and the TV signal is
looped through. A satellite search usually takes approx. 30 seconds, but the search
may take longer depending on the position of the parked vehicle.
If a reference transponder on the satellite fails or if it cannot be received at your
current location, the system will start a teach-in routine that may once take 15 -
25 minutes.
If no TV picture appears after this extended search period, you are most likely loca-
ted in an area in which the selected satellite cannot be received or the signal beam
is obstructed.
In this case, the message „No satellite found“ appears in the display of the control
device.
The automatic search function always assumes that your vehicle is perfectly level. If
this is not the case, then the search period 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 .
In general, the satellite receiver must not be connected or switched on to perform a
satellite search. However, if no receiver is switched on when the automatic search
ends, a corresponding message is shown in the display to alert you that no image or
sound signals are received.
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If you wish to select another satellite, please refer to section „Search Satellite“:
Selecting a satellite for automatic search and Satellite swap

The manual search is usually used to fine-tune the antenna to a found satellite in
case of adverse reception conditions.
If you wish to receive signals from a new satellite that is not yet stored as a search
satellite in the control unit, the manual search function can be used to tune the
system to this satellite.
Firstly, switch your receiver to a preset station that is transmitted by the satellite
selected.
At the control device, press repeatedly until the message
„Manual search“ appears in the display.
Programming sequence for function Manual search:
Level 1 Sub-level ASub-level B
Manual search
Press to access sub-level A
and select an option.
Note:
Press the sat button to go
back one level.
Press or to select an
option.
Press or to edit the
option.
SAT mode
Entering the position
Manual satellite search
SAT mode This display indicates that the system is in signal reception mode.
Press to display the currently received satellite.
„Entering the position“ is a selectable option of the main menu. Press to access
a list of countries, and use the buttons to scroll the list and use to se-
lect your location. This speeds up the satellite search.
The antenna is then optimally adjusted for the satellite search from your current
position (LNB and inclination angle).
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Level 1 Sub-level ASub-level B
Elevation „up / down“
Press to edit the option.
Tilt angle
Press or to edit the data.
Press to return to sub-level A.
Azimuth „left / right“
Press to edit the option.
Pan angle
Press or to edit the data.
Press to return to sub-level A.
SKEW „LNB Grad“
Press to edit the option.
LNB skew angle
Press or to edit the data.
Press to return to sub-level A.
Save „store < > exit“
Press to save the settings
and return to sat mode
(level 1).
Using the arrow keys, adjust both system axes and the skew angle to the strongest
receivable signal.
After setting the antenna to an optimal reception, select the „store“ function of
option „store < > exit“ and press again to store this position for the current
location.
The stored position will then be resumed the next time the system is switched back
on. Even if no satellite signal is received in this position, the automatic search will
not be started if you have stored a manually set position before.
If you wish to carry out an automatic search, start it via the general menu.
If the „Manual search“ is cancelled by pressing , then the current position is not
stored. The system returns to the default position.
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As with any other computer-controlled device, it is possible for the software in
your Vision system to “crash”. This may be caused by external influences, e.g. strong
electromagnetic interference, or previously undetected software errors.
If you think that your Vision system responds incorrectly or if it does not respond
at all, then we recommend restarting the microprocessor. This can be done in two
different ways and in any state of the system:
If the fuse in the wiring harness is easily accessible, remove the fuse and
re-install it after a few seconds.
RESET function:
To reset the Vision III control unit and the antenna, press all four buttons
(sat key , both arrow keys and the OK key ) simultaneously for
approx. 2 seconds until the revision number (e.g. „Rev: EU 1.02 2“) is
displayed.
In both cases described above, your Vision system will perform an internal restart.
If the system is open, it will now close. After restarting, the system is in rest mode
and can be started in the usual way using button .
Restarting the system
Main menu – Access to settings
The „Main menu“ is a selectable option of the general menu. Press in the option
Main menu to access the settings levels.
These levels provide the options „Settings“ (General information)“ and „Satellite
settings“. Please refer to the corresponding sections.

Access via level 1 „Main menu“ and and „Settings“
Receiver control: With this menu option you can configure the optional settings
for the system control by the receiver. By selecting the mode, you can determine if
and how the system is started by the receiver.
Receiver control
Mode 1 „Auto off“ (default setting)
This mode is recommended for receivers that never switch off the LNB
voltage, or if you wish that the receiver shall not control the antenna.
The system can then be switched on and off only at the Sat button of the
control device.
Mode 2 „Auto Stby“
This mode is recommended if the LNB voltage is switched off when the
receiver is in standby mode.
The system can be switched on and off via the satellite receiver and at the
Sat button of the control device.
The receiver is switched on. Depending on the model, a receiver may need
up to three minutes to boot. The antenna will open only after this boot
period to search for the satellite.
The receiver is switched off: The antenna closes and switches into standby
mode.
Mode 3 „Auto Sleep“
This mode is recommended if the receiver does not provide voltage to the LNB
when in standby mode.
The system can be switched on and off via the satellite receiver and at the
Sat button of the control device.
The receiver is switched on: If the antenna was closed, it will open and
search for the satellite selected. If the antenna was already open, it will
remain in this position. If no signal is received in this position, the system
will search for the satellite selected.
The receiver is switched off: The system switches into standby mode with
the antenna remaining in its current position (sleep mode).
In „Auto Sleep“ mode the antenna can be closed by pressing the Sat button
of the control device.
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Note! The vehicle‘s switched ignition voltage via terminal 15 has
ultimate priority. When the ignition is switched on or if the engine
is started, the antenna will always close and can only be operated
again after the ignition has been switched off.
Selection of the language for the texts displayed on the control device.
Backlighting:
The backlighting can be adjusted in 16 increments between off (dark) and maximum
brightness.
The lighting period cannot be adjusted, and the backlighting switches off after
approx. 1.5 minutes to save power. The display remains active. The backlighting is
switched on with every time a button is pressed or is extended by the fixed period.
This menu item provides information that is relevant for servicing purposes.
Revision no.
System type
Error state
e.g. „E*1--------“
Language
Dimmer
Service info
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AUX relay – switched terminal for TV set
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The Vision III control unit provides a switched terminal that can be used to switch
the TV set‘s power supply on and off.
This switched terminal is always closed when the Vision system is in operation and
opens when the system is switched off (standby or sleep).
The TV set is then always disconnected from the on-board electric system when the
Vision system is not in operation, thereby saving standby power.
Caution:
The switched terminal does not represent a power supply! The TV set must be
supplied with power via a separated cable. Never branch the power for the
TV set off the Vision system‘s power supply! (Be sure to observe the
installation instructions!)
Some TV sets are fitted with an integrated satellite receiver. If such a receiver
supplies LNB voltage to control the antenna (see receiver control mode 2 or
mode 3), this device should not be connected to the switched terminal.
Wiring example:
Battery
TV set
Vision III
Control
unit

Access via level 1 „Main menu“ and and „Satellite settings“
See menu tree.
Search satellite for automatic search
In its supplied state, a search satellite for the automatic search is already configu-
red in your Vision system‘s control unit.
Select the satellite transmitting your preferred channel and that is receivable at
your current location.
To receive English-language programmes in Europe, „Astra II“ is recommended in
most cases.
Select „Astra 1“, „Hotbird“ or any other satellite (see satellite list).
DiSEqC-ID settings
General procedure:
Press the OK button to change to the data selection level and use the
arrow buttons to set the data. Press the OK button to confirm.
Then you can set further programming options or exit the data programming and
return to the programming option.
Search satellite
DiSEqC programming
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Satellite settings / DiSEqC: on / off
Satellites are changed using the receiver‘s DiSEqC signals. The signals or the
DiSEqC ID of the receiver must comply with the ID list saved in the control unit of
your Vision system.
16 satellites with a DiSEqC ID number are preset in your Vision system
(see table).
The DiSEqC function is active when the DiSEqC option has been enabled or if
„DiSEqC“ is set to On with the Vision III control unit being on!
No. Satellite name DiSEqC ID
1 Astra 1 19.2° East 1
2 Astra 2 28.2° East 5
3 Astra 3 23.5° East 3
4 HotBird 13.0° East 2
5 Eutelsat 5 West 5.0° West 4
6 Thor/Intel 10-02 1.0° West 7
7 Astra 4 5.0° East 6
8 Eutelsat 16 16.0° East 15
9 Eutelsat 7 7.0° East 9
10 Amos 2/3 4.0° West 13
11 Hispasat 30.0° West 21
12 Telstar 12 15.0° West 17
13 Eutelsat 9 9.0° East 18
14 Eutelsat 33 33.0° East 24
15 Hellas Sat 2 39.0° East 10
16 Türksat 2/3 42.0° East 11
Here you can adopt the default settings of the Vision system into your satellite
receiver. Please refer to the manual of your receiver.
Important:
Further DiSEqC functions (DiSEqC V3-ID, DiSEqC Rec-ID, DiSEqC Data) are only
accessible if „DiSEqC: on/off“ is set to „on“ !
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Satellite settings / DiSEqC V3-ID
This function allows you to display and edit a DiSEqC ID number from the list stored
in the Vision system‘s DiSEqC ID list.
Select a satellite and press the OK button to confirm. The DiSEqC ID number
is displayed. At this point you can set the DiSEqC ID number that your receiver is
sending for this satellite.
Satellite settings / DiSEqC Rec-ID
Each time a programme is changed, a DiSEqC-capable receiver sends a unique DiSE-
qC ID number assigned to the satellite transmitting this programme.
You can view the DiSEqC ID sent by the receiver if you enable the function „DiSEqC
Rec-ID“ by pressing the OK button .
Now select at the receiver a programme transmitted by the specified satellite. After
a short delay, this satellite‘s DiSEqC ID will be displayed at the control device.
Now you must assign this number to the same satellite in the Vision system.
Program or edit this DiSEqC ID number as described under „Satellite settings / DiSE-
qC V3-ID“.
Satellite settings / DiSEqC Data
These data are displayed after the system is switched on by pressing the OK button
and after the receiver has sent the DiSEqC signal to the Vision system.
The information is actually intended for professional users. It represents a comple-
te DiSEqC-ID transfer protocol and is displayed with four data bytes, allowing the
identification of any deviations.
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