RaySat SpeedRay 1000 Operation manual

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Contents
SpeedRay™ Installation & User Manual
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................2
1 SpeedRay™ 1000........................................................................................................................4
1.1 Installation & User Guide ......................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Icons.......................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Installation User and Safety Instructions...................................................................................6
3 Receiving Mobile Satellite TV ....................................................................................................8
3.1 Signal Reception....................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Satellite Coverage..................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Azimuth and Elevation ............................................................................................................ 8
3.4 Line of Sight (LOS) Interruption .............................................................................................. 8
3.5 Standing Water Interference ................................................................................................... 9
4 SpeedRay™ 1000 Components and Parameters .................................................................. 10
4.1 System Components ..............................................................................................................10
4.1.1 Antenna................................................................................................................................10
4.1.2 Indoor Unit (IDU)..................................................................................................................10
General System Parameters ........................................................................................................11
5 Installing the Antenna onto a Roof Rack .............................................................................. 12
5.1 Shipping Restraint .................................................................................................................13
5.2 Clamp Design..........................................................................................................................13
5.3 Installation Procedure............................................................................................................14
6 Installing the Indoor Unit (IDU) and Satellite Receiver ......................................................... 18
6.1 Placement of IDU and Receiver............................................................................................18
6.2 Installing the IDU ...................................................................................................................18
7 Installing the Antenna Cable.................................................................................................. 19
7.1 Routing the Cable ...................................................................................................................19
7.2 Technique 1.............................................................................................................................19
7.2.1 Routing Cables Through the Rear Hatch............................................................................19
7.2.2 Routing the Cable Through Two Panels..............................................................................21
7.3 Technique 2.............................................................................................................................21

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8 Connecting the Power for the SpeedRay™ 1000 ................................................................. 22
8.1 Procedure for Connecting to Switched Accessory Power....................................................22
8.2 Procedure for Alternative Power Connection.......................................................................23
8.2.1 Procedure for Alternative Power Connection for 230V .....................................................24
9 Operating the IDU..................................................................................................................... 25
9.1 Front Panel Controls...............................................................................................................25
9.2 IDU Cable Connections ..........................................................................................................26
9.3 Getting Started .......................................................................................................................27
9.4 Selecting the Satellite ............................................................................................................ 27
9.5 Front Panel Menu Options ..................................................................................................... 27
9.6 Diagnostics Menu...................................................................................................................28
Appendix AInstalling TNC Connector to RG58 Cable ......................................................... 30
Appendix B Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 31
FCC Compliance ........................................................................................................................... 34
Most television, audio and video programming is protected by copyright and other laws. Recording or rebroadcasting
of paid or other public display may violate such laws and result in civil and/or criminal penalties.
Consumer is responsible for subscribing to a satellite broadcast service and for all subscription costs. Unauthorized
decoding of broadcast signals may violate applicable laws and result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consumer
is also responsible for receiving an maintaining any and all product approvals required under applicable laws and
regulations.
RaySat has tried to make this manual user friendly and helpful. It is important that only qualied technicians install
the product. This manual is subject to change without notice.

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SpeedRay™ 1000
1.1 Installation & User Guide
RaySat’s SpeedRay™ 1000 is the innovative
antenna system that provides live satellite
TV to a vehicle, while in motion. Among its
many awards for technology and innovation,
RaySat is the 2005 recipient of the Frost &
Sullivan Emerging Technology of the Year
award. This manual will provide basic
instructions on how to install the
SpeedRay™ 1000 antenna and controller in
most vehicles and operate it safely.
1 SpeedRay 1000
Record your Serial & Part Numbers here:
KEY NOTE
Be sure to record serial and
part numbers of the receiver,
antenna and indoor unit, in the boxes
provided on this page before installation.
Antenna
Serial #
Part #
Part & serial numbers are located on the
bottom of the antenna near the TNC connector.
Indoor Unit (IDU)
Serial #
Part #
Part & serial numbers are located on the
bottom of the IDU.
DO NOT VIEW�
from�
Drivers Seat
Do NOT view from the driver’s seat!
WARNING:
DO NOT INSTALL AN
ACTIVE MONITOR IN
RANGE OF THE VEHICLE’S
DRIVER TO AVOID DISTRACTION
WHILE IN MOTION. This product
is intended for entertainment, program
selection, and viewing for rear seat
passengers in vehicles. Consult local law
concerning installation of televisions in
motor vehicles. Some countries may
prohibit TVs in motor vehicles, others
restrict placement of monitors.
Receiver
Receiver #
Model #
Smart Card#
Part & serial numbers are located on the
back of the receiver.

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1.2 Icons
User-friendly icons provide a visual reminder
to mark the important information necessary
to successfully operate and install the SpeedRay™
1000 antenna system.
They include:
1 SpeedRay 1000
WARNING
Alerts installers and customers
of important information
regarding personal safety to
avoid bodily injury.
CAUTION
Alerts installers and customers
to possible electrocution
hazards.
TOOLS & INSTALLATION
Marks the areas requiring
special tools and installation
procedures.
KEY NOTES
Helpful tips are indicated with a
key. They offer key suggestions
on efcient installation
procedures to get the maximum
performance from your system.
1.3 Various Hardware Kits
The SpeedRay™ 1000 system is comprised
of many parts. Be sure to verify the
complete shipment of your system before
beginning the installation. The Packing Kit
list is included inside of the IDU hardware
kit.

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Installation and
User Safety
Instructions
Read this manual thoroughly and carefully
before attempting to install or operate any
SpeedRay™ 1000 antenna system.
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Observe Warnings
Be sure to follow all warnings
and cautionary instructions in
this manual.
Follow Instructions
Observing these instructions
is critical to ensure proper
installation. Follow each detail to ensure
accurate and safe installation. NOTES,
indicated by the box above, will be
provided throughout the document to
assist in user-friendly installation and
operation of SpeedRay™ 1000 antenna
systems.
TOOLS & INSTALLATION
Verify that the roof rack is in
good condition and can support
the 24 kg antenna prior to installation.
Seek professional assistance to tighten or
adjust the mounting brackets, as required
for safety and safe operation of the vehicle.
WARNING
There are no user accessible
parts. Repairs to any
component of the SpeedRay™ 1000
should be performed only by RaySat
authorized technicians.
KEY NOTE
Be sure to save the shipping
box and packing materials
for the antenna. If the system needs to
be returned for maintenance, while under
warranty, you will be responsible for
proper packaging.
WARNING
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU
REMOVE THE SHIPPING
RESTRAINT BOLT LOCATED ON THE
BOTTOM OF THE ANTENNA BEFORE
BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
KEY NOTE
The customer’s Direct
Broadcast Satellite (DBS)
account must be set up BEFORE
beginning the SpeedRay™ 1000
installation.

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WARNING
The SpeedRay™ 1000 system
is specically designed
for use as it comes shipped – with the
housings and unit covers intact. Any
attempt to modify or to retrot this
product or its components will void the
warranty and may be hazardous.
KEY NOTE
Consumers should not attempt
repairs to any components in
the system! Only qualied and authorized
service personnel should repair damaged
or non-operational equipment. Evidence
of unauthorized repairs or tampering will
void the warranty.
CAUTION
Do not open or remove the
cover of the receiver, antenna
or indoor unit (IDU) to avoid exposure to
dangerous voltage.
CAUTION
To avoid re or electrical shock
by the receiver, indoor unit, or
other components, do not expose them
to rain or moisture (this does not include
the weatherproof antenna). The IDU and
receiver’s ventilation openings must not
be tampered with, covered or obstructed.
CAUTION
Make sure that the power to the
SpeedRay™ 1000 is ALWAYS
disconnected from the power source
BEFORE connecting or removing any
cables from the indoor unit (IDU).
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Receiving Mobile
Satellite TV
3.1 Signal Reception
The SpeedRay™ 1000 antenna can be used
to receive satellite television via the Direct
Broadcast Satellite (DBS) satellites, located
35,000 km in space. This system requires a
clear view to the skies above the equator to
maximize the signal reception. Other factors,
such as satellite coverage area, elevation
angle, and weather also contribute to the
signal quality (Figure 3-1).
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3.3 Azimuth and Elevation
The DBS satellites are located in the skies
above the equator. The SpeedRay™ 1000
is a sophisticated mobile antenna with a
satellite recognition and tracking system.
The antenna automatically determines and
maintains the proper azimuth and elevation
angle without user intervention. This
enables the system to receive satellite TV
while stationary or in motion.
3.2 Satellite Coverage
You must be located within the satellite’s
coverage area for proper reception. As you
begin to travel outside of this coverage area,
the signal becomes weaker.
3.4 Line of Sight (LOS) Interruption
The SpeedRay™1000 needs a clear line
of sight (LOS), or view to the satellite for
uninterrupted reception. Objects such
as buildings, mountains, bridges, tunnels
and trees that block this view will cause
a loss of signal (Figure 3-2). The signal
will, however, be quickly restored once the
antenna has a clear LOS again.
3-1 Satellite Elevation Look Angle
3-2 Obstacles Blocking Signal

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Heavy rain, snow or ice may also interfere
with the signal reception. Stray signals from
radio or television broadcast towers may also
affect the satellite signal.
3.5 Standing Water Interference
When a vehicle is parked, rain and morning
dew may collect on the radome of the
SpeedRay™ 1000. This may cause
interference with satellite reception. Once
the vehicle is in motion, any standing
water on the antenna should roll off and the
interference resolved. Clean the radome
with a soft, clean cloth if necessary. Some
aftermarket water repellents are also
available to help reduce rain and dew from
building up on the antenna.
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4 SpeedRay Components and Parameters
4.1 System Components
The SpeedRay™ 1000 satellite TV delivery
system is comprised of the following
components:
4.1.1 Antenna
The SpeedRay™ 1000 antenna houses the
electronics within a weather-tight radome
(plastic housing). It is mounted to the
vehicle’s roof rack and connected with a
single coaxial cable to the IDU inside the
vehicle.
4.1.2 Indoor Unit (IDU)
The IDU supplies power and commands to
the SpeedRay™ 1000 antenna. This device
allows for selection of the satellite from
which you wish to receive a signal. It is
collocated with the satellite receiver inside
the vehicle.
SpeedRay™ 1000
Components
and Parameters