Self-Sat SNIPE MOBIL CAMP User manual

ENGLISH : User’s manual
GERMAN: Bedienungsanleitung
FRENCH : Manual utilisateur
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Portable Automatic Satellite Camping Antenna

Contents
1. General Information
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1-1. Introduction
1-2. Where to install?
1-3. Safety notes
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2. Contents
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2-1. Components bundle
2-2. Name of parts
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4. Operating Instruction
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4-1. Connection diagram
4-2. Advanced Theft Protection
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3. Coverage
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3-1.
3-2.
Coverage
Skew adjustment
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5-1.
5-2.
5-3.
5-4.
5-5.
Power turn on & o
Searching the satellite
DiSEqC setting
Factory reset
Software upgrade
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7-1. Dimension
7-2. Specications
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5. Functional description
6. Troubleshooting
7. Specications
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1. General Information
1-1. Introduction
These instructions describe the functions and operation of the portable satellite
antenna system.
Correct and safe operation of the system can only be ensured by following these
instructions.
Your antenna is an intelligent satellite TV reception antenna system which can align
itself towards a preset satellite automatically as long as the system is located within the
footprint of the selected satellite.
For general operation, please ensure that the system always has a clear view to the sky.
If the satellite‘s signal beam is interrupted by obstacles such as mountains, buildings or
trees, the product will not function and no TV signal will be received.
1-2. Where to install?
In order to receive a signal from the Satellite, the product has to be installed in an open space
the direction of the satellite towards the equator.
Make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the product which can decrease the signal
reception quality, such as buildings or trees.
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Signal loss / Rain Fade
The satellite signal may be lost temporarily due to unusually heavy rainfall. An
optimally aligned antenna, along with the shortest possible cable run, minimizes the
chances of “rain fade”.
Heavy snow accumulation on the antenna may reduce the satellite signal strength;
snow should be swept away as soon as possible.
Tree foliage growth into antenna’s line-of-sight to the satellite may result in gradual
loss of picture.
Bad Quality Singnal Reception
BAD!BAD!
Good Quality Singnal Reception
GOOD!GOOD!

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1-3. Safety notes
Before using this product, please read this manual carefully and follow all the
installation, mounting & orientation instructions correctly. All the instructions
should be followed in order to avoid any technical problems.
Please also note the following instructions from the manufacturer :
Do not open the cover, any attempt to repair by a non-qualied person can be
dangerous and void the warranty.
Do not make any holes on the plastic antenna cover to prevent from water penetra-
tion.
When handling the antenna, please do it carefully as any impact might cause damage
to the electronics.
Any electric or magnetic eld close to the antenna may cause a bad reception or even
cut o the signal completely.
Do not paint or add any substance on the antenna cover, this will block the reception
of the signal from the satellite.
The use non-isolated jacks will result in a loss of the signal level.
Be careful when connecting or disconnecting the antenna cable. Using it in an abnor-
mal condition or pulling it by force may damage the product or the cable.
Before moving the product, turn o the power and disconnect all connected cables.
This may damage the product, fall over the connection line and get injured.
Install the product in a suitable location (at surface or on a level surface where the
product can be placed reliably) depending on installation environment. If not, this
may damage the product or cause an accident.
Any obstacle (buildings, trees, etc....) will block the reception of the signal from the
satellite to the antenna.
For more precise details on the above points or for any information, please ask your
retailer or customer service.

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2. Contents
2-1. Components bundle
Actual components may dier from the above images.
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Main unit
RF remote control Power input cable
(Cigarette lighter adaptor)
Signal cable - 10m
(x2 for twin output)
Screw (F/H 4x20 (4EA)) User manual
Controller Controller bracket,
Rear cable cover
STB cable - 1m

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2-2. Name of parts
Main unit RF remote control
Handle
Antenna
to Controller ("ANT" port)
to Receiver (when connecting 2nd STB)
Theft Protection ring
Power button
Alarm Mute button
Arrow buttons
DiSEqC button
SET button
Controller
Rear cable cover
Screw
(F/H 4*20 (4EA))
• Front
• Back
OnLED Indicator
Power button
USB port
Controller bracket
Search LED
Lock LED
DiSEqC LED
Satellite LEDs
Alarm Mute button
DiSEqC setting button
Arrow buttons
SET button
O
STB cable to STB
Signal cable from Main unit Power port
Power Switch

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3. Coverage
3-1. Coverage
There might be restrictions on receiving broadcasting depending on the area
and target satellite.
There is a dierence in the best skew angle for a target satellite according to
the region.
Default skew angle is -5 degrees.
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NOTE
Astra2 @ 28.2°E Astra1 @ 19.2°E
HotBird @ 13.0°E Eutelsat 5W @ 5.0°W
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By adjusting the skew angle to match the target satellite, more channels can be
received
Example :
In case of changing to Tours, France for receiving Eutelsat 5W from the default setting
3-2. Skew adjustment
Skew adjustment in this product includes the process of removing the case.
As there would be limitation on the warranty for products with damaged seal
label, please contact your dealer before proceeding.
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Check the skew angle of the target satellite
(Skew angle in Tours, France is about +7 degree. Refer to page 6)
Disassemble the cover and check the LNB angle
(The default setting is -5 degree)
Slightly loosen the screws fixing LNB and adjust the LNB to scale, then tighten the screws again
Operate the product and confirm that Eutelsat 5W is received. (It will be easy to check the satellite's
signal quality on STB with turning the LNB little by little.)
Re-assemble the cover
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
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4. Operating Instruction
4-1. Connection diagram
※Extra connection
for twin outputs
There is one cable connection from the main unit to the controller
Use signal cable to connect the controller and the cable running out from the main unit
Use STB cable (the shortest cable) to connect the controller and STB
For automatic satellite search, rst [Contoller] output should be connected to the controller. Second
[Receiver] output should be connected to second STB directly
Please use the correct cable for the job
Please ensure the provided cables are used and not modied in anyway
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CONTROLLER
Power input cable
Signal cable (10m)
MAIN UNIT
Signal cable (10m)
STB cable (1m)
STB
TV
STB
TV

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4-2. Advanced Theft Protection
CONTROLLER MAIN UNIT
Visible antenna locking system (Chain linkable ring)
Invisible antenna alarm system (Buzzer operates when disconnecting the cable between
antenna and controller)
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Press Mute button on the controller Press Mute button on the remote control
To re-start alarm function, turn o / on the backside power switch of the controller
Dual theft protection by locking and alarm system
How to turn off the buzzer
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Step 1
Step 2

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5. Functional description
5-2. Searching the satellite
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b.
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f.
When the controller is turned on, some LEDs light indicate firmware version
(It is made by binary code and for future service purpose)
Once the product is ready to use, three LEDs of satellite are lit ON at default satellite
Go to the target satellite using arrow buttons and press SET button to confirm
During satellite search, Search LED is on for antenna status
Lock LED becomes solid when the target satellite is found
DiSEqC LED Default is OFF (Default setting for DiSEqC is OFF)
All satellite LEDs blink and then system is displayed like below image
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b.
c.
Turn on the backside power switch of the controller
Press the power button to turn on / off
When the backside power switch is on, operation can be adjusted by RF remote control
5-1. Power turn on & o
Search LED : Searching satellite (●) / Found(○)
DiSEqC LED : DiSEqC On(●) / O(○)
Mute button : Alarm buzzer o
Lock LED : target satellite found (●) / not found(○)
rmware ver. (Binary code)

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If upgrade or factory reset is applied, all stored data will be removed.
Warning
Refer product’s pre-satellites for DiSEqC 1.1 when user setup at STB
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Check the backside power switch is off
Press and hold ◀button, and turn on the backside power switch
Check all satellite LEDs are on
Release ◀button, then all satellite LED's are off
Factory reset is completed
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LNB 1
LNB 2
LNB 3
LNB 4
ASTRA2
ASTRA1
HOTBIRD
EUTELSAT 5W
NO LNB Satellite
5-3. DiSEqC setting
5-4. Factory reset
a. Default setting for DiSEqC is OFF, DiSEqC LED is off
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c.
To switch the function ON/OFF, press DiSEqC button for DiSEqC can be executed (See also DiSEqC
LED status changes between ON and OFF)
For DiSEqC operating, user needs to assign DiSEqC satellites list at STB is in same order as above
product’s pre-set list
DiSEqC On(●) / O(○)

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CONTROLLER
USB
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5-5. Software upgrade
Firmware le should be stored in the USB root directory.
Use FAT32 format USB only.
Only USB 2.0 standard has to be used for upgrade.
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NOTE
Transfer software program to a USB root folder (not belonging to any other folder) in an empty USB
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Ensure that the product is turned off and plug the USB into USB port of controller
Press and hold SET button then turn on the backside power switch
During upgrade process, satellite LEDs are lit in sequence
Once upgrade is completed, controller starts to reboot
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5.
Please go to website www.selfsat.com to download upgrade program (software)
In case a controller does not recognize the USB drive, take the USB out and plug into a PC.
Right click USB folder, go to “Properties” and check if the “File system” is FAT32.
If not, right click USB folder again, go to “Format” and re-setup a file system to FAT32
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6. Troubleshooting
There are a number of common issues that can aect the signal reception quality or
the operation of the product. The following sections address these issues and poten-
tial solutions
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Connection between the power and controller.
Connection between the controller and antenna.
Make sure that the left port of the antenna should be connected to the controller.
Check if the power input cable has been damaged.
Check the backside power switch of the controller.
Alarm sound
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Select another satellite as example Astra1, if this locks then select your desired satellite.
Turn the product o and then back on again and select desired satellite.
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Turn o the backside power switch and check the antenna connection, then turn on the
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A. No function when power on the controller
Check again all the cable connections have been made correctly.
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B. Fail to search the selected satellite
Satellite signals can be blocked or degraded by buildings, trees.
Make sure there are no obstructions in a southward direction.
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C. Other issues
If the system has been improperly wired, it will not operate properly. Contact local
dealer/shop for assistance of cable damage.

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7. Specications
7-1. Dimension
450 mm
450 mm 380 mm 410 mm
Input Frequency
Polarization
Antenna Gain
Size (D x H) / Weight
Min EIRP
Angle Range (EL / AZ)
Skew
Satellite Switching System
Satellite Searching Time
LNB Output
Output Frequency
LNB L.O. Frequency
Input Voltage
Power Consumption
10.7 ~ 12.75 GHz
Vertical & Horizontal
31.0 dBi
450 X 410 mm / 4.7 kg
51 dBW
5° ~ 90° / 360°
Manual / Auto Skew (optional)
DiSEqC 1.1
180 seconds (average)
1 / 2
950 ~ 2,150 MHz
9.75 / 10.6 GHz
DC 12 ~ 24 V
30 W (in searching)
7-2. Specications

Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Allgemeine Informationen
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1-1. Einleitung
1-2. Wo wird es installiert?
1-3. Sicherheitsanweisungen
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2. Inhalt
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2-1. Lieferumfang
2-2. Name der Teile
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4. Bedienungsanweisungen
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4-1. Anschlussdiagramm
4-2. Erweiterter Diebstahlschutz
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3. Ausleuchtzone
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3-1.
3-2.
Ausleuchtzone
Skeweinstellung
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5-1.
5-2.
5-3.
5-4.
5-5.
Einschalten & ausschalten
Suche nach dem Satelliten
DiSEqC-Einstellung
Werkseinstellungen zurücksetzen
Software upgrade
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7-1. Abmessungen
7-2. Technische Daten
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5. Functional description
6. Störungsbehebung
7. Technische Daten
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1. Allgemeine Informationen
1-1. Einleitung
Diese Anleitung beschreibt die Funktionen und den Betrieb des tragbare Satelliten
antenne systems.
Der korrekte und sichere Systembetrieb kann nur durch Beachtung dieser Anleitung
gewährleistet werden.
Ihr antenne ist ein intelligentes Satelliten-TV-Empfangsantennensystem, das Selbstab-
stimmung mit einem voreingestellten Satelliten automatisch ausführen kann bis das
System innerhalb der Ausleuchtzone eines ausgewählten Satelliten liegt.
Für den allgemeinen Betrieb ist es sicherzustellen, daß das System immer eine freie
Sicht zum Himmel hat. Wenn der Satelliten-Signal-Strahl durch Hindernisse wie Berge,
Gebäude oder Bäume unterbrochen wird, wird das Gerät nicht funktionieren und kein
TV-Signal empfangen werden.
1-2. Wo wird es installiert?
Um ein Satellitensignal zu empfangen, muss das Produkt im Freien in Richtung des Satelliten
zum Äquator hin, montiert werden.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass sich keine Hindernisse, wie Gebäude oder Bäume, vor der Produkt
benden, da dies die Qualität des Signalempfangs verringern kann.
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Signal Verlust / Regen-Verblassung
Das Satellitensignal kann aufgrund eines ungewöhnlich starken Regenfalls vorüberge-
hend unterbrochen werden. Eine optimal abgestimmte Antenne zusammen mit
einem kurzen Kabel minimiert die Wahrscheinlichkeit von Regen-Verblassung.
Schneemassen auf der Antenne können die Satellitensignalstärke verringern; Schnee
sollte so bald wie möglich entfernt werden.
Blattwerk, das in die Sichtlinie des Satelliten wächst, kann zu allmählichem Bildverlust
führen.
Signal wird schlecht empfangen
schlecht!schlecht!
Signal wird gut empfangen
gut!gut!

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1-3. Sicherheitsanweisungen
Bitte lesen Sie vor der Verwendung dieses Produkts diese Bedienungsanleitung
sorgfältig durch und befolgen Sie genau alle Montage-, Befestigungs- und Ausrich-
tungsanweisungen.
Alle Anweisungen sollten befolgt werden, um technische Probleme zu vermeiden :
Önen Sie nicht die Abdeckung. Jeder Reparaturversuch durch nicht qualizierte
Personen kann gefährlich sein und die Garantieansprüche erlöschen lassen.
Handhaben Sie die Antenne mit Vorsicht, da Stöße die Elektronik beschädigen
können.
Machen Sie keine Löcher in die Kunststoabdeckung der Antenne, da diese die
Antenne vor Feuchtigkeit schützt.
Elektrische oder magnetische Felder nahe des antenne können zu schlechtem
Empfang führen oder sogar den Empfang des Signals ganz verhindern.
Lackieren Sie nicht die Antennenabdeckung oder bringen daran irgendwelche
Materialien an, da dies den Empfang des Satellitensignals blockiert.
Der Gebrauch von nicht-isolierten Steckern führt zu einem Verlust der Signalstärke.
Seien Sie vorsichtig, wenn Sie das Antennenkabel anschließen oder abziehen. Die
Verwendung des Geräts in einem abnormalen Zustand oder ein gewaltsames Ziehen
kann das Produkt oder das Kabel beschädigen.
Bevor Sie das Produkt bewegen, schalten Sie das Gerät aus und trennen Sie alle
angeschlossenen Kabel ab. Dies kann das Produkt, fällt über die Anschlussleitung
beschädigt und verletzt werden.
Installieren Sie das Gerät je nach Installationsumgebung an einem geeigneten Ort
(ebene Fläche oder auf einer ebenen Fläche, an der das Gerät zuverlässig aufgestellt
werden kann). Wenn nicht, kann dies das Gerät beschädigen oder einen Unfall
verursachen.
Hindernisse (Gebäude, Bäume, usw.) können den Empfang des Satellitensignals
blockieren.
Für genauere Einzelheiten zu den oben genannten Punkten oder für weitere Informa-
tionen wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Händler oder den Kundendienst.