Simrad TV45 User manual

M A N U A L
Simrad Marine
TV45, TV46 & TV60
183-2301-102 International 0421

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 omissions in the publication, although
every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.
The context is written in 4 languages: English, German, Italian and Spanish.
1. English
2. Deutsch
3. Español
5. Italiano

M A N U A L
Simrad Marine
TV45, TV46 & TV60
Language: English
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Contents
Section Page
1. The digital satellite tracking system ............................................... 5
1.1 Simrad Marine TV system overview .............................................. 6
1.2 Safety recommendations ................................................................. 7
1.3 Overview of menu structure............................................................ 8
1.4 Key functions .................................................................................. 9
1.5 Password access to Setup menu .....................................................10
2. Control elements.............................................................................11
2.1 Control unit.....................................................................................11
2.2 Preparing the receiver ....................................................................11
2.3 Power on / off / standby..................................................................12
2.4 Adjusting the setup parameters......................................................12
3. TV operation ..................................................................................15
3.1 Stop Tracking function in harbors .................................................16
4. Satellites .........................................................................................17
4.1 Adding new satellites .....................................................................17
4.2 Update of satellite data base...........................................................19
4.3 Delete stored data .......................................................................... 20
4.4 Selection of stored satellites ...........................................................21
4.4.1 Manual selection of satellites .........................................................21
4.4.2 Automatic selection of satellites.....................................................21
5. Miscellaneous................................................................................ 23
5.1 Compass calibration ...................................................................... 23
5.2 Adjustment of the LNB type......................................................... 24

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Contents (continued)
Section Page
5.3 Special functions via the standby mode........................................ 24
5.4 Fastscan function (US only).......................................................... 25
6. Installation..................................................................................... 27
6.1 Standard delivery........................................................................... 27
6.2 Installation overview..................................................................... 27
6.3 Selecting location .......................................................................... 28
6.4 Mounting surface .......................................................................... 29
6.5 Planning the cable paths................................................................ 29
6.6 Power supply.................................................................................. 29
6.7 Drillings......................................................................................... 29
6.8 Mounting the antenna unit .............................................................31
6.9 System cable connections...............................................................31
APPENDICES
A Maintenance ...................................................................................33
B Troubleshooting..............................................................................33
C Replacement parts ..........................................................................35
D Optional parts.................................................................................35
E System overview ........................................................................... 36
F Elevation angles..............................................................................38
G Technical specifications .................................................................39
System overview illustrations................................................... end of manual
International warranty .............................................................. end of manual
List of Simrad distributors........................................................ end of manual

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1. The digital satellite tracking system
The advanced technology in the satellite tracking system Simrad Marine
TV makes it possible to have an excellent television reception wherever you
are. Due to an unlimited 360° high-speed tracking, a non-stop access to your
favorite channels is guaranteed even during your trip on a vessel in open seas.
The satellite tracking system is protected by a UV-stabilized and maritime cli-
mate proof radome, easy to handle and maintain. High-speed tracking sensors
developed for this system, using high-tech components of the electronic signal
processing, provide the topmost and dynamic tracking accuracy of the satellite
tracking system. With the help of this technology, Simrad Marine TV guaran-
tees an unmatched tracking rate, dynamic and system performance.
Simrad Marine TV is suitable for any size vessel including smaller boats of
less than 36 ft (11m).
The automatic satellite tracking system includes a reflector antenna dish of
18“ (45 cm) or 23.6“ (60 cm) in diameter that is capable of tracking horizon-
tally and vertically by its direct servo drive (except TV45) to make an amazing
choice of channels available – just like home.
Once the connection to a satellite is established, the tracking system will stay
connected to the correct satellite even in the roughest sea conditions.
Note! The reception of programs in different regions depends on the footprints of
the satellites. Also, the TV reception can be affected by rain, snow, dense clouds
and extreme movements in areas of weak signals.

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1.1 Simrad Marine TV system overview
Models Part no. Single Multi Receivers Bands
TV45 700-6000-001 X 1 - n 4
TV46 700-6000-002 X 1 - n 4
TV60 700-6000-003 X 1 - n 4
TV60 Quattro 700-6000-004 X 1 - n 4
TV46 Twin 700-6000-005 X
X1 - n 1 - 2 2 4
TV45US 700-6000-006 X 1 - n 4
TV60US 700-6000-008 X 1 - n 4
• All the antennas, except TV46 Twin, will require a Multi-User kit to con-
nect more than one receiver. The TV46 Twin antenna will only require the
kit if more than two receivers are to be connected.
• On single antennas with more than one user (receiver), all the receivers will
be on the same band as the master i.e. if the master receiver switches band,
all other connected receivers will get this new band too.
• On multi antennas, all the users (receivers) can switch between the bands
independently.
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1.2 Safety recommendations
Please note that the maximum power voltage for the antenna unit
must be between 11.5 and 36 volts DC, and the overload protection
should be rated min. 5 amp. and max. 7.5 amp.
When mounting the antenna, the distance from the antenna unit
to other radiation sources e.g. radar equipment or other antennas
(mobile communication antennas) should be min. 2.5 m (8 ft).
Simultaneous operation of radar and satellite antenna may damage
the satellite antenna if not installed directly above the radar antenna.
Do not use the control unit outdoors.
During a thunderstorm, we recommend that the connection cables
are disconnected.
If the negative side of the antenna unit’s supply voltage has no con-
nection to ship’s ground (earth), then the antenna unit’s ground point
should be connected directly to ship’s ground (earth).
After the installation is completed, all other electronic systems i.e.
GPS, Radar, VHF, FM, AM etc. should be tested for full functional-
ity, while the antenna is turned on.
Do not test or turn on the antenna before the radome is fitted cor-
rectly. If the sun reflects into the dish, the electronics can be dam-
aged.
Do not touch the rotary joint.
Do not attempt to open the sealed electronics, as this will void the
warranty.

Standby
Auto Sat
Sat 1
Sat 2
Sat 3
Sat 4
Setup Tracking On
Off
FastScan On
Off
LNB Type
New Sat ScnBand? Band 1
Upd Sat UpDate?
Del Sat Sat 1
D?elete
Sat 2
Sat 3
Sat 4
Comp Cal UpDate?
quit
----
T XXXXX VA X-XX
XXXXXXX
Standby
VC X-XX
LIN -70
LIN -60
…
LIN -10
(Standard)
LIN 0
LIN +10
LIN +20
…
LIN +70
Circular
software version
control unit
counter
operation time
serial no.
software version
antenna unit
searches and tracks stored satellite (SAT 1...4 will be selected by receiver)
searches and tracks stored satellite 1
searches and tracks stored satellite 2
searches and tracks stored satellite 3
searches and tracks stored satellite 4
tracking of stored
satellite
during searching
of stored satellites
settings of LNB-type
and skew (angle)
update satellite data
deletes selected satellite
calibrate compass
password
request
6)
8)
2)
2)
2)
2)
1)
Search?
searching new satellite
7)
4)
5)
9)
5)
3)
cancel
2)
2)
2)
2)
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Compass
Sat X
New Sat
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1.3 Overview of menu structure

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1) Always possible, as long as free satellite storage positions are available.
2) Only shown in the display if the respective satellite storage position is
occupied.
3) Only the occupied satellite storage positions are shown.
4) Confirm function by pressing , abandon by pressing
5) Function has to be carried out in the harbor in calm waters.
6) Standby mode can quickly be reached from all menus by short press on the
key.
7) Display flashes.
8) TV46/60 models only, when at least one satellite is stored and the receiver
supports this feature (DiSEqCTM).
9) Special functions in standby mode.
1.4 Key functions
The operation of the Simrad Marine TV system is controlled from the control
unit. It is a good idea if you make yourself familiar with the key functions and
to memorize their usage in the menu structure:
Power key
Short press will turn on the power or will enter Standby mode after
initialization.
Browse key
Short press will browse through all available menus, step by step.
Select key
Short press will select/confirm what is written in the display.
Note! From the Standby mode: Hold Select key depressed while using
the Browse key to scroll through available data: serial no., counter
operation time, and software versions. See section 5.3.

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1.5 Password access to Setup menu
To gain access to the setup menu will require that you first enter a password.
It is always the same password which have to be entered. When Setup is
flashing in the display:
1. Press The display will show: ----
2. Press The display will show: X---
3. Press The display will show: XX--
4. Press The display will show: XXX-
5. Press The display will show: XXXX
The time between each keystrokes 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.

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2. Control elements
2.1 Control unit
2.2 Preparing the receiver
SIMRAD Marine 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.
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, preprogram 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 analogue receiver looped through) both receivers
must have identical DiSEqC™ settings i.e. active or inactive.

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2.3 Power on / off / standby
The antenna unit is controlled by the control unit, which is turned on by press-
ing the (power) key. To enter Standby mode, press the key from any menu
after the initialization is completed.
 When the control unit is in standby mode there will be no power supply to
the antenna.
2.4 Adjusting the setup parameters
Modifications can only be made in 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 ini-
tialization is in progress.
2. After the initialization is completed, you are in the main menu with the
display flashing Setup. The setup menu has password access - see section
1.5.
3. If the password is entered correctly, you are now in the setup menu. The
display shows Tra c k i n g, press to select.
4. Tracking is preset to On. Toggle between On and Off with the key. With
Off, tracking is deactivated (see section 3.1). With On, tracking is activated
i.e. the satellite can be tracked. Press to select.
5. The display shows
Tra c k i n g. Press to go to Fa s tS c a n mode. Press
to select or to continue from point 7.
6. Fastscan is preset to On. Toggle between On and Off with the key (see
section 5.4). With On, Fastscan is activated i.e. the search for the correct
satellite works faster (US only). Press to select.
7. The display shows
Fa s t S c a n. Press to go to LNB Type. Press to
select.
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.
The standard setting lin 0 is the only one supported by a standard system.

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Reception from satellites with a rotated skew will require an optional LNB
mounting with variable skew (see Appendix D). Reception from circular
polarized satellites will require a circular LNB type.
9. Press repeatedly until the legend Comp Cal appears. Press to select.
The calibration of the compass must be carried out in the harbor in calm
waters! If the mounting surface of the antenna unit changes, or if the super-
structures in the vicinity of the antenna unit are modified, the calibration
has to be done again! See also section 5.1.
10.The display interchanges between the legends: Compass and UpDate?.
Press to calibrate.
11. The display interchanges between the legends: Compass and calibrat
and then checking until the legend complete is shown for a brief
moment, and then returns to Comp Cal, which indicates that the calibra-
tion of the compass is completed.
12.Press to go to quit, and press to confirm.
The system is now adjusted to surrounding conditions and is ready to search
for satellites to be stored.

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3. TV operation
Press the power key to turn on the control unit. The display shows Init for ini-
tialization. After the initialization is completed, the display interchanges between
scanning and Sat X (X is the last shown storage position) until the satellite
has been located. The system will now run a check on the satellite: checking.
If o.k., the display will briefly indicate complete and then return to Sat X.
The antenna willl maintain its connection to the satellite even when the boat is
moving. (Providing that the tracking function is active, see section 2.4).
If you wish to select a different satellite, press repeatedly until the desired
satellite position appears, and then confirm with
 If no satellites are stored, the display will show Setup (flashing).
You are now back in the main menu and can add new satellites (see sec.4.1).
If the search for a new satellite takes more than 1 minute, even though there is
a clear view to the satellite, or if, after several times finding the right satel-
lite, the display shows upd reco and interchanging with the actual satellite
number, then the satellite data base has to be updated, see section 4.2.
If there is no picture on the TV after the satellite has been checked and found
o.k., 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
have changed. Please refer to the manual of the receiver.
2. US only: In case that no program can be received, try to turn off the Fast-
scan function, see section 5.4.
When changes are made, return to Sat X and press to start a new search.
If the search for a new satellite takes longer than 4 minutes and after some time
the display shows Sat ok ?, then the requested satellite could not be found.
All available satellites will be presented and the operator can choose one.
Make sure the receiver is switched to a program from this satellite, so the
correct satellite can be identified. If the display shows Sat ok ? and there is
no picture on the TV, press to continue the search. This has to be repeated,
until the TV shows the correct program. Press to confirm.
The display will now interchange between Sat X and UpDate ?. Press to
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after: checking , and then: complete . The display will now return to Sat X
and the the requested program will appear on the TV. If the display interchanges
between
scanning and complete during the search, no suitable satellite could
be found. Press to go to the main menu and the display will flash
Setup .
Check all cable connections and make sure there is a clear view (no obstacles) to
the satellite and the receiver is correctly adjusted. Then repeat this procedure.
 The menu item Upd Sat is not shown when the tracking function is deac-
tivated (see section 3.1).
Should the antenna lose the signal from the satellite (due to a passing boat,
buildings on shore, bridges, or superstructures on own boat), the display will
interchange between Sat X (stored position of current satellite) and no Sig,
for the duration of the missing satellite reception.
The tracking mode will automatically restart when the vessel is turned. 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!
If you wish to select a specific satellite, refer to section 4.4.
3.1 Stop Tracking function in harbors
If the boat is in a harbor, the tracking function can be deactivated to stop the
tracking (noise-reduction). Proceed as follows:
1. Press repeatedly until the display flashes. This is the main menu.
2. To go to the setup menu, press repeatedly until the display shows Setup
(flashing), then press , Enter password, see section 1.5. If the password
is correct you are in the Setup menu with the display: Tra c k i n g.
3. Press to select, and press to toggle between ON and OFF. The track-
ing function must be in OFF position to be deactivated. Confirm with .
4. The display returns to Tra c k i n g. Press repeatedly until the display
shows quit. Confirm with . The display returns to: Setup.
You are now 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 re-alignment with the satellite is always possible: Press
repeatedly until the display shows Sat X (flashing), then press .

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4. Satellites
4.1 Adding new satellites
To search and store new satellites must be done in the harbor in calm waters!
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. Make sure the preprogrammed TVstation 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 section 1.5. If the password is
correct you are in the Setup menu with the display: Tra c k i n g.
2. Press repeatedly until New Sat appears. Press to select.

New Sat only appears in the display if free satellite storage positions are
available. If all storage positions are occupied, then the less required ones
have to be deleted first. (See section 4.3).
3. The legend ScnBand? will be shown for 2 seconds. After that, use the
key to change band between Band 1 and Band 4 to select the band in
which the satellite will be searched:
Band 1 10700 MHz - 11700 MHz (Polarization Vertical)
Band 2 10700 MHz - 11700 MHz (Polarization Horizontal)
Band 3 11700 MHz - 12750 MHz (Polarization Vertical)
Band 4 11700 MHz - 12750 MHz (Polarization Horizontal)
Example: Astra 1 Band 3
Hotbird Band 3
Astra 2 Band 3
Sirius Band 3
US Band 2
4. Confirm with , or abandon with

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5. The display interchanges between New Sat and Search?.
6. Confirm with , or abandon with .
7.
If you chose ‘abandon’, the display will briefly show cancel and then
return to the setup menu i.e. New Sat, continue from point 2. If you chose
‘confirm’, 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 (flash-
ing).
8. If the tracking system has scanned the whole area without locating 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 if there is a clear view to the satellite, if the
program selected on the receiver is o.k. (possibly change to another program)
and if the respective satellite can be received in this area!
If no satellite is found, repeat the search in another band (see point 3).
 Before you restart the search-mode, make sure that no superstructures
obstruct the view to the satellite!
9. The search mode stops after a satellite is found. The display shows
Sat ok? (flashing). Check the quality of the TV picture! In case there
is no picture or the wrong TV program, proceed with the search mode by
pressing repeatedly until the correct TV program is found. Press to
confirm.
10.The display shows Save as? just for a brief moment.
11.A list of the different storage positions is shown. Use the key to toggle
between Sat 1 and Sat 4 , confirm with .
Note! 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 section
4.4.2).
 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 ! Receivers which do not support the DiSEqC™ function
will allow any order of numbers. Press .

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12.The display interchanges between a flashing Sat X and save?, where X is
the previously chosen storage position. Confirm with .
If you want to abandon 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).
13.If you chose to ‘confirm’ in point 12, the display shows saving.. (flash-
ing) for approximately 1 minute. The data of the satellite is now automati-
cally memorized and stored. The display 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!
14.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, where X is the storage posi-
tion). 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 Err Save and the calibration has to be done again.
For each new satellite, the search mode must be repeated! You can store up
to four satellites (TV46/60) or two satellites (TV45).
4.2 Update of satellite data base
Example of update: The Astra satellite was stored in German waters and now
the vessel was sailing in Scandinavian waters. The angles of the satellite has
therefore moved and it takes longer to locate the satellite. To shorten the search
time, new data for the angles has to be stored:
1. To go to the setup menu, press repeatedly until the display shows Setup
(flashing), then press , Enter password, see section 1.5. If the password
is correct you are in the Setup menu.
2. Press repeatedly until Upd Sat appears. Now the up-to-date angles can
be stored by pressing .
 Please keep in mind, that the menu item Upd Sat is not shown, if the
tracking function is deactivated (See section 3.1).
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lite) and UpDate?.
4.
To abandon, press / to confirm (if the picture quality is optimal), press
5. If you chose ‘abandon’, the display shows cancel for a brief moment.
If you chose ‘confirm’, the display interchanges between a flashing
updating and checking.
6. After correct calibration, the display shows complete for a brief moment
and then the system automatically jumps to the TV mode. If the update was
not successfull the display shows Err Save and the system returns to the
menu item Upd Sat. In this case, please repeat the calibration.
Next time the antenna is turned on, the stored angles and frequency data of the
satellite are for the current area. This procedure can be repeated in every other
region (at a distance of 200-300 km), because the angles of the satellite move
with every change of the vessel’s position.
4.3 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 section 1.5. If the password
is correct you are in the Setup menu.
2. The display now shows Tra c k i n g. Press repeatedly until Del Sat
appears. Press .
 Del Sat can only appear if there are satellites stored in the system.
3. The display shows Sat X, where X is the first satellite storage position to
be deleted. Press and .
4. The display interchanges between Sat X and Delete?. To confirm, press
/ to abandon, press
5. If you chose ‘confirm’ the display shows complete for a brief moment. If
you chose ‘abandon’, the display shows cancel.
6. In both cases, the display will return to Del Sat.