User manual CRUISE TV DBS-4500

[. . . ] A The DBS-4500 / Land Version In-Motion Satellite Television System User' Guide s Includes: ­ 100 Series Antennas IMPORTANT! DO NOT OPERATE THIS SYSTEM WITHOUT FIRST READING SECTIONS 3 & 7 OF THIS MANUAL. All rights reserved, patent pending Copyright ?Important Warranty Information Keep this User Guide with the Antenna System at all times. For Customer Service, contact an Authorized Service Center nearest you, or call Datron at 1-(800)-287-5052. M01335, Rev. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What to Expect While Operating the DBS-4500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features of your DBS-4500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Drop-outs for the first few minutes may occur if the vehicle is in motion while the system is initialized. 3. 3 First Time Start Up The first time the DBS-4500 is turned on after installation it may take several minutes for the unit to acquire the satellite. This initialization feature determines where you are geographically with respect to the satellite. Once the system is initialized, the unit will remember where you are and continually update your position as you move. Future start-ups will use this information to minimize acquisition time. M-01335, Rev. A Page 6 If the vehicle is moved great distances (approximately 100 miles), with the DBS-4500 turned off, a new location finder mode will be automatically entered and the initialization may take a little longer than normal. 3. 4 Automatic Satellite Signal Acquisition and Tracking Satellite signal acquisition and tracking is fully automatic. It is recommended that the initial signal acquisition of the satellite be done when the vehicle is not moving. The rest of this section describes what to expect during the acquisition and tracking process. Immediately after the system is turned on the message "INIT-REV XXXX" will appear during which time the vehicle should be kept stationary. "Searching for satellite signal" will appear after "INITREV XXXX" is complete. When a signal has been located, your receiver will begin displaying the programming for the selected channel and the DBS-4500 will automatically begin tracking the satellite. During the tracking process, you may experience a momentary loss of picture. 3. 5 Power Conservation Mode If the vehicle has remained stationary for approximately five (5) minutes with the unit on, it will automatically enter a reduced power mode and the antenna will stop moving. Once the vehicle is placed in motion the unit will automatically revert back to its tracking mode. You may also turn power off and continue to watch television if the vehicle is stationary. With the power turned off, the antenna may eventually lose the satellite signal and re-initializing will be required. To minimize signal dropouts in the first few minutes of use it is best to allow the DBS-4500 to warm up for five (5) minutes before placing the vehicle in motion. However, the vehicle should be moving in a straight path for best results. Allow approximately three (3) minutes to locate the signal while the vehicle is in motion. You may acquire the signal while traveling up or down a grade as long as the vehicle is moving in a straight path. M-01335, Rev. A Page 8 4. Regular Service and Preventive Maintenance CruiseTV? [. . . ] Looking down on the antenna from above, the azimuth movement is either clockwise or counterclockwise. Azimuth Angle ­ the angle from true north or from the vehicle' fore and aft center line, in a plane s parallel with the surface, to which the antenna is pointing. In general, the angle increases as the antenna turns clockwise, as viewed from above. Cable Wrap ­ a method of securing the cable, yet allowing the antenna to rotate freely. [. . . ]