User manual CRUISE TV STS VERSION

[. . . ] B CruiseTV® STS / RV Version In-Motion Satellite Television System User's Guide Includes: ­ 100 Series Antennas ­ 200 Series Antennas IMPORTANT! DO NOT OPERATE THIS SYSTEM WITHOUT FIRST READING SECTIONS 3 & 7 OF THIS MANUAL. M-01355, Rev. 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. M-01355, Rev. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What to Expect While Operating the STS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] For situations where there is blockage or loss of satellite signal for five (5) minutes or more, the system power should be shut down, the blockage cleared, and the system restarted. Sharp turns of the vehicle at accelerated speeds or sharp bumps and dips may also cause the antenna to briefly lose the satellite signal. B Page 6 3. 2 Powering On the System To apply power to the system, toggle the power switch to the ON position. It is recommended that your vehicle remains stationary when first acquiring the signal. Dropouts 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 STS 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 STS will remember where you are and continually update your position as you move. Future start-ups will use this information to minimize acquisition time. If the vehicle is moved great distances (several hundred miles), with the STS 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 "Searching For Satellite" will appear on the video monitor. When the vehicle is stationary, satellite lock will occur in less than 1 minute. If the vehicle is moving during acquisition, satellite lock may not occur for several minutes. When a signal has been located, your receiver will begin displaying the programming for the selected channel and the STS will automatically begin tracking the satellite. During the tracking process, you may experience a momentary loss of picture. B Page 7 3. 5 Power Conservation Mode If the vehicle has remained stationary for approximately ten (10) 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. A momentary loss of picture may occur during transition from Sleep to Track mode. 3. 6 Instant On Mode You may also turn power off and continue to watch television if the vehicle is stationary. [. . . ] Turn antenna system OFF after acquiring signal if vehicle is to be stationary for a long time. Power off will reduce power drain and extend operating life of antenna and vehicle battery. Automatic car or bus washing equipment should not be employed while the antenna is mounted on the vehicle. Rotating brushes or chamois wheels can deflect the antenna radome and damage the phased array dishes. M-01355, Rev. [. . . ]