Campingman Portable Twin Auto Skew User manual
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1. check Can the antenna see the satellite The antenna requires an unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite TV signals Common causes of blockage include trees buildings bridges and mountains Is there excessive dirt or moisture on the antenna dome Dirt buildup or moisture on the dome can reduce satellite reception Clean the exterior of the dome periodically Is it raining heavily Heavy rain or snow can weaken satellite TV signals Reception should improve once the inclement weather subsides Is everything turned on and connected properly Make sure your TV and receiver are both turned on and set up for the satellite input Finally check any connecting cables to ensure none have come loose Is the antenna s LNB set to the correct skew angle To optimize reception the antenna s LNB needs to be set to the correct skew angle for the satellite you want to track 20 Causes and Remedies Receiver Fault Your satellite TV receiver might be set up incorrectly or defective First check the receiver s configuration to ensure it is set up for the desired programming In the case of a faulty receiver refer to your selected receiver s user manual for service and warranty information Satellite Coverage Issue Television satellites are located in fixed positions above the Earth s equator and beam TV signals down to certain regions of the planet not worldwide To receive TV signals from a satellite you must be located within2. that satellite s unique coverage area See Appendix A Satellite Coverage Map Satellite Signal Blocked The Free Way 1S Antenna needs a clear line of sight LOS view to the satellite for uninterrupted reception Objects such as tall lighthouse bridges and big ship that block this view will cause a loss of signal The signal will be quickly restored once the antenna has a clear line of sight again Heavy rain cloud snow or ice may also interfere with the signal reception quality If the satellite signal is lost due to blockage or severe weather condition services from the receiver will be lost picture will freeze frame and may disappear When the satellite signal strength is again high enough then the receiver will resume providing desired programming Services Satellite Frequency Data Changed If some channels work while one or more other channels do not or if the antenna cannot find the selected satellite the satellite s frequency data might have changed You can visit any Continental authorized dealer or distributor for assistance or visit http wwwMegasat tv Improper Wiring If the system has been improperly wired the antenna will not operate correctly Refer to the User Manual for complete system wiring information or visit website http www Megasat tv Loose Cable Connectors We recommends periodically checking the antenna unit s cable connections A loose cable connector can reduce signal quality or prevent auto
3. 2 Atlantic Bird 3 Hispasat 26 Technische Daten Specification Kuppel Abmessung 430x440mm Diameter Antennen Gewicht Antenna weight Antenna Gewinn 31dBi Antenna Gain Min mum EIRP 50dBW Type of Stabilisation 2 Axis Stepp Motor Temperatur Bereich 20 to 70 Temperature Range Megasat Industriestrasse 4a D 97618 Niederlauer Tel 49 0 9771 63567 100 Fax 49 0 9771 63567 144 Homepage www megasat tv E Mail info megasat tv 2
4. MEGAS Campingman Portable Twin Auto Skew WSTA PT250PMS User manual ntroduction Portable antenna system is the innovative and a technologically advanced satellite In Motion system Portable antenna has a unique combination of state of the art components with the most sophisticated satellite acquisition and tracking programs to provide the following features m Fast satellite acquisition Compatible with any Satellite Receiver Compatible with all Direct Broadcast Satellites Built in Digital Broadcast Receiver Capable of High Definition receiving Antenna System Overview A complete satellite TV system illustrated in Figure 1 1 includes Portable antenna connected to a IDU a satellite TV receiver and a television set Portable Antenna Unit Satellite Receiver Antenna Vehicle Power 12VDC 24VDC or power supply 230VAC I2VDC 5A STRA2 ASTRA ASTAM HSPASAT TURKSAT L L 5060600 m IDU In Door Unit 11 System Components Antenna Unit The antenna unit houses the antenna positioning mechanism LNB low noise block and control elements within a radome Weathertight connectors join the power signal and control cabling from the below decks units IDU InDoor Unit The IDU is the system s user interface providing access to the system and its functions through an LCD and three buttons The IDU also serves as the vehicle s junction box allowing the system to use vehicle p
5. inforce the mounting area to assure that it does not flex due to the vehicle motion or vibration If these conditions cannot be entirely satisfied the site selection will inevitably be a best compromise between the various considerations 14 The antenna must have a clear view of the sky and the horizon at all the directions to avoid blockage of the satellite signal bad or no signal good signal Selecting the location bad case Equipment and cable installation This offers a general explanation of how to install the IDU and satellite receiver properly to the inside of vehicle connecting with coaxial cable 1 The Coaxial cable is routed from the antenna to the IDU inside the vehicle 2 After Once deciding where to place the IDU and satellite receiver make sure that both units are placed in a dry and protected area 3 The IDU and satellite receiver should be placed away from any heat source and in an area with proper ventilation 4 Ensure that there are at least 3cm of space around both units for ventilation and connection of cables Do not stack the units on top of each other 5 The following describes the basic wiring configurations for Portable antenna system m Connect the Coaxial cable to Potable antenna port on the back of the IDU m Connect one end of the supplied coaxial cable to the receiver port on the back of the IDU m Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the satellite receiver 15 pe
6. ite screen after system testing 1s complete Turning off the System Follow the steps below to turn off your Portable antenna System 1 Remove operating power from the IDU 2 Turn off your satellite TV receiver and TV Changing Channels If you have followed the installation instructions your system should be set to the satellite of your choice and the system should have downloaded the appropriate channel guides When Portable antenna system and satellite receiver is properly configured it is easy to change the channel using the remote control that normally comes with the receiver unit 16 Watching TV Portable antenna is designed to operate as efficiently and as reliably as possible when the vehicle is moved and anchored It is also the quickest satellite acquisition system available among Portable antennas If you have anchored the vehicle and the antenna has completed to searching selected satellite turn off IDU Power to avoid unnecessary use of power Because the LNB receives its power from the Satellite Receiver through the IDU the antenna will continue to receive the satellite TV signals Switching between Satellites You can switch between satellites using the IDU by pressing Satellite select buttons Follow the steps below to switch to another satellite 1 Ensure that the LEDs turn on If antenna is disconnected all led will blink LNB 209 2 Press the Satellite select buttons to switch to another satellite 3 The a
7. llite s terminal and the IDU m Connect the IDU and the Satellite Receiver box together through the coaxial cable m Make sure that the satellite is working normally once the power is supplied Warning Things to consider when installing the antenna A m Turn off the power when attaching or detaching the antenna m Make sure that the attached satellite is fixed on the flat surface m When attaching ensure that all the products are adhered properly m Ensure that all the cables are connected properly Selecting the location Determine the optimum mounting location for the antenna radom assembly It should be installed where 1 The antenna has a clear line of sight view to as much of the sky as is practical Choose a location where masts or other structures do not block the satellite signal from the dish as the vehicle turns 2 The antenna is at least 5 feet away from other transmitting antennas HF VHF and radar that may generate signals that may interfere with Portable antenna The further away Portable antenna is from these other antennas the less impact their operation will have on it 3 Direct radiation into the antenna from vehicles radar especially high power surveillance radar arrays is minimized The radom should be as far away from the vehicles Radar as possible and should NOT be mounted on the same plane as the vehicles Radar 4 The antenna radome assembly should be rigidly mounted to the vehicle If necessary re
8. matic satellite switching using the receiver s remote control Fasten the cable connector 21 Anlage A AppendixA Europa Position Raster Satellite Coverage Map Bitte entnehmen Sie der Tabelle Ihre Postion 1 25 Please refer to below table 1 25 Die Skew Anpassung LNB Winkel finden Sie in der Liste Skew Anpassung Skew Adjustment LNB Angle find the table Skew Adjustment 22 Skew Anpassung Skew Adjustment Um die korrekte Skew Einstellung zu Uberpriifen entfernen Sie die Kuppel der Antenne und vergleichen Sie die LNB Einstellung mit den Tabellenwerten If you want to check right skew set up open the upper radome compare the LNB angle with below position Raster Position TURKSAT ASTRA2 ASTRA3 ASTRA1 HOTBIRD Astra4 THOR HISPASAT Grid 43 E 28 2 E 23 5 E 19 2 E 13 0 E 4 8 E 0 8 W 5 0 W 30 W Position E r CE RER MA eee O ee eere err oe Gol eere err jr a Gol 7 e eer jare js e er re reir os er rs ICE ee je jeje Ceres sr osa a CA es er pr a or aer tor 25s A rc ae w as ae j ar E O E ES Cs rr as ee jeej II EI CA oe rr fasas BET ar a ar asar sesos oa O a a re error fao 2 er ee jer jar st je a CA er es a as 23 26 a ee ee A ar EC EE a e e a EA EEEN r e a e A eje z r a ae 2 ar as a x e jar Der a o ae ar ae 23 Ausleuchtzonen Footprint Astra 2N Astra 2S A A KS ke 24 ASTRA4 Thor 2 3 KS TURKSAT
9. ntenna shifts to track selected satellite Wait for the Tracking Satellite screen Operating the IDU Appearance Power S W LNB ASTRA2 ASTRA ASTRA4 HISPSAT TURKSAT 000 derer O POWER L SATELLITE SELECT Satellite select button 17 Functions of LCD Display You can change the satellite by Power S W pushing this It is tracking a satellite LNE ASTRA2 ASTRA ASTRA4 HISPASAT TURKSAT ON E O00 ee eeeee LI SATELLITE SELECT Itis in lock Satellite select button mode General Operation Order al Turn the power switch on OFF Push the Satellite select buttons to choose satellite SATELLITE SELECT y LNB SOS Red LED turns on for searching the satellite 18 LNB Qee LNB 209 In case of search failure Z OFF POWER LI en SATELLITE SELECT LNB Q 2 LNB 200 It is tracking the target satellite Antenna lock choose satellite Turn the power switch on Push the Satellite select buttons to choose satellite Red LED turns on for searching the satellite If the antenna cannot find selected satellite 1t goes to sleep mode during about 2 minutes with turning on 2 LED And then the antenna will search the satellite again 19 roubleshooting There are a number of common issues that can affect the signal quality or the operation of Portable antenna system The following sections address these issues and potential solutions Simple
10. ower and supply and receive data to from the antenna unit 12 nstallation This section offers a general explanation of how properly to install Portable antenna Installation of Portable antenna must be accomplished by or under the supervision of an authorized dealer for the Limited Warranty to be valid and in force The steps in the installation and setup process are as follows Unpacking the unit 1 Open box and remove packing material The following items are included in the packaging of Portable antenna evan atic com ANT SSES Preparing for the installation Install Tools and Materials Portable antenna system is designed for simple installation and setup However the following list of equipment or items should be available during installation of Portable antenna 1 Verification of the Vehicle s Power Supply m Confirm that the vehicle s power supply is 12VDC 24VDC 2 Verification of the Satellite Receiver and IDU s attachment and the electricity supply m Attach Satellite Receiver and IDU in the interior of the vehicle or the trunk m Connect the power of Satellite Receiver and IDU m Once the power of Satellite Receiver and IDU is verified it confirms that both Satellite Receiver and IDU are working normally 13 3 Procedure of the satellite s attachment and installation m Attach the satellite on the flat surface area of the vehicle s roof m Connect each end of the Coaxial antenna cable to the sate
11. ration Portable antenna system is easy to use Under normal conditions operation of Portable antenna requires no intervention from the user Antenna unit initialization and satellite acquisition is completely automatic Receiving Satellite TV Signals Television satellites are located in fixed positions above the Earth s equator and beam TV signals down to certain regions of the planet To receive TV signals from a satellite you must be located within that satellite s unique coverage area To check it see Appendix A Satellite Coverage Map In addition since TV satellites are located above the equator Portable antenna must have a clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV signals Anything that stands between the antenna and the satellite can block the signal resulting in lost reception Common causes of blockage include lighthouses boat masts trees buildings and bridges Heavy rain ice or snow might also temporarily interrupt satellite signals Turning the System On Off Since power to Portable antenna system is controlled by the IDU you can turn the antenna on or off by applying removing operating power to the IDU Turning on the System Follow the steps below to turn on your Portable antenna System 1 Make sure the antenna has a clear view of the sky 2 Turn on your satellite TV receiver and TV 3 Apply operating power to the IDU 4 Wait one minute for system startup The IDU will display the Tracking Satell
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