Raymarine Satellite TV Systems - Manuals

1 Safety notices WARNING Product installation This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury and/or damage to your boat. CAUTION In-line fuse If you do not have a breaker in t...

3 Important information Introduction This handbook containsan explanation of how toinstall, connect and main-tain your RaymarineSatellite TV system. This handbook covers thefollowing models: • 45STV Satellite TV system.•60STV Satellite TV system.Your Raymarine Satellite TV system provides uninterrup...

4 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Television reception For full functionality of your Raymarine Satellite TV system, it is necessaryto subscribe to the relevant service(s) from the appropriate serviceprovider(s). Full details of service providers can be found in “Satelliteservice providers” on page 6...

5 What does a typical system look like? Note: Satellite receivers, televisions and subscription services must be purchased separately. Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Antenna Control Unit Satellite Receiver (IRD) Television DCPower D7944_1 Power/Data cable RFcable 81258_3.book Page 5 Wednesday, Novem...

7 Installation EMC installation guidelines All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industrystandards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate ElectromagneticCompatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installatio...

8 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems What’s in the box?.... Raymarine STV Antenna Unit houses the antenna positioning mechanism, low noise block (LNB), power supply and control elements within a molded radome. Connectors on the underside of the base plate join the power, signal and control cabling from ...

10 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems How do I plan the installation?... . When choosing a location for the antenna, consider the following points: • Make sure you place it where there is an all round clear view of the horizon. • It should not be too high above the water - the maximum recom-mended heigh...

11 Extending the cables The cables that have been supplied with your Raymarine Satellite TVsystem should be of adequate length to complete the installation on mostboats. However, should it be necessary to extend a cable the followingpoints should be considered: Power and data cable This cable is sup...

12 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems How do I install the ACU?.... ACU dimensions The dimensions of the ACU are shown below: 195 mm (7.67 in) 224.6 mm (8.84 in) D9275_1 160 mm (6.3 in) 229 mm (9.0 in) 195 mm (7.67 in) 65 mm (2.56 in) 62.7 mm (2.47 in) 81258_3.book Page 12 Wednesday, November 8, 2006 2:...

13 Installing the ACU The ACU should be installed below decks, in a position that is: • dry. • well ventilated. • easily accessible. • near your main TV viewing area. The ACU should be installed using the two fixing brackets supplied. Thesebrackets can be placed on the sides of the unit to provide a...

15 How do I connect the system cables?.... Connecting the antenna Antenna baseplate There are two types of antenna baseplate that can be fitted to your Rayma-rine TV System. the types are: • 2 RF port connectors. • 4 RF port connectors. Which type is fitted depends on your area of operation and the ...

16 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Connecting the ACU To connect the antenna control unit: 1. Connect the power and data cable to the connector on the rear panel of the ACU. 2. Connect the RF cable to the connector on the rear panel of the IRD.3. Connect the DC power supply to the connector on the re...

17 Twin IRDs You can connect two IRDs to your antenna as shown in the followingdiagram.However, only one of the IRDs can be configured as a two satellitereceiver. The other IRD needs to be configured as a one satellite receiver. The two satellite receiver determines which satellite is tracked, while...

18 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Multiple IRDs IMPORTANT : Due to satellite polarization, incorrect connection in systems using multiple IRDs will result in signal degradation. Make sureyou select the correct method of connection for your area of operation. North American systems and South America ...

19 North American systems - DirecTV This version of a multi-switch installation uses a DiSEqC supplier - Raymarine Part No. A96014 - and enables you to change the satellite being tracked asyou change channels using the IRD master instead of the ACU. To connect a multi-switch and DiSEqC Supplier: 1. ...

21 System with 4 RF connector baseplate Single IRD This is the basic method for connecting your Raymarine Satellite TVSystem. The RF cable should be connected from RF1 to ‘LNB’, ‘ANT’ or ‘Satellite In’on the rear panel of the IRD. Twin IRDs You can connect two IRDs to your antenna as shown in the fo...

22 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Multiple IRDs In European systems fitted with a 4 RF connector baseplate there are twooptions for connecting multiple IRDs. Systems using up to 4 IRDs In European systems all four RF outputs from the antenna can beconnected to individual IRDs. As in the single IRD o...

23 Connecting your satellite TV system to an NMEA0183 GPS Note: This applies to Raymarine 60 STV systems only. Using the 9 pin connector supplied, you can connect your satellite TVsystem directly to you boat’s NMEA 0183 GPS system for improvedtracking accuracy. You will also need: • a length of cabl...

25 System set up Introduction This section of the handbook describes how to set up your RaymarineSatellite TV system after installation using the ACU or the Graphical UserInterface (GUI) and includes the following functions: • System start up. • Change the default satellite. • Monitor the antenna st...

26 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Changing the default satellite Your ACU is programmed with two default satellites. To change the defaultsatellite, press the left hand soft key. The default satellite changes and isautomatically tracked by the antenna. Monitoring the current status of the antenna 1....

27 Set up mode To enter set up mode: Setting the satellite pair This sequence applies to all satellite pairs except DirecTV: 1. With the antenna tracking press SETUP. 2. Press YES to enter setup mode. 3. Press YES to set the satellite pair. D7972_1 TRACKING A: ASTRA 2 B : HOTBIRD SETUP D7973_1 SETUP...

28 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Setting the satellite pair - DirecTV Note: DiSEqC is not used with Dish Network or ExpressVu satellites.This menu is displayed when the DiSEqC method - see page 34 is set to “Use to change sat”. 1. Follow steps 1 thru 3 for entering set up mode- see “Set up mode” on...

29 Setting the GPS using the ACU Note: If your system is connected to a GPS antenna, the position will be updated in real time. 1. Press YES to enter set up mode. 2. Press NEXT to enter GPS set up mode. 3. Press YES to set GPS. 4. Input the longitude data. + increases a value. - decreases a value.Ch...

30 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Edit satellite information 1. Press YES to enter set up mode. 2. Press NEXT twice to enter Edit Sat Info menu. 3. Press YES to enter edit menu. 4. Set the satellite name. NEXT - shows next satellite name.SELECT - sets the displayed satellite for editing.EXIT - retur...

32 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Note: (1) Raymarine does not recommend changing the satellite information unless advised to do so by the satellite provider. (2) Vertical and horizontal polarization applies to regions with linear polarization only. Setting the local frequency LNB systems in regions...

33 Note: Raymarine does not recommend changing the LNB type unless instructed to do so. LNB systems in regions with linear polarization Note: Raymarine does not recommend changing the LNB type unless instructed to do so. 5. Input local frequency for the LNB. + increases a value. - decreases a value....

34 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Setting the DiSEqC method 1. Press YES to enter set up mode. 2. Press NEXT 4 times to go to the Use DiSEqC menu. 3. Press YES to enter the DiSEqC menu. 4. Select the DiSEqC method* NEXT - shows next DiSEqC method.SELECT - sets the displayed method.EXIT - returns to ...

35 Setting the LNB skew angle Note: This menu is only applicable to Raymarine 60STV Premium models Note: * CALIBRATION - uses the skew sensor motor to position the LNB. MANUAL- enables you to set the skew angle manually according to signal strength. 1. Press YES to enter set up mode. 2. Press NEXT 5...

36 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Display version This sequence enables you to see what version of antenna and ACU soft-ware versions are installed on your system. Setting antenna go position 1. Press YES to enter set up mode. 2. Press NEXT 5 times to go to View Version menu. 3. Press YES to view pr...

37 Setting antenna move step 3. Press YES to enter Go position. 4. Input position value for azimuth (AZ) axis.+ increases a value. - decreases a value.Change the underscored digit using the +/- buttons.Press INPUT to accept a value. 5. Input position value for elevation (EL) axis.+ increases a value...

38 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Setting defaults 3. Press YES to enter the Ant move step menu. 4. Move the antenna in the AZ axis. CW - move clockwise.EL - go to the elevation control screen.CCW - move counter-clockwise. 5. Move the antenna in the EL axis. UP - move in up direction.EXIT - go to An...

39 Set up using the Graphical User Interface You can also set up your Raymarine Satellite TV system using the GraphicalUser Interface (GUI) which can be found on the CD-ROM. The CD-ROMcontains folders for the different areas of operation. Open the correct folderfor your area of operation. The method...

40 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Antenna status The antenna status information shows monitoring and set up informationfor your antenna. Target satellite selection and monitoring This section enables you to set up satellite tracking and monitoring. Satellite pair This section shows satellites being ...

41 Restart Click this soft key to restart the antenna tracking the chosen satellite. Setup Click this soft key to enter the GUI set up mode prior to making anychanges. Get Antenna Information Click this soft key to display the current system settings. Advanced Control This is a password protected ar...

42 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems 4. Click the drop-down arrow at the right of the longitude box and select W or E according to your longitude. 5. Click on the latitude box and enter your latitude in degrees and minutes format. 6. Click the drop-down arrow at the right of the latitude box and select...

43 Setting antenna angle, move step and diagnosis. You can move the antenna to a new target position or carry out diagnosisusing the Move antenna - Execute diagnosis function of the GUI. Moving the antenna to a new position There are two methods for moving (stepping) the antenna to a newposition: • ...

44 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems • Red - shows that there is a fault with that function. If a fault is diagnosed refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 45 for possible solutions. 4. Click ‘Restart’. The system leaves set up mode and the antenna will start tracking. Setting the skew angle Note: This sec...

45 Maintenance and troubleshooting Introduction This section deals with maintenance and troubleshooting that can becarried out by the system user. Maintenance Your Raymarine Satellite TV system has been designed to require minimalmaintenance. The following routine maintenance checks will ensure that...

47 Antenna diagnosis 1. Press YES to enter set up mode. 2. Press NEXT 8 times to go to Antenna Diagnosis menu. 3. Press YES to enter diagnosis mode. 4. Code 101 is being tested. Press EXIT to return to main set up menu. D7973_1 SETUP MODE? YES NO D7974_1 SET SAT PAIR? PREV YES NEXT DD8647_1 ANT DIAG...

48 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Technical support You can obtain Technical Support for your Raymarine Satellite TV System from the following: www.raymarine.com United States Raymarine Technical Support 1-800-539-5539 extension 2444, or(603) -881-5200 Product Repair and Service Raymarine Product Re...

49 Satellite information Introduction This section contains information on satellites in your region and includes: • Satellite coverage areas. • Satellite coverage by geographic location. • Satellite tracking information Satellite coverage areas The following satellite coverage maps do not guarantee...

50 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Astra 2A South Hotbird 60STV 45STV D9227_1 60STV 45STV D9228_1 81258_3.book Page 50 Wednesday, November 8, 2006 2:06 PM

52 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Thor II Sirius 60STV 45STV D9231_1 45STV 60STV D9232_1 81258_3.book Page 52 Wednesday, November 8, 2006 2:06 PM

53 US satellites Direct TV Dish Network 60STV 45STV D9234_1 81258_3.book Page 53 Wednesday, November 8, 2006 2:06 PM

54 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems ExpressVu Mexico Panamsat 9 (Sky) 81258_3.book Page 54 Wednesday, November 8, 2006 2:06 PM

55 Australia Optus C1 New Zealand Optus B1 60STV D9236_1 60STV 45STV 45STV 60STV D9237_1 45STV 81258_3.book Page 55 Wednesday, November 8, 2006 2:06 PM

56 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Far East Telstar Agila2 D9238_1 D9239_1 81258_3.book Page 56 Wednesday, November 8, 2006 2:06 PM

57 Middle East Nilesat Arabsat 60STV D9240_1 60STV 81258_3.book Page 57 Wednesday, November 8, 2006 2:06 PM

58 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Turksat 60STV 45STV D9241_1 81258_3.book Page 58 Wednesday, November 8, 2006 2:06 PM

59 South America Galaxy 3C- South America (DirecTV) Panamsat 6- South America (Sky) 60STV 45STV 45STV 81258_3.book Page 59 Wednesday, November 8, 2006 2:06 PM

60 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Satellite coverage by geographic location The following table details satellite coverage by geographic location. Toreceive a satellite television service you will need to subscribe to the servicefrom the relevant service provider. Europe Country Satellites Service p...

61 United States Turkey Hotbird - HOT234KWTurksat - TUR01BKTTurksat - TUR01CEB Hotbird www.eutelsat.com Turksat www.satcom.gov.tr Russia Thor - THO003KUHotbird - HOT234KW Thor www.telenor.com Hotbird www.eutelsat.com Greece Hotbird - HOT234KW Hotbird www.eutelsat.com Satellite Service provider NIMIQ...

62 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Satellite tracking Your Raymarine Satellite TV System can track a variety of DVB compatibleand DSS (DIRECTV) satellites. Your system contains a pre-programmedlibrary of either European or North American satellites, whichever areapplicable to your system. There are a...

64 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems North American satellites Satellite name Frequency Transponder symbol rate FEC code Satellite network ID LNB polarization (vertical or hori- zontal) LNB band Decoding type ExpressVu91 1242812443 2000020000 5/65/6 0X01000X0100 RHCP LHCP UU DVBDVB ExpressVu82 12428124...

67 Appendix 7: Technical specification Raymarine 45 STV General ApprovalsCE - conforms toFCC- verified to EU Directive 89/336/EECCFR47: Part 15 DimensionsSatellite antenna unitAntenna dish diameterAntenna control unit 500 mm x 538 mm (19.7 x 21.2 ins.)450 mm (18 ins.)195 mm x 225 mm x 65 mm (7.6 x 8...

69 Gain variation 5 dB (max) across 500 MHz Cross polarization isolation 25 dB (min.) Image rejection 40 dBm (min.) Output VWSR 2.1(max) in a 75 W system Noise figure 1.1 dB (max) Po 1 dB 0 dBm (min.) 3 rd order intermodulation -50 dBc (max), two tones of -15 dBm output spaced 27 MHz Polarization sw...

70 Raymarine Satellite TV Systems Raymarine 60 STV General ApprovalsCE - conforms toFCC- verified to EU Directive 89/336/EECCFR47: Part 15 DimensionsSatellite antenna unitAntenna dish diameterAntenna control unit 698mm x 719 mm (27.5 x 28.3 ins) 60 cm (24 ins)195 mm x 225 mm x 65 mm (7.6 x 8.8 x 2.5...