Crank-up Satellite TV System Satellite Antenna with Lift and Rotation Unit - Manual

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1 Crank-up Satellite TV System Satellite Antenna with Lift and Rotation Unit - Manual Distributed in the U.K. by:

2 1. Contents: Quantity Description 1 Antenna Selfsat HD 10 1 Lift and Rotation Unit (pre-assembled) 2 Ceiling Support plates 1 Ceiling plate 1 Rotation handle 1 Elevation handle 1 Spring 1 Washer 1 Graduation disc 1 Antenna cable 5m one side with F-series connector 1 F-connector 1 WEF-Protector (protect F-plug against damp) 1 Cable entry box Screws 2. Tools required: Electric Drill Drill bits: 1,5mm and 13mm Hole saw 38 mm diameter Crosstip screwdriver Slotted screwdriver Centre punch Measuring tape Cutter Adhesive tape Adhesive such as Sikaflex Marker

3 3. Installation Planning Decide where you wish to mount your satellite system. Location of the lift assembly must allow antenna to point towards the rear of the vehicle when resting in the travel position, and must clear all roof mounted equipment when being raised, lowered or rotated. The inside ceiling must be clear of obstructions to ceiling plate and handle. Before drilling, check for cables or obstructions within the roof space. Tape the drill template to the roof of the vehicle in the position where the lift assembly will be installed. Mark the centre hole as well as mounting holes. Ensure that the lift assembly is located in front of the antenna pointing in direction of motion. The roof perforation for antenna cable should be located approx. 13 cm in front of lift assembly (in direction of motion). Direction of motion cable feedthrough Cable entry box 10-13cm Also, check for cables, equipment, or obstructions inside the vehicle before drilling. Select the location and drill one 13 mm diameter hole through the roof only for the coaxial cable.

4 4. Mounting Using a 38mm diameter hole saw, cut a hole through the roof and ceiling for the centre shaft. Apply a layer of approx. 0,5 cm thick of adhesive such as Sikaflex on the bottom of the base plate. Follow the manufacturer s guidelines for surface preparation, application and curing. Insert the crankshaft with square tube into the hole, then position and attach the lift assembly to the roof with the enclosed self-cutting tapping screws. Measure the thickness of the roof. Using the table below, decide if you need one or two ceiling support plates. Assemble graduation disc, ceiling plate, rotation handle, spring, washer and elevating handle (See illustration). Slide all parts over shaft and tighten the screw in the elevation handle. Roof thickness Number of ceiling support plates Up to 32mm 2 From 32 mm 1 From 50 mm None Direction of motion Lift assembly Ceiling support plate Graduation disc Ceiling plate Rotation handle Spring Washer Elevation handle

5 5. Connecting the Antenna Connect the coaxial cable to the antenna and tighten. Feed the cable sidewise through the lift assembly, then insert cable through gland in rear of roof entry box and push cable into vehicle. Leave 70 cm of cable (see indication) from antenna to roof entry. Following glue on the cable entry box to the roof (e.g. with Sikaflex ). Route cable to satellite receiver and fit F connector. Connect to the connector marked "SATELLITE IN" on the rear of the satellite receiver. coverage F-connector 6. To locate the satellite: Using the zone map determine your location and note the angle of elevation required. Turn the elevation handle counter clockwise (ccw) the number of turns indicated in the graduation disc to get the elevation for your location. Note: The specifications are approximate values, depending on the location.

6 The graduation disc also will be used to indicate the approximate direction and position of the desired satellite. With the enclosed compass find out the direction north and turn the Indicator "N" into this direction. Turn the indicator of rotation handle into the area of desired satellite, which appears highlighted in colour on the graduation disc. Turn the rotation handle slowly inside this area, until you receive the desired TV-channel. Note: Stop rotating the antenna if you notice a resistance. Don't try to get over it. Satelliteposition Note: Most receivers display the signal strength on the TV set. You can use this option to maximize the signal strength by sweeping the dish from side to side. For fine tuning you may turn the rotation handle slowly to the left or right. Also, use the elevation handle and turn it marginally clockwise or counter clockwise to get the best signal.

7 7. To Lower Antenna: Pull rotation handle down to disengage gear from ceiling plate and rotate the antenna until the pointer on the ceiling plate is aligned with the pointer on the rotation handle. Rotate elevation handle counter clockwise until you hear the antenna touch the roof (resistance will be felt in the handle). If you notice resistance during rotation (the antenna cable may be wound around the unit), turn in the opposite direction. WARNING!!! Vehicle must not be driven with antenna in raised or partially raised position. Align the pointers on the ceiling plate and rotation handle before you lower the Antenna. Technical Details: Modelname Camos Crank-up (Selfsat Top) Input Frequency GHz LNB 1 Polarisation Dual Linear (horizontal und vertical) Gain 33 dbi on GHz LNB Output Frequency / MHz L.O. Frequency 9.75 / 10.6 GHz Operating temperature - 30 bis +60 Storage temperature - 40 bis +80 Weight 5,5 Kg Dimensions (H x B x D) 47,5 x 29,9 x 7 cm

8 Camos Crank-up Satellite Systems User instructions Elevating the dish: Elevate the dish by turning the crank handle: how far you need to elevate it will depend on your location and the further south you go, the more elevation is required. Contrary to what you might expect, greater elevation is achieved with fewer turns on the crank handle. When parked, the dish is facing directly up and so is at 90 degrees of elevation; elevation is reduced by approximately 7 degrees per full anti-clockwise turn of the crank handle. In the UK midlands, approximately 23 degrees elevation is required: so 90 minus 23 means that 67 degrees of adjustment is required. At approximately 7 degrees per turn this would equate to roughly 9.5 full turns. Paris requires approximately 28 degrees of elevation and equals 62. Divide 62 by seven and this equates to 8.85 full turns (9 turns should be fine). Use the map and elevation scale below to find the approximate elevation required, subtract that figure from 90 and divide the result by 7 to get an estimated number of turns. (Actually, we ve made it easy for you by including the number of turns in the column on the left.) All of this assumes the roof of your vehicle is level. If it s not, you ll need to experiment in order to make appropriate adjustments. Once you have an approximate elevation, you can start scanning for the satellites. How far east of due south you need to point the dish is dependent on your location; from the UK Midlands it is approximately 25 degrees east of south but, if you were at 28.2 degrees longitude yourself, then you would have to point your dish due South. Pointing the dish: We strongly recommend the use of a satfinder when using a manual dish such as Camos crank-up models and the following instructions assume that you are using a Zehnder model. 1. Use a compass to point both the dish and the graduation disc towards north. 2. Slowly turn the dish through east towards the south. 3. When the satfinder indicates that a signal has been found, turn the dish very slowly to get the highest signal strength (this assumes that you have set the satfinder up correctly). If you have set the TV and receiver up, you can also keep an eye on the receiver s signal strength indicator and, of course, on the TV picture itself. 4. Finally, if necessary, you can fine tune the elevation by very gradually adjusting both the elevation and the azimuth (horizontal angle). You should now be getting UK TV channels via the Astra 2 group of satellites. If you wish to access other satellites, Astra1 or Hotbird for instance, you need to follow the same procedures but the elevation and horizontal angles will be different. Refer to the map below for approximate elevations for the satellite of choice, then repeat the simple calculation above (90 minus required elevation then divide the result by 7 to establish the approximate number of turns required). Then scan the dish across the sky slowly until you receive a good signal and pictures. Astra 1 is located at 19 degrees east of 0 and Hotbird is at 16 degrees east.

9 Anti-clockwise rotations for use with Camos crank-up models. Parking the dish: Camos crank-up dishes are very resistant to wind and can be safely left up even when a larger, conventional dish would have to be parked. When moving though, the dish must be secured in the down position. Do this by first turning the rotation handle so that the pointer is aligned with the pointer on the ceiling plate. Then, simply turn the crank handle clockwise until resistance is felt. At this point, the dish should be parked and ready for travel. Don t over-turn the handle. We strongly recommend that a visual check of the dish is made before driving off. Skewing the dish (Plus models only): Because TV transmitting satellites are parked in a fixed position, in orbit above the earth, a dish s position relative to the satellite will change when it is moved. In the U.K., France, Belgium and Holland, even Germany this isn t usually important but, if a dish is being used further afield - in Spain, Italy or eastern Europe for example the dish will need to be rotated on its mount in order to get the best signal available. Sometimes, this simple adjustment can mean the difference between receiving a channel and not receiving it. This is a simple job on the Camos Crank-up Plus and is done by adjustment of a wing nut at the back of the dish. You can find the appropriate angle in one of two ways: 1. Go to this website and enter the position of where you want to use the dish: 2. Click here to see a list of European locations complete with elevation, azimuth and skew (Polarization) angles. Thanks to Dave Newell of Leisure Vehicle Services for his help with these instructions. For further information contact RoadPro. sales@roadpro.co.uk, Tel: