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USER MANUAL Snipe Dome Selfsat

Introduction Proper use and Operation Safety Notes

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7-1. 7-2. Required space for the SNIPE DOME Equipment for Installation

1-1. Introduction These instructions describe the functions and operation of the SNIPE DOME satellite system. Correct and safe operation of the system can only be ensured by following these instruc- tions. Your SNIPE DOME is an intelligent satellite TV reception antenna system which can align itself towards a preset satellite automatically as long as the system is located within the footprint of this satellite. The SNIPE DOME only occupies requisite space while it performs the necessary adjustments with the slim and agile antenna body. For general operation, please ensure that the system always has a clear view to the sky. If the satellite‘s signal beam is interrupted by obstacles such as mountains, buildings or trees, the unit will not function and no TV signal will be received The rst few pages of these instructions contain information about using the general functions of your SNIPE DOME, followed by an explanation of all the adjustment options. The last pages of the instructions cover various technical aspects of the SNIPE DOME.

It is not permitted to change the overall device by removing or adding individual components. The use of any other components to those originally installed is not permissible. Installation must only be performed by suciently qualied personnel. All instructions in the supplied Installation Instructions, which is separately provided, must be carefully followed. The product does not require any regular maintenance. Housings and enclosures must not be opened. Check and maintenance work should always be carried out by a qualied specialist. All of the relevant and approved guidelines of the automotive industry must be observed and complied with. The equipment must only be installed on hard vehicle roofs. Avoid to clean your vehicle with the mounted satellite system in a single-bay or drive-through car wash or with a high-pressure cleaner.

Please also note the following instructions from the manufacturer : 1-2. Proper use and operation This product has been designed for xed installation on vehicles with maximum speeds of 130 km/h. It is designed to automatically aim an antenna at geostationary television satellites. The power to the system is supplied by a standard vehicle electrical system with a rated voltage of 12 or 24 Volts DC. Use of the equipment for any other purpose to the one specied is not permitted.4 1-3. Safety Notes In order to ensure that your SNIPE DOME works properly you must ensure that it is following by the Operating Instructions in this manual and used as intended purpose. When it is correctly installed, the antenna automatically assumes the rest position when the ignition is switched on and locks itself. If the system cannot fully be removed due to user's negligence, then it is your responsibility to check that the antenna is properly stored in safe. Please also note that dierent legal requirements are applied to the operation of electrical and electronic equipment in dierent countries. As the user of this equipment, you are responsible for yourself ensuring compliance with the relevant laws and regulations. The manufacturer does not take liability for direct or indirect consequential damage of the system, motor vehicles or other equipments by reason of unsuitable battery usage or erroneous installation or wrong wire connection.5

2-2. Name of parts Main unit Controller Antenna Mounting plate to Receiver (Option) to Controller to Receiver Power switch Bracket to Main unit USB port : For Satellite Information Update Power port : DC 12~24V GPS state light Stand by state light Satellite light Stand by button Satellite Up/Down button OK button7

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3-1. Connection Diagram Use the controller cable to connect between the controller and antenna. The controller cable looks similar to the antenna receiver cable but you can distinguish them by the color and labeling. MAIN UNIT Receiver cable(Grey color) RECEIVER

ii. iii. Function Description Operation B. Selecting the satellite “OK” Button “Satellite Up / Down button” Light C. Searching the satellite 3-2. Functional Description A. Power On When the all cable connections are completed, switch on with the “Power Switch” button on the top of the controller. If the position of antenna was in Basic position, “STAND BY state light” will be solid on to show it is STAND BY to use. If the position of antenna was not in the Basic position, “STAND BY state light” will flash, and the antenna will return to the Basic position within a maximum 2 minutes. Then “STAND BY state light” will be solid on. Function Description “Power” Switch “Stand by” Light Solid ON Solid ON “Stand by” Light Solid ON Operation Once antenna and controller are connected, you can select & change the satellite as you require. Select the desired satellite using the “Up/Down” buttons, then press the “OK” button to accept the setting. If you select the wrong satellite, you can re-search target satellite using the “Up/Down” button, then press the “OK” button to accept the new setting.

ii. iii. After the satellite selection, “Stand by State” light will go off and the LED light of the selected satellite will start flashing. Once selected satellite has been found, the LED light of the satellite will become solid. Function Description “Satellite” lightSVENSKA ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH DUTCH

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Whenever you wish to return the antenna back to the Basic position, press and hold the “STAND BY” button for a few seconds.

Function Description Operation E. Back to Basic position If you want to change desired satellite, you can change the target satellite using the “Up/Down” buttons, then press the “OK” button to select the new satellite.

Function Description Operation “OK” Button “Satellite Up / Down button” Light D. Changing the satellite GPS LED confirms the current location from 24 GPS satellites in the world. When your SNIPE DOME identifies a GPS signal, GPS LED light will remain on, regardless if the antenna is pausing or moving. GPS can help to search for the satellite faster & catch the optimum satellite signal, and assist SNIPE DOME to acheive the best elevation. Function Description “GPS” light Operation

Also, while Satellite Information updating, the GPS LED light will flash to show the update procedure is processing. During this time, GPS LED light on doesn’t mean the unit is communicating with GPS satellite. iii. ii. F. GPS LED light “Stand by” Button10 3-3. Quick Reference Operating (Searching the satellite) Switch on with the “Power switch” button on the top of the controller. Upon power on, all LED will flash twice. Wait until “Stand by State” light & one “Satellite LED” light, which you set previously or the first satellite in the controller, remain solid on. Select the desired satellite using the “UP/DOWN” buttons, then press the “OK” button to select. The satellite LED light will start to flash, wait until it stays solid on. When the satellite LED light stays solid on, the selected satellite has been located and a signal can be seen on the satellite TV.

4-1. Connection Diagram for updating “USB port is used for Satellite Information Update only” Simply connect the Controller to PC using USB cable. USB cable is not included in the package. Searching program with targeting satellites is pre-programmed. If there is no problem to search the satellites, do not need below update process.

MAIN UNITUSB cableB typeA type CONTROLLERCigar jack adaptorController Cable(Black color)

4-2. Update Process Using SNIPE DOME Update Program, refresh the satellite date of your SNIPE DOME. Please connect the main unit – controller – PC Download the update program on our website (http://www.selfsat.com) as the following instruction.

ii. Click [S/W update] of the model you want to update and download the update program. Download the satellite information. (Make sure you check the product model and the region, and download the correct satellite information) Download the USB Serial Driver File.

Install [USB Serial Drive]iii. Connect the USB cable and turn on the controller. Please check [USB Serial Converter] port has been activated on [PC and devices]. When everything is connected properly and the controller is turned on, but if [USB Serial Converter] is still not activated, please download the USB Driver attached on the home page.

Unzip [update program]. Open [setup.exe] and do as the following pictures.

If you see [Invalid port] message after clicking [scan ports], please check if you selected the correct port, and if you see [Invalid port] message even if you chose the correct one, please change the setting as below; you do not need to follow until 5-3 if you do not see [Invalid port] message. NOTE Proceeding Updatev. Open the installed update program and you will see the screen.

Turn on the controller and click [Scan Ports]. The Port name might be different depending on the PC models.

Click the com port on the [Device manager] and click properties. 02-a. Go to [Port Settings] 02-b. Go to [Advanced…] 02-c. Change the COM Port Number to one of the low numbers and select [OK]. 02-d.

d14 At lease 1 TP should be selected for updating. Satellite should be updated one by one. NOTE Open the data file(*.idt) as the pictures. 03. Click [Connect] button and check [update] button has been activated as the following picture.

Check the satellite and TP to update, and click [UPDATE].

The GPS LED will be blinking while updating. (If the update is not going correctly, the LED will not be blinking. In this case, please check if all the cables for main unit – controller – PC are all correctly connected and the controller Led is turned on) NOTE he update process will be indicated as the picture.

Do not turn o the power or disconnect the cable before update procedure is completed. How to update satellite information can be changed by reecting the newest satellite information. Please make sure to get how to update the product through our web site (www.selfsat.com) NOTE You can also proceed the update manually, by changing the values arbitrarily on the screen. If you put incorrect data, ERROR message will be shown.

Please read the ERROR message and correct the information as the instruction. If you had put correct information and if [Data Format ERROR] is keep shown, please put dierent data or contact [e-mail]. NOTE In case the controller power was turned o or cable was discon- nected or any of such things happened to stop the process while updating, please proceed the update process from the rst again. NOTE Lastly, operate the SNIPE DOME and see if it searches the updated satellite properly. If SNIPE DOME still cannot search the satellite even after the update was completed, please try updating again, or contact [e-mail]. vi. Check [Update has been completed].07. If you would like to update other satellites too, please check the satellite you want and do the same.08.16 There are a number of common issues that can aect the signal reception quality or the operation of the SNIPE DOME. The following sections address these issues and potential solutions.

Connection between the power and controller Connection between the controller and the antenna. Make sure that the right port of the antenna should be connected to the controller. Check if the power input cable has been damaged.ii. A. No function when you power on the Controller Check again all the cable connections have been made correctly. C. Mechanical problems

Try to power OFF/ON again. If the antenna does not move into desired position. ii. Try to power OFF/ON again. If problem persists, please contact your local distributor for assistance. If the antenna makes a noise whilst remaining static.

ii. B. Fail to search the selected satellite Satellite signals can be blocked or degraded by buildings, trees. Make sure there are no obstructions in a southward direction. Check your program of Controller often, and get the latest updates for your SNIPE DOME.

D. Other issues If the system has been improperly wired, it will not operate properly. Contact your local distributor for assistance of cable damage.

68.5cm 80.0cm30.0cm18 Take care, that there is enough space for the SNIPE DOME, just as for the operation range. 7-1 . Required space for the SNIPE DOME Driving direction Driving direction Vehicle rear

Installation KitCable holder Friction tape 2mm drill bit, 15mm drill bitSilicone Power drill Cleaner 7-2. Equipment for Installation

Put aside the mounting plate to apply silicone inside the guided tape line. Attach friction tape outside of the mounting plate, to be 4mm away from it.

FRONT Clean the surface with cleaner.

SNIPE DOME Installation on the car roof (same for all 4 mounting plate edges)20 Fix mounting plate on the car roof using 2 M4x20 screws. Re-apply silicone to cover tightened screws.

Put back the mounting plate on the silicone applied and make 2holes (2mm) with power drill.

Apply silicone on the holes. Remove the friction tape and get dry.

Apply silicone around the mounting plate.

Tidy the area silicone applied. The image you will see. Place main unit on the top of xed plate.SVENSKA ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH DUTCH

Put the cable inside the Cable holder as above picture. Equipment to initiate Cable holder installation. Place cable holder in the tape marked and make 3 of 2mm drill holes.

Insert Receiver & controller cable through the hole.

Arrange cable holder in front of (30cm apart from) antenna center by facing open side of cable holder toward projected part of the mounting plate. Then attach friction tape outside of cable holder.

Make 15mm drill hole in the center of the tape marking.

Fix cable holder on the car roof with 3 of M4x20 screws. Apply silicone around and on the top of screws.

Tidy silicon. Connect black cable to the controller(middle) and grey cable to the receiver(Left). Remove friction tape .

Apply silicone around the cable holder.

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