Snipe 3R - Receiver Selfsat - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Snipe 3R Selfsat

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2-1. Accessory included 2-2. Name of parts

8-1. Required space for SNIPE3 8-2. Equipment for installation 8-3. Instruction for installation

3. Operating Instruction

1-1. Introduction These instructions describe the functions and operation of SNIPE3, auto skew satellite system. Correct and safe operation of the system can only be ensured by following instruction, both for installation and operation. SNIPE3 is an intelligent satellite-TV reception system which can align itself towards a preset satellite automatically as long as the system is located within the footprint of the selected satellite. SNIPE3 only occupies requisite space while it performs the necessary adjustments with slim and agile antenna body. For general operation, please ensure that the system always has a clear view to the sky. In Europe, all satellites are in an approximate position on the equator. 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. For more information on general use of this unit consult local dealer for assistance.ENGLISH - 3

Please also note the following instructions from the manufacturer : 1-2. Proper use and operation This product has been designed for portable use and xed installation on vehicles with maximum speeds of 130 km/h. The unit is programmed to automatically aims at geostationary television satellites. The power is supplied by a standard vehicle electrical system with a rated voltage of 12 Volts DC. For installations on the vehicle, use power input cable (cigarette lighter adaptor) to supply power. For portable use, optional power adaptor produced by SNIPE3 manufacturer must be used. Use of the equipment for any other purpose to the one specied is not permitted. 1-3. Safety notes Please carefully read and follow the operating instructions in this manual and use the SNIPE3 for its intended purpose. Upon installation of SNIPE3, please ensure the installation is done with supplied cables and ensure the cables are not modied in any way. As the user of this equipment, be responsible for 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 equipment by reason of unsuitable battery usage or erroneous installation or wrong wire connection. It is not possible to add or remove components on this product. The use of other components other than those originally supplied is not permitted. To complete installation, installer must strictly follow instruction in the supplied user manual. Failure to follow the user manual may cause damage to the unit or user's vehicle. The product does not require any regular maintenance; all service must be carried out at approved service centers. All relevant guidelines of the automotive industry must be observed and complied with. The equipment must only be installed on solid vehicle roofs. Avoid cleaning user's vehicle with the mounted satellite system in a drive-through car wash or a car wash with a high-pressure cleaner.ENGLISH - 4

2-1. Accessory included Power adaptor has to be purchased separate. Please ask to local dealer/shop for more information. Only power adaptor produced by SNIPE series manufacturer is guaranteed and has to be used. Actual components may dier from the above images. The unit enables to have power from car battery. To make power input cable for direct connection, cut o cigarette lighter adaptor and peel o to take copper cables out.

3. Operating Instruction

3-1. Connection diagram Portable use Attach four(4) base pads to the bottom of antenna base. CONTROLLER MAIN UNIT Controller cable (20pin cable) ※ Extra connectionfor twin outputs (optional) Signal cable There are two cable connections from the main unit to the controller Use controller cable (20pin) to connect the controller and the cable running out from the main unit Use STB cable (the shortest cable) to connect the controller and STB Please check the labels to use the correct cable for the job Please ensure the provided cables are used and not modied in anyway

4-1. Searching the satellite If the switch is handled in other than the Automatic mode, the unit does not operate normally. Consumers should never do this, and if trouble is occurred in Manual mode, guarantee will not be provided. Warning

When the controller is turned on, some LEDs light indicate firmware version (It is made by binary code and for future service purpose) Once the unit is ready to use, one of satellite LED is lit ON at default satellite Go to the target satellite using arrows buttons and press SET button to confirm Before satellite search, HOME LED blinks for antenna status(position) check (If antenna was not at HOME, antenna has to return to HOME first, LED may blink for a while) Lock LED blinks during satellite search and becomes solid when the target satellite is found After use and before travelling, press HOME button for HOME positioning Default is set Automatic mode; both dip switches are up. Customers should use only in Automatic mode. Mode selector is for A/S, so it is not recommended by consumers to modify it arbitrarily. 4-2. Back to HOME position & Turning o In some cases, the antenna is automatically stopped and sent to HOME position A. Automatic

If vehicle drives 25km/h or higher for 20 seconds If ignition cable is connected and ignition signal is detected antenna position check (●

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When antenna is not at HOME position, press SET button to activate DiSEqC function NOTE A. DiSEqC setting After use and before travelling, the antenna has to be sent to HOME manually B. Manual Refer SNIPE3’s pre-satellites for DiSEqC 1.1 when user setup at STB

After use and before travelling, press HOME button to return the antenna back to HOME position and the unit is automatically turned off in 30 seconds HOME LED blinks during HOME positioning and becomes solid when the antenna is at HOME For example :

To switch the function ON/OFF, make sure that antenna is at HOME and press DiSEqC button for DiSEqC can be executed after pressing 2 seconds (See also DiSEqC LED status changes between ON and OFF) For DiSEqC operating, user needs to assign DiSEqC satellites list at STB is in same order as above SNIPE3’s pre-set list DiSEqC On(●) / O(○)ENGLISH - 9

GPS location manual setting is an option for instant satellite search, the antenna will search satellite based on GPS data after GPS is received NOTE In case, antenna takes long time to search a satellite, there is the extra option of location setting for GPS. B. GPS location manual setting

Press and hold DiSEqC button then turn on the controller Select the country from available options (four(4) countries) using DiSEqC/HOME buttons to change and confirm with controller LED ON as below table

Once location setting is finished, press SET button to save LEDs become off and controller will be automatically turned off At next turn on, the antenna finds satellite with saved information c. Select the city from available options using arrow buttons to change and confirm with LED ON as below table Country indication City indicationENGLISH - 10

※ USB 2.0 standard has to be only used for upgrade ※ Use FAT32 format USB only NOTE Transfer software program to a USB root folder (not belonging to any other folder) in an empty USB

Once upgrade is completed, controller starts to reboot5. Ensure that the unit is turned off and plug the USB into USB port of controller Press and hold SET button then turn on the power During upgrade process, satellite LEDs are lit in sequence

Please go to website www.selfsat.com to download upgrade program (software) In case a controller does not recognize the USB drive, take the USB out and plug into a PC. Right click USB folder, go to “Properties” and check if the “File system” is FAT32. If not, right click USB folder again, go to “Format” and re-setup a file system to FAT32 CONTROLLER For example : Power input cable USBENGLISH - 11

There are a number of common issues that can aect the signal reception quality or the operation of the unit. The following sections address these issues and potential solutions

Connection between the power and controller. Connection between the controller and antenna. Make sure that the left port of the antenna should be connected to the controller. Check if the power input cable has been damaged. Check the battery polarities (+/-). ii. iii. Select another satellite as example Astra3, if this locks then select your desired satellite. Turn the unit o and then back on again and select desired satellite. ii. iii.

A. No function when 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 local dealer/shop for assistance. If the antenna makes a noise whilst remaining static.

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.

D. Other issues If the system has been improperly wired, it will not operate properly. Contact local dealer/shop for assistance of cable damage.ENGLISH - 12

7-1. Dimension Input Satellite Frequency Polarization Antenna Gain Size ( W x D x H ) Weight Min EIRP Angle Range (Elevation , Azimuth , Skew) Satellite Searching Time Output LNB Output Frequency L.O. Frequency Operating Temperature Input Voltage Power Consumption

Please allow that there is enough space around SNIPE3 for at antenna section to complete a full 360° scan of the sky and return to the HOME position 8-1 . Required space for SNIPE3 Driving direction Driving direction Vehicle rear B : Radius 32cm up to a height 19.4cm A : Radius 22.5cm up to a height 12.9cm Center of the rotation unit 51.5cm 17.8cm 33.8cm 37.5cm 20.1cm 19.6cm 12.9cm 16.9cmENGLISH - 14 ※ Mounting plate directionSiliconeSignal cable (7m)Allen wrenchController bracket, Rear cable coverController cable (7m)ControllerSTB cable (1.5m)Masking tapeM6 × 15(8), M4 × 20(14)Mounting platePower input cable (Cigarette lighter adaptor)CleanerPower drill2mm drill bit, over 25mm drill bitCable holder & gland 8-2. Equipment for installation 8-3. Instruction for installation A. Mounting plate installation on a vehicle roof

Put aside the mounting plate to apply silicone within the attached tape line but leave 2cm inward gap from the line Attach masking tape outside of the mounting plate by 5mm away from the plate edges A-4 A-2 FRONT Clean the surface with cleaner A-3 A-1 Locate mounting plate in the center of the vehicle roof

4ENGLISH - 15 B-3 B-1 Apply silicone on the holes C. Apply silicone between mounting plate and masking tape Remove masking tape and allow to dry C-4 C-2 Apply silicone around mounting plate edges C-3 C-1 Tidy silicone surface Prepare to place the antenna on to the upright bolts B. Assemble 7pcs of M4x20 bolt to x the mounting plate Assemble seven(7) of M4x20 screw Re-apply silicone to cover bolts assembled B-4 B-2 Place the mounting plate on the silicone and make 7 holes (2mm) with a power drillENGLISH - 16 Make sure that hole size is minimum so that the cable can pass through E-2 Place cable out from the antenna to have a rough idea of cable holder location (approx. 40~45cm away from the antenna port) and apply masking tape 5mm way o from the outside of holder E-3 E-1 Drill a 25mm hole in the center of the tape marking D-2D-1 D. Fix mounting plate with 8 pcs of M6x15 bolt using allen wrench E. Cable holder installation 1 Place the antenna on mounting plate and tighten rmly each bolt by allen wrench Parts required, allen wrench and eight(8) of M6×15 bolt approx. 40~45cmENGLISH - 17 F-2 Signal cable, controller cable, cable holder and gland are required Place the assembled cable holder inside the tape marking and drill three(3) of 2mm holes Fix cable holder on the vehicle roof with three(3) of M4 x 20 screws on drill holes made F-4F-3 Apply silicone around cable holder and on the top of screws for waterproof Connect cables to the ports of the antenna , remove masking tape and tidy silicone before dry F-6F-5 F-1 Set up required parts as above picture F. Cable holder installation 2ENGLISH - 18 Place controller and plug the cables to the controller (Power, signal and controller cables) G-5 Get Power input cable and plug into cigar lighter socket (12V outlet) To source power from car battery, cut o cigar-jack connector to take inner three cables out and peel o each to take copper cable out G-2 If desire to place the controller on the wall, x the controller with provided bracket with four(4) screws Once all cables are connected, connection part can be hidden using rear cable cover G-6 Get Controller bracket, rear cable cover and four(4) M4x20 bolt G-4 G-1 G. Controller installation G-3 Match the power cables polarities to the battery polarities, red to red / back to black and white ignition cable to ignition port of the vehicle 12V DC IgnitionInhaltsverzeichnis