Turning off the System
Follow the steps below to turn off your antenna System.
1. Remove operating power from the IDU.
2. Turn off your satellite TV receiver and TV.
Changing Channels
Changing Channels
Changing Channels
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
the 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.
Watching TV
Watching TV
Watching TV
Watching TV
The antenna is designed to operate as efficiently and as reliably as possible when the vessel
is moved and anchored. It is also the quickest satellite acquisition system available among the
antennas. If you have anchored the vessel 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
Switching between Satellites
Switching between Satellites
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 LCD screen of the IDU is displayed.
Figure 3-1 IDU LCD Screen
2. Press the Satellite select buttons to switch to another satellite.
3. The antenna shifts to track selected satellite. Wait for the Tracking Satellite
screen to reappear with the ID of selected satellite displayed.
HOTBIRD ID: HOT
HOTBIRD ID: HOT
HOTBIRD ID: HOT
HOTBIRD ID: HOT
AUTO_SLP S : 280
AUTO_SLP S : 280
AUTO_SLP S : 280
AUTO_SLP S : 280
