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Correct Use and Operation

 

 

This  product  has  been  designed  for  use  in  a  fixed  installation  on  motorhomes  and 
caravans  with  a  maximum  speed  of  no  more  than  100  Km/h.    It  is  designed  to 
automatically  aim  a  parabolic  antenna  mounted  on  a  stationary  vehicle  at 
geostationary  television  satellites  transmitting  directly  to  NZ  using  the  Optus  D1 
satellite.  The power to the system is supplied by a standard vehicle electric system 
with a rated voltage of 12 volt. 

Use of the equipment for any other purpose than the one specified is not permitted.   

Your SC52 dish  is an intelligent  satellite TV  reception system which  can align itself 
towards a  pre-set satellite automatically as long as the system is located within  the 
satellite reception. 

Please ensure that the system always has a clear view to the North West.  In NZ, the 
Optus D1 satellite is in an approximate position to the North West (Azimuth 318

°

).  If 

the satellite’s signal beam is interrupted by obstacles such as mountains, buildings or 
trees, the automatic aiming will not function and no TV signal will be received. 

Please also note the following instructions from the manufacturer: 

 

It is not permitted to change the overall device by removing or adding individual 
components. 

 

It is not permitted to use other parabolic antennas or LNBs than those installed 
originally on the equipment. 

 

The installation must only be performed by a qualified technician. 

 

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  which  are 
sufficiently strong and inherently stable. 

 

No  regular  maintenance  is  required  other  than  cleaning.    All  housings  and 
enclosures must not be opened.  Only a qualified professional should carry out 
any maintenance work.

 

 

  

 

 

Summary of Contents for SC52

Page 1: ...Installation Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...n 3 Mounting Preparation 4 Main Cable Installation 6 Electrical Connections 7 Data Box Installation 8 ON OFF Display Panel Mounting 8 Receiver Connection 8 Operation of SC52 Automatic Satellite Dish 9 Service Operation 10 Auto Up Function 10 Technical Information 11 Warranty 11 ...

Page 3: ...e 12V power supply system which is generated by voltage transformers built into on some imported caravans is frequently not stable enough for the operation of the satellite system We recommend the SC52 wiring is attached directly to the house battery only Contents on Delivery The following items are in the carton as supplied Southern Cross 52 Dish Main RG6 RF Coax Cable with waterproof entry plate...

Page 4: ... North West In NZ the Optus D1 satellite is in an approximate position to the North West Azimuth 318 If the satellite s signal beam is interrupted by obstacles such as mountains buildings or trees the automatic aiming will not function and no TV signal will be received Please also note the following instructions from the manufacturer It is not permitted to change the overall device by removing or ...

Page 5: ...red to a height of 500 mm from the roof Overall Dimensions Base length 420 mm Width 300 mm Overall length including dish 825 mm Overall width including dish 540 mm Overall height closed 165 mm Overall height open 730 mm Weight 11 3Kg Before installation ensure the roof base has sufficient strength for the support of the dish system The mounting plate can be drilled screwed and sealed to the roof e...

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Page 7: ... the gland to ensure good waterproof seal 6 Connect waterproof twist connector to dish base and saddle cable as necessary 7 The cable length can be altered to suit an individual installation i e excess cable can be shortened however care must be taken to ensure that a high quality satellite F connector is used to refit to the satellite cable Note RSE cannot be held responsible if this cable length...

Page 8: ...in switchboard supply fuse box etc Black 12V Neg Earth This should be a good ground supply to the battery or main earth connection at switchboard Yellow 12V Ign Switched This is the Auto Shut Down circuit It must be connected to either a switched ignition source or Alternator D connection from the vehicle charging system OR if the unit is installed in a caravan it can be connected to the stop ligh...

Page 9: ...our installation The cable provided to connect the Data Box to the Display is 5M in length Simply snap the connectors into both ends To mount the Display unclick the fascia off the display cradle mount the cradle using the holes provided and click the 5m data cable into place and then click the fascia into place Receiver Connection Connect to the receiver TV using the RF Coax cable provided and pl...

Page 10: ... second press will start the dish The word OPENING will show Once the dish is fully open and begins to rotate SEARCHING will appear on the display along with the preset search satellite and also the signal strength The dish will locate the satellite and the display will change to TRACKING At this point the dish will fine tune itself incrementally to receive maximum signal gain Once this is achieve...

Page 11: ... SIGNAL LOCKED Then press the Tick button twice in short succession and the antenna will do an automatic fine tune Once completed the display will show SIGNAL LOCKED Auto Up Function The SC52 has the ability to be programmed to open the antenna automatically if the TV remote ON button is pressed or alternatively the Satellite Decoder remote ON button is pressed The dish will open and set If you wi...

Page 12: ...ps Operating draw stationary locked onto satellite 350 milliamps Warranty The Southern Cross 52 has a 24 month warranty After this period this product can then be returned to RSE NZ Ltd in Auckland phone 0800 639 822 for a service at a cost of 160 GST Once this service is completed the product will then carry a further 12 month warranty If any problems occur it must be taken back to the installer ...

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