FINDER SAT Finder OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SF9002 SAT finder HD for 18 satellite positions BDA_SF9002_GB.indd 1 18.03.
Content 1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Getting started Package content . . . . . . . . . . Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . Connecting the SAT-Finder HD. Start-up process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 .4 .5 .5 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Searching and finding Automatic satellite search . . . . . . . . .
1. GettInG starteD 1.1 Package content » SAT-Finder HD » Connection cable 1 m » Power Supply 12V DC / 2A » Car charging cable 12V DC » BNC Adaptor » Mini USB cable 1 m » Carrying strap » Quick reference guide (14 languages) » Operating instructions 3 BDA_SF9002_GB.indd 3 18.03.
1.2 safety instructions Before you use the unit the first time, read and follow the safety instructions carefully! Be sure to think of your own safety when setting up your system (slippery roof, risk of falling). Do not use the SAT-Finder HD if there is visible damage to the unit or the connecting cables. Be careful that the cables do not pose a risk of tripping. Make sure that you don’t trap or crush the connecting cables. The used antenna must be earthed.
1.3 Connecting the sat-Finder HD Please connect the „LNB” marked socket of the Sat-Finder HD through the supplied coaxial cable and BNC adapter directly to the LNB. Suitable LNB types: • Single-LNB • Twin-LNB • Quad-LNB • Quattro-LNB • Monoblock LNBs • Unicable-LNB (legacy-port) If the SAT-Finder HD is to be connected directly to a Quattro-LNB, use the following table to connect it to one of the four LNB outputs so that the desired satellite can be identified.
2. searCHInG anD FInDInG 2.1 automatic satellite search When the red Power-LED is on, the SAT-Finder is ready for use and you can align the satellite dish. It should be turned or adjusted in small steps otherwise you might easily miss a satellite, just like with analogue SAT-finders. Vertical prepositioning of the dish makes searching easier. Turn the satellite dish vertically until the LEVEL LEDs light up.
2.2 Manual search / satellite preselection Manual search allows a preselection of satellites that are located close to each other. By pressing the left ″A” button once the currently active LED will move on one step, thus selecting the next satellite. The satellites you can select are: 8°W, 7°W, 5°W and 4°W. Turn the satellite dish vertically until the LEVEL LEDs light up.
2.4 switchable signal attenuation With strong satellite signal all LED‘s are switched on for the level and quality function of the Satfinder display. Please use the attenuator function. You can reduce the signal by -5dB or-10dB to improve the fine tunning by using the level and quality display of the Satfinder HD. Pressing the B button for 2 seconds you can reduce the attenuation of the signal by -5dB and when you press the button for 4 seconds, you can reduce the attenuation of the signal by -10dB. 2.
3.4 satellite position display Satellite display works similarly to the display of operating/search mode, using the status ″off”, ″flashing” and ″on”, with meanings as shown in the following table: MoDe-LeD LeD for the respective satellite Meaning „off″ „off″ The SAT-Finder HD hasn’t locked on to a transponder. „flashing″ „off″ The SAT-Finder HD has locked onto a transponder, but no satellite has been identified yet or not enough data/information has been received.
4. aPPenDIx 4.1 Updating the sat-Finder HD The SAT-Finder HD identifies satellites using a range of data, which includes satellite tables. Because satellite operators and media organisations may make changes, the SAT-Finder HD is updateable. The SAT-Finder HD updater is a piece of software for Windows that carries out this task, enabling you to keep both the firmware and the satellite tables up to date at all times (or go to www.schwaiger.de). 4.
Disposal Never dismantle SF9002. The dismantling of Li-Po batteries can cause internal short-circuiting. This can result in the generation of gas, fire, and explosions or other problems that can be harmful to health Rechargeable batteries do not belong in the household rubbish. As a consumer, you are obligated by law to return used rechargeable batteries.
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