Raymarine 81285_1 manual HD-ACU connection no multiswitch, Power settings, To connect the HD-ACU

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HD-ACU connection (no multiswitch)

RF cable

 

 

Power/Data cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RF1

 

FUSE

 

 

POWER

RF2

ANT.RF1 RECEIVER

PC I NTERFACE

ANTENNA

DC10.8 - 15.6V

 

 

 

 

 

HD-ACU

Antenna

 

 

 

 

baseplate

IRD (not supplied)

D9623_1

TV receiver(not supplied)

To connect the HD-ACU:

1.Install the HD-ACU according to the instructions detailed on page 8.

2.Connect one end of the Power/Data cable to the antenna baseplate, and one end to the ANTENNA port of the HD- ACU.

3.Connect a 15 m RF cable from RF1 port on the antenna

baseplate to ANT.RF1 port on the rear panel of the HD-ACU.

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4.Connect a 3 m RF cable from RECEIVER port on the rear panel of the HD-ACU to your Master IRD.

5.Check that the power settings for each of the satellites (DTV101, DTV119, and DTV110) are set to AUTO - see “Power settings” below.

IMPORTANT: The Master satellite receiver (IRD) must be HD capable, e.g. DirecTV H20 Receiver. You will be able to view all HD programmes on the television set connected to this receiver.

You can also connect a standard IRD to the RF2 port of the antenna baseplate, but you will not be able to view HD channels.

Power settings

When using DirecTV without a multiswitch, the power setting for each of the satellites (DTV101, DTV119, and DTV110) should be set to AUTO. This is the default setting on the HD-ACU. If you need to change the settings, this can be achieved in one of two ways:

Using the PC program on the Installation CD.

Manually change the power setting.

Using the PC program

1.Connect your PC to the HD-ACU using the serial cable provided.

2.Run the Installation CD.

3.Open the folder named DirecTV without multiswitch.

4.Enter Setup Mode.

5.Click View Data. The default settings are loaded.

6.Click Update antenna. The new settings are sent to the antenna.

7.Click Restart. The antenna is initialized using the new power settings.

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