Introduction; Safety Information; Short Description; Proper Use And Operation - Megasat Countryman GPS Professional Benutzerhandbuch

Caution – Improper handling by unqualified personnel can cause serious da-
mage to this equipment. Unqualified personnel who tamper with this equip-
ment may be held liable for any resultant damage to the equipment.
Note – Before you begin, carefully read each of the procedures in this manual.
If you have not performed similar operations on comparable equipment, do
not attempt to perform these procedures.
These instructions describe the functions and operation of the Countryman GPS auto
skew satellite system. Correct and safe operation of the system can only be ensured by
following these instructions. Your Countryman GPS is an intelligent satellite TV reception
antenna system which can align itself towards a preset satellite automatically as long as
the system is located within the footprint of this satellite. The Countryman GPS only occu-
pies requisite space while it performs the necessary adjustments with the slim and agile
antenna body. For general operation, please ensure that the system always has a clear
view to the sky. 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 The first few
pages of these instructions contain information about using the general functions of your
Countryman GPS, followed by an explanation of all the adjustment options. The last pages
of the instructions cover various technical aspects of the Countryman GPS.

Proper use and operation

This product has been designed for portable use and fixed installation on vehicles with
maximum speeds of 130 km/h. It is designed to automatically aim an antenna at geo-
stationary television satellites. The power to the system is supplied by a standard vehicle
electrical system with a rated voltage of 12 or 24 Volts DC. For installations where a main
connection is provided, a suitable 230 Volt AC to 12 DC Volt power adaptor must be used.
Use of the equipment for any other purpose to the one specified is not permitted.

1. Introduction

Safety information

Short description

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