VBOX V4000 USER MANUAL * DiSEqC 1.2 Positioner & Standalone Positioner * Compatible with all DiSEqC 1.2 Receivers * 6 Digits Display * 60 Pre-stored Satellite Names * 99 Programmable Memories * 23 Keys full Function IR Remote Control * Fine-tune Function for Better Reception * Short Circuit and Overload Protection * Anti-Noise Circuit to avoid miscounting * Software Limits Protection * Re-synchronize Function * 180° H-H Mount Compatible Imported and distributed by satmedia GmbH Germany www.satmedia.
Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE POSITIONER OR REMOVE THE TOP COVER. TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS POSITIONER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • • • Do not impede ventilation by covering the vent openings with items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, Place no naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing objects containing liquids, such as vases. Kit Contents 1. 2.
Introduction VBOX is a 2-in-1, full-function antenna positioner for motorized satellite antenna systems. It can work as a traditional, DiSEqC1.2 positioner. Before installing the VBOX DiSEqC positioner, please verify which type of satellite receiver you are using. You can give each satellite position a name to help you easily find the satellite. As a stand-alone positioner If your receiver is not DiSEqC1.2 compatible, the VBOX will act as a standalone positioner.
Remote Control Receiver Type DiSEqC 1.2 Without DiSEqC Remote Control Positions Note No 99 Fully controlled by receiver. Yes/Optional 99 Controlled by receiver or optional remote control. Yes/Necessary 99 Just like stand-alone positioner. Remote Control POWER: Switch VBOX between stand-by or ready. 0 - 9 numeric keys: Assign the satellite position to be operated. Such as moving, storing or re-synchronizing to a specific satellite position, or used to set designated antenna travel limits.
Cable Connection Setting up the positioner: 1. Connect the 4-wire cable between VBOX positioner and the actuator. Connect the motor to the terminals marked Motor+ & Motor-, and connect the reed switch sensor to the terminals marked Sensor- & Sensor+. Caution: A wrong connection could damage the reed switch sensor on the actuator, but smart design protects the positioner itself. 2. Connect one coaxial cable (RG-6/U is recommended) from the receiver to the positioner F-connector marked Receiver.
Operation as Standalone Positioner Setting the software high/low limits: There are hardware limit switches in the actuators or H-H mounts to prevent the mechanism from being damaged by obstacles. We still recommend that you set the software limits for backup protection, although you can use the positioner without setting the limits. 1. Move the actuator by pressing the 3 4 buttons on the remote to the positions you intend to set as lower/higher (or East/ West) limits.
Store the Satellite Positions: 3 Move the actuator or H-H mount with the 3MANUAL4butt 4 ons to the proper position. Press the Store key for 2 seconds: the LED will flash and show ”C--_ _” and “STORE” alternately. Press number keys to choose the position you want to store (1-99), then press the OK key to confirm the store operation. C-__ C-01 STORE P-01 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to set up as many satellite positions as you want.
buttons. Then type in the name using the number buttons (1~9). 4. Press the OK key. The name that you choose will flash three times, then the assigned position will show the name. 5. Thirty empty positions are available for you to name. A name you input will show a dot, “.”, in the rightmost side of the LED display when you choose it, but the 60 pre-stored names will not show a dot. You can easily see which names are pre-stored or named by you.
Recall saved satellite position: With the following procedure, you can move the dish to any stored position. 1. Using the number keys on the remote, enter the satellite position shown above, or one that you have programmed in; or 2. Press the or keys to choose the satellite position. The display will show the number and name of the new position. After setting the position name, the display will flash the number and name of the position. 3. Press OK key to confirm.
Count 0 400 Position 01 800 1200 02 03 1600 Count 0 2000 New Position 400 01 800 1200 02 03 1600 To reset the system: If you want to clear everything stored in the positioner, including high/low limits and satellite positions, reset the system with this procedure: Press and hold the Reset key on the remote for 10 seconds. It will show 10, 9 … 1, then the positioner will be reset. If the RESET is successful, the display will show “0000”. Operation as DiSEqC 1.
To store the satellite positions: 1. After the DiSEqC1.2 receiver moves the actuator and stores the satellite position, the display will automatically show the stored position number. To recall a satellite position: 1. When you change the program from the receiver, the positioner automatically moves the actuator to the stored position. But if the position has not been stored, the positioner will not respond. Refer to your receiver manual. 2.
Troubleshooting Symptoms Check points The Memorized Positions are not correct. • First, try re-sync to correct the position. • If the symptom recurs repeatedly, replace the reed sensor to see whether it is OK. The symbols mean electrical limits, which have been The LED displays |------ or set. To cancel this setting, use the “Limit Off” function ------| and can’t move any on the receiver or press the limit key for more than 10 farther. seconds. The LED will show “|- - - - - -|” when it is clear.
