MAXIMUM

DIGITAL SATELLITE FINDER

USER’S MANUAL

Item no. 1335

Precautions

Please read this manual carefully before using this device for the first

time.

The technical specifications and operating methods included in this

manual are subject to changes without notice. In case of any inquires

after a period of usage, please contact the manufacturer.

When charging in the car, it is necessary in POWER OFF state. Can

not charge fully phenomenon will be occurred by the low voltage.

Please make sure of charging the battery before using for the first

time.

Recommend 5 hours.

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Table of Contents

ChapterⅠ. Introduction

ChapterⅡ. Menu Operation

A. Front panel……………………..………………….....3

B. Quick operation…………………….…..…………….6

1. System setup……………….…………………….6

2. Quick operation guide…………………………...7

C. Detail operation guide…………….…….……………11

1. LNB configuration………………………………11

2. Signal finding……………………………………12

3. System setup……………………..……………...15

4. Angle calculation…………………..……………16

5. Software upgrade…………………..……………17

6. Spectrum…………………………..…………….18

7. Channel Information…………..………………...18

8. Channel List…………………..…………………19

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ChapterⅠIntroduction

Digital satellite finder is simple and convenient for setting and

aligning a satellite dish. With the parameters of satellite, you can set

and align a satellite dish quickly, easily and accurately.

ChapterⅡ Function

A. Front panel

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1. LNB INPUT

Satellite signal input port; connect directly to satellite antenna with

coaxial cable.

2. LCD Screen

Shows menus and programs clearly

3. Power Light

Indicates ON/OFF mode

4. Lock Light

This light will be on when signal is locked.

5. 22k/13v/18v light:

Indicates the mode of 22k/13v/18v

6. Function key

Consist of 2 keys, F1-F2

F1: Changes the signal bar on SIGNAL FINDING menu

F2: Actives DiSEqC 1.2 function on the SIGNAL FINDING menu

AN/DG: Actives the spectrum on the SIGNAL FINDING menu

0/22K: A quick key to switch 22K output on the SIGNAL

FINDING menu

H/V: A quick key to switch 13V/18V output on the SIGNAL

FINDING menu

7. Arrow key and OK key

Use Arrow key to browse the item, press OK key to select

8. Numerical key

Enters numerical settings directly.

9. FIND key

Accesses easy satellite find menu that sets and aligns a satellite dish

quickly

10. MENU key

Enters and exits the main menu

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11. EXIT key

Exits from the present menu and backs to the previous one

12. ANGLE key

Accesses the AZ, EL and Polarity calculation menu

13. SYSTEM key

Sets up all system parameters

14. POWER key

For turn-on/ turn-off. To press and hold for 3 seconds to power on the

device

15. TV/RADIO

Selects and plays TV/RADIO channel in playing mode.

16. AV(optional)

Shifts AV output / AV input

17. Charge port

Connects with the charger cord.

18. USB port

Connects with USB disk for upgrade.

19. R/L/VIDEO

Output audio and video signal

20. AV IN

Input the audio and video signal to LCD screen.

21. HDMI

Audio and video output socket for the high definition television set

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B. Quick operation

With this function, user can quickly and easily point the right satellite

and accurately set the dish.

Press ON/OFF button to turn on/off the device.

1) System Setup

Press the SYSTEM button to display the setting menu.

<See Figure B-1>

<Figure B-1>

① Menu language: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to change the language

items. Select the language that you need.

② Transparency: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to adjust the OSD

transparency of all the menu of the receiver

③ Aspect Ratio: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to choose 4:3, 16:9 (wide

screen) and auto

④ Display Format: If you select the display aspect ratio as “4:3”, then

also the preferred aspect ratio conversion scheme for cases in which

the transmitted Programme is in “16:9” format can be chosen.

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The options are:

Pan & Scan: The receiver interprets pan & scan vectors

encoded in the Programme and crops the 16:9 input signal for

display on 4:3 TV.

Letterbox: In this mode the original aspect ratio of the 16:9

input video signal is preserved, thus there are vertical black

bars on the top and bottom of the screen.

Ignore: Use this setting, if your TV set handles the aspect ratio

conversion

⑤ Video Format: Please choose from the available resolutions 1080p /

1080i , 720p or 576p

⑥ Factory reset: All Parameters are reset to Factory Programming

2) Quick operation guide

1. FIND

<FigureB-2>

① Satellite: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select the satellite or Press

OK button to select the Satellite

② LNB: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select the LNB or Press OK

button to setup LNB configuration.

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③ Dish position: Fixed or Moved

④ Frequency: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select the TP frequency or Press OK

button to enter TP table setup

⑤ Network search: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to choose ON/OFF

⑥ TP SCAN: Scan transponders one by one. Press OK to start scan

channel. See figure

⑦ SAT SCAN: Scan all the transponders in one satellite (these

transponders have been set)

⑧ In the course of signal searching, you can see the bar meter of the

LEVEL and QUALITY, at the same time the LOCK light will come

on with the speaker notification. DiSEqC will indicate which port is

connected to the DiSEqC 1.0 switch.

2. AN/DG

<FigureB-3>

the spectrum of current satellite will be displayed as figure B-3

3. H/V

A quick key to switch 13V/18V output on the SIGNAL FINDING menu

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4. 0/22K

A quick key to switch 22K output on the SIGNAL FINDING menu

5. Press AV

Shifts AV output / AV input

6. T/R

Press TV/RADIO key in the playing mode to shift

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7. ANGLE

<FigureB-4>

① Satellite: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select the satellite or

Press OK button to select the Satellite

② Sat longitude: Use numerical button to enter satellite position

③ East/West:Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select satellite position

is East or West.

④ User latitude: Use numerical button to enter latitude of your

position.

⑤ North/South: Indicate if latitude is North or South

⑥ User longitude: Use numerical button to enter longitude of

your position.

⑦ East/West: Indicate if longitude is East or West

⑧ ANGLE CALCAULATION：Press OK button to calculate

azimuth and elevation of dish

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C. Detail operation Guide

1) LNB Configuration

<FigureC-1>

Press OK on LNB Configuration then the following window

appears. <See Figure C-2>

<FigureC-2>

(a). LNB: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select the LNB

(b). L.O. Frequency: Use numerical button to enter the LOF value

in GHz

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(c). LNB Voltage: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select the LNB

power.

(d). LNB Dish: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select the dish type,

Fixed or Moved

(e). DiSEqC Switch: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select DiSEqC

type

(f). DiSEqC Input: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select DiSEqC

input number, range 1~4.

(g). DiSEqC Repeat: Number of repeat of the DiSEqC command.

(h). 22KHz Switch: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select switch

22KHz

2) Signal Finding

Press OK on Signal Finding then the following window appears.

<See Figure C-3>.

<FigureC-3>

① Satellite: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select the satellite or

Press OK button to select the Satellite

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<FigureC-4>

② LNB: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select the LNB or Press OK

button to setup LNB configuration.

③ Dish position:

④ Frequency: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select the TP

frequency or Press OK button to enter TP table setup

⑤ Network search: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to choose ON/OFF

⑥ TP SCAN: Scan transponders one by one. Press OK to start

scan channel. See figure

⑦ SAT SCAN: Scan all the transponders in one satellite (these

transponders have been set)

⑧ In the course of signal searching, you can see the bar meter of

the LEVEL and QUALITY, at the same time the LOCK light

will come on with the speaker notification. DiSEqC will

indicate which port is connected to the DiSEqC 1.0 switch

⑨ Press F2 to setup positioner, then the following figure appears.

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Satellite:

Transponder:

<FigureC-5>

Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select the satellite

or Press OK button to select the Satellite

Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select the transponder.

Press OK button to display TP list.

Continuously Move: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to move positioner

and press OK button to save current position.

Move Steps:

Step Size:

Limit Set:

Other Commands:

GOTO X:

Use LEFT/RIGHT button to move positioner

by step and press OK button to save current

position.

Use LEFT/RIGHT button to setup one step

size.

Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select East/West

limit or disable limit.

Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select the

command and press OK button to execute

command.

Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select ON/OFF

and press OK button set user position.

⑩ Press F1 to display the signal information

You can see the bar meter of the LEVEL and QUALITY. Use

LEFT/RIGHT button to change volume, T/R button to mute.

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3) System Setup

<FigureC-6>

Press OK on System Setup then the following window appears.

<See Figure C-7>

<FigureC-7>

① Menu language: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to change the language I

tems. Select the language that you need.

② Transparency: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to adjust the OSD

transparency of all the menu of the receiver.

③ Aspect Ratio: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to choose 4:3, 16:9 (wide

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screen) and auto.

④ Display Format: If you select the display aspect ratio as “4:3”, then

also the preferred aspect ratio conversion scheme for cases in which

the transmitted Programme is in “16:9” format can be chosen.

The options are:

Pan & Scan: The receiver interprets pan & scan vectors

encoded in the Programme and crops the 16:9 input signal for

display on 4:3 TV.

Letterbox: In this mode the original aspect ratio of the 16:9

input video signal is preserved, thus there are vertical black

bars on the top and bottom of the screen.

Ignore: Use this setting, if your TV set handles the aspect ratio

conversion

⑤ Video Format: Please choose from the available resolutions 1080p /

1080i , 720p or 576p

⑥ Factory reset: All Parameters are reset to Factory Programming

4) Angle Calculation

Press OK on Angle Calculation then the following window

appears. <See Figure C-8>

<FigureC-8>

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① Satellite: Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select the satellite or Press OK

button to select the Satellite

② Sat longitude: Use numerical button to enter satellite position

③ East/West:Use LEFT/RIGHT button to select satellite position is East

or West.

④ User latitude: Use numerical button to enter latitude of your position.

⑤ North/South: Indicate if latitude is North or South

⑥ User longitude: Use numerical button to enter longitude of your

position.

⑦ East/West: Indicate if longitude is East or West

⑧ ANGLE CALCAULATION：Press OK button to calculate azimuth

and elevation of dish

5) Software upgrade

<FigureC-9>

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6) Spectrum

Press AN/DG on the signal finding menu, the spectrum of current

satellite will be displayed as <Figure C-10>

<FigureC-10>

Press F1 to shift between 13/18V. Press F2 to shift around 12.5/25/50

MHz. Press AN/DG again to refresh the spectrum.

7) Channel Information

Use LEFT/RIGHT to adjust the volume

Press F1 in the playing mode then figure shown.

Satellite name and transponder information will be displayed.

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8) Channel list

<FigureC-11>

Level: the selected frequency strength

Quality: the selected signal strength

Press OK in the playing mode then figure shown.

<FigureC-12>

1. Use UP/DOWN key to move the cursor.

2. Press OK to play a new channer

3. Press EXIT to back to playing mode

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