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1. Welcome
Thank you for purchasing Cruise TV’s DBS-30500 Mobile Satellite Television System. You now
own one of the most advanced automatic satellite systems available, providing access to over 200
channels of digital television and CD quality audio programming.
1.1 Features of your DBS-30500
♦ One touch antenna deployment and stowing
♦ Automatic signal acquisition from anywhere in the Continental United States with a clear view
to the satellite
♦ Satellite location memory for redeployment
♦ Automatic antenna alignment and calibration
♦ Automatic power interruption recovery
♦ Power stow indicator
♦ On-screen error and status reporting
♦ Compatibility with most satellite receivers equipped with a wide band dataport
♦ Semi-automatic mode works with any receiver (no wideband dataport required)
This User’s Guide describes the operation and use of the DBS-30500 Mobile Satellite Television
System. Operation of your satellite receiver is covered in your receiver’s operating instructions.
Please take the time to read this booklet completely, as well as the instructions for your satellite
receiver before you begin operation.
2. System Overview
Your Cruise TV DBS-30500 is an automatic limited-motion satellite television system specifically
designed for use with the new high-power DBS television satellites. These satellites have
revolutionized television in the United States and have made DBS television receiving systems the
fastest selling consumer electronics product in history.
The DBS-30500 has been designed for simplicity of operation. It incorporates the latest solid state
satellite tracking technology with advanced computer software to give you, our customer, true value
and years of entertainment enjoyment.