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eventually locate and peak on the DBS signal. Altogether, the DBS-30500 will make eight complete
passes spanning twelve degrees searching for the satellite’s signal when in the set elevation mode.
When in the “00” automatic mode the system will search the entire sky until the signal is found.
The azimuth (horizontal) movement of the antenna may not be perfectly smooth and may pause briefly
from time to time during acquisition. This is normal while locating the satellite signal.
Helpful Hint: After the antenna is peaked, the status light on the ACU will glow solidly. If the red light
annoys you, turn the ACU power “off.” This also saves your vehicle’s battery power.
4.11 Re-Peaking the Satellite Signal
Occasionally, you might find that you want to re-peak the signal manually because your signal level is
low. To do this, move the View/Stow Switch to the Stow position and then back to the View
position within three seconds. The antenna will not move during the three second wait period. After
waiting, if the switch is back in the View position, the antenna will begin peaking up on the signal
again. The status light will indicate that peaking is in progress by blinking once per second, and be lit
longer than unlit. Also, the receiver will be set back to the signal strength screen and will drop back
into view mode automatically when peaking is completed. Using this technique in very strong winds
may help the quality of your reception.
4.12 Automatic Power Interruption Recovery
You may experience external power interruptions or failures during your use of the DBS-30500
system due to power outages at your campground or a dead battery. When power is restored, the
antenna will automatically re-peak on the signal if it is still pointing at the satellite. No user action is
required. If you have switched the power off, but left the antenna in view mode, switching the power
on again will also re-peak the antenna on the signal.
4.13 The Antenna Status Light
Table 1 defines the modes indicated by the ACU’s Status light
