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The Cruise TV DBS-30500 was designed and has been manufactured from the same technology as
found in satellite-tracking systems for military and commercial customers worldwide, since 1969. This
experience has created this revolutionary new satellite television receiving system.
The DBS-30500 has three main parts, the Antenna-Pedestal Assembly, the Antenna Control Unit
(ACU) and the Satellite Receiver. Since your DBS-30500 was probably installed by a Cruise TV
dealer, we will give you some background on each part of the system.
2.1 Antenna-Pedestal Assembly
The DBS-30500 antenna uses a powder coated 18” parabolic reflector (dish) and a LNBF to receive
the DBS satellite’s signals. The antenna’s drive motors are covered by a low-profile protective cover
to keep out the elements. The antenna is automatically pointed at the satellite by the antenna control
unit (ACU) while the vehicle is at rest. The antenna assembly can be permanently mounted to your
vehicle or installed by your dealer so that it is removable.
2.2 Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
The ACU is located below deck, close to your satellite receiver. The ACU contains the computer and
control electronics that permit the antenna to accurately locate and point at the satellite.
The ACU has small cooling slots in its case. You should know where the ACU has been installed so
you can make sure no items have been stacked on it or packed around it that would prevent it from
self-cooling.
2.3 Satellite Receiver
The last main part of the system, other than your TV, is the satellite receiver. The receiver is the same
type of unit you would use to view DBS television in your home. Take care to ensure that your
receiver is not covered by any item that could prevent it from cooling. The DBS-30500 will work
with DISH Network or DIRECTV. A list of compatible satellite receivers can be found at the end
of this guide.
2.4 Connecting the Antenna to the Identified Receiver and Antenna Control Unit
♦ Turn off all power to system.
♦ Unplug the satellite receiver AC power cord from the power source.
♦ Connect the coaxial cable from the satellite antenna to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of the
receiver.
