Finding your satellite is easy: use the left or right arrow keys to scroll through the selections, and your HD-S2 will lock onto the satellite shown in the display when it is in range. Everything you need is supplied with your meter, which includes a A/C charger lead, in-car charger and USB lead.
Safety This symbol is intended to alert users of possible hazard or damage in operating this unit. • WARNING! This device is capable of generating 21 Volts. • Do NOT expose this meter to rain or moisture! • Clean only with a soft dry cloth. •...
Your Meter DC blocked output Keypad LNB Input Tamper proof warranty seal Serial number Battery cover Only use Horizon Li-Po (Lithium Polymer) battery packs (fitted). AC Charge Input 100 – 240 V ~ Input 0.8A Max 50/60 Hz DC Charge 1.5A Input 12V DC 1.5A...
Accessories Your HD-S2 is supplied with this Instruction Manual and these items below. Please check if you have all the following. If any items are missing please contact your supplier. Only manufacturer’s replacement parts should be used, otherwise safety of the meter may be impaired...
The Li-Po battery pack is replaceable. Always handle the battery with care avoiding shock or impact. Remove the HD-S2 from its carry case, and on the underside of the meter release the two catches and detach the battery door. Press the battery down at the end closest to the connector (this will cause the battery to pop up at the bottom).
Once your dish mounting has been securely installed in a suitable direction connect the LNB to your HD-S2 meter with a short length of cable (1.5m or 4 feet being ideal): note that this cable is not supplied – you should use a high quality satellite cable.
Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu ensure your HD-S2 is off and press the UP (off) button once. The following options are available from this menu. By using the keypad as cursor keys you can navigate Exit through the set up menu using UP and DOWN, and Backlight change values by using LEFT and RIGHT keys.
HD-S2 Sub Menu Your HD-S2 has a range of features available from the Sub Menu. ◄Exit ► DiSEqC Spectrum To access the sub menu press the UP (off) button once from the searching screen. Using the keypad as cursor keys you can select the Spectrum various options.
DiSEqC The following DiSEqC switch functions are available from the sub menu of the HD-S2 meter. From the sub menu DiSEqC function shown here you can select a variety Exit of DiSEqC switch commands to suit the needs of your installation. Press ►DiSEqC...
Spectrum Display Spectrum mode is available from the Sub-menu (press the UP arrow while the signal level or carrier/noise display is on screen). Scroll down to highlight “Spectrum”, and press the RIGHT arrow. The screen will change to display the spectrum. The graphic will be centred on the frequency of the selected transponder: in our example of a Low Band setting, the display is centred on 11840MHz.
Constellation Provided the meter is locked to a DVB-S QPSK, DVB-S2 QPSK / 8PSK / APSK or DSS modulated carrier the constellation mode is available from the Sub-menu (press the UP button while the signal level or carrier/ noise display is on screen). If there is no lock, the option will be “greyed out”. This type of diagram is almost meaningless when it cannot display formatted data –...
There are 6 default custom carriers available that you can choose to edit which are illustrated in the table below. DVB-S1, DVB-S2, and DSS are supported. These default carriers can also be reconfigured from the HD-S2 support web site via www.horizonhge.com...
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QPSK 1/3 modulation schemes are available. It is also possible to select “Unknown” so QPSK 2/5 QPSK 1/2 that the HD-S2 will scan the available FEC’s relative to the custom carrier type. QPSK 3/5 QPSK 2/3 QPSK 3/4 Tip: Common carrier configurations can result in a multiple lock situation. For...
Remember: When you erase the meter log data the log counter on the meter will not be reset but the stored values will be cleared. Tip: If you wish to erase the current log data within the HD-S2 select the File drop-down menu and click on Erase Log. Page 14...
For the Future a Single Cable Router output can be quickly checked at the outlet plates of a distribution system using a new feature only available on the HD-S2. The SCR selection should be used to verify the presence of the required services after the antenna installation has been completed.
SCR Dual Display The HD-S2 has a SCR dual display capability which will be enabled by settings released to the HD-S2 download web site at a later date. As manufacturers will be releasing various combinations of SCR LNB assemblies, downloads suitable for these requirements will be made available via the www.horizonhge.com web site.
Azimuth, Elevation and Skew values for this location or change city or the Change city country. The HD-S2 has the majority of Malaysian cities pre-loaded ready for use and these lists can be updated via the www.horizonhge.com web site in the future.
USB Driver Installation Ensure your PC has access to the internet before you proceed. Connect the meter for the first time to a PC equipped with USB port(s), If the USB drivers don’t automatically load, then the “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear. Select “Yes, this time only”.
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USB Serial Port, click the “Next” Button. While your PC is searching for the drivers, a window like this will appear. The HD-S2 driver installation is now complete. You can now visit the www.horizonhge.com website for downloads.
Downloads The HD-S2 also supports web based downloads these will be configured to match the requirements for Astro Malaysia. The information below indicates how downloading new selections would function if required. To change the satellite list in your HD-S2 go to the www.horizonhge.com web site and select “Configure”.
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Once you have received your HD-S2 loading program from the HD-S2 download web site illustrated on page 20 you will be read to connect your HD-S2 to your PC via the provided USB lead and follow the steps on page 22.
Now that your USB drivers are installed, you can download selections from the www.horizonhge.com website for updates or to create your own preferred list. Please follow the steps illustrated below to upload new selections to your meter. Wait for the HD-S2 to display “Program Mode” Program mode While establishing communication the display may flash and the sounder may beep.
Downloads are not working and I am getting error messages The HD-S2 is designed to operate with HD-S2 settings and downloads only and is not backwards compatible with previous models of HDSM. Always use the www.horizonhge.com web site for downloads.
Specifications Charging Universal AC Battery Charger 100V~240V ~ 0.8A max. 50/60Hz. Intelligent charger . DC 12V Charger 1.5A max. Figure 8 A/C input connector. 2.1mm female plug for external charge via 12 Volt DC 2 Amp fused car charger. Run time with full charge, average 6 hours from 2.4Ah Li-Po (Lithium Polymer) battery Connections LNB input via `F` type female connector.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Horizon Global Electronics Ltd Address: Unit 3, West Side, Flex Meadow, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5SR Declares that the Horizon HD-S2 complies with the following directives and standards. Safety EN610 10-1:2001 EMC 61326:1997 FCC Part 15: Class A All Horizon products are ROHS compliant.
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