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Satellite Interface Installation/Operation Manual Model WB-2700/WB-2000 Made in the U.S.A. U.S. Patent Pending Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 800/288-8094 • F AX 319/754-0787 • www .winegard.com Printed in U.S.
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1 Disclaimer Although every effort has been made to insure the information in this manual is correct and complete, no company shall be held liable for any errors or omissions in this manual. All information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
2 T able of Contents 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................4 1.1 System Overview...............................................................
3 8. T roubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 31 8.1 LCD Error Messages ..............................................................................
4 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 System Overview The W inegard HD Satellite Interface System allows your W inegard Movin’ V iew and RoadT rip satellite systems to receive additional KU-band satellites than available with a stand-alone system.
5 1.4 Satellite Interface Components HDTV Satellite Interface User interface for the HD Satellite Interface. Using this panel, the user can select the satellite service provider , choose the toggling pair for DirecTV , control satellite antenna in manual mode and many more features.
6 2. SAFETY 2.1 Installation Safety: W inegard highly recommends the W inegard HD Satellite Interface System be installed by a professional installer , as R V roof top work may be required, as well as some electrical wiring. Do not install the roof top portion of this system in the rain.
7 If you are installing the HD Satellite Interface as an add-on to a previously installed W inegard Satellite Antenna, you should install the software update to your satellite antenna rst, then proceed with cable and HD Satellite Interface installation.
8 After power/data cable and coax cable(s) have been routed to Satellite Interface, seal under - neath cable entry plate with approved sealant and screw down plate using 12 screws with drill and 5/16” nut driver . Seal over screw heads and around entry plate.
9 3.4 Connect Satellite Antenna to Satellite Interface Locate the primary coax cable from roof top antenna. Connect it to “Sat Antenna In” on the Satellite Interface. See Figure 3.6 . The primary coax ca- ble is connected to the elec- tronics board inside of the dome.
10 (110°) HD CONVERTER MODEL WB-1100 WINEGARD COMPANY • BURLINGTON, IOWA TO RECEIVER TO INTERFACE/DISH TO CONTROL Made in USA SA T . ANTENNA IN SA T . RECEIVER OUT FACT ORY USE ONL Y HD CTRL 1 HD CTRL 2 COMM. OUT 1 TO SA T . ANTENNA DC IN DC OUT TO SA T ANTENNA BLK/RED SA TELLITE IN Figure 3.
1 1 3.5.2 Connect the Satellite Interface to Primary Dish Network or Expr essVU HD Receiver Using the mini coax cable provide with the Satellite Interface, connect “Sat Receiver Out” on the Satellite Interface to “Satellite In” on the Dish Network or ExpressV u HD receiver .
12 3.7 Install Software Update with Clone Box (if necessary) It may be necessary to install a software update to your previously installed W inegard Sat- ellite System to ensure proper communication with the HD Satellite Interface. If your W inegard Satellite system was installed without a data cable, ie.
13 After the software has been loaded, you are ready to proceed to the next step. If you are installing the HD Satellite Interface as an add-on and have not yet installed the data cable and interface, return to section 3.
14 4. Dir ecTV Operation 4.1 DirecTV Overview When connected to a W inegard automatic satellite antenna, the W inegard HD satellite In- terface is capable of receiving the following satellites: 101°W - Majority of standard programming 1 19°W - Standard programming and some HD programming 1 10°W - Only HD programming.
15 Congure Dir ecTV Receiver Antenna T ype Y ou must set your DirecTV receiver to the “ Oval Dish, 3 Satellites ” Dish T ype. As many DirecTV receivers have been made by dif ferent manufacturers, consult your receiver ’ s owners manual for instructions on changing Dish T ype.
16 Example of DirecTV Satellite Switching. For a brief example of DirecTV satellite switching, read the following example. Y ou have powered on the Dish, and you have locked onto satellite 101°W and watch as the guide begins to download. Satellite 1 10°W is your chosen alternate satellite.
17 5. Dish Network Operation 5.1 Dish Network Overview When connected to a W inegard Automatic Satellite System, the W inegard HD satellite Interface is capable of receiving the following satellites a.
18 Y ou must now choose if you subscribe to DISH 500 or DISH 1000 programming. Call Dish Network customer service if you are unsure of your programming option. If you sub- scribe to all High Denition programming, you should choose the DISH 1000 option.
19 After unit enters Sleep Mode, you now have 6 minutes to run the check switch test. Press the “Menu” button on the Dish Network remote control. Select “System Setup” option “6”. Select “Installation”, option “1”. Select “Point Dish/Signal” option “1”.
20 5.3 W atching Dish Network programming Power on the W inegard Satellite Interface. In a few moments, the satellite antenna will be - gin its search routine.
21 6. Bell Expr essVU Operation 6.1 Bell ExpressVU Overview When connected to a W inegard Automatic Satellite System, the W inegard HD satellite Interface is capable of receiving the following satelli.
22 A conrmation message will appear . The satellite antenna will reset and begin its search routine for satellite 91°W . Y our satellite antenna is now set for Bell ExpressVU program- ming. Each time your power on the Satellite Interface, the satellite antenna will locate Bell ExpressVU programming.
23 Select “Point Dish/Signal” option “1”. If you do not see signal on your meter , be sure satellite 91 is selected and try a different transponder . All transponders may not be active. See Figure 6.1 . Select “Check Switch” from the Point Dish Screen.
24 7. Satellite Interface Menu 7.1 Main Menu After the Satellite Interface has been powered on and the antenna has acquired the satellite signal, the status screen will the display the current satellite. Follow the steps below to ac- cess the main menu at any time.
25 From the Service Provider menu press [SELECT] until your Satellite Service Provider is selected. DTV → DirecTV DISH → Dish Network BELL → Bell ExpressV u Press [ENTER] to conrm. If Dish Network is chosen, you must then select Dish 500 or Dish 1000.
26 T o reset the Satellite Receiver , press and hold the Power button on the Receiver (not on the remote control). The receiver will reset, and after a few moments will automatically restart.
27 Factory Default If you determine that your satellite antenna is not functioning as expected, you may want to return your system to factory default and run the satellite setup again. From the Main Menu, press [ENTER] to conrm Satellite Setup . Press [SELECT] 2 times to select Factory Default .
28 Exit Sleep Mode Y ou may force the antenna into T racking Mode at any time while the system is in Sleep Mode . From the Sleep Menu, press [SELECT] to select Exit Sleep Mode. Press [ ENTER] to conrm. A conrmation message will appear . The antenna will immediately exit Sleep Mode and enter T racking Mode.
29 Default Sleep Y ou may return the Satellite Interface to the factory default sleep time of 7 minutes (420 seconds). From the Sleep Menu, press [SELECT] 3 times to select Set Sleep T ime . Press [ENTER] to conrm. Y ou will be asked if you are sure.
30 7.5 Conguration Menu The Conguration Menu is only to be used by W inegard Authorized Dealers or under the direction of W inegard personnel. The Conguration Menu is password protected for W inegard use only .
31 8. T roubleshooting 8.1 LCD Error Messages The table below is a list of Satellite Interface error messages that may be displayed on the LCD Status Screen during operation. Before calling for service, please read the solutions section of the table carefully for your specic error message.
32 8.2 Solutions to Common Operating Issues Symptom Solution Push power button and Interface does not power up Check that Satellite Interface is connected to good AC power source Push power button and.
33 SA T . ANTENNA IN SA T . RECEIVER OUT FACT ORY USE ONL Y HD CTRL 1 HD CTRL 2 COMM. OUT 1 TO SA T . ANTENNA DC IN DC OUT TO SA T ANTENNA BLK/RED Appendix A W inegard HDTV W iring Diagram A.
34 SA T . ANTENNA IN SA T . RECEIVER OUT FACT ORY USE ONL Y HD CTRL 1 HD CTRL 2 COMM. OUT 1 TO SA T . ANTENNA DC IN DC OUT TO SA T ANTENNA BLK/RED Appendix A W inegard HDTV W iring Diagram A.
35 SA T . ANTENNA IN SA T . RECEIVER OUT FACT ORY USE ONL Y HD CTRL 1 HD CTRL 2 COMM. OUT 1 TO SA T . ANTENNA DC IN DC OUT TO SA T ANTENNA BLK/RED Appendix A W inegard HDTV W iring Diagram A.
36 Appendix B. Recommended Receivers W inegard recommends the following receivers for use with your W inegard Automatic Satellite System. W inegard does not recommend the use of receivers with hard drives for mobile use. All information below is accurate as of March, 2007.
37 Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, IA 52601 • 319/754-0600 Fax 319/754-0787 • www .winegard.com Printed in U.S.A. © 2007 Winegard Company 2452114 WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCT.
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