Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 9754 King Controls
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In-Motion Satellite System with built-in DVB for positive satellite identification 9754 9754-LP Inst allation and Operating Instructions 1 1200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www .kingcontrols.
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Page 1 IMPORT ANT! The satellite TV market is exp anding and changing. The information in this manual was accurate at the time of printing. If your King-Dome does not operate as outlined in this manual please call King Controls at (800) 982-9920 or visit our website at www .
Page 2 The King-Dome In-Motion Satellite System includes 2 main components (Fig. 1) . Dome (Antenna) Unit Located on the roof of the vehicle. The dish is covered by a protective dome that keeps operational component s free from the elements. Controller Located in the vehicle.
Page 3 AZIMUTH: Circular rotation around the vehicle. (like a clock face: front of vehicle is 12:00, rear is 6:00) (Fig. 2) ELEV A TION: Angle in degrees measured from the ground plane (Fig. 3) . SIGNAL STRENGTH: Intensity of electronic signal received from the satellite transmission.
KIT CONTENTS: 1. Unpack and identify all component s (Fig. 4) . Page 4 SECTION 3 INST ALLA TION Fig. 4 TOOLS AND MA TERIALS REQUIRED: - drill and drill bit set - tape measure - 7/16” open end wrench.
Page 5 IMPORT ANT! The tie strap and sp acer , and the shipping bolts and washers must be removed from the bottom of the dome unit prior to inst allation. DO NOT REMOVE THE DOME COVER TO REMOVE THESE SHIPPING RESTRAINTS. YOU MUST PLUG THE SHIPPING BOL T HOLES WITH THE SUPPLIED PLUGS (A TT ACHED TO TIE STRAP SHIPPING RESTRAINT).
Page 6 DOME LOCA TION 4. Select an area on the roof for the dome unit and the location where the wiring will enter the vehicle through the roof to the satellite receiver , controller , and 12 volt power source inside, using the following criteria: a) The shortest distance between the dome unit and the satellite receiver is most desirable.
Page 7 s 5. Place dome unit on installation location chosen using the criteria discussed in the previous section. Shipping restraints must be removed, plugs must be inserted in holes (Fig. 5, Page 5) , and cable connections must be positioned facing rear of vehicle.
Page 8 7. Mount the dome unit. Use the pre-drilled holes in the mounting feet as a guide to install the fasteners into the roof. Use additional fasteners whenever necessary . 8. T est that the dome unit is secure by pulling upward from each foot location.
Page 9 1 1. Run wires from the back of the dome unit to the roof edge, then along edge to location where wiring will be fed into the vehicle. (If installing an optional second receiver , run auxiliary coax to location where it will enter the vehicle.) Secure wiring to roof every 12- 18 inches (Fig.
Page 10 14. Inside vehicle, connect main coax from the dome unit directly to the “satellite in” port of the main receiver . Do not go through an “A-B” or any other switch, box, or booster . Connect auxiliary coax directly to optional second receiver .
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Page 12 SECTION 4 SA TELLITE CONFIGURA TION 1. Unplug the controller and plug in the Diagnostic Keypad. 2. Press ON. 3. Press * 46 # to display the current satellite switching mode. 4. T o change the satellite switching mode, press * 96 # * 66 # * 88 # 5.
Page 13 1. Press ON. 2. Press * 24 # to display the current service provider . 3. T o change the current service provider , press * 96 # * 66 # * 88 # 4. Press the UP and DOWN arrows (2 and 8 keys) to choose the desired service provider . 5. Press * 25 # to lock in setting.
Page 14 SECTION 5 ST A TIONAR Y OPERA TION Note: If you are using the automatic satellite switching feature, you must leave the King-Dome on. IMPORT ANT : There must be a clear “line of sight” to the southern sky . Mount ains, buildings, trees, telephone poles, etc.
Page 15 SECTION 6 IN-MOTION OPERA TION IMPORT ANT : There must be a clear “line of sight” to the southern sky . Mount ains, buildings, trees, telephone poles, etc. can all block the satellite signal from reaching the dish. The dist ance driven since last performing a search may affect how long it takes for the King-Dome to find the satellite.
Page 16 SECTION 7 DISH NETWORK RECEIVER CONFIGURA TION DISH 500 FOR DISH NETWORK The King-Dome (models 9754 and 9754-LP) will automatically switch between the 1 10 and 1 19 satellites for Dish Network by using the receiver ’s remote control. 1. T urn on the TV and satellite receiver .
Page 17 DIRECTV T o receive programming from the DIRECTV 101 satellite only , your receiver must be set for round dish-1 satellite. Do this through the receiver ’s satellite set-up menu screens. T o automatically switch between the 101 and 1 19 satellites for DIRECTV , your receiver must be set for oval dish-2 satellites.
SECTION 9 TROUBLESHOOTING Unit does not find satellite. (ST A TUS light flashes red or green.) ST A TUS light blinks orange. Before search: bad coax connection. After unsuccessful search (approximately 25 minutes): obstruction in line of sight between dome and satellite.
Page 19 The King-Dome Satellite System has been designed to be maintenance and trouble free. For optimum signal strength, keep the dome clean from dirt, bugs, and other debris.
Page 20 Every King Controls Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory . It is covered by a two year part s and one year labor limited warranty from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not cover installation and external wiring or refurbished unit s.
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1 1200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www .kingcontrols.com.
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