Winegard RoadTrip SD, RoadTrip SDi User Manual

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WINEGARD®

RoadTrip

Digital Satellite Mobile Antenna for Two Receivers

RoadTripTM SD - Stationary Satellite System

RoadTripTM SDi - In-Motion Satellite System

OPERATION MANUAL

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Winegard RoadTrip SD, RoadTrip SDi User Manual

Introduction/How Does Digital Satellite TV Work?

About this manual —We hope this manual will provide clear instructions to install and operate your Winegard mobile satellite system. Two symbols have been used —

! Indicates caution should be taken!

Indicates suggestions to make

processes easier for you.

Introduction

Congratulations! You have purchased one of Winegard’s latest developments in the mobile satellite reception product line —the RoadTrip. This system, used with your digital satellite receiver, will deliver the best reception possible.

How Does Digital Satellite TV Work?

Satellite programming originates from an “uplink” facility on Earth — the facility receives many signals from different sources, combines the signals digitally and transmits to the satellites. The satellites (22,300 miles above Earth) receive the uplink signal, amplify it and then transmit it back to earth in the Ku frequency band. This signal is

concentrated and reflected to the LNBF* located at the “focal point” of the dish. The LNBF amplifies and converts the signal to the 950 to 1450 MHz range. The signal is then

passed through a coaxial cable to the receiver where individual channel selection and processing take place.

* Low Noise Block Converter Feed

UPLINK SIGNAL

PROGRAMMING UPLINK

CONTROL CENTERS

For Programming information call:

DISH NETWORK® - 1-800-333-DISH (1-800-333-3474) DIRECTV® - 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288)

Your new Winegard RV Digital Satellite System is an easy-to-use satellite TV reception system. Because it mounts on the top of your recreational vehicle, it goes where you go and provides quality reception of digital satellite signals. Check with your program provider for exact coverage area.

RoadTrip™ features:

Two receiver compatible

Easy “one-button” operation

Ability to toggle between satellites while Stationary or In-motion using remote control, if subscribing to multisatellite programming

Winegard warranty

Integrated DVB Technology

GPS Technology (SDi In-Motion Model only)

DIGITAL BROADCAST SYSTEM

SATELLITE(S)

HIGH POWER KU-BAND

DOWNLINK SIGNAL

WINEGARD DIGITAL SATELLITE

SYSTEM ANTENNA

SECONDARY

RECEIVER TELEVISION

SET

PRIMARY

RECEIVER

DIRECTV® is an official trademark of DIRECTV, a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Corporation. DISH Network® is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporaton.

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Quick Reference Guide

Your Winegard RoadTrip satellite System has been designed to be the most user-friendly Mobile Satellite Antenna on the market today. Upon installation of the antenna, or after changing satellite service provider, simply set the switches inside of the dome to the settings shown below. These switches enable the dish to locate the proper satellite for your service provider, and, for the RoadTripTM SDi In-Motion system, to be set for the proper installation option. Simply set the switch, and forget it! Your Winegard RoadTrip Satellite Antenna will locate the proper satellite with just the flip of a switch.

RoadTripTM SD Notice!

This model is PRESET for DIRECTV® receivers.

If you have a DISH Network® receiver, you must change the numbered switches (see Fig. 1a).

FIGURE 1A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SWITCH SETTINGS

Sat. Rcvr.

Mt. Option

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Switch Set Position

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DIRECTV

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DISH NETWORK A

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RoadTripTM SDi Notice!

This model is PRESET for DIRECTV® receivers Mounting Option A.

If you have a DISH Network® receiver, or if you choose Mounting Option B, you must change the numbered switches (see Fig. 1b and 1c).

FIGURE 1B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sat. Rcvr.

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Switch Set Position

 

 

 

 

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FIGURE 1C

 

 

 

 

 

MOUNTING OPTION A

 

 

 

OFFRONT

MOUNTING OPTION B

OFFRONT

CENTER LINE OF VEHICLE

ROADTRIP

 

VEHICLE

ROADTRIP

 

 

 

 

 

CENTER LINE OF VEHICLE

VEHICLE

 

MV-3500

 

BACKOF

VEHICLE

MV-3500

 

 

TO CENTER LINE)

TO CENTER LINE)

 

 

 

CABLE EXIT REAR

 

 

CABLE EXIT FRONT

 

 

 

(MUST BE PARALLEL

 

 

(MUST BE PARALLEL

SWITCH SETTINGS SHOWN

BACK OF VEHICLE

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Operation RoadTripTMSD (VEHICLE MUST BE STATIONARY!!)

1.Turn on receiver and television set. The

RoadTripmust be connected to a receiver that is plugged into 120 VAC.

2.Verify that you are getting the receiver’s menu screens on the television. These screens are available with or without the dish finding the signal.

3.Turn the power switch on for the RoadTrip.

The dish will detect if it is already on a satellite signal. If it detects a signal, the dish will move to check it’s alternate satellite and then move back to the original satellite signal that is on.

4.If no signal was detected, the dish will begin its search to locate the primary satellite. Once the dish locates a signal, it will pause long enough to identify which satellite it has located. This may or may not be visible on your receiver’s point dish screen.

5.After the unit has verified that it has the correct satellite, it will move to check the alternate satellite and move back to the primary satellite to complete the search routine.

6.If you do not have signal, see Troubleshooting, p.7.

NOTE: Because the RoadTripuses information from the last location that it was on a signal, satellite acquisition may take longer if the dish is inactive over long distance traveling.

DirecTV® must be set to the “two” satellite, oval dish setting. Refer to your receiver manual.

DISH Network® receivers must have the check switch set to “SW42”. See page 6.

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