Dish PL-8000, PL-7000 User Manual
DISH® Playmaker® Antenna | DISH® Playmaker® Dual Antenna
Portable Automatic Satellite TV Antennas
Instruction Manual
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DO NOT RETURN ANTENNA TO PLACE OF PURCHASE
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Parts
DISH® Playmaker® Antenna / DISH® Playmaker® Dual Antenna
25 ft Coaxial Cable
Hardware Bag:
1 Handle, 2 screws, 4 Tripod adapters
Specifications
Compatible with DISH programming
Compatible with DISH Solo HD receivers
For stationary use only
Unit weight: 7.24 lbs
Unit height: 12.98 in
Diameter: 16.08 in
Elevation range: 18–70°
UV-protected plastic dome
Black plastic base
Made in USA
Dome
Compatible Receivers
The DISH Playmaker antennas must be used with DISH Solo
HD receivers. Examples of DISH Solo HD receivers include
DISH 211z, 211k, 211, 411 and Wally® receivers.
Compatible Satellites
The DISH Playmaker antennas can receive programming from
DISH western arc, which includes satellites 110°, 119°, and 129°.
See signal maps* to determine coverage in various areas of
the United States. Coverage maps are approximate and do
not guarantee coverage.
Good
Signal Strength
DISH® Satellite 110°
Best
DISH Playmaker Dual
-Main and Secondary
Ports
Playmaker
Coax Port
Base
Handle
WARNINGS
Do not place the unit in water greater than one inch
!
deep, or water may damage the electronics.
Do not install or operate the antenna in winds of 35
!
mph or greater. The antenna will roll in winds ≥35 mph.
Care should be taken when transporting and setting
!
up the antenna. Do not toss or drop the antenna.
DISH® Satellite 119°
DISH
Satellite 129°
®
Do not paint the antenna. Painting the antenna may
!
cause signal degradation and will void your warranty.
!
Do not remove dome cover from base unless
specifically instructed by Winegard Technical
Service. Interaction with internal parts could make
the system inoperable and/or cause injury.
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*Source: www.satbeams.com. Coverage maps are
approximate and do not guarantee coverage.
Installing the Handle
Connecting Antenna to the Receiver
NOTE
Locate the handle and the two
screws in the hardware bag inside
the box.
Slide the handle in place,
aligning the two holes in
the underneath side of
the handle with the two
holes in the base. Thread
the screws through the
aligned holes.
the screws using a
Phillips screwdriver.
Do not overtighten.
The two holes for the handle are located on the base under
the DISH®|playmaker® name on the front of the dome.
Handle placement
Tighten
Selecting a Location for the Antenna
Choose a location with a clear, unobstructed view of the
southern sky. Avoid obstructions such as trees, hills, vehicles,
or buildings—these can block the signal from the satellite.
NOTE
view of the southern sky.
Be sure to place the antenna on a stable surface to prevent
wobbling or moving, which could cause loss of signal. Also
do not place the antenna in a path of people or vehicles’
otherwise, the antenna may be knocked off of the signal if run
into, or cables may be disconnected from the unit.
Select a location that will enable the DISH Playmaker or
DISH Playmaker Dual antenna to sit within three degrees of
level. The antenna may take longer to lock onto signal if the
antenna is not level.
Satellite signal will not pass through solid objects. For this
reason, it is vital to select a location with a clear, unobstructed
Run the coaxial cable directly from the satellite receiver to the
TIP
DISH Playmaker antenna when searching for signal.
Connect a coax cable from the DISH Playmaker antenna coax
port to the “Sat In” port on the side of the receiver. The DISH
Playmaker Dual antenna has 2 ports with molded-in text
indicating the primary (MAIN) and secondary (SEC) ports.
The primary port should always be connected to the receiver
when the antenna is in use, or there will be no power to the
electronics.
Tighten coax connection until fingertight, and then tighten a
quarter turn more with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
DISH
Playmaker
- Connect coax to Port
DISH Playmaker Dual - Connect
primary receiver coax to Main Port
DISH® Receiver Setup
After connecting the antenna to the receiver, connect the
receiver to a power source, and complete receiver setup.
Check out online receiver setup guides for your antenna at
www.winegard.com/receivers/setupguide.php.
If using a brand new receiver, follow the steps under
“Receiver Setup for new Wally® receivers.” If using a receiver
that is currently active or has been previously used, follow
the steps under “Receiver Setup for Currently Active or
Previously Used Receivers.”
NOTE
be RG6 with a maximum length of 50’ from Playmaker to Receiver.
A 25 foot coaxial cable is included and recommended for use
with the antenna. If using an alternate cable, all cabling should
Signal Obstruction Chart
15 in.
12 in.
10 in.
8 in.
Obstruction Height
40.3 in.
Minimum Distance to be Maintained from Antenna
18.8 in.
24.9 in.
31.1 in.
Quick Receiver Setup
1.
Make sure the DISH Playmaker /
DISH Playmaker Dual antenna is
in a location with a clear view of
the southern sky.
2.
Connect the receiver to the
coaxial port on the base of the
Playmaker. Connect the receiver
to the MAIN coaxial port on the
base of the Playmaker Dual.
3.
After connecting the receiver to a
power source, complete receiver
setup. Select the state that you
are currently in. Press “Scan” to
start scanning for satellites.
4.
Watch TV!
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