KING Dome KD2000, Dome KD3000, Dome 9704-LP, Dome 9754-LP Owner's Manual
Automatic Satellite TV Antenna
KD2000 • KD3000 • 9704-LP • 9754-LP
Owner’s Manual
11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438
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IMPORTANT!
The TV market is expanding 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 at (952) 922-6889 or
visit our website at www.kingcontrols.com. KING is not responsible for changes outside of its control.
The KING Dome is factory pre-set for DIRECTV® standard digital programming broadcast from the 101° W
satellite. If you also receive your local channels from DIRECTV’s 119 satellite or if you subscribe to DISH® or
Bell TV™ programming, YOU MUST CONFIGURE THE ANTENNA to work with your satellite service. Doing
this will allow the KING Dome to lock on the correct satellites to receive your programming and also enable
automatic satellite switching via the receiver’s remote control for multi-satellite service.
Antenna conguration is a one time procedure that MUST BE COMPLETED before using your KING Dome
antenna. Conguration may be done with the supplied wall mount controller, or the 1844 Keypad
(dealer tool). See the antenna conguration section in this manual for specic instructions.
The KING Dome will not receive HD channels broadcast from DIRECTV’s Ka band satellites at 99° and 103°.
Please read this entire manual before beginning the installation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Contents Page
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 2-3
2. DEFINITION OF TERMS ..................................................3
3. INSTALLATION ...................................................... 4-12
4. ANTENNA CONFIGURATION .......................................... 13-25
5. OPERATION........................................................ 26-27
6. SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION FOR DISH AND BELL TV................. 28-29
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................30
8. MAINTENANCE ........................................................31
9. LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................................32
KING and KING Dome are trademarks of Electronic Controlled Systems, Inc.
Bell TV is an ofcial trademark of Bell Canada.
DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc.
DISH is a registered trademark of DISH Network L.L.C.
HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing L.L.C.
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Section 1 INTRODUCTION
This KING Dome Satellite System includes (2) main components (Fig. 1).
Antenna Unit Located on the roof of the vehicle. The satellite dish and electronics are
covered by a protective dome that keeps operational components free from
the elements.
Controller Located in the vehicle. Activates the search mode and provides limited
diagnostic functions using the status light.
NOTE: A TV, satellite receiver, and program subscription are also required for satellite TV viewing (sold separately).
FIG. 1
NOTE: If your receiver supports
an over-the-air antenna, you can
use a KING JACK antenna for
free over-the-air broadcasts.
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NOTE: Overview only.
See Installation Section for specic wiring diagrams.
IMPORTANT!
The antenna unit requires a “direct line of
sight” to the satellite for signal reception. Any
tall objects such as poles, trees, buildings,
mountains, etc. can all block the signal from
reaching the antenna.
Section 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS
SIGNAL STRENGTH: Intensity of signal received from the satellite.
FIG. 3
FIG. 2
AZIMUTH:
Circular rotation around the vehicle.
Using the clock as a reference,
the front of the vehicle is 12:00
and the rear is 6:00.
FIG. 4
ELEVATION: Angle in degrees measured from a level plane.
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Section 3 INSTALLATION
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
• drill and drill bit set
• tape measure
• 7/16” open end wrench (coax connections)
• adhesive sealant (compatible with roof material)
• appropriate fasteners to install all components and wiring
• 5/32” allen wrench, channel lock or pliers (to remove shipping bolts)
• wire cutter (to remove shipping tie strap)
• Optional: Dealers may use 1844 KING Keypad for conguration process
KIT CONTENTS
1. Unpack and identify all components (Fig. 5).
FIG. 5
1844 Keypad
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IMPORTANT! The tie strap and spacer, and the shipping bolts and washers must be removed from the bottom
of the antenna unit prior to installation. DO NOT REMOVE THE DOME TO REMOVE THESE
SHIPPING RESTRAINTS.
YOU MUST PLUG THE SHIPPING BOLT HOLES WITH THE SUPPLIED PLUGS (ATTACHED TO TIE
STRAP SHIPPING RESTRAINT).
2. Remove and discard the tie strap and spacer (KEEP RUBBER PLUGS AND GREASE
PACKET), and the (2) bolts and (2) washers that pass through the bottom of the base (Fig. 6).
3. Insert provided plugs into holes that were occupied by the shipping bolts. Inserted plugs
should be ush with base (Fig. 6).
FIG. 6
IMPORTANT!
After removing shipping bolts, rmly
insert plugs into holes. Plugs should
be ush with base.
IMPORTANT!
Remove and discard Tie
Strap and Plastic Spacer
prior to installation.
KEEP RUBBER PLUGS
AND GREASE PACKET.
IMPORTANT!
Remove and discard
Shipping Bolts and
Washers prior to
installation.
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NOTE: Many RVs are pre-wired for satellite with RG-6 coaxial cable. Contact the manufacturer of your RV or your
local dealer to verify where the coax cable for satellite pre-wire is located.
If pre-wired, run the existing pre-wiring from the pre-wire location to the antenna unit. When choosing the
antenna unit location, make sure the pre-wiring will reach the antenna unit.
Make all connections, properly route and fasten wiring to roof, and completely waterproof entry hole with the
cable entry cover as shown in this section. You may still run the second coax to the rear of the vehicle for an
optional second receiver.
ANTENNA UNIT LOCATION
4. Select an area on the roof for the antenna 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) A shorter distance between the antenna unit and the satellite receiver is most desirable.
b) The antenna unit requires a 28 inch diameter mounting area.
c) The antenna unit should be mounted on the centerline of the vehicle.
d) There must be no “line of sight” obstructions. Air conditioning units, other antennas, and
storage areas that are too close to the antenna unit may obstruct the satellite signal
(Fig. 7).
FIG. 7
HEIGHT OF
OBSTRUCTION
APPROXIMATE
MINIMUM DISTANCE TO
EDGE OF ANTENNA UNIT
10” 8”
11” 10”
12” 12”
13” 14”
14” 16”
15” 18”
16” 20”
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ANTENNA UNIT INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT! Make sure shipping restraints are removed from bottom of antenna unit and plugs are inserted
in holes (Fig. 6, Page 5).
Cable connections must ALWAYS be positioned facing the rear of vehicle.
5. Place antenna 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. 6,
Page 5), and cable connections must be positioned facing rear of vehicle.
6. Position the antenna unit so that both feet on each side of the vehicle are equal distances from
the roof edge. This should be checked by measuring the distance from each foot to the roof
edge. Conrm that these measurements are equal (Fig. 8).
FIG. 8
IMPORTANT!
Cable connections
must always face
REAR of vehicle.
IMPORTANT! The antenna unit should never be mounted so that it is
tilted more than two degrees in any direction.
NOTE: The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fastener to secure the antenna unit to the roof.
Depending on the roof material, fasteners such as lag screws, sheet metal screws, toggle bolts and T anchors
may be used, and should always be used in combination with a roof compatible sealant.
IMPORTANT! The installer is responsible for weatherproong all holes with sealant.
7. Mount the antenna 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. Test that the antenna unit is secure by pulling upward from each foot location.
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EXTERNAL WIRING
9. Plug external wire harness into wiring port on back of antenna unit and tighten connection until
it clicks past the detent lock (Fig. 9).
NOTE: The KING Dome is wired for multiple receiver support. There are two coax ports on the back of the antenna
unit. The one labeled “MAIN” MUST be connected to the main receiver in vehicle. This is the receiver that
will control automatic satellite switching if applicable. The one labeled “AUX” can be used for an additional
receiver hook-up as well. You may wish to label the ends of the coax cables to avoid confusion when making
connections.
IMPORTANT! You must ll the ends of all external coax cables with the supplied dielectric grease. Failure to
do so will void product warranty.
10. Fill end of coax cable that will connect to the MAIN port on the antenna unit with supplied
dielectric grease. Connect this end of the coax cable to the MAIN port and tighten connection
(Fig. 9).
If installing second receiver, ll end of coax cable that will connect to the AUX port on the
antenna unit with supplied dielectric grease. Connect this end of the coax cable to the AUX
port and tighten connection.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN CONNECTIONS.
FIG. 9
IMPORTANT!
The alignment tabs on the
wiring port and the external
wire harness plug must
match up when engaging
plug onto port.
YOU MUST TIGHTEN THE
PLUG UNTIL IT CLICKS
PAST THE DETENT LOCK.
A channel lock pliers may
be used to tighten the
connection.
IMPORTANT!
Fill ends of coax cables with supplied dielectric grease.
Failure to do so will void product warranty.
Coax connections should be snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!
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11. Run wires from the back of the antenna 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 second
coax to location where it will enter vehicle. Secure wiring to roof every 12-18 inches (Fig. 10).
IMPORTANT! Installer is responsible for determining proper roof compatible fasteners for cable entry cover.
Roof hole for wiring must be sealed so it is completely waterproof. Mounting holes, perimeter of
cable entry cover and cable opening of cable entry cover must be sealed so they are completely
waterproof. SEALANT MUST BE ROOF COMPATIBLE.
12. Drill 3/4” hole through the roof and into the cabinet where receiver is stored. Feed wiring down
through hole. Seal opening with roof compatible sealant so that it is completely waterproof
(inside and outside of the 3/4” hole). Repeat for second coax if present.
13. Fasten cable entry cover to roof. Seal mounting holes, perimeter of cover and cable opening
so they are completely waterproof.
FIG. 10
IMPORTANT!
Sealant must be roof compatible.
14. Remove blue protective sheet and red “position to rear” sticker from the antenna unit.
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