King-Dome 9704, 9704-LP installation Guide

11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

www.kingcontrols.com

1335 REV J

Digital TV Solutions for Mobile Markets

®

Automatic Satellite System

with built-in DVB for positive satellite identification

Model 9704

Model 9704-LP

Installation and Operating Instructions

Page 1

DIRECTV®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc.
Dish Network®is an official trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation.

Bell TV is an official trademark of Bell Canada.
DVB

®

is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcast Project (1991-1996).

HDMITMis a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.

IMPORTANT!

The satellite 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 Controls at (952)
922-6889 or visit our website at www.kingcontrols.com.

This 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 Network

®

or Bell TV programming, you must re-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 configuration is a one time procedure that MUST BE COMPLETED before using your King-Dome
antenna. Configuration may be done with the supplied wall mount controller or the #1844 Keypad
(dealer tool). See the antenna configuration section in this manual for specific instructions.

The King-Dome can receive available HDTV programming from DIRECTV Ku band satellites at 101° and 119°.
It will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV’s Ka band satellites at 99° and 103°.

Please read this entire manual before beginning the installation.

Note: The following upgrade kit is available for this unit:

Upgrade Kit #9743: Adds in-motion tracking capability.
For more information, call the King Controls Sales Department at [phone].

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Contents Page

1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................2

2. DEFINITION OF TERMS...............................................................................................3

3. INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................4-12

4. ANTENNA CONFIGURATION................................................................................13-29

5. OPERATION...........................................................................................................30-33

6. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................34

7. MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................35

8. LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................................36

Page 2

The King-Dome Automatic Satellite System includes 2 main components (Fig. 1).

Dome (Antenna) Unit Located on the roof of the vehicle. The antenna is 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.

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

Note: ATV, satellite receiver, and program subscription are also required for satellite TV viewing (sold separately

).

Fig. 1

Note: Overview only.

See Installation Section for specific

wiring diagrams.

Page 3

AZIMUTH: Circular rotation around the vehicle. Using a clock as reference, the front of the

vehicle is 12:00, and the rear is 6:00 (Fig. 2).

ELEVATION: Angle in degrees measured from a level plane (Fig. 3).

SIGNAL STRENGTH: Intensity of electronic signal received from the satellite transmission.

SECTION 2

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

KIT CONTENTS

1. Unpack and identify all components (Fig. 4).

Page 4

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: #1844 King Controls Keypad

Fig. 4

KIT CONTENTS

#1844 Keypad

Page 5

IMPORTANT! The tie strap and spacer, and the shipping bolts and washers must be removed from the bottom

of the dome unit prior to installation. DO NOT REMOVE THE DOME COVER 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. 5).

3. Insert provided plugs into holes that were occupied by the shipping bolts. Inserted plugs
should be flush with base (Fig. 5).

Fig. 5

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.

IMPORTANT!

After removing shipping bolts, firmly

insert plugs into holes. Plugs should

be flush with base.

Page 6

DOME UNIT LOCATION

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) A shorter distance between the dome unit and the satellite receiver is most desirable.
b) The dome unit requires a 28 inch diameter mounting area.
c) The dome 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 dome unit may prevent the satellite signal from
reaching the antenna (Fig. 6).

HEIGHT OF

OBSTRUCTION

APPROXIMATE

MINIMUM DISTANCE

TO DOME EDGE

10” 8”
11” 10”
12” 12”

13” 14”
14” 16”
15” 18”
16” 20”

Fig.6

IMPORTANT! For installations on trucks with air shields, a bracket must be used for mounting the dome unit.

The dome unit MUST be mounted to the air ride cab: NEVER to any structure mounted directly
to the frame.

See bracket instructions for proper installation (Fig. 7).

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.

6. The dome unit must be positioned 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. Confirm that these measurements are equal (Fig. 8).

IMPORTANT! Make sure shipping restraints are removed from bottom of dome unit and plugs are

inserted in holes (Fig. 5, Page 5).

Cable connections must ALWAYS be positioned facing the rear of vehicle.

Example of truck installation using bracket.

See bracket instructions for proper installation.

Fig. 8

Fig. 7

IMPORTANT! The dome unit MUST

be mounted to the air ride cab: NEVER to any structure

mounted directly to the frame.

DOME UNIT INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT! The dome unit should never be mounted so that it is tilted more

than two degrees in any direction.

IMPORTANT!

Cable connections

must always face

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. Test that the dome unit is secure by pulling upward from each foot location.

EXTERNAL WIRING

9. Plug external wire harness into wiring port on back of dome unit and tighten connection until
it clicks past the detent lock (Fig. 9).

10. Fill end of coax cable that will connect to the MAIN port on the dome unit with supplied
dielectric grease. Connect this end of the coax cable to the MAIN port and tighten
connection (Fig. 9). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

If using a second (auxiliary) receiver, fill end of second coax cable and connect it to the AUX
port. Tighten connection. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

Note: The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fastener to secure the dome unit to the roof.

Depending on the roof material, fasteners such as lag screws, well nuts, 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 weatherproofing all holes with sealant.

Note: The King-Dome is wired for multiple receiver support. There are two coax ports on the back of the dome 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.

IMPORTANT! You must fill the ends of all external coax cables with the supplied dielectric grease.

Failure to do so will void product warranty.

Fig. 9

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!

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.)

Page 9

14. Remove blue protective sheet and red “position to rear” sticker from the dome unit.

11. 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 auxiliary receiver, run auxiliary coax
to location where it will enter the vehicle. Secure wiring to roof every 12-18 inches (Fig. 10).

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 auxiliary 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

TYPICAL ROOF INSTALLATION - OVERHEAD VIEW

IMPORTANT!

Sealant must be roof compatible.

IMPORTANT! SEALANT MUST BE ROOF COMPATIBLE.

Installer is responsible for determining proper roof compatible fasteners for cable entry cover.

Roof holes for cables must be sealed so they are completely waterproof. Mounting holes,
perimeter of cable entry cover and cable opening of cable entry cover must be sealed so they
are completely waterproof.

Page 10

INTERNAL WIRING

15. Choose your desired wiring configuration:
DIRECTV / Bell TV

(single satellite) Fig. 11, Page 11
DIRECTV / Dish Network / Bell TV

(2 or more satellites with auto switching) Fig. 12, Page 12

16. Inside the vehicle, make the connections as shown in the wiring diagrams, keeping in mind

the following important points:

a) The connection between the dome unit and the receiver must be a direct connection

with no devices in between.

b) Power connection must be a non-shared circuit. Excessive current draw on the circuit

will cause the unit to operate improperly. Power and ground connections must be made
after the wires are connected to the dome unit.

c) If fusing the circuit, the fuse must be rated at 7.5 amps.
d) HDTV receivers require HDMI or component video/audio cable connection to TV

(sold separately).

17. When installation is complete, go to Section 4, ANTENNA CONFIGURATION on page 13.

Note: Using multiple receivers is not recommended for multi-satellite services where automatic satellite switching is

desired.
Components and wiring supplied with the 9704/9704-LP are shown in black.

Existing components and wiring or those sold separately are shown in gray.