King-Dome KD2000, KD3000 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Automatic Satellite System

KD2000 Stationary

KD3000 In-Motion

Installation and Operating Instructions

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11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

21456 REV A

Digital TV Solutions for Mobile Markets

www.kingcontrols.com

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 Controls at
[phone] or visit our website at www.kingcontrols.com. King Controls is not responsible for changes
outside of its control.

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The King-Dome is factory pre-set for DIRECTV
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 confi guration is a one time procedure that MUST BE COMPLETED before using your King-Dome
antenna. Confi guration may be done with the supplied wall mount controller, or the #1844 Keypad
(dealer tool). See the antenna confi guration section in this manual for specifi c 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.

standard digital programming broadcast from the

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29

7. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

8. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

9. LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Bell TV is an offi cial 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.
King Controls and King-Dome are registered trademarks of Electronic Controlled Systems, Inc.

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Section 1 INTRODUCTION

The King-Dome 2000 and 3000 Satellite Systems include (2) main components (Fig. 1).

Dome (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

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NOTE: Overview only.

See Installation Section for

specifi c 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 dish.

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: #1844 King Controls Keypad

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 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. 6).

3. Insert provided plugs into holes that were occupied by the shipping bolts. Inserted plugs
should be fl ush with base (Fig. 6).

FIG. 6

IMPORTANT!

After removing shipping bolts, fi rmly

insert plugs into holes. Plugs should

be fl 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 RG6 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 dome unit. When choosing the dome

unit location, make sure the pre-wiring will reach the dome 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.

DOME 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 obstruct the satellite signal

(Fig. 7).

FIG. 7

HEIGHT OF

OBSTRUCTION

APPROXIMATE

MINIMUM DISTANCE

TO DOME EDGE

10” 8”
11” 10”
12” 12”
13” 14”
14” 16”
15” 18”
16” 20”

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DOME INSTALLATION

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

holes (Fig. 6, Page 5).

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

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. 6,
Page 5), and cable connections must be positioned facing rear of vehicle.

6. Position the dome 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. Confi rm that these measurements are equal (Fig. 8).

FIG. 8

IMPORTANT!

Cable connections

must always face

REAR of vehicle.

IMPORTANT! The dome 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 dome 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 weatherproofi ng all holes with sealant.

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.

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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).

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 hook-up as well. You may wish to label the ends of the coax cables to avoid confusion when making
connections.

IMPORT ANT! You must fi 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 dome 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, fi ll end of coax cable that will connect to the AUX port on the dome
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.

Fill ends of coax cables with supplied dielectric grease.

Coax connections should be snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!

IMPORTANT!

Failure to do so will void product warranty.

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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 second receiver, run second coax to
location where it will enter the 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 dome unit.

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