King-Dome KD-2200, KD-3200 installation Guide

Automatic Satellite System

with built-in digital off-air antenna

KD-2200 Stationary

KD-3200 In-Motion

Installation and Operating Instructions

Advanced Integrated Reception

11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

www.kingcontrols.com

1348 REV F

Digital TV Solutions for Mobile Markets

®

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Contents Page

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

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

3. INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................4-13

4. ANTENNA CONFIGURATION................................................................................15-31

5. SA TELLITE ANTENNAOPERATION.....................................................................32-35

6. OFF-AIR ANTENNA OPERA TION..........................................................................36-38

7. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................39

8. MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................40

9. LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................................41

DIRECTV®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc.
Dish Network® is a registered 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).

HDMI

TM

is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.

IMPORTANT!

The TV market is expanding and changing. The information in this manual was accurate at the time of
printing. If your King-Dome

AIR

does not operate as outlined in this manual please call King Controls at (952)

922-6889 or visit our website at www.kingcontrols.com.

The King-Dome

AIR

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 RECONFIGURE THE ANTENNA to work with your satellite
service. Doing this will allow the King-Dome

AIR

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

AIR

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

AIR

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.

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The King-Dome

AIR

2200 and 3200 Satellite Systems include 2 main components (Fig. 1).

Dome (Antenna) Unit Located on the roof of the vehicle. The satellite dish, off-air

antenna 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.

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.

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SECTION 2

DEFINITION OF TERMS

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. 2).

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

SIGNAL STRENGTH: Intensity of signal received from the satellite or off-air transmission.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

KIT CONTENTS

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

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SECTION 3

INSTALLATION

Fig. 4

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

#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. 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.

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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, combiner, diplexer, and 12 volt
power source inside, using the following criteria:

a) The dome unit should be mounted as far away as possible from the existing off-air

antenna if the antenna signals will be combined.
b) A shorter distance between the dome unit and the satellite receiver is most desirable.
c) The dome unit requires a 28 inch diameter mounting area.
d) The dome unit should be mounted on the centerline of the vehicle.
e) 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 and

off-air transmissions (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

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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. 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. Confirm that these measurements are equal (Fig. 7).

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.

DOME INSTALLATION

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 weatherproofing 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.

IMPORTANT!

Cable connections

must always face

REAR of vehicle.

Fig. 7

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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. 8).

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. 8).

Fill 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.

Note: The King-Dome

AIR

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” is connected to the off-air
components, and 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 fill the ends of all external coax cables with the supplied dielectric grease.

Failure to do so will void product warranty.

Fig. 8

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

EXTERNAL WIRE HARNESS

PLUG UNTIL IT CLICKS

PAST THE

DETENT LOCK.

(A channel lock pliers may

be used to tighten the

connection.)

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11. Run wiring from the back of the dome unit to the roof edge, then along edge to location
where wiring will be fed into the vehicle. Secure wiring to roof every 12-18 inches (Fig. 9).

12. Drill 3/4” hole for the wiring 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 hole).

13. Fasten cable entry cover to roof. Seal mounting holes, perimeter of cover and cable opening
so they are completely waterproof.

Fig. 9

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

TYPICAL ROOF INSTALLATION - OVERHEAD VIEW

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 COMP

A

TIBLE.

IMPORTANT!

Sealant must be roof compatible.

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INTERNAL WIRING

15. Choose your desired wiring configuration:

Wall Plate Antenna Power Switch with single off-air output Fig. 10, Page 11
A/V Distribution Box with A/V Antenna Power Switch, single off-air output Fig. 11, Page 12
A/V Distribution Box with A/V Antenna Power Switch, multiple off-air outputs Fig. 12, Page 13

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 main satellite receiver must be a direct

connection with no other 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 all wiring is connected to the dome unit.
c) If fusing the circuit, the fuse must be rated at 7.5 amps.
d) Install the off-air combiner only if using the existing off-air antenna as well. If not using

the existing antenna, connect the diplexer “ ANT OUT” directly to TV, converter box,

off-air input of receiver, or off-air splitter.
e) 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 15.

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

desired.
Components and wiring supplied with the KD-2200/KD-3200 are shown in black.

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

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King-Dome

AIR

Series 2200 and 3200 Wiring Diagram

Wall Plate Antenna Power Switch, single off-air output

Fig. 10

Note:

Using multiple receivers is not recommended

for multi-satellite services where automatic

satellite switching is desired.

Note:

A second auxiliary receiver may be

connected to SATELLITE OUT of the diplexer.

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King-Dome

AIR

Series 2200 and 3200 Wiring Diagram

A/V Distribution Box with A/V Antenna Power Switch,

single off-air output

Fig. 11

Note:

Using multiple receivers is not recommended

for multi-satellite services where automatic

satellite switching is desired.

Note:

A second auxiliary receiver may be

connected to SATELLITE OUT of the diplexer.

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King-Dome

AIR

Series 2200 and 3200 Wiring Diagram

A/V Distribution Box with A/V Antenna Power Switch,

multiple off-air outputs

Fig. 12

Note:

Using multiple receivers is not recommended

for multi-satellite services where automatic

satellite switching is desired.

Note:

A second auxiliary receiver may be

connected to SATELLITE OUT of the diplexer.