King-Dome Relay KD5500 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Automatic Satellite System

for DISH® Programming

Model KD5500

Installation and Operating Instructions

®

11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

21507 REV A

Digital TV Solutions for Mobile Markets

www.kingcontrols.com

IMPORTANT!

The Relay Automatic Satellite System is designed to work with both standard defi nition and high defi nition
satellite TV broadcasts from DISH satellites 110/119/129, and ONLY with DISH model ViP211z, ViP211k, ViP211
and 411 receivers. It will not work with other DISH receiver models or with equipment for other satellite TV
service providers.

The mobile satellite TV market is expanding and changing. The information in this manual was accurate at the
time of printing. If your Relay antenna 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.

Please read this entire manual before beginning the installation process.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Contents Page

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

2. WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

3. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

4. OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

5. SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19

6. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23

7. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8. LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

DISH is a registered trademark of DISH Network L.L.C.
Relay is a trademark of Electronic Controlled Systems, Inc. DBA King Controls.
King Controls and King-Dome are registered trademarks of Electronic Controlled Systems, Inc. DBA King Controls.

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Section 1 INTRODUCTION

The Relay model KD5500 Automatic Satellite System is designed for permanent, roof mounted
installation on a recreational vehicle. A single coax cable connection between the Relay antenna
and your DISH model ViP211z, ViP211k, ViP211 or 411 receiver provides power to the automated
positioning system under the dome and transmits your SD and HD satellite video signals to your
receiver.

An optional second receiver may be connected to provide independent channel viewing on a second
TV. Your DISH programming is broadcast from two or three satellites and the Relay antenna
automatically switches between satellites based on the channel selected on your main receiver.
Channels available on the second receiver will depend on the channel (satellite) selected on the
main receiver.

FIG. 1

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

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Section 2 WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: All components sold separately except for dome unit and main 35 foot coax.

See your respective owner’s manuals for the best connections between your compatible DISH receiver and TV.

FIG. 2

IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN COAX CONNECTIONS.

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Section 3 INSTALLATION

NOTE: Many RVs are pre-wired for satellite with RG-6 coax cable. Contact the manufacturer of your RV or your local

dealer to verify where this cable is located.
If pre-wired, run the existing coax cable from the pre-wire location in the roof 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 a second coax to the rear of the vehicle for an
optional second receiver.

DOME UNIT LOCATION

1. 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 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. 3).

FIG. 3

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 UNIT INSTALLATION

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

2. Place dome unit on installation location chosen using the criteria discussed in the previous
section. Cable connections must be positioned facing rear of vehicle.

3. The dome unit must be positioned so that both mounting 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. 4).

FIG. 4

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 fasteners 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 weatherproofi ng all holes with sealant.

4. 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.

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

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EXTERNAL WIRING

NOTE: 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 (DISH model ViP211z, ViP211k, ViP211, or 411 only). This is the receiver that will
control automatic satellite switching. The one labeled “AUX” can be used for an additional receiver (may be
any single tuner DISH receiver - see Section 5 of this manual).

6. 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. 5). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

If using a second receiver, fi ll end of second coax cable with supplied dielectric grease and
connect it to the AUX port. Tighten connection. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

FIG. 5

IMPORTANT!

FILL ENDS OF BOTH EXTERNAL

COAX CABLES WITH GREASE.

Failure to do so will void product warranty.

IMPORTANT! Coax connections should be snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!

7. Run the main coax from the back of the dome unit to the roof edge, then along the edge to
the location where it 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. 6).

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IMPORTANT! Use adhesive sealant compatible with roof material.

Installer is responsible for determining proper roof compatible adhesive sealant and
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.

8. Drill 3/4” hole through the roof and into the cabinet where receiver is stored. Feed coax 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.

9. Fasten cable entry cover to roof with appropriate adhesive sealant and roof fasteners. Seal
mounting holes, perimeter of cover and cable opening so they are completely waterproof.

FIG. 6

IMPORTANT!

Sealant must be roof compatible.

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

INTERNAL WIRING (FIG. 2, PAGE 3)

11. Connect the coax from the MAIN port on the dome unit to SATELLITE IN on your main receiver
(must be DISH model ViP211z, ViP211k ViP211 or 411).

DO NOT CONNECT THE COAX FROM THE AUX PORT TO THE SECOND RECEIVER AT

THIS TIME.

12. Go to OPERATION on page 8.

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Section 4 OPERATION

IMPORTANT: IF YOUR RECEIVER IS NEW AND NOT YET ACTIVATED, YOU MUST PERFORM THE FIRST TIME

SETUP ON PAGE 12 BEFORE USING THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE.

THIS ANTENNA IS DESIGNED TO WORK AUTOMATICALLY WITH DISH MODEL ViP211z, ViP211k,
ViP211 AND 411 RECEIVERS AND WILL NOT WORK WITH OTHER DISH RECEIVER MODELS OR
WITH EQUIPMENT FOR OTHER SATELLITE TV SERVICE PROVIDERS.

IMPORTANT!

The antenna unit requires a “direct line of

sight” to the satellites for signal reception.

Any tall objects such as poles, trees,

buildings, mountains, etc. can all block the

signal from reaching the dish.

1. Plug your receiver and TV into a 110 volt AC power source.
The green light on your receiver should illuminate or begin cycling on and off. Wait for the

green light to turn solid (this may take up to two minutes).
If the green light does not illuminate after two minutes, power on your receiver using the

front panel power button.

2. Turn on your TV.
Use your TV’s input selection menu to select the input that matches the connection to your

DISH receiver, i. e. if using an HDMI cable connection you should select the HDMI TV input.

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