VuQube VQ3000, V30 Operating Instructions Manual

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20624 REV B

Satellite Solutions for Mobile Markets

®

Portable In-Motion Automatic Satellite System

with built-in DVB for positive satellite identification

Model VQ3000

Operating Instructions

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IMPORTANT!

The satellite TV market is expanding and changing. The information in this manual was
accurate at the time of printing. If your VuQube does not operate as outlined in this
manual please call King Controls at [phone] or visit our website at
www.kingcontrols.com.

Please read this entire manual before using the VuQube.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Contents Page

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.......................................................................2-4

2. VUQUBE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION...........................................5-10

3. SATELLITE RECEIVER CONFIGURATION ....................................12-13

4. OPERATION....................................................................................14-20

5. TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................21

6. SECURITY BRACKET..........................................................................22

7. MAINTENANCE....................................................................................23

8. LIMITED WARRANTY ..........................................................................24

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

Bell ExpressVu is an official trademark of Bell Canada.
DVB

®

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

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The VuQube VQ3000 Automatic Satellite System provides simple, one-touch operation for easy
access to all your favorite satellite TV channels. It is a full featured portable dish system with
automatic satellite acquisition, satellite switching and in-motion tracking capabilities.

An optional Flex Install Kit with ladder mount bracket (KC# MB410 - sold separately) is available
to allow semi-permanent installation on the rear ladder of your RV, but still provides the flexibility
to remove the antenna for use as a portable (Fig. 1). The kit includes everything required to
hard wire your RV for the VuQube: ladder mount bracket, power/controller cable, (2) coax cables,
(2) cable entry cover plates and controller (Fig. 2).

The VQ3000 is compatible with the following satellite services:

DIRECTV

®

Single Satellite
DIRECTV Plus
Dish Network

TM Single Satellite

Dish Network (Dish 500)
Dish Network - HDTV (Dish 1000/1000a)
ExpressVu
ExpressVu HDTV

The VQ3000 includes 3 main components (Fig. 3).

Antenna Unit Placed in direct line of sight to the southern sky. The dish is covered

by an enclosure for easy transport and protection from the elements.

Controller Activates the search mode and provides limited diagnostic functions

using the status light.

Power Supply Supplies proper operating voltage to the VuQube.

SECTION 1

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Fig. 1

The VuQube can be placed anywhere there is a clear view of the southern sky.

The VuQube can be

semi-permanently

mounted to your RV

with the optional Flex

Install Kit

(sold separately).

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

Fig. 3

Flex Install Kit Overview

Fig. 2

Ladder Mount Bracket

(Flex Install Kit sold separately.)

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM

VuQube Model VQ3000 - Portable / In-Motion

Fig. 4

Note: HDTV receivers require HDMI or component video/audio cable connection to TV.

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SECTION 2

VUQUBE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION

The VuQube Model VQ3000 Automatic Satellite System 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 ExpressVu programming, you must use the VuQube hand held controller to
re-configure the antenna to work with your satellite service. Doing this will allow the VuQube 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
VuQube antenna.

ANTENNA CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE

On pages 6-10, find your service and follow the instructions in the box.

DIRECTV

Single Satellite 101 (Factory Pre-set) Page 6
DIRECTV Plus Page 6

Dish Network

Single Satellite 119 Page 7
Dish 500 Page 7
Dish 1000 - HDTV Page 8-9

Bell ExpressVu

Standard Digital 91 Page 10
HDTV 82/91 Page 10

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DIRECTV ANTENNA CONFIGURATION

DIRECTV Plus (satellites 101, 119)

1. On the VuQube controller, press and release the ON button.
Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then flash
green or red.

2. Press and release the ON button 8 times.
The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red.

3. Press and hold the button for 4 seconds.
The status light will turn orange for 1 second, and then start
flashing green or red.

4. Press OFF.

5. Set your receiver for oval dish-2 satellites (do this through the receiver ’s
satellite set-up menu screens). Configuration is complete.

Single Satellite 101

1. On the VuQube controller, press and release the ON button.
Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then flash
green or red.

2. Press and release the ON button 16 times.
The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red.

3. Press and hold the button for 4 seconds.
The status light will turn orange for 1 second, and then start
flashing green or red.

4. Press OFF.

5. Set your receiver for round dish-1 satellite (do this through the receiver ’s
satellite set-up menu screens). Configuration is complete.

The VuQube is factory pre-set for the DIRECTV 101 satellite. Unless the antenna has been
configured for another option since leaving the factory, PERFORM STEP 5 ONLY.

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DISH NETWORK ANTENNA CONFIGURATION

Single Satellite 119

1. On the VuQube controller, press and release the ON button.
Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then flash
green or red.

2. Press and release the ON button 20 times.
The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red.

3. Press and hold the button for 4 seconds.
The status light will turn orange for 1 second, and then start flashing
green or red.

4. Press OFF.

5. After you have successfully configured the antenna, you must configure
your receiver for mobile use. To configure your receiver,

GO TO PAGE 12 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH.

DISH 500 (satellites 110, 119)

1. On the VuQube controller, press and release the ON button.
Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then flash
green or red.

2. Press and release the ON button 12 times.
The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red.

3. Press and hold the button for 4 seconds.
The status light will turn orange for 1 second, and then start flashing
green or red.

4. Press OFF.

5. After you have successfully configured the antenna, you must configure
your receiver for mobile use. To configure your receiver,

GO TO PAGE 12 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH.