Winegard AS-2003, AS-2053 User Manual
OPERATION/INSTALLATION MANUAL
®
WINEGARD
AUTOMATIC RV DIGITAL
SATELLITE SYSTEM
Model AS-2003 & AS-2053
U.S. PATENT NO. 5,532,710
Made in U.S.A.
FOR SLOPED ROOFS:
Use Winegard’s RW-5000 roof wedge.
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2003, 2005 2452005 Rev. 10/024/05
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
(Not applicable to mount and antenna)
Dangerous voltage
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER, NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
inside enclosure
Refer to operating, maintenance and safeguard
literature accompanying unit.
1. All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the appliance is operated.
2. The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Unplug this video or audio product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Do not use attachments not recommended by
the video product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. Do not use this video product near water - for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
8. If slots, holes and openings are located in the
housing, they are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the video product and
to protect it from overheating. These openings
should never be covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the video product on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video
product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This video product should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been
adhered to.
9. This video product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated in electrical
rating printed on the appliance or power supply.
10A. If the appliance is equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other) this plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still
fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
10B. If the appliance is equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, this plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
11. Power-supply cord should be routed so that it
is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against it, paying particular
attention to cord at plug, convenience receptacle
and the point where cord exits from the appliance.
12. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this video product, be sure system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Proper
method is shown below.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS
Antenna
³
Ground Clamp
Electrical
Service
Equipment
³
³
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
13. An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
14. For added protection for this video product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system.
15. Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
16. Never push objects of any kind into this video
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the video product.
³
³
³
³
Ground Clamps
³
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Art. 250, Part N)
Lead-in Wire
Antenna Discharge Unit
³
(NEC Section 810-21)
³
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
17. Do not attempt to service this video product
yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
18. Unplug this video product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the video product.
c. If the video product, except for antenna mounted
preamplifiers and downconverters, has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls, when provided, that are covered by
the operating instructions. An improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that
will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the
housing has been damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change
in performance - this indicates a need for service.
19. When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Improper substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
20. Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this video product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the video
product is in proper operating condition.
21. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder
is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Art. 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected
to the grounding system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as possible.
22. This product should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
23. The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves
or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Table of Contents
OPERATION
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Wallplate Control Panel ................................................................................................................................... 5
Interior One or Two Receiver Connection ....................................................................................................... 5
Automatic Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Check Switch Routine...................................................................................................................................... 8
INSTALLATION
Tools Needed ............................................................................................................................................ 3, 10
System Components, Specifications, Warranty Information .........................................................................10
Installation Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 11
Mounting Assembly on Roof .....................................................................................................................12-15
Mounting Interior Wall plate Controller .......................................................................................................... 16
Wiring... .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
PARTS
Antenna Parts ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Base Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Turret Assembly/Cover ............................................................................................................................ 20, 21
Trouble Shooting ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Parts included:
18” Reflector
Backup structure
Mount base/turret
Mount cover & bracket
Vent tube
Cable entry plate
Hardware
Cable
Interior wall plate controller
Surface mount box
Tools needed for installation:
Level
Tape measure
Phillips screwdriver
Electrical tape
Cutter
Electric or cordless drill
1/8” drill bit (for pilot holes)
7/16” wrench (for dish assembly)
5/16” socket/nut driver
1-1/2” hole saw (for cable entry hole)
Sealant compatible with roof material
(check with vehicle manufacturer for compatibility)
FCC PART 15 STATEMENTS
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Winegard Company may
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Introduction/How Does Digital Satellite TV Work?
Introduction
Congratulations! You have an RV automated digital
satellite reception product — AS-2003. This unit,
used with your digital satellite receiver, will deliver
the best reception possible. Your new Winegard
digital satellite unit was designed for easy installation, setup and operation.
How Does Digital Satellite System
TV Work?
Satellite programming originates from an “uplink”
facility on Earth — the facility receives many signals
from different sources, combines the signals digitally
and transmits to the satellites. The satellites (22,300
miles above Earth) receive the uplink signal, amplify
it and then transmit it back to earth in the Ku frequency band. This signal is received by your
satellite antenna whose shape reflects and concentrates the signal to the LNBF*
attached to the antenna. The
LNBF is located at the “focal
point” of signal reflection, that is,
the point at which the maximum
amount of signal is effectively
concentrated. The LNBF amplifies and
converts the signal to the 950 to 1450
MHz range. The signal is then passed
through a coaxial cable to the electronics box, then to the receiver where
individual channel selection and processing take place.
* Low Noise Block Converter Feed
For Programming information call:
DISH NETWORKTM - 1-800-333-DISH (1-800-333-3474)
DIRECTV® - 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288)
ExpressVu - 1-888-SKYDISH (1-888-759-3474)
Your new Winegard RV Digital Satellite Unit is an
easy-to-install, easy-to-use satellite TV reception system. Because it mounts on the top of your
recreational vehicle, it goes where you go and provides quality reception of digital satellite signal in the
continental United States only. Check with your programming provider for exact coverage area.
DIGITAL BROADCAST
SYSTEM SATELLITE(S)
HIGH POWER KU-BAND
DOWNLINK SIGNAL
WINEGARD AUTOMATIC
DIGITAL SATELLITE
SYSTEM ANTENNA
WINEGARD
SENSAR® ANTENNA
UPLINK SIGNAL
PROGRAMMING UPLINK
CONTROL CENTERS
TELEVISION
SET
RECEIVER
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Wall plate control panel description, wiring hookup diagrams
RED LEDs (4): Indicate mode
WINEGARD
is in use
ON: Turns system power
on when pressed.
SEARCH: Acquires GPS
signal and locates desired
satellite signal.
LED also lights when dish
is moving.
ON
SEARCH/
MOVING
AS-2003
SATELLITE SYSTEM
OFF
PARK
Interior connections for one and two receivers
ONE RECEIVER HOOKUP TWO RECEIVER HOOKUP
OFF: Turns system power
off when pressed.
PARK: Puts dish in park
position.
Bundled coax
coming into
vehicle
Primary
“Bright White”
coax, to receiver
•
Sat In
TV set out
TV
Wall Plate
Control Panel
•
Receiver
+13.8 VDC Power
Connections
Secondary coax
(almond), not used for
single receiver setup
9-wire cable, put into harness connector for
installation to back of
wall plate control panel
Bundled coax
coming into
vehicle
Primary “Bright White”
coax, connect to
main receiver
9-wire cable, put into harness connector for
installation to back of
wall plate control panel
•
Sat In
Main
TV
Wall Plate
Control Panel
TV set out
•
Primary
Receiver
+13.8 VDC Power
Connections
Secondary coax
(almond), connect to
second receiver
•
Sat In
TV
2
TV set out
•
Second
Receiver
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System Operation
BEFORE parking and leveling vehicle, look for trees,
buildings, hills or mountains that might block the satellite
signal and result in poor signal reception.
ABOUT YOUR RECEIVER (The unit is factory preset
to find 119°W (DISH Network):
If you have a DISH NetworkTM receiver, be sure your unit
(AS-2003) is set to receive DISH Network satellites. If
you have a DIRECTV® receiver, be sure your unit
(AS-2003) is set to receive DIRECTV satellites. (The
majority of programming for DISH Network is on satellite
119°W; for DIRECTV, it is on 101°W.)
AS-2003 is factory preset to find 119°W (DISH
Network). You can contact DISH Network at 1-800-333DISH (1-800-333-3474) for programming information.
Contact DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288),
or ExpressVu (Canada and Northeast U.S.) at
1-888-SKY-DISH (1-888-759-3474).
IMPORTANT! If you are using more than one receiver,
the primary (the “bright white” coax connection) is the
only receiver that will toggle between satellites.
FIRST TIME USE:
The unit is factory preset to find 119°W (DISH Network). For DIRECTV, you must change the preset
switches on the outside unit. See Step 8 in Installation,
page 14.The first time your unit is used, allow 10 minutes
for GPS acquisition. (This is also true if you have stored
your unit for six months or longer. This is typical of first
time use; do not think there is a malfunction.
1. Turn TV on and tune to channel 3 or 4 (the output
of your receiver).
2. Turn on your primary receiver. The receiver MUST
BE TURNED ON and LNBF COAX PROPERLY
ATTACHED (refer to your receiver owner manual). If
not properly connected, all LEDs will be on.
3. To search for satellite, see Power On and Satellite
Search procedures, AS-2003 Control Panel
Operation instructions, page 7.
4. After search routine is completed and primary
receiver is at 119 (DISH Network), the unit may
switch between the primary and alternate satellite. A
Check Switch must be performed for toggling
capabilities on DISH Network. See Check Switch
instructions, page 8.
5. After the primary satellite signal is found and Check
Switch completed, the unit may be powered off. To
switch satellites, turn power back on and switch
satellites. The unit can then be turned off. The satel
lite signal last selected will still be “seen” by the dish
when the unit is turned on again.
6. To park your unit, see Parking procedures, AS-2003
Control Panel Operation instructions, on page 7.
Wall Plate Control Panel
WINEGARD
ON
SEARCH/
MOVING
AS-2003
SATELLITE SYSTEM
LED ERROR CODES
Errors are indicated by LEDs.
OFF AND SEARCH LEDs are on.
Satellite signal search failure.
ON, PARK, SEARCH, OFF LEDs are on.
Indicates receiver is not plugged into
active 110 VAC, malfunction of receiver,
bad LNBF or bad coax connection.
ON, OFF LEDs are on.
Indicates a problem with the unit motor.
POWER MUST BE TURNED OFF AND
BACK ON TO CLEAR ERROR LIGHTS.
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OFF
PARK
Control Panel Operation
Unit is off. All four LEDs are off.
POWER ON
WINEGARD
ON
SEARCH/
MOVING
AS-2003
SATELLITE SYSTEM
WINEGARD
1. Press the ON button on the
control panel. All four LEDs will
ON
flash and the ON LED will
remain on.
2. After approximately 5 seconds,
SEARCH/
MOVING
AS-2003
SATELLITE SYSTEM
WINEGARD
all four LEDs will flash while the
unit is checking for proper
signal level. If all four LEDs
remain on, refer to the WALL
PLATE ERROR CODES,
page 22.
ON
SEARCH/
MOVING
AS-2003
SATELLITE SYSTEM
WINEGARD
3. After the signal is checked, the
ON LED and PARK LED will
remain on if the unit was last in
park position.
OR
The ON LED will remain on if
the unit was last in an upright
position.
SATELLITE SEARCH
1. Press the SEARCH button
one (1) time. The SEARCH
LED will come on and all other
LEDs will go off. This indicates
the unit is in search mode and
waiting for GPS acquisition.
GPS acquisition time will
range from immediate to several minutes. (Impor-
tant: Press the search button only once. Pressing
the SEARCH or PARK buttons in this mode will turn
the SEARCH LED off and the ON LED back on,
aborting the previous search. To restart, go to the
beginning of SATELLITE SEARCH procedure.
ON
SEARCH/
MOVING
AS-2003
SATELLITE SYSTEM
WINEGARD
ON
SEARCH/
MOVING
AS-2003
SATELLITE SYSTEM
WINEGARD
ON
SEARCH/
MOVING
AS-2003
SATELLITE SYSTEM
OFF
PARK
OFF
PARK
OFF
PARK
OFF
PARK
OFF
PARK
OFF
PARK
2. After successful GPS acquisition,
the ON LED will come back on
WINEGARD
and the SEARCH LED will
remain on, indicating the unit is
now moving in the search routine
and actively seeking the desired
satellites. When ON and SEARCH
LEDs are on at the same time,
ON
SEARCH/
MOVING
AS-2003
SATELLITE SYSTEM
the unit is moving and searching. The search routine
can be stopped at any time by pressing the SEARCH
button or the PARK button; However, doing so will
return a SEARCH Error, turning the ON LED off and
the SEARCH and OFF LEDs on. The search can be
restarted by going to the beginning of SATELLITE
SEARCH procedure. The OFF button may also be
pressed to stop the search routine. The unit can be
restarted using SATELLITE SEARCH procedure.
3. When the unit is finished
searching and has stopped
moving, the SEARCH LED will
go off automatically, leaving
only the ON LED still on. This
indicates the unit has completed a successful search. It
will take approximately 4 to 5
WINEGARD
ON
SEARCH/
MOVING
AS-2003
SATELLITE SYSTEM
minutes to complete a search routine after GPS acquisition. If the unit has stopped and any other
LEDs (besides the ON LED) are on, refer to the
WALL PLATE ERROR CODES on page 22.
(NOTE: If an error message shows on the TV
screen during initial search, the signal has been
lost. This is normal and means the dish has temporarily lost the signal but is still searching (peaking).)
Do not try to stop system!
PARKING
1. If the unit is still powered on,
only the ON LED will be on.
Press the PARK button two
times (2) to park the unit. The
SEARCH and PARK LEDs will
also come on,indicating the unit
is moving to the park position.
(Important: If the unit has been turned off and on at
any time or the unit has been stopped using the
SEARCH or PARK button, it is only necessary to press
the PARK button one time (1), to park the unit.) Any-
time the ON, PARK and SEARCH LEDs are on at the
same time, the unit is moving to the park position. The
park routine may be stopped anytime by pressing the
SEARCH button or the PARK button. Pressing either
button will turn off the SEARCH and PARK LEDs, leaving the ON LED still on. The park routine can be
restarted by pressing the PARK button one time (1).
The OFF button may also be used to stop
the park routine. The unit may be restarted going to
POWER ON procedure.
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WINEGARD
ON
SEARCH/
MOVING
AS-2003
SATELLITE SYSTEM
OFF
PARK
OFF
PARK
OFF
PARK
Control Panel Operation/Check Switch Routine
2. When the unit has finished the park routine, the SEARCH LED will automatically go off,
leaving only the ON and PARK LEDs still on. This indicates the unit is properly parked and
can be turned off. Before traveling, be sure the unit is in parked position. To be sure, step
outside and visually inspect before leaving your location.
NOTE: If the unit is raised and you want to put in park position, the satellite receiver
must be on and supplying voltage to the LNBF.
WINEGARD
ON
SEARCH/
MOVING
SATELLITE SYSTEM
OFF
PARK
AS-2003
Performing Check Switch routine to enable satellite toggle function used with
multi-satellite programming
AS-2003 will toggle between different satellites for the program provider you have. Both DIRECTV and DISH
Network have programming on more than one satellite.
When a channel is selected on the remote control and it is not located on the satellite the unit is currently on,
the system on the vehicle will automatically move to the new satellite. (When using multiple receivers, toggling
is controlled by the primary receiver. The primary receiver is connected to the dish with the white coax; secondary receiver if used, connects with the almond coax).
DIRECTV programming
1. There is some SETUP required for DIRECTV. You must select “Oval Dish 2 Satellites” in the receiver menu. To
change this, see Owner’s Manual for DIRECTV receiver. When you request a channel located on a different satellite,
the unit will automatically move to that satellite.
DISH Network programming (DISH 500)
NOTE: Once these steps have been completed, you
will not need to perform this test again, unless check
switch was performed on another satellite dish such
as a home dish.
1. Wait for unit to acquire the satellite signal on
satellite 119. (See search procedure, pp. 6-7.)
2. After signal has been acquired, 6 minutes remain to
complete Check Switch test; this 6 minutes will
expire with unit on or off. Consult DISH Network
receiver manual to perform Check Switch test.
3. During the Check Switch Test, the receiver will
begin checking your switch by toggling between
transponders. When this is completed, SW42 will
appear on the screen. It will be at the top of the
screen, satellite designations will be below, showing
odd and even transponders. See illustration below.
NOTE: If a switch other than SW42 appears, or you
have an X in one the of the boxes below the satellites, repeat Check Switch steps.
SW42
119 110119 110
ODD EVEN ODD EVEN
Check Switch screen display
4. If you still have an error, your vehicle may be parked
so satellites are on either side of the automatic stop
on the roof unit. The dish is unable to locate the
second satellite because it is forced to complete
almost a full revolution because of the stop. (See
illustration.) You can go outside and watch the dish
to see if this is happening.
The solution is to move your vehicle to a different
angle so the satellites are not located on either side
of the stop in the outside unit.
5. Your system is now set up to toggle between
satellites. It will automatically move to the correct
satellite when channel is selected.
Stop interrupts Check
Switch operation
WW
WW
W
119°
Built-in stop
(not visible)
8
110°
WW
W
WW
Stop does not interrupt
Check Switch operation.
110°
119°
WW
W
WW
WW
WW
W
Built-in stop (not visible)
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