Winegard LP-1000 User Manual
INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL
SATELLITE SYSTEM
MODEL LP-1000
Made in U.S.A.
U.S. Patent Pending
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 2004, 2005 2452040 Rev. 12/19/05
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Congratulations!
You have selected one of the most advanced and lowest profile satellite antennas available today. The Winegard
RoadTrip™ LP antenna is a technologically advanced satellite tracking system. The RoadTrip LP is designed for use
with DIRECTV® and DISH Network® satellite television providers. This manual provides important information
on the installation and operation of your RoadTrip LP antenna. Please take time to read the manual before installing
or operating your antenna.
Icons appearing in the manual are used for important information and helpful tips.
Alert indicates important information regarding
product use, product specifications or procedures.
Important tip offers helpful suggestions or
refers you to a related topic in the manual.
RoadTrip LP Model Number
LP-1000 is a satellite antenna unit designed for open road tracking and stationary use.
It is equipped with a single LNB for use with one satellite receiver.
Place RoadTrip LP serial number here
The serial number provided above, also located on the antenna under the
radome, will be required for all troubleshooting or service calls.
Disclaimer
Although every effort has been made to insure the
information in this manual is correct and complete, no
company shall be held liable for any errors or
omissions in this manual. All information contained in
this manual is subject to change without notice. No
warranty of any kind is made with regard to the
information included in this manual. The RoadTrip LP
antenna is designed specifically for use with
motorized recreational vehicles and information
contained herein is provided for that purpose only.
Trademarks
Winegard and RoadTrip are trademarks of Winegard
Company. DISH Network is a registered trademark of
EchoStar Communications Corp. DIRECTV is a
registered trademark of Hughes Electronics Corp. All
trademarks contained in this manual are property of their
respective owners. Reference made to products or
services provided by companies, other than Winegard
Company, does not represent any endorsement of those
products or services.
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1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 System Overview ............................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Parts Provided with RoadTrip LP .................................................................................. 4
1.3 Additional Equipment and Materials Required for Operation of RoadTrip LP ............ 4
2. Safety.................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Installation Safety ........................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Operational Safety ..........................................................................................................5
3. Installation........................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Installation Overview ..................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Tools and Material Required for Installation ................................................................. 6
3.3 Unpack and Inspect Your Unit ....................................................................................... 6
3.4 Select a Location to Mount the Antenna ..................................................................... 6-7
3.5 Mounting the Antenna .................................................................................................... 8
3.6 Adjusting Antenna Switch Settings ................................................................................ 9
3.7 Install and Connect Cables and Wiring ................................................................... 10-11
4. Operation ............................................................................................................................ 12
4.1 Initial Satellite Receiver Setup ..................................................................................... 12
4.2 Stationary Operation of RoadTrip LP .......................................................................... 12
4.3 Tracking with RoadTrip LP .......................................................................................... 13
4.4 Satellite Signal Interruption ......................................................................................... 13
Appendix A
Satellite Coverage Maps and Receiver Compatability
A.1 DISH Network ........................................................................................................... 14
A.2 DIRECTV .................................................................................................................. 15
Appendix B
Setup and Operation of Satellite Receivers
B.1 DISH Network ...................................................................................................... 16-17
B.2 DIRECTV .................................................................................................................. 18
Appendix C Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 19
Appendix D Specifications and Warranty ............................................................................... 20
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 System Overview
The Winegard RoadTrip LP is a low profile, in-motion satellite system.
RoadTrip LP utilizes GPS (global positioning system) and DVB (digital
video broadcasting) technology. GPS is used to determine the present
location of your antenna, and DVB is used to verify the antenna has
located the correct satellite.
Roadtrip is a Ku-band satellite television reception antenna that
is gyro stabilized and has a continuous 360° rotation to keep it
locked on the selected satellite. RoadTrip is designed for both
open-road tracking and stationary operation.
The RoadTrip system has certain operational limits with
respect to use in the United States. Although designed for use with
DISH Network and DIRECTV, the system may not work in all
geographical locations or with all satellite receivers. See coverage
maps, pages 14 and 15.
1.2 Parts Provided with RoadTrip LP
1. Antenna System (includes antenna, LNB, baseplate and control electronics) Fig 1.1
2. Radome
3. Mounting Bracket (4)
4. 35 ft. RG-6 coax with weather-protected male F-connector
5. 35 ft 2-conduct 16 AWG power wire with weather-protected connector
6. Hardware Kit (See Section 3.5 for contents)
7. Installation/Operation Manual
See page five for diagram of interior and parts
1.3 Additional Equipment and Materials Required for Operation of
RoadTrip LP
1. Television or Video Monitor
2. Satellite Receiver with authorized programming
3. Approved sealant for roof
Please refer to
appendix A for satellite
coverage maps and information on receiver
compatability.
2. SAFETY
2.1 Installation Safety:
Winegard highly recommends the RoadTrip LP antenna system be
installed by a professional installer who is familiar with satellite antenna
technology and recreational vehicle wiring.
Do not attempt to install this system in the rain. Sensitive electronics
may be exposed and water may also enter vehicle. Before drilling any holes for
installation, make sure thre are no obstructions, such as wiring, etc.
Read the entire manual before attempting to install the antenna
system. Follow the instructions carefully when you begin.
Use all appropriate safety equipment, including eye protection, when
installing this system.
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Do not attempt to
install the antenna system
by yourself. Two or more
people are required to lift
the antenna onto the roof.
Winegard is not
liable for damage,
expenses, or injury caused
by improper installation.
Fig 1.1
Rotate Base
40.00”
33.500”
28.625”
Sub-base
EL Motor
LNBF
Azimuth
Motor
Pill Box
PCB
Assembly
Main Control
Electronics
28.625”
GPS
33.250”
ReflectorKnee Reflector
Base
2.2 Operational Safety:
RoadTrip LP is capable of advanced on-road television satellite
tracking. Satellite tracking systems are designed for reception of
television programming while the vehicle is in motion and should
only be used or operated by vehicle passengers while the vehicle
is in motion.
Antenna systems and associated equipment should never be operated by the vehicle driver while vehicle is in motion.
Active television and video monitors should never be installed
in view of the vehicle driver.
Back Reflector
to pay complete attention to the operation of the vehicle could cause an
accident that might result in serious
injury or death.
Cable Clamp
Foot
Failure of the vehicle driver
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3. INSTALLATION
3.1 Installation Overview:
1. Gather the tools and materials required for installation
2. Unpack and inspect RoadTrip LP
3. Select a location to mount the antenna. .
4. Mount the antenna system
5. Adjust the antenna switch settings
6. Route and connect coax and wires.
3.2 Tools and Material Required for Installation:
1. Drill
2. ½” drill bit
3. 1¼” hole saw (if mounting switch in wall)
2. Tape measure
3. Wire cutter/stripper for 16 AWG wire
4. RG-6 connector crimp tool
5. RG-6 coax stripping tool
6. 7/16” open-end wrenches
7. Phillips #2 Screwdriver
8. 1/2” open-end wrench
9. Level
10. Sealant (check with RV manufacturer for proper type for
your roof material)
Plan your entire installation
before you start. Determine the
location of all of your equipment and make sure cable and
wires are long enough to reach
their termination points.
Fig 3.1
3.3 Unpack and Inspect the RoadTrip LP
When you receive your antenna, inspect for any
damage that may have occurred during shipping. To safely
remove the unit from the box, use two people. Open box
and carefully remove the unit. The unit will be shipped with
radome attached to protect the unit. RoadTrip LP will also be
shipped with the mounting brackets preattached to the base.
There are no shipping restraints on the antenna to remove.
3.4 Select a Location to Mount the Antenna
Select level location on your roof that has a clear view of the
horizon in all directions. Although the unit can be mounted up
to +/- 3 degrees off level, for fastest acquisition mount
the unit as close to level as possible.
The unit should be kept clear of all obstructions on the roof
(air conditioning units, etc.). If you have an obstruction on
the roof that may interfere with reception, use the following
guidelines for determining the distance from obstruction to
mount antenna.
If using a knife to open carton, be careful
not to damage the radome or cables.
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