Winegard MV3535A, MV3500A User Manual
®
WINEGARD
TM
Movin’ View
Digital Satellite Mobile Antenna for Two Receivers
for Use While Stationary
Models MV3500A (White Dome)
MV3535A (Black Dome)
Made in the U.S.A. U.S. Patent Nos. 6,023,247; 6,188,300
HD-Ready
with the Winegard HD
Satellite Interface
(sold separately)
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 2007 2452116 Rev3 1/10
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Introduction/How Does Digital Satellite TV Work?
About this manual —We hope this manual will provide clear instructions to install and
operate MV3500A. Two symbols have been used —
Indicates caution should be taken!
!
Indicates suggestions to make
processes easier for you.
Introduction
Congratulations! You have purchased one of Winegard’s latest developments in the mobile satellite
reception product line —the Movin’ ViewTM. This
system, used with your digital satellite receiver, will
deliver the best reception possible.
How Does Digital Satellite
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 frequen-
cy band. This signal is concentrated and reected
to the LNBF* located at the “focal
point” of the dish. The LNBF ampli-
es and converts the signal to the
950 to 1450 MHz range. The signal
is then passed through a coaxial cable to the receiver where individual channel
selection and processing take place.
DISH NETWORK® - 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 System is an easyto-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 signals.
Check with your program provider for exact coverage area.
MV3500A features:
• Easy “one-button” operation
• Compatible with most digital satellite receivers
• Ability to toggle between satellites using remote
control, if subscribing to multisatellite programming
• Wired for use with the Winegard HD Satellite
Interface (sold separately, Model WB-2000).
• Winegard warranty
DIGITAL BROADCAST SYSTEM
SATELLITE(S)
HIGH POWER KU-BAND
DOWNLINK SIGNAL
For Programming information call:
* Low Noise Block Converter Feed
UPLINK SIGNAL
PROGRAMMING UPLINK
CONTROL CENTERS
WINEGARD DIGITAL SATELLITE
SYSTEM ANTENNA
TELEVISION
SET
RECEIVER
DIRECTV® is an ofcial trademark of DIRECTV, a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Corporation.
DISH Network
TM
is an ofcial trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporaton.
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Rev. 7/07
Quick Reference Guide
NOTICE!
This model is PRESET for DIRECTV® receivers.
If you have a DISH Network
®
or ExpressVu
you must change the numbered switches inside the dome.
TO CHANGE SWITCHES INSIDE DOME —
1. Remove screws holding dome to base and remove dome. Place dome in safe spot to avoid damage.
Switches will be set at 101° for DIRECTV®. You may be changing these switches.
®
(Canada) receiver,
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 = UP
2. Determine which programming you will be using. This will determine how you set your switches.
For DISH Network set switches to 119°. For ExpressVu®, set switches to 091°.
0= UP
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1
MOUNTING
fronT of vehiCle
1 = DOWN
1= DOWN
CenTer line of vehiCle
(#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up)
Sat. Rcvr. Mt. Option Switch Set Position
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DIRECTV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
(FACTORY PRESET)
DISH NETWORK 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1
ExpressVu 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1
0= UP 1= DOWN
Mv-3500
Mv3500A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0= UP 1= DOWN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1
CABleS eXiT
froM reAr
SWITCH SETTINGS
SHOWN BELOW
BACK of vehiCle
OPERATION (VEHICLE MUST BE STATIONARY!!)
1. Turn on receiver and television set. The MV3500A
must be connected to a receiver that is plugged
into 120 VAC.
2. Verify that you are getting the receiver’s menu
screens on the television. These screens are available
with or without the dish nding the signal.
3. Turn the power switch on for the MV3500A. The
dish will detect if it is already on a satellite signal. If
it detects a signal, the dish will move to check its alternate satellite and then move back to the original
satellite signal that it was on.
4. If no signal was detected, the dish will begin its
search to locate the primary satellite. Once the dish
locates a signal, it will pause long enough to identify
which satellite it has located. This may or may not be
visible on your receiver’s point dish screen.
5. After the unit has veried that it has the correct satellite,
it will move to check the alternate satellite and move back
to the primary satellite to complete the search routine.
6. If you do not have signal, see Troubleshooting, p.11.
NOTE: Because the MV3500A uses information from
the last location that it was on a signal, satellite acquisition may take longer if the dish is inactive over long
distance traveling.
DirecTV must be set to the “two” satellite, oval dish
setting. Refer to your receiver manual.
DISH Network receivers must have the check switch
set for “SW42”. See page 4.
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To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming—
The MV3500A will toggle between the primary
and seconday satellites for either DISH Network
or DIRECTV. Both have programming on more
than one satelite. When a channel is selected on
the remote control and is not on the satellite currently selected, the unit will automatically toggle
to the correct satellite.
DIRECTV programming
1. DIRECTV receivers must be set for oval dish 2
sat selection to enable toggling between primary
101°W satellite and alternate 119°W satellite
only. (Consult receiver manual for procedure.)
After receiver is set for the correct dish selection,
when you request a channel located on a different
satellite, the unit will automatically toggle to that
satellite.
DISH Network programming (DISH 500)
DISH Network receivers must have the “SW42”
switch installed in order to toggle between the primary 119° satellite and the alternate 110° satellite.
(Consult your receiver manual for the procedure
to reach the “check switch” menu.)
5. Your system is now set up to toggle between
satellites. It will automatically move to the correct
satellite when a channel is selected with your remote control.
NOTE: Once these steps are completed, you
won’t have to perform this test again, unless
Check Switch was performed on another satellite dish, such as a home dish.
Toggle: Your Winegard automatic
satellite dish will move from the
!
primary to the alternate satellite
in order to receive multi-satellite
programming.
Install Summary
SW42
To install the “SW42” switch:
1. Before turning on your MV3500A system, make
sure that your satellite receiver and television are
turned on and your receiver is on the “point dish”
menu. (Consult your owner’s manual to reach this
menu.)
2. Turn on the MV3500A system and wait for signal acquisition on satellite 119°.
3. After signal is acquired, you have 6 minutes to
complete Check Switch test. Consult your receiver manual for instructions on running this test. Be
sure that Superdish and Alternate are unchecked
if applicable. Onscreen options may vary by receiver.
4. During the Check Switch Test, the receiver will
begin checking the switch by toggling between
satellites. 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.
Input: 1 1 1 1
Satellite: 119 119 110 110
Polarity: Odd Even Odd Even
Status: Satellite reception veried
Superdish Alternate
Cancel Test Help
Check Switch screen display
NOTE: Be sure the “Superdish” and “Alternate” boxes ARE NOT checked.
Be sure that either the “SW42” switch
is installed, or that “unknown switch”
!
is installed. Any switch other than
“SW42” may result in unexpected
operation.
If a switch other than SW42 appears, or you
have an X in one of the boxes below the satellites, repeat Check Switch Steps.
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