Winegard RD-9046, RD-9146 User Manual

WINEGARD

46 cm Portable Satellite System

Models RD-9046/RD-9146

Antenna Reflector at 90°

Signal from satellite

ANTENNA/MOUNT

MADE IN U.S.A.

U.S. Patents 5,532,710

& 5,646,638

UNPACKING/ASSEMBLY

After unpacking the system, verify that you have a level, compass (attached to base), and 25 feet of coax. If you do not, call Winegard Company at 1-800-288-8094 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. central time, Monday through Friday.

SAVE THE CARTON. This carton is designed to be reused to store your system in when not in use.

OPERATION

STEP 1. Connect coax from LNBF to receiver. If

additional cable length is required, use a high grade RG6/U type foam cable suitable for satellite signal and an FS-8100 cable splice.

STEP 2. Plug in the receiver and TV.

STEP 3. Turn TV and receiver ON.

STEP 4. Tune TV to ch. 3 or 4 (to the same channel as

the output on the receiver.)

24° look angle

NOTE: Disregard the compass markings, the red compass needle base so that the other end of the needle points at the correct heading (direction) on the antenna base. DO NOT USE THE DEGREE MARKINGS ON THE COMPASS.

NOTE: If you have the unit sitting on a tailgate or on other metal items, it is recommended that you remove the compass from the base and stand away (15' min.) to find the correct azimuth. Compass is attached to base with velcro.

always points North

. Rotate the

STEP 5. Determine azimuth (direction) and elevation

required for your position. Refer to receiver manual.

STEP 6. Loosen clamp knobs. Elevate reflector to the correct elevation. Align degree of elevation required with front of the slide bracket. Each mark indicates 5 degrees of elevation with the first mark being 00 (mark closest to compass/level). See Figures 1 and 2. Tighten clamp knobs.

STEP 7. Level base using bubble level recessed into the base.

STEP 8. Using compass recessed into base, rotate the base

slowly

(direction) for the high power satellites. The signal is digital, you must wait a few seconds after each move to allow the receiver to process the signal.

(3o increments) to the desired azimuth

STEP 9. Adjust azimuth (direction) and elevation (up/ down) for strongest signal.

NOTE: If you do not get a picture, check the following:

1. Make sure antenna has clear view of the high power satellites, no buildings, trees, etc. blocking the view.

2. Make sure coax connections are good.

3. Check coax for breaks, crimps, cuts etc.

4. If base is not level, you will have to adjust the elevation to compensate.

5. Check that TV is tuned to correct channel.

CAUTION: DO NOT DROP SYSTEM. IF ANTENNA IS DAMAGED, IT WILL REDUCE THE GAIN (HOW MUCH SIGNAL THE ANTENNA SENDS TO THE RECEIVER) OF THE ANTENNA. THIS CAN RESULT IN A DEGRADED PICTURE.

Reflector

0 Degrees Elevation (Next Mark Indicates 50)

FIGURE 1

Reflector Support Post

Use Front of Slide Bracket for Proper Degree of Elevation Required. Unit shown at 60o.

TOP VIEW

LNBF

Clamp Knobs

Use Front of Slide Bracket for Proper Degree of Elevation Required. Unit shown at 50o.

Point Towards Satellite

RETURNING ANTENNA TO TRAVEL POSITION

STEP 1. Turn receiver and TV OFF.

STEP 2. Disconnect coax from receiver.

STEP 3. Loosen clamp knobs and put antenna in travel

position. See Figure 3.

STEP 4. Coil coax under base. See Figure 4.

NOTE: The carton the system came in is designed to be reused. It is suggested that you store your system in it when not in use.

NOTE: When ready to use antenna again, you must uncoil the coax before raising antenna. The antenna will not raise if the coax is coiled up under the base.

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

Coil Coax Around Clips

FIGURE 4

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