Winegard RMFLDM4, RM-DM00, RMDM46, RMDM04 User Manual

®

RV DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM

with Digital Elevation Sensor

Model RM-DM46

may also be packaged as

RM-DM00, RMDM04, RMFLDM4

U.S. Patent Number 5,532,710

Made in U.S.A.

Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000

Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2002, 2005 2451069 Rev. 12/05

319/754-0600 • FAX [phone] • www. winegard.com

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Operation

STEP 1. The more accurately you determine North, the easier it is to locate the satellite. Step

outside and away from your vehicle. (Standing to near your vehicle can give incorrect
compass readings.) It is helpful if there is a landmark on the horizon to represent North. Return
to the vehicle and point the Directional Dial North, or to the landmark.

FIGURE 1

DIRECTIONAL
HANDLE

DIRECTIONAL HANDLE
POIINTER

RED SCREW

ELEVATIING CRANK

DIRECTIONAL DIAL

ROTATION CLAMP

STEP 2. Turn on receiver and television. Tune the television to channel 3 or 4. Using your receiver manual for

instructions, go to the Signal Meter screen. Enter nearest Zip code for your location using receiver’s remote
control. After the Zip code is entered, the receiver will indicate numbers for Azimuth (compass heading) and
Elevation. See chart below to determine number of turns needed for each elevation. Turn the elevation
handle CLOCKWISE to raise the antenna. Turn the elevation handle COUNTERCLOCKWISE to lower the
antenna.

STEP 3. Press button on Winegard Digital Display Wall plate. If antenna is in travel position, the display will
show LL for Low Limit. HL for High Limit will appear when dish is in up position.

STEP 4. Crank elevation handle to raise antenna. Stop cranking when readout displays correct elevation for
your location, found on the receiver’s signal meter screen.

STEP 5. Rotate antenna VERY SLOWLY until correct satellite signal is acquired. NOTE: Rotate 3°, then stop.
DO NOT rotate continuously, even if you are rotating slowly. If you notice the elevation angle has changed, it
could be due to the following reasons:

1. RV is not parked level.

2. Antenna system is mounted to a slightly sloped RV roof. (This is not a problem. When you have

rotated the antenna so it is facing in approximately the right azimuth [compass direction], simply
adjust to correct elevation and continue searching for signal.

Special Notes: When you have detected the satellite signal, adjust the antenna up/down and left/right for the

strongest signal the receiver displays. Due to variations in receivers and installation methods, you may find the
elevation numbers, after peaking on the strongest signal, no longer match what the receiver recommended.
This is normal. The elevation sensor should always get you close enough to pick up a signal to peak on. If the
display turns off while you’re searching, just push button for another minute of operation. After a little practice,
most people find the signal in 30 to 50 seconds.

Replacement Parts

For replacement parts, contact Winegard Company.
Customer Service. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:00 a.m, to 4:00 p.m. Friday
Central Time. Call toll-free 1-800-288-8094. Credit card orders only, $5.00 minimum order.

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Rev. 7/9/04

Tuning Antenna

STEP 1. Your receiver should indicate it is receiving a signal. To tune

your antenna for the best signal strength. SLOWLY move the antenna
left, then right, until you have found the position that gives the highest
signal strength. It is important to turn the antenna slowly. Because

the signal is digital, the receiver takes a few seconds to lock on.

STEP 2. Place rotation clamp in the LOCK position. This prevents an

tenna movement and loss of signal.

STEP 3. SLOWLY raise, then lower the antenna until you have peaked
the signal. You are now ready to watch satellite TV!

Lowering Antenna to Travel Position

STEP 1. Set rotation clamp to ROTATE position.

STEP 2. Rotate antenna until pointer on directional handle aligns with the

red screw on the rotation clamp.

STEP 3. Turn elevating crank counter clockwise in direction of DOWN
arrow until meeting resistance. The number of turns will vary according

to the elevation angle the antenna was set at.

DO’S

DON’T’S

STEP 4. Move rotation clamp to the LOCK position. Antenna is now

locked in travel position.

STEP 5. Snap elevation crank in place.

CAUTION! NEVER LOWER ANTENNA IN ANY POSITION

EXCEPT TRAVEL POSITION!

1. Do check parking location for obstructions before raising antenna.

2. Do carefully raise, lower and rotate antenna. If difficult, check for cause.

3. Do rotate SLOWLY when searching for the satellite(s), and check fine tuning on TV
set to make sure it is properly adjusted.

4. Do lower antenna before moving vehicle!

5. Activate programming by calling program provider for your receiver.

1. Don’t move RV/coach with the antenna in the UP position. This will VOID your

WARRANTY. This may also cause damage to your roof.

2. Don’t force elevating crank up or down. Check for cause of trouble.

3. Don’t rotate directional handle hard against stops.

4. Don’t apply paint over top of base plate or any where on lift.

5. Don’t apply sealant on gear housing.

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Trouble Shooting

Antenna Reflector at 90°

Signal from satellite

24° look angle

LNBF

FIGURE 2

1. You may need to roatate the dish in small increments to find the signal.
Rotate the dish 3° at a time to the left, stopping for a few seconds each
time you move the dish. Try moving the dish up to 20° to the left. If no
signal is found, return to the azimuth listed and and try rotating 20° to the right.
This will help correct for any errors in setting the directional handle.

2. Be sure you have a clear line of sight. The signal from the satellite(s)
WILL NOT pass through trees, buildings, mountains, etc. Remember the
antenna has a 24° offset, this means that when the antenna is straight
up and down, (90°) it is looking 24° into the sky. See Figure 2.

3. Do you have the TV set tuned for the correct channel 3 or 4 (same
channel as output of receiver)?

4. Have you entered the correct zip for the area you are currently in?
If the zip code is wrong, the antenna will be looking in the wrong
direction or at the wrong elevation for the satellite signal you want.

5. Check connections at the receiver, TV, and antenna.

6. Check the TV. Does it receive pictures from off-air television stations/VCR?

7. Retune system for best picture,using procedure on page 3.

8. Inspect antenna. Make sure it has not been damaged. If the antenna
is even slightly bent, the receiver may not receive the signal.

9. Contact Dealer or Winegard Service Department.

ANTENNA DOES NOT ROTATE, OR IS HARD TO ROTATE

1. Inspect antenna on roof. Be sure the mount has not been damaged.

2. Check for caulking between gear housing and baseplate.

3. Be sure cables are not binding, and that they are installed properly.

4. Contact your dealer or Winegard Technical Services.

ANTENNA DOES NOT RAISE, OR IS HARD TO RAISE

1. Inspect antenna on roof. Be sure the mount has not been damaged.

2. Check for caulking on elevating shaft.

3. Contact your dealer or Winegard Technical Services.

LCD DISPLAY CODES

HL ................ High Limit

LL .................. Low Limit

Lo ................ Batter Low

Er ......................... Error

-- .................. Initializing

NOTE: Initialization may take up to 5 seconds.

7/09/04

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Things you need —

Screwdrivers (Phillips and slot)
1-3/4” hole saw
7/16” wrench

Winegard’s Digital Elevation Sensor has been

INSTALLED and CALIBRATED at the factory

STEP 1. Choose a location on the roof for dish that will allow dish to raise and rotate without

interfering with other roof-mounted equipment. Make sure inside ceiling plate is easily acces­sible, and with no obstructions that would interfere with operation.

Figure 3 shows minimum distance (10”) antenna should be located from edge
of vehicle roof. It is recommended that you check with your dealer or manufacturer
for provisions that may have been made in the roof for antenna mounting; a

FIGURE 3

ABS glue
Drill with 1/8” bit
Tape measure

Assembly & Installation

Non-hardening sealant

(Check manufacturer’s specifications for
compatibility with your roof material.)

reinforced roof area or pre-wire installation
from the factory.

NOTE: The system must be level for

proper operation! Winegard Model

RW-5000 roof wedge with gasket is available. If
inside roof wedge is needed, Winegard’s
RW-2000 can be trimmed to fit ceiling plate.

34” DIAMETER

OPERATING

AREA

17” RADIUS

Center Roof Line

19.50”

29”

STEP 2. Position template on roof (see insert page of
this manual). CAUTION: DO NOT drill through
wiring. Carefully drill a 1-3/4” hole through roof and
ceiling of vehicle. Inspect hole to make sure wiring
is intact. (Roof template, see insert.)

It is highly recommended the antenna be
mounted on roof center line. Do not mount

antenna closer than 10” from roof edge.

RW-5000
Roof Wedge
with gasket

Vehicle Roof

MINIMUM

10”

FRONT OF VEHCILE

Interior

Antenna Controls

NOT TO SCALE

5

Roof Wedge
(Optional)

Rev/7/9/04

STEP 3. Attach dish to backup. Use bolts and
nuts provided, Figure 4.

STEP 4. Mount dish on roof in upright position. Rotate
clockwise to stop, Figure 5. Dish will be toward back
of vehicle when in stowed or travel position. The word
FRONT is embossed on the base and should face the
front of vehicle. Secure to roof using screws (provided).
The travel bracket sjhould be mounted to roof 6-1/8”
from base of dish, toward back of vehicle. See Figure 6.

NOTE: Apply non-hardening sealing compound to
screw heads, coax access hole and edge of gasket
under mount base.

Install the vent tube on the back of the mount base
(the is the side opposite the word FRONT). The hole
for the vent tube is shown in Figure 6A. CAUTION:
DO NOT seal hole in vent tube. Put sealant around
the outside of the vent tube, approximately 1/2” from
end. Push vent tube into the hole. The sealant will
seal the hole as you push in vent tube. Leave approxi­mately 2 to 2-1/2” of the vent tube extending from the
hole. Put a small amount of sealant on the roof under
the vent tube end to hold in place.

FIGURE 6

Base Plate

(4) Antenna
Mounting Bolts

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 5

Measure 24” of coax
at plastic fastener on
left side of feed arm.
(See Step 5.)

(4) 1/4-20
HEX NUTS

Rotate
clockwise
to stop.

FIGURE 6A

CAUTION: DO NOT GET sealing compound
between Base Plate and Rotating Gear
Housing. DO NOT PAINT top of Base Plate or
around Rotating Gear Housing.

STEP 5. Facing the front of the dish, note the coax

attached to the side of the feed arm. Meaure 24” coax
from this point. DO NOT CUT. Put coax around mount
base, Figure 5.

STEP 6. Apply approved sealing compound over
mounting screw heads.

STEP 7. Feed coax through the roof using cover plate
(included, w/hardware), Figure 7. Weatherproof cable
entry by applying sealant under lip of cable entry plate
and where cable enters roof. Attach plate to roof with
screws provided. Apply sealant over screws and
around edge of roof-thru plate, making sure cable en­try is sealed. If downlead connection is made on

top of roof, make sure to weatherproof connection!

Rev. 6/06/03

No cable clamps on
this part of cable.

Install cable entry plate 3”
minimum from mount base.

ANOTHER METHOD OF IBSTALLING ROOF/CABLE
ENTRY PLATE: Attach cable to roof using cable clamp.

Use sealant to seal screw heads.

#10 x 1” Screws

CE-2000

FIGURE 7

Downlead

Downlead
connects to
satellite receiver

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FS-8100
Male-to-male
F-connector