Winegard TR-6018 User Manual

Satellite Antenna with Tripod

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TR-6018

DO NOT RETURN ANTENNA TO PLACE OF PURCHASE.

This manual provides instructions for both assembling and disassembling your tripod mount with home digital
satellite antenna. To set up your tripod mount with satellite antenna, begin with assembling the tripod. The tripod
requires only a one-time assembly and can be stored between uses. See page 7 for more information on storage
and disassembly.

Assembling the Tripod

Parts

legs (3)

3

bubble

Place the bubble
level on top of the

tripod, and push
down until the
level snaps into
place. Loosen the
lock knobs on the
tripod base.

lock knob

level

stakes (3)

storage

bag

tripod base

Find a place to set

1

up the tripod with a
clear view of the southern
sky. Avoid obstructions
such as trees, hills, or
buildings—these can
block the signal from the
satellite.

Slide legs toward or

4 5

away from the base
until the bubble rests in
the center of the bubble
level. The tripod is now
level. Tighten the lock
knobs, and remove the
bubble level.

bubble should
be in the center

Push in the tabs on

2

either side of one
leg, and slide the leg into
the tripod base until the
leg locks into the desired
position. Repeat for all
three legs.

tabs

For extra stability,

insert the stakes
into the holes on the
pivot feet of the legs, and
push the stakes into the
ground. Check that
the tripod is still
level.

pivot

foot

After assembling the tripod, follow the instructions to assemble the satellite antenna. If the satellite antenna is
already assembled but is being set up at a new location, follow the instructions for receiver setup. Turn to

page 3 for DISH

®

receiver setup or to page 5 for DIRECTV® receiver setup.

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Assembling the Home Digital Satellite Antenna

DISH Receiver Setup

Connect the LNBF

5

and feed arm by
pushing the parts
together.

Parts

18” reflector

2 3 4

10-32 x 1-1/4”

carriage bolt

10-32 flange

hex nut

50’ RG-6

coaxial cable

Insert the four 1/4-

20 x 5/8” carriage
bolts through the four
holes on the front of the
reflector. Thread a 1/4-20

1/4-20 x 5/8”

carriage bolt (4)

1/4-20 hex nut (4)

back-up/feed
support assy.

feed arm

LNBF

Thread the 50’ RG-6

coaxial cable
through the feed arm of
the back-up/feed support
assy.

hex nut onto each bolt.

coaxial cable

hex nutshex nuts

Insert the 10-32 x

6 7 8

1-1/4” carriage bolt
through the feed arm.
Then, thread the 10-32
flange hex
nut onto

back-up/feed support assy,
and slide the unit onto the
tripod
mast.

the bolt.

feed arm

Loosen the azimuth
hex nuts on the

azimuth

hex nuts

Line up the four

1

holes on the back
of the reflector with the
four holes on the back­up/feed support assy.

holesholes

Screw the RG-6

coaxial cable onto
the LNBF. The coaxial
cable can be screwed
onto either
port.

Continue with the

receiver setup
instructions. See page

3 for DISH receiver
setup, or see page 5 for
DIRECTV receiver setup.
Tighten all hex nuts after
pointing the dish.

DISH receivers will often not show when they are on signal if they have
incorrect “Check Switch” information. For this reason, DISH users must clear
current settings before pointing. To do this for most DISH receivers, follow
these steps. The following instructions are based on a ViP 211 receiver. Note
that if this is the first time using the receiver, the receiver may automatically
jump to step 4 of the instructions. If your receiver differs from the options
shown, you may need to consult your receiver manual. The wording and
display used in your receiver may differ slightly.

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Before starting,
disconnect coax

2

from “Sat in” on
back of receiver.

Press Menu on
your remote.
Select option 6,

System Setup.

3

Select option 1,

Point Dish.

4

Select option 1,
Installation.

Select Check
Switch.

If this is the first
time using your
receiver, your
receiver may
automatically
start with this
step.

Once the satellite antenna has been assembled, the RG-6 coaxial cable now runs through the feed arm of the home
digital satellite antenna. The 50’ RG-6 coaxial cable needs to be connected to the receiver. Connect the coaxial cable
according to the steps below.

Connecting to the Receiver

The satellite receiver powers the LNB by sending voltage up the coaxial cable.
Items such as splitters, video switches, and wall plates will stop the satellite signal.
For this reason, it is important to run the coaxial cable directly from the satellite
receiver to the satellite dish/antenna when searching for a signal.
Connect the coaxial cable directly from the satellite antenna to the “Satellite In” port

on the back of the satellite receiver.

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Follow the instructions on page 3 to set up a DISH receiver or on page 5 to set up a DIRECTV receiver. If setting up
the satellite antenna and receiver for the first time or if setting up the satellite antenna at a new location, begin with
step one of the receiver setup, and proceed with every step. Consult your receiver manual for additional information
on receiver setup.

“Satellite In” port

5

Check that there
are no checkmarks
by SuperDISH or
Alternate. Select
Test.

The receiver will go through a number of steps and then
may warn that fewer satellites were detected.

6

If so, select Save.
It may ask you to

7

confirm. If so,
select Save

This should clear
out any previously
installed devices.
Then, select Done.

again.

Re-connect the
coaxial cable to

the “Satellite In”
port on the back
of the receiver.

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Disclaimer: Receiver setup instructions are accurate at time of printing and may
change without notice. Call Winegard tech line for assistance: 1-800-788-4417.