Winegard TR-6100 User Manual

Satellite Antenna with Tripod

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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 6 for more information on storage
and disassembly.

Assembling the Tripod

TR-6100

Parts

legs (3)

bubble

level

Place the bubble

3

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

storage

bag

stakes (3)

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, turn to page 3, and follow the instructions for DISH®

receiver setup.

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Assembling the Satellite Dish

DISH Receiver Setup

Check that the two

4

posts on the bottom

of the IAB have been
inserted into the two
holes in the LNBF arm.

posts

holes

Parts

satellite reflector

Line up the four

1 2 3

holes on the back of
the reflector with the four
holes on the support
assembly.

holes

Insert the two IAB

5 6 7

bolts through the
two holes on the bottom

of the IAB and through

integrated adapter

bracket (IAB)

LNBF

holes on the front of the
reflector. Thread a flange
hex nut on each bolt.

holes

through the LNBF arm of
the support assembly.

mast clamp bolt (2)

support assembly

LNBF arm

Insert a carriage bolt
into each of the four

hex nuts

Feed the RG-6
coaxial cable

carriage bolt (4)

hex nuts

the feed arm. Thread one
IAB hex nut on each bolt.

coaxial cable

LNBF arm

bottom

of IAB

IAB hex nut (2)IAB screw (2)

flange hex nut (6)

IAB bolt (2)

extra IAB screw

50’ RG-6

coaxial cable

Pull apart the IAB.

Place the top of the
IAB, which slants
upwards, and the bottom
of the IAB onto the LNBF
arm.

Screw the RG-6

coaxial cable onto
an available LNBF Output

Port.

LNBF output

port

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 below.

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.

Connect the LNBF

8

and the IAB by

pushing the parts
together.

Thread the two IAB

9 10 11

screws through the
holes on the bottom of the
IAB and through the LNBF.

Remove the mast

clamp bolts, and slide
the unit onto the tripod
mast. Re-insert the mast
clamp bolts, and tighten.

mast clamp

bolts removed

bottom

of IAB

IAB screws

Connecting to the Receiver

The RG-6 coaxial cable now runs through the LNBF arm of the satellite antenna. Items
such as splitters, video switches, and wall plates will stop the satellite signal.

For this reason, 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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Then, follow the instructions on the next page to set up the DISH receiver.

Continue with the

DISH Receiver
Setup instructions.
Tighten all hex nuts after
pointing the dish.

“Satellite In” port

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

5

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

Test.

Continue with step 6 on the next page.

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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.

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6

The receiver will
go through a

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number of steps
and then may

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

warn that fewer
satellites were
detected.
If so, select Save.
It may ask you to
confirm. If so,

Re-connect the
coaxial cable to

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

select Save again.

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1) In the first column, input zip code of current location. Note that whenever
you move the satellite antenna to a new location, you must enter the zip
code of your new current location.

2) In the second column, choose Dish 500. With this option selected, use the
angles on the screen as a starting point for pointing your satellite dish. The
actual angles for pointing your dish will be slightly different than those shown
on screen; make small adjustments until getting the signal as high as possible.

3) In the third column, use Transponder 11 for Satellite 119.

4) In the fourth column, the satellite should be whatever satellite you want to
point at. Satellite 119 is the primary satellite, and the majority of
programming is located here. Satellite 119 should be used for initial aiming.

Note: If using a 311 or previous model receiver, select Peak Angles to enter your satellite and zip code.

With all information entered, an azimuth, elevation, and skew angle will be displayed under the four columns. Record
these angles. Now, follow the instructions below to point the dish using the azimuth, elevation, and skew angles.

Continue with step 9 of receiver setup after successfully pointing the dish.

Adding Skew Bolts for Skew Angles above 110° or below 70°

If the skew angle of your DISH satellite antenna is above 110° or below 70°, loosen the two skew bolts on the
elevation and skew bracket. See image to the right.

Then, rotate the elevation and skew
bracket until the red mark on the bracket

bolts in

additional

skew holes

lines up with the desired skew angle.

Two additional skew holes should
now be visible in the degree adjustment arc.

Insert two carriage bolts into the two additional
skew holes. See image to the left. Thread a
flange hex nut onto each bolt, and tighten.

degree

adjustment

arc

elevation and
skew bracket

If you do not come across a satellite on your first attempt at pointing, you may need to change the
elevation angle up or down a couple of degrees. Continue to make slow scans of the sky until
you locate the satellite. Once you find the satellite, make slight adjustments to both the elevation
and azimuth to get the signal as strong as possible. A Winegard satellite compass (SC2000 sold
separately) can help with this step.

After making adjustments so that the signal is as strong as possible, tighten the azimuth nuts to prevent the satellite
dish from rotating. Keep in mind that buildings, vehicles, people, trees and various other obstructions can weaken or

block the signal from the satellite.

After successfully pointing the dish, continue with step 9 of receiver setup.

skew bolts

to loosen

SC 2000

Sold Separately

IMPORTANT NOTE: The most accurate way to determine the look angles for a location is to refer to the Pointing

Angles Chart located in the back pages of the Installation Guide for the DISH 1000.2 antenna, which is included with
this satellite system.

Pointing the Satellite Dish

Elevation

Loosen the elevation bolts on either side of the elevation and skew bracket. Raise the dish
to the specified elevation angle that you found in step 8 of the receiver set-up. The red line
on the elevation and skew bracket should line up with the correct angle stamped into the

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Once accurately
pointed, the

signal meter will
turn green.
Make small
adjustments to

get the signal
as high as
possible. Check

that the bar at

the bottom of
the screen is green and that the satellite displayed is the
desired satellite.

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on a satellite, the dish will need to be adjusted.

Now return to
steps 4 and 5
to run another
Check Switch
test. The result
should be what is
shown here.

If you are missing
any satellites or
have low signal

support assembly.

After raising the dish to the correct elevation angle, tighten the nuts on the elevation bolts.
Refer to the instructions on the next page if having trouble finding a satellite.

Azimuth

Loosen the mast clamp nuts. Standing directly behind (but not too close to) the unit, align
the compass so that it points towards North. Refer to the specified angle that you found
in step 8 of the receiver set-up. Adjust the unit so that it points in the general direction of
the specified angle. Then, slowly rotate the dish 1° at a time, pausing for a few seconds to
monitor the signal strength before moving again. Repeat until finding the strongest signal.
Tighten the mast clamp nuts.

elevation

bolt

skew

bolt

11

mast clamp

bolts

Press Cancel

four times to

exit the receiver

menu.

The receiver

set-up is now

complete.

As the receiver is acquiring signal, it will complete a
number of steps and then will download your new
program guide.

Skew

Loosen the skew bolts. Rotate the elevation and skew bracket until the red mark, shown
beside the skew bolt, lines up with the specified skew angle. Tighten the skew nuts.
If the skew angle is above 110° or below 70°, follow the instructions on the next page for
adding skew bolts for skew angles above 110° or below 70°.

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You are now ready to watch TV!

Whenever moving the unit to a new location, the tripod should be stored according to the instructions below. Then,
the satellite antenna should be disassembled in a careful manner so as to prevent damaging or losing any parts.

Storing the Tripod

Remove the satellite

1

antenna from the top

of the tripod mast.

Loosen the three

2

lock knobs on the

tripod base, and collapse
the legs into the
folded position,
shown here.

folded position

Push in the tabs on

3

either side of a leg,
and slide the leg toward
the tripod base until the
leg locks into the storage
position. Repeat for
each leg.

tab

Tighten the three

4

lock knobs. The
tripod is now in the
storage position. Place
additional parts in the
storage bag attached to
the tripod leg, and store.

storage position

Disassembling the Satellite Dish

Work carefully while

1

disassembling so
that parts are not
damaged or lost. After all
parts are disassembled,
store the parts in a safe
place. This way, the
satellite dish can easily be
reassembled at another
time or location.

Loosen the two IAB

5

hex nuts on the top
of the IAB. Remove the
two IAB bolts and the two
IAB hex nuts.

Remove the mast

2

clamp bolts, and
slide the unit up and off
of the tripod mast. Then,
re-insert and tighten the
bolts.

Pull apart the IAB so

6

that the two parts

mast clamp

bolts removed

are no longer attached to
the LNBF arm.

Unscrew the two

3

IAB screws on the
bottom of the IAB. Pull
apart the LNBF and IAB.

bottom

of IAB

Remove the four

7 8

hex nuts on the

IAB screws

back of the support
assembly, and remove
the four carriage bolts.

hex nuts

hex nuts

Unscrew the RG-6

4

coaxial cable from
the LNBF port. Working
from the back of the LNBF
arm, pull the coaxial

cable out

of the LNBF

arm.

If two carriage bolts

were added to the
two additional skew

holes, loosen and remove
the two carriage bolts and
the two hex
nuts.

additional

skew holes

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Winegard Company warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2)

years from the date of original purchase. During year one (1) of such warranty, Winegard Company will also pay
authorized labor costs to an authorized Winegard dealer to repair or replace defective products. No warranty
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