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
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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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