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1. Scan is not complete after 15 minutes APPENDIX N No power to controller No satellites found Coax between antenna unit and KING Flex controller not connected Coax between antenna unit and KING Flex controller faulty Coax from KING Flex controller connected to wrong port AUX on antenna unit Coax between main circuit board and output port on antenna unit faulty Antenna is not moving Verify power supply is properly connected to KING Flex controller Verify power supply is plugged into a 110 120 VAC power Source Line of sight obstructions Move unit to have a better view of southern sky and rescan Inclement weather can occasionally cause loss of signal Wait till weather improves and rescan Unit was bumped or moved during scan Make sure unit is stable and rescan If problem persists call KING Service at 952 922 6889 Connect coax between antenna unit and KING Flex controller Replace coax KC 20993 Connect coax from KING Flex controller to MAIN port on antenna unit Call KING Service at 952 922 6889 Call KING Service at 952 922 6889 section MOUNTING BRACKETS NOTE All brackets sold separately For more information call KING at 952 922 6889 or visit www kingcontrols com The KING Flex may be permanently mounted to a vehicle using the MB150 Mounting Bracket MB150 Vibration Isolation Mounting Bracket KING Flex The KING Flex may be temporarily2. O ERROR PKING NOTE To verify the current service configuration without changing it perform steps 1 2 and 4 6 4 When the correct lights turn on to show your desired satellite configuration simultaneously press and hold POWER and SCAN for five seconds Your antenna configuration will be saved All SCAN PROGRESS lights will turn off and the COAX CONNECTION light will continue to flash The unit will now enter Alarm Configuration mode ALARM CONFIGURATION After entering Alarm Configuration Mode using the previous steps audible beeping will confirm the alarm condition Single Beep beep beep beep Alarm is OFF Double Beep beep beep beep beep Alarm is ON 5 Press and release SCAN to toggle between the on and off conditions Beep pattern will change to indicate new condition 6 When alarm is in desired condition press POWER and SCAN for 5 seconds to exit Alarm Mode Alarm condition will be saved COAX CONNECTION light will turn solid and SCAN PROGRESS lights will stay off Notes on Alarm Feature When alarm is enabled If the coax cable is disconnected from the antenna unit or the controller while the system is turned on or in standby mode the controller will sound an audible alarm To turn off the alarm when it is sounding press POWER until the controller turns off This unit is shipped from the factory with the alarm feature in the ON condition If you wish to change
3. Satellite TV Antenna The KING Flex portable satellite antenna will easily lock onto the appropriate satellites necessary to receive your favorite SD programming from DIRECTV DIRECTV subscribers please use the information in this section to operate your system You will also find helpful information on troubleshooting security the warranty and KING Flex mounting brackets in the Appendix at the end of this manual Section 1 SETUP Pages 2 3 section 2 ANTENNA AND ALARM CONFIGURATION Pages 4 5 Section 3 OPERATION Pages 6 7 DIRECTV 2 gt Q LLI a O Section 1 SETUP Make sure you have everything you need Included with KING Flex Sold Separately Receiver to TV cable s Controller a cy Receiver P ower Supply DIRECTV Programming Subscription The KING Flex will not work with DIRECTV SWM only receivers Do not use dual tuner receivers or receivers if 31 Owner s with built in recorders if your programming 50 Coax 3 Coax Reference Manual is broadcast from more than one satellite Guide Place KING Flex in position Satellites in Southern Sky Place the KING Flex on a stable surface With its built in Ak ta Eb leveling feature the KING Flex does not need to be level put make sure itis stable to prevent movement during operation NOTE When placing the KING Flex on the ground be sure ground is dry and free of loose dirt or sand Do not place in an area where wat
4. Tailgater Mode on pages 4 5 Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area Use these steps if your receiver is NEW AND UNACTIVATED If it is not new go to page 20 IMPORTANT SATELLITE The antenna unit requires a KS direct line of sight to the Cok satellites for signal reception OBSTRUCTIONS y o A S Any tall objects can block the signal from reaching the antenna ANTENNA UNIT 1 If your KING Flex controller is not on press POWER and wait for the COAX CONNECTION light to remain on 2 Plug your receiver and TV into a 110 volt AC power source The green power light on your receiver should illuminate or begin cycling on and off Wait for the green light to turn solid This may take up to two minutes If it does not turn solid power on your receiver using the front panel POWER button On z models this is located behind the door panel 3 Plugin and turn on your TV In your TV s input selection menu choose the input that matches the connection from your receiver example if using an HDMI cable from your receiver choose the HDMI input on your TV See your TV owner s manual for details Program Remote to Receiver Step 1 of 5 The following 5 steps should take 4 Point your receiver s remote at the front of gt mhen FAS minuta fo osi ph the receiver and press SAT RES a Ln ate the receiver remote b While aiming at the recei
5. Turn the TV and satellite receiver on e Antenna is now ready to scan for satellites Go to next page SCAN FOR SATELLITES SCAN PROGRESS OOOO Ss J 4 Press and hold SCAN for 3 seconds 9 2 SO POWER ait COMMOTION O EEKON KING e The antenna will scan for the selected satellites The four SCAN PROGRESS lights will cycle on and off to indicate a scan is in progress e As satellites are located the corresponding SCAN PROGRESS lights will turn on see below e When scan is complete the appropriate lights will turn on to show which satellites were found e Wait for the program guide to download and then select your desired channel SATELLITES FOUND CHART EE JO SETE SSL ensom men O O NOTE Light 1 Satellite 91 Light 2 Satellite 82 NOTE If you move the antenna unit you will have to re acquire the satellites by repeating the scan process The KING Flex will go into sleep mode after 15 minutes and the COAX CONNECTION light will dim Press POWER to wake unit up if necessary i e the unit is in sleep mode you move the unit and wish to rescan for satellites To turn the unit off at any time press POWER for 3 seconds If you are using a second receiver see SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION on page 10 9 gt T ca Section5 2ND RECEIVER OPERATION INITIAL SETUP FOR SECOND RECEIVER Second receiver must 1 With the second receiver disconnected from be disconn
6. mounted sold separately to a cab or other vertical surface using the MB300 and MB350 Mounting Brackets MB300 Window Bracket Kit 2 Removable clear vinyl stickers to Allows the King Flex to be protect windows temporarily hung on vertical Hij surfaces such as the window of your vehicle Window Sold separately from MB350 bracket MB350 Cab Mounting Plate IMPORTANT Attach to cab or other vertical surface KING Flex must not be on bracket while to add temporary mounting location Vehicle ici Motion for KING Flex using MB300 mount Sold separately from MB300 The KING Flex may be semi permanently mounted to a vehicle while parked using gt n Z the MB400 Mounting Bracket E KA EN KING Flex must not y F be on bracket while SON Oa MB400 Ladder Mount Bracket vehicle is in motion Tr 3 k NOTE If you already have the MB100 or MB101 Mounting Bracket a kit is available MB100 RETROFIT to add vibration isolation to your existing bracket without removing it from the truck cab The MB100 and MB101 VuQube Mounting Brackets are NOT compatible with the KING Flex without the use of the MB100 RETROFIT Kit USE OF THESE BRACKETS WITHOUT THE MB100 RETROFIT KIT WILL VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY 3 lt a Z TT O O lt Section3 SECURITY FEATURE The KING Flex can be secured to an object using a padlock and cable not included to deter theft Cable attached to se
7. press MENU 6 1 1 4 Highlight Check Switch Press SELECT on your remote NOTE Some receivers may prompt you to select Check Switch a second time to initiate the test 5 Make sure SuperDISH and Alternate boxes are NOT selected NOTE Not all receivers will display a screen with options that include SuperDISH and Alternate boxes 6 Highlight Test Press SELECT on your remote The receiver will perform a check switch test This process can take a little while so PLEASE BE PATIENT 7 When test is complete a screen similar to one below or on the next page should appear After screen verification continue with check switch test procedure on next page Because receivers are always changing screen graphics may vary DISH SD Install Summary Installed Device SW21 MUST SHOW SW21 55 lnpil J A La E E Satellite 140 110 IE 19 118 Palarity Odd Even Odd Even NO X s status Sabellke reception verified M E V n lt SuperDISH Alternate i Cancel Test Help s X Y oei hb ti Y A 4 I DISH SD and HD DISH SD and HD Alternate Installation Summary Installation Summary Sd te Hite ji T i Port t 2 3 Port A AI Satellite 119 110 129 satellite 1 Trans EIRIK NO X s Device Twin T
8. 411 single tuner HD receiver you can use the simplified DISH Tailgater user interface on your receiver DO SECTIONS 1 2 AND 6 SKIP SECTIONS 3 4 and 5 Section 1 section 2 ANTENNA AND ALARM CONFIGURATION Pages 4 5 Section 3 RECEIVER CONFIGURATION Pages 6 8 section 4 OPERATION Pages 10 11 Section 5 2ND RECEIVER OPERATION Pages 12 13 Section 6 TAILGATER MODE Pages 14 23 Section 1 SETUP Make sure you have everything you need Included with KING Flex Sold Separately Receiver to TV cable s Controller a cy Receiver P ower Supply DISH Programming Subscription Do not use dual tuner receivers or receivers Owner s with built in recorders if your programming Manual is broadcast from more than one satellite 50 Coax 3 Coax Reference Guide 2 Place KING Flex in position Satellites in Southern Sky Place the KING Flex on a stable surface With its built in Ak ta Eb leveling feature the KING Flex does not need to be level put make sure itis stable to prevent movement during operation NOTE When placing the KING Flex on the ground be sure ground is dry and free of loose dirt or sand Do not place in an area where water may potentially pool or where water does not drain properly The KING Flex may need to be above ground such as on a platform Point Handle table etc Failure to follow these instructions may void Approximately North the warranty IMPORTANT Do not block the an
9. 5 Highlight the state you are currently in a lt i i from the state menu kansas Press S ELECT Scan wili automatically start in 5 minutes Mobile Antenna Setup 1 Ensure the portable antenna is placed on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky 2 Choose the state of your current location and select Scan 6 Verify Scan is highlighted Press SELECT T Y Scan wili automatically start in 5 minutes The scan will begin and may take up to Please wait while your switch installation is checked several minutes to complete Currently doing test 1 of 3 This screen will display during the scan Acguiring Signal 535 7 When the scan is complete the This should take no more than 5 minutes to complete Acquiring Signa message will display Acquiring the signal may take up to 5 minutes to complete Downloading Program Guide 330 This should take no more than 10 minutes to complete 8 After your receiver has acguired the signal N ee hae Re ones kh aal ie the electronic program guide will download no more than 5 minutes to complete This may take up to 5 minutes to complete Press SELECT if you want to stop the download process potentially longer if an external hard drive BN is connected Stop OPERATING NOTES To turn the unit off at any time press POWER for 3 seconds If your system is inactive for an extended period of ti
10. A hh 7 y I y FAN h _y d i Zz A od i dl KING A I VO2100 Owner s Manual A 4 11200 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington MN 55438 A PH 952 922 6889 FAX 952 922 8424 kingcontrols com Portable Automatic satellite IV Antenna IMPORTANT The satellite TV market is expanding and changing The information in this manual was accurate at the time of printing If your KING Flex Portable Satellite Antenna does not operate as outlined in this manual please call KING at 952 922 6889 or visit our website at www kingcontrols com KING is not responsible for changes outside of its control Please read the appropriate sections of this manual before using your new KING Flex Please record the and then go to the section for Purchase Date and Serial Number your satellite service provider of your KING Flex below ENJOY DIRECTV Customers DISH Customers Record your serial number here BELL TV Customers PURCHASE DATE Fr ae Mi Month Day Year Helpful Information Bell TV is an official trademark of Bell Canada DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing L L C DISH and Tailgater are registered trademarks of DISH Network L L C KING and KING Flex are trademarks of Electronic Controlled Systems APPENDIX BELL TV DSH DIRECTV DIRECTV THANK YOU for your purchase of the KING Flex Portable Automatic
11. ION light and the SCAN PROGRESS lights that indicate the currently selected service will begin flashing 3 Press SCAN repeatedly to scroll thru the available service provider options SATELLITE SERVICE CHART Satellites Light1 Light2 Lights Light4 O OFF ON POWER Pai COAN CONNECTION O ERROR KING NOTE If you have a DISH receiver ViP211z ViP211k ViP211 or 411 FIRST choose the TAILGATER MODE setting as instructed on these two pages and then continue with Tailgater Mode Section 6 page 14 To verify the current service configuration without changing it perform steps 1 2 and 4 6 4 When the correct lights turn on to show your desired satellite configuration simultaneously press and hold POWER and SCAN for five seconds Your antenna configuration will be saved All SCAN PROGRESS lights will turn off and the COAX CONNECTION light will continue to flash The unit will now enter Alarm Configuration mode ALARM CONFIGURATION After entering Alarm Configuration Mode using the previous steps audible beeping will confirm the alarm condition Single Beep beep beep beep Alarm is OFF Double Beep beep beep beep beep Alarm is ON 5 Press and release SCAN to toggle between the on and off conditions Beep pattern will change to indicate new condition 6 When alarm is in desired condition press POWER and SCAN for 5 seconds to exit Alarm Mode Alarm condition
12. OWER 6 contcomecnoy eenon KING The antenna will locate all of the appropriate satellites before completing the search process After the antenna acquisition process is complete specific SCAN PROGRESS lights will turn on to indicate which satellites have been found see chart on page 9 NOTE Because receivers are always changing screen graphics may vary Point Dish 3 Onthe receiver remote press MENU 6 1 1 4 Highlight Check Switch Press SELECT on your remote NOTE Some receivers may prompt you to select Check Switch a second time to initiate the test 5 Make sure SuperDISH and Alternate boxes are NOT selected NOTE Not all receivers will display a screen with options that include SuperDISH and Alternate boxes 6 Highlight Test Press SELECT on your remote The receiver will perform a check switch test This process can take a little while so PLEASE BE PATIENT 7 When test is complete a screen similar to one below should appear Bell TV SD and HD Bell TV SD NO SWITCH DETECTED or INSTALLED NO SWITCH DETECTED DEVICE UNKNOWN ewe o 4 kn Satellite 91 similar Install Summary Install Summary Palariiw Odd lEve L i i Status Salellite reception verified MUST SHOW othtus Satellite reception verted T superDISH lt Alternate ji 99 lt superDISH lt Alternate G
13. The scan will begin and may take up to several minutes to complete The receiver will update software for DISH programming This step may take 20 25 minutes Portable Antenna Setup 1 The portable antenna must be placed on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky 2 Ensure no obstructions block the line of sight from the portable antenna to the sky 3 Select the state where the portable antenna is currently located below and select Scan a KA Portable Antenna Setup 1 The portable antenna must be placed on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky 2 Ensure no obstructions block the line of sight from the portable antenna to the sky 3 Select the state where the portable antenna is currently located below and select Scan A Y Download Software Step 2 ot 5 This step will take 10 25 minutes a Getting software from satellite Status In Progress jt b Updating the receiver Please do not disturb or unplug the receiver while this message appears on screen When complete the receiver will power off and restart before continuing to the next step Download Software Step 2 of 5 This step will take 10 25 minutes a Getting software from satellite Status Complete ki ee b Updating the receiver Status In Progress Please do not disturb or unplug the receiver while this message appears on scre
14. U WR ge SA a tl SO SW21 ee a a lt Cancel Test Help 1 3 lt Cancel Test Help gt a a A P NO XS If the indicated results are not obtained go back to Step 3 and run test again Contact KING if the check switch fails to load after 4 attempts 8 When the installation summary shows the successful check switch test results save the settings exit to the main menu screen and wait for programming to download 9 Configuration is complete Go to page 8 OPERATION 8 gt T ca Section 4 OPERATION NOTE Dual tuner receivers or receivers with built in recorders are not recommended and will not have full functionality when used with the KING Flex antenna Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area IMPORTANT SATELLITE The antenna unit reguires a direct line of sight to the satellites for signal reception OBSTRUCTIONS Any tall objects can block the signal from reaching the antenna ANTENNA UNIT POWER UP 1 Make sure all connections are made as shown on page 3 2 Press POWER to turn on KING Flex controller e All lights turn on briefly e The COAX CONNECTION light flashes 10 times e The SCAN PROGRESS lights flash 3 times to indicate the currently selected service configuration and then turn off e If the unit is operating properly the COAX CONNECTION light will remain on and all other lights will turn off 3
15. Win sgl Status Reception Verified MUST SHOW o SuperDISH I Alternate ja SuperDISH I Alternate Test Heip J J Test at If the indicated results are not obtained go back to Step 3 and run test again Contact KING if the check switch fails to load after 4 attempts 8 When the installation summary shows the successful check switch test results save the settings exit to the main menu screen and wait for programming to download 9 DISH SD and HD and DISH SD and HD Alternate only Verify that your saved settings show your desired satellite trio 61 5 110 119 or 110 119 129 To switch trios see pages 4 5 Configuration is complete Go to page 10 OPERATION Section 4 OPERATION IMPORTANT If you chose Tailgater Mode do not use these operating instructions Go to page 14 Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area IMPORTANT SATELLITE The antenna unit requires a direct line of sight to the satellites for signal reception OBSTRUCTIONS wn Any tall objects can block the signal from reaching the antenna ANTENNA UNIT POWER UP 1 Make sure all connections are made as shown on page 3 2 Press POWER to turn on KING Flex controller Ui a 19306 KS e All lights turn on briefly e The COAX CONNECTION light flashes 10 times e The SCAN PROGRESS lights flash 3 times to indicate the currently selected service configuration and then tu
16. cure location Section 4 FCC GUIDELINES This device complies with Part 15 sub part B of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device must not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 4 gt A LLI A A lt Section5 LIMITED WARRANTY Every new KING Flex Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory and is covered by the following one year parts limited warranty from the date of original purchase One year parts warranty The customer is not responsible for the cost of replacement parts if the original part is determined to be defective under the terms of the warranty The customer is responsible for the cost of replacement parts after one year Should any trouble develop during the warranty period contact KING You must contact KING before the warranty period expires The customer must supply proof of purchase such as a dated sales receipt when reguesting warranty service If the customer cannot supply proof of purchase warranty period shall start 30 days after date of manufacture Only KING may perform warranty evaluations and repairs Ifitis determined that the unit needs to be returned to KING customer must return COMPLETE product freight prepaid to KING 11200 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington MN 55438 2453 If inspect
17. e coax cable where it can be tripped on or run over by a vehicle o Go to Page 4 KING Flex Antenna Unit AVOID SHARP BENDS y located outside WHEN ROUTING COAX an fP CORRECT H COR Back of KING Flex Controller Coax Cable If using a second receiver it will be connected in Section 5 on page 10 3 gt gt pa Section2 ANTENNA AND ALARM CONFIGURATION ANTENNA CONFIGURATION You must configure the antenna to work with your Bell TV satellite service Doing this will allow the KING Flex to lock on the correct satellites to receive your programming and also enable automatic satellite switching via the receiver s remote control for multi satellite service Antenna configuration is a one time procedure that MUST BE COMPLETED before using your KING Flex antenna To configure your antenna do the following 1 Press POWER to turn on KING Flex controller The COAX CONNECTION light will flash 10 times and then turn on and the SCAN PROGRESS lights will flash 3 times to indicate the selected service configuration 2 Simultaneously press and hold POWER and SCAN for five seconds The COAX CONNECTION light and the SCAN PROGRESS lights that indicate the currently selected service will begin flashing 3 Press SCAN repeatedly to scroll thru the available service provider options SATELLITE SERVICE CHART Satellites Light1 Light2 Light3 Light4 Ta SCAN PROGRESS A ele A O OFF ON POWER A COAM CONNECTION
18. ected during the antenna unit s AUX port coax use your THU usse SHU ie DISH remote control and press MENU 6 1 1 to display the Point Dish screen SECOND RECEIVER 2 Usethe arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Check Switch Press SELECT on your remote Help Installation Summary Salaliite input Port 1 a 0 1 i salellite 129 119 410 Trans F OK Device Status 3 Verify SuperDlSH and Alternate Switeht are not selected Verify Test is highlighted Press SELECT on your remote Wait for check switch test to finish Connect to MAIN port 4 Connect second receiver to antenna unit s MAIN port and run check switch again using steps above SECOND RECEIVER Installation Summary 5 When test is complete highlight Save Press SELECT on your remote Connect to AUX port 6 After successfully saving the results connect the second receiver to the AUX port SECOND RECEIVER DOWNLOADING PROGRAMMING TO THE SECOND RECEIVER 1 With the second receiver now connected and the antenna locked on see OPERATION section re set the second receiver by pressing the POWER button on the front panel for 10 seconds The TV picture will go away and should reappear within two minutes The receiver will then download the program guide to show only the channels available on the cur
19. een opened without authorization Damage has been caused by power washing Supplied grease not used in the external coax connections as specified in the instructions non portable units Circumstances beyond the control of KING cause the product to no longer operate correctly Customer is not the original owner In no event shall KING be liable for any indirect incidental or conseguential damages from the sale or use of the product This disclaimer applies both during and after the term of the warranty KING disclaims liability for any implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a specific purpose after the one year term of this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conseguential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you 9 gt lt A Z Lu O a lt 11200 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington MN 55438 PH 952 922 6889 FAX 952 922 8424 kingcontrols com 21438 Rev D
20. een the on and off conditions Beep pattern will change to indicate new condition 6 When alarm is in desired condition press POWER and SCAN for 5 seconds to exit Alarm Mode Alarm condition will be saved COAX CONNECTION light will turn solid and SCAN PROGRESS lights will stay off 9 gt o LLI am Q Notes on Alarm Feature When alarm is enabled If the coax cable is disconnected from the antenna unit or the controller while the system is turned on or in standby mode the controller will sound an audible alarm To turn off the alarm when it is sounding press POWER until the controller turns off This unit is shipped from the factory with the alarm feature in the ON condition If you wish to change the alarm from its previous state perform steps 1 2 and 4 6 on these two pages 7 Set your receiver options as follows IMPORTANT The KING Flex will not work with SWM only receivers DIRECTV SD If you have a newer receiver or current software choose the following dish configuration settings do this through the receiver s satellite set up menu screens Switch Type 02 Multiswitch Dish Type 01 18 Round older receivers choose round dish 1 satellite DIRECTV SD with Locals If you have a newer receiver or current software choose the following dish configuration settings do this through the receiver s satellite set up menu screens Switch Type 02 Multiswitch Dish Type 02 3 LNB 18 x 20 older rec
21. eivers choose oval dish 2 satellites 8 Go to page 6 6 gt Q LLI am Q Section 3 OPERATION IMPORTANT The KING Flex will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV s Ka band satellites at 99 and 103 The KING Flex will not work with SWM only receivers NOTE Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area IMPORTANT SATELLITE The antenna unit reguires a 3 direct line of sight to the satellites for signal reception OBSTRUCTIONS ka Any tall objects can block the signal from reaching the antenna ANTENNA 2 O EF POWER UP 1 Make sure all connections are made as shown on page 3 2 Press POWER to turn on KING Flex controller e All lights turn on briefly e The COAX CONNECTION light flashes 10 times e The SCAN PROGRESS lights flash 3 times to indicate the currently selected service configuration and then turn off e If the unit is operating properly the COAX CONNECTION light will remain on and all other lights will turn off 3 Turn the TV and satellite receiver on e Antenna is now ready to scan for satellites Go to next page SCAN FOR SATELLITES 4 Press and hold SCAN for 3 seconds SCAN PROGRESS 0000 Ss cymen C EKO SE e The antenna will scan for the selected satellites The four SCAN PROGRESS lights will cycle on and off to indicate a scan is in progress e As satellites are located the co
22. el 3 Plugin and turn on your TV In your TV s input selection menu choose the input that matches the connection from your receiver example if using an HDMI cable from your receiver choose the HDMI input on your TV See your TV owner s manual for details gt KING The Mobile Antenna Setup screen will be displayed on your TV Mobile Antenna Setup 1 Ensure the portable antenna is placed on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky 2 Choosethe state of your current location and select Scan Scan will automatically start in 5 minutes NOTE If the Mobile Antenna Setup screen does not display press MENU 6 1 1 on your DISH remote Highlight Check Switch Press SELECT on your remote The Mobile Antenna Setup screen should now display Mobile Antenna Setup 1 Ensure the portable antenna is placed on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky 2 Choose the state of your current location and select Scan 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote to 8 AIab highlight the letter group that includes the first letter of the state you are currently in Y Press SELECT on your remote Scan will automatically start in 5 minutes Mobile Antenna Setup 1 Ensure the portable antenna is placed on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky 2 Choose the state of your current location and select Scan A Tabane maT O Alask
23. en When complete the receiver will power off and restart before continuing to the next step 8 The receiver will reset and the Mobile Antenna Setup Screen will appear Choose your location again and initiate a second scan The unit will scan a second time When the scan is complete the Acquiring Signa message will display Acquiring the signal may take up to 5 minutes to complete Mobile Antenna Setup 1 Ensure the portable antenna is placed on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky 2 Choose the state of your current location and select Scan 0 Alabama O Alaska wv ry Scan will automatically start in 5 minutes Please wait while your switch installation is checked Currently doing test 1 of 3 Acguiring Signal 535 This should take no more than 5 minutes to complete E Receiver Not Activated 9 After your receiver has acguired the signal AMN 1 Check that you have followed the instructions that it is ready to be activated If your receiver sama with your rabtacement receiver packaging has a specific phone number i 2 If this step has not resolved your issue please contact displayed be ae to call this number to us at dish com chat or 1 800 333 3774 activate your service Otherwise call 1 800 333 DISH 3474 to activate Receiver 000000000000 smart Card 00000000000 Downloading Program Guide 330 After your receiver is activated This s
24. er may potentially pool or where water does not drain properly The KING Flex may need to be above ground such as on a platform Point Handle table etc Failure to follow these instructions may void Approximately North the warranty IMPORTANT Do not block the antenna s line of sight to satellites in the southern sky at any time TIP Point handle north to speed up search time Make connections A E in order shown on opposite page IMPORTANT HAND TIGHTEN COAX CONNECTIONS DO NOT USE A WRENCH Do not allow the coax cable to become bent or kinked Do not leave the coax cable where it can be tripped on or run over by a vehicle o Go to Page 4 KING Flex Antenna Unit located outside 110 120 VAC 50 AVOID SHARP BENDS c WHEN ROUTING COAX E CORRECT Back of KING Flex Controller RG 6 Coax Cable Sold separately Receiver M Coax sold TQ j Separately Sold separately TV Cable s 3 RG 6 Coax Cable Receiver 110 120 VAC 110 120 VAC DIRECTV 60 Section2 ANTENNA AND ALARM CONFIGURATION NOTE If you have DIRECTV SD service you do not need to configure your antenna Go to step 7 on next page If you wish to disable the alarm feature complete all of the steps on these two pages ANTENNA CONFIGURATION The KING Flex is factory pre set for DIRECTV standard digital programming broadcast from the 101 W satellite DIRECTV SD If you also receive your local channels f
25. es 10 11 gt KING Section 1 SETUP Make sure you have everything you need Included with KING Flex Sold Separately Receiver to Controller TV cable s a cy Recelver _ _ p KING Flex Antenna Unit ower Supply Bell TV Programming Subscription O O Nu Do not use dual tuner receivers or receivers Owner s with built in recorders if your programmin 50 Coax 3 Coax TD DO ung Es Manual is broadcast from more than one satellite UIde 2 Place KING Flex in position Satellites in Southern Sky Place the KING Flex on a stable surface With its built in Ak ag Eb leveling feature the KING Flex does not need to be level but make sure it is stable to prevent movement during operation NOTE When placing the KING Flex on the ground be sure ground is dry and free of loose dirt or sand Do not place in an area where water may potentially pool or where water does not drain properly The KING Flex may need to be above ground such as on a platform Point Handle table etc Failure to follow these instructions may void Approximately North the warranty IMPORTANT Do not block the antenna s line of sight to satellites in the southern sky at any time TIP Point handle north to speed up search time Make connections A D in order shown on opposite page IMPORTANT HAND TIGHTEN COAX CONNECTIONS DO NOT USE A WRENCH Do not allow the coax cable to become bent or kinked Do not leave th
26. hould take no more than 10 minutes to complete the electronic program guide will download If longer mp your receiver for 10 CaN and plug back in The reset process should take This ks up o minutes ydio bwn no more than 5 minutes to complete potentia Jan UL external har PAS Press SELECT if you want to stop the download process is connected D OL _ _ __ Stop This completes the setup for new receivers From now on use the standard operation procedure starting on page 20 STANDARD TAILGATER OPERATION IMPORTANT You must have chosen Tailgater Mode on pages 4 5 Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area If your receiver is NEW AND UNACTIVATED start on page 14 SATELLITE IMPORTANT The antenna unit requires a R direct line of sight to the OBSTRUCTIONS AG satellites for signal reception Any tall objects can block the signal from reaching the antenna ANTENNA UNIT 1 If your KING Flex controller is not on press POWER and wait for the COAX CONNECTION light to remain on 2 Plug your receiver and TV into a 110 volt AC power source The green power light on your receiver should illuminate or begin cycling on and off Wait for the green light to turn solid This may take up to two minutes If it does not turn solid power on your receiver using the front panel POWER button On z models this is located behind the door pan
27. ion shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material KING will repair or at its option replace without charge When returning product KING will supply an RMA number Return Merchandise Authorization This number must be clearly written on the box Failure to clearly write RMA number on box may result in delays in processing claim Along with product the customer should include in the box his her name address daytime phone number proof of purchase and description of the problem This warranty does not cover installation and external wiring or re manufactured units This warranty does not cover damage caused by the use of a mounting bracket other than a KING mounting bracket specifically designed for this product by KING This warranty is not transferable from the original owner Due to the expanding and changing TV market KING cannot be held responsible for changes made to satellite services Software updates to address such issues are not covered under warranty This warranty also does not apply where The product has been abused misused improperly installed or improperly maintained The product has been installed without the use of a KING mounting bracket designed for the product by KING Repairs have been made or attempted by others that are not certified by KING to do such repairs Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear Alterations have been made to the product The antenna unit has b
28. me you may need to call DISH Customer Service at 1 800 333 DISH 3474 to re authorize your receiver You can view your programming when your receiver has been re authorized and the guide has finished downloading If you move the antenna unit you will need to repeat the scan process to re acguire the satellites and restore programming When in the northeastern United States television programming from the 129 satellite may not be available so you may wish to configure your antenna for DISH SD and HD Alternate Make sure the controller is turned off and then use the procedure found in the ANTENNA CONFIGURATION section pages 4 5 When you leave the northeastern US you will need to configure the antenna for Tailgater Mode once again gt KING Bell TV THANK YOU for your purchase of the KING Flex Portable Automatic Satellite TV Antenna The KING Flex portable satellite antenna is easily configured to lock onto the appropriate satellites necessary to receive your favorite SD and HD programming from Bell TV Bell TV subscribers please use the information in this section to operate your system You will also find helpful information on troubleshooting security the warranty and KING Flex mounting brackets in the Appendix at the end of this manual Section 1 Pages 2 3 Section 2 ANTENNA AND ALARM CONFIGURATION Pages 4 5 Section 3 RECEIVER CONFIGURATION Pages 6 7 Section 4 OPERATION Pages 8 9 Section 5 2ND RECEIVER OPERATION Pag
29. minutes The receiver will then download the program guide to show only the channels available on the current satellite as determined by the channel selected on the main receiver Downloading the new program guide can take up to five minutes to complete The channels available on the second receiver are determined by the channel satellite selected on the main receiver For example if you select a channel on the main receiver that is broadcast from the 119 satellite then the second receiver will be able to display any channel broadcast from the 119 satellite lf you switch channels on the main receiver to one that is broadcast from a different satellite i e your channel was broadcast from satellite 119 but your new channel is broadcast from the 110 or 129 the antenna will automatically switch to the new satellite and programming will be lost on the second receiver until you either Select a channel on the main receiver that is broadcast from the previous satellite satellite 119 in this example Or Reset the second receiver to download the program guide for the newly selected satellite satellite 110 or 129 in this example TIP Most DISH HD channels are broadcast from the 129 satellite location Selecting an HD channel on the main receiver before re setting the second receiver will provide independent viewing of most available HD channels on either receiver sectione TAILGATER MODE IMPORTANT You must have chosen
30. r see SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION on page 12 Section5 2ND RECEIVER OPERATION INITIAL SETUP FOR SECOND RECEIVER 1 With the second receiver disconnected from the antenna units AUX port coax use your DISH remote control and press MENU 6 1 1 to display the Point Dish screen 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Check Switch Press SELECT on your remote 3 Verify SuperDISH and Alternate are not selected Verify Test is highlighted Press SELECT on your remote Wait for check switch test to finish 4 Connect second receiver to antenna unit s MAIN port and run check switch again using steps above Second receiver must be disconnected during initial check switch test Son SECOND RECEIVER Done Help Port satellite Trans Device Status Ll Alternate Connect to MAIN port soo SECOND RECEIVER Installation Summary 5 When test is complete highlight Save Press SELECT on your remote Connect to AUX port 6 After successfully saving the results connect the second receiver to the AUX port SECOND RECEIVER DOWNLOADING PROGRAMMING TO THE SECOND RECEIVER 1 With the second receiver now connected and the antenna locked on see OPERATION section re set the second receiver by pressing the POWER button on the front panel for 10 seconds The TV picture will go away and should reappear within two
31. rent satellite as determined by the channel selected on the main receiver Downloading the new program guide can take up to five minutes to complete The channels available on the second receiver are determined by the channel satellite selected on the main receiver For example if you select a channel on the main receiver that is broadcast from the 82 satellite then the second receiver will be able to display any channel broadcast from the 82 satellite lf you switch channels on the main receiver to one that is broadcast from a different satellite i e your channel was broadcast from satellite 82 but your new channel is broadcast from the 91 the antenna will automatically switch to the new satellite and programming will be lost on the second receiver until you either Select a channel on the main receiver that is broadcast from the previous satellite satellite 82 in this example Or Reset the second receiver to download the program guide for the newly selected satellite satellite 91 in this example Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING MOUNTING BRACKETS SECURITY FEATURE FCC GUIDELINES LIMITED WARRANTY KING 1 a A Z Lu O a lt Section 1 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION No lights turn on ERROR light and all 4 SCAN lights flash slowly ERROR light and COAX CONNECTION light both flash quickly
32. rn off e If the unit is operating properly the COAX CONNECTION light will remain on and all other lights will turn off 3 Turn the TV and satellite receiver on e Antenna is now ready to scan for satellites Go to next page SCAN FOR SATELLITES SCAN PROGRESS OOOO Ss J 4 Press and hold SCAN for 3 seconds 9 2 SO POWER ait COMMOTION O EEKON KING e The antenna will scan for the selected satellites The four SCAN PROGRESS lights will cycle on and off to indicate a scan is in progress e As satellites are located the corresponding SCAN PROGRESS lights will turn on see below e When scan is complete the appropriate lights will turn on to show which satellites were found e Wait for the program guide to download and then select your desired channel SATELLITES FOUND CHART tt SSS SSS SSS ae O OFF NOTE The order of the lights corresponds to the order of the satellites listed EXAMPLE DISH SD Light 1 Satellite 110 Light 2 Satellite 119 NOTE If you move the antenna unit you will have to re acquire the satellites by repeating the scan process The KING Flex will go into sleep mode after 15 minutes and the COAX CONNECTION light will dim Press POWER to wake up unit if necessary i e the unit is in sleep mode you move the unit and wish to rescan for satellites To turn the unit off at any time press POWER for 3 seconds If you are using a second receive
33. rocedure will not need to be repeated after successful installation unless a check switch test is run again while the receiver is connected to a home dish system b check switch test is run when the receiver is not connected c you travel outside the coverage area of either DISH SD and HD or DISH SD and HD Alternate and switch to the other d you are parked in an area where the selected satellites are blocked but are able to select alternate satellites and get signal IMPORTANT SOE The antenna unit reguires a R direct line of sight to the OBSTRUCTIONS C satellites for signal reception Any tall objects can block the signal from reaching the antenna BX UN ANTENNA UNIT 1 Turn on the TV and satellite receiver 2 Your KING Flex controller should be on from the configuration process on pages 4 5 If not press POWER and wait for the COAX CONNECTION light to remain on Press and hold SCAN for 3 seconds NER 208 conten O EEKON KING The antenna will locate all of the appropriate satellites before completing the search process After the antenna acquisition process is complete specific SCAN PROGRESS lights will turn on to indicate which satellites have been found see chart on page 11 If you configured the antenna for DISH SD and HD and the antenna cannot acquire the 110 119 and 129 satellites you may need to configure the antenna for DISH SD and Point Dish 3 Onthe receiver remote
34. rom DIRECTV s 119 satellite DIRECTV SD with Locals you must configure the antenna to work with your local channels Antenna configuration is a one time procedure that MUST BE COMPLETED before using your KING Flex antenna To configure your antenna do the following 1 Press POWER to turn on KING Flex controller The COAX CONNECTION light will flash 10 times and then turn on and the SCAN PROGRESS lights will flash 3 times to indicate the selected service configuration 2 Simultaneously press and hold POWER and SCAN for five seconds 4 gt O LLI A The COAX CONNECTION light and the SCAN PROGRESS lights that indicate the currently selected service will begin flashing 3 Press SCAN repeatedly to scroll thru the available service provider options SATELLITE SERVICE CHART 4 When the correct lights turn on to show your desired satellite configuration simultaneously press and hold POWER and SCAN for five seconds Your antenna configuration will be saved All SCAN PROGRESS lights will turn off and the COAX CONNECTION light will continue to flash The unit will now enter Alarm Configuration mode ALARM CONFIGURATION After entering Alarm Configuration Mode using the previous steps audible beeping will confirm the alarm condition Single Beep beep beep beep Alarm is OFF Double Beep beep beep beep beep Alarm is ON 5 Press and release SCAN to toggle betw
35. rresponding SCAN PROGRESS lights will turn on see below e When scan is complete the appropriate lights will turn on to show which satellites were found e Wait for the program guide to download and then select your desired channel SATELLITES FOUND CHART Satellites _ Light 1 Light 2 Light 3 a a DIRECTV N scan PROGRESS T T T ww COAX CONNECTION O ERROR KING NOTE Light 1 Satellite 101 Light 2 Satellite 119 NOTE If you move the antenna unit you will have to re acquire the satellites by repeating the scan process The KING Flex will go into sleep mode after 15 minutes and the COAX CONNECTION light will dim Press POWER to wake up unit if necessary i e the unit is in sleep mode you move the unit and wish to rescan for satellites To turn the unit off at any time press POWER for 3 seconds THANK YOU for your purchase of the KING Flex Portable Automatic Satellite TV Antenna The KING Flex portable satellite antenna is easily configured to lock onto the appropriate satellites necessary to receive your favorite SD and HD programming from DISH DISH subscribers please use the information in this section to operate your system You will also find helpful information on troubleshooting security the warranty and KING Flex mounting brackets in the Appendix at the end of this manual IMPORTANT DISH CUSTOMERS WITH HD SOLO RECEIVERS ONLY If you have a DISH model ViP211z ViP211k ViP211 or
36. tenna s line of sight to satellites in the southern sky at any time TIP Point handle north to speed up search time Make connections A D in order shown on opposite page IMPORTANT HAND TIGHTEN COAX CONNECTIONS DO NOT USE A WRENCH Do not allow the coax cable to become bent or kinked Do not leave the coax cable where it can be tripped on or run over by a vehicle o Go to Page 4 KING Flex Antenna Unit AVOID SHARP BENDS y located outside WHEN ROUTING COAX NOT ct CORRECT Back of KING Flex Controller If using a second receiver it will be connected in Section 5 on page 12 2nd receiver not recommended for Tailgater Mode Section2 ANTENNA AND ALARM CONFIGURATION ANTENNA CONFIGURATION You must configure the antenna to work with your DISH satellite service Doing this will allow the KING Flex to lock on the correct satellites to receive your programming and also enable automatic satellite switching via the receiver s remote control for multi satellite service Antenna configuration is a one time procedure that MUST BE COMPLETED before using your KING Flex antenna To configure your antenna do the following 1 Press POWER to turn on KING Flex controller The COAX CONNECTION light will flash 10 times and then turn on and the SCAN PROGRESS lights will flash 3 times to indicate the selected service configuration 2 Simultaneously press and hold POWER and SCAN for five seconds The COAX CONNECT
37. the alarm from its previous state perform steps 1 2 and 4 6 on these two pages 7 Go to RECEIVER CONFIGURATION on next page 9 gt gt co gt KING Section3 RECEIVER CONFIGURATION IMPORTANT YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION ON PAGES 4 5 BEFORE CONTINUING BELOW NOTE If you do not have a clear view of the satellites the switch will not load correctly The SW21 switch is a receiver software configuration that is loaded into the receiver after successfully running a check switch test with the dish locked on and configured for the appropriate service This one time procedure will not need to be repeated after successful installation unless a check switch test is run again while the receiver is connected to a home dish system b check switch test is run when the receiver is not connected c you are parked in an area where the selected satellites are blocked but are able to select alternate satellites and get signal IMPORTANT SATELLITE The antenna unit requires a direct line of sight to the satellites for signal reception OBSTRUCTIONS Any tall objects can block the signal from reaching the antenna ANTENNA am ell N AF 1 Turn on the TV and satellite receiver 2 Your KING Flex controller should be on from the configuration process on pages 4 5 If not press POWER and wait for the COAX CONNECTION light to remain on oee Press and hold SCAN for 3 seconds P
38. ver front panel press the SAT mode button on the remote Press RECORD c Press RECORD on the remote Select Continue when a numbe When a number appears in the box gt appears in the box above verify CONTINUE is highlighted 5 Press SELECT on your remote Portable Antenna Setup The portable antenna must be placed on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky Ensure no obstructions block the line of sight from the portable antenna to the sky The Portable Antenna Setup screen A ante ow ip where the portable antenna is currently located below and will display Ymr Scan umma w y Portable Antenna Setup The portable antenna must be placed on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky Ensure no obstructions block the line of sight from the portable antenna to the sky Select the state where the portable antenna is currently located below and select Scan 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the letter group that includes the first letter of the state you are currently in D Arizona Aransas umma v ry Press SELECT For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc www RoadTrucker com 8312 Sidbury Rd Wilmington NC 28411 800 507 0482 910 686 4281 6 Highlight the state you are currently in from the state menu Press SELEGT 7 Verify Scan is highlighted Press SELECT
39. will be saved COAX CONNECTION light will turn solid and SCAN PROGRESS lights will stay off Notes on Alarm Feature When alarm is enabled If the coax cable is disconnected from the antenna unit or the controller while the system is turned on or in standby mode the controller will sound an audible alarm To turn off the alarm when it is sounding press POWER until the controller turns off This unit is shipped from the factory with the alarm feature in the ON condition If you wish to change the alarm from its previous state perform steps 1 2 and 4 6 on these two pages IF YOU CHOSE TAILGATER MODE GO TO PAGE 14 IF NOT GO TO RECEIVER CONFIGURATION ON NEXT PAGE Section3 RECEIVER CONFIGURATION IMPORTANT YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION ON PAGES 4 5 BEFORE CONTINUING BELOW NOTE For automatic satellite switching KING recommends using a DISH model 311 receiver for DISH SD For DISH SD and HD you can use receiver models ViP211z ViP211k ViP211 and 411 but we highly recommend using Tailgater mode with these receivers for simplified operation with the receiver s built in Tailgater interface If you do not have a clear view of the satellites the switch will not load correctly The SW21 and SW64 switches are a receiver software configuration that is loaded into the receiver after successfully running a check switch test with the dish locked on and configured for the appropriate service This one time p
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