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1. DIRECTV 101 Recommended for standard programming Antenna Feet 119 Limited local and international programming The antenna has four feet on Feet in inside holes Feet in outside holes the bottom of the unit Each foot i ih has two mounting spots on the underside of the antenna The antenna will come with the feet in the inside holes Compatible Receivers The Anser antenna is not compatible with DIRECTV SWM only receivers e g H25 or HR34 If you have a SWM only technology receiver Winegard Model SWM 840 SWM kit is available This SWM kit will allow for proper SWM technology operation with Winegard mobile satellite TV antennas If mounting the antenna on Winegard Model TR 1518 tripod mount the feet in the inside holes For extra support mount the feet in the outside holes WARNING The Carryout Anser antenna is meant for stationary use only and will not function while in motion The Anser antenna is not intended for permanent mounting on any vehicle The Anser antenna is not meant for use with the Carryout ladder mount Installing the antenna on the Carryout ladder mount may lead to serious injury and or equipment and property damage Do not install or operate the antenna in winds of 35 mph or greater The Anser antenna will roll in winds 35 mph Do not place the antenna in water gt 2 inches deep or the water may damage the electronics Care should be taken when transporting and setting up the Anser antenna Do2. The Winegard dealer must contact Winegard Technical Services in advance for pre approval of the service Approval of the service is at the sole discretion of Winegard Company Alternatively Customer may ship the product prepaid to Winegard Technical Services located at 3111 Kirkwood Street Burlington lowa 52601 Telephone 800 788 4417 Customer must return the product along with a brief description of the problem and provide Winegard Technical Services with Customer s name address and phone number Customer must also provide proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty If the product is returned before the expiration of the warranty period Winegard Company will at its option either repair or replace the product This Limited Warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged deteriorates malfunctions or fails from improper installation misuse abuse neglect accident tampering modification of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard in any manner whatsoever removing or defacing any serial number usage not in accordance with product instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind lightning ice or corrosive environments such as salt spray and acid rain This Limited Warranty also does not apply if the product becomes unable to perform its intended function in any way as a result of the television signal provider making any changes in technology or service RETURN AUTHORIZATION POLICY A Return
3. main port of the base to the Sat In port on the back of the receiver that will be used most often The main port should always be connected when the Anser antenna Is In use If applicable remove the cap from the secondary port and run a second coaxial cable from the secondary port on the base to the Sat In port on a second receiver or second input on dual tuner Coax cable connected to main port Coax cable connected to sec port Run the coaxial cable directly from the satellite receiver to the Anser antenna when searching for signal If the receiver is used for DIRECTV HD programming check that the B Band converter has been removed prior to connecting the antenna TI If a first search does not successfully find the desired satellite simply adjust the elevation for another search See Searching for Satellites Plug one end of the power cable into the quick disconnect socket The cable should click into place Then plug the other end into a 12 V outlet or into a 110 V to 12 VDC converter such as Winegard Model GM 1200 power converter sold separately Power cable connected to quick disconnect socket NOT The 12 VDC power source or 110 V to 12 VDC converter must meet power supply specifications See Parts of the Antenna for specifications searching for Satellites Once powered on the antenna will begin searching for satellites The antenna will cycle through qualifying s
4. Material Authorization RMA is required prior to returning any product to Winegard Company or Winegard Warranty Services under this warranty policy Please call our Technical Services Department at 800 788 4417 or send an email to warranty winegard com to obtain the RMA number Please furnish the date of purchase when requesting an RMA number Enclose the product in a prepaid package and write the RMA number in large clear letters on the outside of the package To avoid confusion or misunderstanding a shipment s without an RMA number s or an unauthorized return s will be refused and returned to Customer freight collect WINEGARD COMPANY DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE TWO YEAR PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY In states that do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages the above limitations or exclusions do not apply Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives Customer specific legal rights Customer may also have other rights that may vary from state to state SATELLITE RECEIVER
5. WARRANTY WS MOBWARREV2 See manufacturer s limited warranty policy Rev 1 10 Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood Street Burlington IA 52601 1 800 288 8094 Fax 319 754 0787 www winegard com Printed in U S A 2012 Winegard Company Rev6 6 13 2452276 Winegard Carryout and Anser are registered trademarks of Winegard Company DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV LLC DISH and ViP are registered trademarks of DISH Network L L C Bell TV is a registered trademark of Bell Canada Inc Disclaimer Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct and complete no company shall be held liable for any errors or omissions in this manual Information provided in this manual was accurate at time of printing a WINEGARD CARRY OUT hybrid automatic portable satellite antenna See Instruction Manual for DISH Users www winegard com mobile For receivers and programming call 1 866 609 9374 For up to date information on receiver compatibility and programming visit www winegard com receivers For help email help winegard com or call 1 800 788 4417 DO NOT RETURN ANTENNA TO PLACE OF PURCHASE fa MADE IN U S A w ww ww Follow the instructions on this side of the manual if setting up the Anser antenna for use with DISH programming If setting up the Anser for use with DIRECTV Programming follow the instructions on the reverse side of the manual Before
6. status bar reaches 100 the remote Select Setup Remote Later to do this at a later time Transporting the Antenna When transporting the antenna return the unit to the stowed position The elevation arrow should align with STOW Once in the stowed position tighten the lock until fingertight If your outside TV receptacle is wired for satellite you ll need to locate where that receptacle leads and connect that directly to your satellite receiver If the outside TV receptacle is wired for cable the wiring will have to be modified for use with satellite The coaxial cable cannot run through any other devices or switches BEFORE the satellite receiver Typically if wired for cable the wiring will either run through a Winegard power supply or video switch The easiest way to fix this is to disconnect the cable from that device use a barrel connector and connect a new cable that runs directly to the receiver bypassing the power supply or video switch Accessories sold separately TR 1518 GM 1200 RP GM52 Model TR 1518 tripod mount has Model GM 1200 AC DC power Model RP GM52 50 12 V power cord is adjustable height and leveling converter enables you to hook up twice the length of the included power settings of 14 5 22 and quickly to a 110 V power source when a 12 cable giving more flexibility when disassembles for compact storage V power source is unavailable hooking up to a 12 V power source
7. the antenna using the Receiver setup instructions are accurate at time of printing and may change without notice Signal Strength screen shown above TI Check out online receiver setup guides for your antenna at www winegard com receivers setupguide php Under the Satellite menu choose the option for Satellite Setup Select the Dish Pointing option Enter the zip code for your current location Press OK and wait for the receiver to verify your configuration Check that you are looking at Satellite 101 and Transponder 1 Then proceed with Setting the Elevation DIRECTV HD Receiver Setup In most receivers the setup is done through the Repeat Satellite Setup option in your receiver menu To access the Repeat Satellite Setup option go through the following steps The following instructions are based on an H24 receiver If your receiver differs from the options shown below you may need to consult your receiver manual Press Menu on your remote Select Repeat Sat Setup Select the Dish Pointing option Enter the zip code for your current location Press OK and wait for the receiver to verify your configuration Check that you are looking at Satellite 101 and Transponder 1 Then proceed with Setting the Elevation Receiver setup instructions are accurate at time of printing and may change without notice If requi
8. Installing the Antenna Congratulations on purchasing the Winegard Carryouts Anser antenna The Anser antenna is a portable satellite system that requires a user elevation setting to automatically acquire the desired satellite As the user you will need to know which satellite you would like to view and the corresponding elevation angle for that satellite Under Compatible Satellites different popular satellite options are outlined along with the programming offered via each satellite Elevation and coverage maps are also included to help you determine the correct elevation angle and coverage for certain satellites The Anser antenna requires the following simple steps before operation Find elevation angle via receiver menu or provided maps Hook up the antenna and manually set the elevation to the correct elevation angle for your area Get to the signal meter screen on your receiver Plug in the unit the unit will search and find the strongest signal If the system stops on a signal but is not on the desired satellite for viewing the unit will move to the next signal found in 45 seconds Once you have signal on your desired satellite unplug the power to the unit 6 Watch TV oOBRWND Elevation angles may not be displayed in the receiver menu for satellite 72 recommended as a single satellite solution for DISH HD programming or 129 If the elevation angle is not displayed in the receiver menu use the pr
9. WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY 2 YEARS PARTS 1 YEAR LABOR 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 claim will be honored unless at the time the claim is made Customer presents proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer to locate the nearest authorized Winegard dealer contact Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood Street Burlington lowa 52601 Telephone 800 288 8094 or visit www winegard com Customer must provide proof of purchase with a dated sales receipt for the Winegard product to verify the product is under warranty If the date of purchase cannot be verified the warranty period shall be considered to begin thirty 30 days after the date of manufacture If a defect in material or workmanship is discovered Customer may take the product to an authorized Winegard dealer for service Customer must provide proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty If the product is brought to an authorized Winegard dealer for service prior to expiration of year one 1 of the warranty period and a defect in material or workmanship is verified by Winegard Technical Services Winegard Company will cover the Winegard dealer s labor charges for warranty service
10. When adjusting the elevation the azimuth will also be adjusted To compensate for the azimuth adjustment either complete a new search or manually slightly rotate the unit DIRECTV Receiver Setup After the unit has locked onto the desired satellite and the power has been disconnected complete receiver setup below pial Sai ag Select Done This screen will show signal strength on all transponders Select Done Op Once your setup is verified you may The receiver may run Data Feed and need to download a program guide Guide Feed Tests for a few moments If so press Continue when the Then you will be prompted to set up status bar reaches 100 the remote Select Setup Remote Later to do this at a later time Select Continue to verify your setup Select Watch DIRECTV You are now ready to watch TV DIRECTV HD Receiver Setup After the unit has locked onto the desired satellite and the power has been disconnected complete receiver setup below Select Done This screen will show signal strength on all transponders Select Done Select Continue to verify your setup Once your setup is verified you may The receiver may run Data Feed and Select Watch DIRECTV need to download a program guide Guide Feed Tests for a few moments If so press Continue when the Then you will be prompted to set up You are now ready to watch TV
11. a WINEGARD CARRY OUT hybrid automatic portable satellite antenna See Instruction Manual for DIRECTV Users www winegard com mobile For receivers and programming call 1 866 609 9374 For up to date information on receiver compatibility and programming visit www winegard com receivers For help email help winegard com or call 1 800 788 4417 DO NOT RETURN ANTENNA TO PLACE OF PURCHASE NN MADE IN U S A Parts of the Antenna Antenna in Deployed Position Supports up to two receivers DIRECTV Reflector cover Protects inner components from environment Includes 25 ft power cable and 25 ft coaxial cable Follow the instructions on this side of the manual if setting up the Anser antenna for use with DIRECTV programming If setting up the Anser for use with DISH or Bell TV Programming follow the instructions on the reverse side of the manual Secondary port Unit weight 16 Ibs Connects to secondary receiver or dual tuner Stowed height 15 in Elevation lock Befo re n sta n g th e Ante n n a Secures rotating housing at desired elevation Main port Max height deployed 20 75 in Connects to primary receiver Congratulations on purchasing the Winegard Carryoute Anser antenna The Anser antenna is a portable satellite system that requires a user elevation setting to automatically acquire the desired satellite As the user you will Quick disconnect socket need to know w
12. e Winegard Mobile AE oa epret Hi s App compatible with your smartphone For additional help determining the elevation angle for your current location refer to the elevation and coverage maps included with this unit or download the free Winegard Mobile App compatible with your smartphone If using the provided maps or smartphone app to determine your elevation angle you must still complete receiver setup DIRECTV Receiver Setup In most receivers the setup is done through the Repeat Satellite Setup option in your receiver menu To access the Repeat Satellite Setup option go through the following steps The following instructions are based on a D12 receiver If your receiver differs from the options shown below you may need to consult your receiver manual Press Menu on your remote Select System Setup Select Parental Fav s amp Setup If required press the DASH underneath 7 on your remote If given the option of selecting a switch type select Multiswitch Set the dish type for ROUND 18 Single LNB or 1 SATELLITE depending on the wording used in your receiver Press Continue Op meio is La Lier The box will show an AZIM Azimuth Select Signal Meters Angle and ELEV Elevation Angle You will need the elevation angle to point the antenna Select Signal Strength to get to the signal meter Do not point
13. ed satellite and the power has been disconnected complete receiver setup below Select Check Switch 14 a ii em tele ices Nimrn p Press Cancel to exit the Point Dish menu 12 ra Wi i a alale Gases 13 d st tent aluioe Warr dhl ra ae Select Test The receiver will go through a number of steps to detect your satellite settings The receiver will acquire signal A program guide may download You are now ready to watch TV Transporting the Antenna When transporting the antenna return the unit to the stowed position The elevation arrow should align with STOW Once in the stowed position tighten the lock until fingertight aF F l4 zi ab ow Ie a x i B a sa i 1 r pi Fa Ta a i 5 m Using Outside Receptacle If your outside TV receptacle is wired for satellite you ll need to locate where that receptacle leads and connect that directly to your satellite receiver If the outside TV receptacle is wired for cable the wiring will have to be modified for use with satellite The coaxial cable cannot run through any other devices or switches BEFORE the satellite receiver Typically if wired for cable the wiring will either run through a Winegard power supply or video switch The easiest way to fix this is to disconnect the cable from that device use a barrel connector and connect a new cable that runs d
14. ed with this unit or download the free Winegard Mobile App compatible with your smartphone If using the provided maps or smartphone app to determine your elevation angle you must still complete receiver setup However on step 10 of DISH Receiver Setup you do not need to enter the zip code or dish system DISH Receiver Setup 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 setup guides for your their current settings before pointing To do this for most DISH receivers antenna at www winegard com follow the steps below The following instructions are based on a Solo ViP receivers setupguide php 211k receiver If your receiver differs from the options shown consult your receiver manual TI Check out online receiver Before starting receiver setup make sure the coaxial cable is disconnected from Sat In on the back of the receiver Press Menu on your remote Select option 1 Installat Select option 1 Point Dish Select option 6 S LA Select Check Switch Make sure Make sure that there are no the coaxial cable is disconnected checkmarks by SuperDISH or from Sat In on the back of the Alternate Select Test receiver before proceeding The receiver will go through a number of steps to detect your satellite settings If it warns that fewer satellites were T
15. hen select Save again This should clear out any previously installed devices Select Done to return to the Point Dish Menu detected select Receiver setup instructions are accurate at time of printing and may change without notice eee ieee bt neon ema umge D Input the zip code of your current location If using a 311 or previous model receiver select Peak Angles to enter your satellite and zip code Select Dish 300 for the dish system Select 21 for the transponder Select the satellite that you want to point at he 72 satellite is recommended as a single satellite solution for DISH HD programming See Compatible Satellites for help With all information entered an elevation angle should be displayed You will need this angle to set the elevation Elevation angles may not be displayed for satellites 72 and 129 In this case refer to the provided elevation and coverage maps for an elevation angle setting the Elevation Align the antenna so that the cable connections are pointing approximately North Turn the rotating housing until the elevation mark aligns with the elevation angle given by the receiver or provided elevation maps If the unit is not level the elevation may be slightly off After setting the elevation tighten the elevation lock until fingertight Do not overtighten Hooking up the Antenna Connect a coaxial cable from the
16. hich satellite you would like to view and the corresponding elevation angle for that satellite Under Connects to power source Compatible Satellites different popular satellite options are outlined along with the programming offered via each satellite Elevation and coverage maps are also included to help you determine the correct elevation angle and coverage for certain satellites Diameter 21 in Reflector size 18 in The Anser antenna requires the following simple steps before operation Antenna in Stowed Position i ey eee Find elevation angle via receiver menu or provided maps Hook up the antenna and manually set the elevation to the correct elevation angle for your area UV protected plastic reflector cover Get to the signal meter screen on your receiver Plug in the unit the unit will search and find the strongest signal If the system stops on a signal but is not on the desired satellite for viewing the unit will move to the next signal found in 45 seconds Once you have signal on your desired satellite unplug the power to the unit Watch TV Rotating housing Rotates to desired Max amperage 5 0 A elevation setting oOBRWND 6 Compatible Satellites 2 Handle Unit operating voltage 10 5 13 8 V Enables easy carrying of antenna Elevation housing Supply voltage 12 13 8 V Eyelet Includes elevation Enables securing of markings for antenna to site easy pointing Gray plastic base
17. ific legal rights Customer may also have other rights that may vary from state to state SATELLITE RECEIVER WARRANTY WS MOBWARREV2 See manufacturer s limited warranty policy Rev 1 10 Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood Street Burlington IA 52601 1 800 288 8094 Fax 319 754 0787 www winegard com Printed in U S A 2012 Winegard Company Rev6 6 13 2452276 TR 1518 GM 1200 RP GM52 Model TR 1518 tripod mount has Model GM 1200 AC DC power Model RP GM52 50 12 V power cord is Winegard en ried are registered eae oo all and ViP are leanne pect ie Network L L C adjustable height and leveling converter enables you to hook up twice the length of the included power Eno a Beata eo TROIS Er havea aoe settings of 14 5 22 and quickly to a 110 V power source when a 12 cable giving more flexibility when Disclaimer Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct and complete no company shall be held liable for any errors or disassembles for compact storage V power source is unavailable hooking up to a 12 V power source omissions in this manual Information provided in this manual was accurate at time of printing
18. ignals before returning to the correct satellite Watch the signal meter on the receiver to confirm when the appropriate satellite is found the signal bar should be green and indicate LOCKED on the desired satellite Upon finding a satellite the unit will make adjustments to fine tune the signal If pointed at the desired satellite make sure the unit has finished fine tuning NOT When fine tuning the the signal and disconnect the power from the power source Once power has been removed do not move the satellite dish or the signal may be lost antenna will make slow movements back and forth If not pointed at the correct satellite the Anser antenna will move to the next NOTE If the power is not strongest satellite after 45 seconds of inactivity If the Anser antenna cycles through all satellites but the desired satellite has not been found disconnect the power from the power source set the elevation for 2 3 degrees higher or disconnected from the source quickly enough the antenna will cycle to other satellites lower and connect the power to the power source again Minimum signal strength should be at least 15 20 If signal is inadequate an elevation adjustment may be necessary When adjusting the elevation the azimuth will also be adjusted To compensate for the azimuth adjustment either complete a new search or manually slightly rotate the unit DISH Receiver Setup After the unit has locked onto the desir
19. irectly to the receiver bypassing the power supply or video switch Accessories sold separately WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY 2 YEARS PARTS 1 YEAR LABOR 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 claim will be honored unless at the time the claim is made Customer presents proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer to locate the nearest authorized Winegard dealer contact Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood Street Burlington lowa 52601 Telephone 800 288 8094 or visit www winegard com Customer must provide proof of purchase with a dated sales receipt for the Winegard product to verify the product is under warranty If the date of purchase cannot be verified the warranty period shall be considered to begin thirty 30 days after the date of manufacture If a defect in material or workmanship is discovered Customer may take the product to an authorized Winegard dealer for service Customer must provide proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty If the product is brought to an authorized Winegard dealer for service prior to expiration of year one 1 of the warranty period and a defect in material or workmanship is verified by Wi
20. negard Technical Services Winegard Company will cover the Winegard dealer s labor charges for warranty service The Winegard dealer must contact Winegard Technical Services in advance for pre approval of the service Approval of the service is at the sole discretion of Winegard Company Alternatively Customer may ship the product prepaid to Winegard Technical Services located at 3111 Kirkwood Street Burlington lowa 52601 Telephone 800 788 4417 Customer must return the product along with a brief description of the problem and provide Winegard Technical Services with Customer s name address and phone number Customer must also provide proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty If the product is returned before the expiration of the warranty period Winegard Company will at its option either repair or replace the product This Limited Warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged deteriorates malfunctions or fails from improper installation misuse abuse neglect accident tampering modification of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard in any manner whatsoever removing or defacing any serial number usage not in accordance with product instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind lightning ice or corrosive environments such as salt spray and acid rain This Limited Warranty also does not apply if the product becomes unable to perform its intended function in any way as a result of the tele
21. not toss or drop the antenna Do not paint this antenna Painting the antenna may cause signal degradation and will void your warranty selecting a Location for the Antenna Choose a location with a clear unobstructed view of the southern sky Avoid obstructions such as trees hills vehicles or buildings these can block the signal from the satellite Make sure the antenna is not placed in the path of people or vehicles otherwise the antenna may be knocked off of the signal if run into or cables may be disconnected from the unit Try to select a location that will allow the Carryout Anser antenna to sit within three degrees of level NOT Satellite signal will not pass through solid objects For this reason it is vital to select a location with a clear unobstructed view of the southern sky NOT A 25 foot power cable and 25 foot coaxial cable are included with the antenna Keep this in mind when selecting a location for the antenna Finding the Elevation Angle for the Current Location Find the elevation angle for your current location the elevation angle is needed to point the antenna To find the elevation angle for your current location continue with DIRECTV Receiver Setup or DIRECTV HD Receiver Setup depending on your programming provider and receiver type Even if you know the elevation angle for your current location you must still complete receiver setup upon first use of the antenna Download th
22. o not paint this antenna Painting the antenna may cause signal degradation and will void your warranty selecting a Location for the Antenna Choose a location with a clear unobstructed view of the southern sky Avoid obstructions such as trees hills vehicles or buildings these can block the signal from the satellite Make sure the antenna is not placed in the path of people or vehicles otherwise the antenna may be knocked off of the signal if run into or cables may be disconnected from the unit Try to select a location that will allow the Carryout Anser antenna to sit within three degrees of level NOT Satellite signal will not pass through solid objects For this reason it is vital to select a location with a clear unobstructed view of the southern sky NOT A 25 foot power cable and 25 foot coaxial cable are included with the antenna Keep this in mind when selecting a location for the antenna Find the elevation angle for your current location the elevation angle is needed to point the antenna To find the elevation angle for your current location continue with DISH Receiver Setup Even if you know the elevation angle for your current location you must still complete receiver Download the setup upon first use of the antenna Winegard Mobile App compatible with your smartphone For additional help determining the elevation angle for your current location refer to the elevation and coverage maps includ
23. ovided elevation and coverage maps to find the elevation angle for your current location Receivers d sh The 72 and 129 satellites require an HD receiver Compatible Satellites dish Bell 72 Eastern satellite recommended 82 HD programming for HD programming 91 Standard programming 129 Western satellite majority of HD programming 119 Majority of std programming TI The 72 satellite is recommended as a single satellite solution for DISH HD programming In the Northwest the extremely low elevation angle may present issues in getting clear line of sight to the satellite In those circumstances use one of the western satellites 110 119 or 129 Note Also compatible Satellites 61 5 amp 77 that the 72 and 129 satellites require an HD receiver 110 Some standard programming limited HD programming Parts of the Antenna Antenna in Deployed Position Reflector cover Protects inner components from environment Secondary port Connects to secondary receiver or dual tuner Elevation lock Secures rotating housing at desired elevation Main port Connects to primary receiver Quick disconnect socket Connects to power source Antenna in Stowed Position Rotating housing Rotates to desired elevation setting Handle Enables easy carrying of antenna Elevation housing Includes elevation markings for easy pointing Eyelet Enables securing of antenna to
24. red press the DASH underneath 7 on your remote The box will show an AZIM Azimuth Angle and ELEV Elevation Angle You will need the elevation angle to point the antenna Select Signal Strength to get to the signal meter TI Check out online receiver setup guides for your antenna at www winegard com receivers setupguide php If given the option of selecting a switch type select Multiswitch Set the dish type for ROUND 18 Single LNB or 1 SATELLITE depending on the wording used in your receiver Press Continue Select Signal Meters Do not point the antenna using the Signal Strength screen shown above Receiver Setup after Initial Setup DIRECTV Standard or HD Setup If completing DIRECTV standard or HD receiver setup after the inital setup go through all steps shown here It may not be necessary to re select all selections in this case simply check that all selections are consistent with the information shown here Setting the Elevation Align the antenna so that the cables are pointing approximately towards the North Turn the rotating housing until the elevation mark aligns with the elevation angle given by the receiver or provided elevation maps After setting the elevation tighten the elevation lock until fingertight Do not overtighten If the unit is not level the elevation may be slightly off If a first search does not succes
25. sfully find the desired satellite the elevation can be adjusted for another search See Searching for Satellites for more information Hooking up the Antenna Connect a coaxial cable from the main port of the base to the Sat In port on the back of the receiver that will be used most often The main port should always be connected when the Anser antenna Is In use TI Run the coaxial cable directly from the satellite receiver to the Anser If applicable remove the cap from the secondary port and run a second coaxial cable from the secondary port on the base to the Sat In port on a second receiver or second input on dual tuner antenna when searching for signal NOTE If the receiver is used for DIRECTV HD programming check that the B Band converter has been removed prior to connecting the antenna Once connected to a receiver plug one end of the power cable into the quick disconnect socket Then plug the other end into a 12 V outlet in your vehicle or into a 110 V to 12 VDC converter such as Winegard model GM 1200 power converter sold separately The 12 VDC power source or 110 V to 12 VDC converter must meet power supply specifications See Parts of the Antenna for specifications Coax cable connected to main port Coax cable connected to sec port Power cable connected to quick disconnect socket Make sure one end of the power cable fully connects to the 12 V outlet or 110 V
26. site Antenna Feet The antenna has four feet on Feet in inside holes the bottom of the unit Each foot has two mounting spots on the underside of the antenna The antenna will come with the feet in the inside holes If mounting the antenna on Winegard Model TR 1518 tripod mount the feet in the inside holes For extra support mount the feet in the outside holes Supports up to two receivers Includes 25 ft power cable and 25 ft coaxial cable Unit weight 16 Ibs Stowed height 15 in Max height deployed 20 75 in Diameter 21 in Reflector size 18 in Elevation range 15 65 UV protected plastic reflector cover Max amperage 5 0 A Unit operating voltage 10 5 13 8 V Supply voltage 12 13 8 V Gray plastic base Feet in outside holes WARNING The Carryout Anser antenna is meant for stationary use only and will not function while in motion The Anser antenna is not intended for permanent mounting on any vehicle The Anser antenna is not meant for use with the Carryout ladder mount Installing the antenna on the Carryout ladder mount may lead to serious injury and or equipment and property damage Do not install or operate the antenna in winds of 35 mph or greater The Anser antenna will roll in winds 35 mph Do not place the antenna in water gt 2 inches deep or the water may damage the electronics Care should be taken when transporting and setting up the Anser antenna Do not toss or drop the antenna D
27. to 12 VDC converter and the other end fully connects to the quick disconnect socket of the Anser antenna You should hear the cable click into place once connected to the quick disconnect socket searching for Satellites Once powered on the antenna will begin searching for satellites The antenna will cycle through qualifying signals before returning to the correct satellite Watch the signal meter on the receiver to confirm when the appropriate satellite is found Upon finding a satellite the unit will make adjustments to fine tune the signal If pointed at the desired satellite make sure the unit has finished fine tuning the signal and disconnect the power from the power source Once power has been removed do not move the satellite dish or the signal may be lost If not pointed at the correct satellite the Anser antenna will move to the next strongest satellite after 45 seconds of inactivity If the Anser antenna cycles through all satellites but the desired satellite has not been found disconnect the power from the power source set the elevation for 2 3 degrees higher or lower and connect the power to the power source again NOT When fine tuning the antenna will make slow movements back and forth NOTE If the power is not disconnected from the source quickly enough the antenna will cycle to other satellites Minimum signal strength should be at least 55 60 If signal is inadequate an elevation adjustment may be necessary
28. vision signal provider making any changes in technology or service RETURN AUTHORIZATION POLICY A Return Material Authorization RMA is required prior to returning any product to Winegard Company or Winegard Warranty Services under this warranty policy Please call our Technical Services Department at 800 788 4417 or send an email to warranty winegard com to obtain the RMA number Please furnish the date of purchase when requesting an RMA number Enclose the product in a prepaid package and write the RMA number in large clear letters on the outside of the package To avoid confusion or misunderstanding a shipment s without an RMA number s or an unauthorized return s will be refused and returned to Customer freight collect WINEGARD COMPANY DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE TWO YEAR PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY In states that do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages the above limitations or exclusions do not apply Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives Customer spec
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