Winegard TR-6018 User's Manual
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1. This manual provides instructions for both assembling and disassembling your tripod mount with home digital satellite antenna To set up your tripod mount with satellite antenna begin with assembling the tripod The tripod requires only a one time assembly and can be stored between uses See page 7 for more information on storage and disassembly i Find a place to set Pushinthetabson up the tripod witha w either side of one legs 3 clear view of the southern leg and slide the leg into F sky Avoid obstructions the tripod base until the such as trees hills or leg locks into the desired buildings these can position Repeat for all E I stakes 3 block the signal from the three legs satellite T ae 2 Uf enaane AS i tabs Place the bubble A Slide legs toward or For extra stability level on top of the WwW away from the base insert the stakes pn tripod and push until the bubble rests in into the holes on the gt down until the the center of the bubble pivot feet of the legs and uT level snaps into level The tripod is now push the stakes into the place Loosen the level Tighten the lock ground Check that lock knobs on the knobs and remove the the tripod is still tripod base bubble level level lock ooo Bt bubble should pivot l be in the center 1 foot After assembling the tripod follow the instructions to assemble the satellite antenna2. If the satellite antenna is already assembled but is being set up at a new location follow the instructions for receiver setup Turn to page 3 for DISH receiver setup or to page 5 for DIRECTV receiver setup 2452225 1 Assembling the Home Digital Satellite Antenna 10 32 x 1 1 4 carriage bolt 18 reflector g 50 RG 6 coaxial cable Insert the four 1 4 20 x 5 8 carriage bolts through the four holes on the front of the reflector Thread a 1 4 20 hex nut onto each bolt Connect the LNBF QO Insert the 10 32 x and feed arm by 1 1 4 carriage bolt pushing the parts through the feed arm together Then thread the 10 32 As flange hex nut onto the bolt 10 32 flange hex nut 1 4 20 x 5 8 carriage bolt 4 TITT 1 4 20 hex nut 4 bG OG back up feed support assy feed arm ioe Thread the 50 RG 6 coaxial cable through the feed arm of the back up feed support assy coaxial cable Loosen the azimuth hex nuts on the back up feed support assy and slide the unit onto the tripod mast af azimuth hex nuts Line up the four holes on the back of the reflector with the four holes on the back up feed support assy Screw the RG 6 coaxial cable onto the LNBF The coaxial cable can be screwed onto either port Continue with the receiver setup instructions See page 3 for DISH receiver setup or see page 5 for DIRECTV receiver setup Tighten all hex nuts afte
3. duct 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 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 e mail to warranty winegard com to obtain the RMA number Please furnish the date of purchase when requesting an RMA number Enclose the product i
4. h leg Disassembling the Home Digital Satellite Antenna Work carefully while disassembling so that parts are not damaged or lost After all parts are disassembled store the parts in a safe place This way the satellite dish can easily be reassembled at another time or location Pull apart the LNBF and the feed arm Satellite Antenna with Tripod Kit Loosen the azimuth hex nuts on the back up feed support azimuth hex nuts Unscrew the RG 6 coaxial cable from the LNBF port Slide the satellite antenna up and off of the tripod mast Working from the back of the feed arm pull the RG 6 coaxial cable out of the feed arm coaxial cable Tighten the three lock knobs The tripod is now in the storage position Place additional parts in the storage bag attached to the tripod leg and store storage position Loosen the 10 32 hex nut on the feed arm Remove the 10 32 and the 10 32 x 1 1 4 _ carriage bolt Remove the four 1 4 20 flange hex nuts and four 1 4 20 x 5 8 carriage bolts from the back up feed support assy 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
5. in mind that buildings vehicles people trees and various other obstructions can weaken or block the signal from the satellite This screen will show your signal strength on all transponders Select Done to continue Tagani Innega Once accurately pointed the signal meter will show a signal strength You ll want to make small adjust ments to get the signal as high as possible Once the signal is peaked select Done azimuth elevation bolt bolts SF 1000 Sold Separately Select Continue to verify your setup Follow steps 13 and 14 on the next page to complete DIRECTV receiver setup 6 Satellite Antenna with Tripod Kit Whenever moving the unit to a new location the tripod should be stored according to the instructions below Then In the last step your setup will be verified Once your setup is verified you may need to download a program guide You are now ready to watch TV the satellite antenna should be disassembled in a careful manner so as to prevent damaging or losing any parts Storing the Tripod Remove the satellite antenna from the top of the tripod mast C Loosen the three lock knobs on the tripod base and collapse the legs into the N _ folded position gt shown here folded position Push in the tabs on either side of a leg and slide the leg toward the tripod base until the leg locks into the storage position Repeat for eac
6. ion and dish type On the display Dish System LAN Paint Dia should always be Dish 300 Note that whenever you move the satellite antenna SS el ed eee eT Tia ia to a new location you must enter the zip code of your new current location Satellite should be whatever satellite you want to point at Satellite 119 is the primary satellite and the majority of programming is located here If you cannot find your desired standard programming on Satellite 119 try Satellite 110 For HD __ programming choose Satellite 129 for HD receivers only ieee Meee ere tw m A If using Satellite 119 or 110 use Transponder 11 If using Satellite 129 use Transponder 21 With all information entered an Azimuth Angle and Elevation Angle will be displayed under the Zip Code Use these pointing angles to point the dish If you have selected Satellite 129 as your desired satellite an azimuth and elevation angle may not be displayed In this case refer to the Satellite Location 129 W Angles Table included with this unit lf using a 317 or previous model receiver select Peak Angles to enter your satellite and zip code Pointing the Home Digital Satellite Antenna Elevation Loosen the elevation bolts on either side of the back up feed support assy Raise the dish to the specified elevation angle that you found in step 8 of the receiver setup The red line on the back up feed support assy shown next to the elevation bolt should line up with the correct angle mo
7. lded into the back up feed support assy When searching for the strongest signal you may need to adjust the elevation angle up down a couple of degrees Refer to the instructions at the bottom of the page if having trouble finding a satellite After raising the dish to the correct elevation angle tighten the nuts on the elevation bolts Azimuth Loosen the azimuth hex nuts Standing directly behind but not too close to the unit align the compass so that it points towards North Refer to the specified angle that you found in step 8 of the receiver setup Adjust the unit so that it points in the general azimuth direction of the specified angle Then slowly rotate the dish 3 at a time and monitor the elevation bolt bolts signal strength Repeat until finding the strongest signal Tighten the azimuth nuts If you do not come across a satellite on your first attempt at pointing you may need to SF1000 change the elevation angle up or down a couple of degrees Continue to make slow scans B of the sky until you locate the satellite Once you find the satellite make slight adjustments to both the elevation and azimuth to get the signal as strong as possible Using a Winegard signal meter SF1000 and satellite compass SC2000 sold separately can help with this step After making adjustments so that the signal is as strong as possible tighten the azimuth nuts to prevent the satellite dish from rotating Keep in mind that buildings vehicles
8. n 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 WARRANTY See manufacturer s limited warranty policy WS MOBWARREV2 Rev 1 10 Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood St Burlington IA 52601 2000 1 800 788 4417 FAX 319 754 0787 www winegard com Printed in U S A 2011 Winegard Company Rev4 02 12 2452225 Winegard is a registered trademark of Winegard Company DISH is a registered trademark of DISH Ne
9. own next to the elevation bolt should line up with the correct angle stamped into the back up feed support assy When searching for the strongest signal you may need to adjust the elevation angle up down a couple of degrees Refer to the instructions at the bottom of the page if having trouble finding a satellite After raising the dish to the correct elevation angle tighten the nuts on the elevation bolts Azimuth Loosen the azimuth hex nuts Standing directly behind but not too close to the unit align the compass so that it points towards North Refer to the specified angle that you found in step 8 of the receiver setup Adjust the unit so that it points in the general direction of the specified angle Then slowly rotate the dish 3 at a time and monitor the signal strength Repeat until finding the strongest signal Tighten the azimuth nuts If you do not come across a satellite on your first attempt at pointing you may need to change the elevation angle up or down a couple of degrees Continue to make slow scans of the sky until you locate the satellite Once you find the satellite make slight adjustments to both the elevation and azimuth to get the signal as strong as possible Using a Winegard signal meter SF1000 and satellite compass SC2000 sold separately can help with this step After making adjustments so that the signal is as strong as possible tighten the azimuth nuts to prevent the satellite dish from rotating Keep
10. people trees and various other obstructions can weaken or block the signal from the satellite SC2000 Sold Separately Press Cancel four times to exit the receiver menu The receiver setup is complete As the receiver acquires signal it will complete a number of steps and then will download your oF Once accurately A Pant Dih pointed the asir a ie ie signal meter will r turn green Make small adjustments to get the signal as high as possible Check that the bar at the bottom of the screen is green and that the satellite displayed is the desired satellite You are now ready to watch TV 4 Satellite Antenna with Tripod Kit new program guide In most receivers the setup is done through the Repeat Satellite Setup option in your receiver menu The following instructions are based on a D12 receiver If your receiver differs from the options shown you may need to consult your receiver manual To access the Repeat Satellite Setup option go through these steps The wording and display used in your receiver may differ slightly DIRECTV For Help Call 1 800 788 4417 Select System Setup Press Menu on your remote and then select Parental Fav s amp Setup It may require you to press the DASH before proceeding underneath 7 on the remote In your receiver Menu you will need to identify the Satellite Menu The Satellite Menu will have an option for Satelli
11. 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 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 pro
12. r pointing the dish Once the satellite antenna has been assembled the RG 6 coaxial cable now runs through the feed arm of the home digital satellite antenna The 50 RG 6 coaxial cable needs to be connected to the receiver Connect the coaxial cable according to the steps below Connecting to the Receiver 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 current settings before pointing To do this for most DISH receivers follow these steps The following instructions are based on a ViP 211 receiver Note that if this is the first time using the receiver the receiver may automatically jump to step 4 of the instructions If your receiver differs from the options shown you may need to consult your receiver manual The wording and display used in your receiver may differ slightly For Help Call 1 800 788 4417 Before starting Select option 1 2 lah pile bep disconnect coax Installation from Sat in on back of receiver Press Menu on your remote Select option 6 System Setup Select option 1 ue Select Check Point Dish Lah eset cur Switch ea p If this is the first time using your receiver your receiver may automatically start with this step Check that there are no checkmarks by SuperDISH or Alternate Select Test The receiver will go through a number of
13. steps and then may warn that fewer satellites were detected The satellite receiver powers the LNB by sending voltage up the coaxial cable Items such as splitters video switches and wall plates will stop the satellite signal For this reason it is important to run the coaxial cable directly from the satellite receiver to the satellite dish antenna when searching for a signal Connect the coaxial cable directly from the satellite antenna to the Satellite In port on the back of the satellite receiver This should clear out any previously installed devices Then select Done If so select Save It may ask you to confirm If so select Save again 7 Ltt iiinn Lucy Satellite In port Re connect the coaxial cable to the Satellite In port on the back of the receiver Follow the instructions on page 3 to set up a DISH receiver or on page 5 to set up a DIRECTV receiver If setting up the satellite antenna and receiver for the first time or if setting up the satellite antenna at a new location begin with step one of the receiver setup and proceed with every step Consult your receiver manual for additional information on receiver setup 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 3 Satellite Antenna with Tripod Kit 2 Satellite Antenna with Tripod Kit 8 Input zip code of current locat
14. te Setup If Switch Type Then select the displays SWM Dish Pointing or if given the option Enter option of the Zip Code for your current location Then press OK selecting a Switch Type select Multiswitch Then set the Dish Type for Round 18 Single LNB or 1 SATELLITE depending on the wording used In your receiver Press Continue In the box it now Select Signal bd bonnets gives you an Bd Meters AZIM Azimuth Angle and ELEV Elevation Angle These are the pointing angles you will need r T when you go to a point the dish A dorig Now select Signal Strength to get to the Signal Meter Disclaimer Receiver setup instructions are accurate at time of printing and may Satellite Antenna with Tripod Kit change without notice Call Winegard tech line for assistance 1 800 788 4417 5 You ll want to make sure you are looking at Satellite 101 and Transponder 1 If not use to adjust accordingly Tet Lipki Dmag Now refer to the pointing section below You ll want to have someone watch or listen to the signal meter at the bottom of the screen while pointing After pointing continue with step 10 Pointing the Home Digital Satellite Antenna Elevation Loosen the elevation bolts on either side of the back up feed support assy Raise the dish to the specified elevation angle that you found in step 8 of the receiver setup The red line on the back up feed support assy sh
15. twork L L C DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp
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