Winegard Satellite TV System 2452276 User's Manual
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1. 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 directly 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 800 282. 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 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 out
3. 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 signals 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 in
4. 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 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 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
5. 8 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 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 peri
6. 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 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 sour
7. 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 provided 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
8. 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 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
9. activity 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 desired 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
10. ce 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
11. od 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 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
12. 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 Then 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 eleva
13. side 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 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
14. tion 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 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
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