Radio Shack V10 User's Manual
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1. the cab including the air shield It is also recommended to be as far away as possible from any object that may obstruct direct line of sight of the antenna to the southern sky Such interfering items may include air conditioner units logistic devices and brackets beacons and smoke stacks Be sure to mount with Mounting Location minimum 4 above cab Choose mounting position with least amount of obstruction i e away from smoke stack Make sure to have space to run coaxial cable Make sure when you run the wires that there are not any sharp bends Figure 2 Face connections for wiring towards the back of the cab Back of cab Coaxial Cable Connection Face towards back of the cab Position connector on side you will run coaxial cable Vu Qube 6 V10 6 1007 Installation continued Mounting the bracket and selecting location to run wiring NOTE Instructions for mounting the Vu Qube is illustrated in this manual using Mounting Bracket Kit part number 31100 This Mounting Bracket Kit and others were designed specifically to mount the Vu Qube to the back of a truck cab Please contact Wallace Technologies LLC 866 802 2228 regarding other bracket options 1 Select and mark both area on back of cab to mount the bracket AND location to run coaxial cable from the Vu Qube to the inside of the cab Coaxial cable connection should face side of vehicle you will run coaxial cable Be sure at least 42. Quick Reference guide is included with the Operating Instructions amp Elevation information We suggest you keep this reference guide with the Vu Qube Controller or near your Satellite TV receiver Vu Qube 2 V10 6 1007 Background Satellites used for television signals are 22 300 miles 37 000 km above the earth s equator The purpose of the Vu Qube is to acquire the signal traveling that great distance and transmit the signal to the digital receiver in your vehicle so you can watch TV anywhere you park Satellite television like other communications relayed by satellite starts with a transmitting antenna located at an uplink facility on Earth The uplink dish is pointed toward a specific satellite and the uplinked signals are transmitted The signal transmitted to the satellite is within a specific frequency range and is received by one of the transponders tuned to that frequency range aboard that satellite The transponder then transmits the signals back to Earth but at a different frequency band to avoid interference with the uplink signal The leg of the signal path from the satellite to the receiving Earth station in this case the Vu Qube is called the downlink The downlinked satellite signal quite weak after traveling a great distance is received by the Vu Qube antenna which reflects the weak signal to a focal point that gets transferred to a feedhorn The receiving antenna must have a clear view without obstruction of the
3. Wallace Technologies at 866 802 2228 or email at info vuqube com Limited Warranty Every VuQube is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory and is covered by a one year limited warranty against any defects in material or workmanship after the date of original purchase For one year from the date of purchase at the option of VuQube the unit and or components will be repaired or replaced with a new repaired refurbished or comparable product if the unit becomes defective This limited warranty does not cover replacements or repair for damage malfunction or inoperability caused by abuse misuse accidents or causes not within the control of VuQube Only authorized VuQube technicians can perform repair Any unauthorized repair will void warranty Should any trouble develop during the warranty period contact VuQube Vu Qube 12 V10 6 1007
4. of Vu Qube is above the highest part of the roof so that the antenna can receive adequate signal The clearance of the Vu Qube is important because the antenna requires a direct line of sight to the satellite in the southern sky to acquire a clear signal NOTE If you are unable to install the Vu Qube 4 above the cab due to height restriction install with the maximum available clearance With less of the Vu Qube top cover above the cab there may be difficulty acquiring satellite signal in the Northeastern US Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts The Vu Qube requires a 16 wide space to be mounted EN ac e Make sure you allow enough space for the O wiring so that the co axial cable does not NOT II CORRECT a CORRECT have a sharp bend It is best to select a position on the rear of the cab free from obstruction Obstructions like smoke stacks brackets and air conditioning units may interfere with satellite signal or prevent the satellite signal from reaching the Vu Qube The Vu Qube must be mounted to the cab of the vehicle Mounting directly to the frame i e Headache Rack will void the warranty Vu Qube 7 V10 6 1007 Installation continued 2 Drill holes for mounting bracket with proper size depending on fasteners used NOTE The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fastener to secure the bracket to the cab Depending on the cab material fasteners such as lag screws well nuts
5. southern sky to maximize the signal acquired This signal is then amplified and converted by the LNBf Low noise block converter feed to a signal that is sent via a co axial cable to the receiver Once the signal is transmitted from the Vu Qube to your receiver you can enjoy satellite television programming in your vehicle just like at home Vu Qube 3 V10 6 1007 Vu Qube V10 Component Overview Manual Quick Reference Guide Vu Qube Antenna p A E Vu Qube FastFind Remote RG6 Coaxial br d Cable 20 no oo eee Mounting Kit Purchased Separately Kit shown is Model Number 31100 You will need to supply your own fasteners to attach a Vu Qube bracket to your vehicle Depending on the cab material fasteners such as lag screws well nuts sheet metal screws toggle bolts and T anchors may be used fasteners should always be used in combination with compatible sealant to environmentally seal the holes after installation Items needed to watch TV Tools needed for installation Satellite TV service Drill and drill bits Satellite TV receiver Tape measure Television Screwdrivers and wrenches Adhesive sealant compatible with vehicle material Fasteners to secure components and wiring SPECIFICATIONS Height 17 5 Width 16 Weight 10 5 Ibs Range US Southern Canada Compatibility DIRECTV Dish Network Bell ExpressVu Free to air receivers Operating Temp May experien
6. VI CRUBE Model V10 Mobile Satellite TV Antenna with FastFind Remote Installation and Operating Manual MADE IN THE U S A INTRODUCTION cite enin t tie ret E rece vo 2 BACKGROUND sesseeeeeneenn enne nennen nnnm nre 3 COMPONENT OVERVIEW and SPECIFICATIONS 4 FOC USER S INFORMATION Ul nananana 5 INSTALLATION aapakan ruere teen ed 6 9 OPERATION eter ettet rti ene na ni ah rane 10 11 TROUBLESHOOTING ssseeeeeeeenenneem enne 11 MAINTENANCE panahanan ctn tae etr i n Ganda 12 LIMITED WARRANTY ertt ntn hr eta ro neat denen 12 P N VQV10 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Vu Qube V10 The Vu Qube V10 is equipped with a FastFind remote enabling you to quickly position the Vu Qube antenna from inside your vehicle The Vu Qube V10 is compatible with any service provider including DIRECTV DISH Network or Bell ExpressVu9 This manual includes Brief background on satellite television Components overview Installation diagrams and instructions Operating Instructions The satellite broadcast market is continually changing and expanding The information in this manual was accurate at the time of printing If the Vu Qube does not operate as shown in this manual please call Wallace Technologies at 1 866 802 2228 or email us at infoG vuqube com Technical Support Phone 866 802 2228 Email info vuqube com Web www vuqube com A
7. ce difficulty positioning antenna when temperatures are below 0 F Vu Qube 4 V10 6 1007 FCC User Information Main Components Vu Qube V10 Antenna Vu Qube V10 Remote Part VQV10 FCC ID UUM10156V10 IC 6873A 10156V10 L p Part VQV10R FCC ID UUM10157V10 I IC 6873A 10157V10 oc eee This device complies with Part 15 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 interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with Part 15 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 interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Please note that changes or modifications to the Vu Qube V10 or Vu Qube V10 remote not expressly approved by Wallace Technologies could void the purchaser s or user s authority to operate this equipment This device must not be co located with other transmitters to ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements The Vu Qube V10 and Vu Qube V10 remote have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferen
8. ce in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Vu Qube 5 V10 6 1007 Installation Overview of Installation The Vu Qube is designed to be mounted to a vehicle Figure 1 Install with coaxial cable connector facing side of vehicle you will run coaxial cable e t is recommended to install the Vu Qube with a minimum of 4 of the top cover above the highest point of the cab or air shield Figure 1 and away from interfering objects like smoke stacks The coaxial cable needs to enter the Cab to be connected to the satellite receiver Figure 1 It is recommended to have a minimum of 4 of the VuQube above the highest point on
9. sheet metal screws toggle bolts and T anchors may be used Fasteners should always be used in combination with compatible sealant to environmentally seal the holes after installation 3 Mount bracket to cab using fasteners 4 Seal holes with a sealant compatible with cab faring or air shield material depending on where Vu Qube is mounted 5 Drill hole to pass the harnesses inside the vehicle NOTE It is an option to run the wiring down the back of the cab and up into the cab through an access bay Mounting Antenna to Bracket 1 Place Vu Qube on bracket e Coaxial cable connections from the Vu Qube Figure 2 should be positioned toward the cab front of the vehicle and to side where hole is drilled to run wires inside the cab Figure 2 Face connections for wiring towards the back of the cab Back of cab Coaxial Cable Connection Face towards back of the cab Position connector on side you will run coaxial cable 2 Secure Vu Qube to bracket by fastening with nuts provided Be sure to tighten nuts adequately to ensure Vu Qube is securely in place Vu Qube 8 V10 6 1007 Installation continued Wiring 1 Connect 20 coaxial to Vu Qube 2 Pass 20 coaxial cable through hole previously drilled NOTE It is an option to run the wiring down the back of the cab and up into the cab through an access bay 3 Connect coaxial cable from Vu Qube to SATELLITE IN port on satellite receiver 4 Make s
10. ure satellite receiver is connected to TV per manufacturer s instructions Vu Qube V10 6 1007 Vu Qube V10 Operation e IMPORTANT CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT for Vu Qube Antenna to the SOUTHERN SKY REQUIRED Physical obstruction i e smoke stacks buildings trees telephone poles etc can block the satellite signal from reaching the antenna e Satellite TV and receiver technology are constantly changing If you experience difficulty contact 866 802 2228 Finding the Satellite and Acquiring a Signal NOTE Satellite Receiver and TV MUST be ON 1 Determine Dish Elevation Options Enter Zip Code in System Set up on receiver or Use Quick Reference Maps to estimate Elevation 2 Position Antenna to proper Elevation using Up Down arrows aro AA on Vu Qube Remote This number indicates Elevation 3 Go to the signal meter screen on TV eee Choose transponder number Dish Network 11 DirecTV 19 4 Rotate Antenna using Left Right arrows on Vu Qube remote until aro A P na signal appears on Signal Meter screen Line moves to indicate Rotating Antenna e ee NOTE Antenna is pointed directly at voCuos coaxial cable connector and toward vehicle when rotating line is straight up 37 0 5 Fine tune and maximize signal using Antenna is pointed toward all 4 arrows TA Vu Qube 10 V10 6 1007 Satellite Position Memory TO STORE POSITION Hold down either the Satellite 1 or Satellite 2 button for at least 2 5 seconds The LCD
11. will show P1 or P2 when button is released TO RECALL POSITION Hold down either the Satellite 1 or Satellite 2 button for less than 2 5 seconds The LCD will show r1 or r2 TO CANCEL RECALL Press any arrow button to stop moving to a stored position Troubleshooting If you cannot lock on to the correct satellite it is most likely that an object is blocking the signal If this is the case move the vehicle to have an unobstructed view of the southern sky ERROR CODES PROBLEM ACTION EO Remote is unable e Turn remote OFF wait 5 to send commands seconds and turn back ON to antenna e Make sure RECEIVER is turned ON e Make sure coax from antenna is attached to receiver e Move remote closer to antenna E1 Remote is unable Move remote closer to antenna to receive response from antenna E2 Miscommunication Call Wallace Technologies between remote 866 802 2228 and antenna Vu Qube 11 V10 6 1007 Maintenance The Vu Qube has been designed to be maintenance and trouble free For optimum signal strength keep the cover clean from dirt bugs and other debris Periodic washing of the top cover with mild soap and water is recommended If you plan on storing your vehicle for long periods of time it is recommended that the system be put through a search procedure on a quarterly basis to keep all moving parts in good working order If you have any comments or questions please contact
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