King Controls 9754 User's Manual
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1. ae oa l ing Dome M fe In Motion System w DVB A LE A 7 Le STATIONARY OPERATION gt 1 Turn and satellite receiver ON 2 Press and hold ON SEARCH button for 3 FULL SECONDS Expect Status Light Searching tial llit OM SEARCH OFF External Wire Harness Optional Quick Hand Held OEM installed Reference Card Controller Wall Mount Place in vehicle Controller for owner Page 4 IMPORTANT The tie strap and spacer and the shipping bolts and washers must be removed from the bottom of the dome unit prior to installation DO NOT REMOVE THE DOME COVER TO REMOVE THESE SHIPPING RESTRAINTS YOU MUST PLUG THE SHIPPING BOLT HOLES WITH THE SUPPLIED PLUGS ATTACHED TO TIE STRAP SHIPPING RESTRAINT 2 Remove and discard the tie strap and spacer KEEP RUBBER PLUGS and the 2 bolts and 2 washers that pass through the bottom of the base Fig 5 3 Insert provided plugs into holes that were occupied by the shipping bolts Inserted plugs should be flush with base Fig 5 DO NOT REMOVE DOME COVER IMPORTANT After removing shipping bolts firmly insert plugs into holes Plugs should be flush with base Do not remove Blue Protective Sheet or Red Sticker until installation is complete IMPORTANT Remove and discard Tie Strap and Plastic Spacer prior to installation KEEP RUBBER PLUGS IMPORTANT Remove and discard Shipping Bolts and Washers pr2. To switch between the 101 110 and 119 satellites for HDTV requires the purchase of an optional HD converter kit with control switch 9748 and setting the receiver for oval dish 3 satellites in the receiver s satellite setup menu screens An HD receiver and HD ready TV are also required Note To inquire about reception of HDTV signals contact your local authorized King Dome dealer or call King Controls at 800 982 9920 Page 17 SECTION 9 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REASON COURSE OF ACTION STATIONARY Unit does not find satellite STATUS light flashes red or green STATUS light blinks orange STATUS light does not stop rapidly flashing red and green STATUS light does not turn on or is dim STATUS light is steady green but no picture Picture freezes pixelates or is temporarily lost STATUS light is steady green but no picture Page 18 Did not hold ON SEARCH button for 3 FULL SECONDS Before search bad coax connection After unsuccessful search approximately 25 minutes obstruction in line of sight between dome and satellite Self check failed potential motor problem Bad power source low voltage Bad power or controller cable connection at dome Bad controller cable connection at controller Satellite receiver is off or requires reset IN MOTION Objects such as bridges buildings and trees may temporarily block signal from reaching the antenna Satellite re
3. Alterations have been made to the product In no event shall King Controls be liable for any indirect incidental or consequential damages from the sale or use of the product This disclaimer applies both during and after the term of the warranty King Controls 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 consequential 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 Page 20 KKing Dome 11200 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington MN 55438 2453 Phone 800 982 9920 Fax 952 922 8424 www kingcontrols com
4. XK King Dome In Motion Satellite System with built in DVB for positive satellite identification 9754 9754 LP Installation and Operating Instructions KK ing Dome POWER ON SEARCH OFF SATELLITE TRACK PAIR IG conteos 11200 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington MN 55438 2453 Phone 800 982 9920 Fax 952 922 8424 Satellite Solutions for Mobile Markets www kingcontrols com 1338 REV A Section i aT O aS fA ees Se YP L TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page INTRODUCTION serseri 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS oe casas scene ccc eee nases inererntenede cease eeees eve 3 INSTALLATION eeose a 4 10 SATELLITE CONFIGURATION siccescovcrciroconcctandssotessdecedeasiettwonecdieeds 12 13 STATIONARY OPERATIONS rss esse 14 IN MOTION OP RATIONS 15 DISH NETWORK RECEIVER CONFIGURATION 16 DIRECTV RECEIVER CONFICUPATIONSSS 17 TROUBLESHOOTING ovesi eran a r a S 18 MAINTENANCE n annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsssnnnnnnnnnnrnrrrnnsssssnsnnnrnrrnrrrrenrenssssnnnnnrrrrrnni 19 LIMITED WARRANTY seen ae 20 DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTY Inc Dish Network is an official trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation Bell ExpressVu is an official trademark of Bell Canada DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcast Project 1991 1996 Page 1 secton1 INTRODUCTION The King Dome In Motion Satellite System includes 2 main components Fig 1 Dome Antenna Unit Located on
5. 5 Press 25 to lock in setting 6 Turn unit OFF and back ON to save setting 7 Press 24 to display the code for the new service provider selected 8 Unplug the Diagnostic Keypad and plug the controller back in Page 13 secTIONS STATIONARY OPERATION IMPORTANT There must be a clear line of sight to the southern sky Mountains buildings trees telephone poles etc can all block the satellite signal from reaching the dish The distance driven since last performing a search may affect how long it takes for the King Dome to find the satellite Satellite TV and receiver technology are constantly changing If you experience difficulty go to www kingcontrols com or contact the King Controls Service Department at 800 982 9920 ext 373 1 Turn on TV and Receiver Searching for Satellite or similar will appear on TV screen SK ing Dome POWER y On SEARCH OFF 2 On King Dome controller press and hold e ON SEARCH for 3 FULL SECONDS Power light turns steady GREEN TRACK PAIR STATUS LIGHT SYSTEM STATUS flashes a variety of colors unit performs self diagnostic for about 30 seconds RED flashing search in progress GREEN flashing may start potential satellite found flashing RED again GREEN steady satellite s found and search is complete 3 If the status light is steady GREEN and your programming does not appear press the reset button on your DIRECTV receiver If using Dish Netw
6. IMPORTANT Make sure shipping restraints are removed from bottom of dome unit and plugs are inserted in holes Fig 5 Page 5 Cable connections must ALWAYS be positioned facing the rear of vehicle 5 Place dome unit on installation location chosen using the criteria discussed in the previous section Shipping restraints must be removed plugs must be inserted in holes Fig 5 Page 5 and cable connections must be positioned facing rear of vehicle 6 The dome unit must be positioned so that both feet on each side of the vehicle are equal distances from the roof edge This should be checked by measuring the distance from each foot to the roof edge Confirm that these measurements are equal Fig 8 Mounting Feet should be equal distances from Roof edge IMPORTANT Cable connections VEHICLE must always face ESA CENTERLINE REAR of vehicle To optional second receiver IMPORTANT The dome should never be mounted so that it is tilted more than two degrees in any direction Page 7 Note The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fastener to secure the dome to the roof Depending on the roof material fasteners such as lag screws well nuts sheet metal screws toggle bolts and T anchors may be used and should always be used in combination with a roof compatible sealant IMPORTANT The installer is responsible for weatherproofing all holes with sealant 7 Mount the dome unit Use the pre drilled h
7. details on Dome Magic rain fade solution please contact your authorized King Dome dealer or call King Controls at 800 982 9920 at P NES F x F j r eS Ges Single Application Packet 1830 SP Spray Can 1830 Note Dome Magic will discolor black domes or domes painted a dark color Page 19 section LIMITED WARRANTY Every King Controls Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory It is covered by a two year parts and one year labor limited warranty from the date of original purchase This warranty does not cover installation and external wiring or refurbished units Should any trouble develop during the warranty period contact King Controls or one of its certified dealers Only King Controls and certified dealers are authorized to perform warranty evaluations and repairs If it is determined that the unit needs to be returned return COMPLETE product freight prepaid to King Controls 11200 Hampshire Ave S Bloomington MN 55438 2453 If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material King Controls will repair or at its option replace without charge This warranty does not apply where The product has been abused misused improperly installed or improperly maintained Repairs have been made or attempted by others who are not certified by King Controls to do such repairs Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear
8. Optional Second Receiver IMPORTANT Coax connections will slide inside rubber sleeves DO NOT REMOVE RUBBER SLEEVES Coax connections should be snug DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Page 8 AVOID SHARP BENDS WHEN ROUTING COAX CORRECT E CORRECT 11 Run wires from the back of the dome unit to the roof edge then along edge to location where wiring will be fed into the vehicle If installing an optional second receiver run auxiliary coax to location where it will enter the vehicle Secure wiring to roof every 12 18 inches Fig 10 12 Drill 3 4 hole through the roof and into the cabinet where receiver is stored Feed wiring down through hole Seal opening with roof compatible sealant so that it is entirely waterproof inside and outside of the 3 4 hole Repeat for optional second receiver Fig 10 Fig 10 TYPICAL ROOF INSTALLATION OVERHEAD VIEW NO SHARP BENDS IN COAX gn IMPORTANT Sealant must 4 be roof REAR OF VEHICLE a NON compatible g S 2 ON NO SHARP BENDS IN COAX To optional af second Receiver x Y ROOF m HOLE EDGE OF ROOF NO SHARP BENDS IN COAX 13 Remove blue protective sheet and red position to rear sticker from the dome unit Page 9 AVOID SHARP BENDS WHEN ROUTING COAX NOT CORRECT INTERNAL WIRING IMPORTANT The connection between the dome unit and the receiver must be a direct connection with no devices in between Any other devices should be
9. ceiver is off or requires reset Hold ON SEARCH button for 3 FULL SECONDS Call King Controls Move vehicle to have unobstructed view of southern sky Call King Controls Call King Controls Turn receiver on or reset Problem will stop when objects no longer block signal Turn receiver on or reset sectionio MAINTENANCE The King Dome Satellite System has been designed to be maintenance and trouble free For optimum signal strength keep the dome clean from dirt bugs and other debris Periodic washing of the dome with mild soap and water is recommended lf 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 lf you have any comments or questions please contact the King Controls Service Department at 800 982 9920 or email King Controls at info kingcontrols com Rain Fade Rain or dew on the dome can cause signal interference and make the digital picture freeze pixel or go out altogether This loss of signal is commonly referred to as rain fade and is caused by the combination of water in the atmosphere and water on the dome surface To minimize this issue and eliminate the effects of water on the dome apply King Controls Dome Magic rain fade solution to the dome This will prevent water from sticking to the dome surface and blocking the signal For additional
10. downstream from the receiver 14 Inside vehicle connect main coax from the dome unit directly to the satellite in port of the main receiver Do not go through an A B or any other switch box or booster Connect auxiliary coax directly to optional second receiver IMPORTANT Power connection must be a non shared circuit Excessive current draw on the circuit will cause the unit to operate improperly Power and ground connections must be made after the wires are connected to the dome unit 15 Connect red and black two conductor wire to a power source and ground Red connects to 12 volts and black connects to ground 16 Plug phone style controller cable into Controller Page 10 This page intentionally left blank Page 11 secTION4A SATELLITE CONFIGURATION Note Satellite re configuration requires a King Controls Diagnostic Keypad 1844 not supplied with the antenna To configure your antenna for a different service contact your local authorized King Dome dealer or call King Controls at 800 982 9920 The King Dome In Motion Satellite System with integrated DVB models 9754 and 9754 LP can be configured to lock on a specific satellite or auto switch between a pre set pair of satellites The system is factory pre set for basic DIRECTV service broadcast from the 101 W satellite To configure the dish for other services you will need to change the satellite switching mode and satellite service configuration as outli
11. e configuration that is loaded into the receiver after running a check switch test with the dish locked on and configured for Dish 500 switching mode This is a one time procedure and will not need to be repeated after successful installation unless the check switch test is run again while connected to a home dish system Turn on the TV and satellite receiver xing Dome On the King Dome controller press and hold the ee ON SEARCH button for 3 seconds a The antenna will lock onto the 110 and 119 satellites before En completing the search process After the satellites have Cal been located and the acquisition process is complete the status light will be steady green The unit will perform a check switch test and the dish will periodically move back and forth This process will take several minutes EL meoin Atmms and there must be no X s in the indicated columns MUST SHOW SW21 NO X s run test again Test may need to be run several times before correct switch setting appears SECTIONS DIRECTV RECEIVER CONFIGURATION DIRECTV To receive programming from the DIRECTV 101 satellite only your receiver must be set for round dish 1 satellite Do this through the receiver s satellite set up menu screens To automatically switch between the 101 and 119 satellites for DIRECTV your receiver must be set for oval dish 2 satellites Do this through the receiver s satellite set up menu screens
12. ior to installation 5 32 Allen Wrench Channel Lock or Pliers Page 5 DOME LOCATION 4 Select an area on the roof for the dome unit and the location where the wiring will enter the vehicle through the roof to the satellite receiver controller and 12 volt power source inside using the following criteria a The shortest distance between the dome unit and the satellite receiver is most desirable b The dome unit requires a 28 inch diameter mounting area c The dome unit should be mounted on the centerline of the vehicle d There must be no line of sight obstructions Air conditioning units other antennas and storage areas that are too close to the dome unit may prevent the satellite signal from reaching the dish Fig 6 APPROXIMATE MINIMUM DISTANCE TO DOME EDGE HEIGHT OF OBSTRUCTION Approximate Minimum Distance to Dome Edge Height of Dome Unit Obstruction Obstruction Vehicle Roof IMPORTANT For installations on trucks with air shields a bracket must be used for mounting the dome unit The dome unit MUST be mounted to the air ride cab NEVER to any structure mounted directly to the frame See bracket instructions for proper installation Fig 7 Page 6 Example of truck installation using bracket See bracket instructions for proper installation IMPORTANT The dome unit MUST be mounted to the air ride cab NEVER to any structure mounted directly to the frame DOME INSTALLATION
13. ned below and on the next page SATELLITE SWITCHING MODE You can change the operating mode to automatically switch between satellites 110 119 for Dish Network and 101 110 119 for DIRECTV as follows Switching Mode satellite Service Satellites 16 DIRECTV Plus a Satellites 101 119 b satellites 101 110 119 HDTV 26 DISH 500 SW21 switch satellites 110 119 02 Single satellite mode manual switching Note Requires optional HD converter accessory purchased separately 1 Unplug the controller and plug in the Diagnostic Keypad KING CONTROLS 2 Press ON DCE 3 Press 46 to display the current satellite switching mode Ti a 5 6 Jal 9 4 To change the satellite switching mode press 96 0 66 88 1844 Diagnostic Keypad 5 Press the UP and DOWN arrows 2 and 8 keys to choose the desired switching mode 6 Press 47 to lock in setting 7 Turn unit OFF and back ON to save setting 8 Press 46 to display code for new satellite switching mode Page 12 SATELLITE SERVICE You can select the desired satellite service provider as follows Provider Code Satellite Service Provider 01 DIRECTV 10 DISH Network 91 Bell ExpressVU satellite 91 1 Press ON 2 Press 24 to display the current service provider 3 To change the current service provider press 96 66 88 4 Press the UP and DOWN arrows 2 and 8 keys to choose the desired service provider
14. oles in the mounting feet as a guide to install the fasteners into the roof Use additional fasteners whenever necessary 8 Test that the dome unit is secure by pulling upward from each foot location EXTERNAL WIRING 9 Plug external wire harness into wiring port on back of dome unit and tighten connection until it clicks past the detent lock Fig 9 Note The King Dome Is wired for a dual LNB There are two coaxial ports on the back of the dome unit The one labeled MAIN MUST be connected to the main receiver in vehicle This is the receiver that will control automatic satellite switching if applicable The one labeled AUX can be used for an additional receiver IMPORTANT Do not remove the rubber sleeves from the coax ports The coax cable ends will slide inside the sleeves as they are tightened 10 Connect coax cable to coax port labeled MAIN on back of dome unit and tighten connection If using a second receiver connect second coax cable to coax port labeled AUX and tighten connection Do not over tighten coax connections Fig 9 BACK OF DOME UNIT IMPORTANT The alignment tabs on the wiring port and the external SSA wire harness plug must A e i External Wire match up when engaging plug onto port Auxiliary Coaxial Cable i RGR Harness Main Coaxial Cable YOU MUST TIGHTEN THE PLUG UNTIL IT CLICKS PAST THE DETENT LOCK A channel lock pliers may be used to tighten the connection To
15. ork hold the receiver power button in for 10 seconds to reset your receiver Consult your receiver owner s manual for further details 4 When receiver reset is complete select a channel or the program guide to view your programming Turn off the King Dome and enjoy Note If you are using the automatic satellite switching feature you must leave the King Dome on Page 14 secTION6 IN MOTION OPERATION IMPORTANT There must be a clear line of sight to the southern sky Mountains buildings trees telephone poles etc can all block the satellite signal from reaching the dish The distance driven since last performing a search may affect how long it takes for the King Dome to find the satellite Satellite TV and receiver technology are constantly changing If you experience difficulty go to www kingcontrols com or contact the King Controls Service Department at 800 982 9920 ext 373 1 Turn on TV and Receiver Searching for Satellite or similar will appear on TV screen a Aing Dome 2 On King Dome controller Nc momentarily press ON SEARCH 3 Press TRACK STATUS LIGHT SYSTEM STATUS alternating colors Initializing GREEN flashing Potential satellite found GREEN steady Target satellite found tracking 4 lf the status light is steady GREEN and your programming does not appear press the reset button on your DIRECTV receiver If using Dish Network hold the receiver power button in for 10 seconds
16. the roof of the vehicle The dish is covered by a protective dome that keeps operational components free from the elements Controller Located in the vehicle Activates the search mode and provides limited diagnostic functions using the status light Note A TV satellite receiver and program subscription are also required for satellite TV viewing Purchased separately OEM installed Controller OR Wall Mount Controller 12 VDC Purchased separately Ground External Wire Harness RG6 Coaxial Cable Page 2 SECTON2 DEFINITION OF TERMS AZIMUTH Circular rotation around the vehicle like a clock face front of vehicle is 12 00 rear is 6 00 Fig 2 FRONT OF VEHICLE 12 00 REAR OF VEHICLE 6 00 GROUND PLANE 0 DEGREES SIGNAL STRENGTH Intensity of electronic signal received from the satellite transmission Page 3 sections INSTALLATION TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED drill and drill bit set tape measure 7 16 open end wrench coax connections adhesive sealant compatible with roof material appropriate fasteners to install all components and wiring 5 32 allen wrench channel lock or pliers to remove shipping bolts wire cutter to remove shipping tie strap 1844 King Controls Installation and Diagnostic Keypad KIT CONTENTS 1 Unpack and identify all components Fig 4 KIT CONTENTS KKing Dome 2 RG6 Coaxial Cable Dome Unit a x Aing Dome
17. to reset your receiver Consult your receiver owner s manual for further details 5 When receiver reset is complete select your desired channel and enjoy Note While driving and in tracking mode objects such as bridges buildings and trees may occasionally block the satellite signal from reaching the antenna Line of sight obstructions may cause the picture on your TV to freeze pixel or be lost temporarily If the antenna does not sense vehicle motion after several minutes it will enter sleep mode The antenna will automatically wake and begin tracking if it senses vehicle motion or a severe drop in satellite signal When you park for the evening or any extended period it is recommended that you perform a stationary search Page 15 SECTION DISH NETWORK RECEIVER CONFIGURATION DISH 5 00 FOR DISH NETWORK The King Dome models 9754 and 9754 LP will automatically switch between the 110 and 119 satellites for Dish Network by using the receiver s remote control Note Page 16 On the receiver remote press menu 6 1 1 Highlight Check switch and press select Make sure Superdish and Alternate boxes are NOT selected Highlight Test and press Select When test is complete SW21 appears as the installed device If indicated results are not obtained go back to Step 3 and King Controls recommends using a Dish Network model 311 receiver for automatic satellite switching The SW21 switch is a softwar
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