Basic RoadTrip Minimax Antenna Wiring

COAX

POWER

120V

POWER

RECEIVER

SAT IN

RoadTrip Minimax

ANTENNA

COAX

12VDC

To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming—

The RoadTrip® Minimax antenna will toggle between the primary or alternate satellites for either DISH Network or DIRECTV. Both have programming on more than one satellite. When a channel is selected on the remote control and is not on the satellite currently selected, the unit will automatically toggle to the correct satellite.

DIRECTV® programming

1.DIRECTV receivers must be set for oval dish 2 sat selection to enable toggling between primary 101°W satellite and alternate 119°W satellite only. RoadTrip® Minimax is not compatible for 110°

or KA-band satellite viewing. (Consult receiver manual for procedure.) After receiver is set for the correct dish selection, when you request a channel located on a different satellite, the unit will automatically toggle to that satellite.

DIRECTV must be set to the “two” satellite, oval dish setting. In some cases, the two satellite option may not be available. When this happens, use the three satellite option. Refer to your receiver manual for more information.

and television are turned on and your receiver is on the “point dish” menu. (Consult your owner’s manual to reach this menu.)

2.Turn on the RoadTrip Minimax system and wait for the unit to acquire a signal on satellite 119°.

3.You now have six minutes to complete Check Switch test. Consult your receiver manual

for instructions on running the test. Be sure that Superdish and Alternate are unchecked if applicable. Onscreen options may vary by receiver.

4.During the Check Switch Test, the receiver

will begin checking the switch by toggling between satellites. When this is completed, SW64 will appear on the screen. It will be at the top of the screen. Satellite designations will be below, showing odd and even transponders. See illustration below.

Installation Summary

DISH Network® programming (DISH 500)

DISH Network receivers must have the “SW64” switch installed in order to toggle between the pri- mary 119° satellite and the alternate 110° satellite. (Consult your receiver manual for the procedure to reach the “check switch” menu.)

NOTE: This “SW64 Switch” is a DISH Network receiver setting, NOT a physical part.

To install the “SW64” switch:
1. Before turning on your RoadTrip Minimax
antenna, make sure that your satellite receiver	6
	6

Satellite Input

Port: 1 2 3

Satellite: 119 110 129

Trans: OK OK OK

Device:

Status:	Reception Verified
Switch:		SW64
SuperDISH		Alternate
Test		Done	Help

Check Switch screen display

NOTE: Be sure the “Superdish” and “Alternate” boxes are NOT checked.