Winegard RD-9946 Introduction / HOW does Digital Satellite TV WORK?, Dss, Directv Ussb

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INTRODUCTION / HOW DOES DIGITAL SATELLITE TV WORK?

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to a new era in RV Satellite reception. A combination of the latest computer and microprocessor technology makes the Winegard Pinnacle® satellite positioner and your digital satellite system receiver the easiest to operate. A simple button stroke will automatically direct the antenna to the satellite.

HOW DOES DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM TV WORK?

Satellite programming originates from an “uplink” facility. The DBS satellites receive the uplink signal, amplify it and then transmit it back to earth in the Ku frequency band.

UPLINK SIGNAL

PROGRAMMING UPLINK

CONTROL CENTERS

This signal is received by a satellite antenna whose shape reflects and concentrates the signal to the LNBF attached to the antenna. The LNBF is located at the “focal point” of signal reflection, that is, the point at which the maximum amount of signal is effectively concentrated. The LNBF amplifies and converts the signal to the 950 to 1450 MHz range. The signal is then passed thru a coaxial cable to the positioner, then to the receiver where individual channel selection and processing take place.

For Programming information call:

DISH NETWORK - 1-800-333-3474

DSS®

DIRECTV - 1-800-347-3288

USSB - 1-800-204-8772

DIGITAL BROADCAST

SYSTEM SATELLITE(S)

HIGH POWER KU-BAND

DOWNLINK SIGNAL

WINEGARD AUTOMATIC

DIGITAL SATELLITE

SYSTEM ANTENNA

WINEGARD

SENSAR® ANTENNA

RECEIVERTV

POSITIONER

DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc. a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation	23

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Contents Winegard Not applicable to mount and antenna Important SafeguardsUnpacking/Inventory Table Of ContentsInstallation Requirements Rev 9/98 Satellite System, RD-9946 proceed to step InstallationDo not Caulk Mount Base Ring Page Rev /99 Rev /98 Connecttoignition+12VDC Device Refer to , Page 14 for operation and installationSilver Optional RD-9911 WarningPositioner To Receiver Control Wires To AntennaSensar TV Antenna Receiver CH 3/4 OUTPress UP/DOWN arrow buttons to get Park on screen Park Move to Last SatSearch DSS Park Press Select a or B as appropriatePositioner Rear Panel RD-9901 Remote Control Wall Plate InstallationRD-9901 Remote Control Wall Plate Telephone Cord Connect to ignition +12 VDC RD-9911 Warning Device Installation/OperationRCA cable Install two AA batteries provided Connect to vehicle groundDescription Use Cable Roof-thru Plate InstallationQTY Must Perform Must Perform Locating the Satellite Pinnacle RV Digital Satellite System Models RD-9946 Important Safeguards Table of Contents DSS Uplink Signal Programming Uplink Control CentersIntroduction / HOW does Digital Satellite TV WORK? For Programming information call Dish NetworkPress Select a Finding the Satellite Method Using the City MenuSystem Operation Finding the Satellites Select a City Enter ElevationEntry of the previous state Start Search QuitCalculating Press Left arrow button to scroll list to the lastSearching Level = Setting DetectorFine Tuning Azimuth Moving to StartPress Select a if correct satellite was found Fine Tuning ElevationSystem has found a satellite and is fine tuning the signal Correct Satellite Continue SearchPress Select B Enter elevation, Figure Finding the Satellite Method Entering the ElevationPress Select B if correct satellite was not found El Angle =Press Select B Enter Location, Figure Enter Elevation Enter LocationPress Select B Press UP arrow buttonTo decrease latitude by 1o Latitude =Longitude = Press Left arrow buttonLatitude and longitude Putting Antenna in Park Position Move to Last Sat Manual Move Move to Last SatelliteAz3 = El 3 = Manual MovementManual Move Edit XXX Press Select a to enter code Edit MenuEdit Search DSS Enter CodeEdit Select Search SatelliteSelect Search Sat Set Motor Positions 101.0Quit Add/Edit Search SatelliteInactive Edit Press Select a to enter new satellite as search satellite Winegard* 165.0 QuitWinegard* 165.0 Edit Press Select a to enter satellite into memoryPage Satellite Remote Panel OperationSearch For Satellite Search routine againParking the Antenna Page Pinnacle Positioner Switch was removed 2/16/98 Positioner Controls & IndicatorsProgrammed City Locations Environmental Conditions PowerWinegard Important Safeguards Introduction Lnbf No Satellite FoundAntenna Reflector at Look angle Coax Center Conductor Return To Defaults Press Select a Set to Defaults. See Figure Test Functions Return to DefaultsSet to Defaults Quit Memory Restored Press Any KeyPress Select B Park Name of search satellite Positioner Does Not RespondSearch Xxxxxx Park Test RD-9901 Remote Control Wallplate Press Select a Test Remote Panel Test LNB Test Remote PanelTest Remote Panel Elevation = Press Select B Test Remote PanelThree times Test Remote Panel Search LED = OnTest Remote Panel Search LED = Off Press UP arrow button twicePress Right arrow button twice Test Remote Panel Park LED = OnTest Remote Panel Park LED = Off Test Remote Panel Search Key PressedTest Remote Panel Park Key Pressed Test LNB Min. is Signal level, max. isAntenna = 0 dB Level = Press Select a Test LNBPositioner Does Not Come On Make sure switch is all Way left or right dependingPress either Select a or B Parking System, Fail Please CheckParking System Fail Please Check When Searching Positioner Displays Search Stopped Winegard Table of Contents Index Part Description QTY Number Antenna Support AssemblyMount Assembly Index Part Description Number Mount Base POSITIONER/ACCESSORIES ANTENNA/FEED Assembly Lnbf CABLE, Part Number For antenna mounts with a serial # of 10111 or higher