Winegard GM-1518 TV Antenna Manual - Toggle Between Satellites

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

The Carryout antenna will toggle between the primary or alternate satellites for either DISH Network, BELL TV or DIRECTV. All have pro- gramming on more than one satellite. When a channel is selected on the remote control and it 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. (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.

NOTE: In some cases, the Two satellite option may not be available, in these cases, select three satellite oval.

DISH Network programming (DISH 1000)

DISH Network receivers must have the “SW64” switch installed in order to toggle between the primary 119° satellite and the alternate satellites. (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 Carryout antenna, make sure that your satellite receiver and television are turned on and your receiver is on the “point dish” menu. (Consult your receiver manual to reach this menu.)

2.Turn on the Carryout system and wait for signal acquisition on satellite 119°.

3.Wait for unit to stay on the 119° for 30 seconds without moving off of the signal.

4.You now have six minutes to complete Check Switch test. To do this for MOST DISH Network receivers:

Press [MENU] on the DISH Network Remote Control

Press [6] for System Set up Press [1] for Installation

Press [1] for Point dish and signal meter

Once on this screen, find CHECK SWITCH and select it.

5.During the Check Switch Test, the receiver will begin checking the switch by toggling between satellites. When this is completed, SW64 will ap- pear on the screen. It will be below the satellite designations showing odd and even transpon- ders. See illustration below.

Installation Summary

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.

If a switch other than SW64 appears, or you have an X in one of the boxes below the satellites, repeat Check Switch Steps.

6.Your system is now set up to toggle between satellites. It will automatically move to the correct satellite when a channel is selected with your remote control.

NOTE: Once these steps are completed, you won’t have to perform this test again on this receiver, unless Check Switch was performed on another satellite dish, such as a home dish.

!Toggle: Your Winegard automatic satellite dish will move from the primary to the alternate satellites in order to receive multi-satellite programming.

!DIRECTV HDTV: The Carryout Antenna is not compatible with DIRECTV’S HD Satellites, including 99°, 103° and 110°.

GM-1518 specifications

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