Winegard G2 Switch Settings, Installing the Handle, Choosing a Location, Wiring the Antenna

Warnings

!Do not place the unit in water greater than one inch deep, or water may damage the electronics.

!Do not install or operate the antenna in winds of 35 mph or greater. The antenna will roll in winds ≥35 mph.

!Care should be taken when transporting and setting up the antenna. Do not toss or drop the antenna.

!Do not paint the antenna. Painting the antenna may cause signal degradation and will void your warranty.

!The antenna is not meant for use with the Carryout® ladder mount. Installing the antenna on the Carryout ladder mount may lead to serious injury and/or equipment and property damage.

1. Switch Settings

The Carryout antenna switch settings are preset for DIRECTV programming. To set the antenna for any other programming provider, complete the following steps:

1.Remove the dome screws with a Phillips screwdriver, and remove the dome.

2.Locate the switches on the side of the electronics housing.

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Switches on side of electronics housing

3.Set the switches for your programming provider according to the diagram below.

Switch Settings—Up ( ) or Down ( )

			DIRECTV						The Carryout G2 is preset
1	2	3		4	5	6	7	8	for DIRECTV programming.
									The switch settings must be
									changed to receive DISH or
									Bell TV programming.

				DISH								Bell TV
1	2	3	4		5	6	7	8	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8

2. Installing the Handle

1.Locate the two holes in the base.

2.With “WINEGARD” on the handle facing upwards, align the two holes in the handle with the two holes in the base.

3.Thread two screws through the two aligned holes in the bottom of the handle.

NOTE The two holes for the handle are located between the cable connections and eyelet.

4.Tighten the two screws using a Phillips screwdriver. Do not overtighten.

3. Choosing a Location

1.Choose a location with a clear, unobstructed view of the southern sky. Avoid obstructions such as trees, hills, vehicles, or buildings—these can block the signal from the satellite.

NOTE Satellite signal will not pass through solid objects. For this reason, it is vital to select a location with a clear,

unobstructed view of the southern sky.

2.Make sure the antenna is not placed in the path of people or vehicles; otherwise, the antenna may be knocked off of the signal if run into, or cables may be disconnected from the unit.

3.Select a location that will enable the Carryout G2 antenna to sit within three degrees of level. The antenna may take longer to lock onto signal if the antenna is not level.

4. Wiring the Antenna

TIP Run the coaxial cable directly from the satellite receiver to the Carryout G2 antenna when searching for signal.

1.Connect a coax cable from the main port to the “Sat In” port on the back of the receiver that will be used most often.

2.If hooking up the Carryout G2 antenna to two receivers, remove the cap from the secondary port, and run a second coaxial cable from the secondary port on the base to the “Sat In” port on the secondary receiver.

NOTE A 50 foot coaxial cable is included and recommended for use with the antenna. Longer coax runs could potentially cause intermittent problems. Maximum cable length should never

exceed 50 feet.

3.Tighten coax connections until fingertight, and then tighten a quarter turn more with a wrench. Do not overtighten.

4.Align the arrow on the antenna end of the power cable with the top of the power socket. Connect the end of the power cable to the power socket, and rotate the collar of the power cable clockwise a half turn until tight.

Power socket

MAIN port SEC port

Collar

5.Connect the opposite end of the power cable to a 12 V power source.

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