Selecting a Location for the Antenna
Choose a location with a clear, unobstructed view of the southern sky. Avoid obstructions such as trees, hills, vehicles, or
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.
Try to select a location that will allow the Pathway X2 antenna to sit within three degrees of level. The antenna may take longer to lock onto signal if the antenna is not level.
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.
NOTE A 25 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.
Connecting the Antenna to the Receiver(s)
Align the antenna so that the main and secondary coax ports are pointing approximately North.
TIP Run the coaxial cable directly from the satellite receiver to the Pathway
X2 antenna when searching for signal.
NOTE The receiver provides power to the electronics via the main port.
There will be no power to the electronics if a coaxial cable is connected to the secondary port but not the main port.
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. The main port should always be connected to the primary receiver when the antenna is in use, or there will be no power to the electronics.
If hooking up the Pathway X2 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 a second receiver.
DISH Receiver Setup
After connecting the antenna to the receiver(s), connect the receiver to a power source, and complete receiver setup. Receiver setup for the primary receiver follows; if setting up with a secondary receiver, see “Receiver Setup for a Secondary Receiver” on page 4.
Check out online receiver setup guides for your antenna at www.winegard.com/receivers/setupguide.php.
If using a brand new receiver, follow the steps under “Receiver Setup for New Receivers.” If using a receiver that is currently active or has been previously used, follow the steps under “Receiver Setup for Currently Active or Previously Used Receivers.”
NOTE While the antenna is compatible with DISH eastern and western arc, in some cases the antenna may need to initially be set up using the western arc to allow the receiver to update its software. Once the software is updated, the antenna will work on either arc where coverage is available.
Receiver Setup for New Receivers
If using a new receiver with the Pathway X2 antenna, the receiver will go through an Installation Wizard to help with the setup process.
1Follow the
2During step 2 of the Installation Wizard, the unit will need to acquire satellites and update the receiver (see fig. 1). This step will require a search initiated by the Mobile Setup screen. Depending on the manufacturing date of your receiver, either figure 2A or 2B will be used. Fill in the required information, and then select “Scan” to begin the search routine.
Figure 1 | Figure 2A | Figure 2B |
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