Winegard MV-4000 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM SOLUTION

The MV-4000 does not attempt to find a satellite or it never moves.

1.Check your Power switch to verify that it is in the ON position.

2.Check +12 V wires at unit to verify power. Check fuse on electronics.

3.Verify that the MV-4000 has had it’s shipping straps removed. These straps are located inside the dome and keep the dish from moving until it is installed.

The MV-4000 turns on and moves for a few sec-	1. Wait 10 minutes. The unit can take up to 10 minutes to acquire
onds then stops and never moves again.	GPS. If it normally takes 10 minutes to acquire GPS, contact
	Winegard.
	2. If you feel comfortable doing so, look on the roof of the vehicle to
	verify that the GPS antenna is at least 3 feet from the dome and
	other objects on roof. Failure to have the GPS antenna at least 3
	feet away can cause the dome to interfere with GPS aquisition. If
	antenna is too close, move it.
	3. Check the GPS antenna cable for damage. If there is a
	pinched or damaged section, contact Winegard.
The dish never stops on any of the signals that	1. Make sure that your receiver is set up correctly.
	For DISH Network, the check switch should read either “Un-
it sees.
	known” or “SW42”.
	For DirecTV the receiver should be set for a Two Satellite Oval
	Dish.
	2. Make sure the receiver has power and the satellite dish is con-
	nected to the “Sat In”.
With DIRECTV, the dish will find the alternate	Make sure that the Switches on the Electronics Control Box are
Satellite but it never finds the primary satellite.	set for DirecTV. See page 3. These switches are found under
	the dome, inside the Electronics Control Box.

The dish stopped searching and is making little circles in the same area but I don’t have a signal.

1.Most likely the dish has locked on the satellite. Sometimes the receiver refuses to show it until its ready. To help it get ready, turn the receiver, not the dish, OFF. Wait a few minutes and turn it back on.

2.For Dish Network users, the Dish might be set to find DirecTV. See page 3 for instructions on setting it for Dish Network.

I am not getting all the DISH Network channels I subscribed to.

1.Go to the check switch menu in receiver. Make sure that it’s

set for SW42 and lists both even and odd transponders on satel- lites 110 and 119.

	1. Rain, Snow or excessive Dew on the dome can interrupt the
The MV-4000 never sees any signals, it just keeps	signal. Snow and Dew can be brushed off the dome. If Heavy rain
	or Snow fall is blocking the signal, it may be necessary to wait until
searching.
	the weather clears.
	2. Check to see if the Southern sky is clear. Trees, Buildings, Large
	signs or an Overpass can block the signal. Find an area where you
	can be sure that this is not the problem and try again.
	3. Make sure the receiver has power and the satellite dish is con-
	nected to the “Sat In”.
	4. Verify electronics board inside dome is installed in proper loca-
	tion. Board should be placed so that magnets on unit’s gears pass
	through electronics board slot without hitting interior boards.
The MV-4000 works when it is stationary but fails	Verify that the switches are set for the install option used for your
when the vehicle is in motion.	vehicle. Option A has the rear mounting foot facing off the back
	of the vehicle. Option B has the rear mounting foot facing off the
	front of vehicle. See page 3 for switch settings.

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