WINEGARD®
46 cm Portable Satellite System
Models
ANTENNA/MOUNT
MADE IN U.S.A.
U.S. Patents 5,532,710
& 5,646,638
UNPACKING/ASSEMBLY
After unpacking the system, verify that you have a level, compass (attached to base), and 25 feet of coax. If you do not, call Winegard Company at
SAVE THE CARTON. This carton is designed to be reused to store your system in when not in use.
OPERATION
STEP 1. Connect coax from LNBF to receiver. If additional cable length is required, use a high grade RG- 6/U type foam cable suitable for satellite signal and an
STEP 2. Plug in the receiver and TV.
STEP 3. Turn TV and receiver ON.
STEP 4. Tune TV to ch. 3 or 4 (to the same channel as the output on the receiver.)
STEP 5. Determine azimuth (direction) and elevation required for your position. Refer to receiver manual.
STEP 6. Loosen clamp knobs. Elevate reflector to the
correct elevation. Align degree of elevation required with front of the slide bracket. Each mark indicates 5
degrees of elevation with the first mark being 00 (mark closest to compass/level). See Figures 1 and 2. Tighten clamp knobs.
STEP 7. Level base using bubble level recessed into the base.
STEP 8. Using compass recessed into base, rotate the base slowly (3o increments) to the desired azimuth (direction) for the high power satellites. The signal is digital, you must wait a few seconds after each move to allow the receiver to process the signal.
Antenna Reflector at 90°
24° look angle
NOTE: Disregard the compass markings, the red compass needle always points North. Rotate the base so that the other end of the needle points at the correct heading (direction) on the antenna base. DO NOT USE THE DEGREE MARKINGS ON THE COMPASS.
NOTE: If you have the unit sitting on a tailgate or on other metal items, it is recommended that you remove the compass from the base and stand away (15' min.) to find the correct azimuth. Compass is attached to base with velcro.
STEP 9. Adjust azimuth (direction) and elevation (up/ down) for strongest signal.
NOTE: If you do not get a picture, check the following:
1.Make sure antenna has clear view of the high power satellites, no buildings, trees, etc. blocking the view.
2.Make sure coax connections are good.
3.Check coax for breaks, crimps, cuts etc.
4.If base is not level, you will have to adjust the elevation to compensate.
5.Check that TV is tuned to correct channel.
CAUTION: DO NOT DROP SYSTEM. IF ANTENNA IS DAMAGED, IT WILL REDUCE THE GAIN (HOW MUCH SIGNAL THE ANTENNA SENDS TO THE RECEIVER) OF THE ANTENNA. THIS CAN RESULT IN A DEGRADED PICTURE.
