Table of Contents | Winegard RD-9946 specification

	TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction	4
System Operation (Finding the digital satellite system satellite(s)	5
Using the City Menu	5
Entering Elevation Angle	9
Entering Latitude & Longitude	11
Putting Antenna in Park Position	14
Move to Last Satellite	15
Manual Movement	16
Edit Menu	18
Select Search Satellite	19
Add/Edit Search Satellite	20
Set Motor Positions	22
Test Functions	22
Return to Defaults	22
System Information	22
Remote Control Panel Operation	23
Search for Satellite	23
Parking the Antenna	24
Latitude and Longitude Map	25
Positioner Controls & Indicators	26-27
Programmed City Locations	28
Specifications	29
Warranty Information	29

FCC PART 15 STATEMENTS

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Winegard Company may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Contents

Winegard Important Safeguards Not applicable to mount and antenna Table Of Contents Unpacking/Inventory Installation Requirements Rev 9/98 Installation Satellite System, RD-9946 proceed to step Do not Caulk Mount Base Ring Page Rev /99 Rev /98 Optional RD-9911 Warning Device Refer to , Page 14 for operation and installationSilver Connecttoignition+12VDC CH 3/4 OUT To Receiver Control Wires To AntennaSensar TV Antenna Receiver Positioner Press Select a or B as appropriate Park Move to Last SatSearch DSS Park Press UP/DOWN arrow buttons to get Park on screen RD-9901 Remote Control Wall Plate Telephone Cord RD-9901 Remote Control Wall Plate InstallationPositioner Rear Panel Connect to vehicle ground RD-9911 Warning Device Installation/OperationRCA cable Install two AA batteries provided Connect to ignition +12 VDC QTY Cable Roof-thru Plate InstallationDescription Use Must Perform Must Perform Locating the Satellite Pinnacle RV Digital Satellite System Models RD-9946 Important Safeguards Table of Contents For Programming information call Dish Network Uplink Signal Programming Uplink Control CentersIntroduction / HOW does Digital Satellite TV WORK? DSS Select a City Enter Elevation Finding the Satellite Method Using the City MenuSystem Operation Finding the Satellites Press Select a Press Left arrow button to scroll list to the last Start Search QuitCalculating Entry of the previous state Moving to Start Setting DetectorFine Tuning Azimuth Searching Level = Correct Satellite Continue Search Fine Tuning ElevationSystem has found a satellite and is fine tuning the signal Press Select a if correct satellite was found Finding the Satellite Method Entering the Elevation Press Select B Enter elevation, Figure El Angle = Press Select B if correct satellite was not found Press UP arrow button Enter Elevation Enter LocationPress Select B Press Select B Enter Location, Figure Press Left arrow button Latitude =Longitude = To decrease latitude by 1o Latitude and longitude Putting Antenna in Park Position Move to Last Satellite Move to Last Sat Manual Move Manual Move Edit Manual MovementAz3 = El 3 = XXX Enter Code Edit MenuEdit Search DSS Press Select a to enter code 101.0 Select Search SatelliteSelect Search Sat Set Motor Positions Edit Inactive Edit Add/Edit Search SatelliteQuit Press Select a to enter satellite into memory Winegard* 165.0 QuitWinegard* 165.0 Edit Press Select a to enter new satellite as search satellitePage Search routine again Remote Panel OperationSearch For Satellite Satellite Parking the Antenna Page Pinnacle Positioner Positioner Controls & Indicators Switch was removed 2/16/98 Programmed City Locations Power Environmental Conditions Winegard Important Safeguards Introduction Antenna Reflector at Look angle No Satellite FoundLnbf Coax Center Conductor Return To Defaults Memory Restored Press Any Key Test Functions Return to DefaultsSet to Defaults Quit Press Select a Set to Defaults. See Figure Search Xxxxxx Park Positioner Does Not RespondPress Select B Park Name of search satellite Test RD-9901 Remote Control Wallplate Press Select B Test Remote Panel Test LNB Test Remote PanelTest Remote Panel Elevation = Press Select a Test Remote Panel Press UP arrow button twice Test Remote Panel Search LED = OnTest Remote Panel Search LED = Off Three times Test Remote Panel Search Key Pressed Test Remote Panel Park LED = OnTest Remote Panel Park LED = Off Press Right arrow button twice Test Remote Panel Park Key Pressed Test LNB Press Select a Test LNB Signal level, max. isAntenna = 0 dB Level = Min. is Make sure switch is all Way left or right depending Positioner Does Not Come On Parking System Fail Please Check Parking System, Fail Please CheckPress either Select a or B When Searching Positioner Displays Search Stopped Winegard Table of Contents Antenna Support Assembly Index Part Description QTY Number Mount Assembly Index Part Description Number Mount Base POSITIONER/ACCESSORIES ANTENNA/FEED Assembly Lnbf CABLE, Part Number For antenna mounts with a serial # of 10111 or higher