Winegard RD-9946 instruction

Set Motor Positions

Test Functions

Return to Defaults

System Information

Set Motor Positions is only used to lower antenna if limit switches have failed. Refer to troubleshooting section on how this procedure is performed.

Test functions is used to test various components of the system, refer to troubleshooting section on use.

Return to Defaults is used to return the positioner to factory settings. This should only be done when instructed to do so by a qualified technician. Refer to troubleshooting section on use.

System Information is used to determine what mount the positioner is set to operate and what firmware version is used in the positioner. Refer to troubleshooting section on use.

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Winegard RD-9946 installation manual

Contents

Winegard Not applicable to mount and antenna Important Safeguards Unpacking/Inventory Table Of Contents Installation Requirements Rev 9/98 Satellite System, RD-9946 proceed to step Installation Do not Caulk Mount Base Ring Page Rev /99 Rev /98 Silver Device Refer to , Page 14 for operation and installationOptional RD-9911 Warning Connecttoignition+12VDC Sensar TV Antenna Receiver To Receiver Control Wires To AntennaCH 3/4 OUT Positioner Search DSS Park Park Move to Last SatPress Select a or B as appropriate Press UP/DOWN arrow buttons to get Park on screen Positioner Rear Panel RD-9901 Remote Control Wall Plate InstallationRD-9901 Remote Control Wall Plate Telephone Cord RCA cable Install two AA batteries provided RD-9911 Warning Device Installation/OperationConnect to vehicle ground Connect to ignition +12 VDC Description Use Cable Roof-thru Plate InstallationQTY Must Perform Must Perform Locating the Satellite Pinnacle RV Digital Satellite System Models RD-9946 Important Safeguards Table of Contents Introduction / HOW does Digital Satellite TV WORK? Uplink Signal Programming Uplink Control CentersFor Programming information call Dish Network DSS System Operation Finding the Satellites Finding the Satellite Method Using the City MenuSelect a City Enter Elevation Press Select a Calculating Start Search QuitPress Left arrow button to scroll list to the last Entry of the previous state Fine Tuning Azimuth Setting DetectorMoving to Start Searching Level = System has found a satellite and is fine tuning the signal Fine Tuning ElevationCorrect Satellite Continue Search Press Select a if correct satellite was found Press Select B Enter elevation, Figure Finding the Satellite Method Entering the Elevation Press Select B if correct satellite was not found El Angle = Press Select B Enter Elevation Enter LocationPress UP arrow button Press Select B Enter Location, Figure Longitude = Latitude =Press Left arrow button To decrease latitude by 1o Latitude and longitude Putting Antenna in Park Position Move to Last Sat Manual Move Move to Last Satellite Az3 = El 3 = Manual MovementManual Move Edit XXX Edit Search DSS Edit MenuEnter Code Press Select a to enter code Select Search Sat Set Motor Positions Select Search Satellite101.0 Edit Quit Add/Edit Search SatelliteInactive Edit Winegard* 165.0 Edit Winegard* 165.0 QuitPress Select a to enter satellite into memory Press Select a to enter new satellite as search satellitePage Search For Satellite Remote Panel OperationSearch routine again Satellite Parking the Antenna Page Pinnacle Positioner Switch was removed 2/16/98 Positioner Controls & Indicators Programmed City Locations Environmental Conditions Power Winegard Important Safeguards Introduction Lnbf No Satellite FoundAntenna Reflector at Look angle Coax Center Conductor Return To Defaults Set to Defaults Quit Test Functions Return to DefaultsMemory Restored Press Any Key Press Select a Set to Defaults. See Figure Press Select B Park Name of search satellite Positioner Does Not RespondSearch Xxxxxx Park Test RD-9901 Remote Control Wallplate Test Remote Panel Elevation = Test LNB Test Remote PanelPress Select B Test Remote Panel Press Select a Test Remote Panel Test Remote Panel Search LED = Off Test Remote Panel Search LED = OnPress UP arrow button twice Three times Test Remote Panel Park LED = Off Test Remote Panel Park LED = OnTest Remote Panel Search Key Pressed Press Right arrow button twice Test Remote Panel Park Key Pressed Test LNB Antenna = 0 dB Level = Signal level, max. isPress Select a Test LNB Min. is Positioner Does Not Come On Make sure switch is all Way left or right depending Press either Select a or B Parking System, Fail Please CheckParking System Fail Please Check When Searching Positioner Displays Search Stopped Winegard Table of Contents Index Part Description QTY Number Antenna Support Assembly 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