UNIT BASE

Quick Reference Guide

This model is PRESET for DIRECTV receivers.

If you have a DISH Network or BELL TV receiver, you must change the numbered switches (see figures below).

 

 

FACTORY PRESET

TO CHANGE SWITCH SETTINGS FOR DISH

 

 

NETWORK. SIMPLY MOVE #4 & #7 TO DOWN

DIRECTV SWITCH SETTINGS

POSITION (#8 SHOULD REMAIN DOWN ALSO).

 

 

 

DIRECTV

 

 

 

DISH NETWORK

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BELL TV

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KEY

0 = up

1 = down

DISH NETWORK HYBRID

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Installing unit on roof of vehicle —

! Install in DRY conditions only!

IMPORTANT! Do not install this system in the rain, or under any wet conditions. Moisture may affect electron- ics and void your warranty!

1.For best performance and to reduce signal acquisi- tion time, park vehicle on a level surface; level the RV.

2.Select a level spot on your roof for installation.

WARNING: Level the base front to back and side to side. If base is not level the antenna may require more time to locate the correct satellite or may not locate the correct satellite.

Hybrid Mode settings are for use in areas where the standard DISH Network settings fail to provide HD programming.

FIGURE 1

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4.After selecting location for unit (see Step 2), place the unit on the centerline of the vehicle.

5.Position base so that cables exit toward the rear of vehicle.

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3. Ensure proper distance to other rooftop equipment is

FRONT OF VEHICLE

At least 12”

At least 12”

maintained.

Be sure no roof-mounted equipment is blocking the

 

RoadTrip Minimax

satellite “line of sight”; see chart below.

 

MUST Face FRONT

Using this chart, determine the minimum distances to

 

 

of Vehicle

other equipment.

 

 

 

Obstruction Ht.

Unit Clearance

Cable connections

8”

15”

10”

20”

MUST face REAR

12”

25”

 

 

The distance from the edge of the roof to the rear cor-

15”

35”

ner of any foot should be at least 12” on both sides of

 

 

3the dish to ensure proper installation.

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