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Assembling the Home Digital Satellite Antenna

Parts		10-32 x 1-1/4”			1/4-20 x 5/8”		1	Line up the four
		carriage bolt			carriage bolt (4)			holes on the back
			10-32 flange				of the reflector with the
	18” reflector				1/4-20 hex nut (4)		four holes on the back-
			hex nut
							up/feed support assy.
			50’ RG-6
			coaxial cable	back-up/feed
				support assy.				holes	holes
						LNBF
				feed arm

DISH Receiver Setup

DISH receivers will often not show when they are on signal if they have incorrect “Check Switch” information. For this reason, DISH users must clear current settings before pointing. To do this for most DISH receivers, follow these steps. The following instructions are based on a ViP 211 receiver. Note that if this is the first time using the receiver, the receiver may automatically jump to step 4 of the instructions. If your receiver differs from the options shown, you may need to consult your receiver manual. The wording and display used in your receiver may differ slightly.

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		2		Insert the four 1/4-		3	Thread the 50’ RG-6			4	Screw the RG-6
				20 x 5/8” carriage			coaxial cable				coaxial cable onto
			bolts through the four			through the feed arm of				the LNBF. The coaxial
			holes on the front of the			the back-up/feed support				cable can be screwed
			reflector. Thread a 1/4-20			assy.					onto either
			hex nut onto each bolt.								port.
						coaxial cable
			hex nuts		hex nuts			feed arm
5	Connect the LNBF		6	Insert the 10-32 x		7	Loosen the azimuth			8	Continue with the
	and feed arm by			1-1/4” carriage bolt			hex nuts on the				receiver setup
pushing the parts			through the feed arm.			back-up/feed support assy,				instructions. See page
together.			Then, thread the 10-32			and slide the unit onto the				3 for DISH receiver
					flange hex		tripod			setup, or see page 5 for
					nut onto		mast.		azimuth	DIRECTV receiver setup.
					the bolt.				hex nuts	Tighten all hex nuts after
										pointing the dish.

Once the satellite antenna has been assembled, the RG-6 coaxial cable now runs through the feed arm of the home digital satellite antenna. The 50’ RG-6 coaxial cable needs to be connected to the receiver. Connect the coaxial cable according to the steps below.

Connecting to the Receiver

The satellite receiver powers the LNB by sending voltage up the coaxial cable.

Items such as splitters, video switches, and wall plates will stop the satellite signal.

For this reason, it is important to run the coaxial cable directly from the satellite

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Before starting, disconnect coax from “Sat in” on back of receiver.

Press Menu on your remote. Select option 6, System Setup.

Select option 1, Point Dish.

Check that there are no checkmarks by SuperDISH or Alternate. Select Test.

2	Select option 1,
	Installation.

4	Select Check
	Switch.

If this is the first time using your receiver, your receiver may automatically start with this step.

The receiver will go through a number of steps and then may warn that fewer satellites were detected.

receiver to the satellite dish/antenna when searching for a signal.

Connect the coaxial cable directly from the satellite antenna to the “Satellite In” port
on the back of the satellite receiver.	“Satellite In” port
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Follow the instructions on page 3 to set up a DISH receiver or on page 5 to set up a DIRECTV receiver. If setting up the satellite antenna and receiver for the first time or if setting up the satellite antenna at a new location, begin with step one of the receiver setup, and proceed with every step. Consult your receiver manual for additional information on receiver setup.

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If so, select Save. 7 It may ask you to confirm. If so, select Save

again.

This should clear out any previously installed devices. Then, select Done.

Re-connect the coaxial cable to the “Satellite In” port on the back of the receiver.

2 Satellite Antenna with Tripod Kit

Satellite Antenna with Tripod Kit

Disclaimer: Receiver setup instructions are accurate at time of printing and may	3
change without notice. Call Winegard tech line for assistance: 1-800-788-4417.