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DIRECTV Receiver Box

•  DIRECTV Receiver
•  DIRECTV Access Card
•  Power cord

Rear Mount Box

• Rear Mount
• Sealed pack containing

•  8 Riv-nuts
•  8 bolts (1/4 - 20 long)
•  4 bolts with Lock Nuts (5/16

size)

•  7 Standard zip ties
•  2 Mini zip ties
•  Cable clamps

Overpacked Box

•  DIRECTV remote
•  29’ Dual Coaxial cable
•  HDMI cord
•  Driver Support/Safety Sticker
•  Driver Quick Tips

(Not Shown)

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Receiving Your Order

www.TVformytruck.com/installation

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Summary of Contents for EpicVue

Page 1: ...Owner Operator Installation Manual Our installation manual will walk you through the process step by step www TVformytruck com ...

Page 2: ...14 15 Sold with Epic and Epic Premium Package Connecting the DIRECTV Non DVR Receiver 16 Sold with Basic Package Configuring and Activating the DIRECTV Receiver 17 21 Installing the Local Area Antenna 22 Winegard Rayzar Amplified Antenna if purchased separately 2 Table of Contents www TVformytruck com installation You can also view corresponding step by step videos on our website at www TVformytru...

Page 3: ... from the satellite To avoid minimize issues with line of sight it is recommended that the antenna be installed as high as possible without exceeding the 13 6 DOT restriction while still being able to attach the antenna securely to the vehicle Refer to truck manufacturer guidelines and recommendations for installing accessories or brackets Dome should only be installed on the tractor as the suppor...

Page 4: ...1 4 20 bolts provided in rear mount box Wrenches for use with Riv Nut tool 1 1 2 end wrench 2 3 4 end wrench 1 2 socket 3 8 socket 1 1 8 hole saw or step bit used for drilling hole in sleeper to run coaxial into cab when there is no factory installed cable entry point 1 2 Flex tubing for coaxial cables at entry point to sleeper Silicone Sealant Dielectric Grease A B C D E F G H I A G A F 3 8 D 2 3...

Page 5: ... appear to be damaged please take pictures and notify EpicVue immediately by calling 1 866 335 9719 Receiving Your Order 2 EpicVue Dome Box EpicVue Dome AC Power Block Inserter Power Cord Coaxial Jumper 4 Blue Loc tite 1 4 20 short Not Shown 4 Lock washers Not Shown Here are all the components contained in the various boxes TV Box TV Power cord TV remote Driver Quick Tips 5 Receiving Your Order ww...

Page 6: ...ack containing 8 Riv nuts 8 bolts 1 4 20 long 4 bolts with Lock Nuts 5 16 size 7 Standard zip ties 2 Mini zip ties Cable clamps Overpacked Box DIRECTV remote 29 Dual Coaxial cable HDMI cord Driver Support Safety Sticker Driver Quick Tips Not Shown 6 Receiving Your Order www TVformytruck com installation ...

Page 7: ... and drill the second hole Be aware during installation the ground that your truck is sitting on may not be level so it s best to use the lines of the truck rather than an actual level to visually level the bracket 1 Make sure the mount is level with the top of the bracket measuring 12 4 off the ground This will keep the dome when secured to the mount high enough to receive signal but lower than t...

Page 8: ... of the Riv nuts on the end of the Riv nut tool mandrel Put some silicone sealant on each Riv nut before inserting them into each hole preventing any potential water damage 6 Fasten all of the Riv nuts using the 3 4 wrench and the Riv nut tool with your impact gun Make sure they are tight so the Riv nuts won t spin around when installing the bolts 7 After all the Riv nuts are secure replace the Fi...

Page 9: ...y to cut a cresant moon shape out of the wind fairing to make it fit on the bracket 9 With the Dome sitting on the Top Plate so that the cables are coming out towards the passenger side of the truck typically where the entertainment center is located position the dome so that the four holes in the Top Pivot Plate line up with the mounting holes in the bottom of the dome Using the four smaller bolt...

Page 10: ...act gun set at 1100 to 1300 pounds no higher or else the riv nuts will overtighten or break and risk falling out Do not overtighten If they are spinning they are not tight enough and not secure Cables should be positioned toward the side where the entertainment center is Be careful not to strip the bolts that fasten the bottom of the dome and to only use the blue loc tite 1 4 20 short bolts Use of...

Page 11: ... the main port on the dome Connect the other coax line without writing to the secondary port of the dome If installing the single coax included with the EpicVue basic package connect it to the main port Feed this coax across the sleeper and down through the wind fairing brackets 2 Now it s time to run the wires into the sleeper Find a spot where the wire can come up through the bottom of the sleep...

Page 12: ...e you have run the cables into the cab pick a route to run the cables to the entertainment center Every setup is unique as some cabs have cabinets with refrigerators and or microwaves Choose a path that has little disruption and minimal alterations to the current configuration Whatever you do do not put the cables in a location where they could potentially get kinked or pinched This will prevent s...

Page 13: ...r DIRECTV DVR Receivers Connect the other coax cable coming from the secondary port on the dome to the inside port labeled Input 2 on the back of the DIRECTV receiver Finger tighten these connections then secure them with a 7 16 end wrench so the vibration from the truck won t loosen them Now install the power plug included with the AC power box into the power port on the left side of the power bo...

Page 14: ...s door on the front of the receiver unit There s an arrow showing which direction to insert the card The access card must always be seated for the system to work 2 There is a sticker that contains all the information regarding the receiver included with the receiver EpicVue suggests that this sticker is placed on top of the receiver towards the front so the driver can reference them if needed Plea...

Page 15: ... into the HDMI slot on the DIRECTV receiver 4 Plug both the DIRECTV and TV power cords into the power strip along with the AC Power box Plug the power strip into the inverter or APU that is installed in the truck 15 Connecting the DIRECTV DVR Receiver www TVformytruck com installation ...

Page 16: ... the Epicvue AC power box labeled Antenna Take the small jumper coax provided in the kit and connect it to the port on the left of the AC power box labeled Receiver Now connect the other end of the jumper coax to the coax port on the back of the DirecTV receiver Finger tighten these connections then secure them with a 7 16 end wrench so the vibration from the truck won t loosen them Configuring an...

Page 17: ...nt of the Epicvue AC Power Box If the TV is brand new out of the box follow the prompts and go through the standard set up Refer to the TV manual or Driver Quick tips if you have any questions 2 If you purchased the separate local area antenna when the Auto Tune screen is displayed press OK and proceed otherwise you can skip this process Allow time for it to scan for local channels that are in the...

Page 18: ...reen will show us our signal strength 5 This is the critical part of the receiver set up On the dish type select 01 Round Dish 18 Below that is the RB Intl Select None Double check that the tuner type is set to Dual Tuner Do this so the driver can watch one show while recording another Note if the DIRECTV Non DVR Receiver was purchased then please select Single Tuner Next in the menu is the Switch...

Page 19: ... still showing Then select continue When it displays the Activation Screen it s time to call in and have the receiver activated or hit 8 At this point please DO NOT call the number on your TV screen Please call 1 866 900 4434 When you speak with a DIRECTV representative ask them to refresh the receiver provide them with the access card number located on the screen DIRECTV will then send a hit to t...

Page 20: ...Sunday Ticket 11 This is also a good time to verify that the DVR is functioning Find an active channel press the Record button on the remote and record a few seconds Find the program you have recorded and make sure it plays back Once programming is verified then the activation and setup process is complete If any screen is blank or in the case of NFL Sunday Ticket the DIRECTV logo is not showing t...

Page 21: ... to use the DVR as well as sync the remote and other troubleshooting tips On the back is our dedicated customer support line specifically for the drivers that is staffed 24 hours a day seven days a week Verifying the Driver Quick Tip guide is in the cab will answer most of the questions a driver will have with their new system 21 Configuring and Activating the DIRECTV Receiver www TVformytruck com...

Page 22: ...USB port which powers the amplifier Plug the separate USB cord included in the antenna box into the USB port on the receiver then connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the small white box located three feet up the cable of the Rayzar antenna A green light should come on when the DirecTV receiver is powered on indicating that you have power to the amplifier for the antenna 3 Connect the coax ...

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