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User’s Guide

Models VQ4400 & VQ4410

To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the DISH Tailgater,

visit www.mydish.com/tailgater or call 1-800-963-DISH (3474).

Designed and Manufactured by

Refer to www.mydish.com/tailgater for additional information regarding equipment used with this product.

Summary of Contents for VQ4400

Page 1: ...rogramming or for assistance with using the DISH Tailgater visit www mydish com tailgater or call 1 800 963 DISH 3474 Designed and Manufactured by Refer to www mydish com tailgater for additional info...

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Page 3: ...4 Connect Receiver to TV 4 DISH Tailgater Setup 5 DISH Tailgater Operation 6 12 First Time DISH Tailgater Operation with New Receiver 6 9 Standard DISH Tailgater Operation 10 12 Proper Care of Your E...

Page 4: ...nings Set up and operate the DISH Tailgater in accordance with the instructions 4 Do not power wash the DISH Tailgater Do not submerge the DISH Tailgater or place in standing water Hand wash only with...

Page 5: ...ill allow for the strongest signal and will help prevent any interruption to your programming Point the handle approximately north to speed up search time RAIN AND SNOW FADE Though rare heavy rain sno...

Page 6: ...e High Definition Connection OR Composite Cables Standard Definition Connection Back of DISH ViP211z Receiver Satellite television uses satellites in a geostationary orbit over the earth This type of...

Page 7: ...using the front panel POWER button On z models this is located behind the door panel 4 Plug in and turn on your TV In your TV s input selection menu choose the input that matches the connection from...

Page 8: ...IF YOU ARE USING A NEW RECEIVER WITH THE DISH TAILGATER YOU MUST FOLLOW THE FIRST TIME SETUP PROCEDURE STARTING BELOW AFTER THIS FIRST TIME PROCEDURE YOU CAN USE STANDARD DISH TAILGATER OPERATION STA...

Page 9: ...er group that includes the first letter of the state you are currently in Press SELECT 3 Highlight the state you are currently in from the state menu Press SELECT 4 Verify Scan is highlighted Press SE...

Page 10: ...l download software for the DISH Tailgater This step may take 20 25 minutes 5 The receiver will reset and the Mobile Antenna Setup Screen will appear Repeat steps 2 4 to start a second scan The unit w...

Page 11: ...s ready to be activated To activate service call 1 800 963 DISH 3474 After your receiver is activated the electronic program guide will download This may take up to 10 minutes to complete potentially...

Page 12: ...two minutes to display Note If the Mobile Antenna Setup screen does not display press MENU 6 1 1 on your remote Highlight the Check Switch button then press SELECT on your remote STANDARD DISH TAILGAT...

Page 13: ...CT 3 Verify Scan is highlighted Press SELECT The scan will begin and may take up to several minutes to complete This screen will display during the scan 4 When the scan is complete the Acquiring Signa...

Page 14: ...is may take up to 10 minutes to complete potentially longer if an external hard drive is connected If your receiver has not been used for awhile the 013 error message may appear Call 1 800 333 DISH 34...

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Page 16: ...up on the surface The DISH Tailgater has been designed to be maintenance and trouble free If not using the DISH Tailgater for long periods of time it is recommended that you set up the system on a qua...

Page 17: ...included hanger bracket For stationary use only Vehicle must not be in motion while antenna unit is on window or hanger bracket The KING AL1000 Alarm goes in line between your powered receiver and th...

Page 18: ...any direction There must be no line of sight obstructions Air conditioning units other antennas and storage areas that are too close to the antenna unit may prevent the satellite signal from reaching...

Page 19: ...Page 17 HEIGHT OF OBSTRUCTION APPROXIMATE MINIMUM DISTANCE TO EDGE OF ANTENNA UNIT 10 8 11 10 12 12 13 14 14 16 15 18 16 20 ANTENNA UNIT LOCATION...

Page 20: ...tion DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fastener to secure the antenna unit to the roof Depending on the roof material fasteners such as lag screws w...

Page 21: ...o that it is completely waterproof inside and outside of the 3 4 hole 8 Inside vehicle connect coax cable to the receiver 9 Go to DISH TAILGATER OPERATION Section IMPORTANT Roof hole for wiring must b...

Page 22: ...el CNN ESPN etc If DISH Tailgater has been moved initiate a new scan No Satellites Found 151 Obstructions to the DISH Tailgater s view of the southern sky such as tree branches severe rain etc Coax ca...

Page 23: ...it may take a few minutes to download the electronic program guide and acquire signal before live TV appears No Program Guide 023 Your receiver has not yet acquired signal required to allow access to...

Page 24: ...near the address listed on your DISH account N A Local Channels Interrupted 536 Local channels may not be available if your receiver is not physically located at or near the address listed on your DIS...

Page 25: ...ISH account N A Video Pixels Audio Pops Obstructions to the DISH Tailgater s view of the southern sky such as tree branches severe rain etc Your receiver s signal is low 1 Make sure nothing is blockin...

Page 26: ...n on the box Failure to clearly write RMA number on box will result in delays in processing claim Along with product the customer should include in the box his her name address daytime phone number pr...

Page 27: ...ce to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not incur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television receptio...

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Page 32: ...To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the DISH Tailgater visit www mydish com tailgater or call 1 800 963 DISH 3474 PN 22390 Rev A...

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