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In-Motion Satellite System

with built-in DVB for positive satellite identification

Model 9754

Model 9754-LP

Installation and Operating Instructions

11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453

Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424

www.kingcontrols.com

1338 REV E

Satellite Solutions for Mobile Markets

Summary of Contents for 9754-LP

Page 1: ...ive satellite identification Model 9754 Model 9754 LP Installation and Operating Instructions 11200 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington MN 55438 2453 Phone 800 982 9920 Fax 952 922 8424 www kingcontrols com 1338 REV E Satellite Solutions for Mobile Markets ...

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Page 3: ...figure the antenna to work with your satellite service Doing this will allow the King Dome to lock on the correct satellites to receive your programming and also enable automatic satellite switching via the receiver s remote control for multi satellite service Antenna configuration is a one time procedure that MUST BE COMPLETED before using your King Dome antenna Configuration may be done with the...

Page 4: ...vered by a protective dome that keeps operational components free from the elements Controller Located in the vehicle Activates the search mode and provides limited diagnostic functions using the status light SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Note A TV satellite receiver and program subscription are also required for satellite TV viewing Sold separately Fig 1 ...

Page 5: ...round the vehicle Using a clock as reference the front of the vehicle is 12 00 and the rear is 6 00 Fig 2 ELEVATION Angle in degrees measured from a level plane Fig 3 SIGNAL STRENGTH Intensity of electronic signal received from the satellite transmission Fig 2 Fig 3 ...

Page 6: ...urn TV and satellite receiver ON 2 Press and hold ON SEARCH button for 3 FULL SECONDS Expect Status Light RED flashing Searching GREEN flashing potential satellite found GREEN steady Search Complete Note If the status light flashes orange after completing the search process there is something likely blocking the satellite signal from reaching the antenna tees buildings etc 2 If the search is compl...

Page 7: ...p and spacer KEEP RUBBER PLUGS AND GREASE PACKET and the 2 bolts and 2 washers that pass through the bottom of the base Fig 5 3 Insert provided plugs into holes that were occupied by the shipping bolts Inserted plugs should be flush with base Fig 5 Fig 5 IMPORTANT Remove and discard Tie Strap and Plastic Spacer prior to installation KEEP RUBBER PLUGS AND GREASE PACKET IMPORTANT Remove and discard ...

Page 8: ... mounted on the centerline of the vehicle d There must be no line of sight obstructions Air conditioning units other antennas and storage areas that are too close to the dome unit may prevent the satellite signal from reaching the dish Fig 6 HEIGHT OF OBSTRUCTION APPROXIMATE MINIMUM DISTANCE TO DOME EDGE 10 8 11 10 12 12 13 14 14 16 15 18 16 20 Fig 6 IMPORTANT For installations on trucks with air ...

Page 9: ...roof edge Confirm that these measurements are equal Fig 8 IMPORTANT Make sure shipping restraints are removed from bottom of dome unit and plugs are inserted in holes Fig 5 Page 5 Cable connections must ALWAYS be positioned facing the rear of vehicle Example of truck installation using bracket See bracket instructions for proper installation Fig 8 Fig 7 IMPORTANT The dome unit MUST be mounted to t...

Page 10: ...lag screws well nuts sheet metal screws toggle bolts and T anchors may be used and should always be used in combination with a roof compatible sealant IMPORTANT The installer is responsible for weatherproofing all holes with sealant Note The King Dome is wired for multiple receiver support There are two coax ports on the back of the dome unit The one labeled MAIN MUST be connected to the main rece...

Page 11: ...tside of the 3 4 hole Repeat for auxiliary coax if present 13 Fasten cable entry cover to roof Seal mounting holes perimeter of cover and cable opening so they are completely waterproof Fig 10 14 Remove blue protective sheet and red position to rear sticker from the dome unit TYPICAL ROOF INSTALLATION OVERHEAD VIEW IMPORTANT Sealant must be roof compatible IMPORTANT Sealant must be roof compatible...

Page 12: ...ing in mind the following important points a The connection between the dome unit and the receiver must be a direct connection with no devices in between b Power connection must be a non shared circuit Excessive current draw on the circuit will cause the unit to operate improperly Power and ground connections must be made after the wires are connected to the dome unit c If fusing the circuit the f...

Page 13: ... from master receiver only Note When equipped with a DIRECTV HDTV converter HD models only the receiver connected to the MAIN output on the antenna is capable of receiving the specially formatted HD channels broadcast from the DIRECTV 110 satellite Fig 11 Note HDTV receivers require HDMI or component video audio cable connection to TV ...

Page 14: ...om DIRECTV s 110 satellite requires an optional HD converter accessory 9748 sold separately HDTV receivers require HDMI or component video audio cable connection to TV IMPORTANT Main coax cable must be connected to 18V input on multi switch Note To automatically switch between satellites using any receiver tune all other receivers to channel 202 on the 101 satellite ...

Page 15: ...ite switching via the receiver s remote control for multi satellite service Antenna configuration is a one time procedure that MUST BE COMPLETED before using your King Dome antenna To configure your antenna follow these steps 1 SATELLITE SERVICE OPTIONS Determine the service you want to program pages 14 15 2 ANTENNA CONFIGURATION Configure the antenna for the service you chose in step 1 You can us...

Page 16: ...ORTANT This King Dome is factory ready to receive available HDTV programming from DIRECTV Ku band satellites at 101 and 119 This King Dome will also receive available HDTV programming from the DIRECTV Ku band satellite at 110 but must include a properly installed HD converter accessory 9748 It will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV s Ka band satellites at 99 and 103 BELL EXPRESSVU May no...

Page 17: ... s remote control Dish HD Dish HD Eastern Arc Dish Network HD programming is broadcast from multiple satellites including these two trios the Dish HD Trio 110 119 129 satellites and the Dish HD Eastern Arc Trio 62 72 77 satellites The map below shows the approximate coverage for each trio The King Dome antenna can be easily configured to work with either trio By choosing the appropriate trio based...

Page 18: ...n the box DIRECTV Single Satellite 101 Factory Pre set Page 17 DIRECTV Plus Page 17 Dish Network Dish 500 Page 18 Dish 500 Eastern Arc Page 18 Dish HD Page 19 Dish HD Eastern Arc Page 19 Dish HD Alternate Page 20 Bell ExpressVu Standard Digital 91 Page 21 HDTV 82 91 Page 21 Note If you are using the keypad for programming go to page 23 ...

Page 19: ...ECTV Plus satellites 101 119 or 101 110 119 1 On the King Dome controller press and release the ON SEARCH button Wait for the status light to flash orange and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS 2 Press and release the ON SEARCH button 8 times The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red 3 Press and hold the SATELLITE PAIR button for 4 seconds The status light will turn orange for 1 second and then...

Page 20: ...e antenna you must configure your receiver for mobile use To configure your receiver GO TO PAGE 26 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH DISH 500 Eastern Arc satellites 62 72 1 On the King Dome controller press and release the ON SEARCH button Wait for the status light to flash orange and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS 2 Press and release the ON SEARCH button 36 times The status light starts rapidly flashing green a...

Page 21: ...u have successfully configured the antenna you must configure your receiver for mobile use To configure your receiver GO TO PAGE 26 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH DISH HD Eastern Arc satellites 62 72 77 1 On the King Dome controller press and release the ON SEARCH button Wait for the status light to flash orange and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS 2 Press and release the ON SEARCH button 12 times The status li...

Page 22: ... 16 times The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red 3 Press and hold the SATELLITE PAIR button for 4 seconds The status light will turn orange for 1 second and then start flashing green or red 4 Press OFF 5 After you have successfully configured the antenna you must configure your receiver for mobile use To configure your receiver GO TO PAGE 26 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH DISH NETWORK AN...

Page 23: ... the antenna you must configure your receiver for mobile use To configure your receiver GO TO PAGE 26 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH HDTV satellites 82 91 1 On the King Dome controller press and release the ON SEARCH button Wait for the status light to flash orange and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS 2 Press and release the ON SEARCH button 36 times The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red 3 Pres...

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Page 25: ...ice DIRECTV Single Satellite 101 Factory Preset DIRECTV Plus Dish 500 SW21 Switch Dish HD SW64 Switch Dish HD Alternate SW64 Switch Standard Digital 91 HDTV 82 91 Dish Network Bell ExpressVu 101 101 119 101 110 119 110 119 110 119 129 62 110 119 91 82 91 02 01 16 01 26 10 Dish 500 Eastern Arc SW21 Switch 62 72 26 62 62 10 Dish HD Eastern Arc SW64 Switch 62 72 77 62 62 66 10 02 91 26 82 Satellites ...

Page 26: ...CHING MODE 1 Unplug the controller and plug in the Diagnostic Keypad 2 Press ON 3 Press 46 to display the current satellite switching mode see chart on page 23 4 To change the satellite switching mode press 96 66 88 5 Press the UP and DOWN arrows 2 and 8 keys to choose your desired switching mode from the chart on page 23 6 Press 47 to lock in setting 7 Turn unit OFF and back ON to save setting 8 ...

Page 27: ...ted 7 Press OFF 8 Unplug the Diagnostic Keypad and plug the controller back in RECEIVER CONFIGURATION DIRECTV Plus 101 119 Set your receiver for oval dish 2 satellites do this through the receiver s satellite set up menu screens and then go to page 28 OPERATION DIRECTV Plus 101 110 119 Set your receiver for oval dish 3 satellites do this through the receiver s satellite set up menu screens and the...

Page 28: ...NING THE CHECK SWITCH For automatic satellite switching King Controls recommends using a Dish Network model 311 receiver for Dish 500 and a Dish Network model VIP211 or a VIP211k HDTV receiver for Dish HD HD Eastern Arc HD Alternate Do not use dual tuner receivers or recorders If you do not have a clear view of the satellites the switch will not load Note The SW21 and SW64 switches are a receiver ...

Page 29: ...t to the main menu screen and wait for programming to download 9 DISH HD and DISH HD Eastern Arc only Verify your saved settings show your desired satellite trio 62 72 77 or 110 119 129 To switch trios see page 30 Configuration is complete Go to page 28 OPERATION MUST SHOW SW21 NO SWITCH DETECTED or INSTALLED DEVICE UNKNOWN NO X s MUST SHOW SW21 NO X s MUST SHOW SW64 NO X s DISH 500 DISH 500 EASTE...

Page 30: ...ng for Satellite or similar will appear on TV screen 2 On King Dome controller press and hold ON SEARCH for 3 FULL SECONDS Power light turns steady GREEN a flashes a variety of colors for about 30 seconds b RED flashing c GREEN flashing may start flashing RED again d GREEN steady unit performs self diagnostic search in progress potential satellite found satellite s found and search is complete STA...

Page 31: ...he previous page 2 Allow your programming to download 3 Press TRACK When the status light is steady green the target satellite is found and the unit is tracking Note While driving and in tracking mode objects such as bridges buildings and trees may occasionally block the satellite signal from reaching the antenna Line of sight obstructions may cause the picture on your TV to freeze pixel or be los...

Page 32: ... Trio and Dish HD Eastern Arc Trio Dish Network HD programming is broadcast from multiple satellites including these two trios the Dish HD Trio 110 119 129 satellites the Dish HD Eastern Arc Trio 62 72 77 satellites The map below shows the approximate coverage for each trio The King Dome antenna can be easily configured to work with either trio as you travel from one coverage area to another By ch...

Page 33: ... 26 27 YOU MUST DO THIS STEP The Status Light turns orange for 1 second and then starts flashing green or red The Status Light turns orange for 1 second and then starts flashing green or red EXTREMELY IMPORTANT You MUST perform a stationary search and reload the check switch any time you switch trios Press and hold the right button up for 4 seconds Press and hold the lower button to the right for ...

Page 34: ...CTION STATUS light does not stop rapidly flashing red and green STATUS light does not turn on or is dim Bad power source low voltage Bad power or controller cable connection at dome Bad controller cable connection at controller Call King Controls STATUS light is steady green but no picture Satellite receiver is off or requires reset Turn receiver on or reset STATUS light is steady green but no pic...

Page 35: ...If you have any comments or questions please contact the King Controls Service Department at 800 982 9920 or email King Controls at info kingcontrols com Rain Fade Rain or dew on the dome can cause signal interference and make the digital picture freeze pixel or go out altogether This loss of signal is commonly referred to as rain fade and is caused by the combination of water in the atmosphere an...

Page 36: ...duct has been abused misused improperly installed or improperly maintained Repairs have been made or attempted by others who are not certified by King Controls to do such repairs Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear Alterations have been made to the product In no event shall King Controls be liable for any indirect incidental or consequential damages from the sale or use of the pro...

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Page 40: ...11200 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington MN 55438 2453 Phone 800 982 9920 Fax 952 922 8424 www kingcontrols com ...

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