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In the receiver’s satellite set up menu screens, change the switch and dish type settings to:

 

 DIRECTV  SD

 

 

 Switch Type: 02:Multiswitch                  Dish Type: 01: 18” Round 

 

 

 DIRECTV SD with Locals

 

 Switch Type: 02:Multiswitch                  Dish Type: 02: 3-LNB (18 x 20”)

If your receiver does not offer one of these settings, call KING at (952) 922-6889 ext. 173 for 

assistance.

 

 After setting your receiver for either service as described above. . . . . . . . . . . go to page 10.

 

  

DISH subscribers with the following receivers: 

 

ViP211z     •     ViP211k     •     ViP211     •     411 

 

and who chose 

Tailgater Mode

 on the previous page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to page 14.

  

All other DISH and Bell TV subscribers:

 

 After you have successfully configured your antenna, you must 

 

configure your receiver for mobile use by running a check switch test  . . . . . . . go to page 7.

5     RECEIVER CONFIGURATION: DIRECTV

6     RECEIVER CONFIGURATION: DISH AND BELL TV

For receiver compatibility, visit www.kingconnect.com/support/receivers/.

Dual tuner receivers or receivers with built-in recorders are not recommended and will not have full functionality when 

used with the KING Quest antenna.  Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area.

Older receivers: choose round dish-1 satellite

Older receivers: choose oval dish-2 satellites

The KING Quest will not work with SWM only receivers. 

For receiver compatibility, visit www.kingconnect.com/support/receivers/.

Summary of Contents for VQ4100-OE

Page 1: ...VQ4100 OE Owner s Manual TM 11200 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington MN 55438 PH 952 922 6889 FAX 952 922 8424 kingconnect com ...

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Page 3: ...lled Systems Inc which is not affiliated with DIRECTV L L C KING Quest and Simply better by design are trademarks of Electronic Controlled Systems Inc which is not affiliated with DIRECTV L L C TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Contents Page 1 INTRODUCTION 2 2 CONNECTION AND OPERATION POWER INJECTOR 3 3 CONNECTION UC1000 CONTROLLER 4 4 ANTENNA CONFIGURATION 5 5 RECEIVER CONFIGURATION DIRECTV 6 6 RECEIVER ...

Page 4: ...ver go to page 3 UC1000 CONTROLLER The controller allows the antenna to receive DISH HD and SD programming satellites 110 119 129 and switch between them if necessary as dictated by programming chosen on the main receiver It also allows use of the antenna with other DISH services as well as DIRECTV and Bell TV services and includes a security alarm feature If installing this option go to Section 1...

Page 5: ...es but may occasionally take up to 10 15 minutes To start a new scan press the RESET button on the power injector When all connections are made the antenna unit will scan for the DIRECTV 101 satellite When the satellite is found your programming will appear Enjoy The KING Quest will not lock on the 119 satellite so you will not receive your local channels if they are broadcast from the 119 If you ...

Page 6: ...our TV Connect coax from the UC1000 Controller to SATELLITE IN on the receiver Plug in receiver and TV and turn on you may need to plug in UC1000 Controller as well Choose your TV s input that matches the connection from your receiver Continue on next page 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 7: ...CAN for five seconds to save in memory All SCAN PROGRESS lights will turn off and the COAX CONNECTION light will stop flashing and remain on 5 Continue on next page If just verifying antenna configuration turn controller off If you have a DISH receiver ViP211z ViP211k ViP211 or 411 FIRST choose the Tailgater Mode setting as instructed on these two pages and then continue with Tailgater Mode page 1...

Page 8: ... DISH and Bell TV subscribers After you have successfully configured your antenna you must configure your receiver for mobile use by running a check switch test go to page 7 5 RECEIVER CONFIGURATION DIRECTV 6 RECEIVER CONFIGURATION DISH AND BELL TV For receiver compatibility visit www kingconnect com support receivers Dual tuner receivers or receivers with built in recorders are not recommended an...

Page 9: ...utomatic satellite switching KING recommends using a DISH model 311 receiver for DISH SD For DISH HD and SD you can use receiver models ViP211z ViP211k ViP211 and 411 but we highly recommend using Tailgater mode with these receivers for simplified operation with the receiver s built in Tailgater interface see section 4 to choose Tailgater Mode DISH and Bell TV If you do not have a clear view of th...

Page 10: ...st Press SELECT on your remote The receiver will perform a check switch test during which time the antenna will periodically move back and forth between satellites This process can take a little while so PLEASE BE PATIENT 8 When test is complete a screen similar to one below or on the next page should appear After screen verification continue with check switch test procedure on next page Because r...

Page 11: ...empts 9 When the installation summary shows the successful check switch test results save the settings exit to the main menu screen and wait for programming to download 10 DISH HD and SD and DISH HD and SD Alternate only Verify that your saved settings show your desired satellite trio 61 5 110 119 or 110 119 129 To switch trios see section 4 Configuration is complete Go to page 10 OPERATION DISH H...

Page 12: ...ready to scan for satellites Go to next page If you chose Tailgater Mode in the antenna configuration section DO NOT use the instructions on this page Go to the Tailgater Mode instructions on page 14 Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area The KING Quest will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV s Ka band satellites at 99 and 103 If you chose Tailgater...

Page 13: ...your desired channel If you move the vehicle you will have to reacquire the satellites by repeating the scan process The KING Quest will go into sleep mode after 15 minutes and the COAX CONNECTION light will dim To turn the unit off at any time press POWER for 3 seconds DISH AND BELL TV SUBSCRIBERS If you are using a second receiver see SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION DISH AND BELL TV on page 12 Use thi...

Page 14: ...ENU 6 1 1 to display the Point Dish screen 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Check Switch Press SELECT on your remote See the next page for downloading programming to the second receiver 3 Verify SuperDISH and Alternate are not selected Verify Test is highlighted Press SELECT on your remote 4 When test is complete highlight Save Press SELECT on your remote Antenna locked on and re...

Page 15: ...dcast from a different satellite i e your channel was broadcast from satellite 119 but your new channel is broadcast from the 110 or 129 the antenna will automatically switch to the new satellite and programming will be lost on the second receiver until you either Select a channel on the main receiver that is broadcast from the previous satellite satellite 119 in this example or Reset the second r...

Page 16: ...s is located behind the door panel 3 Turn on your TV In your TV s input selection menu choose the input that matches the connection from your receiver example if using an HDMI cable from your receiver choose the HDMI input on your TV See your TV owner s manual for details You must have chosen Tailgater Mode on page 5 Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area If...

Page 17: ...ECORD When a number appears in the box verify Continue is highlighted Press SELECT on your remote The Portable Antenna Setup screen will display 5 Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the letter group that includes the first letter of the state you are currently in Press SELECT ...

Page 18: ...urrently in from the state menu Press SELECT 7 Verify Scan is highlighted Press SELECT The scan will begin and may take up to several minutes to complete The receiver will update software for DISH programming This step may take 20 25 minutes ...

Page 19: ...le Antenna Setup Screen will appear Choose your location again and initiate a second scan The unit will scan a second time When the scan is complete the Acquiring Signal message will display Acquiring the signal may take up to 5 minutes to complete ...

Page 20: ...s number to activate your service Otherwise call 1 800 963 DISH 3474 to activate After your receiver is activated the electronic program guide will download This may take up to 5 minutes to complete potentially longer if an external hard drive is connected This completes the setup for new receivers From now on use the standard operation procedure starting on page 20 ...

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Page 22: ...e door panel 3 Plug in and turn on your TV In your TV s input selection menu choose the input that matches the connection from your receiver example if using an HDMI cable from your receiver choose the HDMI input on your TV See your TV owner s manual for details You must have chosen Tailgater Mode on page 5 Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area If your rece...

Page 23: ...Check Switch Press SELECT on your remote The Mobile Antenna Setup screen should now display The Mobile Antenna Setup screen will be displayed on your TV 4 Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the letter group that includes the first letter of the state you are currently in Press SELECT on your remote ...

Page 24: ...ECT 6 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 7 When the scan is complete the Acquiring Signal message will display Acquiring the signal may take up to 5 minutes to complete ...

Page 25: ...r You can view your programming when your receiver has been reauthorized and the guide has finished downloading If you move the vehicle you will need to repeat the scan process to reacquire the satellites and restore programming When in the northeastern United States television programming from the 129 satellite may not be available so you may wish to configure your antenna for DISH HD and SD Alte...

Page 26: ...ess and hold SCAN for 5 seconds to exit Alarm Mode Alarm condition will be saved COAX CONNECTION light will turn solid and SCAN PROGRESS lights will stay off 5 Press POWER to turn controller off 12 ALARM CONFIGURATION UC1000 CONTROLLER ONLY This unit is shipped from the factory with the alarm feature in the ON condition If you wish to have the alarm in the ON condition you can skip this section Wh...

Page 27: ...ew on the dome can cause signal interference and make the digital picture freeze pixelate 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 and water on the dome surface To minimize this issue and eliminate the effects of water on the dome apply KING Dome Magic rain fade solution to the dome This will prevent w...

Page 28: ...ure you have enough room to mount the antenna unit The antenna unit should be mounted on the center line of the vehicle and not tilted more than 2 degrees in 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 the antenna unit Mount the antenna unit wi...

Page 29: ...Page 27 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 30: ...iate fastener to secure the antenna unit to the roof Depending on the roof material fasteners such as 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 If rubber feet have been installed on the bottom of the antenna unit lay the unit on a soft non scratching surface and remove them If rubber feet c...

Page 31: ...cable entry cover to roof with appropriate adhesive sealant and roof fasteners Seal mounting holes perimeter of cover and cable opening so they are completely waterproof IMPORTANT Roof hole s for wiring must be sealed so they are completely waterproof Sealant must be roof compatible Use adhesive sealant compatible with roof material Installer is responsible for determining proper roof compatible a...

Page 32: ...ible location Place power injector in an accessible location Place hang tag on coax Place hang tag on coax If the unit will not be put into service right away you may wish to leave the power supply unplugged If the unit will not be put into service right away you may wish to leave the power supply unplugged ...

Page 33: ...a unit is connected to power injector or UC1000 Controller and power injector or UC1000 Controller is plugged in Make sure powered receiver is connected to TV and either the power injector or UC1000 Controller Antenna unit scans but does not find satellite Line of sight obstruction Move antenna unit to have a clear view of the southern sky Press RESET on power injector or SCAN on UC1000 Controller...

Page 34: ...n 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 name address daytime phone number proof of purchase and description of the problem This warranty does not cover installation and external wiring or remanufactured units This warranty does not cover damage caused by the use of a mounting bracket ot...

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