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Gyro Stabilized In-Motion Satellite System

Model VQ4000

Operating Instructions

11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453

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

www.kingcontrols.com

20461 REV C

Satellite Solutions for Mobile Markets

Summary of Contents for VQ4000

Page 1: ...tion Satellite System Model VQ4000 Operating Instructions 11200 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington MN 55438 2453 Phone 800 982 9920 Fax 952 922 8424 www kingcontrols com 20461 REV C Satellite Solution...

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Page 3: ...VUQUBE SETUP 4 5 4 OPERATION 6 9 5 AUTOMATIC SATELLITE SWITCHING DIRECTV 10 6 AUTOMATIC SATELLITE SWITCHING DISH NETWORKTM EXPRESSVU 12 15 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 19 8 SECURITY BRACKET 20 9 MAINTENANCE 2...

Page 4: ...activate and monitor the system and to access programming and diagnostic information Power Supply Supplies proper operating voltage to the VuQube SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT The VuQube is intend...

Page 5: ...signal received from the satellite transmission SECTION 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS Fig 2 ELEVATION Angle in degrees measured from a level plane Fig 3 IMPORTANT There must be a clear line of sight to the s...

Page 6: ...southern sky Fig 5 The antenna unit should be as far as possible from objects like masts antennas etc that can block the satellite signal The coax from the antenna unit needs to enter the cabin to co...

Page 7: ...s and then turn off If the controller stays on Press the ENTER and buttons simultaneously to turn unit off VQ4000 Wiring Diagram ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING The coax cable that connects the antenna unit...

Page 8: ...llite signal from reaching the dish Note This example is for the DTV 101 satellite in Region 2 North Central The information on your controller will vary depending on the satellite and region you have...

Page 9: ...red option For switching options see page 10 Dish Network ExpressVu Before using the automatic switching feature you must configure the VuQube and your receiver for your desired option For switching o...

Page 10: ...sh Network at 110 Sat 119 Dish Network at 119 DISH 61 Dish Network at 61 DISH 129 Dish Network at 129 DISH 148 Dish Network at 148 DISH 110 119 Dish Network at 110 and 119 DISH 1000 Dish Network HDTV...

Page 11: ...NORTH CENTRAL 3 NORTH EAST 4 CENTRAL WEST 5 MIDDLE CENTRAL 6 CENTRAL EAST 7 SOUTH WEST 8 SOUTH CENTRAL 9 SOUTH EAST ALL REGIONS 0 RECALIBRATE Note To reduce satellite acquisition time you can set you...

Page 12: ...sure your receiver is set for round dish 1 satellite do this through the receiver s satellite set up menu screens 101 119 AUTOMATIC SATELLITE SWITCHING To automatically switch between the 101 and 119...

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Page 14: ...13 15 DISH 1000 1000a FOR DISH NETWORK HDTV Dish Network HD programming is broadcast from 4 satellites 61 110 119 129 The 61 and 129 satellites broadcast identical programming The 61 is generally str...

Page 15: ...lear view of the satellites the switch will not load Note The SW21 and SW64 switches are a receiver software configuration that is loaded into the receiver after running a check switch test with the d...

Page 16: ...erdish and Alternate boxes are NOT selected 8 Highlight Test and press Select The unit will perform a check switch test and the dish will periodically move back and forth This process will take severa...

Page 17: ...e trio 110 119 129 or 110 119 61 You can now use the automatic satellite switching feature of your VuQube MUST SHOW SW21 NO X s MUST SHOW SW64 NO X s DISH 500 DISH 1000a DISH 1000 BELL EXPRESSVU Dish...

Page 18: ...tenna unit Verify voltage on coax at antenna unit is 24 volts Inspect all coax cables for kinks and verify connections are snug but not overly tight Check controller is connected to power supply power...

Page 19: ...ith SNAP N SEAL connectors only Perform OPTION 21 RE INITIALIZE and 0 RECALIBRATE pages 18 19 Inspect all coax cables for kinks and verify connections are snug but not overly tight Perform Temperature...

Page 20: ...Page 18 OPTION 21 RE INITIALIZE and 0 RECALIBRATE...

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Page 22: ...Page 20 SECTION 8 SECURITY BRACKET The VuQube can be secured to an object using a padlock and cable Fig 6 Fig 6...

Page 23: ...il King Controls at info vuqube com Rain Fade Rain or dew on the enclosure can cause signal interference and make the digital picture freeze pixel or go out altogether This loss of signal is commonly...

Page 24: ...been abused misused improperly installed or improperly maintained Repairs have been made or attempted by others Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear Alterations have been made to the...

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Page 28: ...11200 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington MN 55438 2453 Phone 800 982 9920 Fax 952 922 8424 www kingcontrols com...

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