WINEGARD
®
46 cm Portable Satellite System
Models RD-9046/RD-9146
UNPACKING/ASSEMBLY
After unpacking the system, verify that you have a level,
compass (attached to base), and 25 feet of coax. If you
do not, call Winegard Company at 1-800-288-8094
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. central
time, Monday through Friday.
SAVE THE CARTON. This carton is designed to be
reused to store your system in when not in use.
Signal from satellite
24° look angle
Antenna Reflector at 90°
ANTENNA/MOUNT
MADE IN U.S.A.
U.S. Patents 5,532,710
& 5,646,638
OPERATION
STEP 1.
Connect coax from LNBF to receiver. If
additional cable length is required, use a high grade
RG-6/U type foam cable suitable for satellite signal and
an FS-8100 cable splice.
STEP 2.
Plug in the receiver and TV.
STEP 3.
Turn TV and receiver ON.
STEP 4.
Tune TV to ch. 3 or 4 (to the same channel as
the output on the receiver.)
STEP 5.
Determine azimuth (direction) and elevation
required for your position. Refer to receiver manual.
STEP 6.
Loosen clamp knobs. Elevate reflector to the
correct elevation. Align degree of elevation required
with
front of the slide bracket.
Each mark indicates 5
degrees of elevation with the first mark being 0
0
(mark
closest to compass/level). See Figures 1 and 2. Tighten
clamp knobs.
STEP 7.
Level base using bubble level recessed into
the base.
STEP 8.
Using compass recessed into base, rotate
the base
slowly
(3
o
increments) to the desired azimuth
(direction) for the high power satellites. The signal is
digital, you must wait a few seconds after each move to
allow the receiver to process the signal.
NOTE: Disregard the compass markings, the red
compass needle
always points North
. Rotate the
base so that the other end of the needle points at the
correct heading (direction) on the antenna base. DO
NOT USE THE DEGREE MARKINGS ON THE
COMPASS.
NOTE: If you have the unit sitting on a tailgate or on
other metal items, it is recommended that you remove
the compass from the base and stand away (15'
min.) to find the correct azimuth. Compass is
attached to base with velcro.
STEP 9.
Adjust azimuth (direction) and elevation (up/
down) for strongest signal.
NOTE: If you do not get a picture, check the following:
1. Make sure antenna has clear view of the high
power satellites, no buildings, trees, etc.
blocking the view.
2. Make sure coax connections are good.
3. Check coax for breaks, crimps, cuts etc.
4. If base is not level, you will have to adjust the
elevation to compensate.
5. Check that TV is tuned to correct channel.
CAUTION: DO NOT DROP SYSTEM. IF ANTENNA IS
DAMAGED, IT WILL REDUCE THE GAIN (HOW MUCH
SIGNAL THE ANTENNA SENDS TO THE RECEIVER)
OF THE ANTENNA. THIS CAN RESULT IN A
DEGRADED PICTURE.
