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INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL

WINEGARD

AUTOMATIC RV DIGITAL

SATELLITE SYSTEM

Model RM-9946 & RM-9947

U.S. PATENT NO. 5,532,710

Made in U.S.A.

Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000

319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com

Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2001 2451025 11/01/2001

FOR SLOPED ROOFS:

Use Winegard’s RW-5000 roof wedge.

FOR MULTIPLE RECEIVER INSTALLATIONS:

Dual LNBF is required, see page 16.

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Page 1: ...O 5 532 710 Made in U S A Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood St Burlington IA 52601 2000 319 754 0600 FAX 319 754 0787 www winegard com Printed in U S A Winegard Company 2001 2451025 11 01 2001 FOR SLOPED ROOFS Use Winegard s RW 5000 roof wedge FOR MULTIPLE RECEIVER INSTALLATIONS Dual LNBF is required see page 16 ...

Page 2: ...ce and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Unplug this video or audio product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 6 Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 Do not use this video product ne...

Page 3: ... installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a...

Page 4: ...ransmits to the satellites The satellites 22 300 miles above Earth receive the uplink signal amplify it and then transmit it back to earth in the Ku fre quency band This signal is received by your satellite antenna whose shape reflects and concentrates the signal to the LNBF attached to the antenna The LNBF is lo cated at the focal point of signal reflection that is the point at which the maximum ...

Page 5: ...tor is able to manually move the dish up down left right 5 CANCEL Stops any operation in progress 10 ARROW UP Use to manually elevate dish Can also select options in some sub menus 9 ARROW RIGHT Use to manually control dish in clockwise direction Can also be used to select options in some sub menus 8 ARROW DOWN Use to manually lower dish Can also be used to select options in some sub menus 6 ARROW...

Page 6: ... until the system acquires the GPS Global Positioning System signal 6 Computing look angles appears The system is comparing GPS data and the satellite selected Dish Direct 119 W will be displayed identify the satellite related to your receiver 7 For first time operation from your location see Note 2 p 7 Searching for satellite is displayed The system is searching for the satellite and is setting t...

Page 7: ...e To get back to menu after power has shut off press POWER If you have pressed the Manual button this will not return you to menu Pick a sat A new search must be completed to regain this feature NOTE 2 First time users can also change search satellite selec tion at beginning only while Winegard logo is on screen Press RIGHT arrow button one 1 time and Satellite selection mode will be displayed Thi...

Page 8: ...r a greater number is displayed for elevation when receiver is plugged in 2 Press ARROW buttons for the desired dish movement UP arrow elevates dish DOWN lowers dish LEFT moves dish in a counter clockwise direction RIGHT moves dish in clockwise direction You cannot go past the LIMIT message 3 To exit from the manual operation mode you can 1 Press CANCEL or 2 Press POWER or 3 Press STOW If you use ...

Page 9: ...mpering modification of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard usage not in accordance with product instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind lightning ice or corrosive environments such as salt spray and acid rain The Two Year Warranty is provided on the condition that the equipment is properly delivered with all handling and freight charges prepaid to your Winegard...

Page 10: ...rameters 3 The unit must be level within 3 for best operation Use the hydraulic or manual leveling equipment on your vehicle to level the roof as much as possible Before beginning installation If the mounting area is not level you can use a roof wedge Figure 4 Winegard s RW 5000 roof wedge that will correct tilt up to 3 7 For units with severely sloping roofs more than one wedge may be needed 4 Wh...

Page 11: ...edge Longer screws are needed for installation when using roof wedge CAUTION Cable MUST BE ROUTED AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 6 and 6A to prevent cable wrap If not routed correctly you may STRIP GEARS BEFORE INSTALLATION unroll cable to remove kinks 3 Route cable assembly around the base of the unit Figure 6 FROM THE BACK OF THE ELECTRONICS BOX TO THE FIRST CLAMP MUST BE 53 4 Drill hole for cable entry in ...

Page 12: ...amp NO CLAMPS ALONG THIS 53 LENGTH FRONT OF VEHICLE 4 MINIMUM from first clamp to cable entry plate First cable clamp here Cable entry plate DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE 16 from front center edge of mount base 4 16 20 FIGURE 6A FIGURE 6B FRONT OF VEHICLE CENTER LINE OF COACH ROOF DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE 16 from front center edge of mount base 16 20 The length of this cable MUST BE 53 inches from ...

Page 13: ...pproximately 2 to 2 1 2 inches of the vent tube extending from the hole DO NOT APPLY SEALANT TO ANY SURFACES UNTIL YOU TEST YOUR UNIT FIGURE 8 5 Cut the cable wrap approximately four 4 inches away from point where it enters the cable entry plate Figure 7 7A This allows proper sealant coverage Do not damage cables when cutting away the cable wrap The cable wrap protects and keeps together in one un...

Page 14: ...gure 11 2 Connect the 8 conductor RJ 45 telephone type connector to the back of the wall plate controller DO NOT SHORTEN the length of this cable Warranty will be voided and unit will be damaged If you need to extend the cables contact Winegard at 1 800 288 8094 for source of cable Winegard s CL 0825 25 or CL 0850 50 and coupler part number 2780253 3 Mount the wall plate controller flush with the ...

Page 15: ... have a vehicle without ignition towable DO NOT HOOK UP ORANGE WIRE This is for vehicles with ignition systems only Connect the black wire to the ground 2 Connect the RG 6 coax cable to Satellite In jack on the back of your receiver 3 Connect the receiver Out to TV to the television 4 Plug receiver into 117 VAC receptacle CAUTION Receiver MUST be plugged in and green light on before operating wall...

Page 16: ... Backup Frame P N 2744939 Pivot Bracket P N 2744945 Pin 1 4 x 3 375 long P N 2160813 Not shown E clip for 1 4 Pin P N 5160818 Flange Nut 1 4 20 P N 2160228 Carriage Bolt P N 2160353 not shown Screw 10 24 x 3 4 4 P N 2160196 Clamp 2 P N 2590343 Vent Tube P N 2200122 Antenna Additional RG 6 coax cable with weatherproof connectors w O ring needed for dual LNBF Contact your dealer for Winegard s CX 06...

Page 17: ...736 Worm Shaft Assem bly P N 2754099 Motor Housing P N 3200260 Motor Housing Gasket P N 2240054 Elevation Motor P N 2665038 Screw 3 P N 2160196 Azimuth Motor P N 2665039 Seal P N 2200852 Turret P N 3100729 Button Head Screw 4 P N 2160137 Outer Bearing P N 2590347 Turret Base P N 3100730 Elevate Shaft Gear P N 2200465 Inner Bearing P N 2590348 Vent Tube P N 2200122 Base Assembly 17 Worm Gear Plug P...

Page 18: ...ket w o switch P N 3200263 Rotate Motor Gear P N 2200468 Idler Gear P N 2200467 Pivot Bushing P N 2200470 Elevating Gear P N 2200464 Shoulder Bolt P N 2160355 Turret Assembly 4 Hex Head Screw s P N 2160198 4 Nylon Screw Receptacle Insert P N 2200112 Cover P N 2200015 Cover Bracket P N 3720472 4 Phillips Head Screw s P N 2160193 Cover ...

Page 19: ...sages Problems TV Picture Signal Mount Reference No display buttons don t work 1 2 6 No display but green and red LEDs light 2 Message on display scrambled 2 Motor stalled message 5 No LNB power message 4 No voltage 6 Unable to determine Sat message 7 No signal any satellite 3 4 13 No signal some satellites 3 Motorized unit on roof makes thumping sound 5 Dish fails to stow DO 5 and 12 NOT FORCE DO...

Page 20: ...the digital signal your system receives is either on or off no inbetween snow or poor reception on your TV set is related to the signal it receives after the receiver sends it to the television 9 You may have a defective receiver Contact place of purchase or your satellite service provider DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV DISH Network at 1 800 333 DISH ExpressVu 1 888 SKYDISH 10 If you have just installed...

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