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Sea-King Fully Stabilized Marine Satellite System

9815-RJ 9818-RJ

Installation and Operating Instructions

11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453

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

www.kingcontrols.com

1315 REV A

Satellite Solutions for Mobile Markets

MEMBER

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Page 1: ...ellite System 9815 RJ 9818 RJ Installation and Operating Instructions 11200 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington MN 55438 2453 Phone 800 982 9920 Fax 952 922 8424 www kingcontrols com 1315 REV A Satellite Solutions for Mobile Markets MEMBER ...

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Page 3: ... WARNING The coaxial cable that connects the dome unit to the tuner carries a 24 volt electrical current Exercise extreme caution when handling this cable Do not cut break or splice this line Do not insert or connect any devices such as splitters or any other device for any reason This line is not compatible with any other equipment Damage will occur to any device other than the dome unit if conne...

Page 4: ...nd monitor the system and access programming and diagnostic information Tuner Located in the vessel Decodes the satellite signal so the Sea King locks onto and tracks the correct satellite Power Supply Located in the vessel Supplies proper operating voltage to the Sea King SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Note A TV satellite receiver and program subscription are also required for satellite TV viewing Not su...

Page 5: ...lockwise from Magnetic North 0 Fig 2 SIGNAL STRENGTH Intensity of electronic signal received from the satellite transmission SECTION 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS Fig 3 ELEVATION Angle in degrees measured from the ground plane Fig 3 Page 3 Fig 2 ...

Page 6: ... and drill bit set tape measure 7 16 open end wrench coax connections 5 32 allen wrench channel lock or pliers to remove shipping bolt 1 8 allen wrench or phillips screw driver to remove dome cover appropriate fasteners and tools to install all components and wiring adhesive sealant compatible with vessel material Fig 4 ...

Page 7: ...ontrols for more information c The dome should never be mounted so that it is tilted more than two degrees in any direction d Keep the dome unit as far away from the radar as possible and if possible above the level of the radar e The dome unit should be mounted as close as possible to the center of the vessel fore aft and side to side f The mounting surface must be strong enough not to flex under...

Page 8: ...D ACCESSIBLE FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PURPOSES b The Tuner should not be stacked directly on top of other electronics If located in a cabinet or other enclosure make sure there is adequate ventilation around the unit If using the Tuner mounting brackets see page 17 c The Controller should be conveniently located for the end user If using the Wall Mount Faceplate see page 16 d All components s...

Page 9: ... IMPORTANT CAREFULLY remove the dome cover tilting it side to side as necessary to prevent damaging internal components IMPORTANT The shipping bolt must be removed prior to installation IMPORTANT CAREFULLY remove the dome cover tilting it side to side as necessary to prevent damaging internal components ...

Page 10: ...splice this line Do not insert or connect any devices such as splitters or any other device for any reason This line is not compatible with any other equipment Damage will occur to any device other than the dome unit if connected to the antenna port on the tuner Page 8 4 Place the dome unit on its mounting pedestal and temporarily secure the unit from falling DO NOT PERMANENTLY MOUNT THE DOME UNIT...

Page 11: ...owing guide lines must be followed 1 Ends must be terminated with SNAP N SEAL connectors or F compression style connectors as shown in Fig 7 DO NOT USE TWIST ON CONNECTORS 2 Cable must be RG6 or better and rated at 2 2 GHz or higher IMPORTANT COMPRESSION STYLE CRIMPER ONLY Do not use hex style IMPORTANT Use factory recommended stripper only IMPORTANT Rubber O rings must be REMOVED from ends of all...

Page 12: ...nt the dome unit Use the four mounting holes inside the base to install the dome unit to the pedestal or the vessel surface IMPORTANT Make sure power supply is disconnected from 110 volt source before continuing with permanent installation Note The King Dome is wired for a dual LNB There are two coaxial ports on the bottom of the dome unit The one labeled MAIN must be connected to the Tuner IDB in...

Page 13: ...e dome cover on base and align holes in dome cover with holes in base Attach dome cover with dome cover screws saved earlier Tighten ALL screws securely 2 Connect 50 coax cable to the coax port labeled MAIN on the bottom of the dome unit and tighten connection If using a second receiver connect second 50 coax cable to the unlabeled port and tighten connection DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN CONNECTIONS Fig 9 ...

Page 14: ...econds to turn unit off The coaxial cable that connects the dome unit to the tuner carries a 24 volt electrical current Exercise extreme caution when handling this cable Do not cut break or splice this line Do not insert or connect any devices such as splitters or any other device for any reason This line is not compatible with any other equipment Damage will occur to any device other than the dom...

Page 15: ...Page 13 9815 RJ 9818 RJ WIRING DIAGRAM Fig 10 IMPORTANT AVOID SHARP BENDS WHEN ROUTING COAX ...

Page 16: ...or typical 4 receiver hookup Other options 3 4 satellite receivers use one 2x4 or 3x4 active multi switch 8 satellite receivers use one 2x8 or 3x8 active multi switch 16 satellite receivers use one 3x16 active multi switch King Controls recommends the use of an active multi switch Recommended brands other brands may work as well Channel Master Eagle Aspen Perfect Vision Spaun Terk ...

Page 17: ...Page 15 Fig 11 TYPICAL 4 RECEIVER HOOKUP IMPORTANT AVOID SHARP BENDS WHEN ROUTING COAX ...

Page 18: ... cavity and if necessary mark and drill the mounting holes Fig 12 2 Mount Faceplate in wall with supplied screws Fig 13 Note Depending on the mounting surface pilot holes for the screws may or may not need to be drilled Fig 12 Note If not using the faceplate see faceplate removal instructions below IMPORTANT Depending on the thickness of the vessel wall a relief notch may need to be cut for the ca...

Page 19: ...m the tuner 2 Fasten mounting brackets to tuner with same screws Fig 14 Fig 14 Fig 15 Note Depending on the mounting surface pilot holes for the fasteners may or may not need to be drilled Note The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fasteners to secure the mounting brackets to the chosen surface ...

Page 20: ...from reaching the dish SECTION 4 OPERATION 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 chosen Note The Sea King must remain powered on to maintain a signal If you are going to be stationary and wish to continue watching TV DO NOT TURN THE SYSTEM OFF Page 18 ...

Page 21: ...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 Page 19 Note To reduce satellite acquisition time you can set your current region SET REGION OPTIONAL ...

Page 22: ...H 148 Dish Network at 148 EXPVU 82 Bell ExpressVu at 82 DTV 101 DIRECTV at 101 Sat 110 Dish Network at 110 Sat 119 Dish Network at 119 DTV 101 110 hd DIRECTV at 101 and 110 DTV 101 119 DIRECTV at 101 and 119 Note The King Controls HD TV Converter Box 9747 or 9747 AM is required to receive HD programming from the DIRECTV satellite at 110 ...

Page 23: ...r you can select a multiple DTV 101 119 satellite setup The multiple satellite selection will automatically switch between satellites DTV 101 119 based on the channel or programming that you select on the Satellite Receiver multi satellite capable receiver is required Please keep in mind that the programming may pause freeze frame or pixelate while the antenna acquires and locks onto the new satel...

Page 24: ...tage on coax at dome unit is 24 volts Controller displays AZ FAULT Dish cannot rotate Make sure shipping bolt is removed see Page 7 Disconnect power supply for 15 seconds then reconnect Perform Mechanical Calibration page 26 Perform OPTION 21 RE INITIALIZE and 0 RECALIBRATE pages 24 25 Reseat ribbon cables inside dome unit Display reads EL FAULT Make sure shipping bolt is removed see page 7 Discon...

Page 25: ...drifts off of satellite Atmospheric moisture Unit will lock on as weather improves Check for obstruction in sky in direction of satellite Select another satellite and verify unit locks on Verify coax cables are tightly crimped with F compression style crimps only Perform OPTION 21 RE INITIALIZE and 0 RECALIBRATE pages 24 25 Perform Temperature Calibration Call King Controls 800 982 9920 Inspect al...

Page 26: ...Page 24 OPTION 21 RE INITIALIZE and 0 RECALIBRATE ...

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Page 28: ...CAL CALIBRATION IMPORTANT You must call King Controls before performing this procedure IMPORTANT The Sea King must remain perfectly still during the mechanical calibration The Sea King must be running NOT IN IDLE HOLD ...

Page 29: ... 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 and water on the dome surface To minimize this issue and eliminate the effects of water on the dome apply King...

Page 30: ...been abused misused improperly installed or improperly maintained Repairs have been made or attempted by others that 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 product Thi...

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Page 32: ...11200 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington MN 55438 2453 Phone 800 982 9920 Fax 952 922 8424 www kingcontrols com ...

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