King-Dome 9704-LP Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download

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11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453

Phone: (952) 922-6889 Fax: (952) 922-8424

www.kingcontrols.com

1338 REV F

Digital TV Solutions for Mobile Markets

In-Motion Satellite System

with built-in DVB for positive satellite identification

Model 9754

Model 9754-LP

Installation and Operating Instructions

Summary of Contents for 9704-LP

Page 1: ... Phone 952 922 6889 Fax 952 922 8424 www kingcontrols com 1338 REV F Digital TV Solutions for Mobile Markets In Motion Satellite System with built in DVB for positive satellite identification Model 9754 Model 9754 LP Installation and Operating Instructions ...

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Page 3: ...u must re configure the antenna to work with your satellite service Doing this will allow the King Dome to lock on the correct satellites to receive your programming and also enable automatic satellite switching via the receiver s remote control for multi satellite service Antenna configuration is a one time procedure that MUST BE COMPLETED before using your King Dome antenna Configuration may be ...

Page 4: ...ps operational components free from the elements Controller Located in the vehicle Activates the search mode and provides limited diagnostic functions using the status light SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Note A TV satellite receiver and program subscription are also required for satellite TV viewing sold separately Fig 1 Note Overview only See Installation Section for specific wiring diagrams ...

Page 5: ...k as reference the front of the vehicle is 12 00 and the rear is 6 00 Fig 2 ELEVATION Angle in degrees measured from a level plane Fig 3 SIGNAL STRENGTH Intensity of electronic signal received from the satellite transmission SECTION 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS Fig 2 Fig 3 ...

Page 6: ...t set tape measure 7 16 open end wrench coax connections adhesive sealant compatible with roof material appropriate fasteners to install all components and wiring 5 32 allen wrench channel lock or pliers to remove shipping bolts wire cutter to remove shipping tie strap Optional 1844 King Controls Keypad Fig 4 KIT CONTENTS 1844 Keypad ...

Page 7: ...p and spacer KEEP RUBBER PLUGS AND GREASE PACKET and the 2 bolts and 2 washers that pass through the bottom of the base Fig 5 3 Insert provided plugs into holes that were occupied by the shipping bolts Inserted plugs should be flush with base Fig 5 Fig 5 IMPORTANT Remove and discard Tie Strap and Plastic Spacer prior to installation KEEP RUBBER PLUGS AND GREASE PACKET IMPORTANT Remove and discard ...

Page 8: ... mounted on the centerline of the vehicle d There must be no line of sight obstructions Air conditioning units other antennas and storage areas that are too close to the dome unit may prevent the satellite signal from reaching the antenna Fig 6 HEIGHT OF OBSTRUCTION APPROXIMATE MINIMUM DISTANCE TO DOME EDGE 10 8 11 10 12 12 13 14 14 16 15 18 16 20 Fig 6 IMPORTANT For installations on trucks with a...

Page 9: ...edge Confirm that these measurements are equal Fig 8 IMPORTANT Make sure shipping restraints are removed from bottom of dome unit and plugs are inserted in holes Fig 5 Page 5 Cable connections must ALWAYS be positioned facing the rear of vehicle Example of truck installation using bracket See bracket instructions for proper installation Fig 8 Fig 7 IMPORTANT The dome unit MUST be mounted to the ai...

Page 10: ...g 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 IMPORTANT The installer is responsible for weatherproofing all holes with sealant Note The King Dome is wired for multiple receiver support There are two coax ports on the back of the dome unit The one labeled MAIN MUST be connected to the main receiv...

Page 11: ...ing with roof compatible sealant so that it is completely waterproof inside and outside of the 3 4 hole Repeat for auxiliary coax if present 13 Fasten cable entry cover to roof Seal mounting holes perimeter of cover and cable opening so they are completely waterproof Fig 10 TYPICAL ROOF INSTALLATION OVERHEAD VIEW IMPORTANT Sealant must be roof compatible IMPORTANT SEALANT MUST BE ROOF COMPATIBLE I...

Page 12: ...cuit Excessive current draw on the circuit will cause the unit to operate improperly Power and ground connections must be made after the wires are connected to the dome unit c If fusing the circuit the fuse must be rated at 7 5 amps d HDTV receivers require HDMIor component video audio cable connection to TV sold separately 17 When installation is complete go to Section 4 ANTENNA CONFIGURATION on ...

Page 13: ...Page 11 DIRECTV Bell TV King Dome Models 9754 9754 LP 9754 LP HD Single satellite Fig 11 IMPORTANT Main coax cable must be connected to 18V input on multi switch ...

Page 14: ...Network Bell TV King Dome 9754 9754 LP 9754 LP HD 2 or more satellites with auto switching Fig 12 Note Using multiple receivers is not recommended for multi satellite services where automatic satellite switching is desired ...

Page 15: ...tic satellite switching via the receiver s remote control for multi satellite service Antenna configuration is a one time procedure that MUST BE COMPLETED before using your King Dome antenna To configure your antenna follow these steps 1 SATELLITE SERVICE OPTIONS Determine the service you want to program pages 14 15 2 ANTENNA CONFIGURATION Configure the antenna for the service you chose in step 1 ...

Page 16: ...matically switch between the 82 and 91 satellites for Bell TV by using the receiver s remote control Choose the HDTV 82 91 option If you can not lock onto the satellites in step 2 of the check switch procedure page 27 you may get better results by choosing the HDTV 82 91 Alternate The HDTV 82 91 Alternate is for STATIONARY USE ONLY STEP 1 SATELLITE SERVICE OPTIONS IMPORTANT The King Dome can recei...

Page 17: ...estern Arc with Locals Dish Network HD programming is broadcast from multiple satellites including these two trios the Dish HD Western Arc Trio 110 119 129 satellites and the Dish HD Eastern Arc Trio 61 5 72 77 satellites The map below shows the approximate coverage for each trio Note With the Eastern Arc Trio you cannot receive programming from the 77 satellite while in motion The King Dome anten...

Page 18: ... Pre set Page 17 DIRECTV Plus Page 17 Dish Network Dish 500 Page 18 Dish HD Eastern Arc Page 18 Dish HD Western Arc with Locals Page 19 Dish HD Eastern Arc with Locals Page 19 Dish HD Alternate with Locals Page 20 Bell TV Bell TV Standard Digital 91 Page 20 Bell TV HDTV 82 91 Page 21 Bell TV HDTV 82 91 Alternate Page 21 Note If using the keypad for programming go to page 23 ...

Page 19: ... On the King Dome controller press and release the ON button Wait for the status light to flash orange and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS 2 Press and release the ON button 8 times The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red 3 Press and hold the button for 4 seconds The status light will turn orange for 1 second and then start flashing green or red 4 Press OFF 5 Set your receiver for oval dish...

Page 20: ...a you must configure your receiver for mobile use To configure your receiver GO TO PAGE 27 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH DISH HD Eastern Arc satellites 61 5 72 1 On the King Dome controller press and release the ON button Wait for the status light to flash orange and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS 2 Press and release the ON button 36 times The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red 3 Press and ho...

Page 21: ...nfigured the antenna you must configure your receiver for mobile use To configure your receiver GO TO PAGE 27 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH DISH HD Eastern Arc with Locals satellites 61 5 72 77 1 On the King Dome controller press and release the ON button Wait for the status light to flash orange and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS 2 Press and release the ON button 12 times The status light starts rapidly fla...

Page 22: ...ou must configure your receiver for mobile use To configure your receiver GO TO PAGE 27 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH DISH HD Alternate with Locals satellites 61 5 110 119 1 On the King Dome controller press and release the ON button Wait for the status light to flash orange and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS 2 Press and release the ON button 16 times The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red 3 ...

Page 23: ...r receiver for mobile use To configure your receiver GO TO PAGE 27 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH Bell TV HDTV 82 91 Alternate satellites 82 91 STATIONARY USE ONLY 1 On the King Dome controller press and release the ON button Wait for the status light to flash orange and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS 2 Press and release the ON button 36 times The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red 3 Press and...

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Page 25: ...ellites at 101 and 119 It will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV s Ka band satellites at 99 and 103 Switching Mode Provider Code Service DIRECTV3 Single Satellite 101 Factory Preset DIRECTV Plus Dish 500 SW21 Switch Dish HD Western Arc with Locals SW64 Switch Dish HD Alternate with Locals SW64 Switch Bell TV Standard Digital 91 Bell TV HDTV 82 91 Dish Network Bell TV 101 101 119 110 119 ...

Page 26: ...SWITCHING MODE 1 Unplug the controller and plug in the Keypad 2 Press ON 3 Press 46 to display the current satellite switching mode see chart on page 23 4 To change the satellite switching mode press 96 66 88 5 Press the UP and DOWN arrows 2 and 8 keys to choose your desired switching mode from the chart on page 23 6 Press 47 to lock in setting 7 Turn unit OFF and back ON to save setting 8 Press 4...

Page 27: ... controller back in 9 Continue with RECEIVER CONFIGURATION below RECEIVER CONFIGURATION DIRECTV Plus 101 119 Set your receiver for oval dish 2 satellites do this through the receiver s satellite set up menu screens and then go to page 30 OPERATION If you have an H23 receiver choose the following dish configuration settings Dish Type 02 3 LNB 18 x20 Switch Type 02 Multiswitch For all of the followi...

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Page 29: ...t is run again while connected to a home dish system b check switch is run when a receiver is not connected c you travel outside the coverage area of the pre set satellite trio and switch trios Dish HD Western Arc with Locals Dish HD Eastern Arc with Locals d you are parked in an area where the selected satellites are blocked but are able to select alternate satellites and get signal STEP 3 DISH A...

Page 30: ...is process will take several minutes 7 When test is complete a screen similar to one below or on the next page should appear After screen verification continue with check switch procedure on next page Receivers are always changing and therefore screen graphics may vary Older Dish receivers for example may not show OK for the 72 satellite DISH 500 DISH HD Eastern Arc DISH HD Western Arc with Locals...

Page 31: ...amming to download 9 DISH HD Eastern and Western Arc with Locals only Verify your saved settings show your desired satellite trio 61 5 72 77 or 110 119 129 To switch trios see page 32 Configuration is complete Go to page 30 OPERATION Dish HD Alternate with Locals Bell TV 91 Bell TV HDTV 82 91 Bell TV HDTV 82 91 Alternate MUST SHOW SW64 NO X s NO SWITCH DETECTED or INSTALLED DEVICE UNKNOWN or simil...

Page 32: ...st from DIRECTV s Ka band satellites at 99 and 103 a flashes a variety of colors for about 30 seconds b RED flashing c GREEN flashing may start flashing RED again d GREEN steady unit performs self diagnostic search in progress potential satellite found satellite s found and search is complete STATUS LIGHT SYSTEM STATUS STATIONARY SEARCH 3 When the status light is steady green select a channel or t...

Page 33: ...wn on the previous page 2 Allow your programming to download 3 Press When the status light is steady green the target satellite is found and the unit is tracking Note While driving and in tracking mode objects such as bridges buildings and trees may occasionally block the satellite signal from reaching the antenna Line of sight obstructions may cause the picture on your TV to freeze pixel or be lo...

Page 34: ...r HD programming in a particular area of the country You cannot use this method to change trios if the antenna has not been initially configured for Dish HD Western Arc with Locals or Dish HD Eastern Arc with Locals see ANTENNA CONFIGURATION section You can only switch between the Dish HD Western Arc with Locals and the Dish HD Eastern Arc with Locals Trios The Dish HD Alternate with Locals Trio i...

Page 35: ...nit off 5 Perform a stationary search and reload the check switch page 27 YOU MUST DO THIS STEP The Status Light turns orange for 1 second and then starts flashing green or red The Status Light turns orange for 1 second and then starts flashing green or red EXTREMELY IMPORTANT You MUST perform a stationary search and reload the check switch any time you switch trios Press and hold for 4 seconds Pr...

Page 36: ...ssful search approximately 25 minutes obstruction in line of sight between dome unit and satellite Call King Controls Move vehicle to have unobstructed view of southern sky Did not hold ON button for 3 FULL SECONDS Hold ON button for 3 FULL SECONDS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REASON COURSE OF ACTION STATUS light does not stop rapidly flashing red and green STATUS light does not turn on or is dim Bad power so...

Page 37: ...ents or questions please contact the King Controls Service Department at 952 922 6889 or 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 ...

Page 38: ... its option replace without charge When returning product King Controls will supply an RMA number Return Merchandise Authorization This number must be clearly written on the box Failure to clearly write RMA number on box may result in delays in processing claim Along with product customer should include in the box his her name address daytime phone number proof of purchase and description of the p...

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