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RoadTrip

Digital Satellite Mobile Antenna for Two Receivers

RoadTrip

  

SD - Stationary Satellite System

RoadTrip

  

SDi - In-Motion Satellite System

OPERATION MANUAL

Made in the U.S.A.   U.S. Patents Pending

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 2006   2452085

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Summary of Contents for RoadTrip SD

Page 1: ...stem RoadTrip SDi In Motion Satellite System OPERATION MANUAL Made in the U S A U S Patents Pending 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 2006 2452085 WINEGARD APPLY SERIAL NUMBER LABEL HERE TM TM ...

Page 2: ...individual channel selection and processing take place Introduction How Does Digital Satellite TV Work PROGRAMMING UPLINK CONTROL CENTERS HIGH POWER KU BAND DOWNLINK SIGNAL WINEGARD DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM ANTENNA PRIMARY RECEIVER UPLINK SIGNAL TELEVISION SET Low Noise Block Converter Feed For Programming information call DISH NETWORK 1 800 333 DISH 1 800 333 3474 DIRECTV 1 800 DIRECTV 1 800 347 ...

Page 3: ...R LINE CENTER LINE OF VEHICLE MV 3500 BACK OF VEHICLE FRONT OF VEHICLE ROADTRIP CABLE EXIT FRONT MUST BE PARALLEL TO CENTER LINE CENTER LINE OF VEHICLE MV 3500 BACK OF VEHICLE FRONT OF VEHICLE ROADTRIP RoadTrip SDi Notice This model is PRESET for DIRECTV receivers Mounting Option A If you have a DISH Network receiver or if you choose Mounting Option B you must change the numbered switches see Fig ...

Page 4: ...l begin its search to locate the primary satellite Once the dish locates a signal it will pause long enough to iden tify which satellite it has located This may or may not be visible on your receiver s point dish screen 5 After the unit has verified that it has the correct satellite it will move to check the alternate satellite and move back to the primary satellite to complete the search routine ...

Page 5: ...it will toggle to it s alternate satellite then toggle back to the primary satellite and go to sleep If ve hicle begins movement in straight line at 10 mph the unit will resume tracking mode See below for details of modes of operation 7 If you do not have signal see Troubleshooting p 6 You may be Stationary or In Motion during power up Modes of Operation The RoadTrip SDi In Motion satellite system...

Page 6: ...rip SD Wait for unit to acquire signal on 119 Proceed to Step 4 3a RoadTrip SDi Unit MUST be Stationary Af ter signal is acquired on satellite 119 the system will continuously track the signal for six minutes At the end of six minutes the unit will enter sleep mode see page 5 Proceed to Step 4 4 You now have six minutes to complete Check Switch test Consult your receiver manual for in NOTE Be sure...

Page 7: ...odd transponders on satel lites 110 and 119 1 Rain Snow or excessive Dew on the dome can interrupt the signal Snow and Dew can be brushed off the dome If Heavy rain or Snow fall is blocking the signal it may be necessary to wait until the weather clears 2 Check to see if the Southern sky is clear Trees Buildings Large signs or an Overpass can block the signal Find an area where you can be sure tha...

Page 8: ...will not operate in areas where satellite 119 and 110 is not avaliable Refer to Fig A 1 1 for an operational coverage map for satellite 119 and 110 Satellite coverage maps are based on level stationary operation When tracking with the RoadTrip road grades hills on and off ramps and other inclines may effect the operation when slope is severe or when approaching fringe areas of operation Reception ...

Page 9: ...al coverage map of satellite 101 and to Fig A 2 2 for an operational coverage map of 119 Satellite coverage maps are based on level stationary operation When tracking with the RoadTrip antenna road grades hills on and off ramps and other inclines may effect the operation when slope is severe or when approaching fringe areas of operation Reception interruption may also occur during adverse weather ...

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Page 12: ... along with a brief description of the problem and provide Winegard Technical Services with Customer s name address and phone number Customer must also provide proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty If the product is returned before the expiration of the warranty period Winegard Company will at its option either repair or replace the product This Limited Warranty does not apply ...

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