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The VuQube VQ2000 Automatic Satellite System provides simple, one-touch operation for easy
access to all your favorite satellite TV channels.  It is a full featured portable dish system with
automatic satellite acquisition and satellite switching capabilities.  

An optional Flex Install Kit with ladder mount bracket (KC# MB410 - sold separately) is available
to allow semi-permanent installation on the rear ladder of your RV, but still provides the flexibility
to remove the antenna for use as a portable 

(Fig. 1)

.  The kit includes everything required to

hard wire your RV for the VuQube: ladder mount bracket, power/controller cable, (2) coax cables,
(2) cable entry cover plates and controller 

(Fig. 2)

.

The VQ2000 is compatible with the following satellite services:

DIRECTV

®

Single Satellite

DIRECTV Plus
Dish Network

TM

Single Satellite

Dish Network (Dish 500)
Dish Network - HDTV (Dish 1000/1000a)
ExpressVu
ExpressVu HDTV

The VQ2000 includes 3 main components 

(Fig. 3)

.

Antenna Unit 

Placed in direct line of sight to the southern sky.  The dish is covered
by an enclosure for easy transport and protection from the elements.

Controller

Activates the search mode and provides limited diagnostic functions
using the status light.

Power Supply

Supplies proper operating voltage to the VuQube.

SECTION 1

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Fig. 1

The VuQube can be placed anywhere there is a clear view of the southern sky.

The VuQube can be 

semi-permanently

mounted to your RV 

with the optional Flex

Install Kit

(sold separately).

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Страница 3: ...ore using the VuQube TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Contents Page 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 4 2 VUQUBE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION 5 10 3 SATELLITE RECEIVER CONFIGURATION 12 13 4 OPERATION 14 20 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 21...

Страница 4: ...es 2 cable entry cover plates and controller Fig 2 The VQ2000 is compatible with the following satellite services DIRECTV Single Satellite DIRECTV Plus Dish NetworkTM Single Satellite Dish Network Dis...

Страница 5: ...Note A TV satellite receiver and program subscription are also required for satellite TV viewing sold separately Fig 3 Flex Install Kit Overview Fig 2 Ladder Mount Bracket Flex Install Kit sold separ...

Страница 6: ...Page 4 CONNECTION DIAGRAM VuQube Model VQ2000 Portable Fig 4 Note HDTV receivers require HDMI or component video audio cable connection to TV...

Страница 7: ...ice Doing this will allow the VuQube 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 s...

Страница 8: ...up menu screens Configuration is complete Single Satellite 101 1 On the VuQube controller press and release the ON button Wait for the status light to flash orange and then flash green or red 2 Press...

Страница 9: ...nna you must configure your receiver for mobile use To configure your receiver GO TO PAGE 12 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH DISH 500 satellites 110 119 1 On the VuQube controller press and release the ON bu...

Страница 10: ...llite trios DISH 1000a 61 110 119 or DISH 1000 110 119 129 By choosing the appropriate trio that includes either the 61 or the 129 satellite based on where you are you can receive all of your desired...

Страница 11: ...for mobile use To configure your receiver GO TO PAGE 12 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH DISH 1000a HD satellites 61 110 119 1 On the VuQube controller press and release the ON button Wait for the status ligh...

Страница 12: ...the antenna you must configure your receiver for mobile use To configure your receiver GO TO PAGE 12 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH HDTV satellites 82 91 1 On the VuQube controller press and release the ON...

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Страница 14: ...s recommends using a Dish Network model 311 receiver for Dish 500 and a Dish Network model VIP211 or a VIP211k HDTV receiver for Dish 1000 1000a Do not use dual tuner receivers or recorders If you do...

Страница 15: ...d go back to Step 3 and run test again Contact King Controls if the check switch fails to load after 4 attempts 8 Save the settings exit to the main menu screen and wait for your programming to downlo...

Страница 16: ...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...

Страница 17: ...ange channels by selecting your program from the channel guide rather than channel surfing It is common for the picture to pixel or display an error message when the antenna is switching between satel...

Страница 18: ...e 61 is generally stronger in the eastern U S and the 129 in the western U S The map below shows the approximate coverage for each satellite Your VuQube antenna can be easily configured to work with t...

Страница 19: ...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 GO TO PAGE 12 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH 110 119 129 TRIO DISH 1000 1 On th...

Страница 20: ...f four different elevations 25 37 48 or 55 Find your location on the appropriate map for your service and choose the elevation closest to you Then follow the instructions in the corresponding box on t...

Страница 21: ...will turn orange for 1 second and then start flashing green or red 4 Press OFF CHANGE SEARCH ELEVATION TO 37 1 On the VuQube controller press and release the ON button Wait for the status light to fl...

Страница 22: ...ON button for 4 seconds The status light will turn orange for 1 second and then start flashing green or red 4 Press OFF CHANGE SEARCH ELEVATION TO 55 1 On the VuQube controller press and release the...

Страница 23: ...stop rapidly flashing red and green STATUS light does not turn on or is dim Bad power source low voltage Bad power or controller cable connection at antenna unit Bad controller cable connection at con...

Страница 24: ...Page 22 SECTION 6 SECURITY BRACKET The VuQube can be secured to an object using a padlock and cable Fig 5 Fig 5...

Страница 25: ...at info vuqube com Rain Fade Rain or dew on the enclosure can cause signal interference and make the digital picture freeze pixel or go out altogether This loss of signal is commonly referred to as r...

Страница 26: ...been abused misused improperly installed or improperly maintained Repairs have been made or attempted by others Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear Alterations have been made to the p...

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