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®
WINEGARD
Satellite Interface
Installation/Operation Manual
Model WB-2700/WB-2000
Made in the U.S.A.
U.S. Patent Pending
Converter required for DIRECTV HD-
programming only. Sold separately.
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
800/288-8094 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2007 2452114
Satellite Interface
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Congratulations! You have selected the Winegard Satellite Interface, your source for High Definition Satellite Programming. The Satel- lite Interface Box enhances your RoadTrip™ or Movin’ View® Satellite Systems, allowing access to more satellites and more HD programming. The Satellite Interface Box is designed for use with Dish Network®, DirecTV® and Bell Ex- pressVU® satellite television providers. This manual provides important information on the installation and operation of your Satell
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Table of Contents . Introduction ..................................................................................................................................4 1.1 System Overview................................................................................................................4 1.2 Parts Provided With HD System ........................................................................................4 1.3 Additional Equipment and Materials Required for Operation ........
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8. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................31 8.1 LCD Error Messages ..........................................................................................................31 8.2 Solutions to Common Operating Issues .............................................................................32 Appendices .....................................................................................
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. INTRODUCTION . System Overview The Winegard HD Satellite Interface System allows your Winegard Movin’ View and RoadTrip satellite systems to receive additional KU-band satellites than available with a stand-alone system. In addition to more available satellites, you will be able to enjoy additional High Definition programming available through your satellite service provider. The Winegard HD Satellite Interface System is designed for use with a either a Winegard Movin’ View or RoadTri
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.4 Satellite Interface Components HDTV Satellite Interface User interface for the HD Satellite Interface. Using this panel, the user can select the satellite service provider, choose the toggling pair for DirecTV, control satellite antenna in manual mode and many more features. Interface also provides 12VDC power to satellite antenna. Satellite Interface POWER SELECT ENTER Select Button Power Button Changes Switches the Interface selection in Box and Satellite Dish interface ON and OF
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. SAFETY . Installation Safety: Winegard highly recommends the Winegard HD Satellite Interface System be installed by a Winegard is not li- professional installer, as RV roof top work may be required, as well as some electrical able for damage, expenses, wiring. or injury caused by improper installation. Do not install the roof top portion of this system in the rain. Before drilling any holes for installation, make sure there are no obstructions, such as wiring, etc. To protect agai
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If you are installing the HD Satellite Interface as an add-on to a previously installed Winegard Satellite Antenna, you should install the software update to your satellite antenna first, then proceed with cable and HD Satellite Interface installation. Refer to 3.7 Install Software Update with Clone Box for instructions. 3. Route Cables (If Necessary) If your Winegard Satellite System on your roof came installed with the power/data cable, or if your coach was pre-wired for a Winegard Sate
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At this point, if your Satellite System does not need a software update, or has already been updated, you may plug the data cable inside of dome into the modular con- nection on the electronics board. Verify that all connections have been made and all cables have been tied to base using cable ties. Replace dome using 8 screws. Be sure dome screws are securely fastened. See Figure 3.3. Figure 3.3 Note: Movin’ View board shown. RoadTrip board will be slightly different After power/data ca
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DC OUT FACTORY SAT. SAT. COMM. OUT 1 TO SAT HD HD USE RECEIVER ANTENNA 3.4 Connect Satellite Antenna to Satellite Interface TO SAT. OUT IN ANTENNA ANTENNA CTRL 2 CTRL 1 ONLY DC IN BLK/RED Locate the primary coax cable from roof top antenna. Connect it to “Sat Antenna In” on the Satellite Interface. See Figure 3.6. The primary coax ca- ble is connected to the elec- Figure 3.6 tronics board inside of the dome. In most antennas, the secondary coax must be connected to the second- ary coax
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3.5. Connect Satellite Interface to Primary Dir ecTV HD Receiver Each DirecTV HD Receiver requires the 110°W HD Converter. (Sold separately, model WB-1100). Be sure you have at least 1 converter before you proceed. Using a mini coax cable provided with the HD Converter, connect “Sat Re- ceiver Out” on the Interface to “To Interface/Dish” on the HD Converter. Using the other mini coax cable provided with the HD converter, connect “HD CTRL 1” on the Interface to “To Control” on the HD Conve
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3.5. Connect the Satellite Interface to Primary Dish Network or ExpressVU HD Receiver Using the mini coax cable provide with the Satellite Interface, connect “Sat Receiver Out” on the Satellite Interface to “Satellite In” on the Dish Network or ExpressVu HD receiver. See Figure 3.8. See Appendix A for a complete wiring diagram. Figure 3.8 Satellite Interface DC OUT COMM. OUT 1 DC IN FACTORY HD TO SAT HD SAT. SAT. TO SAT. USE CTRL 1 ANTENNA CTRL 2 RECEIVER ANTENNA ANTENNA ONLY BLK/RED OUT
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3.7 Install Software Update with Clone Box (if necessary) It may be necessary to install a software update to your previously installed Winegard Sat- ellite System to ensure proper communication with the HD Satellite Interface. If your Winegard Satellite system was installed without a data cable, ie. only coax cables and a black/red power cable were installed, it will most likely be necessary to update the satellite system’s software. If your system was installed with a data cable included
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After the software has been loaded, you are ready to proceed to the next step. If you are installing the HD Satellite Interface as an add-on and have not yet installed the data cable and interface, return to section 3. Route Cables . If you have already installed the Satellite Interface and data cable, you must power cycle the interface after the software update has been made for proper communi- cation with satellite antenna. 3.8 Connect Data Cable to Electronics Board and Replace Dome I
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4. DirecTV Operation 4. DirecTV Overview When connected to a Winegard automatic satellite antenna, the Winegard HD satellite In- terface is capable of receiving the following satellites: • 101°W - Majority of standard programming • 119°W - Standard programming and some HD programming • 110°W - Only HD programming. Requires converter In automatic mode, the satellite antenna will automatically toggle between pairs of user defined satellites. The toggle feature will work while stationary for
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Configure DirecTV Receiver Antenna Type You must set your DirecTV receiver to the “Oval Dish, 3 Satellites” Dish Type. As many DirecTV receivers have been made by different manufacturers, consult your receiver’s owners manual for instructions on changing Dish Type. 4.3 Watching DirecTV programming Power on the Winegard Satellite Interface. In a few moments, the satellite antenna will You can view the begin its search routine. It will verify satellites and lock onto DirecTV satellite 101°
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Example of DirecTV Satellite Switching. For a brief example of DirecTV satellite switching, read the following example. You have powered on the Dish, and you have locked onto satellite 101°W and watch as the guide begins to download. Satellite 110°W is your chosen alternate satellite. Satellite Interface DTV 101 Locked POWER ENTER SELECT alt: 119 *110 After a few moments, the guide for satellites 101°W and 110°W are fully downloaded. You begin watching a standard definition program
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5. Dish Network Operation 5. Dish Network Overview When connected to a Winegard Automatic Satellite System, the Winegard HD satellite Interface is capable of receiving the following satellites automatically: • Satellite 119°W - Majority of standard programming • Satellite 110°W - Standard and HD programming • Satellite 129°W - HD programming only In Automatic Mode, your Winegard automatic satellite antenna will automatically toggle between the 3 satellites as you change channels on your Dis
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You must now choose if you subscribe to DISH 500 or DISH 1000 programming. Call Dish Network customer service if you are unsure of your programming option. If you sub- scribe to all High Definition programming, you should choose the DISH 1000 option. Press [SELECT] to select your Dish Network Programming Type. Satellite Interface DISH 1000* POWER ENTER SELECT DISH 500 Press [ENTER] to confirm. Select Yes and press [ENTER] to save the setting. A confirmation message will appear. Th
