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®
WINEGARD
TM
Movin’ View
Mobile Digital Satellite Antenna
Model MV-3500
U.S. Patent Nos. 6,023,247; 6,188,300
Made in the U.S.A.
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 2004 2451019 11/9/04
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Introduction/How Does Digital Satellite TV Work? About this manual —We hope this manual will provide clear instructions to install and operate MV-3500. Two symbols have been used — Indicates suggestions to make Indicates caution should be taken! ! processes easier for you. Introduction For Programming information call: Congratulations! You have purchased one of ® DISH NETWORK - 1-800-333-DISH (1-800-333-3474) Winegard’s latest developments in the mobile satel- TM ® lite reception product line —t
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Quick Reference Guide NOTICE! ® This model is PRESET for DIRECTV receivers. ® ® If you have a DISH Network or ExpressVu (Canada) receiver, you must change the numbered switches inside the dome. TO CHANGE SWITCHES INSIDE DOME — 1. Remove screws holding dome to base and remove dome. Place dome in safe spot to avoid damage. Switches will be set at 101° for DIRECTV. You will be changing these switches. (#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming— The MV-3500 will toggle between the primary and If this is the first time the receiver has been seconday satellites for either DISH Network or used, you may need to download receiver DIRECTV but not between DISH Network and software; best done on a home dish. DIRECTV. Both have programming on more than 1. While vehicle is stationary, wait for unit to ac- one satellite. When a channel is selected with the quire satelli
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P4 P3 Installation Diagram FIGURE 1 LEVELING SCREW ADJUSTABLE ADJUSTABLE BASE FOOT BASE FOOT REFLECTOR LEVELING LIMIT SCREW SWITCH CABLES CONTROL UNIT LNBF GPS ANTENNA ELEVATION MOTOR 3 FEET MINIMUM AZIIMUTH +12VDC POWER MOTOR TO RECEIVER LEVELING SCREW TO LNBF CONNECTORS REAR BASE FOOT MUST BE PARALLEL TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE VEHICLE. CONTROL BOX DETAIL ELECTRONICS INTERIOR VIEW Model MV-3500 (#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up) Sat. Rcvr. Swi
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Parts Included • Tools Needed • How to Unpack PARTS INCLUDED: 1 Radome 1 Cable entry plate 3 base mounting feet 1 large yellow spade connector 2 small red spade connectors 1 Power switch 2 Wall plates (white & brown) All required screws and washers 1 Surface mount box 1 base with electronics, dish, dual LNBF 2 Cable clamps 1 tube silicone TOOLS NEEDED FOR UNPACKING & INSTALLATION: 7/16” open end wrench 1/2” Open end wrench Level Crimping tool for coax connections Drill w/3/4” bit Crimping tool f
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Installation tion below. Installing unit on roof of vehicle — Install in DRY conditions only! (#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 repre- ! sents Switch UP) IMPORTANT! Do not install this system in the rain, or under any wet conditions. Mois- ture may affect electronics and void your Sat. Rcvr. Switch Set Position warranty! 1 2 3 45 67 8 1. For best performance and to reduce signal ac- DIRECTV .............................................. 0 ....0 ... 0 ..... 0 ....0 ... 0..... 0 .... 1 (FACTORY PRE
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Installation ROOF INSTALLATION, continued GPS installation — 6. Place the unit on the roof in its permanent loca- The GPS antenna is pre-wired and has a 3 foot tion and mark around each base foot, Figure 4. cable running through one of the connectors. (Make sure the rear adjustable base foot is par- When deciding where to place GPS antenna, DO allel to the center line of the coach.) NOT SECURE! After wiring the receiver and initializ- FIGURE 4 ing your system, you will need to test the system. D
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Installation • Wiring Cable entry installation — INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH 1. Decide the location of the power on/off switch. 1. Decide the best location for the cables to en- Be sure the switch is turned off before you be- ter the vehicle, keeping in mind the desired gin! location for the switch and receiver. See diagram below. Drill a 3/4” hole in the roof, push wires inside. Make proper connections (remember you must have filtered +12 VDC power source). Wall or panel mount: Drill 1-1/4” ho
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Installation • Wiring Initializing & replacing the dome after Connecting the receiver — connecting the receiver(s) — Connecting one receiver 1. Be sure vehicle is in a location free of all obstruc- 1. Connect the coax cable from the MV-3500 to the tions and with a clear view of the satellite. “SATELLITE IN” on the receiver. 2. Power up unit, turn on receiver. The unit may take up to 10 minutes to initially find the satellite signal. The GPS is also initializing at this time. After the GPS initia
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Troubleshooting SOLUTION PROBLEM The MV-3500 does not attempt to find a satellite 1. Check your Power switch to verify that it is in the ON position. or it never moves. 2. Make sure that the receiver is plugged in and the satellite in jack is connected to MV-3500. 1. Wait 10 minutes. The unit can take up to 10 minutes to acquire The MV-3500 turns on and moves for a few GPS. If it normally takes 10 minutes to acquire GPS, contact seconds then stops and never moves again. Winegard. 2. If you feel
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Specifications & Warranty Features and specifications • One button operation. • 30’ power cable and 30’ coaxial cable included. • GPS satellite signal acquisition. • Dome is UV protected. • Depending on receiver type, access • Off-white color compatible with all vehicles. satellites 119°, 110°, 101° or 92°. • Compact size — • No user input required. 32” diameter, 15” height Weight of unit - 43 lbs. • No data port required for any receiver. Shipping weight - 59 lbs. • Elevation range 17° to 75
