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®
WINEGARD
TM
®
RoadTrip Minimax
Stationary
Automatic Satellite TV Antenna
Model RT8000S (white dome)
Model RT8035S (black dome)
Made in the U.S.A.
May also be packaged as:
RTS-80W (white dome) or RTS-80B (black dome)
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Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burling
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Parts Included • Tools Needed • Unpacking the Unit PARTS INCLUDED*: 1 Dome 1 base with electronics, dish, dual LNBF *Aftermarket versions also include all mounting hardware and cabling required for a single receiver installation TOOLS NEEDED FOR UNPACKING & INSTALLATION: Level 3/8” Open end wrench Drill with 3/4” bit 7/16” Open end wrench 1-1/4” hole saw (if mounting switch in wall) Sealant (consult RV manufacturer for proper type Phillips screw driver #2 for your roof material) UNPACKING T
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Quick Reference Guide This model is PRESET for DIRECTV receivers. If you have a DISH Network or BELL TV receiver, you must change the numbered switches (see figures below). TO CHANGE SWITCH SETTINGS FOR DISH FACTORY PRESET NETWORK. SIMPLY MOVE #4 & #7 TO DOWN POSITION (#8 SHOULD REMAIN DOWN ALSO). DIRECTV SWITCH SETTINGS DIRECTV DISH NETWORK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 KEY 0 = UP 1 = DOWN DISH NETWORK
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6. Place the unit on the roof in its permanent loca- Decide the best location for the power and coax tion and mark around each base foot, Figure 3. cables to enter the vehicle, and the location of the power switch and receiver. Drill a 3/4” hole in the FIGURE 3 roof, push wires inside. 2. Connect the Primary receiver to the Primary Port on the panel mount. 3. For a two receiver installation, connect a second coax cable (not provided) to the SECONDARy connector on base and run cable alon
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INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH Connecting TWO receivers 1. Choose a location to install the RoadTrip Minimax 1. Connect the coax cable coming from the antenna to power ON/OFF switch. Remember when selecting the “SATELLITE IN” input on the primary receiver. The a location, you will need to run the +12VDC power primary receiver is the receiver used most often and cable from the RoadTrip Minimax antenna to the will toggle between satellites. switch. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position before
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Basic RoadTrip Minimax Antenna Wiring TV COAX RoadTrip Minimax RECEIVER ANTENNA POWER SAT IN COAX 120V POWER 12VDC To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming— ® and television are turned on and your receiver is The RoadTrip Minimax antenna will toggle on the “point dish” menu. (Consult your owner’s between the primary or alternate satellites for manual to reach this menu.) either DISH Network or DIRECTV. Both have programming on more than one satellit
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If a switch other than SW64 appears, or you have an X in one of the boxes below the satellites, repeat Check Switch Steps. 5. your system is now set up to toggle between satellites. It will automatically move to the correct satellite when a channel is selected with your remote control. NOTE: Once these steps are completed, you won’t have to perform this test again, unless Check Switch was performed on another satellite dish, such as a home dish. Toggle: Your Winegard automatic satellite
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION The RoadTrip Minimax antenna does not attempt 1. Check +12 V wires at unit to verify the quick disconnect is locked to find a satellite or it never moves. into the socket. 2. Make sure the RoadTrip Minimax antenna is plugged in. 1. Make sure that your receiver is set up correctly. The dish never stops on any of the signals that For DISH NETWORK, the check switch should read either “Un it sees. known” or “SW64”. For DIRECTV, the receiver should
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Appendix A Satellite Coverage Maps and Receiver Compatibility A.1 DISH NETWORK PROGRAMMING The RoadTrip Minimax antenna will operate with most DISH Network receivers. Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the manufactuer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a standard DISH Network receiver. The antenna will locate and toggle between satellites 129°, 119° and 110°. The RoadTrip Minimax antenna will not operate in areas where satellit
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Hybrid Mode is for use with DISH Network while in the Northeast where the 129° satellite is not available. The Map below shows the coverage area for the 129° satellite. DISH Network satellite 129° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).* *Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage. DISH Network satellite 61.5° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).* *Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage. ® DISH NETWORK EASTERN ARC If neithe
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A.2 DIRECTV PROGRAMMING The RoadTrip Minimax antenna will operate with most DIRECTV receivers. The antenna will locate and continually track satellites 101° and 119°. However, the RoadTrip Minimax is not compatible with the DIRECTV 110° satellite or the KA band satellites 99° and 103°. Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the manufactuer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a standard DIRECTV receiver. RoadTrip Minimax antenna w
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Specifications & Warranty Features and specifications • UV protected plastic dome. • One button operation • Compact size — • Supports up to 2 single or 1 dual receiver. 20” diameter, 15.6” height • Depending on receiver type and location, you can Shipping size - 25” x 22 3/4” x 16 1/2” access satellites Unit weight - 13.5 lbs. DISH Network 129°, 119°, 110° or 61.5° Shipping weight - 23 lbs. DIRECTV 119° or 101° • Operating temperature -13°F
