Winegard Movin' View MV3500A User manual

Movin’ ViewTM

Digital Satellite Mobile Antenna for Two Receivers

Model MV3500A

Made in the U.S.A. U.S. Patent Nos. 6,023,247; 6,188,300

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 2005 2452063 Rev. 5/05

WINEGARD®

DIRECTV®is an official trademark of DIRECTV, a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Corporation.

DISH NetworkTM is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporaton.

DIGITAL BROADCAST SYSTEM

SATELLITE(S)

Introduction

Congratulations! You have purchased one of

Winegard’s latest developments in the mobile satel-

lite reception product line —the Movin’ ViewTM. This

system, used with your digital satellite receiver, will

deliver the best reception possible.

How Does Digital Satellite

TV Work?

Satellite programming originates from an “uplink”

facility on Earth — the facility receives many signals

from different sources, combines the signals digitally

and transmits to the satellites. The satellites (22,300

miles above Earth) receive the uplink signal, amplify

it and then transmit it back to earth in the Ku fre-

quency band. This signal is

concentrated and reflected to the

LNBF* located at the “focal point”

of the dish. The LNBF amplifies and

converts the signal to the 950 to

1450 MHz range. The signal is then

passed through a coaxial cable to the re-

ceiver where 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

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 (1-800-347-3288)

EXPRESSVU®- 1-888-SKYDISH (1-888-759-3474)

Your new Winegard RV Digital Satellite System is an

easy-to-use satellite TV reception system. Because it

mounts on the top of your recreational vehicle, it goes

where you go and provides quality reception of digital

satellite signals. Check with your program provider for

exact coverage area.

MV3500A features:

• Easy “one-button” operation

• Compatible with most digital satellite receivers

• Ability to toggle between satellites using remote

control, if subscribing to multisatellite programming

• Winegard warranty

About this manual —We hope this manual will provide clear instructions to install and

operate MV3500A. Two symbols have been used —

Indicates caution should be taken! Indicates suggestions to make

processes easier for you.

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2. Determine which programming you will be using. This will determine how you set your switches.

For DISH Network set switches to 119°. For ExpressVu®, set switches to 091°.

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 may be changing these switches.

(#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up)

Sat. Rcvr. Mt. Option Switch Set Position

................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

DIRECTV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

(FACTORY PRESET)

DISH NETWORK 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1

ExpressVu 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1

Quick Reference Guide

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SWITCH SETTINGS

SHOWN BELOW

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1= DOWN 0= UP 1= DOWN

0= UP 1= DOWN

  

 



0= UP

1 = DOWN

0 = UP

  

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 0 0 1 0 0 110 10 1 10 11

1. Turn on receiver and television set. The MV3500A

must be connected to a receiver that is plugged

into 120 VAC.

2. Verify that you are getting the receiver’s menu

screens on the television. These screens are available

with or without the dish finding the signal.

3. Turn the power switch on for the MV3500A. The

dish will detect if it is already on a satellite signal. If it

detects a signal, the dish will move to check its alter-

nate satellite and then move back to the original

satellite signal that it was on.

4. If no signal was detected, the dish will begin its

search to locate the primary satellite. Once the dish

locates a signal, it will pause long enough to identify

which satellite it has located. This may or may not be

OPERATION (VEHICLE MUST BE STATIONARY!!)

visible on your receiver’s point dish screen.

5. After the unit has verified that it has the correct satel-

lite, it will move to check the alternate satellite and move

back to the primary satellite to complete the search rou-

tine.

6. If you do not have signal, see Troubleshooting, p.11.

NOTE: Because the MV3500A uses information from

the last location that it was on a signal, satellite ac-

quisition may take longer if the dish is inactive over

long distance traveling.

DirecTV must be set to the “two” satellite, oval dish

setting. Refer to your receiver manual.

DISH Network receivers must have the check switch

set for “SW42”. See page 4.

CENTER LINE OF VEHICLE

REAR BASE FOOT

(MUST BE PARALLEL

TO CENTER LINE)

MV-3500

BACK OF VEHICLE

FRONT OF VEHICLE

MV3500A

MOUNTING

To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming—

The MV3500A will toggle between the primary and

seconday satellites for either DISH Network or

DIRECTV. Both have programming on more than

one satelite. When a channel is selected on the

remote control and is not on the satellite cur-

rently selected, the unit will automatically toggle

to the correct satellite.

DIRECTV programming

1. DIRECTV receivers must be set for oval dish 2

sat selection to enable toggling between primary

101°W satellite and alternate 119°W satellite

only. (Consult receiver manual for procedure.)

After receiver is set for the correct dish selection,

when you request a channel located on a differ-

ent satellite, the unit will automatically toggle to

that satellite.

DISH Network programming (DISH 500)

DISH Network receivers must have the “SW42”

switch installed in order to toggle between the pri-

mary 119° satellite and the alternate 110° satellite.

(Consult your receiver manual for the procedure to

reach the “check switch” menu.)

To install the “SW42” switch:

1. Before turning on your MV3500A system, make

sure that your satellite receiver and television are

turned on and your receiver is on the “point dish”

menu. (Consult your owner’s manual to reach this

menu.)

2. Turn on the MV3500A system and wait for sig-

nal acquisition on satellite 119°.

3. After signal is acquired, you have 6 minutes to

complete Check Switch test. Consult your receiver

manual for instructions on running this test. Be sure

that Superdish and Alternate are unchecked if appli-

cable. Onscreen options may vary by receiver.

4. During the Check Switch Test, the receiver will

begin checking the switch by toggling between

satellites. When this is completed, SW42 will ap-

pear on the screen. It will be at the top of the

screen, satellite designations will be below, show-

ing odd and even transponders. See illustration.

If a switch other than SW42 appears, or you

have an X in one of the boxes below the satel-

lites, repeat Check Switch Steps.

NOTE: Be sure the “Superdish” and “Alternate”

boxes ARE NOT checked.

!Toggle: Your Winegard automatic

satellite dish will move from the

primary to the alternate satellite in

order to receive multi-satellite

programming.

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 re-

mote control.

NOTE: Once these steps are completed, you

won’t have to perform this test again, unless

Check Switch was performed on another satel-

lite dish, such as a home dish.

Check Switch screen display

Install Summary

Input: 1 1 1 1

Satellite: 119 119 110 110

Polarity: Odd Even Odd Even

Status: Satellite reception verified

Superdish Alternate

Cancel Test Help

SW42

All required screws, washers, bolts, and nylocks

1 base with electronics, dish, dual LNBF

Silicone sealant

Surface Wipes

30’ Coax Cable

30’ Power Cable

1. Open box and remove packing material.

2. Lift dome out of box vertically. Then lift unit out of

box vertically. Do not turn box and “roll” out, or turn

upside down to remove.

USE 2 PEOPLE

when removing the unit

from the carton.

Parts Included • Tools Needed • How to Unpack

If using knife to open

carton, BE CAREFUL.

Do not cut the dome on

the unit.

1 Radome

1 Power switch

1 Wall plate (white)

1 Surface mount box

1 Cable entry plate

3 Base feet

large yellow spade connector

2 small red spade connectors

LIFT UNIT STRAIGHT UP

OUT OF CARTON!

TOOLS NEEDED FOR UNPACKING & INSTALLATION:

UNPACKING THE UNIT

Level

Drill w/3/4” bit

1-1/4” hole saw (if mounting switch in wall)

Phillips screw driver #2

3/8” Open end wrench

7/16” Open end wrench

Sealant (consult RV manufacturer for proper type

for your roof material)

PARTS INCLUDED:

!BE CAREFUL when

removing unit. Dome is

attached to base by

only 3 pieces of tape,

NOT BY SCREWS.

!DO NOT PAINT DOME!

Painting dome will

cause signal

degradation.

Installation Diagram

Control Box detail

LNBF

RECEIVER

ELEVATION

AZIMUTH

(#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up)

Sat. Rcvr. Switch Set Position

........................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

DISH NETWORK ................................ 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1

DIRECTV .................................. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1

(FACTORY PRESET)

ExpressVu ................................. 0 .. 1 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1

Model MV3500A

ELECTRONICS INTERIOR VIEW

P4 P3

IMPORTANT! Do not install this system

in the rain, or under any wet conditions. Mois-

ture may affect electronics and void your

warranty!

1. For best performance and to reduce signal ac-

quisition time, park vehicle on a level surface;

level the RV.

2. Select a level spot on your roof for installation.

Using the chart,

determine the

minimum distances

to other equipment.

WARNING: Level the base front to back and side

to side. If base is not level the MV3500A may re-

quire more time to locate the correct satellite

or may not locate the correct satellite.

• Be sure no roof-mounted equipment is

blocking the satellite “line of sight”, Fig. 3

• You will need to decide where the wires will enter

the vehicle. A coax and a power wire (minimum 16

gauge) will need to be run into the vehicle.

WARNING: Many +12VDC sources can cause the

unit to fail. Select a filtered source, preferably a dedi-

cated line to the battery.

Installation

Install in DRY conditions only!

Installing unit on roof of vehicle —

Obstruction Ht. Unit Clearance

8” .......................................... 4”

10” ................................... 11.5”

12” ...................................... 19”

15” ...................................... 32”

FIGURE 3

OBSTRUCTION

UNIT BASE

3. Remove dome. Place dome in safe spot to avoid

damage. Place base on vehicle roof in the location

selected.

4. Attach each mounting foot to base by securing

with two 7/16” nylocks. See page 5 for foot locations.

5. After selecting location for unit (see number 2),

put the unit on the centerline of the vehicle.

REAR MOUNTING FOOT MUST BE PARALLEL

WITH THE CENTER LINE OF VEHICLE. See pg. 5.

6. Place the unit on the roof in its permanent loca-

tion and mark around the base bracket, Figure 4.

(Make sure the rear adjustable base foot is paral-

lel with the center line of the vehicle. Refer to

page 3, Figure 1A ).

FIGURE 4

7. Clean roof area where the base feet will be

attached to the roof. Do not erase your marks!

8. Put approved sealant in the areas marked

for the base feet. Place base feet on top of the

sealant and screw down with the (4) #10

screws (provided) for each foot.

9. After all base feet are secured to roof, put

sealant around edge of feet and over screws.

Replace base on screws and reinstall nut.

Installation

FIGURE 5

BASE EXTERIOR

FOOT

Installation

CABLE-

ENTRY

CABLE

CLAMP

1. Decide the best location for the cables to enter

the vehicle, and the location of the power switch

and receiver (see “Installing the switch and

receiver”on pages 9 and 10). Drill a 1/2” hole in the

roof, push wires inside. Make proper connections.

You must have filtered +12 VDC power source.

2. Place cable-entry plate over hole and cables.

Screw in place. Seal plate and screw holes with ap-

proved sealant (not included).

3. Depending on the length of the cable on the roof,

you may need to use cable clamps or wire ties (not

provided) between the unit and your cable-entry plate.

Clamping the cable every 12”-16” should eliminate

any unnecessary cable movement, Figure 6.

FIGURE 6

Cable entry installation — INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH

1. Choose a location to install the MV3500A power

ON/OFF switch. Remember when selecting a location

that you will need to run the +12VDC power cable

from the MV3500A to the switch. Be sure the

switch is in the OFF position before continuing.

See Figure 7 page 9.

Wall or panel mount: Drill 1-1/4” hole, pull wires

through wall or panel.

Surface mount: Determine location and direction of

box. Mount box and feed wire into one of the box open

ings. Snap the rocker switch into the switch plate. Be

sure switch is off!

2. Connect the ground wire from the vehicle and the

BLACK ground wire from the MV3500A together,

using large yellow spade connector.

3. Connect the YELLOW spade connector to

the silver spade on the switch.

4. Connect the RED wire from the MV unit to the

small RED spade connector.

5. Connect small RED spade connector to center

spade on switch.

6. Connect the +12 V power wire from the vehicle to

a small RED spade connector.

7. Connect small RED spade connect to isolated

spade on switch.

INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH DIAGRAM

STEPS 2 & 3

TWO GROUND WIRES

1 FROM VEHICLE

1 BLACK WIRE FROM

SATELLITE DISH STEPS 4 & 5

RED POWER

WIRE FROM

DISH

STEPS 6 &7

+12 V FROM VEHICLE

ON/OFF ROCKER SWITCH

WITH LIGHT

(Shown in OFF position.)

FIGURE 7

Terminals on switch have to be bent to fit in surface

mount box.

INSTALLING THE DOME

Insert screw in holes on dome

rim. Be sure bolt is vertical;

not tilted to side. Tighten to

20 in.-lb., or approximately

until washer is visible

around screw head.

CAUTION:

DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN!!

QUADREX

SCREW WITH

RUBBER

WASHER

(USE #2

PHILLIPS)

1. Be sure vehicle is in a location free of all obstruc-

tions and with a clear view of the satellite.

2. Power up unit, turn on receiver. Verify that the

correct satellite is found. Refer to page 3 for de-

tail of operation.

3. Install dome. NOTE: After connectors are tight-

ened, apply bead of silicone around the

connector where the exterior hex nut touches the

base and around the cables where they enter the

connector on the exterior of the unit. See drawing

below. If second receiver is not used, apply sili-

cone to seal center hole of third connector. See

drawing below.

Initializing & replacing the dome after

connecting the receiver(s) —

Connecting two receivers

1. Connect the coax cable coming from the

MV3500A to the “ SATELLITE IN” input on the

primary receiver. The primary receiver is the

receiver used most often and will toggle between

satellites.

2. Run a second cable through the empty Heyco

opening and connect to the ground block-type

feed through and connect the other end of this

cable to “Satellite IN” input on the second re-

ceiver. NOTE: Secondary receiver will not

toggle.

Installation • Wiring

Connecting one receiver

1. Connect the coax cable from the MV3500A to

the “SATELLITE IN” on the receiver.

Connecting the receiver —

PRIMARY

RECEIVER

USED ONLY WITH

A SECONDARY

RECEIVER

GROUND BLOCK

CUSTOMER/INSTALLER

PROVIDES COAX FOR

SECOND RECEIVER

CONNECTOR

APPLY SILICONE BEAD IN HOLE

WHERE COAX ENTERS

APPLY SILICONE BEAD

AT BASE OF CONNECTOR

UNIT BASE

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