King Controls 9702 User manual

Automatic Satellite System
9702 9702-LP
Installation and Operating Instructions
11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.kingcontrols.com
1347 REV M
Satellite Solutions for Mobile Markets
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IMPORTANT!
The satellite TV market is expanding and changing. The information in this manual was
accurate at the time of printing. If your King-Dome does not operate as outlined in this
manual please call King Controls at [phone] or visit our website at
www.kingcontrols.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Contents Page
1. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................2
2. DEFINITION OF TERMS........................................................................3
3. INSTALLATION..................................................................................4-11
4. OPERATION .........................................................................................12
5. MULTI-SWITCH ....................................................................................13
6. TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................14
7. MAINTENANCE....................................................................................15
8. LIMITED WARRANTY ..........................................................................16
DIRECTV®is an official trademark of DIRECTV, division of GM Hughes Electronics Corporation.
Dish Network®is an official trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation.
Bell ExpressVu®is an official trademark of Bell Canada.
DVB®is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcast Project (1991-1996)

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The King-Dome Automatic Satellite System includes 2 main components (Fig. 1).
Dome (Antenna) Unit Located on the roof of the vehicle. The dish is covered by a
protective dome that keeps operational components free from
the elements.
Controller Located in the vehicle. Activates the search mode and
provides limited diagnostic functions using the status light.
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
Note: A TV, satellite receiver, and program subscription are also required for satellite TV
viewing. (Not supplied by King Controls.)
Fig. 1
KING CONTROLS
POWER STATUS
ON / SEARCH OFF
ON/SEARCH
OFF SWITCH
SATELLITE
STATUS
KING-DOME

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AZIMUTH: Circular rotation around the vehicle.
(like a clock face: front of vehicle is 12:00, rear is 6:00) (Fig. 2)
ELEVATION: Angle in degrees measured from the ground plane (Fig. 3).
SIGNAL STRENGTH: Intensity of electronic signal received from the satellite transmission.
SECTION 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

KIT CONTENTS:
1. Unpack and identify all components (Fig. 4).
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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION
Fig. 4
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:
- drill and drill bit set
- tape measure
- 7/16” open end wrench (coax connections)
- adhesive sealant (compatible with roof material)
- appropriate fasteners to install all components and wiring
- 5/32” allen wrench, channel lock or pliers (to remove shipping bolt)
- wire cutter (to remove shipping tie strap)
POWER STATUS
ON / SEARCH OFF
Optional
Wall Mount
Controller
King Dome Operating Instructions
1. Turn tv and satellite receiver on.
The tv screen should display “searching for
satellite signal” or “Acquiring satellite signal.
IMPORTANT Do not use the tv or receiver
controls until you have found a satellite.
2. Press and hold the king dome switch to
on/search for a full 4 seconds.
3. wait for status light to turn stead green.
4. turn to a satellite channel that you normally
watch. Is there a picture?
questions? refer to owner’s manual
KING-DOME
KIT CONTENTS
SWITCH
SATELLITE
STATUS
ON/SEARCH
OFF

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IMPORTANT! The tie strap and spacer, and the bolt and washer must be removed from
the bottom of the dome unit prior to installation. DO NOT REMOVE THE
DOME COVER TO REMOVE THESE SHIPPING RESTRAINTS.
YOU MUST PLUG THE SHIPPING BOLT HOLE WITH THE SUPPLIED PLUG.
2. Remove and discard the tie strap and spacer, and the bolt and washer that pass through
the bottom of the base (Fig. 5).
3. Insert provided plug into hole that was occupied by the shipping bolt (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
IMPORTANT!
Remove and discard
Tie Strap and Plastic
Spacer prior to
installation.
IMPORTANT!
Remove and discard
Bolt and Washer
prior to installation.
IMPORTANT!
After removing shipping bolt, firmly insert plug
into hole. Plug should be almost flush with base.

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DOME LOCATION
4. Select an area on the roof for the dome unit and the location where the wiring will enter
the vehicle through the roof to the satellite receiver, controller, and 12 volt power source
inside, using the following criteria:
a) The shortest distance between the dome unit and the satellite receiver is most
desirable.
b) The dome unit requires a 28 inch diameter mounting area.
c) The dome unit should be mounted on the centerline of the vehicle.
d) There must be no “line of sight” obstructions. Air conditioning units, other antennas,
and storage areas that are too close to the dome unit may prevent the satellite
signal from reaching the dish (Fig. 6).
HEIGHT OF
OBSTRUCTION
APPROXIMATE
MINIMUM DISTANCE
TO DOME EDGE
10” 8”
11” 10”
12” 12”
13” 14”
14” 16”
15” 18”
16” 20”
Fig.6
IMPORTANT! For installations on trucks with air shields, a bracket must be used for
mounting the dome unit. The dome unit MUST be mounted to the air ride
cab: NEVER to any structure mounted directly to the frame.
See bracket instructions for proper installation (Fig. 7).

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5. Place dome unit on installation location chosen using the criteria discussed in the
previous section. Shipping restraints must be removed (Fig. 5, Page 5), and cable
connections must be positioned facing rear of vehicle.
6. The dome unit must be positioned so that both feet on each side of the vehicle are equal
distances from the roof edge. This should be checked by measuring the distance from
each feet to the roof edge. Confirm that these measurements are equal (Fig. 8).
IMPORTANT! Make sure shipping restraints are removed from bottom of dome unit
(Fig. 5, Page 5).
Cable connections must ALWAYS be positioned facing the rear of vehicle.
Example of truck installation using bracket.
See bracket instructions for proper installation.
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
IMPORTANT! The dome unit MUST be mounted to the air ride cab: NEVER to any structure
mounted directly to the frame.
DOME INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT! The dome should never be mounted so that it is tilted more than
two degrees in any direction.

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7. Mount the dome unit. Use the pre-drilled holes in the mounting feet as a guide to install
the fasteners into the roof. Use additional fasteners whenever necessary.
8. Test that the dome unit is secure by pulling upward from each foot location.
EXTERNAL WIRING
9. Plug external wire harness into wiring port on back of dome unit and tighten connection
until it clicks past the detent lock (Fig. 9).
10. Connect 35’ coax cable to coax port labeled MAIN on back of dome unit and tighten
connection. If using a second receiver, connect second 35’ coax cable to coax port
labeled AUX and tighten connection. Do not over tighten coax connections (Fig. 9).
Note: The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fastener to secure the
dome to the roof. Depending on the roof material, fasteners such as lag screws, well
nuts, sheet metal screws, toggle bolts and T anchors may be used, and should always
be used in combination with a roof compatible sealant.
IMPORTANT! The installer is responsible for weatherproofing all holes with sealant.
Note: The King-Dome is wired for a dual LNB. There are two coaxial ports on the back of the
dome unit. The one labeled “MAIN” MUST be connected to the main receiver in vehicle.
The one labeled “AUX” can be used for an additional receiver.
Fig. 9
IMPORTANT!
Coax connections
should be snug.
DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN!
IMPORTANT!
The alignment tabs on
the wiring port and the
external wire harness
plug must match up
when engaging plug
onto port.
YOU MUST TIGHTEN THE
PLUG UNTIL IT CLICKS
PAST THE DETENT
LOCK.
(A channel lock pliers
may be used to tighten
the connection.)

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11. Run wires from the back of the dome unit to the roof edge, then along edge to location
where wiring will be fed into the vehicle. (If installing an optional second receiver, run
auxiliary coax to location where it will enter the vehicle.) Secure wiring to roof every 12-
18 inches (Fig. 10).
12. Drill 5/8” hole through the roof and into the cabinet where receiver is stored. Feed wiring
down through hole. Seal opening with roof compatible sealant so that it is entirely
waterproof (inside and outside of the 5/8” hole). Repeat for optional second receiver
(Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 TYPICAL ROOF INSTALLATION - OVERHEAD VIEW
IMPORTANT!
Sealant must
be roof
compatible.
13. Remove blue protective sheet and red “position to rear” sticker from the dome unit.

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14. Inside vehicle, connect main coax from the dome unit directly to the “satellite in” port of
the main receiver. Do not go through an “A-B” or any other switch, box, or booster.
Connect auxiliary coax directly to optional second receiver.
15. Connect red and black two conductor wire to a power source and ground. Red connects
to +12 volts, and black connects to ground.
16. Plug phone style controller cable into Controller.
IMPORTANT: The connection between the dome unit and the receiver must be a direct
connection with no devices in between. Any other devices should be
downstream from the receiver.
IMPORTANT: Power connection must be a non-shared circuit. Excessive current draw
on the circuit will cause the unit to operate improperly. Power and ground
connections must be made after the wires are connected to the dome unit.
INTERNAL WIRING

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ELEVATION PROGRAMMING - OPTIONAL
17. Find your location on the Elevation Maps below. The elevation line nearest to your
location is the elevation you will program.
Example: for Miami, Florida (DIRECTV elevation 52°): use 47° elevation line
for Miami, Florida (Dish Network elevation 38°): use 37° elevation line
STATUS LIGHT
Turns orange for 1 second, then
flashes red and/or green.
rapidly flashes red and green
rapidly flashes red and green
rapidly flashes red and green
rapidly flashes red and green
Turns momentarily orange, then
back to red or green
OFF.
SWITCH ACTION
Momentarily press ON/SEARCH and release.
Momentarily press ON/SEARCH and release
a total of :
8 times: programs in 27 degree elevation
12 times: programs in 37 degree elevation
16 times: programs in 47 degree elevation
20 times: programs in 55 degree elevation (9702-LP ONLY)
Press ON/SEARCH and HOLD for 3 seconds.
Press OFF.
18. Use the Controller to preform the following commands:
Note: This unit is factory programmed to begin searching at elevation 37.8 degrees .
To reduce initial satellite acquisition time, program the unit as follows: (Programming is
optional. If programming is not performed, the system will automatically adjust its
elevation after satellite acquisition.)
101 DirecTV Elevation Map 119 Dish Network Elevation Map

1. Turn on TV and Receiver. “Searching for Satellite” or similar will appear on TV screen.
2. On King Dome controller, press and hold
ON/SEARCH for 4SECONDS. Power light
turns steady GREEN.
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a) flashes a variety of colors
for about one minute
b) blinks RED
c) blinks GREEN (may start
blinking RED again)
d) turns steady Green
unit performs
self-diagnostic
search in progress
potential satellite
found
satellite found
IMPORTANT! There must be a clear “line of sight” to the southern sky. Mountains,
buildings, trees, telephone poles, etc. can all block the satellite signal
from reaching the dish.
The distance driven since last preforming a search may affect how long it
takes for the King Dome to find the satellite.
Satellite TV and receiver technology are constantly changing. If you
experience difficulty go to www.kingcontrols.com or contact the King
Controls Service Department at [phone].
SECTION 4 OPERATION
STATUS LIGHT SYSTEM STATUS
Hand Held
Controller Wall Mount
Controller
KING-DOME
King Controls KING-DOME
ON/SEARCH STATUS
OFF SWITCH
SATELLITE
KING-DOME
King Controls KING-DOME
ON/SEARCH STATUS
OFF SWITCH
SATELLITE
KING-DOME
King Controls KING-DOME
ON/SEARCH STATUS
OFF SWITCH
SATELLITE
3. Can you view your desired programming?
YES: Turn King-Dome off and enjoy.
NO: Press the ON/SEARCH button for one
second to continue search. Repeat
step until you are locked onto the
correct satellite.
Note: Receiver may require 2 minutes to
download program information.
IMPORTANT! Do not turn off the
controller until you have
found your desired
satellite and programming.

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SECTION 5 MULTI-SWITCH (WALL MOUNT ONLY)
1. a) If you are locked onto the 110 satellite, press the
multi-switch UP for one second. The antenna will
automatically move to the 119 satellite.
b) Press the multi-switch DOWN for one second to
automatically return to the 110 satellite.
2. a) If you are locked onto the 119 satellite, press the
multi-switch DOWN for one second. The antenna will
automatically move to the 110 satellite.
b) Press the multi-switch UP for one second to
automatically return to the 119 satellite.
FOR DISH 500 SUBSCRIBERS
After you have locked onto the 110 or 119 satellite using the operation procedure in Section 4,
you can use the Wall Mount Multi-Switch Controller to move back and forth between the 110
and 119 satellites.
KING-DOME
ON/SEARCH STATUS
OFF SWITCH
SATELLITE
KING-DOME
ON/SEARCH STATUS
OFF SWITCH
SATELLITE
KING-DOME
ON/SEARCH STATUS
OFF SWITCH
SATELLITE
KING-DOME
ON/SEARCH STATUS
OFF SWITCH
SATELLITE

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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
Diagnostic Keypad
(Optional)
The Keypad is not included with this unit.
It allows the installer to use advanced
diagnostics for installation and
troubleshooting. To order a Keypad
contact your local distributor or call King
Controls at [phone].
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REASON COARSE OF ACTION
Unit does not find satellite.
(STATUS light blinks red
and/or green.)
Did not hold ON/SEARCH button
for a full 4 SECONDS. Hold ON/SEARCH button for a full 4
seconds.
STATUS light blinks orange. Before search: bad coax
connection
After unsuccessful search
(approximately 25 minutes):
obstruction in line of sight
between dome and satellite
Call King Controls
Move vehicle to have
unobstructed view of
southern sky
STATUS light does not stop
rapidly blinking red and
green
Self check failed: potential motor
problem Call King Controls
STATUS light does not turn
on or is dim Bad power source (low voltage)
Bad power or controller cable
connection at dome
Bad controller cable connection at
controller
Call King Controls

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The King-Dome Satellite System has been designed to be maintenance and trouble free.
For optimum signal strength, keep the dome clean from dirt, bugs, and other debris. Periodic
washing of the dome with mild soap and water is recommended.
If you plan on storing your vehicle for long periods of time, it is recommended that the system be
put through a search procedure on a quarterly basis to keep all moving parts in good working
order.
If you have any comments or questions, please contact the King Controls Service Department at
[phone], or email King Controls at [email protected]
SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE

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Every King Controls Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is covered by
a two year parts and one year labor limited warranty from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not
cover installation and external wiring or refurbished units.
Should any trouble develop during the warranty period, contact King Controls or one of its certified dealers. Only
King Controls and certified dealers are authorized to perform warranty evaluations and repairs.
If it is determined that the unit needs to be returned, return COMPLETE product, freight prepaid, to :
King Controls, 11200 Hampshire Ave. S. Bloomington, MN 55438-2453. If inspection shows the trouble is
caused by defective workmanship or material, King Controls will repair (or at its option, replace) without charge.
This warranty does not apply where:
- The product has been abused, misused, improperly installed or improperly maintained.
- Repairs have been made or attempted by others that are not certified by King Controls to do such repairs.
- Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear.
- Alterations have been made to the product.
In no event shall King Controls be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from the
sale or use of the product. This disclaimer applies both during and after the term of the warranty.
King Controls disclaims liability for any implied warranties, including implied warranties of
“merchantability” and “fitness for a specific purpose,” after the one year term of this warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to you.
SECTION 8 LIMITED WARRANTY

11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.kingcontrols.com
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