King-Dome 9754 User manual

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1338 REV F
Digital TV Solutions for Mobile Markets
®
In-Motion Satellite System
with built-in DVB for positive satellite identification
Model 9754
Model 9754-LP
Installation and Operating Instructions

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DIRECTV®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc.
Dish Network®is an official trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation.
Bell TV is an official trademark of Bell Canada.
DVB®is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcast Project (1991-1996).
HDMITM is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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 (952)
922-6889 or visit our website at www.kingcontrols.com.
This King-Dome is factory pre-set for DIRECTV®standard digital programming broadcast from the
101° W satellite. If you also receive your local channels from DIRECTV’s 119 satellite or if you subscribe to
Dish Network®or Bell TV programming, you must re-configure the antenna to work with your satellite service.
Doing this will allow the King-Dome to lock on the correct satellites to receive your programming and
also enable automatic satellite switching via the receiver’s remote control for multi-satellite service.
Antenna configuration is a one time procedure that MUST BE COMPLETED before using your King-Dome
antenna. Configuration may be done with the supplied wall mount controller or the #1844 Keypad
(dealer tool). See the antenna configuration section in this manual for specific instructions.
The King-Dome can receive available HDTV programming from DIRECTV Ku band satellites at 101° and 119°.
It will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV’s Ka band satellites at 99° and 103°.
Please read this entire manual before beginning the installation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Contents Page
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................2
2. DEFINITION OF TERMS...............................................................................................3
3. INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................4-12
4. ANTENNA CONFIGURATION................................................................................13-29
5. OPERATION...........................................................................................................30-33
6. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................34
7. MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................35
8. LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................................36

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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 antenna 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 (sold separately).
Fig. 1
Note: Overview only.
See Installation Section for specific
wiring diagrams.

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AZIMUTH: Circular rotation around the vehicle. Using a clock as reference, the front of the
vehicle is 12:00, and the rear is 6:00 (Fig. 2).
ELEVATION: Angle in degrees measured from a level 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
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 bolts)
• wire cutter (to remove shipping tie strap)
• Optional: #1844 King Controls Keypad
Fig. 4 KIT CONTENTS
#1844 Keypad

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IMPORTANT! The tie strap and spacer, and the shipping bolts and washers 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 HOLES WITH THE SUPPLIED PLUGS (ATTACHED TO
TIE STRAP SHIPPING RESTRAINT).
2. Remove and discard the tie strap and spacer (KEEP RUBBER PLUGS AND GREASE
PACKET), and the 2 bolts and 2 washers that pass through the bottom of the base (Fig. 5).
3. Insert provided plugs into holes that were occupied by the shipping bolts. Inserted plugs
should be flush with base (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
IMPORTANT!
Remove and discard Tie
Strap and Plastic Spacer
prior to installation.
KEEP RUBBER PLUGS
AND GREASE PACKET.
IMPORTANT!
Remove and discard
Shipping Bolts and
Washers prior to
installation.
IMPORTANT!
After removing shipping bolts, firmly
insert plugs into holes. Plugs should
be flush with base.

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DOME UNIT 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) A shorter 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 antenna (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, plugs must be inserted in holes (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
foot to the roof edge. Confirm that these measurements are equal (Fig. 8).
IMPORTANT! Make sure shipping restraints are removed from bottom of dome unit and plugs are
inserted in holes (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 UNIT INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT! The dome unit should never be mounted so that it is tilted more
than two degrees in any direction.
IMPORTANT!
Cable connections
must always face
REAR of vehicle.

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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. Fill end of coax cable that will connect to the MAIN port on the dome unit with supplied
dielectric grease. Connect this end of the coax cable to the MAIN port and tighten
connection (Fig. 9). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
If using a second (auxiliary) receiver, fill end of second coax cable and connect it to the AUX
port. Tighten connection. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Note: The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fastener to secure the dome unit 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 multiple receiver support. There are two coax ports on the back of the dome unit.
The one labeled “MAIN” MUST be connected to the main receiver in vehicle. This is the receiver that will
control automatic satellite switching if applicable. The one labeled “AUX” can be used for an additional receiver.
IMPORTANT! You must fill the ends of all external coax cables with the supplied dielectric grease.
Failure to do so will void product warranty.
Fig. 9
IMPORTANT!
Fill ends of coax cables with supplied dielectric grease.
Failure to do so will void product warranty.
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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14. Remove blue protective sheet and red “position to rear” sticker from the dome unit.
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 auxiliary receiver, run auxiliary coax
to location where it will enter the vehicle. Secure wiring to roof every 12-18 inches (Fig. 10).
12. Drill 3/4” 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 completely
waterproof (inside and outside of the 3/4” hole). Repeat for auxiliary coax if present.
13. Fasten cable entry cover to roof. Seal mounting holes, perimeter of cover and cable opening
so they are completely waterproof.
Fig. 10 TYPICAL ROOF INSTALLATION - OVERHEAD VIEW
IMPORTANT!
Sealant must be roof compatible.
IMPORTANT! SEALANT MUST BE ROOF COMPATIBLE.
Installer is responsible for determining proper roof compatible fasteners for cable entry cover.
Roof holes for cables must be sealed so they are completely waterproof. Mounting holes,
perimeter of cable entry cover and cable opening of cable entry cover must be sealed so they
are completely waterproof.

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INTERNAL WIRING
15. Choose your desired wiring configuration:
DIRECTV / Bell TV
(single satellite) Fig. 11, Page 11
DIRECTV / Dish Network / Bell TV
(2 or more satellites with auto switching) Fig. 12, Page 12
16. Inside the vehicle, make the connections as shown in the wiring diagrams, keeping in mind
the following important points:
a) The connection between the dome unit and the receiver must be a direct connection
with no devices in between.
b) 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.
c) If fusing the circuit, the fuse must be rated at 7.5 amps.
d) HDTV receivers require HDMIor component video/audio cable connection to TV
(sold separately).
17. When installation is complete, go to Section 4, ANTENNA CONFIGURATION on page 13.
Note: Using multiple receivers is not recommended for multi-satellite services where automatic satellite switching is
desired.
Components and wiring supplied with the 9754/9754-LP are shown in black.
Existing components and wiring or those sold separately are shown in gray.

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DIRECTV / Bell TV
King-Dome Models 9754, 9754-LP & 9754-LP-HD
Single satellite
Fig. 11
IMPORTANT!
Main coax cable must be
connected to 18V input on
multi-switch.

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DIRECTV / Dish Network / Bell TV
King-Dome 9754, 9754-LP & 9754-LP-HD
2 or more satellites with auto switching
Fig. 12
Note:
Using multiple receivers is
not recommended for
multi-satellite services where
automatic satellite switching
is desired.

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SECTION 4 ANTENNA CONFIGURATION
The King-Dome is factory pre-set for DIRECTV standard digital programming broadcast from the
101° W satellite.
If you also receive your local channels from DIRECTV’s 119 satellite or if you subscribe to Dish
Network or Bell TV programming, you must re-configure the antenna to work with your satellite
service. Doing this will allow the King-Dome to lock on the correct satellites to receive your
programming and also enable automatic satellite switching via the receiver’s remote control for
multi-satellite service.
Antenna configuration is a one time procedure that MUST BE COMPLETED before using your
King-Dome antenna.
To configure your antenna, follow these steps:
1. SATELLITE SERVICE OPTIONS
Determine the service you want to program (pages 14-15).
2. ANTENNA CONFIGURATION
Configure the antenna for the service you chose in step 1.
You can use either:
A) the supplied wall mount controller (page 16).
or
B) keypad #1844 (page 23).
3. DISH AND BELL TV CHECK SWITCH PROCEDURE
For all Dish Network and Bell TV services:
Configure your receiver for mobile use by running a check switch (page 27).
#1844
Diagnostic Keypad

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DIRECTV
Single Satellite 101
Receive programming from the DIRECTV 101 satellite only.
DIRECTV Plus: 101, 119
Receive standard digital programming from the 101, and locals from the 119, and
automatically switch between the two.
BELL TV
(May not be available in all areas due to geographic variance in satellite signal strength.)
Standard Digital 91
Receive programming from the 91 satellite only.
HDTV 82/91 and HDTV 82/91 Alternate
Automatically switch between the 82 and 91 satellites for Bell TV by using the receiver’s
remote control.
Choose the HDTV 82/91 option. If you can not lock onto the satellites in step 2 of the
check switch procedure (page 27), you may get better results by choosing the HDTV 82/91
Alternate. The HDTV 82/91 Alternate is for STATIONARY USE ONLY.
STEP 1: SATELLITE SERVICE OPTIONS
IMPORTANT! The King-Dome can receive available HDTV programming from DIRECTV Ku band satellites at
101° and 119°. It will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV’s Ka band satellites at 99°
and 103°.
Note: Tracking satellites is only possible with adequate signal strength.

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Note: This map is an
approximation only. Which trio
works best in a given location
may differ from what is indicated
on the map.
Dish HD Western and Eastern Arc Trio
Coverage Map
DISH NETWORK
Dish 500
Automatically switch between the 110 and 119 satellites for Dish Network Standard Digital
Service by simply changing channels with the receiver’s remote control.
Dish HD Eastern Arc
Automatically switch between the 61.5 and 72 satellites for Dish Network by simply
changing channels with the receiver’s remote control.
Dish HD Eastern and Western Arc with Locals
Dish Network HD programming is broadcast from multiple satellites including these two
trios: the Dish HD Western Arc Trio - 110, 119, 129 satellites, and the Dish HD Eastern Arc
Trio - 61.5, 72, 77 satellites. The map below shows the approximate coverage for each trio.
(Note: With the Eastern Arc Trio, you cannot receive programming from the 77
satellite while in motion.)
The King-Dome antenna can be easily configured to work with either trio. By choosing the
appropriate trio based on where you are, you can receive all of your desired programming.
Dish HD Alternate with Locals
Choose this option for satellites 61.5, 110, and 119 only if you are unable to view
your programming with Dish HD Western Arc or Dish HD Eastern Arc with Locals.

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STEP 2-A: ANTENNA CONFIGURATION
USING WALL MOUNT CONTROLLER
On pages 17-21, find your service and follow the instructions in the box.
DIRECTV
Single Satellite 101 (Factory Pre-set) . . . . . . . .Page 17
DIRECTV Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 17
Dish Network
Dish 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18
Dish HD Eastern Arc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18
Dish HD Western Arc with Locals . . . . . . . . . . .Page 19
Dish HD Eastern Arc with Locals . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 19
Dish HD Alternate with Locals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20
Bell TV
Bell TV Standard Digital 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20
Bell TV HDTV 82/91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 21
Bell TV HDTV 82/91 Alternate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 21
Note: If using the keypad for programming, go to page 23.

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DIRECTV ANTENNA CONFIGURATION
Single Satellite 101
1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the
ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange,
and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS.
2. Press and release the ON button 16 times.
The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red.
3. Press and hold the button for 4 seconds.
The status light will turn orange for 1 second,
and then start flashing green or red.
4. Press OFF.
5. Set your receiver for round dish-1 satellite (do this through the receiver’s satellite
set-up menu screens). Configuration is complete. Go to page 30.
DIRECTV Plus (satellites 101, 119)
1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the
ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange,
and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS.
2. Press and release the ON button 8times.
The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red.
3. Press and hold the button for 4 seconds.
The status light will turn orange for 1 second,
and then start flashing green or red.
4. Press OFF.
5. Set your receiver for oval dish-2 satellites (do this through the receiver’s satellite
set-up menu screens).
If you have an H23 receiver, choose the following dish configuration settings.
Dish Type: 02: 3-LNB (18”x20”), Switch Type: 02:Multiswitch.
Configuration is complete. Go to page 30.
The King-Dome is factory pre-set for the DIRECTV 101 satellite. Unless the antenna has been configured for
another option since leaving the factory, PERFORM STEP 5 ONLY.

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DISH NETWORK ANTENNA CONFIGURATION
DISH 500 (satellites 110, 119)
1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the
ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange,
and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS.
2. Press and release the ON button 12 times.
The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red.
3. Press and hold the button for 4 seconds.
The status light will turn orange for 1 second,
and then start flashing green or red.
4. Press OFF.
5. After you have successfully configured the antenna, you must configure your
receiver for mobile use.
To configure your receiver, GO TO PAGE 27 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH.
DISH HD Eastern Arc (satellites 61.5, 72)
1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the
ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange,
and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS.
2. Press and release the ON button 36 times.
The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red.
3. Press and hold the ON button for 4 seconds.
The status light will turn orange for 1 second,
and then start flashing green or red.
4. Press OFF.
5. After you have successfully configured the antenna, you must configure your
receiver for mobile use.
To configure your receiver, GO TO PAGE 27 AND RUN THE CHECK SWITCH.