KING Tailgater VQ4500 User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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VQ4500 & VQ4550

First-time use of your KING®Tailgater®should be at your residence or a location where you have
good phone reception, as you will need to call a DISH®mobile antenna specialist at
1-800-963-DISH (3474) to activate your receiver and begin viewing your satellite programming
(do this at the end of step 5).
Lay the KING Tailgater on a soft, non-scratching surface and apply the (3) rubber feet.
Thank you for choosing the KING Tailgater!
Do not apply rubber feet if you will be roof-mounting the antenna unit.
The KING Tailgater is compatible with the following DISH receivers: Wally®• ViP®211z • ViP211k • ViP211 • 411
NEW AND UNACTIVATED RECEIVERS
1

Primary Receiver
RG-6 Coax
supplied with
KING Tailgater
Plug in
receiver last!
110-120 VAC
MAIN
B
AC
Do not over-tighten coax connections!
KC813
Place the KING Tailgater in a location with an unobstructed view of the southern sky.
Make connections in the following order: A, B and C.
Point handle north to
speed up scan time.
!
Obstructions such as people, vehicles, trees, buildings or any tall objects can block signal.
2
3
If you move the KING
Tailgater during or after
the scan process, you will
have to perform a new scan
to reacquire signal.
When you plug in the receiver (make
sure outlet is powered), the green
power light on the front of the receiver
should illuminate or begin cycling on and o.
Wait for the green light to turn solid.
This may take up to two minutes.
If it does not turn solid, power on your
receiver using the front panel POWER button.*
*On ViP211z models, this is located behind the door panel.
Front of Wally receiver

The Mobile Antenna Setup screen should appear. (Make sure your TV is on the correct input that your Tailgater is connected to.
Check input by pressing Source/Input button located on the side, back or front of your TV, or on your TV’s remote.)
When scan is complete:
NEW UNACTIVATED RECEIVERS: The on-screen instructions will guide you through an initial setup and activation
procedure (see the operation section for new unactivated receivers in your Owner’s Manual-see below). Upon
completion, you will need to call a DISH mobile antenna specialist at 1-800-963-DISH (3474) to activate your receiver.
ACTIVATED RECEIVERS: Watch TV. Enjoy!
Owner’s Manual: For more information on operation, troubleshooting, roof installation, the warranty, and accessories for
your KING Tailgater, refer to the included Owner’s Manual (Wally receiver version). If you have a ViP receiver, you can access the
Owner’s Manual (ViP receiver version) by going to kingconnect.com/support.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to perform a scan.
Mobile Antenna Setup
Install • Test Installation
Receiver ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX
Smart Card ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX
Please ensure your antenna is placed on a stable surface with a clear view
of the southern sky. If applicable, point the handle towards the north.
Step 1: Please select the state of your current location.
Step 2: Select Scan below to continue.
Pair Remote Control
Test Installation
Activate Receiver
Download Software
Summary
Please keep your remote control in
the vicinity of your receiver
throughout the installation process.
State: Select State
Scan
?
KC947
Turn on your TV.
4
5
First time use: You may get other screens prompting you to do things
before the Mobile Antenna Setup screen appears (such as instructions on
pairing your remote to the receiver.)
On subsequent use, if the Mobile Antenna Setup screen does not appear:
Wally receivers: Unplug the Wally for 10 seconds, and then plug back in.
(It may take several minutes for screen to appear.)
ViP receivers: Press MENU, 6, 1, 1. When Point Dish screen appears,
highlight “Check Switch” and press Select.
Wally receiver screen shown. Other receiver screens will vary.