KING KD1500 User manual

Automatic Satellite TV Antenna
KD1500
Owner’s Manual
11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Contents Page
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................2
2. INSTALLATION ....................................................... 3-9
3. ANTENNA CONFIGURATION ...........................................10-11
4. RECEIVER CONFIGURATION - DISH AND BELLTM TV ...................... 12-14
5. OPERATION........................................................ 16-17
6. SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION - DISH AND BELL TV .................... 18-19
7. TAILGATER MODE .................................................. 20-29
8. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................30
9. MAINTENANCE ........................................................31
10. LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................................32
Bell TV is an ofcial trademark of Bell Canada.
DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc.
DISH and Tailgater are registered trademarks of DISH Network L.L.C.
Rover is a registered trademark of Electronic Controlled Systems, Inc.
KING and KING Rover are trademarks of Electronic Controlled Systems, Inc.
IMPORTANT!
The satellite TV market is expanding and changing. The information in this manual was accurate at the time of
printing. If your KING Rover™Satellite Antenna does not operate as outlined in this manual, please call KING
at [phone] or visit our website at www.kingcontrols.com. KING is not responsible for changes outside
of its control.
Please read this entire manual before installing and using your new antenna.
IMPORTANT! DISH®CUSTOMERS WITH HD SOLO RECEIVERS ONLY!
If you have a DISH model ViP211z, ViP211k, ViP211 or 411 single tuner HD receiver, you can use the DISH
Tailgater®user interface on your receiver (see Sections 3 and 7).
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
To provide on-going technical support and to better facilitate warranty processing,
please register your product at www.kingcontrols.com/products/productregistration/.

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Section 1 INTRODUCTION
The KING Rover Satellite System includes 3 main components (Fig. 1).
Antenna Unit Located on the roof of the vehicle. The satellite dish and electronics are
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 controller’s lights.
Power Supply Located in the vehicle. Supplies proper operating voltage to the KING
Rover Controller. (The antenna unit draws power thru the coax from
the receiver.)
FIG. 1
NOTE: Overview only. See connection
diagram in INSTALLATION
section for detailed information.
NOTE: The KING Rover will not work with DIRECTV® SWM only
receivers. It will not receive channels broadcast from
DIRECTV’s Ka band satellites at 99° and 103°.
Do not use dual tuner receivers or receivers with built-in
recorders if your programming is broadcast from more than
one satellite.
Bell TV: You may experience difculty receiving your
programming more than approximately 100 miles south of
the Canadian/US border.
NOTE: A TV, satellite receiver, and program subscription are also required for satellite TV viewing (sold separately).
NOTE: If your receiver supports
an over-the-air antenna, you can
use a KING JACK antenna for
free over-the-air broadcasts.

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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
KIT CONTENTS
1. Unpack and identify all components (Fig. 2).
FIG. 2
Section 2 INSTALLATION

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HEIGHT OF
OBSTRUCTION
APPROXIMATE
MINIMUM DISTANCE TO
EDGE OF ANTENNA UNIT
10” 8”
11” 10”
12” 12”
13” 14”
14” 16”
15” 18”
16” 20”
ANTENNA UNIT LOCATION
2. Select an area on the roof for the antenna unit and the location where the wiring will enter the
vehicle through the roof to the satellite receiver inside using the following criteria:
a) A shorter distance between the antenna unit and the satellite receiver is most desirable.
b) The antenna unit requires a 28 inch diameter mounting area.
c) The antenna 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 antenna unit may prevent the satellite signal from
reaching the antenna unit (Fig. 3).
FIG. 3
NOTE: Many RVs are pre-wired for satellite with RG-6 coax cable. Contact the manufacturer of your RV or your local
dealer to verify where this cable is located.
If pre-wired, run the existing coax cable from the pre-wire location in the roof to the antenna unit. When
choosing the antenna unit location, make sure the pre-wiring will reach the antenna unit.
Make all connections, properly route and fasten wiring to roof, and completely waterproof entry hole with the
cable entry cover as shown in this section. You may still run a second coax to the rear of the vehicle for an
optional second receiver.

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ANTENNA UNIT INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT! Cable connections must ALWAYS be positioned facing the rear of vehicle.
3. Place antenna unit on installation location chosen using the criteria discussed on the previous
page. Cable connections must be positioned facing rear of vehicle.
4. The antenna unit must be positioned so that both mounting 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. Conrm that these measurements are equal (Fig. 4).
5. Mount the antenna 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.
6. Test that the antenna unit is secure by pulling upward from each foot location.
NOTE: The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fastener to secure the antenna 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 weatherproong all holes with sealant.
IMPORTANT! The antenna unit should never be mounted so that it is tilted
more than two degrees in any direction.
FIG. 4
IMPORTANT!
Cable connections
must always face
REAR of vehicle.

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EXTERNAL WIRING
7. Fill end of coax cable that will connect to the MAIN port on the antenna unit with supplied
dielectric grease. Connect this end of the coax cable to the MAIN port and tighten connection
(Fig. 5). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
If using a second receiver, ll end of second coax cable with supplied dielectric grease and
connect it to the AUX port. Tighten connection. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
8. Run coax from the back of the antenna unit to the roof edge, then along edge to location where
coax will be fed into the vehicle. If installing an optional second receiver, run second coax to
location where it will enter the vehicle. Secure (both) coax to roof every 12-18 inches (Fig. 6).
NOTE: There are two coax ports on the back of the antenna 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, or connected to the second input on a DIRECTV
DVR.
FIG. 5
IMPORTANT! Coax connections should be snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!
IMPORTANT!
FILL ENDS OF BOTH EXTERNAL
COAX CABLES WITH GREASE.
Failure to do so will void product warranty.

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9. Drill 3/4” hole through the roof and into the cabinet where receiver is stored. Feed coax 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 second coax if present.
10. Fasten cable entry cover to roof. Seal mounting holes, perimeter of cover and cable opening
so they are completely waterproof.
11. Remove blue protective sheet and red “position to rear” sticker from the antenna unit.
IMPORTANT! Installer is responsible for determining proper roof compatible fasteners for cable entry cover.
Roof hole for wiring must be sealed so it is completely waterproof. Mounting holes, perimeter of
cable entry cover and cable opening of cable entry cover must be sealed so they are completely
waterproof. SEALANT MUST BE ROOF COMPATIBLE.
IMPORTANT!
Sealant must be roof compatible.
FIG. 6

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INTERNAL WIRING
12. Make the connections IN THE ORDER SHOWN on the next page.
13. After internal connections are made, go to ANTENNA CONFIGURATION on page 10.
NOTE: Do not use dual tuner receivers or receivers with built-in recorders when satellite service is broadcast from
more than one satellite.
NOTE FOR DISH SERVICES: For automatic satellite switching, KING recommends using a DISH model 311 receiver
for DISH SD.