Sea King 9762-SW User manual

Sea-King Fully Stabilized Marine Satellite System
9762-SW
Installation and Operating Instructions
11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.kingcontrols.com
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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 Sea-King System 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..................................................................................4-17
4. OPERATION....................................................................................18-21
5. TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................22-26
6. MAINTENANCE....................................................................................27
7. LIMITED WARRANTY ..........................................................................28
ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING!
The coaxial cable that connects the dome
unit to the tuner carries a 24 volt electrical
current. Exercise extreme caution when
handling this cable. Do not cut, break, or
splice this line. Do not insert or connect
any devices such as splitters or any other
device for any reason. This line is not
compatible with any other equipment.
Damage will occur to any device other than
the dome unit if connected to the antenna
port on the tuner.
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The Sea-King Fully Stabilized Marine Satellite System includes 4 main components (Fig. 1).
Dome (Antenna) Unit Mounted on the vessel. The dish is covered by a protective
dome that keeps operational components free from the
elements.
Controller Located in the vessel. Used to activate and monitor the
system, and access programming and diagnostic information.
Tuner Located in the vessel. Decodes the satellite signal so the
Sea-King locks onto and tracks the correct satellite.
Power Supply Located in the vessel. Supplies proper operating voltage to the
Sea-King.
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
Note: A TV, satellite receiver, and program subscription are also required for satellite TV
viewing. (Not supplied by King Controls.)
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Fig. 1
King-Dome
START/STOP DISPLAYSELECT MODIFY

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AZIMUTH: Angle in degrees measured clockwise from Magnetic North (0°) (Fig. 2).
SIGNAL STRENGTH: Intensity of electronic signal received from the satellite transmission.
SECTION 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
ELEVATION: Angle in degrees measured from the ground plane (Fig. 3).

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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 vessel 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)
KIT CONTENTS:
1. Unpack and identify all components (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4

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IMPORTANT! The tie strap and spacer, and the 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 RESTRAINT HOLE AND TWO 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 the two
bolts and washers that pass through the bottom of the base (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
IMPORTANT!
Remove and discard
Bolts and Washers
prior to installation.
IMPORTANT!
Remove and discard Tie Strap and
Plastic Spacer prior to installation.
KEEP RUBBER PLUGS.
DO NOT REMOVE DOME COVER

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IMPORTANT!
After removing shipping restraints, firmly insert plugs into
appropriate holes. Plugs should be flush with base.
3. Insert provided plugs into holes that were occupied by tie strap and shipping bolts.
Inserted plugs should be flush with base (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6

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DOME LOCATION
1. Select an area on the vessel for the dome unit, and the location where the coax cables
will enter the vessel through the surface to the satellite receiver and internal components.
Use the following criteria:
a) The shortest distance between the dome unit and the main satellite receiver is most
desirable.
b) The dome unit requires either: 1) a 28 inch diameter FLATarea on the vessel
surface for mounting with the attached feet or 2) an industry standard mount (call
King Controls for more information).
c) The dome unit should never be mounted so that it is tilted more than two degrees
in any direction.
d) Keep the dome unit as far away from the radar as possible.
e) There must be no “line of sight” obstructions from this location. Items such as
masts or radar antennas that are too close to the dome unit may prevent the
satellite signal from reaching the dish (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7
2. Place the dome unit in the selected area.
IMPORTANT! Make sure shipping restraints are removed from bottom of dome
unit (Fig. 5, Page 5).
IMPORTANT! Mounting area must be FLAT. Base of Sea-King must not flex or deform
when attached to vessel surface or unit will not operate properly.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING!
COMPONENT LOCATION:
1. Select the location of the internal components using the following criteria:
a) The Controller, Tuner, and Power Supply should be in the same general vicinity of
the main satellite receiver, AND ACCESSIBLE FOR OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE PURPOSES.
b) The Tuner should not be stacked directly on top of other electronics. If located in a
cabinet or other enclosure, make sure there is adequate ventilation around the unit.
(If using the Tuner mounting brackets see page 17.)
c) The Controller should be conveniently located for the end user. (If using the Wall
Mount Faceplate, see page 16.)
d) All components should be secured so they do not shift or bounce around during
vessel motion.
2. Place the components in the selected areas.
To verify proper operation of the components in their selected locations, perform a System
Location check as follows:
1. TEMPORARILY connect system as outlined in Fig. 10, Page 13.
2. Verify system operates properly as described in Section 4 OPERATION, Page 18.
3. After verifying proper operation of the system, disconnect all components.
The coaxial cable that connects the dome unit to the tuner
carries a 24 volt electrical current. Exercise extreme
caution when handling this cable. Do not cut, break, or
splice this line. Do not insert or connect any devices such
as splitters or any other device for any reason. This line is
not compatible with any other equipment. Damage will
occur to any device other than the dome unit if connected
to the antenna port on the tuner.
SYSTEM LOCATION CHECK
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DOME INSTALLATION AND EXTERNAL WIRING
Fig. 8
IMPORTANT! USE ONLYTHE COAXIAL CABLES SUPPLIED WITH THE SEA-KING.
DO NOT CUT COAX. COIL AND STORE EXCESS CABLE IN THE CABINET
WITH THE COMPONENTS.
If coaxial cable other than that supplied with the Sea-King is used, the
following guide lines must be followed:
1) Ends must be terminated with SNAP-N-SEAL® connectors or
F-compression style connectors as shown in Fig. 8.
(DO NOT USE TWIST-ON CONNECTORS.)
2) Cable must be RG6, rated at 2.2 Ghz or higher.
IMPORTANT!
COMPRESSION STYLE CRIMPER ONLY!
(Do not use hex style.)
IMPORTANT!
Use factory recommended
stripper only.
IMPORTANT!
Rubber O-rings must be
REMOVED from ends of all
SNAP-N-SEAL®connectors
and F-compression style
connectors.

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Note: The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fastener to secure the
dome unit to the vessel surface. Depending on the surface 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 surface compatible adhesive sealant.
IMPORTANT! The installer is responsible for weatherproofing all holes with sealant.
1. Mount the dome unit. Use the pre-drilled holes in the mounting feet as a guide to install
the fasteners into the vessel surface. Use additional fasteners whenever necessary.
2. Test that the dome unit is secure by pulling upward from each foot location.
3. Connect 50’ coax cable to the coax port labeled MAIN on the back of the dome unit and
tighten connection. If using a second receiver, connect second 50’ coax cable to coax
port labeled AUX and tighten connection. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN CONNECTIONS.
(Fig. 9).
4. Snap the gel-filled boot(s) around the coax cable(s), then push flush against the rubber
sleeve(s) on the coax port(s) (Fig. 9).
IMPORTANT! Make sure power supply is disconnected from 110 volt source before
continuing with permanent installation.
Make sure shipping restraints are removed from bottom of dome unit, and
plugs inserted in appropriate holes (Fig. 5, Page 5 and Fig. 6, Page 6).
Cable connection must ALWAYS be positioned facing the rear of vessel.
DO NOT USE THE FOUR SEALED BEARING HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF
THE DOME UNIT FOR MOUNTING.
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 Tuner (IDB) in vessel.
The one labeled “AUX” can be used for an additional receiver (see page 15).
Apply non-conductive electrolytic grease to all stingers (coax cable center conductors)
before installation.
IMPORTANT! Do not remove the rubber sleeve from the coax port. The coax cable end
will slide inside the sleeve as it is tightened.

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5. Run coax cable(s) from the dome unit to the location where coax will enter the vessel.
Secure coax every 12-18 inches.
6. Drill 3/4” hole into the vessel where the tuner will be located. Feed coax cables(s) down
through hole. Seal opening with compatible sealant so that it is entirely waterproof (inside
and outside of the 3/4” hole).
7. Remove blue protective sheet and red “position to rear” sticker from the dome unit.
IMPORTANT!
Coax connection will slide
inside rubber sleeve.
Coax connection
should be snug.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!
Gel-filled boot must sit
flush against
rubber sleeve.
Fig. 9

ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING!
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INTERNAL WIRING (Fig. 10)
1. Connect the 50’ coax cable from “MAIN” on dome unit to the tuner port labeled “ANT.”
2. Connect the 7’ coax from the tuner port labeled “REC” to the main satellite receiver port
labeled “SATELLITE IN.”
3. Connect the 7’ controller cable from the controller to the tuner port labeled “IDD.”
4. If installing a second receiver, connect the 50’ coax cable from “AUX” on dome unit to the
“SATELLITE IN” port on the second receiver.
5. Connect the power supply cable to the tuner port labeled “PWR”.
6. Plug the power supply into a 110 VAC source.
Note: The controller should turn on for 3 seconds and then turn off. If the controller stays on,
press the ENTER and “-” button simultaneously for 3 seconds to turn unit off.
The coaxial cable that connects the dome unit to the tuner
carries a 24 volt electrical current. Exercise extreme
caution when handling this cable. Do not cut, break, or
splice this line. Do not insert or connect any devices such
as splitters or any other device for any reason. This line is
not compatible with any other equipment. Damage will
occur to any device other than the dome unit if connected
to the antenna port on the tuner.
IMPORTANT! The 50’ coax from the “MAIN” port on the dome unit MUST be connected
to the Tuner (IDB) in the vessel.
Coax connections should be snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Note. Apply non-conductive electrolytic grease to all stingers before installation.
Note: Make sure the proper connections are made between the receivers and TVs.
IMPORTANT! When connecting the power supply cable to the tuner, push in the power
supply cable end until it is flush against the back of the tuner.

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9762-SW INTERNAL WIRING
Fig. 10
IMPORTANT! AVOID SHARP BENDS WHEN ROUTING COAX.

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MULTIPLE SATELLITE RECEIVER CONFIGURATIONS
With the use of an active multi-switch (not supplied by King Controls), more than two TV’s and
receivers can be hooked up (see Fig. 11 for typical 4 receiver hookup).
Other options:
3-4 satellite receivers: use one 2x4 or 3x4 active multi-switch
8 satellite receivers: use one 2x8 or 3x8 active multi-switch
16 satellite receivers: use one 3x16 active multi-switch
King Controls recommends the use of an active multi-switch.
Recommended brands (other brands may work as well):
Channel Master
Eagle Aspen
Perfect Vision
Spaun
Terk

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Fig. 11 TYPICAL 4 RECEIVER HOOKUP
IMPORTANT! AVOID SHARP BENDS WHEN ROUTING COAX.

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1. Use the Faceplate as a guide to mark and cut out the mounting cavity, and if necessary,
mark and drill the mounting holes (Fig. 12).
2. Mount Faceplate in wall with supplied screws.
The Faceplate is optional and can be removed as follows: (Fig. 13)
1. Remove 4 screws from Controller.
2. Slide Faceplate off Controller.
3. Replace 4 screws.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Note:
Depending on the
mounting surface, pilot
holes for the screws
may or may not need to
be drilled.
Note: If not using the Faceplate, see Faceplate removal instructions below.
WALL MOUNT FACEPLATE

3. Mount tuner in previously chosen location (Fig 15).
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OPTIONAL TUNER MOUNTING BRACKETS (INCLUDED)
1. Remove 4 screws from the tuner.
2. Fasten mounting brackets to tuner with same screws (Fig. 14).
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Note:
Depending on the
mounting surface, pilot
holes for the fasteners
may or may not need to
be drilled.
Note: The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fasteners to secure the
mounting brackets to the chosen surface.

IMPORTANT! There must be a clear “line of sight” to the satellite (See Fig. 2, Page 3).
Terrain, other boats, buildings, trees, masts, telephone poles, etc. can all
block the satellite signal from reaching the dish.
SECTION 4 OPERATION
Note: This example is for the DTV 101 satellite in Region 2-North Central. The information on
your controller will vary depending on the satellite and region you have chosen.
Note: The Sea-King must remain powered on
to maintain a signal. If you are going to
be stationary and wish to continue
watching TV, DO NOT TURN THE
SYSTEM OFF.
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