Winegard Movin' View MV-4000 User manual

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Movin’ ViewTM
Digital Satellite Mobile Antenna for Single Receiver
for Use While Stationary or In-Motion
Model MV-4000
Made in the U.S.A. U.S. Patent Nos. 6,023,247; 6,188,300
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
319/754-0600 • FAX [phone] • www.winegard.com
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2005 2452065 Rev. 5/05
WINEGARD®

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DIRECTV®is an official trademark of DIRECTV, a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Corporation.
DISH NetworkTM is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporaton.
DIGITAL BROADCAST SYSTEM
SATELLITE(S)
Introduction
Congratulations! You have purchased one of
Winegard’s latest developments in the mobile satel-
lite reception product line —the Movin’ ViewTM. This
system, used with your digital satellite receiver, will
deliver the best reception possible using GPS (Glo-
bal Positioning System) and precision gyroscopes.
How Does Digital Satellite
TV Work?
Satellite programming originates from an “uplink”
facility on Earth — the facility receives many signals
from different sources, combines the signals digitally
and transmits to the satellites. The satellites (22,300
miles above Earth) receive the uplink signal, amplify
it and then transmit it back to earth in
the Ku frequency band. This signal
is concentrated and reflected to
the LNBF* located at the “focal
point” of the dish. The LNBF ampli-
fies and converts the signal to the 950
to 1450 MHz range. The signal is then
passed through a coaxial cable to the re-
ceiver where individual channel selection
and processing take place.
Introduction/How Does Digital Satellite TV Work?
PROGRAMMING UPLINK
CONTROL CENTERS
HIGH POWER KU-BAND
DOWNLINK SIGNAL
WINEGARD DIGITAL SATELLITE
SYSTEM ANTENNA
RECEIVER
UPLINK SIGNAL TELEVISION
SET
Your new Winegard RV Digital Satellite System is an
easy-to-use satellite TV reception system. Because it
mounts on the top of your recreational vehicle, it goes
where you go and provides quality reception of digital
satellite signals. Check with your program provider for
exact coverage area.
* Low Noise Block Converter Feed
For Programming information call:
DISH NETWORK®- 1-800-333-DISH (1-800-333-3474)
DIRECTV®- 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288)
EXPRESSVU®- 1-888-SKYDISH (1-888-759-3474)
MV-4000 features:
• GPS technology
• Easy “one-button” operation
• Compatible with most digital satellite receivers
• Ability to toggle between satellites using remote
control, if subscribing to multisatellite programming
• Winegard warranty
About this manual —We hope this manual will provide clear instructions to install and
operate MV-4000. Two symbols have been used —
Indicates caution should be taken! Indicates suggestions to make
processes easier for you.
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2. Determine which programming you will be using. This will determine how you set your switches.
For DISH Network set switches to 119°. For ExpressVu®, set switches to 091°.
NOTICE!
This model is PRESET for DIRECTV®receivers
Mounting Option A.
If you have a DISH Network®or ExpressVu®(Canada) receiver, or
you choose Mounting Option B, you must change the numbered
switches inside the dome.
TO CHANGE SWITCHES INSIDE DOME —
1. Remove tapes holding dome to base and remove dome. Place dome in safe spot to avoid damage.
Switches will be set at 101° for DIRECTV®. You will be changing these switches.
DIRECTV®receivers must be set to the two satellite, oval dish setting. Refer to your receiver manual.
DISH Network®receivers must either have the check switch set for SW42 or unknown, no satellite found.
See page 5.
The satellite system has two modes of operation; Tracking Mode and Sleep Mode. When you first turn the
unit on it enters Tracking Mode. (The unit will not toggle in Tracking Mode, see page 5.) In this mode,
the unit will search and actively follow the satellite as the vehicle travels. Tracking Mode ends when the unit
has successfully finished its search and the vehicle has not moved for six minutes.
Sleep Mode is the unit at rest mode. During Sleep mode the dish will toggle between primary and second-
ary satellites as you change channels with the remote. The unit enters Sleep mode about six minutes after
a successful search if stationary, or six minutes after the vehicle stops moving. (See page 5.)
Quick Reference Guide
MOUNTING OPTIONS
SHOWN BELOW
MOUNTING
OPTION A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MOUNTING
OPTION A
MOUNTING
OPTION A
1= DOWN
0= UP 1= DOWN
FIGURE 1A, OPTION A
CENTER LINE OF VEHICLE
REAR BASE FOOT
(MUST BE PARALLEL
TO CENTER LINE)
MV-3500
BACK OF VEHICLE
FRONT OF VEHICLE
FIGURE 1B, OPTION B
MOUNTING OPTIONS A AND B
CENTER LINE OF VEHICLE
REAR BASE FOOT
(MUST BE PARALLEL
TO CENTER LINE)
MV-4000
BACK OF VEHICLE
FRONT OF VEHICLE
MV-4000
0= UP 1= DOWN
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0= UP
1 = DOWN
(#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up)
Sat. Rcvr. Mt. Option Switch Set Position
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DIRECTV A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
(FACTORY PRESET)
DIRECTV B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
DISH NETWORK A 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1
DISH NETWORK B 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1
ExpressVu A 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1
ExpressVu B 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
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Operation
1. Turn on receiver and television set. The MV-4000
must be connected to a receiver that is plugged
into 120 VAC.
2. Verify that you are getting the receiver’s menu
screens on the television. These screens are avail-
able with or without the dish finding the signal.
3. Turn the power switch on for the MV-4000.
The dish should start moving, making one or two
revolutions before it stops to acquire GPS. This can
take a few moments or up to 10-15 minutes. Nor-
mal operation will be less than a minute.
4. Once the unit has acquired GPS, the dish will
begin its search.
The dish will pause on the signal long enough to
determine which satellite it has found.
If it moves off the signal, it is in an effort to verify the
signal and it should return to the signal shortly.
5. After the unit has verified that it has the correct
satellite, it will continue to track the signal.
6. If the vehicle does not move for 6 minutes the
unit will toggle to it’s alternate satellite then toggle
back to the primary satellite and go to sleep. Refer
to page 3 for a description of Sleep Mode. If vehicle
begins movement, the unit will resume tracking
mode.
7. While the vehicle is in motion, the unit will not
enter sleep mode after a successful search. Instead
it will wait until the unit has stopped moving for 6
minutes before entering sleep mode.
8. If you do not have signal, see Troubleshooting,
p. 11.
Recovery From Signal Interruption—
While traveling, the signal will be interrupted
when the line of sight to the satellite is blocked.
Signal is acquired again after line of sight is re-
stored. If signal is interrupted for more than 15
seconds, the system automatically enters the
search routine. The length of time for the TV pic-
ture to recover depends on the receiver model
you are using.
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To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming—
While in Sleep Mode, the MV-4000 will toggle be-
tween the primary and seconday satellites for either
DISH Network or DIRECTV. Both have program-
ming on more than one satelite.When a channel is
selected on the remote control and is not on the
satellite currently selected, the unit will automati-
cally move to the correct satellite.
DIRECTV programming
1. DIRECTV receivers must be set for oval dish 2
sat selection to enable toggling between primary
101°W satellite and alternate 119°W satellite
only. (Consult receiver manual for procedure.)
After receiver is set for the correct dish selection,
when you request a channel located on a differ-
ent satellite, the unit will automatically move to
that satellite.
DISH Network programming (DISH 500)
DISH Network receivers must have the “SW42”
switch installed in order to toggle between the pri-
mary 119 satellite and the alternate 110 satellite.
(Consult your receiver manual for the procedure to
reach the “check switch” menu.)
To install the “SW42” switch:
1. Before turning on your MV-4000 system, make
sure that your satellite receiver and television are
turned on and your receiver is on the “point dish”
menu. (Consult your owner’s manual to reach this
menu.)
2. While the vehicle is stationary, turn on the MV-
4000 system and wait for signal acquisition on
satellite 119.
3. After signal is acquired, the system will continu-
ously track the signal for approximately 6
minutes. At the end of 6 minutes, the unit will en-
ter sleep mode. You now have 6 minutes to
complete Check Switch test. Consult your receiver
manual for instructions on running this test. Be sure
that Superdish and Alternate are unchecked if appli-
cable. Onscreen options may vary by receiver.
4. During the Check Switch Test, the receiver will
begin checking the switch by toggling between
satellites. When this is completed, SW42 will ap-
pear on the screen. It will be at the top of the
screen, satellite designations will be below, show-
ing odd and even transponders. See illustration.
If a switch other than SW42 appears, or you
have an X in one of the boxes below the satel-
lites, repeat Check Switch Steps.
5. Your system is now set up to toggle between sat-
ellites. It will automatically move to the correct
satellite when a channel is selected with your re-
mote control.
NOTE: Once these steps are completed, you
won’t have to perform this test again, unless
Check Switch was performed on another satel-
lite dish, such as a home dish.
Check Switch screen display
Install Summary
Input: 1 1 1 1
Satellite: 119 119 110 110
Polarity: Odd Even Odd Even
Status: Satellite reception verified
Superdish Alternate
Cancel Test Help
SW42
NOTE: Be sure the “Superdish” and “Alternate”
boxes ARE NOT checked.
Toggle: Your Winegard Automatic
satellite dish will move from the
primary to the alternate satellite in
order to receive multi-satellite
programming.
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1 Barrel connector
1 large yellow spade connector
2 small red spade connectors
All required screws, washers, bolts, and nylocks
1 base with electronics, dish, single LNBF
Silicone sealant
Surface Wipes
30’ power cable and 30’ coaxial cable
1. Open box and remove packing material.
2. Lift dome out of box vertically. Then lift unit out of
box vertically. Do not turn box and “roll” out, or turn
upside down to remove.
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USE 2 PEOPLE
when removing the unit
from the carton.
Parts Included • Tools Needed • How to Unpack
If using knife to open
carton, BE CAREFUL.
Do not cut the dome on
the unit.
1 Radome
1 Power switch
1 Wall plate (white)
1 Surface mount box
1 Cable entry plate
2 Cable ties
3 Base feet
1 Coax connector
LIFT UNIT STRAIGHT UP
OUT OF CARTON!
TOOLS NEEDED FOR UNPACKING & INSTALLATION:
UNPACKING THE UNIT
Level
Drill w/3/4” bit
1-1/4” hole saw (if mounting switch in wall)
Phillips screw driver #2
3/8” Open end wrench
7/16” Open end wrench
Sealant (consult RV manufacturer for proper type
for your roof material)
PARTS INCLUDED:
!BE CAREFUL when
removing unit. Dome is
attached to base by
only 3 pieces of tape,
NOT BY SCREWS.
!DO NOT PAINT DOME!
Painting dome will
cause signal
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Base Diagram
FIGURE 2
CONTROL
BOX
(DETAIL
BELOW)
COAX CABLE AT
CONTROL BOX
CONTROL
BOX TO LNBF
AZ MOTOR
GPS
ANTENNA
FOOT
MUST BE
PARALLEL
TO THE
CENTER LINE
OF THE
VEHICLE
LNBF
VOLTAGE
+12VDC
POWER CABLE
REFLECTOR
SWITCH LOCATION
(SIDE OF BOX, SEE PAGE 3)
EL MOTOR
CONTROL BOX DETAIL
COAX TO
LNBF
COAX TO
RECEIVER
P4
ELEVATION
P3
AZIMUTH
(#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up)
Sat. Rcvr. Mt. Option Switch Set Position
........................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIRECTV ...................... A ....... 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1
(FACTORY PRESET)
DIRECTV ...................... B ....... 1 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1
DISH NETWORK .................. A ....... 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1
DISH NETWORK .................. B ......... 1 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1
ExpressVu ..................... A ....... 0 .. 1 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1
ExpressVu ..................... B ....... 1 .. 1 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1
Vehicle
Front
Mount
Option A
Vehicle
Front
Mount
Option B
A
B
ELECTRONICS INTERIOR VIEW
GPS ANTENNA
CABLE
CENTER
LINE OF THE
VEHICLE
12VDC
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Installation
IMPORTANT! Do not install this system
in the rain, or under any wet conditions. Mois-
ture may affect electronics and void your
warranty!
1. For best performance and to reduce signal ac-
quisition time, park vehicle on a level surface;
level the RV.
2. Select a level spot on your roof for installation.
Using the chart,
determine the
minimum distances
to other equipment.
WARNING: Level the base front to back and side
to side. If base is not level the MV-4000 may re-
quire more time to locate the correct satellite
or may not locate the correct satellite.
• Be sure no roof-mounted equipment is
blocking the satellite “line of sight”, Fig. 3
• You will need to decide where the wires will enter
the vehicle. A coax and a power wire (minimum 16
gauge) will need to be run into the vehicle.
WARNING: Many +12VDC sources can cause the
unit to fail. Select a filtered source, preferably a dedi-
cated line to the battery.
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Install in DRY conditions only!
Installing unit on roof of vehicle —
Obstruction Ht. Unit Clearance
8” .......................................... 4”
10” ................................... 11.5”
12” ...................................... 19”
15” ...................................... 32”
3. Remove dome. Place dome in safe spot to avoid
damage. Place base on vehicle roof in the location
selected.
4. Attach each mounting foot to base by securing
with two 7/16” nylocks. See page 7 for foot locations.
5. After selecting location for unit (see number 2),
put the unit on the centerline of the vehicle.
REAR MOUNTING FOOT MUST BE PARALLEL
WITH THE CENTER LINE OF VEHICLE. See pg. 7.
6. Place the unit on the roof in its permanent location
and mark around the base bracket, Figure 4. (Make
sure the rear adjustable base foot is parallel with
the center line of the vehicle. Refer to page 3, Fig-
ure 1A ).
7. Clean roof area where the base feet will be
attached to the roof. Do not erase your marks!
8. Put approved sealant in the areas marked
for the base feet. Place base feet on top of the
sealant and screw down with the (4) #10
screws (provided) for each foot.
9. After all base feet are secured to roof, put
sealant around edge of feet and over screws.
Replace base on screws and reinstall nut.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 3
OBSTRUCTION
UNIT BASE
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Installation
INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH
1. Choose a location to install the MV-4000 power
ON/OFF switch. Remember when selecting a location
that you will need to run the +12VDC power cable
from the MV-4000 to the switch. Be sure the
switch is in the OFF position before continuing.
See Figure 9 page 10.
Wall or panel mount: Drill 1-1/4” hole, pull wires
through wall or panel.
Surface mount: Determine location and direction of
box. Mount box and feed wire into one of the box open
ings. Select plate cover (brown or white provided) and
snap the rocker switch into the switch plate. Be sure
switch is off!
2. Connect the ground wire from the vehicle and the
BLACK ground wire from the MV-4000 together,
using large yellow spade connector.
3. Connect the YELLOW spade connector to
the silver spade on the switch.
4. Connect the RED wire from the MV unit to the
small RED spade connector.
5. Connect small RED spade connector to center
spade on switch.
6. Connect the +12 V power wire from the vehicle to
a small RED spade connector.
7. Connect small RED spade connect to isolated
spade on switch.
INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH DIAGRAM
STEPS 2 & 3
TWO GROUND WIRES
1 FROM VEHICLE
1 BLACK WIRE FROM
SATELLITE DISH STEPS 4 & 5
RED POWER
WIRE FROM
DISH
STEPS 6 &7
+12 V FROM VEHICLE
ON/OFF ROCKER SWITCH
WITH LIGHT
(Shown in OFF position.)
FIGURE 5
Terminals on switch have to be bent to fit in surface
mount box.
10. The GPS antenna is pre-wired and has a 1 meter
cable running through one of the connectors.
Determine location for GPS antenna. It is recom-
mended you place the GPS antenna 3 feet from
dome.
The recommended location for the GPS antenna is
based on having a level location and a clear view of
the sky for the best satellite signal acquisition. Do not
secure GPS antenna to roof at this time.
IMPORTANT! The GPS must be located minimum of
3 feet away from obstructions on roof of vehicle. An-
tenna must have a clear view of the sky for proper
operation.
GPS installation —
CABLE-
ENTRY
CABLE
CLAMPS
FIGURE 4
1. Decide the best location for the cables to enter
the vehicle, and the location of the switch and re-
ceiver (see “Installing the switch and receiver”on
page 10). Drill a 1/2” hole in the roof, push wires in-
side. Make proper connections.
You must have filtered +12 VDC power source.
2. Place cable-entry plate over hole and cables.
Screw in place. Seal plate and screw holes with ap-
proved sealant (not included).
3. Depending on the length of the cable on the roof,
you may need to use cable clamps or wire ties (not
provided) between the unit and your cable-entry plate.
Clamping the cable every 12”-16” should eliminate
any unnecessary cable movement, Figure 6.
Cable entry installation —
INSTALLING THE DOME
Insert screw in holes on dome
rim. Be sure bolt is vertical;
not tilted to side. Place nut
under rim and tighten.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN!!
QUADREX
SCREW WITH
WASHER
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Connect the coax cable from the roof to the
“Satellite In” connection on the receiver.
(A dual receiver upgrade kit is available. Contact
Winegard Company for more information.)
CONNECTING THE RECEIVER —
Installation • Wiring
INITIALIZING ---
1. Be sure vehicle is in a location free of all obstruc-
tions and with a clear view of the southern sky.
2. DO NOT MOVE VEHICLE during the first
initialization. Power up unit, turn on receiver. FOR
THE FIRST TIME ONLY, the unit may take up to
10 minutes to initially find the satellite signal. The
GPS is also initializing at this time. After the GPS
initializes, the unit will begin searching for the
correct satellite. See page 4 for details of Opera-
tion.
3. If the GPS does not initialize at this time, turn
off the unit. You may need to move the GPS
antenna to a different location on your roof. After
you move the GPS, DO NOT SECURE TO ROOF.
4. TEST YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE SECURING
THE GPS ANTENNA. Verify that the dish has
found the correct satellite by checking the
receiver’s signal meter screen.
5. After the correct satellite has been found, secure
GPS antenna by removing adhesive backing
and securing to roof.