Winegard RD-9046 User manual

WINEGARD®
46 cm Portable Satellite System
Models RD-9046/RD-9146/RD-8046
UNPACKING/ASSEMBLY
Afterunpackingthesystem,verifythatyouhavealevel,
compass(attached tobase),and 25feetof coax. Ifyou
do not, call Winegard Company at 1-800-288-8094
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. central
time, Monday through Friday.
SAVE THE CARTON. This carton is designed to be
reused to store your system in when not in use.
Signal from satellite
24° look angle
Antenna Reflector at 90°
ANTENNA/MOUNT
MADE IN U.S.A.
U.S. Patents 5,532,710
& 5,646,638
OPERATION
STEP 1. Connect coax from LNBF to receiver. If
additionalcablelengthisrequired,useahighgradeRG-
6/U type foam cable suitable for satellite signal and an
FS-8100 cable splice.
STEP 2. Plug in the receiver and TV.
STEP 3. Turn TV and receiver ON.
STEP 4. TuneTVto ch.3or 4(tothe samechannelas
the output on the receiver.)
STEP 5. Determine azimuth (direction) and elevation
required for your position. Refer to receiver manual.
STEP 6. Loosenclampknobs. Elevate reflectortothe
correct elevation. Align degree of elevation required
with front of the slide bracket. Each mark indicates 5
degrees of elevation with the first mark being 00 (mark
closesttocompass/level). SeeFigures1and2. Tighten
clamp knobs.
STEP 7. Level base using bubble level recessed into
the base.
STEP 8. Using compass recessed into base, rotate
thebase slowly (3oincrements)to the desired azimuth
(direction) for the high power satellites. The signal is
digital, you must wait a few seconds after each move to
allow the receiver to process the signal.
NOTE: Disregard the compass markings, the red
compass needle always points North . Rotate the
basesothattheotherendoftheneedlepointsatthe
correctheading(direction)ontheantennabase. DO
NOT USE THE DEGREE MARKINGS ON THE
COMPASS.
NOTE: Ifyou have the unitsitting on a tailgateoron
othermetalitems,itisrecommendedthatyouremove
the compass from the base and stand away (15'
min.) to find the correct azimuth. Compass is
attached to base with velcro.
STEP 9. Adjust azimuth (direction) and elevation (up/
down) for strongest signal.
NOTE: Ifyoudonotgetapicture,checkthefollowing:
1. Make sure antenna has clear view of the high
power satellites, no buildings, trees, etc.
blocking the view.
2. Make sure coax connections are good.
3. Check coax for breaks, crimps, cuts etc.
4. If base is not level, you will have to adjust the
elevation to compensate.
5. Check that TV is tuned to correct channel.
CAUTION: DONOTDROPSYSTEM. IFANTENNAIS
DAMAGED,ITWILLREDUCETHEGAIN(HOWMUCH
SIGNALTHEANTENNASENDSTOTHERECEIVER)
OF THE ANTENNA. THIS CAN RESULT IN A
DEGRADED PICTURE.

50
75
65
60
55
45
40
FIGURE 4
Coil Coax
Around
Clips
Reflector
FIGURE 1 Point Towards Satellite
Use Front of Slide
Bracket for Proper
Degree of Elevation
Required. Unit shown
at 50o.
Clamp Knobs
0 Degrees Elevation
(Next Mark Indicates 50)
LNBF
FIGURE 2
Reflector Support
Post
FIGURE 3
Use Front of Slide
Bracket for Proper
Degree of Elevation
Required. Unit shown
at 60o.
RETURNINGANTENNATOTRAVELPOSITION
STEP 1. Turn receiver and TV OFF.
STEP 2. Disconnect coax from receiver.
STEP 3. Loosenclampknobsandputantennaintravel
position. See Figure 3.
STEP 4. Coil coax under base. See Figure 4.
NOTE: The carton the system came in is designed
to be reused. It is suggested that you store your
system in it when not in use.
NOTE: When ready to use antenna again, you must
uncoilthecoaxbeforeraisingantenna. Theantenna
will not raise if the coax is coiled up under the base.
TOP VIEW

MOBILE PRODUCTS & LNBF - TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Winegard Company warrants this Winegard product against any defects in materials or workmanship within two (2) years from date of
purchase.Nowarrantyclaimwillbehonoredunless atthetimethe claimismade, youpresentproof ofpurchaseto anauthorizedWinegard
dealer (if unknown, please contact Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, IA 52601-2000, Telephone [phone]).
Winegard Company (at its option) will either repair or replace the defective product at no charge to you. This warranty covers parts, but
does not cover any costs incurred in removal, shipping or reinstallation of the product. This limited warranty does not apply if the product
isdamaged,deteriorates,malfunctionsorfailsfrom: misuse,improper installation,abuse,neglect, accident,tampering,modificationofthe
product as originally manufactured by Winegard, usage not in accordance with product instructions or acts of nature such as damage
caused by wind, lightning, ice or corrosive environments such as salt spray and acid rain.
The Two (2) Year Warranty is provided on the condition that the equipment is properly delivered with all handling and freight charges
prepaid to your Winegard dealer for return to our factory for repair or replacement. Winegard dealers will arrange for the replacement or
repair and return to you without charge the product which failed due to defective material or workmanship.
WINEGARDCOMPANYWILLNOTASSUMEANYLIABILITIESFORANYOTHERWARRANTIES,EXPRESSORIMPLIED,MADEBY
ANY OTHER PERSON.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE TWO YEAR PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.
The foregoing shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of any person, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, and Winegard shallnot be
liable for incidental or consequential damage or commercial loss, or from any other loss or damage except as set forth above.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
HowTo Hook A Satellite SystemTo A RV Cable Input

2200816
Base
(2) 2240021
Rubber Bumper
2160691
0.312 x 2.91
Round Head Pin
2160692
0.312 x 3.36
Round Head Pin
2780258
Level
(2) 2200096
Clamp Knob
3200156
Weather Boot Only
ANTENNA EXPLODED PARTS VIEW
Below is the exploded parts view for the 46 cm portable
satellite system. If you require a replacement part, call
Winegard Company at 1-800-288-8094 between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m central time, Monday
through Friday. Credit card orders only.
(5) 2160027
5/16" Washer
(2) 2745048
Pivot Link
2200921
Reflector Bracket 2780161
LNBF
(2) 2160130
#4 x 1/2 Screw
2753065
25' Coax
W/Weather Boot
2200904
46 cm Feed
Support Arm
2745307
46 cm Reflector, White
(4) 2160361
5/16-18x5/8"FlatHeadBolt
(4) 2160230
5/16-18 Hex Nut
(4) 2160690
0.312 x 0.660
Round Head Pin
2780257
Compass
2160821
Spring (not shown)
3201818
Slide W/Inserts
3721504
Feed Clamp
(6) 2160696
E-Clip Retainer
RECEIVER WARRANTY
Receiver is warranted by the manufacturer. See
instructionmanualpackedwithreceiverforwarranty
information. DO NOT SEND receivertoWinegard
Company; it will be returned you. Only Echostar
receivers will be accepted and ONLY from dealers.
Printed in U.S.A. Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood St., Burlington, IA 52601-2000 319/754-0600 FAX [phone] © Winegard Company 1999 2451148 Rev 9/01