Winegard RT8000T User manual

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Automatic Roof-Mounted
Satellite TV Antenna

Models
Specifications
1 MiniMax Antenna
Tracking Models
RT8000T (white dome)
RTT-80W (white dome)
RT8035T (black dome)
RTT-80B (black dome)
Stationary Models
RT8000S (white dome)
RTS-80W (white dome)
RT8035S (black dome)
RTS-80B (black dome)
One dome and base with electronics, dish and dual LNBF are included with the
MiniMax antenna. Aftermarket versions also include all mounting hardware and
cabling required for a single receiver installation.
Foot
Dome
•One button operation
•Supports up to two receivers
•Depending on receiver type and
location, can access the following
satellites:
DISH®Western Arc:
110°, 119°, 129°
DISH Hybrid:
110°, 119°, 61.5°
DISH Eastern Arc:
61.5°, 72°, 77°
DIRECTV®:119° or 101° (will not receive
HD on 110° or any KA-band HD on 99° and 103°)
Bell TV™:91° or 82°
•Gray plastic base
•Elevation range 20° to 92°
•Azimuth +360° (0-692°)
•UV-protected plastic dome
•Compact size
20” diameter, 15.6” height
Shipping size: 23” x 23” x 17¾”
•Specifications for max amperage:
5.0 A
•Specifications for unit operating
voltage: 10.5–13.8 V
•Specifications for supply voltage:
12–13.8 V
Base with
electronics, dish
and dual LNBF

Trademarks
Disclaimer
Safety Recommendations
Unpacking the Unit
MiniMax Antenna 2
Do not attempt to install this
system in the rain or under any
wet conditions. Moisture may
affect electronics and void your
warranty.
Do not paint this antenna.
Painting the MiniMax antenna will
void your warranty.
For best performance and to reduce signal acquisition time, park the vehicle on
a level surface that is free of obstructions such as trees or large buildings. Make
sure you have a clear view of the southern sky.
Winegard and RoadTrip are registered trademarks of Winegard Company.
MiniMax is a trademark of Winegard Company. DISH is a registered trademark of
DISH Network L.L.C. DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit
of Hughes Electronics Corp. Bell TV is a trademark of Bell Canada, Inc. Reference
made to products or services provided by companies, other than Winegard
Company, does not represent any endorsement of those products or services.
Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this
manual is correct and complete, no company shall be held liable for any errors or
omissions in this manual. Changes and technological advances are continuously
being made in the satellite market. Information provided in this manual was
accurate at time of printing. If the RoadTrip MiniMax antenna does not function
as expected, please contact Winegard Company at 1-800-788-4417 or visit our
website at www.winegard.com/mobile.
If using a knife to open carton,
be careful. Do not cut the dome
on the unit.
Use two people when removing
the unit from the carton.
Open box, and remove packing material. Lift the unit out of the box vertically. Do
not turn box and “roll” out the unit. Do not turn box upside-down to remove.

Quick Reference Guide
Installing Unit on Roof of Vehicle
3 MiniMax Antenna
Install in dry conditions only!
Select a level spot on your roof for installation. Level the base front-to-back
and side-to-side. If the base is not level, the antenna may require more time
to locate the correct satellite or may not locate the correct satellite.
Ensure proper
distance to
other rooftop
equipment is
maintained.
Be sure no
roof-mounted
equipment is
blocking the
satellite “line
of sight”. See
Figure 1.
DIRECTV
Bell TV DISH Hybrid
The MiniMax antenna switch settings are preset for DIRECTV. If you have a
DISH or Bell TV receiver, you must change the numbered switches found on the
electronics box under the dome.
Hybrid mode is for use in areas where the 129° satellite is not available and
standard DISH settings fail to provide HD programming.
DISH
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Obstruction Height
Minimum Distance to be Maintained from Antenna
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10”
15.0”
25.0”
12”
35.0”
15”
20.0”
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Installing Unit on Roof of Vehicle, Cont.
MiniMax Antenna 4
After selecting a location for the unit, place the unit so that the centerline
of the dome is on or parallel to the centerline of the vehicle. The centerline
of the dome runs from the point between the two back feet where cable
connections are located to the opposite point directly between the two front
feet. Position base so that cables exit toward the rear of the vehicle.
To ensure proper installation, check that the distance from the edge of the
roof to the rear corner of any foot is at least 12”.
Place the unit on the roof in its permanent location, and mark around each
base foot. See Figure 3.
Clean the roof area where the base feet will attach to the roof; do not erase
your marks.
Put approved sealant in the areas marked for the base feet. Check with your
vehicle manufacturer for approved sealant. Place the base feet on top of the
sealant.
Before using the supplied mounting screws, check with your vehicle
manufacturer for any special screw requirements. Screw down with three
screws for each foot. After all base feet are secured to the roof, put sealant
around the edge of feet and over screws.
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Cable
connections
must face
rear of
vehicle
at least 12”
Front of RV
Mount on or parallel to
centerline of coach.

Installing the Cables
Overall Installation
5 MiniMax Antenna
Nicks or cuts in wiring jacket may cause water to leak into vehicle.
Connect the quick disconnect power cable to the quick disconnect socket on
the back of the RoadTrip MiniMax unit. See Figure 4 below.
Decide the best location for the power and coax cables to enter the vehicle.
Decide the location of the power switch and receiver. Drill a ¾” hole in the
roof, and push the wires inside, making sure the cables are accessible from
the area where the power switch and receiver will be located.
Using a coax cable, connect the primary receiver to the main port on the
back of the RoadTrip MiniMax unit. For a two receiver or dual tuner (DVR)
installation, connect a second coax cable (not provided) to the secondary
port on the back of the RoadTrip MiniMax unit.
Place the provided cable entry plate over the hole and cables. Screw the
plate in place. Seal the plate and screw holes with approved sealant (not
included).
Depending on the length of the cable, you may need to use cable clamps or wire
ties (not provided) between the unit and the cable entry plate. Clamping every
12–16” should eliminate any unnecessary cable movement.
Figure 4
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Main Port
Secondary Port
Quick
Disconnect
Socket
Figure 5
MAIN SEC
Coax Cable
Cable
Entry
Plate
TV
Coax Cable
120V Power
Receiver
TV
120V Power
Receiver
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Installing the Power Switch
MiniMax Antenna 6
Choose a location to install the RoadTrip MiniMax power On/Off switch.
When selecting a location, remember that you will need to run the +12VDC
power cable from the RoadTrip MiniMax antenna to the switch.
Be sure the switch is in the Off position before continuing. See Figure 6.
For a wall or panel mount, drill 1¼” hole, and pull wires through wall or
panel. Using a large yellow flag connector, connect the ground wire from the
vehicle and the black ground wire from the antenna.
Connect the yellow flag connector to the spade on the switch.
Connect the red wire from the antenna to the small red flag connector.
Connect the small red flag connector to the center spade on switch.
Connect the +12V power wire from the vehicle to a small red flag connector.
Connect a small red flag connector to isolated spade on switch.
Continue to page 7 for DISH receiver setup or page 11 for DIRECTV receiver
setup.
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Figure 6 On/Off Rocker Switch with
Light (shown in Off Position)
Steps 3 and 4
Two ground wires:
1 from vehicle, 1 black wire
from satellite dish
Steps 7 and 8
+12 V from vehicle
Steps 5 and 6
+12 V from dish
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Installing the Dome
Note: this is not required for DIRECTV Installation. This is only required if the
dome has been removed to change the switch settings (see page 3).
Place the RoadTrip MiniMax dome over the unit so that the decals on the
dome face away from the centerline of the vehicle.
Line up the holes in the dome with the holes in the RoadTrip MiniMax base.
Insert all of the dome screws, and tighten.
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7 MiniMax Antenna
DISH Receiver Setup
Select option 1, Point Dish.
Before turning the MiniMax antenna on, follow the steps below
to clear out any existing receiver settings. If your receiver differs
from the options shown, you may need to consult your receiver
manual. The wording and display used in your receiver may
differ slightly.
For help, email [email protected] or call 1-800-788-4417
Before starting, disconnect coax
cable from “Sat In” on back of
receiver. Press Menu on your
remote. Select option 6, System
Setup.
Select option 1, Installation.
Disclaimer: Receiver setup instructions are accurate at time of printing and may change without
notice. Call Winegard tech line for assistance: 1-800-788-4417.
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MiniMax Antenna 8
DISH Receiver Setup
Select Test.
It will go through a number of
steps, then return to the screen
shown here with previous
information cleared.
If at any point it asks you to save,
select Save or Yes.
Reconnect the coaxial cable to the “Sat In” port on back of receiver. Now turn on
the antenna. Allow it 3–4 minutes to acquire satellites.
(If you have an In-Motion system, after the search routine is complete the system
will take another 6 minutes before going into “Sleep Mode”. Once it does, the unit
will be completely silent. Do not proceed to Step 6 until this has happened.)
Move over to select Check
Switch.
Check that there are no
checkmarks by SuperDISH or
Alternate.
Next, select Test again.
This time it will install the
SW64 switch. This SW64 switch
is a DISH receiver setting, not a
physical part.
When you see the SW64 as the
installed switch, the antenna is ready for use.
SW64
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9 MiniMax Antenna
The MiniMax antenna will operate with most DISH receivers. Winegard does
not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the
manufacturer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a single
tuner DISH receiver.
DISH Satellite Coverage
The antenna will locate and toggle between satellites 110°, 119° and 129° in
Western Arc Mode. The MiniMax antenna will not operate in all areas where
satellites 110°, 119° and 129° are available.
The antenna will locate and toggle between satellites 110°, 119° and 61.5° in
Hybrid mode. The antenna will not operate in all areas where satellites 110°, 119°
and 61.5° are available.
Satellite coverage maps are based on level, stationary operation. Reception
interruption may also occur during adverse weather conditions.
DISH satellites 110° &119° coverage map
(Dotted area indicates coverage.)
Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.
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