Winegard DuraSAT User manual

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DuraSATTM In-Motion
Automatic Satellite TV Antenna
WINEGARD®
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
800/788-4417 • FAX [phone] • www.winegard.com
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2011 2452220
Made in the U.S.A.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Please register your Winegard product by lling
out and returning the Product Registration card
provided or by completing the online registration
form at http://www.winegard.com/registration
Serial No.
IN-MOTION
U. S. Patent Pending

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Parts Included • Tools Needed • Unpacking the Unit
1 DuraSAT™ automatic satellite TV antenna
1 Dome
3 Shock resistant mounting feet
1 Hardware bag
1 Mounting template with instructions
PARTS INCLUDED*:
USE 2 PEOPLE
when removing the unit
from the carton.
DO NOT PAINT DOME!
Painting dome will cause
signal degradation and
will void your warranty.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR UNPACKING & INSTALLATION:
Level
Drill with 3/4” bit
1-1/4” hole saw (if mounting switch in wall)
Phillips screw driver #2
7/16” Open end wrench
Mounting Hardware & Sealant (consult vehicle
manufacturer)
Trademarks:
DuraSAT is a trademark of Winegard Company. Winegard is a registered trademark of Winegard Company.
DISH Network is a registered trademark of EchoStar Satellite 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. All trademarks
contained in this manual are property of their respective owners. Reference made to products or services
provided by companies, other than Winegard Company, does not represent any endorsement of those products
or services.
Disclaimer:
Although every effort has been made to insure 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 the time of
printing. If the DuraSAT does not function as expected, please contact Winegard Company at [phone] or
visit our web site at www.winegard.com.
For Winegard Warranty Information:
Attn: Technical Services
Winegard Company
3111 Kirkwood St.
Burlington, IA 52601
Ph: 800-788-4417
Fax: [phone]
1. Open box and remove packing material.
If using knife to open
carton, BE CAREFUL.
Do not cut the dome on
the unit.
UNPACKING THE UNIT:
2. Lift unit out of box vertically. Do not turn box
and “roll” out, or turn upside down to remove.
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DISH NETWORK HYBRID
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 = UP
1 = DOWN
KEY
BELL TV
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
FIGURE 1
4. After selecting location for unit (see Step 2), place
the unit on the centerline of the vehicle.
5. Position base so that cables exit toward the rear of
vehicle.
The distance from the edge of the roof to the rear
corner of any foot should be at least 12” on both sides
of the dish to ensure proper installation.
Hybrid Mode settings are for use in areas where the standard DISH Network settings fail to provide HD programming.
Quick Reference Guide
This model is PRESET for DIRECTV receivers.
If you have a DISH Network or BELL TV receiver, you must change
the numbered switches (see gures below).
Obstruction Ht. Unit Clearance
8” .....................................15”
10” ...................................20”
12” ...................................25”
15” ...................................35”
IMPORTANT! Do not install this system in the rain,
or under any wet conditions. Moisture may affect
electronics and void your warranty!
1. For best performance and to reduce signal
acquisition time, park vehicle on a level surface; level
the RV.
2. Select a level spot on your roof for installation.
WARNING: Level the base front to back and side to
side. If base is not level the antenna may require more
time to locate the correct satellite or may not locate the
correct satellite.
3. Ensure proper distance to other rooftop equipment
is maintained.
Be sure no roof-mounted equipment is blocking the
satellite “line of sight”; see chart below.
Using this chart, determine the minimum distances to
other equipment.
FIGURE 2
OBSTRUCTION
UNIT BASE
2345
TO CHANGE SWITCH SETTINGS FOR DISH
NETWORK. SIMPLY MOVE #4 & #7 TO DOWN
POSITION (#8 SHOULD REMAIN DOWN ALSO).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIRECTV DISH NETWORK
FACTORY PRESET
DIRECTV SWITCH SETTINGS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
At least 12”
FRONT OF VEHICLE
Cable connections
MUST face REAR
At least 12”
Use the roof template provided to ensure proper
installation.
Installing unit on roof of vehicle —
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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 (3) #10 screws for each foot.
9. After all base feet are secured to roof, put sealant
around edge of feet and over screws.
6. Place the unit on the roof in its permanent location
and mark around each base foot, Figure 3.
FIGURE 3
Cable entry installation —
1. Connect the quick disconnect power cable to the
panel mount on the back of the DuraSAT unit.
See Figures 4 & 5 below.
POWER PLUG
LOCK
MAIN Port SECONDARY Port
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
QUICK DISCONNECT SOCKET
LOCK (ON TOP OF THE CONNECTOR)
Decide the best location for the power and coax cables
to enter the vehicle, and the location of the power
switch and receiver. Drill a 3/4” hole in the roof, push
wires inside.
2. Connect the Primary receiver to the Main Port on
the base.
3. For a two receiver installation, connect a second
coax cable (not provided) to the SECONDARY port
on base and run cable along roof to second receiver
location.
4. Place cable-entry plate over hole and cables. Screw
in place. Seal plate and screw holes with approved
sealant (not included).
5. 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.
MAIN SEC
FIGURE 6
CABLE-
ENTRY CABLE CLAMPS
12”-16”
CENTER
POINT
OF FOOT
SHOULD
POINT
AWAY
FROM THE
DOME.
Installing the DuraSAT Dome
Place the DuraSAT Dome over the unit so that the
DuraSAT decals on the Dome face away from the
center line of the vehicle. Line up the holes in the
dome with the inserts in the DuraSAT base. Insert
all of the dome screws and tighten using a Phillips
screwdriver.
NICKS OR CUTS IN WIRING JACKET MAY
CAUSE WATER TO LEAK INTO VEHICLE.
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STEPS 2 & 3
TWO GROUND WIRES
1 FROM VEHICLE
1 BLACK WIRE FROM
SATELLITE ANTENNA
STEPS 4 & 5
RED POWER
WIRE FROM
ANTENNA
STEPS 6 &7
+12 V FROM VEHICLE
ON/OFF ROCKER SWITCH
WITH LIGHT
(Shown in OFF position.)
FIGURE 7
Connecting TWO receivers
1. Connect the coax cable coming from the antenna to
the “SATELLITE IN” input on the primary receiver. The
primary receiver is the receiver used most often and
will toggle between satellites.
2. Connect the secondary coax cable coming from the
antenna to the “SATELLITE IN” input on the secondary
receiver.
NOTE: Secondary receiver will not toggle.
3. See page 6 for receiver set-up.
Connecting ONE receiver
1. Connect the coax cable from the antenna to the
“SATELLITE IN” on the receiver.
2. See page 6 for receiver set-up.
CONNECTING RECEIVERS
Installing the power switch
1. Choose a location to install the DuraSAT power ON/
OFF switch. Remember when selecting a location,
you will need to run the +12VDC power cable from the
DuraSAT antenna to the switch. Be sure the switch is
in the OFF position before continuing. See Figure 7
below.
Wall or panel mount: Drill 1-1/4” hole, pull wires
through wall or panel.
2. Connect the ground wire from the vehicle and the
BLACK ground wire from the antenna together, using
large yellow ag connector.
3. Connect the YELLOW ag connector to
the switch shown in gure 7 below.
4. Connect the RED wire from the antenna to the
small RED ag connector.
5. Connect small RED ag connector to the switch as
shown in Figure 7 below.
6. Connect the +12 V power wire from the vehicle to
a small RED ag connector.
7. Connect small RED ag connector to isolated
spade on switch.
Note: During the DuraSAT antenna’s normal search
process, you may hear a slight grinding sound as the
unit checks its limits. This is normal and does not harm
the unit.
Use your on-screen guide to
locate your channel rather than
“channel surng”. This will result
in smoother operation.
Operating the DuraSAT
1. Turn on receiver and television set. The DuraSAT
antenna 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 available
with or without the dish nding the signal. See page 6
for details of receiver set up.
3. Turn the power switch on for the DuraSAT
antenna. 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. Normal op-
eration 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 veried that it has the correct
satellite, it will continue to track the signal.
6. If the vehicle does not move for six minutes, the unit
will toggle to it’s alternate satellite then toggle back to
the primary satellite and go to sleep. If vehicle begins
movement in straight line at 10 mph, the unit will
resume tracking mode.
7. If you do not have signal, see Troubleshooting,
p. 8.

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Basic DuraSAT Antenna Wiring
TV
RECEIVER
120V
POWER
SAT IN
POWER
12VDC
DuraSAT
ANTENNA
COAX
COAX
DIRECTV must be set to the “two” satellite, oval dish
setting. In some cases, the two satellite oval dish
option may not be available. When this happens,
use the three satellite option. Refer to your receiver
manual for more information.
To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming—
The DuraSAT antenna will toggle between the
primary or alternate satellites for either DISH
Network or DIRECTV. Both have programming
on more than one satellite. When a channel
is selected on the remote control and is not
on the satellite currently selected, the unit will
automatically toggle 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.
DuraSAT is not compatible for 110° or KA-band
satellite viewing. (Consult receiver manual for
procedure.) After receiver is set for the correct dish
selection, when you request a channel located
on a different satellite, the unit will automatically
toggle to that satellite.
NOTE: Be sure the “Superdish” and
“Alternate” boxes are NOT checked.
Check Switch screen display
To order receivers or programming please call
the Winegard receiver hotline: [phone].
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Help
Done
Installation Summary
Port:
Satellite:
Satellite Input
1 2 3
Trans:
Device:
Status:
Switch:
SuperDISH Alternate
Test
Reception Verified
SW64
119 110 129
OK OK OK
DISH Network® programming (DISH 500)
DISH Network receivers must have the “SW64” switch
installed in order to toggle between the primary 119°
satellite and the alternate satellites. (Consult your re-
ceiver manual for the procedure to reach the “check
switch” menu.)
NOTE: This “SW64 Switch” is a DISH Network re-
ceiver setting, NOT a physical part.
To install the “SW64” switch:
1. Before turning on your RoadTrip Minimax antenna,
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. Turn on the RoadTrip Minimax system and wait for
the unit to acquire a signal on satellite 119°.
3. You now have six minutes to complete Check Switch
test. Consult your receiver manual for instructions on
running the test. Be sure that Superdish and Alternate
are unchecked if applicable. Onscreen options may
vary by receiver.
4. During the Check Switch Test, the receiver will begin
checking the switch by toggling between satel-
lites. When this is completed, SW64 will appear on the
screen. It will be at the top of the screen, satellite
designations will be below, showing odd and even
transponders. See illustration below.

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DISH Network® programming (DISH 500)
DISH Network receivers must have the “SW64” switch installed in order to toggle between the primary
119° satellite and the alternate 110° satellite. (Consult your receiver manual for the procedure to reach
the “check switch” menu.)
NOTE: This “SW64 Switch” is a DISH Network receiver setting, NOT a physical part.
To install the “SW64” switch:
1. Before turning on your DuraSAT antenna, 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. Turn on the DuraSAT system and wait for the unit to acquire a signal on satellite 119°.
3. You now have six minutes to complete Check Switch test. Consult your receiver manual for
instructions on running the test. Be sure that Superdish and Alternate are unchecked if applicable. On
screen 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, SW64 will appear on the screen. It will be at the near the bottom of
the screen. Satellite designations will be below, showing odd and even transponders. See illustration
below.
If a switch other than SW64 appears, or you have an ‘X’ in one of the boxes below the satellites,
repeat Check Switch Steps.
5. Your system is now set up to toggle between satellites. It will automatically move to the correct
satellite when a channel is selected with your remote control.
NOTE: Once these steps are completed, you won’t have to perform this test again, unless
Check Switch was performed on another satellite dish, such as a home dish.
Note: The DuraSAT antenna is designed to be maintenance free. However, it is a good
idea to clean the dome from time to time with a soft cloth, water and dish soap.
Warning: Painting the DuraSAT dome voids the warranty, degrades signal strength and
may cause damage to the antenna.
To order receivers or programming call [phone].
Toggle: Your Winegard automatic satellite
dish will move from the primary to the
alternate satellites in order to receive
multi-satellite programming.
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The DuraSAT antenna does not attempt to nd a
satellite or it never moves.
The dish never stops on any of the signals that
it sees.
1. Check +12 V wires at unit to verify the quick disconnect is locked
into the socket.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
1. Make sure that your receiver is set up correctly.
For DISH NETWORK, the check switch should read either
“Unknown” or “SW64”.
For DIRECTV, the receiver should be set for a Two Satellite
Oval Dish. In some cases, the ‘Two satellite’ option may not
be available. In these cases, select Three satellite oval.
2. Make sure the Main coax cable from antenna is run to
“satellite in” on back of your receiver and all coax connections
are made properly.
With DIRECTV, the dish will nd the alternate
satellite but it never nds the primary satellite.
I am not getting all the DISH Network channels
I subscribed to.
The DuraSAT antenna never sees any signals, it
just keeps searching.
Make sure that the Switches on the Electronics Control Box are
set for DIRECTV. See page 3. These switches are found under
the dome, inside the Electronics Control Box.
Go to the check switch menu in receiver. Make sure that it’s set for
SW64 and lists both even and odd transponders on satellites 110°,
119° and 129°.
1. Rain, snow or excessive dew on the dome can interrupt the
signal. Snow and dew can be brushed off the dome. If heavy rain
or snowfall is blocking the signal, it may be necessary to wait until
the weather clears.
2. Check to see if the southern sky is clear. Trees, buildings, large
signs or an overpass can block the signal. Find an area where you
can be sure that this is not the problem and try again.
3. Run a single, good coax cable directly from the DuraSAT to the
satellite receiver by-passing everything.
4. Make sure the receiver has power and the satellite dish is con-
nected to the “Sat In” jack.
I have switched satellite service providers. How
do I set my dish for my new provider?
You will need to remove the dome, and set switches to correct
provider. See page 3.
My receiver appears to be locked up. I cannot
get any response from it.
1. Power off receiver and turn back on.
2. Hold in power button on receiver for three seconds and release.
3. Unplug receiver from outlet for 20 seconds and plug back in.
With DISH Network, my DuraSAT antenna
appears to lock onto signal, but my receiver
does not show a picture or a signal reading.
Check the “Check Switch” installed in your receiver. If anything
other than “Unknown” or “SW64” is installed, please run the
“Check Switch” test. See page 6 for help running this check.
Troubleshooting
The DIRECTV receiver shows a signal but
the DuraSAT antenna never stops searching.
Exit the receiver menu screens and try running the search from
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Appendix A Satellite Coverage Maps and Receiver Compatibility
A.1 DISH NETWORK PROGRAMMING
The DuraSAT antenna will operate with most DISH Network receivers.
Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the
manufacturer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a standard DISH Network
receiver.
The antenna will locate and toggle between satellites 129°, 119° and 110°.
The DuraSAT antenna will not operate in areas where satellite 129°, 119° and 110°are not available.
Refer to gure below for an operational coverage map for satellite 119° and 110°. Satellite coverage
maps are based on level, stationary operation.
Reception interruption may also occur during adverse weather conditions.
DISH Network satellites 119° and 110° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).*
*Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.
Note: There are certain areas within the U.S. where the DuraSAT antenna may experience limited or no cover-
age of the 129o satellite for HD programming. DISH Network home coverage has the same limitations. Problem
areas include: Washington, Oregon and California (limited coverage may extend past these areas). Contact
DISH Network for any additional coverage questions (888.825.2557).

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DISH Network satellite 129° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).*
DISH Network satellite 61.5° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).*
*Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.
*Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.
DISH NETWORK®EASTERN ARC
DISH NETWORK 72° SATELLITE USES THE
ODD TRANSPONDERS ONLY. A CHECK
SWITCH WILL FAIL TO SEE ANY EVEN
TRANSPONDERS. THIS IS NORMAL.
If neither DISH Network Standard Mode
or DISH Network Hybrid Mode will
provide an HD signal, consult the maps
above. If you are in the 61.5° coverage
area, use DISH Network Eastern Arc.
Hybrid Mode is for use with DISH Network while in the Northeast where the 129° satellite
is not available. The Map below shows the coverage area for the 129° satellite.
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