Winegard RoadStar RS-3000 User manual

2452249
Rev7 2-17
Omnidirectional TV/FM Antenna
For Technical Services,
email [email protected] or call 1-800-788-4417.
DO NOT RETURN ANTENNA TO PLACE OF PURCHASE.
DO NOT SNAP THE ANTENNA HEAD AND PEDESTAL
TOGETHER PRIOR TO READING MANUAL.

RoadStar Antenna
Specifications
Parts
1
Range of up to 35 miles*
For VHF &UHF channels
For outdoor use only
Amplified
Height: 7.6”
Diameter of Antenna Head: 14.9”
Power required: 12 VDC at 85 mA
Models RS-3000 (white), RS-3035 (black)
Models RP-RS30 (white) replacement
head and RP-RS35 (black)
replacement head are available.
*Antenna reception may vary
based on transmitting antenna
tower height, lobe pattern of the
transmitter, height of the receiving
antenna, weather conditions, and
terrain on receiving path, including
trees, buildings and hills.
Coax cable running
from antenna head
Antenna head
Mounting screw
Pedestal
Scribe line

RoadStar Antenna
Safety Recommendations
Choosing a Location for the Antenna &Power Supply
Choosing a Mounting Option
2
24”
Do not attempt to install this system in
the rain or under any wet conditions.
Do not paint this antenna. Painting
the antenna will void your warranty.
Before mounting the antenna,
determine a location for the wall
plate/power supply.
Keep in mind the following:
A coaxial cable will have to run
from the the power supply to the
antenna and from the power supply
to each television.
A 12 V connection must be made to
the back of the power supply.
Refer to the diagram on page 7 for
more information on connecting to
the power supply.
Then, choose a location for the
antenna that meets the following
requirements:
Offers enough support for a secure
installation
Maintains adequate clearance
from the edge of the roof and any
obstructions
• clearance distance of 24 in.
needed from center of antenna to
front of the vehicle
• clearance distance of 18 in.
needed from center of antenna
to nearest obstruction and to the
edge of the roof
For cable entry directly beneath the
antenna, follow the steps on page 3
under “Mounting Option 1.”
For cable entry via a cable entry plate
(sold separately), follow the steps on
page 5 under “Mounting Option 2. “
18”
Front of Vehicle
Top of Antenna
18” Obstruction

RoadStar Antenna
Mounting Option 1
3
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
If installing the antenna so that the cable enters the vehicle directly
beneath the antenna, follow the steps below for Mounting Option 1.
Make sure the ceiling area is clear underneath
the chosen location for the antenna.
Run coaxial cable from the chosen location for
the power supply to the chosen location for
the antenna.
Run the cable upward through the pedestal.
Connect the coaxial cable running
through the pedestal to the coaxial
cable running from the antenna
head.
Place the pedestal in the chosen
location for the antenna, and trace
around the inner and outer edge of
the pedestal.
Check with the vehicle
manufacturer for approved sealant
for the vehicle.
Apply a liberal amount of sealant around the traced circle.
Replace the pedestal where the sealant has been applied.
Before using the supplied screws, check with the vehicle manufacturer
for any screw requirements.
Mount the assembly to the roof with four screws, and tighten the
four screws.
Run a solid bead of sealant where the edge of the pedestal assembly
meets the roof and over the screw heads.
Gently push the cable slack downward through the pedestal.
Coaxial cable
running through
pedestal
Coaxial cable
running from
antenna head

RoadStar Antenna
Mounting Option 1, Cont.
4
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14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
Twist the antenna head back and forth while pushing it onto the pedestal.
The pedestal should engage with the snap ring inside the antenna head.
While applying pressure, rotate the
head until feeling the grooves in
the head line up with the grooves
in the pedestal.
Push down again; you should hear
the head click into place.
Warning: Once the head and pedestal
are connected, the head cannot be
removed without incurring damage.
Check that the scribe line on the
pedestal is no longer visible. If the
scribe line is still visible, the head is
not fully seated on the pedestal.
Pull the antenna head upward. If
the head is unable to slide upward
on the pedestal, the head is fully
seated on the pedestal. If the head
slides upward, the head is not fully
seated on the pedestal.
If the antenna head is not fully
seated on the pedestal, repeat the
steps on this page to connect the
antenna head to the pedestal.
Do not proceed until the head is fully seated on the pedestal.
Once the head is fully seated on the pedestal, continue with “Installing the
Power Supply” on page 7. If the power supply is already installed, make
sure to run a channel scan after installing the antenna. See page 8 for
more information.
Groove
Vertical groove
Scribe line

RoadStar Antenna
Mounting Option 2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
5
If installing the antenna so that the cable enters the vehicle via a cable entry
plate (sold separately), follow the steps below for Mounting Option 2.
Run coaxial cable from the power supply to the antenna via the cable
entry plate. The antenna needs to be at least 8 inches from the cable
entry plate. Do not fasten the coaxial cable at this point because
additional coaxial cable is required later (see step 18).
Place the pedestal in the chosen location for the antenna, and trace
around the outer edge of the pedestal.
Check with the vehicle manufacturer for approved sealant for the vehicle.
Apply a liberal amount of sealant in the traced circle.
Replace the pedestal where the sealant
has been applied and run the coaxial cable
upward through the antenna pedestal. Make
sure the cable runs through the slot on the
underside of the pedestal.
Connect the coaxial cable running
through the pedestal to the
coaxial cable running from the
antenna head.
Before using the supplied screws,
check with the vehicle manufacturer
for any screw requirements.
Mount the assembly to the roof
with four screws, and tighten the
four screws.
Gently push the cable slack downward through the pedestal, and pull the
cable through the slot.
Twist the antenna head back and forth while pushing it onto the pedestal.
The pedestal should engage with the snap ring inside the antenna head.
Slot
Coaxial cable
running through
pedestal
Coaxial cable
running from
antenna head

RoadStar Antenna
Mounting Option 2, Cont.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
6
While applying pressure, rotate the head until feeling the grooves in the
head line up with the grooves in the pedestal.
Push down again; you should hear the head click into place.
Warning: Once the head and pedestal are connected, the head cannot be
removed without incurring damage.
Check that the scribe line on the pedestal is no longer visible. If the
scribe line is still visible, the head is not fully seated on the pedestal.
Pull the antenna head upward. If the head
is unable to slide upward on the pedestal,
the head is fully seated on the pedestal. If
the head slides upward, the head is not fully
seated on the pedestal.
If the antenna head is not fully seated on the
pedestal, repeat the steps to connect the
antenna head to the pedestal.
Do not proceed until the head is fully seated
on the pedestal.
Pull the cable away from the antenna.
At a point 4” from the antenna along the excess cable, create a loop of
5” diameter between the antenna and entry plate. Clamp at the top of the
loop, at 8” linear distance from the antenna, and every 12–16” thereon
along the cable.
Run a solid bead of sealant where the edge of the pedestal meets the roof,
over the screw heads and around the slot in the pedestal.
Continue with “Installing the Power Supply” on page 7. If the power
supply is already installed, make sure to run a channel scan after installing
the antenna. See page 8 for more information.
8 in
5 in

RoadStar Antenna
Installing the Power Supply
7
The power supply may be flush
mounted in most standard electrical
boxes. To flush mount, cut a hole in
the wall to fit the box. Run two #12
wires between the wall plate and +12
VDC source, and route downlead
cable to this location.
Make a 12 volt connection to the
power supply. Install the supplied
terminals on wires from +12 VDC
source, and crimp the terminals with
an appropriate crimping tool.
Push the wires onto tabs on the
back of the power supply. (“PWR”
and “GND” are also noted on the
underside of the power supply
electronics board.)
Connect the coax cable from the
antenna to the “ANTENNA” port on
the power supply, and tighten until
fingertight. Then, tighten ¼ turn more.
If hooking up the antenna to two
televisions, connect a coax cable from
the “SET 2” port to the “Antenna In”
port on the second television.
If hooking up a cable input, connect
the cable input to the “CABLE” port
on the power supply.
Mount the power supply in wall with
the provided screws.
Connect a coax cable from the coax
port on the front of the power supply
to the “Antenna In” coax port on the
main TV.
Press the “ON” switch on the front of
the power supply, and check that the
light is on.
This unit is equipped with a
polyswitch, which will shut down
+12 VDC if there is a direct short
between the antenna and power
supply. The indicator light will not
light. Once the short is eliminated, the
device will reset itself.
Warning: The power supply should be turned off when connecting cables.
Coaxial
port for
main TV
On/Off
button
Antenna
port
Power &
Ground
tabs
Cable
port
Set 2
port
Indicator
light

RoadStar Antenna
Running a Channel Scan
8
First time users must run a channel
scan after installing the antenna to
receive maximum programming.
A new scan will find any new
channels that have been added in
your area as well as finding any
channels that have changed or
moved since the last scan.
While the steps to perform a
channel scan may vary between
televisions or compatible devices,
below are some general guidelines
to follow. For more specific
instructions, refer to your device
user manual for assistance.
General Instructions
1. Using the remote that came with
the TV or compatible device,
select “Menu.”
2. Select “Channel Setup.”
3. Select “Antenna” or “Off-Air
Mode” or “Auto-Scan.”
4. Select “Channel Search” or
“Channel Scan.”
Run a channel scan in the following
situations, as well:
• Anytime the antenna is moved
or enters a new region
• Anytime a channel is lost
Once you have run a channel scan,
you are ready to watch TV.
If you are not receiving all desired channels, check out dtv.gov/maps. On
this site, you can enter the address of your current location and get a listing
of likely channels available in your area.

RoadStar Antenna
Troubleshooting
Testing Power Supply
For Technical Services,
email [email protected] or call 1-800-788-4417.
9
Do not install couplers, splitters, etc.
between the power supply and the
antenna. Installation of any item on
the downlead may cause a short in the
system. The downlead supplies +12
VDC to the preamp in the antenna.
The power supply should be turned
OFF when connecting/disconnecting
cables to power supply and antenna
but should be turned ON when
testing for voltage.
Make sure the TV set is
working properly.
Remove the power supply from
wall, and visually inspect for
burned/broken parts. If there are
ANY broken/burned parts, replace
power supply.
Disconnect the cable from the
antenna jack on the power supply.
Check for +12 VDC. If +12 VDC is
present, there is a cable problem
connecting the power supply to the
antenna. Repair/replace cable.
If +12 VDC is not present at the
antenna jack, be sure the indicator
light is ON. If not, check the polarity
of the red/white wires and the +12
VDC source.