Winegard RoadTrip SDi User manual

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WINEGARD®
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
319/754-0600 • FAX [phone] • www.winegard.com
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2008 2452164 REV7 8/10
RoadTrip®
Digital Satellite Mobile TV Antenna for Two Receivers
RoadTrip® SD - Stationary Satellite TV Antenna
RoadTrip® SDi - In-Motion Satellite TV Antenna
OPERATION MANUAL
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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out and returning the Product Registration card
provided or by completing the online registration
form at http://www.winegard.com/registration
Serial No.

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DIGITAL BROADCAST SYSTEM
SATELLITE(S)
Introduction
Congratulations! You have purchased one of Win-
egard’s latest developments in the mobile satellite
reception product line —the RoadTrip™antenna. This
antenna, used with your digital satellite receiver, will
deliver exceptional reception.
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 them 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 re-
ected to the LNBF* located at the
“focal point” of the dish. The LNBF
amplies and converts the signal to
the 950 to 1450 MHz range. The sig-
nal is then passed through a coaxial
cable to the receiver where individual chan-
nel selection and processing take place.
For Programming information call:
Introduction • How Does Digital Satellite TV Work?
PROGRAMMING UPLINK
CONTROL CENTERS
HIGH POWER KU-BAND
DOWNLINK SIGNAL
WINEGARD DIGITAL SATELLITE
SYSTEM ANTENNA
PRIMARY
RECEIVER
UPLINK SIGNAL TELEVISION
SET
* Low Noise Block Converter Feed
DISH NETWORK® - 1-800-333-DISH (1-800-333-3474)
DIRECTV® - 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288)
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.
RoadTrip antenna features:
• Two receiver compatibility
• Easy one-button operation
• Ability to toggle between satellites while Stationary
or In-motion using remote control, if subscribing to
multi-satellite programming
• Winegard 2 yr. parts, 1 yr. labor warranty
• Integrated DVB Technology
• GPS Technology (SDi In-Motion Model only)
About this manual —We hope this manual will provide clear instructions to install and
operate your Winegard mobile satellite system. Two symbols have been used —
Indicates caution should be taken! Indicates suggestions to make
processes easier for you.
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SECONDARY
RECEIVER
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!To order receivers or programming please call
the Winegard receiver hotline: [phone].

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RoadTrip SD (Stationary model)
Notice!
This model is PRESET for DIRECTV®receivers.
Quick Reference Guide
Your Winegard RoadTrip satellite TV antenna has been designed to be the most user-friendly mobile
satellite antenna on the market today. Upon installation of the antenna, or after changing satellite service
provider, simply set the switches inside of the dome to the settings shown below. These switches enable
the dish to locate the proper satellite for your service provider, and for the RoadTrip SDi In-Motion system,
to be set for the proper installation option. Simply set the switch, and forget it! Your Winegard RoadTrip
satellite antenna will locate the proper satellite with just the ip of a switch.
RoadTrip SDi (In-motion model) Notice!
This model is PRESET for DIRECTV receivers Mounting Option A.
If you use Mounting Option B or if you have a DISH Network receiver, you
must change the numbered switches. (See gures below).
MOUNTING OPTION A MOUNTING OPTION B
CABLE EXIT FRONT
MV-3500
BACK OF VEHICLE
FRONT OF VEHICLE
ROADTRIP
ALIGN FEET EXACTLY
SQUARE ON CENTER LINE
CABLE EXIT REAR
ALIGN FEET EXACTLY
SQUARE ON CENTER LINE
MV-3500
BACK OF VEHICLE
FRONT OF VEHICLE
ROADTRIP
CHNAGE SETTINGS FOR DISH NETWORK,
MOUNT OPTION B: SIMPLY MOVE #1, #4 & #7
TO DOWN POSITION (#8 SHOULD REMAIN
DOWN ALSO).
DISH NETWORK - MOUNT OPTION B
DIRECTV - MOUNT OPTION B
Hybrid Mode settings are for use in
areas where the standard DISH Network
settings fail to provide HD programming.
MOUNTING OPTION A
DISH NETWORK - MOUNT OPTION A
BELL TV
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DISH NETWORK HYBRID
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
YOU MUST CHANGE SWITCH SETTINGS
FOR DISH NETWORK. SIMPLY MOVE #4 & #7
TO DOWN POSITION (#8 SHOULD REMAIN
DOWN ALSO).
MOUNTING OPTION A MOUNTING OPTION A
0 = UP
1 = DOWN
KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIRECTV DISH NETWORK
FACTORY PRESET
DIRECTV SWITCH SETTINGS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CHANGE SETTINGS FOR DIRECTV MOUNT
OPTION B: SIMPLY MOVE #1 TO DOWN POSI-
TION (#8 SHOULD REMAIN DOWN ALSO).
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Operating your RoadTrip® SD (stationary) antenna
1. Turn on receiver and television set. The RoadTrip
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 avail-
able with or without the dish nding the signal.
3. Turn the power switch on for the RoadTrip
antenna. The dish will detect if it is already on a
satellite signal. If it detects a signal, the dish will
move to check it’s alternate satellite and then move
back to the original satellite signal that is on.
4. If no signal was detected, the dish will begin its
search to locate the primary satellite. Once the dish
locates a signal, it will pause long enough to identify
which satellite it has located. This may or may not
be visible on your receiver’s point dish screen.
5. After the unit has veried that it has the correct
satellite, it will move to check the alternate satellite
and move back to the primary satellite to complete
the search routine.
6. If you do not have signal, see Troubleshooting,
p.7.
NOTE: Because the RoadTrip antenna uses infor-
mation from the last location that it was on a signal,
satellite acquisition may take longer if the dish is
inactive over long distance traveling.
DIRETV must be set to the “two” satellite, oval dish
setting. Refer to your receiver manual.
DISH Network receivers must have the check
switch set to “SW64”. See page 6.

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Recovery From Signal Interruption:
While traveling, the signal will be inter-
rupted when the line of sight to the satellite
is blocked. Signal is acquired again after line of
sight is restored. If signal is interrupted for more
than 15 seconds, the system automatically enters
the search routine. The length of time for the
TV picture to recover depends on the receiver
model you are using.
You must drive in a straight line at
10 mph or more when starting to
operate in motion.
Operating your RoadTrip® SDi Antenna (in-motion) antenna
1. Turn on receiver and television set. The Road-
Trip 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 RoadTrip
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 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 sig-
nal 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 ve-
hicle begins movement in straight line at 10 mph,
the unit will resume tracking mode. See below for
details of modes of operation.
7. If you do not have signal, see Troubleshooting,
p.6.
You may be Stationary or In-Motion
during power up.
Modes of Operation:
The RoadTrip SDi (in-motion) satellite antenna
has the two modes of operation: Tracking Mode
and Sleep Mode. Whether stationary or In-Motion
during satellite signal acquisition, the unit enters
Tracking Mode. In this mode, the unit will actively
follow the satellite as the vehicle travels, even if
the vehicle is stationary for the rst six minutes.
Tracking mode ends when the RoadTrip antenna
has successfully nished its search and the ve-
hicle has not moved for six (6) minutes. Your
RoadTrip SDi antenna will resume tracking mode
if it detects movememt in a straight line at 10 mph
or more.
In Sleep Mode, the unit at rest. The antenna
enters Sleep Mode six (6) minutes after a suc-
cessful search if stationary, or six (6) minutes after
the vehicle stops moving.
Toggle In-Motion:
Your RoadTrip satellite antenna will automati-
cally toggle between the primary and alternate
satellites for your service provider. For toggling
In-Motion, you may notice a slight delay in satel-
lite switching which could cause a loss in picture.
This is normal, picture loss should be no longer
than three seconds. If the alternate satellite the
RoadTrip is trying to toggle to is blocked for
more than 25 seconds, the system automati-
cally enters the search routine.
Use your on-screen guide to
locate your channel rather than
“channel surng”. This will result
in smoother operation.
If powering up while in-motion, you
must be traveling at a minimum of 10
mph in a straight line.

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To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming—
The RoadTrip® SD and SDi antennas 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.
Note: The RoadTrip SDi antenna will toggle
while stationary or In-motion.
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 different
satellite, the unit will automatically toggle to that
satellite.
DISH Network® programming (DISH 500)
DISH Network receivers must have the “SW64”
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.)
NOTE: This “SW64 Switch” is a DISH Network
receiver setting, NOT a physical part.
To install the “SW64” switch:
1. Before turning on your RoadTrip 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. While the vehicle is stationary, turn on the
RoadTrip system and wait for signal acquisition on
satellite 119°.
3a. RoadTrip SD (stationary) antenna. Wait for unit
to acquire signal on 119°. Proceed to Step 4.
3b. RoadTrip™SDi (in-motion) antenna. Unit MUST
be Stationary! After signal is acquired on satellite
119°, the system will continuously track the signal
for six minutes. At the end of six minutes, the unit
will enter sleep mode (see page 5). Proceed to
Step 4.
4. You now have six minutes to complete Check
!Toggle: Your Winegard automatic
satellite dish will move from the
primary to the alternate satellites
in order to receive multi-satellite
programming.
Switch test. Consult your receiver manual for
instructions on running the test. Be sure that Su-
perdish and Alternate are unchecked if applicable.
Onscreen options may vary by receiver.
5. 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 top of the
screen, satellite designations will be below, show-
ing odd and even transponders. See illustration.
If a switch other than SW64 appears, or you
have an X in one of the boxes below the satel-
lites, repeat Check Switch Steps.
6. 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 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.
!SW64 switch cannot be installed
while RoadTrip SDi antenna is in
Tracking Mode.
NOTE: Be sure the “Superdish” and “Alter-
nate” boxes are NOT checked.
Check Switch screen display
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

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Troubleshooting
The RoadTrip® 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 your Power switch to verify that it is in the ON position.
2. Check +12 V wires at unit to verify power.
3. Check fuse on electronics.
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.
2.Make sure the primary coax cable from antenna is run to “sat-
ellite in” on back of your receiver and all coax ttings 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 RoadTrip 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.
1. 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. 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.
The RoadTrip SDi antenna will lock onto the
proper satellite signal, but loses signal frequently
while In-Motion.
1. Obstructions such as overpasses or thick tree lines will cause
RoadTrip antenna to lose signal.
2. Verify the switch settings, for the correct mounting option have
been chosen.
3. RoadTrip SDi antenna has 720° motion. If cable wrap limit is
reached, cable must unwrap, causing you to lose signal briey.
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 RoadTrip appears to lock
onto signal, but my receiver does not show a pic-
ture or a signal reading.
1. Check the “Check Switch” installed in your receiver. If any-
thing other than “Unknown” or “SW64” is installed, please run the
“Check Switch” test. See page 6.

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Appendix A Satellite Coverage Maps and Receiver Compatibility
A.1 DISH NETWORK PROGRAMMING
The RoadTrip®antenna will operate with most DISH Network receivers.
Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the manufac-
tuer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a standard DISH Network receiver.
The antenna will locate and toggle between satellites 129°, 119° and 110°.
The RoadTrip®antenna will not operate in areas where satellite 129°, 119° and 110° are not avaliable.
Refer to Fig A.1.1 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.
Fig A.1.1 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 RoadTrip®antenna may experience limited or no
coverage 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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Fig A.1.2 DISH Network satellite 129° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).*
Fig A.1.3 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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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 North East where the 129° satellite is
not available. The Map below shows the coverage area for the 129° satellite.
DISH NETWORK HYBRID
Hybrid Mode settings are for use in
areas where the standard DISH Network
settings fail to provide HD programming.
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A.2 DIRECTV PROGRAMMING
The RoadTrip®antenna will operate with most DIRECTV receivers. The antenna will locate and continually
track satellites 101° and 119°.
Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the manufac-
tuer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a standard DIRECTV receiver.
RoadTrip®antenna will not operate in all areas where satellites 101° and 119° are available. Refer to Fig
A.2.1 for an operational coverage map of satellite 101° and to Fig A.2.2 for an operational coverage map of
119°. Satellite coverage maps are based on level, stationary operation.
Reception interruption may also occur during adverse weather conditions.
Fig A.2.2 DIRECTV satellite 119° RoadTrip® coverage map (Dotted area indicates coverage).*
*Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.
Fig A.2.1 DIRECTV satellite 101° RoadTrip® coverage map (Dotted area indicates coverage).*