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Page 2 - Introduction; Introduction/How Does Digital Satellite TV Work?; DIRECTV; Indicates caution should be taken!

2 DIRECTV ® is an official trademark of DIRECTV, a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Corporation. DISH Network ® is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporaton. DIGITAL BROADCAST SYSTEMSATELLITE(S) Introduction Congratulations! You have purchased one ofWinegard’s latest developments in t...

Page 3 - For; DISH Network; set switches to; This model is PRESET for DIRECTV; If you have a DISH Network; TO CHANGE SWITCHES INSIDE DOME —; for; Quick Reference Guide; Turn on receiver and television set.; Verify that you are getting the receiver’s; menu; Turn the power switch on for the MV-3500.; After the unit has verified that it has the correct; If you do not have signal; Troubleshooting

3 2. Determine which programming you will be using. This will determine how you set your switches. For DISH Network ® , set switches to 119° . For ExpressVu, set switches to 091° . NOTICE! This model is PRESET for DIRECTV ® receivers. If you have a DISH Network ® or ExpressVu ® (Canada) receiver, yo...

Page 4 - DIRECTV programming; INSTALL SUMMARY

4 If this is the first time the receiver has beenused, you may need to download receiversoftware; best done on a home dish. 1. While vehicle is stationary, wait for unit to ac-quire satellite signal on satellite 119. 2. After signal is acquired, you have 6 minutes tocomplete Check Switch test. Consu...

Page 5 - Installation Diagram; FIGURE 1

5 Installation Diagram FIGURE 1 GPS ANTENNA ADJUSTABLEBASE FOOT ADJUSTABLEBASE FOOT LEVELINGSCREW LEVELINGSCREW LEVELINGSCREW CONTROLUNIT REFLECTOR CONNECTORS REAR BASE FOOT MUSTBE PARALLEL TO THECENTER LINE OF THEVEHICLE. LNBF CONTROL BOX DETAIL LNBF RECEIVER P4 ELEVATION P3 AZIMUTH (#1 represents ...

Page 6 - USE 2 PEOPLE; Parts Included • Tools Needed • How to Unpack; If using knife to open; TOOLS NEEDED FOR UNPACKING & INSTALLATION:

6 1 Cable entry plate1 large yellow spade connector2 small red spade connectorsAll required screws and washers1 base with electronics, dish, dual LNBF1 tube silicone 1. Open box and remove packing material. 2. Lift unit out of box vertically. Do not turn box and “roll” out, or turn upside down to re...

Page 7 - Switch Set Position; minimum; distances; filtered; programming. To set the switches for; Installation; Install in DRY conditions only!; Installing unit on roof of vehicle —; Obstruction Ht. Unit Clearance; FIGURE 3

7 Sat. Rcvr. Switch Set Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DIRECTV .............................................. 0 .... 0 ... 0 ..... 0 .... 0 ... 0 ..... 0 .... 1 DISH NETWORK .................................. 0 ... 0 ... 0 ..... 1 .... 0 ... 0 .... 1 .... 1 EXPRESSVU .........................................

Page 8 - FIGURE 4; GPS installation —; FIGURE 5; FIGURE 6

8 11. Leveling the base is done by tightening or loos-ening the flange nut under the base, Figure 5. Using an electronic level is recommended to ad-just base so there is no more than +/- 1° off level in all directions . Place level on base of unit if possible. (If your level will not fit inside the ...

Page 9 - Cable entry installation —; Installation • Wiring; INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH; through wall or panel.; INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH DIAGRAM; FIGURE 8; FIGURE 7

9 1. Decide the best location for the cables to en- ter the vehicle, keeping in mind the desired location for the switch and receiver . Drill a 3/4” hole in the roof, push wires inside.Make proper connections ( remember you must have filtered +12 VDC power source ). 2. Place cable-entry plate over h...

Page 10 - Initializing & replacing the dome after; Connecting two receivers; Connecting one receiver; Connect the coax cable from the MV-3500 to the; “SATELLITE IN”; Connecting the receiver —

10 1. Be sure vehicle is in a location free of all obstruc-tions and with a clear view of the satellite.2. Power up unit, turn on receiver. The unit may take up to 10 minutes to initially find the satellitesignal. The GPS is also initializing at this time. After the GPS initializes, the unit will be...

Page 11 - ON; PROBLEM; known; Two Satellite Oval

11 Troubleshooting The MV-3500 does not attempt to find a satelliteor it never moves. The MV-3500 turns on and moves for a fewseconds then stops and never moves again. The dish never stops on any of the signals that itsees. 1. Check your Power switch to verify that it is in the ON position. 2. Make ...

Page 12 - TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; Specifications & Warranty; Features and specifications

12 Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, IA 52601 • 319/754-0600 Fax 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com Printed in U.S.A. © 2004 Winegard Company 2451019 11/09/04 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Winegard Company warrants this Winegard product (excluding receiver) against any defects in materi...