EchoStar 9630 LP manual

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    AutoScan Satellite System 9630 9630-LP Inst allation and Operating Instructions 1 1200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www .kingcontrols.com 1352 REV M Satellite Solutions for Mobile Markets AutoScan TM[...]

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    Page 1 IMPORT ANT! The satellite TV market is exp anding and changing. The information in this manual was accurate at the time of printing. If your King-Dome does not operate as outlined in this manual please call King Controls at ( 800) 982-9920 or visit our website at www .kingcontrols.com. T ABLE OF CONTENTS Section Contents Page 1. INTRODUCTION[...]

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    Page 2 The King-Dome AutoScan Satellite System includes 2 main components ( Fig. 1) . Dome (Antenna) Unit Located on the roof of the vehicle. The dish is covered by a protective dome that keeps operational component s free from the elements. Controller Located in the vehicle. Used to activate the system, position the dish, and access diagnostic inf[...]

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    Page 3 AZIMUTH: Circular rotation around the vehicle. (like a clock face: front of vehicle is 12:00, rear is 6:00) (Fig. 2) ELEV A TION: Angle in degrees measured from the ground plane (Fig. 3) . SIGNAL STRENGTH: Intensity of electronic signal received from the satellite transmission. SECTION 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS Fig. 2 Fig. 3[...]

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    Page 4 KIT CONTENTS: 1. Unpack and identify all component s (Fig. 4) . SECTION 3 INST ALLA TION Fig. 4 TOOLS AND MA TERIALS REQUIRED: - drill and drill bit set - tape measure - 7/16” open end wrench (coax connections) - adhesive sealant (compatible with roof material) - appropriate fasteners to install all component s and wiring - 5/32” allen w[...]

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    Page 5 IMPORT ANT! The tie strap and sp acer , and the bolt s and washers must be removed from the bottom of the dome unit prior to inst allation. DO NOT REMOVE THE DOME COVER TO REMOVE THESE SHIPPING RESTRAINTS. YOU MUST PLUG THE SHIPPING BOL T HOLES WITH THE SUPPLIED PLUGS (A TT ACHED TO TIE STRAP SHIPPING RESTRAINT). 2. Remove and discard the ti[...]

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    Page 6 DOME LOCA TION 4. Select an area on the roof for the dome unit and the location where the wiring will enter the vehicle through the roof to the satellite receiver , controller , and 12 volt power source inside, using the following criteria: a) The shortest distance between the dome unit and the satellite receiver is most desirable. b) The do[...]

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    Page 7 5. Place dome unit on installation location chosen using the criteria discussed in the previous section. Shipping restraints must be removed (Fig. 5, Page 5) , and cable connections must AL W A YS be positioned facing rear of vehicle. 6. The dome unit must be positioned so that both feet on each side of the vehicle are equal distances from t[...]

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    Page 8 7. Mount the dome unit. Use the pre-drilled holes in the mounting feet as a guide to install the fasteners into the roof. Use additional fasteners whenever necessary . 8. T est that the dome unit is secure by pulling upward from each foot location. EXTERNAL WIRING 9. Plug external wire harness into wiring port on back of dome unit and tighte[...]

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    Page 9 1 1. Run wires from the back of the dome unit to the roof edge, then along edge to location where wiring will be fed into the vehicle. (If installing an optional second receiver , run auxiliary coax to location where it will enter the vehicle.) Secure wiring to roof every 12-18 inches (Fig. 10) . 12. Drill 3/4” hole through the roof and in[...]

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    Page 10 14. Inside vehicle, connect main coax from the dome unit directly to the “satellite in” port of the main receiver . Do not go through an “A-B” or any other switch, box, or booster . Connect auxiliary coax directly to optional second receiver . 15. Connect red and black two conductor wire to a power source and ground. Red connects to[...]

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    Page 1 1 SECTION 4 OPERA TION 1. T urn TV and satellite receiver on. 2. Go to the signal meter screen on TV . Choose transponder number: Dish Network #1 1 DIRECTV #19 3. Enter local ZIP code on signal meter screen to determine satellite elevation. If you do not know your local zip code, determine your elevation from the maps on p ages 12-14. 4. Pre[...]

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    Page 12 Elevation Map for DIRECTV 101 Find your location on the map. Use the elevation lines to determine your approximate elevation.[...]

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    Page 13 Elevation Map for Dish/DIRECTV 1 10 Find your location on the map. Use the elevation lines to determine your approximate elevation.[...]

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    Page 14 Elevation Map for Dish/DIRECTV 1 19 Find your location on the map. Use the elevation lines to determine your approximate elevation.[...]

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    Page 15 While the dish rotates, the direction of the dish in relation to the vehicle’ s position will be displayed on the controller as a clock number . (The windshield is always 12:00 o’clock: see Fig. 2, Page 3.) This information can be used to determine when the dish is close to pointing at the desired satellite. IMPORT ANT! Y ou must contin[...]

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    Store Satellite Position #1 1. Once locked onto a desired satellite, hold LEFT AND RIGHT arrows simultaneously until display flashes. 2. Hold LEFT arrow until 1P (Position 1) appears on display . Position #1 is stored in memory for this position. Store Satellite Position #2 3. Once locked onto the second desired satellite, hold LEFT AND RIGHT arrow[...]

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    Page 17 SECTION 6 DIAGNOSTICS[...]

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    Page 18 The King-Dome Satellite System has been designed to be maintenance and trouble free. For optimum signal strength, keep the dome clean from dirt, bugs, and other debris. Periodic washing of the dome with mild soap and water is recommended. If you plan on storing your vehicle for long periods of time, it is recommended that the system be put [...]

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    Page 19 Every King Controls Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory . It is covered by a two year part s and one year labor limited warranty from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not cover installation and external wiring or refurbished unit s. Should any trouble develop during the warranty pe[...]

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    Page 20 Notes[...]

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    1 1200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www .kingcontrols.com AutoScan[...]