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Automatic Satellite System with built-in digit al off-air antenna KD-2200 S t ationary KD-3200 In-Motion Inst allation and Operating Instructions Advanced Integrated Reception 1 1200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www .kingcontrols.com 1348 REV D Digital TV Solutions for Mobile Markets ?[...]
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Page 1 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Section Contents Page 1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................2 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS ...............................................................................................3 3. INST ALLA TION .......................................[...]
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Page 2 The King-Dome AIR 2200 and 3200 Satellite Systems include 2 main components (Fig. 1) . Dome (Antenna) Unit Located on the roof of the vehicle. The satellite dish, of f-air antenna and electronics are covered by a protective dome that keeps operational component s free from the elements. Controller Located in the vehicle. Activates the search[...]
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Page 3 SECTION 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS AZIMUTH: Circular rotation around the vehicle. Using the clock as a reference, the front of the vehicle is 12:00, and the rear is 6:00 (Fig. 2) . ELEV A TION: Angle in degrees measured from a level plane (Fig. 3) . SIGNAL STRENGTH: Intensity of signal received from the satellite or off-air transmission. Fig. 2 F[...]
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KIT CONTENTS 1. Unpack and identify all component s (Fig. 4) . Page 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?[...]
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Page 5 IMPORT ANT! The tie strap and spacer , and the shipping bolts 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[...]
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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 , combiner , diplexer , and 12 volt power source inside, using the following criteria: a) The dome unit should be mounted as far away as possible from the existing off[...]
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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, plugs must be inserted in holes (Fig. 5, Page 5) , and cable connections must be positioned facing rear of vehicle. 6. Position the dome unit so that both feet on each side of the vehicle are equal dis[...]
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Page 8 EXTERNAL WIRING 9. Plug external wire harness into wiring port on back of dome unit and tighten connection until it clicks past the detent lock (Fig. 8) . 10. Fill end of coax cable that will connect to the MAIN port on the dome unit with supplied dielectric grease. Connect this end of the coax cable to the MAIN port and tighten connection ([...]
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Page 9 1 1. Run wiring 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 auxiliary receiver , run auxiliary coax (not supplied) to location where it will enter the vehicle.) Secure wiring to roof every 12-18 inches (Fig. 9) . 12. Drill 3/4” hole for t[...]
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Page 10 INTERNAL WIRING 15. Choose your desired wiring configuration: W all Plate Amplifier with single off-air output Fig. 10, Page 1 1 A/V Distribution Box with built-in Amplifier , single off-air output Fig. 1 1, Page 12 A/V Distribution Box with built-in Amplifier , multiple off-air output s Fig. 12, Page 13 16. Inside the vehicle, make the con[...]
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Page 1 1 King-Dome AIR Series 2200 and 3200 Wiring Diagram W all Plate Amplifier , single off-air output Fig. 10 Note: Using multiple receivers is not recommended for multi-satellite services where automatic satellite switching is desired.[...]
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Page 12 King-Dome AIR Series 2200 and 3200 Wiring Diagram A/V Distribution box w/built-in Amplifier , single off-air output Fig. 1 1 Note: Using multiple receivers is not recommended for multi-satellite services where automatic satellite switching is desired.[...]
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Page 13 King-Dome AIR Series 2200 and 3200 Wiring Diagram A/V Distribution box w/built-in Amplifier , multiple off-air output s Fig. 12 Note: Using multiple receivers is not recommended for multi-satellite services where automatic satellite switching is desired.[...]
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SECTION 4 ANTENNA CONFIGURA TION The King-Dome AIR is factory pre-set for DIRECTV standard digit al programming broadcast from the 101° W satellite. If you also receive your local channels from DIRECTV’s 1 19 satellite or if you subscribe to Dish Network or Bell TV programming, you must re-configure the antenna to work with your satellite servic[...]
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Page 16 DIRECTV Single Satellite 101 Receive standard digit al programming from the DIRECTV 101 satellite only . DIRECTV Plus: 101, 1 19 Receive standard digit al programming from the 101, and locals from the 1 19, and automatically switch between the two. IMPORT ANT! The King-Dome AIR can receive available HDTV programming from DIRECTV Ku band sat[...]
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Note: This map is an approximation only . Which trio works best in a given location may differ from what is indicated on the map. Dish HD Western and Eastern Arc T rio Coverage Map Page 17 DISH NETWORK Dish 500 Automatically switch between the 1 10 and 1 19 satellites for Dish Network S t andard Digital Service by simply changing channels with the [...]
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Page 18 STEP 2-A: ANTENNA CONFIGURA TION USING W ALL MOUNT CONTROLLER On pages 19-23, find your service and follow the instructions in the box. DIRECTV Single Satellite 101 (Factory Pre-set) . . . . . . . .Page 19 DIRECTV Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 19 Dish Network Dish 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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Page 19 DIRECTV ANTENNA CONFIGURA TION Single Satellite 101 1. On the King-Dome controller , press and release the ON button. W ait for the st atus light to flash orange, and then W AIT 4 MORE SECONDS . 2. Press and release the ON button 16 times. The status light st arts rapidly flashing green and red. 3. Press and hold the button for 4 seconds. T[...]
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Page 20 DISH NETWORK ANTENNA CONFIGURA TION DISH 500 (satellites 1 10, 1 19) 1. On the King-Dome controller , press and release the ON button. W ait for the st atus light to flash orange, and then W AIT 4 MORE SECONDS . 2. Press and release the ON button 12 times. The status light st arts rapidly flashing green and red. 3. Press and hold the button[...]
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Page 21 DISH NETWORK ANTENNA CONFIGURA TION-continued on next page. DISH HD W estern Arc with Locals (satellites 1 10, 1 19, 129) 1. On the King-Dome controller , press and release the ON button. W ait for the st atus light to flash orange, and then W AIT 4 MORE SECONDS . 2. Press and release the ON button 20 times. The status light st arts rapidly[...]
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BELL TV ANTENNA CONFIGURA TION Bell TV S t andard Digit al 91 (satellite 91) 1. On the King-Dome controller , press and release the ON button. W ait for the st atus light to flash orange, and then W AIT 4 MORE SECONDS . 2. Press and release the ON button 8 times. The status light st arts rapidly flashing green and red. 3. Press and hold the button [...]
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Page 23 Bell TV HDTV 82/91 (satellites 82, 91) 1. On the King-Dome controller , press and release the ON button. W ait for the st atus light to flash orange, and then W AIT 4 MORE SECONDS . 2. Press and release the ON button 32 times. The status light st arts rapidly flashing green and red. 3. Press and hold the ON button for 4 seconds. The status [...]
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Page 25 Note: 1 With the Eastern Arc T rio, you cannot receive programming from the 77 satellite while in motion. 2 Bell TV HDTV 82/91 Alternate is for stationary use only . 3 The King-Dome AIR can receive available HDTV programming from DIRECTV Ku band satellites at 101° and 1 19°. It will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV’s Ka band [...]
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Page 26 Perform the programming on these two pages using the codes determined from the chart on page 25 (EXCEPT DIRECTV 101 SER VICE) . If you have DIRECTV 101 Service, set your receiver for round dish-1 satellite (do this through the receiver ’s satellite set-up menu screens), and then go to p age 32, OPERA TION). SET SA TELLITE SWITCHING MODE 1[...]
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SET SA TELLITE PROVIDER CODE 1. Press * 24 # to display the current service provider (see chart on page 25). 2. T o change the current service provider , press * 96 # * 66 # * 88 # 3. Press the UP and DOWN arrows (2 and 8 keys) to choose your desired service provider from the chart on page 25. 4. Press * 25 # to lock in setting. 5. T urn unit OFF a[...]
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Page 29 1. T urn on the TV and satellite receiver . 2. On the King-Dome controller , press and hold the ON button for 3 FULL SECONDS . The antenna will lock onto all the appropriate satellites before completing the search process. Af ter the satellites have been located and the acquisition process is complete, the st atus light will be steady green[...]
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Page 30 Note: Not all receivers will display a screen with options that include superdish and alternate boxes. 5. Make sure Superdish and Alternate boxes are NOT selected. 6. Highlight T est and press Select. The unit will perform a check switch test, and the dish will periodically move back and forth. (This process will take several minutes.) 7. W[...]
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Page 31 If indicated results are not obt ained, go back to S tep 3 and run test again. Contact King Controls if the check switch fails to load after 4 attempt s. 8. Save the settings, exit to the main menu screen and wait for programming to download. 9. DISH HD Eastern and Western Arc with Locals only: V erify your saved settings show your desired [...]
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SECTION 5 SA TELLITE ANTENNA OPERA TION IMPORT ANT : There must be a clear “line of sight” to the southern sky . Mountains, buildings, trees, telephone poles, etc. can all block the satellite signal from reaching the dish. The dist ance driven since last performing a search may affect how long it takes for the King-Dome AIR to find the satellit[...]
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Page 33 AUT OMA TIC SA TELLITE SWITCHING 1. After you have properly configured the King-Dome AIR antenna and your satellite receiver , the dish will automatically switch between satellites by simply selecting your desired channel using the receiver ’s remote control. Note: For better performance when using the automatic satellite switching featur[...]
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Dish Network HD programming is broadcast from multiple satellites including these two trios: • the Dish HD Western Arc with Locals T rio: 1 10, 1 19, 129 satellites • the Dish HD Eastern Arc with Locals T rio: 61.5, 72, 77 satellites The map below shows the approximate coverage for each trio. The King-Dome AIR antenna can be easily configured t[...]
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1. Press ON. W ait for the S t atus Light to flash orange, and then wait 4 more seconds . 2. Click ON 4 times. S t atus Light starts rapidly flashing green and red. 3. Select the trio you want to change to : Page 35 Dish HD W estern Arc T rio 1 10, 1 19, 129 4. T urn the unit off. 5. Perform a stationary search and reload the check switch (p age 29[...]
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Note: Y ou will not have off-air signal reception while the vehicle is in motion. Page 36 IMPORT ANT!: There is no guarantee you will receive off-air digital programming in a given area. W eather , terrain, buildings, excessive signal reflections (ghosting), proximity to the transmission towers, transmission strength, etc. can all affect your abili[...]
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King-Dome AIR Off-Air Antenna Only 1. T urn the King-Dome AIR off (press OFF). 2. Press and release ON. W ait for the S t atus Light to flash orange, and then wait 2 more seconds . 3. Press and release . The S tatus light will flash a variety of colors and then turn steady green. When both lights are steady green the off-air antenna pointing featur[...]
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King-Dome AIR Off-Air Antenna and Existing Off-Air Antenna 1. Lock on your satellite with the King-Dome AIR (see instructions on page 32). 2. Raise or turn on the other off-air antenna (not the King-Dome AIR ) . 3. Perform a channel scan (see your TV or converter box owner’s manual). 4. Go to the signal meter screen and fine tune the signal stren[...]
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Page 39 Off-air antenna is not turned on Line of sight obstruction Review procedure on pages 36-38. Move vehicle to have clear view of transmission towers. SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Unit does not find satellite. (ST A TUS light flashes red or green.) ST A TUS light flashes orange. Before search: bad coax connection. After unsuccessful search (appro[...]
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Page 40 SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE Single Application Packet #1830-SP Spray Can #1830 Note: Dome Magic ® will discolor black domes or domes painted a dark color . The King-Dome AIR 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 o[...]
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SECTION 9 LIMITED W ARRANTY Every new King-Dome Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory , and is covered by the follo wing two year part s and one year labor limited warranty from the date of original purchase: • T wo year parts warranty: The customer is not responsible for the cost of replacement parts if t[...]
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1 1200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www .kingcontrols.com[...]