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Winegard MV-4000 manual

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  • Page 1

    1 Movin’ View TM Digital Satellite Mobile Antenna for Single Receiver for Use While Stationary or In-Motion Model MV-4000 Made in the U.S.A. U.S. Patent Nos. 6,023,247; 6,188,300 Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2005 24[...]

  • Page 2

    2 DIRECTV ® is an official trademark of DIRECTV , a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Corporation. DISH Network TM is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporaton. DIGITAL BROADCAST SYSTEM SATELLITE(S) Introduction Congratulations! Y ou have purchased one of Winegard’s latest development s in the mobile satel- lite reception product l[...]

  • Page 3

    3           2. Determine which programming you will be using. This will determine how you set your switches. For DISH Network set switches to 1 19° . For ExpressVu ®, set switches to 091° . NOTICE! This model is PRESET for DIRECTV ® receivers Mounting Option A. If you have a DISH Network ® or ExpressVu ®[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Operation 1. T urn on receiver and television set. The MV -4000 must be connected to a receiver that is plugged into 120 V AC. 2. V erify that you are getting the receiver ’s menu screens on the television. These screens are avail- able with or without the dish finding the signal. 3. T urn the power switch on for the MV -4000. The dish should s[...]

  • Page 5

    5 To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming— While in Sleep Mode , the MV -4000 will toggle be- tween the primary and seconday satellites for either DISH Network or DIRECTV . Both have program- ming on more than one satelite. When a channel is selected on the remote control and is not on the satellite currently [...]

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    6 1 Barrel connector 1 large yellow spade connector 2 small red spade connectors All required screws, washers, bolt s, and nylocks 1 base with electronics, dish, single LNBF Silicone sealant Surface Wipes 30’ power cable and 30’ coaxial cable 1 . Open box and remove packing material. 2. Lift dome out of box vertically . Then lift unit out of bo[...]

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    7 Base Diagram FIGURE 2 CONTROL BOX (DETAIL BELOW) COAX CABLE AT CONTROL BOX CONTROL BOX TO LNBF AZ MOTOR GPS ANTENNA FOOT MUST BE PARALLEL TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE VEHICLE LNBF VOLTAGE +12VDC POWER CABLE REFLECTOR SWITCH LOCATION (SIDE OF BOX, SEE PAGE 3) EL MOTOR CONTROL BOX DETAIL COAX TO LNBF COAX TO RECEIVER P4 ELEV A TION P3 AZIMUTH (#1 repr[...]

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    8 Installation IMPORT ANT! Do not install this system in the rain, or under any wet conditions . Mois- ture may af fect electronics and void your warranty! 1. For best performance and to reduce signal ac- quisition time, park vehicle on a level surface; level the R V . 2. Select a level spot on your roof for installation. Using the chart, determine[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Installation INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH 1. Choose a location to install the MV -4000 power ON/OFF switch. Remember when selecting a location that you will need to run the +12VDC power cable from the MV -4000 to the switch. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position before continuing. See Figure 9 page 10. W all or panel mount : Drill 1-1/4” hol[...]

  • Page 10

    10 Connect the coax cable from the roof to the “Satellite In” connection on the receiver . (A dual receiver upgrade kit is available. Contact Winegard Company for more information.) CONNECTING THE RECEIVER — Installation • Wiring INITIALIZING --- 1. Be sure vehicle is in a location free of all obstruc- tions and with a clear view of the sou[...]

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    11 Troubleshooting The MV -4000 does not attempt to find a satellite or it never moves. The MV -4000 turns on and moves for a few sec- onds then stops and never moves again. 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 . Chec[...]

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    12 Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood S treet • Burlington, IA 52601 • 319/754-0600 Fax 319/754-0787 • www .winegard.com Printed in U.S.A. © 2005 Winegard Company 2452065 Rev . 5/05 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Winegard Company warrants this Winegard product (excluding receiver) against any defects in materials or workmanship within two (2) yea[...]