Winegard MV-4002 manual

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    1 Movin’ View TM Digital Satellite Mobile Antenna for Two Receivers for Use While Stationary or In-Motion Model MV-4002 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 2452[...]

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    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 developments in the mobile satellite reception product line[...]

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    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 ExpressV u ® , set switches to 091° . NOTICE! This model is PRESET for DIRECTV ® receivers. If you have a DISH Network ® or ExpressVu ® (Canada) receiver, you must change the numbered switches inside [...]

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    4 Operation 1. T urn on receiver and television set. The MV -4002 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 -4002. The dish should [...]

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    5 To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming— While in Sleep Mode , the MV -4002 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 . 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 remove. 1 large yellow spade connector 2 small red spade connectors All required screws and washers 1 base with electronics, dish, single LNBF 30’ power cable and 30’ coaxial cable ! USE 2 PEOPLE when remov[...]

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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 LNBF RECEIVER P4 ELEV A TION P3 AZIMUTH (#1 represents Switch DO[...]

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    8 Installation IMPORT ANT! Do not install this system in the rain, or under any wet conditions . Mois- ture may affect 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 [...]

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    9 1. Decide the best location for the cables to enter the vehicle, and the location of the switch and receiver (see “Installing the switch and receiver”on page 10). Drill a 1/2” hole in the roof, push wires inside. Make proper connections. Y ou must have filtered +12 VDC power source . 2. Place cable-entry plate over hole and cables. Screw in[...]

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    10 Installation • Wiring Initializing — 1. Be sure vehicle is in a location free of all obstruc- tions and with a clear view of the southern sky . 2. DO NOT MOVE VEHICLE during the first initialization. Power up unit, turn on receiver . FOR THE FIRST TIME ONL Y , the unit may take up to 10 minutes to initially find the satellite signal. The GPS[...]

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    11 Troubleshooting The MV -4002 does not attempt to find a satellite or it never moves. The MV -4002 turns on and moves for a few seconds 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. Make sure that the receiver is plugged in and the [...]

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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 2452062 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[...]