Winegard MV3500T manual

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    1 In-Motion Digital Satellite Mobile Antenna for Two Receivers Models MV3500T (White Dome) MV3535T (Black Dome) WI3535T (Black Dome) MVT-35W (White Dome, OEM) MVT-35B (Black Dome, OEM) INSTALLATION MANUAL 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 • FA[...]

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    2 All required screws, washers, bolts, and nylocks 1 base with electronics, dish, dual LNBF Silicone sealant Surface Wipes 30’ Coax Cable 30’ Power Cable 1 . Open box and remove packing material. 2. Lift dome out of box vertically . Then lif t unit out of box vertically . Do not turn box and “roll” out, or turn up side down to remove. ! USE[...]

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    3 Installation Diagram Control Box detail LNBF RECEIVER P4 ELEV A TION P3 AZIMUTH (#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represent s Switch up) Sat. Rcvr. Switch Set Position ........................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DISH NETWORK ................................ 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1 DIRECTV .................................. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .[...]

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    4    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 switc[...]

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    5 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 the minimum d[...]

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    6 Installation CABLE- ENTRY CABLE CLAMPS 1. Decide the best location for the cables to enter the vehicle, and the location of the power switch and receiver (see “Installing the switch and receiver”on pages 9 and 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. Pl[...]

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    7 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 initial- ization. Power up unit, turn on receiver . FOR THE FIRST TIME ONL Y , the unit may take up to 10 min- utes to initially find the satellite signal. The GPS is also initalizing at this time. Aft[...]

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    8 To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming— The MV3500T will toggle between the primary and seconday satellites for either DISH Network or DIRECTV . Both have programming on more than one satelite. Whe n a c h a nn e l i s se lected on the remote control and is not on the satellite cur- rently selected, the uni[...]

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    9 Troubleshooting The MV3500T does not attempt to find a satellite or it never moves. 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 . Check fuse on electronics. PROBLEM SOLUTION 1. Make sure that your receiver is set up correc[...]

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    10 Features and specifications • One button operation. • Dual receiver capable. • Depending on receiver type, you can access satellites 1 19°, 1 10°, 101° or 92°. • No user input required. • No dat a port required for DISH Network ® , DIRECTV ® or ExpressV u. • Elevation range 20° to 74.5°; azimuth +360° (0-720°) • 30’ pow[...]

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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 2452071 Rev. 12/19/05 WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED W ARRANTY (2 YEARS P ARTS; 1 YEAR LABOR) Winegard Company warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship f[...]