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    1 RV Digital Satellite System with RS-1000 Antenna Model RM-4610, no Digital Magic TM Elevation Sensor Model RM-DM61 with “Digital Magic” TM Elevation Sensor Model RM-DM55 with “Digital Magic” TM (No Power Supply) OWNER’S MANUAL - OPERATION/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WINEG ARD ® U.S. PATENT NO. 5,532,710 AND 5,554,998 Made in U.S.A. INSTA[...]

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    2 FINDING THE SATELLITE STEP 1 . Step outside the vehicle and, using a compass, determine which direction is North. (Standing in or near the vehicle can give you an incorrect reading.) The more accurately you determine North, the easier it will be to find the satellite(s). STEP 2. Using satellite receiver, determine correct elevation for your locat[...]

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    3 OPERATIONS DO’S AND DON’T’S DO’S 1. Do check parking location for obstructions before raising antenna. 2. Do carefully raise, lower and rotate the antenna — if difficult, check for cause. 3. Do rotate slowly when searching for the satellite(s) and check fine tuning on TV set for proper adjustment. 4. Do lower antenna before moving vehic[...]

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    4 TROUBLE SHOOTING NO PICTURE ON TV 1. Do you have a clear line of sight to the satellite? Are there trees, buildings, etc. in the way? Figure 3 illus- trates the look angle of your reflector. 2. Do you have the menu from the receiver? If not, check the channel the TV set is tuned for — it should be 3 or 4. 3. Check connections at the receiver, T[...]

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    5 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY THINGS YOU NEED Screwdrivers (Phillips and slot) 1-3/4” hole saw 7/16” wrench Drill with 1/8” bit Tape measure Sealant (Must be approved for compatibility w/roof) STEP 1. Choose a location on the roof for the unit. The dish must be able to rotate without interfering with other roof- mounted equipment (air condition[...]

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    6 STEP 3. Remove backing from gasket. Attach adhesive side to base plate. IF YOU ARE USING THE ROOF WEDGE (RW-5000), use 3/16” gasket included with the mount UNDER the roof wedge. Install the 1/16” gasket included with RW-5000 BETWEEN the mount and roof wedge.See Figure 7. The word FRONT is embossed on the base. This MUST FACE the front of the [...]

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    7 STEP 7. Facing the front of the dish, find coax cables attached to side of the feed arm, Figure 9. Measure 24” of coax from this point and mark. DO NOT CUT. Rotate mount on base clockwise, fully, until it stops. Route coax around mount base, Figure 10. Fasten cable clamp in hole in mount base (check roof template inserted in this manual for cor[...]

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    8 FOR RM-DM61/RM-DM55 ONLY DIGITAL ELEVATION SENSOR ROOF CONNECTIONS The illustrations below show the different methods of connecting wires at roof level. Method will depend on model. Wire colors MUST MATCH (i.e. red to red, green to green, black to black, white to white). This wire harness connect s to the digital elevation sensor on the antenna. [...]

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    9 FIGURE 13 STEP 19. The directional handle and threaded rod will fit roofs up to 5-1/4" thick. If you are using wedges to compensate for roof/ ceiling slope, be sure to allow for this extra thickness. You may add an extension to the directional handle for thicker roofs. Each extension will increase the length of the directional handle by 2-1/[...]

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    10 Rotation Clamp ASSEMBLED VIEW POINT TO BACK OF RV POINTER MUST POINT TO RED SCREW ON ROTATION CLAMP WHEN IN TRAVEL POSITION CAUTION: After INITIAL INSTALLATION, the antenna should ROTATE APPROXIMATELY 360° FROM TRAVEL POSITION. The pointer on the DIRECTIONAL HANDLE should point towards the RED SCREW on the ROTATION CLAMP when in TRAVEL POSITION[...]

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    11 EXPLODED PARTS VIEW Antenna Head Dish Frame 46 cm Reflector White (4) Flat Head Bolts (White) LB-1000: St andard Single LNBF E-Clip T op Boom Carriage Bolt Pin 1-9/16” long Mount Adapter Rubber Bumper Screw Bushing Bottom Boom Flange Nut 1/4-20 Feed Arm Roller Hex Head Bolt 1/4-20 x 2.5” Nylock Nut 1/4-20 (not shown) Pivot Bracket (Feed Arm)[...]

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    12 NOT TO SCALE Ceiling Base Directional Dial (4) #10 Phillips Flat Head Screws Directional Handle Azimuth Lock Azimuth Lock Knob Washer #10 x 3/8" Red Phillips Screw #8-32 Square Nut Crank Handle Base Crank Handle Knob Washer #8-32 x 3/8" Phillips Screw #10 x 3/8" Phillips Screw Directional Handle Extension Rev 6/11/01 PARTS LIST IN[...]

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    13 SPECIFICATIONS Height when raised ........ 30” with satellite antenna in vertical position Height in travel position ........ 8” Operating radius ........ 35” (70” diameter circle) Roof space required ........ 19.5” x 46.75” LNBF ........ Compatible with DISH Network ® , DirecTV ® and ExpressVu Color ........ White Satellite antenn[...]

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    14 REPLACEMENT PARTS KITS HEAD ASSEMBLY RP-RS00 Head w/bracket and nut ................ 1 Pins .............................................. 2 E-Clip ............................................ 2 REFLECTOR RP-REFL Dish .............................................. 1 Bolt ............................................... 4 Nut .....................[...]

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    16 Printed in U.S.A. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, Iowa 52601 © Winegard Company, 2002 2451070 Rev. 6/09/03[...]