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VuQube V20 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Automatic satellite system with built-in dvb for positive satellite identification
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Automatic Satellite System
with built-in DVB for positive satellite identification
Model V20 Stationary
Model V30 In-Motion
Installation and Operating Instructions
®
Digital TV Solutions for Mobile Markets
11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453
Phone: (800) 982-9920
Fax: (952) 922-8424
www.kingcontrols.com
20875 REV B

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  • Page 1 Automatic Satellite System with built-in DVB for positive satellite identification Model V20 Stationary Model V30 In-Motion Installation and Operating Instructions ® Digital TV Solutions for Mobile Markets 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www.kingcontrols.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The satellite TV market is expanding and changing. The information in this manual was accurate at the time of printing. If your VuQube does not operate as outlined in this manual please call King Controls at (800) 982-9920 or visit our website at www.kingcontrols.com.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 The VuQube V20 and V30 Automatic Satellite Systems provide simple, one-touch operation for easy access to all your favorite satellite TV channels. They are full featured dish systems with automatic satellite acquisition, satellite switching capabilities, and for the V30, in-motion capabilities.

  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION SECTION 2 TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED / KIT CONTENTS 1. Read thru the instructions and make sure you have all the tools and materials required to complete the installation, including: • King Controls mounting bracket (sold separately - for more information call King Controls at 800-982-9920 or visit our website at www.kingcontrols.com) FAILURE TO USE AN APPROVED KING CONTROLS MOUNTING BRACKET WILL VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.

  • Page 6: Installation

    ANTENNA UNIT LOCATION AND INSTALLATION (FIG 3.) IMPORTANT! The antenna unit MUST be mounted to the air ride cab, NEVER to any structure mounted directly to the frame (for example the headache rack). Mounting directly to the frame will void the product warranty. 4.
  • Page 7 Note: The VuQube is wired for multiple receiver support. There are two coax ports on the back of the unit. The one labeled “MAIN” MUST be connected to the main receiver in the vehicle. This receiver will control automatic satellite switching if applicable.
  • Page 8 TYPICAL CAB INSTALLATION USING THE MB100 BRACKET Fig. 4 (Bracket sold separately) IMPORTANT! Bracket mounting holes and wiring hole must be sealed so they are completely waterproof. Sealant must be cab compatible. IMPORTANT! The alignment tabs on the wiring port and the main harness plug must match up when engaging plug onto port.
  • Page 9 INTERNAL WIRING 13. Inside the vehicle, make the connections as shown in (Fig. 5), keeping in mind the following important points: a) The connection between the antenna unit and the receiver must be a direct connection with no devices in between. b) Power connection must be a non-shared circuit.
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  • Page 11: Antenna Configuration

    Network or Bell TV programming, you must use the VuQube hand held controller to re-configure the antenna to work with your satellite service. Doing this will allow the VuQube to lock on the correct satellites to receive your programming and also enable automatic satellite switching via the receiver’s remote control for multi-satellite service.

  • Page 12: Directv

    Receive standard digital programming from the 101, and locals from the 119, and automatically switch between the two. IMPORTANT! This VuQube can receive available HDTV programming from DIRECTV Ku band satellites at 101° and 119°. It will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV’s Ka band satellites at 99°...

  • Page 13: Dish Network

    (Note: With the Eastern Arc Trio, you cannot receive programming from the 77 satellite while in motion. The VuQube antenna can be easily configured to work with either trio. By choosing the appropriate trio based on where you are, you can receive all of your desired programming.
  • Page 14 STEP 2: ANTENNA CONFIGURATION FOR DIRECTV Single Satellite 101 The VuQube is factory pre-set for the DIRECTV 101 satellite. Unless the antenna has been configured for another option since leaving the factory, PERFORM STEP 5 ONLY. 1. On the VuQube controller, press and release the ON button.
  • Page 15 STEP 2: ANTENNA CONFIGURATION FOR DISH NETWORK DISH 500 (satellites 110, 119) 1. On the VuQube controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 12 times.
  • Page 16 ANTENNA CONFIGURATION FOR DISH NETWORK-continued DISH HD Western Arc with Locals (satellites 110, 119, 129) 1. On the VuQube controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS.
  • Page 17 DISH HD Alternate with Locals (satellites 61.5, 110, 119) 1. On the VuQube controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 16 times.

  • Page 18: Bell Tv Hdtv 82/91

    STEP 2: ANTENNA CONFIGURATION FOR BELL TV Bell TV Standard Digital (satellite 91) 1. On the VuQube controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 8 times.
  • Page 19 Bell TV HDTV 82/91 Alternate (satellites 82, 91) STATIONARY USE ONLY 1. On the VuQube controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 36 times.
  • Page 20 1. Turn on the TV and satellite receiver. 2. On the VuQube 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.

  • Page 21: Dish Hd Western Arc With Locals

    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 Test and press Select. Screen graphics may vary. The unit will perform a check switch test, and the dish will periodically move back and forth. (This process will take several minutes.) 7.

  • Page 22: Dish Hd Alternate With Locals

    Dish HD Alternate with Locals NO “X”s MUST SHOW “SW64” “NO SWITCH Bell TV HDTV 82/91 DETECTED” Bell TV 91 Bell TV HDTV 82/91 Alternate “INSTALLED DEVICE UNKNOWN” similar MUST SHOW “SW21” NO “X”s If indicated results are not obtained, go back to Step 3 and run test again. Contact King Controls if the check switch fails to load after 4 attempts.
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  • Page 24: Operation

    3. When the status light is steady green, select a channel or the program guide to view your programming. Enjoy! (DO NOT TURN THE VUQUBE OFF IF USING THE AUTOMATIC SATELLITE SWITCHING FEATURE.) Note: If the status light is steady GREEN and your programming does not appear, press the reset button on your DIRECTV receiver.

  • Page 25: Operation

    AUTOMATIC SATELLITE SWITCHING 1. After you have properly configured the VuQube antenna for your satellite service, the VuQube 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 feature, change channels by selecting your program from the channel guide rather than channel surfing.
  • Page 26 The map below shows the approximate coverage for each trio. The VuQube antenna can be easily configured to work with either trio as you travel from one coverage area to another. By choosing the appropriate trio based on where you are, you can receive all of your desired programming.
  • Page 27 Change to the DISH HD Western Arc Trio (110, 119, 129) 1. On the VuQube controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 4 times.
  • Page 28 If you have traveled a long distance since last performing a search, you can speed up acquisition time by setting the VuQube to start searching at one of four different elevations: 25°, 37°, 48° or 55°. Find your location on the appropriate map for your service and choose the elevation closest to you.
  • Page 29 CHANGE SEARCH ELEVATION TO 25° 1. On the VuQube controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 8 times. The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red.
  • Page 30 CHANGE STARTING SEARCH ELEVATION-Continued CHANGE SEARCH ELEVATION TO 48° 1. On the VuQube controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 16 times.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Satellite receiver is off or requires reset. STATUS light is steady green but no Turn on receiver or reset (see page 22). picture. VuQube is factory set for DIRECTV Configure the VuQube for your service Single Satellite 101 and you have a (see page 9).

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    IMPORTANT! Do not power wash the VuQube. If you plan on not using your VuQube for long periods of time, it is recommended that the system be put through a search procedure on a quarterly basis to keep all moving parts in good working order.

  • Page 33: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY SECTION 7 Every new VuQube Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory, and is covered by the following one year parts limited warranty from the date of original purchase: • One year parts warranty: The customer is not responsible for the cost of replacement parts if the original part is determined to be defective under the terms of the warranty.
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  • Page 36 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www.kingcontrols.com ®...

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