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Automatic
Multi-Satellite
TV Antenna
Model SK-SWM3
TRAV'LER
DIRECTV
SWM Slimline Antenna
®
®
www.winegard.com/mobile
For Technical Services, email help@winegard.com or call 1-800-788-4417
For Receivers and Programming, call 1-866-609-9374
For up-to-date information on receiver compatibility and programming,
visit www.winegard.com/receivers
Product Registration
Please register your Winegard product by filling out and returning the Product Registration Card
provided or by completing the online registration form at http://www.winegard.com/registration.
2452282
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- Page 1 Automatic Multi-Satellite TV Antenna Model SK-SWM3 TRAV’LER DIRECTV SWM Slimline Antenna ® ® www.winegard.com/mobile For Technical Services, email help@winegard.com or call 1-800-788-4417 For Receivers and Programming, call 1-866-609-9374 For up-to-date information on receiver compatibility and programming, visit www.winegard.com/receivers Product Registration Please register your Winegard product by filling out and returning the Product Registration Card provided or by completing the online registration form at http://www.winegard.com/registration.
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Page 2: Specifications
Follow the instructions on this side of the manual if installing the TRAV’LER DIRECTV SWM Slimline antenna. For operation instructions, follow the instructions on the reverse side of the manual. -
Page 3: Clearance Requirements
Clearance Requirements The arm of the TRAV’LER antenna extends 33” from the center of the base and may operate only 10” above the surface to which the TRAV’LER antenna is mounted. To ensure you have adequate clearance for the TRAV’LER antenna to safely operate, check that there are no obstructions taller than 10”... -
Page 4: Choosing A Location For Cables To Enter The Vehicle
Choosing a Location for the Antenna 1. For best performance and to reduce signal acquisition time, park the vehicle on a level surface that is free of obstructions such as trees or large buildings. Make sure you have a clear view of the southern sky. 2. -
Page 5: Installing The Antenna
Installing the Antenna 1. Place the TRAV’LER antenna on the roof where you plan to install it. On the mount base, the transition plate is marked “FRONT” and “BACK.” Rotate the TRAV’LER antenna until the front of the mount base faces the front of the RV. - Page 6 Overall Setup Choose between Setup Option 1 and Setup Option 2 to connect all cables. WARNING Only port C should be used for making connections to the mount base. Do not connect the power inserter or receivers to port A or B. Multiple receivers will connect to the mount base via the splitter.
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Page 7: Installing The Reflector
Setup Option 2 1. Drill a 1″ hole in the roof, and push the power/control cable through the hole. If you would like any cables running from the splitter to enter the roof at this same point, push the cable(s) through this hole. Place the supplied cable entry plate over the hole and cables, and screw the plate in place using eight of the supplied mounting screws. - Page 8 • Printed in U.S.A. ©2012 Winegard Company Rev3 2/14 2452282 Winegard and TRAV’LER are registered trademarks of Winegard Company. DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, LLC. Disclaimer: Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct and complete, no company shall be held liable for any errors or omissions in this manual.
- Page 9 Automatic Multi-Satellite TV Antenna Model SK-SWM3 TRAV’LER DIRECTV SWM Slimline Antenna ® ® www.winegard.com/mobile For Technical Services, email help@winegard.com or call 1-800-788-4417 For Receivers and Programming, call 1-866-609-9374 For up-to-date information on receiver compatibility and programming, visit www.winegard.com/receivers Product Registration Please register your Winegard product by filling out and returning the Product Registration Card provided or by completing the online registration form at http://www.winegard.com/registration.
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Page 10: Operation
Operation The TRAV’LER antenna offers a simple one-button operation. Simply press “POWER,” and the antenna will automatically begin searching for satellites. The instructions assume that the antenna is already in the stowed position. 1. Press and hold “POWER” for two 2. - Page 11 DIRECTV HD Receiver Setup The following instructions assume that the TRAV’LER antenna has found and locked onto satellites 99°, 101°, and 103°. There should be an asterisk next to 99°, 101°, and 103° on the TRAV’LER interface. In most receivers, the setup is done through the “Repeat Satellite Setup” option in your receiver menu. To access the “Repeat Satellite Setup”...
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ANTENNA CONNECTION FAILED Check the data cable connection on the back of the interface box. It may not be connected properly. EL HOME FAILURE Something is preventing the mount from raising as it attempted to find the HOME position. Look for obstructions if the unit has recently been manually raised or if the electronics have been replaced.