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Dish Network Tailgater User Manual

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To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the Tailgater,
visit www.mydish.com/tailgater or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
Refer to www.mydish.com/tailgater for additional information regarding equipment used with this product.
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  • Page 1 ® User’s Guide To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the Tailgater, visit www.mydish.com/tailgater or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474). Refer to www.mydish.com/tailgater for additional information regarding equipment used with this product. Manufactured by...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tailgater Operation ........6-12...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    3. Follow all instructions and warnings. Set up and operate the Tailgater in accordance with the instructions. 4. Do not power wash or submerge the Tailgater in water. Hand wash only with mild soap and water. See page 13 for additional care instructions.

  • Page 5: About Satellite Tv Reception

    ABOUT SIGNAL LOSS Because of the small size of the highly portable Tailgater, signal strength may not be as strong as with a fixed home antenna. OBSTRUCTIONS The Tailgater requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky for the best signal reception.

  • Page 6: Connect Receiver To Tv

    TV. (See your TV owner’s manual for its connection options. Connection type and location may vary by model.) 1) Receiver models compatible with the Tailgater may change. This list may not be complete. Please visit www.mydish.com/tailgater for the most up to date receiver information.

  • Page 7: Tailgater Setup

    2. Connect the other end of the supplied coax cable to the SATELLITE IN port on your receiver. HAND-TIGHTEN ONLY! • Do not put the Tailgater where it can be bumped, knocked over or struck by a person or vehicle. • Do not put the Tailgater near any heat sources.

  • Page 8: Tailgater Operation

    TAILGATER OPERATION IF YOU ARE USING A NEW RECEIVER WITH THE TAILGATER, YOU MUST FOLLOW THE FIRST TIME SETUP PROCEDURE STARTING BELOW. AFTER THIS FIRST TIME PROCEDURE, YOU CAN USE “STANDARD TAILGATER OPERATION” STARTING ON PAGE 10. FIRST TIME TAILGATER OPERATION WITH NEW RECEIVER 1.
  • Page 9 IN STEPS 2-6, DO NOT BLOCK THE TAILGATER’S LINE OF SIGHT TO THE SATELLITES IN THE SOUTHERN SKY AT ANY TIME! 2. Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the letter group that includes the first letter of the state you are currently in.
  • Page 10 The receiver will download software for the Tailgater. This step may take 20-25 minutes. 5. The receiver will reset and the Mobile Antenna Setup Screen will appear. Choose your location again and initiate a second scan. The unit will scan a second time.
  • Page 11 This may take up to 5 minutes to complete (potentially longer if an external hard drive is connected). This completes the setup for new receivers. You may now use STANDARD TAILGATER OPERATION starting on the next page for subsequent use.

  • Page 12: Standard Tailgater Operation

    STANDARD TAILGATER OPERATION After hooking up and turning on your equipment as instructed in TAILGATER SETUP, the Mobile Antenna Setup screen will display. (It may take up to two minutes to display.) Note: If the Mobile Antenna Setup screen does not display, press MENU, 6, 1, 1 on your remote.
  • Page 13 2. Highlight the state you are currently in from the state menu. Press SELECT. 3. Verify Scan is highlighted. Press SELECT. The scan will begin and may take up to several minutes to complete. This screen will display during the scan. 4.
  • Page 14 OPERATING NOTES: IF YOU MOVE THE TAILGATER, YOU WILL HAVE TO REPEAT STEPS 1-5 TO RE-ACQUIRE THE SATELLITES AND RESTORE PROGRAMMING. When in the northeastern United States, television programming from the 129 satellite may not be available (see page 3).

  • Page 15: Security

    3. Do not remove the cover of the Tailgater. Doing so will void the Limited Warranty. 4. Do not stack the Tailgater on top of or below other electronic devices as this can cause heat build-up or block the satellite signal from reaching the Tailgater.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Possible Cause Troubleshooting Complete Signal Loss - 015 Obstructions to the Tailgater’s view 1) Make sure nothing is blocking the Tailgater’s of the southern sky, such as tree view of the southern sky, such as tree branches, severe rain, etc.
  • Page 17 TV appears. All Satellites Not Found - 150 Obstructions to the Tailgater’s view 1) Make sure nothing is blocking the Tailgater’s of the southern sky, such as tree view of the southern sky, such as tree branches, severe rain, etc.
  • Page 18 Symptom/Message Possible Cause Troubleshooting Over-the-Air Antenna The quality of reception and number 1) Check that the wiring between your DISH Channels Missing - Error 739 of channels available depends on, receiver and your over-the-air antenna is among other things, the over-the- configured properly.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    DISH account. Video Pixels / Audio Pops Obstructions to the Tailgater’s view 1) Make sure nothing is blocking the Tailgater’s of the southern sky, such as tree view of the southern sky, such as tree branches, severe rain, etc.

  • Page 20: Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

    If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material, product manufacturer KING will repair (or at its option, replace) the Tailgater without charge. When returning product, KING will supply an RMA number (Return Merchandise Authorization). This number must be clearly written on the box. Failure to clearly write RMA number on box may result in delays in processing claim.

  • Page 21: Fcc Guidelines

    FCC GUIDELINES This device complies with Part 15, sub-part B, of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 22 NOTES:...
  • Page 24 ® To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the Tailgater, visit www.mydish.com/tailgater or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474). PN 21424...

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