Tailgater Setup - Dish Network Tailgater User Manual

The Tailgater requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky for signal reception. Be sure to place
the Tailgater in a location free from obstructions such as trees, buildings, etc. (See page 3.) Point the
handle approximately north to speed up search time.
HAND-TIGHTEN COAX CONNECTIONS. OVER-TIGHTENING CAN DAMAGE CONNECTIONS.
1. Connect one end of the supplied RG-6 coax cable to the coax port on the Tailgater.
HAND-TIGHTEN ONLY! It is recommended you use only the supplied RG-6 coax cable.
(The Tailgater draws operating power from your receiver through the coax cable.)
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.
• Do not run the coax cable where it can be tripped on or run over by a vehicle.
• Do not over-tighten the coax cable connections.
• Do not put sharp bends or kinks in the coax cable.
3. Plug your receiver into a 110 volt AC power source.
The green power light on your receiver should illuminate or begin cycling on and off.
Wait for the green light to turn solid. This may take up to two minutes.
If it does not turn solid, power on your receiver using the front panel POWER button.
(On "z" models, this is located behind the door panel.)
4. Plug in and turn on your TV.
In your TV's input selection menu, choose the input that matches the connection from your
receiver. (Example: If using an HDMI cable from your receiver, choose the HDMI input on your
TV.) See your TV owner's manual for details.

TAILGATER SETUP

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