King Controls 1500-HD Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Gyro Stabilized Satellite TV Antenna

Model 1500-HD

Model 1800-HD

Installation and Operating Instructions

Satellite Solutions for Mobile Markets

11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453

Phone: (800) 982-9920

Fax: (952) 922-8424

www.kingcontrols.com

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Page 1 ® Gyro Stabilized Satellite TV Antenna Model 1500-HD Model 1800-HD Installation and Operating Instructions ® Satellite Solutions for Mobile Markets 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www.kingcontrols.com MEMBER 20339 REV B...
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 Sea-King 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 Sea-King Fully Stabilized Marine Satellite System includes 6 main components (Fig. 1). Dome (Antenna) Unit Mounted on the vessel. The dish is covered by a protective dome that keeps operational components free from the elements. Controller Located in the vessel.
Page 5: Definition Of Terms
DEFINITION OF TERMS SECTION 2 AZIMUTH: Angle in degrees measured clockwise from Magnetic North (0°) (Fig. 2). Fig. 2 ELEVATION: Angle in degrees measured from a level plane (Fig. 3). Fig. 3 SIGNAL STRENGTH: Intensity of electronic signal received from the satellite transmission. Page 3...
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION SECTION 3 TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: • drill and drill bit set • tape measure • 7/16” open end wrench (coax connections) • 5/32” allen wrench, channel lock or pliers (to remove shipping bolt) • 1/8” allen wrench or phillips screw driver (to remove dome cover) •...
Page 7 1500-HD) or 20” (model 1800-HD) diameter mounting area on the vessel surface. You may also use an industry standard mount. (Call King Controls or visit www.kingcontrols.com for more information.) Exact hole spacing is shown at right. Distances are to centers of holes.
Page 8 2. Place the components in the selected areas. REMOVE SHIPPING RESTRAINTS Note: Reference appropriate figure on next page for your model number: Model 1500-HD: see Fig. 6A Model 1800-HD: see Fig. 6B 1. Remove and save the dome cover screws. (Figs. 6A and 6B).
Page 9 Fig. 6A 1500-HD IMPORTANT! The shipping bolt must be removed prior to installation. IMPORTANT! CAREFULLY remove the dome cover. Do not allow dome cover to catch on internal components or wiring. Fig. 6B 1800-HD IMPORTANT! The shipping bolt must be removed prior to installation.
Page 10 EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! NEVER lift the unit by the LNB assembly, Wave Guide assembly, or the dish. Lift the unit by the base ONLY. PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK To verify proper operation of the components, perform a Pre-Installation Check as follows: 1. Place the dome unit in your chosen location and on its mounting pedestal. Temporarily secure the unit from falling.
Page 11 2. Use Figs.10-11 on pages 13-14 to determine your desired wiring configuration. TEMPORARILY connect system as outlined. If using both 50’ coax, label the ends of one coax to avoid confusion when making the connections. MAKE SURE TO CONNECT POWER LAST. 3.
Page 12 IMPORTANT! Make sure power supply is disconnected from 110 volt source before continuing with permanent installation. The installer is responsible for weatherproofing all holes in the vessel. Note: The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fastener to secure the dome unit to the pedestal or vessel surface.
Page 13 3. Fill end of coax cable that will connect to the MAIN port on the antenna unit with supplied dielectric grease. Connect this end of the coax cable to the MAIN port and tighten connection (Fig. 9). If using a second (auxiliary) receiver, fill end of second coax cable and connect it to the unlabeled port.
Page 14 ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING! The coaxial cable that connects the dome unit to the tuner carries a 24 volt electrical current. Exercise extreme caution when handling this cable. Do not cut, break, or splice this line. Do not insert or connect any devices such as splitters or any other device for any reason.
Page 15 Dish Network/ExpressVu Installation Fig. 10 Sea-King 1500-HD & 1800-HD Auto-switching from master receiver only Note: In order to view programming from the master and secondary receivers simultaneously, both receivers must be tuned to a channel broadcast from the same satellite. Use the controller to manually switch satellites for the secondary receiver.
Page 16 DIRECTV Installation Fig. 11 Sea-King 1500-HD & 1800-HD Auto-switching from any receiver Note: To automatically switch between satellites using any receiver, tune all other receivers to channel 202 on the 101 satellite. Note: HDTV receivers require HDMI or component video/audio cable connection to TV.
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Page 18 OPTIONAL WALL MOUNT FACEPLATE (INCLUDED) Note: If not using the faceplate, see faceplate removal instructions below. IMPORTANT! Depending on the thickness of the vessel wall, a relief notch may need to be cut for the cable. THE CABLE MUST NOT BE PINCHED OR BENT WHEN MOUNTING THE DISPLAY. 1.
Page 19 OPTIONAL TUNER MOUNTING BRACKETS (INCLUDED) 1. Remove 4 screws from the tuner. 2. Fasten mounting brackets to tuner with same screws (Fig. 14). Fig. 14 Note: The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fasteners to secure the mounting brackets to the chosen surface.
Page 20: Operation
OPERATION SECTION 4 IMPORTANT! There must be a clear “line of sight” to the satellite (See Fig. 2, Page 3). Terrain, other boats, buildings, trees, masts, telephone poles, etc. can all block the satellite signal from reaching the dish. Note: This example is for the DTV 101 satellite in Region 2-North Central. The information on your controller will vary depending on the satellite and region you have chosen.
Page 21 Your receiver may have already been configured for automatic satellite switching by the installer. You can determine this by looking at the Check Switch Installation Summary screen in your receiver, or call the King Controls Service Department at (800) 982-9920.
Page 22 SET SATELLITE SERVICE SATELLITE LIBRARY DTV 101 DIRECTV at 101 DTV 101/ 110 hd DIRECTV HDTV at 101 and 110 DTV 101/ 119 DIRECTV HDTV at 101 and 119 Sat 110 Dish Network at 110 Sat 119 Dish Network at 119 DISH 61 Dish Network at 61 DISH 129...
Page 23 SET REGION (OPTIONAL) Note: To reduce satellite acquisition time, you can set your current region. REGION OPTIONS: NORTH WEST NORTH CENTRAL NORTH EAST CENTRAL WEST MIDDLE CENTRAL CENTRAL EAST SOUTH WEST SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH EAST ALL REGIONS RECALIBRATE Page 21...
Page 24: Automatic Satellite Switching: Directv
101. This is subject to change. If in doubt whether channel 202 is still on an odd transponder, contact DIRECTV or call King Controls.) The antenna can only receive programming from one satellite at a time. If you change channels on your main receiver, and the antenna has to change satellites, you may lose programming on other receivers.
Page 25 SEA-KING CONFIGURATION: HD PROGRAMMING FROM THE 110 SATELLITE IMPORTANT! Select your current region first. Failure to select your current region may result in extraordinary delays in channel acquisition (see page 21). 1. Make sure your current region is selected (see page 21). 2.
Page 26: Tm - Expressvu
AUTOMATIC SATELLITE SWITCHING SECTION 6 Dish Network - ExpressVu DISH 500 FOR DISH NETWORK The Sea-King will automatically switch between the 110 and 119 satellites for Dish Network by using the receiver’s remote control, after the receiver has been properly configured. Follow the instructions on pages 25-27.
Page 27 For automatic satellite switching, King Controls recommends using a Dish Network model 311 receiver for Dish 500, and a Dish Network model VIP211 or a VIP211k HDTV receiver for Dish 1000/1000a.
Page 28 4. Press Wait for dish to lock onto satellites, and controller to display: 5. On the receiver remote, press menu, 6, 1, 1. 6. Highlight Check Switch and press Select. 7. Make sure Superdish and Alternate boxes are NOT selected. 8.
Page 29 9. When test is complete, a screen similar to one of the following should appear: DISH 500 BELL EXPRESSVU MUST SHOW “SW21” NO “X”s DISH 1000 DISH 1000a NO “X”s MUST SHOW “SW64” If indicated results are not obtained, go back to Step 5 and run test again. Contact King Controls if the check switch fails to load after 4 attempts.
Page 30: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 7 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Controller does not power up. Check: tuner is connected to power supply. controller is connected to tuner. power supply is plugged into 110 VAC outlet. Controller remains in one of the Unplug tuner for 10 seconds, then plug back in. following conditions: Check coax cables and connections between tuner and dome unit.
Page 31 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Only getting signal on 1/2 of Kinked or sharply bent coax cable. transponders. Verify coax cables are properly terminated with SNAP-N-SEAL ® connectors only. Verify receiver is operating properly. Verify LNB type is set correctly. Unit never locks on or locks on Atmospheric moisture.
Page 32 OPTION 21 RE-INITIALIZE and 0-RECALIBRATE Page 30...
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Page 34: Maintenance
This loss of signal is commonly referred to as “rain fade” and is caused by the combination of water in the atmosphere and water on the dome surface. To minimize this issue and eliminate the effects of water on the dome, apply King Controls ®...
Page 35: Limited Warranty
This warranty does not apply where: • The product has been abused, misused, improperly installed or improperly maintained. • Repairs have been made or attempted by others that are not certified by King Controls to do such repairs. • Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear.
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