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- Page 1 DO NOT RETURN ANTENNA TO PLACE OF PURCHASE. 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. 2452241...
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Page 2: Specifications
Dome Base with electronics, dish and dual LNBF Foot Models Tracking Models Stationary Models RT8000T (white dome) RT8000S (white dome) RTT-80W (white dome) RTS-80W (white dome) RT8035T (black dome) RT8035S (black dome) RTS-80B (black dome) RTT-80B (black dome) One dome and base with electronics, dish and dual LNBF are included with the MiniMax antenna. -
Page 3: Safety Recommendations
Trademarks Winegard and RoadTrip are registered trademarks of Winegard Company. MiniMax is a trademark of Winegard Company. DISH is a registered trademark of DISH Network L.L.C. DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp. Bell TV is a trademark of Bell Canada, Inc. Reference made to products or services provided by companies, other than Winegard Company, does not represent any endorsement of those products or services. - Page 4 Quick Reference Guide The MiniMax antenna switch settings are preset for DIRECTV. If you have a DISH or Bell TV receiver, you must change the numbered switches found on the electronics box under the dome. DISH DIRECTV ...
- Page 5 Installing Unit on Roof of Vehicle, Cont. After selecting a location for the unit, place the unit so that the centerline of the dome is on or parallel to the centerline of the vehicle. The centerline of the dome runs from the point between the two back feet where cable connections are located to the opposite point directly between the two front feet.
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Page 6: Installing The Cables
Installing the Cables Connect the quick disconnect power cable to the quick disconnect socket on the back of the RoadTrip MiniMax unit. See Figure 4 below. Figure 4 MAIN Quick Main Port Disconnect Socket Secondary Port Decide the best location for the power and coax cables to enter the vehicle. Decide the location of the power switch and receiver. -
Page 7: Installing The Dome
Installing the Dome Note: this is not required for DIRECTV Installation. This is only required if the dome has been removed to change the switch settings (see page 3). Place the RoadTrip MiniMax dome over the unit so that the decals on the dome face away from the centerline of the vehicle. -
Page 8: Dish Receiver Setup
Press Menu on your remote. Select option 6, System Setup. Select option 1, Installation. Select option 1, Point Dish. Disclaimer: Receiver setup instructions are accurate at time of printing and may change without notice. Call Winegard tech line for assistance: 1-800-788-4417. MiniMax Antenna... - Page 9 DISH Receiver Setup Move over to select Check Switch. Select Test. It will go through a number of steps, then return to the screen shown here with previous information cleared. If at any point it asks you to save, select Save or Yes. Reconnect the coaxial cable to the “Sat In”...
- Page 10 Receiver Recommendations The MiniMax antenna will operate with most DISH receivers. Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the manufacturer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a single tuner DISH receiver. DISH Satellite Coverage The antenna will locate and toggle between satellites 110°, 119° and 129° in Western Arc Mode.
- Page 11 DISH Satellite Coverage, Cont. DISH satellite 61.5° & 129° coverage map DISH satellite 61.5° DISH satellite 129° MiniMax antenna coverage map MiniMax antenna coverage map DISH Eastern Arc Hybrid mode is for use with DISH in the Northeast where the 129° satellite is not available.
- Page 12 In your receiver menu, you will need to identify the Satellite Menu. Once there, find the option for Satellite Setup. Disclaimer: Receiver setup instructions are accurate at time of printing and may change without MiniMax Antenna notice. Call Winegard tech line for assistance: 1-800-788-4417.
- Page 13 DIRECTV Receiver Setup You may be required to press the DASH (-) before proceeding (underneath #7 on the remote). Select 3-LNB (18”x20”) or 3 Satellites. If given the option of SWM or Multi-switch, select Multiswitch. Now power on the MiniMax antenna, and allow it a few minutes to acquire signal.
- Page 14 Errors may be displayed on the Installation Status screen. This is normal to see one or two boxes with an X instead of a . Select Continue. Select Continue. The program guide will download. When the status bar reaches 100%, press Continue. MiniMax Antenna...
- Page 15 Select Watch DIRECTV. Receiver Recommendations The MiniMax antenna will operate with most DIRECTV receivers. Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the manufacturer for mobile applications. Winegard does not recommend using an HD receiver since HD programming will not be available.
- Page 16 DIRECTV Satellite Coverage The antenna will locate and toggle between satellites 101° and 119°. The MiniMax antenna will not operate in all areas where satellites 101° and 119° are available. The MiniMax antenna is not compatible with 110° or KA-band satellites 99° and 103°. Refer to the figure below for an operational coverage map of satellite 101°...
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Page 17: Maintenance
Operating the RoadTrip MiniMax Antenna Turn on the receiver and television set. The RoadTrip antenna must be connected to a receiver plugged into 120VAC. Verify that you are getting the receiver menu screens on the television. These screens are available with or without the dish finding the signal. Turn the power switch on for the RoadTrip antenna. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Issue Possible Cause The antenna does not attempt to Verify power source is providing +12VDC to the antenna. find a satellite, or it never moves. Ensure that the quick disconnect power connector is fully seated and locked into the quick disconnect socket. The antenna continuously Verify the main coax cable from the antenna is connected to the searches and eventually stops... - Page 19 Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone 800-288-8094 or visit www.winegard.com). Customer must provide proof of purchase with a dated sales receipt for the Winegard product to verify the product is under warranty. If the date of purchase cannot be verified, the warranty period shall be considered to begin thirty (30) days after the date of manufacture.
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