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Winegard roadtrip mission User Manual

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Automatic Roof-Mounted
Satellite TV 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
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.
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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. 2452219...

  • Page 2: Specifications

    Specifications • • Supports up to two single or one Elevation range 15° to 65° • dual receiver Azimuth +360° (0-692°) • • Depending on receiver type and UV-protected plastic dome • location, can access the following Compact size satellites: 20”...

  • Page 3: Safety Recommendations

    Changes and technological advances are continuously being made in the satellite market. Information provided in this manual was accurate at time of printing. If the RoadTrip Mission antenna does not function as expected, please contact Winegard Company at 1-800-788-4417, or visit our website at www.winegard.com/mobile.
  • Page 4 Quick Reference Guide The Mission 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.

  • Page 6: Installing The Cables

    Connect a coax cable from the “Satellite in” port of the primary receiver to the main port on the back of the RoadTrip Mission unit. For a two receiver or dual tuner (DVR) installation, connect a second coax cable (not provided) to the secondary port on the back of the RoadTrip Mission unit.

  • Page 7: Installing The Dome

    Place the RoadTrip Mission dome over the unit so that the decals on the dome face away from the centerline of the vehicle. Line up the holes in the dome with the holes in the RoadTrip Mission base. Insert all of the dome screws, and tighten.

  • Page 8: Dish Receiver Setup

    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 Mission Antenna notice. Call Winegard tech line for assistance: 1-800-788-4417.
  • 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 Mission 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° Mission antenna coverage map Mission 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 Mission 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”) Satellites. If given the option of SWM or Multi-switch, select Multiswitch. Now power on the Mission 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. Mission Antenna...
  • Page 15 Select Watch DIRECTV. Receiver Recommendations The Mission 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 Mission antenna will not operate in all areas where satellites 101° and 119° are available. The Mission 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°...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Operating the Mission Antenna Turn on receiver and television set. The antenna must be connected to a receiver plugged into 120VAC. Verify that you are getting the receiver’s menu screens on the television. These screens are available with or without the dish finding the signal. Turn the power switch on for the 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.
  • Page 20 Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, IA 52601 800-288-8094 • Fax 319-754-0787 • www.winegard.com • Printed in U.S.A. ©2011 Winegard Company Rev 6 9/14 2452219...

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