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KING VQ4500 Owner's Manual

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VQ4500 & VQ4510 Owner's Manual
This manual contains detailed information on your KING Tailgater.
To start watching TV right away,
use the Quick Reference Guide.
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  • Page 1 VQ4500 & VQ4510 Owner’s Manual This manual contains detailed information on your KING Tailgater. To start watching TV right away, use the Quick Reference Guide.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    KING Tailgater Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 First Time KING Tailgater Operation with New Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Standard KING Tailgater Operation .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    KING Tailgater portable antenna, which delivers the very best picture and sound quality wherever you go . The KING Tailgater allows you to decide how and where you watch your DISH service . If you need to activate service, call 1-800-963-DISH (3474) to speak with a mobile antenna expert .

  • Page 5: Apply Rubber Feet To Antenna Unit

    IMPORTANT! Do not apply rubber feet if roof mounting the antenna unit. ABOUT SIGNAL LOSS Because of the small size of the highly portable KING Tailgater, signal strength may not be as strong as with a fixed home antenna. OBSTRUCTIONS The KING Tailgater requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky for the best signal reception .

  • Page 6: About Satellite Tv Reception

    Composite Cables (Standard Definition Connection) 1) Receiver models compatible with the KING Tailgater may change . This list may not be complete . Please visit www .kingconnect .com/dish-receivers for the most up to date receiver information . 2) Your receiver may also have standard definition “TV SET OUT” and “S-VIDEO” ports, and high definition “COMPONENT”...

  • Page 7: King Tailgater Setup

    2 . Connect the other end of the supplied coax cable to the SATELLITE IN port on your receiver . • Do not put the KING Tailgater where it can be bumped, knocked over or struck by a person or vehicle.

  • Page 8: King Tailgater Operation

    KING TAILGATER OPERATION IF YOU ARE USING A NEW RECEIVER WITH THE KING TAILGATER, YOU MUST FOLLOW THE FIRST TIME SETUP PROCEDURE STARTING BELOW. AFTER THIS FIRST TIME PROCEDURE, YOU CAN USE “STANDARD KING TAILGATER OPERATION” STARTING ON PAGE 10.
  • Page 9 IN STEPS 2-6, DO NOT BLOCK THE KING TAILGATER’S LINE OF SIGHT TO THE SATELLITES IN THE SOUTHERN SKY AT ANY TIME! IMPORTANT! If you move the antenna unit any time during or after the scan, you will have to repeat steps 2-6.
  • Page 10 The receiver will download software for the KING Tailgater . This step may take 20-25 minutes . 5 . The receiver will reset and the Mobile Antenna Setup Screen will appear . Repeat steps 2-4 to start a second scan .
  • Page 11 This may take up to 10 minutes to complete (potentially longer if an external hard drive is connected) . This completes the setup for new receivers. You may now use STANDARD KING TAILGATER OPERATION starting on the next page for subsequent use. Page 9...

  • Page 12: Standard King Tailgater Operation

    IF YOUR RECEIVER IS NEW AND UNACTIVATED, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE STEPS ON PAGES 6-9 FIRST! After connecting and turning on your equipment as instructed in KING 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 .
  • Page 14 OPERATING NOTES: IF YOU MOVE THE KING TAILGATER, YOU WILL HAVE TO REPEAT STEPS 1-5 TO REACQUIRE THE SATELLITES AND RESTORE PROGRAMMING. When in the northeastern United States, television programming from the 129 satellite may not be available (see page 4) .
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  • Page 16: Second Receiver Operation

    SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION Antenna locked on INITIAL SETUP FOR SECOND RECEIVER receiver connected! 1 . With the antenna locked on the satellite and the second receiver connected to the antenna unit’s AUX port coax, use your DISH remote control and press MENU, 6, 1, 1 to display the Receiver sold separately .
  • Page 17 DOWNLOADING PROGRAMMING TO THE SECOND RECEIVER After completing the steps on the previous page, reset the second receiver by pressing the POWER button on the front panel for 10 seconds . The TV picture will go away and should reappear within two minutes . The receiver will then download the program guide to show only the channels available on the current satellite as determined by the channel selected on the main receiver .

  • Page 18: Proper Care Of Your Equipment

    3 . Do not remove the cover of the KING Tailgater without authorization . Doing so will void the Limited Warranty . 4 . Do not stack the KING Tailgater on top of or below other electronic devices as this can cause heat build-up or block the satellite signal from reaching the KING Tailgater .

  • Page 19: Accessories

    KING AL1000 ALARM The KING AL1000 Alarm goes in-line between your main powered receiver and the KING Tailgater . It will sound an audible security alarm if the coax is disconnected from the KING Tailgater . TV and receiver sold separately .

  • Page 20: Permanent Installation

    ROOF INSTALLATION 1 . Make sure you have the following tools and materials before starting . NOTE: Many RVs are prewired with RG-6 coax cable for satellite antennas . Contact the manufacturer of your RV or your local dealer to verify where this cable is located . If prewired, run the existing coax cable from the prewire location in the roof to the antenna unit .
  • Page 21 ANTENNA UNIT LOCATION APPROXIMATE MINIMUM DISTANCE HEIGHT OF TO EDGE OF ANTENNA UNIT OBSTRUCTION 10” 8” 11” 10” 12” 12” 13” 14” 14” 16” 15” 18” 16” 20” Page 19...
  • Page 22 NOTE: The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fasteners to secure the antenna unit to the roof . Depending on the roof material, fasteners such as lag screws, well nuts, sheet metal screws, toggle bolts and T anchors may be used, and should always be used in combination with a roof compatible sealant . IMPORTANT! The installer is responsible for weatherproofing all holes with sealant.
  • Page 23 8 . Inside vehicle, connect coax cable(s) to the appropriate receiver(s) . IMPORTANT! You can cut the coax to length but you must terminate the coax with Snap-n-Seal Connectors. 9 . Go to KING TAILGATER OPERATION Section . Page 21...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    4) Verify you have selected a nationally broadcast channel (CNN, ESPN, etc .) . KING Tailgater has been moved . If KING Tailgater has been moved, initiate a new scan . No Satellites Found - 151 Obstructions to the KING Tailgater’s...
  • Page 25 TV appears . All Satellites Not Found - 150 Obstructions to the KING Tailgater’s 1) Make sure nothing is blocking the KING view of the southern sky, such as Tailgater’s view of the southern sky, such...
  • Page 26 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 27 . Video Pixels / Audio Pops . Obstructions to the KING Tailgater’s 1) Make sure nothing is blocking the KING view of the southern sky, such as Tailgater’s view of the southern sky, such tree branches, severe rain, etc .

  • Page 28: Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

    This warranty does not cover installation and external wiring, or remanufactured units . This warranty does not cover damage caused by the use of a mounting bracket other than a KING mounting bracket designed for the product . This warranty is not transferable from the original owner .

  • Page 29: 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 30 NOTES: Page 28...
  • Page 32 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438 PH 952.922.6889 || FAX 952.922.8424 || kingconnect.com 21955 Rev A...

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