VuQube VQ1000 Operating Instruction
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- Page 1 Portable Satellite TV Antenna Model VQ1 Operating Instructions Part Number VQ1000 ® Digital TV Solutions for Mobile Markets 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www.kingcontrols.com 20963 REV A DRAFT 05-20-10...
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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 VuQube 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: Overview And Connections
SECTION 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the ultra-portable VuQube Satellite TV Antenna VQ1000. The VQ1000 is equipped with a wireless remote control to allow quick, one person positioning of the antenna while monitoring the signal meter screen on your TV. - Page 5 POSITION AND CONNECT THE VUQUBE Fig. 1 1. Place the VuQube on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky. Point the handle to the north (this will speed up search time). 2. Connect coax cable from the VuQube to the SATELLITE IN port on the receiver.
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Page 6: Operation
SECTION 2 OPERATION IMPORTANT: For satellite acquisition, there must be a clear “line of sight” to the southern sky. Mountains, buildings, trees, telephone poles, etc. can all block the satellite signal from reaching the dish. Note: Pressing and releasing buttons on the remote control will produce an electronic click. SATELLITE ACQUISITION 1. - Page 7 To cancel moving to a stored position, press any of the arrow buttons. If you move the VuQube you will have to re-acquire the satellites and store the positions again. Follow the instructions on pages 4-5.
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Page 8: Automatic Satellite Switching For Dish
SECTION 3 AUTOMATIC SATELLITE SWITCHING FOR DISH The VuQube can be set up to automatically switch between the following satellites by storing them in memory and activating the automatic satellite switching feature. Once active, the antenna will automatically switch satellites as necessary when changing channels with your receiver’s remote control. - Page 9 STEP 1: CHECK SWITCH PROCEDURE (Before satellite acquisition) 1. Disconnect the coax from the back of the receiver. 2. Turn on the TV and satellite receiver. 3. On the receiver remote, press menu, 6, 1, 1. 4. Highlight Check Switch and press select. Note: Some receivers may prompt you to select check switch a second time to initiate the test.
- Page 10 STEP 2: SATELLITE ACQUISITION Lock onto and store the locations for the satellites you have chosen. DISH 500: Satellites 110 and 119 110 SATELLITE 1. On the Point Dish Screen, choose the 110 satellite on your Dish Network receiver. 2. Lock onto the 110 satellite and store it in position 1 as shown on pages 4-5. 119 SATELLITE 3.
- Page 11 DISH HD Western Arc with Locals: 110, 119, and 129 110 SATELLITE 1. On the Point Dish Screen, choose the 110 satellite on your Dish Network receiver. 2. Lock onto the 110 satellite and store it in position 1 as shown on pages 4-5. 119 SATELLITE 3.
- Page 12 Locals/Dish HD Alternate), or d) you are parked in an area where the selected satellites are blocked, but are able to select alternate satellites and get signal. Before running the check switch, you must put the VuQube in the proper mode. Mode 01: Normal operating mode (use without automatic satellite switching)
- Page 13 5. Run the check switch again (steps 3-6 on page 7). DO NOT DISCONNECTTHE COAX. When test is complete, a screen similar to one below should appear. (Receivers are always changing, and therefore screen graphics may vary.) DISH 500 MUST SHOW “SW21”...
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Page 14: Elevation Maps
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
SECTION 5 Note: If you cannot lock onto the correct satellite, it is most likely that an object is blocking the signal. If this is the case, move the VuQube to have an unobstructed view of the southern sky. ERROR CODES... -
Page 19: Security Bracket
SECURITY BRACKET SECTION 6 The VuQube can be secured to an object using a padlock and cable (Fig. 3). Fig. 3 Page 17 DRAFT 05-20-10... -
Page 20: Maintenance
IMPORTANT! Do not power wash the VuQube. If you plan on not using your VuQube for long periods of time, it is recommended that the system be put through a search procedure on a quarterly basis to keep all moving parts in good working order. -
Page 21: Fcc User Information
Controls could void the purchaser’s or user’s authority to operate this equipment. The VuQube has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 22: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY SECTION 9 Every new VuQube Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory, and is covered by the following one year parts limited warranty from the date of original purchase: • One year parts warranty: The customer is not responsible for the cost of replacement parts if the original part is determined to be defective under the terms of the warranty. - Page 23 DRAFT 05-20-10...
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