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King-Dome 9754 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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In-Motion Satellite System
with built-in DVB for positive satellite identification
Model 9754
Model 9754-LP
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
1338 REV E

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  • Page 1 In-Motion Satellite System with built-in DVB for positive satellite identification Model 9754 Model 9754-LP 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 1338 REV E...

  • 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 King-Dome 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 King-Dome In-Motion Satellite System includes 2 main components (Fig. 1). Dome (Antenna) Unit Located on the roof of the vehicle. The dish is covered by a protective dome that keeps operational components free from the elements.

  • Page 5: Definition Of Terms

    DEFINITION OF TERMS SECTION 2 AZIMUTH: Circular rotation around the vehicle. Using a clock as reference, the front of the vehicle is 12:00, and the rear is 6:00 (Fig. 2). Fig. 2 ELEVATION: Angle in degrees measured from a level plane (Fig. 3). Fig.

  • Page 6: Installation

    DIRECTV receiver. If using Dish Network, hold the receiver power button in for 10 seconds to reset the receiver. 2. Select your desired channel and enjoy. Note: To use the automatic satellite switching feature, DO NOT turn the King-Dome OFF! Page 4...

  • Page 7: Installation

    IMPORTANT! The tie strap and spacer, and the shipping bolts and washers must be removed from the bottom of the dome unit prior to installation. DO NOT REMOVE THE DOME COVER TO REMOVE THESE SHIPPING RESTRAINTS. YOU MUST PLUG THE SHIPPING BOLT HOLES WITH THE SUPPLIED PLUGS (ATTACHED TO TIE STRAP SHIPPING RESTRAINT).
  • Page 8 DOME LOCATION 4. Select an area on the roof for the dome unit and the location where the wiring will enter the vehicle through the roof to the satellite receiver, controller, and 12 volt power source inside, using the following criteria: a) The shortest distance between the dome unit and the satellite receiver is most desirable.
  • Page 9 Fig. 7 Example of truck installation using bracket. See bracket instructions for proper installation. IMPORTANT! The dome unit MUST be mounted to the air ride cab: NEVER to any structure mounted directly to the frame. DOME INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! Make sure shipping restraints are removed from bottom of dome unit and plugs are inserted in holes (Fig.
  • Page 10 (Fig. 9). Note: The King-Dome is wired for multiple receiver support. There are two coax ports on the back of the dome unit. The one labeled “MAIN” MUST be connected to the main receiver in vehicle. This is the receiver that will control automatic satellite switching if applicable.
  • Page 11 11. Run wires from the back of the dome unit to the roof edge, then along edge to location where wiring will be fed into the vehicle. (If installing an optional auxiliary receiver, run auxiliary coax to location where it will enter the vehicle.) Secure wiring to roof every 12- 18 inches (Fig.
  • Page 12 INTERNAL WIRING 15. Choose your desired wiring configuration: Dish Network / ExpressVu / DIRECTV (single satellite or auto switching from master receiver only) Fig. 11, Page 11 DIRECTV (auto switching from any receiver) Fig. 12, Page 12 16. Inside the vehicle, make the connections as shown in the wiring diagrams, keeping in mind the following important points: a) The connection between the dome unit and the receiver must be a direct connection with no devices in between.
  • Page 13 Dish Network / ExpressVu / DIRECTV Fig. 11 King-Dome Models 9754, 9754-LP & 9754-LP-HD Single satellite (or) multi-satellite with auto-switching from master receiver only Note: When equipped with a DIRECTV HDTV converter (HD models), only the receiver connected to the MAIN output on the antenna is capable of receiving the specially formatted HD channels broadcast from the DIRECTV 110°...
  • Page 14 DIRECTV Fig. 12 King-Dome 9754, 9754-LP & 9754-LP-HD Multi-satellite with 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. IMPORTANT! Main coax cable must be connected to 18V input on multi-switch.

  • Page 15: Antenna Configuration

    Network or ExpressVu programming, you must re-configure the antenna to work with your satellite service. Doing this will allow the King-Dome to lock on the correct satellites to receive your programming and also enable automatic satellite switching via the receiver’s remote control for multi-satellite service.

  • Page 16: It Will Not Receive Channels Broadcast From Directv's Ka Band Satellites At 99° And

    IMPORTANT! This King-Dome is factory ready to receive available HDTV programming from DIRECTV Ku band satellites at 101° and 119°. This King-Dome will also receive available HDTV programming from the DIRECTV Ku band satellite at 110°, but must include a properly installed HD converter accessory #9748.
  • Page 17 62, 72, 77 satellites. The map below shows the approximate coverage for each trio. The King-Dome antenna can be easily configured to work with either trio. By choosing the appropriate trio based on where you are, you can receive all of your desired programming.

  • Page 18: Antenna Configuration

    STEP 2-A: ANTENNA CONFIGURATION HANDHELD OR WALL MOUNT CONTROLLER Note: If you are using the keypad for programming, go to page 23. On pages 17-21, find your service and follow the instructions in the box. DIRECTV Single Satellite 101 (Factory Pre-set) ..Page 17 DIRECTV Plus .

  • Page 19: Single Satellite 101 (Factory Pre-Set)

    DIRECTV ANTENNA CONFIGURATION Single Satellite 101 The King-Dome is factory pre-set for the DIRECTV 101 satellite. Unless the antenna has been configured for another option since leaving the factory, PERFORM STEP 5 ONLY. 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON/SEARCH button.

  • Page 20: Dish Network

    DISH NETWORK ANTENNA CONFIGURATION DISH 500 (satellites 110, 119) 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON/SEARCH button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON/SEARCH button 12 times.

  • Page 21: Dish Hd

    DISH NETWORK ANTENNA CONFIGURATION-continued DISH HD (satellites 110, 119, 129) 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON/SEARCH button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON/SEARCH button 20 times.

  • Page 22: Dish Hd Alternate

    DISH NETWORK ANTENNA CONFIGURATION-continued DISH HD Alternate (satellites 62, 110, 119) 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON/SEARCH button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON/SEARCH button 16 times.

  • Page 23: Bell Expressvu

    BELL EXPRESSVU ANTENNA CONFIGURATION Standard Digital (satellite 91) 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON/SEARCH button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON/SEARCH button 8 times.
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  • Page 25 This King-Dome is factory ready to receive available HDTV programming from DIRECTV Ku band satellites at 101° and 119°. This King-Dome will also receive available HDTV programming from the DIRECTV Ku band satellite at 110°, but must include a properly installed HD converter accessory #9748.
  • Page 26 Perform the programming on these two pages using the codes you determined from the chart on page 23 (EXCEPT DIRECTV 101 SERVICE). If you have DIRECTV 101 Service, set your receiver for round dish-1 satellite (do this through the receiver’s satellite set-up menu screens), and then go to page 28 , OPERATION.). SET SATELLITE SWITCHING MODE 1.
  • Page 27 SET SATELLITE PROVIDER CODE * 24 # 1. Press to display the current service provider (see chart on page 23). * 96 # 2. To change the current service provider, press * 66 # * 88 # 3. Press the UP and DOWN arrows (2 and 8 keys) to choose your desired service provider from the chart on page 23.
  • Page 28 (Dish HD/HD Eastern Arc). 1. Turn on the TV and satellite receiver. 2. On the King-Dome controller, press and hold the ON/SEARCH button for 3 FULL SECONDS. The antenna will lock onto the appropriate satellites before completing the search process.
  • Page 29 7. When test is complete, a screen similar to one of the following should appear: (Screen graphics may vary.) DISH 500 DISH 500 EASTERN ARC MUST SHOW “SW21” NO “X”s DISH HD DISH HD EASTERN ARC NO “X”s MUST SHOW “SW64”...

  • Page 30: Operation

    This King-Dome is factory ready to receive available HDTV programming from DIRECTV Ku band satellites at 101° and 119°. This King-Dome will also receive available HDTV programming from the DIRECTV Ku band satellite at 110°, but must include a properly installed HD converter accessory #9748.

  • Page 31: Operation

    When you park for the evening or any extended period, it is recommended that you perform a stationary search. AUTOMATIC SATELLITE SWITCHING 1. After you have properly configured the King-Dome antenna for your satellite service, the King-Dome will automatically switch between satellites by simply selecting your desired channel using the receiver’s remote control.
  • Page 32 The map below shows the approximate coverage for each trio. The King-Dome antenna can be easily configured to work with either trio as you travel from one coverage area to another. By choosing the appropriate trio based on where you are, you can receive all of your desired programming.
  • Page 33 and then wait 4 more seconds. 1. Press ON. Wait for the Status Light to flash orange, Handheld Wall Mount Controller Controller 2. Click ON 4 times. Status Light starts rapidly flashing green and red. 3. Select the trio you want to change to: Dish HD Eastern Arc Trio 62, 72, 77 Press and hold the lower button Press and hold the right button...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 6 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REASON COURSE OF ACTION STATIONARY Unit does not find satellite. Did not hold ON/SEARCH button for Hold ON/SEARCH button for (STATUS light flashes red or green.) 3 FULL SECONDS. 3 FULL SECONDS. STATUS light flashes orange. Before search: bad coax connection.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 The King-Dome Satellite System has been designed to be maintenance and trouble free. For optimum signal strength, keep the dome clean from dirt, bugs, and other debris. Periodic washing of the dome with mild soap and water is recommended.

  • Page 36: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY SECTION 8 Every King-Dome Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is covered by a two year parts and one year labor limited warranty from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not cover installation and external wiring or refurbished units.
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  • Page 40 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www.kingcontrols.com...

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