Universal controller quest satellite antenna system (12 pages)
Summary of Contents for KING UC1000
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DIRECTV DISH Bell TV™ ® ® Please read the “BEFORE YOU START” section on the inside of this cover before using the UC1000 Controller. 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438 PH 952.922.6889 || FAX 952.922.8424 || kingconnect.com...
IMPORTANT! DISH CUSTOMERS ONLY! If you have a DISH Wally receiver, or a model ViP 211z, ViP211k, ViP211 or ® ® 411 single tuner HD receiver, you can use the simplified KING Tailgater user ® ® interface on your receiver.
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CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT! Never use the UC1000 Controller in combination with the power injector. If your current KING Quest system uses a power injector, remove and replace it with the UC1000 Controller.
ALARM MODE This unit is shipped from the factory with the alarm feature in the ON mode. If you wish to have the alarm in the ON mode, you can skip this section and go to section 3. To disable the alarm, follow the instructions below. Press and IMMEDIATELY RELEASE POWER to turn on controller.
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ALARM OPERATION If the coax cable is disconnected from the antenna unit or the controller while the system is turned on or in standby mode, the controller will sound an alarm. To turn off the alarm when it is sounding, press and HOLD POWER until the controller turns off (about 3 seconds).
ANTENNA CONFIGURATION The KING UC1000 Controller is factory preset for DISH HD and SD (satellites 110, 119 and 129). If this is your desired service option, you do not need to configure your antenna. Go to section 4. If you wish to use a different DISH service option, or if you have DIRECTV or Bell TV service, you will need to reconfigure the antenna as shown below.
Switch Type: 02:Multiswitch • Dish Type: 02: 3-LNB (18 x 20”) Older receivers: choose oval dish-2 satellites If your receiver does not offer one of these settings, call KING at (952) 922-6889 ext. 173 for assistance. 2. Go to section 5.
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DISH AND BELL TV RECEIVER CONFIGURATION DISH only: Automatic satellite switching: DISH SD: KING recommends using a DISH model 311 receiver. DISH HD and SD: You can use any of these receivers: Wally • ViP211z • ViP211k • ViP211 • 411.
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WALLY RECEIVERS 2. Use the receiver remote to go to the DISH Diagnostics page. Highlight “Test Installation 5” and press SELECT. Screen graphics may vary. The receiver will perform a check switch test. This process can take a little while so PLEASE BE PATIENT.
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VIP RECEIVERS 2. On the receiver remote, press MENU, 6, 1, 1. Screen graphics may vary. 3. Highlight “Check Switch.” Press SELECT on your remote. NOTE: Some receivers may prompt you to select “Check Switch” a second time to initiate the test. 4.
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DISH SD MUST SHOW “SW21” NO “X”s DISH HD and SD NO “X”s MUST SHOW “SW64” DISH HD and SD Alternate NO “X”s MUST SHOW “SW64”...
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If the indicated results are not obtained, go back to Step 2 and run test again. Contact KING if the check switch fails to load after 4 attempts. 7. When the installation summary shows the successful check switch test results, save the settings, exit to the main menu screen and wait for programming to download.
OPERATION DISH CUSTOMERS USING TAILGATER MODE: Do not use these instructions. See BEFORE YOU START on inside of cover. Make sure your TV and receiver are turned on. Press and IMMEDIATELY RELEASE POWER to turn on controller. Wait for lights to stop flashing and COAX CONNECTION light to stay on (about 10 seconds).
TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE SYMPTOM COURSE OF ACTION CAUSE Controller will not No power to controller. Make sure power supply is plugged into turn on. a powered outlet and into controller. Power button held too Press and IMMEDIATELY release long. button. Do not hold button down. Pressing and Not holding buttons Press and HOLD buttons until indicated...
• The product has been abused, misused, improperly installed or improperly maintained. • Repairs have been made or attempted by others that are not certified by KING to do such repairs. • Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear.
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