IMPORTANT! Before performing any warranty work, you must call King Controls for a Service Order Number. Units are either single or dual rotary joint units. Single rotary joint units have 1 coaxial connection on the back of the dome unit, and dual rotary joint units have 2 coaxial connections on the back of the dome unit.
The satellite TV market is expanding and changing. The King Controls Service Department stays up to date with the latest information to assist you in keeping troubleshooting and repair time to a minimum.
• 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 Controls to do such repairs. • Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear.
OPERATION SECTION 3 Note: This example is for the DTV 101 satellite in Region 2-North Central. The information on your controller will vary depending on the satellite and region you have chosen. BASIC OPERATION Note: The Trac-King must remain powered on to maintain a signal.
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SET REGION Note: Setting the current region reduces satellite acquisition time. REGION OPTIONS: NORTH WEST NORTH CENTRAL NORTH EAST CENTRAL WEST MIDDLE CENTRAL CENTRAL EAST SOUTH WEST SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH EAST ALL REGIONS RECALIBRATE Page 5...
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DIRECTV HDTV at 101 and 119 Note: Not all satellite options may be available with all units. The King Controls HDTV Converter Box (#9747 or #9747-AM) is required to receive HD programming from the DIRECTV satellite at 110° West. Page 6...
WIRING SCHEMATICS SECTION 4 ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING! The coaxial cable that connects the dome unit to the tuner carries a 24 volt electrical current. Exercise extreme caution when handling this cable. Do not cut, break, or splice this line. Do not insert or connect any devices such as splitters or any other device for any reason.
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DUAL LNB UNIT Single Rotary Joint 9762 Series IMPORTANT! The De-stacker must be installed even if only one TV and receiver are used. Note: 12” (LP) models = 2 port de-stacker. 15” models = 4 port de-stacker. Page 8...
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DUAL LNB UNIT Dual Rotary Joint 9762 Series Page 9...
King Controls.) Automatic switching for select receivers only To selectively enable or disable automatic satellite switching when using multiple receivers, one or more tone block accessories (#1832) may be required. Please contact King Controls for configuration options. Manual Switching To disable automatic switching, manually select your desired satellite using the controller as outlined in SET SATELLITE SERVICE.
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IMPORTANT! In order for all receivers to work properly, each one must be configured separately while connected to the MAIN port on the Trac-King. King Controls recommends using a Dish Network model 311 receiver for automatic satellite switching. Note: The SW21 switch is a receiver software configuration that is loaded into the receiver after running a check switch test with the dish locked on and configured for Dish 500 switching mode.
If desired results are not obtained, verify there are no line of sight obstructions to the satellites. (Do this by choosing each satellite individually and verifying the Trac-King locks onto each one.) Choose DISH 500 again and re-run the test. If test fails call King Controls at (800) 982-9920. OPERATION Note: For better performance when using the automatic satellite switching feature, change channels by selecting your program from the channel guide rather than channel surfing.
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61, 110, and 119 satellites. (The 61 satellite mirrors the HD programming from the 129 satellite.) King Controls recommends using a Dish Network model VIP211 HDTV receiver for automatic satellite switching. Note: The SW64 switch is a receiver software configuration that is loaded into the receiver after running a check switch test with the dish locked on and configured for Dish 1000 switching mode.
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If desired results are not obtained, verify there are no line of sight obstructions to the satellites. (Do this by choosing each satellite individually and verifying the Trac-King locks onto each one.) Choose DISH 1000 (or DISH 1000a) again and re-run the test. If test fails call King Controls at (800) 982-9920.
DIRECTV broadcasts most of its programming from the 101° satellite location. Some high definition programming is currently transmitted from the 101°, 110° and 119° Ku band satellites. The King Controls #9747 HDTV converter allows the Trac-King satellite antenna to receive DIRECTV’s specially formatted programming available from the 110° satellite. Channels broadcast from the DIRECTV 101°...
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202. (At the time of publication, channel 202 is broadcast on an odd transponder on satellite 101. This is subject to change. If in doubt whether channel 202 is still on an odd transponder, contact DIRECTV or call King Controls.) Page 17...
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Single Output Rotary Joint - Dual LNB (with de-stacker) (1) HD Receiver and (1) standard receiver Note: DIRECTV units only. Dish Network units do not use the HDTV Converter. Note: 12” (LP) models = 2 port de-stacker. 15” models = 4 port de-stacker. Page 18...
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Single Output Rotary Joint - Dual LNB (with de-stacker) (2) HD Receivers or multiple receivers Note: DIRECTV units only. Dish Network units do not use the HDTV Converter. To automatically switch between satellites using any receiver, tune all other receivers to channel 202 on the 101 satellite. Page 19...
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Dual Output Rotary Joint - Dual LNB (1) HD Receiver and (1) standard receiver Note: DIRECTV units only. Dish Network units do not use the HDTV Converter. Page 20...
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Dual Output Rotary Joint - Dual LNB (2) HD receivers or multiple receivers Note: DIRECTV units only. Dish Network units do not use the HDTV Converter. To automatically switch between satellites using any receiver, tune all other receivers to channel 202 on the 101 satellite. Page 21...
TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 7 IMPORTANT! Before performing any warranty work, you must call King Controls for a Service Order Number. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Controller does not power up. Check: tuner is connected to power supply. controller is connected to tuner. power supply is plugged into 110 VAC outlet.
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Controller displays AZ FAULT. Verify shipping bolt(s) removed from bottom of dome unit. Dish cannot rotate. Disconnect power supply for 15 seconds, then reconnect. Perform OPTION 21 RE-INITIALIZE and 0-RECALIBRATE (see Section 7, Troubleshooting). Display reads “EL FAULT.” Make sure shipping tie strap is removed.
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Inspect all coax cables for kinks and verify connections are snug but not overly tight (inside and outside dome unit). Perform Temperature Calibration (CALL KING CONTROLS FIRST). Compass stick bad or not connected (See Diagnostic Page H in Section 9, Diagnostic Pages).
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TROUBLESHOOTING BLOCK TIMES Time is listed in minutes. Upper Rotary Cable Tuner (IDB) Display (IDD) RF Box Compass Stick Actuator Unit Parts List 100291 7’ Telephone cable (Tuner to Controller) 100238 Controller (IDD) (New) 100356-2 Tuner (IDB) 100365 Power Supply (New) 100365-1 Power Supply Cord (New) 9747...
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OPTION 21 RE-INITIALIZE AND 0-RECALIBRATE IMPORTANT! You must call King Controls before performing this procedure. Page 26...
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TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION IMPORTANT! You must call King Controls before performing this procedure. Page 28...
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WIRING DIAGRAM FOR FLOWCHART Single Rotary Joint Page 30...
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FLOWCHART Single Rotary Joint IMPORTANT! Before performing any warranty work, you must call King Controls for a Service Order Number. Note: Non-warrantable issues are indicated by, but not limited to, grey boxes in flowcharts. Page 31...
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FLOWCHART Dual Rotary Joint IMPORTANT! Before performing any warranty work, you must call King Controls for a Service Order Number. Note: Non-warrantable issues are indicated by, but not limited to, grey boxes in flowcharts. Page 35...
If you are returning a unit and do not have a King Controls box, call King Controls for a return shipping box and kit (800 982-9920).
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Return Shipping Diagram IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SHIPPING BOLTS. FINGER TIGHTEN ONLY. Note: Some units may have only one shipping bolt. Page 41...
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2 PART REMOVABLE DOME FEET Note: Newer Trac-King models feature a two part foot. This enables the dome unit to be easily removed from the roof of the vehicle without compromising the roof seal. IMPORTANT! Be sure to disconnect all cables from the back of dome unit before removing from roof.
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COAXIAL CABLE REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT! USE ONLY THE COAXIAL CABLES SUPPLIED WITH THE TRAC-KING. COIL AND STORE EXCESS CABLE IN THE CABINET WITH THE COMPONENTS. DO NOT CUT COAX. If coaxial cable other than that supplied with the Trac-King is used, the following guide lines must be followed: 1) Ends must be terminated with SNAP-N-SEAL ®...
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DEFINITION OF AZIMUTH AND ELEVATION AZIMUTH: Angle in degrees measured clockwise from Magnetic North (0°). ELEVATION: Angle in degrees measured from the ground plane. Page 44...
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