Winegard AS-2003 Operation & Installation Manual
Winegard AS-2003 Operation & Installation Manual

Winegard AS-2003 Operation & Installation Manual

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OPERATION/INSTALLATION MANUAL
WINEGARD
AUTOMATIC RV DIGITAL
®
SATELLITE SYSTEM
Model AS-2003 & AS-2053
U.S. PATENT NO. 5,532,710
Made in U.S.A.
FOR SLOPED ROOFS:
Use Winegard's RW-5000 roof wedge.
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2003, 2005 2452005 Rev. 10/024/05
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  • Page 1 U.S. PATENT NO. 5,532,710 Made in U.S.A. FOR SLOPED ROOFS: Use Winegard’s RW-5000 roof wedge. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2003, 2005 2452005 Rev. 10/024/05...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (Not applicable to mount and antenna) CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER, NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 1.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Winegard Company may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    - 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) ® ExpressVu - 1-888-SKYDISH (1-888-759-3474) Your new Winegard RV Digital Satellite Unit is an easy-to-install, easy-to-use satellite TV reception sys- tem. Because it mounts on the top of your recreational vehicle, it goes where you go and pro- vides quality reception of digital satellite signal in the continental United States only.
  • Page 5: Wallplate Control Panel

    Control Panel • TV set out Sat In • Receiver WINEGARD SEARCH/ PARK MOVING AS-2003 SATELLITE SYSTEM TWO RECEIVER HOOKUP Bundled coax coming into vehicle Primary “Bright White” coax, connect to main receiver 9-wire cable, put into har- ness connector for...
  • Page 6: System Operation

    ABOUT YOUR RECEIVER (The unit is factory preset to find 119°W (DISH Network): If you have a DISH Network receiver, be sure your unit (AS-2003) is set to receive DISH Network satellites. If you have a DIRECTV receiver, be sure your unit ®...
  • Page 7: Satellite Search

    PARK and actively seeking the desired MOVING satellites. When ON and SEARCH AS-2003 SATELLITE SYSTEM LEDs are on at the same time, the unit is moving and searching. The search routine can be stopped at any time by pressing the SEARCH WINEGARD button or the PARK button;...
  • Page 8: Check Switch Routine

    Performing Check Switch routine to enable satellite toggle function used with multi-satellite programming AS-2003 will toggle between different satellites for the program provider you have. Both DIRECTV and DISH Network have programming on more than one satellite. When a channel is selected on the remote control and it is not located on the satellite the unit is currently on, the system on the vehicle will automatically move to the new satellite.
  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION Model AS-2003 & AS-2053...
  • Page 10: Tools Needed

    Parts included 18 “Reflector Backup structure Mount base/turret Mount cover & bracket Vent tube Cable entry plate Hardware Cable Interior wall plate control Surface mount box Dish Specifications Reflector Diameter ... 46 cm (18") Antenna height ... 53 cm Antenna width ... 49 cm Gain at mid-range 11.2 GHz ...
  • Page 11: Installation Requirements

    To install the Winegard Automatic Digital Satellite Dish, check with your RV dealer or manufacturer. Your RV may already be pre-wired for this system, and/or may have a re- inforced roof area available. 1. Choose a location on the roof that will allow the dish to raise and rotate without interference from other roof-mounted equipment.
  • Page 12: Mounting Assembly On Roof

    FIGURE 6 Cable-entry plate CENTER LINE OF COACH ROOF FIGURE 6A Cable-entry plate Cable clamps every 12” from first cable Cable-entry clamp plate CENTER LINE OF COACH ROOF Cable-entry plate FIGURE 6B CENTER LINE OF COACH ROOF 4” 20” 20” Cable clamps every 12”...
  • Page 13: Roof Installation

    1. Position the roof template on the vehicle roof and drill 1/8” holes for the screws. DO NOT drill clear through into interior of vehicle. The screws fasten mount to the roof only. Be sure the roof can securely hold system. 2.
  • Page 14 Roof installation EXTERNAL GPS INSTALLATION 4” Cable-entry 20” plate CENTER LINE OF COACH ROOF BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION, REFER TO DRAWING 9. GPS antenna can be installed within 3’ of the first cable clamp. It must have a clear view of the sky to operate properly, and should have a level location. 10.
  • Page 15 Vent tube Sealant FIGURE 9 Remove to set switches For DIRECTV ® set switches to 101°. FIGURE 10 1/2” For ExpressVu ® set switches to 092°. Coarse Thread Screw 2160091 Fine Thread Screw 2160090 Shroud 2200732 Mount Assembly AS-2003 (partial view)
  • Page 16: Mounting Interior Wall Plate Controller

    Mounting interior wall plate controller Inside your vehicle, choose a convenient location for the wall plate controller. Con- sider wiring layout and distance from your television set. The wall plate uses the nine-wire mulit-colored cable. 1. Strip end of each wire. Place in harness in the locations indicated in Figure 11. Be sure there are no individual “strays”...
  • Page 17: Wiring

    Wiring the system: This unit requires a +13.8 VDC fused circuit. Unit draws up to 3 amps. The unit uses sophisticated micro- processor technology and needs “clean” (filtered) power to function properly. DO NOT USE power designated to operate a +12 VDC lighting circuit from the converter, or a con- verter that does not have a battery connected to it, or any unfiltered converter! Damage to the system could result! If in doubt, contact your dealer or the manufacturer of your vehicle.
  • Page 18: Antenna Parts

    Antenna Backup Frame P.N. 2744912 • • Pivot Bracket P.N. 2744945 Pin, 1/4 x 3.375" long P.N 2160813 (Not shown: E-clip for 1/4" Pin P.N. 5160818) 4/04/03 46 cm Reflector, White P.N. 2745282 Dish Bolt(4) P.N. 2160363 Carriage Bolt P.N. 2160353 (not shown) Cable Tie •...
  • Page 19: Base Assembly

    Worm Gear Plug P.N. 3200045 Worm/Shaft Assem- P.N. 2754099 Spring P.N. 2160818 Azimuth Motor P.N. 2665042 Electronics Gasket P.N. 2240056 Shaft Seal P.N. 2200852 Pivot Shaft P.N. 2590355 Outer Bearing P.N. 2590347 Turret Base P.N. 3100730 Elevate Shaft Gear P.N. 2200465 Inner Bearing P.N.
  • Page 20: Turret Assembly/Cover

    Turret Assembly Elevate Motor Gear P.N. 2200466 Screw (2) P.N. 2160197 Rotate Stop P.N. 3712450 Spring P.N. 2160827 Screw P.N. 2160197 Rotate Limit Switch P.N. 2400105 Azimuth Switch Bracket P.N. 3200261 Screw (4) P.N. 2160195 Dual Contact (4) P.N. 2162003 Molex Plug P.N.
  • Page 21: Cover Installation

    Coarse Thread Screw 2160091 Cover installation Fine Thread Screw 2160090 Shroud 2200732...
  • Page 22: Trouble Shooting

    120 VAC outlet, and the LNBF power from the receiver must be connected to the AS-2003. If this is not done, the unit will go to a “No LNBF Power” error (ON, PARK, SEARCH, OFF lighted) and will not park.
  • Page 23 1. WHITE 2. PURPLE 3. BLUE 4. GREEN 5. YELLOW CAUTION! Improper alignment of connector plug can cause system failure. USE EXTREME CARE when making connection. Unit MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SOURCE before connecting. Measuring voltages present at wall plate control will aid in determining damaged circuitry in electronics housing.
  • Page 24: Winegard Mobile Products Limited Warranty

    Winegard within thirty (30) days of the purchase. If a warranty card is not returned, Customer must provide proof of purchase with a dated sales receipt for the Winegard product to verify the product is under warranty.

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