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Winegard WB-2000 Installation & Operation Manual

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WINEGARD
®
Satellite Interface
Installation/Operation Manual
Model WB-2700/WB-2000
Made in the U.S.A.
U.S. Patent Pending
Converter required for DIRECTV HD-
programming only. Sold separately.
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
800/288-8094 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2007 2452114

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  • Page 1 Made in the U.S.A. U.S. Patent Pending Converter required for DIRECTV HD- programming only. Sold separately. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 800/288-8094 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2007 2452114...
  • Page 3 Congratulations! You have selected the Winegard Satellite Interface, your source for High Definition Satellite Programming. The Satel- lite Interface Box enhances your RoadTrip™ or Movin’ View® Satellite Systems, allowing access to more satellites and more HD programming. The Satellite Interface Box is designed for use with Dish Network®, DirecTV® and Bell Ex- pressVU®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents . Introduction ...4 1.1 System Overview...4 1.2 Parts Provided With HD System ...4 1.3 Additional Equipment and Materials Required for Operation ...4 1.4 Satellite Interface Components ...5 1.5 Accessing the Main Menu ...5 . Safety ...6 2.1 Installation Safety ...6 3.
  • Page 5 8. Troubleshooting ...31 8.1 LCD Error Messages ...31 8.2 Solutions to Common Operating Issues ...32 Appendices ...33 A. Wiring Diagrams ...33 B. Recommended Receivers ...36 C. Normal Operating Messages ...36...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    In addition to more available satellites, you will be able to enjoy additional High Definition programming available through your satellite service provider. The Winegard HD Satellite Interface System is designed for use with a either a Winegard Movin’ View or RoadTrip satellite system (sold separately). It is compatible with both stationary and in-motion satellite systems.

  • Page 7: Satellite Interface Components

    3. Press [ENTER] to confirm selection. You will now be in the Main Menu. Satellite Interface SELECT Select Button Changes selection in interface menu Enter Button Confirms selection in interface menu TO CONTROL (110°) HD CONVERTER MODEL WB-1100 WINEGARD COMPANY • BURLINGTON, IOWA TO RECEIVER ENTER...

  • Page 8: Safety

    RV. Be sure an AC power source is available. This manual assumes that a Winegard Satellite System is already fully installed on the RV roof top. If a system has not yet been installed, please refer to the installation manual included with the satellite system for installation instructions.

  • Page 9: Route Cables

    If your Winegard Satellite System on your roof came installed with the power/data cable, or if your coach was pre-wired for a Winegard Satellite System and HD Interface, you may proceed to the next step. If your system was wired using only the red/black power wire, you must route the new 30’...

  • Page 10: Plug Power Cable Into Satellite Interface

    At this point, if your Satellite System does not need a software update, or has already been updated, you may plug the data cable inside of dome into the modular con- nection on the electronics board. Verify that all connections have been made and all cables have been tied to base using cable ties.

  • Page 11: Connect Satellite Antenna To Satellite Interface

    3.4 Connect Satellite Antenna to Satellite Interface DC OUT COMM. OUT 1 TO SAT TO SAT. ANTENNA CTRL 2 ANTENNA DC IN Locate the primary coax cable from roof top antenna. Connect it to “Sat Antenna In” on the BLK/RED Satellite Interface.

  • Page 12: Connect Satellite Interface To Primary Directv Hd Receiver

    TO INTERFACE/DISH TO CONTROL (110°) HD CONVERTER MODEL WB-1100 WINEGARD COMPANY • BURLINGTON, IOWA TO RECEIVER Made in USA If installing a secondary HD receiver, repeat 3.5.1, but connect coax cable from Satellite Antenna to “To Interface/Dish” on second HD Converter. Connect “HD CTRL 2” on the Interface to “To Control”...

  • Page 13: Connect Satellite Interface To Primary Dish Net Or Expressvu Hd Receiver

    3.5. Connect the Satellite Interface to Primary Dish Network or ExpressVU HD Receiver Using the mini coax cable provide with the Satellite Interface, connect “Sat Receiver Out” on the Satellite Interface to “Satellite In” on the Dish Network or ExpressVu HD receiver. See Figure 3.8.

  • Page 14: Install Software Update With Clone Box

    If your system was installed with a data cable included, most likely you will not need to install the update. If you are installing the HD Satellite System as an add on to previously installed Winegard Satellite System, you will continue to power the satellite antenna on/off through the wall plate power switch.

  • Page 15: Connect Data Cable To Electronics Board And Replace Dome

    After the software has been loaded, you are ready to proceed to the next step. If you are installing the HD Satellite Interface as an add-on and have not yet installed the data cable and interface, return to section 3. Route Cables. If you have already installed the Satellite Interface and data cable, you must power cycle the interface after the software update has been made for proper communi- cation with satellite antenna.

  • Page 16: Directv Operation

    4. DirecTV Operation 4. DirecTV Overview When connected to a Winegard automatic satellite antenna, the Winegard HD satellite In- terface is capable of receiving the following satellites: • 101°W - Majority of standard programming • 119°W - Standard programming and some HD programming •...

  • Page 17: Watching Directv Programming

    Dish Type. 4.3 Watching DirecTV programming Power on the Winegard Satellite Interface. In a few moments, the satellite antenna will begin its search routine. It will verify satellites and lock onto DirecTV satellite 101°W.
  • Page 18 Example of DirecTV Satellite Switching. For a brief example of DirecTV satellite switching, read the following example. You have powered on the Dish, and you have locked onto satellite 101°W and watch as the guide begins to download. Satellite 110°W is your chosen alternate satellite. DTV 101 Locked POWER alt:...

  • Page 19: Dish Network Operation

    5. Dish Network Operation 5. Dish Network Overview When connected to a Winegard Automatic Satellite System, the Winegard HD satellite Interface is capable of receiving the following satellites automatically: • Satellite 119°W - Majority of standard programming • Satellite 110°W - Standard and HD programming •...
  • Page 20 You must now choose if you subscribe to DISH 500 or DISH 1000 programming. Call Dish Network customer service if you are unsure of your programming option. If you sub- scribe to all High Definition programming, you should choose the DISH 1000 option. Press [SELECT] to select your Dish Network Programming Type.
  • Page 21 After unit enters Sleep Mode, you now have 6 minutes to run the check switch test. Press the “Menu” button on the Dish Network remote control. Select “System Setup” option “6”. Select “Installation”, option “1”. Select “Point Dish/Signal” option “1”. If you do not see signal on your meter, be sure satellite 119 is selected and try a different transponder.

  • Page 22: Watching Dish Network Programming

    5.3 Watching Dish Network programming Power on the Winegard Satellite Interface. In a few moments, the satellite antenna will be- gin its search routine. It will verify satellites and lock onto Dish Network satellite 119°W. If you have an in-motion antenna, the antenna will continue to “track” the satellite for 7 minutes after signal acquisition.

  • Page 23: Bell Expressvu Operation

    6. Bell ExpressVU Operation 6. Bell ExpressVU Overview When connected to a Winegard Automatic Satellite System, the Winegard HD satellite Interface is capable of receiving the following satellites automatically: • Satellite 82°W • Satellite 91°W In Automatic Mode, your Winegard automatic satellite antenna will automatically toggle between the 2 satellites as you change channels on your ExpressVU remote control.
  • Page 24 A confirmation message will appear. The satellite antenna will reset and begin its search routine for satellite 91°W . Your satellite antenna is now set for Bell ExpressVU program- ming. Each time your power on the Satellite Interface, the satellite antenna will locate Bell ExpressVU programming.

  • Page 25: Watching Bell Expressvu Programming

    6.3 Watching Bell ExpressVU programming Power on the Winegard Satellite Interface. In a few moments, the satellite antenna will begin its search routine. It will verify satellites and lock onto Dish Network satellite 91°W.

  • Page 26: Satellite Interface Menu

    7. Satellite Interface Menu 7. Main Menu After the Satellite Interface has been powered on and the antenna has acquired the satellite signal, the status screen will the display the current satellite. Follow the steps below to ac- cess the main menu at any time. [BUTTON] denotes a button to be pushed on the Satellite Interface front panel, and words in Bold represents options on the LCD screen.

  • Page 27: Manual Mode

    From the Service Provider menu press [SELECT] until your Satellite Service Provider is selected. DTV → DirecTV DISH → Dish Network BELL → Bell ExpressVu Satellite Interface Service Provider POWER *DTV DISH BELL Press [ENTER] to confirm. If Dish Network is chosen, you must then select Dish 500 or Dish 1000.
  • Page 28 To reset the Satellite Receiver, press and hold the Power button on the Receiver (not on the remote control). The receiver will reset, and after a few moments will automatically restart. It may take up to 5 minutes for some receivers to restart. After the receiver reboots, the new Guide will download, and the programming on the new satellite will be available.

  • Page 29: Factory Default

    Factory Default If you determine that your satellite antenna is not functioning as expected, you may want to return your system to factory default and run the satellite setup again. From the Main Menu, press [ENTER] to confirm Satellite Setup. Press [SELECT] 2 times to select Factory Default.
  • Page 30 A confirmation screen will appear and you will return to the status screen. SELECT ENTER SELECT ENTER SELECT ENTER Winegard does not recommend setting sleep timer to less than 3 minutes. Your dish may unexpect- edly enter sleep mode, such as at a traffic light or stop sign.

  • Page 31: Diagnostics Menu

    Default Sleep You may return the Satellite Interface to the factory default sleep time of 7 minutes (420 seconds). From the Sleep Menu, press [SELECT] 3 times to select Set Sleep Time. Press [ENTER] to confirm. You will be asked if you are sure. Press [SELECT] to select Yes, then press [ENTER] to confirm.

  • Page 32: Configuration Menu

    7.5 Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu is only to be used by Winegard Authorized Dealers or under the direction of Winegard personnel. The Configuration Menu is password protected for Winegard use only.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting 8. LCD Error Messages The table below is a list of Satellite Interface error messages that may be displayed on the LCD Status Screen during operation. Before calling for service, please read the solutions section of the table carefully for your specific error message. You may be able to fix some simple problems.

  • Page 34: Solutions To Common Operating Issues

    8. Solutions to Common Operating Issues Symptom Push power button and Interface does not power up Push power button and Interface powers on but antenna does not begin searching Satellite Interface LCD screen is locked up; pushing but- tons does not get a response from unit The LCD screen says I have locked on to Dish Network satellite 119, but I am not getting television picture and the receiver’s signal meter does not show signal...

  • Page 35: Appendices

    Appendix A Winegard HDTV Wiring Diagram A.1 Dish Network - 1 or 2 HD or Standard Receivers RoadTrip or Movin’ View Antenna Secondary Coax Cable Out Data / Power Cable Bundle 12VDC Power Cable (Black / Red) 110 V Power...
  • Page 36 Appendix A Winegard HDTV Wiring Diagram A.2 DirecTV - 1 HD Receiver and 1 Standard Definition Receiver Secondary Coax Cable Out 110 V Power TO INTERFACE/DISH WINEGARD COMPANY • BURLINGTON, IOWA Made in USA RoadTrip or Movin’ View Antenna Primary Coax Cable Out...
  • Page 37 Appendix A Winegard HDTV Wiring Diagram Secondary Coax Cable Out Winegard HD Satellite Interface 110 V Power Coax Out to Control 2 TO INTERFACE/DISH TO CONTROL TO INTERFACE/DISH (110˚) HD CONVERTER MODEL WB-1100 WINEGARD COMPANY • BURLINGTON, IOWA WINEGARD COMPANY • BURLINGTON, IOWA...

  • Page 38: Appendix B. Recommended Receivers

    3100 Appendix C. Normal Operating Messages The Winegard Satellite Interface LCD screen keeps the user informed as to what the dish is doing through simple messages. Below is a short table of messages that are displayed dur- ing normal operation.
  • Page 39 Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone 319-754-0600 or visit www.winegard.com). Customer must provide proof of purchase with a dated sales receipt for the Winegard product to verify the product is under warranty. If the date of purchase cannot be verified, the warranty period shall be considered to begin thirty (30) days after the date of manufacture.

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