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DISH Tailgater VQ4900 Owner's Manual

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VQ4900 Owner's Manual
This manual contains detailed information on your DISH Tailgater Pro.
To start using your DISH Tailgater Pro right away,
see the Quick Reference Guide.
To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the
DISH Tailgater Pro, call 1-800-963-DISH (3474).
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  • Page 1 VQ4900 Owner’s Manual This manual contains detailed information on your DISH Tailgater Pro. To start using your DISH Tailgater Pro right away, see the Quick Reference Guide. To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the DISH Tailgater Pro, call 1-800-963-DISH (3474).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DISH TAILGATER PRO SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 DISH TAILGATER PRO OPERATION WITH NEW AND UNACTIVATED RECEIVER . . . . . . . . 6-9 DISH TAILGATER PRO STANDARD OPERATION .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    . 4 . Do not power wash the DISH Tailgater Pro . Do not submerge the DISH Tailgater Pro or place in standing water . Hand wash only with mild soap and water . See page 16 for additional care instructions .

  • Page 5: Apply Rubber Feet To Antenna Unit

    The DISH Tailgater Pro requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky for the best signal reception . Be sure to place the DISH Tailgater Pro in a location free from obstructions such as people, trees, buildings, vehicles, etc . This will allow for the strongest signal and will help prevent any interruption to your programming .

  • Page 6: About Satellite Tv Reception

    KING website (Standard-Definition Connection) * Receiver models compatible with the DISH Tailgater Pro may change . This list may not be complete . Please visit kingconnect.com/dish-receivers for the most up-to-date receiver information . ** Your receiver may also have standard-definition “TV SET OUT” and “S-VIDEO” ports, and high-definition “COMPONENT”...

  • Page 7: Dish Tailgater Pro Setup

    2 . Connect other end of the supplied RG-6 coax cable to the SATELLITE IN port on your receiver . • Do not put the DISH Tailgater Pro where it can be bumped, knocked over or struck by a person or vehicle.

  • Page 8: Dish Tailgater Pro Operation With New And Unactivated Receiver

    DISH TAILGATER PRO OPERATION WITH NEW AND UNACTIVATED RECEIVER IF YOUR RECEIVER IS NEW AND UNACTIVATED, START HERE. Otherwise go to STANDARD OPERATION on page 10. WHILE IN USE, DO NOT BLOCK THE DISH TAILGATER PRO’S LINE OF SIGHT TO THE...
  • Page 9 The Portable Antenna Setup screen will display . 2 . Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the letter group that includes the first letter of the state you are currently in. Press SELECT . 3 . Highlight the state you are currently in from the state menu .
  • Page 10 The receiver will download software for the DISH Tailgater Pro . This step may take 20-25 minutes . 5 . The receiver will reset and the Mobile Antenna Setup Screen will appear . Repeat steps 2-4 to start a second scan .
  • Page 11 This may take up to 10 minutes to complete (potentially longer if an external hard drive is connected) . This completes the setup for new receivers. You may now use DISH TAILGATER PRO STANDARD OPERATION starting on the next page for subsequent use. Page 9...

  • Page 12: Dish Tailgater Pro Standard Operation

    Screen information may vary depending on choices you make during the setup process. For best results, follow the on-screen instructions. After connecting and turning on your equipment as instructed in DISH TAILGATER PRO SETUP, the Mobile Antenna Setup screen will display . (It may take up to two minutes to display .) Note: If the Mobile Antenna Setup screen does not display, press MENU, 6, 1, 1 on your remote.
  • Page 13 1 . Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the letter group that includes the first letter of the state you are currently in. Press SELECT on your remote . 2 . Highlight the state you are currently in from the state menu .
  • Page 14 OPERATING NOTES: IF YOU MOVE THE DISH TAILGATER PRO, YOU WILL HAVE TO REPEAT STEPS 1-5 TO REACQUIRE THE SATELLITES AND RESTORE PROGRAMMING. When in the northeastern United States, television programming from the 129 satellite may not be available (see page 4) .
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  • Page 16: Second Receiver Operation

    SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION Antenna locked on INITIAL SETUP FOR SECOND RECEIVER receiver connected! 1 . With the antenna locked on the satellite and the second receiver connected to the antenna unit’s AUX port coax, use your DISH remote control and press MENU, 6, 1, 1 to display the Point Dish screen .
  • Page 17 DOWNLOADING PROGRAMMING TO THE SECOND RECEIVER After completing the steps on the previous page, reset the second receiver by pressing the POWER button on the front panel for 10 seconds . The TV picture will go away and should reappear within two minutes . The receiver will then download the program guide to show only the channels available on the current satellite as determined by the channel selected on the main receiver .

  • Page 18: Proper Care Of Your Equipment

    3 . Do not remove the cover of the DISH Tailgater Pro without authorization . Doing so will void the Limited Warranty . 4 . Do not stack the DISH Tailgater Pro on top of or below other electronic devices as this can cause heat build-up or block the satellite signal from reaching the DISH Tailgater Pro .

  • Page 19: Accessories

    . DISH Tailgater Pro not included . MB160 Mounting Bracket The MB600 removable mounting feet allow semipermanent mounting of your DISH Tailgater Pro on your vehicle roof . DISH Tailgater Pro not included . MB700 Quick Release Roof-Mount Kit...

  • Page 20: Roof Installation

    . MB700 Roof-Mount Kit: Allows you to easily use the DISH Tailgater Pro as either a roof-mounted or portable antenna . NOTE: Many RVs are prewired with RG-6 coax cable for satellite antennas . Contact the manufacturer of your RV or your local dealer to verify where this cable is located .
  • Page 21 ANTENNA UNIT LOCATION APPROXIMATE MINIMUM DISTANCE HEIGHT OF TO EDGE OF ANTENNA UNIT OBSTRUCTION 10” 8” 11” 10” 12” 12” 13” 14” 14” 16” 15” 18” 16” 20” Page 19...
  • Page 22 The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fasteners to secure the antenna unit to the roof . Depending on the roof material, fasteners such as lag screws, well nuts, sheet metal screws, toggle bolts and T anchors may be used, and should always be used in combination with a roof-compatible sealant . IMPORTANT! The installer is responsible for weatherproofing all holes (except drain holes) with sealant.
  • Page 23 8 . Inside vehicle, connect coax cable(s) to the receiver(s) . IMPORTANT! You can cut the coax to length but you must terminate the coax with Snap-n-Seal Connectors. 9 . Installation is complete! Go to DISH TAILGATER PRO OPERATION Section and watch TV! Page 21...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    4) Verify you have selected a nationally broadcast channel (CNN, ESPN, etc .) . DISH Tailgater Pro has been moved . If DISH Tailgater Pro has been moved, initiate a new scan . No Satellites Found - 151 Obstructions to the DISH Tailgater 1) Make sure nothing is blocking the DISH Pro’s view of the southern sky, such...
  • Page 25 TV appears . All Satellites Not Found - 150 Obstructions to the DISH Tailgater 1) Make sure nothing is blocking the DISH Pro’s view of the southern sky, such Tailgater Pro’s view of the southern sky,...
  • Page 26 Symptom/Message Possible Cause Troubleshooting Over-the-Air Antenna The quality of reception and number 1) Check that the wiring between your DISH Channels Missing - Error 739 of channels available depends on, receiver and your over-the-air antenna is among other things, the over-the- configured properly.
  • Page 27 DISH account . The guide time will be incorrect if you are using the DISH Tailgater Pro in an area with a different time zone than the address listed on your DISH account .

  • Page 28: Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY Every new DISH Tailgater Pro Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory, and is covered by the following limited warranty from the date of original purchase: • Two-year parts warranty: The customer is not responsible for the cost of replacement parts if the original part is determined to be defective under the terms of the warranty .

  • Page 29: Fcc Guidelines

    FCC GUIDELINES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications .
  • Page 30 NOTES: Page 28...
  • Page 32 To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the DISH Tailgater Pro, call 1-800-963-DISH (3474). PN 23026 Rev A...

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