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DT4400 & DT4450 Owner's Manual
This manual contains detailed information on your DISH Tailgater.
To start using your DISH Tailgater right away,
see the Quick Reference Guide.
To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the DISH Tailgater,
call 1-800-963-DISH (3474).
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- Page 1 DT4400 & DT4450 Owner’s Manual This manual contains detailed information on your DISH Tailgater. To start using your DISH Tailgater right away, see the Quick Reference Guide. To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the DISH Tailgater, call 1-800-963-DISH (3474). Designed and Manufactured by...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Go here PRODUCT REGISTRATION To provide ongoing technical support and to better facilitate warranty processing, please register your product at kingconnect.com/support. and click on “Product Registration” NOTE: This manual shows graphics for a DISH Wally receiver . If you have a ViP model receiver, you can access ®... -
Page 4: Introduction
6 . Servicing may be required if the unit has been dropped or damaged in any way or if the unit does not operate normally . Call KING Customer Service at (952) 345-8147 . 7 . Tighten all of the coax cable connections only by hand . If you use a wrench, you may overtighten the connections and damage your equipment . -
Page 5: Apply Rubber Feet To Antenna Unit
APPLY RUBBER FEET TO ANTENNA UNIT IMPORTANT! Do not apply rubber feet if roof-mounting the antenna unit. ABOUT SIGNAL LOSS OBSTRUCTIONS The DISH Tailgater requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky for the best signal reception . Be sure to place the DISH Tailgater in a location free from obstructions such as people, trees, buildings, vehicles, etc . -
Page 6: About Satellite Tv Reception
ABOUT SATELLITE TV RECEPTION Satellite television uses satellites in a geostationary orbit over the earth . This type of orbit enables the satellites to stay aligned over one place on the surface of the earth and to transmit your television programming to the DISH Tailgater when pointed at the appropriate satellite . -
Page 7: Connect Antenna Unit To Receiver
CONNECT ANTENNA UNIT TO RECEIVER The DISH Tailgater requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky for signal reception . Be sure to place the DISH Tailgater in a location free from obstructions such as trees, buildings, etc . (See page 3 .) Point the handle approximately north to speed up scan time . -
Page 8: Operation With New And Unactivated Receiver
OPERATION WITH NEW AND UNACTIVATED RECEIVER IF YOUR RECEIVER IS NEW AND UNACTIVATED, START HERE. Otherwise, go to STANDARD OPERATION on page 12. WHILE IN USE, DO NOT BLOCK THE DISH TAILGATER’S LINE-OF-SIGHT TO THE SATELLITES IN THE SOUTHERN SKY AT ANY TIME! IMPORTANT! If you move the antenna unit any time during or after the scan, you... - Page 9 Receiver ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Install • Pair Remote Control Smart Card ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX 2 . Follow the on-screen instructions Pair Your DISH Remote Control Pair Remote Control to pair your remote control . Test Installation Press the SAT button to pair your remote control to your receiver. Your timers and other settings will automatically be restored from your remote.
- Page 10 Receiver ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Install • Test Installation Smart Card ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX 6 . Use the arrow buttons on your Mobile Antenna Setup Pair Remote Control remote to highlight the state menu . Test Installation Press Select on your remote to open Please ensure your antenna is placed on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky.
- Page 11 Receiver ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Install • Test Installation Smart Card ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Mobile Antenna Setup Pair Remote Control Test Installation Please ensure your antenna is placed on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky. If applicable, point the handle towards the north. Activate Receiver Once you have completed the selections below, please select Scan.
- Page 12 Call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) Receiver ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Install • Test Installation for assistance. Smart Card ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX After calling to activate your Downloading Wally software. Pair Remote Control receiver, a software download will Test Installation Please do not disturb or unplug your DISH begin .
- Page 13 Software Version U418 Receiver ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Install • Summary Call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) for assistance. Smart Card ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Internet Connectivity Use your internet connection to access free and paid Get Connected Internet: Not Connected on-demand titles, get proactive customer support, and more. TV Settings Set Resolution Resolution:...
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Page 14: Standard Operation
STANDARD OPERATION IF YOUR RECEIVER IS NEW AND UNACTIVATED, MAKE SURE TO DO THE FIRST-TIME SETUP PROCEDURE ON PAGES 6-11 FIRST. WHILE IN USE, DO NOT BLOCK THE DISH TAILGATER’S LINE-OF-SIGHT TO THE SATELLITES IN THE SOUTHERN SKY AT ANY TIME! IMPORTANT! If you move the antenna unit any time during or after the scan,... - Page 15 2 . After the Wally starts up, the Mobile Antenna Setup screen will appear . NOTE FOR STEP 3: The 110, 119, 129 trio will work for most of the country . The antenna unit may have trouble locking onto the 129 when in the northeastern United States (you can use the Test Installation Screen...
- Page 16 4 . Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the state menu . Press Select on your remote to open the state menu . Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the state you are currently in . Press Select on your remote .
- Page 17 After your receiver has acquired the signal, the program guide will download . This may take up to 10 minutes to complete (potentially longer if an external hard drive is connected) . 6 . When the guide has downloaded, live TV will appear . Enjoy! OPERATING NOTES: If you move the DISH Tailgater while in use, or get a screen indicating complete signal loss, you will...
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Page 18: Proper Care Of Your Equipment
(every three months) to keep all moving parts of the DISH Tailgater in good working order . If you have any comments or questions, please contact KING Customer Service at (952) 345-8147, or by email at help@kingconnect .com . -
Page 19: Accessories
AL1000 MB500 Alarm Mounting Bracket The KING AL1000 Alarm goes in-line between your powered receiver and the DISH Tailgater . It will sound an alarm if the coax is disconnected from the DISH Tailgater . DISH Tailgater not included . -
Page 20: Roof Installation
ROOF INSTALLATION 1 . Make sure you have the following tools and materials before starting . Optional Installation Accessories (see page 17) MB600 Mounting Feet: Allows you to semipermanently mount the antenna unit . MB700 Roof-Mount Kit: Allows you to easily use the DISH Tailgater as either a roof-mounted or portable antenna . - 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 6 . Run coax from the antenna unit to the roof edge, then along edge to location where it will be fed into the vehicle . Secure coax to roof every 12-18 inches (see below) . 7 . Drill a 3/4” hole through the roof and into the cabinet where receiver is stored . Feed coax down through hole .
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom/Message Possible Cause Troubleshooting “SmartCard Not Inserted” SmartCard is not fully seated in Wally Your SmartCard is located on the left side of message (021) on startup . slot . the Wally . Pull out the SmartCard and insert it back into the slot . - Page 25 Symptom/Message Possible Cause Troubleshooting All Satellites Not Found - 150 Obstructions to the DISH Tailgater’s Make sure nothing is blocking the DISH view of the southern sky, such as Tailgater’s view of the southern sky, such as tree tree branches, severe rain, etc . branches, severe rain, or other obstructions .
- Page 26 Symptom/Message Possible Cause Troubleshooting Unable to Access Feature - Feature not downloadable . Keep receiver in standby for 1 hour . Sporting Event Blackout - Blackout patterns are applied based on the physical address on your account . Events outside the area surrounding your physical address may not be available .
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Page 27: Manufacturer's Limited Warranty
• Customer is not the original owner . In no event shall KING be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from the sale or use of the product . This disclaimer applies both during and after the term of this warranty . - Page 28 To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the DISH Tailgater, call 1-800-963-DISH (3474). PN 23224 Rev 01...
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