Rover KD1500 Owner's Manual

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Automatic Satellite TV Antenna

KD1500

Owner's Manual

Solutions for Mobile Markets

11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453

Phone: (952) 922-6889

Fax: (952) 922-8424

www.kingcontrols.com

21443 REV B

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Page 1 Automatic Satellite TV Antenna KD1500 Owner’s Manual ® Solutions for Mobile Markets 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (952) 922-6889 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www.kingcontrols.com 21443 REV B...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
The satellite TV market is expanding and changing. The information in this manual was accurate at the time of printing. If your Rover™ Satellite Antenna does not operate as outlined in this manual, please call King Controls at (952) 922-6889 or visit our website at www.kingcontrols.com. King Controls is not responsible for changes outside of its control.
Page 4: Introduction
15 Watt Power Supply Located in the vehicle. Supplies proper operating voltage to the Rover Controller. (The antenna unit draws power thru the coax from the receiver.) NOTE: A TV, satellite receiver, and program subscription are also required for satellite TV viewing (sold separately).
Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION Section 2 TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED • drill and drill bit set • tape measure • 7/16” open end wrench (coax connections) • adhesive sealant (compatible with roof material) • appropriate fasteners to install all components and wiring KIT CONTENTS 1.
Page 6 NOTE: Many RVs are pre-wired for satellite with RG-6 coax cable. Contact the manufacturer of your RV or your local dealer to verify where this cable is located. If pre-wired, run the existing coax cable from the pre-wire location in the roof to the dome unit. When choosing the dome unit location, make sure the pre-wiring will reach the dome unit.
Page 7 DOME UNIT INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! Cable connections must ALWAYS be positioned facing the rear of vehicle. 3. Place dome unit on installation location chosen using the criteria discussed on the previous page. Cable connections must be positioned facing rear of vehicle. 4.
Page 8 EXTERNAL WIRING NOTE: There are two coax ports on the back of the dome unit. The one labeled “MAIN” MUST be connected to the main receiver in vehicle. This is the receiver that will control automatic satellite switching if applicable. The one labeled “AUX”...
Page 9 IMPORTANT! Installer is responsible for determining proper roof compatible fasteners for cable entry cover. Roof hole for wiring must be sealed so it is completely waterproof. Mounting holes, perimeter of cable entry cover and cable opening of cable entry cover must be sealed so they are completely waterproof.
Page 10 INTERNAL WIRING 12. Make the connections IN THE ORDER SHOWN on the next page. 13. After internal connections are made, go to ANTENNA CONFIGURATION on page 10. NOTE TO DISH AND BELL TV SUBSCRIBERS: If using a second receiver, do not connect it until instructed to do so in the SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION section.
Page 11 IMPORTANT! DISH and Bell TV Subscribers: Do not connect 2nd receiver at this time. DISH and Bell TV Subscribers: Do not connect 2nd receiver at this time. Page 9...
Page 12: Antenna Configuration
DISH or Bell TV programming, you must conﬁ gure the antenna to work with your satellite service. Doing this will allow the Rover to lock on the correct satellites to receive your programming and also enable automatic satellite switching via the receiver’s remote control for multi-satellite service.
Page 13 All lights will turn off except for the COAX CONNECTION light. 5. Locate your service below and follow the instructions: DIRECTV subscribers: NOTE: The Rover will not work with SWM only receivers. Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area. DIRECTV SD If you have a newer receiver or current software, choose the following dish conﬁ...
Page 14: Receiver Configuration - Dish And Bell Tv
1. Turn on the TV and satellite receiver. 2. Your Rover controller should be on from the conﬁ guration process on pages 10-11. If not, press POWER and wait for the COAX CONNECTION light to stop ﬂ ashing and remain on.
Page 15 3. On the receiver remote, press MENU, 6, 1, 1. 4. Highlight “Check Switch.” Press SELECT on your remote. NOTE: Some receivers may prompt you to select “Check Switch” a second time to initiate Screen graphics may vary. the test. 5.
Page 16 DISH SD and HD DISH SD and HD Alternate NO “X”s MUST SHOW “SW64” “NO SWITCH DETECTED” Bell TV SD Bell TV SD and HD “INSTALLED DEVICE UNKNOWN” similar MUST SHOW “SW21” NO “X”s If the indicated results are not obtained, go back to Step 3 and run test again. Contact King Controls if the check switch fails to load after 4 attempts.
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Page 18: Operation
DISH SD and HD setting, DO NOT use the instructions on this page. Go to the Tailgater Mode instructions on page 18. Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area. The Rover will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV’s Ka band satellites at 99° and 103°. IMPORTANT! The antenna unit requires a “direct line of sight”...
Page 19 2. NOTE: If you move the vehicle, you will have to re-acquire the satellites by repeating the scan process. The Rover will go into “sleep mode” after 15 minutes and the COAX CONNECTION light will dim. Press POWER to wake unit up if necessary, i.
Page 20: Tailgater Mode
Any tall objects can block the signal from reaching the dish. 1. If your Rover controller is not on, press POWER and wait for the COAX CONNECTION light to stop ﬂ ashing and remain on. 2. Verify your receiver and TV are connected to a 110 volt AC power source.
Page 21 The Portable Antenna Setup screen will be displayed on your TV. NOTE: If the Portable Antenna Setup screen does not display, press MENU, 6, 1, 1 on your DISH remote. Highlight “Check Switch.” Press SELECT on your remote. The Portable Antenna Setup screen should now display.
Page 22 6. Verify “Scan” is highlighted. Press SELECT on your remote. The scan will begin and may take several minutes to complete. This screen will display during the scan: 7. When the scan is complete, the Acquiring Signal message will display. Acquiring the signal may take up to 5 minutes to complete.
Page 23 8. After your receiver has acquired the signal, the electronic program guide will download. This may take up to 5 minutes to complete (potentially longer if an external hard drive is connected for DVR use). If you are using a second receiver, see SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION on page 28. OPERATING NOTES If your system is inactive for an extended period of time, you may need to call DISH Customer Service at 1-800-333-DISH (3474) to re-authorize your receiver.
Page 24 Any tall objects can block the signal from reaching the dish. 1. If your Rover controller is not on, press POWER and wait for the COAX CONNECTION light to stop ﬂ ashing and remain on. 2. Verify your receiver and TV are connected to a 110 volt AC power source.
Page 25 4. Point your receiver’s remote at the front of the receiver and press SAT. Press RECORD. When a number appears in the box, verify “Continue” is highlighted. Press SELECT on your remote. The Portable Antenna Setup screen will display. 5. Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the letter group that includes the ﬁ...
Page 26 7. Verify “Scan” is highlighted. Press SELECT on your remote. The scan will begin and may take several minutes to complete. This screen will display during the scan. The receiver will download current software. The receiver will update with the current software.
Page 27 8. The receiver will reset and the Portable Antenna Setup Screen will appear. Choose your location again and initiate a second scan. The antenna will scan a second time. When the scan is complete, the Acquiring Signal message will display. Acquiring the signal may take up to 5 minutes to complete.
Page 28 9. The Set Video Resolution screen will appear. Select the highest resolution your TV will display. Verify “Test” is highlighted. Press SELECT on your remote. 10. Verify “Save” is highlighted. Press SELECT on your remote. 11. While this screen is displayed you may be prompted with a “Continue”...
Page 29 12. Call DISH to activate your new receiver. 1-800-333-DISH (3474) This completes the initial setup for new receivers. You may now use Tailgater mode on page 18 for subsequent use. If you are using a second receiver, see SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION on page 28. Page 27...
Page 30: Second Receiver Operation - Dish And Bell Tv
SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION - DISH AND BELL TV Section 7 INITIAL SETUP FOR SECOND RECEIVER IMPORTANT! Second receiver must 1. With the second receiver disconnected from be disconnected during the dome unit’s AUX port coax, use your initial conﬁ guration. DISH remote control and press MENU, 6, 1, 1 to display the Point Dish screen.
Page 31 DOWNLOADING PROGRAMMING TO THE SECOND RECEIVER 1. With the second receiver now connected, and the antenna locked on (see OPERATION section), re-set 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 32: Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION No lights turn on. No power to controller. Verify power supply is properly connected to Rover controller. Verify power supply is plugged into a 110-120 VAC power source. ERROR light and all 4 SCAN No satellites found.
Page 33: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Section 9 Rover Satellite Systems are designed to be maintenance and trouble free. For optimum performance, keep the dome clean from dirt, bugs, and other debris. Periodic washing of the dome with mild soap and water is recommended. IMPORTANT! Do not power wash the Rover.
Page 34: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Section 10 Every new Rover Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory, and is covered by the following two year parts and one year labor 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.
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