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Winegard Carryout GM-1518 Operation Manual

Automatic portable satellite tv antenna
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WINEGARD
®
OPERATION MANUAL
Made in the U.S.A.
Carryout
®
Automatic Portable
Satellite TV Antenna
Model GM-1518
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Please register your Winegard product by filling
Serial No.
out and returning the Product Registration card
provided or by completing the online registration
form at http://www.winegard.com/registration
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
800/788-4417 • FAX 319/758-5854 • www.winegard.com
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2009 2452172 Rev5, 4/29/09

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  • Page 1 Product Registration card provided or by completing the online registration form at http://www.winegard.com/registration Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 800/788-4417 • FAX 319/758-5854 • www.winegard.com Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2009 2452172 Rev5, 4/29/09...
  • Page 2 For stationary use only, the Carryout antenna will not function while in-motion. While the Carryout antenna is designed with Winegard’s focus on quality and durability in mind, it is still an electronic device and care should be taken when transporting and setting up the Carryout.

  • Page 3: Dish Network

    Getting Started: The Carryout antenna comes set from the factory for DIRECTV standard programming. To set the antenna for any other programming provider, you will need to remove the dome and set the switches according to the appropriate diagram below. Otherwise, proceed to installing the Carryout handle. Carryout Notice! This model is PRESET for DIRECTV receivers.

  • Page 4: Power Plug

    120V to 12VDC converter with a cigarette style outlet. Note: When connecting the Carryout antenna Winegard recommends using a 120V to 12VDC power converter or 12VDC power source that meets power supply specifications listed on pg. 7.
  • Page 5 Basic Carryout Antenna Wiring CARRYOUT COAX RECEIVER ANTENNA POWER SAT IN COAX 120V POWER 12VDC GM-1200 OR CIGARETTE OUTLET Operating your Carryout Antenna 1. Turn on receiver and television set. The Carryout 5. After the unit has verified that it has the correct antenna must be connected to a receiver that is satellite, it will move to check the alternate satellite plugged into 120 VAC.
  • Page 6 2. Turn on the Carryout system and wait for signal acquisition on satellite 119°. Toggle: Your Winegard automatic satellite dish will move from the 3. Wait for unit to stay on the 119° for 30 seconds primary to the alternate satellites without moving off of the signal.
  • Page 7 Satellite signals will not pass through these circuits. The only thing that can be between the Carryout antenna and the satellite receiver is coax. Therefore it is important to make sure that the cable from the external port by-passes everything and runs directly to the satellite receiver. For more information go to http://www.winegard.com/kbase/upload/carryout_wiring.pdf...

  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION The Carryout antenna does not attempt to find a 1. Check +12 V wires at unit to verify the quick disconnect is locked satellite or it never moves. into the socket. 2. Make sure the Carryout antenna is plugged in. 1.

  • Page 9: Appendix A Satellite Coverage Maps And Receiver Compatibility

    A.1 DISH NETWORK PROGRAMMING The Carryout antenna will operate with most DISH Network receivers. Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the manufac- turer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a standard DISH Network receiver.
  • Page 10 Hybrid Mode is for use with DISH Network while in the North East where the 129° satellite is not available. The Map below shows the coverage area for the 129° satellite. Fig A.1.2 DISH Network satellite 129° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).* *Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.
  • Page 11 The Carryout antenna will operate with most DIRECTV receivers. The antenna will locate and continually track satellites 101° and 119°. Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the manufac- turer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a standard DIRECTV receiver.

  • Page 12: Specifications & Warranty

    If a defect in material or workmanship is discovered, Customer may take the product to an authorized Winegard dealer for service. Customer must provide proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty. If the product is brought to an authorized Winegard dealer for service prior to expiration of year one (1) of the warranty period and a defect in material or workmanship is verified by Winegard Technical Services, Winegard Company will cover the Winegard dealer’s labor...

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