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KING Flex VQ2100 Owner's Manual

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Portable Automatic Satellite TV Antenna
VQ2100
Owner's Manual
For Sales Information Please Contact
RoadTrucker Inc
(www.RoadTrucker.com)
8312 Sidbury Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28411
(800) 507-0482 / (910) 686-4281
11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438
PH 952.922.6889 || FAX 952.922.8424 || kingcontrols.com

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  • Page 1 Portable Automatic Satellite TV Antenna VQ2100 Owner’s Manual For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com) 8312 Sidbury Rd. Wilmington, NC 28411 (800) 507-0482 / (910) 686-4281 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438 PH 952.922.6889 || FAX 952.922.8424 || kingcontrols.com...
  • Page 2 If your KING™ Flex Portable Satellite Antenna does not operate as outlined in this manual, please call KING at (952) 922-6889 or visit our website at www.kingcontrols.com. KING is not responsible for changes outside of its control. Please read the appropriate sections of this manual before using your new KING Flex.
  • Page 3 DIRECTV THANK YOU for your purchase of the KING Flex Portable Automatic Satellite TV Antenna! The KING Flex portable satellite antenna will easily lock onto the appropriate satellites necessary to receive your favorite SD programming from DIRECTV. DIRECTV subscribers, please use the information in this section to operate your system. You will also find helpful information on troubleshooting, security, the warranty, and KING Flex mounting brackets in the Appendix at the end of this manual.

  • Page 4: Setup

    Place KING Flex in position. Place the KING Flex on a stable surface. With its built-in leveling feature, the KING Flex does not need to be level, but make sure it is stable to prevent movement during operation.
  • Page 5 For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com) 8312 Sidbury Rd.; Wilmington, NC 28411 - (800) 507-0482 / (910) 686-4281...

  • Page 6: Antenna Configuration

    KING Flex antenna. To configure your antenna, do the following: 1. Press POWER to turn on KING Flex controller. The COAX CONNECTION light will flash 10 times and then turn on, and the SCAN PROGRESS lights will flash 3 times to indicate the selected service configuration.

  • Page 7: Setup

    If you wish to change the alarm from its previous state, perform steps 1-2 and 4-6 on these two pages. 7. Set your receiver options as follows: IMPORTANT! The KING Flex will not work with SWM only receivers. DIRECTV SD If you have a newer receiver or current software, choose the following dish configuration settings (do this through the receiver’s satellite set-up menu screens):...

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION Section 3 IMPORTANT! The KING Flex will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV’s Ka band satellites at 99° and 103°. The KING Flex will not work with SWM only receivers. NOTE: Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area.
  • Page 9 NOTE: If you move the antenna unit, you will have to re-acquire the satellites by repeating the scan process. The KING Flex will go into “sleep mode” after 15 minutes and the COAX CONNECTION light will dim. Press POWER to wake up unit if necessary, i. e. the unit is in sleep mode, you move the unit, and wish to rescan for satellites.
  • Page 10 THANK YOU for your purchase of the KING Flex Portable Automatic Satellite TV Antenna! The KING Flex portable satellite antenna is easily configured to lock onto the appropriate satellites necessary to receive your favorite SD and HD programming from DISH.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Place KING Flex in position. Place the KING Flex on a stable surface. With its built-in leveling feature, the KING Flex does not need to be level, but make sure it is stable to prevent movement during operation.

  • Page 12: Wilmington, Nc

    If using a second receiver, it will be connected in Section 5 on page 12. (2nd receiver not recommended for Tailgater Mode.) For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com) 8312 Sidbury Rd.; Wilmington, NC 28411 - (800) 507-0482 / (910) 686-4281...

  • Page 13: Section 2 Antenna And Alarm Configuration

    You must configure the antenna to work with your DISH satellite service. Doing this will allow the KING Flex 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 14: Section 3 Receiver Configuration

    4. When the correct lights turn on to show your desired satellite configuration, simultaneously press and hold POWER and SCAN for five seconds. Your antenna configuration will be saved. All SCAN PROGRESS lights will turn off and the COAX CONNECTION light will continue to flash. The unit will now enter Alarm Configuration mode.

  • Page 15: Section 3 Receiver Configuration

    IMPORTANT! YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION ON PAGES 4-5 BEFORE CONTINUING BELOW. NOTE: For automatic satellite switching, KING recommends using a DISH model 311 receiver for DISH SD. For DISH SD and HD, you can use receiver models ViP211z, ViP211k, ViP211, and 411, but we highly recommend using Tailgater mode with these receivers for simplified operation with the receiver’s built in Tailgater interface.
  • Page 16 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 17: Section 4 Operation

    MUST SHOW “SW64” If the indicated results are not obtained, go back to Step 3 and run test again. Contact KING if the check switch fails to load after 4 attempts. 8. When the installation summary shows the successful check switch test results, save the settings, exit to the main menu screen and wait for programming to download.

  • Page 18: Section 4 Operation

    POWER UP 1. Make sure all connections are made as shown on page 3. 2. Press POWER to turn on KING Flex controller. • All lights turn on briefly. • The COAX CONNECTION light flashes 10 times.
  • Page 19 NOTE: If you move the antenna unit, you will have to re-acquire the satellites by repeating the scan process. The KING Flex will go into “sleep mode” after 15 minutes and the COAX CONNECTION light will dim. Press POWER to wake up unit if necessary, i. e. the unit is in sleep mode, you move the unit, and wish to rescan for satellites.
  • Page 20 2ND RECEIVER OPERATION Section 5 INITIAL SETUP FOR SECOND RECEIVER Second receiver must be disconnected during 1. With the second receiver disconnected from the antenna unit’s AUX port coax, use your initial check switch test. DISH remote control and press MENU, 6, 1, 1 to display the Point Dish screen.
  • Page 21 5. When test is complete, highlight “Save.” Press SELECT on your remote. Connect to AUX port. 6. After successfully saving the results, connect the second receiver to the AUX port. 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.

  • Page 22: Section 6 Tailgater Mode

    Any tall objects can block the signal from reaching the antenna. 1. If your KING Flex controller is not on, press POWER and wait for the COAX CONNECTION light to remain on. 2. Plug your receiver and TV into a 110 volt AC power source.
  • Page 23 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 first letter of the state you are currently in.
  • Page 24 6. Highlight the state you are currently in from the state menu. Press SELECT. 7. Verify “Scan” is highlighted. Press SELECT. The scan will begin and may take up to several minutes to complete. The receiver will update software for DISH programming This step may take 20-25 minutes.
  • Page 25 8. The receiver will reset and the Mobile Antenna Setup Screen will appear. Choose your location again and initiate a second scan. The unit 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 26 9. After your receiver has acquired the signal, it is ready to be activated. If your receiver packaging has a specific phone number displayed, be sure to call this number to activate your service. Otherwise, call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) to activate. After your receiver is activated, the electronic program guide will download.

  • Page 27: Section 6 Tailgater Mode

    Any tall objects can block the signal from reaching the antenna. 1. If your KING Flex controller is not on, press POWER and wait for the COAX CONNECTION light to remain on. 2. Plug your receiver and TV into a 110 volt AC power source.
  • Page 28 The Mobile Antenna Setup screen will be displayed on your TV. NOTE: If the Mobile Antenna Setup screen does not display, press MENU, 6, 1, 1 on your DISH remote. Highlight “Check Switch.” Press SELECT on your remote. The Mobile Antenna Setup screen should now display.
  • Page 29 5. Highlight the state you are currently in from the state menu. Press SELECT. 6. Verify “Scan” is highlighted. Press SELECT. The scan will begin and may take up to several minutes to complete. This screen will display during the scan. 7.
  • Page 30 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). OPERATING NOTES To turn the unit off at any time press POWER for 3 seconds. 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 31 THANK YOU for your purchase of the KING Flex Portable Automatic Satellite TV Antenna! The KING Flex portable satellite antenna is easily configured to lock onto the appropriate satellites necessary to receive your favorite SD and HD programming from Bell TV.
  • Page 32 Place KING Flex in position. Place the KING Flex on a stable surface. With its built-in leveling feature, the KING Flex does not need to be level, but make sure it is stable to prevent movement during operation.
  • Page 33 If using a second receiver, it will be connected in Section 5 on page 10. For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com) 8312 Sidbury Rd.; Wilmington, NC 28411 - (800) 507-0482 / (910) 686-4281...
  • Page 34 You must configure the antenna to work with your Bell TV satellite service. Doing this will allow the KING Flex 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 35 4. When the correct lights turn on to show your desired satellite configuration, simultaneously press and hold POWER and SCAN for five seconds. Your antenna configuration will be saved. All SCAN PROGRESS lights will turn off and the COAX CONNECTION light will continue to flash. The unit will now enter Alarm Configuration mode.
  • Page 36 1. Turn on the TV and satellite receiver. 2. Your KING Flex controller should be on from the configuration process on pages 4-5. If not, press POWER and wait for the COAX CONNECTION light to remain on.
  • Page 37 “SW21” NO “X”s If the indicated results are not obtained, go back to Step 3 and run test again. Contact KING if the check switch fails to load after 4 attempts. 8. When the installation summary shows the successful check switch test results, save the settings, exit to the main menu screen and wait for programming to download.
  • Page 38 Section 4 NOTE: Dual tuner receivers or receivers with built-in recorders are not recommended and will not have full functionality when used with the KING Flex antenna. Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area.
  • Page 39 NOTE: If you move the antenna unit, you will have to re-acquire the satellites by repeating the scan process. The KING Flex will go into “sleep mode” after 15 minutes and the COAX CONNECTION light will dim. Press POWER to wake unit up if necessary, i. e. the unit is in sleep mode, you move the unit, and wish to rescan for satellites.
  • Page 40 2ND RECEIVER OPERATION Section 5 INITIAL SETUP FOR SECOND RECEIVER Second receiver must be disconnected during 1. With the second receiver disconnected from initial check switch test. 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 41 5. When test is complete, highlight “Save.” Press SELECT on your remote. Connect to AUX port. 6. After successfully saving the results, connect the second receiver to the AUX port. 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.
  • Page 42 APPENDIX Section 1 TROUBLESHOOTING Page 2 Section 2 MOUNTING BRACKETS Page 3 Section 3 SECURITY FEATURE Page 4 Section 4 FCC GUIDELINES Page 4 Section 5 LIMITED WARRANTY Page 5 For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com) 8312 Sidbury Rd. Wilmington, NC 28411 (800) 507-0482 / (910) 686-4281...
  • Page 43 Wait till weather improves and rescan. Unit was bumped or moved during scan. Make sure unit is stable and rescan. If problem persists, call KING Service at (952) 922-6889. ERROR light and COAX Coax between antenna unit Connect coax between antenna...
  • Page 44 The MB100 and MB101 VuQube Mounting Brackets are NOT compatible with the KING Flex without the use of the MB100-RETROFIT Kit. USE OF THESE BRACKETS WITHOUT THE MB100-RETROFIT KIT WILL VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.
  • Page 45 SECURITY FEATURE Section 3 The KING Flex can be secured to an object using a padlock and cable (not included) to deter theft. FCC GUIDELINES Section 4 This device complies with Part 15, sub-part B, of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
  • Page 46 • 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 the warranty.
  • Page 47 For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com) 8312 Sidbury Rd. Wilmington, NC 28411 (800) 507-0482 / (910) 686-4281 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438 PH 952.922.6889 || FAX 952.922.8424 || kingcontrols.com 21438 Rev D...

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