Winegard TRAV'LER SK-3003 Installation Manual

Winegard TRAV'LER SK-3003 Installation Manual

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WINEGARD
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SK-3003
SK-1000
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2007 2452126 Rev. 3/31/08

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  • Page 1 WINEGARD ® SK-3003 SK-1000 Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2007 2452126 Rev. 3/31/08...
  • Page 2: Recommended Receivers

    Check with your programming provider for coverage in certain areas. The SK-1000 is compatible with all DISH Network Dish Pro Plus Receivers and the SK-3003 is compat- ible with all DIRECTV Triple Feed Receivers. Consult your receiver manual or www.winegard.com if you have any questions about whether your receiver is compatible.
  • Page 3 TRANSITION PLATE Mount Parallel to Center Line Winegard is NOT liable for dam- of Coach age, expenses, or injury caused by improper installation. Once you have checked for this: 1. Choose a location on the roof of the RV that will allow the dish to raise and rotate without interfer- ence from other roof mounted equipment.
  • Page 4 3. The unit must be within 3° of level for best operation. 4. Make sure that the location offers enough support to attach the TRAV’LER antenna securely. 5. Find a well ventilated location with a 110 V outlet for the TRAV’LER Interface inside the vehicle. Make sure to clean the installation area before you begin.
  • Page 5 See diagram of transition plate. Cable Entry Plate Installation: Winegard recommends in- Decide the best location for the cables to enter the vehicle. stalling the Accessory Detect...
  • Page 6: Cable Installation

    Cable installation: Note: Connect the control cable and power cable to the back of the TRAV’LER Interface box as shown below. For cable runs longer than 25’ an extension may be purchased. Do not exceed 50’ of cable. FIGURE 5 FIGURE 5 Power Control Cable...
  • Page 7 A. Press [ENTER] the TRAV’LER will return to the “Installation Menu” B. Press [POWER] the TRAV’LER will stow and turn “OFF” (Restart at Step 1). 1. Press [POWER] and hold for 2 seconds to turn “ON” the TRAV’LER Interface Box. Wait until the Interface Box finishes “connecting to antenna”.
  • Page 8 WARNING: Pay attention to these Pinch Points as the antenna raises. Pinch Point FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 Pinch Points Pinch Point Using the (4) bolts and nuts provided, attach the reflector to the mounting bracket. Press [POWER] to lower the antenna to the travel position. Note: The nuts securing the dish should be tightened to 6-8 lb.ft.
  • Page 9: Emergency Manual Stow

    Appendix: Making the Right Connection with FC-5910 Hex Connectors Making a coaxial cable connection is critical. If you have the basic technique right you can modify it to your own personal taste. Whether you use a knife, stripping tool or diagonal cutter, the important thing is to make a good clean cut.
  • Page 10 NOTES: INSTALLATION...
  • Page 11 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 charges...
  • Page 12: Operation Manual

    SK-1000 DISH 1000 SK-3003 DIRECTV TRIPLE FEED OPERATION MANUAL Made in the U.S.A. SK-3003 SK-1000 Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2007 2452126 Rev. 3/31//08...
  • Page 13 OPERATION...
  • Page 14 Simply pressing the [Power] button will not start a search. To start a search: Press and Hold [Power] for two seconds or until the TRAV’LER interface displays “POWER ON”. WINEGARD COMPANY POWER ON Now the power is ON and the button may be released. CONNECTING TO ANTENNA Once the power is on, the TRAV’LER interface will try to determine the type of dish that it is working with.
  • Page 15: Ready To Travel

    To enter the Manual Search Mode while the TRAV’LER is stowed: Press the [Power] button and hold it for two seconds to turn the unit on. While the Trav’ler Interface reads: WINEGARD BURLINGTON POWER ON Press and hold the [Enter] button for two seconds.
  • Page 16: Power Off

    Pressing [Select] then [Enter] or choosing NO will start a new search for your chosen satellite. EMERGENCY OFF: The Winegard TRAV’LER antenna comes with an emergency Power Off feature.To activate it, press and hold [POWER] and then press [SELECT] while still holding [POWER]. The TRAV’LER antenna will stop where it is and turn off.
  • Page 17 TRAV’LER is stowed. Press the [Power] button and hold it for two seconds to turn the unit on. While the TRAV’LER Interface reads: WINEGARD BURLINGTON POWER ON Press and hold the [Enter] button for two seconds. The TRAV’LER Interface will ask if you wish to enter the User Menu: ENTER USER MENU Press [Select] to choose YES and then press [Enter].
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    The Dish 1000’s 129 satellite is not available in all parts of the country and rain or snow will reduce the strength of the 129 satellite. Winegard recommends checking with DISH Network for coverage areas. Obstructions such as buildings or tree limbs can block the satellite signals and prevent the TRAV’LER from successfully locating all of the satellites for Multi-Sat Mode.
  • Page 19 NOTES: OPERATION...
  • Page 20 NOTES: OPERATION...

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