The satellite TV market is expanding and changing. The information in this manual was accurate at the time of printing. If your VuQube does not operate as outlined in this manual please call King Controls at (952) 922-6889 or visit our website at www.kingcontrols.com.
Congratulations on your purchase of the ultra-portable VuQube Satellite TV Antenna. The VQ1000 is equipped with a wireless remote control to allow quick and easy one person positioning of the antenna while monitoring your receiver’s signal meter screen on your TV.
POSITION AND CONNECT THE VUQUBE 1. Place the VuQube on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky. (With its built-in leveling feature, the VuQube does not need to be level, but make sure it is stable to prevent movement during operation.) Point the handle to the north (this will speed up search time).
129 = 21 Bell TV 82 & 91 = 11 3. Press and hold POWER on VuQube remote until it turns ON. The remote will display the current antenna elevation angle. 4. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to change the...
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To cancel moving to a stored position, press any of the arrow buttons. If you move the VuQube you will have to re-acquire the satellites and store the positions again. Follow the instructions on pages 4-5.
The satellite TV channels you watch may be broadcast from more than one satellite. When selecting a channel that is broadcast from a different satellite, the VuQube antenna must switch to the new satellite in order for you to view that channel.
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STEP A: CHECK SWITCH TEST (Before satellite acquisition) 1. Disconnect the coax from “SAT IN” on the back of your receiver. 2. Turn on your TV and receiver. 3. On your receiver’s remote, press (MENU, 6, 1, 1) to display the signal meter screen. 4.
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STEP B: SATELLITE ACQUISITION Determine which satellites you wish to switch between, and for each satellite listed, follow steps B-1, B-2 and B-3. WHEN COMPLETE, GO TO PAGE 9, STEP C. Example for DISH SD: • Choose the 110 satellite on your receiver screen (Step B-1), lock onto it (Step B-2), and then store it in position 1 (Step B-3).
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Before running the check switch test, you must put the VuQube in the proper mode. Mode 01: Normal operating mode (use without automatic satellite switching)
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NOTE: The new check switch setting (SW21 or SW64) will remain active in your receiver until you re-run the check switch test when connected to your home dish. When moving your receiver between the VuQube and your home dish, you must always reconfigure your receiver by running a new check switch test.
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DISH SD and HD DISH SD and HD Alternate NO “X”s MUST SHOW “SW64” DISH SD Bell SD and HD MUST SHOW “SW21” NO “X”s Page 11...
Section 5 NOTE: If you cannot lock onto the correct satellite, it is most likely that an object is blocking the signal. If this is the case, move the VuQube to have an unobstructed view of the southern sky. ERROR CODES...
SECURITY FEATURE Section 6 The VuQube can be secured to an object using a padlock and cable (not included) to deter theft. ACCESSORIES Section 7 Visit your local dealer or call King Controls to order. Page 17...
IMPORTANT! Do not power wash the VuQube. If you plan on not using your VuQube for long periods of time, it is recommended that the system be put through a search procedure on a quarterly basis to keep all moving parts in good working order.
King Controls could void the purchaser’s or user’s authority to operate this equipment. The VuQube and VuQube Remote have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
LIMITED WARRANTY Section 10 Every new VuQube Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory, and is covered by the following one year parts limited warranty from the date of original purchase: • One 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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