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King Controls KD-2200 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Automatic satellite system with built-in digital off-air antenna
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Advanced Integrated Reception
Automatic Satellite System
with built-in digital off-air antenna
KD-2200 Stationary
KD-3200 In-Motion
Installation and Operating Instructions
®
Digital TV Solutions for Mobile Markets
11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453
Phone: (800) 982-9920
Fax: (952) 922-8424
www.kingcontrols.com
1348 REV D

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  • Page 1 Advanced Integrated Reception Automatic Satellite System with built-in digital off-air antenna KD-2200 Stationary KD-3200 In-Motion Installation and Operating Instructions ® Digital TV Solutions for Mobile Markets 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www.kingcontrols.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. IMPORTANT! does not operate as outlined in this manual please call King Controls at (800) ® standard digital programming broadcast from the to lock on the correct satellites to receive your programming TABLE OF CONTENTS ®...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    SECTION 1 The King-Dome 2200 and 3200 Satellite Systems include 2 main components (Fig. 1). Dome (Antenna) Unit Controller Note: A TV, satellite receiver, and program subscription are also required for satellite TV viewing (sold separately). Fig. 1 Page 2 INTRODUCTION Located on the roof of the vehicle.

  • Page 5: Definition Of Terms

    SECTION 2 AZIMUTH: Circular rotation around the vehicle. Using the clock as a reference, the front of the vehicle is 12:00, and the rear is 6:00 (Fig. 2). Fig. 2 ELEVATION: Angle in degrees measured from a level plane (Fig. 3). Fig.

  • Page 6: Tools And Materials Required

    • appropriate fasteners to install all components and wiring • 5/32” allen wrench, channel lock or pliers (to remove shipping bolts) • wire cutter (to remove shipping tie strap) • Optional: #1844 King Controls Keypad KIT CONTENTS 1. Unpack and identify all components (Fig. 4).
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT! The tie strap and spacer, and the shipping bolts and washers must be removed from the bottom of the dome unit prior to installation. DO NOT REMOVE THE DOME COVER TO REMOVE THESE SHIPPING RESTRAINTS. YOU MUST PLUG THE SHIPPING BOLT HOLES WITH THE SUPPLIED PLUGS (ATTACHED TO TIE STRAP SHIPPING RESTRAINT).
  • Page 8 DOME LOCATION 4. Select an area on the roof for the dome unit and the location where the wiring will enter the vehicle through the roof to the satellite receiver, controller, combiner, diplexer, and 12 volt power source inside, using the following criteria: a) The dome unit should be mounted as far away as possible from the existing off-air antenna if the antenna signals will be combined.

  • Page 9: Dome Installation

    DOME INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! Make sure shipping restraints are removed from bottom of dome unit and plugs are inserted in holes (Fig. 5, Page 5). Cable connections must ALWAYS be positioned facing the rear of vehicle. 5. Place dome unit on installation location chosen using the criteria discussed in the previous section.

  • Page 10: External Wiring

    EXTERNAL WIRING 9. Plug external wire harness into wiring port on back of dome unit and tighten connection until it clicks past the detent lock (Fig. 8). Note: The King-Dome is wired for multiple receiver support. There are two coax ports on the back of the dome unit. The one labeled “MAIN”...
  • Page 11 11. Run wiring from the back of the dome unit to the roof edge, then along edge to location where wiring will be fed into the vehicle. (If installing an optional auxiliary receiver, run auxiliary coax (not supplied) to location where it will enter the vehicle.) Secure wiring to roof every 12-18 inches (Fig.

  • Page 12: Internal Wiring

    Note: Using multiple receivers is not recommended for multi-satellite services where automatic satellite switching is desired. Components and wiring supplied with the KD-2200/KD-3200 are shown in black. Existing components and wiring or those sold separately are shown in gray. 15. Choose your desired wiring configuration:...
  • Page 13 King-Dome Series 2200 and 3200 Wiring Diagram Fig. 10 Wall Plate Amplifier, single off-air output Note: Using multiple receivers is not recommended for multi-satellite services where automatic satellite switching is desired. Page 11...
  • Page 14 Fig. 11 King-Dome Series 2200 and 3200 Wiring Diagram A/V Distribution box w/built-in Amplifier, single off-air output Note: Using multiple receivers is not recommended for multi-satellite services where automatic satellite switching is desired. Page 12...
  • Page 15 Fig. 12 King-Dome Series 2200 and 3200 Wiring Diagram A/V Distribution box w/built-in Amplifier, multiple off-air outputs Note: Using multiple receivers is not recommended for multi-satellite services where automatic satellite switching is desired. Page 13...
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  • Page 17: Antenna Configuration

    SECTION 4 The King-Dome is factory pre-set for DIRECTV standard digital programming broadcast from the 101° W satellite. If you also receive your local channels from DIRECTV’s 119 satellite or if you subscribe to Dish Network or Bell TV programming, you must re-configure the antenna to work with your satellite service.
  • Page 18 STEP 1: SATELLITE SERVICE OPTIONS DIRECTV Single Satellite 101 Receive standard digital programming from the DIRECTV 101 satellite only. DIRECTV Plus: 101, 119 Receive standard digital programming from the 101, and locals from the 119, and automatically switch between the two. IMPORTANT! The King-Dome 101°...

  • Page 19: Dish Network

    DISH NETWORK Dish 500 Automatically switch between the 110 and 119 satellites for Dish Network Standard Digital Service by simply changing channels with the receiver’s remote control. Dish HD Eastern Arc Automatically switch between the 61.5 and 72 satellites for Dish Network by simply changing channels with the receiver’s remote control.
  • Page 20 STEP 2-A: ANTENNA CONFIGURATION USING WALL MOUNT CONTROLLER Note: If you are using the keypad for programming, go to page 25. On pages 19-23, find your service and follow the instructions in the box. DIRECTV Single Satellite 101 (Factory Pre-set) ..Page 19 DIRECTV Plus .

  • Page 21: Single Satellite 101 (Factory Pre-Set)

    DIRECTV ANTENNA CONFIGURATION The King-Dome is factory pre-set for the DIRECTV 101 satellite. Unless the antenna has been configured for another option since leaving the factory, PERFORM STEP 5 ONLY. 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS.

  • Page 22: Dish Network

    DISH NETWORK ANTENNA CONFIGURATION 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 12 times. The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red. 3.

  • Page 23: Dish Hd Western Arc With Locals

    DISH HD Western Arc with Locals (satellites 110, 119, 129) 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 20 times. The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red.

  • Page 24: Dish Hd Alternate With Locals

    DISH HD Alternate with Locals (satellites 61.5, 110, 119) 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 16 times. The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red.
  • Page 25 Bell TV HDTV 82/91 (satellites 82, 91) 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 32 times. The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red.
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  • Page 27 STEP 2-B: ANTENNA CONFIGURATION Note: If you are using the wall mount controller for programming, go to page 18. Find your service in the chart below. Determine your Switching Mode and Provider Code, and then go to page 26. SWITCHING MODE AND PROVIDER CODE CHART Service DIRECTV Single Satellite 101 (Factory Preset)
  • Page 28 Perform the programming on these two pages using the codes determined from the chart on page 25 (EXCEPT DIRECTV 101 SERVICE). If you have DIRECTV 101 Service, set your receiver for round dish-1 satellite (do this through the receiver’s satellite set-up menu screens), and then go to page 32, OPERATION). SET SATELLITE SWITCHING MODE 1.

  • Page 29: Receiver Configuration

    SET SATELLITE PROVIDER CODE * 24 # 1. Press to display the current service provider (see chart on page 25). 2. To change the current service provider, press 3. Press the UP and DOWN arrows (2 and 8 keys) to choose your desired service provider from the chart on page 25.
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  • Page 31 BEFORE RUNNING THE CHECK SWITCH (STEP 3 BELOW). Note: For automatic satellite switching, King Controls recommends using a Dish Network model 311 receiver for Dish 500, and a Dish Network model VIP211 or a VIP211k HDTV receiver for Dish HD Eastern Arc / Dish HD Western Arc with Locals / Dish HD Eastern Arc with Locals / Dish HD Alternate with Locals.
  • Page 32 Note: Not all receivers will display a screen with options that include superdish and alternate boxes. 5. Make sure Superdish and Alternate boxes are NOT selected. 6. Highlight Test and press Select. The unit will perform a check switch test, and the dish will periodically move back and forth. (This process will take several minutes.) 7.

  • Page 33: Bell Tv 91

    Dish HD Alternate with Locals Bell TV 91 If 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. 8. Save the settings, exit to the main menu screen and wait for programming to download. 9.

  • Page 34: Satellite Antenna Operation

    103°. TV and receiver technology are constantly changing. If you experience difficulty go to www.kingcontrols.com or contact the King Controls Service Department at (800) 982-9920, ext. 373. 1. Turn on TV and Receiver. “Searching for Satellite” or similar will appear on TV screen.

  • Page 35: Automatic Satellite Switching

    AUTOMATIC SATELLITE SWITCHING 1. After you have properly configured the King-Dome dish will automatically switch between satellites by simply selecting your desired channel using the receiver’s remote control. Note: For better performance when using the automatic satellite switching feature, change channels by selecting your program from the channel guide rather than channel surfing.
  • Page 36 DISH NETWORK HDTV: Changing the Satellite Trio Dish HD Western and Eastern Arc with Locals IMPORTANT! Perform this procedure only if you are unable to receive all of your HD programming in a particular area of the country. You cannot use this method to change trios if the antenna has not been initially configured for Dish HD Western Arc with Locals or Dish HD Eastern Arc with Locals (see ANTENNA CONFIGURATION section).
  • Page 37 and then wait 4 more seconds. 1. Press ON. Wait for the Status Light to flash orange, 2. Click ON 4 times. Status Light starts rapidly flashing green and red. 3. Select the trio you want to change to: Dish HD Eastern Arc Trio 61.5, 72, 77 Press and hold for 4 seconds.

  • Page 38: Off-Air Antenna Operation

    SECTION 6 IMPORTANT!: There is no guarantee you will receive off-air digital programming in a given area. Weather, terrain, buildings, excessive signal reflections (ghosting), proximity to the transmission towers, transmission strength, etc. can all affect your ability to receive off-air programming. Note: Digital programming received via your off-air antenna is transmitted from land based towers.
  • Page 39 King-Dome 1. Turn the King-Dome 2. Press and release ON. Wait for the Status Light to flash orange, and then wait 2 more seconds. 3. Press and release . The Status light will flash a variety of colors and then turn steady green. When both lights are steady green the off-air antenna pointing feature is active.
  • Page 40 King-Dome 1. Lock on your satellite with the King-Dome 2. Raise or turn on the other off-air antenna (not the King-Dome Note: Performing a channel scan in steps 3 and 5 will erase channels from your previous scan. If you wish to keep previous channels, you may have an “Update”...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Off-air antenna is not turned on Line of sight obstruction COURSE OF ACTION Hold ON/SEARCH button for 3 FULL SECONDS. Call King Controls. Move vehicle to have unobstructed view of southern sky. Call King Controls. Call King Controls. Turn receiver on or reset.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    This loss of signal is commonly referred to as “rain fade” and is caused by the combination of water in the atmosphere and water on the dome surface. To minimize this issue and eliminate the effects of water on the dome, apply King Controls Dome Magic ®...

  • Page 43: Limited Warranty

    Only King Controls and certified dealers are authorized to perform warranty evaluations and repairs. Depending upon the problem, King Controls may authorize the dealer to perform the necessary repairs, or may have the unit returned to King Controls for repairs.
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  • Page 48 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www.kingcontrols.com...

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