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- Page 1 Automatic Satellite TV Antenna Owner’s Manual KD2000 • KD3000 • 9704-LP • 9754-LP 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438 PH 952.922.6889 || FAX 952.922.8424 || kingcontrols.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The TV market is expanding and changing. The information in this manual was accurate at the time of printing. If your KING Dome 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. -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Section 1 This KING Dome Satellite System includes (2) main components (Fig. 1). Antenna Unit Located on the roof of the vehicle. The satellite dish and electronics are covered by a protective dome that keeps operational components free from the elements. -
Page 5: Definition Of Terms
IMPORTANT! The antenna unit requires a “direct line of sight” to the satellite for signal reception. Any tall objects such as poles, trees, buildings, mountains, etc. can all block the signal from reaching the antenna. FIG. 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS Section 2 SIGNAL STRENGTH: Intensity of signal received from the satellite. -
Page 6: Installation
• 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: Dealers may use 1844 KING Keypad for configuration process 1844 Keypad KIT CONTENTS 1. - Page 7 IMPORTANT! The tie strap and spacer, and the shipping bolts and washers must be removed from the bottom of the antenna unit prior to installation. DO NOT REMOVE THE DOME TO REMOVE THESE SHIPPING RESTRAINTS. YOU MUST PLUG THE SHIPPING BOLT HOLES WITH THE SUPPLIED PLUGS (ATTACHED TO TIE STRAP SHIPPING RESTRAINT).
- Page 8 NOTE: Many RVs are pre-wired for satellite with RG-6 coaxial cable. Contact the manufacturer of your RV or your local dealer to verify where the coax cable for satellite pre-wire is located. If pre-wired, run the existing pre-wiring from the pre-wire location to the antenna unit. When choosing the antenna unit location, make sure the pre-wiring will reach the antenna unit.
- Page 9 ANTENNA UNIT INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! Make sure shipping restraints are removed from bottom of antenna unit and plugs are inserted in holes (Fig. 6, Page 5). Cable connections must ALWAYS be positioned facing the rear of vehicle. 5. Place antenna unit on installation location chosen using the criteria discussed in the previous section.
- Page 10 (Fig. 9). NOTE: The KING Dome is wired for multiple receiver support. There are two coax ports on the back of the antenna unit. The one labeled “MAIN” MUST be connected to the main receiver in vehicle. This is the receiver that will control automatic satellite switching if applicable.
- Page 11 11. Run wires from the back of the antenna unit to the roof edge, then along edge to location where wiring will be fed into the vehicle. If installing an optional second receiver, run second coax to location where it will enter vehicle. Secure wiring to roof every 12-18 inches (Fig. 10). IMPORTANT! Installer is responsible for determining proper roof compatible fasteners for cable entry cover.
- Page 12 INTERNAL WIRING NOTE: Components and wiring supplied with the KING Dome are shown in black. Existing components and wiring or those sold separately are shown in gray. 15. Choose your desired wiring configuration. DIRECTV / Bell TV (single satellite) ......Fig. 11, Page 11 DIRECTV / DISH / Bell TV (2 or more satellites with auto switching) .
- Page 13 DIRECTV / Bell TV FIG. 11 KING Dome Models KD2000 & KD3000, 9704-LP & 9754-LP Single satellite IMPORTANT! Main coax cable must be connected to 18V input on multi-switch. Page 11...
- Page 14 DIRECTV / DISH / Bell TV FIG. 12 KING Dome Models KD2000 & KD3000, 9704-LP & 9754-LP 2 or more satellites with auto-switching DISH AND BELL TV SUBSCRIBERS: If using an optional second receiver, see Section 6 SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION FOR DISH AND BELL TV.
- Page 15 Bell TV programming, you must configure the antenna to work with your satellite service. Doing this will allow the KING Dome 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.
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Page 16: Antenna Configuration
ANTENNA CONFIGURATION USING WALL MOUNT CONTROLLER NOTE: If you are using the keypad for programming, go to page 19. On pages 15-18, find your service and follow the instructions in the box. DIRECTV DIRECTV SD (Factory Pre-set) ....Page 15 DIRECTV SD with Locals . -
Page 17: Directv Sd (Factory Pre-Set)
DIRECTV ANTENNA CONFIGURATION DIRECTV SD (Satellite 101) 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. -
Page 18: Dish Sd
DISH ANTENNA CONFIGURATION DISH SD (satellites 110, 119) 1. On the KING Dome controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for status light to flash orange, then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 12 times. -
Page 19: Dish Sd And Hd Alternate
DISH SD and HD Alternate (satellites 61.5, 110, 119) 1. On the KING Dome controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for status light to flash orange, then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 16 times. -
Page 20: Bell Tv
BELL TV ANTENNA CONFIGURATION Bell TV SD (satellite 91) 1. On the KING Dome controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for status light to flash orange, then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 8 times. -
Page 21: The King Dome Will Not Receive Hd Channels Broadcast From Directv's Ka Band Satellites At 99° And
DISH SD and HD Alternate (SW64 Switch) 61.5, 110, 119 Bell TV Bell TV SD Bell TV SD and HD 82, 91 NOTE: The KING Dome will not receive HD channels broadcast from DIRECTV’s Ka band satellites at 99° and 103°. Page 19... - Page 22 19 (EXCEPT DIRECTV SD SERVICE - SEE BOX BELOW). DIRECTV SD Service Only! 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, do the following: Set your receiver as shown in this box.
- Page 23 SET SERVICE PROVIDER CODE * 24 # 1. Press to display the current service provider code (see chart on page 19). * 96 # 2. To change the current service provider, press * 66 # * 88 # 3. Press the UP and DOWN arrows (2 and 8 keys) to choose your desired service provider from the chart on page 19.
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- Page 25 IMPORTANT! YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION (PAGE 13), BEFORE CONTINUING BELOW). NOTE: For automatic satellite switching, KING recommends using a DISH model 311 receiver for DISH SD, and a DISH model ViP211z, ViP211k or a ViP211 HDTV receiver for DISH SD and HD and DISH SD and HD Alternate.
- Page 26 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 receiver will perform a check switch test, during which time the antenna will periodically move back and forth between satellites.
- Page 27 “SW21” NO “X”s If 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.
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Page 28: Operation
The distance driven since last performing a search may affect how long it takes for the KING Dome to find the satellite. This KING Dome will not receive HD channels broadcast from DIRECTV’s Ka band satellites at 99° and 103°. -
Page 29: Operation
AUTOMATIC SATELLITE SWITCHING After you have properly configured the KING Dome antenna for your satellite service, the KING Dome 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 30: Second Receiver Operation For Dish And Bell Tv
SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION FOR DISH AND BELL TV Section 6 INITIAL SETUP FOR SECOND RECEIVER Antenna locked on receiver connected! 1. With the antenna locked on the satellite and the second receiver connected to 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 31 DOWNLOADING PROGRAMMING TO THE SECOND RECEIVER 1. After completing the steps on the previous page, re-set the second receiver by pressing the POWER button on the front panel for 10 seconds. The TV picture will go away and should reappear within two minutes. The receiver will then download the program guide to show only the channels available on the current satellite as determined by the channel selected on the main receiver.
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
STATUS light is steady green but no picture. Satellite receiver is off or requires reset. Turn receiver on or reset. KING Dome is factory set for DIRECTV Single Configure the KING Dome for your Satellite 101 and you have a different service. -
Page 33: 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 Dome Magic rain ®... -
Page 34: Limited Warranty
KING for repairs. A certified dealer must not perform any repair without first contacting KING for a Service Order Number. KING will advise the dealer on how to proceed with any repairs. - Page 36 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438 PH 952.922.6889 || FAX 952.922.8424 || kingcontrols.com 21456 Rev B...
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