Automatic Satellite TV Antenna KD1500 Owner’s Manual 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438 PH 952.922.6889 || FAX 952.922.8424 || kingcontrols.
IMPORTANT! The satellite TV market is expanding and changing. The information in this manual was accurate at the time of printing. If your KING Rover™ 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 this entire manual before installing and using your new antenna.
Section 1 INTRODUCTION The KING Rover Satellite System includes 3 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. Controller Located in the vehicle. Activates the search mode and provides limited diagnostic functions using the controller’s lights. Power Supply Located in the vehicle. Supplies proper operating voltage to the KING Rover Controller.
Section 2 INSTALLATION TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED • drill and drill bit set • tape measure • 7/16” open end wrench (coax connections) • adhesive sealant (compatible with roof material) • appropriate fasteners to install all components and wiring KIT CONTENTS 1. Unpack and identify all components (Fig. 2). FIG.
NOTE: Many RVs are pre-wired for satellite with RG-6 coax cable. Contact the manufacturer of your RV or your local dealer to verify where this cable is located. If pre-wired, run the existing coax cable from the pre-wire location in the roof to the antenna unit. When choosing the antenna unit location, make sure the pre-wiring will reach the antenna unit. Make all connections, properly route and fasten wiring to roof, and completely waterproof entry hole with the cable entry cover as shown in this section.
ANTENNA UNIT INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! Cable connections must ALWAYS be positioned facing the rear of vehicle. 3. Place antenna unit on installation location chosen using the criteria discussed on the previous page. Cable connections must be positioned facing rear of vehicle. 4. The antenna unit must be positioned so that both mounting feet on each side of the vehicle are equal distances from the roof edge. This should be checked by measuring the distance from each foot to the roof edge.
EXTERNAL WIRING NOTE: 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. The one labeled “AUX” can be used for an additional receiver, or connected to the second input on a DIRECTV DVR. 7. Fill end of coax cable that will connect to the MAIN port on the antenna unit with supplied dielectric grease.
IMPORTANT! I nstaller is responsible for determining proper roof compatible fasteners for cable entry cover. Roof hole for wiring must be sealed so it is completely waterproof. Mounting holes, perimeter of cable entry cover and cable opening of cable entry cover must be sealed so they are completely waterproof. SEALANT MUST BE ROOF COMPATIBLE. 9. Drill 3/4” hole through the roof and into the cabinet where receiver is stored. Feed coax down through hole.
INTERNAL WIRING 12. Make the connections IN THE ORDER SHOWN on the next page. 13. After internal connections are made, go to ANTENNA CONFIGURATION on page 10. NOTE: Do not use dual tuner receivers or receivers with built-in recorders when satellite service is broadcast from more than one satellite. NOTE FOR DISH SERVICES: F or automatic satellite switching, KING recommends using a DISH model 311 receiver for DISH SD.
A B IMPORTANT! DISH and Bell TV Subscribers: Do not connect 2nd receiver at this time. C D IMPORTANT! DISH and Bell TV Subscribers: Do not connect 2nd receiver at this time.
Section 3 ANTENNA CONFIGURATION NOTE: If you have DIRECTV SD service you do not need to configure your antenna. Go to step 5 on next page. The KING Rover is factory pre-set for DIRECTV standard digital programming broadcast from the 101° W satellite (DIRECTV SD). If you also receive your local channels from DIRECTV’s 119 satellite or if you subscribe to DISH or Bell TV programming, you must configure the antenna to work with your satellite service.
3. Press SCAN repeatedly to scroll thru the available service provider options. 4. When the correct lights turn on to show your desired satellite configuration, simultaneously press and hold POWER and SCAN for five seconds. All lights will turn off except for the COAX CONNECTION light. 5. Locate your service below and follow the instructions: DIRECTV subscribers: NOTE: The KING Rover will not work with SWM only receivers. Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area.
Section 4 RECEIVER CONFIGURATION - DISH AND BELL TV IMPORTANT! Y OU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION ON PAGES 10-11 BEFORE CONTINUING BELOW. NOTE: For automatic satellite switching, KING recommends using a DISH model 311 receiver for DISH SD. If you do not have a clear view of the satellites, the switch will not load correctly.
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 the test. Screen graphics may vary. 5. Make sure “SuperDISH” and “Alternate” boxes are NOT selected. NOTE: Not all receivers will display a screen with options that include “SuperDISH” and “Alternate” boxes. 6. Highlight “Test.” Press SELECT on your remote.
DISH SD and HD DISH SD and HD Alternate NO “X”s MUST SHOW “SW64” Bell TV SD “NO SWITCH DETECTED” or “INSTALLED DEVICE UNKNOWN” or similar Bell TV SD and HD MUST SHOW “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. 9.
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Section 5 OPERATION IMPORTANT: If you chose Tailgater Mode in the antenna configuration section, DO NOT use the instructions on this page. Go to the Tailgater Mode instructions on page 20. Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area. The KING Rover will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV’s Ka band satellites at 99° and 103°. IMPORTANT! The antenna unit requires a “direct line of sight” to the satellites for signal reception.
SCAN FOR SATELLITES 1. Press and hold SCAN for 3 seconds. • The antenna will scan for the selected satellites. The four SCAN PROGRESS lights will cycle on and off to indicate a scan is in progress. • As satellites are located, the corresponding SCAN PROGRESS lights will turn on (see below). • When scan is complete, the appropriate lights will turn on to show which satellites were found. • Wait for the program guide to download and then select your desired channel.
Section 6 SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION - DISH AND BELL TV INITIAL SETUP FOR SECOND RECEIVER 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. Antenna locked on and receiver connected! 2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight “Check Switch.” Press SELECT on your remote. 3. Verify “SuperDISH” and “Alternate” are not selected.
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. Downloading the new program guide can take up to five minutes to complete.
Section 7 TAILGATER MODE IMPORTANT! You must have chosen Tailgater Mode on pages 10-11. Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area. IMPORTANT! The antenna unit requires a “direct line of sight” to the satellites for signal reception. Any tall objects can block the signal from reaching the antenna. If your receiver is NEW AND UNACTIVATED, START HERE. If not, go to page 26. 1.
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. Press SELECT.
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.
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.
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. This may take up to 5 minutes to complete (potentially longer if an external hard drive is connected). This completes the setup for new receivers.
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STANDARD TAILGATER OPERATION IMPORTANT! You must have chosen Tailgater Mode on pages 10-11. Your local channels may not be available when traveling outside your home area. IMPORTANT! The antenna unit requires a “direct line of sight” to the satellites for signal reception. Any tall objects can block the signal from reaching the antenna. If your receiver is NEW AND UNACTIVATED, start on page 20. 1. If your KING Rover controller is not on, press POWER and wait for the COAX CONNECTION light to remain on.
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. 4. Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the letter group that includes the first letter of the state you are currently in. Press SELECT on your remote.
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. When the scan is complete, the “Acquiring Signal” message will display. Acquiring the signal may take up to 5 minutes to complete.
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.
Section 8 SYMPTOM No lights turn on. TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE No power to controller. COURSE OF ACTION Verify power supply is properly connected to KING Rover controller. Verify power supply is plugged into a 110-120 VAC power source. ERROR light and all 4 SCAN lights flash slowly. No satellites found. Line of sight obstructions. Move vehicle so unit has a better view of southern sky and rescan. Inclement weather can occasionally cause loss of signal. Wait till weather improves and rescan.
Section 9 MAINTENANCE KING Rover Satellite Systems are designed to be maintenance and trouble free. For optimum performance, keep the dome clean from dirt, bugs, and other debris. Periodic washing of the dome with mild soap and water is recommended. IMPORTANT! Do not power wash the KING Rover. If you plan on storing your vehicle 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.
Section 10 LIMITED WARRANTY Every new KING Rover Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory, and is covered by the following two year parts and one year labor limited warranty from the date of original purchase: • Two 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. The customer is responsible for the cost of replacement parts after two years.
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