Portable Automatic Satellite TV Antenna Instruction Manual www.winegard.com/playmaker For receivers and programming, call 1-866-593-0348 For help, email help@winegard.
Quick Setup for One Receiver 1. Make sure the DISH® Playmaker antenna is in a location with a clear view of the southern sky. 2. Connect the receiver to the coaxial port on the base. Compatible Receivers The DISH® Playmaker antenna must be used with DISH Solo HD receivers. Examples of DISH Solo HD receivers include DISH 211z, 211k, 211, and 411 receivers. 3. After connecting the receiver to a power source, complete receiver setup. Select the state that you are currently in.
1. Installing the Handle Locate the two screws for the handle in the base. Remove the screws from the base with a Phillips screwdriver. NOTE The two holes for the handle are located near the cable connections on the base. 3. Connecting the Antenna to the Receiver(s) TIP Run the coaxial cable directly from the satellite receiver to the DISH® Playmaker antenna when searching for signal.
Receiver Setup for New Receivers If using a new receiver with the DISH® Playmaker antenna, the receiver will go through an Installation Wizard to help with the setup process. 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to program the remote control. 2. During step 2 of the Installation Wizard, the unit will need to acquire satellites and update the receiver (see fig. 1). Figure 3 Figure 1 This step will require a search initiated by the Mobile Setup screen.
Receiver Setup for Currently Active or Previously Used Receivers 4. After the satellites have been acquired, the Electronic Programming Guide will download (see fig. 8). If the receiver you will be using with the DISH® Playmaker antenna is an older receiver that has not been used in several years, you may need to connect the receiver to a DISH home satellite to be updated before proceeding with the mobile setup. 1. After the receiver has been powered on, the receiver will enter the Mobile Setup menu.
Using Outside Receptacle Transporting If your outside TV receptacle is wired for satellite, you’ll need to locate where that receptacle leads and connect that directly to your satellite receiver. Before transporting the antenna, disconnect coax cable from the main port. If the outside TV receptacle is wired for cable, the wiring will have to be modified for use with satellite. The coaxial cable cannot run through any other devices or switches before the satellite receiver.
Temporary Mount Options Winegard temporary mount options for the Playmaker™ automatic portable satellite TV antenna make usage easier while also raising the antenna off of the ground for better reception. These mounts are built to withstand the harsh outdoor environment. TR-1518 Tripod Mount Aluminum tripod elevates the Playmaker portable antenna off the ground for protection from mud and water. For more information or to purchase accessories contact your local RV dealer or winegard.
WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY (2 YEARS PARTS; 1 YEAR LABOR) Winegard Company warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. During year one (1) of such warranty, Winegard Company will also pay authorized labor costs to an authorized Winegard dealer to repair or replace defective products.
