Winegard® Dealer Training Over-the-Air (OTA) TV Antennas 1 1 1 1 2 Overview Over-the-air Programming Receiving Programming with an OTA Antenna OTA Channels Winegard OTA Antennas 3 3 3 3 4 5 6 Rayzar® Automatic Antenna Roof Location Requirements Installing the Antenna Routing Cables Installing the Control Panel Operating the Rayzar Automatic Antenna Troubleshooting ® 7 7 7 8 10 10 Sensar & Rayzar® Air Antennas Roof Location Requirements Installing the Mounting Bracket & Crank Wiring the Antenna Operati
Overview Multicasting is the transmission of multiple OTA channels on the same digital signal. A broadcast station may multicast multiple sub-channels in addition to the primary channel. For example, a station normally broadcasts the regular newscast on its primary channel, 6-1. On a sub-channel, 6.2, the same station broadcasts live radar. Over-the-air Programming Over-the-air (OTA) programming is programming that is transmitted wirelessly by local broadcast stations.
Overview Winegard OTA Antennas Winegard offers a variety of OTA antennas for mobile applications. The primary OTA antennas that Winegard offers for mobile applications include the Rayzar Automatic, Sensar, Wingman®, Rayzar Air, Rayzar Indoor Portables, and RoadStar antennas. Sensar III TABLE 4.1.
Rayzar Automatic Antenna Installing the Antenna Choose a location on the roof of the RV for the antenna that meets the requirements shown in Figure 4.5. FIGURE 4.4. Rayzar Automatic Do not attempt to install this system in the rain or under any wet conditions. Specifications: VHF/UHF Amplified antenna: Height: 7”; Weight: 4.5 lbs UV-protected plastic dome Operating Voltage: 10 – 13.8 VDC Operating Current: Park Cable Mode (Off): 10 mA Active: 500 mA Sleep Mode: 80 mA For stationary use only.
Rayzar Automatic Antenna Installing the Control Panel. Choose a location for the control panel. Drill a 2” hole, centered, to allow for installation of control panel power and coaxial connections. Connect the coax cable from the antenna to the “ANT IN” port on the control panel, and tighten until fingertight. (The coax cable should have been routed through the ceiling and wall to the chosen control panel location.
Rayzar Automatic Antenna Operating the Automatic Search Control Panel Cable Mode When the control panel is powered off, park cable signals will be passed to the TV. In this mode all LEDs are turned off. Antenna Mode When the Control panel is powered on by pressing the On/Off button, the LEDs will flash and begin its power on process. At this time the antenna amplifier is powered on and TV antenna signals will be passed.
Rayzar Automatic Antenna Manual Control The Rayzar Automatic antenna also allows the user to move the antenna with a manual control function. This can either be used for fine tuning a channel that may be pixelating, or used as a manual search method in a known location. Pressing the rotate buttons will move the antenna in small increments. The GREEN LED will show the antenna position. If 2 adjacent GREEN LEDs are lit, the antenna is positioned half way between the corresponding LEDs.
Sensar & Rayzar Air Antennas Roof Location Requirements The Sensar and Rayzar Air antennas use the same mounting bracket and therefore have similar installations. Before installing the antenna, contact your RV manufacturer. Your RV may be pre-wired or have a reinforced area for the system. Choose a location on the roof for the antenna, noting that the length of the antenna must be parallel to the centerline of the vehicle.
Sensar & Rayzar Air Antennas Installing the Mounting Bracket and Crank, Cont. Next, align the holes in the gear housing, elevation gear, and the lift tube(s)/ boom(s). Insert a steel pin into the holes, and secure each pin with an e-clip. The coax cable should be attached to the F-jack on the antenna head. Once the antenna is in the chosen location, apply nonhardening sealant to the bottom of the base plate and to the perimeter of the hole drilled for the antenna.
Sensar & Rayzar Air Antennas Wiring the Antenna, Cont. If in doubt as to the polarity of the wires, connect the wires temporarily to the tabs, and press the “ON” switch on the front of the wall plate. If the light turns on, the polarity is correct. After checking the polarity, turn the power off. Complete the following steps to wire the power supply (see fig. 4.12): Front of Power Supply Back of Power Supply Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 5 Step 2 Step 3 Step 1 Step 4 FIGURE 4.12.
Sensar & Rayzar Air Antennas Operating the Sensar & Rayzar Air Antennas To operate the Sensar antenna, complete the following steps: 1. Raise the antenna by turning the elevating crank clockwise in the “UP” direction for about 13 turns or until some resistance is noted. 2. Press the “ON” switch on the front of the power supply. 3. Make sure the antenna is deployed. Then, pull down to disengage the ceiling plate, and rotate the directional handle until the antenna is pointed for optimal reception.
Sensar & Rayzar Air Antennas Rayzar Air Retrofit Kit Consult the Rayzar Air retrofit kit manual for specific instructions on replacing an existing antenna with the Rayzar Air antenna. The Rayzar Air retrofit kit has been designed to replace an existing antenna that uses Winegard's standard lift assembly/mounting bracket. This includes the Rayzar Air and Sensar line of antennas.
Sensar & Rayzar Air Antennas Leak Testing 1. 2. 3. 4. Crank up the antenna to a 45 degree angle. Remove all of the interior parts. Slowly pour water over the gears and gear housing. Observe the inside of the RV to determine if water is leaking into the RV. • If the ceiling is getting wet, then there the base is leaking and needs to be sealed. • If the water is dripping from the hex shaft, then the o-ring (dual quad ring) around the worm gear is leaking and needs to be replaced.
Sensar & Rayzar Air Antennas Troubleshooting, Cont. Note: do not insert the probe of the meter or test lamp into the coax jack. Instead, insert a small diameter wire or unfolded paper clip into the jack. The large diameter probe will permanently damage the connector. Put the ground (black) lead on the outside of the jack and the positive (red) lead on the wire or paper clip that was inserted previously.
RoadStar Antenna Warning Do not snap the antenna head and pedestal together until after the pedestal has already been installed on the roof ! Once the antenna head has been snapped onto the pedestal, the antenna head cannot be removed without incurring damage. Roof Location Requirements Choose a location for the wall plate/power supply. Keep in mind that a coax cable will have to run from the antenna to the power supply and from the power supply to each television.
RoadStar Antenna If installing the antenna so that cables enter the vehicle via a cable entry plate, leave enough slack to make a cable loop of at least five inches in diameter (see fig. 4.18). 5″ 8″ FIGURE 4.18. Cable loop between antenna and cable entry plate A scribe line on the pedestal aids in determining if the antenna head is fully seated on the pedestal. If the scribe line is still visible after pushing the antenna head onto the pedestal, the head is not fully seated on the pedestal (see fig. 4.
Rayzar Antenna Setting up the Rayzar Antenna The Rayzar antenna is not weatherproof and should not be installed outdoors in rain, snow, excessive wind, etc. The non-amplified Rayzar antenna includes an attached mini coax cable and two quick-release suction cups. The amplified Rayzar antenna includes an attached mini coax cable with USB power supply, two quick-release suction cups, a 3′ USB cable, 12 V adapter, and 110 V wall adapter. To set up the portable Rayzar antenna, complete the following steps: 1.
SensarPro Signal Meter Installing the SensarPro Signal Meter To install the signal meter, cut a 35/16″ x 17/8″ section in the wall for the signal meter. If not using an electrical box, cut out the tabs, or screw the provided spacer into the installation location. The signal meter will extend one inch into the surface to which it is mounted. .12″ .25″ tab 1.87″ 3.30″ .25″ .14″ FIGURE 4.23.
Sensar Replacement Parts & Upgrade Kits Sensar Antenna Replacement Parts RVW-205 Amplified antenna head for Sensar IV with integrated Wingman RVW-205B Amplified antenna head for Sensar IV (black) with integrated Wingman RVW-205 RP-2900 Elevator tube sssembly kit Includes: 2 elevator tubes, 2 grommets,4 pins, 4 retaining rings, 1 rubber bumper, 1 self-drilling screw RV-2005 RV-2005 Amplified antenna head for Sensar III RP-2000 Leveling mount assembly kit for pre-1990 models Incl: 1 leveling mount, 4 sp
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