®
WINEGARD
TM
Movin’ View
Digital Satellite Mobile Antenna for Single Receiver
for Use While Stationary or In-Motion
Model MV-4000
Made in the U.S.A. U.S. Patent Nos. 6,023,247; 6,188,300
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2005 2452065 Rev. 5/05
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Quick Reference Guide
NOTICE!
This model is PRESET for DIRECTV® receivers
Mounting Option A.
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®
If you have a DISH Network or ExpressVu (Canada) receiver, or
you choose Mounting Option B, you must change the numbered
switches inside the dome.
TO CHANGE SWITCHES INSIDE DOME —
1. Remove tapes holding dome to base and remove dome. Place dome in safe spot to avoid damage.
Switches will be set at 101° for DIRECTV®. You will be changing these switches.
MOUNTING
(#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up)
OPTION A
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Sat. Rcvr.
Mt. Option
Switch Set Position
MOUNTING OPTIONS
SHOWN BELOW
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(FACTORY PRESET)
DIRECTV
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DISH NETWORK
DISH NETWORK
ExpressVu
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ExpressVu
0= UP 1= DOWN
2. Determine which programming you will be using. This will determine how you set your switches.
For DISH Network set switches to 119°.
For ExpressVu®, set switches to 091°.
MOUNTING
OPTION A
MOUNTING
OPTION A
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1= DOWN
0= UP
MOUNTING OPTIONS A AND B
FIGURE 1A, OPTION A
FIGURE 1B, OPTION B
CENTER LINE OF VEHICLE
CENTER LINE OF VEHICLE
MV-3500
MV-4000
MV-4000
REAR BASE FOOT
(MUST BE PARALLEL
TO CENTER LINE)
REAR BASE FOOT
(MUST BE PARALLEL
TO CENTER LINE)
DIRECTV® receivers must be set to the two satellite, oval dish setting. Refer to your receiver manual.
DISH Network® receivers must either have the check switch set for SW42 or unknown, no satellite found.
See page 5.
The satellite system has two modes of operation; Tracking Mode and Sleep Mode. When you first turn the
unit on it enters Tracking Mode. (The unit will not toggle in Tracking Mode, see page 5.) In this mode,
the unit will search and actively follow the satellite as the vehicle travels. Tracking Mode ends when the unit
has successfully finished its search and the vehicle has not moved for six minutes.
Sleep Mode is the unit at rest mode. During Sleep mode the dish will toggle between primary and second-
ary satellites as you change channels with the remote. The unit enters Sleep mode about six minutes after
a successful search if stationary, or six minutes after the vehicle stops moving. (See page 5.)
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Operation
If it moves off the signal, it is in an effort to verify the
signal and it should return to the signal shortly.
1. Turn on receiver and television set. The MV-4000
must be connected to a receiver that is plugged
into 120 VAC.
5. After the unit has verified that it has the correct
satellite, it will continue to track the signal.
2. Verify that you are getting the receiver’s menu
screens on the television. These screens are avail-
able with or without the dish finding the signal.
6. If the vehicle does not move for 6 minutes the
unit will toggle to it’s alternate satellite then toggle
back to the primary satellite and go to sleep. Refer
to page 3 for a description of Sleep Mode. If vehicle
begins movement, the unit will resume tracking
mode.
3. Turn the power switch on for the MV-4000.
The dish should start moving, making one or two
revolutions before it stops to acquire GPS. This can
take a few moments or up to 10-15 minutes. Nor-
mal operation will be less than a minute.
7. While the vehicle is in motion, the unit will not
enter sleep mode after a successful search. Instead
it will wait until the unit has stopped moving for 6
minutes before entering sleep mode.
4. Once the unit has acquired GPS, the dish will
begin its search.
The dish will pause on the signal long enough to
determine which satellite it has found.
8. If you do not have signal, see Troubleshooting,
p. 11.
Recovery From Signal Interruption—
While traveling, the signal will be interrupted
when the line of sight to the satellite is blocked.
Signal is acquired again after line of sight is re-
stored. If signal is interrupted for more than 15
seconds, the system automatically enters the
search routine. The length of time for the TV pic-
ture to recover depends on the receiver model
you are using.
Must drive in straight line for 10
seconds when starting to oper-
ate in motion.
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To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming—
While in Sleep Mode, the MV-4000 will toggle be-
tween the primary and seconday satellites for either
DISH Network or DIRECTV. Both have program-
ming on more than one satelite.When a channel is
selected on the remote control and is not on the
satellite currently selected, the unit will automati-
cally move to the correct satellite.
If a switch other than SW42 appears, or you
have an X in one of the boxes below the satel-
lites, repeat Check Switch Steps.
5. Your system is now set up to toggle between sat-
ellites. It will automatically move to the correct
satellite when a channel is selected with your re-
mote control.
DIRECTV programming
1. DIRECTV receivers must be set for oval dish 2
sat selection to enable toggling between primary
101°W satellite and alternate 119°W satellite
only. (Consult receiver manual for procedure.)
After receiver is set for the correct dish selection,
when you request a channel located on a differ-
ent satellite, the unit will automatically move to
that satellite.
NOTE: Once these steps are completed, you
won’t have to perform this test again, unless
Check Switch was performed on another satel-
lite dish, such as a home dish.
Toggle: Your Winegard Automatic
satellite dish will move from the
primary to the alternate satellite in
order to receive multi-satellite
programming.
DISH Network programming (DISH 500)
!
DISH Network receivers must have the “SW42”
switch installed in order to toggle between the pri-
mary 119 satellite and the alternate 110 satellite.
(Consult your receiver manual for the procedure to
reach the “check switch” menu.)
To install the “SW42” switch:
1. Before turning on your MV-4000 system, make
sure that your satellite receiver and television are
turned on and your receiver is on the “point dish”
menu. (Consult your owner’s manual to reach this
menu.)
2. While the vehicle is stationary, turn on the MV-
4000 system and wait for signal acquisition on
satellite 119.
3. After signal is acquired, the system will continu-
ously track the signal for approximately 6
Install Summary
SW42
minutes. At the end of 6 minutes, the unit will en-
ter sleep mode. You now have 6 minutes to
complete Check Switch test. Consult your receiver
manual for instructions on running this test. Be sure
that Superdish and Alternate are unchecked if appli-
cable. Onscreen options may vary by receiver.
Input:
1
1
1
1
Satellite:
Polarity:
119
119
110
110
Odd Even Odd Even
Status:
Satellite reception verified
Superdish
Cancel
Alternate
Help
4. During the Check Switch Test, the receiver will
begin checking the switch by toggling between
satellites. When this is completed, SW42 will ap-
pear on the screen. It will be at the top of the
screen, satellite designations will be below, show-
ing odd and even transponders. See illustration.
Test
Check Switch screen display
NOTE: Be sure the “Superdish” and “Alternate”
boxes ARE NOT checked.
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Parts Included • Tools Needed • How to Unpack
PARTS INCLUDED:
1 Radome
1 Barrel connector
1 Power switch
1 Wall plate (white)
1 Surface mount box
1 Cable entry plate
2 Cable ties
1 large yellow spade connector
2 small red spade connectors
All required screws, washers, bolts, and nylocks
1 base with electronics, dish, single LNBF
Silicone sealant
3 Base feet
Surface Wipes
1 Coax connector
30’ power cable and 30’ coaxial cable
TOOLS NEEDED FOR UNPACKING & INSTALLATION:
Level
3/8” Open end wrench
Drill w/3/4” bit
7/16” Open end wrench
1-1/4” hole saw (if mounting switch in wall)
Phillips screw driver #2
Sealant (consult RV manufacturer for proper type
for your roof material)
UNPACKING THE UNIT
1. Open box and remove packing material.
LIFT UNIT STRAIGHT UP
OUT OF CARTON!
If using knife to open
carton, BE CAREFUL.
!
Do not cut the dome on
the unit.
BE CAREFUL when
removing unit. Dome is
!
attached to base by
only 3 pieces of tape,
NOT BY SCREWS.
2. Lift dome out of box vertically. Then lift unit out of
box vertically. Do not turn box and “roll” out, or turn
upside down to remove.
USE 2 PEOPLE
when removing the unit
from the carton.
DO NOT PAINT DOME!
Painting dome will
!
cause signal
degradation.
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Base Diagram
SWITCH LOCATION
FIGURE 2
(SIDE OF BOX, SEE PAGE 3)
CONTROL
COAX CABLE AT
+12VD
POWE
C
Vehicle
Front
12VDC
(#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up)
A
Sat. Rcvr.
Mt. Option
Switch Set Position
Mount
Option A
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2
3
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8
DIRECTV ...................... A ....... 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1
(FACTORY PRESET)
Vehicle
Front
DIRECTV ...................... B ....... 1 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1
DISH NETWORK .................. A ....... 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1
DISH NETWORK .................. B ......... 1 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1
ExpressVu ..................... A ....... 0 .. 1 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1
ExpressVu ..................... B ....... 1 .. 1 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1
COAX TO
RECEIVER
B
Mount
Option B
COAX TO
LNBF
P4
ELEVATION AZIMUTH
P3
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Installation
Installing unit on roof of vehicle —
6. Place the unit on the roof in its permanent location
and mark around the base bracket, Figure 4. (Make
sure the rear adjustable base foot is parallel with
the center line of the vehicle. Refer to page 3, Fig-
ure 1A ).
Install in DRY conditions only!
!
IMPORTANT! Do not install this system
in the rain, or under any wet conditions. Mois-
ture may affect electronics and void your
warranty!
FIGURE 4
1. For best performance and to reduce signal ac-
quisition time, park vehicle on a level surface;
level the RV.
2. Select a level spot on your roof for installation.
Obstruction Ht. Unit Clearance
Using the chart,
determine the
minimum distances
8” .......................................... 4”
10” ................................... 11.5”
12” ...................................... 19”
to other equipment.
15” ...................................... 32”
FIGURE 3
UNIT BASE
7. Clean roof area where the base feet will be
attached to the roof. Do not erase your marks!
8. Put approved sealant in the areas marked
for the base feet. Place base feet on top of the
sealant and screw down with the (4) #10
screws (provided) for each foot.
WARNING: Level the base front to back and side
to side. If base is not level the MV-4000 may re-
quire more time to locate the correct satellite
or may not locate the correct satellite.
9. After all base feet are secured to roof, put
sealant around edge of feet and over screws.
Replace base on screws and reinstall nut.
• Be sure no roof-mounted equipment is
blocking the satellite “line of sight”, Fig. 3
• You will need to decide where the wires will enter
the vehicle. A coax and a power wire (minimum 16
gauge) will need to be run into the vehicle.
BASE EXTERIOR
FIGURE 5
WARNING: Many +12VDC sources can cause the
unit to fail. Select a filtered source, preferably a dedi-
cated line to the battery.
3. Remove dome. Place dome in safe spot to avoid
damage. Place base on vehicle roof in the location
selected.
4. Attach each mounting foot to base by securing
with two 7/16” nylocks. See page 7 for foot locations.
5. After selecting location for unit (see number 2),
put the unit on the centerline of the vehicle.
REAR MOUNTING FOOT MUST BE PARALLEL
WITH THE CENTER LINE OF VEHICLE. See pg. 7.
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Installation
GPS installation —
10. The GPS antenna is pre-wired and has a 1 meter
cable running through one of the connectors.
INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH
1. Choose a location to install the MV-4000 power
ON/OFF switch. Remember when selecting a location
that you will need to run the +12VDC power cable
from the MV-4000 to the switch. Be sure the
switch is in the OFF position before continuing.
See Figure 9 page 10.
Determine location for GPS antenna. It is recom-
mended you place the GPS antenna 3 feet from
dome.
The recommended location for the GPS antenna is
based on having a level location and a clear view of
the sky for the best satellite signal acquisition. Do not
secure GPS antenna to roof at this time.
Wall or panel mount: Drill 1-1/4” hole, pull wires
through wall or panel.
IMPORTANT! The GPS must be located minimum of
3 feet away from obstructions on roof of vehicle. An-
tenna must have a clear view of the sky for proper
operation.
Surface mount: Determine location and direction of
box. Mount box and feed wire into one of the box open
ings. Select plate cover (brown or white provided) and
snap the rocker switch into the switch plate. Be sure
switch is off!
Cable entry installation —
2. Connect the ground wire from the vehicle and the
BLACK ground wire from the MV-4000 together,
using large yellow spade connector.
1. Decide the best location for the cables to enter
the vehicle, and the location of the switch and re-
ceiver (see “Installing the switch and receiver”on
page 10). Drill a 1/2” hole in the roof, push wires in-
side. Make proper connections.
3. Connect the YELLOW spade connector to
the silver spade on the switch.
4. Connect the RED wire from the MV unit to the
small RED spade connector.
You must have filtered +12 VDC power source.
5. Connect small RED spade connector to center
spade on switch.
2. Place cable-entry plate over hole and cables.
Screw in place. Seal plate and screw holes with ap-
proved sealant (not included).
6. Connect the +12 V power wire from the vehicle to
a small RED spade connector.
7. Connect small RED spade connect to isolated
spade on switch.
3. Depending on the length of the cable on the roof,
you may need to use cable clamps or wire ties (not
provided) between the unit and your cable-entry plate.
Clamping the cable every 12”-16” should eliminate
any unnecessary cable movement, Figure 6.
INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH DIAGRAM
FIGURE 5
ON/OFF ROCKER SWITCH
WITH LIGHT
(Shown in OFF position.)
CABLE-
ENTRY
CABLE
CLAMPS
FIGURE 4
INSTALLING THE DOME
QUADREX
SCREW WITH
WASHER
Insert screw in holes on dome
rim. Be sure bolt is vertical;
not tilted to side. Place nut
under rim and tighten.
STEPS 2 & 3
(USE #2
STEPS 6 &7
TWO GROUND WIRES
+12 V FROM VEHICLE
1 FROM VEHICLE
PHILLIPS)
1 BLACK WIRE FROM
SATELLITE DISH
STEPS 4 & 5
RED POWER
WIRE FROM
DISH
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN!!
Terminals on switch have to be bent to fit in surface
mount box.
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Installation • Wiring
CONNECTING THE RECEIVER —
Connect the coax cable from the roof to the
“Satellite In” connection on the receiver.
(A dual receiver upgrade kit is available. Contact
Winegard Company for more information.)
INITIALIZING ---
1. Be sure vehicle is in a location free of all obstruc-
tions and with a clear view of the southern sky.
2. DO NOT MOVE VEHICLE during the first
initialization. Power up unit, turn on receiver. FOR
THE FIRST TIME ONLY, the unit may take up to
10 minutes to initially find the satellite signal. The
GPS is also initializing at this time. After the GPS
initializes, the unit will begin searching for the
correct satellite. See page 4 for details of Opera-
tion.
3. If the GPS does not initialize at this time, turn
off the unit. You may need to move the GPS
antenna to a different location on your roof. After
you move the GPS, DO NOT SECURE TO ROOF.
4. TEST YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE SECURING
THE GPS ANTENNA. Verify that the dish has
found the correct satellite by checking the
receiver’s signal meter screen.
5. After the correct satellite has been found, secure
GPS antenna by removing adhesive backing
and securing to roof.
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Troubleshooting
SOLUTION
PROBLEM
1. Check your Power switch to verify that it is in the ON position.
The MV-4000 does not attempt to find a satellite or
it never moves.
2. Check +12 V wires at unit to verify power. Check fuse on electronics.
3. Verify that the MV-4000 has had it’s shipping straps removed.
These straps are located inside the dome and keep the dish from
moving until it is installed.
1. Wait 10 minutes. The unit can take up to 10 minutes to acquire
GPS. If it normally takes 10 minutes to acquire GPS, contact
Winegard.
The MV-4000 turns on and moves for a few sec-
onds then stops and never moves again.
2. If you feel comfortable doing so, look on the roof of the vehicle to
verify that the GPS antenna is at least 3 feet from the dome and
other objects on roof. Failure to have the GPS antenna at least 3
feet away can cause the dome to interfere with GPS aquisition. If
antenna is too close, move it.
3. Check the GPS antenna cable for damage. If there is a
pinched or damaged section, contact Winegard.
1. Make sure that your receiver is set up correctly.
The dish never stops on any of the signals that
it sees.
For DISH Network, the check switch should read either “Un-
known” or “SW42”.
For DirecTV the receiver should be set for a Two Satellite Oval
Dish.
2. Make sure the receiver has power and the satellite dish is con-
nected to the “Sat In”.
With DIRECTV, the dish will find the alternate
Satellite but it never finds the primary satellite.
Make sure that the Switches on the Electronics Control Box are
set for DirecTV. See page 3. These switches are found under
the dome, inside the Electronics Control Box.
1. Most likely the dish has locked on the satellite. Sometimes the
receiver refuses to show it until its ready. To help it get ready,
turn the receiver, not the dish, OFF. Wait a few minutes and
turn it back on.
The dish stopped searching and is making little
circles in the same area but I don’t have a signal.
2. For Dish Network users, the Dish might be set to find DirecTV.
See page 3 for instructions on setting it for Dish Network.
1. Go to the check switch menu in receiver. Make sure that it’s
set for SW42 and lists both even and odd transponders on satel-
lites 110 and 119.
I am not getting all the DISH Network channels
I subscribed to.
1. Rain, Snow or excessive Dew on the dome can interrupt the
signal. Snow and Dew can be brushed off the dome. If Heavy rain
or Snow fall is blocking the signal, it may be necessary to wait until
the weather clears.
The MV-4000 never sees any signals, it just keeps
searching.
2. Check to see if the Southern sky is clear. Trees, Buildings, Large
signs or an Overpass can block the signal. Find an area where you
can be sure that this is not the problem and try again.
3. Make sure the receiver has power and the satellite dish is con-
nected to the “Sat In”.
4. Verify electronics board inside dome is installed in proper loca-
tion. Board should be placed so that magnets on unit’s gears pass
through electronics board slot without hitting interior boards.
The MV-4000 works when it is stationary but fails
when the vehicle is in motion.
Verify that the switches are set for the install option used for your
vehicle. Option A has the rear mounting foot facing off the back
of the vehicle. Option B has the rear mounting foot facing off the
front of vehicle. See page 3 for switch settings.
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Specifications & Warranty
Features and specifications
• One button operation.
• 30’ power cable and 30’ coaxial cable included.
• Dome UV protected.
• GPS satellite signal acquisition.
• Depending on receiver type, you can access
satellites 119°, 110°, 101° or 92°.
• White color compatible with all vehicles.
• Compact size —
• No user input required.
• No data port required for DISH Network®,
DIRECTV® or ExpressVu.
32” diameter, 15-3/4” height
Weight of unit - 32 lbs.
Shipping weight - 44 lbs.
• Operating temperature
-13°F to +140°F
• Tracking greater than 30°/sec.
• Elevation range 18° to 74.5°;
azimuth unlimited.
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Winegard Company warrants this Winegard product (excluding receiver) against any defects in materials or
workmanship within two (2) years from date of purchase. No warranty claim will be honored unless at the time the claim
is made, you present proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer (if unknown, please contact Winegard
Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601-2000, telephone 319-754-0600).
Winegard Company (at its option) will either repair or replace the defective product at no charge to you. This warranty
covers parts, but does not cover any costs incurred in removal, shipping or reinstallation of the product. This limited
warranty does not apply if the product is damaged, deteriorates, malfunctions or fails from: misuse, improper
installation, abuse, neglect, accident, tampering, modification of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard,
usage not in accordance with product instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or
corrosive environments such as salt spray and acid rain.
The Two Year Warranty is provided on the condition that the equipment is properly delivered with all handling and
freight charges prepaid to your Winegard dealer for repair or return to our factory at the above address. Winegard
dealers will arrange for the replacement or repair and return to you, without charge, the product which failed due to
defective material or workmanship.
WINEGARD COMPANY WILL NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE TWO YEAR PERIOD
OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
The foregoing shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of any person whether in contract, tort or otherwise, and
Winegard shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damage or commercial loss, or from any other loss or
damage except as set forth above.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Printed in U.S.A. © 2005 Winegard Company
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