Winegard Satellite Radio MV3500T User Manual

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WINEGARD  
In-Motion  
Digital Satellite Mobile Antenna for Two Receivers  
Models MV3500T (White Dome)  
MV3535T (Black Dome)  
WI3535T (Black Dome)  
MVT-35W (White Dome, OEM)  
MVT-35B (Black Dome, OEM)  
INSTALLATION MANUAL  
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 2452071 Rev.12/19/05  
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Installation Diagram  
Control Unit  
CENTER  
LINE OF THE  
VEHICLE  
LNBF  
REAR FOOT  
MUST BE  
PARALLEL  
TO THE  
ELEVATION  
MOTOR  
CENTER LINE  
OF THE  
VEHICLE  
AZIIMUTH  
MOTOR  
GPS CABLE  
AND FACE  
THE REAR OF  
VEHICLE  
GPS ANTENNA  
Control Box detail  
Model MV3500T  
(#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up)  
Sat. Rcvr.  
Switch Set Position  
...........................  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DISH NETWORK ................................ 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1  
DIRECTV .................................. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 1  
(FACTORY PRESET)  
RECEIVER  
ExpressVu ................................. 0 .. 1 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1 .. 0 .. 1 .. 1  
LNBF  
P4  
P3  
AZIMUTH  
ELECTRONICS INTERIOR VIEW  
ELEVATION  
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Quick Reference Guide  
NOTICE!  
This model is PRESET for DIRECTV® receivers.  
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If you have a DISH Network or ExpressVu (Canada) receiver,  
you must change the numbered switches inside the dome.  
TO CHANGE SWITCHES INSIDE DOME —  
1. Remove screws holding dome to base and remove dome. Place dome in safe spot to avoid damage.  
Switches will be set at 101° for DIRECTV®. You may be changing these switches.  
(#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up)  
1
0
2
0
3
0
4
5
0
6
0
7
0
8
1
Sat. Rcvr.  
Mt. Option  
Switch Set Position  
SWITCH SETTINGS  
SHOWN BELOW  
...................................  
DIRECTV  
1
0
2
0
3
0
4
0
5
0
6
0
7
0
8
1
0 = UP  
0
1 = DOWN  
(FACTORY PRESET)  
DISH NETWORK  
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
ꢁꢁꢁ  
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°.  
1
0
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
0
2
0
3
0
4
1
5
0
6
0
7
1
8
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0= UP  
1= DOWN  
1= DOWN  
0= UP  
ꢁ  
ꢀ  
ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ  
ꢀ ꢀꢀ  
Rear foot MUST be  
CENTER LINE OF VEHICLE  
mounted towards BACK of  
vehicle and PARALLEL to  
center line. Failure to do  
so may cause unexpected  
operation!  
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MOUNTING  
MV-3500  
MV3500T  
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 in Operation Manual.  
The satellite system has two modes of operation; Tracking Mode and Sleep Mode. When you first turn the unit  
on, it enters Tracking Mode. In this mode the unit will search and actively follow the satellite as the vehicle trav-  
els. Tracking mode ends when the unit has successfully finished its search and the vehicle has not moved for  
six minutes.  
Sleep Mode, this 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.  
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Installation  
Installing unit on roof of vehicle —  
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!  
7. Place the unit on the roof in its permanent loca-  
tion and mark around each base foot, Figure 4.  
(Make sure the rear base foot is PARALLEL to  
the center line of the coach and FACING to-  
wards BACK of vehicle!) See pg. 2.  
1. For best performance and to reduce signal ac-  
quisition time, park vehicle on a level surface;  
level the RV.  
FIGURE 4  
2. Select a level spot on your roof for installation.  
Obstruction Ht. Unit Clearance  
Using the chart,  
8” .......................................... 4”  
determine the  
10” ................................... 11.5”  
minimum distances  
12” ...................................... 19”  
to other equipment.  
15” ...................................... 32”  
FIGURE 3  
UNIT BASE  
8. Clean roof area where the base feet will be  
attached to the roof. Do not erase your marks!  
9. 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 MV3500T may re-  
quire more time to locate the correct satellite  
or may not locate the correct satellite.  
10. 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.  
FIGURE 5  
BASE EXTERIOR  
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.  
FOOT  
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. 4.  
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Installation  
GPS installation —  
INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH  
10. The GPS antenna is pre-wired and has a 1 meter  
cable running through one of the connectors.  
1. Choose a location to install the MV3500T power  
ON/OFF switch. Remember when selecting a location  
that you will need to run the +12VDC power cable  
from the MV3500T to the switch. Be sure the  
switch is in the OFF position before continuing.  
See Figure 7 page 9.  
Determine location for GPS antenna. It is recom-  
mended you place the GPS antenna 3 feet from  
dome and away from any other obstruction.  
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. Snap the rocker switch into the switch plate. Be  
sure switch is off!  
NICKS OR CUTS IN WIRING JACKET MAY  
CAUSE WATER TO LEAK INTO VEHICLE.  
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2. Connect the ground wire from the vehicle and the  
BLACK ground wire from the MV3500T together,  
using large yellow flag connector.  
Cable entry installation —  
1. Decide the best location for the cables to enter  
the vehicle, and the location of the power switch  
and receiver (see “Installing the switch and  
receiver”on pages 9 and 10). Drill a 1/2” hole in the  
roof, push wires inside. Make proper connections.  
3. Connect the YELLOW flag connector to  
the silver spade on the switch.  
4. Connect the RED wire from the MV unit to the  
small RED flag connector.  
5. Connect small RED flag connector to center  
spade on switch.  
You must have filtered +12 VDC power source.  
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 flag connector.  
7. Connect small RED flag 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 7  
ON/OFF ROCKER SWITCH  
WITH LIGHT  
(Shown in OFF position.)  
FIGURE 6  
CABLE-  
ENTRY  
CABLE  
CLAMPS  
INSTALLING THE DOME  
BEFORE INSTALLING THE DOME, verify that  
switches are set to your satellite provider.  
(See page 2.)  
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Insert screw in holes on dome  
rim. Be sure bolt is vertical;  
not tilted to side. Tighten to  
20 in.-lb., or approximately  
until washer is visible  
STEPS 2 & 3  
STEPS 6 &7  
TWO GROUND WIRES  
+12 V FROM VEHICLE  
1 FROM VEHICLE  
QUADREX  
SCREW WITH  
RUBBER  
WASHER  
(USE #2  
1 BLACK WIRE FROM  
SATELLITE DISH  
STEPS 4 & 5  
around screw head.  
RED POWER  
WIRE FROM  
DISH  
PHILLIPS)  
CAUTION:  
DO NOT  
OVERTIGHTEN!!  
REV. 12/05  
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Installation • Wiring  
Connecting the receiver —  
Initializing & replacing the dome after  
connecting the receiver(s) —  
Connecting one receiver  
1. Connect the coax cable from the MV3500T to  
the “SATELLITE IN” on the receiver.  
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 initial-  
ization. Power up unit, turn on receiver. FOR THE  
FIRST TIME ONLY, the unit may take up to 10 min-  
utes to initially find the satellite signal. The GPS is  
also initalizing at this time. After the GPS initializes,  
the unit will begin searching for the correct satellite.  
2. See page 5 of Operations Manual for receiver  
set-up.  
Connecting two receivers  
1. Connect the coax cable coming from the  
MV3500T to the “ SATELLITE IN” input on the  
primary receiver. The primary receiver is the  
receiver used most often and will toggle between  
satellites.  
3. If the GPS does not initialize at this time, turn  
off the unit. You may need to move the GPS an-  
tenna to a different location on your roof. After you  
move the GPS, DO NOT SECURE TO ROOF.  
2. Run a second cable through the empty Heyco  
opening and connect to the ground block-type  
feed through and connect the other end of this  
cable to “Satellite IN” input on the second re-  
ceiver. NOTE: Secondary receiver will not  
toggle.  
4. TEST YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE SECURING  
THE GPS ANTENNA. Make sure the TV/receiver  
has found the correct satellite.  
5. After the correct satellite has been found, secure  
GPS antenna by removing adhesive backing and  
securing to roof.  
3. See page 5 of Operations Manual for receiver  
set-up.  
CONNECTOR  
GROUND BLOCK  
CUSTOMER/INSTALLER  
PROVIDES COAX FOR  
SECOND RECEIVER  
APPLY SILICONE BEAD  
AT BASE OF CONNECTOR  
UNIT BASE  
APPLY SILICONE BEAD IN HOLE  
WHERE COAX ENTERS  
PRIMARY  
RECEIVER  
USED ONLY WITH  
A SECONDARY  
RECEIVER  
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To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming—  
The MV3500T will toggle between the primary and  
seconday satellites for either DISH Network or  
DIRECTV. Both have programming on more than  
one satelite. When a channel is selected on the  
remote control and is not on the satellite cur-  
rently selected, the unit will automatically toggle  
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  
satellites. 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 toggle 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  
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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.)  
Install Summary  
SW42  
Input:  
1
1
1
1
To install the “SW42” switch:  
Satellite:  
Polarity:  
119  
119  
110  
110  
Odd Even Odd Even  
1. Before turning on your MV3500T 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.)  
Status:  
Satellite reception verified  
Superdish  
Cancel  
Alternate  
Help  
Test  
2. While the vehicle is stationary, turn on the  
MV3500T system and wait for signal acquisition  
on satellite 119°.  
Check Switch screen display  
3. After signal is acquired, the system will  
continously track the signal for approximately six  
minutes. At the end of six minutes, the unit will  
enter sleep mode. You now have six minutes to  
complete Check Switch test. Consult your re-  
ceiver manual for instructions on running the test.  
Be sure that Superdish and Alternate are un-  
checked if applicable. Onscreen options may vary  
by receiver.  
NOTE: Be sure the “Superdish” and “Alternate”  
boxes ARE NOT checked.  
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.  
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Troubleshooting  
SOLUTION  
PROBLEM  
The MV3500T does not attempt to find a satellite or  
it never moves.  
1. Check your Power switch to verify that it is in the ON position.  
2. Check +12 V wires at unit to verify power. Check fuse on electronics.  
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.  
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.  
With DIRECTV, the dish will find the alternate  
satellite but it never finds the primary satellite.  
I am not getting all the DISH Network channels  
I subscribed to.  
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°.  
The MV3500T never sees any signals, it just keeps  
searching.  
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.  
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  
connected to the “Sat In”.  
You will need to remove the dome, and set switches to correct  
provider. See page 4.  
I have switched satellite service providers. How do  
I set my dish for my new provider?  
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Features and specifications  
• One button operation.  
• Operating temperature  
-13°F to +140°F  
• Dual receiver capable.  
• Depending on receiver type, you can access  
satellites 119°, 110°, 101° or 92°.  
• Specifications for max amperage 3.0A  
• Specifications for unit operatating voltage.-10.5 - 13.8V  
• Specifications for supply voltage. 12 - 13.8V  
• No user input required.  
• No data port required for DISH Network®,  
DIRECTV® or ExpressVu.  
Winegard supplies 30’ of 16 AWG wire for connecting the  
unit. When making connections or adding wire, Winegard  
recommends using 16 AWG stranded wire or larger for  
connection up to 60 feet. When making connections  
longer than 60 feet, insure that specifications for unit oper-  
ating voltage are met by measuring voltage at the unit.  
• Elevation range 20° to 74.5°;  
azimuth +360° (0-720°)  
• 30’ power cable and 30’ coaxial cable included.  
• Dome UV protected.  
• Compact size —  
32” diameter, 15-3/4” height  
Weight of unit - 28 lbs.  
Shipping weight - 41 lbs.  
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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. No warranty claim will be honored unless at the time the claim is made,  
Customer presents proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer (to locate the nearest authorized Winegard dealer, contact  
Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone 319-754-0600 or visit www.winegard.com). Customer  
must provide proof of purchase with a dated sales receipt for the Winegard product to verify the product is under warranty. If the date  
of purchase cannot be verified, the warranty period shall be considered to begin thirty (30) days after the date of manufacture.  
If a defect in material or workmanship is discovered, Customer may take the product to an authorized Winegard dealer for service.  
Customer must provide proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty. If the product is brought to an authorized Winegard  
dealer for service prior to expiration of year one (1) of the warranty period and a defect in material or workmanship is verified by  
Winegard Technical Services, Winegard Company will cover the Winegard dealer’s labor charges for warranty service. The Winegard  
dealer must contact Winegard Technical Services in advance for pre-approval of the service. Approval of the service is at the sole  
discretion of Winegard Company.  
Alternatively, Customer may ship the product prepaid to Winegard Technical Services (located at 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington,  
Iowa 52601, Telephone 319-754-0600). Customer must return the product along with a brief description of the problem and provide  
Winegard Technical Services with Customer’s name, address, and phone number. Customer must also provide proof of purchase to  
verify the product is under warranty. If the product is returned before the expiration of the warranty period, Winegard Company will (at  
its option) either repair or replace the product.  
This Limited Warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, deteriorates, malfunctions or fails from: improper  
installation, misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, tampering, modification of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard in any  
manner whatsoever, removing or defacing any serial number, 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.  
RETURN AUTHORIZATION POLICY  
A Return Material Authorization (RMA) is required prior to returning any product to Winegard Company or Winegard Warranty  
Services under this warranty policy. Please call our Technical Services Department at (800) 788-4417 or send an e-mail to  
[email protected] to obtain the RMA number. Please furnish the date of purchase when requesting an RMA number. Enclose  
the product in a prepaid package and write the RMA number in large, clear letters on the outside of the package. To avoid confusion  
or misunderstanding, a shipment(s) without an RMA number(s) or an unauthorized return(s) will be refused and returned to Customer  
freight collect.  
WINEGARD COMPANY DOES 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 WARRANTY.  
In states that do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages,  
the above limitations or exclusions do not apply.  
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 Customer specific legal rights. Customer may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.  
Rev. 12/19/05  
Printed in U.S.A. © 2005 Winegard Company  
2452071 Rev. 12/19/05  
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