King Controls 1200-KU, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...53 Phone 800 982 9920 Fax 952 922 8424 www kingcontrols com 20430 REV C Satellite Solutions for Mobile Markets MEMBER 15 Marine Satellite System with built in DVB for positive satellite identification Model 1200 KU Installation and Operating Instructions ...

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Page 3: ...ExpressVu is an official trademark of Bell Canada DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcast Project 1991 1996 IMPORTANT The satellite TV market is expanding and changing The information in this manual was accurate at the time of printing If your Sea King does not operate as outlined in this manual please call King Controls at 800 982 9920 or visit our website at www kingcontrols com Pl...

Page 4: ...l components free from the elements Controller Located in the vessel Activates the search mode and provides limited diagnostic functions using the status light SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Page 2 Fig 1 Note A TV satellite receiver and program subscription are also required for satellite TV viewing Sold separately Note Overview only See Installation Section for complete wiring schematic ...

Page 5: ...ite transmission SECTION 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS Fig 3 ELEVATION Angle in degrees measured from a level plane Fig 3 Page 3 Fig 2 AZIMUTH Circular rotation around the vessel Using a clock as reference the bow of the vessel is 12 00 o clock and the stern is 6 00 o clock Fig 2 ...

Page 6: ...connections 5 32 allen wrench channel lock or pliers to remove shipping bolt phillips screw driver to remove dome cover appropriate fasteners and tools to install all components and wiring adhesive sealant compatible with vessel material 1844 King Controls Installation and Diagnostic Keypad may be obtained from an authorized dealer or King Controls Fig 4 1844 Diagnostic Keypad ...

Page 7: ...UPSIDE DOWN 3 Remove and discard the shipping bolt Fig 5 REMOVE SHIPPING RESTRAINTS IMPORTANT The shipping bolt must be removed prior to installation IMPORTANT CAREFULLY remove the dome cover Do not allow dome cover to catch on internal components or wiring EXTREMELY IMPORTANT NEVER lift the unit by the LNB assembly Wave Guide assembly or the dish Lift the unit by the base ONLY ...

Page 8: ...more information Exact hole spacing is shown at right Distances are to centers of holes c The dome unit should never be mounted so that it is tilted more than two degrees in any direction d Keep the dome unit as far away from the radar as possible and if possible above the level of the radar e The dome unit should be mounted as close as possible to the center of the vessel fore aft and side to sid...

Page 9: ...RE EXCESS CABLE IN THE CABINET WITH THE COMPONENTS DO NOT CUT COAX If coax cable other than that supplied with the Sea King is used the following guidelines must be followed 1 Ends must be terminated with SNAP N SEAL connectors Fig 8 DO NOT USE TWIST ON OR HEX CRIMPED CONNECTORS 2 Cable must be RG6 and rated at 2 2 GHz or higher Fig 8 ...

Page 10: ...g in the Diagnostic Keypad not the wall mount controller To verify proper operation of the components temporarily connect the unit and perform an initial search as follows 1 Place the dome unit in its mounting location and temporarily secure the unit from falling Depending on the location you may have to use the supplied right angle F connectors to avoid bending the coax too sharply during the tem...

Page 11: ...twork ExpressVu DIRECTV Sea King Model 1200 KU Single satellite or multi satellite with auto switching from master receiver only Fig 10 Note HDTV receivers require HDMI or component video audio cable connection to TV ...

Page 12: ...er Fig 11 IMPORTANT Main coax cable must be connected to 18V input on multi switch Note To automatically switch between satellites using any receiver tune all other receivers to channel 202 on the 101 satellite Note HDTV receivers require HDMI or component video audio cable connection to TV ...

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Page 14: ... option on pages 14 15 and then follow the instructions below DIRECTV SINGLE SATELLITE 101 The system is factory pre set for basic DIRECTV service broadcast from the 101 W satellite If you have this service make sure your receiver is set for round dish 1 satellite do this through the receiver s satellite set up menu screens and then go to page 18 YOU MUST SET YOUR ELEVATION ZONE PAGE 18 EVEN IF YO...

Page 15: ...Provider Code Service DIRECTV Single Satellite 101 Factory Preset DIRECTV Plus Single Satellite 119 Dish 500 SW21 Switch Dish 1000 SW64 Switch Dish 1000a SW64 Switch Standard Digital 91 Dish Network Bell ExpressVu 101 101 119 119 110 119 110 119 129 61 110 119 91 02 01 16 01 02 19 26 10 62 10 66 10 02 91 Satellites SWITCHING MODE AND PROVIDER CODE CHART ...

Page 16: ...VU May not be available in all areas due to service provider limitations Standard Digital 91 Receive programming from the 91 satellite only HDTV 82 91 Automatically switch between the 82 and 91 satellites for Bell ExpressVu by using the receiver s remote control SATELLITE SERVICE OPTIONS IMPORTANT This Sea King will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV s Ka band satellites at 99 and 103 ...

Page 17: ...in the eastern U S and the 129 in the western U S The map below shows the approximate coverage for each satellite The Sea King antenna can be easily configured to work with two different satellite trios DISH 1000a 61 110 119 or DISH 1000 110 119 129 By choosing the appropriate trio that includes either the 61 or the 129 satellite based on where you are you can receive all of your desired programmi...

Page 18: ...he controller and plug in the Keypad 2 Press ON 3 Press 46 to display the current satellite switching mode 4 To change the satellite switching mode press 96 66 88 5 Press the UP and DOWN arrows 2 and 8 keys to choose the desired switching mode 6 Press 47 to lock in setting 7 Turn unit OFF and back ON to save setting 8 Press 46 to display and verify code for new satellite switching mode 9 Continue ...

Page 19: ...der 4 Press 25 to lock in setting 5 Turn unit OFF and back ON to save setting 6 Press 24 to display and verify code for new service provider selected 7 DIRECTV Plus 101 119 Set your receiver for oval dish 2 satellites do this through the receiver s satellite set up menu screens then go to page 18 Dish Single Satellite 119 Dish 500 Dish 1000 1000a Bell ExpressVu Standard Digital 91 Bell ExpressVu H...

Page 20: ...ote go to the signal meter screen on the TV and select the 110 satellite and transponder 11 3 Press 96 66 88 4 Press the UP and DOWN arrows 2 and 8 keys to display your zone 5 Press 40 to lock in setting The unit will automatically begin a search for locate and verify the selected satellites When done the keypad will display a steady 8 for the left hand digit and alternate between a flashing 0 and...

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Page 22: ...h Network model 311 receiver for Dish 500 and a Dish Network model VIP211 or a VIP211k HDTV receiver for Dish 1000 1000a Do not use dual tuner receivers or recorders If you do not have a clear view of the satellites the switch will not load Note The SW21 and SW64 switches are a receiver software configuration that is loaded into the receiver after running a check switch test with the dish locked o...

Page 23: ... switch fails to load after 4 attempts 6 Save the settings exit to the main menu screen and wait for your programming to download 7 DISH 1000 1000a ONLY Verify your saved settings show your desired satellite trio 110 119 129 or 110 119 61 8 Go to page 22 MUST SHOW SW21 NO SWITCH DETECTED or INSTALLED DEVICE UNKNOWN NO X s MUST SHOW SW64 NO X s DISH 500 DISH 119 and EXPRESSVU 91 DISH 1000 DISH 1000...

Page 24: ...e main receiver in the vessel The unlabeled port can be used for an additional receiver If using two coax label the ends of one to avoid confusion when making the internal hookups The installer is responsible for sealing all openings where wiring enters the vessel so they are entirely waterproof inside and outside of the holes IMPORTANT You must fill the ends of all external coax including right a...

Page 25: ...ase to install the dome unit to the mounting pedestal or the vessel surface fasteners go from inside of base to outside 6 Secure wiring every 12 18 inches and seal all openings where the wiring enters the vessel so they are entirely waterproof inside and outside of the holes 7 Replace dome cover on base and align holes in dome cover with holes in base Attach dome cover with dome cover screws saved...

Page 26: ...n Any other devices should be downstream from the receiver Do not go through an A B or any other switch box or booster c Power connection must be a non shared circuit Excessive current draw on the circuit will cause the unit to operate improperly Power and ground connections must be made after the wires are connected to the dome unit Use a 7 5 amp fuse in fused non shared circuits FINAL TEST Follo...

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Page 28: ...Service Department at 800 982 9920 ext 373 4 When the status light is steady green select a channel or the program guide to view your programming Enjoy DO NOT TURN THE SEA KING OFF ALTERNATE SEARCH METHOD If you experience difficulty locking onto the satellite press and hold ON for 3 FULL SECONDS alternating colors GREEN flashing GREEN steady Initializing Potential satellite found Target satellite...

Page 29: ...feature change channels by selecting your program from the channel guide rather than channel surfing It is common for the picture to pixel or display an error message when the antenna is switching between satellites the vessel is pitching or rolling excessively or the signal has been temporarily blocked PLEASE BE PATIENT THE PICTURE WILL RETURN If an error message appears for an extended period se...

Page 30: ... SEARCH button for 3 FULL SECONDS See OPERATIONS page 26 Did not initiate search method correctly Press ON Press TRACK See OPERATIONS page 26 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REASON COURSE OF ACTION STATUS light does not stop rapidly flashing red and green STATUS light does not turn on or is dim Bad power source low voltage Bad power or controller cable connection at dome Bad controller cable connection at contro...

Page 31: ...ber of times as the LEFT hand digit of the zone if 0 do not click Hold the right button DOWN until the status light flashes orange then release Status light will flash red 4 times 5 Click ON the same number of times as the RIGHT hand digit of the zone if 0 do not click Hold the right button UP until the status light flashes orange then release Status light will flash red 4 times The new zone is pr...

Page 32: ...3 or email King Controls at info kingcontrols com Rain Fade Rain or dew on the dome can cause signal interference and make the digital picture freeze pixel or go out altogether This loss of signal is commonly referred to as rain fade and is caused by the combination of water in the atmosphere and water on the dome surface To minimize this issue and eliminate the effects of water on the dome apply ...

Page 33: ... improperly installed or improperly maintained Repairs have been made or attempted by others that are not certified by King Controls to do such repairs Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear Alterations have been made to the product In no event shall King Controls be liable for any indirect incidental or consequential damages from the sale or use of the product This disclaimer applie...

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