6. Verify “Scan” is highlighted.
Press
SELECT
on your remote.
5. Highlight the state you are currently in from the state menu.
Press
SELECT
on your remote.
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The DISH Tailgater Automatic Satellite System is designed to work with both
standard and high definition satellite TV broadcasts from DISH satellites
110/119/129, and ONLY with the following DISH receivers:
ViP
®
211z • ViP211k • ViP211 • 411 • Wally™
If your RECEIVER is
NEW AND UNACTIVATED
,
see the back of this guide first!
For all things Tailgater,
see your User’s Guide!
If the
Mobile Antenna Setup
screen does not display,
press
MENU
,
6
,
1
,
1
on your DISH remote.
Highlight “Check Switch.” Press
SELECT
on your remote.
The
Mobile Antenna Setup
screen should now display.
Lay the unit on a soft,
non-scratching surface,
and apply the (3)
rubber feet.
4. Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the letter group
that includes the first letter of the state you are currently in.
Press
SELECT
on your remote.
The scan will begin and may take up to a few minutes to complete.
This screen will display during the scan.
Wally is a trademark, and DISH, Tailgater and ViP are registered trademarks of DISH Network L.L.C.
KING is a registered trademark of Electronic Controlled Systems, Inc.
22391 Rev A
2. Place DISH Tailgater in position and make connections
in the following order:
A
,
B
, and
C
.
3
4
5
7. When the scan is complete, the
Acquiring Signal
message will
display. Acquiring the signal may take up to 5 minutes to complete.
6
8. After your receiver has acquired the signal, the electronic program
guide will download. This may take up to 5 minutes to complete
(potentially longer if an external hard drive is connected).
7
9. Choose a channel and watch TV. Enjoy!
8
Any tall objects can block the satellite signal.
DO NOT
APPLY FEET
IF YOU WILL BE ROOF
MOUNTING THE
ANTENNA UNIT.
STANDARD OPERATION
(First Time Users see back)
B
A
C
When you plug in the receiver, the green power light should illuminate or
begin cycling on and off (if not, check AC connection).
Wait for the green light to turn solid. This may take up to two minutes.
If it does not turn solid, power on your receiver using the front panel
POWER button. (On “z” models, this is located behind the door panel.)
4. Turn on your TV.
In your TV’s input
selection menu, choose
the input that matches the
connection from
your receiver.
The
Mobile Antenna Setup
screen should display.
Plug in
receiver
last!
Do not over tighten coax connections! Do not pull on coax.
2
1
If you get a box saying that not all satellites were acquired,
see the troubleshooting section in your User’s Guide.
Quick Reference Guide
Models VQ4400 & VQ4410
To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the DISH Tailgater,
visit www.mydish.com/tailgater or call 1-800-963-DISH (3474).
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Refer to www.mydish.com/tailgater for additional information regarding
equipment used with this product.
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