Winegard RoadTrip Minimax RT8000S, User Manual

Page 1: ...O PLACE OF PURCHASE For up to date information on receiver compatibility and programming visit www winegard com receivers Product Registration Please register your Winegard product by filling out and returning the Product Registration Card provided or by completing the online registration form at http www winegard com registration Automatic Roof Mounted Satellite TV Antenna ...

Page 2: ... Dome One button operation Supports up to two receivers Depending on receiver type and location can access the following satellites DISH Western Arc 110 119 129 DISH Hybrid 110 119 61 5 DISH Eastern Arc 61 5 72 77 DIRECTV 119 or 101 will not receive HD on 110 or any KA band HD on 99 and 103 Bell TV 91 or 82 Gray plastic base Elevation range 20 to 92 Azimuth 360 0 692 UV protected plastic dome Comp...

Page 3: ...a trademark of Bell Canada Inc Reference made to products or services provided by companies other than Winegard Company does not represent any endorsement of those products or services Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct and complete no company shall be held liable for any errors or omissions in this manual Changes and technological advances...

Page 4: ...roof mounted equipment is blocking the satellite line of sight See Figure 1 DIRECTV Bell TV DISH Hybrid The MiniMax antenna switch settings are preset for DIRECTV If you have a DISH or Bell TV receiver you must change the numbered switches found on the electronics box under the dome Hybrid mode is for use in areas where the 129 satellite is not available and standard DISH settings fail to provide ...

Page 5: ...st 12 Place the unit on the roof in its permanent location and mark around each base foot See Figure 3 Clean the roof area where the base feet will attach to the roof do not erase your marks Put approved sealant in the areas marked for the base feet Check with your vehicle manufacturer for approved sealant Place the base feet on top of the sealant Before using the supplied mounting screws check wi...

Page 6: ... the primary receiver to the main port on the back of the RoadTrip MiniMax unit For a two receiver or dual tuner DVR installation connect a second coax cable not provided to the secondary port on the back of the RoadTrip MiniMax unit Place the provided cable entry plate over the hole and cables Screw the plate in place Seal the plate and screw holes with approved sealant not included Depending on ...

Page 7: ...ector to the center spade on switch Connect the 12V power wire from the vehicle to a small red flag connector Connect a small red flag connector to isolated spade on switch Continue to page 7 for DISH receiver setup or page 11 for DIRECTV receiver setup 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 6 On Off Rocker Switch with Light shown in Off Position Steps 3 and 4 Two ground wires 1 from vehicle 1 black wire from satel...

Page 8: ...ceiver manual The wording and display used in your receiver may differ slightly For help email help winegard com or call 1 800 788 4417 Before starting disconnect coax cable from Sat In on back of receiver Press Menu on your remote Select option 6 System Setup Select option 1 Installation Disclaimer Receiver setup instructions are accurate at time of printing and may change without notice Call Win...

Page 9: ...es If you have an In Motion system after the search routine is complete the system will take another 6 minutes before going into Sleep Mode Once it does the unit will be completely silent Do not proceed to Step 6 until this has happened Move over to select Check Switch Check that there are no checkmarks by SuperDISH or Alternate Next select Test again This time it will install the SW64 switch This...

Page 10: ...The MiniMax antenna will not operate in all areas where satellites 110 119 and 129 are available The antenna will locate and toggle between satellites 110 119 and 61 5 in Hybrid mode The antenna will not operate in all areas where satellites 110 119 and 61 5 are available Satellite coverage maps are based on level stationary operation Reception interruption may also occur during adverse weather co...

Page 11: ...the 129 satellite is not available If neither DISH Western Arc nor DISH Hybrid Mode will provide an HD signal then the Eastern Arc may be used Please note that Eastern Arc is only an option for stationary models and is not compatible with in motion models Consult the map above If you are in the 61 5 coverage area use the DISH Eastern Arc See switch settings below DISH Satellite Coverage Cont DISH ...

Page 12: ...lite Menu Once there find the option for Satellite Setup If your receiver differs from the options shown you may need to consult your receiver manual The wording and display used in your receiver may differ slightly For more information on receiver compatibility and programming visit www winegard com receivers For help email help winegard com or call 1 800 788 4417 Press Menu on your remote and th...

Page 13: ...ine is complete the in motion antenna will take another 6 minutes before going into Sleep Mode Once it does the unit will be completely silent If you want to check signal strengths choose Signal Strength from the menu options before returning to this screen Now press Continue Your installation will be verified You may be required to press the DASH before proceeding underneath 7 on the remote Conti...

Page 14: ...ntinue The program guide will download When the status bar reaches 100 press Continue Errors may be displayed on the Installation Status screen This is normal to see one or two boxes with an X instead of a Select Continue 9 7 8 9 ...

Page 15: ... The receiver will run Data Feed and Guide Feed Tests for a few moments 10 The MiniMax antenna will operate with most DIRECTV receivers Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the manufacturer for mobile applications Winegard does not recommend using an HD receiver since HD programming will not be available 12 11 10 12 ...

Page 16: ...KA band satellites 99 and 103 Refer to the figure below for an operational coverage map of satellite 101 and 119 Satellite coverage maps are based on level stationary operation Reception interruption may also occur during adverse weather conditions DIRECTV satellite 101 119 coverage map Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage DIRECTV satellite 101 MiniMax antenna coverag...

Page 17: ... will pause to acquire GPS Once the dish begins its search it pauses on signals long enough to determine which satellite it has found If it moves off of the signal it is an effort to verify the signal and should return shortly After an In Motion system has verified the correct satellite it will continue to track the signal The In Motion unit will go into Sleep Mode if the vehicle is stationary for...

Page 18: ...it is set for SW64 Both even and odd transponders on satellite 110 119 and 129 should be listed Local programming may not be available outside of your local coverage area I have switched satellite service providers How do I set my dish for my new provider Remove the dome and set switches to correct provider See switch settings on page 3 My receiver appears to be locked up and is not responding DIR...

Page 19: ...negard 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 wit...

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