INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL SATELLITE SYSTEM MODEL LP-1000 Made in U.S.A. U.S. Patent Pending Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 • 319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2004, 2005 2452040 Rev.
Congratulations! You have selected one of the most advanced and lowest profile satellite antennas available today. The Winegard RoadTrip™ LP antenna is a technologically advanced satellite tracking system. The RoadTrip LP is designed for use with DIRECTV® and DISH Network® satellite television providers. This manual provides important information on the installation and operation of your RoadTrip LP antenna. Please take time to read the manual before installing or operating your antenna.
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 System Overview ............................................................................................................ 4 1.2 Parts Provided with RoadTrip LP .................................................................................. 4 1.3 Additional Equipment and Materials Required for Operation of RoadTrip LP ............ 4 2. Safety ................
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 System Overview The Winegard RoadTrip LP is a low profile, in-motion satellite system. RoadTrip LP utilizes GPS (global positioning system) and DVB (digital video broadcasting) technology. GPS is used to determine the present location of your antenna, and DVB is used to verify the antenna has located the correct satellite. Roadtrip is a Ku-band satellite television reception antenna that is gyro stabilized and has a continuous 360° rotation to keep it locked on the selected satellite.
Fig 1.1 Rotate Base 40.00” PCB Assembly Main Control Electronics Sub-base 28.625” 33.500” EL Motor LNBF 28.625” Azimuth Motor Pill Box GPS Cable Clamp 33.250” Knee Reflector Reflector Base 2.2 Operational Safety: RoadTrip LP is capable of advanced on-road television satellite tracking. Satellite tracking systems are designed for reception of television programming while the vehicle is in motion and should only be used or operated by vehicle passengers while the vehicle is in motion.
3. INSTALLATION 3.1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Installation Overview: Gather the tools and materials required for installation Unpack and inspect RoadTrip LP Select a location to mount the antenna. Mount the antenna system Adjust the antenna switch settings Route and connect coax and wires. Plan your entire installation before you start. Determine the location of all of your equipment and make sure cable and wires are long enough to reach their termination points. . 3.
If the height of the obstruction on the roof is 6 inches, the antenna should be mounted no closer than 18 inches from the obstruction. If the obstruction is higher than 6 inches, you should add an additional 10 inches in distance for every additional 3 inches in height. Obstruction Height Clearance distance 6"……………………………………….18" 9"……………………………………….28" 12"……………………………………….38" 15"……………………………………….48" UNIT BASE OBSTRUC TION Fig 3.2 . Mount the antenna on the center line of the vehicle.
3.5 Mounting the Antenna Hardware Kit: 1. Cable ties ..............................................................2 2. Rocker switch .......................................................1 3. Surface mount box screw, #6 x 1/2 ......................2 4. Wallplate, surface mount screw #6-32x1, white ..2 5. Surface mount screw, #6 x 3/4, white ..................2 6. RG-6 connector O-ring/gel ..................................2 7. Small red flag connector ......................................2 8.
3.6 Adjusting the Antenna Switch Settings Depending on the satellite receiver and the mounting option selected, it may be necessary to remove the antenna radome and adjust the switch setting. The antenna switch comes preset at the factory for mounting Option A (see Section 3.4 Fig 3.3) and for use with DirecTV receivers (see Fig 3.5).
3.7 Route and connect the coax and wires Determine the best location for the RG-6 coax and 16 gauge power wires to enter the vehicle, and the location of the satellite receiver and rocker switch. Drill ½“ hole in the roof for the coax and power wires to enter the vehicle. Insert the ends of the 35’ section of RG-6 and 35’ section of 16 gauge power wire into the hole. Be sure to insert the ends that do not have connectors on them. Push coax and power wires into the vehicle.
Pull remaining cable and wire into the vehicle. Place the cable entry plate over the hole and cables. Screw in place and seal plate and screws with the approved sealant. Depending on the length of the coax and wiring on the roof, it may be necessary to secure them with cable clamps. Clamping the cable every 12" to 16" should eliminate any unecessary cable movement. Trim coax cable if necessary and strip RG-6 coax inside the vehicle, illustration at right.
4. OPERATION 4.1 Initial Satellite Receiver Setup It is very important to set up the satellite receiver for proper antenna operation. Receiver hardware and software varies, depending on manufacturer. If you have a new receiver or you have removed your satellite receiver from the vehicle, it may be necessary to repeat the satellite receiver setup. Refer to Appendix B for satellite receiver setups for initial and multidish operation. Follow the instructions for your satellite television provider. 4.
After the unit has acquired GPS, it will lower the reflector to the proper elevation for a satellite search in your location. As the unit scans the proper elevation, it will locate satellite signals. The antenna will return to a scanned satellite location and verify the satellite’s DVB identification. If it is the correct satellite, the antenna will peak on the signal and stop. If it is not the correct satellite, the unit will move directly to the correct satellite, stop and peak on the satellite.
Appendix A Satellite Coverage Maps and Receiver Compatability A.1 DISH NETWORK The RoadTrip LP will operate with most standard DISH Network receivers. The antenna will continually track satellite 119 and will function while stationary with satellites 119 and 110. The RoadTrip LP will not operate with DISH Network HDTV receivers or with any DISH Network satellites other than 119. Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the manufactuer for mobile applications.
A.2 DIRECTV RoadTrip LP will operate with most standard DIRECTV receivers. The antenna will continually track satellite 101 and will function while stationary with satellites 101 and 119. RoadTrip LP will not operate with DIRECTV HDTV receivers or on any other DIRECTV satellites other than 101 and 119. Winegard does not recommend using satellite receivers with hard drives not recommended by the manufacturer for mobile applications. RoadTrip will not operate in all areas satellites 101 and 119 are available.
Appendix B Setup and Operation of Satellite Receivers B.1 DISH Network (To activate your DISH Network receiver, call 1-888-ADD-DISH). Using your DISH Network Point Dish/Signal Screen There are several applications where it is necessary and helpful to use the DISH Network Point Dish/Signal Screen. See Fig B.1.1. The following instructions will help you acquire this screen on most DISH Network receivers.
Using your DISH Network Receiver for Multidish Operation To set your receiver to automatically switch from satellite 119 to satellite 110 in stationary mode, use the following instructions: In stationary position, be sure you have a clear view of satellites 119 and 110. Go to “Point Dish/Signal” screen and select the 119 satellite. Turn on the RoadTrip antenna to begin search for the desired satellite.
B.2 DIRECTV (To activate your DIRECTV receiver, call 1-888-238-7177) There are many manufacturers of DIRECTV Receivers. These instructions are for use with common menus found in most DIRECTV Receivers. If they differ from your receiver, follow instructions provided with your receiver. Set up your DIRECTV Receiver Dish Select “Menu” on the remote control to access Main Menu. Select ‘7’ for “Dish Pointing” and press OK. Use arrow buttons and highlight “Select Dish” and press “OK”.
Appendix C. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance It is advisable to perform monthly maintenance on your antenna. Clean off bugs and dirt on the outside of radome using mild soap and water; treat radome with ProtectAll*. Check fasteners on radome, antenna and antenna mounting brackets and tighten if necessary. Be sure cables and wiring are properly connected and secured. Annual maintenance — remove radome from antenna and clean off dirt and debris from antenna base using a clean rag.
Appendix D. Specifications and Warranty Specifications Frequency Band ........................... 12.2 to 12.7 GHz Elevation Scan Range ...... 17 degrees to 63 degrees relative to the horizon Azimuth Scan .......................................... Continous Tracking Velocity ....................... 45 degrees/second Length ................................................................. 40” Width ............................................................ 33-1/2” Height ..................................
