Winegard RM-DM61 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 2)

FINDING THE SATELLITE

STEP 1. Step outside the vehicle and, using a com-

pass, determine which direction is North. (Standing in

or near the vehicle can give you an incorrect reading.)

The more accurately you determine North, the easier it

will be to find the satellite(s).

STEP 2. Using satellite receiver, determine correct

elevation for your location. See your receiver manual

for setup information.

STEP 3. Press button on Winegard Digital Display wall

plate. If the antenna is in travel position, the display will

show LL for Low Limit. HL for High Limit will show when

dish is in Up position.

STEP 4. Crank elevation handle to raise antenna. Stop

cranking when readout displays the correct elevation

for your location.

STEP 5. Rotate antenna VERY SLOWLY until correct

satellite signal is acquired. NOTE: Rotate 3° and then

stop. DO NOT rotate continuously, even if you are

rotating slowly. If you notice the elevation angle has

changed, it may be due to the following reasons:

a. RV is not parked level.

b. Antenna system is mounted to a slightly sloped

RV roof. (This is not a problem. When you have

rotated the antenna so it is facing in approxi-

mately the right azimuth [compass direction],

simply adjust to correct elevation and continue

searching for the satellite signal.)

Special notes: When you have detected the satellite

signal, adjust the antenna up/down and left/right for the

strongest signal your receiver displays. Because of

differences in receivers and installation methods, you

may find the elevation numbers, after peaking on the

strongest signal, no longer match what the receiver

recommended. This is normal. The elevation sensor

should always get you close enough to find a signal to

peak on. If display turns off while you’re searching, just

push button for another minute of operation. After a

little practice, most people can find the signal in 30 to

50 seconds.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• If digital display reads EE, check wiring and connec-

tion. If wiring and connections are not correct at instal-

lation, operation is affected.

• Remember to rotate antenna

VERY SLOWLY

until

correct satellite signal is acquired.

OPERATION

TUNING ANTENNA FOR THE BEST PICTURE

STEP 1. Your receiver should indicate it is receiving a

signal. To tune your antenna, slowly move the antenna

left, then right, until you find the position with the

highest signal strength. It is important to turn the

antenna slowly. Because the signal is digital, it

takes a few seconds for the receiver to lock on.

STEP 2. Place rotation clamp in the LOCK position.

This prevents the antenna from moving and losing

signal.

STEP 3. Slowly raise, then lower the antenna until you

have “peaked” the signal (found the strongest signal).

WATCHING OFF-AIR TV

To watch the area (local) television programming, use

one of these options —

• Use an A-B switch between the receiver and antenna

power supply.

• Use a video switch, Figure 1.

• Connect antenna output from power supply to TV

ANTENNA input on receiver, Figure 2. When you turn

off the receiver, it automatically switches you to off-air.

LOWERING ANTENNA TO TRAVEL POSITION

STEP 1. Set rotation clamp to ROTATE position.

STEP 2. Fully rotate antenna counterclockwise until

pointer on directional handle aligns with red screw on

rotation clamp.

STEP 3. Turn elevating crank counterclockwise in

direction of “DOWN” arrow until resistance is met.

The number of turns will vary according to the elevation

angle the antenna was set to.

STEP 4. Move rotation clamp to the LOCK position.

CAUTION: Under no circumstances lower the antenna

to any position other than travel position!

ELEVATION TURNS CW

14 - 16

17 - 19

14-1/2

20 - 22

23 - 25

15-1/2

26 - 29

30 - 32

16-1/2

33 - 35

36 - 38

17-1/2

39 - 42

43 - 45

18-1/2

46 - 48

49 - 51

19-1/2

52 - 54

55 - 57

20-1/2

58 - 61

62 - 64

21-1/2

65 -67° 22

68 - 70° 22-1/2

71-73° 23

DISPLAY CODES

HL.................. High Limit

LL .................. Low Limit

Lo .................. Battery Low

Er .................. Communication Error

— —.............. Initializing

NOTE: Initialization may take up to 5 seconds.

Based on 5 minutes a day of usage, standard new

alkaline batteries should last 88 days.

Rev. 11/11/03

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 15 16

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