Winegard RD-9946 User Manual

1WINEGARDPinnacle RV Digital Satellite SystemModel RD-9946Installation Manual®®WARNING!BEFORE ATTACHING OR REMOVING ANY CABLE/WIRES ONBACK OF POSITIO

108. After feeding cable to where you are going to install the positioner, strip3/8" insulation off all wires in the 13 cable bundle.9. Attach wi

11WARNINGINDICATORIGN46 CM 60CMWINEGARDP/N:2750225120 VAC 60 Hz100 WATTS MAXTORECEIVERTOANTENNAREMOTECONTROLPANEL1 GREEN/BLACK2 RED/BLACK3 RED/WHITE

12SENSAR® TVANTENNAPOSITIONERTo AntennaTo ReceiverCH 3/4 OUTRECEIVERSatellite InAntenna InTV SETVCRControl WiresFigure 13Rev. 6/98

13Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT ANOTE: All commands will be shown in bold with brackets, example[SELECT A].11. Plug positi

14RD-9901 Remote Control Wall Plate InstallationTo install the optional RD-9901, proceed as follows:1. Connect the 25' telephone cord to the REMO

15RD-9911 Warning Device Installation/OperationTo install the Warning Device, proceed as follows:1. Connect the gold colored wire of the warning devic

16If your going to use option B for you cable entry in to your RV/coach proceedto step 1.1. To install the cable roof-thru plate make sure that you ha

17MUST PERFORM!READ BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH SYSTEMINSTALLATION OR OPERATIONRECEIVER & POSITIONERWhen plugged in, the receiver & positioner are

18MUST PERFORM!READ BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH POSITIONER REINSTALLATION.After positioner reinstallation, you must put the antenna in the park (travel) po

19S:\PART-NO\2451172A 8/99LOCATING THE SATELLITESUGGESTIONS FOR AVOIDINGSATELLITE SIGNAL ACQUISITION ERRORSWith the addition of several new U.S. sate

2WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.(Not applicable to mount and antenna)WARNING: THIS SYSTEM HAS B

20WINEGARDPinnacle RV Digital Satellite SystemModels RD-9946Operation Manual®®WARNING!BEFORE ATTACHING OR REMOVING ANY CABLE/WIRES ONBACK OF POSITION

21WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.(Not applicable to mount and antenna)WARNING: THIS SYSTEM HAS

22TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction ...

23DIGITAL BROADCASTSYSTEM SATELLITE(S)INTRODUCTIONWelcome to a new era in RV Satellite reception. Acombination of the latest computer and microprocess

24Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT AModel RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT ASYSTEM OPERATION (FINDING THE SA

256. Press [UP/DOWN] arrow buttons to scroll cities, Figure 3. The cities arelisted alphabetically by state. Pressing the [RIGHT] arrow button will

26Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT AModel RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT AModel RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERb

27Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT AFigure 11Figure 10System has found a satellite and is fine tuning the signalFine TuningEle

28One requirement must be met to fully enjoy automatic system TV viewing.The RV must be reasonably level. Any of the leveling indicators availablesho

29Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT A5. Press [ARROW BUTTONS] to enter correct elevation, Figure 14.Figure 144. Press UP arrow

3Table Of ContentsInstallation Requirements ...

30Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT AModel RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT AOne requirement must be met to f

31Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT AFigure 195. Press DOWN arrowbutton to decrease latitudeby 0.1o increments5. Press UP arr

32Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT A11. Press [SELECT A] Start Search, Figure 21. This will begin the search forthe satellite

33Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT APUTTING ANTENNA IN PARK POSITIONNOTE: All commands will be shown in bold with brackets, e

34Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT AMOVE TO LAST SATELLITENOTE: All commands will be shown in bold with brackets, example[SEL

35MANUAL MOVEMENTNOTE: All commands will be shown in bold with brackets, example[SELECT A].Manual Movement: This function allows you to manually mov

36Az(X) = XXXXXEl (X) = XXXXX XXXSignal Level - This will varyaccording to received signalAzimuth Count - Numbers changedaccording

37Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT AEDIT MENU1. Press UP/DOWN arrowbuttons to get Manual Moveon screenFigure 29NOTE: All com

38Figure 32Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT A2. Press UP arrow key toscroll to next satelliteDSS 101.0EditSelect Search Satell

39Add/Edit Search SatelliteIf you cannot find the search satellite you want, you must add it to the positionermemory. To add/change the search satell

4Installation RequirementsTo install the Winegard Pinnacle® RV Satellite System, Model RD-9946, youwill need the following:A. An area on the RV/coach

405. After entering satellite name, you must enter satellite location. This isusually expressed in so many degrees west (ex. the DSS satellites are l

41Set Motor PositionsSet Motor Positions is only used to lower antenna if limit switches have failed.Refer to troubleshooting section on how this proc

42REMOTE PANEL OPERATIONPark Button - When pressedpositioner will put antenna intopark position(+)Elevation Push Button(s) -When pressed increasesnumb

43Parking the AntennaTo park the antenna from the remote control panel, press [PARK] button. SeeFigure 39. Both LED's will light while antenna

44NOTE: The closer you estimate your latitude and longitude the more accurate the system will be. Before using this map try a local airport or citye

45Model RD-9900WARNINGINDICATORSELECT ASELECT BPINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDIGN46 CM 60CMWINEGARDP/N:2750255117 VAC 60Hz100 WATTS MAXTORECEIVERTOANT

46POSITIONER CONTROLS & INDICATORSPositioner front and back panel wiring and controls.See Figure 41. The call-outs explain panel controls,indicat

47PROGRAMMED CITY LOCATIONSNOTE: The system will work in areas not coveredby the programmed cities. You can enter theelevation (the DBS receiver wil

48SPECIFICATIONS / WARRANTYPositioner SpecificationsRFInput Frequency ...950-1450 MHzInput Impedance ... 75 oh

49WINEGARDPinnacle RV Digital Satellite SystemModels RD-9946Troubleshooting Manual®®WARNING!BEFORE ATTACHING OR REMOVING ANY CABLE/WIRES ONBACK OF PO

5Figure 4Rev 9/98

50WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.(Not applicable to mount and antenna)WARNING: THIS SYSTEM HAS

51Table of ContentsNo Satellite Found ...

52No Satellite FoundIf the system will not find a satellite, perform ALL off the following:1. Is the receiver is plugged in and turned on?2. Do you ha

536. If search satellite and search method is correct (correct city, elevation, etc.)return the positioner to factory default. See Return To Defaults

54Return To DefaultsPerform the following commands to return the positioner to factory defaults:1. Press [UP/DOWN] arrow until Edit is displayed on po

555. Press [UP/DOWN] arrow until Return to Defaults is displayed on positioner.See Figure 5.6. Press [SELECT A or B] Return to Defaults, see Figure 5.

56Positioner Does Not RespondIf the positioner does not respond to commands, proceed as follows:1. Unplug positioner from AC power for 3 seconds, then

57Test RD-9901 Remote Control WallplateTo check the Remote Control Wall Plate, proceed as follows:1. Check that telephone-type cable is plugged secure

58Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT A5. Press SELECT B TestRemote PanelTest LNBTest Remote Panel8. Press [SELECT A] Test Remote

597. Press [SELECT B] to return to just Test Remote Panel being displayed,see Figure 14.Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT ATest

6Installation2. After determining how you want to run the control cable, you are ready toattach the mount base to the roof. Make sure the location yo

60Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT ATest Remote PanelPark LED = On11. Press [LEFT] arrow button twice. Park LED will extingu

6113. Press [PARK] button twice. Park Key Pressed will be displayed onpositioner. See Figure 20.Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSE

62Test LNBTo test the LNB, proceed as follows:1. Turn receiver ON. Make sure antenna is not pointed at a satellite (nopicture or signal).2. Access Ed

636. Press [SELECT A] Test LNB, see Figure 23. The positioner will displaythe menu shown by Figure 24.Model RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELEC

64Positioner Does Not Come OnIf the positioner does not come on, proceed as follows:1. Verify that the 46 CM - 60 CM switch (on the back panel) is al

65Parking System, Fail - Please Check1. If the positioner displays the message shown in Figure 26, step out of yourcoach/RV and check the position of

66When Searching Positioner Displays "Search Stopped"If the antenna will not move, check the following.1. If you have been in an ice storm o

67WINEGARDPinnacle RV Digital Satellite SystemModels RD-9946Parts List®®Printed in U.S.A. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52

68TABLE OF CONTENTSAntenna Support ...

69INDEX PART DESCRIPTION QTY NO. NUMBER2762830 Antenna Support Assembly 11 2200945 Antenna Support, White 12 2240021 Antenna Support Bumper, White 2AN

7Figure 8Rev 9/98Use FS-8100 connector toconnect coax cablesSeal connections from pointto point indicatedFigure 7Mount Assembly(2) 10-32 x 5/8"He

70MOUNT ASSEMBLYRev. 1/97

71MOUNT ASSEMBLYINDEX PART DESCRIPTION QTY NO. NUMBER2762832 Mount Assembly 11 3710300 Mount Base Stiffener 12 2160218 10-32 Nut 103 2762835 Rotation

72INDEX PART DESCRIPTION QTY NO. NUMBER1 3200947 Mount Base 12 2160183 10-32 x 1-1/2" Hex Screw 2MOUNT BASERev. 6/98

731POSITIONER/ACCESSORIESModel RD-9900PINNACLEPOSITIONERby WINEGARDSELECT BSELECT A324INDEX PART DESCRIPTION QTY NO. NUMBER1 RD-9901 Remote Control Wa

74ANTENNA/FEED ASSEMBLYRev. 9/98

75ANTENNA/FEED ASSEMBLYINDEX PART DESCRIPTION QTY NO. NUMBER2762827 46 cm Antenna/Feed Assembly1 2745303 46 cm Reflector (18 inches), White 12 2160362

7635' CABLE, PART NUMBER 2753248NOTES:1. 14 wire/coax cable to be jacketed together.2. Jacket strip length 13 wire cable: 3.00 +.25 both ends.3.

77MOUNT WIRE HARNESS, PART NUMBER 2753245For antenna mounts with a serial # of 10111 or higher.

8Azmuth Limit SwitchesAzmuth SpringDuring installation make surethese cables DO NOT come intocontact with the azmuth spring oflimit switches.Figure 9

96. Attach coax cable from antenna assy. to jack on mount, see Figure 10.Make sure to feed coax cable under the shaft. Slide weather boot over bootco