Rover KD1500 Owner's Manual

Phone: (952) 922-6889 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www.kingcontrols.com Automatic Satellite TV Antenna KD1500 Owner’s Manual Solutions for Mobile Markets 21443 REV B ®

Section Contents Page 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 3. ANTENNA CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 4. RECEIVER CONFIGURATION - DISH AND BELL TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14 5. OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 6. TAILGATER MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-27 7. SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION - DISH AND BELL TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 8. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 9. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 10. LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Bell TV is an offi cial trademark of Bell Canada. DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc. DISH and Tailgater are registered trademarks of DISH Network L.L.C. Rover is a trademark of Electronic Controlled Systems DBA King Controls. King-Dome and King Controls are registered trademarks of Electronic Controlled Systems DBA King Controls. IMPORTANT! The satellite TV market is expanding and changing. The information in this manual was accurate at the time of printing. If your Rover™ Satellite Antenna does not operate as outlined in this manual, please call King Controls at (952) 922-6889 or visit our website at www.kingcontrols.com. King Controls is not responsible for changes outside of its control. Please read this entire manual before installing and using your new antenna. IMPORTANT! DISH® CUSTOMERS WITH HD SOLO RECEIVERS ONLY! If you have a DISH model ViP211z, ViP211k, ViP211 or 411 single tuner HD receiver, you can use the DISH Tailgater® user interface on your receiver (see Sections 3 and 6).

The Rover Satellite System includes 3 main components (Fig. 1). Dome (Antenna) Unit Located on the roof of the vehicle. The satellite dish and electronics are covered by a protective dome that keeps operational components free from the elements. Controller Located in the vehicle. Activates the search mode and provides limited diagnostic functions using the controller’s lights. 15 Watt Power Supply Located in the vehicle. Supplies proper operating voltage to the Rover Controller. (The antenna unit draws power thru the coax from the receiver.) FIG. 1 NOTE: Overview only. See connection diagram in INSTALLATION section for detailed information. NOTE: The Rover will not work with DIRECTV SWM only receivers. It will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV’s Ka band satellites at 99° and 103°. Do not use dual tuner receivers or receivers with built-in recorders if your programming is broadcast from more than one satellite. Bell TV: You may experience diffi culty receiving your programming more than approximately 100 miles south of the Canadian/US border. NOTE: A TV, satellite receiver, and program subscription are also required for satellite TV viewing (sold separately).

• drill and drill bit set • tape measure • 7/16” open end wrench (coax connections) • adhesive sealant (compatible with roof material) • appropriate fasteners to install all components and wiring KIT CONTENTS 1. Unpack and identify all components (Fig. 2). FIG. 2 Section 2 INSTALLATION