Winegard TV Antenna RTS 80B User Manual

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WINEGARD  
RoadTrip® MinimaxTM  
Stationary  
Automatic Satellite TV Antenna  
Model RT8000S (white dome)  
Model RT8035S (black dome)  
Made in the U.S.A.  
May also be packaged as:  
RTS-80W (white dome) or RTS-80B (black dome)  
PRODUCT REGISTRATION  
Serial No.  
Please register your Winegard product by filling  
out and returning the Product Registration card  
provided or by completing the online registration  
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000  
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2009 2452185 REV3 1/10  
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Quick Reference Guide  
This model is PRESET for DIRECTV receivers.  
If you have a DISH Network or BELL TV receiver, you must change  
the numbered switches (see figures below).  
TO CHANGE SWITCH SETTINGS FOR DISH  
NETWORK. SIMPLY MOVE #4 & #7 TO DOWN  
POSITION (#8 SHOULD REMAIN DOWN ALSO).  
FACTORY PRESET  
DIRECTV SWITCH SETTINGS  
DIRECTV  
DISH NETWORK  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
KEY  
0 = UP  
1 = DOWN  
DISH NETWORK HYBRID  
BELL TV  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Hybrid Mode settings are for use in areas where the  
standard DISH Network settings fail to provide HD  
Installing unit on roof of vehicle —  
programming.  
UNIT BASE  
Install in DRY conditions only!  
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FIGURE 1  
IMPORTANT! Do not install this system in the rain, or  
under any wet conditions. Moisture may affect electron-  
ics and void your warranty!  
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1. For best performance and to reduce signal acquisi-  
tion time, park vehicle on a level surface; level the RV.  
4. After selecting location for unit (see Step 2), place  
the unit on the centerline of the vehicle.  
2. Select a level spot on your roof for installation.  
WARNING: Level the base front to back and side to  
side. If base is not level the antenna may require more  
time to locate the correct satellite or may not locate the  
correct satellite.  
5. Position base so that cables exit toward the rear of  
vehicle.  
FIGURE 2  
FRONT OF VEHICLE  
3. Ensure proper distance to other rooftop equipment is  
maintained.  
At least 12”  
At least 12”  
Be sure no roof-mounted equipment is blocking the  
satellite “line of sight”; see chart below.  
RoadTrip Minimax  
MUST Face FRONT  
of Vehicle  
Using this chart, determine the minimum distances to  
other equipment.  
Obstruction Ht.  
Unit Clearance  
Cable connections  
MUST face REAR  
8” .....................................15”  
10” ...................................20”  
12” ...................................25”  
15” ...................................35”  
The distance from the edge of the roof to the rear cor-  
ner of any foot should be at least 12” on both sides of  
the dish to ensure proper installation.  
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6. Place the unit on the roof in its permanent loca-  
tion and mark around each base foot, Figure 3.  
Decide the best location for the power and coax  
cables to enter the vehicle, and the location of the  
power switch and receiver. Drill a 3/4” hole in the  
roof, push wires inside.  
FIGURE 3  
2. Connect the Primary receiver to the Primary  
Port on the panel mount.  
3. For a two receiver installation, connect  
a second coax cable (not provided) to the  
SECONDARy connector on base and run cable  
along roof to second receiver location.  
4. Place cable-entry plate over hole and cables.  
Screw in place. Seal plate and screw holes with  
approved sealant (not included).  
5. Depending on the length of the cable on the  
roof, you may need to use cable clamps or wire  
ties (not provided) between the unit and your  
cable-entry plate. Clamping the cable every 12”-  
16” should eliminate any unnecessary cable  
movement, Figure 6.  
7. Clean roof area where the base feet will be  
attached to the roof. Do not erase your marks!  
8. Put approved sealant in the areas marked  
for the base feet. Place base feet on top of the  
sealant and screw down with the (3) #10 screws  
for each foot.  
NICKS OR CUTS IN WIRING JACKET MAY  
CAUSE WATER TO LEAK INTO VEHICLE.  
!
FIGURE 6  
CABLE-  
CABLE CLAMPS  
9. After all base feet are secured to roof, put  
sealant around edge of feet and over screws.  
ENTRy  
COAX CABLE ROUTING  
Cable entry installation —  
PRIMARY  
RECEIVER  
1. Connect the quick disconnect power cable to the  
panel mount on the back of the RoadTrip Minimax  
unit. See Figures 4 & 5 below.  
RoAdTRIP  
MInIMAx  
QUICK DISCONNECT SOCKET  
FIGURE 4  
SECondARY  
RECEIVER  
LOCK (ON TOP OF THE CONNECTOR)  
MAIN Port  
SECONDARY Port  
LOCK  
FIGURE 5  
POWER PLUG  
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INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH  
Connecting TWO receivers  
1. Connect the coax cable coming from the antenna to  
the “SATELLITE IN” input on the primary receiver. The  
primary receiver is the receiver used most often and  
will toggle between satellites.  
1. Choose a location to install the RoadTrip Minimax  
power ON/OFF switch. Remember when selecting  
a location, you will need to run the +12VDC power  
cable from the RoadTrip Minimax antenna to the  
switch. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position before  
continuing. See Figure 7 below.  
2. Connect the secondary coax cable coming from the  
antenna to the “SATELLITE IN” input on the secondary  
receiver.  
Wall or panel mount: Drill 1-1/4” hole, pull wires  
through wall or panel.  
2. Connect the ground wire from the vehicle and the  
BLACK ground wire from the antenna together, using  
large yellow flag connector.  
NOTE: Secondary receiver will not toggle.  
3. See page 6 for receiver set-up.  
Note: During the RoadTrip Minimax antenna’s normal  
search process, you may hear a slight grinding sound  
as the unit checks its limits. This is normal and does not  
harm the unit.  
3. Connect the YELLOW flag connector to  
the switch shown in figure 7 below.  
4. Connect the RED wire from the antenna to the  
small RED flag connector.  
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5. Connect small RED flag connector to the switch as  
shown in Figure 7 below.  
Operating the RoadTrip Minimax  
1. Turn on receiver and television set. The RoadTrip  
Minimax antenna must be connected to a receiver that  
is plugged into 120 VAC.  
6. Connect the +12 V power wire from the vehicle to  
a small RED flag connector.  
7. Connect small RED flag connector to isolated  
2. Verify that you are getting the receiver’s menu screens  
on the television. These screens are available with or  
without the dish finding the signal.  
spade on switch.  
3. Turn the power switch on for the RoadTrip Minimax  
antenna. The dish will detect if it is already on a satellite  
signal. If it detects a signal, the dish will move to check  
it’s alternate satellite and then move back to the original  
satellite signal that is on.  
FIGURE 7  
ON/OFF ROCKER SWITCH  
WITH LIGHT  
(Shown in OFF position.)  
4. If no signal was detected, the dish will begin its search  
to locate the primary satellite. Once the dish locates a  
signal, it will pause long enough to identify which satellite  
it has located. This may or may not be visible on your  
receiver’s point dish screen.  
5. After the unit has verified that it has the correct satel-  
lite, it will move to check the alternate satellite and move  
back to the primary satellite to complete the search  
routine.  
STEPS 2 & 3  
STEPS 6 &7  
TWO GROUND WIRES  
+12 V FROM VEHICLE  
1 FROM VEHICLE  
1 BLACK WIRE FROM  
SATELLITE DISH  
6. If you do not have signal, see Troubleshooting,  
p.9.  
STEPS 4 & 5  
RED POWER  
WIRE FROM  
DISH  
NOTE: Because the RoadTrip Minimax antenna uses  
information from the last location that it was on a  
signal, satellite acquisition may take longer if the  
dish is inactive over long distance traveling.  
CONNECTING RECEIVERS  
Connecting ONE receiver  
DIRECTV must be set to the “two” satellite, oval dish  
setting. Refer to your receiver manual.  
1. Connect the coax cable from the antenna to the  
“SATELLITE IN” on the receiver.  
2. See page 6 for receiver set-up.  
DISH Network receivers must have the check switch  
set to “SW64”. See page 6.  
Use your on-screen guide to  
locate your channel rather than  
“channel surfing”. This will result  
in smoother operation.  
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Basic RoadTrip Minimax Antenna Wiring  
TV  
COAX  
RoadTrip Minimax  
RECEIVER  
SAT IN  
ANTENNA  
POWER  
COAX  
120V  
POWER  
12VDC  
To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming—  
The RoadTrip® Minimax antenna will toggle  
between the primary or alternate satellites for  
either DISH Network or DIRECTV. Both have  
programming on more than one satellite. When a  
channel is selected on the remote control and is  
not on the satellite currently selected, the unit will  
automatically toggle to the correct satellite.  
and television are turned on and your receiver is  
on the “point dish” menu. (Consult your owner’s  
manual to reach this menu.)  
2. Turn on the RoadTrip Minimaxsystem and wait  
for the unit to acquire a signal on satellite 119°.  
3. you now have six minutes to complete Check  
Switch test. Consult your receiver manual  
for instructions on running the test. Be sure  
that Superdish and Alternate are unchecked  
if applicable. Onscreen options may vary by  
receiver.  
DIRECTV® programming  
1. DIRECTV receivers must be set for oval dish 2  
sat selection to enable toggling between primary  
101°W satellite and alternate 119°W satellite only.  
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RoadTrip Minimax is not compatible for 110°  
or KA-band satellite viewing. (Consult receiver  
manual for procedure.) After receiver is set for  
the correct dish selection, when you request a  
channel located on a different satellite, the unit will  
automatically toggle to that satellite.  
4. During the Check Switch Test, the receiver  
will begin checking the switch by toggling  
between satellites. When this is completed,  
SW64 will appear on the screen. It will be at the  
top of the screen. Satellite designations will be  
below, showing odd and even transponders. See  
illustration below.  
DIRECTV must be set to the “two” satellite, oval dish  
setting. In some cases, the two satellite option may  
not be available. When this happens, use the three  
satellite option. Refer to your receiver manual for  
more information.  
Installation Summary  
DISH Network® programming (DISH 500)  
Satellite Input  
Port:  
Satellite:  
Trans:  
1
2
3
DISH Network receivers must have the “SW64”  
switch installed in order to toggle between the pri-  
mary 119° satellite and the alternate 110° satellite.  
(Consult your receiver manual for the procedure  
to reach the “check switch” menu.)  
119 110 129  
OK OK OK  
Device:  
Reception Verified  
Status:  
Switch:  
SW64  
NOTE: This “SW64 Switch” is a DISH Network  
receiver setting, NOT a physical part.  
SuperDISH  
Test  
Alternate  
Help  
Done  
Check Switch screen display  
To install the “SW64” switch:  
NOTE: Be sure the “Superdish” and  
“Alternate” boxes are NOT checked.  
1. Before turning on your RoadTrip Minimax  
antenna, make sure that your satellite receiver  
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If a switch other than SW64 appears, or you have an X in one of the boxes below the satellites,  
repeat Check Switch Steps.  
5. your system is now set up to toggle between satellites. It will automatically move to the correct  
satellite when a channel is selected with your remote control.  
NOTE: Once these steps are completed, you won’t have to perform this test again, unless  
Check Switch was performed on another satellite dish, such as a home dish.  
Toggle: Your Winegard automatic  
satellite dish will move from the  
primary to the alternate satellites  
in order to receive multi-satellite  
programming.  
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Note: The RoadTrip Minimax antenna is designed to be maintenance free. However, it is  
a good idea to clean the dome from time to time with a soft cloth, water and dish soap.  
Warning: Painting the RoadTrip Minimax dome voids the warranty, degrades signal  
strength and may cause damage to the antenna.  
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Troubleshooting  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
The RoadTrip Minimaxantenna does not attempt  
to find a satellite or it never moves.  
1. Check +12 V wires at unit to verify the quick disconnect is locked  
into the socket.  
2. Make sure the RoadTrip Minimax antenna is plugged in.  
1. Make sure that your receiver is set up correctly.  
The dish never stops on any of the signals that  
it sees.  
For DISH NETWORK, the check switch should read either “Un  
known” or “SW64”.  
For DIRECTV, the receiver should be set for a Two Satellite  
Oval Dish. In some cases, the ‘Two satellite’ option may not  
be available. In these cases, select Three satellite oval.  
2. Make sure the Main coax cable from antenna is run to  
“satellite in” on back of your receiver and all coax connections  
are made properly.  
Make sure that the Switches on the Electronics Control Box are  
set for DIRECTV. See page 3. These switches are found under  
the dome, inside the Electronics Control Box.  
With DIRECTV, the dish will find the alternate  
satellite but it never finds the primary satellite.  
I am not getting all the DISH Network channels  
I subscribed to.  
Go to the check switch menu in receiver. Make sure that it’s set for  
SW64 and lists both even and odd transponders on satellites 110°,  
119° and 129°.  
The RoadTrip Minimax antenna never sees any  
signals, it just keeps searching.  
1. Rain, snow or excessive dew on the dome can interrupt the  
signal. Snow and dew can be brushed off the dome. If heavy rain  
or snowfall is blocking the signal, it may be necessary to wait until  
the weather clears.  
2. Check to see if the southern sky is clear. Trees, buildings, large  
signs or an overpass can block the signal. Find an area where you  
can be sure that this is not the problem and try again.  
3. Run a single, good coax cable directly from the RoadTrip Mini-  
max to the satellite receiver by-passing everything.  
4. Make sure the receiver has power and the satellite dish is con-  
nected to the “Sat In” jack.  
you will need to remove the dome, and set switches to correct  
provider. See page 3.  
I have switched satellite service providers. How  
do I set my dish for my new provider?  
1. Power off receiver and turn back on.  
My receiver appears to be locked up. I cannot  
get any response from it.  
2. Hold in power button on receiver for three seconds and release.  
3. Unplug receiver from outlet for 20 seconds and plug back in.  
Check the “Check Switch” installed in your receiver. If anything  
other than “Unknown” or “SW64” is installed, please run the  
“Check Switch” test. See page 6 for help running this check.  
With DISH Network, my RoadTrip Minimax antenna  
appears to lock onto signal, but my receiver does  
not show a picture or a signal reading.  
The DIRECTV receiver shows a signal but the Road-  
Trip Minimax antenna never stops searching.  
Exit the receiver menu screens and try running the search from  
the program guide screen.  
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Appendix A Satellite Coverage Maps and Receiver Compatibility  
A.1 DISH NETWORKPROGRAMMING  
The RoadTrip Minimax antenna will operate with most DISH Network receivers.  
Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the  
manufactuer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a standard DISH Network  
receiver.  
The antenna will locate and toggle between satellites 129°, 119° and 110°.  
The RoadTrip Minimax antenna will not operate in areas where satellite 129°, 119° and 110°are not  
avaliable.  
Refer to figure below for an operational coverage map for satellite 119° and 110°. Satellite coverage  
maps are based on level, stationary operation.  
Reception interruption may also occur during adverse weather conditions.  
DISH Network satellites 119° and 110° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).*  
*Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.  
Note: There are certain areas within the U.S. where the RoadTrip Minimax antenna may experience limited or  
no coverage of the 129o satellite for HD programming. DISH Network home coverage has the same limitations.  
Problem areas include: Washington, Oregon and California (limited coverage may extend past these areas).  
Contact DISH Network for any additional coverage questions (888.825.2557).  
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Hybrid Mode is for use with DISH Network while in the Northeast where the 129° satellite  
is not available. The Map below shows the coverage area for the 129° satellite.  
DISH Network satellite 129° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).*  
*Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.  
DISH Network satellite 61.5° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).*  
*Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.  
DISH NETWORK® EASTERN ARC  
If neither DISH Network Standard Mode  
DISH NETWORK 72° SATELLITE USES THE  
ODD TRANSPONDERS ONLY. A CHECK  
SWITCH WILL FAIL TO SEE ANY EVEN  
TRANSPONDERS. THIS IS NORMAL.  
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or DISH Network Hybrid Mode will  
provide an HD signal, consult the maps  
above. If you are in the 61.5° coverage  
area, use DISH Network Eastern Arc.  
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A.2 DIRECTVPROGRAMMING  
The RoadTrip Minimax antenna will operate with most DIRECTVreceivers. The antenna will locate and  
continually track satellites 101° and 119°. However, the RoadTrip Minimax is not compatible with the  
DIRECTV 110° satellite or the KA band satellites 99° and 103°.  
Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the  
manufactuer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a standard DIRECTV  
receiver.  
RoadTrip Minimax antenna will not operate in all areas where satellites 101° and 119° are available.  
Refer to the figures below for an operational coverage map of satellite 101° and 119°. Satellite coverage  
maps are based on level, stationary operation.  
DIRECTV satellite 101° RoadTrip Minimax coverage map (Dotted area indicates coverage).*  
DIRECTV satellite 119° RoadTrip Minimax coverage map (Dotted area indicates coverage).*  
*Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.  
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Specifications & Warranty  
Features and specifications  
• One button operation  
• UV protected plastic dome.  
• Compact size —  
• Supports up to 2 single or 1 dual receiver.  
20” diameter, 15.6” height  
Shipping size - 25” x 22 3/4” x 16 1/2”  
Unit weight - 13.5 lbs.  
• Depending on receiver type and location, you can  
access satellites  
DISH Network 129°, 119°, 110° or 61.5°  
DIRECTV 119° or 101°  
Shipping weight - 23 lbs.  
• Operating temperature -13°F to +140°F  
• Specifications for max amperage 5.0A  
BELL TV 91° or 82°  
• Depending on programming, can access DISH  
• Specifications for unit operatating voltage. -10.5 -  
NETWORK’s East Coast local feeds.  
13.8V  
• Powder coated aluminum base.  
• Specifications for supply voltage. 12 - 13.8V  
• Elevation range 20° to 92°;  
azimuth +360° (0-692°).  
WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY  
(2 YEARS PARTS; 1 YEAR LABOR)  
Winegard Company warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. during year  
one (1) of such warranty, Winegard Company will also pay authorized labor costs to an authorized Winegard dealer to repair or replace defective products. no warranty  
claim will be honored unless at the time the claim is made, Customer presents proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer (to locate the nearest authorized  
Winegard dealer, contact Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone 800-288-8094 or visit www.winegard.com). Customer must  
provide proof of purchase with a dated sales receipt for the Winegard product to verify the product is under warranty. If the date of purchase cannot be verified, the  
warranty period shall be considered to begin thirty (30) days after the date of manufacture.  
If a defect in material or workmanship is discovered, Customer may take the product to an authorized Winegard dealer for service. Customer must provide proof  
of purchase to verify the product is under warranty. If the product is brought to an authorized Winegard dealer for service prior to expiration of year one (1) of the  
warranty period and a defect in material or workmanship is verified by Winegard Technical Services, Winegard Company will cover the Winegard dealer’s labor  
charges for warranty service. The Winegard dealer must contact Winegard Technical Services in advance for pre-approval of the service. Approval of the service is  
at the sole discretion of Winegard Company.  
Alternatively, Customer may ship the product prepaid to Winegard Technical Services (located at 3111 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone 800-788-  
4417). Customer must return the product along with a brief description of the problem and provide Winegard Technical Services with Customer’s name, address, and  
phone number. Customer must also provide proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty. If the product is returned before the expiration of the warranty  
period, Winegard 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 with product instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or corrosive environments such as salt spray and acid  
rain. This Limited Warranty also does not apply if the product becomes unable to perform its’ intended function in any way as a result of the television signal provider  
making any changes in technology or service.  
RETURN AUTHORIZATION POLICY  
A Return Material Authorization (RMA) is required prior to returning any product to Winegard Company or Winegard Warranty Services under this warranty  
policy. Please call our Technical Services department at 800-788-4417 or send an e-mail to warranty@winegard.com to obtain the RMA number. Please furnish the  
date of purchase when requesting an RMA number. Enclose the product in a prepaid package and write the RMA number in large, clear letters on the outside of the  
package. To avoid confusion or misunderstanding, a shipment(s) without an RMA number(s) or an unauthorized return(s) will be refused and returned to Customer  
freight collect.  
WInEGARd CoMPAnY doES noT ASSUME AnY LIABILITIES FoR AnY oTHER WARRAnTIES, ExPRESS oR IMPLIEd, MAdE BY AnY oTHER  
PERSon.  
ALL oTHER WARRAnTIES WHETHER ExPRESS, IMPLIEd oR STATUToRY InCLUdInG WARRAnTIES oF FITnESS FoR A PARTICULAR PURPoSE And  
MERCHAnTABILITY ARE LIMITEd To THE TWo YEAR PERIod oF THIS WARRAnTY.  
In states that do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the above limitations or exclusions  
do not apply.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives Customer specific legal rights. Customer may also have other rights that may vary from state to state  
SATELLITE RECEIVER WARRANTY  
See manufacturer’s limited warranty policy.  
WS-MoBWARREV2  
Rev. 1/10  
Printed in U.S.A. © 2009 Winegard Company 2452185 REV3 1/10  
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