WINEGARD ® OPERATION MANUAL Made in the U.S.A. Carryout® Automatic Portable Satellite TV Antenna Model GM-1518 PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your Winegard product by filling out and returning the Product Registration card provided or by completing the online registration form at http://www.winegard.com/registration Serial No. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 800/788-4417 • FAX 319/758-5854 • www.winegard.com Printed in U.S.A.
Welcome: Congratulations! You have selected the Winegard Carryout® antenna, your solution for Automatic Portable Satellite TV Programming. The Carryout antenna is a fully automatic satellite antenna that you can easily take anywhere from tailgating at a ball game to a picnic, all in a painless 13.5 lbs. package. The Carryout is designed for use with DISH Network®, BELL TV and DIRECTV® satellite programming providers.
Getting Started: The Carryout antenna comes set from the factory for DIRECTV standard programming. To set the antenna for any other programming provider, you will need to remove the dome and set the switches according to the appropriate diagram below. Otherwise, proceed to installing the Carryout handle. Carryout Notice! 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).
Setting up the Carryout Location selection: Note: The Carryout antenna must be placed on a surface that is + or - 5 degrees of level. When selecting a location for the Carryout antenna, try to find a location that is fairly level and has a clear view of the southern sky. It is important to make sure that the location provides a stable enough surface to keep the Carryout from falling over during use. Other things to consider when choosing a location for the Carryout are traffic patterns and the weather.
Basic Carryout Antenna Wiring TV COAX CARRYOUT ANTENNA RECEIVER POWER SAT IN COAX 120V POWER 12VDC GM-1200 OR CIGARETTE OUTLET Operating your Carryout Antenna 1. Turn on receiver and television set. The Carryout antenna must be connected to a receiver that is plugged into 120 VAC. 5. After the unit has verified that it has the correct satellite, it will move to check the alternate satellite and move back to the primary satellite to complete the search routine. 2.
To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming— 5. 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 below the satellite designations showing odd and even transponders. See illustration below. The Carryout antenna will toggle between the primary or alternate satellites for either DISH Network, BELL TV or DIRECTV.
Finished using the Carryout antenna? To Prepare the Carryout antenna for travel or storage: 1. Unplug the Carryout antenna at the cigarette plug. 2. Unplug your satellite receiver(s). 3. Disconnect the coax cable for any receivers connected to the antenna. 4. Disconnect any coax cable connected to the Carryout base. 5. Coil the cables to make storage easier. 6. Unplug the quick disconnect power from the base of the antenna. 7. Coil the Power cable for easy storage.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM The Carryout antenna does not attempt to find a satellite or it never moves. SOLUTION 1. Check +12 V wires at unit to verify the quick disconnect is locked into the socket. 2. Make sure the Carryout antenna is plugged in. The dish never stops on any of the signals that it sees. 1. Make sure that your receiver is set up correctly. For DISH NETWORK, the check switch should read either “Unknown” or “SW64”. For DIRECTV, the receiver should be set for a Two Satellite Oval Dish.
Appendix A Satellite Coverage Maps and Receiver Compatibility A.1 DISH NETWORK PROGRAMMING The Carryout antenna will operate with most DISH Network receivers. Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the manufacturer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a standard DISH Network receiver. The antenna will locate and toggle between satellites 129°, 119° and 110°.
Hybrid Mode is for use with DISH Network while in the North East where the 129° satellite is not available. The Map below shows the coverage area for the 129° satellite. Fig A.1.2 DISH Network satellite 129° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).* *Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage. DISH NETWORK HYBRID 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hybrid Mode settings are for use in areas where the standard DISH Network settings fail to provide HD programming. 7 8 Fig A.
A.2 DIRECTV PROGRAMMING The Carryout antenna will operate with most DIRECTV receivers. The antenna will locate and continually track satellites 101° and 119°. Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the manufacturer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a standard DIRECTV receiver. Carryout antenna will not operate in all areas where satellites 101° and 119° are available. Refer to Fig A.2.1 for an operational coverage map of satellite 101° and to Fig A.
Specifications & Warranty Features and specifications • Elevation range 20° to 92°; azimuth +360° (0-692°). • No On/Off Buttons to push. • No user input required. • Supports up to 2 single or 1 dual receiver. • Depending on receiver type and location, you can access satellites DISH Network 129°, 119°, 110° or 61.5° DIRECTV 119° or 101° • UV protected plastic dome. • Compact size — 20” diameter, 15.6” height Shipping size - 25” x 22 3/4” x 16 1/2” Unit weight - 13.5 lbs. Shipping weight - 20 lbs.
