In-Motion Satellite System with built-in DVB for positive satellite identification Model 9754 Model 9754-LP Installation and Operating Instructions ® Digital TV Solutions for Mobile Markets 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (952) 922-6889 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www.kingcontrols.
IMPORTANT! The satellite TV market is expanding and changing. The information in this manual was accurate at the time of printing. If your King-Dome does not operate as outlined in this manual please call King Controls at (952) 922-6889 or visit our website at www.kingcontrols.com. This King-Dome is factory pre-set for DIRECTV® standard digital programming broadcast from the 101° W satellite.
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The King-Dome Automatic Satellite System includes 2 main components (Fig. 1). Dome (Antenna) Unit Located on the roof of the vehicle. The antenna is 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 status light. Note: A TV, satellite receiver, and program subscription are also required for satellite TV viewing (sold separately).
SECTION 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS AZIMUTH: Circular rotation around the vehicle. Using a clock as reference, the front of the vehicle is 12:00, and the rear is 6:00 (Fig. 2). Fig. 2 ELEVATION: Angle in degrees measured from a level plane (Fig. 3). Fig. 3 SIGNAL STRENGTH: Intensity of electronic signal received from the satellite transmission.
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED • • • • • • • • 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 5/32” allen wrench, channel lock or pliers (to remove shipping bolts) wire cutter (to remove shipping tie strap) Optional: #1844 King Controls Keypad #1844 Keypad KIT CONTENTS 1. Unpack and identify all components (Fig. 4). Fig.
IMPORTANT! The tie strap and spacer, and the shipping bolts and washers must be removed from the bottom of the dome unit prior to installation. DO NOT REMOVE THE DOME COVER TO REMOVE THESE SHIPPING RESTRAINTS. YOU MUST PLUG THE SHIPPING BOLT HOLES WITH THE SUPPLIED PLUGS (ATTACHED TO TIE STRAP SHIPPING RESTRAINT). 2. Remove and discard the tie strap and spacer (KEEP RUBBER PLUGS AND GREASE PACKET), and the 2 bolts and 2 washers that pass through the bottom of the base (Fig. 5). 3.
DOME UNIT LOCATION 4. Select an area on the roof for the dome unit and the location where the wiring will enter the vehicle through the roof to the satellite receiver, controller, and 12 volt power source inside, using the following criteria: a) A shorter distance between the dome unit and the satellite receiver is most desirable. b) The dome unit requires a 28 inch diameter mounting area. c) The dome unit should be mounted on the centerline of the vehicle. d) There must be no “line of sight” obstructions.
Fig. 7 Example of truck installation using bracket. See bracket instructions for proper installation. IMPORTANT! The dome unit MUST be mounted to the air ride cab: NEVER to any structure mounted directly to the frame. DOME UNIT INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! Make sure shipping restraints are removed from bottom of dome unit and plugs are inserted in holes (Fig. 5, Page 5). s Cable connections must ALWAYS be positioned facing the rear of vehicle. 5.
Note: The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fastener to secure the dome unit to the roof. Depending on the roof material, fasteners such as lag screws, well nuts, sheet metal screws, toggle bolts and T anchors may be used, and should always be used in combination with a roof compatible sealant. IMPORTANT! The installer is responsible for weatherproofing all holes with sealant. 7. Mount the dome unit.
. Run wires from the back of the dome unit to the roof edge, then along edge to location where wiring will be fed into the vehicle. If installing an optional auxiliary receiver, run auxiliary coax to location where it will enter the vehicle. Secure wiring to roof every 12-18 inches (Fig. 10). IMPORTANT! SEALANT MUST BE ROOF COMPATIBLE. Installer is responsible for determining proper roof compatible fasteners for cable entry cover. Roof holes for cables must be sealed so they are completely waterproof.
INTERNAL WIRING Note: Using multiple receivers is not recommended for multi-satellite services where automatic satellite switching is desired. Components and wiring supplied with the 9754/9754-LP are shown in black. Existing components and wiring or those sold separately are shown in gray. 15. Choose your desired wiring configuration: DIRECTV / Bell TV (single satellite) Fig. 11, Page 11 DIRECTV / Dish Network / Bell TV (2 or more satellites with auto switching) Fig. 12, Page 12 16.
Fig. 11 DIRECTV / Bell TV King-Dome Models 9754, 9754-LP & 9754-LP-HD Single satellite IMPORTANT! Main coax cable must be connected to 18V input on multi-switch.
Fig. 12 DIRECTV / Dish Network / Bell TV King-Dome 9754, 9754-LP & 9754-LP-HD 2 or more satellites with auto switching Note: Using multiple receivers is not recommended for multi-satellite services where automatic satellite switching is desired.
SECTION 4 ANTENNA CONFIGURATION The King-Dome is factory pre-set for DIRECTV standard digital programming broadcast from the 101° W satellite. If you also receive your local channels from DIRECTV’s 119 satellite or if you subscribe to Dish Network or Bell TV programming, you must re-configure the antenna to work with your satellite service.
STEP 1: SATELLITE SERVICE OPTIONS DIRECTV Single Satellite 101 Receive programming from the DIRECTV 101 satellite only. DIRECTV Plus: 101, 119 Receive standard digital programming from the 101, and locals from the 119, and automatically switch between the two. IMPORTANT! The King-Dome can receive available HDTV programming from DIRECTV Ku band satellites at 101° and 119°. It will not receive channels broadcast from DIRECTV’s Ka band satellites at 99° and 103°.
DISH NETWORK Dish 500 Automatically switch between the 110 and 119 satellites for Dish Network Standard Digital Service by simply changing channels with the receiver’s remote control. Dish HD Eastern Arc Automatically switch between the 61.5 and 72 satellites for Dish Network by simply changing channels with the receiver’s remote control.
STEP 2-A: ANTENNA CONFIGURATION USING WALL MOUNT CONTROLLER Note: If using the keypad for programming, go to page 23. On pages 17-21, find your service and follow the instructions in the box. DIRECTV Single Satellite 101 (Factory Pre-set) . . . . . . . .Page 17 DIRECTV Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 17 Dish Network Dish 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18 Dish HD Eastern Arc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIRECTV ANTENNA CONFIGURATION Single Satellite 101 The King-Dome is factory pre-set for the DIRECTV 101 satellite. Unless the antenna has been configured for another option since leaving the factory, PERFORM STEP 5 ONLY. 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 16 times. The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red. 3. Press and hold the button for 4 seconds.
DISH NETWORK ANTENNA CONFIGURATION DISH 500 (satellites 110, 119) 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 12 times. The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red. 3. Press and hold the button for 4 seconds. The status light will turn orange for 1 second, and then start flashing green or red. 4. Press OFF. 5.
DISH HD Western Arc with Locals (satellites 110, 119, 129) 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 20 times. The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red. 3. Press and hold the button for 4 seconds. The status light will turn orange for 1 second, and then start flashing green or red. 4. Press OFF. 5.
DISH HD Alternate with Locals (satellites 61.5, 110, 119) 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 16 times. The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red. 3. Press and hold the button for 4 seconds. The status light will turn orange for 1 second, and then start flashing green or red. 4. Press OFF. 5.
Bell TV HDTV 82/91 (satellites 82, 91) 1. On the King-Dome controller, press and release the ON button. Wait for the status light to flash orange, and then WAIT 4 MORE SECONDS. 2. Press and release the ON button 32 times. The status light starts rapidly flashing green and red. 3. Press and hold the ON button for 4 seconds. The status light will turn orange for 1 second, and then start flashing green or red. 4. Press OFF. 5.
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STEP 2-B: ANTENNA CONFIGURATION USING KEYPAD #1844 Note: If using the wall mount controller for programming, go to page 16. Find your service in the chart below. Determine your Switching Mode and Provider Code, and then go to page 24. SWITCHING MODE AND PROVIDER CODE CHART Satellites Switching Mode Provider Code 101 02 01 101, 119 16 01 Dish 500 (SW21 Switch) 110, 119 26 10 Dish HD Eastern Arc (SW21 Switch) 61.
Perform the programming on these two pages using the codes determined from the chart on page 23 (EXCEPT DIRECTV 101 SERVICE). If you have DIRECTV 101 Service, set your receiver for round dish-1 satellite (do this through the receiver’s satellite set-up menu screens), and then go to page 30, OPERATION). SET SATELLITE SWITCHING MODE 1. Unplug the controller and plug in the Keypad. 2. Press ON. 3. Press * 46 # to display the current satellite switching mode (see chart on page 23). 4.
SET SATELLITE PROVIDER CODE 1. Press * 24 # to display the current service provider (see chart on page 23). 2. To change the current service provider, press * 96 # * 66 # * 88 # 3. Press the UP and DOWN arrows (2 and 8 keys) to choose your desired service provider from the chart on page 23. 4. Press * 25 # to lock in setting. 5. Turn unit OFF and back ON to save setting. 6. Press * 24 # to display and verify code for new service provider. 7. Press OFF. 8. Unplug the Keypad and plug the controller back in.
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STEP 3: DISH AND BELL TV CHECK SWITCH PROCEDURE IMPORTANT! YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION (PAGE 13), AND PERFORMED A SUCCESSFUL SEARCH (STEP 2 BELOW), BEFORE RUNNING THE CHECK SWITCH (STEP 3 BELOW).
Note: Not all receivers will display a screen with options that include superdish and alternate boxes. 5. Make sure Superdish and Alternate boxes are NOT selected. 6. Highlight Test and press Select. Screen graphics may vary. The unit will perform a check switch test, and the antenna will periodically move back and forth. (This process will take several minutes.) 7. When test is complete, a screen similar to one below or on the next page should appear.
Dish HD Alternate with Locals NO “X”s MUST SHOW “SW64” Bell TV 91 “NO SWITCH DETECTED” or “INSTALLED DEVICE UNKNOWN” or similar Bell TV HDTV 82/91 Bell TV HDTV 82/91 Alternate MUST SHOW “SW21” NO “X”s If indicated results are not obtained, go back to Step 3 and run test again. Contact King Controls if the check switch fails to load after 4 attempts. 8. Save the settings, exit to the main menu screen and wait for programming to download. 9.
SECTION 5 OPERATION IMPORTANT: Unless you have DIRECTV service for single satellite 101, you must have completed the antenna configuration as instructed in Section 4 ANTENNA CONFIGURATION. There must be a clear “line of sight” to the southern sky. Mountains, buildings, trees, telephone poles, etc. can all block the satellite signal from reaching the antenna. The distance driven since last performing a search may affect how long it takes for the King-Dome to find the satellite.
IN-MOTION OPERATION 1. Perform a stationary search as shown on the previous page. 2. Allow your programming to download. 3. Press . STATUS LIGHT SYSTEM STATUS a) alternating colors initializing b) GREEN-flashing potential satellite found c) GREEN-steady target satellite found (tracking) When the status light is steady green, the target satellite is found and the unit is tracking. ALTERNATE SEARCH METHOD (Above method is the manufacturer’s preferred method) 1. Press ON. 2. Press .
DISH NETWORK HDTV: Changing the Satellite Trio Dish HD Western and Eastern Arc with Locals IMPORTANT! Perform this procedure only if you are unable to receive all of your HD programming in a particular area of the country. You cannot use this method to change trios if the antenna has not been initially configured for Dish HD Western Arc with Locals or Dish HD Eastern Arc with Locals (see ANTENNA CONFIGURATION section).
1. Press ON. Wait for the Status Light to flash orange, and then wait 4 more seconds. 2. Press and release ON 4 times. Status Light starts rapidly flashing green and red. 3. Select the trio you want to change to: Dish HD Eastern Arc Trio 61.5, 72, 77 Press and hold for 4 seconds. The Status Light turns orange for 1 second and then starts flashing green or red. Dish HD Western Arc Trio 110, 119, 129 Press and hold for 4 seconds.
SECTION 6 SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE REASON COURSE OF ACTION STATIONARY Unit does not find satellite. (STATUS light flashes red or green.) Did not hold ON button for 3 FULL SECONDS. Hold ON button for 3 FULL SECONDS. STATUS light flashes orange. Before search: bad coax connection. Call King Controls. After unsuccessful search (approximately 25 minutes): obstruction in line of sight between dome unit and satellite. Move vehicle to have unobstructed view of southern sky.
SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE The King-Dome Satellite System has been designed to be maintenance and trouble free. For optimum signal strength, keep the dome clean from dirt, bugs, and other debris. Periodic washing of the dome with mild soap and water is recommended. IMPORTANT! Do not power wash the King-Dome. If you plan on storing your vehicle for long periods of time, it is recommended that the system be put through a search procedure on a quarterly basis to keep all moving parts in good working order.
SECTION 8 LIMITED WARRANTY Every new King-Dome Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory, and is covered by the following two year parts and one year labor limited warranty from the date of original purchase: • Two year parts warranty: The customer is not responsible for the cost of replacement parts if the original part is determined to be defective under the terms of the warranty. The customer is responsible for the cost of replacement parts after two years.
11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (952) 922-6889 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www.kingcontrols.
