® WINEGARD Movin’ View TM Mobile Digital Satellite Antenna Model MV-3500 U.S. Patent Nos. 6,023,247; 6,188,300 Made in the U.S.A. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com Printed in U.S.A.
Introduction/How Does Digital Satellite TV Work? About this manual —We hope this manual will provide clear instructions to install and operate MV-3500. Two symbols have been used — Indicates suggestions to make Indicates caution should be taken! processes easier for you. ! Introduction Congratulations! You have purchased one of Winegard’s latest developments in the mobile satellite reception product line —the Movin’ ViewTM.
Quick Reference Guide NOTICE! This model is PRESET for DIRECTV® receivers. If you have a DISH Network® or ExpressVu® (Canada) receiver, you must change the numbered switches inside the dome. TO CHANGE SWITCHES INSIDE DOME — 1. Remove screws holding dome to base and remove dome. Place dome in safe spot to avoid damage. Switches will be set at 101° for DIRECTV. You will be changing these switches. (#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch up) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sat. Rcvr.
To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming— The MV-3500 will toggle between the primary and seconday satellites for either DISH Network or DIRECTV but not between DISH Network and DIRECTV. Both have programming on more than one satellite. When a channel is selected with the remote control that is not on the satellite currently selected, the dish will automatically move to the correct satellite.
Installation Diagram FIGURE 1 LEVELING SCREW ADJUSTABLE BASE FOOT ADJUSTABLE BASE FOOT REFLECTOR LEVELING SCREW LIMIT SWITCH CABLES CONTROL UNIT LNBF GPS ANTENNA ELEVATION MOTOR 3 FEET MINIMUM AZIIMUTH MOTOR +12VDC POWER TO RECEIVER LEVELING SCREW TO LNBF REAR BASE FOOT MUST BE PARALLEL TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE VEHICLE. CONTROL BOX DETAIL CONNECTORS ELECTRONICS INTERIOR VIEW Model MV-3500 P3 Sat. Rcvr. ...........................
Parts Included • Tools Needed • How to Unpack PARTS INCLUDED: 1 Cable entry plate 1 large yellow spade connector 2 small red spade connectors All required screws and washers 1 base with electronics, dish, dual LNBF 1 tube silicone 1 Radome 3 base mounting feet 1 Power switch 2 Wall plates (white & brown) 1 Surface mount box 2 Cable clamps TOOLS NEEDED FOR UNPACKING & INSTALLATION: 7/16” open end wrench Level Drill w/3/4” bit 1-1/4” hole saw (if mounting switch in wall) 5/16” Socket for roof screws 1/8” Al
Installation Installing unit on roof of vehicle — Install in DRY conditions only! tion below. ! (#1 represents Switch DOWN; #0 represents Switch UP) IMPORTANT! Do not install this system in the rain, or under any wet conditions. Moisture may affect electronics and void your warranty! Sat. Rcvr. 1. For best performance and to reduce signal acquisition time, park vehicle on a level surface; level the RV. 2. Select a level spot on your roof for installation.
Installation ROOF INSTALLATION, continued GPS installation — 6. Place the unit on the roof in its permanent loca- The GPS antenna is pre-wired and has a 3 foot cable running through one of the connectors. tion and mark around each base foot, Figure 4. (Make sure the rear adjustable base foot is parallel to the center line of the coach.) When deciding where to place GPS antenna, DO NOT SECURE! After wiring the receiver and initializing your system, you will need to test the system.
Installation • Wiring Cable entry installation — INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH 1. Decide the best location for the cables to enter the vehicle, keeping in mind the desired location for the switch and receiver. 1. Decide the location of the power on/off switch. Be sure the switch is turned off before you begin! See diagram below. Drill a 3/4” hole in the roof, push wires inside. Make proper connections (remember you must have filtered +12 VDC power source).
Installation • Wiring Initializing & replacing the dome after connecting the receiver(s) — Connecting the receiver — Connecting one receiver 1. Be sure vehicle is in a location free of all obstructions and with a clear view of the satellite. 2. Power up unit, turn on receiver. The unit may take up to 10 minutes to initially find the satellite signal. The GPS is also initializing at this time. After the GPS initializes, the unit will begin searching for the correct satellite. 3.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM The MV-3500 does not attempt to find a satellite or it never moves. The MV-3500 turns on and moves for a few seconds then stops and never moves again. SOLUTION 1. Check your Power switch to verify that it is in the ON position. 2. Make sure that the receiver is plugged in and the satellite in jack is connected to MV-3500. 1. Wait 10 minutes. The unit can take up to 10 minutes to acquire GPS. If it normally takes 10 minutes to acquire GPS, contact Winegard. 2.
Specifications & Warranty Features and specifications • One button operation. • 30’ power cable and 30’ coaxial cable included. • GPS satellite signal acquisition. • Dome is UV protected. • Depending on receiver type, access satellites 119°, 110°, 101° or 92°. • Off-white color compatible with all vehicles. • Compact size — 32” diameter, 15” height Weight of unit - 43 lbs. Shipping weight - 59 lbs. • No user input required. • No data port required for any receiver.
