Winegard Satellite TV System RM DM00 User Manual

RV DIGITAL SATELLITE ANTENNA  
with Digital Elevation Sensor  
Model RM-DM46  
may also be packaged as  
RM-DM00, RMDM04, RMFLDM4  
For Technical Services, call 1-800-788-4417  
For Receivers and Programming, call 1-866-609-9374  
DO NOT RETURN ANTENNA TO PLACE OF PURCHASE.  
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, IA 52601 • 800-288-8094 • Fax 319-754-0787  
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To order receivers or programming, please call the Winegard receiver hotline at 1-866-609-9374.  
Tuning Antenna  
Operation  
STEP 1. The more accurately you determine North, the easier it is to locate the satellite. Step outside and away  
from your vehicle. (Standing too near to your vehicle can give incorrect compass readings.) It is helpful if there is  
a landmark on the horizon to represent North. Return to the vehicle and point the directional dial North or to the  
STEP 1. Your receiver should indicate it is receiving a signal. To tune your antenna for the best signal strength,  
slowly move the antenna left, then right, until you have found the position that gives the highest signal strength. It is  
important to turn the antenna slowly. Because the signal is digital, the receiver takes a few seconds to lock on.  
landmark.  
Figure 1  
STEP 2. Place rotation clamp in the LOCK position. This prevents antenna movement and loss of signal.  
Directional Handle  
Elevating Crank  
(unsnap to pull handle down)  
2 4 0  
STEP 3. Slowly raise then lower the antenna until you have peaked the signal. You are now ready to watch satellite TV!  
70  
Lowering Antenna to Travel Position  
290  
STEP 1. Set the rotation clamp to ROTATE position.  
50  
Directional Dial  
40  
310  
STEP 2. Rotate antenna until pointer on directional handle aligns with the red screw on the rotation clamp.  
20  
330  
Directional Handle Pointer  
Red screw  
STEP 3. Turn elevating crank counterclockwise in direction of DOWN arrow until meeting resistance. The number of  
turns will vary according to the elevation angle the antenna was set at.  
Rotation Clamp  
STEP 4. Move rotation clamp to the LOCK position. Antenna is now locked in travel position.  
STEP 5. Snap elevation crank in place.  
STEP 2. Turn on receiver and television. Tune the television to channel 3 or 4. Using your receiver manual for  
instructions, go to the Signal Meter screen. Enter nearest zip code for your location using receiver’s remote control.  
After the zip code is entered, the receiver will indicate numbers for azimuth (compass heading) and elevation.  
Unsnap the elevating crank, and turn the elevation handle CLOCKWISE to raise the antenna. Turn the elevating crank  
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to lower the antenna.  
CAUTION! NEVER LOWER ANTENNA IN ANY POSITION EXCEPT TRAVEL POSITION!  
DOs  
STEP 3. Press the button on the Winegard digital display wall plate. If antenna is in travel position, the display will  
1. Do check parking location for obstructions before raising antenna.  
show LL for Low Limit. HL for High Limit will appear when the dish is in up position.  
2. Do carefully raise, lower and rotate antenna. If difficult, check for cause.  
STEP 4. Crank the elevation handle to raise antenna. Stop cranking when the readout displays the correct elevation  
for your location, which is found on the receiver’s signal meter screen.  
3. Do rotate slowly when searching for the satellite(s), and check fine tuning on TV set to make sure it is properly  
adjusted.  
4. Do lower antenna before moving vehicle!  
STEP 5. Rotate antenna slowly until the correct satellite signal is acquired. NOTE: Rotate 3°, then stop. DO NOT rotate  
continuously, even if you are rotating slowly. If you notice the elevation angle has changed, it could be due to the  
following reasons:  
5. Do activate programming by calling program provider for your receiver.  
1. RV is not parked level.  
2. Antenna is mounted to a slightly sloped RV roof. (This is not a problem.)  
DON’Ts  
When you have rotated the antenna so it is facing in approximately the right azimuth (compass direction), simply  
adjust to correct elevation, and continue searching for signal.  
1. Don’t move RV/coach with the antenna in the UP position. This will void your warranty and may also cause  
damage to your roof.  
When you have detected the satellite signal, adjust the antenna up/down and left/right for the strongest signal the  
receiver displays. Due to variations in receivers and installation methods, you may find the elevation numbers (after  
peaking on the strongest signal) no longer match what the receiver recommended. This is normal. The elevation  
sensor should always get you close enough to pick up a signal to peak on. If the display turns off while you’re  
searching, just push the button for another minute of operation. After a little practice, finding the signal may only take  
30 to 50 seconds.  
2. Don’t force elevating crank up or down. Check for cause of trouble.  
3. Don’t rotate directional handle hard against stops.  
4. Don’t apply paint over top of base plate or anywhere on lift.  
5. Don’t apply sealant on gear housing.  
Replacement Parts  
For replacement parts, contact Winegard Company at 1-800-288-8094 (credit card orders only, $5.00 minimum order).  
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Troubleshooting  
Assembly & Installation  
Supplies Needed  
Screwdrivers (Phillips and slot)  
1-3/4” hole saw  
Figure 2  
Antenna Reflector at 90°  
1. You may need to rotate the dish in small increments to find  
the signal. Rotate the dish 3° at a time to the left, stopping for  
a few seconds each time you move the dish. Try moving the  
dish up to 20° to the left. If no signal is found, return to the  
azimuth listed and try rotating 20° to the right. This will help  
correct for any errors in setting the directional handle.  
ABS glue  
Drill with 1/8” bit  
Tape measure  
Non-hardening sealant  
(Check manufacturer’s specifications  
for compatibility with your roof.)  
7/16” wrench  
Winegard’s Digital Elevation Sensor has been  
INSTALLED and CALIBRATED at the factory.  
2. Be sure you have a clear line of sight. The signal from the  
satellite(s) will not pass through trees, buildings, mountains,  
etc. Remember the antenna has a 24° offset; this means that  
when the antenna is straight up and down (90°), it is looking  
24° into the sky. See Figure 2.  
24° look angle  
LNBF  
STEP 1. Choose a location on the roof for the dish that will allow the dish to raise and rotate without interfering with  
other roof-mounted equipment. Make sure inside ceiling plate is easily accessible and with no obstructions that  
would interfere with operation.  
Figure 3 shows minimum distance (10”) antenna should be located from edge of vehicle roof. It is recommended  
that you check with your dealer or manufacturer for provisions that may have been made in the roof for antenna  
mounting, such as a reinforced roof area or pre-wire installation from the factory.  
3. Check that the TV set is tuned for the correct channel, 3 or 4  
(same channel as output of receiver).  
Figure 3  
4. Check that you have entered the correct zip code of your  
current location. If the zip code is wrong, the antenna will be  
looking in the wrong direction or at the wrong elevation for  
the satellite signal.  
The antenna must be level for proper  
operation!  
Winegard Model RW-5000 roof wedge with gasket is  
available. If inside roof wedge is needed, Winegard  
Model RW-1000 can be trimmed to fit ceiling plate.  
5. Check connections at the receiver, TV, and antenna.  
6. Check the TV. Does it receive pictures from off-air television stations/VCR?  
7. Re-tune system for best picture. See page 3.  
STEP 2. Position template on roof (see insert page of  
this manual). CAUTION: DO NOT drill through wiring.  
Carefully drill a 1-3/4” hole through roof and ceiling of  
vehicle. Inspect hole to make sure wiring is intact. See  
roof template insert.  
8. Inspect the antenna, making sure it has not been damaged. If the antenna is even slightly bent, the receiver may  
not receive the signal.  
9. Contact Dealer or Winegard Technical Services.  
It is highly recommended the antenna be mounted  
on the center line of the roof. Do not mount antenna  
closer than 10” from roof edge.  
LCD DISPLAY CODES  
If Antenna Does Not Rotate or Is Difficult to Rotate  
HL  
LL  
Lo  
Er  
--  
High Limit  
Low Limit  
Battery Low  
Error  
19.50”  
1. Inspect antenna on roof. Be sure the mount has not been damaged.  
2. Check for caulking between gear housing and base plate.  
3. Be sure cables are not binding and that they have been installed properly.  
4. Contact your dealer or Winegard Technical Services.  
29”  
34” DIAMETER  
OPERATING  
AREA  
Initializing  
NOTE: Initialization may take up to  
5 seconds.  
RW-5000  
Roof Wedge  
with gasket  
17” RADIUS  
If Antenna Does Not Raise or Is Difficult to Raise  
1. Inspect antenna on roof. Be sure the mount has not been damaged.  
MINIMUM  
10”  
Vehicle Roof  
2. Check for caulking on the elevating shaft.  
Interior  
Roof Wedge  
(Optional)  
3. Contact your dealer or Winegard Technical Services.  
Antenna Controls  
NOT TO SCALE  
FRONT OF VEHCILE  
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STEP 3. Attach dish to backup. Use bolts and nuts  
provided. See Figure 4.  
Figure 4  
(4) Antenna  
Mounting Bolts  
Digital Elevation Sensor Roof Connections  
The illustrations below different methods of connecting wires at roof level; method will depend on model.  
Wire colors must med, green to green, black to black.  
STEP 4. Mount dish on roof in upright position. Rotate  
clockwise to stop (Figure 5). Dish will be toward back  
of vehicle when in stowed or travel position. The word  
FRONT is embossed on the base and should face the  
front of vehicle. Secure to roof using screws (provided).  
The travel bracket should be mounted to roof 6-1/8”  
from base of dish, toward back of vehicle. See Figure 6.  
Supplied with DM-2000 only  
3M UR TERMINAL  
cts to the digital  
ntenna.  
Squeeze pliers until  
red plunger is flush  
with rest of terminal.  
(Pliers not supplied.)  
DO NOT STRIP  
wires. Terminal  
Snap  
is self-stripping.  
connec
together  
Slide wires all the way in.  
NOTE: This terminal is weatherproof  
and can be left outside on the roof IF  
SECURED PROPERLY to prevent wind  
whipping.  
NOTE: Apply non-hardening sealing compound to  
screw heads, coax access hole and edge of gasket  
under mount base.  
WEATHERPROOF  
utside on the roof.  
(4) 1/4-20  
Hex Nuts  
Install the vent tube on the back of the mount base (the  
side opposite the word FRONT). The hole for the vent  
tube is shown in Figure 6A. CAUTION: DO NOT seal  
hole in vent tube. Put sealant around the outside of the  
vent tube, approximately 1/2” from end. Push vent tube  
into the hole. The sealant will seal the hole as you push  
in vent tube. Leave approximately 2 to 2-1/2” of the vent  
tube extending from the hole. Put a small amount of  
sealant on the roof under the vent tube end to hold in  
place.  
Inside RV  
For roof thickness greater than 6-1/2”.  
Parts Needed: (not included)  
14” worm gear for roof  
Directional handle extension  
Long threaded rod  
Figure 10  
Figure 5  
Directional  
Handle Length  
(Figure 9)  
Threaded  
Rod  
Length  
Worm Gear  
Shaft Length  
(Figure 11)  
Roof  
Thickness  
Figure 8  
Rotate  
clockwise  
to stop.  
Threaded Rod,  
Washer and Nut  
1-1/2”................2-7/8” ................. 2-3/4................. 2-7/8”  
1-3/4”................3-1/4” ................. 3” ....................... 3-1/8”  
2......................3-1/2” ................. 3-1/4................. 3-1/2”  
2-1/4”................3-7/8................... 3-1/2................. 3-7/8”  
2-1/2”................4-1/8” ................. 3-3/4................. 4-1/8”  
2-3/4”................4-1/2” ................. 4” ....................... 4-1/2”  
3......................4-3/4” ................. 4-1/4................. 4-3/4”  
3-1/4”................5”........................ 4-5/8................. 4-7/8”  
3-1/2”................5-1/4” ................. 4-7/8................. 5-1/8”  
3-3/4”................5-5/8” ................. 5-1/4................. 5-1/2”  
4......................5-3/4” ................. 5-1/2................. 5-3/4”  
4-1/4”................6-1/8” ................. 5-3/4................. 6-1/8”  
4-1/2”................6-1/2” ................. 6” ....................... 6-1/4”  
4-3/4”................6-5/8” ................. 6-1/8................. 6-3/8”  
5......................6-7/8” ................. 6-3/8................. 6-5/8”  
5-1/4”................7-1/8” ................. 6-5/8................. 7”  
5-1/2”................7-3/8” ................. 6-7/8................. 7-1/4”  
5-3/4”................7-5/8” ................. 7-1/4................. 7-1/2”  
6......................7-7/8” ................. 7-1/2................. 7-3/4”  
6-1/4”................8-1/8” ................. 7” ....................... 8”  
6-1/2”................8-1/2” ................. 7-3/4................. 8-1/4”  
6 3/4”................8 3/4”.................. 8” ................... 8 1/2”  
7” ..................9” .................... 8 1/4” ................. 8 7/8”  
7-1/4”................9-3/8” ................. 8 5/8” ................. 9 1/8  
7-1/2”................9-5/8” ................. 8 7/8” ................. 9 3/8  
7-3/4”................9-7/8” ................. 9 1/8” ................. 9 5/8  
8” ..................10-1/8” ............... 9 3/8” ................. 10  
8-1/4”................10-3/8” ............... 9 5/8” ................. 10 1/4  
8-1/2”................10-3/4” ............... 9 7/8” ................. 10 3/8  
8-3/4”................11” .................. 10” ................. 10 5/8  
9” ..................11-1/4” ............... 10-1/4”............... 11  
9-1/4”................11-1/2” ............... 10-5/8”............... 11 1/4  
9-1/2”................11-3/4” ............... 10 7/8............... 11 1/2  
9-3/4”................12” ................. 11 1/8............... 11 3/4  
10” ................12-3/8” ............... 11 3/8............... 12  
10-1/4”..............12-5/8” ............... 11 5/8............... 12 1/4  
10-1/2”..............12-7/8” ............... 11 7/8............... 12 1/2  
Measure 24” of coax  
at plastic fastener on  
left side of feed arm.  
(See Step 5.)  
Instructions:  
STEP 8. Place nut on threaded rod. See Figure 8.  
Figure 6  
Base Plate  
STEP 9. Measure and cut the threaded rod with a  
hacksaw. Use the chart (Figure 10) to determine the  
correct length.  
No cable clamps on  
this part of cable.  
STEP 10. Remove the nut over the cut end of the  
threaded rod. This cleans the threads after cutting.  
Install cable entry plate 3”  
minimum from mount base.  
STEP 11. Thread the cut end of the rod into the hub.  
Figure 6A  
STEP 12. Install the ceiling plate. The rotate/lock lever  
must point toward the rear of the vehicle.  
Another Method of Installing Roof/Cable Entry Plate  
Attach cable to roof using cable clamps. Use sealant to  
seal screw heads.  
Be sure rotate/lock lever is pointing towards the rear  
of the vehicle and that the hole in ceiling plate aligns  
with hole in the ceiling.  
CAUTION: DO NOT GET sealing compound between  
base plate and rotating gear housing. DO NOT PAINT  
top of base plate or around rotating gear housing.  
Refer to the chart to determine the correct length for  
the directional handle. Extensions may be needed. Each  
extension adds 2-1/4” to directional handle. DO NOT cut  
the extension. If the directional handle must be extended  
by less than 2-1/4”, cut the directional handle to fit.  
STEP 5. Facing the front of the dish, note the coax  
attached to the side of the feed arm. Measure 24” coax  
from this point. DO NOT CUT. Put coax around mount  
base, Figure 5.  
A tube cutter is recommended for cutting the  
directional handle. This gives a square cut; a hacksaw  
does not.  
Figure 7  
STEP 6. Apply approved sealing compound over  
mounting screw heads in base plate.  
Cable Entry Plate  
#10 x 1” Screws  
Be sure large and small keyways line up in the hub and  
directional handle!  
CE-2000  
STEP 7. Feed coax through the roof using cable entry  
plate (included). See Figure 7. Weatherproof the cable  
entry by applying sealant under lip of cable entry  
plate and where cable enters roof. Attach plate to roof  
with screws provided. Apply sealant over screws and  
around edge of roof-thru plate, making sure cable entry  
is sealed. If downlead connection is made on top of  
roof, make sure to weatherproof connection!  
Figure 9  
DIRECTIONAL  
HANDLE  
Down lead  
HANDLE  
LENGTH  
Down lead  
connects to  
satellite receiver  
FS-8100  
Male-to-male  
F-connector  
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STEP 15. The directional handle and threaded rod will  
fit roofs up to 5¼” thick. If you are using wedges to  
compensate for roof/ceiling slope, be sure to allow for  
this extra thickness. You may add an extension to the  
directional handle for thicker roofs. Each extension will  
increase the length of the directional handle by 2¼”.  
See Figure 11.  
Figure 12  
Figure 15  
CAUTION!  
Plastic Plug  
After initial installation, the antenna SHOULD  
ROTATE APPROXIMATELY 360° FROM  
TRAVEL POSITION.  
Spacer  
Spring  
The pointer on the directional handle should  
point towards the RED SCREW ON THE  
ROTATION CLAMP when in the TRAVEL  
POSITION.  
Figure 11  
WITH ROOF WEDGE  
Measure from top of  
roof wedge to ceiling.  
Elevating Shaft  
TOP OF ROOF  
WEDGE  
Figure 14  
Worm  
Gear  
Threaded  
Rod  
Threaded Tube  
CEILING  
2 4 0  
Ceiling  
Plate  
Directional Handle  
Extension  
WITHOUT ROOF WEDGE  
70  
Directional  
Handle  
Measure from top of  
roof to ceiling.  
290  
50  
Ceiling Plate  
40  
310  
TOP OF ROOF  
20  
330  
Rotation  
Clamp  
Cutting Shaft Length  
CEILING  
(4) #10 Phillips  
Flat Head Screws  
Red Screw  
Flip down handle on the elevating crank handle. Slide  
elevating crank handle up shaft until snug against the  
directional handle.  
Pointer must  
point to RED  
SCREW at  
CENTER OF  
ROTATION  
CLAMP when  
in travel  
Directional Handle  
Mark the elevating shaft at the inside bottom surface of  
crank handle housing (Figure 13).  
ALIGN POINTER  
WITH ANTENNA  
TRAVEL POSITION  
STEP 16. Press the directional handle onto the hub.  
Point arrow on the directional handle towards the  
rotate/lock lever to orient to the splines.  
After removing crank handle, cut  
shaft at mark. Re-install crank.  
POINT TO  
BACK OF RV  
Elevating Crank  
Handle  
position.  
STEP 17. Install the washer and nut on the threaded  
rod. Tighten the nut enough to snug the directional  
handle to the hub.  
Figure 13  
(When installed,  
extends 2-1/4”  
from ceiling.) Snap  
Handle into base  
when not in use.  
Elevating Shaft  
STEP 18. IF YOU ARE USING AN EXTENSION,  
adjust the total length of the directional handle and  
extension by cutting the directional handle.  
Figure 16  
After adjusting parts for proper roof thickness, glue  
the extension to the directional handle. Use ABS  
(plastic pipe) glue.  
CAUTION!  
Cut elevating shaft at
surface of crank handl
housing; shaft goes th
the hex-shaped opening by  
the screw.  
The antenna must be in the travel position  
before aligning the directional handle and  
ceiling plate!  
NOTE: For roofs over 5¼” thick, a longer aluminum  
hex shaft is needed. Contact Winegard for this part.  
TIGHTEN SCREW SNUGLY!  
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Figure 17  
Digital Elevation Sensor Interior Wall plate  
Parts List  
STEP 19. See Figure 17. If using the SM-1000 surface  
mount box, feed cable through hole in box.  
Cable and plug from  
roof sensor unit;  
plugs into sensor  
STEP 20. Connect wires coming from sensor on roof to  
wall plate display in vehicle. It is important  
to properly connect the wires at the roof  
and the wall plate. (Plug will click when  
inserted properly.) The system is  
designed to use a 9 volt battery OR  
+12 VDC from vehicle. Do not use  
Sensor to readout cable  
both! IMPROPER WIRING WILL  
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.  
Readout assembly  
See Figure 18.  
SM-1000  
Surface Mount Box  
STEP 21. Pressing the button when  
the antenna is in a vertical position should display 24  
(+1°). The display will automatically turn off after 1  
minute.  
RP-RM46  
(Includes dir.  
handle extension  
and dir. handle)  
STEP 22. Check connectors and cable entry points. Be  
sure these areas are properly sealed to prevent water  
damage.  
Screw  
Figure 18  
STEP 26. Rotate antenna VERY SLOWLY until correct  
satellite signal is acquired. Rotate 3°, and stop. DO NOT  
rotate continuously even if you’re rotating slowly. If  
the elevation angle has changed, it could be due to the  
following:  
Snap battery in  
place, making sure  
battery terminals are  
firmly seated on wall  
plate terminals.  
• Vehicle is not parked level.  
• Antenna system mounted on slightly sloped roof. If  
this is the reason, after you have rotated the antenna to  
the approximately correct compass direction, adjust to  
correct elevation and continue search.  
Based on 5 minutes a day of usage, standard new alkaline  
batteries should last 88 days.  
OPERATION (Also on pages 2–3)  
STEP 23. Using satellite receiver, find correct elevation  
for your location. See the receiver manual for details of  
setup information.  
Vent Tube  
Note: When you have found the satellite signal, adjust  
the antenna up/down and right/left for the strongest  
signal your receiver displays. Due to variation in  
receivers and installation methods, you may find the  
elevation numbers after peaking on strongest signal no  
longer match what the receiver display recommended.  
This is normal. The elevation sensor should always  
get you close enough to pick up a signal to peak on. If  
display turns off while you’re searching, just push the  
button for another minute of operation. With a little  
practice, most users find the signal in 30 to 50 seconds.  
STEP 24. Press button on Winegard digital display wall  
plate. If antenna is in travel position, the display will  
show LL for Low Limit.  
STEP 25. Crank elevation handle to raise antenna.  
Stop when readout displays correct elevation for your  
location. (Found on receiver setup menu.)  
Hub  
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Parts List  
Parts Views  
RP-RM00  
(Does not  
include LNB  
or Elevation  
Sensar)  
RP-35RM  
Carriage Bolt  
(not shown)  
Backup Frame  
Pivot Bracket  
Washer  
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Notes  
Notes  
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