Winegard Carryout Automatic Portable Satellite TV Antenna GM-1518 - Manual (Page 3)

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Installing the Dome
Installing the Carryout Handle
Selecting a Location for the Carryout
Connecting the Power
Connecting the Cables
Plug the power cord into the quick disconnect socket in the Carryout base. Make
sure that the lock ‘clicks’ when you plug the cord in. This will ensure a good
connection.
Connect coax to the main connection on the base of the antenna. Do not use a
wrench to tighten the cable. The coax provided uses weatherproof connectors,
which can be damaged if over-tightened.
If you have changed the switch settings under the dome, you will need to re-install
the dome. Place the Carryout Dome over the unit so that the Carryout decal on the
Dome is directly above the connections on the base of the unit. Line up the holes
in the dome with the inserts in the Carryout base. Insert all of the dome screws
except the two nearest to the cable connections on the base. Do not tighten the
screws at this time. Continue with “Installing the Carryout Handle” below.
If you have changed the switch settings under the dome, install the Carryout
handle by threading two screws through the handle and then through the two
holes nearest the cable connections on the base. Installing the handle here will
help protect the cable connections from accidental damage.
If using DIRECTV, simply remove the two screws nearest the coax and power
connectors on the base and use these screws to install the handle.
Tighten all of the dome screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
Try to find a location that is fairly level and has a clear view of the southern sky.
The location should provide a stable enough surface to keep the Carryout from
falling over during use, and the surface must be ±5° of level.
Other things to consider when choosing a location for the Carryout are traffic
patterns and the weather. Placing the Carryout near a walking path may cause
people to trip over the cables or knock the Carryout off of the signal.
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The Carryout antenna comes with 50’ of cable. Keep this in mind when
selecting a location.
NOTE
If the receiver is used for DIRECTV HD programming at home, make sure
that the B-Band converter has been removed prior to connecting the
Carryout antenna.
The Carryout antenna comes with two coax ports set in the base. The MAIN
port will control the toggle function and should always be connected when the
Carryout antenna is in use. This cable should run to the “Sat In” port on the back
of the receiver that will be used most often.
Once the Carryout antenna is connected to your receiver, you can plug it into a
12 V Cigarette plug outlet in your vehicle or a 120 V to 12 VDC converter with a
cigarette style outlet.
When connecting the Carryout antenna, Winegard recommends using a 120 V
to 12 VDC power converter or 12 VDC power source that meets power supply
specifications.
Before turning the Carryout antenna on, refer to “DISH Receiver Setup” on page 5
or “DIRECTV Receiver Setup” on page 11.
Main Port
Secondary Port
Quick
Disconnect
Socket
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