Winegard LP-1000 - Manual (Page 12)

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4. OPERATION
4.1 Initial Satellite Receiver Setup
It is very important to set up the satellite receiver for proper
antenna operation. Receiver hardware and software varies,
depending on manufacturer. If you have a new receiver or
you have removed your satellite receiver from the vehicle,
it may be necessary to repeat the satellite receiver setup.
4.2 Stationary Operation of the RoadTrip LP
After antenna has been installed and satellite receiver
properly set up, operation of RoadTrip LP is easy and entirely
automatic. Winegard recommends when parking your vehicle,
the antenna has a clear view of the southern sky. The antenna
only needs to see the required satellite(s); however, a clear view
of the southern sky should improve satellite acquisition.
To Operate the RoadTrip LP:
1. Power on satellite receiver and television.
2. Power the antenna using the power switch
and wait for satellite acquisition.
On intial setups, it may be necessary to set up your
receiver for multidish operation (if required) after the unit
has acquired the satellite and entered sleep mode. Refer to
Appendix B for information on multidish setups for your
satellite provider.
How the RoadTrip Works During Stationary
Satellite Acquisition:
The reflector on the antenna will rotate clockwise until the re-
flector is positioned directly over the front of the vehicle.
The antenna reflector will then move to the maximum elevation
to set the noise baseline for the RF detector. This is the home
position for the antenna. After it is in the home position and the
baseline is determined, the antenna will wait to acquire GPS
information.
Refer to Appendix B for satellite
receiver setups for initial and multidish
operation. Follow the instructions for
your satellite television provider.
It is normal for your television to
display the message, “Satellite Signal
Lost Searching for Signal” while the
antenna is acquiring the satellite.
Rev. 9/30/05