KING DISH Tailgater Pro VQ4900 Owner's Manual

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VQ4900 & VQ4950 Owner's Manual

This manual contains detailed information on your DISH Tailgater Pro.

To start using your DISH Tailgater Pro right away,

see the Quick Reference Guide.

To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the

DISH Tailgater Pro, call 1-800-963-DISH (3474).

FOR USE WITH WALLY

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Page 1 VQ4900 & VQ4950 Owner’s Manual This manual contains detailed information on your DISH Tailgater Pro. To start using your DISH Tailgater Pro right away, see the Quick Reference Guide. To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the DISH Tailgater Pro, call 1-800-963-DISH (3474). FOR USE WITH WALLY RECEIVERS ®...
Page 3 HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing L .L .C . Wally, DISH, Tailgater and ViP are registered trademarks of DISH Network L .L .C . KING and Dome Magic are registered trademarks of Electronic Controlled Systems, Inc . Page 1...
Page 4: Introduction
6 . Servicing may be required if the unit has been dropped or damaged in any way or if the unit does not operate normally . Call KING Customer Service at (952) 345-8147 . 7 . Tighten all of the coax cable connections only by hand . If you use a wrench, you may overtighten the connections and damage your equipment .
Page 5: Apply Rubber Feet To Antenna Unit
APPLY RUBBER FEET TO ANTENNA UNIT IMPORTANT! Do not apply rubber feet if roof mounting the antenna unit. ABOUT SIGNAL LOSS OBSTRUCTIONS The DISH Tailgater Pro requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky for the best signal reception . Be sure to place the DISH Tailgater Pro in a location free from obstructions such as people, trees, buildings, vehicles, etc .
Page 6: About Satellite Tv Reception
Cable ® (High-Definition Connection) Compatible receiver models on KING website Composite Cables (Standard-Definition Connection) * Receiver models compatible with the DISH Tailgater Pro may change . This list may not be complete . Please visit kingconnect.com/dish-receivers for the most up-to-date receiver information .
Page 7: Dish Tailgater Pro Setup
DISH TAILGATER PRO SETUP The DISH Tailgater Pro requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky for signal reception . Be sure to place the DISH Tailgater Pro in a location free from obstructions such as trees, buildings, etc . (See page 3 .) Point the handle approximately north to speed up scan time .
Page 8: Dish Tailgater Pro Operation With New And Unactivated Receiver
DISH TAILGATER PRO OPERATION WITH NEW AND UNACTIVATED RECEIVER IF YOUR RECEIVER IS NEW AND UNACTIVATED, START HERE. Otherwise go to STANDARD OPERATION on page 12. WHILE IN USE, DO NOT BLOCK THE DISH TAILGATER PRO’S LINE OF SIGHT TO THE SATELLITES IN THE SOUTHERN SKY AT ANY TIME! IMPORTANT! If you move the antenna unit any...
Page 9 Receiver ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Install • Pair Remote Control Smart Card ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX 2 . Follow the on-screen instructions Pair Your DISH Remote Control Pair Remote Control to pair your remote control . Test Installation Press the SAT button to pair your remote control to your receiver. Your timers and other settings will automatically be restored from your remote.
Page 10 Receiver ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Install • Test Installation Smart Card ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Mobile Antenna Setup Pair Remote Control Test Installation Please ensure your antenna is placed on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky. If applicable, point the handle towards the north. Activate Receiver 6 .
Page 11 Receiver ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Install • Test Installation Smart Card ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Testing Installation Pair Remote Control Retest Installation Test Installation Please wait while satellite signals are Turn Alternate On acquired. When complete, the system will Activate Receiver proceed to the next step automatically. Select Turn Alternate On Do not move or disturb your mobile if you live outside of...
Page 12 Call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) Receiver ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Install • Activate Receiver for assistance Smart Card ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Activate your Receiver Pair Remote Control The receiver activates . Activation Status Activating..Test Installation To activate your receiver, please call 1-800-333-DISH (3474). Activate Receiver This may take a while .
Page 13 12 . Watch TV! NOTE: Your Wally should have downloaded its program guide already . Check and make sure the full guide is available . If it is not, you will need to reset the Wally for it to download the full guide . If there is a software update available for your Wally, it will automatically download when you put your Wally in standby mode .
Page 14: Dish Tailgater Pro Standard Operation
DISH TAILGATER PRO STANDARD OPERATION IF YOUR RECEIVER IS NEW AND UNACTIVATED, MAKE SURE TO DO THE FIRST-TIME SETUP PROCEDURE ON PAGES 6-11 FIRST. WHILE IN USE, DO NOT BLOCK THE DISH TAILGATER PRO’S LINE OF SIGHT TO THE SATELLITES IN THE SOUTHERN SKY AT ANY TIME! IMPORTANT! If you move the antenna unit any time during or after the scan,...
Page 15 Receiver ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Install • Test Installation Smart Card ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Mobile Antenna Setup Pair Remote Control Test Installation Please ensure your antenna is placed on a stable surface with a clear view of the southern sky. If applicable, point the handle towards the north. Activate Receiver The Mobile Antenna Setup screen Download Software...
Page 16 Receiver ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Install • Test Installation Smart Card ID XXXXXXXXXX-XX Testing Installation Pair Remote Control Retest Installation Test Installation Please wait while satellite signals are Turn Alternate On This screen will appear while the acquired. When complete, the system will Check Switch Status Progress Activate Receiver proceed to the next step automatically.
Page 17 OPERATING NOTES: If you move the DISH Tailgater Pro while in use, or get a screen indicating complete signal loss, you will have to perform a new scan to restore programming by going to the Mobile Antenna Setup screen as follows: Press the HOME button to return to the home page .
Page 18: Second Receiver Operation
SECOND RECEIVER OPERATION IMPORTANT! If your second receiver is new and unactivated, you must first connect it to the MAIN port and do an initial setup as described in the New and Unactivated Receiver Section starting on page 6. INITIAL SETUP FOR SECOND RECEIVER 1 .
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Page 20: Proper Care Of Your Equipment
(every three months) to keep all moving parts of the DISH Tailgater Pro in good working order . If you have any comments or questions, please contact the KING Service Department at (952) 345-8147, or by email at help@kingconnect .com .
Page 21: Accessories
AL1000 MB500 Alarm Mounting Bracket The KING AL1000 Alarm goes in-line between your powered receiver and the DISH Tailgater Pro . It will sound an alarm if the coax is disconnected from the DISH Tailgater Pro . (Not for use when a second TV and receiver are connected to AUX port .) DISH Tailgater Pro not included .
Page 22: Roof Installation
ROOF INSTALLATION 1 . Make sure you have the following tools and materials before starting . Optional Installation Accessories (see page 19) MB600 Mounting Feet: Allows you to semipermanently mount the antenna unit . MB700 Roof-Mount Kit: Allows you to easily use the DISH Tailgater Pro as either a roof-mounted or portable antenna .
Page 23 ANTENNA UNIT LOCATION APPROXIMATE MINIMUM DISTANCE HEIGHT OF TO EDGE OF ANTENNA UNIT OBSTRUCTION 10” 8” 11” 10” 12” 12” 13” 14” 14” 16” 15” 18” 16” 20” Page 21...
Page 24 The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fasteners to secure the antenna 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 (except drain holes) with sealant.
Page 25 6 . Run coax from the antenna unit to the roof edge, then along edge to location where coax will be fed into the vehicle . If installing an optional second receiver, run second coax to location where it will enter the vehicle . Secure (both) coax to roof every 12-18 inches (see below) . 7 .
Page 26: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom/Message Possible Cause Troubleshooting “SmartCard Not Inserted” SmartCard is not fully seated in Wally Your SmartCard is located on the left side of message (021) on startup . slot . the Wally . Pull out the SmartCard and insert it back into the slot .
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Symptom/Message Possible Cause Troubleshooting Unable to Access Feature - Feature not downloadable . Keep receiver in standby for 1 hour . Sporting Event Blackout - Blackout patterns are applied based on the physical address on your account . Events outside the area surrounding your physical address may not be available .
Page 28: Manufacturer's Limited Warranty
This warranty does not cover installation and external wiring, or remanufactured units . This warranty does not cover damage caused by the use of an accessory other than a KING accessory designed for the product . This warranty is not transferable from the original owner .
Page 29: Fcc Guidelines
FCC GUIDELINES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications .
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Page 32 To subscribe to programming or for assistance with using the DISH Tailgater, call 1-800-963-DISH (3474). PN 23019 Rev B...

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