English dropdown-ico

King Canada 9818-RJ manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of King Canada 9818-RJ, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of King Canada 9818-RJ one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of King Canada 9818-RJ. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of King Canada 9818-RJ should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of King Canada 9818-RJ
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the King Canada 9818-RJ item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the King Canada 9818-RJ item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of King Canada 9818-RJ alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of King Canada 9818-RJ, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the King Canada service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of King Canada 9818-RJ.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the King Canada 9818-RJ item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    Sea-King Fully S t abilized Marine Satellite System 9815-RJ 9818-RJ Inst allation and Operating Instructions 1 1200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www .kingcontrols.com 1315 REV A Satellite Solutions for Mobile Markets MEMBER ® ®[...]

  • Page 2

    [...]

  • Page 3

    Page 1 IMPORT ANT! The satellite TV market is exp anding and changing. The information in this manual was accurate at the time of printing. If your Sea-King System does not operate as outlined in this manual please call King Controls at (800) 982-9920 or visit our website at www .kingcontrols.com. T ABLE OF CONTENTS Section Contents Page 1. INTRODU[...]

  • Page 4

    The Sea-King Fully S t abilized Marine Satellite System includes 4 main components (Fig. 1) . Dome (Antenna) Unit Mounted on the vessel. The dish is covered by a protective dome that keeps operational component s free from the elements. Controller Located in the vessel. Used to activate and monitor the system, and access programming and diagnostic [...]

  • Page 5

    AZIMUTH: Angle in degrees measured clockwise from Magnetic North (0°) (Fig. 2) . SIGNAL STRENGTH: Intensity of electronic signal received from the satellite transmission. SECTION 2 DEFINITION OF TERMS Fig. 3 ELEV A TION: Angle in degrees measured from the ground plane (Fig. 3) . Page 3 Fig. 2[...]

  • Page 6

    KIT CONTENTS: 1. Unpack and identify all component s (Fig. 4) . Page 4 SECTION 3 INST ALLA TION TOOLS AND MA TERIALS REQUIRED: - drill and drill bit set - tape measure - 7/16” open end wrench (coax connections) - 5/32” allen wrench, channel lock or pliers (to remove shipping bolt) - 1/8” allen wrench or phillips screw driver (to remove dome c[...]

  • Page 7

    Page 5 DOME LOCA TION 1. Select an area on the vessel for the dome unit, keeping in mind the coax cables will enter the vessel through the surface directly beneath the dome unit. Use the following criteria: a) The shortest distance between the dome unit and the main satellite receiver is most desirable. b) The dome unit requires either a 16.5 inch [...]

  • Page 8

    1. Remove and save the dome cover screws. (Figs. 6A and 6B) . 2. Carefully remove the dome cover , tilting it side to side as necessary to prevent damaging internal components. 3. Remove and discard the shipping bolt. Page 6 COMPONENT LOCA TION: 1. Select the location of the internal components using the following criteria: a) The Controller , T un[...]

  • Page 9

    Page 7 Fig. 6A Fig. 6B 9815-RJ 9818-RJ IMPORT ANT! The shipping bolt must be removed prior to inst allation. IMPORT ANT! CAREFULL Y remove the dome cover , tilting it side to side as necessary to prevent damaging internal component s. IMPORT ANT! The shipping bolt must be removed prior to inst allation. IMPORT ANT! CAREFULL Y remove the dome cover [...]

  • Page 10

    ELECTRICAL HAZARD W ARNING! T o verify proper operation of the components in their selected locations, perform a System Location check as follows: 5. Connect system as outlined in Fig. 10, Page 13 . 6. V erify system operates properly as described in Section 4 OPERA TION, Page 18 . 7. After verifying proper operation of the system, disconnect all c[...]

  • Page 11

    DOME INST ALLA TION AND EXTERNAL WIRING Fig. 7 IMPORT ANT! USE ONL Y THE COAXIAL CABLES SUPPLIED WITH THE SEA-KING . DO NOT CUT COAX. COIL AND ST ORE EXCESS CABLE IN THE CABINET WITH THE COMPONENTS. If coaxial cable other than that supplied with the Sea-King is used, the following guide lines must be followed: 1) Ends must be terminated with SNAP-N[...]

  • Page 12

    Fig. 8 Page 10 IMPORT ANT! The inst aller is responsible for weatherproofing all holes in the vessel. Note: The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate fastener to secure the dome unit to the pedestal or vessel surface. Depending on the surface material, fasteners such as lag screws, well nuts, sheet met al screws, toggle bolt[...]

  • Page 13

    IMPORT ANT! Coax connection will slide inside rubber sleeve. Coax connections should be snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN! Gel-filled boot s must sit flush against rubber sleeve. Fig. 9 4. Run coax cable(s) from the dome unit to the location where they will enter the vessel. Secure coax every 12-18 inches. 5. Drill 3/4” hole in the vessel where the tuner[...]

  • Page 14

    ELECTRICAL HAZARD W ARNING! Page 12 INTERNAL WIRING (Fig. 10) 1. Connect the 50’ coax cable from “MAIN” on dome unit to the tuner port labeled “ANT .” 2. Connect the 7’ coax from the tuner port labeled “REC” to the main satellite receiver port labeled “SA TELLITE IN.” 3. Connect the 7’ controller cable from the controller to t[...]

  • Page 15

    Page 13 9815-RJ 9818-RJ WIRING DIAGRAM Fig. 10 IMPORT ANT! A VOID SHARP BENDS WHEN ROUTING COAX.[...]

  • Page 16

    Page 14 MUL TIPLE SA TELLITE RECEIVER CONFIGURA TIONS With the use of an active multi-switch (not supplied by King Controls), more than two TV’ s and receivers can be hooked up (see Fig. 1 1 for typical 4 receiver hookup). Other options: 3-4 satellite receivers: use one 2x4 or 3x4 active multi-switch 8 satellite receivers: use one 2x8 or 3x8 acti[...]

  • Page 17

    Page 15 Fig. 1 1 TYPICAL 4 RECEIVER HOOKUP IMPORT ANT! A VOID SHARP BENDS WHEN ROUTING COAX.[...]

  • Page 18

    The Faceplate is optional and can be removed as follows: (Fig. 13) 1. Remove 4 screws from Controller . 2. Slide Faceplate off of Controller . 3. Replace 4 screws. Page 16 OPTIONAL W ALL MOUNT F ACEPLA TE (INCLUDED) 1. Use the Faceplate as a template to mark and cut out the mounting cavity , and if necessary , mark and drill the mounting holes (Fig[...]

  • Page 19

    3. Mount tuner in previously chosen location (Fig 15) . Page 17 OPTIONAL TUNER MOUNTING BRACKETS (INCLUDED) 1. Remove 4 screws from the tuner . 2. Fasten mounting brackets to tuner with same screws (Fig. 14) . Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Note: Depending on the mounting surface, pilot holes for the fasteners may or may not need to be drilled. Note: The installe[...]

  • Page 20

    IMPORT ANT! There must be a clear “line of sight” to the satellite (See Fig. 2, Page 3). T errain, other boat s, buildings, trees, mast s, telephone poles, etc. can all block the satellite signal from reaching the dish. SECTION 4 OPERA TION Note: This example is for the DTV 101 satellite in Region 2-North Central. The information on your contro[...]

  • Page 21

    REGION OPTIONS: 1 NORTH WEST 2 NORTH CENTRAL 3 NORTH EAST 4 CENTRAL WEST 5 MIDDLE CENTRAL 6 CENTRAL EAST 7 SOUTH WEST 8 SOUTH CENTRAL 9 SOUTH EAST ALL REGIONS 0 RECALIBRA TE Page 19 Note: T o reduce satellite acquisition time, you can set your current region. SET REGION (OPTIONAL)[...]

  • Page 22

    Page 20 SET SA TELLITE SERVICE SA TELLITE OPTIONS DISH 61 Dish Network at 61 EXPVU 91 Bell ExpressV u at 91 DISH 129 Dish Network at 129 DISH 148 Dish Network at 148 EXPVU 82 Bell ExpressV u at 82 DTV 101 DIRECTV at 101 Sat 1 10 Dish Network at 1 10 Sat 1 19 Dish Network at 1 19 DTV 101/ 1 10 hd DIRECTV at 101 and 1 10 DTV 101/ 1 19 DIRECTV at 101 [...]

  • Page 23

    Page 21 Note: For DIRECTV Subscribers: The satellite setting allows the user to select the satellite and service provider of choice. For DIRECTV subscribers, the Sea-King can also track a secondary or alternate satellite. Example: If you are a subscriber to the DIRECTV service most of the programming that you will be watching will be transmitted fr[...]

  • Page 24

    Page 22 SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Controller does not power up. Check: tuner is connected to power supply . controller is connected to tuner . power supply is plugged into 1 10 V AC outlet. Controller remains in one of the following conditions: POWER TRIP ANT COM ERROR? TUNER COM ERROR? Unplug tuner for 10 seconds, then pl[...]

  • Page 25

    Page 23 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Only getting signal on 1/2 of transponders. Kinked or sharply bent coax cable. V erify coax cables are tightly crimped with F-compression style crimps only . V erify receiver is operating properly . V erify LNB type is set correctly . Unit never locks on or locks on and drift s off of satellite. Atmospheric moistur[...]

  • Page 26

    Page 24 OPTION 21 RE-INITIALIZE and 0-RECALIBRA TE[...]

  • Page 27

    Page 25[...]

  • Page 28

    Page 26 MECHANICAL CALIBRA TION IMPORT ANT! Y ou must call King Controls before performing this procedure. IMPORT ANT! The Sea-King must remain perfectly still during the mechanical calibration. The Sea-King must be running (NOT IN IDLE/HOLD).[...]

  • Page 29

    Page 27 The Sea-King Satellite System has been designed to be maintenance and trouble free. For optimum signal strength, keep the dome clean from dirt, bugs, and other debris. Periodic washing of the dome with mild soap and water is recommended. If you plan on storing your vessel for long periods of time, it is recommended that the system be put th[...]

  • Page 30

    Page 28 Every King Controls Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory . It is covered by a two year part s and one year labor limited warranty from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not cover installation and external wiring or refurbished unit s. Should any trouble develop during the warranty pe[...]

  • Page 31

    [...]

  • Page 32

    1 1200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453 Phone: (800) 982-9920 Fax: (952) 922-8424 www .kingcontrols.com ®[...]