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    1 CAUTION: This system is not for use with antenna in raised position while vehicle is in motion. Model MA1000W has white antenna head and white turret. Unit packed as follows: Motorized Mount with booms attached. Antenna Head Hardware Bag Instructions Antenna Power Supply Power Cable Control Cable Coax Cable WINEGARD MOT ORIZED SENSAR ANTENNA Mode[...]

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    2 Operation Instructions for Motorized Sensar FIGURE 1 Controller Panel Control Panel Light and Button Functions: (All three lights blink when obstruction occurs - See Trouble Shooting) Figure 1 shows control panel components. Operation is simply a matter of pressing the button for the operation you desire. OPERATION STEP 1: Press Power Button, lig[...]

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    3 Trouble Shooting No power light after pressing power button. Antenna won't raise. The Up, Motion, Down lights blink after pressing Up/Down Button. a. Check that 12VDC power source is on. –fix power, if OK, go to step b. b. Remove Control Panel, remove power cable and check for 12VDC across red and black wires. – if OK, go to step c. c. R[...]

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    4 Printed in U.S.A. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, Iowa 52601-2000 © Winegard Company, 2005 2452082 Returned units damaged in shipping due to improper packing will be charged to the dealer/customer. Warranty WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED W ARRANTY (2 YEARS P ARTS; 1 YEAR LABOR) Winegard Company warrants this product a[...]

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    5 Printed in U.S.A. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, Iowa 52601-2000 © Winegard Company, 2005 2452077 Re v. 12/29/05 Addendum Addendum to Owner's Manual Your Winegard Motorized Sensar Antenna includes a wire to run an optional Antenna Warning System (not included). This wire is found in the power wire harness. Winegar[...]