Winegard Satellite TV System RM-DM61 用户手册

STEP 1. Step outside the vehicle and, using a compass, 

determine which direction is North. (Standing in or near 

the vehicle can give you an incorrect reading.) The more 

accurately you determine North, the easier it will be to 

find the satellite(s).
STEP 2. Using satellite receiver, determine correct 

elevation for your location. See your receiver manual for 

setup information.
STEP 3. Press button on Winegard Digital Display wall 

plate. If the antenna is in travel position, the display will 

show LL for Low Limit. HL for High Limit will show when 

dish is in Up position.
STEP 4. Crank elevation handle to raise antenna. Stop 

cranking when readout displays the correct elevation for 

your location.
STEP 5. Rotate antenna VERY SLOWLY until correct 

satellite signal is acquired. NOTE: Rotate 3° and then 

stop. DO NOT rotate continuously, even if you are rotat-

ing slowly. If you notice the elevation angle has changed, 

it may be due to the following reasons: 

 

a. RV is not parked level. 

 

b. Antenna system is mounted to a slightly sloped    

RV roof. (This is not a problem. 

searching for the satellite signal.)
Special notes: When you have detected the satellite 

signal, adjust the antenna up/down and left/right for the 

strongest signal your receiver displays. Because of dif-

ferences in receivers and installation methods, you may 

find the elevation numbers, after peaking on the stron-

gest signal, no longer match what the receiver recom-

mended. This is normal. The elevation sensor should 

always get you close enough to find a signal to peak on. 

If display turns off while you’re searching, just push but-

ton for another minute of operation. After a little practice, 

most people can find the signal in 30 to 50 seconds.

• If digital display reads EE, check wiring and connec-

tion. If wiring and connections are not correct at installa-

tion, operation is affected.
• Remember to rotate antenna 

VERY SLOWLY until cor-

rect satellite signal is acquired. 

STEP 1. Your receiver should indicate it is receiving a 

signal. To tune your antenna, 

slowly move the antenna 

left, then right, until you find the position with the high-

est signal strength. 

STEP 2. Place rotation clamp in the LOCK position. This 

prevents the antenna from moving and losing signal.

STEP 3. Slowly raise, then lower the antenna until you 

have “peaked” the signal (found the strongest signal).

To watch the area (local) television programming, use 

one of these options —

 • Use an A-B switch between the receiver and antenna 

power supply.

• Use a video switch, Figure 1.

• Connect antenna output from power supply to TV 

ANTENNA input on receiver, Figure 2. When you turn off 

the receiver, it automatically switches you to off-air.
LOWERING ANTENNA TO TRAVEL POSITION 

STEP 1. Set rotation clamp to ROTATE position. 

STEP 2. Fully rotate antenna counterclockwise until 

pointer on directional handle aligns with red screw on 

rotation clamp. 

STEP 3. Turn elevating crank counterclockwise in direc-

tion of “DOWN” arrow until resistance is met.   The 

number of turns will vary according to the elevation 

angle the antenna was set to. 

STEP 4. Move rotation clamp to the LOCK position.

1. Do check parking location for obstructions before rais-

ing antenna.
2. Do carefully raise, lower and rotate the antenna — if 

difficult, check for cause.
3. Do rotate slowly when searching for the satellite(s) 

and check fine tuning on TV set for proper adjustment.
4. 

5. Activate programming by calling programming pro-

vider for your receiver.

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cause damage to  your roof.
2. Don’t force the elevating crank up or down. Check for 

the cause.
3. Don’t rotate directional handle hard against stops.
4. Don’t apply paint on top of base plate or anywhere on 

the lift.
5. Don’t apply approved sealing compound on gear 

housing.

 

 

 

 

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DISPLAY CODES
 

HL .................. High Limit

 

LL .................. Low Limit

 

Lo .................. Battery Low

 

Er................... Communication Error

                  — — ............... Initializing
NOTE: Initialization may take up to 5 seconds.
Based on 5 minutes a day of usage, standard 

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