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Installing the Handle
NOTE
The two holes for the handle are located on the base under
the DISH
®
|playmaker
®
name on the front of the dome.
Locate the handle and the two
screws in the hardware bag inside
the box.
Slide the handle in place,
aligning the two holes in
the underneath side of
the handle with the two
holes in the base. Thread
the screws through the
aligned holes.
Tighten
the screws using a
Phillips screwdriver.
Do not overtighten.
Selecting a Location for the Antenna
Choose a location with a clear, unobstructed view of the
southern sky. Avoid obstructions such as trees, hills, vehicles,
or buildings—these can block the signal from the satellite.
NOTE
Satellite signal will not pass through solid objects. For this
reason, it is vital to select a location with a clear, unobstructed
view of the southern sky.
Be sure to place the antenna on a stable surface to prevent
wobbling or moving, which could cause loss of signal. Also
do not place the antenna in a path of people or vehicles’
otherwise, the antenna may be knocked off of the signal if run
into, or cables may be disconnected from the unit.
Select a location that will enable the DISH Playmaker or
DISH Playmaker Dual antenna to sit within three degrees of
level. The antenna may take longer to lock onto signal if the
antenna is not level.
NOTE
A 25 foot coaxial cable is included and recommended for use
with the antenna. If using an alternate cable, all cabling should
be RG6 with a maximum length of 50’ from Playmaker to Receiver.
Connecting Antenna to the Receiver
TIP
Run the coaxial cable directly from the satellite receiver to the
DISH Playmaker antenna when searching for signal.
Connect a coax cable from the DISH Playmaker antenna coax
port to the “Sat In” port on the side of the receiver. The DISH
Playmaker Dual antenna has 2 ports with molded-in text
indicating the primary (MAIN) and secondary (SEC) ports.
The primary port should always be connected to the receiver
when the antenna is in use, or there will be no power to the
electronics.
Tighten coax connection until fingertight, and then tighten a
quarter turn more with a wrench. Do not overtighten.
DISH
®
Receiver Setup
After connecting the antenna to the receiver, connect the
receiver to a power source, and complete receiver setup.
Check out online receiver setup guides for your antenna at
www.winegard.com/receivers/setupguide.php.
If using a brand new receiver, follow the steps under
“Receiver Setup for new Wally
®
receivers.” If using a receiver
that is currently active or has been previously used, follow
the steps under “Receiver Setup for Currently Active or
Previously Used Receivers.”
DISH
Playmaker
Dual - Connect
primary receiver coax to Main Port
1.
2.
3.
4.
Quick Receiver Setup
Make sure the DISH Playmaker /
DISH
Playmaker
Dual antenna is
in a location with a clear view of
the southern sky.
Connect the receiver to the
coaxial port on the base of the
Playmaker. Connect the receiver
to the MAIN coaxial port on the
base of the Playmaker Dual.
After connecting the receiver to a
power source, complete receiver
setup. Select the state that you
are currently in. Press “Scan” to
start scanning for satellites.
Watch TV!
18.8 in.
24.9 in.
31.1 in.
15 in.
40.3 in.
8 in.
12 in.
10 in.
Obstruction Height
Minimum Distance to be Maintained from Antenna
Signal Obstruction Chart
DISH
Playmaker
- Connect coax to Port
Handle placement
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