TRAV'LER SK-7003 - TV antenna Winegard - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	TV Antenna
Brand	Winegard
Model	TRAV'LER SK-7003
Compatible Use	Recreational Vehicles (RVs)
Antenna Type	Directional, Crank-Up
Reception Frequency	VHF/UHF (Channels 2-51)
Gain	Up to 11 dBi
Rotation	360° Manual Rotation
Elevation	Adjustable, Crank-Up
Dimensions (Deployed)	Approx. 28 x 30 x 10 inches
Dimensions (Stowed)	Approx. 24 x 20 x 6 inches
Weight	8 lbs
Power Source	Passive (No Power Required)
Mounting Method	Roof Mount, Flange Included
Coax Cable	RG-59, 50 ft Included
Material	UV-Resistant ABS Plastic, Aluminum Elements
Weather Resistance	Designed for Outdoor Use
Maintenance	Clean with Mild Soap and Water; Avoid Abrasives
Safety Note	Lower Antenna Before Driving; Avoid Overhead Power Lines
Spare Parts & Repairability	Parts Available from Winegard; Repairable by Authorized Technicians
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - TRAV'LER SK-7003 Winegard

How do I install the Winegard TRAV'LER SK-7003 antenna?

Installation requires mounting on an RV roof, securing with included bolts, and routing the coax cable inside. Refer to the user manual for detailed steps and torque specifications.

What channels can I receive with this antenna?

The antenna receives VHF (channels 2-13) and UHF (channels 14-51) over-the-air signals. Performance depends on location and obstacles.

How do I rotate the antenna?

The antenna is manually rotated by turning the crank handle located on the base. Rotate 360° to point toward broadcast towers for best reception.

Do I need to power the antenna?

No, the TRAV'LER SK-7003 is a passive antenna and does not require external power. It works directly with your TV's tuner.

How do I clean and maintain the antenna?

Clean the antenna with a mild soap and water solution using a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that may damage the UV coating.

Can I use this antenna while driving?

No, the antenna must be fully lowered and secured before driving to prevent damage and reduce wind resistance. Operation while moving is unsafe.

What is the range of this antenna?

Range varies by terrain and signal strength. Under ideal conditions, typical reception range is 30-50 miles from broadcast towers.

How do I troubleshoot poor reception?

Ensure the antenna is fully extended and rotated towards the tower. Check all connections for corrosion. If problems persist, try a signal amplifier or reposition the RV.

Are replacement parts available?

Yes, replacement parts such as knobs, crank handles, and antennas are available through Winegard or authorized dealers. Contact Winegard support for part numbers.

Does the antenna come with a warranty?

Yes, the TRAV'LER SK-7003 includes a 1-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Retain your receipt for warranty claims.

USER MANUAL TRAV'LER SK-7003 Winegard

Automatic Multi-Satellite TV Antenna

Model SK-7003 Mount

OPERATION MANUAL

Made in the U.S.A.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please register your Winegard product by filling out and returning the Product Registration card provided or by completing the online registration form at http://www.winegard.com/registration

Serial No.

Congratulations!

You have selected the Winegard® TRAV'LER Automatic Multi-Satellite TV Antenna. The TRAV'LER antenna will deliver the ability to view both SHAW DIRECT satellites at the same time with unmatched signal strength, the lowest travel height on the market, maximum HD capabilities and easy to use functionality – just like you get at home. This manual provides important information on the installation and operation of your TRAV'LER Interface Box. Please take time to read the manual in it's entirety before installing or operating your antenna.

Icons appearing in the manual are used for important information and helpful tips.

Alert indicates important information regarding

product use, product specifications or procedures.

Important tip offers helpful suggestions or

refers you to a related topic in the manual.

For Winegard Warranty Information:

Attn: Technical Services

Winegard Company

3000 Kirkwood St

Burlington, IA 52601

800-788-4417

Fax: [phone]

For Shaw Direct Programming Inquiries:

Attn: Administration

Shaw Direct

Suite 100, 2400 32 Ave NE

Calgary, AB T2E 9A7

888-554-7827

Fax: [phone]

Disclaimer

Although every effort has been made to insure the information in this manual is correct and complete, no company shall be held liable for any errors or omissions in this manual. All information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. No warranty of any kind is made with regard to the information included in this manual. The Satellite Interface is designed specifically for use with motorized recreational vehicles and information contained herein is provided for that purpose only.

Trademarks

*WINEGARD and TRAVLER are trademarks of Winegard Company. Shaw Direct and related designs and indicia are trademarks of Shaw Direct. All trademarks contained in this manual are property of their respective owners. Reference made to products or services provided by companies, other than Winegard Company, does not represent any endorsement of those products or services.

Operation

The TRAV'LER Interface offers a simple one button operation that is also protected from accidental searches by a careful delay. Simply pressing the [Power] button will not start a search.

To start a search:

Press and Hold [Power] for two seconds or until the TRAV'LER interface displays "POWER ON".

WINEGARD COMPANY

POWER ON

Now the power is ON, the button may be released.

CONNECTING

TO ANTENNA

Once the power is on, the TRAV'LER Interface will try to determine the type of dish that it is working with. The TRAV'LER Interface will display the type of satellite dish on the top line and the action it is taking on the bottom. See below.

Many times, the

TRAV'LER will acquire

GPS fast enough that

this screen is not seen.

LG SHAW DIRECT

WAITING FOR GPS

LG SHAW DIRECT

READY MULTI-SAT

The TRAV'LER antenna will enter the search mode as part of its normal operation. The first part of the search is for the TRAV'LER to find its "Home" position. Once it finds it home position, it will begin to look for a satellite.

When the TRAV'LER antenna finds a satellite, it will fine tune or "Peak" on the signal and determine which of the satellites it has found. Once the TRAV'LER knows which satellite it has found, it can move directly to the correct satellite(s).

The TRAV'LER antenna in its automatic search mode will lock onto two different satellites. As it finishes its search, the TRAV'LER will display an * for each of the satellites it found. See below.

LG SHAW DIRECT

*111 *107

Now you are ready to watch TV.

Ready to Travel?

To stow the unit when you are ready to travel:

Press [Power] one time.

The unit will stop what it is doing and begin to return to the stowed position. The TRAV'LER Interface WILL NOT TURN OFF unless the TRAV'LER mount is successfully stowed.

Manual Mode:

The TRAV'LER antenna is an extremely versatile satellite antenna and can be manually set to find many different satellites individually. NOTE: This function is rarely used.

To enter the Manual Search Mode while the TRAV'LER is stowed:

Press the [Power] button and hold it for two seconds to turn the unit on. While the Trav'ler Interface reads:

Press and hold the [Enter] button for two seconds.

The TRAV'LER Interface will ask if you wish to enter the User Menu:

Press [Select] to choose YES and then press [Enter].

The User Menu consists of four choices:

Search Mode

Diagnostics

Installation

Exit

NOTE: Diagnostic and Installation Menus are not required for normal operation and should only be entered by a trained professional.

OPERATION

4

To use the Manual Search Mode to select a specific satellite, choose Search Mode by pressing the [Enter] button.

Once in the Search Menu you may choose from:

MULTISAT MODE (The normal search mode)

MANUAL 61

MANUAL 72

MANUAL 82

MANUAL 91

MANUAL 10

MANUAL 107

MANUAL 110

MANUAL 111

MANUAL 119

MANUAL 129

MANUAL 148

MAIN MENU (returns to the User Menu)

EXIT (Enters the Search Routine)

Press [Select] to cycle through each of these satellites until the asterisk is next to the satellite you wish to find. Then press [Enter].

The TRAV'LER Interface will ask you to confirm the change:

Press [Select] to move the asterisk to YES.

The Travier Interface will acknowledge your selection and ask:

The SK-7003 will only see the 107° and 111° satellites in manual mode.

The TRAVLER will remain in manual mode until you select multi-sat mode again.

Pressing [Enter] or choosing YES, will slow the TRAV'LER and turn it off.

Pressing [Select] then [Enter] or choosing NO will start a new search for your chosen satellite.

EMERGENCY OFF:

The Winegard TRAV'LER antenna comes with an emergency Power Off feature. To activate it, press and hold [POWER] and then press [SELECT] while still holding [POWER]. The TRAV'LER antenna will stop where it is and turn off.

Emergency Power Off is used, the TRAV'LER antenna may not be in a safe position for DO NOT MOVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO STOW THE UNIT. See Ready to 1, top of page 4, Operation section.

OPERATION

5

Hooking up the Shaw Direct receiver

Connect your Shaw Direct receiver to the TV using the appropriate audio and video cables. (Refer to your television user manual for the best audio/video connections).

If you have not chosen a programming package for your Shaw Direct system or added this receiver to your existing Shaw Direct account, please call 1-888-554-7827 prior to using your Shaw Direct receiver for the first time.

Ensure that your Shaw Direct receiver is connected to power.

Locate the coaxial feed coming from TRAV'LER system.

Connect the satellite feed to the coaxial input labeled with the symbol of a satellite dish.

Power on the Shaw Direct receiver and television.

If your TRAV'LER system is properly tuned and receiving signal, the satellite dish icon on the front of the Shaw Direct receiver will be highlighted in green.

If the TRAV'LER system is stowed or not tuned to the Shaw Direct satellites, the satellite icon on the front of the Shaw Direct receiver will appear in red. Turn on the TRAV'LER unit or troubleshoot as needed to achieve positive signal.

If your Shaw Direct system is disconnected from power for an extended period of time or you has been recently moved from another location, you may need to have your Shaw Direct system reauthorized. This can be determined when you receive a green (positive) signal, but can not receive video on a subscribed channel.

To initiate a signal refresh call 1-888-554-7827, then select "Self-Serve", "Technical Support", followed by "Signal Refresh" from the telephone menu options.

For changes to Shaw Direct programming or to purchase new Shaw Direct equipment visit shawdirect.ca or call 1-888-554-7827.

NOTE: The TRAV'LER antenna will find the satellites without the receiver installed.

TROUBLESHOOTING: ERROR C
POSSIBLE SOLUTION:

ANTENNA CONNECTION FAILED	Check the data cable connection on the back of the Trav'ler Interface. If may not be connected properly.
EL HOME FAILURE	Something is preventing the TRAV'LER Mount from raising as it attempted to find the HOME position. Look for obstructions if unit has recently been manually raised, or the electronics have been replaced. The calibration may need to be reset. Contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
AZ MOTOR STALLED	Something is preventing the TRAV'LER mount from rotating, look for obstructions. If no obvious obstruction, contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
EL MOTOR STALLED	Something is preventing the TRAV'LER mount from raising or lowering, look for obstructions. If no obvious obstruction, contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
SK MOTOR STALLED	Something is preventing the TRAV'LER reflector and LNBF from rotating, look for obstructions. If no obvious obstruction, contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
STOW FAILURE ANT NOT STOWED	The TRAV'LER is not stowed. Do not try to move the vehicle. Try to slow the TRAV'LER again. If it fails again, check for obstructions.
STOW FAILURE STOW UNKNOWN	Check the data cable connection on the back of the TRAV'LER Interface. It may not be connected properly.
AZ MOTOR RUN REVERSE	Contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
EL MOTOR RUN REVERSE	Contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
SK MOTOR RUN REVERSE	Contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
AZ MOTOR RUNAWAY	Contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
EL MOTOR RUNAWAY	Contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
SK MOTOR RUNAWAY	Contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
NO LNB VOLTAGE	The TRAV'LER is not seeing the required 13-18VDC needed to power the LNBF. Check the coax connections. If these are all connected properly, contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
UNKNOWN ERROR ⌘WWHW	Contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
C MOTOR NOT FOUND	Contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
ANTENNA WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY STOW	See Emergency Manual Slow instructions. See Page 9 of Installation.
UNSUPPORTED ODU HARDWARE	Contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
UNSUPPORTED ODU SOFTWARE	Contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone].
GPS FAILURE	The GPS has taken longer than 10 min. to acquire. Contact Winegard Technical Support 1-[phone] if this happens frequently.

NOTE: If the TRAVLER antenna is connected to multiple receivers and any one is locked on the satellite, all receivers should be locked on signal. If one or more are not, check the coax connections for 13-18VDC at the LNBF. Without this voltage, the receiver will not get a signal.

Note: Weather and vehicle location can impact the ability of the TRAVLER antenna to locate all of the required satellites.

Obstructions such as buildings or tree limbs can block the satellite signals and prevent the TRAV'LER antenna from successfully

/! locating all of the satellites for Multi-Sat Mode. Make sure you have a clear view of the Southern sky.