Radio Shack Vu Qube V10 User Manual

Model V10  
Mobile Satellite TVAntenna  
with FastFind Remote  
Installation and  
Operating Manual  
MADE IN THE U.S.A.  
1. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................2  
2. BACKGROUND .............................................................................3  
3. COMPONENT OVERVIEW and SPECIFICATIONS......................4  
4. FCC USER’S INFORMATION .......................................................5  
5. INSTALLATION...........................................................................6-9  
6. OPERATION...........................................................................10-11  
7. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................11  
8. MAINTENANCE...........................................................................12  
9. LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................12  
P/N VQV10  
Background  
Satellites used for television signals are 22,300 miles (37,000 km) above the  
earth’s equator. The purpose of the Vu Qube is to acquire the signal traveling  
that great distance and transmit the signal to the digital receiver in your  
vehicle, so you can watch TV anywhere you park.  
Satellite television, like other communications relayed by satellite, starts with  
a transmitting antenna located at an uplink facility on Earth. The uplink dish  
is pointed toward a specific satellite and the uplinked signals are transmitted.  
The signal transmitted to the satellite is within a specific frequency range and  
is received by one of the transponders tuned to that frequency range aboard  
that satellite. The transponder then transmits the signals back to Earth but at a  
different frequency band (to avoid interference with the uplink signal). The leg  
of the signal path from the satellite to the receiving Earth station, in this case  
the Vu Qube, is called the downlink.  
The downlinked satellite signal, quite weak after traveling a great distance is  
received by the Vu Qube antenna, which reflects the weak signal to a focal  
point that gets transferred to a feedhorn. The receiving antenna must have  
a clear view, without obstruction, of the southern sky to maximize the  
signal acquired. This signal is then amplified and converted by the LNBf  
(Low-noise block converter feed) to a signal that is sent via a co-axial cable to  
THE RECEIVERꢁ /NCE THE SIGNAL IS TRANSMITTED FROM THE 6U 1UBE TO YOUR RECEIVERꢂ  
you can enjoy satellite television programming in your vehicle just like at home!  
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Vu Qube V10 Component Overview  
Manual  
Quick Reference Guide  
Vu Qube Antenna  
Vu Qube FastFind Remote  
RG6 Coaxial  
Cable (20a)  
Mounting Kit (Purchased Separately)  
Kit shown is Model Number 31100  
***You will need to supply your own fasteners to attach a Vu Qube bracket to  
your vehicle. Depending on the cab material, fasteners such as lag screws,  
well nuts, sheet metal screws, toggle bolts and T anchors may be used;  
fasteners should always be used in combination with compatible sealant to  
environmentally seal the holes after installation.***  
Items needed to watch TV  
Satellite TV service  
Satellite TV receiver  
Television  
Tools needed for installation  
Drill and drill bits  
Tape measure  
Screwdrivers and wrenches  
Adhesive sealant (compatible  
with vehicle material)  
Fasteners to secure components  
and wiring  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Height:  
17.5q  
16q  
Width:  
Weight:  
10.5 lbs  
Range:  
US/Southern Canada  
Compatibility:  
DIRECTV, Dish Network, Bell ExpressVu,  
Free-to-air receivers  
Operating Temp: May experience difficulty positioning antenna when  
temperatures are below 0°F  
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FCC User Information  
Main Components  
Vu Qube V10 Antenna  
Vu Qube V10 Remote  
Part #: VQV10  
Part #: VQV10R  
FCC ID: UUM10156V10  
IC: 6873A -10156V10  
FCC ID: UUM10157V10  
IC: 6873A -10157V10  
This device complies with Part 15 of  
THE &## RULESꢁ /PERATION IS SUBJECT TO  
the following two conditions:  
1) This device must not cause harmful  
interference, and 2) This device must  
accept interference received including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
&## RULESꢁ /PERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE  
following two conditions: 1) This device  
must not cause harmful interference, and  
2) This device must accept interference  
received including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Please note that changes or modifications to the Vu Qube V10 or  
Vu Qube V10 remote not expressly approved by Wallace Technologies  
could void the purchaser’s or user’s authority to operate this  
equipment.  
This device must not be co-located with other transmitters to ensure  
compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements.  
The Vu Qube V10 and Vu Qube V10 remote have been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance  
with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
s 2EORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNAꢀ  
s )NCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE RECEIVERꢀ  
s #ONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM THAT TO  
which the receiver is connected.  
s #ONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED RADIOꢁ46 TECHNICIAN FOR HELPꢀ  
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Installation  
Overview of Installation  
s 4HE 6U 1UBE IS DESIGNED TO BE MOUNTED TO A VEHICLE ꢃ&IGURE ꢄ ꢁ  
s )NSTALL WITH COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR FACING SIDE OF VEHICLE YOU WILL RUN  
coaxial cable.  
s )T IS RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL THE 6U 1UBE WITH A MINIMUM OF ꢅq of the top  
cover above the highest point of the cab or air shield (Figure 1) and away  
from interfering objects like smoke stacks.  
s 4HE COAXIAL CABLE NEEDS TO ENTER THE #AB TO BE CONNECTED TO THE SATELLITE  
receiver.  
Figure 1. It is recommended to have a minimum of 4q of the VuQube above the highest point on  
the cab, including the air shield. It is also recommended to be as far away as possible from any  
object that may obstruct direct line of sight of the antenna to the southern sky. Such interfering  
items may include air-conditioner units, logistic devices and brackets, beacons and smoke stacks.  
Mounting Location  
Be sure to mount with  
minimum 4q above cab  
s #HOOSE MOUNTING  
position with least  
amount of obstruction  
(i.e. away from smoke  
stack).  
s -AKE SURE TO HAVE  
space to run coaxial  
cable.  
s -AKE SURE WHEN YOU  
run the wires that  
there are not any  
sharp bends.  
Figure 2. Face connections for wiring towards the back of the cab.  
Back of cab  
Coaxial Cable Connection  
ꢆꢇ Face towards back of the cab.  
ꢆꢇ Position connector on side  
you will run coaxial cable.  
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Installation (continued)  
Mounting the bracket and selecting location to run wiring  
./4%ꢈ )NSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING THE 6U 1UBE IS ILLUSTRATED IN THIS MANUAL  
using Mounting Bracket Kit part number 31100. This Mounting Bracket Kit  
and others were designed specifically to mount the Vu Qube to the back  
of a truck cab. Please contact Wallace Technologies, LLC (866-802-2228)  
regarding other bracket options.  
1. Select and mark both area on back of cab to mount the bracket  
AND location to run coaxial cable from the Vu Qube to the inside of  
the cab.  
s #OAXIAL CABLE CONNECTION SHOULD FACE SIDE OF VEHICLE YOU WILL RUN  
coaxial cable.  
s "E SURE AT LEAST ꢅq of Vu Qube is above the highest part of the roof  
so that the antenna can receive adequate signal. The clearance of the  
Vu Qube is important because the antenna requires a direct line of  
sight to the satellite in the southern sky to acquire a clear signal.  
./4%ꢈ )F YOU ARE UNABLE TO INSTALL THE 6U 1UBE ꢅq above the cab due  
to height restriction, install with the maximum available clearance. With less  
of the Vu Qube top cover above the cab, there may be difficulty acquiring  
satellite signal in the Northeastern US (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont  
and Massachusetts).  
s 4HE 6U 1UBE REQUIRES A ꢄꢉq wide space  
to be mounted.  
s -AKE SURE YOU ALLOW ENOUGH SPACE FOR THE  
wiring so that the co-axial cable does not  
have a sharp bend.  
s )T IS BEST TO SELECT A POSITION ON THE REAR OF THE CAB FREE FROM  
OBSTRUCTIONꢁ /BSTRUCTIONS LIKE SMOKE STACKSꢂ BRACKETSꢂ AND AIRꢊ  
conditioning units may interfere with satellite signal or prevent the  
satellite signal from reaching the Vu Qube.  
s 4HE 6U 1UBE MUST BE MOUNTED TO THE CAB OF THE VEHICLEꢁ -OUNTING  
directly to the frame (i.e. Headache Rack) will void the warranty.  
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Installation (continued)  
2. Drill holes for mounting bracket with proper size depending on  
fasteners used.  
./4%ꢈ The installer is responsible for determining the most appropriate  
fastener to secure the bracket to the cab. Depending on the cab material,  
fasteners such as lag screws, well nuts, sheet metal screws, toggle  
bolts and T anchors may be used. Fasteners should always be used in  
combination with compatible sealant to environmentally seal the holes after  
installation.  
3. Mount bracket to cab using fasteners.  
4. Seal holes with a sealant compatible with cab, faring, or air shield  
material, depending on where Vu Qube is mounted.  
5. Drill hole to pass the harnesses inside the vehicle.  
./4%ꢈ It is an option to run the wiring down the back of the cab and up into  
the cab through an access bay.  
Mounting Antenna to Bracket  
1. Place Vu Qube on bracket.  
s #OAXIAL CABLE CONNECTIONS FROM THE 6U 1UBE ꢃ&IGURE ꢋ SHOULD BE  
positioned toward the cab (front of the vehicle) and to side where hole  
is drilled to run wires inside the cab.  
Figure 2. Face connections for wiring towards the back of the cab.  
Back of cab  
Coaxial Cable Connection  
ꢆꢇ Face towards back of the cab.  
ꢆꢇ Position connector on side  
you will run coaxial cable.  
2. Secure Vu Qube to bracket by fastening with nuts provided.  
Be sure to tighten nuts adequately to ensure Vu Qube is securely  
in place.  
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Installation (continued)  
Wiring  
1. Connect 20a coaxial to Vu Qube.  
2. Pass 20a coaxial cable through hole previously drilled.  
./4%ꢈ It is an option to run the wiring down the back of the cab and up into  
the cab through an access bay.  
3. Connect coaxial cable from Vu Qube to SATELLITE IN port on  
satellite receiver.  
4. Make sure satellite receiver is connected to TV per manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
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Vu Qube V10 Operation  
s )-0/24!.4ꢂ #,%!2 ,).% /& 3)'(4 FOR 6U 1UBE !NTENNA TO THE  
SOUTHERN SKY REQUIRED. Physical obstruction (i.e., smoke  
stacks, buildings, trees, telephone poles, etc.) can block the satellite  
signal from reaching the antenna.  
s 3ATELLITE 46 AND RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY ARE CONSTANTLY CHANGINGꢀ  
If you experience difficulty contact (866) 802-2228.  
Finding the Satellite and Acquiring a Signal  
./4%ꢈ 3ATELLITE 2ECEIVER AND 46 -534 BE /.  
1. Determine Dish Elevation  
/PTIONSꢈ %NTER :IP #ODE IN 3YSTEM 3ETꢊUP ON RECEIVER  
-or-  
Use Quick Reference Maps to estimate Elevation  
2. Position Antenna to proper  
%LEVATION USING 5Pꢁ$OWN ARROWS  
on Vu Qube Remote.  
37°  
This number indicates Elevation  
ꢃꢀ 'O TO THE SIGNAL METER SCREEN ON 46ꢀ  
Choose transponder number:  
Dish Network #11  
DirecTV #19  
ꢄꢀ 2OTATE !NTENNA USING ,EFTꢁ2IGHT  
arrows on Vu Qube remote until  
signal appears on Signal Meter  
37°  
screen.  
Line moves to indicate  
Rotating Antenna  
./4%ꢈ !NTENNA IS POINTED DIRECTLY AT  
coaxial cable connector and toward  
vehicle when rotating line is straight up.  
37°  
Antenna is pointed toward  
vehicle when line is  
5. Fine tune and maximize signal using  
all 4 arrows.  
straight up.  
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Satellite Position Memory  
TO STORE POSITION: Hold down either the Satellite 1 or Satellite 2 button  
for at least 2.5 seconds. The LCD will show “P1” or “P2” when button is  
released.  
TO RECALL POSITION: Hold down either the Satellite 1 or Satellite 2  
button for less than 2.5 seconds. The LCD will show “r1” or “r2”.  
TO CANCEL RECALL: Press any arrow button to stop moving to a stored  
position.  
Troubleshooting  
If you cannot lock on to the correct satellite, it is most likely that an object  
is blocking the signal. If this is the case, move the vehicle to have an  
unobstructed view of the southern sky.  
ERROR CODES  
PROBLEM  
ACTION  
E0  
Remote is unable  
to send commands  
to antenna  
s 4URN REMOTE /&&WAIT ꢌ  
SECONDS AND TURN BACK /.ꢁ  
s -AKE SURE 2%#%)6%2 IS  
TURNED /.  
s -AKE SURE COAX FROM ANTENNA  
is attached to receiver  
s -OVE REMOTE CLOSER TO ANTENNA  
E1  
E2  
Remote is unable  
to receive response  
from antenna  
Move remote closer to antenna  
Miscommunication  
between remote  
and antenna  
Call Wallace Technologies @  
866-802-2228  
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Maintenance  
The Vu Qube has been designed to be maintenance and trouble free. For  
optimum signal strength, keep the cover clean from dirt, bugs, and other  
debris. Periodic washing of the top cover with mild soap and water is  
recommended.  
If you plan on storing your vehicle for long periods of time, it is recommended  
that the system be put through a search procedure on a quarterly basis to  
keep all moving parts in good working order.  
If you have any comments or questions, please contact Wallace Technologies  
at (866) 802-2228, or email at [email protected].  
Limited Warranty  
Every VuQube is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory  
and is covered by a one year limited warranty against any defects in material  
or workmanship after the date of original purchase. For one year from the  
date of purchase, at the option of VuQube, the unit and/or components will be  
repaired or replaced with a new, repaired, refurbished or comparable product if  
the unit becomes defective. This limited warranty does not cover replacements  
or repair for damage, malfunction or inoperability caused by abuse, misuse,  
accidents, or causes not within the control of VuQube.  
/NLY AUTHORIZED 6U1UBE TECHNICIANS CAN PERFORM REPAIRꢁ !NY UNAUTHORIZED  
repair will void warranty.  
Should any trouble develop during the warranty period, contact VuQube.  
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