Applies to: KING-DOME 9702 / 9702-LP · 1305 Rev E · automatic · printed pages 21–41
Work through these checks
01 · KING-DOME 9702 / 9702-LP
Match the exact model, product code and manual edition. Record the existing connections, status indicators and displayed error without changing them. Preserve settings and stored data; do not reset, flash software, format storage or alter wiring as a first check. Keep account details, device identifiers and precise location private.
02 · 9702 / 9702-LP / POWER / STATUS / 169999 / 170000 / ON/SEARCH
Match 9702 or 9702-LP to the automatic section of KING 1305 Revision E, not the 9630 AutoScan or Trac-King instructions. Read POWER separately from STATUS: steady green power shows the unit is powered, while the status sequence distinguishes self-check, red search, blinking green potential satellite and steady green satellite found. A found satellite does not itself establish that it is the requested provider or that current programming is receivable. Record the existing ON/SEARCH state, light sequence and receiver menu or program display without starting repeated searches. The original allows time for receiver program information; compare the TV's selected input and existing receiver screen before treating every blank channel as a dome failure. Although basic operation covers all serials, the wiring chapters separate 169999 and lower from 170000 and higher. Do not transfer a diagram between those branches or open, probe or rewire the dome. Do not apply old programming codes, factory-reset or make roof-level checks as first steps. Keep serial details private. This existing technical-archive copy is the KING original, not a present-day service, warranty or compatibility promise.
When to stop and get help
Do not continue these checks in unsafe conditions. For immediate danger, use local emergency services and the device’s emergency instructions. Otherwise, contact your provider or a qualified technician.
What to tell support
Write down your exact model, service provider and on-screen message. Photograph the existing connections for your own reference before changing anything.
Original troubleshooting guidance based on the official sources below. Menu names can change. This is an independent guide, not a manufacturer service bulletin or a bench-tested repair.