KVH Industries antenna system User Manual

TracVision 12-Volt Receiver for DIRECTV®ServiceUser’s Guide

54-02871.1Introduction1 IntroductionThis section provides a basic overview of this manual and theTracVision system. It also explains the three essenti

Wiring Two TracVision Receivers• A two-way splitter is provided in the SecondReceiver Kit (KVH part number 02-1340). Thesplitter has a frequency range

54-0287A.8TracVision Receiver User’s GuidePOWERVEHICLE POWER(10-16 VDC)VHF ANTENNAINAUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEOS – VIDEOPHONE JACKRF REMOTEINPUTOUT TO TV TU

54-0287A.9System Wiring DiagramsWiring a Non-TracVision Receiver – Marine Use Only• If you wish to connect a single non-TracVisionDIRECTV receiver to

54-0287A.10TracVision Receiver User’s GuideTo AntennaTracVision ReceiverSplitterOUT OUTINPUTPOWERVEHICLE POWER(10-16 VDC)VHF ANTENNAINAUDIO R AUDIO L

Wiring Multiple Receivers – Marine Use Only• If you wish to connect more than two receivers tothe system, KVH recommends you install anactive multiswi

Appendix BSatellite Elevation Map54-0287A.13Satellite Elevation Map303035354045505555504540Satellite at Equator

IndexAA/V jacks, A.5access card, 8.13activating the receiver, 9.6adjusting audio settings, 8.3-8.5adjusting video settings, 8.5-8.6advanced setup, 8.1

Ddaylight saving, 8.12default settings, 8.12deleting mail, 8.10description, system, 1.4destacker, A.8-A.11device code, 3.10dew on antenna, 9.5diagnost

lightsAntenna Power, 3.9Voltage, 9.14Receiver, 9.14-9.15Antenna, 9.14-9.15limit exceeded message, 7.4limiting access, 7.3-7.4, 7.5-7.7locating the RF-

Rratings limits, 7.5-7.6reading mail, 8.10receiveractivation, 9.6beeping, 2.6buttons, 3.9connectors, A.4description, 1.5lights, 9.14-9.15multiple, A.6

1-1 Using this ManualThis manual provides complete instructions foroperating your TracVision receiver. Throughout thismanual, important information is

Ttag box, 6.3technical support, 9.13test, 8.13time limits, 7.6-7.7time zone, 8.11translucency, menu, 8.6troubleshooting, 9.1troubleshooting matrix, 9.

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1-2 System OverviewYour TracVision system is a state-of-the-art, activelystabilized antenna system that delivers live satelliteTV to your mobile audio

1-3 Receiving Satellite TV SignalsLike a satellite dish used at home, the TracVisionantenna needs a clear view of the DIRECTV®satelliteto receive sate

Elevation AngleSince the satellite is located above the equator, theTracVision antenna needs to point toward thesouthern sky to receive satellite TV s

54-02872.1Getting Started2 Getting StartedThis section provides basic operation instructions, so you canquickly start using your TracVision system. It

4. If Message 1 does notappear after 30 seconds,press the remote control’sSAT button. Then pressthe remote’s PWR button.The receiver beeps twiceand it

2.4TracVision Receiver User’s Guide6. If Message 2 does not appear after Message 1,ensure that the antenna has a clear view of thesatellite. The anten

2-3 Turning Off the AntennaTo turn off the antenna, follow the steps below:1. Press the remotecontrol’s SAT button.The button should blinkred.2. Press

54-02872.6TracVision Receiver User’s Guide2-5 How the System WorksThis section explains how the system starts up andhow the antenna turns on and off.

TracVisionReceiver User’s GuideCongratulations!You have chosen TracVision, a revolutionary antennasystem delivering live satellite TV entertainment on

After 30-Second System StartupImmediately following the 30-second system startup,the antenna will either power off or remain poweredon, based on its l

Turning On the AntennaIf the antenna is turned OFF, press the SAT buttonthen the PWR button on the remote control to turnthe antenna ON.1. The receive

Turning Off the AntennaIf the antenna is turned ON, press the SAT buttonthen the PWR button on the remote control to turnthe antenna OFF.1. The receiv

54-02873.1Using the Remote Control3 Using the RemoteControlThis section explains how to use the remote control functions,program the remote to work w

54-02873.3Using the Remote ControlCHVOLPWRDVD VCR AUX TV SATGUIDEMENUINFO CLEARTURBOFAVMUTECHPREVDIRECTORPROGSEARCHAUDIOVIDEO1234567890INPUTREWPLAYFFR

54-0287TracVision Receiver User’s GuidePress the PWR button to turn the selected component’s power on/off. If theSAT button is currently selected, pre

54-02873.5Using the Remote ControlPress the FAV button to view listings for your favorite channels. You can setup four different lists of favorite cha

54-02873.6TracVision Receiver User’s GuidePress the CLEAR button to exit from any onscreen guide, remove banners,or cancel an action.Use the VOLUME (V

CHVOLPWRDVD VCR AUX TV SATGUIDEMENUINFO CLEARTURBOFAVMUTECHPREVDIRECTORPROGSEARCHAUDIOVIDEO1234567890INPUTREWPLAYFFRECSTOPPAUSEPAGEONELINEGUIDESELECT5

54-02873.8TracVision Receiver User’s GuideThe INPUT button allows you to select a video feed from another sourcesuch as a VCR. Repeatedly press INPUT

TrademarksKVH®and TracVision®are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.DIRECTV®and the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, TOTALCHOICE, D

54-02873.9Using the Remote Control3-2 Receiver Front Panel ButtonsIf you don’t have the remote control handy, you canoperate the system using the rece

54-02873.10TracVision Receiver User’s Guide5. Repeatedly press the upper part of theCHANNEL (CH) button.6. Continue pressing the CHANNEL(CH) button to

54-02873.11Using the Remote Control3-4 Controlling Multiple ReceiversIf you are using multiple KVH receivers, you canchange a remote control ID to avo

54-02873.12TracVision Receiver User’s Guide3-5 Installing the Remote ControlBatteriesTo install or replace the remote control’s batteries,follow the s

54-02874.1Overview of Onscreen Displays4 Overview of Onscreen DisplaysThis section introduces the three types of onscreen displays: theChannel Banner,

54-02874.3Overview of Onscreen Displays4-1 The Channel BannerWhenever you change channels while you arewatching TV, the channel banner appears at the

54-02874.4TracVision Receiver User’s Guide4-2 The Program GuideTo display the program guide, press the GUIDEbutton. You can also access the program gu

54-02874.5Overview of Onscreen Displays4-3 The Menu SystemTo display the main menu, press the MENU button.The menu system gives you access to all syst

54-02874.6TracVision Receiver User’s GuideTo move the highlight:Use the joystick to move the highlight within themenus. To select a menu item:Highligh

54-02874.7Overview of Onscreen DisplaysMain Menu Tab Screens Functions See Page:Program Guide Program Guide • View and modify the program guide 5.1Gui

Important Safety Instructions - Please ReadFor your safety and protection, read this safetysection carefully.Heed Cautions – Be sure to follow all cau

54-02874.8TracVision Receiver User’s GuideMain Menu Tab Screens Functions See Page:Audio & Video Audio • Set default audio language and alternate

54-02874.9Overview of Onscreen DisplaysMain Menu Tab Screens Functions See Page:Lock & Limits Lock • Lock and unlock the system 7.3Fav Setup • Cre

54-02875.1Using Program Guides5 Using Program GuidesThis section explains how to select a program guide style, use thedifferent guide features, and se

54-02875.3Using Program Guides5-1 Program Guide StylesYou can set up the program guide to presentinformation using either of two styles:• Grid• LogoTh

54-02875.4TracVision Receiver User’s GuideGrid Guide• Easy to see what programs are available at aparticular time.• Lists up to seven days of current

54-02875.5Using Program Guides5-2 Using the Program GuideTo display the program guide:Press the GUIDE button to bring up the guide.To move the highlig

54-02875.6TracVision Receiver User’s Guide5-3 Using the OneLine GuideThe OneLine Guide, which appears at the bottom ofyour screen, displays a single l

54-02875.7Using Program Guides5-4 Using TurboTune for Quick Accessto Favorite ChannelsThe TurboTune feature gives you quick access to 27 ofyour favori

54-02875.8TracVision Receiver User’s GuideAdding the Current Channel to TurboTuneIf you want to add the channel you’re currentlywatching to TurboTune,

54-02875.9Using Program GuidesRenaming TurboTune GroupsYou can rename each nine-channel TurboTune groupto anything you choose, using up to 10 letters,

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Regulatory Information for Vehicle UseDeclaration of Conformity – Standards to which Conformity is declared:FCC

54-02875.10TracVision Receiver User’s Guide3. Highlight the menu button for the setting youwish to modify:Guide StylePress SELECT to choose either gri

54-02875.11Using Program GuidesFiltersPress SELECT to choose either temporary orpersistent. If temporary, the filters you apply areactive only while t

54-02876.1Setting Favorites and Filters6 Setting Favorites and FiltersThis section explains how to set up lists of favorite channels, filterthe progra

54-02876.3Setting Favorites and Filters6-1 Using Favorite Channel ListsFavorite channel lists help you organize the hundredsof available channels into

54-02876.4TracVision Receiver User’s Guide4. In the desired channel list column, highlight thetag box for the channel that you want to add orremove. U

54-02876.5Setting Favorites and FiltersRenaming a Channel List1. At the Favorite List Setup pane, highlight theRename button and press SELECT.A Rename

54-02876.6TracVision Receiver User’s GuideAdding and Removing Channels To add or delete a channel from a selected favoritechannel list, follow the ste

54-02876.7Setting Favorites and Filters6-2 Filtering the Program GuideThe Category Filter menu allows you to filter theprogram guide to show just thos

54-02876.8TracVision Receiver User’s GuideFor example, if you select the Movies category, youcan then refine your selection using a subcategorysuch as

54-02876.9Setting Favorites and Filters6-3 Selecting Guide TimesThe Guide Times menu provides easy access to futureprogramming information. To advance

Receiver ActivationNOTICE: This product will NOT work correctlyunless you follow the procedure below. Before you can start watching satellite TV viaTr

54-02876.10TracVision Receiver User’s Guide6-4 Using WatchWizard to Searchfor Programs WatchWizard allows you to search for programsusing criteria suc

54-02876.11Setting Favorites and FiltersViewing Search ResultsTo view a list of programs matching your searchcriteria, highlight the WWResult tab. To

54-02876.12TracVision Receiver User’s GuideUsing the Channels Search You can also search for channels that offer a specifictype of programming by usin

54-02877.1Using Access Controls7 Using Access ControlsThis section explains how to lock and unlock the system using apasscode. It also explains how to

54-02877.3Using Access Controls7-1 Locking & Unlocking the SystemYou can easily set limits to restrict the viewing ofsatellite TV programming. Whe

54-02877.4TracVision Receiver User’s Guide5. The Lock System pop-up panel appears. Enter afour-digit passcode using the remote control’snumeric keypad

54-02877.5Using Access ControlsUnlocking the SystemTo remove the lock and all of its restrictions, followthe steps below. 1. Press the MENU button to

54-02877.6TracVision Receiver User’s Guide7-3 Setting Time LimitsYou can restrict your system to allow viewing onlyduring specific hours and/or a maxi

54-02877.7Using Access Controls4. Highlight the day of the week that you want tolimit and press SELECT.5. a. If you want to limit the maximum number o

54-02878.1Other Menu Functions8 Other Menu FunctionsThis section explains how to change audio/video settings, schedulefuture programs, and change syst

54-0287viTracVision Receiver User’s GuideSend Us Your Comments About This ManualIf you have any comments regarding this manual,please e-mail them to m

54-02878.3Other Menu Functions8-1 Adjusting Audio SettingsFrom the Audio Adjustment menu, you can selectlanguages for default audio and alternate audi

54-02878.4TracVision Receiver User’s GuideTo set up your default and alternate audio languages,follow the steps below.1. Press the AUDIO button to acc

54-02878.5Other Menu FunctionsAudio BalanceTo adjust the audio balance left or right, highlight theAudio Balance button and press SELECT. Use thejoyst

54-02878.6TracVision Receiver User’s Guide2. Highlight the menu button for the setting youwish to modify:Screen RatioPress SELECT to choose either a 4

54-02878.7Other Menu Functions8-3 Using the Program Director toSchedule Future ProgramsThe Program Director allows you to automaticallytune to a progr

54-02878.8TracVision Receiver User’s Guide4. Highlight the Scheduleto View button from theSchedule Options pop-up menu and pressSELECT.5. Use the joys

8.954-0287Other Menu FunctionsCanceling a Scheduled EventTo cancel a scheduled event, follow the steps below.1. Press the MENU button to access the ma

54-02878.10TracVision Receiver User’s Guide8-4 Reading Mail from DIRECTVDIRECTV uses the Mail feature to send youimportant information, notify you of

54-02878.11Other Menu Functions8-5 Setting System PreferencesThe Preferences menu allows you to customizevarious system settings.To set system prefere

54-02878.12TracVision Receiver User’s GuideDaylight SavingPress SELECT to bring up the Daylight Saving pop-up menu. Then highlight the desired dayligh

54-0287viiTable of ContentsTable of Contents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.11-1 Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . .

54-02878.13Other Menu Functions3. Highlight the menu button for the advancedfunction you wish to use:InstallNOT USED.SignalNOT USED.InfoThe System Inf

54-02879.1Troubleshooting9 TroubleshootingThis section identifies some basic trouble symptoms, along withtheir possible causes and solutions. It also

System does not power onNo picture on video screenIntermittent picture for short intervalsSystem works at rest, but not on the moveSystem does not fin

54-02879.4TracVision Receiver User’s Guide9-1 Causes and Remedies forCommon Operational IssuesThere are a number of common issues that can affectthe s

54-02879.5Troubleshooting Insufficient PowerWith the vehicle/vessel powered up and the receiverturned on, power at the receiver must measure atleast 1

54-02879.6TracVision Receiver User’s GuideReceiver Not ActivatedIf you can only access the DIRECTV previewchannels, such as channel 100, while all oth

54-02879.7TroubleshootingAudio/Video System Not Set Up ProperlyIf satellite programming is not displayed on your TV,you may have the wrong input selec

54-02879.8Receiver Locked UpSince your receiver is a computing component, it issusceptible to erratic changes in power and/or signal,like any other co

Audio/Video System FaultyIf there is no picture on your TV, your mobileaudio/video system may be faulty. Please seektechnical assistance from either t

2. Highlight the Install tab and check the “LNB”setting. 3. If the LNB type is set to “Stacked,” you do notneed to change the setting. A different pro

54-0287viiiTracVision Receiver User’s Guide6-3 Selecting Guide Times . . . . . . . . . . . .6.96-4 Using WatchWizard to Searchfor Programs . . . . .

4. The System Diagnostics menu appears. Highlightthe LNB Type button and press SELECT.5. Highlight “Stacked” from the pop-up submenuand press SELECT.6

9. Highlight “Oval Dish 2” from the pop-upsubmenu and press SELECT. This action ensuresthe “Stacked” setting is saved in the receiver’smemory.10. High

9-2 Technical SupportIf you experience an operating problem or requiretechnical assistance, please contact your localauthorized TracVision dealer/inst

9-3 System Status LightsThree status lights on the top of the receiver indicatethe current status of the system and can help youidentify problems. VOL

54-02879.15TroubleshootingLight is... Indicates DescriptionOff Off Antenna is OFF, insufficient power, or no receiver video detectedGreen Tracking Ant

54-0287A.1AppendicesAppendicesThis section provides wiring diagrams for typical TracVisioninstallations and a map showing the DIRECTV®satellite’s elev

54-0287A.3System Wiring DiagramsAppendix ASystem Wiring DiagramsThe diagrams on the following pages show how towire the system for various configurati

54-0287A.4TracVision Receiver User’s GuideTo AntennaRF ConverterReceiverService/MaintenanceOnlyDC PowerGroundTo AudioTo Video(Option 1)To Video(Option

Wiring a Single TracVision Receiver• DO NOT disconnect the short cable that connectsfrom one jack to another on the receiver’s rearpanel. The system w

54-0287A.6TracVision Receiver User’s GuidePOWERVEHICLE POWER(10-16 VDC)VHF ANTENNAINAUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEOS – VIDEOPHONE JACKRF REMOTEINPUTOUT TO TV TU