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A Guide to TracVision R5/R4
owner’s
manual
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Installation Instructions
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User’s Guide
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Technical Manual
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KVH TracVision R5/R4
Satellite Television
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TracVision R4/R5 Owner’s Manual Addendum (ECO #7564) The following information applies to Revision J of the TracVision R4/R5 Owner’s Manual (KVH Part Number 54-0157). 5.3 Replaceable Parts Table 5-1 has been updated to show the new part number for the RF PCB. Table 5-1 Field Replaceable Units Part Name Part Number Baseplate Assembly (TracVision R5) 02-1498-01* 02-1498-03** Baseplate Assembly (TracVision R4) 02-1498-02* 02-1498-04** † Radome Assembly (TracVision R5) 02-0953-12 † Radome Assembly
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Congratulations! You have selected one of the most advanced land-mobile satellite ® tracking systems available today. KVH Industries’ ® TracVision R5/R4 is designed for use with European and North ® American DVB -compatible satellite services, as well as ® DIRECTV . This manual provides detailed instructions on the proper installation, use, and maintenance of your TracVision R5/R4 system. Before using this manual, be sure to check for any addenda, which might detail changes to the manual’s inf
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® ® TracVision and KVH are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. The unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting base is a registered trademark of KVH Industries, Inc. ® DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) is a registered trademark of the DVB Project. ® DIRECTV is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc. ™ DISH Network is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporation. ExpressVu is a property of Bell ExpressVu, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Satellite Services.
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.1 Digital Satellite Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 1.2.1 TracVision R5/R4 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 1.2.2 Satellite TV Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 1.3 Materials Provided wi
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3 Using Your TracVision R5/R4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 3.1 Turning On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 3.2 Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites . . . . . . .3-2 3.2.1 Using the TV/SAT Switch to Switch Between Satellites . . . .3-4 3.2.2 DISH 500 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 3.3 Watching Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendix A System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1 Appendix B Switchplate Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1 54-0157 Rev. J iii
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Introduction 1 Introduction 1.1 Digital Satellite Television Your TracVision R5/R4 satellite TV antenna is fully compatible with the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) satellites, as well as Digital Satellite Services (DSS), such as DIRECTV. As a result, you will be able to receive and decode signals from your chosen satellite services with the proper programming and hardware (e.g., the satellite TV receiver). Your TracVision R5/R4 comes with a pre-programmed “satellite library” of North American
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Sat A Error Sat B Select t tes: Changing Sa elli 1. Push Select button 2. Wait while Sat A or B blinks green 3. R or e S ad ay t B w h se ta n y s S at A solid green Other Indicators: •Both blinking green: initializing •Error light b sy lis ntk eim ng p rre od b:l em A Guide to TracVision R5/R4 Europe Any two of the European satellites listed below can be paired together, as long as the antenna is within the satellite’s coverage area (European-style LNB required): • Arabsat • Hotbird • Astra
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Introduction In-motion Tracking (TracVision R5 only) The TracVision R5 employs a state-of-the-art actively stabilized antenna system. Once the satellite is acquired, the antenna gyro continuously measures your vehicle’s motion and transmits KVH offers an upgrade kit (KVH commands to the antenna motors to keep the antenna pointed at Part #02-1026) that adds in-motion the satellite at all times. tracking capability to the TracVision R4, allowing you to receive satellite signals while on 1.2.1 Tr
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A Guide to TracVision R5/R4 1.3 Materials Provided with TracVision R5/R4 Table 1-1 lists the units, cables, and materials packed in the TracVision R5/R4 package by name and KVH part number. Table 1-1 TracVision R5/R4 Packing List Component KVH Part No. † Antenna Unit (TracVision R5), comprising: 01-0266-01 †† 01-0266-02 ††† 01-0266-03 †††† 01-0266-04 † Antenna Unit (TracVision R4), comprising: 01-0267-01 †† 01-0267-02 ††† 01-0267-03 †††† 01-0267-04 RF Cable (28 ft/8.5 m) 32-0417-28 Cables for t
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Installation 2 Installation Your TracVision R5/R4 is designed for simple installation and setup. Just follow these easy steps: Table 2-1 Installation Process Step Refer to Section... 1. Choose the hardware locations 2.1 2. Mount the antenna unit 2.2 3. Connect system components 2.3 4. Activate the receiver 2.4 5. Select active satellite 2.5 6. Set the skew angle (Europe only) 2.6 7. Check out system 2.7 8. Configure for remote dish use 2.8 Plan the entire installation before Tools and Materials
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A Guide to TracVision R5/R4 Kitpack Contents Table 2-2 lists the materials provided in the kitpack. Table 2-2 Kitpack Contents Part Qty. KVH Part No. Tie-wraps 5 22-0013 Clamshell ventilator 1 19-0230 3 #6 x ⁄4" thread-forming screws 3 14-0298-12 1 5 ⁄4"-20 x ⁄8" hex screws 4 14-0250-10 1 ⁄4" flat washers 4 14-0251 3 ⁄8" hole plugs 2 19-0282-06 2-2
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Installation 2.1 Choosing the Best Location • Since the TracVision antenna requires a clear view of the southern sky to receive satellite signals, the ideal antenna site has an unobstructed view of the horizon/satellite all around. • Keep the antenna clear of any obstructions on the roof (e.g., air conditioners). The antenna requires a 15º to 75º look angle to receive satellite signals (see Figure 2-1). Figure 2-1 Antenna Blockage Blocked! TracVision Antenna Air Conditioner Vehicle Roof • Cons
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Vehicle Centerline Front/Rear of Vehicle A Guide to TracVision R5/R4 2.2 Mounting the Antenna Unit 1. Make sure that you have chosen a suitable mounting location based upon the guidelines in Always lift the antenna unit by the Section 2.1, “Choosing the Best Location” on page 2-3. gray baseplate, never by the radome or any portion of the 2. Remove the antenna unit from its shipping carton. antenna assembly! 3. Position the antenna unit in the desired location on the centerline of the vehicle wit
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Installation 7. Seal the two baseplate holes with the plugs provided in the kitpack (see Figure 2-4). Figure 2-4 Antenna Baseplate (Bottom View) Baseplate Holes 8. Apply construction adhesive to the bottom of the If the roof’s mounting surface is not antenna’s four mounting plates. If using a liquid perfectly flat as KVH recommends, construction adhesive, apply beads to the make sure the baseplate does not warp when you attach the mounting plates in a zig-zag pattern. antenna’s mounting plates.
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A Guide to TracVision R5/R4 11. (Standard Installation) When the antenna unit is installed with the connectors facing the rear of the vehicle, the drain holes are located as shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5 (Standard Installation) Baseplate Connectors Facing Rear of Vehicle - Factory-drilled Drain Holes Front of Vehicle Factory-drilled Drain Hole Positions (Alternate Installation) If the antenna unit is installed with the connectors facing the front of the 3 vehicle, you MUST drill out ⁄16" (5
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Installation 12. Cut the tie-wraps holding the antenna unit to the forward shipping restraint (see Figure 2-7). Figure 2-7 Forward Shipping Restraint 13. Remove the nuts and washers securing the shipping restraints to the baseplate (see Figure 2-8). Figure 2-8 TracVision R5/R4 Shipping Restraints (Top View) Rotating Plate Shipping Restraint Forward Shipping Restraint for LNB Bracket Rotating Plate Ship
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A Guide to TracVision R5/R4 2.3 Connecting System Components The following sections provide instructions for properly wiring the antenna unit to the components inside the vehicle. Be sure to consider the 28' length of the power and data cables when Locating the Switchplate choosing a location for the A switchplate has been provided to serve as the hub of the switchplate. If you require longer TracVision R5/R4 wiring (with the exception of the RF cable, cabling, an additional power supply MUST be
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Installation 2.3.1 Connecting the Antenna Data/Power Cable 1. Connect one end of the antenna data/power cable to the antenna’s data/power connector and lock in place (see Figure 2-10). Figure 2-10 Antenna Data/Power Connector Data/Power 2. Route the other end of the data/power cable down through the cable access hole in the vehicle’s roof and out through the switchplate panel cutout. 3. Connect the data/power cable to the switchplate’s data/power connector and lock in place (see Figure 2-11).
