Satellite TelevisionKVH TracVision® R5/R4owner’smanual•Installation Instructions •User’s Guide•Technical ManualA Guide to TracVision R5/R4
In-motion Tracking (TracVision R5 only)The TracVision R5 employs a state-of-the-art actively stabilizedantenna system. Once the satellite is acquired,
1.3 Materials Provided withTracVision R5/R4Table 1-1 lists the units, cables, and materials packed in theTracVision R5/R4 package by name and KVH part
2-1Installation54-0157 Rev. J2 InstallationYour TracVision R5/R4 is designed for simple installation andsetup. Just follow these easy steps:Table 2-1
2-2A Guide to TracVision R5/R4Kitpack ContentsTable 2-2 lists the materials provided in the kitpack.Table 2-2 Kitpack ContentsPart Qty. KVH Part No.T
2-3Installation54-0157 Rev. J2.1 Choosing the Best Location• Since the TracVision antenna requires a clear viewof the southern sky to receive satellit
2-4A Guide to TracVision R5/R42.2 Mounting the Antenna Unit1. Make sure that you have chosen a suitablemounting location based upon the guidelines inS
2-5Installation54-0157 Rev. J7. Seal the two baseplate holes with the plugsprovided in the kitpack (see Figure 2-4).Figure 2-4 Antenna Baseplate (Bot
11. (Standard Installation) When the antenna unit isinstalled with the connectors facing the rear of thevehicle, the drain holes are located as shown
2-7Installation54-0157 Rev. J12. Cut the tie-wraps holding the antenna unit to theforward shipping restraint (see Figure 2-7).Figure 2-7 Forward Ship
2-8A Guide to TracVision R5/R42.3 Connecting System ComponentsThe following sections provide instructions for properly wiringthe antenna unit to the c
154-0157 Addendum to Rev. JTracVision R4/R5 Owner’sManual Addendum(ECO #7564)The following information applies to Revision J of the TracVision R4/R5 O
2-9Installation54-0157 Rev. J2.3.1 Connecting the Antenna Data/PowerCable 1. Connect one end of the antenna data/power cableto the antenna’s data/powe
2-10A Guide to TracVision R5/R42.3.2 Connecting to Vehicle PowerRecommended Power WiringShort circuits may result in severe electrical shock or burns.
2-11Installation54-0157 Rev. J2.3.3 Connecting the Receiver Ground WireA grounding wire (Cable #32-0583-50) has been provided toconnect your receiver
2-12A Guide to TracVision R5/R44. Snap the front cover into place to cover the screwsand support frame.5. Reinstall the vehicle fuse removed in Step 1
2-13Installation54-0157 Rev. J2.3.5.2 Connecting Three or More Receivers(North American Systems)To install three or more receivers and TVs, an active
4. Terminate all unused output connectors with 75 ohm DC blocks (Channel Master #7184, RadioShack #15-1259 or equivalent).2.3.6 Sealing the Cable Acce
2.5 Selecting the Active SatelliteAs noted previously, TracVision R5/R4 can track a variety ofDVB-compatible and DSS (DIRECTV) satellites. The systemc
2.5.1 Installing Your Selected SatellitesWhen you first connect to the system, it is preprogrammed withone of the following default satellite assignme
2. If you are using HyperTerminal, open it andestablish the following settings:• Bits per second: 9600• Data bits: 8• Parity: None• Stop bits: 1• Flow
4. Type ZAP then press Enter to restart the system.Wait for the antenna to initialize (about 1 minute).Be sure the receiver’s satellite configurationm
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Entering User-defined Satellite DataOnce the link between the PC and the TracVision R5/R4 isestablished as described in Section 2.5.1, “Installing you
3. Type @DEBUGON then press Enter.4. Type the following command (see the Key below)then press Enter.@SATCONFIG,X,N,F,S,C,ID,P,B,DKey: @SATCONFIG = di
TracVision R5/R4 requires that the data fields for all transpondercategories be filled in. If the selected satellite does not haveinformation for one
An Example of Configuring a User-defined Satellite (Europe)The following is an example of configuring the fictionalYOURSAT 101 as the USER1 configured
An Example of Configuring a User-defined Satellite (N. America)The following is an example of configuring the fictionalYOURSAT 101 as the USER1 config
2-24A Guide to TracVision R5/R42.6 Setting the Skew Angle(European Systems Only)The Antenna LNB skew angle must be adjusted to optimizechannel recepti
Finding the Skew Angle for a Predefined Satellite1. Type HALT then press Enter.2. Type DEBUGON then press Enter.3. Type the following command (see th
2.7 Testing the SystemNow all you need to do is turn the system on and ensureeverything works properly. Follow the steps below to test theTracVision s
2.8 Configuring TracVision R5/R4 forRemote Satellite Dish OperationIn some campground locations, dense foliage will block thesatellite signal. In thes
2.9 Changing Geographic LocationIf you move from Europe to the U.S., or from the U.S. to Europe,you will need to modify your TracVision R5/R4 system t
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3 Using Your TracVision R5/R4For TracVision R5/R4 to receive the satellite signals, the antennamust have a clear line of sight to the satellite. If yo
3. Turn on the antenna using the switchplate (seeFigure 3-2).Figure 3-2 Turning on the TracVision R5/R44. (TracVision R5 only) If the vehicle is movi
European ServicesWhen the TracVision R5/R4 system and the receiver havematching configurations, switching from one satellite to the otheris as easy as
3.2.1 Using the TV/SAT Switch to SwitchBetween SatellitesIf you’re unable to switch between satellites using the receiverremote control, you can use t
TV/SAT Switch Controls and IndicatorsThe Select button is used for all operator controls. The TV/SATSwitch also has three LED indicators that show its
Using the TV/SAT SwitchThe TV/SAT Switch is very easy to use. All operations arecontrolled through a single button. To select the second satellite, pe
6. Using the remote control’s arrow buttons,highlight “Check Switch” then press the Selectbutton.7. Highlight “Test” then press Select.8. Wait a minim
3.3 Watching TelevisionTracVision R5 is designed to operate whether your vehicle is inmotion or parked. TracVision R4 is designed to operate onlywhile
KVH recognizes that some customers may not want to takeadvantage of this convenient feature. In this case, it is possible todisable Sleep Mode using a
4-1Troubleshooting54-0157 Rev. J4 TroubleshootingThe troubleshooting matrix shown in Table 4-1 identifies sometrouble symptoms, their possible causes,
Table of Contents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11.1 Digital Satellite Television . . . . . . . .
4-2A Guide to TracVision R5/R44.1 Causes and Remedies forCommon Operational IssuesThere are a number of common issues that can affect the signalrecept
4-3Troubleshooting4.1.4 Satellite Signal BlockedSatellite signals can be blocked or degraded by trees andbranches, buildings, mountains, overpasses, o
4.1.8 Incorrect or Loose RF ConnectorsAs part of preventive maintenance (as described in Section 5,“Maintenance” on page 5-1), KVH recommends checking
4.3 Antenna FaultsOnly KVH-authorized service technicians should perform repairson the TracVision antenna. Unauthorized repairs on the antennaunit may
2. If you are using HyperTerminal, open it andestablish the following settings:• Bits per second: 9600• Data bits: 8• Parity: None• Stop bits: 1• Flo
5-1Maintenance54-0157 Rev. J5 Maintenance5.1 Warranty/Service InformationFor information on KVH warranty, repair, and liability policies,please refer
5-2A Guide to TracVision R5/R45.3 Replaceable PartsTracVision R5/R4 has been designed with durability and lowmaintenance in mind. If you experience an
5-3Maintenance54-0157 Rev. J5.4 Reshipping the AntennaIf you need to repack the antenna unit for shipment, the shippingrestraints removed during insta
5. Secure the forward restraint and bracket bywrapping two tie-wraps around the bend in theforward restraint and the antenna bracket (at theend of the
Appendix ASystem SpecificationsTable A-1 TracVision R5/R4 System SpecificationsPhysical CharacteristicsPower 11-16 volts DC @ 2.5 amps nominal,3.5 am
3 Using Your TracVision R5/R4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13.1 Turning On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switchplate Template54-0157 Rev. JB-1Appendix BSwitchplate Template3.82"(97 mm).32" (8 mm)2.36"(60 mm).16" (4 mm)3.19"(81 mm)
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Appendix A System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1Appendix B Switchplate Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1iii
1 Introduction1.1 Digital Satellite TelevisionYour TracVision R5/R4 satellite TV antenna is fully compatiblewith the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB)
EuropeAny two of the European satellites listed below can be pairedtogether, as long as the antenna is within the satellite’s coveragearea (European-s
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