KVH Industries TracVision M3 User's Manual
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1. Connect Power The receiver requires a 10 16 volts DC VDC power input supporting 50 watts 4 2 amps 12 VDC 1 Before you connect the receiver s power wires For your own safety shut turn off vessel power and test the circuit to down vessel power before ensure no power is present you connect the wires 2 Connect the receiver s individual power wires to a dedicated 10 amp or 15 amp circuit breaker Connect the negative black wire to ground power return and connect the positive red wire to 12 VDC vessel power 3 Plug the other end of the power wires into the Vehicle Power jack on the receiver s rear panel Do not remove the small ferrite coil that is clamped onto the power wires This coil suppresses EMI electromagnetic interference from the receiver Fuse 6 amp Vessel Power DC Power 10 16 VDC Ground Ferrite PP cf mn sy o o o o Ne a ee An Yazan IAANDOT Ics ANTENNA of the FCC rules Operation is subject w he tv we sina f This device must must accept any interference received TO NA cure BL ma cause undesired operation sted t li ested to comply PHONE JACK ar ith FCC Standards VEHICLE POWER 10 16 VDC INPUT TUNER AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO S VIDEO C Receiver 54 0274 01 Rev A 9 2005 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved instali the Receiver Once all cables are connected llith aside th To avoid overheat2. INDUSTRIES TRACVISION e BY KVH TracVision M3 Installation Guide These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M3 satellite TV antenna system on a vessel Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the Quick Start Guide and Receiver User s Guide Who Should Install the System To ensure a safe and effective installation KVH recommends that a KVH authorized marine technician install the TracVision M3 system To find a technician near you go to www kvh com wheretogetservice If you purchased the product and decide to install it yourself please see the enclosed warranty statement for warranty implications Important Safety Precaution DO NOT apply power to the TracVision antenna with the radome removed because the antenna has moving parts that can cause injury CAUTION Receiver Activation Once the system is fully installed the owner needs to call KVH s Activation Department to activate the receiver for DIRECTV service Toll free at 1 866 551 8004 ez5 ER The owner will need the red Activation Card when calling to activate In addition the antenna will need to be turned on and locked onto the satellite See page v of the Receiver User s Guide for details Technical Support If you need technical assistance please contact KVH Technical Support Phone 1 401 847 3327 E mail techs kvh com Internet www kvh com help KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks
3. communications the integrity of this cable and its connections is very important Remote Input jack 3 Connect the receiver to the vessel s entertainment system TV Choose one of the following options Option 1 RCA type A V jacks use bottom row Be sure to route cables with in the vessel appropriately to Option 2 S Video jack provides best picture quality avoid damage For example Option 3 RF coaxial connector do not route any cables through wet areas bilges or Cables for option 1 are included in the kit near hot exhaust pipes 4 Optional If you have a VHF TV antenna onboard you can connect it to the VHF Antenna In jack on the receiver If you connect a VHF antenna to the receiver you need to use the receiver s RF coaxial connector option 3 to supply VHE video to the TV 5 Be sure to tighten all connections Also be sure to leave enough slack in the cables service loop for easy serviceability allowing you to access the receiver s rear panel with the cables connected For details on connecting an additional receiver please see Appendix A in the Receiver User s Guide Deck i i i i i i ll ll lll le A i To VHF Antenna pei a Optional Bi Only A Receiver li TT J To Video JHE Option 2 B U To Video To Video RF Converter Option 3 To Audio Option 1 54 0274 01 Rev A 8 2005 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved
4. diameter Antenna Base Foam Seal mu Mounting Surface a 1 4 Flat Washer lt gt 1 diameter 1 4 20 Lock Nut gt e Y from Above 54 0274 01 Rev A 6 2005 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved Remove the Restraints 1 Using a 6 socket wrench remove the two bolts securing the antenna assembly to the base Be sure to remove both of these shipping restraints along with the washers and spacers Save the restraints for future use Bolt r ee ae A SUAS WUE CERT n e Washer a j Die s ME TES TESTAT Wi i Ja Bkn Spacer Ezaz LTE EY ia 7 vig W n CDa Be sure to remove both shipping restraint bolts washers and 2 Reinstall the antenna radome While spacers The antenna will not pressing the radome down onto the base NASAN H ESTEE t secure the radome to the base using the three 10 32 screws you removed earlier The radome s TracVision labels should face fore and aft 3 Install a protective plastic screw cap supplied Antenna Mounted TA in the kit over each radome screw 54 0274 01 Rev A T 2005 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved Wire the Receiver 1 Connect the antenna cable A to the To KVH Do not shorten or extend Antenna jack Do not kink stress the cable the antenna cable Since the antenna cable carries data 2 Connect the RF converter cable B to the RF power and
5. e cable access hole must not exceed 3 5 88 mm Smooth the edges of the hole to protect the cable 04 0274 01 Rev A Be sure the mounting surface is in flat and level Use a separate mounting plate if necessary Drilling Antenna Mounting Holes 4 2005 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved Wire the Antenna 1 Clean and dry the antenna mounting surface 2 Peel off the paper backing from the donut shaped foam seal to expose the adhesive Then press the foam seal down firmly onto the mounting surface centered between the antenna mounting holes 3 Using the supplied 3 mm Allen hex key remove the connector cover from the antenna s base Save the cover and the four Foam Seal M4 cap screws for later use 4 Route either end of the antenna cable into the vessel Later you will connect this end of the cable to the belowdecks receiver You will connect the other end to the antenna 5 If you wish to route the cable beneath the antenna attach the right angle connector to the end of the cable Hand tighten then tighten with a 4s wrench for turn to ensure an electrical and weather proof connection 6 Connect the cable to the antenna Hand tighten then tighten with a wrench for 4 turn Rigging tape is recommended to protect Right angle the connector Connector 7 Reattach the cover over the connector Secure in place with the M4 cap screws you removed in Step 3 The cover must be attach
6. ed before you mount the antenna 8 Leave an adequate service loop approximately 8 20 cm of slack in the antenna cable for easy serviceability 9 Seal the cable access hole with silicone i sealant or equivalent Antenna Cable 54 0274 01 Rev A 5 2005 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved Mount the Antenna 1 Remove the three 10 32 screws securing the radome to the antenna Carefully i remove the radome and set it aside in a safe Ter leqe tee place Due to the snug fit some contact i jg a between the radome s sealing gasket and the antenna mechanism is normal Forward Arrov 2 Position the antenna onto the mounting surface The antenna s base should rest squarely atop the foam seal 3 Align the four holes in the antenna s base with the four holes in the mounting surface Be sure the antenna s Forward arrow points toward the bow 4 Secure the antenna s base to the mounting surface using four 4 20 bolts washers 1 washers and lock nuts as shown in the illustration Be sure to insert the bolts from above and use the supplied hardware for a secure installation FORWARD Insert the mounting bolts into 5 Tighten the bolts until the foam seal is fully the antenna s base trom above compressed and the antenna s four rubber not below feet are bottomed against the mounting surface HEZM 1 4 20 x 3 Bolt A 1 4 Flat Washer 5 8
7. gin consider the following installation guidelines Minimize blockage The antenna requires a clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV The fewer obstructions above decks the better the system will perform When choosing a mounting surface ensure it is wide enough to accommodate the antenna s base See illustrations for antenna dimensions Ensure the mounting surface is flat level within 2 and strong enough to support the 18 pound antenna Use a separate mounting plate if necessary Custom mounting solutions including struts and masts are available from several third party manufacturers Contact your local KVH dealer for details KVH recommends that you do not mount the antenna on the same level as the radar because the radar s energy might overload the antenna Be sure to mount the antenna near enough to the supplied belowdecks receiver to allow you to connect the 50 ft 15 m coax cable between the antenna and the receiver while still maintaining sufficient slack in the cable The antenna cable CANNOT be extended When choosing a location for the receiver find a dry well ventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sources Also be sure the receiver s front panel will be easily accessible to the user and the three lights on the top of the receiver will be visible 54 0274 01 Rev A 3 Blocked Antenna 4 Vessel Platform 17 32 44 cm 15 5 39 37 cm 9 2
8. he antenna first because the antenna s moving parts can cause injury The receiver must be activated before it can receive DIRECTV programming The antenna tracks the DIRECTV 101W satellite only It cannot receive programming from other satellite TV service providers and it cannot receive channels broadcast on other satellites The antenna must have a clear view of the southern sky to receive satellite TV Common causes of blockage include trees building bridges and equipment on the vessel itself l gt A Heavy rain may temporarily interrupt reception 54 0274 01 Rev A 12 The owner needs the red Activation Card to activate the receiver A 051099999 051077777 The antenna should be cleaned regularly Dirt buildup on the radome can affect satellite TV reception The owner needs to register the system for product warranty validation Refer to the Product Registration Form for details or visit www kvh com register It is dangerous to watch TV while piloting a vessel The vessel must be located within the DIRECTV satellite s coverage area in order to receive satellite TV To view a satellite coverage map visit www kvh com footprint The receiver beeps to indicate the status of the antenna Two beeps Antenna is powering on One beep Antenna is powe
9. ing install the receiver inside the do not block the vessel lt receiver s vents 1 If you wish to mount the receiver attach the two mounting brackets to the sides of the receiver using three 2 56 screws Simply screw these fasteners into the receiver s vent slots allt o 1 4 Fasteners x4 not supplied N 54 Bracket 2 56 x 1 4 Screws x3 2 If you are using the mounting brackets secure the brackets to the mounting surface using appropriate A fasteners not supplied 3 Place the RF converter at least 3 feet 1 meter away from the receiver If it is too close to the receiver the remote control might not operate properly Also avoid placing the RF converter behind a metal surface or in an area surrounded by metal lt Plug into Receiver see page 8 4 If desired mount the RF converter using the supplied Velcro fasteners RF Converter instali Batteries in Remote 1 Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote control 2 Insert two AAA batteries supplied in the kit AAA Batteries Be sure to observe the correct polarity 3 Replace the battery compartment cover 54 0274 01 Rev A 10 2005 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved Test the System Now all you need to do is turn the system ON and ensure everything works properly 1 Ensure the antenna has a clear view of the southern sky Power Switch 2 Apply power t
10. j 23 37 cm ae Le 11 68 cm 4x 20 31 60 79 cm 2005 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved Prepare the Mounting Site 1 Unfold the supplied template and place it onto the mounting surface Make sure the FWD forward arrow points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel s centerline You do not need to mount the antenna exactly on the vessel s centerline but the antenna s forward arrow must be parallel to it 2 Use the template to mark the four hole locations on the mounting surface 3 Drill a 8 mm hole at the four locations you marked in Step 2 Later you will insert four 4 20 bolts from above to secure the antenna to the mounting surface Antenna Base 15 5 39 4 cm a n a 2 8 7 1 cm b _ 1_ 5 6 14 2 cm 4x 20 31 0 8 cm Mounting Holes Cable Access Hole g Suggested Location Lae 11 7 cm Jog J 23 4 cm 4 Mark a location for the cable access hole either in the center of the antenna mounting hole pattern or an area aft of the antenna Later you will route the antenna cable through this hole and into the vessel 5 Drill the cable access hole in the location you marked in Step 4 Be sure to size the hole appropriately to maintain a cable bend radius of at least 3 75 mm If the hole location is in the center of the antenna mounting hole pattern the diameter of th
11. o the TV and the TracVision system 3 Turn on the power switch on the receiver s rear panel 4 Wait while the antenna searches the sky for the If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV DIRECTV satellite Once the antenna finds the service please wait until your i Advanced Program Guide is prepared satellite the receiver downloads the program guide A progress bar should display on your Installation _ TV It could take 60 seconds to load the program guide once it begins loading te UUL Acquiring guide data 100 is y Antenna Power owner activates tne receiver Button Only the DIRECTV preview channel A channel 100 is viewable until the If the system shuts off after 30 seconds simply press the Antenna Power button on the receiver s front panel 5 Once a DIRECTV picture appears on the TV verify that the 3 status lights on top of the receiver are lit green A VOLTAGE Light B RECEIVER Light C ANTENNA Light Refer to the Quick Start Guide and Receiver User s Guide for complete operation instructions and troubleshooting information 54 0274 01 Rev A 11 2005 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved Things the User Needs to Know Keep the radome installed on the antenna at all times The radome protects the antenna s internal moving parts from wind rain and debris CAUTION In the unlikely event A that you need to remove the radome remove power from t
12. of KVH Industries Inc DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc The information in this document is subject to change without notice No company shall be liable for errors contained herein 54 0274 01 Rev A 1 2005 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved Inspect Parts and Get Tools 1 Unpack the box and ensure it contains everything shown on the Contents List Save the packaging in case you need to reship the system Antenna Radome gt 2 Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to ensure nothing was damaged in shipment Always lift the antenna by the silver base and never by the Connector Cover radome or any portion of the internal antenna assembly 3 Gather all of the tools and materials listed below You will need these items to complete the installation e 2 Phillips screwdriver e Hole saw of desired diameter for cable access hole see page 4 e 6 open end wrench e Adhesive tape e 6 socket wrench e Light hammer e socket or open end wrench e Center punch e Electric drill e Four 4 fasteners optional for mounting the receiver e 8 mm drill bit see page 10 e Silicone sealant or equivalent 4 Peel off the extra serial number label taped to the antenna and affix it in the appropriate box on the red Activation Card Affix Serial Number 54 0274 01 Rev A 2 2005 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved Plan the installation Before you be
13. ring off Refer to the Quick Start Guide and the Receiver User s Guide for complete operation instructions 2005 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved TRACVISION BY KVH INDUSTRIES KIVIHI www kvh com KVH Industries Inc 50 Enterprise Center Middletown RI 02842 5279 U S A Phone 401 847 3327 Fax 401 849 0045 E mail info kvh com Copyright 2005 KVH Industries Inc KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc
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