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1. This receiver controls satellite selection DC Block ANTENNA 40V Splitter SECONDARY PRIMARY x mon Stacked Signal Destacker Dual output To RECEIVER Unstacked Standard Def Digital Video Recorder DVR AC SATELLITE IN Signals ZJ A 20 54 0376 Two Mobile Receiver Controllers and One Standard Def DVR Components Required Two Splitter Kits KVH P N 72 0177 TracVision M3 M2 only A Splitter Kit is included in the Extra Receiver Kit P N 01 0288 01 Destacker Dual output KVH P N 19 0410 The special DC block 40V splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communications between the antenna and the primary receiver controller A standard off the shelf splitter will not work Why Do Need a Dual output Destacker The output of the TracVision antenna is a special stacked signal which the mobile receiver controller is configured to decode Since all DVRs are configured to decode unstacked signals a dual output destacker is needed to convert the antenna s stacked signal into two unstacked signals 54 0376 System Wiring Diagrams A dual output destacker is required because DVRs such as TiVo have two unstacked inputs whereas standard receivers have only one input Adding the Second Mobile Receiver Controller Refer to Two TracVision Mobile Receivers on pa
2. Ratings Limits SELECT RATINGS LIMITS Sat Oct 5 7 17PM 3 Highlight the Limits tab Violence eee Maximum Viewing Limits Block All SPENDING VIEWING LIMITS Wed Jul 18 10 11AM Watch TV TV PG Tock TV 14 Main Menu TV MA Fav Setup m Max Spending 5 00 q Allow All Ratings q Parental Guidance Suggested Limits C Monday 24 00 Hours allowed Watch TV Tuesday 24 00 Hours allowed Q Not Rated Allow All Main Menu Wednesday 24 00 Hours allowed Thursday 24 00 Hours allowed 24 00 Hours allowed Saturday 24 00 Hours allowed 24 00 Hours allowed Total time watched today 1 12 Remember limits are only active while the system is locked If the system is unlocked all restrictions are removed LEES 54 0376 The Max Spending button is not applicable to your TracVision system 4 Highlight the day of the week that you want to limit and press SELECT 5 a If you want to limit the maximum number of viewing hours for that day highlight the Total Time button and use the remote control s numeric keypad to enter the limit Setting Maximum Viewing Hours SPENDING VIEWING LIMITS Wed May 9 4 50 PM Lock X Fav Lists s 10 00 Limits Saturday Viewing Time Limit From Through Total time C NIA C NA OR 18 0 Cancel
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4. AUDOR svoo A 8 This receiver controls satellite selection 54 0376 Three Mobile Receiver Controllers Components Required Two Splitter Kits KVH P N 72 0177 TracVision M3 M2 only A Splitter Kit is included in the Extra Receiver Kit P N 01 0288 01 The special DC block 40V splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communications between the antenna and the primary receiver controller A standard off the shelf splitter will not work Primary vs Secondary The receiver controller you connect to the first splitter s Primary jack is the primary receiver controller Only the primary receiver controller can communicate directly with the antenna to report status and select satellites All other receiver controllers are secondary receiver controllers The secondary receiver controllers need to be set up for secondary operation Follow the steps in Section 9 4 Designating the Receiver as Primary or Secondary on page 9 6 54 0376 System Wiring Diagrams The primary receiver controller supplies power to the antenna It must be turned on in order to use the secondary receiver controllers Only the primary receiver controller can receive local channels within the DMA used on your account Remote Control for Secondary Receiver Controllers To avoid interference or cross talk between the three remote cont
5. 7 When you have selected all of the satellites that you want in the list highlight the OK button and press SELECT 54 0376 10 Troubleshooting This section identifies basic problems along with their possible causes and solutions It also explains what the status lights indicate how to view diagnostic information and how to get technical support Contents 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 10 7 10 8 54 0376 Five Simple Checks 10 3 Troubleshooting Matrix 10 4 Causes and Solutions to Common Problems 10 5 System Status Lights 10 10 Viewing Diagnostics Information 10 12 Viewing Serial Numbers 10 13 Viewing Software Versions 10 14 Technical 10 15 Troubleshooting 10 1 10 1 Five Simple Checks If you are experiencing a problem first check the five simple things below If none of these are the problem continue troubleshooting using the remainder of this section as a guide Can the antenna see the satellite The antenna requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky to receive satellite TV signals Common causes of blockage include trees buildings bridges or mountains e Excessive dirt or moisture on the antenna dome Dirt buildup or moisture on the dome can reduce satellite reception Clea
6. Antenna Settings DewShield E M DewShield off 1 Beeper Off Set Secondary Set Primary Show Serial 5 Set to Defaults Show SW Version DewShield is designed to prevent dew from forming If DewShield is set to OFF and dew has formed on the dome setting DewShield back to AUTO will not shed water For this reason KVH recommends you always keep DewShield set to AUTO 54 0376 9 3 Turning the Beeper On Off The mobile receiver beeps to indicate the status of the antenna 2 beeps Antenna is powering on 1 beep Antenna is powering off If you prefer you can silence turn off the beeper Follow the steps below if you need to turn the beeper on or off 1 Press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT 3 Highlight the Antenna tab 4 Highlight the Modify Settings button and press SELECT 5 If you want to turn on the beeper highlight Beeper On If you want to turn off the beeper highlight Beeper Off Then press SELECT 54 0376 Change Settings Beeper Antenna Controls Antenna Install Signal Info Features Antenna Settings Wed Oct 3 10 14 PM Cancel DewShield Auto Prefs Main Menu DewShield_ Off Beeper On M Beeper Off Set Secondary
7. Show SW Version Set to Defaults Main Menu 54 0376 Antenna Controls 5 If you want to designate the receiver as the ANTENNA Light on Secondary Receivers primary recevei highlight Sek Primary DE you The ANTENNA light on secondary receivers will want S des ighate remain off at all times Only the primary receiver can receiver highlight Set Secondary Then press monitor antenna status SELECT ANTENNA Light on Secondary Receiver Receivers are set to Primary by default at the factory Therefore you will need to set ___ S any additional receivers to Secondary ae aS sare aa Always Off 4 _ k VOLTAGE RECEIVER A LL status J P 54 0376 9 7 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 9 5 Switching Satellites If your antenna system is configured for multiple Sat Select Automatic satellites you can easily switch between the available Antenna Wed Oct 3 10 14 PM satellites either automatically or manually Ninstall rte antra Signal a Antenna Settings Info Features Model Model Version Tuning Antenn Automatic Switching When the system is set up for automatic switching the antenna automatically switches satellites as you change channels using the primary receiver s remote Cancel Go to Sat 101 Go to Sa
8. Stacked Signal Stacked Signal Destacker Dual output Standard Def Digital Video Recorder DVR AC Unstacked SATELLITE IN Signals A 16 This receiver controls satellite selection 54 0376 One Mobile Receiver Controller and One Standard Def DVR Components Required Splitter Kit KVH P N 72 0177 Destacker Dual output KVH P N 19 0410 The special DC block 40V splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communications between the antenna and the primary receiver controller A standard off the shelf splitter will not work Why Do Need a Dual output Destacker The output of the TracVision antenna is a special stacked signal which the mobile receiver controller is configured to decode Since all DVRs are configured to decode unstacked signals a dual output destacker is needed to convert the antenna s stacked signal into two unstacked signals A dual output destacker is required because DVRs such as TiVo have two unstacked inputs whereas standard receivers have only one input 54 0376 System Wiring Diagrams Recording Limitation Since the mobile receiver controller controls satellite selection the DVR can record any channel that is carried on the currently selected satellite however it cannot record a channel that is carried on a different satellite For example if your mobile receiver controller is tuned to a channel on the
9. Show Serial 5 Show SW Version Set to Defaults 9 5 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 9 4 Designating the Receiver as Primary or Secondary Each mobile receiver controller must be designated as either a primary or a secondary receiver Primary Receiver e Supplies power to the antenna e Allows you to control the antenna e Can receive local channels within your DMA e Must be connected directly to the antenna either via a single coax cable or a splitter s Primary jack see Appendix A for wiring diagrams e Only one allowed per system Secondary Receiver e Does not power or control the antenna e Simply receives a TV signal from the antenna e Asystem may have one none or multiple secondary receivers 9 6 Follow the steps below to designate the receiver as a primary or secondary receiver 1 Press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT 3 Highlight the Antenna tab 4 Highlight the Modify Settings button and press SELECT Change Settings Receiver Designation Antenna Wed Oct 3 10 14 PM Install Antenna Settings trols Signal Info Cancel Modify Settings Features DewShield Auto Sat Select Prefs i DewShield Off Remote Mo Beeper On 6 Ve BeeperOR Tun Qe An PE RENT lt Ant SetPrimary ftisat M SetSecondary j Way
10. 4 3 4 2 The Program Guide 4 4 1 Introduction 1 1 45 1 1 Using this Manual 1 3 1 2 System Overview 1 4 5 Using Program Guides 5 1 1 3 Receiving Satellite TV Signals 1 5 5 1 Program Guide Styles 5 3 5 2 Using the Program Guide 5 5 2 Getting Started 2 1 53 Wsing the Onekitie 56 2 1 Turning On the Antenna 2 3 5 4 Using TurboTune for Quick Access 2 2 Changing 2 5 to Favorite Channels 5 7 2 3 Turning Off the Antenna 2 5 5 5 Setting Guide Preferences 5 9 2 4 Viewing a Program Description 2 5 6 Setting Favorites and Filters 6 1 3 Using the Remote Control 3 1 6 1 Using Favorite Channel Lists 6 3 3 1 Remote Control Functions what 3 3 6 2 Filtering the Program Guide 6 7 3 2 Programming the Remote Control 6 3 Selecting Guide Times 6 8 to Operate Other Components 3 9 6 4 Using WatchWizard to Search 3 3 Controlling Multiple Receivers 3 10 for Programs 6 9 3 4 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 3 11 vii 54 0376 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 7 Using Access Controls 1 1 7 1 Locking amp Unlocking the System 7 3 7
11. 9 9 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 5 3 Using the OneLine Guide The OneLine Guide which appears at the bottom of your screen displays a segment of the program guide starting with the currently viewed channel It displays 1 2 3 or 4 rows at a time based on the current guide preferences OneLine Guide 400 103 150 12 00pm Watch Pay Per View Previews now DIRECTV DTV PROGRAM GUIDE All Channels To display the OneLine Guide Press the joystick up or down while watching TV to bring up the OneLine guide To move the highlight Use the joystick to move the highlight within the guide Move the highlight to the right to show future programming Move the highlight up down to display the next or previous channel 9 6 To show the OneLine Guide for a specific channel Use the numeric keypad to enter the channel number to display the OneLine Guide for that channel To view a program s description Press the INFO button to display current or future program information in the channel banner To tune to a program Press the SELECT button to tune to a highlighted program To exit the guide Press the CLEAR button to exit the OneLine guide 54 0376 Using Program Guides 5 4 Using TurboTune for Quick Access 2 Highlight a vacant channel box shows Add to Favorite Channels Channel and press SELECT Or you can highlight an occupied box instead to
12. The receiver beeps twice e D 3 the Antenna status light begins to flash green 2 Turn on your TV and select the satellite input not and the Voltage status light should be lit green the VCR input 1 Apply power to the mobile receiver controller The Receiver status light should turn green Status Lights 3 Wait 30 60 seconds for the antenna to acquire the satellite signal The TV will show the following If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV service please wait until your Advanced Program Guide is prepared Message 1 C Installation 4 M For details about the status i C C C Y lights see Section 10 4 e System Status Lights on Signal not available VOLTAGE RECEIVER ANTENNA ignal not available eee 4 10 10 N K E If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV If the receiver s Voltage status Power Switch service please wait until your Advanced Program Guide is prepared light 1S off press the power Message 2 usu switch on the front of the V receiver to turn on the Acquiring guide data receiver 54 0376 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 5 If Message 2 does not appear after Message 1 Program Guide ensure that the ant
13. 8 12 Upgrade The Upgrade pane shows your receiver s upgrade history Occasionally DIRECTV will automatically update your receiver s software Antenna The Antenna Controls pane allows you to configure the TracVision antenna Complete details are provided in the next section 54 0376 Antenna Controls 9 Antenna Controls This section explains how to control the TracVision antenna using the receivers onscreen menus Contents 9 1 Viewing Current Settings 9 3 9 2 Turning DewShield On Off 9 4 9 3 Turning the Beeper On Off 9 5 9 4 Designating the Receiver as Primary or Secondary 9 6 9 5 Switching Satellites 9 8 9 6 Changing the List of Available Satellites 9 10 54 0376 91 9 1 Viewing Current Settings Follow the steps below to view the antenna s current settings 1 Press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT 3 Highlight the Antenna tab 4 Highlight the Current Settings button and press SELECT The following settings are reported Function Possible Settings Sat Switching Auto Manual Current Sat Name of satellite selected for tracking DewShield Auto Off Beeper On Off Receiver Type Primary Secondary DewShield is only available with TracVision R6 systems 54 0376 Antenna Control
14. 1 standard def home receiver 72 0177 amp 19 0347 A 10 Two 2 standard def home receivers 72 0177 amp 19 0410 12 1 additional mobile receiver controller and 1 standard def home receiver 72 0177 x2 amp 19 0347 A 14 One 1 standard def digital video recorder DVR 72 0177 amp 19 0410 A 16 One 1 standard def home receiver and one 1 standard def DVR 72 0177 19 0410 amp 19 0123 A 18 One 1 additional mobile receiver controller and one 1 standard def DVR 72 0177 x2 amp 19 0410 A 20 The original mobile receiver controller bundled with the TracVision system is required in all configurations It supplies power to the antenna The KVH mobile receiver controller is a standard definition unit not a high definition HD unit so the system cannot recognize high definition HD channels If you wish to use a home receiver or DVR with the system be sure to use a standard definition non HD model 54 0376 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Wiring Diagram for a Single Mobile Receiver Controller To Antenna Ground Input Power DC Power 10 16 VDC KVH Mobile Receiver Controller Tested to comply les wi with FOC Standards A T VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R FUSE 8A POWER 10 1BV DC DIGITAL To S VIDEO RI AUDIO 110W HD REMOTE CONVERTER INPUT To Video Service Op
15. 3 Highlight a category other than All and press SELECT 4 Asubcategory menu appears allowing you to further refine a chosen theme To choose a subcategory highlight the subcategory and press SELECT For example if you select the Movies category you can refine your selection using a subcategory such as Action Adventure 54 0376 Setting Favorites and Filters Category Filter CATEGORY FILTER Wed Sep 18 4 20PM Select a Category to filter Guide All Movies Sports Movies Main Menu PREV LEVEL All v Action Adventure Animation Biography Comedy The material theatrical or Current Affairs Content Advisories A description of the selected category appears here Once you ve selected a category subcategory the program guide will be filtered to show only those channels offering programs of the selected category and subcategory In this example the guide would only display channels featuring Action Adventure movies 6 7 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 6 3 Selecting Guide Times The Guide Times menu provides easy access to future programming information To advance the guide to a future day time period follow the steps below 1 Press the GUIDE button twice while watching TV or select the Guide Options tab from the main menu If the Program
16. 6 3 6 2 Filtering the Program Guide 6 7 6 3 Selecting Guide Times 6 8 6 4 Using WatchWizard to Search for Programs 6 9 54 0376 2611 6 1 Using Favorite Channel Lists Favorite channel lists help you organize the hundreds of available channels into more manageable groups Each of the four lists can contain as many or as few channels as you wish You can customize these groups in several ways For example Fav A could be Dad s favorite channels Fav B could be Mom s favorites Fav C could be the kids channels and Family could be all channels that Mom and Dad have deemed appropriate for the entire family Creating a Channel List 1 Press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Highlight the Guide Options or Lock amp Limits tab from the main menu and press SELECT 3 Highlight the Fav Setup tab and press SELECT to open the Favorite List Setup pane 54 0376 Setting Favorites and Filters Favorite List Setup FAVORITE LIST SETUP Fri Sep 18 6 00 PM Channel Be 120 J v Fav Setup 121ewaED v L v Rename 122 ODU 123 HBOW J J V EDeleteAll New Channels Quality entertainment for the whole family featuring animated XYZ classics original series entertainment specials
17. Limits tab and press SELECT When you first install the mobile receiver it will be 3 unlocked That is no limits or restrictions are in effect To enforce limits ratings TV timer and Family favorite list you must lock the system 4 Highlight the Lock button and press SELECT using a passcode Highlight the Lock tab to display the Parental Lock pane Parental Lock Once the system is locked only existing PARENTAL LOCK Wed Jul 18 9 15 AM Family list channels will be accessible If the Lock Family list does not contain any channels Fev Setup Enforce rating spending and Ratings no channels viewed without first viewing limits a d restrict access to Family list channels unlocking the system To avoid this verify Enter the 4 digit passcode to BOWE Cancel _ NN 54 0376 13 the contents of the Family list before locking Main Menu lock unlock your receiver the receiver See Section 6 1 Using Favorite Channel Lists on page 6 3 for LOCK SYSTEM details CONFIRM PASSCODE Passcode OK Passcode OK DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 5 The Lock System pop up panel appears Enter a four digit passcode using the remote control s numeric keypad 6 Highlight the OK button and press SELECT To abort the locking process highlight the Cancel button and press SELECT 7 En
18. Need a Dual output Destacker The multiswitch requires two unstacked inputs Since the output of the TracVision antenna is a stacked signal the dual output destacker is used to split the signal into two unstacked signals 54 0376 System Wiring Diagrams Compatible DIRECTV Receiver Models e TracVision antenna is compatible with all new DIRECTV branded standard definition non HD receiver models manufactured today Older non DIRECTV branded receiver models are not supported Recording Limitation e Since the mobile receiver controller controls satellite selection the DVR can record any channel that is carried on the currently selected satellite however it cannot record a channel that is carried on a different satellite Multiswitch e You will need an active multiswitch to connect multiple components to the TracVision system KVH recommends Channel Master model 6314IFD or equivalent This active powered multiswitch amplifies the signal to compensate for signal loss A passive multiswitch will not provide the necessary amplification A 19 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Wiring Diagram for Two Mobile Receiver Controllers and One Standard Def DVR To Antenna DC Block 40V Splitter CONDARY PRIMARY Stacked Signals Primary KVH Mobile Receiver Controller 12VDC
19. follow the steps below 1 Press the TURBO button to display the TurboTune guide TurboTune Guide DIRECTV Pay Per View Prev Turbo 1 Turbo 2 Turbo DIRECTV DIRECTV DIRECTV Add Channel DIRECTV DIRECTV DIRECTV DIRECTV DIRECTV SETUP 2 Highlight a vacant channel box shows Add Channel and press SELECT to add the channel you are watching to the TurboTune guide 9 8 Selecting a Channel from TurboTune To tune to a channel in TurboTune follow the steps below 1 Press the TURBO button Press the TURBO button to cycle through Turbo 1 Turbo 2 and Turbo 3 program groups while the TurboTune guide is onscreen 2 Highlight the channel you want to watch and press SELECT 54 0376 Renaming TurboTune Groups You can rename each nine channel TurboTune group to anything you choose using up to 10 letters numbers spaces etc For example Turbo 1 could be renamed Mom and Turbo 2 renamed Dad To rename a group follow the steps below 1 Press the TURBO button or select Guide Options from the main menu and highlight the Set Turbo tab 2 Highlight the grid name Turbo 1 Turbo 2 or Turbo 3 that you want to rename and press SELECT 3 Use the onscreen keyboard to enter the new name to enter a letter on the keyboard highlight the letter and press SELECT 4 Once you ve entered the desired name highlight
20. names or product names referenced in this publication are the property of their respective owners and KVH neither endorses nor otherwise sponsors any such products or services referred to herein Macrovision Information Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corporation This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U S patents 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and other intellectual property rights The anticopy process is licensed for noncommercial home use only Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited StarSight Information StarSight features licensed under one or more of the following patents 4 706 121 5 151 789 5 353 121 5 353 277 5 479 266 5 479 268 and 5 532 754 Use rights reserved TruSurround Information TruSurround and the C6 symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc ENERGYSTAR Information ENERGYSTAR and the ENERGYSTAR certification mark are registered U S marks TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc or its subsidiaries ii Software contained in the mobile receiver controller and referenced in this manual is copyright 1995 2006 by DIRECTV Inc Some features are patent pending WatchWizard PreSelect TurboTune and OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems NFL the NFL Shield and NFL SUNDAY TICKET are registered trademarks of the National
21. the OK button and press SELECT To redo the entry highlight the Clear button and press SELECT To cancel the change press the CLEAR button or highlight the Cancel button and press SELECT 54 0376 Using Program Guides 5 5 Setting Guide Preferences The Guide Options menu allows you to customize the appearance and behavior of onscreen guides To set guide preferences follow the steps below 1 Press the GUIDE button twice while watching a program or select the Guide Options tab from the main menu Highlight the Options tab Guide Options GUIDE OPTIONS Fav List Fri Oct 4 12 25AM Q Guide Style Grid Picture In Guide On Q Guide Zoom On Q Multi Color On Q Channel Sort Numeric Filters Temporary Q 1 Line Guide 1 Row Reset Options Main Menu 9 9 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 3 Highlight the menu button for the setting you wish to modify Guide Style Press SELECT to choose either grid or logo style of program guide See Section 5 1 Program Guide Styles on page 5 3 for details Picture In Guide Press SELECT to turn the picture in guide feature on off If turned on video of the currently selected program appears in a small box when you re viewing the program guide Guide Zoom Press SELECT to turn guide zoom on off If turned on and the picture in guide feature is turned on video of the currently selected pr
22. 0376 Troubleshooting INPUT Button Not Set to Satellite Source If satellite programming is not displayed on your TV you may have selected an alternate video input Press the remote control s TV button Then press the remote s INPUT button until the correct satellite input is displayed Audio Video System Not Set Up Properly If satellite programming is not displayed on your TV you may have the wrong input selected on your audio video system Try switching to another input for example VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 AUX1 AUX2 or A V whichever input is assigned to the mobile receiver In addition ensure that the audio video system is powered on System Locked by Passcode If you can only access Family list channels and the lock icon appears under the date time the system has been locked with a passcode For details on unlocking the system see Section 7 1 Locking amp Unlocking the System on page 7 3 If no channels are assigned to the Family list no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the system 10 7 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Favorite Channel List Active If a favorite channel list is active only channels set up in that list are accessible Press the remote control s FAV button to cycle through the lists See Section 6 1 Using Favorite Channel Lists on page 6 3 for details Remote Control Not Programmed If you cannot operate a component with the remote control
23. 10 odel Version Go to Sat 119 Tuning Go to Sat 110 Antenr E Go to Sat 72 5 7 When you manually select a satellite the system enters Manual mode To restore automatic switching you need to select Auto Switch from the Sat Select menu 9 9 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 9 6 Changing the List of Available Satellites If your antenna system supports multiple satellites you can choose which satellites will be active for your system Follow the steps below to add or remove satellites from the list of supported satellites 1 Using your primary receiver press the MENU button to access the main menu Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT Highlight the Install tab At the Antenna Setup pane highlight the Choose Satellites button and press SELECT At the pop up menu highlight one of the satellites that you want to add or remove Press SELECT to add or remove the check mark next to the satellite s name A check mark indicates that the satellite is included in the list of available satellites 9 10 Antenna Setup INSTALLATION Wed Oct 2 12 16PM N Install Features New Card Main Menu Scan for Satellite Antenna Setup Choose Satellites Reload APG Antenna Type Satellite Supported by Antenna Satellites Networks Switch Type LNB CCancel
24. 10 A 19 lights 10 10 10 11 multiple A 3 A 21 order additional 3 10 power switch 2 3 primary 9 6 A 7 repair 10 9 secondary 9 6 A 7 serial number 10 13 software upgrade 8 12 software version 10 14 status 10 12 Receiver light 10 10 10 11 reception 1 5 1 6 10 3 10 6 recording DVR A 17 recurring programs schedule 8 6 reload guide 8 11 remote control batteries 3 11 buttons 3 3 change ID 3 10 3 11 description 1 4 order a replacement 3 8 programming 3 9 3 11 54 0376 remote control ID change 3 10 3 11 repairs 10 9 replace batteries 3 11 reset system 10 3 RF converter connect to receiver A 4 description 1 4 distance from receiver 10 8 A 5 RF level 10 12 RF modulator A 5 S S Video A 5 safety warning 3 3 A 3 SAT button 3 4 satellite s available 10 12 choose 9 10 coverage area 1 5 10 6 current 9 3 elevation angle 1 6 A 23 54 0376 location 1 5 supported 9 10 switch 9 8 9 9 scan for satellites 8 11 schedule programs 8 6 8 8 SEARCH button 3 7 search for programs 6 9 6 11 secondary receiver 9 6 A 7 SELECT button 3 5 select satellites 9 8 9 10 serial numbers 10 13 set guide preferences 5 9 5 11 set system preferences 8 9 8 10 Setup advanced 8 11 8 12 short circuit 10 11 10 12 signal loss A 9 silence beeper 9 5 snow on antenna 10 3 software upgrade 8 12 Index software versions 10 14 sort the program guide 5 10
25. 119 satellite you would not be able to record a program on the 101 satellite You would need to switch to the 101 satellite on the mobile receiver controller A 17 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Wiring Diagram for One Mobile Receiver Controller One Standard Def Home Receiver and One Standard Def DVR To Antenna KVH Mobile Receiver Controller 12VDC This receiver controls satellite selection ANTENNA DC Block 40V Splitter SECONDARY PRIMARY Stacked Signal Stacked Signal Destacker Standard Def Digital Video Recorder DVR AC Dual output To RECEIVER 4 SATELLITE IN Xo Unstacked Signals Input Power E Multiswitch ces Unstacked Signals DC Block 75 ohm A 18 54 0376 One Mobile Receiver Controller One Standard Def Home Receiver and One Standard Def DVR Components Required Splitter Kit KVH P N 72 0177 Destacker Dual output KVH P N 19 0410 Multiswitch KVH P N 19 0123 The special DC block 40V splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communications between the antenna and the primary receiver controller A standard off the shelf splitter will not work Why Do
26. Video Settings 2 Highlight the menu button for the setting you wish to modify From the Video Adjustment menu you can set the screen s aspect ratio and change the appearance of Screen Ratio onscreen displays Press SELECT to choose either a 4 3 standard or 16 9 To set video preferences follow the steps below widescreen screen aspect ratio 1 Press the VIDEO button or select the Audio amp Menu Centering Video tab from the main menu Press SELECT to bring up the centering pop up panel Use the joystick to adjust the onscreen menu Video Adjustments RUM position on your TV then highlight the OK button TRACK and press SELECT udio me 43 Color Scheme MainiMenu Press SELECT to bring up a color pop up menu iid Highlight the desired menu color scheme Indigo m Ice Sky Forest or Merlot and press SELECT Translucency CHEER Press SELECT to bring up the translucency pop up gt menu Use the joystick to adjust the amount of menu translucency from solid to 100 translucent then highlight the DONE button and press SELECT 54 0376 __85 _ DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 8 3 Using the Program Director to Schedule Future Programs The Program Director allows you to automatically tune to a program at a specific date and time or tune to a program on a repeating basis The receiver will turn on if necessary and tune to the specified channel at the cho
27. and movies Included at no additional charge in DIRECTV TOTAL CHOICE Packages The four columns of small boxes are called tag boxes The first three columns of tag boxes are the Fav A Fav B and Fav C channel lists The last column is the Family list Fav C Family 6 3 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide If the Family list has not had any channels Switching Between Favorite Lists added to it and the receiver is locked no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the receiver To avoid this inconvenience create the Family list before locking the receiver See Section 7 Using Access Controls on page 7 1 for details about controlling system access Once you have created your favorite channel lists use the remote control s FAV button to cycle through them quickly and easily Each press of the FAV button brings up the next favorite channel list You can also select a list by highlighting the Fav List tab from the Guide Options menu Only channels that are set up in the selected favorite channel list will be accessible 4 In the desired channel list column highlight the for viewing tag box for the channel that you want to add or Favorite Lists remove Use the joystick or CHANNEL CH button to scroll up or down to view other channels FAVORITE LIST Wed Jul 18 8 16 PM Select Favorite List to filter Guide 5 Press SELECT to add or
28. example the VOLUME VOL and MUTE buttons apply only to a TV the VCR control buttons apply only to VCR or DVD player 3 9 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 3 3 Controlling Multiple Receivers If you are using multiple KVH mobile receivers you can change a remote control ID to avoid interference or cross talk between the two remotes The remote control ID can be a number from 001 to 008 For example if you have two receivers you can set one receiver and remote to 001 and the other receiver remote to 002 That way the 002 remote cannot operate the 001 receiver and the 001 remote cannot operate the 002 receiver For details on ordering an additional mobile receiver please call or visit your local KVH authorized dealer installer To set a remote control and receiver to use a different remote ID follow the steps below 1 First turn off the receiver s you do not want to control with the remote you are programming 3 10 2 Turn on the receiver you want to control with the remote 3 Press the MENU button to access the main menu 4 From the main menu highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT 5 Highlight the Remote tab to access Remote Control Settings Remote Control Code Entry REMOTE Wed Oct 30 11 53AM Remote Control Settings Remote ID Unit 1 Features Antenna Factory Defaults Main Men
29. reception quality or the operation of the TracVision system The following sections identify these issues and provide potential solutions Receiver Power Switch Turned Off Your mobile receiver s power switch see below must remain on for the system to work If the system is entirely non functional check the switch to ensure that it is turned on The VOLTAGE status light illuminates green when turned on Power Switch oe AM m 54 0376 Troubleshooting Blown Fuse The rear panel of the receiver includes a fast blow fuse rated for 8 amps If this fuse has blown the system will not operate Unscrew the cap and replace the fuse If you replace the LA fuse but it blows again PN check the receiver to ensure that it is clear of debris and the connectors are tight Do not replace the fuse with a larger amperage fuse Insufficient Power With the vehicle vessel powered up and the receiver turned on power at the receiver must measure at least 10 VDC supporting 60 watts for the TracVision system to work properly Check the receiver s power connection and ensure that it is wired to a dedicated circuit If other devices are wired to the same circuit these additional loads might drain power away from the receiver 10 5 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Loose Cable Connectors A loose connector can reduce the signal quality Check the cabl
30. spending limit 7 7 splitter A 6 A 21 stacked signal A 11 standby mode 10 11 status lights 10 10 10 11 switch satellites automatic 9 8 switch satellites manual 9 9 symptoms troubleshooting 10 4 system information 8 11 T tag box 6 3 technical support 10 15 test 8 12 10 12 time limits 7 6 7 7 time zone 8 10 TiVo A 16 A 21 translucency menu 8 5 R T DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide troubleshoot 10 1 VOL button 3 6 troubleshooting matrix 10 4 Voltage light 10 10 TURBO button 3 4 volume 3 6 TurboTune 5 7 5 9 W t rn beeper DIVOI 3 3 WatchWizard 6 9 6 11 turn DewShield on off 9 4 weak signal 10 6 turn off the system 2 5 weather inclement 10 3 turn on the system 2 3 2 4 TV control 3 6 3 9 unlock the system 7 5 widescreen 8 5 wiring diagrams A 3 A 21 unstacked signal A 11 V VCR control 3 8 3 9 vehicle power A 5 video adjustments 8 5 VIDEO button 3 7 view mail 8 8 T W 54 0376 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 2006 2007 KVH Industries Inc DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc KVH TracVision and DewShield are official trademarks of KVH Industries Inc TVMobile Receiver UG Cover 4 07
31. term receiver refers to the DIRECTV mobile receiver controller 54 0376 13 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 1 2 System Overview Your TracVision system is a state of the art actively stabilized antenna system that delivers live satellite TV to your mobile audio video entertainment system TracVision System Diagram Typical Installation To TracVision Antenna Receiver Video Display s Controller a Em J L Power 12 VDC RF Converter Remote Control Mobile Receiver Controller The mobile receiver controller decodes satellite TV signals from the antenna unit and sends the signals to the audio video system It also powers and controls the TracVision antenna Remote Control The wireless RF IR remote control allows you to control all receiver functions The remote does not need to be pointed directly at the receiver for the signal to be received RF Converter The RF converter receives RF commands from the remote control converts them to digital signals and sends them to the receiver for processing Since the receiver does not include an IR eye the RF converter is required to receive commands from the remote 54 0376 1 3 Receiving Satellite TV Signals Like a satellite dish used at home the TracVision antenna needs a clear view of the DIRECTV satellite s to receive satellite TV signals Consider the three essentia
32. your TV The remote control must be programmed to operate your TV for the VOLUME button to work see Section 3 2 Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components on page 3 9 Press the MUTE button to turn off the volume on your TV The remote control must be programmed to operate your TV for the MUTE button to work see Section 3 2 Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components on page 3 9 Press the PREVIOUS CHANNEL PREV CH button to toggle between the current channel and the last channel you were watching Use the CHANNEL CH button to change the channel to the previous or next available channel Also use it to scroll through a page of program guide listings 54 0376 Using the Remote Control The DIRECTOR buttons provide convenient shortcuts to the following functions DIRECTOR If the program guide is currently displayed press the PROG button to use the program director which allows you to program an event for viewing in advance See Section 8 3 Using the Program Director to Schedule Future Programs on page 8 6 for details Press the SEARCH button to bring up the WatchWizard which allows you to search for programs using criteria such as rating showtime language and category See Section 6 4 Using WatchWizard to Search for Programs on page 6 9 for details Press the AUDIO button to bring up the audio adjustment menu See Section 8 1 Adjusting
33. 2 Setting Ratings Limits 7 5 7 3 Setting Time Limits 7 6 Other Menu Functions 8 1 8 1 Adjusting Audio Settings 8 3 8 2 Adjusting Video Settings 8 5 8 3 Using the Program Director to Schedule Future Programs 8 6 8 4 Reading Mail from DIRECTV 8 8 8 5 Setting System Preferences 8 9 8 6 Advanced System Setup Functions 8 11 Antenna Controls 9 1 9 1 Viewing Current Settings 9 3 9 2 Turning DewShield On Off 9 4 9 3 Turning the Beeper On Off 9 5 viii 9 4 Designating the Receiver as Primary or Secondary 9 6 9 5 Switching Satellites 9 8 9 6 Changing the List of Available Satellites 9 10 10 Troubleshooting 10 1 10 1 Five Simple Checks 10 3 10 2 Troubleshooting Matrix 10 4 10 3 Causes and Solutions to Common Problems 10 5 10 4 System Status Lights 10 10 10 5 Viewing Diagnostic Information 10 12 10 6 Viewing Serial Numbers 10 13 10 7 Viewing Software Versions 10 14 10 8 Technical Support 10 15 Appendices A 1 A System Wiring Diagrams B Elevation Maps A 23 54 0376 Introduction 1 Introduction This section provides a basic overview of this manual and the Tra
34. 24 00 Hours allowed 24 00 Hours allowed 18 00 Hours allowed 24 00 Hours allowed 54 0376 Using Access Controls b If you want to limit that day s viewing to a specific time period highlight the From button and use the remote control s numeric keypad to set the earliest time Then highlight the Through button and set the latest time Setting Allowable Viewing Times SPENDING VIEWING LIMITS Wed May 9 4 50 PM Lock Fav Lists um 10 0 gt Limits Saturday Viewing Time Limit From Through Total time 7000 1 30 PM oR NA Camel 24 00 Hours allowed 24 00 Hours allowed 9 30 Hours allowed 24 00 Hours allowed Highlight the OK button and press SELECT Remember limits are only active while the system is locked If the system is unlocked all restrictions are removed 1 1 Other Menu Functions 8 Other Menu Functions This section explains how to change audio video settings schedule future programs and change system settings Contents 8 1 Adjusting Audio Settings 8 3 8 2 Adjusting Video Settings 8 5 8 3 Using the Program Director to Schedule Future 8 6 8 4 Reading Mail from DIRECTV 8 8 8 5 Setting System Preferences 8 9 8 6 A Advanced System Setup Fun
35. 8 9 0 Coa AJ B c D E LF e H LJ cime we MJ N o P a R S N Dn UI DOO CZILJG GS 1 2 5 4 5 6 amp 7 8 Del a w ER CT YJ U Lr A S D F 6 H J Z XJ C V B ON OC If you prefer you can change the keyboard to a standard QWERTY layout Simply highlight the toggle icon on the default button board and press SELECT 6 10 Viewing Search Results To view a list of programs matching your search criteria highlight the WWResult tab To view the search results as a guide highlight the Results Guide button on the WWSetup tab and press SELECT WatchWizard Results WATCHWIZARD RESULTS Wed Oct 27 1 11 PM WWSetup WatchWizard Result Searching Result 2 3 00PM 100 Seachi Program Title 1 Main Menu Today 3 30PM 105 Search 1 Program Title 2 When a program guide is onscreen press the SEARCH button on the remote control to automatically highlight programs matching your search results Press the SEARCH button again to highlight the next result based on starting time 54 0376 Setting Favorites and Filters Using the Channels Search You can also search for channels that offer a specific Channels Search type of programming by using the category based CHANNELS SEARCH Sat O
36. Audio Settings on page 8 3 for details Press the VIDEO button to bring up the video adjustment menu See Section 8 2 Adjusting Video Settings on page 8 5 for details Use the numeric keypad buttons 0 9 whenever you need to enter a specific number such as a channel or a lock code 54 0376 _31 _ DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide OOO gt e PLAY SOS 3 8 The INPUT button allows you to select a video feed from a different source connected to your TV such as a VCR if the TV component button is selected The remote control must be programmed to operate your TV for the INPUT button to work see Section 3 2 Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components on page 3 9 Use the VCR control buttons to operate your VCR or DVD player the VCR or DVD component button must be selected first The remote control must be programmed to operate your VCR DVD player for the VCR control buttons to work see Section 3 2 Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components on page 3 9 Press the HUGHES button to turn the remote control s backlight on off If you lose your remote control please call or visit your local KVH authorized dealer to order a replacement 54 0376 3 2 Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components In addition to controlling the mobile receiver you may be able to operate your TV VCR DVD or AUX components using your Trac
37. Channel Banner Whenever you change channels while you are Channel Banner watching TV the channel banner appears at the top of the screen You can also display the channel banner by pressing the INFO button while watching TV All Channels Wed Dec 17 2 54PM DIRECTV 6 00AM 100 to Thu 6 00AM DTV Watch Pay Per Vi The channel banner displays the following Movie Catch information dod ton 4 00 mx m wem NS urren y se ected channel an program Pay Interactive Dolby Closed Unread Limits Limits Taping Other Data Day Letter Meaning per programming Digital caption enforced over not audio available Ticket Box HE view available audio available ride allowed available format e Description of the currently selected program avalable e Date time e Icons may appear below the date time to indicate system status or details about the program The channel banner disappears from the screen after a few seconds Or press the CLEAR button to remove the channel banner immediately 54 0376 43 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 4 2 The Program Guide To display the program guide press the GUIDE button You can also access the program guide from the menu system s Program Guide tab The program guide displays the following information e Listing of current programs and up to seven days of
38. Football League and its affiliates NHL the NHL Shield and NHL CENTER ICE are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League MLB MLB EXTRA INNINGS Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball silhouetted batter logo are service marks of Major League Baseball Properties Inc Major League Baseball trademarks and copyright are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties Inc All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document No company shall be liable for errors contained herein The information in this document is subject to change without notice No warranty of any kind is made with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Note on recording programming Most television programs and films are copyrighted This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private taping of copyrighted materials In most cases it is permissible to record for your personal use as long as you do not sell the material You must act responsibly in this area check into the matter if you are unsure Some pay per view programs may be licensed from producers as view
39. Guide is currently displayed press the GUIDE button just once 2 Highlight the Times tab 3 Highlight the AM PM button and press SELECT to toggle between AM and PM 4 Highlight the day you want the guide to begin and press SELECT 6 8 Guide Times GUIDE TIMES Thu Sep 19 5 15PM N Fav List Theme Set Turbo Main Menu Advance the Program Guide to the Selected Time Thursday September 19 5 00 PM AM PM Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Navigate by using the arrow keys Press 3159 to choose the time 54 0376 6 4 Using WatchWizard to Search for Programs WatchWizard allows you to search for programs using criteria such as rating showtime language and category You can even search for a specific word found in program titles or descriptions WatchWizard can store up to eight separate searches using any combination of criteria and text Performing a Search 1 Press the SEARCH button or select the WatchWizard tab from the main menu 2 Highlight the WWSetup tab 3 Highlight one of the eight search buttons and press SELECT 4 Asearch menu appears where you can enter your search criteria Narrow your search results by combining multiple criteria To choose a criteria highlight the associated button and press SELECT 54 0376 Setting Favorites and Filt
40. NI ADVisio TR 5 IE TR INDUS H KV BY min Wif il mc PI e C LLI cc ca NI Im ler Receiver Control DIRECTY Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Congratulations You have chosen TracVision a revolutionary antenna system delivering live satellite TV entertainment on the go With hundreds of channels of digital quality TV and music to enjoy traveling will never be the same This User s Guide provides all of the basic information you need to operate the DIRECTV mobile receiver controller and receive the DIRECTV programming you want For detailed antenna system installation information please refer to the TracVision Installation Guide Welcome Page Quem TRAGVISION 6 x 5 ISO KVH Part 54 0376 Rev B KVHI 2 9001 gt NASDAQ 2007 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved LISTED DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Trademarks KVH TracVision and DewShield are trademarks of KVH Industries Inc Programming pricing terms and conditions are subject to change Pricing residential Taxes not included Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the DIRECTV Customer Agreement a copy of which is provided at DIRECTV com legal and in your first bill DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo DIRECTV INTERACTIVE TOTAL CHOICE DIRECTV HOME SERVICES FREEVIEW and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc All trademarks marks
41. Selection Pane PROGRAM DIRECTOR Sat Oct 5 6 25PM Schedule Add and Modify Scheduled Events Watch TV Chan Start Length Frequency Main Menu View PPV BJ 101 Cancel Your channel for special pay per view events like boxing wrestling concerts and a lot more Event PPV 54 0376 Other Menu Functions Highlight the Start column and use the joystick or numeric keypad to set the program s start time Be sure to specify AM or PM or N for noon M for midnight if you specified 12 00 Highlight the Duration column and use the joystick or numeric keypad to set the program s duration in hours and minutes Highlight the Frequency column and use the joystick to select when or how often the event occurs Today Tomorrow Every Mon Every Tue Every Wed Every Thu Every Fri Every Sat Every Sun Everyday Mon Fri or specify a date If you specify a date use the month day format The year is set automatically Review your settings then highlight the button and press SELECT To abort highlight the Cancel button and press SELECT 8 7 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Deleting a Scheduled Event To cancel a scheduled event follow the steps below 1 2 Press the MENU button to access the main menu Highlight the Program Director tab and press SELECT Highlight the event you want to cancel and press SELEC
42. T Highlight the Delete Event button from the Schedule Options pop up menu and press SELECT If the program you want to cancel is a one time program that s not currently in progress you can cancel the event from the program guide Simply highlight the program you want to cancel in the program guide and press SELECT to remove the check mark 8 8 8 4 Reading Mail from DIRECTV DIRECTV uses the Mail feature to send you important information notify you of special events and tell you about special offers When you receive a new message icon appears at the top of all menus until you ve read the message Reading Your Messages To read your mail follow the steps below 1 Press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Highlight the View Mail tab and press SELECT 3 If the message is longer than a single page highlight the Page button and use the CHANNEL CH button to step through the pages 4 If you have more than one message in your mailbox highlight the Message button and use the joystick to navigate through multiple messages 54 0376 View Mail VIEW MAIL Fri Jul 6 5 24AM Mail Read Message Watch TV Main Menu Erase Message 7v Second page of message text Erasing a Message To permanently remove a message highlight the Erase button and press SELECT Messages are automatically deleted as they become outdated or if space is needed for
43. The Menu System on page 4 5 for details Press the TURBO button to display the TurboTune guide TurboTune gives you quick access to 27 of your favorite channels See Section 5 4 Using TurboTune for Quick Access to Favorite Channels on page 5 7 for details 54 0376 Using the Remote Control Press the FAV button to view listings for your favorite channels You can set up four different lists of favorite channels Each press of the FAV button brings up the next favorite channel list See Section 6 1 Using Favorite Channel Lists on page 6 3 for details Press the INFO button to display a brief description about the program you are viewing If the program guide is displayed the INFO button provides scheduling information about the highlighted program Use the joystick to move up down left or right through the onscreen displays If you are currently watching a program press the joystick up or down to display the OneLine guide When the OneLine guide appears press the joystick up or down to step to the next higher or lower numbered channel ce SELECT Press the SELECT button to activate or choose a highlighted menu option 54 0376 351 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide cumi m 3 6 mm e 60909 Press the CLEAR button to exit from any onscreen guide remove banners or cancel an action Use the VOLUME VOL button to raise or lower the volume on
44. VH P N 19 0410 are not supported e The special DC block 40V splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communications between the antenna and the primary receiver controller A standard off the shelf splitter will not work Why Do I Need a Dual output Destacker e The output of the TracVision antenna is a special stacked signal which the mobile receiver controller is configured to decode Since all home receivers are configured to decode unstacked signals a dual output destacker is needed to convert the antenna s stacked signal into two unstacked signals A 13 54 0376 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Wiring Diagram for Two Mobile Receiver Controllers and One Standard Def Home Receiver To Antenna Primary KVH Mobile Receiver Controller 12VDC DC Block DEM r 2 This receiver 40V Splitter fO O controls satellite SECONDARY PRIMARY selection Stacked Signals ruse 55 ANTENNA DC Block 40V Splitter SECONDARY PRIMARY Stacked Signal NOT USED INPUT ToTV OUTPUT To RECEIVER Standard Def Home Receiver AC E o Unstacked Signal Destacker SATELLITE IN A 14 54 0376 Two Mobile Receiver Controlle
45. Vision remote control To program your remote control follow the steps below 1 Keep the remote control aimed at the IR input or for the component you want to control For example if you want to program the remote control to operate the TV keep the remote aimed at the TV s IR input 2 Press and hold the remote control s component button for example TV 3 Atthe same time press the MUTE button for two seconds 4 Release both buttons The component button should light and remain lit If it doesn t remain lit repeat Steps 1 through 4 above 54 0376 Using tlie Remote Control 5 Repeatedly press the upper part of the CHANNEL CH button 6 Continue pressing the CHANNEL CH button to step through the codes until the component turns off indicating that you have found the correct device code If you accidentally pass a code that responds or realize you may not have been aiming the remote control at the component repeatedly press the lower part of the CHANNEL CH button to step backward through the codes 7 Press the remote control s PWR button to verify that you have found the proper code The correct code will turn the component on and off 8 Press the component button again to lock in the code in this example the TV button To operate a component first press the desired component button DVD VCR AUX TV or SAT Then use the remote control buttons that apply to that component For
46. ates that the channel is excluded from the list 6 6 Finding New Channels Occasionally new channels are added to the available programming selections The number of channels that have been added since you created your channel list appears in the New Channels window on the Favorite List Setup pane To view these channels in the lists highlight the New Channels button and press SELECT Favorite List Setup FAVORITE LIST SETUP Fri Sep 18 6 00 PM List MYLIST Channel I ees 5 120eWABC J v Autoset 121ewaED V Rename 122eESPN J JL V Set Turbo 13eHBOW J J V Delete al New Channels Main Menu Quality entertainment for the whole family featuring animated XYZ classics original series entertainment specials and movies Included at no additional charge in DIRECTV TOTAL CHOICE Packages 54 0376 6 2 Filtering the Program Guide The Category Filter menu allows you to filter the program guide to show just those channels that match your viewing interests To filter the guide by program categories such as movies sports or news follow the steps below 1 Press the GUIDE button twice while watching TV or select the Guide Options tab from the main menu If the Program Guide is currently displayed press the GUIDE button just once 2 Highlight the Theme tab
47. cVision system It also explains the three essentials for good satellite TV reception Contents 1 1 Using this Mantal cur mmm E ERR RE Rn b 1 3 1 2 System Overview 1 4 1 3 Receiving Satellite TV Signals 1 9 54 0376 1 Introduction 1 1 Using this Manual Format Conventions This manual uses the following typographical This manual provides complete instructions for conventions to help clarify instructions operating your mobile receiver controller Throughout this manual important information is marked for your attention by the following icons ISSN eee MUTE button Remote control buttons A helpful tip that either directs you to a related area within the manual or offers Cancel button Onscreen items suggestions on getting the highest quality out of your system Highlight For the purposes of this manual the term highlight An alert to important information refers to the following operator action regarding procedures product Use the remote control s joystick to move the Indicates the most commonly used highlight onto the desired onscreen item functions listed in Section 3 1 Remote onm Example Highlight the Lock amp Limits tab means Use the remote control s joystick to move the highlight onto the Lock amp Limits tab Receiver For the purposes of this manual the
48. condary Switch satellites 54 0376 4 9 Using Program Guides 5 Using Program Guides This section explains how to select a program guide style use the different guide features and set guide preferences Contents 5 1 Program Guide Styles 5 3 5 2 Using the Program 5 5 5 3 Using the OneLine Guide 5 6 5 4 Using TurboTune for Quick Access to Favorite 5 5 7 5 5 Setting Guide Preferences 5 9 54 0376 84 Using Program Guides 5 1 Program Guide Styles You can set up the program guide to present Selecting a Guide Style information using either of two styles GUIDE OPTIONS Fri Oct 4 12 25AM Fav List d en amp los Guide On on The following sections explain how to select a style On and describe the features of each style Main Meni Numeric Filters Temporary Selecting a Guide Style tine Guide 1 Row To select guide style follow the steps below 1 Press the GUIDE button twice to display the Guide Options menu or select Guide Options 3 from the main menu Highlight the Guide Style button 4 Press the SELECT button to toggle between Grid When the program guide is onscreen and Logo guide styles simply press the GUIDE button once to 5 Press the CLEAR button to retur
49. ct 5 gt 6 24 PM channels search WWSetup WWResult Category Based Channel Search 1 Press the SEARCH button while watching TV or Channels B Category select the WatchWizard tab from the main menu Watch IV Movies iain Menu 2 Highlight the Channels tab 100 3 Highlight the Category button and press mE TARZI and SHOWTIME pius the SELECT Per View Movies Movie 4 Highlight the desired category from the list and press SELECT 5 Asubcategory menu appears allowing you to further refine your search To choose a subcategory highlight the subcategory and press SELECT A list of channels offering the selected type of programming appears 6 11 54 0376 Using Access Controls 7 Using Access Controls This section explains how to lock and unlock the system using a passcode It also explains how to set rating and time limits Contents 7 1 Locking amp Unlocking the System 13 7 2 Setting Ratings Limits 7 5 7 3 Setting Time Limits re R34 32239229 7 6 54 0376 eee Using Access Controls 7 1 Locking amp Unlocking the System Locking the Receiver TE To lock the system follow the steps below You can easily set limits to restrict the viewing of satellite TV programming When accompanied by the 1 Press the MENU button to access the main menu h 1 lists these limi t f pr d 2 Highlight the Lock amp
50. ctions 8 11 54 0376 81 8 1 Adjusting Audio Settings From the Audio Adjustment menu you can select languages for default audio and alternate audio You can also adjust the left right balance To set audio preferences follow the steps below 1 Press the AUDIO button or select the Audio amp Video tab from the main menu Audio Adjustment AUDIO ADJ USTMENT Wed Oct 16 2 15AM Watch TV E Default Audio English Main Menu E Alternate Audio English E Audio Balance Center Factory Defaults 54 0376 Other Menu Functions 2 Highlight the menu button for the setting you wish to modify Default Audio and Alternate Audio Your receiver supports alternate audio services A aubio icon appears below the date and time in a program s description to indicate alternate audio is available for that particular program You will hear the default audio language all the time if that language is being transmitted and an alternate language has not been activated If your selected default language is not being transmitted for a program you will hear the language in which the program is broadcast Occasionally an audio track may be offered that is not being broadcast in which case the audio will not change or you will not hear any audio Change channels to restore the audio track to the one specified on the Audio Adjustment menu 8 3 DIRECTV Mobil
51. d press SELECT Once the system is unlocked all limits and restrictions are removed 54 0376 Using Access Controls 7 2 Setting Ratings Limits Ratings help you to determine whether a program s content is appropriate for a particular audience To select the maximum ratings limits that can be viewed on your system follow the steps below 1 Press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Highlight the Lock amp Limits tab and press SELECT 3 Highlight the Ratings tab Ratings Limits Setup RATINGS LIMITS Sat Oct 5 4 40PM Lock Fav Setup N Ratings Children Allow All S Limits Allow TV 14 Watch TV Allow TV 14 Main Menu Allow TV 14 Allow TV 14 Allow TV 14 Allow PG Allow Al 7 5 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 4 Highlight the button for the type of programming 7 3 Setting Time Limits you want to restrict and press SELECT You can restrict your system to allow viewing only during specific hours and or a maximum number of hours To set time limits follow the steps below 5 Highlight the maximum rating you want to allow for the selected type of programming from the pop up submenu and press SELECT You may choose Block All or Allow All instead of setting a 1 Press the MENU button to access the main menu specific limit mM 2 Highlight the Lock amp Limits tab and press
52. d the desired name highlight 1 Atthe Favorite List Setup pane highlight the the OK button and press SELECT Auto Set button and press SELECT To redo the entry highlight the Clear button and press 2 Highlight a favorite channel list to be SELECT To cancel the change press the CLEAR button programmed and press SELECT hiehlieht the C l butt d SELECT lor highlig rx ad E It may take several minutes for the receiver to scan through all channels and determine which ones you re authorized to receive The scan results will be stored in the selected favorite channel list 54 0376 651 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Adding and Removing Channels To add or delete a channel from a selected favorite channel list follow the steps below To add all available channels to a favorite list 1 At the Favorite List Setup pane highlight the Add All button and press SELECT 2 Highlight the list you wish to modify and press SELECT To remove all channels from a favorite list 1 Atthe Favorite List Setup pane highlight the Delete All button and press SELECT 2 Highlight the list you wish to modify and press SELECT To add or delete individual channels from a favorite list At the Favorite List Setup pane highlight the tag box for the particular channel you wish to add or remove and press SELECT A check mark indicates that the channel is included in the selected favorite channel list An empty tag box indic
53. e Receiver Controller User s Guide To set up your default and alternate audio languages follow the steps below T Press the AUDIO button to access the Audio Adjustment menu Highlight the Default Audio button to set your primary language preference or the Alternate Audio button to select your alternate language preference and press SELECT Highlight the desired language for the default or alternate language and press SELECT Selecting Default Audio Language AUDIO ADJUSTMENT Fri Sep 20 2 15 AM Default Audio Vv English Spanish English Main Menu French Germ n Center Italian On Japanese Korean Chinese 8 4 To select the alternate audio when watching TV follow the steps below 1 Ifthe amie icon appears below the date and time in a program s description press the joystick left or right while you are viewing that program 2 An alternate language option based on your alternate audio selection appears Press SELECT to listen to the program in the alternate language When you change the channel audio will revert to your selected Default Audio language Audio Balance To adjust the audio balance left or right highlight the Audio Balance button and press SELECT Use the joystick to adjust the balance then highlight the Done button and pres SELECT 54 0376 Other Menu Functions 8 2 Adjusting
54. e States Receiver State OK Error Antenna State Idle Initializing Searching Tracking Error Current Sat Name of satellite the antenna is tracking RF OK Low Error Actual RF level Available Sats List of installed satellites Error 10 12 Diagnostics Antenna Wed Oct 3 e 10 14 PM Install Features Antenna Controls Current Settings Modify Settings C Diagnostics SatSelect Prefs New Card Main Menu Component Receiver State OK Antenna State Tracking Current Sat 101 RF OK 95 Available Sats 101 119 GPS Position 42 1N 72 3W Cable OK System DC OK 11 5 Antenna DC OK 30 2 Gyro OK If errors call KVH 401 847 3327 Possible States GPS Position Current position in latitude longitude Acquiring Error Cable OK Shorted Open System DC OK Low Bad Actual VDC at receiver Antenna DC OK Error Actual VDC at antenna Gyro OK Error If the receiver reports an error please contact Technical Support for assistance See Section 10 8 Technical Support on page 10 15 10 6 Viewing Serial Numbers Follow the steps below to view the system serial numbers 1 Using your primary receiver press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT 3 Highlight the Antenna tab 4 Highli
55. e connections at the antenna unit receiver RF converter audio video components and other equipment to ensure they are securely attached Satellite Signal Blocked Satellite signals can be blocked or degraded by tall or solid stuctures such as trees buildings mountains or bridges Simply moving to clear an obstruction will restore signal quality Rain clouds heavy rain and snow can also affect satellite signal reception For more details about satellite blockage see Section 1 3 Receiving Satellite TV Signals on page 1 5 In addition dirt snow ice or heavy moisture on the antenna dome can disrupt satellite signals so be sure to clean the antenna periodically Satellite Coverage Issue TracVision will provide good satellite TV reception throughout the entire satellite coverage area However signal quality can be degraded as you 10 6 approach the fringe of this area To view the most up to date coverage maps visit KVH s website at www kvh com footprint For more details about satellite coverage see Section 1 3 Receiving Satellite TV Signals on page 1 5 Weak Satellite Signal Just like radio stations some satellite TV channels transmit a stronger signal than others If you re unable to receive a clear signal on one channel try switching to another channel Weaker channels are more vulnerable to interference such as rain or snow Receiver Not Activated If you can only access the DIRECTV previ
56. enna has a clear view of the PROGRAM G IDE Thu Feb 7 6 00PM satellite The antenna requires an unobstructed All Channels 2 Selected Program Description Picture in Guid icture uide view of the sky to receive satellite TV signals None B 00PM S T OOPM Nono i t t Once the antenna locks onto the satellite the airing program highlighted th lecti receiver starts downloading the program guide MM appears here This may take up to 60 seconds Today 6PM 6 30 7PM 730 Once the program guide has loaded you can start 1 Se Cen Next Scheduled Program enjoying satellite TV Dd Atternate Program 1 D Alternate Program 2 or details about satellite reception requirements see page 1 5 Em I or details about s See page 1 5 DJ alternate Program 3 Next Scheduled Program J iiir If you can only view the DIRECTV Preview Channel your receiver has not been activated See page v Why Does the Receiver Beep The receiver beeps to indicate the status of the antenna 2 beeps Antenna is powering on lbeep Antenna is powering off 24 54 0208 Getting Started 2 2 Changing Channels 2 3 Turning Off the Antenna To change the channel press To turn off the antenna follow the steps below the SAT button then select any of the following options T Preas the remote control s SAT button The button should blink red 2 Press the PWR button a Pres
57. er A 10 A 21 device code 3 9 dew on antenna 10 3 9 4 DewShield 9 4 diagnostics test 8 12 10 12 C H diagram system 1 4 digital video recorder DVR A 16 A 21 DIRECTOR buttons 3 7 DIRECTV customer service 7 4 DIRECTV receiver home A 10 A 19 dirt on antenna 10 3 download the program guide 2 4 DVD player control 3 8 3 9 elevation angle 1 6 A 23 ellipsis in guide field 5 5 equator 1 5 erase mail 8 9 Ext 722 message 10 3 F Family list 6 4 7 3 FAV button 3 5 favorite channel lists 6 3 6 6 filter the program guide 6 7 6 8 footprint satellite 1 5 fuse 10 5 future programs 6 8 Go To commands 9 9 GPS position 10 12 grid guide 5 4 ground loop isolation 10 9 GUIDE button 3 4 guide load speed 8 10 Guide Options 5 9 5 11 Guide Times 6 8 guide zoom 5 10 gyro status 10 12 H highlight 1 3 HUGHES button 3 8 54 0376 ice on antenna 10 6 icons channel banner 4 3 icons menu 4 5 INFO button 3 5 initialize a new access card 8 12 INPUT button 3 8 10 7 install batteries 3 11 interference remote controls 3 10 IR eye 3 9 J joystick 3 5 K keyboard 6 10 L language menu 8 10 languages alternate 8 3 8 4 54 0376 lights Voltage 10 10 Receiver 10 10 10 11 Antenna 10 10 10 11 limit exceeded message 7 4 limit access 7 3 7 7 local channels 10 8 A 11 location of RF converter 10 9 lock icon 7 4 loc
58. erence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver controller Connect the equipment on a circuit different from that to which the receiver controller is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced auto electronics technician for help The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC To meet FCC requirements only components certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this device Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception To meet FCC requirements shielded cables are required to connect the device to another Class B certified device 54 0376 Receiver Controller Activation NOTICE This product will NOT work correctly unless you follow the procedure below Before you can start watching satellite TV via TracVision the receiver controller must be activated Once your antenna system is fully installed follow the steps below to act
59. ers WatchWizard Program Searches WATCHWIZARD SETUP Wed Oct 2 1 45 PM WWSetup WWResult WatchWizard Program Searches Channels Search Results Guide Watch TV m Empty Main Menu m Rename Clear ClearAll_ WatchWizard Search Menu WATCHWIZARD SETUP Wed Oct 27 1 11 NWMWSetup WW Result Search 1 Channels WatchWord _ Watch TV S Main Menu Showtimes Category L Now Movies Action Adventure CB Ratings m Directo All All Language m Actor English All DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide To enter text use the onscreen keyboard to enter a letter on the keyboard highlight the letter and press SELECT Once you ve entered the desired text highlight the OK button and press SELECT WatchWizard Keyboard Entry WATCHWIZARD SETUP Tue Oct 15 9 23AM WatchWizard Entry JOOU mx gt tJteJ 8 B amp LOO 1 2 8 4 Gs eJ 7
60. ess SELECT The TracVision software versions appear on the screen 10 14 Change Settings Show Software Versions Antenna Install Features Prefs Remote Test New Card Main Menu Mo Nod Ve Tun Ant Antenna Settings Cancel DewShield Auto DewShield Off Beeper On Beeper Off Set Primary Set Secondary _ Show Serial 5__ a Show SW Version 7 Set to Defaults trols Modify Settings Sat Select isat Way Wed Oct 3 10 14 PM Antenna Wed Oct 3 10 14 PM Install Features Main Menu Antenna Controls Current Settings 8 Modify Settings C Diagnostics 5 Sat Select TracVision Software Versions Receiver SW Version DELUXE3 Revision 4 Version 0 13 Dec 21 2005 14 46 50 Antenna SW Version 1 4 1 0 1 1 54 0376 10 8 Technical Support The TracVision antenna and mobile receiver controller are sophisticated electronic devices only KVH authorized technicians have the tools and expertise necessary to diagnose and repair a system fault Therefore if you experience any operating problem or require technical assistance please call or visit your local authorized TracVision dealer You can find an authorized technician near you by visiting our website at www kvh c
61. ew channels such as channel 100 while all other channels show a message to call DIRECTV your receiver has not been activated To activate your system please call KVH s Activation Department at 1 866 551 8004 Activation support is available 24 hours a day seven days a week 54 0376 Receiver Lost Activation Information If you can only access the DIRECTV preview channels such as channel 100 while all other channels show a message to call Ext 722 and you have already activated the receiver the receiver may have lost its stored activation data This may occur if the receiver is left idle does not receive a satellite signal for an extended period of time To fix this problem please call DIRECTV customer service at 1 800 DIRECTV 347 3288 You will need to provide your phone number Be sure the TracVision system is turned on has a clear view of the sky and is tuned to the DIRECTV preview channel before you call The system will receive a signal from the satellite to fix the problem Proper Component Button Not Pressed To operate the satellite TV system using the remote control first press the remote control s SAT button The remote control will not operate the receiver unless the SAT button is active To operate a component other than the satellite receiver first press the corresponding component button on the remote control For example to operate the TV monitor using the remote control first press the TV button 54
62. first ensure that the associated component button DVD VCR AUX or TV is selected If the correct button is selected you need to program the remote control to operate the component See Section 3 2 Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components on page 3 9 for details Program Guide Load Interrupted If the program guide load is interrupted at startup certain channels may not be available temporarily Guide load interruptions could occur as a result of satellite blockage see Satellite Signal Blocked on page 10 6 The missing channels will eventually be restored as the receiver completes the program guide download during normal operation 10 8 Receiver Locked Up Since your mobile receiver is a computing component it is susceptible to erratic changes in power and or signal like any computer and these sudden changes can cause it to become confused To clear this condition try pressing the remote control s SAT button before trying to control the receiver If that doesn t work turn off vehicle vessel power or the receiver s power switch for 30 seconds then turn it back on Outside Designated Market Area DMA Local channels are available only within the Designated Market Area DMA used on your account The antenna cannot receive local channels if you travel outside of your DMA System Not Set Up for All Satellites If your antenna system supports multiple satellites you can cho
63. future programming e Short description of the program currently highlighted e Date time e Icons may appear below the date time to indicate system status or details about the program currently highlighted e Ifthe picture in guide feature is enabled video of the currently selected channel appears in the upper right corner of the screen 4 4 Program Guide PROGRAM GUIDE All Channels Selected Program Description None 6 00PM 7 00PM Thu Feb 7 6 00PM Picture in Guide An image of the currently airing program highlighted in the menu selection appears here Today 6PM 6 30 7PM 7 30 BD Selected Program Next Scheduled Program DJ 1 Program 2 BD Atterate Program 3 Next Scheduled Program For details on how to use the program guide see Section 5 Using Program Guides on page 5 1 With favorite channel lists and category filters you can easily customize the channel guide to show only those channels or programs of interest to you See Section 6 Setting Favorites and Filters on page 6 1 for details 54 0376 4 3 To display the main menu press the MENU button The Menu System The menu system gives you access to all system functions and settings The common elements of all menus are noted below The following icons appear in several menus e Toggle or Step P
64. ge A 7 for details Recording Limitation Since the mobile receiver controller controls satellite selection the DVR can record any channel that is carried on the currently selected satellite however it cannot record a channel that is carried on a different satellite For example if your mobile receiver controller is tuned to a channel on the 119 satellite you would not be able to record a program on the 101 satellite You would need to switch to the 101 satellite on the mobile receiver controller A 21 Elevation Maps Appendix B Elevation Maps Elevation Map for Satellite 101 G 30 i ua 4 am 55 Satellite at Equator A 23 54 0376 Elevation Map for Satellite 110 A 24 Elevation Map for Satellite 119 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Elevation Map for Satellite 72 5 20 A 26 20 25 25 30 35 40 45 30 35 40 45 50 oor 50 55 Satellite at Equator 54 0376 Index A access card 8 12 accessories A 3 AC DC power supply A 5 activate receiver 10 6 adjust audio settings 8 3 8 4 adjust video settings 8 5 advanced setup 8 11 8 12 amperage fuse 10 5 Antenna light 9 7 10 10 10 11 antenna unit connect t
65. ght the Modify Settings button and press SELECT 5 Highlight Show Serial s and press SELECT The receiver and antenna serial numbers appear on the screen If you use this function on a secondary receiver only the receiver serial number will appear on the screen 54 0376 Troubleshooting Change Settings Show Serial s Antenna Install Antenna Settings Signal Info Cancel Features DewShield Auto Prefs Mo _DewShield Off Nod Beeper On n Beeper Off New Card Set Primary Stow SW Versi n Main Menu Set to Defaults Wed Oct 3 e 10 14 PM tisat Way Antenna Wed Oct 3 10 14 PM Install Signal New Card Main Menu Antenna Controls Current Settings Modify Settings C Diagnostics B SatSelet TracVision Receiver Ser 123456789 TracVision Antenna Ser 123456789 10 13 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 10 7 Viewing Software Versions Follow the steps below to view the system software versions 1 Using your primary receiver press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT 3 Highlight the Antenna tab 4 Highlight the Modify Settings button and press SELECT 5 Highlight Show SW Version and pr
66. her Menu Functions 3 Highlight the menu tab for the advanced function you wish to use Install The Antenna Setup pane offers three functions Function Description Choose Satellites Allows you to select which satellites to include in the list of available satellites refer to Section 9 6 Changing the List of Available Satellites on page 9 10 Scan for Satellite Commands the antenna to search the sky for available satellites this function is not recommended use the Choose Satellites function instead Reload APG Reloads the complete program guide use this function to fix a guide problem Signal The Signal pane shows the strength of the satellite signal The higher the signal strength the better the reception 8 11 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Info The System Information pane lists general information about your mobile receiver including model ID access card and software version Features The Features pane lists some of the receiver s special features Test The Test function performs a simple diagnostics test on the system When complete a report shows system information and indicates whether the Signal Tuning and Front Panel functions passed the test New Card In the unlikely event that your receiver s access card must be replaced use the New Card function to initialize the new card If you need a new access card please call KVH at 401 847 3327
67. in any way or does not operate normally Evidence of tampering or unauthorized repairs will void the warranty DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Federal Communications Commission FCC Regulatory Information for Vehicle Use Declaration of Conformity Standards to which Conformity is declared FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Responsible Party s Name KVH Industries Inc Address 50 Enterprise Center Middletown RI 02842 Telephone 1 401 847 3327 Trade Name KVH Type of Equipment Satellite Receiver Model Number TracVision DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller Federal Communications Commission FCC This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Part 15 Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a vehicle installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications iv However there is no guarantee that interf
68. ivate the receiver controller 1 Ensure your antenna has a clear view of the southern sky then turn on your TracVision system and tune to the preview channel 100 2 Locate your red Activation Card 3 Call KVH s Activation Department at 1 866 551 8004 24 hours a day 7 days a week Please have the antenna and receiver controller serial numbers handy when calling to activate The serial numbers are noted on the red Activation Card 54 0376 Technical Support 4 After activation is complete KVH s Activation Department will provide an access card number receiver ID number DIRECTV serial number and model number Enter these numbers in the associated boxes on the red Activation Card Technical Support The TracVision system has been designed with durability and low maintenance in mind If you experience an operating problem or otherwise require technical assistance please call your local authorized TracVision dealer installer If an authorized dealer installer is not located nearby contact KVH Technical Support directly Phone 1 401 847 3327 E mail techs kvh com DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Send Us Your Comments About This Manual If you have any comments regarding this manual please e mail them to manuals kvh com Your feedback is greatly appreciated 54 0376 Table of Contents 4 Overview of Onscreen Displays 4 1 d e I on en 9 4 1 The Channel Banner
69. k override icon 7 4 lock up receiver 10 8 lock the system 7 3 7 4 logo guide 5 4 lost remote 3 8 M mail 8 8 main menu 4 5 manual satellite switching 9 9 MENU button 3 4 Index menu color scheme 8 5 menu elements 4 5 menu functions table 4 7 4 9 menu system 4 5 4 6 moisture on antenna 10 3 multiswitch A 18 A 19 MUTE button 3 6 new channels 6 6 New Mail icon 8 8 number buttons 3 7 0 OneLine Guide 5 6 5 11 open circuit 10 12 operate other components 3 9 order a receiver 3 10 order a remote control 3 8 overload 10 11 override lock 7 4 1 0 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide P part numbers accessories A 3 passcode 7 4 picture in guide 4 4 5 10 power indications 10 10 10 12 power input 10 5 A 4 A 5 power switch receiver 2 3 10 5 power off the system 2 5 power on the system 2 3 2 4 power supply A 5 preferences system 8 9 8 10 PREV CH button 3 6 preview channel 10 3 10 6 10 7 primary receiver 9 6 A 7 PROG button 3 7 Program Director 8 6 8 8 program guide colors meaning 5 10 description 4 4 P R download 2 4 filter 6 7 future programs 6 8 load type 8 10 preferences 5 9 5 11 styles 5 3 5 4 use 5 5 program remote control 3 9 3 11 Purchases tab 4 8 PWR button 3 4 R rain 10 3 ratings limits 7 5 7 6 read mail 8 8 receiver activation 10 7 beeps 2 4 connectors A 4 description 1 4 home A
70. le from the menu system These functions are explained in detail in later sections of this manual You will not be able to use the Purchases tab This function requires a phone line connection which is not possible with TracVision 4 6 54 0376 Overview of Onscreen Displays Main Menu Tab Screens Functions See Page Program Guide Program Guide View and modify the program guide 5 1 Guide Options Theme Filter the program guide by program category 6 7 Times Change the time period shown in the program guide 6 8 Fav List Select a specific channel list Fav A Fav B Fav C 6 4 Family or New Channels to be an active program guide Fav Setup Create and edit a channel list Fav A Fav B Fav C Family 6 3 or New Channels Options Set Guide Options 5 9 Guide style grid or logo Picture in guide on off Guide zoom on off Multi color on off Channel sort numeric or alphabetical Filters temporary or persistent 1 ine guide 1 4 rows Reset options to default settings Set Turbo Setand edit TurboTune channels 5 7 54 0376 4 7 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Main Menu Tab Screens Functions See Page Audio amp Video Audio Set default audio language and alternate audio language 8 3 Setleft right audio balance Video Select screen ratio 4 3 or 16 9 8 5 Center menus on your monitor up down and righ
71. ls noted on the following pages to ensure trouble free reception Satellite Footprint Each DIRECTV satellite is located at a fixed position above the Earth s equator and beams TV signals down to North America To receive TV signals from one of these satellites you must be located within its coverage area for example the 101 satellite encompasses much of the continental United States As you approach the edges of the coverage area the strength of the signal degrades resulting in weaker reception To view satellite coverage maps please visit KVH s website at www kvh com footprint 54 0376 Introduction DIRECTV 101 Satellite Location Equator 1 5 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Elevation Angle Since TV satellites are located above the equator the TracVision antenna needs to point toward the southern sky to receive satellite TV signals In addition the antenna must be tilted at the proper elevation angle to point at the satellite The further south you go the higher the elevation becomes For example if you re in the Massachusetts area the 101 satellite is located 33 above the southern horizon But if you go to Florida the elevation increases to 50 While you re moving the antenna automatically rotates toward the southern sky and tilts to the proper elevation ensuring you re always pointed at the satellite Elevation ranges of TracVision antennas Antenna Model Elevation Ra
72. n the exterior of the dome periodically In addition if you have a TracVision R6 keep DewShield set to AUTO to ensure optimum reception see Section 9 2 on page 9 4 Is It Raining Cats and Dogs Heavy rain or snow can weaken satellite TV signals Reception should improve once the inclement weather subsides 54 0376 Troubleshooting o Does the TV Display Please Call Ext 722 If you can only access the preview channels such as channel 100 while all other channels show a message to call Ext 722 the receiver may have lost its activation data To fix this problem call DIRECTV customer service at 1 800 DIRECTV 347 3288 Be sure the antenna is tracking the satellite when you call e Are the Receiver and TV Connected and Turned 0n Make sure the power switch on the front of the KVH mobile receiver controller is turned on VOLTAGE light is lit green Also make sure your TV is turned on and set up for the satellite input Finally check the connecting cables to ensure none have come loose You can also try resetting the receiver 1 Stop in a blockage free area X 2 Turn off the receiver s power switch on the front panel not on the remote 3 Wait one minute then turn the receiver s power switch back on 4 If the TracVision antenna is turned off turn it on press SAT then PWR 5 Wait one minute for initialization 10 3 s Guide User s oller Receiver Contr hile TV Mo DIREC oe
73. n to the program display the Guide Options menu you were viewing 2 Highlight the Options tab 54 0376 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Grid Guide Logo Guide e Easy to see what programs are available at a e Select your favorite channels rather than particular time selecting specific programs e Lists up to seven days of current and upcoming e Only current programming can be selected from programming the logo guide e The program title and description appear above e The current program title and description appear the grid as you highlight each program above the logo grid as you highlight each channel Grid Guide Logo Guide PROGRAM GUIDE Thu Feb 7 6 00PM LOGO GUIDE Thu Feb 7 6 00PM All Channels ee All Channels i Selected Program Description Picture in Guide Picture in Guide None 6 00PM 7 00PM ee a One An image of the currently A description of the program currently An image of the currently aring program Sd airing on the highlighted network airing program highlighted appears here menu appears here if available in a 6 6 30 f 7 PM 7 30 Title of the program on the network selected in menu Selected Program Next Scheduled Program ad Dd Dd Ld Ux Alternate Program 1 BI Alternate Program 2 DIRECTV DIRECTV DIRECTV DIRECTV DIRECTV At
74. newer incoming messages Once you erase a message it cannot be retrieved 54 0376 Other Menu Functions 8 5 Setting System Preferences The Preferences menu allows you to customize various system settings To set system preferences follow the steps below 1 Press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT 3 Highlight the Prefs tab Preferences PREFERENCES Fri Oct 4 1 53PM Install Signal Preference Settings English Default Observed Short Fast Remote New Card Antenna Factory Defaults Main Menu 8 9 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 4 Highlight the menu button for the setting you wish to modify Menu Language Press SELECT to choose either English default or Spanish for the menu language The text in all onscreen menus will be shown in the selected language Time Zone Press SELECT to bring up the time zone pop up menu Then highlight your time zone and press SELECT The program guide will show programming times based on this time zone The default setting is the time zone used on your account Daylight Saving Press SELECT to bring up the Daylight Saving pop up menu Then highlight the desired daylight saving option Observed Not Observed or Default and press SELECT 8 10 Banner Style Press SELECT to choose either a Short or Full banner style A full banne
75. ng Bad Power Insufficient power less than 8 VDC or more than 16 VDC input 10 10 54 0376 Troubleshooting RECEIVER Light Indications Light is Indicates Description Off Off Receiver is OFF power switch is off Green OK Receiver is ON Orange Standby Receiver is ON but antenna is turned OFF Orange flashing Overload Overload or short circuit detected on the antenna cable Red Fault Internal power fault ANTENNA Light Indications Light is Indicates Description Off Off Antenna is OFF or disconnected bad power receiver in Standby or receiver set to Secondary Green Tracking Antenna is tracking the DIRECTV satellite Green flashing Searching Antenna is searching for a satellite Orange flashing Overload Overload or short circuit detected on the antenna cable Red No Comm Receiver cannot communicate with the antenna Red flashing Fault Error detected in antenna The RECEIVER and ANTENNA lights both flash orange if an overload or short circuit is detected 10 11 54 0376 E Em DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 10 5 Viewing Diagnostic Information Follow the steps below to view diagnostics information on the receiver 1 Using your primary receiver press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT 3 Highlight the Antenna tab 4 Highlight the Diagnostics button and press SELECT Component Possibl
76. nge TracVision A7 31 57 TracVision R6 15 60 TracVision M3 or M2 10 80 Maps of approximate elevation angles for DIRECTV satellites are provided in Appendix B on page A 23 1 6 Blockage Since the TracVision antenna must have a clear view of the DIRECTV satellite to receive satellite TV signals anything that stands between the antenna and the satellite can block the signal resulting in lost reception Common causes of blockage include trees buildings and bridges Heavy rain ice or snow may also temporarily interrupt satellite signals Higher Satellite Elevation Less Blockage 50 Elevation 33 Elevation Blocked 54 0376 __Seetting Started _ 2 Getting Started This section provides basic operation instructions so you can quickly start using your TracVision system Contents 2 1 Turning On the Antenna 2 3 2 2 Changing 25 2 3 Turning Off the 2 5 2 4 Viewing a Program Description 2 5 54 0376 EM SEM tetting Started _ 2 1 Turning On the Antenna 4 If Message 1 does not appear after 30 seconds To quickly start watching satellite TV using the press the remote control s m TracVision system follow the simple steps below SAT button Then press the remote s PWR button AZ
77. o receiver A 4 controls 9 3 9 10 current settings 9 3 diagnostics 10 12 repair 10 9 serial number 10 13 software versions 10 14 54 0376 status 10 12 turn on 2 3 turn off 2 5 APG load type 8 10 arrows in program guide 5 5 aspect ratio 8 5 audio adjustment 8 3 8 4 AUDIO button 3 7 audio video input 10 7 audio video system repair 10 9 automatic satellite switching 9 8 Auto Set 6 5 A V jacks A 5 B backlight 3 3 3 8 balance audio 8 4 banner style 8 10 batteries remote control 3 11 beeping receiver 2 4 9 5 10 4 Index blockage 1 6 10 3 buttons remote control 3 3 3 8 C cable status 10 12 cabling diagrams A 3 Category Filter 6 7 caution 3 3 10 9 A 3 center the menu 8 5 CH button 3 6 change channels 2 5 change remote ID 3 10 3 11 channel banner 4 3 8 10 check mark in program guide 8 6 checks simple 10 3 choose satellites 9 10 CLEAR button 3 6 color scheme menus 8 5 colors program guide 5 10 commission receiver See activate receiver A C DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide connecting additional receivers A 3 A 21 connecting a DVR A 16 A 21 connectors receiver A 4 control multiple receivers 3 10 3 11 control other components 3 9 coverage area 1 5 10 6 cross talk 3 10 D daylight saving 8 10 default settings 8 10 delete mail 8 9 description system 1 4 Designated Market Area DMA 10 8 destack
78. o use backlit remote control that uses RF radio frequency signals instead of IR infrared to control the receiver This allows you to operate the receiver without pointing the remote directly at it This page shows the locations and names of the remote control buttons The next few pages detail the buttons functions A icon indicates the most frequently used functions For your safety this product must NOT be operated by the driver of the vehicle vessel Receiver Control Group Program Guide NOT USED G TurboTune e Main Menu Favorites Information Clear Select Joystick 3 3 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide e Ce D 3 4 Press the PWR button to turn the selected component s power on off If the SAT button is currently selected pressing the PWR button turns the TracVision antenna on off but receiver remains powered in standby Press the SAT component select button to control the mobile receiver To control a different component press the associated component select button For example press the VCR button to control the VCR Press the GUIDE button to display the program guide Press it a second time while a program title is highlighted to display the Category Filter menu See Section 5 Using Program Guides on page 5 1 for details Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu The menu system allows you to access all system features and settings See Section 4 3
79. ock 40V splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communications between the antenna and the primary receiver controller A standard off the shelf splitter will not work Why Do Need a Destacker e The output of the TracVision antenna is a special stacked signal which the mobile receiver controller is configured to decode Since all home receivers are configured to decode unstacked signals a destacker is needed to convert the antenna s stacked signal into an unstacked signal 54 0376 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Wiring Diagram for One Mobile Receiver Controller and Two Standard Def Home Receivers DC Block 40V Splitter Stacked To Antenna KVH Mobile Receiver Coniroller 12VDC Stacked Signal Signal Destacker Dual output Unstacked Signals A 12 Standard Def Home Receiver 2 AC G This receiver controls satellite selection 54 0376 System Wiring Diagrams One Mobile Receiver Controller and Two Compatible DIRECTV Receiver Models Standard Def Home Receivers e TracVision antenna is compatible with all Components Required new DIRECTV branded standard definition non HD receiver models manufactured today Splitter Kit KVH P N 72 0177 f i 4 Older non DIRECTV branded receiver models e Destacker Dual output K
80. ogram zooms in to the small screen when the program guide is selected If turned off the zooming animation from full screen to small screen is disabled 5 10 Multi Color Press SELECT to turn multi color on off If turned on program cells appear in different colors based on their type of content The four colors are as follows Color Category Orange News Green Sports Purple Movies Blue Other If multi color is turned off all cells are blue in color Channel Sort Press SELECT to choose either numeric or alpha If numeric the program guide is sorted by channel number If alpha the program guide channels are sorted alphabetically 54 0376 Using Program Guides Filters Press SELECT to choose either temporary or persistent If temporary the filters you apply are active only while the program guide remains onscreen once you exit the program guide all filters are cleared If persistent the filters you apply remain active after you exit the program guide 1 Line Guide Press SELECT to choose the number of rows that will display whenever you select the OneLine guide You can choose from 1 to 4 rows 54 0376 au Setting Favorites and Filters 6 Setting Favorites and Filters This section explains how to set up lists of favorite channels filter the program guide by category and time and search for programs based on content Contents 6 1 Using Favorite Channel Lists
81. oller supplies power to the antenna It must be turned on in order to use the secondary receiver controller e Only the primary receiver controller can receive local channels within the DMA used on your account Remote Control for Secondary Receiver Controller e To avoid interference or cross talk between the two remote controls you can program one of the remotes for a different ID code See Section 3 3 Controlling Multiple Receivers on page 3 10 for details ANTENNA Light on Secondary Receiver Controller The ANTENNA light on the front panel of the secondary receiver controller will remain off at all times Only the primary receiver controller can monitor antenna status A 7 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Wiring Diagram for Three Mobile Receiver Controllers To Antenna Primary KVH Mobile Receiver Controller 12VDC ANTENNA FUSE DC Block 40V Splitter POWER 10 16v SECONDARY PRIMARY AUDO ERTER AS mee Stacked Signals FUSE DC Block 40 Splitter Diamar AUDIO our 11000 CONVERTER Stacked Signals FUSE POWER 10 16 DC OQ Fem
82. om wheretogetservice If you need help finding an authorized technician please contact KVH Technical Support Phone 401 847 3327 E mail techs kvh com Please have your antenna and receiver controller serial numbers ready before calling technical support The serial numbers are located on the red Activation Card You can also find the serial numbers from the primary receiver s onscreen menu see Section 10 6 Viewing Serial Numbers on page 10 13 54 0376 Troubleshooting 10 15 Appendices This section provides wiring diagrams and notes for typical TracVision configurations and maps showing the DIRECTV satellites elevation angles off the horizon Contents A System Wiring Diagrams A 3 B Elevation WARS a ue eto ie o ee oe am aes A 23 54 0376 Appendices A 1 System Wiring Diagrams i EU Ap D a n d IX A Before making any wiring changes be sure to turn off vehicle vessel power m m m System Wiring Diagrams The diagrams on the following pages show how to wire the system for various configurations If your desired configuration is not shown here please call KVH Technical Support at 401 847 3327 for assistance Original KVH mobile receiver controller AND Requires Part 4 Page No additional receivers N A A 4 One 1 additional mobile receiver controller 72 0177 A 6 Two 2 additional mobile receiver controllers 72 0177 x2 A 8 One
83. only programs These are copyrighted programs and may not be copied or reproduced for any purpose without the express written permission of the copyright owner 54 0376 Important Safety Instructions Please Read For your safety and protection read this safety section carefully Heed Cautions Be sure to follow all cautions on the product and in the operating instructions Cautions are indicated by a A icon Follow Instructions Be sure to follow all operating instructions as detailed in this manual The following caution appears on the back of the receiver controller CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Do not open the receiver controller s cover Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltage 54 0376 Important Safety Instructions Avoid Driver Distraction It is dangerous to watch television or operate the remote control WARNING while you are driving a vehicle or piloting a vessel TracVision is designed specifically to provide entertainment to passengers and should never be connected to active video screens visible to the vehicle vessel driver while in motion Failure to pay full attention to travel conditions could result in an accident or collision with personal injury or death resulting Do Not Attempt Repairs Yourself Refer all servicing needs to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when a unit has been damaged
84. ose to omit certain satellites from the system s list of available satellites If you do so you will not be able to access channels that are carried on those omitted satellites For details see Section 9 6 Changing the List of Available Satellites on page 9 10 54 0376 RF Converter Too Close to Receiver The RF converter must be placed at least three feet away from the receiver Placing the RF converter closer to the receiver may result in interference causing the remote control to operate intermittently or not at all Also make sure the RF converter is not located behind a metal structure Remote Control Batteries Dead Replace the two AAA batteries as shown below observing the correct polarity Remote Control Batteries If you lose your remote control please call or visit your local KVH authorized dealer to order a replacement 54 0376 Troubleshooting Ground Loop Generating Electrical Noise The system s audio cables might pick up the electrical noise or hum caused by a ground loop on the vehicle vessel To eliminate this noise install a ground loop isolator in line between the receiver s Audio jacks and your TV s audio input use Radio Shack model 270 054 or equivalent Audio Video System Faulty If there is no picture on your TV your mobile audio video system may be faulty Please seek technical assistance from either the installer of your audio video system or a dealer authorized by
85. overwrite its set channel The TurboTune feature gives you quick access to 27 of with your new selection your favorite channels Three groups of nine of your 3 Using the joystick or the CHANNEL CH button favorite channels are available as Turbo 1 Turbo 2 choose the desired channel in the setup box and Turbo 3 shown below and press SELECT You can also use the numeric remote control buttons to enter a specific Setting TurboTune Channels ene ene To set up channels in TurboTune follow the steps Adding a Channel to TurboTune below TURBOTUNE SETUP Tue Dec 17 6 00 PM 1 Press the TURBO button then highlight the Fav List Setup button and press SELECT or select Guide a eei Turto 3 A 2 Imes P main menu then highlight the Fav Setup ENT et Turbo tab C ok TurboTune Guide 24 500 DIRECTV Pay Per View Prev Main Menu MOVIE SHOWCASE previews what s hot Turbo T Turbo 2 Turba 3 this week on DIRECTV premium movie Channels HBO STARTZ and SHOWTIME DIRECTV DIRECTV DIRECTV Movie Add DIRECTV Channel DIRECTV one SETUE EM 4 Highlight the OK button and press SELECT ETUP 54 0376 57 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Adding the Current Channel to TurboTune If you want to add the channel you re currently watching to TurboTune
86. r always shows the program description within the channel banner a short banner shows just the program s title When you press the INFO button while watching TV a full channel banner is displayed regardless of the Banner Style setting APG Load Type Press SELECT to choose either a Fast or Full program guide load With fast load selected you should see a picture on the TV within 15 seconds after startup With full load selected you might have to wait 45 seconds or more to see a picture on the TV Therefore KVH recommends that you keep APG Load Type set to Fast Factory Defaults Press SELECT to restore the Preferences options to their original factory settings 54 0376 8 6 Advanced System Setup Functions Besides the Remote and Preferences menus described previously the System Setup menu provides other functions all of which are rarely if ever used To use the advanced system setup functions follow the steps below 1 Press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT System Setup Menu Install Tab Selected INSTALLATION Wed Oct 2 12 16PM Install Antenna Setup Choose Satellites Scan for Satellite m Features Remote Reload APG New Card Antenna Type Mobile Upgrade Satellites 101 110 119 Antenna Networks 023 Watch TV Switch Type Simple Main Menu LNB Stacked 54 0376 Ot
87. remove the check mark in the tag box A check mark indicates that the Fav Setup All Channels channel is included in the favorite channel list FAV In the example on the previous page WABC is se included in the Fav A and Family channel lists Main Menu m but not the Fav B or Fav C channel lists New Channels 6 When you have added all of the channels that you want in your list press the CLEAR button to resume watching TV This list has 380 Channels 64 _ 54 0376 Setting Favorites and Filters Renaming a Channel List Generating an Auto Set List 1 At the Favorite List Setup pane highlight the The Auto Set function generates a complete list of Rename button and press SELECT viewable channels A Rename List menu appears You can rename Auto Set may exclude some channels such the first three lists You cannot rename the All or as the Music Choice channels or include Family lists some pay per view channels This does not mean that the receiver is faulty These 2 Highlight the list you wish to rename and press channels were excluded or included due to SELECT the receiver s analysis process You can manually edit the list to correct these 3 Use the onscreen keyboard to enter the new name oversights to enter a letter on the keyboard highlight the letter and press SELECT To generate an Auto Set list follow the steps below 4 Once you ve entere
88. ress SELECT to toggle switch a setting from on to off or to step through the available choices each time you press SELECT List of Options Menu button will display a list of choices in a pop up menu when you press SELECT ll Series of Boxes Multiple screens will appear in a series requesting that you enter numbers and or letters for the particular feature when you press SELECT 54 0376 Overview of Onscreen Displays Main Menu Active Tab MAIN MENU Program Guide Guide Options Audio amp Video Program Director WatchWizard Purchases Lock amp Limits View Mail System Setup Menu Title Menu Elements Menu Pane Tue Nov 6 Date e 4 20PM Time VIEW MAIL Fri Jun 15 5 24 AM Program Guide Guide Options Audio amp Video Program Director Read Message wv WatchWizard Purchases Lock amp Limits Second page of message text 4 5 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide To move the highlight Use the joystick to move the highlight within the menus To select a menu item Highlight the desired menu item and press the SELECT button to select a main menu item or execute an action To exit a menu or cancel an action Press the CLEAR button to exit a menu or cancel an action The following pages list all of the functions accessib
89. rols you can program each remote for a different ID code See Section 3 3 Controlling Multiple Receivers on page 3 10 for details ANTENNA Light on Secondary Receiver Controllers The ANTENNA light on the front panel of the secondary receiver controllers will remain off at all times Only the primary receiver controller can monitor antenna status Minimize Signal Loss Cable lengths between receiver controllers should be kept as short as possible to minimize signal loss A 9 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Wiring Diagram for One Mobile Receiver Controller and One Standard Def Home Receiver To Antenna KVH Mobile Receiver Controller 12VDC POWER 10 18V DC Meo DC Block 40V Splitter SECONDARY PRIMARY This receiver controls Stacked Signal satellite selection Stacked Signal Destacker OUTPUT To RECEIVER Unstacked Signal 98 A 10 54 0376 System Wiring Diagrams One Mobile Receiver Controller and One Compatible DIRECTV Receiver Models Standard Def Home Receiver TracVision antenna is compatible with all new DIRECTV branded standard definition non HD receiver models manufactured today Older non DIRECTV branded receiver models Destacker Single output P N 19 0347 are not supported Components Required e Splitter Kit KVH P N 72 0177 e The special DC bl
90. rs and One Standard Def Home Receiver Components Required Two Splitter Kits KVH P N 72 0177 TracVision M3 M2 only A Splitter Kit is included in the Extra Receiver Kit P N 01 0288 01 Destacker Single output KVH P N 19 0347 The special DC block 40V splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communications between the antenna and the primary receiver controller A standard off the shelf splitter will not work Installing the Second Mobile Receiver Controller Refer to Two TracVision Mobile Receivers on page A 7 for details 54 0376 System Wiring Diagrams Why Do Need a Destacker The output of the TracVision antenna is a special stacked signal which the mobile receiver controller is configured to decode Since all home receivers are configured to decode unstacked signals a destacker is needed to convert the antenna s stacked signal into an unstacked signal Compatible DIRECTV Receiver Models The TracVision antenna is compatible with all new DIRECTV branded standard definition non HD receiver models manufactured today Older non DIRECTV branded receiver models are not supported A 15 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Wiring Diagram for One Mobile Receiver Controller and One Standard Def DVR To Antenna KVH Mobile Receiver Controller 12VDC ANTENNA DC Block 40V Splitter ECONDARY PRIMARY
91. s Antenna Controls Current Settings Antenna Wed Oct 3 10 14 PM a Antenna Controls Signal Current Settings Modify Settings Info Features C Diagnostics SatSelet gt Prefs Sat Switching Auto Current Sat 101 Remote DewShield Auto Test Beeper On Receiver Type Primary Main Menu If you are using the onscreen menu on a secondary receiver only Beeper and Receiver Type settings are available 9 3 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 9 2 Turning DewShield On Off TracVision R6 Systems Only The DewShield electronic dew elimination system patent pending keeps the antenna dome clear of dew ensuring optimum reception of satellite TV signals moisture weakens satellite signals Unless conserving vehicle power is a critical concern you should leave DewShield set to AUTO Follow the steps below if you need to change the current setting 1 Using your primary receiver press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT 3 Highlight the Antenna tab 4 Highlight the Modify Settings button and press SELECT 5 If you want to enable DewShield highlight DewShield Auto If you want to turn off DewShield highlight DewShield Off Then press SELECT 9 4 Change Settings DewShield Antenna Wed Oct 3 e 10 14 PM Main Menu
92. s To Antenna DC Block 40V Splitter Stacked Signals A 6 Kowa FUSE 8A DIGITAL AUDIO 110W HD OUT CONVERTER Sr RF REMOTE INPUT This receiver controls satellite selection Secondary KVH Mobile Receiver Controller 12VDC FUSE 8A POWER 10 16V DC TO KVH Oo DIGITAL To AUDIO 110W HD OUT CONVERTER 54 0376 Two Mobile Receiver Controllers Components Required Splitter Kit KVH P N 72 0177 TracVision M3 M2 only A Splitter Kit is included in the Extra Receiver Kit P N 01 0288 01 The special DC block 40V splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communications between the antenna and the primary receiver controller A standard off the shelf splitter will not work Primary vs Secondary The receiver controller you connect to the splitter s Primary jack is the primary receiver controller Only the primary receiver controller can communicate directly with the antenna to report status and select satellites The receiver controller you connect to the splitter s Secondary jack is the secondary receiver controller 54 0376 System Wiring Diagrams e secondary receiver controller needs to be set up for secondary operation Follow the steps in Section 9 4 Designating the Receiver as Primary or Secondary on page 9 6 e The primary receiver contr
93. s the CHANNEL CH button to tune to the next or previous abe The receiver beeps once sd to indicate that power to Using the numeric the antenna is turned off keypad enter the channel number 2 4 Viewing a Program Description Or Press the GUIDE button to bring up the program guide While in the program guide use the joystick or CHANNEL CH button to scroll through the list and press the SELECT button to tune to a channel 2 5 54 0376 2 5 To view a description of the currently selected program press the INFO button 3 Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control This section explains how to use the remote control functions program the remote to work with other components and replace the remote control batteries Contents 3 1 Remote Control Functions 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 4 54 0376 Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components 3 9 Controlling Multiple Receivers 3 10 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 3 11 3 1 TracVision Remote Control Power On Off Component Select C We 9 eC Volume fA NX AN emm fal Mute Receiver Control Group Channel CH Previous Channel Director Group Numeric Keypad Input NOT USED VCR Control Backlight On Off 54 0376 Using tlie Remote Control 3 1 Remote Control Functions Your system comes with an easy t
94. sen date and time You can program up to 32 events in advance Scheduling an Event from the Program Guide You can easily schedule an upcoming program that you find listed in the program guide Simply highlight the upcoming program in the program guide and press SELECT A check mark appears next to your selection At the start date time of the scheduled program the receiver will automatically tune to that program From the program guide you can schedule a program only for a specific date and time To schedule recurring programs and future programs not yet listed the program guide use the Program Director menu Scheduling an Event from the Program Director To schedule a program from the Program Director menu follow the steps below 1 Press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Highlight the Program Director tab and press SELECT Program Director PROGRAM DIRECTOR Wed Oct 2 7 14PM Schedule Add and Modify Scheduled Events Watch TV Chan Start Length Frequency Main Menu 3 Highlight an empty slot and press SELECT 54 0376 4 Highlight the Schedule Schedule Options to View button from the hedule to Vi Schedule Options pop Schedles owt up menu and press SELECT Use the joystick or numeric keypad to choose the desired channel from the channel selection pane Then highlight the OK button and press SELECT Channel
95. t 119 Go to Sat 110 Auto Switch Follow the steps below to select automatic switching Main Menu 1 Using the primary receiver press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT 3 Highlight the Antenna tab 4 Highlight the Sat Select button and press SELECT 5 Highlight Auto Switch and press SELECT You can now switch satellites simply by changing channels on the remote control Jes 54 0376 Manual Switching If you prefer you can switch satellites manually from the Sat Select menu Follow the steps below to manually switch to a different satellite 1 Using the primary receiver press the MENU button to access the main menu Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT Highlight the Antenna tab Highlight the Sat Select button and press SELECT Highlight the Go to Sat selection for the desired satellite and press SELECT For example to switch to the 119 satellite highlight Go to Sat 119 and press SELECT The antenna enters Manual mode and begins tracking the selected satellite 54 0376 Antenna Controls Sat Select Manual Antenna Wed Oct 3 10 14 PM Install Signal a Antenna Settings Info Features lodify Settings Prefs New Card Main Menu C ETE Sat Select Model Go to Sat
96. t left Select color scheme and onscreen display translucency Program Director Schedule Automatically tune to programs at a specific date time 8 6 WatchWizard WWSetup Search for programming using specific words and 6 9 other criteria WWResult Display search results 6 10 Channels Search for channels based on categories of programming 6 11 Purchases Upcoming NOT USED Past NOT USED Lock amp Limits Lock Lock and unlock the system 79 Fav Setup Create a program listing containing only selected 6 3 channels Ratings Set maximum program rating allowed for viewing 7 5 Limits e Set viewing times and maximum viewing hours 7 6 View Mail Mail Read messages from DIRECTV 8 8 4 8 54 0376 Overview of Onscreen Displays Main Menu Tab Screens Functions See Page System Setup Install Change the list of available satellites 8 11 Scan the sky for available satellites Reload the program guide Signal View satellite signal strength 8 11 Info Display receiver information 8 12 Features Display current receiver features 8 12 Prefs Adjust user selectable system settings 8 9 Remote Change the remote ID 3 10 Test Initiate a simple diagnostics test 8 12 New Card Prepare a new access card 8 12 Upgrade Display upgrade status and history 8 12 Antenna View current settings 9 1 Turn DewShield on off TracVision R6 only Turn the beeper on off Designate the receiver as primary or se
97. ter the code again to confirm then highlight the OK button and press SELECT locked You must enter the proper passcode to unlock it A lock icon appears in the program guide and channel banner to remind you that the system is locked Once you select OK the mobile receiver is A If you forget your four digit code please call DIRECTV at 1 800 DIRECTV 347 3288 Overriding the System Lock When the system is locked inaccessible channels will show a limit exceeded message To temporarily override the system lock follow the steps below 1 While the limit exceeded message is onscreen press SELECT 2 Enter your four digit passcode using the remote control s numeric keypad 3 Highlight the OK button and press SELECT An icon indicating lock override appears under the date time whenever the a program guide or channel banner is displayed 54 0376 Unlocking the System To remove the lock and all of its restrictions follow the steps below 1 2 Press the MENU button to access the main menu Highlight the Lock amp Limits tab and press SELECT Highlight the Lock tab Highlight the Unlock button and press SELECT The button used to lock the system is also used to unlock the system Use the remote control s numeric keypad to enter the same code you entered to lock the system Highlight the OK button and press SELECT To abort and keep the lock in effect highlight the Cancel button an
98. terate Program 3 Next Scheduled Program DIRECTV DIREeTY DIRECT DIRECTV DIRECT 54 54 0376 5 2 Using the Program Guide To display the program guide Press the GUIDE button to bring up the guide To move the highlight Use the joystick to move the highlight within the guide Move the highlight to the right to show future programming Move the highlight up down to scroll through the listing Move the highlight onto a channel icon to view that channel s current program in the picture in guide window if enabled To scroll up down one page Press the CHANNEL CH button up down to scroll through a full page of guide entries at a time To jump to a specific channel listing Use the numeric keypad to enter the channel number to go directly to the listing for a specific channel 54 0376 Using Program Guides To view a program s description Press the INFO button for a full description of the highlighted program To tune to a program Press the SELECT button to tune to a highlighted program The program must be currently in progress To exit the guide Press the CLEAR button to exit the program guide Cells with arrows indicate the program started at an earlier time or continues later than can be shown in the selected time period If program information cannot entirely fit in the space provided an ellipsis indicates that a portion of the title is not shown
99. the system s manufacturer to repair the system Antenna or Receiver Faulty In the case of a faulty antenna or receiver please seek technical support as described in Section 10 8 Technical Support on page 10 15 Do NOT attempt repairs yourself Refer all servicing needs to qualified service personnel Evidence of tampering or unauthorized repairs will void the warranty 10 9 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide 10 4 System Status Lights Three status lights on the front of the mobile receiver indicate the current status of the system and can help you identify problems During normal operation all three status lights should be lit green The following tables explain what the different light conditions indicate If multiple receivers are connected the ANTENNA light on secondary receivers will remain off at all times Only the primary receiver can monitor antenna status System Status Lights KIVIHI 2 a REED LL y hs A N t i O O l V 1 VOLTAGE RECEIVER ANTENNA t sms 2 7 VOLTAGE Light Indications Light is Indicates Description Off Off Receiver is OFF power switch is off or no power input Green OK Good power between 10 16 VDC at receiver Green flashing Cable Open Open detected in antenna cable check antenna coax connection Orange Low Power Low power between 8 10 VDC at receiver Red flashi
100. tion 2 Option 2 Maintenance Only To Video To Audio Option 1 Option 1 RF Converter EE M 54 0376 Single Mobile Receiver Controller Audio Video Connections e To connect the receiver controller to the TV s video input you can choose either of the following options Option 1 RCA type jack Option 2 S Video jack e connect the receiver controller to the TV s audio input you can choose either of the following options Option 1 RCA type jacks Option 2 Digital audio jack e Standard audio video cables with RCA type connectors are included with the receiver controller e Ifthe TV has only a coaxial input you will need to use an RF modulator to convert the RCA type input to a coaxial output use Radio Shack model 15 2526 or equivalent 54 0376 System Wiring Diagrams Power The receiver controller requires a 10 16 volts DC VDC power input supporting 60 watts If vehicle vessel power fluctuates or is noisy KVH recommends that you use an AC DC power supply to connect power to the receiver controller RF Converter The RF converter should be placed at least 3 feet away from the receiver controller If it is too close to the receiver controller the remote control might not operate properly Avoid placing the RF converter behind a metal surface or in an area surrounded by metal A 5 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Controller User s Guide Wiring Diagram for Two Mobile Receiver Controller
101. u 6 Highlight the Remote ID button 7 Press and hold the SAT button 54 0376 10 11 12 At the same time press the MUTE button for two seconds Release both buttons The SAT button should remain lit If it doesn t repeat Steps 7 9 Enter the desired ID number between 001 and 008 using the numeric keypad Press the SAT button to lock in the code Press the SELECT button twice The number to the right of the highlighted Remote ID button will change to the new code Check that the ID has been set properly by testing the remote control to ensure that it controls the receiver 54 0376 Using tlie Remote Control 3 4 Installing the Remote Control Batteries To install or replace the remote control s batteries follow the steps below 1 Remove the battery compartment cover located on the back of the remote control 2 Insert two AAA batteries as shown observing the correct polarity 3 Replace the battery compartment cover Remote Control Batteries 3 11 Overview of Onscreen Displays 4 Overview of Onscreen Displays This section introduces the three types of onscreen displays the Channel Banner the Program Guide and the Menu System Contents 4 1 The Channel 4 3 4 2 Th Program Guide 44 4 3 The Menu System 4 5 54 0376 Overview of Onscreen Displays 4 1 The

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