Operation - KVH Industries TracVision Cruiser User Manual

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Operation

The TracVision Cruiser system is easy to use. Antenna unit
initialization and satellite acquisition is automatic and does not
require any operator intervention.
To use the TracVision Cruiser system:
1. Turn on the IRD and the television.
2. Apply operating power to the antenna unit.
Refer to your IRD user manual for complete operating
instructions for the IRD.
To allow the TracVision Cruiser antenna gyro to initialize
properly, avoid turning the vehicle for 60 seconds after you
turn on the TracVision Cruiser antenna unit. If you do turn
during the minute following power-up, the antenna could
experience an antenna gyro failure (noted as ANT GYRO
ERROR in an on-screen message) or have trouble tracking the
satellite (noted as REACQUISITION in an on-screen message).
To correct this error, turn off the system for at least 10 seconds
and then restart, making sure not to turn during the 60-second
startup and initialization process.
Tips to get the Best Reception with TracVision Cruiser
• A clear line of sight to the satellite helps ensure
the antenna can acquire and track the satellite.
•
The antenna unit is designed to turn a full 720˚
before coming to the end of its cable. Should this
occur, the system conducts an automated cable
unwrap. This involves rotating the dish in the
opposite direction. During this process, your
transmission will be frozen for approximately
10-15 seconds while the cable unwraps and the
antenna reacquires the satellite.
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As part of the startup process, the
TracVision Cruiser system will
default to Channel 200, a program
directory. This is the system's
means of verifying that it has
identified and is tracking the correct
satellite.
Once Channel 200 appears, wait at
least another 30 seconds before
changing the channel to ensure
that the system has completed its
startup routine.
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