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- Page 1 TracVision ® Installation Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
KVH Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2014 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information This icon indicates a danger, warning, or caution notice. Be sure to read these carefully to avoid injury. WARNING Risk of Electric Shock To avoid electric shock, do not open the TV-Hub chassis enclosure. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. -
Page 4: Inspect Parts And Get Tools
Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow these steps to ensure Figure 1: TracVision RV1 System Components you have everything needed to complete the installation. Antenna IMPORTANT! Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and never by the radome or any portion of the Radome internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1). -
Page 5: Plan The Antenna Installation
Plan the Antenna Installation Before you begin, consider the following antenna Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction installation guidelines. IMPORTANT! 20° to 70° Look Angle Be sure to follow the guidelines below. Damage caused by an improper installation is Antenna Obstruction not covered under KVH warranty. -
Page 6: Plan The Tv-Hub Installation
Plan the TV-Hub Installation Consider the following TV-Hub installation Figure 5: TV-Hub Dimensions - Horizontal Orientation guidelines. LED Lights • Select a mounting location in a dry, well- ventilated area inside the vehicle away from 4.36" any heat sources. (11.1 cm) 1.73"... -
Page 7: Prepare The Antenna Site
Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna Figure 7: Mounting Template mounting site according to the guidelines Front of Vehicle provided on page 4, follow these steps to prepare the site and antenna for installation. Vehicle Centerline a. -
Page 8: Wire The Antenna
Wire the Antenna Follow the steps below to wire the antenna. Figure 9: Connecting the Antenna Cable a. Route the RG-6 antenna cable (the end with the straight connector) down through the cable access hole and into the vehicle. You may remove the straight rubber boot for easier cable routing. -
Page 9: Mount The Antenna
Mount the Antenna Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the Figure 11: Mounting the Antenna roof. Front of Vehicle a. Apply appropriate construction adhesive to the bottom of the antenna’s four mounting Vehicle Centerline plates across all of the holes. Ø0.19"... -
Page 10: Mount The Tv-Hub
Mount the TV-Hub Follow these steps to install the TV-Hub inside Figure 12: TV-Hub Mounting Template the vehicle: Front of TV-Hub a. Tape the mounting template in the location 7.93" selected for the TV-Hub. Punch holes at each Keyhole (20.1 cm) 2 x Ø... -
Page 11: Wire The Antenna To The Tv-Hub
Wire the Antenna to the TV-Hub Follow these steps to connect the antenna to the Figure 14: TV-Hub Antenna Connection TV-Hub. a. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to the “Antenna” jack on the TV-Hub (see Figure 14). IMPORTANT! Do not connect anything other than the antenna’s RF1 cable to the “Antenna”... -
Page 12: Wire The Receivers
Wire the Receivers The steps for connecting the customer’s Figure 15: TV-Hub A Receiver Connections receiver(s) to the TracVision system and setting them up depends upon the customer’s satellite TV service (see Figure 15 and Figure 16). TV-Hub A NOTE: KVH’s TracVision Configuration Wizard, available at www.kvh.com/rv1configurator, displays a wiring diagram and parts list for all of the most common configurations. - Page 13 Continued Wire the Receivers Linear Wiring Figure 17: Wiring a Linear Receiver Follow these steps to connect a linear receiver to the TracVision system (linear universal single LNB required). Connecting a Linear Receiver Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack on the TV-Hub to the “Satellite In”...
- Page 14 Continued Wire the Receivers DIRECTV – SWM Wiring Figure 18: Wiring 1 DIRECTV SWM Receiver Follow these steps to connect DIRECTV SWM receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB and TV-Hub A required). NOTE: You can connect non-SWM receivers as well, as explained in “DIRECTV –...
- Page 15 Continued Wire the Receivers DIRECTV – Non-SWM Wiring Figure 20: Wiring 1 to 2 DIRECTV Non-SWM Receivers Follow these steps to connect non-SWM receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB and TV-Hub A required). IMPORTANT! Non-SWM receivers are limited to manual satellite switching only.
- Page 16 Continued Wire the Receivers DISH Network and Bell TV Wiring Figure 22: Wiring 1 DISH/Bell Receiver Follow these steps to connect DISH Network or Bell TV receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB required). IMPORTANT! Receivers must be DISH Pro-compatible. Look for the DISH Pro logo on the box.
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Page 17: Connect Power
Connect Power Before connecting power, be sure the vehicle is Figure 25: TV-Hub Grounding Connections properly grounded. Grounding Requirements Proper grounding of the TracVision system to the Ground vehicle’s ground is critically important, as it protects the equipment from lightning and TV-Hub electrostatic discharges (ESD). - Page 18 Continued Connect Power Connect Power to the System Figure 26: TracVision System Power NOTE: When powering up a SWM configuration, apply power to all other system components before powering up the receivers and DVRs (tuners are assigned SWM channels during startup). Input Follow the steps below to connect power to the TracVision system (see Figure 26).
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Page 19: Turn On The System
Turn On the System Follow these steps to turn on the system for the Figure 27: TV-Hub Power Switch first time. a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. Power Switch b. Press the power switch on the rear panel of the TV-Hub to apply power to the TracVision system (see Figure 27). -
Page 20: Access The Web Interface
Access the Web Interface Follow the steps for either option below to access Figure 29: Wi-Fi Connection the TV-Hub’s web interface. Using the Wireless Connection a. Select the TVHub-<TV-Hub serial number> network from your device’s Wi-Fi settings to connect to the TV-Hub (see Figure 29). TV-Hub b. -
Page 21: Connect To An Existing Network
Connect to an Existing Network Optional Connecting the TV-Hub to a vehicle’s local area network (LAN) is required if any of the following Figure 31: TV-Hub Network Connections conditions apply: • One or more IP AutoSwitches are installed to enable automatic satellite switching (DISH Network only) TV-Hub •... -
Page 22: Secure The Wi-Fi Connection
Secure the Wi-Fi Connection By default, the TV-Hub’s wireless settings are Figure 34: TV-Hub Security and Password Setting configured for the following: • Wireless Mode: AP (Access Point) • SSID: TV-Hub-<TV-Hub serial number> • IP Address: 172.16.0.1 • Security Mode: Off KVH strongly advises that you select the WPA_PSK security mode as shown in Figure 34 and assign a unique password to prevent... -
Page 23: Set Up The System
Set Up the System The Setup Wizard appears upon initial startup to Figure 35: Setup Wizard Welcome Page step you through system configuration (see Figure 35). Before you begin to set up the system: • Know the service provider and associated satellite(s) •... - Page 24 Continued Set Up the System Setup Wizard Figure 37: Preset Satellite Groups System configuration continues by prompting Service Satellites (A-B-C-D) you to enter information or perform specific tasks, as necessary. For example: Linear Create a custom group if multiple satellites are needed •...
- Page 25 Continued Setup the System Linear Receiver Setup for Automatic Figure 38: Linear Receiver DiSEqC Settings (Example) Switching For automatic switching to work properly using the DiSEqC communications protocol, set up the linear receiver for the same satellites installed in the TracVision system. Set up the satellites in the receiver in the exact same order as they were set up in the antenna.
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Page 26: Set The Lnb Skew Angle
Set the LNB Skew Angle Linear Systems Only Follow these steps to set the antenna’s LNB to the skew angle supplied by the Setup Wizard. Figure 39: Removing the Radome a. At the rear panel of the TV-Hub, set the power switch to the Off position. -
Page 27: Educate The Customer
Educate the Customer Before you leave the vehicle, test the system to Figure 42: Satellite Switching Selection on Home Page ensure the antenna works properly. Fill out the Installation Checklist (provided in the Welcome Kit) and return it to KVH. Refer to the instructions on the form. -
Page 28: Installing An Ip Autoswitch
Installing an IP AutoSwitch Appendix Follow these steps to add an IP AutoSwitch (KVH part no. 72-0634) to each DISH Network receiver you want to be able to control satellite Figure 45: IP AutoSwitch selection in Automatic satellite switching mode. NOTE: A receiver connected directly to the TV-Hub’s “Receiver”... - Page 29 Continued Installing an IP AutoSwitch Wire the IP AutoSwitch Figure 47: IP AutoSwitch Connections The wiring of the IP AutoSwitch depends on the RF Input** specific configuration. Refer to the wiring diagrams provided in “DISH Network and Bell TV Wiring” on page 15, while following the RF In general wiring steps below:...
- Page 30 Continued Installing an IP AutoSwitch Configure the IP AutoSwitch Figure 48: Add IP AutoSwitch Screen When performing system setup (see “Set Up the System” on page 22), follow these additional steps to configure the IP AutoSwitch. NOTE: KVH recommends that you run the Setup Wizard in the web interface whenever you change your system’s configuration by adding or removing devices.
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Page 31: Using A Directv Coax Network
Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Appendix In Automatic satellite switching mode, the TV-Hub can accept commands from the master SWM-compatible DIRECTV receiver to Figure 50: Non-Genie Configuration automatically switch between the 101W and 119W satellites. The TV-Hub communicates with TV-Hub the master receiver via the TV-Hub’s Ethernet Ethernet port link to the DIRECTV coax network. - Page 32 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Genie Configurations Figure 51: Genie Configuration Full DECA Broadband functionality is built into TV-Hub Genie DVRs (HR44 or HR34). So if a Genie DVR Ethernet is present on the DIRECTV SWM network, no external DECA Broadband kit is required. Just connect the Genie's Ethernet port to the TV-Hub's Can connect via an Ethernet port, either directly or via an onboard...
- Page 33 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Additional Equipment for Older Receivers Figure 52: Additional Equipment for Older Receivers In addition to the DECA Broadband Kit or a Genie DVR, you might need to connect an SWM Splitter additional device in-line between the receiver and the SWM splitter, depending on the model (see Figure 52).
- Page 34 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Configuring the DIRECTV Receivers for Figure 53: IP Addressing for Automatic Switching (Example) Automatic Switching To establish communications between the TracVision system and each SWM-compatible TV-Hub DIRECTV receiver for automatic satellite switching, you need to set each receiver to a static IP address and enter that address, along with the receiver's location, in the TV-Hub's web interface.
- Page 35 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Assigning Static IP Addresses to DIRECTV Receivers Figure 55: IP Address on a DIRECTV Receiver (Example) Once you have identified a valid static IP address WITHOUT an Onboard Network (No Router) range for the receivers, follow these steps to assign a unique static IP address within that range to each receiver.
- Page 36 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Add the new receivers to the Autoswitch Figure 56: Adding a DIRECTV Receiver to the Autoswitch Page page of the web interface. Enter each receiver’s static IP address and assign it a friendly name (e.g., “Master Bedroom”) (see Figure 56).
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