Table Of Contents - KVH Industries TracVision TV3 Installation Manual

TracVision TV3 Installation Guide
This guide explains how to install the TracVision TV3 satellite TV antenna system on a vessel.
Operation instructions are provided in the Quick Start Guide.
Installation Steps
1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools ..................3
2. Plan the Antenna Installation ...............4
3. Plan the TV-Hub Installation................5
4. Prepare the Antenna Site.......................6
5. Prepare the RF Cables............................7
6. Wire the Antenna ...................................8
7. Remove the Shipping Restraint............9
8. Mount the Antenna..............................10
9. Mount the TV-Hub...............................11
10. Wire the Antenna to the TV-Hub.......12
Appendices
A. Installing an IP AutoSwitch................31
Who Should Install the System?
To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized marine
technician install the TracVision antenna. KVH-authorized technicians have the tools and
electronics expertise necessary to install the system. To find a technician near you, visit
www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice.
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific
Phone: +45 45 160 180
Email: support@emea.kvh.com
(Mon.-Thu., 8 am-4:30 pm; Fri., 8 am-2 pm, +1 GMT)
North/South America, Australasia
Phone: +1 401 847-3327
Email: support@kvh.com
(Mon.-Fri., 9 am-6 pm; Sat., 9 am-2 pm ET, -5 GMT)
KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are registered trademarks of
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.
11. Wire the Receivers................................13
12. Connect a NMEA Device ....................19
13. Connect Power......................................20
14. Turn On the System .............................22
15. Access the Web Interface.....................23
16. Connect to an Onboard Network.......24
17. Secure the Wi-Fi Connection ..............25
18. Set Up the System.................................26
19. Set the LNB Skew Angle .....................29
20. Educate the Customer..........................30
B. Using a DIRECTV Coax Network......34
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