Tracvision R5/R4 Components; Satellite Tv Receiver - KVH Industries TracVision R5 Owner's Manual

In-motion Tracking (TracVision R5 only)
The TracVision R5 employs a state-of-the-art actively stabilized
antenna system. Once the satellite is acquired, the antenna gyro
continuously measures your vehicle's motion and transmits
commands to the antenna motors to keep the antenna pointed at
the satellite at all times.

1.2.1 TracVision R5/R4 Components

The antenna unit includes the antenna positioning mechanism,
signal front end, power supply, and control elements. The
antenna is a parabolic dish mounting a low noise block (LNB)
converter with a built-in preamplifier. The European
configuration includes a single-output LNB, while the North
American system uses a dual-output LNB. A molded ABS
radome encloses the fiberglass baseplate and is secured in place
with standard fasteners. Connectors on the back of the baseplate
join the power, signal, and control cabling from units inside the
vehicle.
1.2.2 Satellite TV Receiver - Sold Separately
The receiver (purchased separately) receives satellite signals from
the antenna unit for signal processing and channel selection, and
sends the signals to the TV set for viewing. Please refer to the
receiver's User's Manual for complete operating instructions.
54-0157 Rev. J
KVH offers an upgrade kit (KVH
Part #02-1026) that adds in-motion
tracking capability to the
TracVision R4, allowing you to
receive satellite signals while on
the move.
The dual-output LNB in the North
American systems allows two
receiver/TV pairs to be connected
directly to the antenna. Three or
more pairs can be connected to the
system if an active multiswitch is
installed. See Section 2.3.5,
"Connecting the Antenna RF Signal
Cable to the Receiver" on page
2-12 for details.
Before you can start watching
satellite TV using your TracVision
antenna, you will need to activate
your receiver. Refer to Section 2.4,
"Activating the Receiver" on
page 2-14 for more details.
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