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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TracVision RV1 Installation Guide This guide explains how to install the TracVision RV1 satellite TV antenna system on a vehicle. Operation instructions are provided in the Quick Start Guide. Installation Steps 1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools ....3 9. Wire the Receivers ....... 11 2.
Page 3: Important Safety Information
5º F to 131º F (-15º C to 55º C) temperature range. WARNING Risk of Electric Shock Failure to ground the TracVision system properly to the vehicle’s ground will cause an unsafe floating ground condition, risking potentially lethal electric shock. See Connect Power on page 18 for details on the proper grounding of the equipment.
Page 4: Inspect Parts And Get Tools
Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow the steps below 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. 20° to 70° IMPORTANT! Look Angle Be sure to follow the guidelines below. Damage caused by an improper installation is Obstruction Antenna 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 5, 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 plates across all of the holes. Centerline Ø0.19"...
Page 10: Mount The Tv-Hub
Mount the TV-Hub Follow these steps to install the TV-Hub inside Figure 13: TV-Hub Mounting Template the vehicle: Front of TV-Hub 7.93" a. Tape the mounting template in the location (20.1 cm) selected for the TV-Hub. Punch holes at each Keyhole of the two keyhole locations and at the mounting tab location.
Page 11: Wire The Tv-Hub
Wire the TV-Hub Follow these steps to wire the TV-Hub. Figure 15: TV-Hub Antenna Connection Antenna a. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to Antenna the “Antenna” jack on the TV-Hub (see Figure 15). IMPORTANT! Roof Do not connect anything other than the antenna’s RF1 cable to the “Antenna”...
Page 12: Wire The Receivers
Wire the Receivers Follow these steps to wire the receivers for the Figure 18: DIRECTV SWM Wiring for 1 Receiver associated satellite service, then connect the receiver(s) to the customer’s television(s). DIRECTV..... page 11 DISH Network/Bell TV .
Page 13 Continued Wire the Receivers DIRECTV – Non-SWM Wiring Figure 20: DIRECTV Non-SWM Wiring for 1 to 2 Receivers Follow the steps below to wire a DIRECTV system that includes non-SWM receivers. Connecting 1-2 Receivers a. Connect an RF cable from the “Legacy 1” jack on the back of the TV-Hub to the “Satellite In”...
Page 14 Continued Wire the Receivers DIRECTV – SWM and Non-SWM Wiring Figure 21: DIRECTV SWM and Non-SWM Wiring To wire a DIRECTV system that includes both SWM and non-SWM receivers, refer to the diagram shown in Figure 21 and the individual SWM and non-SWM instructions provided on the previous pages.
Page 15 Continued Wire the Receivers DISH Network and Bell TV Wiring Figure 22: DISH/Bell Receiver Wiring Follow these steps to wire a DISH Network or Bell TV configuration. IMPORTANT! Receivers must be DISH Pro-compatible. Look for the DISH Pro logo on the box. Connecting 1 Receiver Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver”...
Page 16 Continued Wire the Receivers Linear Wiring Figure 23: Wiring a Linear Configuration Wire the receiver in a linear configuration by connecting an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack on the back of the TV-Hub to the “Satellite In” connector of the receiver (see Figure 23). Antenna TV-Hub Receiver...
Page 17: Connect To A Network
Connect to a Network Optional Connecting the TV-Hub to a vehicle’s local area network (LAN) is required if any of the following Figure 24: TV-Hub Ethernet Connection apply: • one or more IP AutoSwitches are installed to enable automatic satellite switching (Linear/ DISH Network/Bell TV only) TV-Hub Ethernet...
Page 18: Secure The Wi-Fi Connection
Secure the Wi-Fi Connection By default, the TV-Hub’s wireless settings are Figure 26: 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 After the system is turned on (see page 20) and...
Page 19: Connect Power
Before connecting power, be sure the vehicle is Figure 27: TV-Hub Grounding Connections properly grounded. Grounding Requirements Proper grounding of the TracVision system to the vehicle’s ground is critically important, as it Ground 10-30VDC IN protects the equipment from lightning and electrostatic discharges (ESD).
Page 20 Continued Connect Power Connect Power to the System Figure 28: 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 channels during startup).
Page 21: Turn On The System
Plug in and turn on any connected receivers, DVRs, Genie clients, and televisions. TV-Hub Antenna Power e. Follow the steps in the next section to access the web interface and set up the TracVision system for the customer’s service provider.
Page 22: Set Up The System
Set Up the System Before you begin to set up the system: Figure 31: Setup Wizard • Know the service provider and associated satellite(s) • Check the latest software version (described below) • Verify all system components are connected Access the Web Interface – Wireless To access the web interface from any Wi-Fi-enabled mobile device: a.
Page 23 Continued Setup the System Update Software and Satellite Library Figure 33: Software Updates Page Before you start the Setup Wizard, update the system software and satellite library with the latest versions. Use the iPhone/iPad App, or follow these steps to use a laptop PC that has the latest update files downloaded to it.
Page 24 Continued Setup the System Setup Wizard Figure 34: Preset Satellite Groups System configuration continues by prompting Service Satellites (A-B-C-D) you to enter information or perform specific tasks as needed. For example: DIRECTV DIRECTV Dual: 101W and 119W U.S. • Enter installer and vehicle information DISH Western Arc: 110W, 119W, 129W •...
Page 25 DiSEqC communications protocol, set up linear receivers 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. The specific setup process varies among receiver models –...
Page 26: Set The Lnb Skew Angle
Set the LNB Skew Angle Linear Only Follow the steps below to set the antenna’s LNB to the skew angle supplied by the Setup Wizard. Figure 36: Removing the Radome a. Turn off and unplug your satellite TV receiver. b. Press the TV-Hub power switch off and verify the Power LED light goes out.
Page 27: Educate The Customer
WARNING overpasses, and mountains (see Figure 41). The TracVision system will not work inside a It is dangerous to watch TV while driving a garage. Heavy rain or snow might also vehicle. While the vehicle is in motion, the temporarily interrupt reception.
Page 28: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams DIRECTV - SWM The wiring diagrams that follow supplement the basic wiring diagrams provided in Wire the Receivers on page DIRECTV Configuration - up to 8 SWM Tuners The diagram below shows the wiring for a DIRECTV configuration with up to 8 SWM tuners.
Page 29 Continued Wiring Diagrams DIRECTV - Genie Only DIRECTV Genie Configuration The diagram below shows the wiring for a DIRECTV configuration with Genie DVR and Clients. All DIRECTV configurations can include a Genie network. Antenna TV-Hub DC Power Ethernet (10-30V) To Network* SWM Splitter Terminate Genie DVR...
Page 30 Continued Wiring Diagrams DIRECTV - Non-SWM DIRECTV Non-SWM Configuration The diagram below shows the wiring for a non- SWM configuration with 3-8 receivers. Antenna TV-Hub DC Power (10-30V, 10A max) Legacy 1 Legacy 2 Antenna Antenna DC Block DC Block Splitter Splitter 13V/...
Page 31 Continued Wiring Diagrams DIRECTV - SWM and Non-SWM DIRECTV SWM and Non-SWM Configuration The diagram below shows the wiring for a DIRECTV configuration with both SWM tuners (including Genie clients) and non-SWM receivers. Antenna TV-Hub Supports up to 8 tuners: Each SWM receiver = 1 tuner Each SWM DVR = 2 tuners Each Genie DVR = 5 tuners...
Page 32 Continued Wiring Diagrams DISH Network and Bell TV DISH Network and Bell TV Configurations The diagram below shows the wiring for either a DISH Network or Bell TV configuration with 3 - 8 DISH Pro-compatible receivers. Antenna TV-Hub DC Power (10-30V) Receiver Antenna...
Page 33: Connecting Ip Autoswitches
Connecting IP AutoSwitches Follow the steps below to add IP AutoSwitches Figure 42: IP AutoSwitch (KVH part no. 72-0634) to DISH Network, Bell TV, or linear configurations. Inspect Parts Follow these steps to inspect the kit contents. a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains one each of the following items: •...
Page 34 Continued Connecting IP AutoSwitches Wire the IP AutoSwitch Figure 44: IP AutoSwitch Connections The wiring of the IP AutoSwitch depends on the specific configuration. Refer to the wiring RF Input** diagrams provided in this guide, while following the general wiring steps below: RF In a.
Page 35 Continued Connecting IP AutoSwitches Configure the IP AutoSwitch Figure 45: Add IP AutoSwitch Screen When performing system setup (see Set Up the System on page 21), follow these instructions 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.
Page 36 www.kvh.com KVH Industries A/S KVH Industries, Inc. KVH Industries Pte Ltd. EMEA Headquarters World Headquarters Asia-Pacific Headquarters Kokkedal, Denmark Middletown, RI U.S.A. Singapore Tel: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181 Tel: +1 401 847 3327 Fax: +1 401 849 0045 Tel: +65 6513 0290 Fax: +65 6472 3469 E-mail: info@emea.kvh.com E-mail: info@kvh.com...