Connect Swm Receivers/Dvrs - KVH Industries TracVision HD7 Installation Manual

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Connect SWM Receivers/DVRs

Follow the steps below to connect the customer's
DIRECTV SWM receiver(s) and/or DVR(s) to the
system.
NOTE: If you need to install a non-SWM receiver or
DVR, refer to "Wiring Non-SWM Receivers" on
page 23.
a. Using the screws supplied with the 8-way
SWM splitter, secure the splitter to an
appropriate mounting surface.
b. Fasten one end of the supplied 25 ft (30 m)
ground wire to the splitter's grounding
screw. Connect the other end to a suitable AC
ground (see Figure
c. Connect an RF cable from the power
inserter's IRD connector to the splitter's In
connector (see Figure
d. Connect the splitter to the customer's SWM
devices. The splitter supports up to eight
tuners. You can connect any number of SWM
receivers, DVRs, and clients that add up to 8
tuners or fewer (see
NOTE: If you need more than 8 tuners, you may
install an optional 16-tuner SWM expander kit (KVH
part no. 72-0452-01) or 32-tuner expander kit (KVH
part no. 72-0452-02).
e. Terminate any unused connectors on the
splitter with a supplied 75terminator.
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Figure 27).
Figure 27 DIRECTV SWM Receiver/DVR Wiring (Example)
To Antenna
SWM
Power
Inserter
IRD
Terminate
unused
outputs
SWM 8-way
Splitter
Connect any combination of
SWM receivers/DVRs that add
up to 8 or fewer tuners
Each SWM receiver = 1 tuner
Each SWM DVR = 2 tuners
Satellite In
Satellite In
SWM
Vessel
AC Ground
SWM Receiver
AC Power
SWM DVR
AC Power