KVH Industries TracVision R5 Installation Manual page 24

Appendix B
Instead of grounding individual Instead of grounding individual
receivers, you can simply ground the receivers, you can simply ground the
multiswitch. multiswitch.
The TracVision R5/R4 has the
capability of switching from one
satellite to another when you choose
TV channels that are carried by your
two selected satellites. However, the
use of an active multiswitch
interferes with communication from
the receivers to the antenna. In this
case, you will need to use the
optional TV/SAT Switch or the
optional HDTV Converter's control
panel.
To order a TV/SAT Switch
(KVH Part # 01-0245) or a HDTV
Converter (KVH Part # 01-0260-05),
please call +1 401 847-3327.
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Installing 3+ Receivers
(North American Systems Only)
If you need to connect three or four receivers, install an active
multiswitch (KVH Part # 19-0123, Channel Master model 6214IFD,
or equivalent). Install the multiswitch between the antenna unit
and the receivers as shown below. If you need to connect more
than four receivers, contact KVH for additional wiring
instructions.
DC Power
DC In
Out 1
Receiver #1 Receiver #2
TracVision RF Connectors
RHCP VHF/UHF LHCP
+13V +18V
Multiswitch
Out 2 Out 3 Out 4
Receiver #3
RF1
RF2
(Optional)
System Ground
Receiver #4
54-0359 Rev. A