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  • Page 2 ECO #6864 The following information applies to Revision C of the TracVision A5 Installation Guide (KVH Part Number 54-0208-01). The note on page 2.6 incorrectly states that a section of rubber, neoprene, or foam should be attached to the base of the antenna if there is less than 1"...
  • Page 3 The following information applies to Revision C of the TracVision A5 Installation Guide (KVH Part Number 54-0208-01). The kitpack packaged with your TracVision A5 system does not Tapered Cushion - Not Supplied contain 16 tapered rubber cushions (24-0174), as described in the Installation Guide.
  • Page 4 2. Apply vehicle power and turn on the vehicle’s entertainment system. 3. Turn on the TracVision A5 receiver’s front panel power switch. The switch’s light illuminates and Receiver Front Panel Power Switch the receiver beeps twice.
  • Page 5 5. Press the remote control’s SAT button. The button should blink red. If it doesn’t, check the remote control’s batteries. GUIDE 6. Now press the POWER button. The receiver beeps MENU TURBO twice to indicate that power is again applied to the INFO CLEAR antenna.
  • Page 6 Guide Addendum ECO #6670 The following information applies to Revision C of the TracVision A5 Installation Guide (KVH Part Number 54-0208-01). Recording the Antenna Serial Number Before installing the system, peel off the extra antenna serial number label (taped to the antenna) and affix it in the appropriate box on the activation information card that is attached to the receiver.
  • Page 7 Guide Addendum ECO #6669 The following information applies to Revision C of the TracVision A5 Installation Guide (KVH Part Number 54-0208-01). Shipping Restraints To better prevent shipping damage, wire rope is now used instead of plastic tie-wraps to secure the antenna mechanism in place.
  • Page 8 RF converter. This new component receives RF signals from the remote control and converts them directly to digital signals, which the receiver can understand. New RF Converter The following pages show the resulting changes to the TracVision A5 Installation Guide. 54-0208-01 Addendum to Rev. C...
  • Page 9 System Overview A complete satellite TV system includes the TracVision A5 antenna and receiver connected to the vehicle’s audio/video entertainment system. The remote control and RF converter allow the user to operate the system from anywhere in the vehicle. (RF = Radio Frequency)
  • Page 10 TracVision A5 Installation Guide – ADDENDUM Materials Provided The table of provided components has been updated to list the new RF converter. Component KVH Part # Packaged in antenna box: Antenna unit 02-1289-01 Packaged in receiver box: Receiver 02-1287-01 RF converter...
  • Page 11 Product Warranty void if outer casing removed . RF REMOTE OUT TO TV KVH ® is a registered trademark of KVH Industries, Inc. HUGHES ™ is a trademark of Hughes Electronics Corporation. SATELLITE IN INPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO...
  • Page 12 TracVision A5 Installation Guide (KVH Part Number 54-0208-01). Rubber Cushions All Black All of the rubber cushions provided with the TracVision A5 are black in color. The level rubber cushions (described in step 5 of Section 2-1, “Mounting the Antenna to the Vehicle’s Roof,” on page 2.5) are black, not gray, in color.
  • Page 13 8. Insert the appropriate tamper-resistant flat-head screws into each bracket’s swivel nuts: If you DID NOT install spacers in Step 6: Insert ⁄ "-20 x 2" TORX screws into the bracket’s swivel nuts. If you DID install spacers in Step 6: Insert ⁄...
  • Page 14 TracVision A5 Installation Guide – ADDENDUM 9. At each bracket, position a retaining block underneath the crossbar and insert two swivel nuts, ⁄ " flat washers, and lock nuts into the captive holes from below. While holding this hardware in place, screw the bracket’s screws into the retaining...
  • Page 15 Welcome Page TracVision A5 Installation Guide The TracVision A5 is a state-of-the-art, actively This product must NOT be connected to stabilized antenna system that delivers live satellite any active monitor that is visible to the TV to a vehicle, even while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 16 ® and TracVision ® are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. Software contained in the TracVision A5 receiver and referenced in this manual is copyright ©1995-2003 by Hughes Network Systems, Inc., a wholly DIRECTV ® and the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, TOTAL owned subsidiary of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
  • Page 17 Follow Instructions – Be sure to follow all installation TracVision A5 to pay full attention to traffic and instructions as detailed in this manual. road conditions could result in an accident or collision with personal injury or death resulting.
  • Page 18 • Connect the equipment on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Responsible Party’s Name: KVH Industries, Inc. • Consult the dealer or an experienced auto electronics technician for help. Address: 50 Enterprise Center, Middletown, RI 02842...
  • Page 19 Technical Support Technical Support If you need technical assistance when installing the TracVision A5, please call KVH Technical Support: Phone: (401) 847-3327 E-mail: techs@kvh.com Internet: www.kvh.com/help Send Us Your Comments About This Manual If you have any comments regarding this manual, please e-mail them to manuals@kvh.com.

  • Page 20: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Completing the Installation ..4.1 Installing the Remote Control Batteries ..... .4.3 Getting Started .

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1 Getting Started This section provides a basic overview of this manual and the TracVision A5 system. It also lists the components supplied with the system. Contents Using this Manual ......1.3 System Overview .

  • Page 22: Using This Manual

    Who Should Install the TracVision A5 System KVH strongly recommends that a KVH-authorized This manual provides complete instructions for technician and an assistant install the TracVision A5 installing the TracVision A5 system. Throughout this system. Installers should have experience installing...

  • Page 23: System Overview

    TracVision A5 System Diagram (Typical Installation) TracVision A5 Antenna A complete satellite TV system includes the TracVision A5 antenna and receiver connected to the vehicle’s audio/video entertainment system. The RF/IR remote control and RF-to-IR converter allows the user to operate the system from anywhere in the vehicle.
  • Page 24 Getting Started System Components Receiver The receiver, mounted The TracVision A5 includes the following inside the vehicle, components: decodes satellite signals Antenna Unit from the antenna unit and sends the signals to The antenna unit, mounted onto the vehicle’s roof the vehicle’s audio/video system.

  • Page 25: Materials Provided

    TracVision A5 Installation Guide Materials Provided Planning the Installation The following components are provided with the Materials and Equipment Required TracVision A5 system. To install the TracVision system, you will need the following tools and materials: Component KVH Part # •...
  • Page 26 Tamper-proof TORX T27 bit 14-0378 ® you will need to complete the TracVision A5 ⁄ "-20 x 1" TORX screws 14-0361-16 installation. Ensure that the kitpack contains all of the items listed below.
  • Page 27 (taped to the antenna) and affix it in the installed on Hummers ® ), please call KVH at appropriate box on the first page of the TracVision A5 (401) 847-3327 to order a special User’s Guide. installation kit.
  • Page 28 Installing the Antenna 2 Installing the Antenna This section explains how to mount the antenna to the vehicle’s roof rack. It also explains how to connect and route the antenna cable. Contents Mounting the Antenna to the Vehicle’s Roof ..2.3 Connecting the Antenna Cable .

  • Page 29: Installing The Antenna

    Installing the Antenna Mounting the Antenna to the Underneath each of the antenna’s four corners, attach a supplied TORX Screw Head Vehicle’s Roof mounting bracket using three ⁄ "-20 x 1" button-head TORX The TracVision antenna mounts onto the vehicle’s screws supplied in the kitpack.
  • Page 30 TracVision A5 Installation Guide 3. Without tilting the antenna upside-down, cut and 4. Place the antenna onto the roof rack, with the remove all of the tie-wrap shipping restraints connector facing the rear of the vehicle. All four located underneath the antenna.
  • Page 31 Installing the Antenna 5. Each bracket and retaining block (which you will Positioning Rubber Cushions for Best Fit attach to the bracket later) contains several pairs of pegs. These pegs allow you to place the four Bracket rubber cushions in different positions to best fit the vehicle’s particular style of crossbars.
  • Page 32 TracVision A5 Installation Guide 6. With the cushions installed in the brackets, the Adding a Second Spacer to the Bracket (If Needed) bottom of the antenna should rest higher than 1" above the vehicle’s roof. If the antenna’s base is less than 1"...
  • Page 33 Installing the Antenna 7. At each bracket, insert two swivel nuts into the Securing the Brackets to the Crossbars captive holes from above. 8. Insert the appropriate TORX flat-head screws into each bracket’s swivel nuts: Cover If you DID NOT install spacers in Step 6: Insert ⁄...
  • Page 34 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Securing the TORX Screws 9. At each bracket, position a retaining block underneath the crossbar and insert two swivel nuts, ⁄ " flat washers, and lock nuts into the Retaining Block captive holes from below. While holding this hardware in place, screw the bracket’s screws...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Antenna Cable

    Installing the Antenna There are two options for passing the cable into the Connecting the Antenna Cable vehicle: After mounting the antenna to the vehicle’s roof, you Option 1 - Through the roof need to connect the supplied antenna cable (see below) to the antenna and route the cable inside the Option 2 - Behind the hatch vehicle.
  • Page 36 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Option 1 - Routing the Cable Through the Roof Slide the rubber sealing boot up the cable until it covers the antenna connector. This boot will 1. Using a ⁄ " wrench, connect the end of the cable protect the connector from the elements.
  • Page 37 Installing the Antenna Locating the Fitting Mounting Holes Choose a location on the roof for the ⁄ "-diameter cable access hole. Inside the vehicle, remove the headliner to access the underside of the roof where you will be cutting out the hole. Techniques for removing the headliner vary Backing Plate from vehicle to vehicle.
  • Page 38 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Cable Routed Into Vehicle Through Access Hole 7. Insert the antenna cable into the access hole. Inside the vehicle, pass the cable through the backing plate and route the cable to the receiver. 8. Move the fitting down the cable until it covers the cable access hole, flush to the vehicle’s roof.
  • Page 39 Installing the Antenna Backing Plate (Inside Vehicle) Secure the #6-32 x ⁄ " screws to the backing plate inside the vehicle. 10. Hand-tighten the fitting’s clamping nut onto the cable until you’re unable to move the cable back and forth, ensuring a watertight seal. Backing Plate 11.
  • Page 40 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Using a ⁄ " wrench, connect the cable to the Option 2 - Routing the Cable Behind the Hatch antenna’s connector. 1. Move the steel fitting down the length of the Connecting the Antenna Cable to the Antenna antenna cable to the end opposite the rubber boot.
  • Page 41 Installing the Antenna Slide the rubber sealing boot up the cable until it covers the antenna connector. This boot will protect the connector from the elements. Rubber Boot, Installed Rubber Boot Using the supplied tie-wraps (or equivalent), secure the antenna cable to the roof rack, if necessary.

  • Page 42: Installing The Receiver

    Installing the Receiver 3 Installing the Receiver This section explains how to connect all system cables to the receiver and how to mount the receiver inside the vehicle. Contents Wiring the Receiver ......3.3 Mounting the Receiver .

  • Page 43: Wiring The Receiver

    Installing the Receiver Wiring the Receiver Now that you’ve installed the antenna, you need to The procedures in this section are intended connect the following cables to the receiver inside the for a basic wiring configuration. If the vehicle: vehicle’s entertainment system is wired differently, use these procedures as a guide •...
  • Page 44 Product Warranty void if outer casing removed. OUT TO TV KVH ® is a registered trademark of KVH Industries, Inc. HUGHES ™ is a trademark of Hughes Electronics Corporation. COMPOSITE VIDEO SATELLITE IN...
  • Page 45 Installing the Receiver Preparing the Antenna Cable Slide the F-connector assembly’s compression fitting onto the raw cable before beginning At this point, the antenna cable should already be connector termination. connected to the antenna and routed to the receiver. If Connector Body you DO NOT need to cut the end of the antenna cable, and you wish to simply coil the excess cable...
  • Page 46 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Fold the braid over the cable jacket, then slide the 5. Insert the antenna cable into the connector body onto the prepared cable and slide tool. Be sure to insert the cable in the compression fitting up into the connector the correct side, as noted on the body.
  • Page 47 Installing the Receiver 10. Pull the lever toward the Connecting the Antenna Cable tool until you feel it Connect the antenna cable to the “To KVH Antenna” “snap” as the ring is jack on the receiver’s rear panel. Screw the connector forced into the connector, down securely, but don’t use excessive force;...
  • Page 48 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Connecting an Existing IR Input (Optional) Connecting the RF-to-IR Converter Cable If you prefer, instead of the RF-to-IR converter, you The RF-to-IR converter’s “Y” cable supplies 8 VDC can connect an existing IR input (such as a TV power to the converter and relays remote control screen’s IR eye) to the receiver.
  • Page 49 Connecting the Audio/Video Cables (very good picture quality) If the vehicle’s entertainment system has standard The TracVision A5 kitpack includes standard RCA-type A/V jacks, follow the steps below. audio/video (A/V) cables with RCA-type connectors for connecting the receiver to the vehicle’s Connect the supplied audio/video cables to the entertainment system.
  • Page 50 TracVision A5 Installation Guide 3. Connect two of the supplied audio/video cables Connecting a VCR or DVD Player (Optional) (with the red and white connectors) to the To connect a VCR or DVD player to the vehicle’s “Audio R” and “Audio L” jacks on the receiver’s TracVision-equipped entertainment system, follow rear panel.
  • Page 51 Installing the Receiver Connecting the Power Cable Connect the VCR/DVD player to the vehicle’s entertainment system: Now that you’ve connected all other cables to the receiver, follow the steps below to connect the power If the entertainment system and VCR have RCA- cable.

  • Page 52: Mounting The Receiver

    TracVision A5 Installation Guide 4. Plug the other end of the power cable into the Mounting the Receiver “Vehicle Power” jack on the receiver’s rear panel. Once all cables are connected, mount the receiver 5. Reconnect the battery lead or vehicle fuse that inside the vehicle.

  • Page 53: Completing The Installation

    Completing the Installation 4 Completing the Installation This section explains how to turn on and test the TracVision A5 system. It also explains how to activate the receiver for DIRECTV ® programming and how to program the remote control. Contents Installing the Remote Control Batteries .

  • Page 54: Installing The Remote Control Batteries

    Completing the Installation Installing the Remote Control Batteries Remote Control Batteries To install the remote control’s batteries, follow the steps below. Remove the battery compartment cover, located on the back of the remote control. Insert two “AAA”-size batteries as shown, observing the correct polarity.

  • Page 55: Post-Installation Checklist

    TracVision A5 Installation Guide Post-installation Checklist Congratulations! You’ve completed the TracVision A5 installation. Before you turn on and test the system, please make certain that you have completed the following important steps: Step Page # Done? You affixed the antenna serial number label on the first page of the TracVision A5 User’s Guide.
  • Page 56 Completing the Installation Step Page # Done? If you routed the antenna cable through the roof, you used the 2.12 supplied fitting and backing plate and sealed the holes. You did not disconnect the two short cables pre-connected on the receiver’s rear panel.

  • Page 57: Testing The System

    Follow the steps Receiver Front Panel Power Switch below to turn on the TracVision A5 system and verify proper operation. 1. Ensure that the antenna has a clear view of the satellite. The antenna requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky to receive satellite TV signals.

  • Page 58: Activating The Receiver

    ® Before the customer can start watching satellite TV If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV service, please wait until your via the TracVision A5, the receiver must be activated. ™ Advanced Program Guide is prepared. To activate the receiver, the customer needs to follow...

  • Page 59: Programming The Remote Control To Operate Other Components (Optional)

    Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components (Optional) In addition to controlling the TracVision A5 receiver, the remote control may be programmed to operate other vehicle components, such as the TV, VCR, DVD player, or other components. To program the remote To use the code entry method, you’ll need...
  • Page 60 Completing the Installation Continue pressing the CHANNEL (CH) button to Option 1 - Code Scanning step through the codes until the component turns Keep the remote control aimed at the IR input (or off, indicating that you have found the correct “eye”) for the component you want to control.
  • Page 61 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Finding the Component’s Device Code Option 2 - Code Entry REMOTE Wed, Oct 30 11:53AM 1. Find the device code(s) for the component. You Install can find this code either by looking in Appendix B Remote Control Settings...
  • Page 62 Completing the Installation Press and hold the remote control’s component button (for example, TV). At the same time, press the MUTE button for two seconds. Release both buttons. The component button should light and remain lit. If it doesn’t remain lit, follow Steps 2 through 4 above.

  • Page 63: Appendices

    Appendices Appendices This section provides a list of system specifications and a list of device codes for programming the remote control. Contents System Specifications ......A.3 Manufacturer Device Codes .

  • Page 64: System Specifications

    System Specifications Appendix A System Specifications Physical Characteristics Environmental º º º º Power 9-16 volts DC, 50 watts Operating Temperature F to +131 F (-25 C to +55 º º º º Antenna Dimensions 30.5" wide x 5.3" high Storage Temperature F to +140 F (-29...

  • Page 65: Manufacturer Device Codes

    Audiovox Beaumark Broksonic 025 035 037 044 129 152 Use the following codes to program the TracVision A5 remote control to operate other in- Calix vehicle components. See Section 4-5, “Programming the Canon 028 031 Remote Control to Operate Other Components,” on Capehart page 4.8 for details.
  • Page 66 TracVision A5 Installation Guide VCR Brand Code Number(s) VCR Brand Code Number(s) Dimensia Instantreplay Dynatech 034 053 Electrohome 059 101 JCPenney 001 012 031 040 066 101 156 Electrophonic Jensen Emerson 006 017 025 027 029 031 034 035 036 037 044...
  • Page 67 Manufacturer Device Codes VCR Brand Code Number(s) VCR Brand Code Number(s) Pentax 001 031 063 156 Philco 025 031 034 067 Memorex 003 010 014 025 031 034 040 053 072 101 102 134 139 Philips 031 034 054 067 071 101 045 046 059 Pilot MGN Technology...
  • Page 68 TracVision A5 Installation Guide VCR Brand Code Number(s) VCR Brand Code Number(s) Sanky Teknica 031 019 034 101 Sansui 022 025 034 043 048 135 Thomas Sanyo 003 010 007 014 040 102 134 Scott 017 037 044 112 129 131 159...
  • Page 69 Manufacturer Device Codes TV Brands and Remote Control Codes TV Brand Code Number(s) Carver TV Brand Code Number(s) 001 004 024 Admiral 072 081 096 160 161 Celebrity Aiko Cetronic Akai 070 146 Cineral 103 120 Alaron Citizen 002 003 004 043 070 101 103 143 A Mark 112 143 Classic...
  • Page 70 TracVision A5 Installation Guide TV Brand Code Number(s) TV Brand Code Number(s) Dumont 004 073 Hitachi 004 007 009 010 011 012 023 072 075 143 158 Dynasty Harman Kardon Dynatech Infinity Electroband Inteq Electrohome 024 076 120 143 Emerson...
  • Page 71 Manufacturer Device Codes TV Brand Code Number(s) TV Brand Code Number(s) Nikei Magnavox 003 004 022 059 060 061 063 064 070 094 127 160 164 Nikko Majestic Marantz 070 164 Onking Matsui Onwa Matsushita Optimus Megatron Optonica 019 081 Memorex 004 007 028 072 096 Orion...
  • Page 72 TracVision A5 Installation Guide TV Brand Code Number(s) TV Brand Code Number(s) 160 161 156 165 065 070 004 023 024 056 074 Soundesign 003 004 028 043 081 152 167 145 Spectricon Realistic 007 019 043 047 Squareview Runco...
  • Page 73 Manufacturer Device Codes AUX Brands and Remote Control Codes TV Brand Code Number(s) Toshiba 015 030 007 040 062 101 AUX Brand Code Number(s) Universal 008 009 Adcom 146 149 227 244 Video Concepts 083 084 Vidikron Arcam Vidtech Audio File 093 098 Wards 004 008 009 019 028 060 061 063 064 072 074...
  • Page 74 TracVision A5 Installation Guide AUX Brand Code Number(s) AUX Brand Code Number(s) Haitai Nakamichi 072 212 234 235 Hitachi Niles JCPenney 109 154 178 Onkyo 094 115 116 209 211 255 Jensen Optimus 121 125 140 181 Jerrold Panasonic 131 144 187 200...
  • Page 75 Manufacturer Device Codes DVD Brands and Remote Control Codes AUX Brand Code Number(s) Soundstream DVD Brand Code Number(s) Starcom Alpine Symphonic Apex Digital 075 076 Teac 062 102 159 180 Arcam Technics 131 165 184 187 200 202 208 Cyberhome Toshiba Daewoo Wards...
  • Page 76 TracVision A5 Installation Guide DVD-Laser Disc Brands and Remote Control Codes DVD Brand Code Number(s) Onkyo DVD-Laser Disc Brand Code Number(s) Optimus California Audio Panasonic 003 039 Denon 043 044 Philips 006 007 038 042 063 Fisher Pioneer 005 010 034...

  • Page 77: Warranty

    A Return Material Authorization is required prior to returning the from the date of the original retail purchase of this product by the original product to KVH Industries. Please call our Technical Support Department at purchaser. +1 401 847-3327 or send an e-mail to techs@kvh.com to obtain the RMA Some states/countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied number.
  • Page 78 KVH Industries, Inc. 50 Enterprise Center • Middletown, RI 02842 U.S.A .• Phone: (401) 847-3327 • Fax: (401) 849-0045 • E-mail: info@kvh.com © Copyright 2003, KVH Industries, Inc. ® and TracVision ® are trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.

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