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  • Page 2 TracVision A7 Installation Guide – ADDENDUM TracVision A7 Installation Guide Addendum ECO #7719 The following information applies to Revision A of the TracVision A7 Installation Guide (KVH Part Number 54-0350). Mounting the Antenna - Roof Mount Kit WARNING The parts and procedure for mounting the TracVision A7 directly PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT! to the roof have changed.
  • Page 3 2. The bottom of the antenna should rest a minimum of 1" above the vehicle’s roof. If the antenna’s base is less than 1" from the roof, you will need to add a spacer under each bracket to raise the antenna higher.
  • Page 4 TracVision A7 Installation Guide – ADDENDUM c. Place a rubber spacer onto the end of each rubber mounting block. Adding a Rubber Spacer to the Mounting Block (If Needed) Bracket Plastic Spacer Rubber Spacer Mounting Block 3. With the antenna centered on the vehicle’s roof and resting on the four mounting blocks, mark the eight mounting hole locations.
  • Page 5 6. At each of the eight mounting holes in the roof, follow the steps below to install a jack nut. a. Insert the supplied ⁄ "-20 x 1" hex head bolt into a friction wrench, using the large hole marked “6&8JN.” Be sure to insert the bolt into the correct side of the wrench (marked “Enter Screw This Side”).
  • Page 6 TracVision A7 Installation Guide – ADDENDUM Loosen and remove the bolt, leaving the jack nut secured to the roof. Jack Nut Secured to Roof 7. Position the mounting blocks back onto the roof, aligning their holes with the jack nuts. 8.
  • Page 7 10. Attach a protective cover onto each bracket. The covers simply snap into place at the sides of the brackets. Two different sizes of covers are Attaching the Cover provided in the kitpack. Install the two larger covers on the rear brackets and the smaller covers on the front brackets.
  • Page 8 Welcome Page TracVision A7 Installation Guide The TracVision A7 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. vehicle’s driver while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 9 TracVision A7 Installation Guide Trademarks Software contained in the TracVision receiver and referenced in this manual is copyright ©1995-2006 by DIRECTV, Inc. Some features are patent KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. pending. WatchWizard, PreSelect, TurboTune, and OneLine Guide are Programming, pricing, terms, and conditions are subject to change.
  • Page 10 Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions - Avoid Driver Distraction Please Read It is dangerous to watch television or operate the remote control while For your safety and protection, please read this entire you are driving a vehicle. The WARNING! Installation Guide before you install the TracVision TracVision A7 is designed system.
  • Page 11 TracVision A7 Installation Guide Technical Support If you need technical assistance when installing the TracVision A7, please call KVH Technical Support: 1-401-847-3327 Phone: Send Us Your Comments About This Manual E-mail: techs@kvh.com If you have any comments regarding this manual, please e-mail them to manuals@kvh.com.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started ....1.1 Installing the Receiver ... . .3.1 Using this Manual .

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1 Getting Started This section provides a basic overview of this manual and the TracVision A7 system. It also lists the items you will need to complete the installation. Contents Using this Manual ......1.3 System Overview .

  • Page 14: Using This Manual

    Getting Started Using this Manual Related Documentation The following additional documents are provided This manual provides complete instructions for with the TracVision A7 system: installing the TracVision A7 system. Throughout this manual, important information is marked for your Document Description attention by the following icons: Receiver User’s Guide Complete operation, setup, and...

  • Page 15: System Overview

    TracVision A7 Installation Guide Who Should Install the TracVision A7 System TracVision A7 System Diagram (Typical Installation) KVH strongly recommends that a KVH-authorized TracVision A7 Antenna technician and an assistant install the TracVision A7 system. Installers should have experience installing electronic equipment on a vehicle and have knowledge about satellite television.
  • Page 16 Getting Started System Components Receiver The receiver, mounted The TracVision A7 includes the following inside the vehicle, components: decodes satellite Antenna Unit signals from the antenna unit and sends the signals to the vehicle’s The antenna unit, mounted on the vehicle’s roof, audio/video system.

  • Page 17: Inspect Parts And Get Tools

    TracVision A7 Installation Guide Inspect Parts and Get Tools If you use the roof mount kit: • Fasteners suitable for attaching the four metal 1. Unpack the box and ensure it contains everything mounting plates to the vehicle’s roof shown on the antenna and receiver Contents •...

  • Page 18: Prepare The Activation Card

    Getting Started Prepare the Activation Card Activation Card Before you install the antenna, peel off the extra serial number label (taped to the antenna) and affix it in the TracVision Activation ® appropriate box on the red Activation Card. Before you can start enjoying satellite TV in your vehicle, the TracVision receiver must be activated.

  • Page 19: Installing The Antenna

    Installing the Antenna 2 Installing the Antenna This section explains how to mount the antenna to the vehicle and how to connect and route the antenna cable. Contents Remove the Shipping Restraints ....2.3 Mount the Antenna - Rack Mount Kit .

  • Page 20: Remove The Shipping Restraints

    Installing the Antenna Remove the Shipping Restraints Cut and remove all of the shipping restraints from Removing the Shipping Restraints underneath the antenna. To remove the wire restraints, you will need to use heavy-duty wire cutters. Shipping Restraint Locations on Antenna Base 54-0350...

  • Page 21: Mount The Antenna - Rack Mount Kit

    TracVision A7 Installation Guide Mount the Antenna - Position the roof rack crossbars 35 ⁄ " apart, measured center-to-center. Ensure that the Rack Mount Kit crossbars are securely fastened to the vehicle. If you are mounting the antenna to the vehicle’s roof Roof Rack Crossbars rack, follow the steps below.
  • Page 22 Installing the Antenna With an assistant’s help, gently place the antenna Each bracket contains several pairs of pegs. These onto the roof rack with the cable connector facing pegs allow you to place two rubber cushions in the rear of the vehicle. All four brackets should different positions to best fit the vehicle’s style of rest on top of the roof rack’s crossbars.
  • Page 23 TracVision A7 Installation Guide With the cushions installed in the brackets, the Remove the #8-32 x ⁄ " screws and washers bottom of the antenna should rest above the securing the factory-installed plastic spacer to vehicle’s roof. If the antenna’s base touches the the metal bracket.
  • Page 24 Installing the Antenna Securing the Brackets to the Crossbars If you installed extra spacers in Step 5, and the bottom of the antenna still contacts the roof, KVH recommends that you either use Cover the roof mount option or replace the roof 2"...

  • Page 25: Mount The Antenna - Roof Mount Kit

    TracVision A7 Installation Guide Mount the Antenna - Insert a nut bar into each of the metal mounting plates so that the nut bar is held suspended Roof Mount Kit between the mounting plate arms. Ensure the nut bar swivels easily within the mounting plate. If you are mounting the antenna directly to the roof, Metal Mounting Plate with Nut Bar follow the steps below.
  • Page 26 Installing the Antenna Make sure the antenna is positioned on the 4. With an assistant’s help, position the antenna centerline of the roof in the desired location and onto the centerline of the vehicle’s roof with a resting firmly on the mounting blocks. With the mounting block and mounting plate under each antenna in place, mark the roof along the outside bracket.
  • Page 27 TracVision A7 Installation Guide Spacer Installation Instructions – If Necessary in Step 5 Adding Spacers (If Needed for Extra Height) If spacers are needed to raise the antenna off the roof, follow the steps below to install a spacer under Bracket each bracket*: a.
  • Page 28 Installing the Antenna 13. Flip down the skirt on each rubber mounting 12. At each bracket, insert two of the supplied block to hide the mounting plates. ⁄ "-20 hex socket screws through the antenna bracket and mounting block and into the 14.

  • Page 29: Mount The Antenna - Hummer Mount Kit

    TracVision A7 Installation Guide Mount the Antenna - Remove the long rubber strips that run along the top of the crossbars. Be sure to save these strips Hummer ® Mount Kit for future use. If you are mounting the antenna to a Hummer roof At each crossbar, insert two T-nuts into the center rack, follow the appropriate steps in this section for channel and slide the nuts along the channel.
  • Page 30 Installing the Antenna Position the T-nuts in the crossbars so that they 6. Attach each of the four mounting brackets to the line up with the holes in the antenna mounting antenna base using two of the supplied ⁄ "-20 x ⁄...
  • Page 31 TracVision A7 Installation Guide Remove the long rubber strips that run along the Hummer H3 Mounting Instructions top of the crossbars. Be sure to save these strips 1. Position the roof rack crossbars 35" apart, for future use. measured center-to-center. Ensure that the crossbars are securely fastened to the vehicle.
  • Page 32 Installing the Antenna Position the T-nuts in the crossbars so that they 7. Attach each of the four mounting brackets to the line up with the holes in the antenna mounting antenna base using two of the supplied ⁄ "-20 x ⁄...

  • Page 33: Connect The Antenna Cable

    TracVision A7 Installation Guide Connect the Antenna Cable There are two options for passing the cable into the vehicle: Now that you have mounted the antenna to the Option 1 - Through the roof vehicle’s roof, connect the supplied antenna cable (see below) to the antenna and route the cable inside Option 2 - Behind the hatch (SUVs and minivans) the vehicle.
  • Page 34 Installing the Antenna Choose a location on the roof for the ⁄ "-diameter Option 1 - Route the Cable Through the Roof cable access hole. Inside the vehicle, remove the 1. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna. Hand- headliner to access the underside of the roof tighten, then tighten with a ⁄...
  • Page 35 TracVision A7 Installation Guide 6. Set aside the backing plate, then use a ⁄ " drill bit Move the fitting down the cable until it covers the to drill the three fitting mounting holes. cable access hole, flush to the vehicle’s roof. Line up the fitting’s three mounting holes with the Cable Access Hole and Fitting Mounting Holes three...
  • Page 36 Installing the Antenna 11. Using the supplied tie-wraps (or equivalent), 9. Secure the #6-32 x ⁄ " screws to the backing plate secure the antenna cable to the roof rack, if inside the vehicle. necessary. Backing Plate (Inside Vehicle) Securing the Cable to the Roof Rack Tie-wrap Backing Plate 10.
  • Page 37 TracVision A7 Installation Guide Connect the antenna cable to the antenna. Hand- Option 2 - Route the Cable Behind the Hatch tighten, then tighten with a ⁄ " wrench for ⁄ turn 1. Move the steel fitting down the length of the to ensure an electrical and weatherproof antenna cable to the end opposite the rubber connection.

  • Page 38: Installing The Receiver

    Installing the Receiver 3 Installing the Receiver This section explains how to connect all system cables to the mobile receiver and how to mount the receiver inside the vehicle. Contents Choose the Receiver Location ....3.3 Wire the Receiver .

  • Page 39: Choose The Receiver Location

    Installing the Receiver Wire the Receiver Choose the Receiver Location For the TracVision system to work, you will need to Now that you’ve installed the antenna, you need to connect the following cables to the receiver: find a suitable location inside the vehicle for installing the receiver.
  • Page 40 TracVision A7 Installation Guide TracVision A7 Wiring Diagram Antenna Black Ground Input Power (10-16 VDC) DC Power Receiver FUSE (8A) POWER (10-16V DC) Tested to comply This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject C AU T I O N with FCC Standards to the following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,...
  • Page 41 Installing the Receiver Prepare the Antenna Cable Connect the Antenna Cable The antenna cable should already be connected to the Connect the antenna cable to the “To KVH Antenna” antenna and routed to the receiver. If the cable is too jack on the receiver’s rear panel.
  • Page 42 TracVision A7 Installation Guide Connect the Audio/Video Cables Connect the RF Converter Cable The receiver kit includes standard audio/video cables To connect the RF converter cable, follow the steps with RCA-type connectors for connecting the receiver below. to your vehicle’s entertainment system. The receiver Connect the RF converter cable to the “RF also includes S-Video and digital audio jacks, which Remote Input”...
  • Page 43 Installing the Receiver Connect the Audio Cables Connect the Video Cable Option 1 – Standard Audio Cables Option 1 – Standard Video Cable (cables included) (cable included) Connect the red and white audio cables to the Connect the yellow video cable to the receiver’s receiver’s “Audio L”...
  • Page 44 TracVision A7 Installation Guide Connect the Power Cable Now that you’ve connected all other cables to the Power Wiring (Preferred) receiver, follow the steps below to connect the power cable. FUSE (8A) POWER (10-16V DC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject C AU TION to the following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,...
  • Page 45 Installing the Receiver Connect the Power Cable to the Battery (Alternative Wiring Option, Only If Necessary) Power Wiring (Alternative Option) If you are unable to connect the receiver power cable to switched (accessory) power as described on the FUSE (8A) POWER (10-16V DC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 46: Mount The Receiver

    TracVision A7 Installation Guide Mount the Receiver Install Batteries in the Remote Once all cables are connected, mount the receiver The receiver comes with an RF/IR remote control. inside the vehicle. Insert two AAA batteries in the remote control’s battery compartment. Be sure to observe the correct Do not block the receiver’s ventilation polarity.

  • Page 47: Completing The Installation

    Completing the Installation 4 Completing the Installation This section explains how to turn on and test the TracVision A7 system. It also lists important information the owner needs to know. Contents Post-installation Checklist ..... . .4.3 Test the System .

  • Page 48: Post-Installation Checklist

    Completing the Installation Post-installation Checklist Congratulations! You’ve completed the TracVision A7 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 to the red Activation Card . You removed the antenna’s shipping restraints from below.
  • Page 49 TracVision A7 Installation Guide Step Page # Done? You secured the antenna to the vehicle using the supplied hardware. 2.7, 2.11, 2.13 2.15 After connecting the antenna cable to the antenna, you installed 2.17, 2.20 the rubber boot over the connector. If you routed the antenna cable through the roof, you used the 2.18 supplied fitting and backing plate and sealed the holes.

  • Page 50: Test The System

    Completing the Installation Apply vehicle power and turn on the vehicle’s Test the System entertainment system. Now all you need to do is turn the system on and Turn on the power switch on the front of the ensure everything works properly. Follow the steps TracVision mobile receiver.
  • Page 51 TracVision A7 Installation Guide 4. Wait while the antenna searches the sky for the A progress bar will appear on the TV, indicating satellite. Within a few minutes, all three status that the receiver is downloading the program lights on the front of the receiver should be lit guide.

  • Page 52: Educate The Customer

    Completing the Installation • The owner needs to register the system for Educate the Customer product warranty validation. Refer to the Product Registration Form for details or visit: Be sure to give the manuals to the owner and explain www.kvh.com/register. how to use the product.

  • Page 53: System Specifications

    System Specifications Appendix A System Specifications Physical Characteristics Environmental º º º º Power 10-16 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 54 www.kvh.com KVH Industries, Inc. 50 Enterprise Center • Middletown, RI 02842-5279 U.S.A .• Phone: (401) 847-3327 • Fax: (401) 849-0045 • E-mail: info@kvh.com © Copyright 2006, KVH Industries, Inc. ® and TracVision ® are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.

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