Understanding The Status Screen - KVH Industries TracVision R6 DX User Manual

Understanding the Status Screen

Following startup, the interface box displays the current system status.
Figure 7 Interface Box Status Screen
Antenna
State
TRACKING DTV 119
TRI-SAT AUTO MODE
Screen Field
Antenna State
Service
Satellite
Signal Strength
Operating Mode
Service Satellite
Description
Current state of the antenna:
• Idle
• Initializing
• Searching
• Tracking
• Error
Satellite TV service currently set up in the
TracVision system:
• DTV (DIRECTV)
• DISH (DISH Network)
• EXVU (ExpressVu)
• MAN (Manual)
Satellite that the antenna is currently tracking
This number refers to the satellite's "orbital slot,"
which is its longitudinal location above the equator.
Strength of the satellite TV signal, as measured
by RF level
The more bars, the stronger the signal, just like a
cell phone. Three bars = good reception.
Mode of operation currently set up in the
TracVision system:
• Dual-Sat (DIRECTV or ExpressVu)
• Single-Sat (ExpressVu)
• DISH 1000/129 (DISH Network)
• DISH 1000/61 (DISH Network)
• DISH 500 (DISH Network)
• Tri-Sat Auto (DIRECTV)
For a list of satellites tracked in each operating
mode, see "Setup" on page
TracVision R6DX User's Guide
Chapter 2 - Operation
Signal
Strength
Operating
Mode
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