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TracVision A5 Installation Manual

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  • Page 2 TracVision A5 Installation Guide – ADDENDUM TracVision A5 Installation Guide Addendum ECO #7411, 7625 The following information applies to Revision E of the TracVision A5 Installation Guide (KVH Part Number 54-0208-01). TORX ® Hardware Replaced with Standard Hex Socket Hardware The installation kitpacks now include standard hex socket hardware instead of special TORX-head hardware.
  • Page 3 Change in Screw Lengths for Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Antenna The installation kitpacks now include eight ⁄ "-long ⁄ "-20 hex socket screws and four 1"-long ⁄ "-20 hex socket screws. Use two ⁄ " screws to attach each mounting bracket to the antenna base.
  • Page 4 Guide Addendum ECO #7253 The following information applies to Revision E of the TracVision A5 Installation Guide (KVH Part Number 54-0208-01). This addendum concerns the rack mount kit only. It does not apply to the roof mount kit. Kitpack Contents - Rack Mount Kit Only The retaining blocks have been replaced by new steel retaining plates, which make the antenna much easier to install.
  • Page 5 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 6 ® 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 7 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 8 If you have any comments regarding this manual, please e-mail them to manuals@kvh.com. Your Internet: www.kvh.com/help feedback is greatly appreciated! Activation Department Once the TracVision A5 system is installed, the user needs to activate the receiver by calling KVH’s Activation Department: 1-866-551-8004 Phone:...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Installing the Receiver ... . .3.1 Choosing the Receiver Location ..3.3 Wiring the Receiver ....3.3 Getting Started .
  • Page 10 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Federal Communications Commission (FCC) However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular Regulatory Information installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by removing and applying Declaration of Conformity –...

  • Page 11: 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 and the items you will need to complete the installation. Contents Using this Manual ......1.3 System Overview .

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 remote control and RF (radio frequency) converter allow the user to operate the system from anywhere in the vehicle.
  • Page 14 Getting Started System Components Receiver The receiver, mounted The TracVision A5 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 15: Materials Provided

    The kitpack packaged with your system contains The following components are provided with the various hardware and other materials that you will TracVision A5 system. need to install the TracVision A5. The kitpack contains either a rack-mount kit or a roof-mount kit, Component KVH Part # depending on the option purchased.
  • Page 16 Getting Started Kitpack Contents (continued) Kitpack Contents - Rack Mount Kit Only Part Part # Qty. Part Part # Qty. DC power cable 32-0760 Retaining blocks 30-0181 Antenna cable, 20 ft. 32-0778-20 Swivel nuts 20-0980 Snap-N-Seal F-connector 23-0170 Hex lock nuts 14-0065-25 Audio/video cables 32-0763...

  • Page 17: Materials You Will Need

    Materials You Will Need If you cut the antenna cable to length: • LRC/Augat T1000 crimp tool (available from KVH; To install the TracVision system, you will need the call (401) 847-3327 to order) following tools and materials: • ⁄...

  • Page 18: Preparing The Activation Card

    Activation ® Before you can start enjoying satellite TV in your vehicle, the TracVision A5 receiver must be activated. Be sure to affix the extra antenna serial To activate your receiver, please follow the steps below: number label to the red Activation Card.

  • 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 Attaching the Mounting Brackets ....2.3 Removing the Shipping Restraints .

  • Page 20: Attaching The Mounting Brackets

    Installing the Antenna Attaching the Mounting Brackets Version B The antenna has either an exposed cable connector (Version A) or a recessed connector (Version B). Recessed Follow the instructions for the antenna version you Connector are installing to attach a supplied mounting bracket underneath each of the antenna’s four corners.

  • Page 21: Removing The Shipping Restraints

    TracVision A5 Installation Guide Removing 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...

  • Page 22: Mounting The Antenna - Rack Mount Kit

    Installing the Antenna Mounting the Antenna - With an assistant’s help, gently place the antenna onto the roof rack with the connector facing the Rack Mount Kit rear of the vehicle. All four brackets should rest on top of the roof rack’s crossbars. If you are mounting the antenna to the vehicle’s roof rack, follow the steps below.
  • Page 23 TracVision A5 Installation Guide 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 four rubber cushions in different positions to best fit the vehicle’s style of crossbars.
  • Page 24 Installing the Antenna With the cushions installed in the brackets, the Remove the #8-32 x ⁄ " screws and washers bottom of the antenna should rest a minimum of securing the factory-installed plastic spacer to 1" above the vehicle’s roof. If the antenna’s base the metal bracket.
  • Page 25 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Securing the Brackets to the Crossbars If you installed extra spacers in Step 4, and there is still less than 1" of space between the antenna and the roof, KVH recommends Cover that you either use the roof mount option or replace the roof rack with an aftermarket 1/4"-20 x 2"...
  • Page 26 Installing the Antenna Securing the TORX Screws 7. 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 Swivel Nut into the retaining block’s swivel nuts, washers,...

  • Page 27: Mounting The Antenna - Roof Mount Kit

    TracVision A5 Installation Guide Mounting the Antenna - PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT! Roof Mount Kit The roof mount kit is designed for mounting the antenna to a flat metal roof up to ⁄ " If you are mounting the antenna directly to the roof, thick.
  • Page 28 Installing the Antenna Adding a Second Spacer to the Bracket (If Needed) 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 29 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Place a rubber spacer onto the end of each With the antenna centered on the vehicle’s roof rubber mounting block. and resting on the four mounting blocks, mark the eight mounting hole locations. To mark the...
  • Page 30 Installing the Antenna b. Screw the bolt into a jack nut. 6. At each of the eight mounting holes in the roof, follow the steps below to install a jack nut. Screwing the Bolt into a Jack Nut a. Insert the supplied ⁄...
  • Page 31 TracVision A5 Installation Guide At each mounting hole, insert a ⁄ "-20 x 3 ⁄ " TORX While holding the friction wrench in place, screw through the antenna bracket and mounting tighten the bolt with a ⁄ " nut driver or block and into the jack nut.
  • Page 32 Installing the Antenna Securing Brackets to the Roof (Additional Spacers Shown) 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 provided in the kitpack. Install the two larger covers on the rear brackets and the smaller covers on the front brackets.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Antenna Cable

    TracVision A5 Installation Guide Connecting the Antenna Cable There are two options for passing the cable into the vehicle: After mounting the antenna to the vehicle’s roof, you Option 1 - Through the roof need to connect the supplied antenna cable (see...
  • Page 34 Installing the Antenna Slide the rubber sealing boot up the cable until it Option 1 - Routing the Cable Through the Roof covers the antenna connector. This boot will 1. Using a ⁄ " wrench, connect the end of the cable protect the connector from the elements.
  • Page 35 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Locating the Fitting Mounting Holes 3. 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.
  • Page 36 Installing the Antenna 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 37 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Backing Plate (Inside Vehicle) 9. 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.
  • Page 38 Installing the Antenna 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 39: Measuring The Vehicle's Height

    Please be sure the user understands the new height of his/her vehicle. The user must be made aware of the vehicle’s new height with the TracVision antenna installed so that he/she can avoid parking garages and overpasses that are Rubber Boot too low.
  • Page 40 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 Choosing the Receiver Location ....3.3 Wiring the Receiver .

  • Page 41: Installing The Receiver

    Installing the Receiver Wiring the Receiver Choosing 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 42 (10-16 VDC) Ground Service/ To VHF Antenna Maintenance (Optional) Only For detailed system wiring instructions, refer to the C AU TION TracVision A5 Installation Guide . VHF ANTENNA TO SATELLITE TO KVH DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS ANTENNA PORT 1 PORT 2 VEHICLE POWER (10-16 VDC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 43 Installing the Receiver Preparing the Antenna Cable At this point, the antenna cable should already be Do not use a screw-on, push-on, twist-on, or any other over-the-counter connector. connected to the antenna and routed to the receiver. If Such low-quality connectors WILL degrade you DO NOT need to cut the end of the antenna system performance and KVH does not cable, and you wish to simply coil the excess cable...
  • Page 44 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Insert the antenna cable into the tool. Be sure to Twist and break off the connector body. insert the cable in the correct side, as noted on the Twist tool. Let the blade clamp down on the cable.
  • Page 45 Installing the Receiver Hold the cable while pulling the tool so that it Slide the compression fitting up into the strips off the cable jacket. The end of the cable connector body. Then place the cable with the should now look like the figure below. connector into the tool cavity.
  • Page 46 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Connecting the RF Converter Cable Connecting the Antenna Cable To connect the RF converter cable, follow the steps Connect the antenna cable to the “To KVH Antenna” below. jack on the receiver’s rear panel. Screw the connector down securely.
  • Page 47 Installing the Receiver Connecting the Audio/Video Cables The TracVision A5 kitpack includes standard Receiver audio/video (A/V) cables with RCA-type connectors C AU T I O N for connecting the receiver to the vehicle’s VHF ANTENNA TO KVH DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS TO SATELLITE...
  • Page 48 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Option 2 - S-Video Jack Option 3 - RF Coaxial Connector (best picture quality) (good picture quality) If the vehicle’s entertainment system has a high- If the entertainment system has just an RF (coaxial) quality S-Video jack, follow the steps below.
  • Page 49 VCR have RCA- below. type A/V connectors: Connect a set of audio/video cables from the 1. Connect the VCR to the TracVision A5 receiver: VCR’s audio and video output jacks to the entertainment system’s audio and video inputs. If the VCR has RCA-type A/V connectors: a.
  • Page 50 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Connecting 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 Receiver cable. C AU T I O N VHF ANTENNA 1. Remove the key from the ignition and remove the...
  • Page 51 Installing the Receiver Connecting 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 Receiver previous page, you may wire the receiver to battery C AU T I O N power if you follow the minimum requirements VHF ANTENNA...

  • Page 52: Mounting The Receiver

    TracVision A5 Installation Guide Mounting the Receiver Once all cables are connected, mount the receiver Mounting the Receiver inside the vehicle. Do not block the receiver’s ventilation openings. These openings ensure reliable operation of the receiver and protect it from overheating.

  • 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. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover, located on the back of the remote control. 2. Insert two “AAA” 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 to the red Activation Card .
  • Page 56 Completing the Installation Step Page # Done? If you routed the antenna cable through the roof, you used the 2.19 supplied fitting and backing plate and sealed the holes. You recorded the new height of the vehicle and informed the user. 2.22 You did not disconnect the short cable pre-connected on the receiver’s rear panel.

  • Page 57: Testing The System

    Turn on the TracVision A5 receiver’s rear panel ensure everything works properly. Follow the steps power switch. The switch’s light illuminates and below to turn on the TracVision A5 system and verify the receiver beeps two or three times. proper operation.
  • Page 58 Completing the Installation The receiver then starts downloading the program guide and the following message Only the DIRECTV preview channels (such ® as channels 100 and 201) are viewable until appears: the user activates the receiver. ® If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV service, please wait until your ™...

  • Page 59: Selecting The Proper Time Zone

    TracVision A5 Installation Guide Selecting the Proper Time Zone Highlight the Time Zone button and press SELECT to bring up the time zone pop-up menu. If the program guide does not indicate the correct Time Zones time, you will need to select the appropriate time zone for your region.

  • Page 60: Programming The Remote Control To Operate Other Components

    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 or VCR. To program the remote control, choose either of the To use the code entry method, you’ll need...
  • Page 61 TracVision A5 Installation Guide Option 1 - Code Scanning Continue pressing the CHANNEL (CH) button to step through the codes until the component turns 1. 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 62 Completing the Installation Finding the Component’s Device Code Option 2 - Code Entry 1. Find the device code(s) for the component. You REMOTE Wed, Oct 30 11:53AM Install can find this code either by looking in Appendix B Remote Control Settings Signal on page A.5 or by following the steps below to Remote ID...

  • Page 63: Activating The Receiver

    (for example, TV). Before the user can start watching satellite TV via the 3. At the same time, press the MUTE button for two TracVision A5, the receiver must be activated. To seconds. activate the receiver, the user needs to follow the steps below: 4.

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 4.9 for details.
  • Page 67 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 68 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 69 TracVision A5 Installation Guide VCR Brand Code Number(s) VCR Brand Code Number(s) Sanky Teknica 019 031 034 101 Sansui 022 025 034 043 048 135 Thomas Sanyo 003 007 010 014 040 102 134 Scott 017 037 044 112 129 131 159...
  • Page 70 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 71 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 72 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 73 TracVision A5 Installation Guide TV Brand Code Number(s) TV Brand Code Number(s) 004 023 024 056 065 070 074 081 145 152 156 Soundesign 003 004 028 043 160 161 165 167 Spectricon Realistic 007 019 043 047 Squareview Runco...
  • Page 74 Manufacturer Device Codes AUX Brands and Remote Control Codes TV Brand Code Number(s) Toshiba 007 015 030 040 062 101 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 75 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 76 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 77 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 78 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 2005, KVH Industries, Inc. ® and TracVision ® are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.

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