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TracVision R1ST Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 TracVision ® with 12V DIRECTV Mobile Receiver ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (Mon.-Fri., 9 am-6 pm ET; Sat. 9 am-2 pm ET) KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Inspect Parts And Get Tools

    Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure Figure 1: TracVision R1ST System Components you have everything you need to complete the Antenna installation. IMPORTANT! Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and never by the radome or any portion of the internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).

  • Page 4: Plan The Installation

    Plan the Installation Before you begin, consider the following Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction installation guidelines: • Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a clear view of the southern sky to receive satellite TV. Using the guidelines in Figure 3 Obstruction Antenna as a guide, mount the antenna a suitable distance away from obstructions on the roof,...

  • Page 5: Prepare The Antenna

    Prepare the Antenna Follow these steps to attach the four mounting Figure 5: Attaching the Mounting Plates plates to the antenna’s baseplate. a. Attach the four supplied metal mounting plates to the bottom of the antenna using the eight M5 screws supplied in the kitpack (see Figure 5).

  • Page 6: Wire The Antenna

    Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable to Figure 6: Connecting the Antenna Cable the antenna. a. At the location you chose in Step 2 on page 4, use a 5/8" hole saw to cut out a cable access hole in the vehicle’s roof.

  • Page 7: Mount The Antenna

    Mount the Antenna Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the Figure 8: Mounting the Antenna roof. Front of Vehicle a. Apply appropriate construction adhesive to the bottom of the antenna’s four mounting Vehicle plates across all of the holes. Centerline Ø0.19"...

  • Page 8: Wire The Receiver

    Wire the Receiver Follow these steps to connect system cables to the Figure 9: Wiring the Receiver receiver. IMPORTANT! If you cut the antenna cable, terminate the Antenna ® cable with a Snap-N-Seal F-connector using an Augat IT1000 tool. Low-quality connectors will degrade system performance and KVH’s Roof warranty does not cover repairs resulting...

  • Page 9: Connect Power

    Connect Power The receiver requires 10-16 VDC power input Figure 10: Receiver Power Wiring supporting 50 watts (4.2 amps @ 12 VDC). Follow Black these steps to connect power to the receiver. Ground CAUTION Input Power (10-16 VDC) For your own safety, shut down vehicle power before you connect the wires.

  • Page 10: Mount The Receiver

    Mount the Receiver Once all cables are connected, follow these steps Figure 11: Receiver Mounting to install the receiver inside the vehicle. a. Attach the two mounting brackets to the sides of the unit using three #2-56 screws. Simply screw these fasteners into the vent 1⁄4"...

  • Page 11: Test The System

    Ensure the antenna has a clear view of the sky. b. Apply power to the TV and the TracVision system. c. Turn on the power switch on the front of the Power Switch Status Lights receiver (see Figure 14).

  • Page 12: Educate The Customer

    TV. Common causes of blockage include trees, buildings, bridges, and mountains (see Figure 17). The TracVision system will not work inside a garage. Heavy rain or snow might also temporarily interrupt reception. • Clean the antenna regularly. Dirt buildup on the radome can affect satellite TV reception.
  • Page 13 www.kvh.com KVH Industries, Inc. KVH Singapore KVH Europe A/S KVH Norway AS World Headquarters EMEA Headquarters Asian Headquarters Horten, Norway Middletown, RI U.S.A. Kokkedal, Denmark Singapore Tel: +47 33 03 05 30 Fax: +47 33 03 05 31 Tel: +1 401 847 3327 Fax: +1 401 849 0045 Tel: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181 Tel: +65 6513 0290 Fax: +65 6472 3469 E-mail: info@no.kvh.com...

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