Monaco 2009 Knight Owner's Manual page 125

Turning On the System:
Turn on the

KVH satellite
system by
pressing the
Power button
on the switch
On/Off Button
plate to the ON
position. The power button is located in
the overhead cabinet above passenger.
Turn on the satellite receiver.

Wait 30 to 60 seconds for the antenna

to acquire the satellite signal.
Turn on TV. Use Input button to

select Input that was determined upon
receiver installation.
It takes approximately one minute

for the receiver to download guide
data. Channels can be selected once
the guide is downloaded. Use satellite
remote control to select desired
channel.
Turning Off the System:
Press the Power button on the switch

plate to the OFF position.
Satellite View Needs - The antenna requires
a clear, unobstructed view of the southern
sky to receive satellite TV signals. Common
causes of blockage include trees, buildings,
highway overpasses, bridges, equipment on
the motorhome, and mountains. The system
will also not work inside a garage. Moving the
motorhome may restore signal quality.
Acquiring a Satellite - To minimize the time
it takes the antenna to acquire the satellite, do
not change the channel during the startup or
cable unwrap. The motorhome must be located
within the selected satellite coverage area in
order to receive signal. Refer to the satellite
television OEM manual to check the viable
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coverage area.
Channel Availability - Channel availability
will vary with satellite system and providers.
Consult the OEM manual for providers,
coverage areas and channel availability.
Bad Weather - Inclement weather
conditions, such as heavy rain or snow, may
interrupt satellite signal acquisition and
reception. Degraded audio and video signals
through the receiver will result.
While In Motion - If the motorhome is in
motion, avoid turning the motorhome for 60
seconds after turning on the antenna to allow
the antenna gyro to initialize properly. Do
not forget to turn the system back on before
resuming driving. The antenna must be turned
on to track the satellite while motorhome is
moving.
While Parked - If the motorhome is parked
and there is good satellite TV picture, there is
no need to switch between satellites and the
system may be turned off to conserve power.
While the motorhome is parked the antenna
will stay locked onto the satellite.
If the decision is made to change to a
channel that is broadcast by another satellite,
the system must be turned on so the antenna
can search for, identify and lock onto the
different satellite.
Cable Unwrap - The antenna can rotate a
full 720 degrees before coming to the end of
its cable. If it does so, the system automatically
unwraps the cable by rotating the dish in
the opposite direction. During this process,
television transmission is frozen momentarily
while the cable unwraps and the antenna
reacquires the satellite.
Dew or Rain Pooling on Dome - Dew or
rain can occasionally pool on the top of the
dome. While this moisture will usually be
dispersed when the motorhome is in motion, it
can disrupt signal quality when the motorhome
is parked.
To Minimize Water Pooling:
Spray the dome with hosed water to

remove dew from the dome surface.
DO NOT spray the dome with high-
pressure water.
Periodically apply liquid dish detergent

to the dome surface. Wipe the full-
strength detergent on the dome and
allow it to dry. This treatment provides
a film that will allow moisture to bead
up and roll off.
Monthly Maintenance:
Periodically clean the dome with water

and mild soap if necessary. Dirt buildup
can affect satellite TV reception.
DO NOT spray the dome with high-

pressure water.
DO NOT apply abrasive cleaners or

volatile solvents, such as acetone, to
the ABS dome.
DO NOT use any compounds that

react with plastic when cleaning the
dome.
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