Basic Operation; Troubleshooting - KVH Industries TracVision M3 Quick Start Manual

Welcome!
Congratulations! You have purchased the TracVision M3,
the smallest and most advanced satellite TV antenna
system available today. Refer to this handy quick reference
guide for basic operation and setup instructions.
TracVision Serial Numbers
Antenna Interface Box
Serial Number Serial Number
TracVision M3 System Diagram
TracVision Antenna
Interface Box Vessel Power
12 VDC
Satellite Receiver TV
Receiving Satellite TV Signals
The antenna needs a clear view of the sky to receive
satellite TV signals. Common causes of blockage
include trees,
buildings, and
bridges. Heavy Blocked!
rain can also
affect reception.
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Basic Operation

Turning On the System
1. Make sure the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
2. Turn on your satellite TV receiver and TV.
3. Press the Power switch on the front of the
TracVision interface box.
4. Wait 1 minute for system startup.
Once the antenna finds the satellite, all 3 status lights
should be lit green. You can now start watching TV!
If any lights are NOT lit green, refer to Chapter 5 of
the User's Guide for troubleshooting information.
Interface Box
Display
Buttons
Power Status
Switch Lights
Understanding the Status Screen
ASTRA1
Satellite Signal Strength
Satellite Signal Strength
Indicates the currently Indicates antenna is tracking
selected satellite the selected satellite
More bars = stronger signal
Automatic Satellite Switching
If set up to track multiple satellites, the antenna
automatically switches between them as you change
channels using the receiver's remote control.
Menu Functions
You can configure and troubleshoot the system from the
interface box. The table below lists the functions that are
available. To access the menu, simply press MENUS.
Function Settings Description
Brightness HIGH Set the brightness of the
interface box display
MEDIUM
LOW
Lat/Long Position Enter your vessel's lat/long
to enhance performance
data
and recalculate skew angle
(see Skew Adjustment)
Diagnostics NO Enter Diagnostics menu:
• System Reset
YES
• Run Test
• Show Sys Info
• Sat Switch
• Cal Gyro
• Tracking Params
See the User's Guide for
details.
Changing a Setting
1. Press MENUS until the display shows the
function you want to change.
BRIGHTNESS= HIGH
NEXT MENU CHANGE
2. Press CHANGE until the display shows the
desired setting.
BRIGHTNESS= MEDIUM?
CHANGE ACCEPT
3. Press ACCEPT to accept the new setting.
BRIGHTNESS= MEDIUM
Exiting the Menu
Press EXIT to exit the menu. The display returns
to the status screen.

Troubleshooting

First check the five simple things below. If none of these
are the problem, check the status lights on the interface
box and/or perform a diagnostics test, as explained in
Chapter 5 of the User's Guide.
Five Simple Checks
1. Can the antenna see the satellite? The antenna
requires an unobstructed view of the sky to
receive satellite TV signals.
2. Is there excessive dirt or moisture on the
antenna dome? Dirt buildup or moisture on the
dome can reduce satellite reception.
3. Is there stormy weather? Heavy rain or snow
can weaken satellite TV signals.
4. Are the interface box, receiver, and TV all
turned on? Make sure the power switch on the
front of the interface box is turned on (VOLTAGE
light is lit green).
5. Are all cables connected? Check all cables at
the receiver, TV, interface box, and antenna to
ensure none have come loose.
Status Lights
VOLTAGE Description
Off Power off
Green Good power (10-16 VDC)
Flashing green Antenna cable disconnected
Orange Low power
Flashing red Bad power
RECEIVER Description
Green Good receiver comms
Orange Receiver off or disconnected
Flashing orange Overload or short circuit
Red Error
ANTENNA Description
Off Antenna off or disconnected
Green Tracking satellite
Flashing green Searching for satellite
Flashing orange Overload or short circuit
Red Error