TracVision R6DX Installation Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Phone: +1 401 847-3327 E-mail: techs@kvh.com KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with 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 R6DX System Components you have everything you need to complete the Antenna installation. a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains everything shown on the Contents List. Save the packaging for future use.
  • 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 as a guide, mount the antenna a suitable Antenna distance away from obstructions on the roof,...
  • Page 5: Remove The Restraints

    Remove the Restraints At the bottom of the antenna, four shipping Figure 5: Carrying the Antenna to the Roof restraint screws prevent the internal antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove the restraints. a. Carefully carry the antenna to the roof of the vehicle.
  • Page 6: Mount The Antenna

    Mount the Antenna Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the Figure 8: Antenna Orientation roof. Vehicle a. Apply appropriate construction adhesive to Centerline the bottom of the antenna’s three mounting Front Mounting plates across all of the holes. Plate b.
  • Page 7: Wire The Antenna

    Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable to Figure 10: Connecting the Antenna Cable the antenna. a. At the location you chose in Step 2 on page use a 5/8" hole saw to cut out a cable access hole in the vehicle’s roof.
  • Page 8: Wire The Interface Box

    Wire the Interface Box Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable Figure 13: Wiring the Interface Box and receiver(s) to the interface box. IMPORTANT! Antenna Terminate all RF coaxial cables, including the ® antenna cable, with Snap-N-Seal F-connectors using an Augat IT1000 tool. Roof Low-quality connectors will degrade system performance and KVH’s warranty does not...
  • Page 9: Connect Power

    Connect Power The interface box requires 10-16 VDC power Figure 15: Interface Box Power Wiring input supporting 60 watts (5 amps @ 12VDC). Black Follow these steps to connect power to the Ground interface box. Input Power (10-16 VDC) CAUTION For your own safety, shut down vehicle power before you connect the wires.
  • Page 10: Mount The Interface Box

    Mount the Interface Box Once all cables are connected, follow these steps Figure 16: Interface Box Mounting to install the interface box 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 slots (see Figure 16).
  • Page 11: Turn On The System

    Using the buttons on the interface box front panel (see Figure 19), follow the steps in the SYSTEM NEEDS SETUP next section to set up the TracVision system for the customer’s service provider: Option 1 - DIRECTV (see page 12)
  • Page 12: Set Up The System

    Set Up the System Option 1 - DIRECTV Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 20 to set up the system for DIRECTV. Figure 20: DIRECTV Setup a. Press any button on the interface box front TRACKING DTV 101 Press any button panel.
  • Page 13 Set Up the System Option 2 - DISH Network Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 21 to set up the system for DISH Network. Figure 21: DISH Network Setup a. Press any button on the interface box front TRACKING DTV 101 Press any button panel.
  • Page 14 Set Up the System Option 3 - ExpressVu Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 23 to set up the system for ExpressVu. Figure 23: ExpressVu Setup a. Press any button on the interface box front Press any button panel.
  • Page 15: Run Check Switch Tests

    Run Check Switch Tests DISH or ExpressVu Only If you set up the system for DISH Network or ExpressVu, follow these steps to run the Figure 24: Expected Check Switch Results receiver’s Check Switch test as required. DISH 1000/129 Results Primary Receiver - 2 Check Switch Tests Port Follow these steps to run two Check Switch tests...
  • Page 16 Continued Run Check Switch Tests DISH or ExpressVu Only Resetting the System Before Retrying the Figure 25: Factory Reset Primary Receiver Check Switch Procedure If the receiver Check Switch results displayed on Press MENUS until the TV do not match the expected values shown DIAGNOSTICS= No is displayed.
  • Page 17: Educate The Customer

    TV. Common causes of blockage include trees, buildings, bridges, overpasses, and mountains (see Figure 27). The TracVision system will not work inside a garage. Heavy rain or snow might also temporarily interrupt reception. • To ensure optimum reception, keep DewShield ™...
  • Page 18 Phone: +1 401 847-3327 Fax: +1 401 849-0045 Phone: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181 E-mail: info@kvh.com Internet: www.kvh.com E-mail: info@kvh.dk Internet: www.kvh.com © Copyright 2008 KVH Industries Inc. KVH, TracVision, and TracPhone are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc.

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