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KVH Industries TracVision M3 Installation Manual

KVH Industries TracVision M3 Installation Manual

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  • Page 2: Technical Support

    Internet: www.kvh.com/help KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.; DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein.

  • Page 3: Inspect Parts And Get Tools

    (for cable access hole, see page 4) • Adhesive tape • Light hammer • Center punch • Four ⁄ " fasteners (optional for mounting the receiver, see page 10) 051099999 Antenna Connector Cover Affix Serial Number © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Plan The Installation

    54-0274-01 Rev. A Blocked! Radar Vessel Platform 15.5" (39.37 cm) 9.2" (23.37 cm) 4.6" (11.68 cm) © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. Antenna 0.31" ( 0.79 cm) 2.8" (7.11 cm) 5.6" (14.22 cm)

  • Page 5: Prepare The Mounting Site

    (23.4 cm) Be sure the mounting surface is flat and level. Use a separate mounting plate, if necessary. Drilling Antenna Mounting Holes © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 2.8" (7.1 cm) 5.6" (14.2 cm) 0.31" ( 0.8 cm)

  • Page 6: Wire The Antenna

    9. Seal the cable access hole with silicone sealant or equivalent. 54-0274-01 Rev. A ⁄ turn to ⁄ " wrench for Right-angle Connector Antenna Cable Foam Seal Connector Cover © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.

  • Page 7: Mount The Antenna

    Above “Forward” Arrow Insert the mounting bolts into the antenna’s base from above, not below. 1/4"-20 x 3" Bolt 1/4" Flat Washer (5/8" diameter) 1/4" Flat Washer (1" diameter) 1/4"-20 Lock Nut © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.

  • Page 8: Remove The Restraints

    Radome 54-0274-01 Rev. A Shipping Restraints Bolt Washer Spacer Antenna Mounted Be sure to remove both shipping restraint bolts, washers, and spacers. The antenna will not work with these restraints still installed. © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Wire The Receiver

    (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Tested to comply S – VIDEO VIDEO with FCC Standards PHONE JACK To Video (Option 2) To Video To Video (Option 1) (Option 1) © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.

  • Page 10: Connect Power

    (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. S – VIDEO AUDIO L VIDEO PHONE JACK © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. DIAGNOSTICS PORT 2 Tested to comply with FCC Standards...

  • Page 11: Install The Receiver

    3. Replace the battery compartment cover. 54-0274-01 Rev. A To avoid overheating, do not block the receiver’s vents. Receiver Mounted RF Converter © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 1⁄4" Fasteners (x4) (not supplied) Bracket #2-56 x 1⁄4" Screws (x3) Plug into Receiver...

  • Page 12: Test The System

    If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV service, please wait until your Advanced Program Guide Installation Acquiring guide data... Antenna Power Button Status Lights © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. VHF ANTENNA VEHICLE POWER (10-16 VDC) REMOTE OUT TO TV INPUT TUNER ®...
  • Page 13 One beep = Antenna is powering off • Refer to the Quick Start Guide and the Receiver User’s Guide for complete operation instructions. The owner needs the red Activation Card to activate the receiver. 051099999 051077777 © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.
  • Page 14 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. KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.

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