KVH Industries KVH TracVision Install guide

Installation
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• ProvidesexcellentsatelliteTVreceptionwhiledrivingalongthe
openroad.
• AntennatrackstheDIRECTV101Wsatellite,whichislocatedin
thesouthernsky.
• SystemincludesanintegratedDIRECTVreceiver(withpicture-in-
guideAPG),anRFconverter,andanRFremotecontrol.
• Fordetailedinstallationinstructions,refertothe
TracVisionA5
InstallationGuide
.Forcompleteoperationinstructions,refertothe
TracVisionA5User’sGuide .
TracVision A5 Overview
Effective April 2004
Subject to change without notice
12V Power (50 watts max)
Receiver
TracVisionA5Antenna
Antenna Cable
In-vehicle Components Customer-supplied Components
Mobile Video Display(s)
RF Converter
RF Remote Control

Installation
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• Twopeoplearerequiredtolifttheantenna.Donottrytoinstallthe
antennabyyourself.
• Removetheshippingrestraintsfromunderneath,asshowninthe
photosabove.Donotfliptheantennaupsidedown.
• Nevertilttheantennagreaterthan45°oncetherestraintsare
removed.
Safe Handling
Effective April 2004
Subject to change without notice

Installation
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• Positiontheroofrackcrossbars351/2"apart,measuredcenter-to-
center.
• Atleast1"clearanceisrequiredbetweentheundersideofthe
antennaandtheroof.Toraisetheantennahigher,usethe
spacerssuppliedinthekitpack(seepage2.6oftheInstallation
Guidefordetails).
• Alwaysusethetamper-resistantTORXhardwaresuppliedinthe
kitpack.Donotuseanysubstitutes.
Mounting to a Roof Rack
Effective April 2004
Subject to change without notice
Flat-head
TORX Screws
Cover
Roof Rack Crossbar
Retaining Block
Rubber Cushions
Swivel Nuts
Swivel Nuts
Rubber Cushions
Flat Washers
Lock Nuts
Button-head
TORX Screws
Mounting Bracket
Antenna

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• KVH’sroof-mountkitisdesignedonlyforflatmetalroofsupto
3/16"thick.
• Installajacknutinalleight7/16"mountingholes.Ensurethejack
nutsaresecurelyattachedtotheroof.
• Atleast1"clearanceisrequiredbetweentheundersideofthe
antennaandtheroof.Toraisetheantennahigher,usethe
spacerssuppliedinthekitpack(seepage3oftheroof-mount
instructionsfordetails).
• Alwaysusethetamper-resistantTORXhardwaresuppliedinthe
kitpack.Donotuseanysubstitutes.
Mounting to the Roof
Effective April 2004
Subject to change without notice
Cover
Flat-head
TORX Screws
Mounting Block
Jack Nuts
Button-head
TORX Screws
Mounting Bracket
Antenna

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• KVH’sHummerkitisdesignedonlyforstandard2"-thickHummer
roofrackcrossbars.
• Positiontheroofrackcrossbars391/2"apart,measuredcenter-to-
center.
• Cuteachcrossbar’srubberstripintothreepiecesasshown
above.ThesemeasurementsarecriticaltopositiontheT-nuts
properly.
• Alwaysusethetamper-resistantTORXandpin-in-hexhardware
suppliedinthekitpack.Donotuseanysubstitutes.
Mounting to Hummer Rack
Effective April 2004
Subject to change without notice
Flat Washer
Pin-in-hex Screw
Crossbar
T- n u t
(in center channel)
Button-head
TORX Screws
T-nuts
19" Rubber Strips
26.25" Rubber Strip
Crossbar

Augat Tool
Installation
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• Ifyoumustcuttheantennacable,terminatethecablewiththe
suppliedSnap-N-Seal®F-connector.Low-qualityconnectorswill
degradesystemperformance.
• AlwaysuseanAugattool(KVHP/N19-0242)
toattachF-connectors.
• Donotkinkorstresstheantennacable.
• Tightenallconnectionsadequately.
• Usehigh-qualityvideocablebetweenreceiverandmonitor(s).
• PlacetheRFconverteratleast3feetawayfromthereceiverand
otherelectronicdevices.
Proper Wiring
Effective April 2004
Subject to change without notice
TracVision A5 Wiring Diagram
Antenna
For detailed system wiring
instructions, refer to the
TracVision A5 Installation Guide .
RF Converter
Receiver
Vehicle Roof
CAUTION
KVH
®
is a registered trademark of KVH Industries, Inc. HUGHES
™
is a trademark of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
This device complies with Part 15J of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Product Warranty void if outer casing removed .
VEHICLE POWER
(10-16 VDC)
VHF
ANTENNA IN
S-VIDEO
TO KVH
ANTENNA
TO VIDEO
TruSurround, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
SATELLITE IN
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO
Service/
Maintenance
Only
DC Power
Ground
To Vehicle
Audio
To Vehicle Video
(Option 1)
To Vehicle Video
(Option 1)
To Vehicle Video
(Option 3)
To Vehicle Video
(Option 2)
To VHF Antenna
(Optional)
Vehicle Power
(10-16 VDC)
Fuse
RF REMOTE
INPUT
OUT TO TV
COMPOSITE VIDEO
TO IRD
SATELLITE IN
DIAGNOSTIC PORT 1 DIAGNOSTIC PORT 2

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Before you start:
• Beforeconnectingthepowercable,removethekeyfromthe
ignitionandremovethenegativeleadfromthevehiclebattery.
Connecting the receiver power cable’s red (positive) wire:
• Connecttheredwireto+12VDCswitched(accessory)power.
Withthevehiclerunningandthereceiverturnedon,poweratthe
receivermustmeasureatleast11VDC.
• Donotwireanyotherdevicetothesamepowercircuit.
Connecting the receiver power cable’s black (negative) wire:
• Connecttheblackwiretoitsowndedicatedchassisground(such
asapillargroundscrew)within18"ofthereceiver.
• Theblackwiremustmakecontactbetweenthemetalofthe
groundscrewandthemetalofthevehicleframe.
Connecting to Power
Effective April 2004
Subject to change without notice
VEHICLE POWER
(10-16 VDC)
VHF
ANTENNA IN
S-VIDEO
TO KVH
ANTENNA
TO VIDEO
SATELLITE IN
AUDI O R AUDIO L VIDEO
RF REMOTE
INPUT
OUT TO TV
COMPOSITE VIDEO
TO IRD
SATELLITE IN
DIAGNOSTIC PORT 1 DIAGNOSTIC PORT 2
Fuse
(6 Amp)
+12 VDC Switched Power
(Accessory Power)
Ground
Pillar Ground Screw
TracVision A5 Receiver
Supplied Cable

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Do not connect the receiver directly to the vehicle’s battery
without following these additional steps:
• Installaprotectivefuse(6amps)within18"ofthebattery.
• Installarelay,switchedfromtheignition,betweenthebatteryand
thereceiver.
• Usefire-resistantAWG8wirefromtherelaytothebattery.
Connecting to Power (cont’d)
Effective April 2004
Subject to change without notice
VEHICLE POWER
(10-16 VDC)
VHF
ANTENNA IN
S-VIDEO
TO KVH
ANTENNA
TO VIDEO
SATELLITE IN
AUDI O R AUDIO L VIDEO
RF REMOTE
INPUT
OUT TO TV
COMPOSITE VIDEO
TO IRD
SATELLITE IN
DIAGNOSTIC PORT 1 DIAGNOSTIC PORT 2
Ground
Fuse
(6 Amp)
Vehicle
Battery
+12 VDC Ground
Switched
Relay
Ground
Ignition
Ground
AWG 8
Wire
Pillar Ground Screw
+–
TracVision A5 Receiver
Fuse
(6 Amp)
Supplied Cable

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9Youaffixedtheantennaserialnumberlabeltothered
ActivationCard.
9Youverifiedtheroofrackcrossbarsaresecurelyfastened
tothevehicleandaresturdyenoughfortheantenna.
9Youremovedtheantenna’sshippingrestraintsfrombelow.
9Youusedthepropertamper-resistantmountinghardware.
9Youallowedatleast1"ofclearancebetweentheantenna
andthevehicle’sroof.
9Youverifiedthattheantennaissecurelyattachedtothevehicle.
9YouusedanAugattooltoattachtheF-connectortothe
antennacable(ifyoucutthecable).
9Youconnectedtheantennacable,high-qualityaudio/video
cables,andRFconvertercablesecurelytothereceiver.
9Youconnectedthereceiver’spowercableto+12VDC
switched(accessory)power.
9YouplacedtheRFconverter3feetawayfromthereceiverand
otherelectronicdevices.
9Youinstalledthereceiverinadrylocationawayfromanyheat
sources,allowing2inchesofemptyspaceforventilation.
9Youinstalled2“AAA”-sizebatteriesintheremotecontrol.
Installation Checklist
Effective April 2004
Subject to change without notice

PLEASE NOTE!
IftheTracVisionsystemwasleftonwhenthevehiclewaslastturned
off,TracVisionwillautomaticallyturnonwhenyoustartupthe
vehicle.DO NOT DO ANYTHING!Wait30-60secondsforthe
ProgramGuidetoloadandyouarereadytowatchTV–ifthe
ProgramGuidedoesn’tload,checkforblockageasnotedinstep7.
1. Turnonthecar.
2. Ensurethatthereceiver’spowerswitch
isturnedon.Thelightshouldbelit.
(Thereceiverbeepstwice.)
3. TurnonthevideoscreenandselecttheA5receiverinput (notthe
DVD/VCRinput)
.
4. Donotmovethevehiclefor20seconds.
5. IftheTracVisionsystemwasleftonwhenthevehiclewaslast
turnedoff,Message1 thenMessage2 willappearonthescreen.
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Proper Operation
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Activation & Operation
Installation
If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV®
service, please wait until your
Advanced Program Guide™is prepared.
Searching for satellite signal...
Installation
If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV®
service, please wait until your
Advanced Program Guide™is prepared.
Acquiring guide data...
Message 1 Message 2
then
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6. IfMessage1doesnotappearafter30seconds,
presstheremotecontrol’sSATbutton.Then
pressthePOWERbutton.Thereceiverbeeps
twice.Donotmovethevehiclefor20seconds.
(A singlebeepindicatesthatthesystemis
turnedoff.)
7. IfMessage2doesnotappearafterMessage1,ensurethatthe
antennahasaclearviewofthesatelliteandthereisnostanding
water(rain,dew,orice)onthedome.Theantennarequiresan
unobstructedviewofthesouthernskytoreceivesatelliteTV
signals.Oncetheantennafindsthesatellite,andthereceiver
downloadstheProgramGuide (itmaytake60seconds), youcan
startwatchingTV.
Note:
OnlytheDIRECTVpreviewchannels(suchaschannels100
and201)areviewableuntilthecustomeractivatesthereceiver.
Proper Operation (cont’d)
Effective April 2004
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Activation & Operation
PWR
DVD VCR AUX TV SAT
GUIDE
MENU TURBO FAV
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Activating a Receiver
• BeforethecustomercanstartenjoyingsatelliteTV,he/shemust
activatethereceiver
(afterthesystemhasbeeninstalled) .
• Don’tforgettogivethecustomertheredActivationCard,which
comesattachedtothebackofthereceiver.Thecustomerneeds
thiscardinordertoactivatethereceiver.
• BesuretoaffixtheantennaserialnumberlabeltotheActivation
Card.
• KVH’sActivationDepartment:1-866-551-8004
Replacing a Receiver
• FirstcallKVHTechnicalSupportat1-401-847-3327(press3,5,
then1toskiptherecording).
• Beforeyoureturnareceiver,pleasefillouttheTracVisionA5
ReceiverReturnForm
(seeTechnicalBulletin04_T_LND_12V_1)
andfaxittoKVHat1-401-845-8133.KVHneedsthisinformation
beforeitcanshipareplacement.
• Besuretotellthecustomerthathe/shemustcallKVHtoactivate
thenewreceiveranddeactivatetheoldreceiver(ifitwas
activated).Onlythecustomercanactivate/deactivateareceiver.
• DIRECTVwillcontinuetobillthecustomeruntilhe/she
deactivatestheoldreceiver.
Using the Receiver
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• Don’tforgettogivethecustomertheActivationCard!The
customermustcallKVHat1-866-551-8004 toactivate.
• Makesurethecustomerunderstandshowtousetheremote
controlandhowtoturnonandoperatetheTracVisionA5.Refer
tothe QuickStartGuide andUser’sGuide.
• Letthecustomerknowthenewheightofthevehiclewiththe
antennainstalled.
• Itisdangerous towatchtelevisionoroperatetheremotecontrol
whiledrivingavehicle.TheTracVisionA5isdesignedforrear-
seatentertainmentonly.
• Donotmovethevehiclefor20secondsafterturningonthe
TracVisionA5.Thisallowstheantennagyrostoinitializeproperly.
• TheantennatrackstheDIRECTV101Wsatellite.Itcannotreceive
channelsonothersatellites.
• Theantennamusthaveaclearview
ofthesouthernskytoreceive
satellitesignals.Commoncausesof
blockageincludetrees,buildings,
overpasses,tunnels,andmountains.
Thesystemwillnotworkinsidea
garage.
• Heavyrain,dew,snow,oricemaytemporarilyinterruptreception
or,ifstartingup,impairtheantenna’sabilitytofindthesatellite.
What to Tell the Customer
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Activation & Operation

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DO...
• DOremoveallwireshippingrestraintsfromunderneaththe
antenna.
• DOgetanotherperson’shelptolifttheantenna.
• DOinstallallthreeTORXscrewsateachmountingbracket.
• DOapplythreadlocker(Loctite425)tothethreadsofthe
mountingscrewsifyouarereusingthem.
Becarefulnottodrip
threadlockeronthevehicle.
• DOallowatleast1"clearancebetweenantennaandroof.
• DOmakesuretheantennaissecurelyattachedtothevehicle.
• DOmakesuretheroofrackcrossbarsaresecurelyfastenedto
thevehicle,ifyouaremountingtheantennatotheroofrack.
• DOinformthecustomerofthevehicle’sheightwiththeantenna
installed.
DO NOT...
• DO NOTfliptheantennaupsidedowntoremoverestraints.
• DO NOTattempttolifttheantennabyyourself.
• DO NOTuseanysubstitutemountinghardware.
• DO NOTtwistorbendtheantennaframe.
Do’s and Don’ts - Antenna
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• DO NOTmounttheantennatoaslopedsurface.
• DO NOTtilttheantennagreaterthan45°oncetherestraintsare
removed.
• DO NOT painttheantenna.
• DO NOTuseKVH’sroof-mountkitiftheroofisgreaterthan3/16"
thick.
• DO NOTinstalltheantennaonan18-wheel,commercialtruck.
Theexcessivevibrationexperiencedonthesevehicleswillimpair
theantenna’sabilitytotrackthesatellite.
• DO NOTmounttheantennasidewaysonthevehicle’sroof.Be
suretheconnectorisfacingtherearofthevehicle.Thefrontof
theantennaisaerodynamicallydesignedfortheleastnoiseand
bestmoistureprotection.
• DO NOTuseabrasivecleaners,volatilesolvents(suchasmethyl
alcohol),orcompoundsthatreactwithplasticwhencleaningthe
antenna.
Do’s and Don’ts - Antenna (cont’d)
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DO...
• DOinstallthereceiverinadry,well-ventilatedareaawayfromany
heatsources.
• DOallowatleast2inchesofemptyspacearoundthereceiverfor
ventilation.
• DOplacetheRFconverteratleast3feetawayfromthereceiver.
• DOsetuptheprogramguideforthecustomer’stimezone(see
page8.11oftheTracVisionA5User’sGuide).
• DOgivetheActivationCardtothecustomer.Besuretoaffixthe
antennaserialnumberlabeltothecard.
• DOorderanadditionalA5receiverfromKVHifthecustomer
requeststworeceivers.
• DObesuretoreadcarefullythe“Power”Do’sandDon’ts.
DO NOT...
• DONOTinstallthereceivernearaheatvent.
• DO NOT installthereceiverinanenclosedspacewithno
ventilation.
• DO NOTplacetheRFconverterbehindametalsurfaceorinan
areasurroundedbymetal(e.g.,underaseat).
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• DOterminatetheantennacablewiththesuppliedSnap-N-Seal
F-connector.
• DOuseanAugattooltoinstallF-connectors.
• DOchecktheintegrityoftheF-connectors.Resistancemeasured
betweencenterconductorandshieldshouldindicateanopen
circuit.
• DOmaintainabendradiusofatleast3"whenroutingtheantenna
cable.
• DOusehigh-qualityvideocablesbetweenreceiverand
monitor(s).
• DOtightenallconnectionsadequately.
• DOusetherubberboottoprotecttheantennaconnector.
DO NOT...
• DO NOT useascrew-on,push-on,twist-on,oranyotherover-the-
counterconnectortoterminatetheantennacable. Low-quality
connectorswilldegradesystemperformanceandmaydamage
theTracVisionequipment.
• DO NOTkinkorstresstheantennacable.
Do’s and Don’ts - Wiring
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DO NOT...
• DO NOTroutetheantennacablewhereitmaybecomechafed.
• DO NOTdisconnectthetwoshortcablesthatconnectfromone
jacktoanotheronthereceiver’srearpanel.Thesystemwillnot
workifthesecablesaredisconnected.
• DO NOTconnectanyothertypeofreceivertotheTracVision
system.
Do’s and Don’ts - Wiring (cont’d)
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• DOremovethekeyfromtheignitionandremovethenegative
leadfromthevehicle’sbatterybefore connectingthereceiver
powercable.
• DOconnectthereceiverpowercable’sred(positive)wireto
+12VDCswitched(accessory)power.
• DOconnectthereceiverpowercable’sblack(negative)wiretoa
baremetalchassisground(suchasapillargroundscrew)within
18"ofthereceiver.
• DOusefire-resistantAWG8wire,installaprotectivefuse(rated
for6amps)within18"ofthebattery,andinstallarelay,switched
fromtheignition,betweenthebatteryandthereceiver,ifyouare
connectingthereceivertothebattery.
DO NOT...
• DO NOTconnectthereceivertounswitchedpower.
• DO NOTwireanyotherdevicetothesamepowercircuit.
• DO NOT connectthereceiverdirectlytothebatterywithout
followingtheadditionalstepsdescribedabove.
• DO NOTuseinadequateAWGwiring.
• DO NOT groundanyotherdeviceatthesamegroundingpointas
thereceiver.
Do’s and Don’ts - Power
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Do’s & Don’ts