KVH Industries TracVision M3-ST User manual

TracVision M3 Installation Guide
TracVision M3 – ST Version
DIRECTV®Mobile Receiver

TracVision M3/M2
1
Addendum
PLEASE READ!
Important Addendum to Your Product Manual
This addendum applies to the TracVision®M3 and M2.
Rubber Sealing Boot to Protect the Antenna’s Cable Connection
A rubber boot is provided with the antenna cable to help protect the
cable connection from the elements. An extension is supplied in the
kitpack in case you need to use a right-angle connector. Follow the
guidelines below to use these sealing components.
• When routing the cable belowdecks, be sure to keep the end with
the rubber boot at the antenna site so that you can install the boot
at the antenna’s cable connection.
• If you are using a right-angle connector, place the right-angle
rubber boot extension onto the end of the cable before you connect
it. Then, after you connect the cable, slide the extension up the
cable until it covers the right-angle connector.
• Once you have connected the cable to the antenna, slide the rubber
boot up the cable until it covers the connector. If you are using a
right-angle connector, be sure the boot mates with the extension, as
shown below.
Right-Angle
Connector Extension Rubber Boot
Connector
Cover
Rubber Boot
Right-Angle
Boot Extension
ECO #8305

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These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M3 satellite TV antenna
system on a vessel. Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in
the Quick Start Guide and Receiver User’s Guide.
TracVision®M3 Installation Guide
Who Should Install the System?
To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized
marine technician install the TracVision M3 system. To find a technician near you, go to
www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice. If you purchased the product and decide to install it
yourself, please see the enclosed warranty statement for warranty implications.
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH
Technical Support:
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.; DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc.
The unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting base is a registered trademark of KVH Industries, Inc. U.S. patents pending.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein.
Important Safety Precaution
DO NOT apply power to the TracVision antenna with the radome removed
because the antenna has moving parts that can cause injury.
CAUTION
Installation Steps
1. Inspect parts and get tools 7. Wire the receiver
2. Plan the installation 8. Connect power
3. Prepare the mounting site 9. Install the receiver
4. Wire the antenna 10. Install batteries in the remote
5. Remove the restraint 11. Test the system
6. Mount the antenna 12. Educate the customer
ST Version with DIRECTV
®
Mobile Receiver

1. Unpack the box and ensure it contains
everything shown on the Contents List.
Save the packaging in case you need to reship
the system.
2. Carefully examine all of the supplied
parts to ensure nothing was damaged in
shipment.
3. Gather all of the tools and materials listed
below. You will need these items to
complete the installation.
4. Peel off the extra serial number label
(taped to the antenna) and affix it in the
appropriate box on the red Activation
Card.
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Inspect Parts and Get Tools
1
Always lift the antenna by the
silver base and never by the
radome or any portion of the
internal antenna assembly.
• #2 Phillips-head
screwdriver
•7⁄16" open-end wrench
•7⁄16" socket wrench
•1⁄2" socket or open-end
wrench
• Electric drill
•5⁄16" (8 mm) drill bit
• Silicone sealant or
equivalent
• Hole saw of desired diameter
(for cable access hole, see page 4)
• Adhesive tape
• Light hammer
• Center punch
• Eight (8) 1⁄4" fasteners
(optional for mounting the receiver,
see page 10)
Affix Serial
Number
Antenna
Receiver Connector
Cover
Radome
Base
051099999

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Before you begin, consider the following installation guidelines:
Plan the Installation
2
Antenn
a
Vessel Platform
Radar
Blocked!
4 x 0.31"
( 0.79 cm)
15.5"
(39.37 cm)
9.2"
(23.37 cm)
4.6"
(11.68 cm)
2.8"
(7.11 cm) 5.6"
(14.22 cm)
FWD
17.32"
(44 cm)
• Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a
clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV.
The fewer obstructions above decks, the
better the system will perform.
• When choosing a mounting surface, ensure
it is wide enough to accommodate the
antenna’s base. See illustrations for antenna
dimensions.
• Ensure the mounting surface is flat, level
(within ±2º), and strong enough to support
the 18-pound antenna. Use a separate
mounting plate, if necessary.
• Custom mounting solutions, including
struts and masts, are available from several
third-party manufacturers. Contact your
local KVH dealer for details.
• KVH recommends that you do not mount
the antenna on the same level as the radar,
because the radar’s energy might overload
the antenna.
• Be sure to mount the antenna near enough
to the supplied belowdecks receiver to
allow you to connect the 50-ft. (15 m) coax
cable between the antenna and the receiver,
while still maintaining sufficient slack in
the cable. The antenna cable CANNOT be
extended.
• When choosing a location for the receiver,
find a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks
away from any heat sources or salt spray.
Also be sure the receiver’s front panel will
be easily accessible to the user.

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1. Unfold the supplied template and
place it onto the mounting surface.
Make sure the “FWD” (forward)
arrow points toward the bow and
is parallel to the vessel’s centerline.
You do not need to mount the antenna
exactly on the vessel’s centerline, but
the antenna’s forward arrow must be
parallel to it.
2. Use the template to mark the four
hole locations on the mounting
surface.
3. Drill a 5⁄16" (8 mm) hole at the four
locations you marked in Step 2.
Later, you will insert four 1⁄4"-20 bolts
from above to secure the antenna to
the mounting surface.
4. Mark a location for the cable access
hole, either in the center of the
antenna mounting hole pattern or in
an area aft of the antenna. Later, you
will route the antenna cable through
this hole and into the vessel.
5. Drill the cable access hole in the
location you marked in Step 4. Be
sure to size the hole appropriately
to maintain a cable bend radius of
at least 3" (75 mm). If the hole location
is in the center of the antenna
mounting hole pattern, the diameter of
the cable access hole must not exceed
3.5" (88 mm). Smooth the edges of
the hole to protect the cable.
Prepare the Mounting Site
3
15.5"
(39.4 cm)
2.8"
(7.1 cm)
5.6"
(14.2 cm)
4.6"
(11.7 cm)
9.2"
(23.4 cm)
4 x 0.31"
( 0.8 cm)
Mounting Holes
Cable Access Hole
(Suggested Location
)
Antenna Base
X
Be sure the mounting surface is
flat and level. Use a separate
mounting plate, if necessary.
Drilling Antenna
Mounting Holes

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1. Clean and dry the antenna mounting
surface.
2. Peel off the paper backing from the donut-
shaped foam seal to expose the adhesive.
Then press the foam seal down firmly onto
the mounting surface, centered between the
antenna mounting holes.
3. Using the supplied 3 mm Allen hex key,
remove the connector cover from the
antenna’s base. Save the cover and the four
M4 cap screws for later use.
4. Route either end of the antenna cable into
the vessel. Later, you will connect this end of
the cable to the belowdecks receiver. You will
connect the other end to the antenna.
5. If you wish to route the cable beneath the
antenna, attach the right-angle connector to
the end of the cable. Hand-tighten, then
tighten with a 7⁄16" wrench for 1⁄4turn to
ensure an electrical and weather-proof
connection.
6. Connect the cable to the antenna. Hand-
tighten, then tighten with a 7⁄16" wrench for
1⁄4turn. Rigging tape is recommended to protect
the connection.
7. Reattach the cover over the connector.
Secure in place with the M4 cap screws you
removed in Step 3. The cover must be
attached before you mount the antenna.
8. Leave an adequate service loop,
approximately 8" (20 cm) of slack, in the
antenna cable for easy serviceability.
9. Weatherproof and seal the cable access hole
as needed.
Wire the Antenna
Foam Seal
Antenna Cable
Connector Cover
Right-angle
Connector
Wire the Antenna
4

1. Remove the three #10-32 screws securing the
radome to the antenna. Carefully remove the
radome and set it aside in a safe place. Due
to the snug fit, some contact between the
radome’s sealing gasket and the antenna
mechanism is normal.
2. Using a 7⁄16" socket wrench, remove the
shipping restraint bolt, washer, and spacer
securing the antenna assembly to the base.
Save the restraint for future use.
3. Position the antenna onto the mounting
surface. The antenna’s base should rest
squarely atop the foam seal.
4. Align the four holes in the antenna’s base
with the four holes in the mounting surface.
Be sure that the antenna’s
“Forward” arrow points
toward the bow and is
parallel to the vessel’s
centerline.
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Remove the Restraint
5
Antenna
Radome
Washer
Bolt
Spacer
Be sure to remove the shipping
restraint bolt, washer, and spacer.
The antenna will not work with this
hardware still installed.
“Forward” Arrow
Shipping Restraint

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1. Secure the antenna’s base to the mounting
surface using four 1⁄4"-20 bolts, 5⁄8" washers,
1" washers, and lock nuts, as shown in the
illustration. Be sure to insert the bolts from
above and use the supplied hardware for a
secure installation.
2. Tighten the bolts until the foam seal is fully
compressed and the antenna’s four rubber
feet are bottomed against the mounting
surface.
3. Reinstall the antenna radome. The radome’s
“TracVision” labels should face fore and aft.
While pressing the radome down onto the
base, secure the radome to the base using
the three #10-32 screws you removed
earlier.
4. Install a protective plastic screw cap
(supplied in the kit) over each radome screw.
Mount the Antenna
6
1/4"-20 x 3" Bolt
1/4" Flat Washer
(5/8" diameter)
Antenna Base
Foam Seal
Mounting Surface
1/4" Flat Washer
(1" diameter)
1/4"-20 Lock Nut
Insert the mounting bolts into
the antenna’s base from above,
not below.
Tighten Bolts
from Above
Antenna Mounted

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1. Connect the antenna cable (A) to the “To KVH
Antenna” jack. Do not kink/stress the cable.
2. Connect the RF converter cable (B) to the “RF
Remote Input” jack.
3. Connect the receiver to the TV’s video input.
Choose one of the following options:
Option 1 - RCA-type A/V jack (cable included)
Option 2 - S-Video jack
If the TV has only a coaxial input, you will need an
RF modulator (Radio Shack model 15-2526 or
equivalent).
4. Connect the receiver to the TV’s audio input.
Choose one of the following options:
Option 1 - RCA-type A/V jacks (cables included)
Option 2 - Digital audio jack
5. Tighten all connections and leave enough slack in
the cables (service loop) for easy serviceability,
allowing you to access the receiver’s rear panel.
For details on connecting any additional receivers,
please see Appendix A in the Receiver User’s Guide.
Wire the Receiver
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Do not shorten or extend
the antenna cable. Since the
antenna cable carries data,
power, and communications,
the integrity of this cable
and its connections is very
important.
Antenna
Deck
Be sure to route cables with-
in the vessel appropriately to
avoid damage. For example,
do not route any cables
through wet areas (bilges) or
near hot exhaust pipes.

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Connect Power
8
The receiver requires a 10-16 volts DC (VDC)
power input supporting 50 watts (4.2 amps @
12 VDC).
1. Before you connect the receiver’s power
wires, turn off vessel power and test the
circuit to ensure no power is present.
2. Connect the receiver’s individual power
wires to a dedicated 10-amp or 15-amp
circuit breaker. Connect the negative (black)
wire to ground (power return), and connect
the positive (red) wire to +12 VDC vessel
power.
3. Plug the other end of the power wires into
the “Vehicle Power” jack on the receiver’s
rear panel. Do not remove the small ferrite coil
that is clamped onto the power wires. This coil
suppresses EMI (electromagnetic interference)
from the receiver.
Receiver
DC Power
Ground
Vessel Power
(10-16 VDC)
Ferrite
Coil
For your own safety, shut down
vessel power before you
connect the wires.

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Once all cables are connected, install
the receiver inside the vessel.
1. If you wish to mount the
receiver, attach the two
mounting brackets to the
sides of the receiver using three
#2-56 screws. Simply screw these
fasteners into the receiver’s vent slots.
2. If you are using the mounting
brackets, secure the brackets to the
mounting surface using appropriate
1⁄4" fasteners (not supplied).
3. Place the RF converter at least 3 feet
(1 meter) away from the receiver. If it
is too close to the receiver, the remote
control might not operate properly.
Also avoid placing the RF converter
behind a metal surface or in an area
surrounded by metal.
4. If desired, mount the RF converter
using the supplied Velcro fasteners.
Install the Receiver
9
Bracket
#2-56 x 1⁄4" Screws(x3)
1⁄4" Fasteners(x4)
(not supplied)
1. Remove the battery compartment cover from
the back of the remote control.
2. Insert two AAA batteries (supplied in the kit).
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
AAA Batteries
RF Converter
Plug into
Receiver
(see page 8)
Install Batteries in Remote
10
To avoid overheating, do not
block the receiver’s upper vents.

Now that you have installed the TracVision
system, you need to turn the system ON and
verify that the antenna works properly.
1. Ensure the antenna has a clear view of the
southern sky.
2. Apply power to both the TV and the
TracVision system.
3. Turn on the power switch on the front of the
receiver.
4. Wait while the antenna searches the sky for
the DIRECTV satellite. Once the antenna
finds the satellite, the receiver downloads
the program guide. A progress bar should
display on your TV. It could take 60 seconds to
load the guide.
5. Once a DIRECTV picture appears on the TV,
verify that the 3 status lights on the front of
the receiver are lit green.
A - VOLTAGE Light
B - RECEIVER Light
C - ANTENNA Light
Refer to the Quick Start Guide and Receiver
User’s Guide for complete operation
instructions and troubleshooting information.
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Test the System
11
Installation
If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV
®
service, please wait until your
Advanced Program Guide
™
is prepared.
Acquiring guide data...
Status Lights
Power Switch

Receiver Activation
Once the system is fully installed, the
owner needs to activate the receiver for
DIRECTV®service.
To activate,
call KVH’s
Activation
Department
toll-free at
1-866-551-8004.
The owner will
need the red
Activation Card
to activate the
receiver and set
it up for local
channels.
•Keep the radome installed on the
antenna at all times. The radome
protects the antenna’s internal moving
parts from wind, rain, and debris.
• It is dangerous to watch TV while
piloting a vessel. The TracVision system
is intended as a passenger entertainment
product.
•The antenna must have a clear view of
the southern sky to receive satellite TV.
Common causes of blockage include
trees, buildings, bridges, and equipment
on the vessel itself.
• Heavy rain or snow may temporarily
interrupt reception.
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• The antenna should be cleaned
regularly. Dirt buildup on the radome
can affect satellite TV reception.
• The owner needs to register the system
with KVH. The registration process is
quick, easy, online, and ensures the best
possible service from KVH. Visit
www.kvh.com/register or refer to the
Product Registration Form for details.
• The vessel must be located within the
selected satellite’s coverage area in
order to receive its satellite TV signals.
To view satellite coverage maps, visit:
www.kvh.com/footprint.
• Refer to the Quick Start Guide and the
Receiver User’s Guide for complete
operation instructions.
CAUTION: In the unlikely event
that you need to remove the
radome, remove power from the
antenna first because the antenna’s
moving parts can cause injury.
TracV
ision
ision
Blocked!
051077777
051099999
Educate the Customer
12

KVH Industries, Inc.
50 Enterprise Center Middletown, RI 02842-5279 U.S.A.
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.kvh.com
KVH Europe A/S
Kokkedal Industripark 2B 2980 Kokkedal Denmark
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.kvh.com
© Copyright 2006 KVH Industries Inc. KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc.