KVH Industries TracVision M5 User manual

TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide
TracVision M5/M7
Control Panel Configuration

KVH Part # 54-0419-02 Rev. A
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TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide
TracVision M5/M7
MultiSat Control Panel Configuration
User’s Guide
This user’s guide provides all of the basic information you need to
operate, set up, and troubleshoot the TracVision M5/M7 satellite
TV antenna system. For detailed installation information, please
refer to the TracVision M5/M7 Installation Guide.
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1Introduction
Using this Manual..............................................................................3
System Overview...............................................................................6
Circular and Linear Versions..............................................................9
2Operation
Receiving Satellite TV Signals .........................................................13
Turning the System On/Off ..............................................................14
Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites
(Linear Version Only)........................................................................15
Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites
(Circular Version Only) .....................................................................18
DIRECTV HD Subscribers .................................................................21
Product Care....................................................................................22
3 Settings
Changing the Sleep Mode Setting ...................................................25
Changing the Instant On Setting......................................................26
Setting the MCP to Track Different Satellites
(Linear Version Only)........................................................................27
Setting the MCP to Track Different Satellites
(Circular Version Only) .....................................................................37
Changing TriSat Modes (Circular Version Only)...............................43
Updating Latitude and Longitude Data ............................................44
Adjusting the Skew Angle................................................................45
Adjusting Display Brightness...........................................................49
Restarting the Antenna....................................................................50

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4 Troubleshooting
Five Simple Checks..........................................................................53
Troubleshooting Matrix....................................................................54
Causes and Remedies for Operational Issues..................................55
Technical Support............................................................................59
Field Replaceable Units ...................................................................60
A Advanced Settings and Functions
Manually Controlling the Antenna....................................................65
Updating Satellite Frequency Data ..................................................66
Configuring Satellite Settings ..........................................................68
Displaying Software Version Information.........................................69
Displaying the Antenna Serial Number ............................................70
Other Advanced Settings .................................................................71
B Position Grids
European Position Grid.....................................................................75
North American Position Grid...........................................................76
C Programming User-defined Satellites
Connect a PC to the Main Flash Port................................................79
Programming Your User-defined Satellite(s) ...................................81
D TracVision M5 Wiring Diagrams
TracVision M5 Wiring Diagram for One or Two Receivers ...............89
TracVision M5 Wiring Diagram for Three or Four Receivers
(Circular Version Only) .....................................................................90
TracVision M5 Wiring Diagram for One DIRECTV HD Receiver
(Circular Version Only) .....................................................................91
TracVision M5 Wiring Diagram for Two or More DIRECTV HD
Receivers (Circular Version Only).....................................................92

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E TracVision M7 Wiring Diagrams
TracVision M7 Wiring Diagram for One or Two Receivers...............95
TracVision M7 Wiring Diagram for Three or Four Receivers
(Circular Version Only) .....................................................................96
TracVision M7 Wiring Diagram for Three or Four Receivers
(Linear Quad-output Version Only)...................................................97
TracVision M7 Wiring Diagram for One DIRECTV HD Receiver
(Circular Version Only) .....................................................................98
TracVision M7 Wiring Diagram for Two or More DIRECTV HD
Receivers (Circular Version Only) ....................................................99

TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1. Introduction
This chapter provides a basic overview of this manual and your
TracVision system.
Contents
Using this Manual.............................................................. 3
System Overview............................................................... 6
Circular and Linear Versions.............................................. 9

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Using this Manual
This manual provides complete operation, setup, and troubleshooting
information for your TracVision system, as well as wiring diagrams
for various TracVision M5/M7 configurations.
Who Should Use This Manual
The user should refer to the “Operation” chapter to learn how to
operate the system.
The user, installer, or servicing technician should refer to the
“Settings” chapter for information on configuring the system and the
“Wiring Diagram” appendices for information on connecting
additional receivers.
The installer or servicing technician should refer to the “Advanced
Settings and Functions” appendix for information on advanced setting
and operational procedures.
The user and/or servicing technician should refer to the
“Troubleshooting” chapter to help identify the cause of a system
problem.
Notifications Used in this Manual
This manual uses the following notifications to call attention to
important information:
NOTE: This is a Note. Notes contain useful information about system
settings.
TIP: This is a Tip. These contain helpful information, allowing you to get the
most out of your TracVision system.Typographical Conventions
CAUTION
This is a danger, warning, or caution notice. Be sure to read these
carefully to avoid injury!
This is an important notice. Be sure to read these carefully to
ensure proper operation and configuration of your TracVision
system.
IMPORTANT!

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
MCP (MultiSat Control Panel) Interface Conventions
When instructions indicate to select a specific MCP menu option, press
the MCP button located directly beneath the menu option.
Figure 1-1 Example of MCP Menu Option and Corresponding Button.
Text Example Description
Text in brackets or the pound sign (#)
indicates a variable portion of the
MCP display
HALT Bold text in capital letters indicates a
command to be entered via a PC
XBold text in italicized capital letters
indicates a variable portion of a
command to be entered via a PC
“Turning the System On/
Off” on page 14
Cross-reference to another chapter in
the manual or to a website
<Sat Name>
###
MCP
101-110:Tracking 110
119 Menu

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Related Documentation
In addition to this User’s Guide, the following documents are
provided with your TracVision system:
Document Description
Installation Guide Complete product installation
instructions
Product Registration Form Details on registering the product
Warranty Statement Warranty terms and conditions
Contents List List of every part supplied in the kit