KVH Industries TracVision M5 User manual

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

TracVision M7 with Auto Skew
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Important Information About Your System
Important Information About Your
TracVision®M7 System with Auto Skew
Congratulations! Your TracVision M7 system has Auto Skew
capability, which provides automatic skew angle adjustment for your
selected satellite(s), and an internal GPS antenna. These added
features are not cited in the product manuals.
You Do Not Need to Adjust the LNB Skew Angle.
Your TracVision system includes an Auto Skew mechanism, which
automatically adjusts the skew angle of the antenna’s LNB. Therefore,
disregard any instructions in the manuals that direct you to modify the
LNB’s skew angle. No manual adjustment is necessary.
TIP: For more information on how skew works, please refer to the TracVision
M7 User’s Guide.
You Do Not Need to Enter Your Latitude and Longitude.
Your TracVision M7 system includes a GPS antenna, which provides
constantly updated location information to the TracVision system.
Therefore, disregard any instructions in the manuals that direct you to
manually enter the vessel’s latitude and longitude.
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Note: Not all TracVison
M7 systems include Auto
Skew. If you are unsure
whether your linear
TracVision M7 system
includes automatic or
manual skew adjustment,
please refer to the
documentation supplied
with your system.

Set Sat Switch Type?
Yes Next Return
Return to "Install Satellite"
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MultiSat Control Panel Menu Quick Reference Guide
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Circular or Linear?
Cir Lin Cancel
* Press any button to return
RF Flash Port Main Flash Port
Use the latest version of the KVH Flash
Update Wizard to upgrade the software
Return to
"Get Antenna
Status"
Sleep Mode On/Off
Set sleep on/off?
Yes Next Return
Update Frequency Data ‡
Sat frequency scan?
Yes Next Return
Man control antenna?
Yes Next Return
Adjust Azimuth/Elevation
Reset to factory?
Yes Next Return
Set Frequency, Symbol Rate,
FEC Code, and Network ID ‡
Set Latitude/Longitude
Set lat/long?
Yes Next Return
Current State *
Get state?
Yes Next Return
Bit Error Rate *
Get bit error rate?
Yes Next Return
Get system errors?
Yes Next Return
Errors Detected *
Antenna Software Versions *
Get version?
Yes Next Return
Antenna Serial Number *
Get serial number?
Yes Next Return
Threshold and Signal Levels *
Get thres/sig level?
Yes Next Return
LNB Skew Angle *
Get skew angle?
Yes Next Return
Min Bright Max
*************
Set Display Brightness
^RF Use Jack Main^
HALT Return
System halted
Set Instant On Mode On/Off
Set instant on/off?
Yes Next Return
Trisat Mode?
Yes No Cancel
Antenna restarted
‡ TracVision M5/M7/M9 only
Configure satellite?
Yes Next Return
Tracking <SAT NAME>
Menu
Install Satellite?
Yes Next Return
Restart Antenna?
Yes Next Return
Operations Mode?
Yes Next Return
Get antenna status?
Yes Next Return
Control antenna?
Yes Next Return
Upgrade software?
Yes Next Return
Set brightness?
Yes Next Return
Reset system to factory
default satellites/brightness ‡
Auto or Manual?
Auto Manual Cancel
Service=DIRECTV?
Yes Next Cancel
Service=DISH?
Yes Next Cancel
Service=ExpressVu?
Yes Next Cancel
Service=Custom?
Yes Next Cancel
Install Europe WB?
Yes Next Cancel
Install Europe?
Yes Next Cancel
Install Scandinavia?
Yes Next Cancel
Select Hotbird WB,
Astra1, Astra2S
Select a DIRECTV
mode
Select a DISH Network
mode
Select ExpressVu
Select 1 or 2 satellites
from the library
Select 1 or 2 satellites
from the library
Manual
Satellite
Switching
Automatic
Satellite
Switching
Select Hotbird,
Astra1, Astra2S
Select Hotbird WB,
Sirius, Thor

KVH Part # 54-0419-02 Rev. D
© 2007-2009, KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.
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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.
Please direct questions, comments, or suggestions to:
KVH Industries, Inc. KVH Europe A/S
50 Enterprise Center Kokkedal Industripark 2B
Middletown, RI 02842-5279 USA 2980 Kokkedal, Denmark
Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.kvh.com Internet: www.kvh.com
If you have any comments regarding this manual, please e-mail
them to [email protected]. Your input is greatly appreciated!

TracVision and KVH are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
The unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting base is a registered trademark of KVH Industries, Inc.
DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) is a registered trademark of the DVB Project.
DIRECTV is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc.
DISH Network is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporation.
ExpressVu is a property of Bell ExpressVu, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Satellite Services.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Table of Contents
TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
1Introduction
Using this Manual..............................................................................3
System Overview...............................................................................5
Circular and Linear Versions..............................................................8
2Operation
Receiving Satellite TV Signals.........................................................13
Turning the System On/Off..............................................................14
Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites
(Circular Versions)...........................................................................15
Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites
(Linear Versions)..............................................................................21
Receiver Requirements ...................................................................24
Product Care....................................................................................26
3 Settings
Updating Latitude and Longitude Data............................................29
Displaying the Calculated Skew Angle............................................30
Adjusting the Skew Angle (Linear Versions)....................................31
Setting Sleep Mode .........................................................................35
Setting Instant On............................................................................36
Adjusting Display Brightness...........................................................37
DISH Network/ExpressVu Setup......................................................38
DIRECTV Dual-Sat Mode Setup........................................................44
Circular Custom Dual-Sat Setup......................................................45

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3 Settings (Continued)
European Tri-Sat Mode Setup..........................................................48
Linear Dual-Sat Mode Setup............................................................50
Selecting Automatic or Manual Satellite Switching.........................53
Resetting to Factory Default Settings..............................................54
Restarting the TracVision System....................................................55
4 Troubleshooting
Five Simple Checks..........................................................................59
Troubleshooting Matrix....................................................................60
Causes and Remedies for Operational Issues..................................61
Technical Support............................................................................65
A Advanced Settings and Functions
Manually Controlling the Antenna....................................................69
Updating Satellite Frequency Data ..................................................70
Configuring Satellite Settings..........................................................72
Displaying Software Version Information.........................................73
Displaying the Antenna Serial Number............................................74
B Position Grids
European Position Grid.....................................................................77
North American Position Grid...........................................................78
C Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagram for One or Two Receivers.......................................81
Wiring Diagram for Three or Four Receivers
(Circular Versions)*..........................................................................82
Wiring Diagram for Three or Four Receivers
(Linear Quad-output Versions).........................................................83

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...............................................................5
Circular and Linear Versions..............................................8

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
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 system 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 Diagrams” appendix for information on connecting
additional receivers.
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: Notes contain useful information about system settings.
TIP: Tips contain helpful information, allowing you to get the most out of
your TracVision system.
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
Typographical Conventions
This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
MultiSat Control Panel (MCP) 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
Related Documentation
In addition to this User’s Guide, the following documents are
provided with your TracVision system:
Text Example Description
<SAT NAME>
### Text in brackets or the pound sign (#) indicates a
variable portion of the MultiSat Control Panel
(MCP) display
Tracking DISH 119
110 Menu 61
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