KVH Industries TracVision R6 DX User manual

TracVision R6 User’s Guide
TracVision R6 - DX Version

KVH Part # 54-0491 Rev. C
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TracVision R6DX User’s Guide
TracVision R6DX
User’s Guide
This user’s guide provides all of the basic information you need to
operate, set up, and troubleshoot the TracVision R6DX satellite TV
antenna system. For detailed installation information, please refer
to the TracVision R6DX Installation Guide.
Please direct questions, comments, or suggestions to:
KVH Industries, Inc.
50 Enterprise Center
Middletown, RI 02842-5279 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.kvh.com
If you have any comments regarding this manual, please e-mail
them to [email protected]. Your input is greatly appreciated!

Trademark Information
TracVision, KVH, and the unique light-colored dome with contrasting baseplate are registered
trademarks 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.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this
document. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this
document is subject to change without notice. No warranty of any kind is made with regard to
this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose.

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1Introduction
Using this Manual..............................................................................3
System Overview...............................................................................5
2Operation
Receiving Satellite TV Signals .........................................................11
Turning the System On/Off ..............................................................12
Understanding the Status Screen....................................................13
Switching Satellites.........................................................................14
Changing the Satellite Switching Mode...........................................16
Product Care....................................................................................17
3 System Preferences
Turning DewShield On/Off ...............................................................21
Adjusting the Display Brightness.....................................................22
4Setup
DIRECTV Setup.................................................................................25
DISH Network Setup ........................................................................27
ExpressVu Setup..............................................................................31
Manual Mode Setup.........................................................................34
Resetting the System to Change Setup ...........................................35

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5 Troubleshooting
Five Simple Checks..........................................................................39
System Status Lights .......................................................................40
Error Messages................................................................................42
Running the Diagnostics Test ..........................................................43
Viewing System Information............................................................45
Technical Support............................................................................47
A Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagram - 1 Receiver............................................................51
Wiring Diagram - 2 Receivers..........................................................52
Wiring Diagram - 3 Receivers..........................................................53
Wiring Diagram - 1 Receiver and 1 DVR ..........................................54
B Menus Quick Reference Guide
Interface Box Menus........................................................................57

TracVision R6DX 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

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Using this Manual
This manual provides complete operation, setup, and troubleshooting
information for your TracVision system.
Who Should Use This Manual
The user should refer to the “Operation” and “System Preferences”
chapters to learn how to operate the system.
The user, installer, or servicing technician should refer to the “Setup”
chapter for information on configuring the system for the desired
satellite TV service and satellites. The user, installer, or servicing
technician should also refer to the “Wiring Diagrams” appendix for
information on connecting additional receivers.
The user and/or servicing technician/installer should refer to the
“Troubleshooting” chapter to help identify the cause of a system
problem.
Flowchart Conventions
When instructions indicate to select a specific menu option, press the
corresponding interface box button located below the display (see
Figure 1).
Figure 1 Example of Menu Option and Corresponding Interface Box Button
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Typographical Conventions
This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Types of Notices
This manual uses the following types of notices to call attention to
important or related 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.
Related Documentation
In addition to this User’s Guide, the following documents are
provided with your TracVision system:
Text Example Description
SELECT SATELLITES Text as it appears on the interface box
display; also denotes receiver remote
control buttons
See “System Overview” on
page 5.
Cross-reference to another chapter in
the manual or to a website
Be sure to read these carefully to ensure proper operation and
configuration of your TracVision system.
IMPORTANT!
Document Description
Installation Guide Complete 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

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
System Overview
Your TracVision R6DX is a state-of-the-art, actively stabilized antenna
system that delivers live satellite TV to your mobile audio/video
entertainment system. A basic system is illustrated below. Detailed
wiring diagrams are provided in “Appendix A” on page 49.
Figure 2 TracVision R6DX Basic System Diagram
KVH Interface Box/Controller
KVH TracVision R6
Antenna
Satellite TV Receiver
(Supplied with DISH Network
HDTV configuration*)
Television
(Customer-supplied)
* Receiver not supplied with DIRECTV
or ExpressVu configurations
SELECT POWER
SYSTEM
INFO
NETWORKNETWORK
PUSH
VIP211
HDTV

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System Components
The TracVision R6DX system includes the following components:
The antenna uses integrated DVB
technology to quickly acquire and track the
correct satellite, switch between satellites,
and send TV signals to the interface box.
Internal gyros allow the antenna to track
the satellite at all times, even while you’re
on the move!
The interface box/controller supplies
power to the antenna and delivers satellite
TV signals to your satellite TV receiver.
The interface box also allows you to set up
the system using the pushbuttons and LCD
display.
Compatible Receivers
To ensure compatibility with the TracVision system, KVH
recommends the receiver models shown in the table below. These
receivers have all been validated by KVH to work well with the
TracVision system. For information on connecting different receiver models,
contact KVH Technical Support at 401-847-3327.
Figure 3 KVH-Validated Receivers
* For compatibility with a Tri-Sat AutoSwitch, use model-
manufacturer ID H21-200 or H20-600.
Standard-Definition Models
DIRECTV DISH Network ExpressVu
D12
D11
D10
311 3100
High-Definition (HD) Models
DIRECTV DISH Network ExpressVu
H21*
H20*
211k
211
6100