KVH Industries tracvision tv8 User manual

TracVision®TV8
Installation Guide

TracVision TV8 Installation Guide
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54-1102 Rev. B
This guide explains how to install the TracVision TV8 satellite TV antenna system on a vessel.
Operation instructions are provided in the Quick Start Guide.
Installation Steps
Appendices
Who Should Install the System?
To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized marine
technician install the TracVision antenna. KVH-authorized technicians have the tools and
electronics expertise necessary to install the system. To find a technician near you, visit
www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice.
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:
1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools .................... 3
2. Plan the Antenna Installation................. 4
3. Plan the TV-Hub Installation.................. 6
4. Prepare the Antenna Site......................... 7
5. Prepare the RF Cables.............................. 8
6. Wire the Antenna ..................................... 9
7. Remove the Shipping Restraints.......... 11
8. Mount the Antenna................................ 12
9. Mount the TV-Hub................................. 13
10. Wire the Antenna to the TV-Hub......... 14
11. Wire the Receivers.................................. 15
12. Connect a NMEA Device ...................... 24
13. Connect Power........................................ 25
14. Turn On the System ............................... 27
15. Access the Web Interface....................... 28
16. Connect to an Onboard Network......... 29
17. Secure the Wi-Fi Connection ................ 30
18. Set Up the System................................... 31
19. Educate the Customer............................ 34
A. Installing an IP AutoSwitch................35
B. Using a DIRECTV Coax Network .....39
C. Using the Bottom Cable Entry Kit .....45
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(Mon.-Thu., 8 am-4:30 pm; Fri., 8 am-2 pm, +1 GMT)
North/South America, Australasia
Phone: [phone]
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(Mon.-Fri., 9 am-6 pm; Sat., 9 am-2 pm ET, -5 GMT)

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This icon indicates a danger, warning, or caution notice. Be sure to read these carefully to avoid
injury.
WARNING
Risk of Electric Shock
To avoid electric shock, do not open the TV-Hub chassis enclosure. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside.
WARNING
Risk of Electric Shock
If any component of the TracVision system becomes damaged and/or no longer functions normally,
disconnect it from vessel power, secure it from unintended operation, and contact KVH Technical
Support (see “Technical Support” on page 1). All repairs or modifications must be performed by a
trained, KVH-certified technician. If you are a KVH-certified technician, you still must contact KVH
Technical Support prior to conducting any repairs or modifications to the equipment.
WARNING
Risk of Explosion
Do not operate the TV-Hub (or any other electrical device) in an environment where flammable gases,
vapors, or dusts are present. In addition, do not operate the TV-Hub in an environment with a
temperature outside its 5º F to 131º F (-15º C to 55º C) temperature range.
WARNING
Risk of Electric Shock
Failure to ground the TracVision system properly to ship’s ground will cause an unsafe floating
ground condition, risking potentially lethal electric shock. See “Connect Power” on page 25 for details
on the proper grounding of the equipment.
Important Safety Information

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Before you begin, follow these steps to ensure
you have everything needed to complete the
installation.
a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains
everything shown on the Kitpack Contents
List. Save the packaging for future use.
b. Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to
ensure nothing was damaged in shipment.
c. Gather the tools and materials listed below.
You will need these items to complete the
installation.
• Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
• Electric drill and 1/2" (13 mm) and 1/8"
(3 mm) drill bits
• 7/16" open-end torque wrench set to
20 in.-lbs (2.25 N-m)
• 7/16" open-end torque wrench set to
15 in.-lbs (1.7 N-m)
• Socket wrenches
• Light hammer and center punch
• Adhesive tape and scriber or pencil
• RG-11 or RG-6 RF coax cable(s), with “F”
connectors, and termination tools (RG-11
must be used for RF1. See “Prepare the RF
Cables” on page 8)
• Silicone sealant or equivalent
• Satellite TV receiver(s)/DVRs for your
desired service (see Figure 2)
• Wi-Fi-enabled laptop PC with the latest
TracVision software and satellite library
downloaded from the KVH Partner Portal
(www.kvh.com/partners), or Apple®iOS
or Android™smartphone/tablet with the
latest downloads via the TracVision TV/
RV mobile app
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and
never by the radome or any portion of the
internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).
Antenna
TV-Hub
Radome
Baseplate
Figure 1: TracVision TV8 System Components
Figure 2: KVH-Validated Receivers
* List is subject to change. For information on
connecting different receiver models, contact KVH
Technical Support.
Linear
For information on the recommended
receivers for linear service, contact your local
KVH dealer/distributor. Go to
www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice to find a
dealer/distributor near you.
DIRECTV* DISH Network*
H20
H21
H22
H23
H24
H25
HR21, HR21 Pro
HR22
HR23
HR24
HR34
HR44
311
211
211k
211z
Bell TV*
6100
6131
6400
Inspect Parts and Get Tools
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IMPORTANT!

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Before you begin, consider the following antenna
installation guidelines.
• Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a
clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV
(see Figure 3). The fewer obstructions, the
better the system will perform.
• Consider the distance between your antenna
and any radar. KVH requires that you do not
mount the antenna on the same level as the
radar, because the radar’s energy may
damage the LNB. Most radar transmitters
emit RF energy within an elevation range of
-15º to +15º (see Figure 4). Therefore, mount
the antenna outside of this elevation range
and at least 3 ft (1 m) away from the radar.
Be sure to follow the guidelines below.
Damage caused by an improper installation is
not covered under KVH warranty.
IMPORTANT!
Mast Vessel Platform
-15° to 80°
Look Angle
Blocked!
Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction
Figure 4: Distance from Radar
+15°
-15°
3 ft (1 m)
Minimum
Radar Potential RF
Interference
Never place the antenna in the beam path of
the radar, regardless of distance. The radar’s
energy may damage the antenna or impair its
performance.
IMPORTANT!
Plan the Antenna Installation
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• Make sure the mounting surface is wide
enough to accommodate the antenna’s base
(see Figure 5). Also make sure it is flat, level
(within ±1°), strong enough to support the
antenna’s weight, and rigid enough to
prevent antenna vibration.
• Be sure to preserve enough free space outside
the access hatch to allow a technician to
remove the hatch and perform maintenance.
• Select a location that is not too high above the
waterline (less than 1/2 the vessel’s length),
and as close as possible to the intersection of
the vessel’s fore-and-aft centerline and
midships.
• Be sure to mount the antenna near enough to
the TV-Hub to allow you to connect the 100 ft
(30 m) coax cable between them, while still
maintaining sufficient slack in the cable.
NOTE: For RF1, you must use an RG-11 cable. If
you need to use a longer cable, use a RG-11 (75
 )
cable that does not exceed 200 ft (60 m) in length (see
“Prepare the RF Cables” on page 8).
39.3"
(99.9 cm)
Front View
17.0"
(43.2 cm)
Access Hatch
Ø35.0"
(Ø88.9 cm)
12.0"
(30.5 cm)
12.0"
(30.5 cm)
6.0"
(15.2 cm)
6.0"
(15.2 cm)
Bottom View
4 x Ø0.5"
(Ø1.3 cm) Access Hatch
Removable
Cable Cover
FWD
Figure 5: Antenna Dimensions
Continued Plan the Antenna Installation
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Consider the following TV-Hub installation
guidelines.
• Select a mounting location in a dry, well-
ventilated area belowdecks away from any
heat sources or salt spray.
• Do not install the TV-Hub in an area
surrounded by metal or near any electrical
devices that emit RF noise.
• The TV-Hub can be mounted horizontally or
vertically on a flat surface (see Figure 6 and
Figure 7).
• Be sure the TV-Hub LED lights will be visible
to the user.
• Select a location that will provide adequate
clearance for the TV-Hub dimensions (see
Figure 6 and Figure 7).
• Leave enough room behind the rear panel
(horizontal mount) or below the rear panel
(vertical mount) to accommodate connecting
the cables and making service loops within
the proper bend radius.
• If you plan to use the TV-Hub’s Wi-Fi
connections, ensure the TV-Hub mounting
location provides adequate Wi-Fi reception.
• If you plan to connect the TV-Hub to the
vessel’s onboard local area network (LAN),
choose a location near an available Ethernet
port.
NOTE: A template showing the exact locations of the
TV-Hub mounting holes and the dimensions between
them is provided in the Welcome Kit. Installation
details are provided in “Mount the TV-Hub” on
page 13.
1.73"
(4.4 cm)
9.34"
(23.7 cm)
4.36"
(11.1 cm)
7.90"
(20.0 cm)
LED Lights
Figure 6: TV-Hub Dimensions - Horizontal Orientation
Top View
9.34"
(23.7 cm)
10.94"
(27.8 cm)
10.52"
(26.7 cm)
7.90"
(20.0 cm)
LED Lights
Figure 7: TV-Hub Dimensions - Vertical Orientation
Plan the TV-Hub Installation
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Once you have identified a suitable antenna
mounting site, according to the guidelines
provided in “Plan the Antenna Installation” on
page 4, follow these steps to drill the mounting
holes and cable access hole to prepare the site for
installation.
a. Unfold the antenna mounting template
(supplied in the Customer Welcome Kit) 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 (see Figure 8). Tape in place.
NOTE: You don’t need to mount the antenna exactly
on the vessel’s centerline (the closer, the better), but
the antenna’s forward arrow must be parallel to it.
b. Using a light hammer and center punch,
mark the locations for the four mounting
holes on the mounting surface in the
locations indicated on the template.
c. Drill a 1/2" (1.3 cm) hole at the four mounting
hole locations you marked in step b. Later,
you will insert four M10 bolts through these
holes to secure the antenna to the mounting
surface.
d. 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.
Smooth the edges of the hole to protect the
cable(s). Later, you will route the RF cable(s)
through this hole and into the vessel.
e. Drill the cable access hole in the location you
marked in step d. Be sure to size the hole
appropriately to accommodate all required
RF cables (see page 8 and page 9 to determine
the number and type of RF cables required).
f. Clean and dry the antenna mounting surface.
Baseplate Footprint
Ø17"
(Ø43.2 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
Ø0.5" (Ø1.3 cm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
12"
(30.5 cm)
FWD
Figure 8: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
If you wish to route the cable(s) through the
bottom of the antenna’s baseplate, rather than
connecting at the side, you will need to
modify the antenna’s baseplate. See “Using
the Bottom Cable Entry Kit” on page 45 for
details.
IMPORTANT!
Prepare the Antenna Site
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Determine the necessary type of RF cable(s) and
connectors you need for any RF cables that are
required in addition to what is supplied in the
antenna kit (see Figure 9 and Figure 10 on page 9).
Then follow the guidelines below to prepare the
cable(s).
RF2, RF3, or RF4
Up to 200 ft (60 m) Cable Run
Cable RG-6
(KVH part no. 32-0417-0100)
Connector Thomas & Betts SNS1P6
(KVH part no. 23-0170)
Tools Augat IT1000
(KVH part no. 19-0242)
Strip
Lengths
RF1, RF2, RF3, or RF4
Up to 200 ft (60 m) Cable Run
Cable RG-11
(KVH part no. 32-1272-0200)
Connector Thomas & Betts SNS11AS
(KVH part no. 23-0213)
Tools Thomas & Betts CST596711,
L3011B (KVH part no. 72-0493)
Strip
Lengths
0.25" (6.35 mm)
0.5" (12.7 mm)
0.064" (1.63 mm) dia.
0.25" (6.35 mm)
0.5" (12.7 mm)
0.064" (1.63 mm) dia.
Figure 9: RF Cable Requirements
You must use a RG-11 cable to connect RF1.
IMPORTANT!
• Do not reuse old RF cables from a
previous antenna installation. The RF1
cable between the TV-Hub and the
antenna carries not only satellite signal,
but power and data as well. Therefore, the
integrity and reliability of this cable is
critically important.
• RF cables must be rated for 75not 50
• Use of any cables not specified in Figure 9
will void the warranty.
• Low-quality, poorly terminated, or
improperly installed RF cables are the
most common cause of system problems.
Terminate all RF cables with high-quality
“F” connectors using the proper
stripping/crimping tools, exactly to the
manufacturer’s specifications.
• When determining cable lengths, be sure
to account for an adequate service loop,
approximately 8" (20 cm) at both ends of
each cable.
IMPORTANT!
Prepare the RF Cables
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Follow these steps to connect the antenna RF
cable(s) to the antenna.
a. First determine the number of RF coax cables
you need for your installation (see Figure 10).
b. Clearly label the RF1 cable at both ends. If
you connect two or more RF cables, label both
ends of each cable to match the connector.
This will make it easier to identify them later.
c. Route the RF cable(s) belowdecks through the
cable access hole. Leave an adequate service
loop, approximately 8" (20 cm) of slack, in the
cable(s) for easy serviceability.
d. Position the antenna in place over the
mounting holes with the baseplate’s
connectors facing the stern.
e. Clean and dry the connectors on the RF
cable(s) and the antenna (see Figure 11).
f. Fill half of the inner body of the RF1 cable’s
connector with the supplied silicone grease.
g. Connect and SLOWLY hand-tighten the RF1
cable to the “RF1” connector on the side of
the antenna, allowing the grease to diffuse
and settle into the entire space within the
connector (see Figure 11).
h. Make sure the RF cable is hand-tightened all
the way into the connector. Then tighten it
with a 7/16" torque wrench to 20 in-lbs, or a
7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn.
i. Wipe off any excess grease from the outside
of the connector.
CAUTION
Observe the safe handling instructions in the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provided
with the silicone grease.
If you wish to route the cable(s) through the
bottom of the antenna’s baseplate, rather than
connecting at the side, you will need to
modify the antenna’s baseplate. See “Using
the Bottom Cable Entry Kit” on page 45 for
details.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 10: Number of RF Coax Cables to Connect to Antenna
* Multiswitch may be required.
Connecting to: RF Cables
System with Circular LNB
1 receiver 1
2 or more receivers 1*
System with Tri-Americas Circular LNB
2 or more receivers 2*
System with DIRECTV L.A. Circular LNB
1 receiver 1
2 or more receivers 2*
System with Linear Universal Quad LNB
1 receiver 1
2 receivers 2
3 receivers 3
4 receivers 4
More than 4 receivers 4*
Figure 11: Antenna Baseplate Cable Connections
RF1 RF2 RF3 RF4
Wire the Antenna
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j. Repeat steps f-ito connect any additional RF
cables to the antenna’s RF2, RF3, and RF4
connectors. Later, you will connect RF1 to the
TV-Hub and any other RF cable(s) to a
grounding block and receiver(s).
k. Seal the RF cable connections with silicone
sealant or equivalent.
l. Place the rear logo plate over the cable(s), so
each cable exits the proper opening (see
Figure 12). Using six M4 screws, attach the
logo plate to the baseplate.
m. Weatherproof and seal the cable access hole
as required.
Figure 12: Rear Logo Plate Installed
M4 screw (x6)
Continued Wire the Antenna
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Inside the antenna, four heavy-duty tie-wraps
prevent the antenna assembly from moving
during shipment. Follow these steps to remove
these shipping restraints.
a. Remove the eight #10-32 Phillips screws
securing the radome to the baseplate (see
Figure 13). Carefully lift the radome straight
up until clear of the antenna assembly and set
it aside in a safe place.
If you keep the radome topside, secure it with
a lanyard to prevent it from falling overboard.
Also, do not place the radome on a hot steel
deck – the heat may warp the radome.
b. Unfasten the two tie-wraps securing the
reflector to the antenna frame (see Figure 14).
To unfasten the tie-wraps, release the tab
with a flat-head screwdriver.
c. Unfasten the two tie-wraps securing the
antenna frame to the baseplate (see
Figure 14).
d. Save the tie-wraps for future use (preferably
in the Welcome Kit). The customer will need
to reinstall them if he/she needs to relocate or
reship the antenna.
Figure 13: Removing the Radome
#10-32 Screw (x8)
Figure 14: Tie-wraps Securing the Reflector
Once you have removed the restraints, keep
the antenna level as much as possible and
handle the antenna very carefully. Prevent
the internal antenna assembly from rotating
freely within the baseplate to avoid damaging
the limit switch.
IMPORTANT!
Remove the Shipping Restraints
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Follow these steps to mount the antenna.
a. Place the antenna over the holes drilled in the
mounting surface. Ensure the forward arrow
points toward the bow and is parallel to the
vessel’s centerline (see Figure 15) and the
connector plate faces the stern.
b. Apply a thin layer of the supplied anti-seize
lubricant to the threads of the four M10
mounting bolts (see Figure 16).
c. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes,
place a M10 lock washer and flat washer on a
M10 bolt and insert the bolt into the hole
from below (see Figure 16).
d. Tighten all four bolts until the four rubber
feet on the baseplate are bottomed against the
mounting surface. KVH recommends that
you tighten the bolts to between 10.3 and
12.6 ft-lbs (14.0 and 17.1 N-m) of torque.
e. Rotate the antenna assembly slowly by hand
to ensure the mounting bolts do not impede
the rotation of the antenna.
f. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure
in place with the eight #10-32 screws you
removed on page 11. Hide and protect the
screws with the supplied plastic screw caps.
CAUTION
Be sure to observe the safe handling
instructions in the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) provided with the anti-seize
lubricant.
FORWARD
Figure 15: Forward Arrow in Antenna Baseplate
Figure 16: Mounting the Antenna (Side View)
M10 x 50 mm Bolt (x4)
Antenna Base
Mount Surface
M10 Flat Washer (x4)
M10 Lock Washer (x4)
10 mm max.
Note: Apply anti-seize
to the M10 bolt threads
Be sure to use the metric (not standard) bolts
to avoid stripping the inserts. To prevent
damage, do not extend the bolts further than
0.4" (10 mm) into the antenna’s baseplate.
IMPORTANT!
Do not block the four small drain holes in the
bottom of the antenna. These drain holes
ensure that any moisture within the antenna
will be able to escape.
IMPORTANT!
Mount the Antenna
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Follow these steps to install the TV-Hub inside
the vessel.
a. Tape the mounting template in the location
selected for the TV-Hub. Punch holes at each
of the two keyhole locations and at the
mounting tab location.
b. Remove the template.
c. Drill a 1/8" (3 mm) hole at the three hole
locations you marked in step a.
d. Install a #8 Phillips thread-forming screw
partway into one of the keyhole holes leaving
a small gap for hooking the TV-Hub onto it.
Use the thickness (2.5 mm) of the M10 washer
(supplied in kit) as a gauge for the size gap to
leave.
e. Repeat step dfor the other keyhole.
f. Peel off the backing on the adhesive-backed
washer (supplied in kit) and place it over the
mounting tab hole (see Figure 17).
g. Align the wide part of the TV-Hub’s
keyholes, as shown in Figure 18, over the
screws, then slide downwards to secure the
screws into the narrow part of the keyholes.
h. Press the rear mounting tab of the TV-Hub
onto the adhesive washer and install the third
#8 Phillips thread-forming screw in the
mounting tab hole.
7.93"
(20.1 cm)
3.17"
(8.1 cm)
4.86"
(12.3 cm)
Front of TV-Hub
Keyhole
2 x Ø 0.13"
(Ø 0.3 cm)
Mounting Tab
Ø 0.13"
(Ø 0.3 cm)
Figure 17: TV-Hub Mounting Template
Keyhole (x2)
Mounting Tab
Figure 18: TV-Hub Keyholes and Mounting Tab
Mount the TV-Hub
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Follow these steps to connect the antenna to the
TV-Hub.
a. Fill half of the inner body of the RG-11 RF1
cable connector, that you will be connecting
to the TV-Hub, with the supplied silicone
grease.
b. Connect the RG-11 RF1 cable from the
antenna to the “Antenna” jack on the TV-Hub
(see Figure 19).
c. Hand-tighten the RF cable until it is all the
way into the “Antenna” jack. Then tighten it
with a 7/16" torque wrench set to 15 in-lbs, or
a 7/16" wrench 1/8 turn.
d. Wipe off any excess grease from the outside
of the connector.
Deck
Antenna
To antenna only,
supplies 42 VDC
RF1
Figure 19: TV-Hub Antenna Connection
Do not connect anything other than the
antenna’s RF1 cable to the “Antenna” jack.
The “Antenna” jack has 42 VDC on it which
will damage other devices, such as
multiswitches, receivers, DVRs, etc.
IMPORTANT!
Wire the Antenna to the TV-Hub
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The steps for connecting the customer’s
receiver(s) to the TracVision system and setting
them up depends upon the customer’s satellite
TV service (see Figure 20 and Figure 21).
NOTE: KVH’s TracVision Configuration Wizard,
available at www.kvh.com/tvseriesconfigurator,
displays a wiring diagram and parts list for all of the
most common configurations.
Follow the steps in the applicable section below
to wire the receivers. Then connect the receiver(s)
to the customer’s television(s).
Linear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 16
DIRECTV (SWM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 18
DIRECTV (Non-SWM) . . . . . . . . . page 20
DIRECTV Latin America . . . . . . . page 21
Tri-Americas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 22
DISH Network/Bell TV . . . . . . . . page 23
TV-Hub A
DIRECTV U.S.
Non-SWM Receivers
DISH Network, Bell TV
and Linear Receivers
DIRECTV U.S.
SWM Receivers
Figure 20: TV-Hub A Receiver Connections
TV-Hub B
Linear, Tri-Americas, and
DIRECTV Latin America Receivers
Figure 21: TV-Hub B Receiver Connections
Wire the Receivers
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Linear Wiring
Follow these steps to connect linear receivers to
the TracVision system (linear universal quad LNB
required).
Connecting 1-4 Linear Receivers
a. Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack
on the TV-Hub to the “Satellite In” jack on the
first receiver (see Figure 22). This receiver will
be able to control satellite selection in Automatic
satellite switching mode.
b. When connecting multiple receivers, connect
a grounding block in-line with each RF cable
from the antenna (see Figure 23 and
“Grounding Requirements” on page 25).
c. Connect the other end of the RF1 cable from
the antenna to the “Antenna” jack on the
TV-Hub.
d. Connect any other RF cables from the
antenna (RF2, RF3, and RF4) to the “Satellite
In” jack on each additional receiver (see
Figure 23).
Figure 22: Wiring 1 Linear Receiver
TV-Hub
Antenna
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Receiver
RF1
TV-Hub
Antenna
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Receiver
RF1
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
RF4RF3RF2
Grounding
Blocks
Figure 23: Wiring 2 to 4 Linear Receivers
To enable any of the additional receivers to
control satellite selection, install an optional IP
AutoSwitch (KVH part no. 72-0634) in-line
with the receiver’s RF input. See Appendix A
on page 35 for details.
IMPORTANT!
Continued Wire the Receivers
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Connecting 5 or More Linear Receivers
a. Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack
on the TV-Hub to the “18V” jack on the
multiswitch (see Figure 24).
NOTE: If the desired satellite TV service is limited to
channels carried on high-band transponders (for
example, Sky Mexico), connect the RF cable from the
TV-Hub to one of the “22KHz” tone inputs on the
multiswitch, instead of the “18V” input. In addition,
since you do not need the “18V” and “13V” inputs for
high-band transponders, you only need to connect the
RF1 and RF2 cables to the multiswitch; RF3 and RF4
are unnecessary.
b. Connect a grounding block in-line with each
RF cable from the antenna (see Figure 24 and
“Grounding Requirements” on page 25).
c. Connect the other end of the RF1 cable from
the antenna to the “Antenna” jack on the
TV-Hub.
d. Connect the RF2, RF3, and RF4 cables to the
multiswitch, as shown in Figure 24.
e. Connect each multiswitch output to the
“Satellite In” jack on each receiver.
f. Terminate any unused outputs on the
multiswitch with 75terminators and verify
all connections are tight.
Figure 24: Wiring 5+ Linear Receivers
TV-Hub
Antenna
Receiver
RF1 RF4RF3RF2
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Connect up to 8 receivers
18V
13V
13V/
22KHz
18V/
22KHz
AC Power
13V 18V/
22KHz
13V/
22KHz
18V
Multiswitch
Grounding
Blocks
To enable any of the receivers to control
satellite selection, install an optional IP
AutoSwitch (KVH part no. 72-0634) in-line
with the receiver’s RF input. See Appendix A
on page 35 for details.
IMPORTANT!
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DIRECTV – SWM Wiring
Follow these steps to connect DIRECTV SWM
receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB
and TV-Hub A required).
NOTE: You can connect non-SWM receivers as well,
as explained in “DIRECTV – Non-SWM Wiring” on
page 20.
Connecting 1 SWM Receiver
Connect an RF cable from the “SWM” jack on the
TV-Hub to the “Satellite In” jack on the receiver/
DVR (see Figure 25).
Connecting 2-8 SWM Receivers (Tuners)
a. Connect an RF cable from the “SWM” jack on
the TV-Hub to the “SWM” input on the SWM
splitter (supplied in kit) (see Figure 26).
b. Connect the SWM splitter’s outputs to the
“Satellite In” jack on the receivers/DVRs (or
“Network” jack when connecting a Genie
client). You can connect any number of SWM
and Genie devices that add up to 8 tuners or
fewer. Refer to Figure 26 to determine the
tuners consumed by each type of device.
c. Terminate any unused outputs on the SWM
splitter with the supplied 75terminators
and verify all connections are tight.
Figure 25: Wiring 1 DIRECTV SWM Receiver
TV-Hub
AC Powe
r
SWM Receiver
Satellite In
Antenna
RF1
SWM
Figure 26: Wiring a DIRECTV SWM Splitter
TV-Hub SWM
R
AUDIOOUT
L
PrPbY
VIDEOOUT S-VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIOOUT
ETHERNET
SATELLITEIN 1
IRRECEIVE SATA HDMI PHONEJACK
POWERINPUT
USB
COMPONENTVIDEO OUT
Genie DVR
Genie Client
Genie Client
Genie Client
Network
Network
Network
Satellite In
Note: Although you
may connect
additional Genie
clients, only 3 can be
active at one time
AC Power
AC Power
SWM DVR
AC Power
SWM Receiver
Satellite In
Satellite In
Supports up to 8 tuners:
Each SWM receiver = 1 tuner
Each SWM DVR = 2 tuners
Each Genie DVR = 5 tuners
Each Genie client = 0 tuners
SWM Splitter
Terminate
unused
outputs
If you need to receive local channels on the
119W satellite, and you want the antenna to
automatically switch between the 101W and
119W satellites, you need to use the DIRECTV
coax network. See Appendix B on page 39 for
details.
IMPORTANT!
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Connecting 9-16 SWM Receivers (Tuners)
To connect more than 8 tuners, first follow the
steps for 2-8 tuners, as explained on the previous
page. Then install an external SWM-8 kit (KVH
part no. 72-0678). Connect the kit to the “Legacy”
jacks on the TV-Hub then connect the SWM
devices, as shown in Figure 27.
Figure 27: Wiring a DIRECTV External SWM-8 Kit
TV-Hub
Antenna Antenna
AC Power
SWM
18V
13V 18V/
22KHz
13V/
22KHz
DC Block
Splitter
DC Block
Splitter
Secondary Primary Secondary Primary
SWM Power
Inserter SWM-8
Module
SWM1/PWR
AC Power
SWM Receiver/DVR
Satellite In
Connect any combination of SWM receivers/DVRs
that add up to 8 or fewer tuners at the SWM splitter
SWM Splitter
Terminate
unused
outputs
Supports up to 8 tuners:
Each SWM receiver = 1 tuner
Each SWM DVR = 2 tuners
IRD
Legacy 2
Legacy 1
If you need to receive local channels on the
119W satellite, and you want the antenna to
automatically switch between the 101W and
119W satellites, you need to use the DIRECTV
coax network. See Appendix B on page 39 for
details.
IMPORTANT!
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