TracVision Trackvision HDTV converter User manual

HDTV Converter Owner’s Manual
HDTV Converter
for DIRECTV®Service

2007, KVH Industries, Inc. KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc.
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quick reference guide

OR OR
101-110: Tracking 101
119 Menu
TriSat - Automatic
TriSat - Manual
Tracking 101
119 Menu 110
Set Sat Select Mode?
Yes Next Return
Auto or Manual?
Auto Manual Return
DualSat
Tracking <SAT NAME>
<SAT A> Menu <SAT B>
Return to "Set Sat Select Mode"
or "Install Satellite"
2005-2007, KVH Industries, Inc.
Select SAT 101 and:
119 110 Return
MultiSat Control Panel Menu Quick Reference Guide
MultiSat Control Panel Menu Quick Reference Guide
USA or Europe?
USA Europe Return
Installing TriSat
Group - Please Wait
101, 119, and 110
sats installed
Restarting antenna
Select Satellite A
Select Satellite B
Set Sat Select Mode
Auto Manual
Go to TriSat - Manual
Main Display
Go to
TriSat - Automatic
Main Display
Select SAT 101 and:
119 110 Return
* 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
Set brightness?
Yes Next Return
Control antenna?
Yes Next Return
Get antenna status?
Yes Next Return
Upgrade software?
Yes Next Return
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
Configure Satellite?
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
Install A <Sat Name>
Yes Next Cancel
Install B <Sat Name>
Yes Next Cancel
Installing sats
Please Wait
<SatA> and
<SatB> installed
Restarting antenna
Trisat Mode?
Yes No Return
Antenna restarted
Install Satellite?
Yes Next Return
Restart Antenna?
Yes Next Return
Operations mode?
Yes Next Return
‡ TracVision M5/M7/M9 only

KVH Part # 54-0260 Rev. C
© 2007 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.
MultiSat Control Panel Owner’s Manual
MultiSat Control
Panel
With HDTV Converter
Owner’s Manual
This manual provides all of the basic information you need to
install, operate, set up, and troubleshoot the MultiSat Control
Panel (MCP) and HDTV converter.
NOTE: The MultiSat Control Panel is not a standalone unit. It is an
add-on accessory for an installed DVB-compatible TracVision
satellite TV antenna system.
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!
MultiSat Control Panel
Serial Number

TracVision and KVH are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
The unique light-colored dome with contrasting baseplate 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.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Table of Contents
MultiSat Control Panel Owner’s Manual
i
Table of Contents
1Introduction
Using this Manual..............................................................................3
Product Overview ..............................................................................5
2 Installation
Inspecting Parts and Getting Tools....................................................9
Planning the Installation..................................................................10
Preparing the MCP Mounting Site (Flush Mount only).....................11
Attaching the MCP Flush Mount Bracket
(Flush Mount only) ...........................................................................12
Wiring the MCP to the Antenna - R4/R5 Switchplate.......................13
Wiring the MCP to the Antenna - M5/M7 Switchplate.....................16
Wiring the MCP to the Antenna - M5/M7 GyroTrac..........................19
Wiring the MCP to the Antenna - M9 ...............................................21
Wiring the HDTV Converter and Receiver ........................................23
Mounting the MCP ...........................................................................25
Selecting the DIRECTV TriSat Group ................................................27
Choosing a Sat Select Mode............................................................29
Configuring the DIRECTV HD Receiver.............................................31
3Operation
Downloading the Program Guide to the Receiver............................35
Switching Satellites - TriSat............................................................36
Switching Satellites - DualSat.........................................................38
Accessing the Menu ........................................................................39

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4 Menu Functions
Adjusting Display Brightness ...........................................................43
Selecting Satellites to Track - TriSat ...............................................44
Choosing a Sat Select Mode - TriSat Only .......................................45
Selecting Satellites to Track - DualSat ............................................46
Manually Entering Latitude and Longitude ......................................47
Changing the Sleep Mode Setting....................................................48
Changing the Instant On Mode Setting ............................................49
Restarting the Antenna ....................................................................50
Viewing Antenna Status...................................................................51
Manually Controlling the Antenna....................................................53
Updating Satellite Frequency Data ..................................................54
Configuring Satellite Settings ..........................................................56
Upgrading Software.........................................................................57
5 Troubleshooting
Five Simple Checks..........................................................................61
Technical Support............................................................................62
Field Replaceable Units ...................................................................63
A Computer Diagnostics
Connecting a Laptop PC to the Main Flash Port...............................67

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Table of Contents
B Wiring Diagrams
Wiring 1 HD Receiver - R4/R5 Configuration ...................................71
Wiring 2 or More HD Receivers - R4/R5 Configuration....................72
Wiring 1 HD Receiver - M5/M7 Switchplate Configuration..............73
Wiring 2 or More HD Receivers - M5/M7 Switchplate
Configuration ...................................................................................74
Wiring 1 HD Receiver - M5/M7 GyroTrac Configuration ..................75
Wiring 2 or More HD Receivers - M5/M7 GyroTrac
Configuration ...................................................................................76
Wiring 1 HD Receiver - M9 Configuration........................................77
Wiring 2 or More HD Receivers - M9 Configuration.........................78
MCP Flush Mounting Template ............................................... 79

MultiSat Control Panel Owner’s Manual
1
Chapter 1 - Introduction
1. Introduction
This chapter provides a basic overview of this manual and your MultiSat
Control Panel with HDTV converter.
Contents
Using this Manual.............................................................. 3
Product Overview .............................................................. 5

MultiSat Control Panel Owner’s Manual
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Using this Manual
This manual provides complete installation, operation, setup, and
troubleshooting information for your MultiSat Control Panel (MCP)
and HDTV converter.
Who Should Use This Manual
The installer should refer to the “Installation” chapter and “Wiring
Diagrams” appendix for information on installing the MCP and HDTV
converter.
The user should refer to the “Operation” and “Menu Functions”
chapters to learn how to operate and set up the control panel.
The user 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 that provides useful supplemental information.
TIP: This is a Tip that provides hints to get the most out of your 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 system.
IMPORTANT!