TracVision A5 User manual

Second Receiver Installation Instructions
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TracVision®A5
Second Receiver
Installation Instructions
The following pages explain how to connect a second receiver to
the TracVision A5 system.
Before You Begin
Before you connect the second receiver, be sure to install the
original receiver and test the system for proper operation, as
described in the TracVision A5 Installation Guide. Once you’ve
tested the system in a single-receiver configuration, follow the
instructions below to install the second receiver.
Kitpack Contents
The kitpack that was packaged with your second receiver
contains various hardware and other materials that you will need
to install the receiver. Ensure the box contains all of the items
listed below.
Part Part # Qty.
Receiver 02-1287-01 1
Remote control 72-0148 1
RF converter 02-1344 1
Brackets 20-0931 2
#8-32 x 5⁄16" screws 14-0041-65 4
#6 x 1⁄2" self-drilling screws 14-0357-08 6
#8 washers 14-0226-08 4
DC power cable 32-0760 1
Audio/video cables 32-0763 1
AAA batteries 15-0015 2
Splitter, RF signal 19-0341 1
Short RF cable 32-0753-07 1
Long RF cable 32-0753-72 1
Second Receiver
Serial Number

Connecting the Second Receiver
The diagram on the following page shows the complete wiring of
a two-receiver configuration. Refer to this figure when
connecting the second receiver to the TracVision A5 system.
1. Turn off the original receiver’s front panel power
switch. The switch’s light should go out.
2. At the original receiver’s rear panel, disconnect
the RF cable from the “Satellite In” jack. Leave the
cable connected to the “To IRD Satellite In” jack.
3. Connect the RF cable (that you disconnected in
Step 2) to the splitter’s “Input” jack.
4. Connect the small RF cable (supplied in the
kitpack) from either of the splitter’s “Out” jacks to
the original receiver’s “Satellite In” jack.
5. At the second receiver’s rear panel, disconnect the
RF cable from the “Satellite In” and “To IRD
Satellite In” jacks. This cable is no longer needed.
6. Connect the long RF cable (supplied in the
kitpack) from the splitter’s other “Out” jack to the
second receiver’s “Satellite In” jack.
7. Follow the applicable instructions in the
TracVision A5 Installation Guide to connect the
following cables to the second receiver:
• RF converter cable
• Audio/video cables (to connect the second
receiver to the desired audio/video components)
• VCR/DVD player (optional)
• VHF antenna (optional)
• Power cable (if connecting both receivers to
same vehicle fuse, ensure fuse is rated for 15 amps)
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CAUTION
KVH
®
is a registered trademark of KVH Industries, Inc. HUGHES
™
is a trademark of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
This device complies with Part 15J of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Product Warranty void if outer casing removed .
VEHICLE POWER
(10-16 VDC)
VHF
ANTENNA IN
S-VIDEO
TO KVH
ANTENNA
TO VIDEO
TruSurround, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
SATELLITE IN
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO
OUT TO TV
COMPOSITE VIDEO
TO IRD
SATELLITE IN
DIAGNOSTIC PORT 1 DIAGNOSTIC PORT 2
RF REMOTE
INPUT
These instructions are for a basic wiring configuration. If
the vehicle’s entertainment system is wired differently,
use these instructions as a guide and connect the cables
as needed to suit the vehicle’s particular configuration.
Power Switch
Disconnect Here
(Original Receiver)
Splitter
OUT OUT
INPUT
Receiver #1
To IRD Satellite In
Receiver #2
Satellite In
Receiver #1
Satellite In

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CAUTION
KVH
®
is a registered trademark of KVH Industries, Inc. HUGHES
™
is a trademark of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
This device complies with Part 15J of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Warranty void if outer casing removed
.
VEHICLE POWER
(10-16 VDC)
VHF
ANTENNA IN
S-VIDEO
TO KVH
ANTENNA
TO VIDEO
TruSurround, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
SATELLITE IN
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO
OUT TO TV
COMPOSITE VIDEO
TO IRD
SATELLITE IN
DIAGNOSTIC PORT 1 DIAGNOSTIC PORT 2
RF Converter
RF REMOTE
INPUT
CAUTION
KVH
®
is a registered trademark of KVH Industries, Inc. HUGHES
™
is a trademark of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
This device complies with Part 15J of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Warranty void if outer casing removed
.
VEHICLE POWER
(10-16 VDC)
VHF
ANTENNA IN
S-VIDEO
TO KVH
ANTENNA
TO VIDEO
TruSurround, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
SATELLITE IN
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO
OUT TO TV
COMPOSITE VIDEO
TO IRD
SATELLITE IN
DIAGNOSTIC PORT 1 DIAGNOSTIC PORT 2
RF Converter
RF REMOTE
INPUT
TracVision A5 Wiring Diagram for Two Receivers
Antenna
Receiver #1
Vehicle Roof
Service/
Maintenance
Only
To Vehicle
Audio
To Vehicle Video (Option 1) To Vehicle Video (Option 1) To Vehicle Video (Option 3)
To Vehicle Video (Option 2)
To VHF Antenna
(Optional)
DC Power Ground
Vehicle Power
(12 VDC)
Fuse
To Vehicle
Audio
To Vehicle Video (Option 1) To Vehicle Video (Option 1) To Vehicle Video (Option 2)
Splitter
Service/
Maintenance
Only
Receiver #2
DC Power Ground
Vehicle Power
(12 VDC)
Fuse
OUT OUT
INPUT
To VHF Antenna
(Optional)
To Vehicle Video (Option 3)
In this configuration, Receiver #1 is the master
receiver. Receiver #1 must be turned on in
order to use Receiver #2.

8. Follow the instructions in Section 3-2, “Mounting the
Receiver,” in the TracVision A5 Installation Guide to
mount the second receiver inside the vehicle.
9. Check the cable connections at both receivers to ensure
none have come loose. In particular, be sure to inspect
the short video cable, connecting between the “To
Video” and “Video” ports, on both receivers.
10. Follow the instructions in Section 4-1, “Installing the
Remote Control Batteries,” in the TracVision A5
Installation Guide to install batteries in the new remote
control.
Testing the Two-receiver Configuration
Now you need to turn the system on, test both receivers, and
ensure everything works properly.
1. Ensure that the antenna has a clear view of the
satellite. For complete details about satellite
reception requirements, refer to Section 1-3,
“Receiving Satellite TV Signals,” in the TracVision A5
User’s Guide.
2. Apply vehicle power and turn on the vehicle’s
entertainment system. Turn on the audio/video
components that are connected to the original
receiver and the components that are connected to
the second receiver.
3. Turn on the front panel power switch on both
receivers. The light on each switch illuminates and
the receivers beep twice.
4. Wait 30 seconds. The antenna should then power
off and both receivers should beep once.
5. Press the SAT button on the remote control that
came with the original receiver. Then press the
POWER button. The original receiver beeps twice
to indicate that power is again applied to the
antenna.
6. Do not move the vehicle for 20 seconds. This
allows the antenna gyros to initialize properly.
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Power Switch
The original receiver controls power to the TracVision
antenna. You MUST turn on the original receiver in order
to operate the second receiver.

7. Verify that the following appears on the TV(s) that
are connected to the original receiver:
The TracVision antenna searches for and locks
onto the satellite. The receiver then starts
downloading the program guide and the
following message appears:
This process may take up to 60 seconds. Once the
program guide has loaded, a DIRECTV
programming channel appears. Only the DIRECTV
preview channels (such as channels 100 and 201) are
viewable if you haven’t yet activated the receiver.
8. Press the SAT button on the remote control that
came with the second receiver. Then press the
POWER button. The receiver beeps twice and
starts downloading the program guide. The
following message appears on the TV(s) that are
connected to the second receiver:
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If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV
®
service, please wait until your
Advanced Program Guide
™
is prepared.
Searching for satellite signal...
Installation
If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV
®
service, please wait until your
Advanced Program Guide
™
is prepared.
Acquiring guide data...
Installation
If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV
®
service, please wait until your
Advanced Program Guide
™
is prepared.
Acquiring guide data...

This process may take up to 60 seconds. Once the
program guide has loaded, a DIRECTV
programming channel appears. Only the DIRECTV
preview channels (such as channels 100 and 201) are
viewable until you activate the second receiver.
Activating the Receiver(s)
Before you can start watching satellite TV via a TracVision A5
receiver, the receiver must be activated.
If you’ve already activated the original TracVision A5 receiver:
Call KVH at 1-866-551-8004 to activate the second
receiver under the same account. Follow the
instructions on page v of the TracVision A5 User’s
Guide and be sure to tell the KVH Activation
Department representative that you just need to
add a second receiver to your account.
If you need to activate both receivers:
Call KVH at 1-866-551-8004 to activate both
receivers. Follow the instructions on page v of the
TracVision A5 User’s Guide and be sure to tell the
KVH Activation Department representative that
you need to activate two receivers.
Using the Two Receivers
With two receivers, your vehicle’s passengers no longer have to
watch the same channel. One passenger can use the original
receiver’s remote control to change the channel on one screen,
while another passenger can use the second receiver’s remote
control to change the channel on the other screen. The second
receiver’s remote control is programmed to work exclusively with the
second receiver.
Remember, the original receiver must always be turned on in
order to use the second receiver.
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You will need the second receiver’s serial number to
activate it. This serial number is noted on the first page of
these instructions.
To operate the second receiver, you must use the second
receiver’s remote control. To operate the original receiver,
you must use the original receiver’s remote control.

Using the New Remote Control to Operate Other
Vehicle Components
In addition to controlling the second satellite receiver, you may
be able to operate your vehicle’s TV, VCR, DVD, or AUX
components using your new TracVision remote control. For
details, refer to Section 3-2, “Programming the Remote Control to
Operate Other Components,” in the TracVision A5 User’s Guide.
Programming a Replacement Remote Control to
Operate the Second Receiver
To operate the second receiver, you must use a remote control
that is programmed with the second receiver’s remote ID. The
remote control that came with this kit is already programmed
with the proper remote ID, so you don’t need to reprogram it.
However, if you order a replacement remote control, and you
need to use it to operate the second receiver (and not the original
receiver), follow the steps below to program the replacement
remote control.
1. Press and hold the SAT button.
2. At the same time, press the MUTE button for two
seconds.
3. Release both buttons. The SAT button should
remain lit. If it doesn’t, repeat Steps 1 and 2.
4. Using the numeric keypad, enter “002”.
5. Press the SAT button to lock in the code.
6. Press the SELECT button.
7. The replacement remote control should now be
programmed to operate the second receiver.
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