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EchoStar 4 - page 1
Satellite T elevision KVH T racV ision ® 4 user’ s guide • Operating Instructions A Guide to T racV ision 4 ...
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Welcome to T racVision 4 T racV ision 4 User’ s Guide Congratulations on your choice of the T racV ision 4, one of the most advanced automatic satellite tracking systems available today . This user ’s guide provides all of the basic information requir ed to use this system and receive the satellite entertainment you want. Detailed installation, ...
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T racVision ® and KVH ® are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. T racNet ™ is a trademark of KVH Industries, Inc. DV B ® (Digital Video Broadcasting) is a registered trademark of the D VB Project. DIRECTV ® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV , Inc., a unit of the DIRECTV Group . DISH Network ™ is an official trademark of EchoSta ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 4
54-0150-01 i T able of Contents T able of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1.1 T r acVision 4 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1.2 T r acVision 4 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2 Using Y our T racVision 4 . . . . . . ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 5
Introduction 54-0150-01 1 1 – Introduction This section provides a basic overview of the T racVision 4 system. It explains how the system works and describes the function of each component. Contents 1.1 T racVision 4 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1.2 T racVision 4 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 6
Introduction 54-0150-01 3 1.1 T racVision 4 System Over view A complete satellite TV system, illustrated in Figure 1-1, includes the T racV ision 4 antenna connected to the switchplate, an IRD (satellite TV receiver), and a television set. The optional TV/SA T Switch allows you to select a satellite at the press of a button. A desktop or laptop com ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 7
54-0150-01 4 T racVision 4 User’ s Guide Satellite Librar y Y our T racV ision 4 includes a pre-pr ogrammed satellite library of North American and European satellite services. If the satellite service you wish to receive is not alr eady in the satellite library , an authorized technician can add two additional satellites of your choice to the li ...
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Introduction 54-0150-01 5 1.2 T racVision 4 Components Y our T racV ision 4 system includes the following components: Antenna Unit The antenna unit houses the antenna positioning mechanism, low noise block (LNB), power supply , and control elements within a molded ABS radome. W eathertight connectors on the bottom of the baseplate join the power , ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 9
Using Y our T racVision 4 54-0150-01 7 2 – Using Y our T racV ision 4 This section explains everything you need to know to operate your T racVision 4 system. Antenna unit initialization and satellite acquisition are automatic, making the system very easy to use. Contents 2.1 Receiving Satellite Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 10
Using Y our T racVision 4 54-0150-01 9 2.1 Receiving Satellite Signals For T racV ision 4 to receive satellite TV signals, the antenna must have a clear line of sight to the satellite. If you only receive intermittent signals or the antenna cannot find the satellite, check around your vessel for any objects that could be blocking the signal, such a ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 11
54-0150-01 10 T racVision 4 User’ s Guide 2.2 T urning On the System The T racV ision 4 system is easy to use. Antenna unit initialization and satellite acquisition are completely automatic. T o use the T racV ision 4 system, follow the steps below . 1. T urn on the IRD and the television. ( Refer to your IRD user ’s manual for complete operati ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 12
Using Y our T racVision 4 54-0150-01 11 2.3 Changing Channels and Switching to the Second Satellite If you have followed the installation instructions, your system should be set to the active satellite pair of your choice and the system should have downloaded the appropriate channel guides. Y ou must also have a properly configured IRD (if this has ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 13
Using the TV/SA T Switch to Switch Between Satellites - Optional If you are unable to switch between satellites using the IRD remote contr ol, you can use the optional TV/SA T Switch (see Figure 2-3) to easily select between Satellite A and Satellite B. TV/SA T Switch Controls and Indicators The Select button is used for all operator controls. The ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 14
Using the TV/SA T Switch The TV/SA T Switch is controlled via the single Select button. T o select the second satellite, perform the following steps: 1. Press the Select button on the TV/SA T Switch. 2. The indicator for the current satellite (Sat A or Sat B) extinguishes, while the indicator for the other satellite starts blinking. 3. Once the ind ...
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2.4 W atching T elevision T racV ision 4 allows you to watch satellite TV whether your vessel is in motion or at rest. Cable Unwrap The antenna can rotate a full 720° befor e reaching the end of its cable. If it does so, the system automatically unwraps the cable by quickly rotating the dish in the opposite dir ection. During this time, your telev ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 16
2. T urn on the antenna. When the limit switch test is complete: a. T ype HAL T<cr> (<cr> indicates a carriage return/ENTER key). b. T ype DEBUGON<cr> . c. T ype SLEEPOFF<cr> . 3. Cycle the antenna’s power . Sleep Mode is now disabled. 4. T o reactivate Sleep Mode, follow this same process, except type SLEEPON<cr> in ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 17
T roubleshooting 54-0150-01 17 3 – T roubleshooting This section identifies basic trouble symptoms and lists their possible causes and solutions. Contents 3.1 T roubleshooting Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 3.2 Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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T roubleshooting 54-0150-01 19 19 19 3.1 T roubleshooting Matrix The troubleshooting matrix shown in T able 3-1 identifies some trouble symptoms, their possible causes, and r eferences to troubleshooting solutions. T able 3-1 T roubleshooting Matrix Antenna non-functional 1 Antenna not s witching satellites 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 No picture on TV set 1 1 ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 19
54-0150-01 20 T racVision 4 User’ s Guide 20 20 3.2 Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues There ar e a number of common issues that can affect the signal reception quality or the operation of the T racV ision 4. The following sections address these issues and potential solutions. Blown Fuse, Low Power , or Wiring If the antenna unit i ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 20
T roubleshooting 54-0150-01 21 21 21 V essel T urning During Startup If the vessel turns during the 60-second startup and initialization sequence that occurs immediately after turning on the power to the T racV ision 4, the antenna gyro will recor d that variable motion as “standing still.” This may cause the antenna to track improperly . T o s ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 21
54-0150-01 22 T racVision 4 User’ s Guide 22 22 Radar Interference The energy levels radiated by radar units can overload the antenna’s front-end cir cuits. Check with your installer to make certain that the T racV ision 4 antenna unit is in the optimal location with regar d to your radar unit. Satellite Frequency Data Changed If some channels ...
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T roubleshooting 54-0150-01 23 23 23 3.3 IRD T roubleshooting The IRD that was provided with your satellite television service may also be the cause of less-than-ideal operation. First check the IRD’s configuration to ensure it is set up for the desir ed programming. In the case of a faulty IRD, r efer to your IRD user ’s manual for service and ...
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KVH Industries Limited W arranty T racVision 4 Limited Warranty on Hardware KVH Industries, Inc. warr ants the KVH product purchased against def ects in materials for a period of TWO (2) years and against f actor y labor costs f or a per iod of ONE (1) y ear from the date of original retail purchase by the original purchaser . It is the customer’ ...
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EchoStar 4 - page 24
KVH Industries, Inc. 50 Enterprise Center Middletown, RI 02842-5279 U.S.A. Phone: (401) 847-3327 Fax: (401) 849-0045 E-mail: info@kvh.com Internet: www .kvh.com KVH Europe A/S Kokkedal Industripark 2B 2980 Kokkedal Denmark Phone: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181 E-mail: info@kvh.dk Internet: www .kvh.com KVH ® and T racVision ® are registered t ...
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