KVH Industries, Inc.Installation GuideTracVision® TV5
9Inside the antenna, a shipping restraint prevents the antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove this shipping restra
10Follow these steps to mount the antenna.a. Place the antenna over the holes drilled in the mounting surface. Ensure the forward arrow points toward
11Follow 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 eac
12Follow these steps to connect the antenna to the TV-Hub. a. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to the “Antenna” jack on the TV-Hub (see Figure 1
13The steps for connecting the customer’s receiver(s) to the TracVision system and setting them up depends upon the customer’s satellite TV service (s
14Linear WiringFollow these steps to connect linear receivers to the TracVision system (linear universal quad LNB required). Connecting 1-4 Linear Rec
15Connecting 5 or More Linear Receiversa. Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack on the TV-Hub to the “18V” jack on the multiswitch (see Figure
16DIRECTV – SWM WiringFollow these steps to connect DIRECTV SWM receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB and TV-Hub A required).NOTE: You can
17Connecting 9-16 SWM Receivers (or Tuners)To connect more than 8 tuners, first follow the steps for 2-8 tuners, as explained on the previous page. Th
18DIRECTV – Non-SWM WiringFollow these steps to connect non-SWM receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB and TV-Hub A required).NOTE: You can
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19DIRECTV Latin America WiringFollow these steps to connect DIRECTV Latin America receivers to the TracVision system (DIRECTV L.A. circular LNB requir
20Tri-Americas WiringFollow these steps to connect both DIRECTV Latin America and DIRECTV U.S. receivers to the TracVision system (see Figure 31) (Tri
21DISH Network and Bell TV WiringFollow these steps to connect DISH Network or Bell TV receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB required). Con
22At the customer’s option, you can connect a NMEA device to the TV-Hub, allowing the antenna to use its GNSS position and heading data to speed up sa
23Before connecting power, be sure the vessel is properly grounded in accordance with marine standards.Grounding RequirementsProper grounding of the T
24Connect Power to the SystemNOTE: When powering up a SWM configuration, apply power to all other system components before powering up the receivers a
25Follow these steps to turn on the system for the first time.a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.b. Press the power switc
26Follow the steps for either option below to access the TV-Hub’s web interface.Using the Wireless Connectiona. Select the TVHub-<TV-Hub serial num
27Connecting the TV-Hub to an onboard local area network (LAN) is required if any of the following conditions apply:• One or more IP AutoSwitches are
28By default, the TV-Hub’s wireless settings are configured for the following:• Wireless Mode: AP (Access Point)• SSID: TV-Hub-<TV-Hub serial numbe
2This icon indicates a danger, warning, or caution notice. Be sure to read these carefully to avoid injury. WARNINGRisk of Electric ShockTo avoid elec
29The Setup Wizard appears upon initial startup to step you through system configuration (see Figure 48). Before you begin to set up the system:• Know
30Setup WizardSystem configuration continues by prompting you to enter information or perform certain tasks, as necessary. For example:• Enter install
31Linear Receiver Setup for Automatic SwitchingFor automatic switching to work properly using the DiSEqC communications protocol, set up linear receiv
32Follow these steps to set the antenna’s LNB to the skew angle supplied by the Setup Wizard.a. At the rear panel of the TV-Hub, set the power switch
33Before you leave the vessel, test the system to ensure the antenna works properly. Fill out the Installation Checklist (provided in the Welcome Kit)
34Follow these steps to add an IP AutoSwitch (KVH part no. 72-0634) to each DISH Network, Bell TV, or linear receiver you want to be able to control s
35Wire the IP AutoSwitchThe wiring of the IP AutoSwitch depends on the specific configuration. Refer to the wiring diagrams provided in “Wire the Rece
36Configure the IP AutoSwitchWhen performing system setup (see “Set Up the System” on page 29), follow these additional steps to configure the IP Auto
37Band/Polarization ControlIf your configuration consists of linear receivers connected via a multiswitch, and you installed one or more IP AutoSwitch
38In Automatic satellite switching mode, the TV-Hub can accept commands from the master SWM-compatible DIRECTV receiver to automatically switch betwee
3Before you begin, follow these steps to ensure you have everything needed to complete the installation.a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains every
39Genie ConfigurationsFull DECA Broadband functionality is built into Genie DVRs (HR44 or HR34). So if a Genie DVR is present on the DIRECTV SWM netwo
40Additional Equipment for Older ReceiversIn addition to the DECA Broadband Kit or a Genie DVR, you might need to connect an additional device in-line
41Configuring the DIRECTV Receivers for Automatic SwitchingTo establish communications between the TracVision system and each SWM-compatible DIRECTV r
42Assigning Static IP Addresses to DIRECTV ReceiversOnce you have identified a valid static IP address range for the receivers, follow these steps to
43i. Add the new receivers to the Autoswitch page of the web interface. Enter each receiver’s static IP address and assign it a friendly name (e.g., “
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4Before you begin, consider the following antenna installation guidelines.• Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a clear view of the sky to receive
5Consider the following TV-Hub installation guidelines.• Select a mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sourc
6Once you have identified a suitable antenna mounting site, according to the guidelines provided on page 4, follow these steps to drill the mounting h
7Determine 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 antenn
8Follow the steps below to connect the antenna cable(s) to the antenna.a. First determine the number of RF coax cables you need for your installation
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