TracVision A5 Installation Instructions Manual

Second Receiver Installation Instructions

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

Receiver

Remote control

RF converter

Brackets

#8-32 x 5 ⁄

16

" screws

#6 x 1 ⁄

2

" self-drilling screws

#8 washers

DC power cable

Audio/video cables

AAA batteries

Splitter, RF signal

Short RF cable

Long RF cable

Part #

02-1287-01

72-0148

02-1344

20-0931

14-0041-65

14-0357-08

14-0226-08

32-0760

32-0763

15-0015

19-0341

32-0753-07

32-0753-72

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1

1

1

1

2

6

4

2

4

1

1

Qty.

1

Second Receiver

Serial Number

1

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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.

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.

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.

Power Switch

VEHICLE POWER

(10-16 VDC)

SATELLITE IN

VHF

ANTENNA IN

RF REMOTE

INPUT

OUT TO TV

COMPOSITE VIDEO

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

TO IRD

SATELLITE IN

TO KVH

ANTENNA

DIAGNOSTIC PORT 1

S-VIDEO

DIAGNOSTIC PORT 2 TO VIDEO

TruSurround, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

C AU T I O N

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.

KVH

®

is a registered trademark of KVH Industries, Inc. HUGHES

™

is a trademark of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

Disconnect Here

(Original Receiver)

Receiver #1

Satellite In

2

Splitter

OUT

INPUT

OUT

Receiver #1

To IRD Satellite In

Receiver #2

Satellite In

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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Power Switch

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.

The original receiver controls power to the TracVision antenna. You MUST turn on the original receiver in order to operate the second receiver.

6. Do not move the vehicle for 20 seconds. This allows the antenna gyros to initialize properly.

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7. Verify that the following appears on the TV(s) that are connected to the original receiver:

If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV

® service, please wait until your

Advanced Program Guide ™ is prepared.

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Searching for satellite signal...

The TracVision antenna searches for and locks onto the satellite. The receiver then starts downloading the program guide and the following message appears:

If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV

® service, please wait until your

Advanced Program Guide ™ is prepared.

Installation

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 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:

If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV

® service, please wait until your

Advanced Program Guide ™ is prepared.

Installation

Acquiring guide data...

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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.

You will need the second receiver’s serial number to activate it. This serial number is noted on the first page of these instructions.

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.

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.

Remember, the original receiver must always be turned on in order to use the second receiver.

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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, r efer 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.

PWR

DVD VCR AUX TV SAT

GUIDE

MENU

INFO

TURBO

O

N

E LINE

G U

ID

E

FAV

CLEAR

VOL SELECT

PROG

MUTE

PREV

CH

DIRECTOR

SEARCH

AUDIO

VIDEO

CH P

A

G

E

1

4

7

INPUT

REW

REC

2

5

8

0

PLAY

FF

STOP

PAUSE

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