Turning the System On/Off. TracVision M5, M7 & M7SK

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TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide

Chapter 2 - Operation

Turning the System On/Off

You can turn the system on or off using the switchplate.

Turning On the System

Follow the steps below to turn on your TracVision system.

IMPORTANT!

Avoid turning the vessel or changing channels for one minute after turning on the system.

1. Make sure the antenna has a clear view of the sky.

2. Turn on your satellite TV receiver and TV.

3. Set the switchplate’s Power switch to the On (|) position.

Figure 2-3 Switchplate Power Switch

ON

OFF

MAINTENANCE

4. Wait one minute for system startup.

DIRECTV Subscribers Using the Tri-Sat AutoSwitch - Please Note

Once you turn on the TracVision system, the antenna automatically begins tracking the DIRECTV 101 satellite to download the program guide for the 101, 110, and 119 satellites. The receiver might take 30 minutes or more to fully load the program guide for all three of these satellites. Be sure to select only channels carried on the 101 satellite until the program guide is fully loaded.

Turning Off the System

Follow the steps below to turn off your TracVision system.

1. Set the switchplate’s Power switch to the Off (O) position.

2. Turn off your satellite TV receiver and TV.