Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites (Circular Versions). TracVision M5, M7 & M7SK

TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide

Chapter 2 - Operation

Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites

(Circular Versions)

During installation, your TracVision system should have been set up to track the satellite(s) of your choice and the channel guides for your selected satellite service should have been downloaded.

Since some channels might be located on another satellite, changing channels might require switching between satellites. With most

TracVision configurations, satellite switching occurs automatically while you change channels using the primary receiver’s remote control. Find your selected service and configuration in the following sections for complete details.

TIP: The primary receiver is the receiver connected to the antenna’s RF1 connector.

DISH 1000

When the TracVision M5/M7 system is configured for DISH 1000, you can view the DISH HDTV programming for your geographic area. The system can be configured for either DISH 1000/61 or DISH 1000/129 use.

Figure 2-4 DISH 1000 Configurations

Configuration Satellites Tracked

DISH 1000/61 DISH 110, 119, and 61

DISH 1000/129 DISH 110, 119, and 129

During installation, your TracVision system should have been set to the DISH 1000 configuration that best suits your geographic location

(see Figure 2-5). If you change satellite coverage areas, refer to “DISH

Network/ExpressVu Setup” on page 40 to change your DISH 1000

configuration.

Figure 2-5 Regional DISH 1000 Configuration Recommendations

= DISH 1000/129 Recommended

= DISH 1000/61 Recommended

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DISH 1000 Automatic Mode - Preferred for One or Two Receivers

The antenna switches between satellites automatically as you change channels using the primary receiver’s remote control. The primary

receiver is the receiver connected to RF1 (see Figure 2-6 and

Figure 2-7). If an optional secondary receiver is connected, you can use

its remote control to switch between the channels on the currently selected satellite.

Figure 2-6 DISH 1000 Automatic Mode - Receiver Controls

Antenna

Switchplate

RF2 RF1

Grounding

Block

RF1

RF2

Changes

channels on current satellite

Secondary

Receiver

(optional)

MCP

Primary Receiver

Automatically

switches satellites/channels

Figure 2-7 DISH 1000 Automatic Mode - MCP Displays

DISH 1000/61

Tracking DISH 119

110 Menu 61

OR

DISH 1000/129

Tracking DISH 119

110 Menu 129

Available Satellites

(Buttons Not Used)

Satellite Being

Tracked

Available Satellites

(Buttons Not Used)

Satellite Being

Tracked

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DISH 1000 Manual Mode - Required for Three or More Receivers

Since multiswitches interfere with communications between the receivers and the antenna, the system must be set up in Manual mode when three or more receivers are installed. When Manual mode is enabled, you can switch between your selected satellites using the

buttons on the front of the MCP (see Figure 2-8 and Figure 2-9). You

can use the receivers’ remote controls to switch between the channels on the currently selected satellite.

Figure 2-8 DISH 1000 Manual Mode - Receiver/MCP Controls

Antenna

RF2 RF1

Switchplate

Grounding

Block

MCP

Buttons used to switch satellites

All Receivers

Multiswitch

Changes

channels on current satellite

Figure 2-9 DISH 1000 Manual Mode - MCP Displays

DISH 1000/61

Tracking DISH 119

110 Menu 61

OR

DISH 1000/129

Tracking DISH 119

110 Menu 129

Press for 110

Press for 61

Satellite Being

Tracked

Press for 110

Press for 129

Satellite Being

Tracked

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DIRECTV Tri-Sat Automatic Mode - Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit Users Only

When the KVH Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit (KVH Part #72-0301-07, purchased separately) is installed, you can switch automatically among the Ku-band portion of the overall programming on the

DIRECTV 101, 110, and 119 satellites when using a DIRECTV H21-200 or H20-600 receiver. Simply use the receiver’s remote control to switch channels and satellites. Refer to the instructions provided in the Tri-Sat

AutoSwitch Kit for more information.

Figure 2-10 DIRECTV Tri-Sat Automatic Mode - Receiver Controls

MCP

Switchplate

Antenna

Grounding

Block

Tri-Sat

AutoSwitch

DIRECTV H21-200/

H20-600 Receiver

Tri-Sat

AutoSwitch

DIRECTV H21-200/

H20-600 Receiver

Automatically

switches satellites/channels

Automatically

switches satellites/channels

Figure 2-11 DIRECTV Tri-Sat Automatic Mode - MCP Display

Tracking DTV 101

110 Menu 119

Available Satellites

(Buttons Not Used)

Satellite Being

Tracked

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Dual-Sat Mode - Required for all DISH 500, ExpressVu, DIRECTV, and Custom

Dual-Sat Setups

Dual-Sat Mode is used with several service configurations. Figure 2-12

lists each Dual-Sat service configuration, the satellites tracked for each service, and available satellite switching modes.

Figure 2-12 Dual-Sat Modes

Service

DIRECTV

Satellites Tracked

DIRECTV 101 and 119

DISH 500 DISH 119 and 110

ExpressVu ExpressVu 91 and 82

Custom Selected by user

Available

Switching Mode(s)

Auto or Manual

Auto or Manual

Auto or Manual

Manual

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Dual-Sat Automatic Mode - Preferred Mode for One or Two Receivers*

The antenna switches between satellites automatically while you change channels using the primary receiver’s remote control. The primary receiver is the receiver connected to the antenna’s RF1 cable

(see Figure 2-13 and Figure 2-14). If an optional secondary receiver is

connected, you can use its remote control to switch between the channels on the currently selected satellite.

*NOTE: Custom Dual-Sat configurations must use Manual mode.

Figure 2-13 Dual-Sat Automatic Mode - Receiver Controls

Antenna

Switchplate

RF2 RF1

Grounding

Block

RF1

RF2

Changes

channels on current satellite

Secondary

Receiver

(optional)

MCP

Primary Receiver

Automatically

switches satellites/channels

Figure 2-14 Dual-Sat Automatic Mode - MCP Display

Tracking <Sat A>

<Sat B> Menu

Available Satellite

(Button Not Used)

Satellite Being

Tracked

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Dual-Sat Manual Mode - Required for Three or More Receivers and All

Custom Dual-Sat Setups

Circular TracVision M5/M7 systems with three or more receivers require the use of a multiswitch. Since multiswitches interfere with communications between the receivers and the antenna, the system must be set up in Manual mode. When manual mode is enabled, you can use the receiver’s remote control to change channels on the currently selected satellite. If you need to switch satellites, simply use

the buttons on the front of the MCP (see Figure 2-15 and Figure 2-16).

You can use the receivers’ remote controls to switch between the channels on the currently selected satellite.

Figure 2-15 Dual-Sat Manual Mode - Receiver/MCP Controls

Antenna

RF2 RF1

Switchplate

Grounding

Block

MCP

Buttons used to switch satellites

All Receivers

Multiswitch

Changes

channels on current satellite

Figure 2-16 Dual-Sat Manual Mode - MCP Display

Tracking <Sat A>

<Sat B> Menu

Press for

Sat B

Satellite Being

Tracked

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