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

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TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide

Chapter 2 - Operation

Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites

(Linear 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. Switching satellites occurs automatically with most TracVision system configurations. However, if the TracVision system includes a multiswitch, manual satellite switching is required.

NOTE: To enable automatic switching, the receiver must be properly

configured (see “Linear Receiver Configuration” on page 26 for more

information).

TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide

Chapter 2 - Operation

Automatic Satellite Switching

Most TracVision system configurations switch 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 2-17 and Figure 2-18 on page 23). If an

optional secondary receiver is connected, you can use its remote control to switch between the channels on the currently selected satellite

Figure 2-17 Primary/Secondary Receiver Control (Dual-output version shown)

Antenna

Switchplate

RF2 RF1

Grounding

Block

RF1

RF2

Changes

channels on current satellite

Secondary

Receiver

(optional)

MCP

Primary Receiver

Automatically

switches satellites/channels

Figure 2-18 Automatically Switching Between Satellites - MCP Displays

Three Satellites Installed

Tracking <Sat A>

<Sat B> Menu <Sat C>

OR

Two Satellites Installed

Tracking <Sat A>

<Sat B> Menu

Available Satellites

(Buttons Not Used)

Satellite Being

Tracked

Available Satellite

(Button Not Used)

Satellite Being

Tracked

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Chapter 2 - Operation

Manual Satellite Switching

If the TracVision system includes a multiswitch, you can use the receivers’ remote controls 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 2-19 and Figure 2-20).

Figure 2-19 Manual Satellite Switching - Receiver/MCP Controls (M7 Quad-output version shown)

Antenna

Switchplate

MCP

Multiswitch

Buttons used to switch satellites

All Receivers

Changes

channels on current satellite

Figure 2-20 Manually Switching Between Satellites - MCP Displays

Three Satellites Installed

Tracking <Sat A>

<Sat B> Menu <Sat C>

OR

Two Satellites Installed

Tracking <Sat A>

<Sat B> Menu

Press for Sat B

Press for Sat C

Satellite Being

Tracked

Press for Sat B

Satellite Being

Tracked