KVH Industries TracVision M3-ST, TracVision M3, TracVision M2 Installation Manual

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TracVision M3 Installation Guide

TracVision M3 – ST Version

DIRECTV®Mobile Receiver

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TracVision M3/M2

Right-Angle

Connector Extension Rubber Boot

Addendum

PLEASE READ! Important Addendum to Your Product Manual

This addendum applies to the TracVision® M3 and M2.

Rubber Sealing Boot to Protect the Antenna’s Cable Connection

A rubber boot is provided with the antenna cable to help protect the cable connection from the elements. An extension is supplied in the kitpack in case you need to use a right-angle connector. Follow the guidelines below to use these sealing components.

• When routing the cable belowdecks, be sure to keep the end with the rubber boot at the antenna site so that you can install the boot at the antenna’s cable connection.

• If you are using a right-angle connector, place the right-angle rubber boot extension onto the end of the cable before you connect it. Then, after you connect the cable, slide the extension up the cable until it covers the right-angle connector.

• Once you have connected the cable to the antenna, slide the rubber boot up the cable until it covers the connector. If you are using a right-angle connector, be sure the boot mates with the extension, as shown below.

Connector

Cover

Right-Angle Boot Extension

ECO #8305

Rubber Boot

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These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M3 satellite TV antenna system on a vessel. Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the Quick Start Guide and Receiver User’s Guide.

TracVision®M3 Installation Guide

Who Should Install the System?

To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized marine technician install the TracVision M3 system. To find a technician near you, go to www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice. If you purchased the product and decide to install it yourself, please see the enclosed warranty statement for warranty implications.

Technical Support

If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:

Phone: 1-401-847-3327 E-mail: techs@kvh.com

KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.; DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc.

The unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting base is a registered trademark of KVH Industries, Inc. U.S. patents pending.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein.

Important Safety Precaution

DO NOT apply power to the TracVision antenna with the radome removed because the antenna has moving parts that can cause injury.

CAUTION

Installation Steps

1. Inspect parts and get tools 7. Wire the receiver

2. Plan the installation 8. Connect power

3. Prepare the mounting site 9. Install the receiver

4. Wire the antenna 10. Install batteries in the remote

5. Remove the restraint 11. Test the system

6. Mount the antenna 12. Educate the customer

ST Version with DIRECTV®Mobile Receiver

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1. Unpack the box and ensure it contains everything shown on the Contents List.

Save the packaging in case you need to reship the system.

2. Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to ensure nothing was damaged in shipment.

3. Gather all of the tools and materials listed below. You will need these items to complete the installation.

4. Peel off the extra serial number label (taped to the antenna) and affix it in the appropriate box on the red Activation Card.

Inspect Parts and Get Tools

Always lift the antenna by the silver base and never by the radome or any portion of the internal antenna assembly.

• #2 Phillips-head screwdriver

•7⁄16" open-end wrench

•7⁄16" socket wrench

•1⁄2" socket or open-end wrench

• Electric drill

•5⁄16" (8 mm) drill bit

• Silicone sealant or equivalent

• Hole saw of desired diameter

(for cable access hole, see page 4)

• Adhesive tape

• Light hammer

• Center punch

• Eight (8) 1⁄4" fasteners

(optional for mounting the receiver, see page 10)

Affix Serial Number

051099999

Antenna

Radome

Base

Receiver

Connector

Cover

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Before you begin, consider the following installation guidelines:

Plan the Installation

• Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV. The fewer obstructions above decks, the better the system will perform.

• When choosing a mounting surface, ensure it is wide enough to accommodate the antenna’s base. See illustrations for antenna

dimensions.

• Ensure the mounting surface is flat, level (within ±2º), and strong enough to support the 18-pound antenna. Use a separate mounting plate, if necessary.

• Custom mounting solutions, including struts and masts, are available from several third-party manufacturers. Contact your local KVH dealer for details.

• KVH recommends that you do not mount the antenna on the same level as the radar, because the radar’s energy might overload the antenna.

• Be sure to mount the antenna near enough to the supplied belowdecks receiver to allow you to connect the 50-ft. (15 m) coax cable between the antenna and the receiver, while still maintaining sufficient slack in the cable. The antenna cable CANNOT be

extended.

• When choosing a location for the receiver, find a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt spray. Also be sure the receiver’s front panel will be easily accessible to the user.

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Radar

Antenn

Vessel Platform

17.32"

(44 cm)

15.5"

(39.37 cm)

9.2"

(23.37 cm)

(11.68 cm)

FWD

4.6"

4 x 0.31" ( 0.79 cm)

2.8"

(7.11 cm)

5.6"

(14.22 cm)

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1. Unfold the supplied template and place it onto the mounting surface. Make sure the “FWD” (forward) arrow points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline.

You do not need to mount the antenna exactly on the vessel’s centerline, but the antenna’s forward arrow must be parallel to it.

2. Use the template to mark the four hole locations on the mounting surface.

3. Drill a 5⁄16" (8 mm) hole at the four locations you marked in Step 2.

Later, you will insert four 1⁄4"-20 bolts from above to secure the antenna to the mounting surface.

4. Mark a location for the cable access hole, either in the center of the antenna mounting hole pattern or in an area aft of the antenna. Later, you

will route the antenna cable through this hole and into the vessel.

5. Drill the cable access hole in the location you marked in Step 4. Be sure to size the hole appropriately to maintain a cable bend radius of at least 3" (75 mm). If the hole location

is in the center of the antenna mounting hole pattern, the diameter of the cable access hole must not exceed

3.5" (88 mm). Smooth the edges of

the hole to protect the cable.

Prepare the Mounting Site

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Be sure the mounting surface is flat and level. Use a separate mounting plate, if necessary.

Drilling Antenna

Mounting Holes

Antenna Base

15.5"

(39.4 cm)

9.2"

(23.4 cm)

4.6"

(11.7 cm)

2.8"

(7.1 cm)

5.6"

(14.2 cm)

4 x 0.31" ( 0.8 cm) Mounting Holes

Cable Access Hole

(Suggested Location

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1. Clean and dry the antenna mounting surface.

2. Peel off the paper backing from the donutshaped foam seal to expose the adhesive. Then press the foam seal down firmly onto the mounting surface, centered between the antenna mounting holes.

3. Using the supplied 3 mm Allen hex key, remove the connector cover from the antenna’s base. Save the cover and the four M4 cap screws for later use.

4. Route either end of the antenna cable into the vessel. Later, you will connect this end of

the cable to the belowdecks receiver. You will connect the other end to the antenna.

5. If you wish to route the cable beneath the antenna, attach the right-angle connector to the end of the cable. Hand-tighten, then tighten with a 7⁄16" wrench for 1⁄4 turn to ensure an electrical and weather-proof connection.

6. Connect the cable to the antenna. Handtighten, then tighten with a 7⁄16" wrench for

⁄4 turn. Rigging tape is recommended to protect

the connection.

7. Reattach the cover over the connector. Secure in place with the M4 cap screws you removed in Step 3. The cover must be attached before you mount the antenna.

8. Leave an adequate service loop, approximately 8" (20 cm) of slack, in the antenna cable for easy serviceability.

9. Weatherproof and seal the cable access hole as needed.

Wire the Antenna

Foam Seal

Antenna Cable

Connector Cover

Right-angle

Connector

Wire the Antenna

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1. Remove the three #10-32 screws securing the radome to the antenna. Carefully remove the radome and set it aside in a safe place. Due

to the snug fit, some contact between the radome’s sealing gasket and the antenna mechanism is normal.

2. Using a 7⁄16" socket wrench, remove the shipping restraint bolt, washer, and spacer securing the antenna assembly to the base.

Save the restraint for future use.

3. Position the antenna onto the mounting surface. The antenna’s base should rest squarely atop the foam seal.

4. Align the four holes in the antenna’s base with the four holes in the mounting surface.

Be sure that the antenna’s “Forward” arrow points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline.

Remove the Restraint

Antenna

Radome

Be sure to remove the shipping restraint bolt, washer, and spacer. The antenna will not work with this hardware still installed.

“Forward” Arrow

Shipping Restraint

Bolt Washer Spacer

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1. Secure the antenna’s base to the mounting surface using four 1⁄4"-20 bolts, 5⁄8" washers, 1" washers, and lock nuts, as shown in the illustration. Be sure to insert the bolts from above and use the supplied hardware for a secure installation.

2. Tighten the bolts until the foam seal is fully compressed and the antenna’s four rubber feet are bottomed against the mounting surface.

3. Reinstall the antenna radome. The radome’s

“TracVision” labels should face fore and aft.

While pressing the radome down onto the base, secure the radome to the base using the three #10-32 screws you removed earlier.

4. Install a protective plastic screw cap (supplied in the kit) over each radome screw.

Mount the Antenna

Insert the mounting bolts into the antenna’s base from above, not below.

Tighten Bolts

from Above

Antenna Mounted

1/4"-20 x 3" Bolt

1/4" Flat Washer

(5/8" diameter)

Antenna Base

Foam Seal

Mounting Surface

1/4" Flat Washer

(1" diameter)

1/4"-20 Lock Nut

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1. Connect the antenna cable (A) to the “To KVH Antenna” jack. Do not kink/stress the cable.

2. Connect the RF converter cable (B) to the “RF Remote Input” jack.

3. Connect the receiver to the TV’s video input. Choose one of the following options:

Option 1 - RCA-type A/V jack (cable included) Option 2 - S-Video jack

If the TV has only a coaxial input, you will need an RF modulator (Radio Shack model 15-2526 or equivalent).

4. Connect the receiver to the TV’s audio input. Choose one of the following options:

Option 1 - RCA-type A/V jacks (cables included) Option 2 - Digital audio jack

5. Tighten all connections and leave enough slack in the cables (service loop) for easy serviceability, allowing you to access the receiver’s rear panel.

For details on connecting any additional receivers, please see Appendix A in the Receiver User’s Guide.

Wire the Receiver

Do not shorten or extend the antenna cable. Since the antenna cable carries data, power, and communications, the integrity of this cable and its connections is very important.

Be sure to route cables within the vessel appropriately to avoid damage. For example, do not route any cables through wet areas (bilges) or near hot exhaust pipes.

Deck

Antenna

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Connect Power

The receiver requires a 10-16 volts DC (VDC) power input supporting 50 watts (4.2 amps @ 12 VDC).

1. Before you connect the receiver’s power wires, turn off vessel power and test the circuit to ensure no power is present.

2. Connect the receiver’s individual power wires to a dedicated 10-amp or 15-amp circuit breaker. Connect the negative (black) wire to ground (power return), and connect the positive (red) wire to +12 VDC vessel power.

3. Plug the other end of the power wires into the “Vehicle Power” jack on the receiver’s rear panel. Do not remove the small ferrite coil

that is clamped onto the power wires. This coil suppresses EMI (electromagnetic interference) from the receiver.

For your own safety, shut down vessel power before you connect the wires.

Vessel Power

(10-16 VDC)

DC Power

Ground

Ferrite Coil

Receiver

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Once all cables are connected, install the receiver inside the vessel.

1. If you wish to mount the receiver, attach the two mounting brackets to the sides of the receiver using three #2-56 screws. Simply screw these fasteners into the receiver’s vent slots.

2. If you are using the mounting brackets, secure the brackets to the mounting surface using appropriate

⁄4" fasteners (not supplied).

3. Place the RF converter at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the receiver. If it is too close to the receiver, the remote control might not operate properly. Also avoid placing the RF converter behind a metal surface or in an area surrounded by metal.

4. If desired, mount the RF converter using the supplied Velcro fasteners.

Install the Receiver

1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote control.

2. Insert two AAA batteries (supplied in the kit).

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

RF Converter

Plug into Receiver (see page 8)

Install Batteries in Remote

To avoid overheating, do not block the receiver’s upper vents.

1⁄4" Fasteners (x4)

(not supplied)

Bracket

#2-56 x 1⁄4" Screws (x3)

AAA Batteries

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Now that you have installed the TracVision system, you need to turn the system ON and verify that the antenna works properly.

1. Ensure the antenna has a clear view of the southern sky.

2. Apply power to both the TV and the TracVision system.

3. Turn on the power switch on the front of the receiver.

4. Wait while the antenna searches the sky for the DIRECTV satellite. Once the antenna finds the satellite, the receiver downloads the program guide. A progress bar should display on your TV. It could take 60 seconds to

load the guide.

5. Once a DIRECTV picture appears on the TV, verify that the 3 status lights on the front of the receiver are lit green.

A - VOLTAGE Light

B - RECEIVER Light

C - ANTENNA Light

Refer to the Quick Start Guide and Receiver User’s Guide for complete operation instructions and troubleshooting information.

Test the System

Status Lights

Power Switch

If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV service, please wait until your Advanced Program Guide

Installation

Acquiring guide data...

™

is prepared.

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Receiver Activation

Once the system is fully installed, the owner needs to activate the receiver for DIRECTV®service.

To activate, call KVH’s Activation Department toll-free at 1-866-551-8004.

The owner will need the red Activation Card to activate the receiver and set it up for local channels.

• Keep the radome installed on the antenna at all times. The radome protects the antenna’s internal moving parts from wind, rain, and debris.

• It is dangerous to watch TV while piloting a vessel. The TracVision system is intended as a passenger entertainment product.

• The antenna must have a clear view of the southern sky to receive satellite TV. Common causes of blockage include trees, buildings, bridges, and equipment on the vessel itself.

• Heavy rain or snow may temporarily interrupt reception.

• The antenna should be cleaned regularly. Dirt buildup on the radome can affect satellite TV reception.

• The owner needs to register the system with KVH. The registration process is quick, easy, online, and ensures the best possible service from KVH. Visit www.kvh.com/register or refer to the Product Registration Form for details.

• The vessel must be located within the selected satellite’s coverage area in order to receive its satellite TV signals. To view satellite coverage maps, visit: www.kvh.com/footprint.

• Refer to the Quick Start Guide and the Receiver User’s Guide for complete operation instructions.

CAUTION: In the unlikely event that you need to remove the radome, remove power from the antenna first because the antenna’s moving parts can cause injury.

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KVH Industries, Inc.

50 Enterprise Center Middletown, RI 02842-5279 U.S.A. Phone: +1 401 847-3327 Fax: +1 401 849-0045 E-mail: info@kvh.com Internet: www.kvh.com

KVH Europe A/S

Kokkedal Industripark 2B 2980 Kokkedal Denmark

Phone: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181

E-mail: info@kvh.dk Internet: www.kvh.com