TracVision 12-volt receiver for DirectTV Service User Manual

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TracVision 12-Volt Receiver for DIRECTV

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User’s Guide

TracVision

Receiver User’s Guide

Congratulations!

You have chosen TracVision, a revolutionary antenna system delivering live satellite TV entertainment on the go. With hundreds of channels of digital-quality TV and music to enjoy, traveling will never be the same!

This User’s Guide provides all of the basic information you need to use the system’s receiver and receive the DIRECTV satellite entertainment you want. For detailed installation information, please refer to the TracVision Installation Guide.

Welcome Page

KVH Part # 54-0287 Rev. B

Trademarks

KVH

and TracVision®are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.

DIRECTV

and the Cyclone Design logo, DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, TOTAL CHOICE, DIRECTV HOME SERVICES, FREEVIEW, and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. All trademarks, marks, names, or product names referenced in this publication are the property of their respective owners, and KVH neither endorses nor otherwise sponsors any such products or services referred to herein.

Dolby Laboratories Information – Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Macrovision

Information – Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corporation. This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is licensed for noncommercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

StarSight

Information – StarSight features licensed under one or more of the following patents: 4,706,121; 5,151,789; 5,353,121; 5,353,277; 5,479,266; 5,479,268; and 5,532,754. Use rights reserved.

TruSurround™Information – TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

WINK®Information – WINK and the symbol are registered trademarks of WINK Communications, Inc.

ENERGYSTAR

Information – ENERGYSTAR and the ENERGYSTAR

certification mark are registered U.S. marks.

Software contained in the TracVision receiver and referenced in this manual is copyright ©1995-2005 by Hughes Network Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes Electronics Corporation. Some features are patent pending. WatchWizard, PreSelect, TurboTune, and OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems. “NFL,” the NFL Shield, and “NFL SUNDAY TICKET” are registered trademarks of the National Football League and its affiliates. “NHL,” the NHL Shield, and “NHL CENTER ICE” are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. “MLB,” “MLB EXTRA INNINGS,” “Major League Baseball,” and the Major League Baseball silhouetted batter logo are service marks of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyright are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No warranty of any kind is made with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Note on recording programming

Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private taping of copyrighted materials. In most cases, it is permissible to record for your personal use, as long as you do not sell the material. You must act responsibly in this area–check into the matter if you are unsure.

Some pay-per-view programs may be licensed from producers as “view-only” programs. These are copyrighted programs, and may not be copied or reproduced for any purpose without the express written permission of the copyright owner.

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Important Safety Instructions

Please Read

For your safety and protection, read this safety section carefully.

Heed Cautions – Be sure to follow all cautions on the product and in the operating instructions. Cautions are indicated by a icon.

Follow Instructions – Be sure to follow all operating instructions as detailed in this manual.

The following caution appears on the back of the receiver:

Do not open the receiver’s cover. Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltage.

Do Not Attempt Repairs Yourself

Refer all servicing needs to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when a unit has been damaged in any way or does not operate normally. Evidence of tampering or unauthorized repairs will void the warranty.

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Important Safety Instructions

Avoid Driver Distraction

It is dangerous to watch television or operate the remote control while you are driving a vehicle or

vessel. TracVision is designed specifically to provide entertainment to passengers and should never be connected to active video screens visible to the vehicle/vessel driver while in motion. Failure to pay full attention to travel conditions could result in an accident or collision with personal injury or death resulting.

WARNING!

CAUTION

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Regulatory Information for Vehicle Use

Declaration of Conformity – Standards to which Conformity is declared:

FCC Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party’s Name: KVH Industries, Inc.

Address: 50 Enterprise Center, Middletown, RI 02842

Telephone: 1-401-847-3327

Trade Name: KVH

Type of Equipment: Satellite Receiver

Model Number: TracVision A5

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) –This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Part 15 Compliance – This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a vehicle installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by removing and applying power to the equipment, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced auto electronics technician for help.

The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC.

To meet FCC requirements, only components certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this device. Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables are required to connect the device to another Class B certified device.

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Receiver Activation

NOTICE: This product will NOT work correctly unless you follow the procedure below.

Before you can start watching satellite TV via TracVision, the receiver must be activated. Once your antenna system is fully installed, follow the steps below to activate the receiver.

1. Ensure your antenna has a clear view of the sky then turn on your TracVision system and tune to the preview channel (channel 100).

2. Locate your red Activation Card.

3. Call KVH’s Activation Department at:

1-866-551-8004

(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

4. After activation is complete, KVH’s Activation Department will provide an access card number, receiver ID number, Hughes serial number, and model number. Enter these numbers in the associated boxes on the red Activation Card.

Technical Support

The TracVision system has been designed with durability and low maintenance in mind. If you experience an operating problem or otherwise require technical assistance, please call your local authorized TracVision dealer/installer. If an authorized dealer/installer is not located nearby, contact KVH Technical Support directly:

Phone: 1-401-847-3327

E-mail: techs@kvh.com

Internet: www.kvh.com/help

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Technical Support

Please have the antenna and receiver serial numbers handy when calling to activate. The serial numbers are noted on the red Activation Card. The receiver cannot be activated without these numbers.

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Send Us Your Comments About This Manual

If you have any comments regarding this manual, please e-mail them to manuals@kvh.com. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1

1-1 Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3

1-2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4

1-3 Receiving Satellite TV Signals . . . . . .1.5

2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1

2-1 Turning On the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . .2.3

2-2 Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5

2-3 Turning Off the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . .2.5

2-4 Viewing a Program Description . . . . . .2.5

2-5 How the System Works . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6

3 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . .3.1

3-1 Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . .3.3

3-2 Receiver Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . .3.9

3-3 Programming the Remote Control

to Operate Other Components . . . . .3.10

3-4 Controlling Multiple Receivers . . . . . .3.11

3-5 Installing the Remote Control

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.12

4 Overview of Onscreen Displays . . . . . . .4.1

4-1 The Channel Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3

4-2 The Program Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.4

4-3 The Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5

5 Using Program Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1

5-1 Program Guide Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.3

5-2 Using the Program Guide . . . . . . . . . .5.5

5-3 Using the OneLine Guide . . . . . . . . . .5.6

5-4 Using TurboTune for Quick Access

to Favorite Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.7

5-5 Setting Guide Preferences . . . . . . . . .5.9

6 Setting Favorites and Filters . . . . . . . . .6.1

6-1 Using Favorite Channel Lists . . . . . . .6.3

6-2 Filtering the Program Guide . . . . . . . .6.7

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6-3 Selecting Guide Times . . . . . . . . . . . .6.9

6-4 Using WatchWizard to Search

for Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.10

7 Using Access Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.1

7-1 Locking & Unlocking the System . . . .7.3

7-2 Setting Ratings Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.5

7-3 Setting Time Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.6

8 Other Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.1

8-1 Adjusting Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . .8.3

8-2 Adjusting Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . .8.5

8-3 Using the Program Director to

Schedule Future Programs . . . . . . . . .8.7

8-4 Reading Mail from DIRECTV . . . . . .8.10

8-5 Setting System Preferences . . . . . . .8.11

8-6 Advanced System Setup

Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.12

9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.1

Troubleshooting Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.3

9-1 Causes and Remedies for

Common Operational Issues . . . . . . . .9.4

9-2 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.13

9-3 System Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . .9.14

Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.1

A System Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . .A.3

B Satellite Elevation Map . . . . . . . . . . .A.17

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Introduction

1 Introduction

This section provides a basic overview of this manual and the TracVision system. It also explains the three essentials for good satellite TV reception.

Contents

1-1 Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3

1-2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4

1-3 Receiving Satellite TV Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5

1-1 Using this Manual

This manual provides complete instructions for operating your TracVision receiver. Throughout this manual, important information is marked for your attention by the following icons:

A helpful tip that either directs you to a related area within the manual or offers suggestions on getting the highest quality out of your system.

An alert to important information regarding procedures, product specifications, or product use.

Indicates the most commonly used functions listed in Section 3-1, “Remote

Control Functions.”

Format Conventions

This manual uses the following typographical conventions to help clarify instructions:

Text Example Description

...the MUTE button. Remote control buttons

...the Cancel button. Onscreen items

“Highlight”

For the purposes of this manual, the term “highlight” refers to the following operator action:

“Use the remote control’s joystick to move the highlight onto the desired onscreen item.”

Example: “Highlight the Lock & Limits tab” means “Use the remote control’s joystick to move the highlight onto the Lock & Limits tab.”

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1-2 System Overview

Your TracVision system is a state-of-the-art, actively stabilized antenna system that delivers live satellite TV to your mobile audio/video entertainment system.

Receiver

The receiver decodes satellite TV signals from the antenna unit and sends the signals to the audio/video system. It also supplies power to the TracVision antenna.

Remote Control

The wireless RF/IR remote control allows you to control all receiver functions. The remote does not need to be pointed directly at the receiver for the signal to be received.

RF Converter

The RF converter receives RF commands from the remote control, converts them to digital signals, and sends them to the receiver for processing.

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TracVision System Diagram (Typical Installation)

To TracVision Antenna

Purchased Separately

Receiver

Input Power (12 VDC, 50 watts max)

RF Converter

H R

M C

-9

D V D

V C R

PWR

A U

E N

GUIDE

S A T

F OC

T U

A V

S E

L E

A R

M U T

PROG

E A

AUDIO

VIDEO

INPUT

R E W

A Y

T O P

F F

P A

U S E

Remote Control

Video Display(s)

1-3 Receiving Satellite TV Signals

Like a satellite dish used at home, the TracVision antenna needs a clear view of the DIRECTV®satellite to receive satellite TV signals. Consider the three essentials noted on the following pages to ensure trouble-free reception.

Satellite Footprint

The DIRECTV satellite is located at a fixed position above the Earth’s equator and beams TV signals down to North America. To receive TV signals from the satellite, you must be located within the satellite’s coverage area, which encompasses much of the continental United States and coastal waters. As you approach the edges of this coverage area, the strength of the signal degrades, resulting in weaker reception.

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Introduction

DIRECTV Satellite Location

To view an up-to-date satellite coverage map, please visit KVH’s web site at www.kvh.com/footprint.

Elevation Angle

Since the satellite is located above the equator, the TracVision antenna needs to point toward the southern sky to receive satellite TV signals. In addition, the antenna must be tilted at the proper elevation angle to point at the satellite. The further south you go, the higher the elevation becomes. For example, if you’re in the Massachusetts area, the satellite is located 33º above the southern horizon. But if you go to South Carolina, the elevation increases to 45º.

While you’re moving, the antenna inside the TracVision radome automatically rotates toward the southern sky and tilts to the proper elevation, ensuring you’re always pointed at the satellite and receiving the satellite entertainment you want.

A map showing the DIRECTV satellite’s elevation angles for the continental U.S. is provided on page A.17 of this manual.

Blockage

Since the TracVision antenna must have a clear view of the DIRECTV satellite to receive satellite TV signals, anything that stands between the antenna and the satellite can block the signal, resulting in lost reception. Common causes of blockage include trees, buildings, and bridges. Heavy rain, ice, or snow may also temporarily interrupt satellite signals.

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Examples of Satellite Blockage

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Trac

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Getting Started

2 Getting Started

This section provides basic operation instructions, so you can quickly start using your TracVision system. It also briefly explains how the system works.

Contents

2-1 Turning On the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.3

2-2 Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5

2-3 Turning Off the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5

2-4 Viewing a Program Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5

2-5 How the System Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6

4. If Message 1 does not appear after 30 seconds, press the remote control’s SAT button. Then press the remote’s PWR button. The receiver beeps twice and its Antenna Power light comes on.

5. If the receiver doesn’t respond, check the Voltage status light on top of the receiver. If the Voltage light is off, check the rear panel power switch. If it is off, turn it on. The switch illuminates green.

This switch is normally left on at all times.

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Getting Started

2-1 Turning On the Antenna

To quickly start watching satellite TV using the TracVision system, follow the simple steps below.

1. Apply power to the TracVision receiver.

2. Turn on your TV and select the satellite input (not the VCR input).

3. Wait 30-60 seconds for the antenna to acquire the satellite signal. The TV will show the following:

Message 2

Message 1

Power Switch

PWR

DVD VCR AUX TV SAT

GUIDE

TURBO

FAV

Antenna Power Light

Voltage Light

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

™

is prepared.

Installation

Searching for satellite signal...

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

™

is prepared.

Installation

Acquiring guide data...

TO KVH

ANTENNA

PHONE JACK

DIAGNOSTICS

PORT 1

PORT 2

This device complies with Part 15 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.

Tested to comply with FCC Standards

VEHICLE POWER

(10-16 VDC)

POWER

RF REMOTE INPUT

SATELLITE IN

VHF ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

TUNER

CAUTION

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

TO SATELLITE

S – VIDEO

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6. If Message 2 does not appear after Message 1, ensure that the antenna has a clear view of the satellite. The antenna requires an unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite TV signals.* Once the antenna locks onto the satellite, the receiver starts downloading the program guide. This may take up to 60 seconds.

Once the program guide has loaded, you can start enjoying satellite TV!**

Program Guide

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* For details about satellite reception requirements, see page 1.5.

** If you can only view the DIRECTV Preview Channel, your receiver

has not been activated. See page v.

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2-3 Turning Off the Antenna

To turn off the antenna, follow the steps below:

1. Press the remote control’s SAT button. The button should blink red.

2. Press the PWR button. The receiver beeps once to indicate that power to the antenna is turned off.

2-4 Viewing a Program Description

To view a description of the currently selected program, press the INFO button.

PWR

DVD VCR AUX TV SAT

GUIDE

TURBO

FAV

2-2 Changing Channels

To change the channel, press the SAT button then select any of the following options:

Press the CHANNEL (CH) button to tune to the next or previous channel.

Using the numeric keypad, enter the channel number.

Press the GUIDE button to bring up the program guide. While in the program guide, use the joystick or CHANNEL (CH) button to scroll through the list, and press the SELECT button to tune to a channel.

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2.5

PWR

DVD VCR AUX TV SAT

GUIDE

TURBO

INFO CLEAR

SELECT

MUTE

DIRECTOR

PROG

123

456

789

INPUT

REW

REC

VIDEO

AUDIO

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

FAV

CHVOL

A G E

PWR

DVD VCR AUX TV SAT

GUIDE

TURBO

INFO CLEAR

FAV

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2-5 How the System Works

This section explains how the system starts up and how the antenna turns on and off. You do not need to read this section to operate the system. It is provided for information only.

System Startup

Whenever you apply power to the TracVision receiver, the system automatically starts up, regardless of whether the antenna was last turned on or off.

1. The receiver powers up. The receiver’s rear panel

power switch must be turned on. Normally, this switch should remain on at all times.

2. The receiver beeps two or three times and sends power to the antenna.

3. The antenna powers up and searches for the satellite signal. You might hear slight mechanical

noise as the antenna’s internal motors operate.

4. The antenna finds and starts tracking the

DIRECTV satellite. The antenna should become

relatively quiet while tracking the satellite.

The system exits the Startup mode after 30 seconds.

Why Does the Receiver Beep?

The receiver beeps to indicate the status of the antenna.

2 beeps = Antenna is powering on

1 beep = Antenna is powering off

System Startup

BEEP

Power

Antenna ON

After 30-Second System Startup

Immediately following the 30-second system startup, the antenna will either power off or remain powered on, based on its last setting.

Whenever you turn off power to the receiver, the receiver saves the current status of the antenna (turned ON or turned OFF); and whenever you restore power, the system reverts to that setting after 30 seconds.

TracVision Antenna Is OFF:

1. The receiver beeps once and removes power

from the antenna. The receiver’s crescent-shaped front panel Antenna Power light stays off.

2. The antenna stops tracking the satellite and shuts

down.

TracVision Antenna Is ON:

1. Following the 30-second system startup, the

antenna stays powered on and continues to track the satellite.

2. The receiver does not beep, but its crescent-

shaped Antenna Power light illuminates.

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After Startup

After 30 Seconds

BEEP

Antenna Power

Light OFF

Antenna Power

Light ON

Antenna OFF

Antenna ON

Turning On the Antenna

If the antenna is turned OFF, press the SAT button then the PWR button on the remote control to turn the antenna ON.

1. The receiver beeps twice and sends

power to the antenna.

2. The receiver’s crescent-shaped Antenna Power light illuminates.

3. The antenna powers up and searches for the satellite signal. Yo u

might hear slight mechanical noise as the antenna’s internal motors operate.

4. The antenna finds and starts tracking the DIRECTV satellite. The

antenna should become relatively quiet while tracking the satellite.

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DVD

VCR

AUX

GUIDE

INFO

TURBO

FAV

SAT

PWR

Turning On the Antenna

P U

REW

REC

DVD VCR

INFO

VOL

S E

MUTE

DIRECTOR

P R

S E

A R

C H

A U

123

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

AUX TV

TURBO

CLEAR

P A

P R

E V

V ID

E O

PWR

SAT

FAV

Press SAT then PWR...

BEEP

Antenna Power

Light ON

Beeps Twice

Power

Antenna ON

Turning Off the Antenna

If the antenna is turned ON, press the SAT button then the PWR button on the remote control to turn the antenna OFF.

1. The receiver beeps once and removes

power from the antenna.

2. The receiver’s crescent-shaped Antenna

Power light goes out.

3. The antenna stops tracking the satellite

and shuts down.

Getting Started

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DVD

VCR

AUX

GUIDE

INFO

TURBO

FAV

SAT

PWR

Turning Off the Antenna

IN P

REW

REC

DVD VCR

INFO

VOL

S E

MUTE

P R

DIRECTOR

O G

S E

A R

C H

A U

123

PLAY

STOP

PAU

PWR

AUX TV

TURBO

FAV

CLEAR

P A

E V

G E

V ID

E O

SAT

Press SAT then PWR...

BEEP

Antenna Power

Light OFF

Beeps Once

Antenna OFF

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Using the Remote Control

3 Using the Remote

Control

This section explains how to use the remote control functions, program the remote to work with other components, and replace the remote control batteries.

Contents

3-1 Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3

3-2 Receiver Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.9

3-3 Programming the Remote Control

to Operate Other Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.10

3-4 Controlling Multiple Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.11

3-5 Installing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . .3.12

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Using the Remote Control

TracVision Remote Control

3-1 Remote Control Functions

Your system comes with an easy-to-use, backlit remote control that allows you to operate the receiver from virtually anywhere in the vehicle/vessel, day or night. This page shows the locations and names of the remote control buttons. The next few pages detail the buttons’ functions. Aicon indicates the most frequently used functions.

For your safety, this product must NOT be operated by the driver of the vehicle or vessel.

Receiver Control Group

Volume

Mute

PWR

DVD VCR AUX TV SAT

GUIDE

INFO CLEAR

SELECT

MUTE

DIRECTOR

PROG

123

456

789

INPUT

REW

REC

FAV

TURBO

CHVOL

A G E

VIDEO

AUDIO

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

Power On/Off

Component Select

Receiver Control Group

Channel (CH)

Previous Channel

Director Group

Numeric Keypad

NOT USEDInput

VCR Control

Backlight On/Off

Program Guide

NOT USED

Main Menu

Information

Select

GUIDE

TURBO

INFO CLEAR

SELECT

FAV

Favorites

Clear

Joystick

TurboTune

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Press the PWR button to turn the selected component’s power on/off. If the SAT button is currently selected, pressing the PWR button turns the TracVision antenna on/off.

Press the SAT component select button to control the TracVision receiver. To control a different component, press the associated component select button. For example, press the VCR button to control the VCR.

Press the GUIDE button to display the program guide. Press it a second time (while a program title is highlighted) to display the Category Filter menu. See Section 5, “Using Program Guides,” on page 5.1 for details.

Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu. The menu system allows you to access all system features and settings. See Section 4-3, “The Menu System,” on page 4.5 for details.

Press the TURBO button to display the TurboTune

™

guide. TurboTune gives

you quick access to 27 of your favorite channels. See Section 5-4, “Using TurboTune for Quick Access to Favorite Channels,” on page 5.7 for details.

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3.4

PWR

DVD VCR AUX TV SAT

GUIDE

TURBO

INFO CLEAR

SELECT

MUTE

DIRECTOR

PROG

AUDIO

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456

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INPUT

PLAY

REW

STOP

REC

PAUSE

PWR

FAV

SAT

CHVOL

A G E

VIDEO

GUIDE

TURBO

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Press the FAV button to view listings for your favorite channels. You can set up four different lists of favorite channels. Each press of the FAV button brings up the next favorite channel list. See Section 6-1, “Using Favorite Channel Lists,” on page 6.3 for details.

Press the INFO button to display a brief description about the program you are viewing. If the program guide is displayed, the INFO button provides scheduling information about the highlighted program.

Use the joystick to move up, down, left, or right through the onscreen displays.

If you are currently watching a program, press the joystick up or down to display the OneLine guide. When the OneLine guide appears, press the joystick up or down to step to the next higher- or lower-numbered channel.

Press the SELECT button to activate or choose a highlighted menu option.

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PWR

DVD VCR AUX TV SAT

GUIDE

TURBO

INFO CLEAR

SELECT

MUTE

DIRECTOR

PROG

AUDIO

123

456

789

INPUT

PLAY

REW

STOP

REC

PAUSE

FAV

INFO

CHVOL

A G E

VIDEO

SELECT

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Press the CLEAR button to exit from any onscreen guide, remove banners, or cancel an action.

Use the VOLUME (VOL) button to raise or lower the volume on your TV (if the TV component button is selected). The remote control must be programmed

to operate your TV for the VOLUME button to work (see Section 3-3, “Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components,” on page 3.10).

Press the MUTE button to turn off the volume on your TV (if the TV component button is selected). The remote control must be programmed to

operate your TV for the MUTE button to work (see Section 3-3, “Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components,” on page 3.10).

Press the PREVIOUS CHANNEL (PREV CH) button to toggle between the current channel and the last channel you were watching.

Use the CHANNEL (CH) button to change the channel to the previous or next available channel. Also use it to scroll through a page of program guide listings.

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PWR

DVD VCR AUX TV SAT

GUIDE

TURBO

INFO CLEAR

SELECT

MUTE

DIRECTOR

PROG

AUDIO

123

456

789

INPUT

PLAY

REW

STOP

REC

PAUSE

CLEAR

VOL

FAV

CHVOL

A G

VIDEO

MUTE

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The DIRECTOR buttons provide convenient shortcuts to the following functions:

If the program guide is currently displayed, press the PROG button to use the program director, which allows you to program an event for viewing in advance. See Section 8-3, “Using the Program Director to Schedule Future Programs,” on page 8.7 for details.

Press the SEARCH button to bring up the WatchWizard™, which allows you to search for programs using criteria such as rating, showtime, language, and category. See Section 6-4, “Using WatchWizard to Search for Programs,” on page 6.10 for details.

Press the AUDIO button to bring up the audio adjustment menu. See Section 8-1, “Adjusting Audio Settings,” on page 8.3 for details.

Press the VIDEO button to bring up the video adjustment menu. See Section 8-2, “Adjusting Video Settings,” on page 8.5 for details.

Use the numeric keypad buttons (0 - 9) whenever you need to enter a specific number, such as a channel or a lock code.

PWR

DVD VCR AUX TV SAT

GUIDE

TURBO

INFO CLEAR

SELECT

MUTE

DIRECTOR

PROG

AUDIO

123

456

789

INPUT

PLAY

REW

STOP

REC

PROG

DIRECTOR

AUDIO

VIDEO

FAV

CHVOL

A G E

VIDEO

PAUSE

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The INPUT button allows you to select a video feed from another source such as a VCR. Repeatedly press INPUT to cycle through each available input source in your system.

Use the VCR control buttons to operate your VCR or DVD player (the VCR component button must be selected first). The remote control must be

programmed to operate your VCR/DVD player for the VCR control buttons to work (see Section 3-3, “Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components,” on page 3.10).

Press the HUGHES button to turn the remote control’s backlight on/off.

PWR

DVD VCR AUX TV SAT

GUIDE

TURBO

INFO CLEAR

SELECT

MUTE

DIRECTOR

PROG

AUDIO

123

456

789

INPUT

PLAY

REW

STOP

REC

PAUSE

INPUT

FAV

CHVOL

A G

VIDEO

REW

REC

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

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3-2 Receiver Front Panel Buttons

If you don’t have the remote control handy, you can operate the system using the receiver front panel buttons. You can turn the antenna on/off, bring up the main menu, navigate through the menu system, and select menu items from the receiver’s front panel. The crescent-shaped Antenna Power light is lit if the antenna is turned on.

If you lose your remote control, please call or visit your local KVH authorized dealer to order a replacement.

Buttons Available on Both Remote Control and Receiver Front Panel

PWR

DVD VCR AUX TV SAT

GUIDE

INFO CLEAR

FAV

TURBO

A B C D

SELECT

MUTE

Remote Control

Buttons

CHVOL

A G E

Antenna Power Light

Receiver Front Panel

Buttons

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5. Repeatedly press the upper part of the CHANNEL (CH) button.

6. Continue pressing the CHANNEL (CH) button to step through the codes until the component turns off, indicating that you have found the correct device code. If you accidentally pass a code

that responds or realize you may not have been aiming the remote control at the component, repeatedly press the lower part of the CHANNEL (CH) button to step backward through the codes.

7. Press the remote control’s PWR button to verify that you have found the proper code. The correct

code will turn the component on and off.

8. Press the component button again to lock in the code (in this example, the TV button).

To operate a component, first press the desired

component button (DVD, VCR, AUX, TV, or SAT). Then use the remote control buttons that apply to that component. For example, the VOLUME (VOL) and

MUTE buttons apply only to a TV; the VCR control buttons apply only to a VCR or DVD player.

3-3 Programming the Remote Control

to Operate Other Components

In addition to controlling the satellite receiver, you may be able to operate your TV, VCR, DVD, or AUX components using your TracVision remote control. To program your remote control, follow the steps below.

1. Keep the remote control aimed at the IR input (or “eye”) for the component you want to control. For example, if you want to program the remote control to operate the TV, keep the remote aimed at the TV’s IR input.

2. Press and hold the remote control’s component button (for example, TV).

3. At the same time, press the MUTE button for two seconds.

4. Release both buttons.

The component button should light and remain lit. If it doesn’t remain lit, repeat Steps 1 through 4 above.

P A G E

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3-4 Controlling Multiple Receivers

If you are using multiple KVH receivers, you can change a remote control ID to avoid interference or “cross talk” between the two remotes. The remote control ID can be a number from “001” to “008.”

For example, if you have two receivers, you can set one receiver and remote to 001 and the other receiver/remote to 002. That way, the 002 remote cannot operate the 001 receiver, and the 001 remote cannot operate the 002 receiver.

To set a remote control and receiver to use a different remote ID, follow the steps below.

1. First turn off the rear panel power switch on the receiver you do not wish to change.

2. Turn on the receiver you want to change.

3. Press the MENU button to access the main menu.

4. From the main menu, highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT.

5. Highlight the Remote tab to access Remote Control Settings.

6. Highlight the Remote ID button.

Remote Control Code Entry

For details on ordering an additional TracVision receiver, please call or visit your local KVH authorized dealer/installer.

* VCR tab not available

POWER

SATELLITE IN

VEHICLE POWER

(10-16 VDC)

RF REMOTE INPUT

VHF ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

TUNER

REMOTE

Install Signal Info Features

VCR Prefs Remote Test New Card Upgrade Watch TV Main Menu

Remote Control Settings

Remote ID Unit 1

TV AUX VCR DVD

Factory Defaults

Wed, Oct 30 11:53AM

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3-5 Installing the Remote Control

Batteries

To install or replace the remote control’s batteries, follow the steps below.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover, located on the back of the remote control.

2. Insert two AAA batteries as shown, observing the correct polarity.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

7. Press and hold the SAT button.

8. At the same time, press the MUTE button for two seconds.

9. Release both buttons. The SAT button should remain lit. If it doesn’t, repeat Steps 7-9.

10. Enter the desired ID number (“001” to “008”) using the numeric keypad.

11. Press the SAT button to lock in the code.

12. Press the SELECT button twice.

The number to the right of the highlighted Remote ID button will change to the new code. Check that the ID has been set properly by testing the remote control to ensure that it controls the satellite receiver.

Remote Control Batteries

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Overview of Onscreen Displays

4 Overview of

Onscreen Displays

This section introduces the three types of onscreen displays: the Channel Banner, the Program Guide, and the Menu System.

Contents

4-1 The Channel Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3

4-2 The Program Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.4

4-3 The Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5

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4-1 The Channel Banner

Whenever you change channels while you are watching TV, the channel banner appears at the top of the screen. You can also display the channel banner by pressing the INFO button while watching TV.

The channel banner displays the following information:

• Currently selected channel and program

• Description of the currently selected program

• Date/time

• Icons may appear below the date/time to

indicate system status or details about the program

The channel banner disappears from the screen after a few seconds. Or press the CLEAR button to remove the channel banner immediately.

Channel Banner

Icon

Meaning

Pay per view

All Channels 6:00AM

to Thu, 6:00AM

100

DTV:Watch Pay Per View Previews Here!

Movie. Catch previews of DIRECTV Pay Per View movies

and events plus the latest DIRECTV FREEVIEW

information. Updated weekly. News.

NEW

MAIL

Closed

Interactive programming available

Dolby Digital audio available

caption available

Unread mail

Limits enforced

Limits override

Wed, Dec 17 2:54PM

Rated: None

ALT.

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AUDIO

TAPE

Other

Taping

audio

not

available

allowed

DATA

SVCS.

Data available

NEW MAIL

ALL DAY

All Day Ticket

Letter Box format

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4-2 The Program Guide

To display the program guide, press the GUIDE button. You can also access the program guide from the menu system’s Program Guide tab.

The program guide displays the following information:

• Listing of current programs and up to seven days of future programming

• Short description of the program currently highlighted

• Date/time

• Icons may appear below the date/time to indicate system status or details about the program currently highlighted

• If the picture-in-guide feature is enabled, video of the currently selected channel appears in the upper right corner of the screen

For details on how to use the program guide, see Section 5, “Using Program Guides,” on page 5.1.

With favorite channel lists and category filters, you can easily customize the channel guide to show only those channels or programs of interest to you. See Section 6, “Setting Favorites and Filters,” on page 6.1 for details.

Program Guide

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4-3 The Menu System

To display the main menu, press the MENU button.

The menu system gives you access to all system functions and settings. The common elements of all menus are noted below.

The following icons appear in several menus:

Toggle or Step - Press SELECT to toggle (switch) a setting from “on” to “off” or to step through the available choices each time you press SELECT.

List of Options - Menu button will display a list of choices in a pop-up menu when you press SELECT.

Series of Boxes - Multiple screens will appear in a series requesting that you enter numbers and/or letters for the particular feature when you press SELECT.

Menu Elements

Main Menu

MAIN MENU Tue, Nov 6 4:20PM

Program Guide Guide Options Audio & Video Caller ID Program Director WatchWizard Interactive Purchases Lock & Limits View Mail System Setup Watch TV

Menu Tabs

Active Ta b

Menu Title

VIEW MAIL

Program Guide Guide Options Audio & Video Caller ID Program Director WatchWord Interactive Purchases Lock & Limits View Mail System Setup Watch TV

Menu Pane

Read Message

Erase

Message

Second page of message text...

Date Time

1 of 3 Page 2

Fri, Jun 15 5:24 AM

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To move the highlight:

Use the joystick to move the highlight within the menus.

To select a menu item:

Highlight the desired menu item and press the SELECT button to select a main menu item or execute an action.

To exit a menu or cancel an action:

Press the CLEAR button to exit a menu or cancel an action.

The following pages list all of the functions accessible from the menu system. These functions are explained in detail in later sections of this manual.

You will not be able to use the Caller ID, Interactive, or Purchases tabs. These

functions require a phone line connection, which is not possible with TracVision.

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Main Menu Tab Screens Functions See Page:

Program Guide Program Guide • View and modify the program guide 5.1

Guide Options Theme • Filter the program guide by program category 6.7

Times • Change the time period shown in the program guide 6.9

Fav List • Select a specific channel list (Fav. A, Fav. B, Fav. C, 6.4

Family, or New Channels) to be an active program guide

Fav Setup • Create and edit a channel list (Fav. A, Fav. B, Fav. C, Family, 6.3

or New Channels)

Options • Set Guide Options: 5.9

- Guide style (grid or logo)

- Picture in guide (on/off)

- Guide zoom (on/off)

- Multi-color (on/off)

- Channel sort (numeric or alphabetical)

- Filters (temporary or persistent)

- Reset options to default settings

Set Turbo • Set and edit TurboTune channels 5.7

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Main Menu Tab Screens Functions See Page:

Audio & Video Audio • Set default audio language and alternate audio language 8.3

• Set left/right audio balance

• SRS TruSurround (on/off)

Video • Select screen ratio (4:3 or 16:9) 8.5

• Center menus on your monitor (up/down and right/left)

• Color scheme, onscreen display translucency, and color balance

Caller ID Caller ID NOT USED --

Program Director Schedule • Automatically tune to programs at a specific date/time 8.7

WatchWizard WWSetup • Search for programming using specific words and 6.10

other criteria

WWResult • Display search results 6.11

Channels • Search for channels based on categories of programming 6.12

Interactive Interact NOT USED --

Purchases Upcoming NOT USED --

Past NOT USED --

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Main Menu Tab Screens Functions See Page:

Lock & Limits Lock • Lock and unlock the system 7.3

Fav Setup • Create a program listing containing only selected 6.3

channels

Ratings • Set maximum program rating allowed for viewing 7.5

Limits • Set viewing times and maximum viewing hours 7.6

View Mail Mail • Read messages from DIRECTV 8.10

System Setup Install NOT USED --

Signal NOT USED --

Info • Display receiver information 8.13

Features • Display current receiver features 8.13

Prefs • Adjust user-selectable system settings 8.11

Remote • Change the remote ID 3.12

Test • Initiate a simple diagnostics test 8.13

New Card • Prepare a new access card 8.13

Upgrade • Display upgrade status and history 8.13

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Using Program Guides

5 Using Program

Guides

This section explains how to select a program guide style, use the different guide features, and set guide preferences.

Contents

5-1 Program Guide Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.3

5-2 Using the Program Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.5

5-3 Using the OneLine Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.6

5-4 Using TurboTune for Quick Access

to Favorite Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.7

5-5 Setting Guide Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.9

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5-1 Program Guide Styles

You can set up the program guide to present information using either of two styles:

• Grid

• Logo

The following sections explain how to select a style and describe the features of each style.

Selecting a Guide Style

To select a guide style, follow the steps below.

1. Press the GUIDE button twice to display the

Guide Options menu [or select Guide Options from the main menu].

2. Highlight the Options tab.

3. Highlight the Guide Style button.

4. Press the SELECT button to toggle between Grid and Logo guide styles.

5. Press the CLEAR button to return to the program you were viewing.

Selecting a Guide Style

When the program guide is onscreen, simply press the GUIDE button once to display the Guide Options menu.

GUIDE OPTIONS

Theme Times Fav List Fav Setup Options Set Turbo Watch TV Main Menu

Guide Style

Picture In Guide

Guide Zoom

Multi-Color

Channel Sort

Filters

Reset Options

Fri, Oct 4 12:25AM

Grid

Numeric

Temporary

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Grid Guide

• Easy to see what programs are available at a particular time.

• Lists up to seven days of current and upcoming programming.

• The program title and description appear above the grid as you highlight each program.

Logo Guide

• Select your favorite channels, rather than selecting specific programs.

• Only current programming can be selected from the logo guide.

• The current program title and description appear above the logo grid as you highlight each channel.

Grid Guide

Logo Guide

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LOGO GUIDE All Channels

A description of the program currently airing on the highlighted network menu appears here, if available.

Title of the program on the network selected in menu

Thu, Feb 7 6:00PM

Picture-in-Guide

An image of the currently

airing program highlighted

in the menu selection

appears here

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5-2 Using the Program Guide

To display the program guide:

Press the GUIDE button to bring up the guide.

To move the highlight:

Use the joystick to move the highlight within the guide.

Move the highlight to the right to show future programming. Move the highlight up/down to scroll through the listing. Move the highlight onto a channel icon to view that channel’s current program in the picture-in-guide window (if enabled).

To scroll up/down one page:

Press the CHANNEL (CH) button up/down to scroll through a full page of guide entries at a time.

To jump to a specific channel listing:

Use the numeric keypad to enter the channel

number to go directly to the listing for a specific channel.

To view a program’s description:

Press the INFO button for a full description of the highlighted program.

To tune to a program:

Press the SELECT button to tune to a highlighted program. The program must be currently in progress.

To exit the guide:

Press the CLEAR button to exit the program guide.

Cells with arrows indicate the program started at an earlier time or continues later than can be shown in the selected time period.

If program information cannot entirely fit in the space provided, an ellipsis (…) indicates that a portion of the title is not shown.

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5-3 Using the OneLine Guide

The OneLine Guide, which appears at the bottom of your screen, displays a single line from the program guide, starting with the currently viewed channel.

To display the OneLine Guide:

Press the joystick up or down while watching TV to bring up the OneLine guide.

To move the highlight:

Use the joystick to move the highlight within the guide.

Move the highlight to the right to show future programming. Move the highlight up/down to display the next or previous channel.

To show the OneLine Guide for a specific channel:

Use the numeric keypad to enter the channel number to display the OneLine Guide for that channel.

To view a program’s description:

Press the INFO button to display current or future program information in the channel banner.

To tune to a program:

Press the SELECT button to tune to a highlighted program.

To exit the guide:

Press the CLEAR button to exit the OneLine guide.

OneLine Guide

100 10:30 11 am 11:30 12:00pm

DTV

Watch Pay Per View Previews now!

PROGRAM GUIDE All Channels

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5-4 Using TurboTune for Quick Access

to Favorite Channels

The TurboTune feature gives you quick access to 27 of your favorite channels. Three groups of nine of your favorite channels are available as Turbo 1, Turbo 2, and Turbo 3.

Setting TurboTune Channels

To set up channels in TurboTune, follow the steps below.

1. Press the TURBO button, then highlight the

Setup button and press SELECT [or select Guide Options from the main menu, then highlight the Set Turbo tab].

2. Highlight a vacant channel box (shows “Add

Channel”) and press SELECT. Or you can highlight

an occupied box instead to overwrite its set channel with your new selection.

3. Using the joystick or the CHANNEL (CH) button,

choose the desired channel in the setup box (shown below) and press SELECT. You can also use

the numeric remote control buttons to enter a specific channel number.

4. Highlight the OK button and press SELECT.

TurboTune Guide

Adding a Channel to TurboTune

DIRECTV Pay Per View Prev

Turbo 1Turbo 1 Turbo 2 Turbo 3

Add

Channel

TURBOTUNE SETUP

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Turbo 1Turbo 1 Turbo 2 Turbo 3

Add

500

Add

Channel

Movie.

Channel

Channel: DTV

MOVIE SHOWCASE previews whats hot this week on DIRECTV premium movie

Channels HBO, STARTZ! and SHOWTIME.

Tue, Dec 17 6:00 PM

Add

Channel

Cancel

SETUP

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Adding the Current Channel to TurboTune

If you want to add the channel you’re currently watching to TurboTune, follow the steps below.

1. Press the TURBO button to display the TurboTune guide.

2. Highlight a vacant channel box (shows “Add Channel”) and press SELECT to add the channel you are watching to the TurboTune guide.

Selecting a Channel from TurboTune

To tune to a channel in TurboTune, follow the steps below.

1. Press the TURBO button.

2. Highlight the channel you want to watch and press SELECT.

TurboTune Guide

Press the TURBO button to cycle through Turbo 1, Turbo 2, and Turbo 3 program groups while the TurboTune guide is onscreen.

DIRECTV Pay Per View Prev

Turbo 1Turbo 1 Turbo 2 Turbo 3

Add

Channel

SETUP

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Using Program Guides

Renaming TurboTune Groups

You can rename each nine-channel TurboTune group to anything you choose, using up to 10 letters, numbers, spaces, etc. For example, Turbo 1 could be renamed “Mom” and Turbo 2 renamed “Dad.”

To rename a group, follow the steps below.

1. Press the TURBO button [or select Guide

Options from the main menu and highlight the Set Turbo tab].

2. Highlight the grid name (Turbo 1, Turbo 2, or Turbo 3) that you want to rename and press

SELECT.

3. Use the onscreen keyboard to enter the new name (to enter a letter on the keyboard, highlight the letter and press SELECT).

4. Once you’ve entered the desired name, highlight the OK button and press SELECT.

To redo the entry, highlight the Clear button and press SELECT. To cancel the change, press the CLEAR button [or highlight the Cancel button and press SELECT].

5-5 Setting Guide Preferences

The Guide Options menu allows you to customize the appearance and behavior of onscreen guides.

To set guide preferences, follow the steps below.

1. Press the GUIDE button twice while watching a program [or select the Guide Options tab from the main menu].

2. Highlight the Options tab.

Guide Options

GUIDE OPTIONS

Theme Times Fav List Fav Setup Options Set Turbo Watch TV Main Menu

Guide Style

Picture In Guide

Guide Zoom

Multi-Color

Channel Sort

Filters

Reset Options

Fri, Oct 4 12:25AM

Grid

Numeric

Temporary

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3. Highlight the menu button for the setting you wish to modify:

Guide Style

Press SELECT to choose either grid or logo style of program guide. See Section 5-1, “Program Guide Styles,” on page 5.3 for details.

Picture In Guide

Press SELECT to turn the picture-in-guide feature on/off. If turned on, video of the currently selected

program appears in a small box when you’re viewing the program guide.

Guide Zoom

Press SELECT to turn guide zoom on/off. If turned on, and the picture-in-guide feature is turned on, video of the currently selected program “zooms in” to the small screen when the program guide is selected. If turned off, the “zooming” animation from full screen to small screen is disabled.

Multi-Color

Press SELECT to turn multi-color on/off. If turned on, program cells appear in different colors, based on their type of content. The four colors are as follows:

Color Category

Orange News

Green Sports

Purple Movies

Blue Other

If multi-color is turned off, all cells are blue in color.

Channel Sort

Press SELECT to choose either numeric or alpha. If numeric, the program guide is sorted by channel number. If alpha, the program guide channels are sorted alphabetically.

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Using Program Guides

Filters

Press SELECT to choose either temporary or persistent. If temporary, the filters you apply are

active only while the program guide remains onscreen; once you exit the program guide, all filters are cleared. If persistent, the filters you apply remain active after you exit the program guide.

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Setting Favorites and Filters

6 Setting Favorites

and Filters

This section explains how to set up lists of favorite channels, filter the program guide by category and time, and search for programs based on content.

Contents

6-1 Using Favorite Channel Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3

6-2 Filtering the Program Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.7

6-3 Selecting Guide Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.9

6-4 Using WatchWizard to Search for Programs . . . . . . . .6.10

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Setting Favorites and Filters

6-1 Using Favorite Channel Lists

Favorite channel lists help you organize the hundreds of available channels into more manageable groups. Each of the four lists can contain as many or as few channels as you wish. You can customize these groups in several ways. For example, Fav. A could be Dad’s favorite channels, Fav. B could be Mom’s favorites, Fav. C could be the kids’ channels, and Family could be all channels that Mom and Dad have deemed appropriate for the entire family.

Creating a Channel List

1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu.

2. Highlight the Guide Options or Lock & Limits

tab from the main menu and press SELECT.

3. Highlight the Fav Setup tab and press SELECT to

open the Favorite List Setup pane.

The four columns of small boxes are called tag boxes. The first three columns of tag boxes are the Fav. A, Fav. B, and Fav. C. channel lists. The last column is the Family list.

Favorite List Setup

FAVORITE LIST SETUP

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Main Menu

Channel

120 WABC 121 WQED 122 ESPN 123 HBOW

Quality entertainment for the whole family, featuring

animated XYZ classics, original series, entertainment

specials, and movies. Included at no additional charge

in DIRECTV TOTAL CHOICE Packages.

List: MYLIST

Fri, Sep 18 6:00 PM

Auto Set Rename Add All Delete All

New Chan26New Channels

Fav. A Fav. B Fav. C Family

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4. In the desired channel list column, highlight the tag box for the channel that you want to add or remove. Use the joystick or CHANNEL (CH) button

to scroll up or down to view other channels.

5. Press SELECT to add or remove the check mark in the tag box. A check mark indicates that the channel is included in the favorite channel list. (In the example on the previous page, WABC is included in the Fav. A and Family channel lists, but not the Fav. B or Fav. C channel lists.)

6. When you have added all of the channels that you want in your list, press the CLEAR button to resume watching TV.

Switching Between Favorite Lists

Once you have created your favorite channel lists, use the remote control’s FAV button to cycle through them quickly and easily. Each press of the FAV button brings up the next favorite channel list. [You can also select a list by highlighting the Fav List tab from the Guide Options menu.] Only channels that are set up in the selected favorite channel list will be accessible for viewing.

If the Family list has not had any channels added to it, and the receiver is locked, no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the receiver. To avoid this inconvenience, create the Family list before locking the receiver. See

Section 7, “Using

Access Controls,” on page 7.1

for details

about controlling system access.

Favorite Lists

FAVORITE LIST

Theme Times

Fav List

Fav Setup Options Set Turbo Watch TV

Main Menu

Select Favorite List to filter Guide

All Channels

FAV. A FAV. B FAV. C Family

New Channels

This list has 380 Channels

Wed, Jul 18 8:16 PM

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Setting Favorites and Filters

Renaming a Channel List

1. At the Favorite List Setup pane, highlight the Rename button and press SELECT.

A Rename List menu appears. You can rename the first three lists. You cannot rename the All or Family lists.

2. Highlight the list you wish to rename and press SELECT.

3. Use the onscreen keyboard to enter the new name (to enter a letter on the keyboard, highlight the letter and press SELECT).

4. Once you’ve entered the desired name, highlight the OK button and press SELECT.

To redo the entry, highlight the Clear button and press SELECT. To cancel the change, press the CLEAR button [or highlight the Cancel button and press SELECT].

Generating an Auto Set List

The Auto Set function generates a complete list of viewable channels.

To generate an Auto Set list, follow the steps below.

1. At the Favorite List Setup pane, highlight the Auto Set button and press SELECT.

2. Highlight a favorite channel list to be programmed and press SELECT.

It may take several minutes for the receiver to scan through all channels and determine which ones you’re authorized to receive. The scan results will be stored in the selected favorite channel list.

Auto Set may exclude some channels, such as the Music Choice channels, or include some pay per view channels. This does not mean that the receiver is faulty. These channels were excluded or included due to the receiver’s analysis process. You can manually edit the list to correct these oversights.

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Adding and Removing Channels

To add or delete a channel from a selected favorite channel list, follow the steps below.

To add all available channels to a favorite list:

1. At the Favorite List Setup pane, highlight the Add All button and press SELECT.

2. Highlight the list you wish to modify and press SELECT.

To remove all channels from a favorite list:

1. At the Favorite List Setup pane, highlight the

Delete All button and press SELECT.

2. Highlight the list you wish to modify and press

SELECT.

To add or delete individual channels from a favorite list:

At the Favorite List Setup pane, highlight the tag box for the particular channel you wish to add or remove and press SELECT. A check mark indicates that the channel is included in the selected favorite channel list. An empty tag box indicates that the channel is excluded from the list.

Finding New Channels

Occasionally, new channels are added to the available programming selections. The number of channels that have been added since you created your channel list appears in the New Channels window on the Favorite List Setup pane. To view these channels in the lists, highlight the New Channels button and press SELECT.

Favorite List Setup

FAVORITE LIST SETUP

Theme Times Fav List Fav Setup Options Set Turbo Watch TV

Main Menu

Channel

120 WABC 121 WQED 122 ESPN 123 HBOW

Quality entertainment for the whole family, featuring

animated XYZ classics, original series, entertainment

specials, and movies. Included at no additional charge

in DIRECTV TOTAL CHOICE Packages.

List: MYLIST

Fri, Sep 18 6:00 PM

Auto Set Rename Add All Delete All

New Chan26New Channels

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6-2 Filtering the Program Guide

The Category Filter menu allows you to filter the program guide to show just those channels that match your viewing interests.

To filter the guide by program categories, such as movies, sports, or news, follow the steps below.

1. Press the GUIDE button twice while watching TV

[or select the Guide Options tab from the main menu]. If the Program Guide is currently displayed,

press the GUIDE button just once.

2. Highlight the Theme tab.

3. Highlight a category (other than All) and press SELECT.

4. A subcategory menu appears, allowing you to further refine a chosen theme (see the illustration on the following page). To choose a subcategory, highlight the subcategory and press SELECT.

Category Filter

CATEGORY FILTER

Theme Times Fav List Fav Setup Options Set Turbo Watch TV Main Menu

Select a Category to filter Guide

Movies

Sports

Interests

Lifestyles

News

Themes

The material is a movie, either theatrical or made-for-TV.

Wed, Sep 18 4:20PM

All

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For example, if you select the Movies category, you can then refine your selection using a subcategory such as Action/Adventure, Animation, Biography, Comedy, and others as shown below.

Once you’ve selected a category/subcategory, the program guide will be filtered to show only those channels offering programs of the selected category and subcategory. In this example, the guide would only display channels featuring Action/Adventure movies.

Filtering by Movie Categories

CATEGORY FILTER

Theme Times Fav List Fav Setup Options Set Turbo Watch TV Main Menu

Select a Category to filter Guide

Interests Lifestyles

Themes

The material is a movie, either theatrical or made-for-TV.

A description of the selected category appears here.

All

Movies

Sports

News

Wed, Sep 18 4:20PM

Movies

PREV LEVEL

All

Action/Adventure

Animation

Biography

Comedy

Current Affairs

Content Advisories

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6-3 Selecting Guide Times

The Guide Times menu provides easy access to future programming information.

To advance the guide to a future day/time period, follow the steps below.

1. Press the GUIDE button twice while watching TV [or select the Guide Options tab from the main menu]. If the Program Guide is currently displayed,

press the GUIDE button just once.

2. Highlight the Times tab.

3. Highlight the AM/PM button and press SELECT to toggle between AM and PM.

4. Highlight the day you want the guide to begin and press SELECT.

Guide Times

GUIDE TIMES

Theme Times Fav List Fav Setup

Options

Set Turbo Watch TV Main Menu

Thu, Sep 19 5:15PM

Advance the Program Guide

to the Selected Time

Thursday, September 19

5:00 PM

Th19Fr20Sa21Su22Mo23Tu24We

Navigate by using the arrow keys.

SELECT

Press to choose the time.

AM / PM

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6-4 Using WatchWizard to Search

for Programs

WatchWizard allows you to search for programs using criteria such as rating, showtime, language, and category. You can even search for a specific word found in program titles or descriptions. WatchWizard can store up to eight separate searches using any combination of criteria and text.

Performing a Search

1. Press the SEARCH button [or select the WatchWizard tab from the main menu].

2. Highlight the WWSetup tab.

3. Highlight one of the eight search buttons and

press SELECT.

4. A search menu appears where you can enter your search criteria. Narrow your search results by combining multiple criteria. To choose a criteria, highlight the associated button and press SELECT.

WatchWizard Program Searches

WatchWizard Search Menu

WATCHWIZARD SETUP

WWSetup WWResult Channels Watch TV Main Menu

WATCHWIZARD SETUP

WWSetup WWResult Channels Watch TV Main Menu

WatchWizard Program Searches

Search Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty

Rename Clear Clear All

Results Guide

Now

Ratings

All

English

Reset

Search 1

Movies, Action/Adventure

WatchWord

Showtimes Category

Language

Wed, Oct. 2 1:45 PM

Wed, Oct. 27 1:11 PM

Director

All

Actor

All

Back

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Viewing Search Results

To view a list of programs matching your search criteria, highlight the WWResult tab. To view the search results as a guide, highlight the Results Guide button on the WWSetup tab and press SELECT.

When a program guide is onscreen, press the SEARCH button on the remote control to automatically highlight programs matching your search results. Press the SEARCH button again to highlight the next result, based on starting time.

To enter text, use the onscreen keyboard (to enter a letter on the keyboard, highlight the letter and press SELECT). Once you’ve entered the desired text, highlight the OK button and press SELECT.

WatchWizard Results

WatchWizard Keyboard Entry

If you prefer, you can change the keyboard to a standard (QWERTY) layout. Simply highlight the toggle icon on the default button board and press SELECT.

WATCHWIZARD SETUP

WWSetup WWResult Channels Watch TV Main Menu

;

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!@# $ & 1 0 Q A S D F G H J K L Ñ Z

W E R T YU I O P

X C V B N M .,?

/ =

( )

9876543

Del

WatchWizard Entry

Search for words in the Program Titles

and Descriptions within Guide.

rodeo

;

~:

!@# $ & 1 2 3 5 A K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .,?

casino

tropical

C4DEF G H I J

Roberts

Empty

/ =

( )

* 8 9 0

Del

Tue, Oct 15 9:23AM

Salir

Borrar

WATCHWIZARD RESULTS

WWSetup WWResult Channels Watch TV Main Menu

Today Search 1

WatchWizard Result

3:00PM 100

Program Title 1

3:30PM 105

Program Title 2

Wed, Oct. 27 1:11 PM

Result: 2Searching...

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Using the Channels Search

You can also search for channels that offer a specific type of programming by using the category-based channels search.

1. Press the SEARCH button while watching TV [or select the WatchWizard tab from the main menu].

2. Highlight the Channels tab.

3. Highlight the Category button and press SELECT.

4. Highlight the desired category from the list and press SELECT.

5. A subcategory menu appears, allowing you to further refine your search. To choose a subcategory, highlight the subcategory and press SELECT. A list of channels offering the selected type of programming appears.

Channels Search

CHANNELS SEARCH

WWSetup WWResult

Channels Watch TV Main Menu

Category Based Channel Search

100

DTV

7-1 Locking & Unlocking the System

You can easily set limits to restrict the viewing of satellite TV programming. When accompanied by the channel lists, these limits provide a great degree of control.

When you first install the TracVision receiver, it will be unlocked. That is, no limits or restrictions are in effect. To enforce limits (ratings, TV timer, and “Family” favorite list), you must lock the system using a passcode.

Locking the Receiver

To lock the system, follow the steps below.

1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu.

2. Highlight the Lock & Limits tab and press SELECT.

3. Highlight the Lock tab to display the Parental Lock pane.

4. Highlight the Lock button and press SELECT.

Parental Lock

Once the system is locked, only existing Family list channels will be accessible. If the Family list does not contain any channels, no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the system. To avoid this, verify the contents of the Family list before locking the receiver. See

Section 6-1, “Using

Favorite Channel Lists,” on page 6.3

for

details.

PARENTAL LOCK

Lock Fav Setup Ratings Limits Watch TV Main Menu

Enforce rating, spending, and

viewing limits, and restrict

access to Family list channels.

Enter the 4 digit passcode to

lock(unlock) your receiver.

LOCK SYSTEM

Passcode

Lock

* * * *

Lock

Cancel

Wed, Jul 18 9:15 AM

CONFIRM PASSCODE

Passcode

Lock

* * * *

Cancel

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5. The Lock System pop-up panel appears. Enter a four-digit passcode using the remote control’s numeric keypad.

6. Highlight the OK button and press SELECT.

7. Enter the code again to confirm, then highlight the OK button and press SELECT.

Once you select OK, the satellite receiver is locked. You must enter the proper passcode to unlock it. A lock icon appears in the program guide and channel banner to remind you that the system is locked.

Overriding the System Lock

When the system is locked, inaccessible channels will show a “limit exceeded” message. To temporarily override the system lock, follow the steps below.

1. While the “limit exceeded” message is onscreen, press SELECT.

2. Enter your four-digit passcode using the remote control’s numeric keypad.

3. Highlight the OK button and press SELECT.

An icon indicating lock override appears under the date/time whenever the program guide or channel banner is displayed.

If you forget your four-digit code, please call DIRECTV at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288).

To abort the locking process, highlight the Cancel button and press SELECT.

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Using Access Controls

Unlocking the System

To remove the lock and all of its restrictions, follow the steps below.

1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu.

2. Highlight the Lock & Limits tab and press SELECT.

3. Highlight the Lock tab.

4. Highlight the Unlock button and press SELECT.

5. Use the remote control’s numeric keypad to enter the same code you entered to lock the system.

6. Highlight the OK button and press SELECT. To

abort and keep the lock in effect, highlight the Cancel

button and press SELECT.

Once the system is unlocked, all limits and restrictions are removed!

7-2 Setting Ratings Limits

Ratings help you to determine whether a program’s content is appropriate for a particular audience. To select the maximum ratings limits that can be viewed on your system, follow the steps below.

1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu.

2. Highlight the Lock & Limits tab and press SELECT.

3. Highlight the Ratings tab.

The button used to lock the system is also used to unlock the system.

Ratings Limits Setup

RATINGS LIMITS

Lock Fav Setup

Ratings Limits Watch TV

Main Menu

Children General Audience

Dialogue Sex Violence

Language Movies Not Rated

Sat, Oct 5 4:40PM

Allow All Allow TV-14 Allow TV-14 Allow TV-14

Allow TV-14 Allow TV-14 Allow PG Allow All

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7-3 Setting Time Limits

You can restrict your system to allow viewing only during specific hours and/or a maximum number of hours. To set time limits, follow the steps below.

1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu.

2. Highlight the Lock & Limits tab and press SELECT.

3. Highlight the Limits tab.

4. Highlight the button for the type of programming you want to restrict and press SELECT.

5. Highlight the maximum rating you want to allow (for the selected type of programming) from the pop-up submenu and press SELECT. You may

choose Block All or Allow All instead of setting a specific limit.

Ratings Limits

Maximum Viewing Limits

Remember, limits are only active while the system is locked. If the system is unlocked, all restrictions are removed.

RATINGS LIMITS

Lock Fav Setup Ratings Limits Watch TV Main Menu

Violence

Children

Block All

Violence

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Movies

Not Rated

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

Allow All

Sat, Oct 5 7:17PM

Allow All Allow TV-14 Allow TV-14 Allow TV-14

Block All

Allow TV-14

Allow PG

Allow All

SPENDING/VIEWING LIMITS

Lock Fav Setup Ratings Limits Watch TV

Main Menu

Max Spending

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Total time watched today: 1:12

Wed, Jul 18 10:11AM

$5.00

24:00 Hours allowed

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4. Highlight the day of the week that you want to limit and press SELECT.

5. a. If you want to limit the maximum number of

viewing hours for that day, highlight the Total Time button and use the remote control’s numeric keypad to enter the limit.

b. If you want to limit that day’s viewing to a

specific time period, highlight the From button and use the remote control’s numeric keypad to set the earliest time. Then highlight the Through button and set the latest time.

6. Highlight the OK button and press SELECT.

Setting Allowable Viewing Times

Setting Maximum Viewing Hours

The Max Spending button is not applicable to your TracVision system.

Remember, limits are only active while the system is locked. If the system is unlocked, all restrictions are removed.

SPENDING / VIEWING LIMITS

Lock Fav Lists Ratings Limits Review

From Through

Watch TV

N/A N/A 18:00

Main Menu

Max Spending

Monday

Saturday Viewing Time Limit

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

-OR-

24:00

24:00 24:00

24:00

18:00

24:00

$10.00

Hours

Total time

Hours Hours

Hours

allowed

allowed allowed

allowed

Wed, May 9 4:50 PM

Cancel

SPENDING / VIEWING LIMITS

Lock Fav Lists Ratings Limits Review

From Through

Watch TV

10:00

Main Menu

Saturday Viewing Time Limit

Max Spending

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

-OR-

24:00

24:00 24:00

24:00

9:30

24:00

$10.00

Hours

Total time

Hours

N/APM11:30

Hours

allowed

allowed allowed

allowed

Wed, May 9 4:50 PM

Cancel

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Other Menu Functions

8 Other Menu

Functions

This section explains how to change audio/video settings, schedule future programs, and change system settings.

Contents

8-1 Adjusting Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.3

8-2 Adjusting Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.5

8-3 Using the Program Director to Schedule

Future Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.7

8-4 Reading Mail from DIRECTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.10

8-5 Setting System Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.11

8-6 Advanced System Setup Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.12

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Other Menu Functions

8-1 Adjusting Audio Settings

From the Audio Adjustment menu, you can select

languages for default audio and alternate audio, adjust left/right balance, and enable TruSurround

™

audio processing.

To set audio preferences, follow the steps below.

1. Press the AUDIO button [or select the Audio & Video tab from the main menu].

2. Highlight the menu button for the setting you wish to modify:

Default Audio and Alternate Audio

Your receiver supports alternate audio services. A

icon appears below the date and time in a program’s description to indicate alternate audio is available for that particular program.

You will hear the default audio language all the time if that language is being transmitted and an alternate language has not been activated. If your selected default language is not being transmitted for a program, you will hear the language in which the program is broadcast.

Occasionally, an audio track may be offered that is not being broadcast, in which case the audio will not change or you will not hear any audio. Change channels to restore the audio track to the one specified on the Audio Adjustment menu.

Audio Adjustment

AUDIO ADJUSTMENT

Audio

Video

Watch TV

Main Menu

Default Audio

Alternate Audio

Audio Balance

SRS TruSurround

Factory Defaults

Wed, Oct 16 • 2:15AM

English

Center

ALT.

AUDI

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To set up your default and alternate audio languages, follow the steps below.

1. Press the AUDIO button to access the Audio Adjustment menu.

2. Highlight the Default Audio button (to set your primary language preference) or the Alternate Audio button (to select your alternate language preference) and press SELECT.

3. Highlight the desired language for the default or alternate language and press SELECT.

To select the alternate audio when watching TV, follow the steps below.

1. If the icon appears below the date and time in a program’s description, press the joystick left or right while you are viewing that program.

2. An alternate language option based on your alternate audio selection appears. Press SELECT to listen to the program in the alternate language.

When you change the channel, audio will revert to your selected Default Audio language.

Selecting Default Audio Language

AUDIO ADJUSTMENT

Audio Video Watch TV Main Menu

Default Audio

English

Spanish

Alternate Audio

French

Audio Balance

German

SRS TruSurround

Italian

Japanese

Dolby Digital

Korean

Chinese

Factory Defaults

Fri, Sep 20 2:15 AM

English

Center

ALT.

AUDI

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Other Menu Functions

Audio Balance

To adjust the audio balance left or right, highlight the Audio Balance button and press SELECT. Use the joystick to adjust the balance, then highlight the Done button and pres SELECT.

SRS TruSurround

TruSurround technology lets you take advantage of any multichannel format without having to add extra speakers or equipment. Using two speakers, TruSurround “virtually” places the individual audio channels where they are supposed to be, as though you had speakers all around you.

To toggle TruSurround on/off, highlight the SRS TruSurround button and press SELECT.

8-2 Adjusting Video Settings

From the Video Adjustment menu, you can set the screen’s aspect ratio, change the appearance of

onscreen displays, and adjust picture levels.

To set video preferences, follow the steps below.

1. Press the VIDEO button [or select the Audio &

Video tab from the main menu].

Video Adjustments

VIDEO ADJUSTMENT

Audio Video

Watch TV

Main Menu

Screen Ratio 4:3

Menu Centering

Color Scheme

Translucency

Picture Perfect 0,0,0

Black Level Filter Off

Factory Defaults

Fri, Oct 4 12:25AM

0,0

Indigo

Medium

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2. Highlight the menu button for the setting you wish to modify:

Screen Ratio

Press SELECT to choose either a 4:3 (standard) or 16:9 (widescreen) screen aspect ratio.

Menu Centering

Press SELECT to bring up the centering pop-up panel. Use the joystick to adjust the onscreen menu position on your TV, then highlight the OK button and press SELECT.

Color Scheme

Press SELECT to bring up a color pop-up menu. Highlight the desired menu color scheme (Indigo, Ice, Sky, Forest, or Merlot) and press SELECT.

Translucency

Press SELECT to bring up the translucency pop-up menu. Use the joystick to adjust the amount of menu translucency, from solid to 100% translucent, then highlight the DONE button and press SELECT.

Picture Perfect

Press SELECT to bring up the picture perfect pop-up menu. Use the joystick to adjust the brightness, contrast, and saturation, then highlight the DONE button and press SELECT.

Video Adjustments

VIDEO ADJUSTMENT

Audio Video Watch TV Main Menu

Screen Ratio 4:3

Menu Centering

Color Scheme

Translucency

Picture Perfect 0,0,0

Black Level Filter Off

Factory Defaults

Fri, Oct 4 12:25AM

0,0

Indigo

Medium

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Other Menu Functions

8-3 Using the Program Director to

Schedule Future Programs

The Program Director allows you to automatically tune to a program at a specific date and time, or tune to a program on a repeating basis. The receiver will turn on (if necessary) and tune to the specified channel at the chosen date and time. You can program up to 32 events in advance.

Scheduling an Event from the Program Guide

You can easily schedule an upcoming program that you find listed in the program guide. Simply

highlight the upcoming program in the program guide and press SELECT. A check mark appears next to your selection. At the start date/time of the scheduled program, the receiver will automatically tune to that program.

Scheduling an Event from the Program Director

To schedule a program from the Program Director menu, follow the steps below.

1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu.

2. Highlight the Program Director tab and press SELECT.

3. Highlight an empty slot and press SELECT.

Program Director

From the program guide, you can schedule a program only for a specific date and time. To schedule recurring programs and future programs that are not yet listed on the program guide, use the Program Director menu.

* By Title tab not available

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Schedule

By Title

Watch TV

Main Menu

Add and Modify Scheduled Events

Chan Start Length Frequency

Wed, Oct 2 • 7:14PM

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4. Highlight the Schedule to View button from the

Schedule Options popup menu and press SELECT.

5. Use the joystick or numeric keypad to choose the desired channel from the channel selection pane. Then highlight the OK button and press SELECT.

6. Highlight the Start column and use the joystick or numeric keypad to set the program’s start time. Be sure to specify AM or PM (or N for noon, M for midnight if you specified 12:00).

7. Highlight the Length column and use the joystick or numeric keypad to set the program’s duration in hours and minutes.

8. Highlight the Frequency column and use the joystick to select when, or how often, the event occurs: Today, Tomorrow, Every Mon, Every Tue, Every Wed, Every Thu, Every Fri, Every Sat, Every Sun, Everyday, Mon-Fri, or “/” (specify a date).

9. Review your settings, then highlight the OK button and press SELECT. To abort, highlight the Cancel button and press SELECT.

If you specify a date, use the month/day format. The year is set automatically.

Channel Selection Pane

Schedule Options

Schedule to View ( )

Cancel

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Schedule By Title Watch TV Main Menu

Add and Modify Scheduled Events

Chan Start FrequencyLength

View: PPV

101

Your channel for special pay per view

events like boxing, wrestling, concerts,

and a lot more. Event, PPV.

Cancel

Sat, Oct 5 6:25PM

8.9

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Canceling a Scheduled Event

To cancel a scheduled event, follow the steps below.

1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu.

2. Highlight the Program Director tab and press SELECT.

3. Highlight the event you want to cancel and press SELECT.

4. Highlight the Cancel button from the Schedule Options pop-up menu and press SELECT.

If the program you want to cancel is a onetime program that’s not currently in progress, you can cancel the event from the program guide. Simply highlight the program you want to cancel in the program guide and press SELECT to remove the check mark.

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8-4 Reading Mail from DIRECTV

DIRECTV uses the Mail feature to send you important information, notify you of special events, and tell you about special offers. When you receive a new message, a icon appears at the top of all menus until you’ve read the message.

Reading Your Messages

To read your mail, follow the steps below.

1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu.

2. Highlight the View Mail tab and press SELECT.

3. If the message is longer than a single page, highlight the Page button and use the CHANNEL (CH) button to step through the pages.

4. If you have more than one message in your mailbox, highlight the Message button and use the joystick to navigate through multiple messages.

Erasing a Message

To permanently remove a message, highlight the

Erase button and press SELECT. Messages are automatically deleted as they become outdated or if space is needed for newer incoming messages.

View Mail

Once you erase a message, it cannot be retrieved.

NEW MAIL

VIEW MAIL

Mail Watch TV Main Menu

Read Message

Erase

Message

Second page of message text...

Fri, Jul 6 5:24AM

1 of 3 Page 2

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Other Menu Functions

8-5 Setting System Preferences

The Preferences menu allows you to customize various system settings.

To set system preferences, follow the steps below.

1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu.

2. Highlight the System Setup tab and press

SELECT.

3. Highlight the Prefs tab.

4. Highlight the menu button for the setting you wish to modify:

Output Channel

Press SELECT to choose either channel 3 or 4, whichever is unused in your area.

Input Key

Press SELECT to turn the remote control INPUT button on/off. If you have a VCR connected to the

system, keep the Input Key set to “On.”

Menu Language

Press SELECT to choose either English (default) or Spanish for the menu language. The text in all

onscreen menus will be shown in the selected language.

Time Zone

Press SELECT to bring up the time zone pop-up menu. Then highlight your time zone and press SELECT. The program guide will show programming times based on this time zone.

Preferences

PREFERENCES

Install Signal Info Features

VCR Prefs

Test Remote

Test New Card Upgrade Watch TV Main Menu

Preference Settings

Output Channel

Input Key

Menu Language

Time zone

Daylight Saving

Banner Style

Caller ID

Factory Defaults

Fri, Oct 4 1:53PM

3 On English Default Observed Short

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Daylight Saving

Press SELECT to bring up the Daylight Saving popup menu. Then highlight the desired daylight saving option (Observed, Not Observed, or Default) and press SELECT.

Banner Style

Press SELECT to choose either a Short or Full banner style. A full banner always shows the program description within the channel banner; a short banner shows just the program’s title.

Caller ID

NOT USED.

Factory Defaults

Press SELECT to restore the Preferences options to their original factory settings.

8-6 Advanced System Setup Functions

Besides the Remote and Preferences menus described previously, the System Setup menu provides other functions, all of which are rarely, if ever, used.

To use the advanced system setup functions, follow the steps below.

1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu.

2. Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT.

When you press the INFO button while watching TV, a full channel banner is displayed, regardless of the Banner Style setting.

System Setup Menu (Test Tab Selected)

SYSTEM TEST

Install Signal Info Features VCR Prefs Remote Test New Card Upgrade Watch TV Main Menu

System Tests

Begin Test

IR Blaster

Press to start the System Test.

SELECT

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Other Menu Functions

3. Highlight the menu button for the advanced function you wish to use:

Install

NOT USED.

Signal

NOT USED.

Info

The System Information pane lists general information about your TracVision receiver, including manufacturer, model, ID number, access card, and software version.

Features

The Features pane lists some of the receiver’s special features.

Test

The Test function performs a simple diagnostics test on the system. When complete, a report shows system information and indicates whether the Signal, Tuning, and Front Panel functions passed the test.

New Card

In the unlikely event that your receiver’s access card must be replaced, use the New Card function to initialize the new card.

Upgrade

The Upgrade pane shows your receiver’s upgrade history. Occasionally, DIRECTV will automatically update your receiver’s software. This update is completely transparent to the user.

If you need a new access card, please call KVH at 401-847-3327.

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Troubleshooting

9 Troubleshooting

This section identifies some basic trouble symptoms, along with their possible causes and solutions. It also explains what the system status lights indicate and how to get technical support.

Contents

Troubleshooting Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.3

9-1 Causes and Remedies for Common

Operational Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.4

9-2 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.13

9-3 System Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.14

System does not power on

No picture on video screen

Intermittent picture for short intervals

System works at rest, but not on the move

System does not find satellite

System restarts itself

Receiver beeps continuously at startup

Snowy DIRECTV television picture

Picture jumbled or freezing

Certain channels do not work

Remote does not work

Remote does not operate other component

Only Preview channels are accessible

Only certain channels are accessible

Program guide does not load

Satellite coverage issue

Weak satellite signal

Antenna faulty

Receiver fa

ulty

Satellite

signal

blocked

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SYMPTOM

Remote control batteries dead

Receiver locked up

Receiver power switch t

rned off

Loose ca

ble co

nnector

Receiver not acti

ated

Proper compo

nent

button not pre

ssed

INPUT button not set to

sat

ellite

source

System lo

cked

y pa

sscode

Remote co

ntrol

not pro

grammed

Blown fuse

XX X X X X

X XX

XXXX XX

XXX XX

XX X

XX X X

udio/video

system

not set up prope

rly

Program Guide loa

d interrupted

RF co

ver

ter too close to receiver

udio/video system fa

ulty

Receiver lo

st acti

vatio

n in

for

matio

Insufficient power

rite channel list activ

Receiv

er set to "Unstacked LNB"

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Matrix

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TracVision Receiver User’s Guide

9-1 Causes and Remedies for

Common Operational Issues

There are a number of common issues that can affect the signal reception quality or the operation of the TracVision system. The following sections identify these issues and provide potential solutions.

Receiver Power Switch Turned Off

Your TracVision receiver’s rear panel power switch (see below) must remain on for the system to work. If the system is entirely non-functional, check the switch to ensure that it is turned on. The switch illuminates

green when turned on.

Blown Fuse

The receiver’s power input cable includes an in-line fast-blow fuse, rated for 6 amps, located on the end of the cable nearest the receiver. If this fuse has blown, the system will not operate. Unscrew the cap on the fuse holder and replace the fuse. If you replace the fuse, but it blows again, check the receiver to ensure that it is clear of debris and the connectors are tight.

Do not replace the fuse with a larger amperage fuse.

Receiver Power Switch

Power Switch

If the TracVision system is not working properly, try resetting the system before you begin troubleshooting. To reset,

follow the simple steps below.

1. Stop in a blockage-free area.

2. Turn off the receiver’s rear panel power switch.

3. Turn the receiver’s rear panel power switch back on.

4. If the TracVision antenna is turned off, turn it on (press SAT then PWR).

5. Wait one minute for the antenna to acquire the satellite.

CAUTION

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

S – VIDEO

TO SATELLITE

TO KVH

DIAGNOSTICS

ANTENNA

PHONE JACK

DIAGNOSTICS

PORT 1

PORT 2

Tested to comply with FCC Standards

SATELLITE IN

VHF ANTENNA

VEHICLE POWER

(10-16 VDC)

POWER

RF REMOTE

OUT TO TV

INPUT

TUNER

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Insufficient Power

With the vehicle/vessel powered up and the receiver turned on, power at the receiver must measure at least 10 VDC for the TracVision system to work properly. Check the receiver’s power connection and ensure that it is wired to a dedicated circuit. If other devices are wired to the same circuit, these additional loads will drain power away from the receiver.

Loose Cable Connectors

A loose connector can reduce the signal quality. Check the cable connections at the antenna unit, receiver, RF converter, and audio/video components to ensure they are securely attached.

Satellite Signal Blocked

Satellite signals can be blocked or degraded by tall or solid stuctures such as trees, buildings, mountains, or bridges. Simply moving to clear an obstruction will restore signal quality. Rain clouds, heavy rain, and snow can also affect satellite signal reception. For more details about satellite blockage, see Section 1-3, “Receiving Satellite TV Signals,” on page 1.5.

In addition, dirt, snow, ice, or heavy moisture on the antenna dome can disrupt satellite signals, so be sure to clean the antenna regularly.

Satellite Coverage Issue

TracVision will provide good satellite TV reception throughout the entire satellite coverage area. However, signal quality can be degraded as you approach the fringe of this area. To view the most up-to-

date coverage map, visit KVH’s web site at www.kvh.com/ footprint. For more details about satellite coverage, see Section 1-3, “Receiving Satellite TV Signals,” on page 1.5.

Weak Satellite Signal

Just like radio stations, some satellite TV channels transmit a stronger signal than others. If you’re unable to receive a clear signal on one channel, try switching to another channel. Weaker channels are more vulnerable to interference, such as rain or snow.

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Receiver Not Activated

If you can only access the DIRECTV preview channels, such as channel 100, while all other channels show a message to call DIRECTV, your receiver has not been activated. To activate your

system, please call KVH’s Activation Department at 1-866-551-8004. Activation support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Receiver Lost Activation Information

If you can only access the DIRECTV preview channels, such as channel 100, while all other channels show a message to call Ext. 722, and you have already activated the receiver, the receiver may have lost its stored activation data. This may occur if the receiver is left idle (does not receive a satellite signal) for an extended period of time. To fix this problem, please call DIRECTV customer service at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288). Be sure the TracVision

system is turned on, has a clear view of the southern sky, and is tuned to the DIRECTV preview channel before you call. The system will need to receive a signal from the satellite to correct the problem.

Proper Component Button Not Pressed

To operate the satellite TV system using the remote control, first press the remote control’s SAT button. The remote control will not operate the receiver unless the SAT button is active. To operate a component other than the satellite receiver, first press the corresponding component button on the remote control. For example, to operate the TV monitor using the remote control, first press the TV button.

INPUT Button Not Set to Satellite Source

If satellite programming is not displayed on your TV, you may have selected an alternate video input. Press the remote control’s INPUT button until the correct satellite input is displayed.

You can disable the INPUT button by turning it off via the menu system. See

Section 8-5, “Setting System Preferences,” on page 8.11

for details.

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Audio/Video System Not Set Up Properly

If satellite programming is not displayed on your TV, you may have the wrong input selected on your audio/video system. Try switching to another input (for example, VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2; AUX1, AUX2, or A/V) whichever input is assigned to the satellite receiver. In addition, ensure that the audio/video system is powered on.

System Locked by Passcode

If you can only access Family list channels, and the lock icon ( ) appears under the date/time, the system has been locked with a passcode. For details on unlocking the system, see Section 7-1, “Locking &

Unlocking the System,” on page 7.3.

Favorite Channel List Active

If a favorite channel list is active, only channels set up in that list are accessible. Press the remote control’s FAV button to cycle through the lists. See Section 6-1, “Using Favorite Channel Lists,” on page 6.3 for details.

Remote Control Not Programmed

If you cannot operate a component with the remote control, first ensure that the associated component button (DVD, VCR, AUX, or TV) is selected. If the correct button is selected, you need to program the remote control to operate the component. See

Section 3-3, “Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components,” on page 3.10 for details.

Program Guide Load Interrupted

If the program guide load is interrupted at startup, certain channels may not be viewable temporarily. Guide load interruptions could occur as a result of satellite blockage (see “Satellite Signal Blocked” on page 9.5). The missing channels will eventually be restored as the receiver completes the program guide download during normal operation.

If the Family list does not have any channels assigned to it, NO channels can be viewed without first unlocking the system.

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Receiver Locked Up

Since your receiver is a computing component, it is susceptible to erratic changes in power and/or signal, like any other computer, and these sudden changes can cause it to become “confused.” To clear this condition, try pressing the remote control’s SAT button before trying to control the receiver. If that doesn’t work, press the SAT and MUTE buttons together and try again. If that doesn’t work, turn off vehicle/vessel power or the receiver’s rear panel power switch for 30 seconds, then turn it back on.

RF Converter Too Close to Receiver

The RF converter must be placed at least three feet away from the receiver. Placing the RF converter closer to the receiver may result in interference, causing the remote control to operate intermittently or not at all.

Remote Control Batteries Dead

To replace the remote control’s batteries, follow the steps below.

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

2. Insert two AAA batteries as shown, observing the correct polarity.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

TracVision Receiver User’s Guide

Remote Control Batteries

If you lose your remote control, please call or visit your local KVH authorized dealer to order a replacement.

Power Switch

SATELLITE IN

POWER

VEHICLE POWER

(10-16 VDC)

RF REMOTE INPUT

VHF ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

TUNER

CAUTION

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

Audio/Video System Faulty

If there is no picture on your TV, your mobile audio/video system may be faulty. Please seek technical assistance from either the installer of your audio/video system or a dealer authorized by the system’s manufacturer to repair the system.

Antenna or Receiver Faulty

In the case of a faulty antenna or receiver, please seek technical support as described in the next section.

Receiver Set to “Unstacked LNB”

If the program guide stops loading after the TracVision system is turned on, the LNB type setting on the receiver may have changed. The receiver’s LNB type must be set to “Stacked” for proper operation. If the LNB type is set to “Unstacked,” the program guide will start loading, but will stop in the middle of the process, as shown below.

If this symptom occurs, first follow the steps below to verify that the LNB type has changed.

1. While the program guide is loading, press the

SELECT button on the remote control to access the System Setup menu.

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Troubleshooting

Do NOT attempt repairs yourself. Refer all servicing needs to qualified service personnel. Evidence of tampering or unauthorized repairs will void the warranty.

2. Highlight the Install tab and check the “LNB” setting.

3. If the LNB type is set to “Stacked,” you do not need to change the setting. A different problem is causing the program guide not to load. Please call KVH Technical Support at 401-847-3327 (or e-mail techs@kvh.com) for assistance.

If the LNB type is set to “Unstacked,” follow the steps in the next section to change the setting to “Stacked.”

Setting the LNB Type to “Stacked”

If the LNB type is set to “Unstacked,” follow the steps below to change the setting to “Stacked.”

1. Highlight the Test tab.

2. Highlight the Begin Test button.

3. Press the FAV button on the remote control.

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Test Tab

Install Tab

Do not press the SELECT button!

SYSTEM TEST

Install Signal Info Features VCR Prefs Remote Test New Card Upgrade Watch TV Main Menu

System Tests

Begin Test

IR Blaster

Press to start the System Test.

SELECT

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4. The System Diagnostics menu appears. Highlight

the LNB Type button and press SELECT.

5. Highlight “Stacked” from the pop-up submenu and press SELECT.

6. With the LNB Type button still highlighted, press SELECT and verify that a check mark appears next to “Stacked.” Press SELECT again to exit.

7. Highlight the Install tab (shown on page 9.10).

8. Highlight the Dish Type button and press SELECT.

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Troubleshooting

System Diagnostics

LNB Type Submenu

LNB Type

Unstacked

Stacked

9. Highlight “Oval Dish 2” from the pop-up submenu and press SELECT. This action ensures the “Stacked” setting is saved in the receiver’s memory.

10. Highlight the Install tab.

11. Wait for the receiver to finish loading the program guide.

12. Once the program guide has loaded, highlight the Dish Type button and press SELECT.

13. Highlight “Round Dish” from the pop-up submenu and press SELECT.

14. Turn off the receiver’s rear panel power switch.

15. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the rear panel power switch back on.

16. Verify that the program guide loads successfully and verify good TV reception.

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TracVision Receiver User’s Guide

Dish Type Submenu

Power Switch

Dish Type

Round Dish

Oval Dish 2 Oval Dish 3

Cancel

SATELLITE IN

POWER

VEHICLE POWER

(10-16 VDC)

RF REMOTE INPUT

VHF ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

TUNER

CAUTION

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

9-2 Technical Support

If you experience an operating problem or require technical assistance, please contact your local authorized TracVision dealer/installer first. You can find an authorized technician near you by visiting our web site at www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice.

If an authorized dealer/installer is not located nearby, contact KVH Technical Support directly:

Phone: 401-847-3327

E-mail: techs@kvh.com

Internet: www.kvh.com/help

Please have your antenna and receiver serial numbers ready before calling technical support. The serial numbers are located on the red Activation Card, as well as on the antenna and receiver.

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Troubleshooting

Detailed information on KVH’s global support program is available at www.kvh.com/global_support.

9-3 System Status Lights

Three status lights on the top of the receiver indicate the current status of the system and can help you identify problems.

VOLTAGE light

RECEIVER light

ANTENNA light

During normal operation, all three status lights should be lit green. The following tables explain what the different light conditions indicate.

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TracVision Receiver User’s Guide

System Status Lights

Light is... Indicates Description

Off Off Receiver is OFF (rear panel power switch is off) or no power input

Green OK Good power (between 10-18 VDC at receiver)

Orange Low Power Low power (between 8-10 VDC at receiver)

Red, flashing Bad Power Insufficient power (less than 8 VDC or more than 18 VDC input)

VOLTAGE Light Indications

A B C

If multiple receivers are connected, the ANTENNA light on any additional receivers will remain red at all times. Only the original master receiver can monitor antenna status.

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Light is... Indicates Description

Off Off Antenna is OFF, insufficient power, or no receiver video detected

Green Tracking Antenna is tracking the DIRECTV satellite

Green, flashing slowly Searching Antenna is searching for a satellite

Green, flashing quickly Identifying Antenna has found a satellite and is checking its identification code

Orange, flashing Overload Overload or short circuit detected on the antenna cable

Red No Comm Receiver cannot communicate with the antenna

Red, flashing Fault Error detected in antenna

ANTENNA Light Indications

Light is... Indicates Description

Off Off Receiver is OFF (rear panel power switch is off)

Green OK Receiver is ON

Orange Standby Receiver is ON but antenna is turned OFF

Orange, flashing Overload Overload or short circuit detected on the antenna cable

Red Fault 1 Internal power fault

Red, flashing Fault 2 Antenna power or power supply problem

RECEIVER Light Indications

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Appendices

This section provides wiring diagrams for typical TracVision installations and a map showing the DIRECTV®satellite’s elevation angle off the horizon.

Contents

A System Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.3

B Satellite Elevation Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.17

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System Wiring Diagrams

Appendix A System Wiring Diagrams

The diagrams on the following pages show how to wire the system for various configurations:

Original TracVision A5/M3 12V receiver* AND: Total # receivers: Requires Kit P/N: See page:

No additional receivers 1 N/A A.4

One (1) additional TracVision A5/M3 12V receiver** 2 02-1340 A.6

Two (2) additional TracVision A5/M3 12V receivers** 3 02-1340 (x2) A.8

One (1) generic (non-A5/M3) receiver

– M3 use only

2 72-0182 A.10

Two (2) generic (non-A5/M3) receivers

– M3 use only

3 72-0181 A.12

Three (3) or more receivers of any type

– M3 use only

4+ 72-0181 & 19-0123 A.14

* The original TracVision A5/M3 12V receiver (supplied with the TracVision A5/M3 system) is required in all configurations. This receiver supplies power to the antenna.

** If you connect a non-A5/M3 TracVision 12V receiver for DIRECTV service (KVH P/N 02-1442), treat it as a generic receiver.

For complete system wiring details, refer to the installation instructions provided with the system or upgrade kit. Before making any wiring changes, be sure to turn off vehicle/vessel power.

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TracVision Receiver User’s Guide

Wiring Diagram for a Single TracVision A5/M3 12V Receiver

To Antenna

Input Power

(10-16 VDC)

DC Power

Ground

RF Converter

Fuse

SATELLITE IN

Receiver

POWER

VEHICLE POWER

(10-16 VDC)

RF REMOTE INPUT

To VHF Antenna

VHF ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

TUNER

To Video

(Option 3)

(Optional)

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

To Audio

CAUTION

S – VIDEO

TO SATELLITE

TO KVH

ANTENNA

PHONE JACK

To Video (Option 2)

To Video

To Video (Option 1)

(Option 1)

Service/

Maintenance

Only

DIAGNOSTICS

PORT 1

DIAGNOSTICS

PORT 2

Tested to comply with FCC Standards

Single TracVision A5/M3 12V Receiver

• DO NOT disconnect the short cable that connects from one jack to another on the receiver’s rear panel. The system will not work if this cable is removed.

• You can connect the receiver to the entertainment system using one of the following options:

Option 1 - RCA-type A/V jacks (use bottom row) Option 2 - S-Video jack Option 3 - RF coaxial connector

• Standard audio/video (A/V) cables with RCAtype connectors are included with the receiver.

• Be sure to tighten all connections adequately.

• Before you connect the power wires, be sure to read the important guidelines provided in the Installation Guide (included with the system).

Connector Function

Vehicle Power Connect to input power (+12 VDC);

applies to a vehicle or a vessel

RF Remote Input Connect to RF converter

VHF Antenna In Not applicable for satellite TV; can

be used for over-the-air channels if you have a TV tuner & VHF antenna

To KVH Antenna Connect to the TracVision antenna

Diagnostics Ports, Technician’s use only, for Phone Jack diagnostics purposes

Audio R, Connect right (R) and left (L) Audio L outputs to your audio component

Out to TV Tuner Connect to your TV if it only has an

RF (coaxial) connector and built-in TV tuner

Video Connect to your TV if it has

standard RCA-type A/V jacks (better picture quality)

S-Video Connect to your TV if it has an

S-Video input (best picture quality)

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System Wiring Diagrams

TracVision A5/M3 12V Receiver Rear Panel Connections

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TracVision Receiver User’s Guide

Wiring Diagram for Two TracVision A5/M3 12V Receivers

Receiver #1

VEHICLE POWER

POWER

SATELLITE IN

Receiver #2

VEHICLE POWER

POWER

SATELLITE IN

(10-16 VDC)

RF REMOTE INPUT

(10-16 VDC)

RF REMOTE INPUT

Splitter

VHF ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

TUNER

VHF ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

TUNER

CAUTION

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

CAUTION

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

OUT OUT

INPUT

TO KVH

TO SATELLITE

ANTENNA

S – VIDEO

TO KVH

TO SATELLITE

ANTENNA

S – VIDEO

To Antenna

DIAGNOSTICS

PORT 1

PHONE JACK

DIAGNOSTICS

PORT 1

PHONE JACK

DIAGNOSTICS

PORT 2

Tested to comply with FCC Standards

DIAGNOSTICS

PORT 2

Tested to comply with FCC Standards

Two TracVision A5/M3 12V Receivers

• A two-way splitter is provided in the Additional TracVision A5/M3 Receiver Kit (KVH part number 02-1340). The splitter has a frequency range of 40-2150 MHz with one port DC passive.

• In this diagram, receiver #1 is the master receiver. Receiver #1 must be turned on in order to use receiver #2.

• The receiver and remote control provided in the second receiver kit are programmed for ID code “002.” This avoids interference or “cross talk” between remotes. In other words, the remote for the second receiver will only operate receiver #2, and not receiver #1.

• If you order a replacement remote control (KVH part number 19-0335), and you want to use it to operate the second receiver, you will need to change the remote’s ID code to “002.” Refer to the instructions in Section 3-4, “Controlling Multiple Receivers,” on page 3.11.

• Both receiver #1 and receiver #2 must be activated for DIRECTV service. To activate the second receiver under the same account, call KVH’s Activation Department at 866-551-8004. Be sure to tell the representative that you need to add a second receiver to your account.

• The Antenna status light on receiver #2 will remain red at all times. This is normal. Only receiver #1, which is connected directly to the antenna, can monitor antenna status.

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System Wiring Diagrams

Always Red

Receiver #2

TracVision 12-volt receiver for DirectTV Service User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Welcome Page

Receiver Activation

Technical Support

Table of Contents

1-1 Using this Manual

1-2 System Overview

1-3 Receiving Satellite TV Signals

2-1 Turning On the Antenna

2-3 Turning Off the Antenna

2-4 Viewing a Program Description

2-2 Changing Channels

2-5 How the System Works

3-1 Remote Control Functions

3-2 Receiver Front Panel Buttons

3-4 Controlling Multiple Receivers

4-1 The Channel Banner

4-2 The Program Guide

4-3 The Menu System

5-1 Program Guide Styles

5-2 Using the Program Guide

5-3 Using the OneLine Guide

5-5 Setting Guide Preferences

6-1 Using Favorite Channel Lists

6-2 Filtering the Program Guide

6-3 Selecting Guide Times

7-1 Locking & Unlocking the System

7-2 Setting Ratings Limits

7-3 Setting Time Limits

8-1 Adjusting Audio Settings

8-2 Adjusting Video Settings

8-4 Reading Mail from DIRECTV

8-5 Setting System Preferences

8-6 Advanced System Setup Functions

Troubleshooting Matrix

9-2 Technical Support

9-3 System Status Lights

Appendices