KVH Industries LF User Manual
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Table of Contents
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.1
Digital Satellite Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.2
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.2.1 TracVision LF/SF Components...............................................1-2
1.2.2 Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) ........................................1-2
1.3
Materials Provided with TracVision LF/SF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.3.1 Additional Materials Required for TracVision LF/SF Use .......1-3
2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2.1
Choosing the Best Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.2
Mounting the Antenna Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
2.3
Connecting System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
2.3.1 Connecting the Antenna to the Switchplate ...........................2-6
2.3.2 Connecting the Antenna to the IRD .......................................2-6
2.3.3 Sealing the Cable Access Hole ..............................................2-8
2.3.4 Connecting the Switchplate to the IRD ..................................2-8
2.3.5 Connecting the Switchplate to Vehicle Power ........................2-9
2.3.6 Connecting the IRD Ground Wire...........................................2-9
2.3.7 Installing the Switchplate ........................................................2-9
2.4
Activating the IRD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
2.5
Checking Out the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
2.5.1 Checking Out the System Using
an IRD Data Connection ......................................................2-10
2.5.2 Checking Out the System Without
an IRD Data Connection ......................................................2-12
2.6
Configuring TracVision LF/SF for Remote
Satellite Dish Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
3
Using Your TracVision LF/SF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
3.1
Turning On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
3.2
Tracking the Correct Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
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