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System Overview
A complete satellite TV system includes the TracVision R5/R4
connected to a receiver and a television set. The optional TV/SAT
Switch allows you to select a satellite at the press of a button. A
desktop or laptop computer is used to configure the system and
conduct diagnostics. The complete system is illustrated in
Figure 1-1.
System specifications are provided in Appendix A .
1-2
A Guide to TracVision R5/R4
11-16 Volts DC
2.5-3.5 Amps
Satellite Receiver 1
RF2
Options Purchased Separately
TV 1
Data/Power
Vehicle
Power
Switchplate
PC Maintenance
Satellite Receiver 2
TV 2
Laptop PC
TracVision Antenna
RF1
Baseplate
Radome
Second TV
and receiver
option only
available with
U.S.-style,
dual output
LNB.
TV/SAT Switch
(optional)
Sat A
Error
Other Indicators:
•
Both blinking
green: initializing
•
Error light
blinking red:
system problem
Changing Satellites:
1. Push Select button
2. Wait while Sat A or
B blinks green
3. Ready when Sat A
or Sat B stays
solid green
Sat B
Select
Figure 1-1
TracVision R5/R4 System
Configuration
If you are a
DISH 500 customer or
you have 3 or more receivers, you
can order the optional TV/SAT
Switch –
free of charge. Simply fill
out the order form located at the
back of this manual and fax it to
KVH at +1 401 845-8190.
Astra 1
✓
✓
✓
✓
Astra 2N
✓
✓
Astra 2S
✓
✓
Hispasat
Hotbird
✓
✓
✓
✓
Sirius
✓
✓
✓
Thor
✓
Astra 1
Astra 2N
Astra 2S
Hispasat
Hotbird
Sirius
Thor
Table 1-2
Available European Satellite Pairs
(European LNB Required)