KVH Industries TracVision R4 - Manual (Page 8)

1.2 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)