KVH Industries TracVision G8 - Manual (Page 12)

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TracVision G8 Owner’s Manual - Guide to Operation
The satellite configuration on
your receiver must match the
satellite setting on the
TracVision G8 system.
Satellite A on the TracVision G8
must be the same satellite as
receiver Alternative 1 (or A, based
on your receiver) and must be
assigned the receiver DiSEqC 1
setting.*
Satellite B on the TracVision G8
must be the same satellite as
receiver Alternative 2 (or B, based
on your receiver) and must be
assigned the receiver DiSEqC 2
setting.*
Refer to your receiver user manual
for complete instructions for your
receiver.
*DiSEqC settings only apply to
European systems and DIRECTV
DSS Plus
™ receivers.
3 Turning On the System
To use the TracVision G8 system, follow the steps below. To
minimize the time it takes the antenna to acquire the satellite, do not
change the channel during this process.
1. Turn on the receiver and the television. ( Refer to your
receiver user’s manual for complete operating
instructions for the receiver.)
2. Apply power to the TracVision G8 antenna.
3. Minimize turning the vessel for two minutes after turning
on the antenna to allow the antenna gyros to initialize
properly.
4 Changing Channels and
Switching to the Second Satellite
TracVision G8 can have a pair of satellites installed, either one of
which can be the active satellite selection. There are several
methods of selecting whether your TracVision G8 will track
Satellite A or Satellite B based upon your location, type of install,
receiver, and selected satellite service.
Europe and Australia
If you are not using a multiswitch, switching from one satellite to
the other is as easy as changing the channel using the receiver’s
remote control. TracVision G8 will automatically switch between
the two satellites as necessary to receive your selected channel. If
you are using a multiswitch, however, you will need to use the
MCU switching option described in “Switching Satellites Using the
MCU” on page 7.
North America
DIRECTV Subscribers
DIRECTV subscribers in certain regions of the United States will
require a DSS Plus
™ receiver to receive broadcasts from multiple
satellites. If connected to the antenna’s RF1 connector, the DSS
Plus receiver allows you to switch channels using the receiver’s
remote control. If you are a DIRECTV subscriber, but do not have
a DSS Plus receiver, or you are using a multiswitch, use the MCU
switching option described in “Switching Satellites Using the
MCU” on page 7.