6 - activating/programming the ird, 6 activating/programming the ird – KVH Industries TracVision 6 User Manual

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2.6

Activating/Programming the IRD

Before it can be used, your IRD (satellite receiver) must be
activated and/or programmed, as described below.

DIRECTV Activation

KVH makes it easy to activate your DIRECTV IRD. Just call KVH
at 1-888-584-4163 and select the TracVision Product Activation
Department

(Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST).

DISH Network Activation

To activate your DISH Network IRD, please call DISH Network
directly at 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

Other IRD Activations

Please refer to the user manual that accompanied your IRD for
activation instructions.

Programming European IRDs

Before the TracVision 6 system can be used in Europe, the IRD
must be programmed to receive signals from the selected DVB
satellite services. Programming is conducted using menu
selections displayed on the TV screen. Please refer to your IRD
owner’s manual for specific instructions.

Table 2-5 provides some key data for use when programming
the IRD.

Configuration Item

Setting

Antenna Alternative 1

DiSEqC 1

Antenna Alternative 2

DiSEqC 2

LNB Frequency

Universal

It is also important that the IRD’s settings for Antenna
Alternatives 1 and 2 match the switchplate’s installed satellite
settings as follows:

Antenna Alternative 1 = Satellite A

Antenna Alternative 2 = Satellite B

Section 2.7, “Installing Satellites to Track” on page 29 provides
details on the satellite installation process.

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Table 2-5
Key IRD Settings

When programming the IRD with
the antenna configuration data,
make certain that your choices for
Antenna Alternatives 1 and 2 match
those installed as Satellites A and
B during the Install Satellite
procedure detailed in Section 2.7,
“Installing Satellites to Track” on
page 29.

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