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TracVision A7

Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for TracVision A7

Page 1: ...TracVision A7 Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...ns on the proper installation of the TracVision A7 system Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the User s Guide and Quick Start Guide Welcome Page This product must NOT be co...

Page 3: ...ECTV Inc Some features are patent pending WatchWizard PreSelect TurboTune and OneLine Guide are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems NFL the NFL Shield and NFL SUNDAY TICKET are registered trademarks...

Page 4: ...y expose you to dangerous voltage To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do NOT expose the receiver to rain or moisture and do NOT insert any objects into the receiver s ventilation openings A...

Page 5: ...E mail techs kvh com Activation Department Once the TracVision A7 system is installed the user needs to activate the receiver by calling KVH s Activation Department Phone 1 866 551 8004 24 hours a day...

Page 6: ...Antenna Rack Mount Kit 2 4 2 3 Mount the Antenna Roof Mount Kit 2 8 2 4 Mount the Antenna Hummer Mount Kit 2 12 2 5 Connect the Antenna Cable 2 16 3 Installing the Receiver 3 1 3 1 Choose the Receive...

Page 7: ...ides a basic overview of this manual and the TracVision A7 system It also lists the items you will need to complete the installation Contents 1 1 Using this Manual 1 3 1 2 System Overview 1 4 1 3 Insp...

Page 8: ...orm Details on registering the product with KVH Warranty Statement Warranty terms and conditions Contents List List of every supplied part Activation Card Information the owner needs to activate the r...

Page 9: ...and RF radio frequency converter allow the user to operate the system from anywhere in the vehicle 54 0350 1 4 TracVision A7 Installation Guide Vehicle Mobile Video Display s TracVision A7 Antenna Pur...

Page 10: ...vehicle decodes satellite signals from the antenna unit and sends the signals to the vehicle s audio video system It also powers and controls the TracVision antenna Remote Control The backlit wireles...

Page 11: ...the installation Hex socket drivers Phillips and flat head screwdrivers Stepladder 7 16 open end wrench Torque wrench Wire cutters Silicone sealant or RTV Measuring tape If you use the roof mount kit...

Page 12: ...racVision receiver must be activated To activate your receiver please follow the steps below 1 Call KVH s Activation Department at 1 866 551 8004 24 hours a day 7 days a week You will need to provide...

Page 13: ...mount the antenna to the vehicle and how to connect and route the antenna cable Contents 2 1 Remove the Shipping Restraints 2 3 2 2 Mount the Antenna Rack Mount Kit 2 4 2 3 Mount the Antenna Roof Moun...

Page 14: ...of the shipping restraints from underneath the antenna To remove the wire restraints you will need to use heavy duty wire cutters 54 0350 Installing the Antenna 2 3 1 2 3 4 6 5 Shipping Restraint Loca...

Page 15: ...ckets to the antenna base using two 1 4 20 x 3 4 hex socket screws A bolt is factory installed in the base between the bracket holes 2 Position the roof rack crossbars 351 2 apart measured center to c...

Page 16: ...ou to place two rubber cushions in different positions to best fit the vehicle s style of crossbars Try out the various cushion positions until you find the best fit for your installation The more sur...

Page 17: ...ng the factory installed plastic spacer to the metal bracket b Insert a second spacer from the kitpack between the original spacer which holds the rubber cushions and the bracket Secure both spacers t...

Page 18: ...s simply snap into place at the sides of the brackets Two different sizes of covers are provided in the kitpack Install the two larger covers on the rear brackets and the smaller covers on the front b...

Page 19: ...Antenna Roof Mount Kit If you are mounting the antenna directly to the roof follow the steps below 1 Attach each of the four mounting brackets to the antenna base using two 1 4 20 x 3 4 hex socket sc...

Page 20: ...ired location and resting firmly on the mounting blocks With the antenna in place mark the roof along the outside edges of the mounting plates using a pencil or scribe 7 Set aside the antenna and the...

Page 21: ...a off the roof follow the steps below to install a spacer under each bracket a Remove the 8 32 x 3 8 screws and washers securing the factory installed plastic spacer to the metal bracket b Insert a se...

Page 22: ...to secure 13 Flip down the skirt on each rubber mounting block to hide the mounting plates 14 Attach a protective cover onto each bracket The covers simply snap into place at the sides of the brackets...

Page 23: ...sbars are securely fastened to the vehicle 2 Unlock and remove the end caps from both ends of the crossbars 3 Remove the long rubber strips that run along the top of the crossbars Be sure to save thes...

Page 24: ...50 2 13 Installing the Antenna 8 Position the T nuts in the crossbars so that they line up with the holes in the antenna mounting brackets 9 At each bracket place a 3 8 flat washer on a 3 8 16 x 1 hex...

Page 25: ...re use 4 Remove the long rubber strips that run along the top of the crossbars Be sure to save these strips for future use 5 At each crossbar insert two T nuts into the center channel and slide the nu...

Page 26: ...the roof rack s crossbars 9 Position the T nuts in the crossbars so that they line up with the holes in the antenna mounting brackets 10 At each bracket place a 3 8 flat washer on a 3 8 16 x 1 hex soc...

Page 27: ...s hatch hinge is wide enough when closed to allow the antenna cable to pass without pinching it maintaining a 3 bend radius you can insert the antenna cable through the gap and into the vehicle If the...

Page 28: ...of the roof where you will be cutting out the hole 4 Using a 1 2 hole saw cut out the cable access hole in the vehicle s roof and smooth the edges of the hole to protect the cable 5 Center the backing...

Page 29: ...the cable access hole flush to the vehicle s roof Line up the fitting s three mounting holes with the three 5 32 holes drilled in the roof Apply silicone sealant or RTV to the holes and insert the 6...

Page 30: ...suring a watertight seal 11 Using the supplied tie wraps or equivalent secure the antenna cable to the roof rack if necessary 54 0350 2 19 Installing the Antenna Backing Plate Inside Vehicle Backing P...

Page 31: ...he antenna Hand tighten then tighten with a 7 16 wrench for 1 4 turn to ensure an electrical and weatherproof connection 4 Slide the rubber sealing boot up the cable until it covers the antenna cable...

Page 32: ...s section explains how to connect all system cables to the mobile receiver and how to mount the receiver inside the vehicle Contents 3 1 Choose the Receiver Location 3 3 3 2 Wire the Receiver 3 3 3 3...

Page 33: ...Receiver For the TracVision system to work you will need to connect the following cables to the receiver Antenna cable RF converter cable Audio video A V cables DC power cable The procedures in this...

Page 34: ...his device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R RF REMOTE INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TO 110W HD CONVERTER TO KVH A...

Page 35: ...7 3327 Connect the Antenna Cable Connect the antenna cable to the To KVH Antenna jack on the receiver s rear panel Screw the connector down securely Do not use a screw on push on or twist on connector...

Page 36: ...UTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device must not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interf...

Page 37: ...ital audio input CAUTION S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R RF REMOTE INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TO 110W HD CONVERTER TO KVH ANTENNA Tested to comply with FCC Standards Receiver 54 0350 3 7 Installing the Rec...

Page 38: ...stallation Guide 4 Plug the other end of the power cable into the Power jack on the receiver s rear panel 5 Reconnect vehicle power Before connecting the receiver power cable be sure that vehicle powe...

Page 39: ...the battery Ground Pillar Ground Screw Fuse 6 amp Vehicle Battery 12 VDC Ground Switched Relay Ground Ignition AWG 8 Wire AUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subjec...

Page 40: ...face Mounting the Receiver Bracket 2 56 Screws x3 1 4 Fasteners x4 not supplied 54 0350 3 10 TracVision A7 Installation Guide 3 4 Install Batteries in the Remote The receiver comes with an RF IR remot...

Page 41: ...ction explains how to turn on and test the TracVision A7 system It also lists important information the owner needs to know Contents 4 1 Post installation Checklist 4 3 4 2 Test the System 4 5 4 3 Edu...

Page 42: ...the antenna using the supplied 2 4 2 8 2 13 hardware 2 15 Rack or Hummer Mount You verified the roof rack crossbars are 2 4 2 12 2 14 securely fastened to the vehicle and are sturdy enough for the an...

Page 43: ...upplied F connector to the end of the cable You connected the antenna cable to the receiver 3 5 You connected the RF converter to the receiver and placed it 3 6 3 feet away from the receiver and not b...

Page 44: ...nna has a clear view of the satellite The antenna requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky to receive satellite TV signals Trees buildings highway overpasses etc can block satellite signals H...

Page 45: ...V indicating that the receiver is downloading the program guide Once the guide is loaded verify that you can view the DIRECTV preview channel 100 54 0350 4 6 TracVision A7 Installation Guide Installat...

Page 46: ...owner needs to register the system for product warranty validation Refer to the Product Registration Form for details or visit www kvh com register Refer to the Quick Start Guide and the User s Guide...

Page 47: ...gh Antenna Weight 48 lbs Receiver Dimensions 11 wide x 9 long x 2 5 high Receiver Weight 4 lbs Pointing System Elevation Range 31 to 57 Azimuth Range Unlimited Wind Force 100 mph Stabilization 2 axis...

Page 48: ...0 Enterprise Center Middletown RI 02842 5279 U S A Phone 401 847 3327 Fax 401 849 0045 E mail info kvh com www kvh com Copyright 2006 KVH Industries Inc KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of...

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