Table of Contents
1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.1
Digital Satellite Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.2
TracVision Cruiser System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.2.1 TracVision Cruiser Components.............................................1-2
1.2.2 Integrated Receiver Decoder..................................................1-2
1.3
Materials Provided with TracVision Cruiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.3.1 Additional Materials Required for
TracVision Cruiser Use...........................................................1-3
2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2.1
Overview of Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2.1.1 Installation Tools and Materials Required...............................2-1
2.1.2 Kitpack....................................................................................2-2
2.2
Choosing the Best Location and Getting
the Best Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.3
Mounting the Antenna Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
2.4
Connecting the Antenna Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2.4.1 Connecting the Antenna Data Cable to the IRD ....................2-8
2.4.2 Connecting the Antenna to Vessel Power ............................2-10
2.4.3 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD ..........2-11
2.5
Connecting the IRD to Vessel Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
2.6
Checking Out the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
2.7
Completing the Installation Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
4
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
4.1
Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues . . . . . .4-1
4.1.1 Satellite Signal Blocked..........................................................4-2
4.1.2 Outside Satellite Coverage Zone ...........................................4-2
4.1.3 Radar Interference..................................................................4-2
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