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Receiver Activation 

Once the system is fully installed, the
owner needs to activate the receiver for
DIRECTV

®

service.

To activate, 
call KVH’s
Activation
Department 
toll-free at

1-866-551-8004

.

The owner will
need the red
Activation Card
to activate the
receiver and set
it up for local
channels.  

Keep the radome installed on the
antenna at all times.

The radome

protects the antenna’s internal moving
parts from wind, rain, and debris.

• It is 

dangerous

to watch TV while

piloting a vessel. The TracVision system
is intended as a passenger entertainment
product.

The antenna must have a clear view of
the southern sky to receive satellite TV.
Common causes of blockage include
trees, buildings, bridges, and equipment
on the vessel itself. 

• Heavy rain or snow may temporarily

interrupt reception.

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• The antenna should be cleaned

regularly. Dirt buildup on the radome
can affect satellite TV reception.

• The owner needs to register the system

with KVH. The registration process is
quick, easy, online, and ensures the best
possible service from KVH. Visit

www.kvh.com/register

or refer to the

Product Registration Form for details.

• The vessel must be located within the

selected satellite’s coverage area in
order to receive its satellite TV signals.
To view satellite coverage maps, visit:

www.kvh.com/footprint

.

• Refer to the Quick Start Guide and the

Receiver User’s Guide for complete
operation instructions.

CAUTION:

In the unlikely event

that you need to remove the
radome, remove power from the
antenna first because the antenna’s
moving parts can cause injury.

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Summary of Contents for TracVision M2 Linear Configuration

Page 1: ...TracVision M3 Installation Guide TracVision M3 ST Version DIRECTV Mobile Receiver...

Page 2: ...e to keep the end with the rubber boot at the antenna site so that you can install the boot at the antenna s cable connection If you are using a right angle connector place the right angle rubber boot...

Page 3: ...KVH Technical Support Phone 1 401 847 3327 E mail techs kvh com KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc The unique light col...

Page 4: ...ed Activation Card 54 0274 01 Rev C 2 2006 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved Inspect Parts and Get Tools 1 Always lift the antenna by the silver base and never by the radome or any portion of the...

Page 5: ...strong enough to support the 18 pound antenna Use a separate mounting plate if necessary Custom mounting solutions including struts and masts are available from several third party manufacturers Cont...

Page 6: ...able access hole either in the center of the antenna mounting hole pattern or in an area aft of the antenna Later you will route the antenna cable through this hole and into the vessel 5 Drill the cab...

Page 7: ...to the antenna 5 If you wish to route the cable beneath the antenna attach the right angle connector to the end of the cable Hand tighten then tighten with a 7 16 wrench for 1 4 turn to ensure an ele...

Page 8: ...use 3 Position the antenna onto the mounting surface The antenna s base should rest squarely atop the foam seal 4 Align the four holes in the antenna s base with the four holes in the mounting surfac...

Page 9: ...re bottomed against the mounting surface 3 Reinstall the antenna radome The radome s TracVision labels should face fore and aft While pressing the radome down onto the base secure the radome to the ba...

Page 10: ...one of the following options Option 1 RCA type A V jacks cables included Option 2 Digital audio jack 5 Tighten all connections and leave enough slack in the cables service loop for easy serviceabilit...

Page 11: ...s to a dedicated 10 amp or 15 amp circuit breaker Connect the negative black wire to ground power return and connect the positive red wire to 12 VDC vessel power 3 Plug the other end of the power wire...

Page 12: ...3 feet 1 meter away from the receiver If it is too close to the receiver the remote control might not operate properly Also avoid placing the RF converter behind a metal surface or in an area surroun...

Page 13: ...uide A progress bar should display on your TV It could take 60 seconds to load the guide 5 Once a DIRECTV picture appears on the TV verify that the 3 status lights on the front of the receiver are lit...

Page 14: ...in or snow may temporarily interrupt reception 54 0274 01 Rev C 12 2006 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved The antenna should be cleaned regularly Dirt buildup on the radome can affect satellite T...

Page 15: ...1 401 849 0045 E mail info kvh com Internet www kvh com KVH Europe A S Kokkedal Industripark 2B 2980 Kokkedal Denmark Phone 45 45 160 180 Fax 45 45 160 181 E mail info kvh dk Internet www kvh com Copy...

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