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Wiring Instructions for a Second or Third TracVision A5/M3 12V Receiver

54-0221 Rev. F

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Instructions for Adding One
or Two TracVision

®

A5/M3 12V

Receivers to a TracVision
A5/M3 System 

(Kit P/N 02-1340)

The following pages explain how to connect a second or third
TracVision A5/M3 12V receiver to the TracVision A5 or
TracVision M3 system. This kit supports the following wiring
configurations:

Original TracVision A5/M3 12V receiver 

+

one (1) additional TracVision A5/M3 12V receiver

Original TracVision A5/M3 12V receiver 

+

two (2) additional TracVision A5/M3 12V receivers

(requires two

second receiver kits (02-1340))

If you need to connect more than two additional receivers, you
will need to purchase a multiple receiver kit (P/N 72-0181) and
an active multiswitch (P/N 19-0123). 

Before You Begin

Before you connect your second or third TracVision A5/M3 12V
receiver, be sure to install the original TracVision A5/M3 12V
receiver first and test the system for proper operation, as
described in the 

Installation Guide. 

Once you’ve tested the system

in a single-receiver configuration, follow these instructions to
install your additional receiver(s). 

Kit Contents

This expansion kit contains various hardware and other materials
that you will need to install the second or third receiver. Ensure
the box contains all of the items listed in the 

Contents List

.

Connecting the Additional Receiver(s)

The diagrams on the following pages show the basic receiver-to-
receiver wiring for one or two additional TracVision A5/M3 12V
receivers. Refer to these figures when connecting the additional
TracVision A5/M3 12V receiver(s) to your TracVision A5 or
TracVision M3 system.

Summary of Contents for A5

Page 1: ...2 0181 and an active multiswitch P N 19 0123 Before You Begin Before you connect your second or third TracVision A5 M3 12V receiver be sure to install the original TracVision A5 M3 12V receiver first and test the system for proper operation as described in the Installation Guide Once you ve tested the system in a single receiver configuration follow these instructions to install your additional re...

Page 2: ...ANTENNA DIAGNOSTICS PORT 1 DIAGNOSTICS PORT 2 To Antenna Receiver 1 Splitter Receiver 2 OUT OUT INPUT POWER VEHICLE POWER 10 16 VDC VHF ANTENNA IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO PHONE JACK RF REMOTE INPUT OUT TO TV TUNER SATELLITE IN CAUTION 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...

Page 3: ...mplies 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 interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Tested to comply with FCC Standards TO SATELLITE IN TO KVH ANTENNA DIAGNOSTICS PORT 1 DIAGNOSTICS PORT 2 Receiver 3 POWER VEHICLE POWER 10 16 VDC ...

Page 4: ...79 RF cable from the splitter s other Out jack to the second splitter s Input jack Then connect RF cables from the splitter s two Out jacks to the Satellite In jacks on the two additional receivers You can use longer RF cables if desired 8 Follow the instructions in the Installation Guide to connect the RF converter audio video cables and power wires to the second receiver and third receiver if ap...

Page 5: ...ing appears on the TV s that are connected to the original receiver The TracVision antenna searches for and locks onto the satellite The receiver then starts downloading the program guide and the following message appears Wiring Instructions for a Second or Third TracVision A5 M3 12V Receiver 54 0221 Rev F 5 Installation If your satellite dish is ready for DIRECTV service please wait until your Ad...

Page 6: ... or three times The receiver then starts downloading the program guide and the following message appears on the TV s that are connected to the second receiver This process may take up to 60 seconds Once the program guide has loaded a DIRECTV programming channel appears Only the DIRECTV preview channels such as channels 100 and 201 are viewable until you activate the second receiver 7 If you don t ...

Page 7: ...nstructions on page v of the User s Guide and be sure to tell the KVH Activation Department representative that you just need to add a second or third receiver to your account If you need to activate the original receiver as well as the additional receiver s Call KVH at 1 866 551 8004 to activate all of your receivers Follow the instructions on page v of the User s Guide and be sure to tell the KV...

Page 8: ...came with the second receiver is identical to the remote control that came with the third receiver these remotes are marked with a colored dot As a result using either of these remotes won t change the channel on the original receiver but it will change the channel on the second receiver and third receiver To prevent this cross talk between the two remotes you can program the third receiver s remo...

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