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TracVision R6DX Installation Guide

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KVH’s Premier Satellite TV System for RVs

KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with contrasting baseplate are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. 

All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 

No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2008 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 

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These instructions explain how to install the TracVision R6DX on an RV or motor coach. 
Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the 

User’s Guide

.

Installation Steps

Who Should Install the System?

To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized technician 
install the TracVision R6DX

 

system. To find a technician near you, please visi

www.kvh.com/

wheretogetservice

. If you purchased the product and decide to install it yourself, please see the 

enclosed warranty statement for warranty implications.

Related Documentation

The following additional documents are provided with the TracVision R6DX system:

Technical Support

If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:

Phone: +1 401 847-3327
E-mail: [email protected]

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Inspect Parts and Get Tools...3

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Plan the Installation...4

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Remove the Restraints...5

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Mount the Antenna...6

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Wire the Antenna...7

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Wire the Interface Box...8

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Connect Power...9

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Mount the Interface Box...10

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Turn On the System...11

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Set Up the System...12

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Run Check Switch Tests...15

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Educate the Customer...17

Document

Description

User’s Guide

Operation, setup, and troubleshooting information

Product Registration Form

Details on registering the product with KVH

Warranty Statement

Warranty terms and conditions

Contents List

List of every part supplied in the kit

Summary of Contents for R6DX

Page 1: ...TracVision R6 DX Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...find a technician near you please visit www kvh com wheretogetservice If you purchased the product and decide to install it yourself please see the enclosed warranty statement for warranty implicatio...

Page 3: ...0 connector installation tool KVH part 19 0242 Eight 1 4 fasteners see Mount the Interface Box on page 10 Satellite TV receiver s for your desired service see Figure 2 for a list of validated receiver...

Page 4: ...able that does not exceed 80 feet in length Once you ve chosen a location for the antenna identify a safe location nearby for the 5 8 cable access hole in the roof Make sure you will not drill into an...

Page 5: ...4 20 screws on the bottom of the antenna at the locations shown in Figure 6 Save these shipping restraints for future use Figure 5 Carrying the Antenna to the Roof Figure 6 Shipping Restraint Locatio...

Page 6: ...cable connector faces the rear of the vehicle see Figure 8 c Attach the three antenna mounting plates to the roof using 15 fasteners appropriate for the roof s construction see Figure 9 d Seal all fas...

Page 7: ...roof access hole and into the vehicle Later you will connect this end of the cable to the interface box e Leave an adequate service loop approximately 8 of slack in the antenna cable for easy servicea...

Page 8: ...tacker models are available from KVH The destacker converts the stacked signal from the interface box into an unstacked signal which receivers are configured to decode of Additional Receivers Destacke...

Page 9: ...ct the positive red wire to clean 12 VDC vehicle power NOTE If vehicle power fluctuates or is noisy KVH recommends that you use an AC DC power supply KVH part 72 0206 01 to provide stable power to the...

Page 10: ...the vent slots see Figure 16 b Secure the brackets to the mounting surface using appropriate 1 4 fasteners not supplied NOTE Be sure to leave enough slack in the connecting cables service loop for ea...

Page 11: ...y that the System Needs Setup screen is displayed on the interface box see Figure 18 f Using the buttons on the interface box front panel see Figure 19 follow the steps in the next section to set up t...

Page 12: ...n This mode is only provided for compatibility with older DIRECTV HDTV configurations that included an HDTV converter instead of a Tri Sat AutoSwitch Dual Sat Select this mode for DIRECTV service if y...

Page 13: ...Select this mode if you wish to receive programming from the 119 and 110 satellites for DISH 500 service d Follow the instructions in Step 11 on page 15 to set up your receiver s Mode Satellites Trac...

Page 14: ...nd 82 satellites Single Sat Select this mode if you wish to receive ExpressVu programming from just the 91 satellite d Follow the instructions in Step 11 on page 15 to set up your receiver s Mode Sate...

Page 15: ...essages on the TV they do not correctly indicate when the antenna is ready for the next Check Switch test g After waiting 15 minutes repeat Steps d f to run a second Check Switch test h Refer to the t...

Page 16: ...has a clear unobstructed view of the sky h Repeat the Check Switch steps on page 15 Additional Receiver s 1 Check Switch Test If you connected multiple receivers to the system follow these steps to ru...

Page 17: ...AUTO The DewShield electronic dew elimination system prevents dew from forming on the antenna moisture weakens satellite signals Clean the antenna regularly Dirt buildup on the radome can affect sate...

Page 18: ...008 KVH Industries Inc KVH TracVision and TracPhone are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc KVH Industries Inc 50 Enterprise Center Middletown RI 02842 5279 U S A Phone 1 401 847 3327 Fax 1 40...

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