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Connecting 3 or More Receivers
A
If you need to connect three or more receivers,
or
you set up the system for DISH Network’s 129
satellite (one or more receivers)
, install an active
(powered) multiswitch or Master Receiver
Selector between the grounding block and the
receivers, as shown in Figure A-1.
NOTE:
If you need to connect more than four
receivers, please contact KVH Technical Support.
Active Multiswitch
The optional Eagle Aspen multiswitch with AC/
DC power supply (KVH part #72-0310) allows
you to connect up to four receivers to the
TracVision system. However, since a multiswitch
interrupts satellite switching communications
between the receiver and the antenna, you will
need to manually switch between your selected
satellites.
With the TV/SAT Switch (KVH part #01-0245)
installed, you can manually switch between a
pair of satellites at the press of a single button.
For alternative manual switching options, such
as typing switch commands via a PC, please
contact KVH Technical Support.
Master Receiver Selector
The optional KVH Master Receiver Selector
(KVH part #72-0412) is an enhanced multiswitch
that provides the following capabilities:
• Automatic satellite switching in any
operating mode, including DISH 1000/129.
• Support for multiple receivers.
• Capability for the user to select, at any time,
which receiver controls satellite selection.
Simply turn the knob!
Receiver #3
SATELLITE IN
OUT TO TV
TV ANT/CABLE IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
R
L
SATELLITE
IN
Receiver #2
SATELLITE IN
OUT TO TV
TV ANT/CABLE IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
R
L
SATELLITE
IN
Receiver #1
SATELLITE IN
OUT TO TV
TV ANT/CABLE IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
R
L
SATELLITE
IN
Receiver #4
SATELLITE IN
OUT TO TV
TV ANT/CABLE IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
R
L
SATELLITE
IN
RF1
RF2
Grounding Block
Vessel
AC Ground
OR
IMPORTANT!
Multiswitch connections
for DISH 1000/129:
RF1=13V; RF2=18V
AC Power In
100-240 VAC
50-60 Hz
DC Power
Supply
18V/RF1
Receiver 2
Receiver 3
13V/RF2
Receiver 4
Receiver 1
Master Receiver Selector
Power/DC
Active Multiswitch
Antenna
Figure A-1: Wiring Up to 4 Receivers
The TV/SAT Switch only supports dual-
satellite configurations, so it cannot be used
with three-satellite DISH 1000 modes. If you
need to connect three or more receivers in a
DISH 1000 mode, the best option is the
Master Receiver Selector (see below).
IMPORTANT!
Circular Only