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DIRECT V ® Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide[...]

DIRECTV ® Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide Congratulations! Y ou have chosen T racV ision, a revolutionary antenna system delivering live satellite TV entertainment on the go. W ith hundreds of channels of digital-quality TV and music to enjoy , traveling will never be the same! This User ’s Guide provides all of the basic information [...]

T rademarks KVH, T racVision, and DewShield are trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. Programming, pricing, terms, and conditions are subject to change. Pricing residential. T axes not included. Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, a cop y of which is provided at DIRECTV .com/legal and in your first bill. DIRECT[...]

Important Safety Instructions - Please Read For your safety and protection, r ead this safety section carefully . Heed Cautions – Be sure to follow all cautions on the product and in the operating instr uctions. Cautions are indicated by a icon. Follow Instructions – Be sure to follow all operating instructions as detailed in this manual. The f[...]

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulatory Information f or Vehic le Use Declaration of Conf ormity – Standards to which Conformity is declared: FCC P ar t 15 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo wing two conditions: (1) this device ma y not cause harmful interference , and (2) this device[...]

Receiver/Controller Activation NOTICE: This product will NOT work corr ectly unless you follow the procedur e below . Before you can start watching satellite TV via T racV ision, the receiver/controller must be activated. Once your antenna system is fully installed, follow the steps below to activate the receiver/contr oller . 1. Ensure your antenn[...]

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54-0376 vii T able of Contents T able of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 1-1 Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3 1-2 System Ov er view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4 1-3 Receiving Satellite TV Signals . . . . . .1.5 2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1 2-1 T ur ning On the [...]

54-0376 viii DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 7 Using Access Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.1 7-1 Locking & Unloc king the System . . . .7.3 7-2 Setting Ratings Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.5 7-3 Setting Time Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.6 8 Other Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.1 8-1 Adjusting A u[...]

54-0376 1.1 Introduction 1 Introduction This section provides a basic overview of this manual and the T racVision system. It also explains the three essentials for good satellite TV reception. Contents 1-1 Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3 1-2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

1-1 Using this Manual This manual provides complete instr uctions for operating your mobile receiver/contr oller . Throughout this manual, important information is marked for your attention by the following icons: A helpful tip that either directs you to a related ar ea within the manual or offers suggestions on getting the highest quality out of y[...]

1-2 System Over view Y our T racV ision system is a state-of-the-art, actively stabilized antenna system that delivers live satellite TV to your mobile audio/video entertainment system. Mobile Receiver/Controller The mobile receiver/ controller decodes satellite TV signals from the antenna unit and sends the signals to the audio/video system. It al[...]

1-3 Receiving Satellite TV Signals Like a satellite dish used at home, the T racV ision antenna needs a clear view of the DIRECTV ® satellite(s) to receive satellite TV signals. Consider the three essentials noted on the following pages to ensure tr ouble-free r eception. Satellite Footprint Each DIRECTV satellite is located at a fixed position ab[...]

Elevation Angle Since TV satellites are located above the equator , the T racV ision antenna needs to point toward the southern sky to receive satellite TV signals. In addition, the antenna must be tilted at the proper elevation angle to point at the satellite. The further south you go, the higher the elevation becomes. For example, if you’re in [...]

54-0376 2.1 Getting Started 2 Getting Started This section provides basic operation instructions, so you can quickly start using your T racVision system. Contents 2-1 T urning On the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.3 2-2 Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5 2-3 T urning Off the An[...]

4. If Message 1 does not appear after 30 seconds, press the r emote control’s SA T button. Then press the remote’s PWR button. The receiver beeps twice, the Antenna status light begins to flash green, and the V oltage status light should be lit green. If the receiver ’s V oltage status light is off, pr ess the power switch on the front of the[...]

2.4 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 5. If Message 2 does not appear after Message 1, ensure that the antenna has a clear view of the satellite. The antenna requir es an unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite TV signals.* Once the antenna locks onto the satellite, the receiver starts downloading the pr ogram guide. This[...]

2-3 T urning Off the Antenna T o turn off the antenna, follow the steps below: 1. Press the r emote control’s SA T button. The button should blink red . 2. Press the PWR button. The receiver beeps once to indicate that power to the antenna is turned off. 2-4 Viewing a Program Description T o view a description of the currently selected pr ogram, [...]

54-0376 3.1 Using the Remote Control 3 Using the Remote Control This section explains how to use the remote control functions, program the remote to work with other components, and replace the remote control batteries. Contents 3-1 Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3 3-2 Programming the Remote Control to Operat[...]

54-0376 3.3 Using the Remote Control CH VOL PWR DVD VCR AUX TV SAT GUIDE MENU INFO CLEAR TURBO FAV MUTE CH PREV DIRECTOR PROG SEARCH AUDIO VIDEO 123 456 789 0 INPUT REW PLA Y FF REC STOP P AUSE P A G E O N E L I N E G U I D E S E L E C T P ower On/Off Component Select Receiver Control Group Channel (CH) Previous Channel Director Group Numeric Ke yp[...]

54-0376 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide Press the PWR button to turn the selected component’s power on/of f. If the SA T button is currently selected, pr essing the PWR button turns the T racV ision antenna on/off (but receiver r emains powered in standby). Press the SA T component select button to control the mobile r eceiver [...]

54-0376 3.5 Using the Remote Control Press the F A V button to view listings for your favorite channels. Y ou can set up four differ ent lists of favorite channels. Each press of the F A V button brings up the next favorite channel list. See Section 6-1, “Using Favorite Channel Lists,” on page 6.3 for details. Press the INFO button to display a[...]

54-0376 3.6 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide Press the CLEAR button to exit fr om any onscreen guide, r emove banners, or cancel an action. Use the VOLUME (VOL) button to raise or lower the volume on your TV . The remote contr ol must be programmed to operate your TV for the VOLUME button to work (see Section 3-2, “Programming t[...]

CH VOL PWR DVD VCR AUX TV SAT GUIDE MENU INFO CLEAR TURBO FAV MUTE CH PREV DIRECTOR PROG SEARCH AUDIO VIDEO 123 456 789 0 INPUT REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE P A G E O N E L I N E G U I D E S E L E C T 54-0376 3.7 Using the Remote Control The DIRECTOR buttons pr ovide convenient shortcuts to the following functions: If the program guide is curr ently [...]

54-0376 3.8 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide The INPUT button allows you to select a video feed from a dif ferent sour ce connected to your TV , such as a VCR (if the TV component button is selected). The remote contr ol must be programmed to operate your TV for the INPUT button to work (see Section 3-2, “Programming the Remote [...]

54-0376 3.9 Using the Remote Control 3-2 Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components In addition to controlling the mobile r eceiver , you may be able to operate your TV , VCR, DVD, or AUX components using your T racV ision remote control. T o program your r emote control, follow the steps below . 1. Keep the remote contr ol aimed at[...]

54-0376 3.10 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 2. T urn on the receiver you want to contr ol with the remote. 3. Press the MENU button to access the main menu. 4. From the main menu, highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT . 5. Highlight the Remote tab to access Remote Control Settings. 6. Highlight the Remote ID button. 7.[...]

54-0376 3.11 Using the Remote Control 8. At the same time, press the MUTE button for two seconds. 9. Release both buttons. The SA T button should remain lit. If it doesn’t, r epeat Steps 7-9. 10. Enter the desir ed ID number (between “001” and “008”) using the numeric keypad. 1 1. Press the SA T button to lock in the code. 12. Pr ess the [...]

54-0376 4.1 Overview of Onscreen Displays 4 Over view of Onscreen Displays This section introduces the three types of onscreen displays: the Channel Banner , the Program Guide, and the Menu System. Contents 4-1 The Channel Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3 4-2 The Program Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

54-0376 4.3 Overview of Onscreen Displays 4-1 The Channel Banner Whenever you change channels while you are watching TV , the channel banner appears at the top of the screen. Y ou can also display the channel banner by pressing the INFO button while watching TV . The channel banner displays the following information: • Currently selected channel [...]

54-0376 4.4 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 4-2 The Program Guide T o display the program guide, pr ess the GUIDE button. Y ou can also access the program guide from the menu system’s Program Guide tab. The program guide displays the following information: • Listing of current pr ograms and up to seven days of future pr ogram[...]

54-0376 4.5 Overview of Onscreen Displays 4-3 The Menu System T o display the main menu, press the MENU button. The menu system gives you access to all system functions and settings. The common elements of all menus are noted below . The following icons appear in several menus: T oggle or Step - Press SELECT to toggle (switch) a setting from “on?[...]

54-0376 4.6 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide T o move the highlight: Use the joystick to move the highlight within the menus. T o select a menu item: Highlight the desired menu item and pr ess the SELECT button to select a main menu item or execute an action. T o exit a menu or cancel an action: Press the CLEAR button to exit a me[...]

54-0376 4.7 Overview of Onscreen Displays Main Menu T ab Screens Functions See P age: Program Guide Program Guide • View and modify the prog ram guide 5.1 Guide Options Theme • Filter the program guide b y program category 6.7 Times • Change the time period shown in the program guide 6.8 F av List • Select a specific channel list (F av . A,[...]

54-0376 4.8 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide Main Menu T ab Screens Functions See P age: A udio & Video A udio • Set def ault audio language and alter nate audio language 8.3 • Set left/right audio balance Video • Select screen ratio (4:3 or 16:9) 8.5 • Center menus on y our monitor (up/down and right/left) • Select [...]

54-0376 4.9 Overview of Onscreen Displays Main Menu T ab Screens Functions See P age: System Setup Install • Change the list of av ailable satellites 8.11 • Scan the sky f or av ailable satellites • Reload the program guide Signal • View satellite signal strength 8.11 Inf o • Displa y receiver inf ormation 8.12 F eatures • Displa y curr[...]

54-0376 5.1 Using Program Guides 5 Using Program Guides This section explains how to select a program guide style, use the different guide features, and set guide preferences. Contents 5-1 Program Guide Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.3 5-2 Using the Program Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.5 5-3 Us[...]

54-0376 5.3 Using Program Guides 5-1 Program Guide Styles Y ou can set up the program guide to pr esent information using either of two styles: •G r i d • Logo The following sections explain how to select a style and describe the features of each style. Selecting a Guide Style T o select a guide style, follow the steps below . 1. Press the GUID[...]

54-0376 5.4 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide Grid Guide • Easy to see what programs ar e available at a particular time. • Lists up to seven days of current and upcoming programming. • The program title and description appear above the grid as you highlight each program. Logo Guide • Select your favorite channels, rather t[...]

54-0376 5.5 Using Program Guides 5-2 Using the Program Guide T o display the program guide: Press the GUIDE button to bring up the guide. T o move the highlight: Use the joystick to move the highlight within the guide. Move the highlight to the right to show future programming. Move the highlight up/down to scroll thr ough the listing. Move the hig[...]

54-0376 5.6 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 5-3 Using the OneLine Guide The OneLine Guide, which appears at the bottom of your screen, displays a segment of the pr ogram guide, starting with the currently viewed channel. It displays 1, 2, 3, or 4 rows at a time, based on the current guide pr eferences. T o display the OneLine Gui[...]

54-0376 5.7 Using Program Guides 5-4 Using T urboT une for Quick Access to Favorite Channels The T urboT une feature gives you quick access to 27 of your favorite channels. Three gr oups of nine of your favorite channels are available as T urbo 1, T urbo 2, and T urbo 3. Setting T urboT une Channels T o set up channels in T urboT une, follow the st[...]

54-0376 5.8 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide Adding the Current Channel to T urboT une If you want to add the channel you’re curr ently watching to T urboT une, follow the steps below . 1. Press the TURBO button to display the T urboT une guide. 2. Highlight a vacant channel box (shows “Add Channel”) and press SELECT to add [...]

54-0376 5.9 Using Program Guides Renaming T urboT une Groups Y ou can rename each nine-channel T urboT une group to anything you choose, using up to 10 letters, numbers, spaces, etc. For example, T urbo 1 could be renamed “Mom” and T urbo 2 renamed “Dad.” T o rename a gr oup, follow the steps below . 1. Press the TURBO button [ or select Gu[...]

54-0376 5.10 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 3. Highlight the menu button for the setting you wish to modify: Guide Style Press SELECT to choose either grid or logo style of program guide. See Section 5-1, “Pr ogram Guide Styles,” on page 5.3 for details. Picture In Guide Press SELECT to turn the pictur e-in-guide feature on/[...]

54-0376 5.11 Using Program Guides Filters Press SELECT to choose either temporary or persistent . If temporary , the filters you apply are active only while the program guide r emains onscreen; once you exit the pr ogram guide, all filters are clear ed. If persistent, the filters you apply remain active after you exit the program guide. 1-Line Guid[...]

54-0376 6.1 Setting Favorites and Filters 6 Setting Favorites and Filters This section explains how to set up lists of favorite channels, filter the program guide by category and time, and search for programs based on content. Contents 6-1 Using Favorite Channel Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3 6-2 Filtering the Program Guide . . [...]

54-0376 6.3 Setting Favorites and Filters 6-1 Using Favorite Channel Lists Favorite channel lists help you organize the hundr eds of available channels into more manageable gr oups. Each of the four lists can contain as many or as few channels as you wish. Y ou can customize these groups in several ways. For example, Fav . A could be Dad’s favori[...]

54-0376 6.4 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 4. In the desired channel list column, highlight the tag box for the channel that you want to add or remove. Use the joystick or CHANNEL (CH) button to scroll up or down to view other channels. 5. Press SELECT to add or r emove the check mark in the tag box. A check mark indicates that [...]

54-0376 6.5 Setting Favorites and Filters Renaming a Channel List 1. At the Favorite List Setup pane, highlight the Rename button and press SELECT . A Rename List menu appears. Y ou can rename the first three lists. Y ou cannot rename the All or Family lists. 2. Highlight the list you wish to rename and pr ess SELECT . 3. Use the onscreen keyboar d[...]

54-0376 6.6 Adding and Removing Channels T o add or delete a channel from a selected favorite channel list, follow the steps below . T o add all available channels to a favorite list: 1. At the Favorite List Setup pane, highlight the Add All button and press SELECT . 2. Highlight the list you wish to modify and press SELECT . T o remove all channel[...]

54-0376 6.7 6-2 Filtering the Program Guide The Category Filter menu allows you to filter the program guide to show just those channels that match your viewing interests. T o filter the guide by program categories, such as movies, sports, or news, follow the steps below . 1. Press the GUIDE button twice while watching TV [ or select the Guide Optio[...]

54-0376 6.8 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 6-3 Selecting Guide Ti mes The Guide T imes menu provides easy access to future programming information. T o advance the guide to a future day/time period, follow the steps below . 1. Press the GUIDE button twice while watching TV [ or select the Guide Options tab from the main menu]. I[...]

54-0376 6.9 Setting Favorites and Filters 6-4 Using WatchWizard to Search for Programs W atchW izard allows you to search for pr ograms using criteria such as rating, showtime, language, and category . Y ou can even search for a specific wor d found in program titles or descriptions. W atchW izard can store up to eight separate sear ches using any [...]

54-0376 6.10 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide T o enter text, use the onscreen keyboar d (to enter a letter on the keyboard, highlight the letter and pr ess SELECT). Once you’ve entered the desir ed text, highlight the OK button and press SELECT . Viewing Search Results T o view a list of programs matching your sear ch criteria,[...]

54-0376 6.11 Setting Favorites and Filters Using the Channels Search Y ou can also search for channels that of fer a specific type of programming by using the category-based channels search. 1. Press the SEARCH button while watching TV [ or select the W atchW izard tab from the main menu]. 2. Highlight the Channels tab. 3. Highlight the Category bu[...]

54-0376 7.1 Using Access Controls 7 Using Access Controls This section explains how to lock and unlock the system using a passcode. It also explains how to set rating and time limits. Contents 7-1 Locking & Unlocking the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.3 7-2 Setting Ratings Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7[...]

54-0376 7.3 Using Access Controls 7-1 Locking & Unlocking the System Y ou can easily set limits to restrict the viewing of satellite TV programming. When accompanied by the channel lists, these limits provide a gr eat degree of control. When you first install the mobile receiver , it will be unlocked. That is, no limits or restrictions ar e in [...]

54-0376 7.4 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 5. The Lock System pop-up panel appears. Enter a four-digit passcode using the r emote control’s numeric keypad. 6. Highlight the OK button and press SELECT . 7. Enter the code again to confirm, then highlight the OK button and press SELECT . Once you select OK, the mobile receiver is[...]

54-0376 7.5 Using Access Controls Unlocking the System T o remove the lock and all of its r estrictions, follow the steps below . 1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu. 2. Highlight the Lock & Limits tab and press SELECT . 3. Highlight the Lock tab. 4. Highlight the Unlock button and press SELECT . 5. Use the remote contr ol’s nume[...]

54-0376 7.6 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 7-3 Setting Ti me Limits Y ou can restrict your system to allow viewing only during specific hours and/or a maximum number of hours. T o set time limits, follow the steps below . 1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu. 2. Highlight the Lock & Limits tab and press SELECT . [...]

54-0376 7.7 Using Access Controls 4. Highlight the day of the week that you want to limit and press SELECT . 5. a. If you want to limit the maximum number of viewing hours for that day , highlight the T otal T ime button and use the remote control’s numeric keypad to enter the limit. b. If you want to limit that day’s viewing to a specific time[...]

54-0376 8.1 Other Menu Functions 8 Other Menu Functions This section explains how to change audio/video settings, schedule future programs, and change system settings. Contents 8-1 Adjusting Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.3 8-2 Adjusting Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.5 8-3 Using the[...]

54-0376 8.3 Other Menu Functions 8-1 Adjusting Audio Settings From the Audio Adjustment menu, you can select languages for default audio and alternate audio. Y ou can also adjust the left/right balance. T o set audio prefer ences, follow the steps below . 1. Press the AUDIO button [ or select the Audio & V ideo tab from the main menu]. 2. Highl[...]

54-0376 8.4 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide T o set up your default and alternate audio languages, follow the steps below . 1. Press the AUDIO button to access the Audio Adjustment menu. 2. Highlight the Default Audio button (to set your primary language prefer ence) or the Alternate Audio button (to select your alternate languag[...]

54-0376 8.5 Other Menu Functions 8-2 Adjusting Video Settings From the V ideo Adjustment menu, you can set the screen’s aspect ratio and change the appearance of onscreen displays. T o set video prefer ences, follow the steps below . 1. Press the VIDEO button [ or select the Audio & V ideo tab from the main menu]. 2. Highlight the menu button[...]

54-0376 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 8-3 Using the Program Director to Schedule Future Programs The Program Dir ector allows you to automatically tune to a program at a specific date and time, or tune to a program on a r epeating basis. The receiver will turn on (if necessary) and tune to the specified channel at the chosen da[...]

54-0376 8.7 Other Menu Functions 4. Highlight the Schedule to V iew button from the Schedule Options pop- up menu and press SELECT . 5. Use the joystick or numeric keypad to choose the desired channel fr om the channel selection pane. Then highlight the OK button and press SELECT . 6. Highlight the Start column and use the joystick or numeric keypa[...]

54-0376 8.8 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide Deleting a Scheduled Event T o cancel a scheduled event, follow the steps below . 1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu. 2. Highlight the Program Director tab and press SELECT . 3. Highlight the event you want to cancel and press SELECT . 4. Highlight the Delete Event button [...]

8.9 54-0376 Other Menu Functions Erasing a Message T o permanently remove a message, highlight the Erase button and press SELECT . Messages are automatically deleted as they become outdated or if space is needed for newer incoming messages. 8-5 Setting System Preferences The Prefer ences menu allows you to customize various system settings. T o set[...]

54-0376 8.10 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 4. Highlight the menu button for the setting you wish to modify: Menu Language Press SELECT to choose either English (default) or Spanish for the menu language. The text in all onscreen menus will be shown in the selected language. Time Zone Press SELECT to bring up the time zone pop-u[...]

54-0376 8.11 Other Menu Functions 8-6 Advanced System Setup Functions Besides the Remote and Prefer ences menus described previously , the System Setup menu provides other functions, all of which are rar ely , if ever , used. T o use the advanced system setup functions, follow the steps below . 1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu. 2. H[...]

54-0376 8.12 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide Info The System Information pane lists general information about your mobile receiver , including model, ID, access card, and softwar e version. Features The Features pane lists some of the r eceiver ’s special features. T est The T est function performs a simple diagnostics test on [...]

54-0376 9.1 Antenna Controls 9 Antenna Controls This section explains how to control the T racVision antenna using the receiver’ s onscreen menus. Contents 9-1 Viewing Current Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.3 9-2 T urning DewShield On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.4 9-3 T urning the Beeper On/Off . [...]

9-1 Viewing Current Settings Follow the steps below to view the antenna’s current settings. 1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu. 2. Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT . 3. Highlight the Antenna tab. 4. Highlight the Current Settings button and press SELECT . The following settings are r eported: Function P ossible Settin[...]

9-2 T urning DewShield On/Off T racVision R6 Systems Only The DewShield electronic dew elimination system (patent pending) keeps the antenna dome clear of dew , ensuring optimum reception of satellite TV signals (moisture weakens satellite signals). Unless conserving vehicle power is a critical concern, you should leave DewShield set to AUTO. Follo[...]

9-3 T urning the Beeper On/Off The mobile receiver beeps to indicate the status of the antenna. 2 beeps = Antenna is powering on 1 beep = Antenna is powering off If you prefer , you can silence (turn off) the beeper . Follow the steps below if you need to turn the beeper on or off. 1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu. 2. Highlight the [...]

9-4 Designating the Receiver as Primar y or Secondary Each mobile receiver/contr oller must be designated as either a primary or a secondary receiver . Primary Receiver • Supplies power to the antenna • Allows you to control the antenna • Can receive local channels (within your DMA) • Must be connected directly to the antenna, either via a [...]

5. If you want to designate the receiver as the primary receiver , highlight Set Primary . If you want to designate the receiver as a secondary receiver , highlight Set Secondary . Then press SELECT . ANTENNA Light on Secondary Receivers The ANTENNA light on secondary receivers will remain of f at all times. Only the primary receiver can monitor an[...]

9-5 Switching Satellites If your antenna system is configured for multiple satellites, you can easily switch between the available satellites either automatically or manually . Automatic Switching When the system is set up for automatic switching, the antenna automatically switches satellites as you change channels using the primary receiver ’s r[...]

Manual Switching If you prefer , you can switch satellites manually from the Sat Select menu. Follow the steps below to manually switch to a differ ent satellite. 1. Using the primary receiver , press the MENU button to access the main menu. 2. Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT . 3. Highlight the Antenna tab. 4. Highlight the Sat Sele[...]

9-6 Changing the List of Available Satellites If your antenna system supports multiple satellites, you can choose which satellites will be active for your system. Follow the steps below to add or remove satellites from the list of supported satellites. 1. Using your primary receiver , press the MENU button to access the main menu. 2. Highlight the [...]

54-0376 10.1 T roubleshooting 10 T roubleshooting This section identifies basic problems along with their possible causes and solutions. It also explains what the status lights indicate, how to view diagnostic information, and how to get technical support. Contents 10-1 Five Simple Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.3 10[...]

10-1 Five Simple Checks If you are experiencing a pr oblem, first check the five simple things below . If none of these are the pr oblem, continue troubleshooting using the r emainder of this section as a guide. Can the antenna see the satellite? The antenna requir es an unobstructed view of the southern sky to receive satellite TV signals. Common [...]

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Blown Fuse The rear panel of the r eceiver includes a fast-blow fuse rated for 8 amps. If this fuse has blown, the system will not operate. Unscrew the cap and r eplace the fuse. If you replace the fuse, but it blows again, check the receiver to ensur e that it is clear of debris and the connectors are tight. Do not replace the fuse with a larger a[...]

54-0376 10.6 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide Loose Cable Connectors A loose connector can reduce the signal quality . Check the cable connections at the antenna unit, receiver , RF converter , audio/video components, and other equipment to ensure they ar e securely attached. Satellite Signal Blocked Satellite signals can be block[...]

54-0376 T roubleshooting Receiver Lost Activation Information If you can only access the DIRECTV preview channels, such as channel 100, while all other channels show a message to call Ext. 722, and you have already activated the r eceiver , the receiver may have lost its stored activation data. This may occur if the receiver is left idle (does not [...]

54-0376 10.8 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide Favorite Channel List Active If a favorite channel list is active, only channels set up in that list are accessible. Pr ess the remote contr ol’s F A V button to cycle through the lists. See Section 6-1, “Using Favorite Channel Lists,” on page 6.3 for details. Remote Control Not [...]

Ground Loop Generating Electrical Noise The system’s audio cables might pick up the electrical noise or hum caused by a ground loop on the vehicle/vessel. T o eliminate this noise, install a ground loop isolator in-line between the r eceiver ’s “Audio” jacks and your TV’s audio input. (use Radio Shack model 270-054 or equivalent) Audio/Vi[...]

54-0376 10.10 10-4 System Status Lights Three status lights on the fr ont of the mobile receiver indicate the current status of the system and can help you identify problems. During normal operation, all three status lights should be lit green. The following tables explain what the differ ent light conditions indicate. DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Contr[...]

54-0376 10.11 T roubleshooting Light is... Indicates Description Off Off Antenna is OFF or disconnected, bad power , receiver in Standb y , or receiver set to Secondary Green T racking Antenna is trac king the DIRECTV satellite Green, flashing Searching Antenna is searching f or a satellite Orange, flashing* Overload Ov erload or shor t circuit det[...]

10-5 Viewing Diagnostic Information Follow the steps below to view diagnostics information on the receiver . 1. Using your primary receiver , press the MENU button to access the main menu. 2. Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT . 3. Highlight the Antenna tab. 4. Highlight the Diagnostics button and press SELECT . Component P ossible Sta[...]

10-6 Viewing Serial Numbers Follow the steps below to view the system serial numbers. 1. Using your primary receiver , press the MENU button to access the main menu. 2. Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT . 3. Highlight the Antenna tab. 4. Highlight the Modify Settings button and press SELECT . 5. Highlight Show Serial #s and press SELE[...]

10-7 Viewing Software V ersions Follow the steps below to view the system software versions. 1. Using your primary receiver , press the MENU button to access the main menu. 2. Highlight the System Setup tab and press SELECT . 3. Highlight the Antenna tab. 4. Highlight the Modify Settings button and press SELECT . 5. Highlight Show SW V ersion and p[...]

10-8 T echnical Support The T racV ision antenna and mobile receiver/ controller ar e sophisticated electronic devices; only KVH-authorized technicians have the tools and expertise necessary to diagnose and repair a system fault. Therefor e, if you experience any operating problem or r equire technical assistance, please call or visit your local au[...]

54-0376 A.1 Appendices Appendices This section provides wiring diagrams and notes for typical T racVision configurations and maps showing the DIRECTV ® satellites’ elevation angles off the horizon. Contents A System Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.3 B Elevation Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

54-0376 System Wiring Diagrams Appendix A System Wiring Diagrams The diagrams on the following pages show how to wire the system for various configurations: Original KVH mobile receiver/controller* AND: Requires P ar t #: P age: No additional receivers N/A A.4 One (1) additional mobile receiver/controller 72-0177 A.6 T wo (2) additional mobile rece[...]

54-0376 A.4 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 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) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. S-[...]

Single Mobile Receiver/Controller Audio/Video Connections • T o connect the receiver/contr oller to the TV’s video input, you can choose either of the following options: Option 1 - RCA-type jack Option 2 - S-V ideo jack • T o connect the receiver/contr oller to the TV’s audio input, you can choose either of the following options: Option 1 -[...]

DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 54-0376 A.6 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) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. S-[...]

T wo Mobile Receiver/Controllers Components Required • Splitter Kit, KVH P/N 72-0177 • (T racV ision M3/M2 only) A Splitter Kit is included in the Extra Receiver Kit (P/N 01-0288-01). • The special DC block (40V) splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communications between the antenna and the primary receiver/contr oller . A standard [...]

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) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. S- V ID E O VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R RF REMOTE INPUT DIGITAL AUDI O [...]

Three Mobile Receiver/Controllers Components Required • T wo Splitter Kits, KVH P/N 72-0177 • (T racV ision M3/M2 only) A Splitter Kit is included in the Extra Receiver Kit (P/N 01-0288-01). • The special DC block (40V) splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communications between the antenna and the primary receiver/contr oller . A st[...]

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) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. S- VI D EO VIDEO AUDIO L A UDIO R RF REMOTE INPUT DIGITAL AUDI O [...]

One Mobile Receiver/Controller and One Standard-Def Home Receiver Components Required • Splitter Kit, KVH P/N 72-0177 • Destacker , Single-output, KVH P/N 19-0347 • The special DC block (40V) splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communications between the antenna and the primary receiver/contr oller . A standard of f-the-shelf splitt[...]

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) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. S- V ID EO VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R RF REMOTE INPUT DIGITAL AUDI O O[...]

One Mobile Receiver/Controller and T wo Standard-Def Home Receivers Components Required • Splitter Kit, KVH P/N 72-0177 • Destacker , Dual-output, KVH P/N 19-0410 • The special DC block (40V) splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communications between the antenna and the primary receiver/contr oller . A standard of f-the-shelf splitt[...]

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) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. S- V I DE O VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R RF REMOTE INPUT DIGITAL AUDI O [...]

T wo Mobile Receiver/Controllers and One Standard-Def Home Receiver Components Required • T wo Splitter Kits, KVH P/N 72-0177 • (T racV ision M3/M2 only) A Splitter Kit is included in the Extra Receiver Kit (P/N 01-0288-01). • Destacker , Single-output, KVH P/N 19-0347 • The special DC block (40V) splitter included in the Splitter Kit permi[...]

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) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. S -VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R RF REMOTE INPUT DIGITAL AUDI O OUT[...]

One Mobile Receiver/Controller and One Standard-Def DVR Components Required • Splitter Kit, KVH P/N 72-0177 • Destacker , Dual-output, KVH P/N 19-0410 • The special DC block (40V) splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communications between the antenna and the primary receiver/contr oller . A standard of f-the-shelf splitter will not [...]

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) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. S -VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R RF REMOTE INPUT DIGITAL AUDI O OUT[...]

One Mobile Receiver/Controller , One Standard- Def Home Receiver , and One Standard-Def DVR Components Required • Splitter Kit, KVH P/N 72-0177 • Destacker , Dual-output, KVH P/N 19-0410 • Multiswitch, KVH P/N 19-0123 • The special DC block (40V) splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communications between the antenna and the primar[...]

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) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. S- V I D E O VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R RF REMOTE INPUT DIGITAL AUDI O[...]

T wo Mobile Receiver/Controllers and One Standard-Def DVR Components Required • T wo Splitter Kits, KVH P/N 72-0177 • (T racV ision M3/M2 only) A Splitter Kit is included in the Extra Receiver Kit (P/N 01-0288-01). • Destacker , Dual-output, KVH P/N 19-0410 • The special DC block (40V) splitter included in the Splitter Kit permits communica[...]

Appendix B Elevation Maps A.23 Elevation Maps 30 30 35 35 40 45 50 55 55 50 45 40 Satellite at Equator 54-0376 Elevation Map for Satellite 101[...]

54-0376 A.24 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide 30 35 35 40 45 50 55 55 50 45 40 Satellite at Equator 25 Elevation Map for Satellite 110[...]

54-0376 A.25 Elevation Maps 30 35 35 40 45 50 50 45 40 Satellite at Equator 25 20 Elevation Map for Satellite 119[...]

54-0376 A.26 DIRECTV Mobile Receiver/Controller User’ s Guide Elevation Map for Satellite 72.5 30 35 55 45 40 50 55 Satellite at Equator 25 25 30 35 40 45 50 20 20[...]

Index A access card, 8.12 accessories, A.3 A C/DC power supply , A.5 activate receiv er, 10.6 adjust audio settings, 8.3-8.4 adjust video settings, 8.5 advanced setup , 8.11-8.12 amperage, fuse , 10.5 Antenna light, 9.7, 10.10-10.11 antenna unit connect to receiver , A.4 controls, 9.3-9.10 current settings, 9.3 diagnostics, 10.12 repair , 10.9 seri[...]

connecting additional receivers , A.3- A.21 connecting a D VR, A.16-A.21 connectors, receiv er , A.4 control multiple receiv ers, 3.10-3.11 control other components, 3.9 cov erage area, 1.5, 10.6 cross talk, 3.10 D da ylight saving, 8.10 def ault settings, 8.10 delete mail, 8.9 description, system, 1.4 Designated Market Area (DMA), 10.8 destack er [...]

I ice on antenna, 10.6 icons, channel banner , 4.3 icons, menu, 4.5 INFO button, 3.5 initialize a ne w access card, 8.12 INPUT button, 3.8, 10.7 install batteries, 3.11 interf erence, remote controls, 3.10 IR ey e, 3.9 J jo ystick, 3.5 K ke yboard, 6.10 L language, menu, 8.10 languages, alternate, 8.3-8.4 lights V oltage, 10.10 Receiver , 10.10-10.[...]

P par t numbers, accessories, A.3 passcode, 7.4 picture-in-guide, 4.4, 5.10 power indications , 10.10, 10.12 power input, 10.5, A.4-A.5 power s witch, receiver , 2.3, 10.5 power off the system, 2.5 power on the system, 2.3-2.4 power supply , A.5 pref erences, system, 8.9-8.10 PREV CH button, 3.6 pre view channel, 10.3, 10.6, 10.7 primar y receiver [...]

remote control ID , change, 3.10-3.11 repairs, 10.9 replace batteries, 3.11 reset system, 10.3 RF conv er ter connect to receiver , A.4 description, 1.4 distance from receiver , 10.8, A.5 RF le vel, 10.12 RF modulator , A.5 S S-Video , A.5 saf ety warning, 3.3, A.3 SA T button, 3.4 satellite(s) av ailable , 10.12 choose, 9.10 cov erage area, 1.5, 1[...]

troubleshoot, 10.1 troubleshooting matrix, 10.4 TURBO button, 3.4 T urboT une, 5.7-5.9 turn beeper on/off, 9.5 turn DewShield on/off, 9.4 turn off the system, 2.5 turn on the system, 2.3-2.4 TV control, 3.6, 3.9 U unlock the system, 7.5 unstack ed signal, A.11 V VCR control, 3.8, 3.9 vehicle po wer , A.5 video adjustments, 8.5 VIDEO button, 3.7 vie[...]

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