TracVision R6

KVH Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit Installation and Operation
Instructions for TracVision R6
™
®
The following instructions explain how to install and operate the Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit on a
TracVision R6 system.
The Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit allows DIRECTV HDTV subscribers to enjoy the Ku-band portion of
the overall high-definition (HD) programming package and switch automatically among the
DIRECTV 101, 110, and 119 satellites when using a DIRECTV H21-200 or H20-600 receiver.
For information on:
Refer to:
Installation
Page 2
Operation
Page 6
Advanced Wiring
Diagrams
Page 9
NOTE: This procedure requires a PC with the latest version of the KVH Flash Update Wizard installed.
The Flash Update Wizard is available to KVH-authorized dealers through the KVH Partner Portal.
Who Should Install the System?
To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized technician
install the Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit. To find a technician near you, please visit www.kvh.com/
wheretogetservice.
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:
Phone: +1 401 847-3327
E-mail: techs@kvh.com
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. 54-0493 Rev. C
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Installing the Tri-Sat AutoSwitch
Kit
This section explains how to install the Tri-Sat
AutoSwitch Kit. These instructions require
additional/alternate installation steps than those
specified in the TracVision Installation Guide.
These instructions supersede the TracVision
installation and operation instructions where
applicable.
Step 1 - Check for Flash Wizard Updates
You need to check for flash file updates to ensure
you have the most current software available (see
Figure 1). Follow the Flash Update Wizard’s
onscreen instructions to check for updates. This
procedure requires a PC with the latest version of
the KVH Flash Update Wizard installed and an
Internet connection.
NOTE: Refer to the Flash Update Wizard’s Help file
for details on checking for updates.
Step 2 - Flash the System Boards
Follow the Flash Update Wizard’s onscreen
instructions to flash the TracVision system’s
main board, RF board, and interface box board.
NOTE: Refer to the Flash Update Wizard’s Help file
for details on flashing the system.
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Figure 1 Flash Wizard Check for Updates Option
Follow the steps below to connect the
Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit and a DIRECTV H21200/H20-600 receiver.
NOTE: For information on wiring additional
components, refer to the Appendix on page 9.
a. Connect a coaxial cable (A) from the
“Unstacked Output” connector on the
interface box to the “From Antenna”
connector on the Tri-Sat AutoSwitch (see
Figure 2).
Figure 2 Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Wiring Diagram
Antenna
Interface Box
To KVH
Antenna
(A)
b. Connect the DB9-end of the data cable (B) to
the “RS232” connector on the interface box.
Connect the other end to the “Control
Output” connector on the Tri-Sat AutoSwitch
(see Figure 2).
c. Connect a coaxial cable (C) from the “To
DIRECTV HD Receiver Coax” connector on
the Tri-Sat AutoSwitch to the “Satellite In”
connector on the DIRECTV H21-200 or H20600 receiver.
d. Connect the USB cable (D) from the “To
DIRECTV HD Receiver USB” connector on
the Tri-Sat AutoSwitch to the “USB”
connector on the DIRECTV H21-200 or H20600 receiver (see Figure 2).
RS232
Unstacked Output
From Antenna
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver USB
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver Coax
(D)
Control Output
(B)
(C)
Satellite In
OFF-AIR IN
USB
COMPONENT OUT
SATELLITE IN
CAUTION
AC 120V, 60 Hz
S-VIDEO OUT
USB
VIDEO OUT
Step 3 - Connect the Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
PHONE JACK
RF REMOTE
ANTENNA
HDMI OUT
H21-200/H20-600 Receiver
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Receiver Installation
Be sure to follow these guidelines when installing
the receiver.
•
The Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit is
compatible only with DIRECTV
model H21 receivers that have
manufacturer ID 200 and DIRECTV
model H20 receivers that have
manufacturer ID 600.
TIP: Model and manufacturer ID information is
printed on the back of the receiver.
•
•
The DIRECTV H21-200 or H20-600
receiver must be configured as an
“Oval, 3, LNB” dish type. Refer to the
receiver manual for configuration
instructions.
Upon startup, the receiver might take
up to 30 minutes or more to fully load
the program guide for all three
DIRECTV satellites. Be sure to only
select channels carried on the 101
satellite until the program guide is
fully loaded.
Step 4 - Reset the System (if necessary)
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Figure 3 System Needs Setup Screen
TRACKING DTV 101
SYSTEM NEEDS SETUP
Figure 4 System Reset Procedure
Select MENUS until
DIAGNOSTICS= No is displayed.
DIAGNOSTICS= NO
NEXT MENU
CHANGE
DIAGNOSTICS= YES?
CHANGE
ACCEPT
ENTERING DIAGNOSTICS
SYSTEM RESET= NO
NEXT MENU
CHANGE
SYSTEM RESET= YES?
CHANGE
ACCEPT
RESET TO FACTORY?
ACCEPT
EXIT
If the interface box does not display the “System
Needs Setup” screen (see Figure 3), you need to
reset the system before you can set it up for TriSat AutoSwitch Kit use.
SYSTEM RESET
Use the interface box buttons and the flowchart
in Figure 4 to reset the system.
TRACKING DTV 101
SYSTEM NEEDS SETUP
Step 5 - Set Up the System
Use the flowchart in Figure 5 to set up the system
for Tri-Sat AutoSwitch use.
Figure 5 System Setup for Tri-Sat AutoSwitch
TRACKING DTV 101
SYSTEM NEEDS SETUP
Press any button
to begin.
Step 6 - Test the System
Now you need to test the system to ensure
proper operation.
NOTE: Do not use the interface box buttons to change
satellites or attempt to change satellites at the
receiver’s signal strength screen; the Tri-Sat
AutoSwitch does not detect changes at that screen. For
complete operation instructions, see “Using the TriSat AutoSwitch Kit” on page 6.
a. Select channel 490 using the Tri-Sat
AutoSwitch-equipped receiver’s remote.
Verify that the TV screen displays the test
channel text at the bottom of the screen and
the interface box status screen indicates “TriSat Auto Mode” and the appropriate
DIRECTV satellite (see Figure 6).
b. Repeat this procedure for each channel listed
in Figure 6.
SERVICE= DIRECTV?
CHANGE
ACCEPT
MODE= TRI-SAT AUTO?
CHANGE
ACCEPT
INSTALLING DTV SATS
101 110 119
RESTARTING ANTENNA
Figure 6 Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Testing
Channel
Number
490
Interface Box Display/
TV Screen Text
TRACKING DTV 101
TRI-SAT AUTO MODE
Test 1 SAT A (101) Odd Txp 13v
494
TRACKING DTV 110
TRI-SAT AUTO MODE
Test 5 SAT C (110) Even Txp 18v
492
TRACKING DTV 119
TRI-SAT AUTO MODE
Test 3 SAT B (119) Odd Txp 13v
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Using the Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit
Figure 7 Interface Box Status Screen
This section explains how to operate the
TracVision system with the Tri-Sat AutoSwitch
Kit installed.
Antenna
State
Switching Satellites
When the Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit is coupled with
a DIRECTV H21-200 or H20-600 receiver, you do
not need to press buttons on the interface box to
change satellites or channels; the antenna
automatically switches among the Ku-band
portion of the DIRECTV 101, 110, and 119
satellites as you change channels using the
receiver’s remote.
The interface box status screen displays the
currently tracked satellite and indicates the
antenna is operating in “Tri-Sat Auto Mode” (see
Figure 7).
NOTE: The receiver might take up to 30 seconds to
display video when changing channels, switching
between satellites, and/or switching between
standard-definition and high-definition channels.
TIP: For your convenience, KVH lists the DIRECTV
Ku-band HDTV channels, and the DIRECTV
satellites that carry them, on the web at
www.kvh.com/HDTV. Since DIRECTV changes its
channel lineup frequently, KVH can e-mail updates to
you whenever the HDTV lineup changes. Register for
this free service when you visit the website for the first
time.
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Service
TRACKING DTV 119
TRI-SAT AUTO MODE
Satellite
Signal
Strength
Operating
Mode
Using the Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit with Multiple
Receivers
Since the antenna can only track one satellite at a
time, all receivers can only view channels carried
by the currently tracked satellite. Therefore,
switching channels on one Tri-Sat AutoSwitchequipped receiver might cause televisions
connected to other receivers to display different
programming, no programming, or an error
message. TV viewers can simply change the
channel until they select a channel carried by the
new satellite, or they can use any Tri-Sat
AutoSwitch-equipped receiver to switch back to
the original satellite.
NOTE: Only Tri-Sat AutoSwitch-equipped
DIRECTV H21-200 and H20-600 receivers control
satellite selection. Other receiver models and
additional DIRECTV H21-200 and H20-600
receivers without a mated Tri-Sat AutoSwitch cannot
control satellite selection, but they can change
channels on the currently selected satellite.
Using the Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit with Additional TriSat AutoSwitch-equipped DIRECTV H21-200 or
H20-600 Receivers
The Tri-Sat AutoSwitch enables automatic
satellite switching for one DIRECTV H21-200 or
H20-600 receiver. However, when two or more
Tri-Sat AutoSwitches are installed, any Tri-Sat
AutoSwitch-equipped receiver can control
satellite selection. The last Tri-Sat AutoSwitchequipped receiver to change satellites controls
satellite selection until another Tri-Sat
AutoSwitch-equipped receiver changes satellites.
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Appendix
A standard wiring diagram is provided in Figure 2 on page 3. However, if you need to wire
additional components, refer to the table below to determine the appropriate wiring diagram
for your configuration.
NOTE: If you need to wire additional components not supported in the following diagrams, please contact
KVH Technical Support.
To Install:
Refer to:
Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit, 1 DIRECTV H21-200 or H20600 Receiver, and1 Standard Receiver
Page 10
Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit, 1 DIRECTV H21-200 or H20600 Receiver, and 2 or 3 Additional Receivers
Page 11
Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit, 1 DIRECTV H21-200 or H20600 Receiver, 1 DVR, and 0 or 1 Additional Receivers
Page 12
Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit, 2 DIRECTV H21-200 or H20600 Receivers, and 1 Additional Tri-Sat AutoSwitch
Page 13
Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit, 2 DIRECTV H21-200 or H20600 Receivers, 1 Additional Tri-Sat AutoSwitch, and 1
or 2 Additional Receivers
Page 14
Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit, 2 DIRECTV H21-200 or H20600 Receivers, 1 Additional Tri-Sat AutoSwitch, and 1
DVR
Page 15
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Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit, 1 DIRECTV H21-200/
H20-600 Receiver, and 1 Standard Receiver
Antenna
Interface Box
To KVH
Antenna
RS232
Stacked Output
Unstacked Output
Input
Destacker
From Antenna
Output/To Receiver
Standard Receiver
(optional)
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver USB
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver Coax
Control Output
Satellite In
OFF-AIR IN
USB
COMPONENT OUT
SATELLITE IN
CAUTION
VIDEO OUT
AC 120V, 60 Hz
S-VIDEO OUT
USB
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
PHONE JACK
RF REMOTE
ANTENNA
HDMI OUT
H21-200/H20-600 Receiver
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Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit, 1 DIRECTV H21-200/
H20-600 Receiver, and 2 or 3 Additional
Receivers
Antenna
Interface Box
To KVH
Antenna
RS232
Stacked Output
Unstacked Output
Input
From Antenna
Input
To TV
Destacker
Output/To Receiver
Output/To Receiver
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver USB
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver Coax
Power
Supply
18V
18V
SAT
Control Output
13V
DC
20V
ANT
IN
13V
SAT
Satellite In
MultiSwitch
OFF-AIR IN
USB
COMPONENT OUT
SATELLITE IN
CAUTION
Rx2
Rx3
Rx4
USB
VIDEO OUT
AC 120V, 60 Hz
S-VIDEO OUT
Rx1
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
PHONE JACK
RF REMOTE
ANTENNA
HDMI OUT
H21-200/H20-600 Receiver
Rx1
Rx2
Rx3
Rx4
Receivers, HD or Standard
(or terminate with 75 ohm blocks)
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Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit, 1 DIRECTV H21-200/
H20-600 Receiver, 1 DVR, and
0 or 1 Additional Receivers
Antenna
Interface Box
To KVH
Antenna
RS232
Stacked Output
Unstacked Output
Input
From Antenna
Input
To TV
Destacker
Output/To Receiver
Output/To Receiver
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver USB
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver Coax
Control Output
Power
Supply
18V
13V
DC
20V
18V
SAT
ANT
IN
13V
SAT
Satellite In
MultiSwitch
OFF-AIR IN
USB
COMPONENT OUT
SATELLITE IN
CAUTION
Rx1
Rx2
Rx4
Rx3
VIDEO OUT
AC 120V, 60 Hz
S-VIDEO OUT
USB
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
PHONE JACK
RF REMOTE
ANTENNA
HDMI OUT
H21-200/H20-600 Receiver
Rx1
Rx4
Rx3
Rx2
Receiver, HD or Standard
(or terminate with 75 ohm blocks)
Satellite In Satellite In
2
1 (FTM)
OFF-AIR IN
COMPONENT OUT
SATELLITE IN
S-VIDEO OUT
USB
VIDEO OUT
CAUTION
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
PHONE JACK
AC 120V, 60 Hz
RF REMOTE
ANTENNA
HDMI OUT
DVR, HD or Standard
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Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit, 2 DIRECTV H21-200/
H20-600 Receivers, and 1 Additional Tri-Sat
AutoSwitch
Antenna
Interface Box
To KVH
Antenna
RS232
Stacked Output
Unstacked Output
Input
From Antenna
Input
To TV
Destacker
Output/To Receiver
Output/To Receiver
Control Input
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver Coax
From Antenna
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver USB
Control Output
Satellite In
OFF-AIR IN
USB
COMPONENT OUT
SATELLITE IN
CAUTION
VIDEO OUT
AC 120V, 60 Hz
S-VIDEO OUT
USB
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
PHONE JACK
RF REMOTE
ANTENNA
HDMI OUT
H21-200/H20-600 Receiver
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver USB
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver Coax
Control Output
Satellite In
USB
COMPONENT OUT
SATELLITE IN
CAUTION
AC 120V, 60 Hz
S-VIDEO OUT
USB
VIDEO OUT
OFF-AIR IN
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
PHONE JACK
RF REMOTE
ANTENNA
HDMI OUT
H21-200/H20-600 Receiver
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Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit, 2 DIRECTV H21-200/H20600 Receivers, 1 Additional Tri-Sat AutoSwitch,
and 1 or 2 Additional Receivers
Antenna
To KVH
Antenna
Interface
Box
RS232
Stacked Output
Unstacked Output
From Antenna
Input
Input
To TV
Destacker
Output/To Receiver
Output/To Receiver
Control Input
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver Coax
Power
Supply
18V
18V
SAT
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver USB
Control Output
13V
DC
20V
ANT
IN
13V
SAT
Satellite In
MultiSwitch
OFF-AIR IN
USB
COMPONENT OUT
SATELLITE IN
CAUTION
Rx2
Rx3
Rx4
S-VIDEO OUT
USB
VIDEO OUT
AC 120V, 60 Hz
Rx1
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
PHONE JACK
RF REMOTE
ANTENNA
HDMI OUT
H21-200/H20-600 Receiver
Rx1
Rx2
Rx3
Rx4
Receivers, HD or Standard
(or terminate with 75 ohm blocks)
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver USB
Control Output
Satellite In
OFF-AIR IN
USB
COMPONENT OUT
SATELLITE IN
CAUTION
VIDEO OUT
AC 120V, 60 Hz
S-VIDEO OUT
USB
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
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PHONE JACK
RF REMOTE
ANTENNA
HDMI OUT
H21-200/H20-600 Receiver
Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit, 2 DIRECTV H21-200/
H20-600 Receivers, 1 Additional Tri-Sat
AutoSwitch, and 1 DVR
Antenna
To KVH
Antenna
Interface
Box
RS232
Stacked Output
Unstacked Output
From Antenna
Input
Input
To TV
Destacker
Output/To Receiver
Output/To Receiver
Control Input
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver Coax
Power
Supply
18V
18V
SAT
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver USB
Control Output
13V
DC
20V
ANT
IN
13V
SAT
Satellite In
MultiSwitch
OFF-AIR IN
USB
COMPONENT OUT
SATELLITE IN
CAUTION
Rx2
Rx3
Rx4
S-VIDEO OUT
USB
VIDEO OUT
AC 120V, 60 Hz
Rx1
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
PHONE JACK
RF REMOTE
ANTENNA
HDMI OUT
H21-200/H20-600 Receiver
Rx1
Satellite In Satellite In
2
1 (FTM)
Rx3
COMPONENT OUT
SATELLITE IN
CAUTION
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
PHONE JACK
AC 120V, 60 Hz
RF REMOTE
ANTENNA
HDMI OUT
To DIRECTV HD
Receiver USB
DVR, HD or Standard
Control Output
Satellite In
OFF-AIR IN
USB
COMPONENT OUT
SATELLITE IN
CAUTION
AC 120V, 60 Hz
S-VIDEO OUT
USB
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
USB
VIDEO OUT
OFF-AIR IN
Rx2
Rx4
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT
PHONE JACK
RF REMOTE
ANTENNA
HDMI OUT
H21-200/H20-600 Receiver
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