KVH Industries, Inc.

TracVision TV3

Installation Guide
TracVision TV3 Installation Guide
This guide explains how to install the TracVision TV3 satellite TV antenna system on a vessel.
Operation instructions are provided in the Quick Start Guide.

Installation Steps
1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools ..................3 11. Wire the Receivers................................13
2. Plan the Antenna Installation ...............4 12. Connect a NMEA Device ....................19
3. Plan the TV-Hub Installation................5 13. Connect Power......................................20
4. Prepare the Antenna Site.......................6 14. Turn On the System .............................22
5. Prepare the RF Cables............................7 15. Access the Web Interface.....................23
6. Wire the Antenna ...................................8 16. Connect to an Onboard Network.......24
7. Remove the Shipping Restraint............9 17. Secure the Wi-Fi Connection ..............25
8. Mount the Antenna..............................10 18. Set Up the System.................................26
9. Mount the TV-Hub...............................11 19. Set the LNB Skew Angle .....................29
10. Wire the Antenna to the TV-Hub.......12 20. Educate the Customer..........................30

Appendices
A. Installing an IP AutoSwitch................31 B. Using a DIRECTV Coax Network......34

Who Should Install the System?

To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized marine
technician install the TracVision antenna. KVH-authorized technicians have the tools and
electronics expertise necessary to install the system. To find a technician near you, visit
www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice.

Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific
Phone: +45 45 160 180
Email: support@emea.kvh.com
(Mon.-Thu., 8 am-4:30 pm; Fri., 8 am-2 pm, +1 GMT)
North/South America, Australasia
Phone: +1 401 847-3327
Email: support@kvh.com
(Mon.-Fri., 9 am-6 pm; Sat., 9 am-2 pm ET, -5 GMT)

KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with dark 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. 2014-2015 KVH Industries, Inc., 1
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 Important Safety Information
This icon indicates a danger, warning, or caution notice. Be sure to read these carefully to avoid
injury.

WARNING

Risk of Electric Shock

To avoid electric shock, do not open the TV-Hub chassis enclosure. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside.

WARNING

Risk of Electric Shock

If any component of the TracVision system becomes damaged and/or no longer functions normally,
disconnect it from vessel power, secure it from unintended operation, and contact KVH Technical
Support (see Technical Support on page 1). All repairs or modifications must be performed by a
trained, KVH-certified technician. If you are a KVH-certified technician, you still must contact KVH
Technical Support prior to conducting any repairs or modifications to the equipment.

WARNING

Risk of Explosion
Do not operate the TV-Hub (or any other electrical device) in an environment where flammable gases,
vapors, or dusts are present. In addition, do not operate the TV-Hub in an environment with a
temperature outside its 5 F to 131 F (-15 C to 55 C) temperature range.

WARNING

Risk of Electric Shock

Failure to ground the TracVision system properly to ships ground will cause an unsafe floating
ground condition, risking potentially lethal electric shock. See Connect Power on page 20 for details
on the proper grounding of the equipment.

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1 Inspect Parts and Get Tools
Before you begin, follow these steps to ensure Figure 1: TracVision TV3 System Components
you have everything needed to complete the
installation. Antenna

IMPORTANT!
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and
never by the radome or any portion of the
Radome
internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).

a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains Baseplate

everything shown on the Kitpack Contents
List. Save the packaging for future use.
b. Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to
ensure nothing was damaged in shipment. TV-Hub

c. Gather the tools and materials listed below.

You will need these items to complete the
installation.
Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
Electric drill and 5/16" (8 mm) and 1/8" Figure 2: KVH-Validated Receivers
(3 mm) drill bits
Linear
3" (80 mm) hole saw
For information on the recommended
Socket wrenches
receivers for linear service, contact your local
7/16" open-end torque wrenches set to KVH dealer/distributor. Go to
20 in.-lbs (2.25 N-m) and 15 in.-lbs www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice to find a
(1.7 N-m) dealer/distributor near you.

Torque wrench and 2 mm Allen hex key DIRECTV* DISH Network*

(linear system only)
H20 311
Light hammer and center punch H21 211
Adhesive tape, and scriber or pencil H22 211k
H23 211z
RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cable(s), with F H24
connectors, and termination tools (see Bell TV*
H25
page 7)
HR21, HR21 Pro 6100
Silicone sealant or equivalent HR22 6131
HR23 6400
Satellite TV receiver(s)/DVRs for your
HR24
desired service (see Figure 2)
HR34
Wi-Fi-enabled laptop PC with the HR44
latest TracVision software and
satellite library downloaded from the * List is subject to change. For information on
connecting different receiver models, contact KVH
KVH Partner Portal (www.kvh.com/ Technical Support.
partners), or Apple iOS or Android
smartphone/tablet with the latest
downloads via the TracVision TV/RV 3
mobile app
 2 Plan the Antenna Installation
Before you begin, consider the following antenna Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction
installation guidelines.
Blocked!
IMPORTANT! 10 to 80
Look Angle
Be sure to follow the guidelines below. TracVision Antenna
Damage caused by an improper installation is
not covered under KVH warranty. Mast
Vessel Platform
Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a
clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV
(see Figure 3). The fewer obstructions, the
better the system will perform. Figure 4: Distance from Radar

Consider the distance between your antenna

and any radar. KVH requires that you do not 1 m)
3 ft (
mount the antenna on the same level as the um +15
Minim
radar, because the radars energy may
damage the LNB. Most radar transmitters Radar
Potential RF
emit RF energy within an elevation range of Interference
-15 to +15 (see Figure 4). Therefore, mount -15
the antenna outside of this elevation range
and at least 3 ft (1 m) away from the radar.

IMPORTANT!
Never place the antenna in the beam path of
the radar, regardless of distance. The radars Figure 5: Antenna Dimensions
energy may damage the antenna or impair its
performance. Side View

Make sure the mounting surface is wide

enough to accommodate the antennas base 17.6"
(see Figure 5). Also make sure it is flat, level (44.7 cm)
(within 1), strong enough to support the
antennas weight, and rigid enough to
prevent antenna vibration.
15.5"
Select a location that is as close as possible to (39.4 cm)
the intersection of the vessels fore-and-aft 9.2" Bottom View
centerline and midships. (23.4 cm)

Be sure to mount the antenna near enough to 4.6" Dual Linear

(11.7 cm)
the TV-Hub to allow you to connect the 50 ft 4 x 0.3"
(15 m) coax cable between them, while still (0.8 cm)
maintaining sufficient slack in the cable.
5.6"
(14.2 cm)
NOTE: If you need a longer cable, use an RG-6 (75 )
cable that does not exceed 100 ft (30 m), or an RG11 2.8"
(75 ) cable that does not exceed 200 ft (60 m) (see (7.1 cm)
Prepare the RF Cables on page 7). Cable Connector Cable Connectors
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3 Plan the TV-Hub Installation
Consider the following TV-Hub installation Figure 6: TV-Hub Dimensions - Horizontal Orientation
guidelines.
LED Lights
Select a mounting location in a dry, well-
ventilated area belowdecks away from any 4.36"
heat sources or salt spray. (11.1 cm)
1.73"
Do not install the TV-Hub in an area (4.4 cm)
surrounded by metal or near any electrical
devices that emit RF noise.
9.34" 7.90"
The TV-Hub can be mounted horizontally or (23.7 cm) (20.0 cm)
vertically on a flat surface (see Figure 6 and
Figure 7).

Be sure the TV-Hub LED lights will be visible

to the user.
Figure 7: TV-Hub Dimensions - Vertical Orientation
Select a location that will provide adequate
clearance for the TV-Hub dimensions (see LED Lights
Figure 6 and Figure 7). 10.52"
(26.7 cm) 9.34" Top View
Leave enough room behind the rear panel (23.7 cm)
(horizontal mount) or below the rear panel
(vertical mount) to accommodate connecting
the cables and making service loops within
the proper bend radius.
7.90"
If you plan to use the TV-Hubs Wi-Fi (20.0 cm)
connections, ensure the TV-Hub mounting
location provides adequate Wi-Fi reception.

If you plan to connect the TV-Hub to the

vessels onboard local area network (LAN),
choose a location near an available Ethernet
port.
NOTE: A template showing the exact locations of the
TV-Hub mounting holes and the dimensions between 10.94"
(27.8 cm)
them is provided in the Welcome Kit. Installation
details are provided in Mount the TV-Hub on
page 11.

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 4 Prepare the Antenna Site
Once you have identified a suitable antenna Figure 8: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
mounting site, according to the guidelines
provided on page 4, follow these steps to drill the Antenna Base
15.5"
mounting holes and cable access hole to prepare (39.4 cm)
the site for installation.

a. Unfold the antenna mounting template 2.8"

(supplied in the Customer Welcome Kit) and (7.1 cm)
place it onto the mounting surface. Make sure
the FWD (forward) arrow points toward
the bow and is parallel to the vessels
5.6"
centerline (see Figure 8). Tape in place. X
(14.2 cm)
Cable Access Hole
NOTE: You dont need to mount the antenna exactly (Suggested)
on the vessels centerline (the closer, the better), but
the antennas forward arrow must be parallel to it. 4 x 5/16"
( 8 mm)
b. Using a light hammer and center punch, Mounting Holes
mark the locations for the four mounting 4.6" (11.7 cm)
holes and cable access hole on the mounting 9.2"
surface in the locations indicated on the (23.4 cm)
template.
c. Drill a 5/16" (8 mm) hole at the four
mounting hole locations you marked in Step
b. Later, you will insert four 1/4"-20 bolts
through these holes to secure the antenna to Figure 9: Foam Seal
the mounting surface.
d. Using a hole saw, drill the cable access hole in
the location you marked in Step b. Be sure to
size the hole approximately to maintain a Align With
cable bend radius of at least 3" (75 mm). If the Cable Access
hole location is in the center of the antenna Hole
mounting hole pattern, the diameter of the
cable access hole must not exceed 3.5"
(88 mm). Smooth the edges of the hole to
protect the cables. Later, you will route the
RF cable(s) through this hole and into the
vessel.
e. Clean and dry the antenna mounting surface.
f. Peel off the paper backing from the supplied
foam seal to expose the adhesive. Then press
the foam seal down firmly onto the mounting
surface, ensuring the hole in the foam seal
aligns with the cable access hole in the
mounting surface (see Figure 9).

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5 Prepare the RF Cables
Follow these steps to prepare the RF coax cables Figure 10: Number of RF Coax Cables to Connect to Antenna
you will connect to the antenna.
Connecting to: RF Cables
a. Determine the number of RF cables you need
System with Circular LNB
to connect to the antenna for your particular
installation (see Figure 10). 1 receiver 1
NOTE: A system with a dual linear LNB requires an 2 or more receivers 1*
additional 50 ft (15 m) RG-6 RF cable with a sealing System with Single Linear LNB
boot (KVH part no. 32-0819-50). Spare right-angle
1 receiver 1
connectors and right-angle boot extensions are
supplied in the kit. System with Dual Linear LNB
2 receivers 2
b. Determine the type of RF cable(s) and
connectors required in addition to what is * Multiswitch may be required.
supplied in the antenna kit (see Figure 11).
Then follow the guidelines below to prepare
the cable(s). Figure 11: RF Cable Requirements
IMPORTANT!
Do not reuse old RF cables from a Up to 100 ft (30 m) Cable Run
previous antenna installation. The RF1 Cable RG-6
cable between the TV-Hub and the (KVH part no. 32-0417-0100)
antenna carries not only satellite signal,
but power and data as well. Therefore, the Connector Thomas & Betts SNS1P6
integrity and reliability of this cable is (KVH part no. 23-0170)
critically important.
Tools Augat IT1000
RF cables must be rated for 75not 50 (KVH part no. 19-0242)

Use of any cables not specified in Strip 0.064" (1.63 mm) dia.
Figure 11 will void the warranty. Lengths 0.25" (6.35 mm)
0.5" (12.7 mm)

Low-quality, poorly terminated, or

Up to 200 ft (60 m) Cable Run
improperly installed RF cables are the
most common cause of system problems. Cable RG-11
Terminate all RF cables with high-quality (KVH part no. 32-1272-0200)
F connectors using the proper
stripping/crimping tools, exactly to the Connector Thomas & Betts SNS11AS
manufacturers specifications. (KVH part no. 23-0213)

When determining cable lengths, be sure Tools Thomas & Betts CST596711,
to account for an adequate service loop, L3011B (KVH part no. 72-0493)
approximately 8" (20 cm) at both ends of
each cable. Strip 0.064" (1.63 mm) dia.
Lengths 0.25" (6.35 mm)
0.5" (12.7 mm)

Note: LMR-400-75 is a suitable substitute.

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 6 Wire the Antenna
Follow these steps to connect the RF cable(s). Figure 12: Removing the Connector Cover

a. Using the supplied 3 mm Allen hex key,

temporarily remove the connector cover from
the antennas base (see Figure 12).
b. Route the antenna cable belowdecks through
the cable access hole, keeping the end with
the rubber sealing boot, shown in Figure 13,
at the antenna site. Leave an adequate service
loop (8" (20 cm) of slack) in the cable for easy
serviceability. If you are routing the cable
underneath the antenna, add a right angle
connector and boot extension (see Figure 13).
c. Clean and dry the connectors on the RF
cable(s) and the antenna (see Figure 14).
Figure 13: Rubber Boot Extension for Right-Angle Connector
CAUTION
Right-Angle Right-Angle Rubber
Observe the safe handling instructions in the Connector Boot Extension Sealing Boot
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provided
with the silicone grease.

d. Fill half of the inner body of the RF cables

connector with the supplied silicone grease.
e. Connect and SLOWLY hand-tighten the RF
cable to the RF1 connector on the bottom of
the antenna (for a dual linear TV3, see
Figure 14), allowing the grease to diffuse and Figure 14: Connectors on Bottom of Dual Linear Antenna
settle into the entire space in the connector.
f. Make sure the RF cable is hand-tightened all
the way into the connector. Then tighten it
with a 7/16" torque wrench set to 20 in-lbs, or
a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn.
g. Wipe off any excess grease from the outside
of the connector.
h. Mate the boot to the RF connector or boot
extension covering the right-angle connector.
i. If the antenna is a dual linear TV3, label both RF2 Connector RF1 Connector
ends of each cable and repeat steps b through
h to connect the second RF cable to the
antennas RF2 connector.
j. Seal the RF cable connections with silicone
sealant or equivalent. Then weatherproof and
seal the cable access hole as required.
k. Reinstall the connector cover.
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7 Remove the Shipping Restraint
Inside the antenna, a shipping restraint prevents Figure 15: Removing the Radome
the antenna assembly from moving during
shipment. Follow these steps to remove this
restraint.

a. Remove the three #10-32 Phillips screws

securing the radome to the baseplate (see
Figure 15). Carefully lift the radome straight
#10-32 Screw (x3)
up until clear of the antenna assembly and set
it aside in a safe place.
If you keep the radome topside, secure it with
a lanyard to prevent it from falling
overboard. Also, do not place the radome on
a hot steel deck the heat may warp the
radome.
b. Using a 10 mm socket wrench, remove the
bolt, washer, tag, and spacer securing the
antenna assembly to the baseplate (see
Figure 16). Save this hardware for future use;
the customer will need to reinstall it if he/she
needs to relocate or reship the antenna.
IMPORTANT! Figure 16: Shipping Restraint Hardware
Once you have removed the restraint, keep
the antenna level as much as possible and Bolt
handle the antenna very carefully. Prevent
the internal antenna assembly from rotating
Washer
freely within the baseplate to avoid damaging
the limit switch.
Tag

Spacer

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 8 Mount the Antenna
Follow these steps to mount the antenna. Figure 17: Forward Arrow in Antenna Baseplate

a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes

drilled in the mounting surface. Ensure the
Forward arrow inside the baseplate points
toward the bow and is parallel to the vessels
centerline (see Figure 17).
IMPORTANT!
You will need to rotate the antenna assembly
by hand to see all four mounting holes. Rotate
it slowly to avoid damaging the limit switch.

CAUTION
Be sure to observe the safe handling
instructions in the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) provided with the anti-seize
lubricant.

b. Apply a thin layer of the supplied anti-seize

lubricant to the threads of the four 1/4"-20
mounting bolts (see Figure 18).
c. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes, Figure 18: Mounting the Antenna (Side View)
place a 5/8"-diameter flat washer on a
1/4"-20 bolt and insert the bolt into the hole IMPORTANT:
from above (see Figure 18). Apply anti-seize
1/4"-20 x 3" Bolt to threads
d. Secure each mounting bolt to the mounting
surface using a 1"-diameter flat washer and
1/4"-20 lock nut from below. Tighten all four 1/4" Flat Washer
bolts until the four rubber feet on the (5/8" diameter)
baseplate are bottomed against the mounting Antenna Base
surface and the foam seal is fully compressed.
Foam Seal
e. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure
in place with the three #10-32 screws you Mounting Surface
removed on page 9. Hide and protect the 1/4" Flat Washer
screws with the plastic screw caps (supplied (1" diameter)
in the kit).
1/4"-20 Lock Nut

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9 Mount the TV-Hub
Follow these steps to install the TV-Hub inside Figure 19: TV-Hub Mounting Template
the vessel:
Front of TV-Hub
a. Tape the mounting template in the location 7.93"
selected for the TV-Hub. Punch holes at each Keyhole
(20.1 cm)
2 x 0.13"
of the two keyhole locations and at the
( 0.3 cm)
mounting tab location.
b. Remove the template.
c. Drill a 1/8" (3 mm) hole at the three hole
locations you marked in Step a.
d. Install a #8 Phillips thread-forming screw 4.86"
partway into one of the keyhole holes leaving (12.3 cm)
a small gap for hooking the TV-Hub onto it.
Use the thickness (2.5 mm) of the M10 washer
supplied in the kit as a gauge for the size gap
to leave. Mounting Tab
3.17" 0.13"
e. Repeat step d for the other keyhole. (8.1 cm) ( 0.3 cm)
f. Peel off the backing on the adhesive-backed
washer (supplied in the kit) and place it over
the mounting tab hole (see Figure 19).
g. Align the wide part of the TV-Hubs Figure 20: TV-Hub Keyholes and Mounting Tab
keyholes, as shown in Figure 20, over the
screws, then slide downwards to secure the
Keyhole (x2)
screws into the narrow part of the keyholes.
h. Press the rear mounting tab of the TV-Hub
onto the adhesive washer and install the third
#8 Phillips thread-forming screw in the
mounting tab hole.

Mounting Tab

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 10 Wire the Antenna to the TV-Hub
Follow these steps to connect the antenna to the Figure 21: TV-Hub Antenna Connection
TV-Hub.

a. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to

the Antenna jack on the TV-Hub (see
Figure 21).

IMPORTANT!
Do not connect anything other than the RF1
antennas RF1 cable to the Antenna jack. Deck
The Antenna jack has 42 VDC on it which
will damage other devices, such as
multiswitches, receivers, DVRs, etc.

b. Hand-tighten the RF cable until it is all the To antenna only,

way into the Antenna jack. Then tighten it Antenna supplies 42 VDC
with a 7/16" torque wrench set to 15 in-lbs, or
a 7/16" wrench 1/8 turn.

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11 Wire the Receivers
The steps for connecting the customers Figure 22: TV-Hub A Receiver Connections
receiver(s) to the TracVision system and setting
them up depends upon the customers satellite
TV service (see Figure 22 and Figure 23).
TV-Hub A
NOTE: KVHs TracVision Configuration Wizard,
available at www.kvh.com/tvseriesconfigurator,
displays a wiring diagram and parts list for all of the
most common configurations.
DIRECTV U.S. DIRECTV U.S.
Follow the steps in the applicable section below Non-SWM Receivers SWM Receivers
to wire the receivers. Then connect the receiver(s)
DISH Network, Bell TV
to the customers television(s). and Linear Receivers
Linear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14
DIRECTV (SWM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 15 Figure 23: TV-Hub B Receiver Connections
DIRECTV (Non-SWM) . . . . . . . . . page 17
DISH Network/Bell TV . . . . . . . . page 18
TV-Hub B

Linear Receiver

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 11 Continued Wire the Receivers
Linear Wiring Figure 24: Wiring 1 Linear Receiver
Follow these steps to connect linear receivers to
the TracVision system (linear universal single LNB
or linear universal dual LNB required).

Connecting 1 Receiver
Connect an RF cable from the Receiver jack on
the TV-Hub to the Satellite In jack on the RF1
TV-Hub
receiver (see Figure 24). This receiver will be able to
control satellite selection in Automatic satellite Receiver
Antenna
switching mode.
Receiver
Connecting 2 Receivers (Dual Linear System Only)
a. Run a second RF cable (RF2) from the Satellite In
antenna (see Wire the Antenna on page 8). AC Power
Be sure to connect a grounding block in-line
with the RF1 and RF2 cables from the antenna
(see Figure 25 and Grounding
Requirements on page 20).
Figure 25: Wiring 2 Linear Receivers (Dual Linear System Only)
b. Connect an RF cable from the Receiver jack
on the TV-Hub to the Satellite In jack on the
first receiver. This receiver will be able to control
satellite selection in Automatic satellite switching
mode.
c. Connect the RF2 cable from the grounding
block to the Satellite In jack on the second
receiver (see Figure 25).
RF1 RF2
IMPORTANT!
Grounding
To enable the second receiver to control Block
satellite selection, install an optional IP TV-Hub
AutoSwitch (KVH part no. 72-0634) in-line Receiver
with the receivers RF input. See Appendix A Antenna
on page 31 for details.
Receiver
Satellite In
AC Power
Satellite In
Receiver

AC Power

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11 Continued Wire the Receivers
DIRECTV SWM Wiring Figure 26: Wiring 1 DIRECTV SWM Receiver
Follow these steps to connect DIRECTV SWM
receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB
and TV-Hub A required).

NOTE: You can connect non-SWM receivers as well,

as explained in DIRECTV Non-SWM Wiring on
page 17.
RF1
TV-Hub
Connecting 1 SWM Receiver SWM
Connect an RF cable from the SWM jack on the Antenna
TV-Hub to the Satellite In jack on the receiver/
SWM Receiver
DVR (see Figure 26).

Connecting 2-8 SWM Receivers (or Tuners) Satellite In

AC Power
a. Connect an RF cable from the SWM jack on
the TV-Hub to the SWM input on the SWM
splitter (supplied in the kit) (see Figure 27).
b. Connect the SWM splitters outputs to the
Satellite In jack on the receivers/DVRs (or Figure 27: Wiring a DIRECTV SWM Splitter
Network jack when connecting a Genie TV-Hub
SWM
client). You can connect any number of SWM
and Genie devices that add up to 8 tuners or
fewer. Refer to Figure 27 to determine the
tuners consumed by each type of device. Terminate Supports up to 8 tuners:
unused Each SWM receiver = 1 tuner
c. Terminate any unused outputs on the SWM outputs Each SWM DVR = 2 tuners
splitter with the supplied 75terminators Each Genie DVR = 5 tuners
and verify all connections are tight. SWM Splitter Each Genie client = 0 tuners

IMPORTANT! SWM Receiver

Satellite In
If you need to receive local channels on the
119W satellite, and you want the antenna to
automatically switch between the 101W and AC Power
119W satellites, you need to use the DIRECTV SWM DVR
Satellite In
coax network. See Appendix B on page 34 for
details.
AC Power
Genie DVR
Satellite In Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Pb Pr
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

SATELLITE IN 1
POWER INPUT
L R
IR RECEIVE ETHERNET VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT SATA HDMI USB PHONE JACK

AC Power
Network Genie Client
Note: Although you
may connect
Network Genie Client additional Genie
clients, only 3 can be
active at one time
Network Genie Client

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 11 Continued Wire the Receivers
Connecting 9-16 SWM Receivers (or Tuners) Figure 28: Wiring a DIRECTV External SWM-8 Kit
To connect more than 8 tuners, first follow the
TV-Hub
steps for 2-8 tuners, as explained on the previous
page. Then install an external SWM-8 kit (KVH
part no. 72-0678). Connect the kit to the Legacy
jacks on the TV-Hub then connect the SWM Legacy 1 Legacy 2
devices, as shown in Figure 28.
Antenna Antenna
IMPORTANT!
DC Block DC Block
If you need to receive local channels on the Splitter Splitter
119W satellite, and you want the antenna to
Secondary Primary Secondary Primary
automatically switch between the 101W and
13V
119W satellites, you need to use the DIRECTV 18V/
coax network. See Appendix B on page 34 for 22KHz
13V/
details. 22KHz 18V
SWM Power
Inserter SWM-8
SWM Module
SWM1/PWR
IRD
AC Power
Supports up to 8 tuners:
Each SWM receiver = 1 tuner
SWM Splitter Each SWM DVR = 2 tuners

SWM Receiver/DVR
Terminate Satellite In
unused
outputs
AC Power
Connect any combination of SWM receivers/DVRs
that add up to 8 or fewer tuners at the SWM splitter

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11 Continued Wire the Receivers
DIRECTV Non-SWM Wiring Figure 29: Wiring 1 to 2 DIRECTV Non-SWM Receivers
Follow these steps to connect non-SWM receivers
to the TracVision system (circular LNB and
TV-Hub A required).
IMPORTANT!
Non-SWM receivers are limited to manual
satellite switching only. RF1
TV-Hub

NOTE: You can connect SWM receivers as well, as

Antenna
explained in DIRECTV SWM Wiring on
page 15. Legacy 1 Legacy 2
Non-SWM Receiver
Connecting 1-2 Receivers
a. Connect an RF cable from the Legacy 1 jack Satellite In
on the TV-Hub to the Satellite In jack on the AC Power
receiver (see Figure 29). Non-SWM Receiver

b. When installing two receivers, connect an RF

Satellite In
cable from the Legacy 2 jack on the
AC Power
TV-Hub to the Satellite In jack on the
second receiver.
Figure 30: Wiring 3+ DIRECTV Non-SWM Receivers
Connecting 3 or More Receivers TV-Hub
To connect three or more non-SWM receivers,
you need an 8-output multiswitch kit (KVH part
no. 72-0677), which includes two DC block
Legacy 1 Legacy 2
splitters.
a. Connect an RF cable from the Legacy 1 jack Antenna Antenna
on the TV-Hub to the Antenna jack on one
of the DC block splitters (see Figure 30). DC Block DC Block
Splitter Splitter
b. Connect the Primary jack on the DC block Secondary Primary Secondary Primary
splitter to the 18V jack on the multiswitch,
and connect the Secondary jack on the DC 18V 13V
block splitter to the 18V/22KHz jack on the 18V/ 13V/
multiswitch. 22KHz 22KHz

c. Repeat steps a and b with Legacy 2 and the 18V 13V 18V/ 13V/
22KHz 22KHz
second DC block splitter using the 13V and Multiswitch AC Power
13V/22KHz jacks on the multiswitch.
d. Connect the multiswitch outputs to the
Satellite In jacks on the non-SWM
Connect up to 8 non-SWM receivers
receivers.
Non-SWM Receiver
e. Terminate any unused outputs on the Satellite In
multiswitch with 75terminators and verify
all connections are tight.
AC Power

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 11 Continued Wire the Receivers
DISH Network and Bell TV Wiring Figure 31: Wiring 1 DISH/Bell Receiver
Follow these steps to connect DISH Network or
Bell TV receivers to the TracVision system
(circular LNB required).

IMPORTANT!
Receivers must be DISH Pro-compatible. Look
for the DISH Pro logo on the box. RF1
TV-Hub
Receiver
Connecting 1 Receiver Antenna
Connect an RF cable from the Receiver jack on Receiver
the TV-Hub to the Satellite In jack on the
receiver (see Figure 31).
Satellite In
AC Power
Connecting 2 or More Receivers
a. Connect an RF cable from the Receiver jack Figure 32: Wiring 2 DISH/Bell Receivers
on the TV-Hub to the Antenna jack on the
DC block splitter (supplied in the kit). TV-Hub
Receiver
b. Connect the Primary jack on the DC block
splitter to the Satellite In jack on the first Receiver
receiver. This receiver will be able to control Antenna Satellite In
satellite selection in Automatic satellite switching
mode. DC Block
Splitter AC Power
c. If you need to connect just a second receiver, Secondary Primary
connect the Secondary jack on the splitter Receiver
Satellite In
to the Satellite In jack on the second
receiver (see Figure 32).
AC Power
If you need to connect three or more
receivers, connect the Secondary jack on Figure 33: Wiring 3+ DISH/Bell Receivers
the splitter to the 18V port on a
multiswitch (see Figure 33). KVH offers a TV-Hub
4-output passive multiswitch (KVH part no. Receiver
72-0676) and an 8-output active multiswitch
(KVH part no. 72-0677).
Antenna
d. When using a multiswitch, connect the
multiswitch outputs to the Satellite In jacks DC Block
Splitter Receiver
on the receivers. Satellite In
Secondary Primary
IMPORTANT!
AC Power
To enable any of the additional receivers to 18V
18V 13V
Terminate
control satellite selection in Automatic unused
Multiswitch
satellite switching mode, install an optional IP outputs
Autoswitch (KVH part no. 72-0634) in-line Receiver
Satellite In
with its RF input. See Appendix A on page 31
for details.
Connect up to 4 receivers AC Power
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12 Connect a NMEA Device
At the customers option, you can connect a
Optional
NMEA device to the TV-Hub, allowing the
antenna to use its GNSS position and heading Figure 34: TV-Hub NMEA Connections
data to speed up satellite acquisition. The current TV-Hub NMEA
position and heading will also be displayed on 2000
NMEA
the Home page of the web interface. 0183

NOTE: The antenna system can only use and display

true heading. If only magnetic heading is input, the
TV-Hub will use the current location data to convert 1 2
CAN Network
magnetic heading to true heading. Without a NMEA Backbone
GNSS input, the user-entered location will be used.
B A
Follow these steps to connect a NMEA device to
the TV-Hub, if desired. OR

NMEA 0183
NMEA 2000 Talker NMEA 0183 Talker
a. Wire and connect the 2-position terminal
strip connector (supplied in the kit) as shown
in Figure 34. Figure 35: Supported NMEA 0183 Messages
b. Configure the NMEA device to transmit one
or more of the supported NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183 $--xxx Description
messages at 4800 baud (see Figure 35). HDG Heading, Deviation &
Variation
NMEA 2000
HDM Heading, Magnetic
a. Connect the TV-Hub to the vessels
NMEA 2000 CAN network backbone via a HDT Heading, True
T connector, as shown in Figure 34. Be sure
to use a standard drop cable: 5-wire OSD Own Ship Data
(4 conductors + shield) twisted pair with
micro-C connectors. THS True Heading & Status

b. Configure the NMEA device to transmit one VHW Water Speed and Heading
or more of the supported NMEA 2000
messages (see Figure 36). RMC GNSS Position Data

Later, you will select the NMEA source at the

TracVision Setup Wizard (see Setup Wizard on Figure 36: Supported NMEA 2000 Messages
page 27).
PGN Description

127250 Vessel Heading

129029 GNSS Position Data

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 13 Connect Power
Before connecting power, be sure the vessel is Figure 37: Grounding Block Example
properly grounded in accordance with marine
standards.

Grounding Requirements
Proper grounding of the TracVision system to
ships ground is critically important, as it
protects the equipment from lightning and
RF1
electrostatic discharges (ESD). Follow these steps Grounding Block RF2
to ground the system.
Deck
a. Connect the hoop of the grounding wire #6 Mounting
Screw (x2)
(supplied in the kit) to the Ground screw
on the rear panel of the TV-Hub. Connect the
other end to ships ground. TV-Hub
Ground
b. If two RF cables are connected to the antenna Receiver Antenna
(dual linear system only), connect a
DC Power
grounding block in-line with the RF cables.
(10-30V, 10A max)
Attach a ground wire from the grounding
block to ships ground. Then mount the Receiver
grounding block using the two supplied #6 Satellite In
screws (see Figure 37).
AC Power
WARNING
Receiver
Satellite In
Failure to ground the TracVision system
properly to the vessels ground will cause an
unsafe floating ground condition, risking AC Power
damage to the antenna and electric shock,
potentially resulting in DEATH. In a
floating ground condition, the difference
between the equipment's chassis ground and
the vessels ground can measure well over
100 volts, when it normally should not
exceed 25 volts. Therefore, always measure
the difference in potential between chassis
ground and the vessels ground to make
certain that there is no dangerous floating
ground condition, even if the ground pin of
the vessel's AC power plug appears to be
intact.

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13 Continued Connect Power
Connect Power to the System Figure 38: TracVision System Power
NOTE: When powering up a SWM configuration,
apply power to all other system components before
powering up the receivers and DVRs (tuners are
assigned SWM channels during startup).
Input Ground
Follow these steps to connect power to the
TracVision system (see Figure 38).
IMPORTANT! Filter
All power connections must be hard wired. DC Return
Black

10-30 VDC Power, Fuse Holder with

Red
10A maximum 9A 32V SFE Fuse
a. Make sure that the ground wire from the
TV-Hub has been connected as described on
the previous page.
b. Connect the TV-Hub power cable (supplied
in the kit) to the 10-30 VDC power input on
the rear of the TV-Hub.
c. Connect the black wire of the TV-Hub power
cable to DC return (ships ground).
d. Connect the red wire of the TV-Hub power
cable to the vessels 12 VDC or 24 VDC power
source (10-30 VDC is required at the
TV-Hub).
NOTE: An optional 24 VDC AC-DC power supply
(5 A, 120 W) is available from KVH (part no.
72-0669).

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 14 Turn On the System
Follow these steps to turn on the system for the Figure 39: TV-Hub Power Switch
first time.

a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed

view of the sky. Power Switch
b. Press the power switch on the rear panel of
the TV-Hub to apply power to the TracVision
system (see Figure 39). TV-Hub
IMPORTANT!
During startup, the TV-Hub checks the
Figure 40: TV-Hub Status Lights
software versions installed in the antenna and
updates them if necessary to match the
versions it has stored for that model. All three TV-Hub Antenna Power
status lights (see Figure 40) will alternate
orange while this update is in progress. Do
not turn off the system during this time.
Updates might take up to 40 minutes.

c. Within a few minutes, the TV-Hub and

Power lights should be lit green (the Antenna
light will be flashing green).
d. Plug in and turn on any connected receivers,
DVRs, Genie clients, and televisions.

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15 Access the Web Interface
Follow these steps to access the TV-Hubs web Figure 41: Wi-Fi Connection
interface.

Using the Wireless Connection

a. Select the TVHub-<TV-Hub serial number>
network from your devices Wi-Fi settings to
connect to the TV-Hub (see Figure 41). TV-Hub
b. Start your web browser and enter
http://tvhub.kvh. If the web interface does
not appear, try entering http://172.16.0.1,
which is the default IP address of the
TV-Hub.

Using the Ethernet Connection Figure 42: Wired Ethernet Connection

a. Connect a laptop PC configured for DHCP
directly to the Ethernet port on the TV-Hub
(see Figure 42).
b. Start your web browser and enter TV-Hub
http://169.254.253.1. Ethernet
NOTE: When connected to a vessels LAN (see
Connect to an Onboard Network on page 24), you 169.254.253.1
will need to enter the IP address (dynamic or static)
assigned to the TV-Hub. If your laptop has Bonjour
installed, you can use it to find the TV-Hub on the
network without knowing its IP address.

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 16 Connect to an Onboard Network
Connecting the TV-Hub to an onboard local area
Optional
network (LAN) is required if any of the following
conditions apply: Figure 43: TV-Hub Network Connections

One or more IP AutoSwitches are installed to

enable automatic satellite switching (Linear/
DISH Network/Bell TV only)
TV-Hub
Customer wants to access the TV-Hubs web
Ethernet
interface using any device connected to the
onboard network (see Figure 43)
NOTE: Connecting the TV-Hub to the onboard Wireless Router
network using its Wi-Fi rather than an Ethernet cable
is not recommended because you lose the ability to Onboard Network (LAN)
1 2 Ethernet 3 4 Internet Reset 12VDC
POWER

connect directly to the TV-Hubs built-in Wi-Fi. You

will always need to connect via the network.

NOTE: The Reset button on the rear panel of the

TV-Hub (see Figure 44) reverts all network settings
back to their original factory settings.

Wired LAN Connection

a. Connect the Ethernet port on the TV-Hub
to the onboard network (LAN) using the Figure 44: TV-Hub Reset Button
supplied Ethernet cable.
b. By default, the TV-Hubs Ethernet port is
configured as a DHCP client, and the
networks router automatically assigns it an TV-Hub
IP address. However, in this Dynamic mode,
the TV-Hub could get assigned a different IP
address whenever it is turned on.
KVH recommends that you set the TV-Hub
to Static mode and enter a static IP address at
the web interface (see Figure 45) (go to Figure 45: Web Interface Ethernet Settings
Settings > Network Settings). Be sure to
choose a static IP address that is outside the
routers DHCP range (refer to the routers
user manual for details on finding its range.)

IMPORTANT!
For systems with IP AutoSwitch(es), make
sure they are on the same local LAN segment
as the TV-Hub (see Appendix A on page 31).

For DIRECTV systems set up for automatic

satellite switching, make sure the receiver(s)
have IP addresses in the same subnet as the
TV-Hub (see Appendix B on page 34).
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17 Secure the Wi-Fi Connection
By default, the TV-Hubs wireless settings are Figure 46: TV-Hub Security and Password Setting
configured for the following:

Wireless Mode: AP (Access Point)

SSID: TV-Hub-<TV-Hub serial number>
IP Address: 172.16.0.1
Security Mode: Off
KVH strongly advises that you select the
WPA_PSK security mode as shown in Figure 46
and assign a unique password to prevent
unauthorized access to the TV-Hub (at the web
interface, go to Settings > Network Settings). If
you keep the default settings, youre allowing
anyone to access the TV-Hub with their mobile
device.

IMPORTANT!
KVH strongly recommends that you keep the
TV-Hub set to AP (Access Point) wireless
mode. If you select IF (Infrastructure) mode to
connect the TV-Hub to your onboard
network, you will no longer be able to access
the TV-Hubs web interface directly.

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 18 Set Up the System
The Setup Wizard appears upon initial startup to Figure 47: Setup Wizard Welcome Page
step you through system configuration (see
Figure 47). Before you begin to set up the system:

Know the service provider and associated

satellite(s)
Check the latest software version (see below)
Verify all system components are connected

Update Software and Satellite Library

Before you start the Setup Wizard, update the
system software and satellite library to the latest
versions. Use the Apple iOS or Android
smartphone/tablet mobile app, or follow these
steps to use a laptop PC that has the latest update
files downloaded to it from the KVH Partner
Portal (www.kvh.com/partners).

a. Select Exit in the Setup Wizard page. The web

interface appears.
Figure 48: Software Updates Page
b. At the Updates page of the web interface,
select the antenna model. Then select Install
Update (see Figure 48). Find the .kvh file in
your downloads folder, then double-click to
install.
c. Wait for the update to complete. It may take
up to 45 minutes. The TV-Hubs lights will
alternate orange while the update is in
progress. Once complete, the web interface
will report that the latest version is installed.
d. When the software update is complete, select
the Satellite Library. Then select Install
Update. Find the .xml file in your downloads
folder, then double-click to install.
e. Close the web interface. Then reopen it (see
Access the Web Interface on page 23). The
Setup Wizard will reappear since setup has
yet to be completed.
f. Select Proceed with Setup Wizard.

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18 Continued Set Up the System
Setup Wizard Figure 49: Preset Satellite Groups
System configuration continues by prompting
you to enter information or perform certain tasks, Service Satellites (A-B-C-D)
as necessary. For example:
Linear Create a custom group if
Enter installer and vessel information multiple satellites are needed

Select a source for GNSS position data DIRECTV U.S. DIRECTV Dual:
101W and 119W
Select a source for heading data (if NMEA
device is connected) DISH Western Arc:
Network 110W, 119W, 129W
Select the satellite TV service
Eastern Arc:
Select satellite(s) to track (make your own 61W, 72W, 77W
selections or select one of the preset groups Legacy East Arc:
listed in Figure 49), or create user-defined 61W, 110W, 119W
satellites
DISH 500:
Set up automatic switching, if applicable 110W, 119W

Bell TV Bell TV Dual:

Additional Setup Information 82W, 91W
Once the Setup Wizard has been completed,
Note: This list is subject to change.
perform follow-up tasks such as:

Set up receivers to operate with the system

(as instructed by the Wizard)
Activate the receivers (as instructed by the
Wizard)
Set the antennas LNB to the skew angle
provided by the Wizard (see Set the LNB
Skew Angle on page 29; applies to linear
systems only)

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 18 Continued Set Up the System
Linear Receiver Setup for Automatic Figure 50: Linear Receiver DiSEqC Settings (Example)
Switching
For automatic switching to work properly using
the DiSEqC communications protocol, set up
linear receivers for the same satellites installed in
the TracVision system. Set up the satellites in the
receiver in the exact same order as they were set
up in the antenna. The specific setup process
varies among receiver models refer to the
receivers manual for details. Use the table below
and Figure 50 as a guide.

Satellites Matching Satellites

in Antenna in Receiver

Slot A Port/Switch/LNB/DiSEqC 1 or A

Slot B Port/Switch/LNB/DiSEqC 2 or B

Slot C Port/Switch/LNB/DiSEqC 3 or C

Slot D Port/Switch/LNB/DiSEqC 4 or D

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19 Set the LNB Skew Angle
Follow these steps to set the antennas LNB to the
Linear Systems Only
skew angle supplied by the Setup Wizard. A dual
linear LNB is shown in this procedure. Figure 51: Location of LNB on Back of Antenna Reflector

a. At the rear panel of the TV-Hub, set the Reflector

power switch to the Off position. Verify its
LNB
Power light goes out.

CAUTION
Disconnect power from the antenna before
you remove the radome. The antenna has
moving parts that can cause injury.

b. Remove the antennas radome as described

on page 9.
c. Locate the LNB on the back of the antennas
reflector (see Figure 51).
d. Using a 2 mm Allen hex key, loosen the two
M4 set screws securing the LNB to the choke Figure 52: LNB Set Screws and Skew Angle Adjustment
feed (see Figure 52).
e. Adjust the LNB, clockwise or counter-
clockwise, until the skew arrow on the LNB
points to the correct skew angle you noted
Choke Feed
when running the Setup Wizard.
M4 Set Screws (x2)
IMPORTANT!
Make sure the LNB is fully inserted into the
choke feed to ensure optimum performance.

f. Tighten the two M4 set screws to secure the

LNB in place. Apply 11-in-lbs (1.2 N-m) of
torque, if possible.
g. Reinstall the radome.
Skew Arrow

LNB

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 20 Educate the Customer
Before you leave the vessel, test the system to Figure 53: Satellite Switching Selection on Home Page
ensure the antenna works properly. Fill out the
Installation Checklist (provided in the Welcome
Kit) and return it to KVH. Refer to the
instructions on the form.
Give the Welcome Kit to the customer, provide
any passwords and static IP addresses you set
up, and explain how to use the system. Ensure
the customer understands the following.

How to:
Turn on the system
Access the web interface
Switch satellites (see Figure 53)
Select a master receiver (see Figure 54)
Figure 54: Master Receiver Selection
Interpret TV-Hub status information
Download software and satellite library
updates (using web interface and/or
mobile app)
Perform general troubleshooting
Keep the radome installed on the antenna at
all times. The radome protects the antennas
moving parts from wind, rain, and debris.
Figure 55: Blockage Example
CAUTION
In the unlikely event that you need to
remove the radome, remove power from the
antenna first because the antennas moving
parts can cause injury.

The antenna must have a clear view of the

sky to receive satellite TV. Common causes of
blockage include trees, buildings, bridges,
and onboard equipment (see Figure 55).
Heavy rain or snow might also temporarily
interrupt reception.
TracVision

Clean the antenna regularly. Dirt buildup on

the radome can affect satellite TV reception.
You must be located within the satellites
coverage area to receive TV signals. Visit
www.kvh.com/footprint for coverage maps.
Please register the system to ensure the best
possible service from KVH. Visit
www.kvh.com/register for details.

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A Installing an IP AutoSwitch
Follow these steps to add an IP AutoSwitch
Appendix
(KVH part no. 72-0634) to each DISH Network,
Bell TV, or linear receiver you want to be able to Figure 56: IP AutoSwitch
control satellite selection in Automatic satellite
switching mode.

NOTE: A receiver connected directly to the TV-Hubs

Receiver jack can control satellite selection without
an IP AutoSwitch.

Inspect Parts
Follow these steps to inspect the kit contents.

a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains each of

the following items:
3 ft (1 m) Ethernet cable
2 ft (60 cm) RF cable
1.3 ft (40 cm) RF cable
22 KHz tone blocker
Adhesive-backed Velcro strip
b. Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to Figure 57: Serial Number and Master Select Button
ensure nothing was damaged in shipment.
c. Locate the serial number on the bottom of the
IP AutoSwitch (see Figure 57) and record it
on the Installation Checklist (supplied in the
Welcome Kit) for future reference.

Choose a Mounting Location

Choose a mounting location that meets the
following requirements:

Dry, well-ventilated, and away from heat

sources
Provides a clear view of and easy access to Serial Number
the Master Select button (see Figure 57)
Provides adequate clearance for running the Master Select Button
cables and allows for service loops and strain
relief
Within 2 ft (60 cm) of the associated receiver
in order to use the supplied cable
Either a horizontal or vertical surface

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 A Continued Installing an IP AutoSwitch
Wire the IP AutoSwitch Figure 58: IP AutoSwitch Connections
The wiring of the IP AutoSwitch depends on the
RF Input** RF Input**
specific configuration. Refer to the wiring
diagrams provided in Wire the Receivers on Or
page 13, while following the general wiring steps
below:
18V ANT 13V
IN

Multiswitch
RF In
a. Disconnect the RF input cable from the
receiver and connect it to the RF In jack on Network To Network*
the IP AutoSwitch. Then tighten to 15 in.-lbs IP AutoSwitch
of torque. Out

b. Connect the supplied 2 ft (60 cm) RF cable 22 KHz

To Receiver Tone
from the To Receiver port on the IP Blocker
Receiver
AutoSwitch to the receivers satellite input Satellite In
and tighten to 15 in.-lbs of torque. In

NOTE: If you are using a 3-input passive multiswitch AC Power To IP AutoSwitch

(e.g., KVH Part No. 72-0676 or 72-0310), install a
** Varies depending on your system configuration
22 KHz tone blocker (supplied in kit) inline between
the multiswitch and the IP AutoSwitch (see * Network Connections
Figure 58). Connect the TV-Hub and IP AutoSwitch(es) to your
onboard network. If you do not have a network, install
a router or router and switch as shown below.
c. Using the supplied Ethernet cable, connect
the Network port of the IP AutoSwitch to TV-Hub
the onboard network. If a network is not
available, install a router as shown in
Figure 58.
d. If not already connected, connect the TV-Hub Router
to the onboard network (see Figure 58).
1 2 Ethernet 3 4 Internet Reset 12VDC

e. Using the supplied Velcro strip, secure the

POWER

AC Power
IP AutoSwitch to the mounting surface.
Connect up to 3 IP AutoSwitches
OR
To TV-Hub
Router

1 2 Ethernet 3 4 Internet Reset 12VDC

POWER

AC Power
Connect up to 2 IP AutoSwitches
Switch
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
+

POE 48V

AC Power
Connect up to 7 IP AutoSwitches

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A Continued Installing an IP AutoSwitch
Configure the IP AutoSwitch Figure 59: Add IP AutoSwitch Screen
When performing system setup (see Set Up the
System on page 26), follow these additional
steps to configure the IP AutoSwitch.

NOTE: KVH recommends that you run the Setup

Wizard in the web interface whenever you change
your systems configuration by adding or removing
devices.

a. At the AutoSwitch page of the web interface,

select Add IP AutoSwitch (Figure 59).
b. Enter the serial number and choose a friendly
name for the IP AutoSwitch (for example,
Salon).
c. Select Save to save your changes.
140701234

Select the Master Receiver

Any receiver connected to an IP AutoSwitch can
become the master receiver for the system. The
master receiver controls satellite selection.
Figure 60: IP AutoSwitch LED Status Indications
IMPORTANT!
The TV-Hub has a built-in IP AutoSwitch. LED Color Indication
Any receiver connected directly to the TV- Orange Registered with the system but
Hub can therefore be selected as a master not currently the master
receiver through the web interface.
Orange, Initializing
flashing
a. To choose the master receiver, select it on the Red Error:
Home page of the web interface, or press the
unable to communicate with
Master Select button on the associated
the system,
IP AutoSwitch.
network is not detected, or
b. Verify that the LED in the Master Select unable to register
button on the IP AutoSwitch is lit green (see
Green Registered with the system
Figure 60). The LEDs for any other IP
AutoSwitches should be lit orange. and currently the master

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 B Using a DIRECTV Coax Network
In Automatic satellite switching mode, the
Appendix
TV-Hub can accept commands from the master
SWM-compatible DIRECTV receiver to
automatically switch between the 101W and Figure 61: Non-Genie Configuration
119W satellites. The TV-Hub communicates with TV-Hub
the master receiver via the TV-Hubs Ethernet Ethernet
SWM
port link to the DIRECTV coax network. Follow
the steps in this section to set up this
communication link with SWM-compatible Can connect via an
receivers onboard network
(router), if desired
NOTE: The 119W satellite only carries local channels
for certain regions of the country. (You can find a list Supports up to 8 tuners:
of these regions in the Setup Wizard.) If the SWM Splitter Each SWM receiver = 1 tuner
Each SWM DVR = 2 tuners
customers locals are carried on DIRECTVs main
101W satellite, there is no need to switch satellites.
Connect any combination of SWM receivers/DVRs
that add up to 8 or fewer tuners at the SWM splitter
DIRECTV Coax Network Connections
DIRECTV recently adopted coax networking New Receiver Models:
HR24, H24, H25
technology, by which both satellite TV signals
and network communications data are carried by
Satellite In
the coax cables. This simplifies installation, since
AC Power
Ethernet cables don't need to be run to all of the
receivers.
DC to RF
Adapter
Non-Genie Configurations DECA
If a Genie DVR (HR44 or HR34) is not present on
the DIRECTV SWM network, you need to install
Power AC Power
a DECA with power supply and DC to RF Supply
adapter, collectively referred to as a DECA
Broadband Kit (KVH part no. 19-0860) and
formerly called a Cinema Connection Kit. When
connected to the SWM splitter and the TV-Hub's
Ethernet port, either directly or via an onboard
router, the DECA relays messages between the
DIRECTV coax network and the Ethernet
network (see Figure 61).

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B Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network
Genie Configurations Figure 62: Genie Configuration
Full DECA Broadband functionality is built into
TV-Hub
Genie DVRs (HR44 or HR34). So if a Genie DVR SWM
Ethernet
is present on the DIRECTV SWM network, no
external DECA Broadband kit is required. Just
connect the Genie's Ethernet port to the TV-Hub's
Can connect via an
Ethernet port, either directly or via an onboard onboard network
router (see Figure 62). The Genie DVR provides (router), if desired
the link between the DIRECTV coax network and
the Ethernet network. Supports up to 8 tuners:
Each SWM receiver = 1 tuner
SWM Splitter
Each SWM DVR = 2 tuners
NOTE: If you cannot easily connect the Genie DVRs Each Genie DVR = 5 tuners
Ethernet port to the TV-Hub or an onboard network, Each Genie client = 0 tuners
you can use a DECA Broadband Kit, as explained in Connect any combination of SWM receivers/DVRs
Non-Genie Configurations on page 34. that add up to 8 or fewer tuners at the SWM splitter
New Receiver Models:
NOTE: Genie clients cannot switch satellites; they HR24, H24, H25
can only view programming carried by the satellite
that is currently selected. Satellite In
AC Power
Genie Client Models:
C31, C41

Network AC Power

Genie DVR:
HR34 or HR44
Ethernet Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Pb Pr
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

SATELLITE IN 1
POWER INPUT
L R
IR RECEIVE ETHERNET VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT SATA HDMI USB PHONE JACK

Satellite In
AC Power

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 B Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network
Additional Equipment for Older Receivers Figure 63: Additional Equipment for Older Receivers
In addition to the DECA Broadband Kit or a
Genie DVR, you might need to connect an
SWM Splitter
additional device in-line between the receiver
and the SWM splitter, depending on the model
(see Figure 63).

NOTE: Model HR20-100 requires additional devices DECA Old Receiver Models:
H21, H22, H23, HR21,
not specified here. Contact KVH Technical Support. HR22, HR23
Ethernet
H21, H22, H23, HR21, HR22, and HR23
Satellite In
These receivers do not have built-in DECA
functionality, but they have an Ethernet port for
network connectivity. An additional DECA Old Receiver Models:
H20*
(KVH part no. 19-0860) is required to support Band Stop Filter
coax networking, supplying the satellite TV
signal to the receiver's "Satellite In" port and Satellite In
network communications data to its Ethernet * Model HR20-100 may require additional hardware.
Contact KVH Technical Support for details.
port. (If there are two of each port, use the
"Satellite In 1" and "Ethernet 1" ports.)

NOTE: Each DECA you connect directly to a receiver

is powered by the receiver. They do not require the
separate power supply included in the kit.

H20
This receiver is not network-ready. It is only
designed to receive a satellite TV signal via its
"Satellite In" port. Since both the satellite TV
signal and network communications data are
present on the coax cables, a band stop filter
(KVH part no. 19-0868) is required to block the
network data to prevent potential damage to the
receiver. Since the H20 cannot communicate over
the network, it cannot control satellite selection.

IMPORTANT!
Be sure to connect all band stop filters before
connecting the coax cables.

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Configuring the DIRECTV Receivers for Figure 64: IP Addressing for Automatic Switching (Example)
Automatic Switching
To establish communications between the
TracVision system and each SWM-compatible TV-Hub
DIRECTV receiver for automatic satellite
switching, you need to set each receiver to a static
IP address and enter that address, along with the
receiver's location, in the TV-Hub's web interface. TV-Hub Serial Number
140901484

Static IP Address Range WITHOUT an Onboard Network SWM Splitter

192.168.184.1
If the DECA Broadband Kit or Genie DVR is TV-Hub IP Address
connected directly to the TV-Hub's "Ethernet" for Automatic Switching
port (no router is installed), set each receiver's IP Receiver #1
address to any address ranging from 192.168.x.2 Static IP Address: 192.168.184.2
to 192.168.x.149, where x=1<the last 2 digits in
the TV-Hubs serial number>. AC Power
Receiver #2
For example, if the serial number of the TV-Hub Static IP Address: 192.168.184.3
is 140901484, you might assign an IP address of
192.168.184.2 (see Figure 64). Refer to the
AC Power
instructions in Assigning Static IP Addresses to
DIRECTV Receivers on page 38. The TV-Hub
has a hidden IP address of 192.168.x.1 reserved DC to RF
Adapter
for automatic switching communications. This IP DECA
address is not shown on the Network Settings
page of the web interface.
Power AC Power
Supply
Static IP Address Range WITH an Onboard Network
If the TV-Hub and the DECA Broadband Kit or
Genie DVR are connected to an onboard network
(i.e., router), set each receiver to a static IP Figure 65: Router DHCP Settings (Example)
address that is outside the router's DHCP range
(see Figure 65). (Refer to the router's user manual
for details on finding its IP address range.) For
example, if the router has an IP address of
192.168.1.1 and assigns IP addresses ranging
from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149 via DHCP,
you could set each receiver's IP address to any
address ranging from 192.168.1.150 to
192.168.1.254. Refer to the instructions in
Assigning Static IP Addresses to DIRECTV
Receivers on page 38.

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 B Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network
Assigning Static IP Addresses to DIRECTV Receivers Figure 66: IP Address on a DIRECTV Receiver (Example)
Once you have identified a valid static IP address
WITHOUT an Onboard Network (No Router)
range for the receivers, follow these steps to
assign a unique static IP address within that
range to each receiver.

NOTE: These steps may vary, depending on the

receiver's model and software version. Refer to the
receiver's owner's manual for details.

a. Press MENU on the receiver's remote control

to access the onscreen menu.
b. At the main menu, highlight Settings &
Help. Then select Settings.
c. Highlight and select Network Setup.
d. Select Advanced Setup.
e. Change the IP address to the new static IP
WITH an Onboard Network (Using a Router)
address. (On a Genie DVR, the IP address is
called the "Server IP") (see Figure 66).
f. WITHOUT an Onboard Network
Enter "255.255.255.0" for the subnet mask,
and enter the TV-Hub's IP address for default
gateway and DNS.
WITH an Onboard Network
Enter the router's subnet mask, and enter the
router's IP address for default gateway and
DNS.
g. Highlight and select Connect Now to save
your changes. Disregard any error messages
about missing Internet connectivity. Note this
receiver's IP address and location onboard for
future reference.
h. Repeat this procedure for each additional
receiver. Be careful not to use the same IP
address twice.

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i. Add the new receivers to the Autoswitch Figure 67: Adding a DIRECTV Receiver to the Autoswitch Page
page of the web interface. Enter each
receivers static IP address and assign it a
friendly name (e.g., Salon) (see Figure 67).

IMPORTANT!
Also be sure to set each receivers Dish Type
to 3-LNB and Switch Type to SWM, and
enable external device access, as directed by
the TV-Hubs Setup Wizard. If the TV-Hub is
then unable to communicate with the
receiver, try resetting the receiver (press its
red reset button or unplug it, wait 15 seconds,
then plug it back in and turn it on).

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