Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 4 du fabricant EchoStar
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Satellite T elevision KVH T racV ision ® 4 user’ s guide • Operating Instructions A Guide to T racV ision 4.
Welcome to T racVision 4 T racV ision 4 User’ s Guide Congratulations on your choice of the T racV ision 4, one of the most advanced automatic satellite tracking systems available today . This user ’s guide provides all of the basic information requir ed to use this system and receive the satellite entertainment you want.
T racVision ® and KVH ® are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. T racNet ™ is a trademark of KVH Industries, Inc. DV B ® (Digital Video Broadcasting) is a registered trademark of the D VB Project. DIRECTV ® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV , Inc.
54-0150-01 i T able of Contents T able of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1.1 T r acVision 4 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1.2 T r acVision 4 Components .
Introduction 54-0150-01 1 1 – Introduction This section provides a basic overview of the T racVision 4 system. It explains how the system works and describes the function of each component. Contents 1.1 T racVision 4 System Overview . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 54-0150-01 3 1.1 T racVision 4 System Over view A complete satellite TV system, illustrated in Figure 1-1, includes the T racV ision 4 antenna connected to the switchplate, an IRD (satellite TV receiver), and a television set. The optional TV/SA T Switch allows you to select a satellite at the press of a button.
54-0150-01 4 T racVision 4 User’ s Guide Satellite Librar y Y our T racV ision 4 includes a pre-pr ogrammed satellite library of North American and European satellite services.
Introduction 54-0150-01 5 1.2 T racVision 4 Components Y our T racV ision 4 system includes the following components: Antenna Unit The antenna unit houses the antenna positioning mechanism, low noise block (LNB), power supply , and control elements within a molded ABS radome.
Using Y our T racVision 4 54-0150-01 7 2 – Using Y our T racV ision 4 This section explains everything you need to know to operate your T racVision 4 system. Antenna unit initialization and satellite acquisition are automatic, making the system very easy to use.
Using Y our T racVision 4 54-0150-01 9 2.1 Receiving Satellite Signals For T racV ision 4 to receive satellite TV signals, the antenna must have a clear line of sight to the satellite.
54-0150-01 10 T racVision 4 User’ s Guide 2.2 T urning On the System The T racV ision 4 system is easy to use. Antenna unit initialization and satellite acquisition are completely automatic. T o use the T racV ision 4 system, follow the steps below .
Using Y our T racVision 4 54-0150-01 11 2.3 Changing Channels and Switching to the Second Satellite If you have followed the installation instructions, your system should be set to the active satellite pair of your choice and the system should have downloaded the appropriate channel guides.
Using the TV/SA T Switch to Switch Between Satellites - Optional If you are unable to switch between satellites using the IRD remote contr ol, you can use the optional TV/SA T Switch (see Figure 2-3) to easily select between Satellite A and Satellite B.
Using the TV/SA T Switch The TV/SA T Switch is controlled via the single Select button. T o select the second satellite, perform the following steps: 1. Press the Select button on the TV/SA T Switch. 2. The indicator for the current satellite (Sat A or Sat B) extinguishes, while the indicator for the other satellite starts blinking.
2.4 W atching T elevision T racV ision 4 allows you to watch satellite TV whether your vessel is in motion or at rest. Cable Unwrap The antenna can rotate a full 720° befor e reaching the end of its cable. If it does so, the system automatically unwraps the cable by quickly rotating the dish in the opposite dir ection.
2. T urn on the antenna. When the limit switch test is complete: a. T ype HAL T<cr> (<cr> indicates a carriage return/ENTER key). b. T ype DEBUGON<cr> . c. T ype SLEEPOFF<cr> . 3. Cycle the antenna’s power . Sleep Mode is now disabled.
T roubleshooting 54-0150-01 17 3 – T roubleshooting This section identifies basic trouble symptoms and lists their possible causes and solutions. Contents 3.1 T roubleshooting Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T roubleshooting 54-0150-01 19 19 19 3.1 T roubleshooting Matrix The troubleshooting matrix shown in T able 3-1 identifies some trouble symptoms, their possible causes, and r eferences to troubleshooting solutions.
54-0150-01 20 T racVision 4 User’ s Guide 20 20 3.2 Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues There ar e a number of common issues that can affect the signal reception quality or the operation of the T racV ision 4. The following sections address these issues and potential solutions.
T roubleshooting 54-0150-01 21 21 21 V essel T urning During Startup If the vessel turns during the 60-second startup and initialization sequence that occurs immediately after turning on the power to the T racV ision 4, the antenna gyro will recor d that variable motion as “standing still.
54-0150-01 22 T racVision 4 User’ s Guide 22 22 Radar Interference The energy levels radiated by radar units can overload the antenna’s front-end cir cuits. Check with your installer to make certain that the T racV ision 4 antenna unit is in the optimal location with regar d to your radar unit.
T roubleshooting 54-0150-01 23 23 23 3.3 IRD T roubleshooting The IRD that was provided with your satellite television service may also be the cause of less-than-ideal operation. First check the IRD’s configuration to ensure it is set up for the desir ed programming.
KVH Industries Limited W arranty T racVision 4 Limited Warranty on Hardware KVH Industries, Inc. warr ants the KVH product purchased against def ects in materials for a period of TWO (2) years and against f actor y labor costs f or a per iod of ONE (1) y ear from the date of original retail purchase by the original purchaser .
KVH Industries, Inc. 50 Enterprise Center Middletown, RI 02842-5279 U.S.A. Phone: (401) 847-3327 Fax: (401) 849-0045 E-mail: info@kvh.com Internet: www .kvh.com KVH Europe A/S Kokkedal Industripark 2B 2980 Kokkedal Denmark Phone: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181 E-mail: info@kvh.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté EchoStar 4 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du EchoStar 4 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation EchoStar 4, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le EchoStar 4 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le EchoStar 4, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du EchoStar 4.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le EchoStar 4. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei EchoStar 4 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
