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TracVision R6ST Installation Guide

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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. © 2007 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 

54-0333 Rev. B

These instructions explain how to install the TracVision R6ST satellite TV antenna system on an 
RV or motor coach. Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the 

User’s 

Guide

.

Installation Steps

Who Should Install the System?

To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized technician 
install the TracVision R6ST

 

system. To find a technician near you, please visit 

www.kvh.com/

wheretogetservice

. If you purchased the product and decide to install it yourself, please see the 

enclosed warranty statement for warranty implications.

Related Documentation

The following additional documents are provided with the TracVision R6ST system:

Technical Support

If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:

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Inspect Parts and Get Tools...3

2.

Plan the Installation...4

3.

Remove the Restraints...5

4.

Mount the Antenna...6

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Wire the Antenna...7

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Wire the Receiver...8

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Connect Power...9

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Mount the Receiver...10

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Test the System...11

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Educate the Customer...12

Document

Description

User’s Guide

Complete operation, setup, and troubleshooting 
information

Product Registration Form

Details on registering the product with KVH

Warranty Statement

Warranty terms and conditions

Contents List

List of every part supplied in the kit

Phone: +1 401 847-3327
E-mail: techs@kvh.com

Summary of Contents for R6ST

Page 1: ...Vision R6ST system To find a technician near you please visit www kvh com wheretogetservice If you purchased the product and decide to install it yourself please see the enclosed warranty statement fo...

Page 2: ...er hole saw Augat IT1000 crimp strip tool KVH P N 19 0242 Eight 1 4 fasteners optional see Mount the Receiver on page 10 Fasteners suitable for mounting the antenna to the roof RF modulator if necessa...

Page 3: ...till maintaining sufficient slack in the cable If you need to use a longer coax cable use an RG6 75 ohms cable that does not exceed 80 feet in length Once you ve chosen a location for the antenna iden...

Page 4: ...future use NOTE Once you have removed the shipping restraints handle the antenna unit carefully Improper handling might damage the unit Be sure to remove all 4 shipping restraints The antenna will no...

Page 5: ...r of the vehicle see Figure 8 c Attach the three antenna mounting plates to the roof using 15 fasteners appropriate for the roof s construction d Seal all fasteners with silicone sealant or equivalent...

Page 6: ...Later you will connect this end of the cable to the receiver e Leave an adequate service loop approximately 8 of slack in the antenna cable for easy serviceability f Seal the cable access hole with a...

Page 7: ...included Option 2 Digital audio jack NOTE For details on connecting additional receivers refer to the User s Guide NOTE If the TV has only a coaxial input you will need an RF modulator KVH P N 19 047...

Page 8: ...return and connect the positive red wire to clean 12 VDC vehicle power NOTE If vehicle power fluctuates or is noisy KVH recommends that you use an AC DC power supply KVH P N 72 0206 01 to provide sta...

Page 9: ...t least 3 feet away from the receiver If it is too close to the receiver the remote control might not operate properly Also avoid placing the RF converter behind a metal surface or in an area surround...

Page 10: ...e lit green NOTE If all three status lights are not lit green refer to the User s Guide for troubleshooting information e A progress bar will appear on the TV indicating that the receiver is downloadi...

Page 11: ...in or snow might temporarily interrupt reception To ensure optimum reception keep DewShield set to AUTO The DewShield electronic dew elimination system prevents dew from forming on the antenna moistur...

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