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2.6 Activating/Programming the IRD
Before it can be used, your IRD (satellite receiver) must be
activated and/or programmed, as described below.
DIRECTV Activation
KVH makes it easy to activate your DIRECTV IRD. Just call KVH
at 1-888-584-4163 and select the TracVision Product Activation
Department (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST).
DISH Network Activation
To activate your DISH Network IRD, please call DISH Network
directly at 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
Other IRD Activations
Please refer to the user manual that accompanied your IRD for
activation instructions.
Programming European IRDs
Before the TracVision 6 system can be used in Europe, the IRD
must be programmed to receive signals from the selected DVB
satellite services. Programming is conducted using menu
selections displayed on the TV screen. Please refer to your IRD
owner’s manual for specific instructions.
Table 2-5 provides some key data for use when programming
the IRD.
Configuration Item Setting
Antenna Alternative 1 DiSEqC 1
Antenna Alternative 2 DiSEqC 2
LNB Frequency Universal
It is also important that the IRD’s settings for Antenna
Alternatives 1 and 2 match the switchplate’s installed satellite
settings as follows:
• Antenna Alternative 1 = Satellite A
• Antenna Alternative 2 = Satellite B
Section 2.7, “Installing Satellites to Track” on page 29 provides
details on the satellite installation process.
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Table 2-5
Key IRD Settings
When programming the IRD with
the antenna configuration data,
make certain that your choices for
Antenna Alternatives 1 and 2 match
those installed as Satellites A and
B during the Install Satellite
procedure detailed in
Section 2.7,
“Installing Satellites to Track” on
page 29.