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TracVision G8 Owner’s Manual - Guide to Technical Information
2.6 Activating/Programming the IRD
Before it can be used, your IRD must be activated and/or
programmed, as described below.
DIRECTV and DISH Network IRD Activation
KVH makes it easy to activate your DIRECTV or EchoStar (DISH
Network) IRD. Just call KVH at 1-888-584-4163 and ask for IRD
Activation (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST). For other
options, please refer to the user manual that accompanied your
IRD.
Other IRD Activations
Please refer to the user manual that accompanied your IRD for
activation instructions.
Programming European IRDs
Before the TracVision G8 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 2-4 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 MCU’s installed satellite settings
as follows:
• Antenna Alternative 1 = Satellite A
• Antenna Alternative 2 = Satellite B
Section 2.7, “Installing Satellites Using the MCU,” on page 42
provides details on the satellite installation process.
Table 2-4
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 Using the
MCU,” on page 42.