TracVision TV-series/RV1 Setup for DIRECTV Automatic
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1. Technical Support for details KIVIHI AppNote1401 Page 2 of 11 2014 KVH Industries Inc Revised 9 12 2014 TracVision Satellite Television Application Note CO ES OE __ Receiver Network Settings To establish communications between the TracVision system and each receiver 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 You also need to set up each receiver for the proper dish type and enable external access to it Static IP Address Range WITHOUT an Onboard Network If the DECA Broadband Kit or the Genie DVR is connected directly to the TV Hub s Ethernet port no router is installed set each receiver s IP address to any address ranging from 192 168 x 2 to 192 168 x 149 where x 1 lt last 2 digits in the TV Hub s serial number gt Refer to the instructions on page 5 The TV Hub has a hidden IP address of 192 168 x 1 reserved for automatic switching communications This IP address is not shown on the Network Settings page of the web interface For example if the serial number of the TV Hub is 140901484 you might assign an IP address of 192 168 184 2 to a receiver Figure 3 IP Addressing for Automatic Switching Example TV Hub i DECA or Genie DVR AC Power AC Power KIVIHI AppNote1401 Page 3 of 11 2014 KVH Industries Inc Revised 9 12 2014 TracVision Satellite Te2. network communications data H21 H22 H23 HR21 HR22 and HR23 Models These receivers do not have built in DECA functionality but they have an Ethernet port for network connectivity An additional DECA KVH part no 19 0860 is required for each of these receivers to support coax networking supplying the satellite TV signal to the receiver s Satellite In port and network communications data to its Ethernet port If there are two of each port use the Satellite In 1 and Ethernet 1 ports Note Each DECA that you connect directly to a receiver is powered by the receiver They do not require the separate power supply included in the DECA Broadband Kit H20 Model 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 Be sure to connect all band stop filters before connecting the coax cables Since the H20 cannot communicate over the network it cannot control satellite selection Figure 2 Band Stop Filter z lt Receiver Models Additional Device Required KVH Part No H24 H25 HR24 None H21 H22 H23 HR21 HR22 HR23 DECA included in DECA Broadband Kit 19 0860 Model HR20 100 requires additional devices Contact KVH
3. 860 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 Figure 1 DECA Broadband Kit Contents DECA DIRECTV Ethernet Coaxial Adapter Power Supply DC to RF Adapter Genie Configurations Full DECA Broadband functionality is built into Genie DVRs HR44 or HR34 So if a Genie DVR is present on your DIRECTV SWM network no external DECA Broadband kit is required Just connect the Genie s Ethernet port to the TV Hub s Ethernet port either directly or via an onboard router The Genie DVR provides the link between the DIRECTV coax network and the Ethernet network f you cannot easily connect the Genie DVR to the TV Hub you can use a DECA Broadband kit for the Ethernet link AppNote1401 Page 1 of 11 2014 KVH Industries Inc 9 12 2014 TracVision Satellite Television Application Note EEE F M Additional Equipment for Older Receivers In addition to the DECA Broadband Kit or a Genie DVR you might need to connect an additional device in line between the individual receiver s and the SWM splitter depending on the model H24 H25 and HR24 Models No additional devices are needed New receivers such as these models have built in DECA functionality for coax networking The Satellite In port can handle both the satellite TV signal and
4. TracVision Satellite Television KIVIHI Application Note AppNote1401 Revised 12 September 2014 TracVision TV series RV1 Setup for DIRECTV Automatic Switching TracVision TV series and RV1 systems can automatically switch between DIRECTV s 101W and 119W satellites as necessary as you change channels on the master SWM compatible receiver s remote control you select which of your receivers is the master at the TV Hub s web interface or mobile app The antenna system communicates with the master receiver via the TV Hub s Ethernet port This application note explains how to set up this communications link with the SWM compatible receivers Associated wiring diagrams begin on page 10 IMPORTANT The 119W satellite only carries local channels for certain regions of the country Check this list of locations that use 119W for locals If your locals are carried on DIRECTV s main 101W satellite you do not need automatic switching DIRECTV Coax Network Connections DIRECTV recently adopted coax networking technology by which both satellite TV signals and network communications data are carried by the coax cables This simplifies installation since Ethernet cables don t need to be run to all of the receivers Non Genie Configurations If a Genie DVR HR44 or HR34 is not present on your DIRECTV SWM network you need to install a DECA with power supply and DC to RF adapter collectively referred to as a DECA Broadband Kit KVH part no 19 0
5. g or seeing Playlist recordings External Dewice Current Program Allow Recordings Allow KIVIHI AppNote1401 Page 7 of 11 2014 KVH Industries Inc Revised 9 12 2014 TracVision Satellite Television Application Note Setting the Dish Type on the Receiver s Be sure to set each SWM compatible receiver to the proper dish type and switch type for compatibility with the TracVision antenna Note These steps may vary depending on your receiver s model and software version Refer to your receiver s owner s manual for details 1 2 3 4 5 6 T Figure 7 Satellite Dish Setup on a DIRECTV Receiver Satellite Dish Setup 3 30p Press MENU on the receiver s remote control to access the onscreen menu At the main menu highlight Settings amp Help Then select Settings Highlight and select Satellite Highlight and select Repeat Satellite Setup At the warning message press the Dash button on the receiver s remote control Set Dish Type to 3 LNB and Switch Type to SWM Highlight and select Continue Thu 1 Choose your dish configuration settings AZIM ELEV TILT 246 28 55 Dish Type PUZPSLAB ITS x20 Switch Type Continue KIVIHI AppNote1401 Page 8 of 11 2014 KVH Industries Inc Revised 9 12 2014 TracVision Satellite Television Application Note D I ES OE __ Entering Receiver IP Addresses and Locations in the TV Hub Web Interface To complete the communica
6. ion Refer to your receiver s manual for details Highlight and select Network Setup Select Advanced Setup Le a YS the Server IP 6 WITHOUT an Onboard Network Press MENU on the receiver s remote control to access the onscreen menu At the main menu highlight Settings amp Help Then select Settings Change the IP address to the new static IP address On a Genie DVR the IP address is called 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 7 Highlight and select Connect Now to save your changes Disregard any error messages about missing Internet connectivity In the table on the next page record the receiver s IP address and location onboard 9 Repeat these steps for each additional receiver Be careful not to use the same IP address twice Figure 5 IP Address Setting on a DIRECTV Receiver Examples WITHOUT an Onboard Network y Advanced Setup Using the number keys on your remote enter your network details IP Address 192 168 184 Subnet Mask 5 GS GS Default Gateway 192 168 DNS 192 168 184 Connect Now Restore Defaults MAC Address DO E5 4D 00 64 8D KIVIHI AppNote1401 2014 KVH Industries Inc WITH an Onboard Network gt Advanced Setup Using the number keys on
7. iver Models H21 H22 H23 HR21 HR22 HR23 8 N EWWA HDMI OUT H20 Band Stop Filter L l i l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Model HR20 100 may require additional hardware Contact KVH Technical Support for details eee eee eee ee eee ee eee eee ee eee eee ee ee ee eee ee eee eee ee ee eee ee eee eee eee ee eee eee ee ee ee ee ee WSS 22S Se Se ee Se eS ee ee eee KIVIHI AppNote1401 Page 11 of 11 2014 KVH Industries Inc Revised 9 12 2014
8. levision Application Note 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 address that is outside the router s DHCP range Refer to your 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 on the next page Figure 4 Router DHCP Settings Example IP Address Subnet Wask Router Name DHCP Server Start IP Address Maximum Number of Users IP Address Range KIVIHI AppNote1401 2014 KVH Industries Inc Ciscor6205 Enabled Disabled DHCP Reservati 192 168 1 100 50 192 166 1 100 to 149 minutes 0 means one day Page 4 of 11 Revised 9 12 2014 TracVision Satellite Television Application Note Assigning a Static IP Address to Each Receiver Once you have identified a valid static IP address range for your receivers follow these steps to assign a unique static IP address within that range to each receiver Note The receiver must be activated before you can access its IP address setting Note These steps may vary depending on receiver model and software vers
9. ter if desired a l L J gt LS AC Power DC to RF Adapter a E DECA jm Power AC Power Supply POENE EAE a ere nae ee eee r ON Older Receiver Models To SWM splitter Receiver Models H21 H22 H23 HR21 HR22 HR23 i l l l l l ors l l l l l Receiver Models i H20 l Band Stop Filter l l Model HR20 100 may require additional hardware Contact KVH Technical Support for details j eee eee eee eee ee ee eee eee eee eee ee eee eee eee ee eee eee eee ee eee eee ee eee ee a ee ee KIVIHI AppNote1401 Page 10 of 11 2014 KVH Industries Inc Revised 9 12 2014 TracVision Satellite Television Application Note ae E Figure 10 DIRECTV Automatic Switching Configuration with a Genie m TRACVISION RESET S sss 10 30V ee 4 Supports up to 8 tuners 10A max Each SWM receiver 1 tuner Each SWM DVR 2 tuners Each Genie DVR 5 tuners Each Genie client 0 tuners Connect any combination of SWM receivers DVRs New Receiver Models that add up to 8 or fewer HR24 H24 H2 tuners at the SWM splitter NA morrar amio DUT OPTICAL Genie Client Models AC Power AC Power Genie DVR Can connect via an onboard network router if desired HR34 or HR44 I 1 L gt AC Power Oa rn cag eee ea anana aaa aan Ba Older Receiver Models To SWM splitter Rece
10. tions link between the receivers and the TracVision system enter each receiver s IP address along with its location into the TV Hub s web interface 1 At the TV Hub s web interface go to the Autoswitch page Refer to the TracVision system s Quick Start Guide or Help Center for details on accessing the web interface 2 Select Add Receiver Enter the receiver s location and IP address Then select Save Repeat this procedure for each additional receiver Note Entering the receivers locations will allow the user to easily identify them when selecting a master Figure 8 Receiver Setup in TV Hub Web Interface Example e Receiver KVH recommends that you run the Setup Wizard whenever Launch Setup Wizard you change your system s configuration by adding or removing devices Receiver IP Address Salon 192 168 1 200 Remove Cancel KIVIHI AppNote1401 Page 9 of 11 2014 KVH Industries Inc Revised 9 12 2014 TracVision Satellite Television Application Note SSE SS eel Figure 9 DIRECTV Automatic Switching Configuration without a Genie gt a TRAGVISION a LEGACY SS ericrNeT DC Power 10 30V 10A max Supports up to 8 tuners Each SWM receiver 1 tuner ach SWM DVR 2 tuners cI Connect any combination of SWM receivers DVRs that add up to 8 or fewer tuners at the SWM splitter New Receiver Models HR24 H24 H2 Can connect via an onboard network rou
11. your remote enter your network details IP Address b r it ie 200 Subnet Mask U ee ee Default Gateway 192 DNS 192 Connect Now MAC Address DO E5 4D 00 64 8D Restore Defaults Page 5 of 11 Revised 9 12 2014 TracVision Satellite Television Application Note Recording Each Receiver s IP Address and Location Use the table below to record the IP addresses and locations of all of your receivers Later you will need to enter this information in the TV Hub s web interface KIVIHI AppNote1401 Page 6 of 11 2014 KVH Industries Inc Revised 9 12 2014 TracVision Satellite Television Application Note e ps D Allowing External Access on the Receiver s Now that all of the IP addresses are entered you need to set up each receiver to allow the TV Hub to communicate with it over the network Note These steps may vary depending on your receiver s model and software version Refer to your receiver s owner s manual for details Press MENU on the receiver s remote control to access the onscreen menu At the main menu highlight Settings amp Help Then select Settings Highlight and select Whole Home Highlight and select External Device Set External Access to Allow eS Sy a At the warning message select OK Figure 6 External Access Setting on a DIRECTV Receiver Allow or block external devices from accessing your receiver seeing the program you are currently viewin
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