American Dish Service Vision C3 3.2 Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites

3. Avoid turning the vessel for 60 seconds after
turning on the antenna to allow the antenna gyro
to initialize properly.
3.2 Changing Channels and
Switching Between Satellites
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.
You must also have a properly configured IRD (if this has not
been done, refer to your IRD User’s Manual for instructions for
your specific IRD).
Your TracVision system is programmed to track either of two
satellites, stored in memory as Satellite Aand Satellite B. You can
use the IRD remote control, the optional TV/SAT Switch, or a PC
to select between the two satellites.
3.2.1 Using the IRD Remote Control to Switch
Between Satellites
When the TracVision C3 system and the IRD have matching
configurations, switching from one satellite to the other is as easy
as changing the channel using the remote control. TracVision C3
will automatically switch from Satellite Ato B and back again as
necessary to receive your selected channel.
DIRECTV Satellite Subscribers
DIRECTV subscribers in certain regions of the United States will
require a DSSPlus IRD to receive both satellite and alternative
programming. Check with DIRECTV for regional requirements.
If connected to the antenna’s RF1 connector, the DSSPlus IRD
allows you to switch channels using the remote control. If you
are a DIRECTV subscriber, but do not have a DSS Plus IRD, or
you are using a multiswitch, use the optional TV/SAT Switch* or
a PC, as described in the following sections.
* To order a TV/SAT Switch (KVH Part Number 01-0245), please call +1 401 847-3327.
EchoStar Satellite Subscribers
EchoStar subscribers will need to use the optional TV/SAT
Switch or a PC to change satellites, as described in the following
sections.
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A Guide to TracVision C3
The satellite configuration on
your IRD must match the satellite
setting on the TracVision C3
system.
Satellite A on the TracVision C3
must be the same satellite as IRD
Alternative 1 (or A, based on your
IRD) and must be assigned the IRD
DiSEqC 1 setting.*
Satellite B on the TracVision C3
must be the same satellite as IRD
Alternative 2 (or B, based on your
IRD) and must be assigned the IRD
DiSEqC 2 setting.*
Refer to your IRD user manual for
complete instructions for your IRD.
*DiSEqC settings only apply to
European systems.
If you are a DISH 500 customer,
you can order the optional TV/SAT
Switch – free of charge. Simply fill
out the order form located at the
back of this manual and fax it to
KVH at +1 401 845-8190.