Guide to Operation
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1System Overview
Acomplete satellite TV system, illustrated in Figure 1, includes
the TracVision G8 antenna unit connected to the Master Control
Unit (MCU), an IRD (satellite TV receiver), and a television set.

System Compatibility

The TracVision G8 is fully compatible with Digital Video
Broadcasting (DVB®)satellites, as well as DIRECTV®‘s Digital
Satellite Service (DSS) satellites. The system is also fully
compatible with KVH’s TracNet™2.0 Mobile High-speed Internet
System (for more information about TracNet 2.0, please visit our
web site at www.kvh.com).

In-motion Tracking

The TracVision G8 uses a state-of-the-art actively stabilized
antenna system. The antenna’s built-in global positioning system
(GPS) allows the system to calculate the precise azimuth and
elevation to the satellite from your vessel’s current location,
ensuring the shortest possible satellite acquisition time. Once the
satellite is acquired, the antenna gyros continuously measure the
heading, pitch, and roll of your vessel and send commands to the
antenna motors to keep the antenna pointed at the satellite at all
times.
Satellite Receiver 2
Satellite Receiver 1
Options Purchased Separately
Master Control
Unit (MCU)
TracVision G8 Antenna
PC Diagnostics
9-36 VDC
120 Watts
RF
TV 1
TV 2
RF
Power/Data
Figure 1
TracVision G8 System Diagram
TracVision
Figure 2
TracVision Identifies and
Compensates for Vessel Motion
European TracVision G8 systems
can be connected to four satellite
receivers via four RF cables.