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TracVision A7

In an emergency situation, seconds can make all the difference. That’s why access to live satellite TV while you’re en route is critical. The rugged, ultra-low-profile TracVision A7 from KVH offers homeland security, law enforcement, and emergency responders a new standard for real-time situational awareness on the road with live DIRECTV programming right on your vehicle’s video screens. And for the first time, you can watch your local channels as you head to the scene. Don’t rely simply on radio or wait to stop to set up a television feed.

KVH’s TracVision A7 travels wherever your vehicle goes. The patented, automotive-grade housing offers the reliable, durable design needed for command vehicles in even the worst situations, including wind, rain, snow, dirt, and extreme temperatures. Make sure that your crews have the vital information they need as they roll to the crisis. Equip them with TracVision A7 and live satellite TV throughout the continental United States.

The TracVision A7 is controlled by the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, USC App 2401 et seq.) and its implementing regulations, the Export Administration Regulations, 15 CFR 730 et seq. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.

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Options & Accessories

Systems

01-0277-01BK : TracVision A7 System w/12V Mobile Standard Definition Reciever for DIRECTV w/RF Remote; Roof Rack Mount; Black Housing

01-0277-01SL : TracVision A7 System w/12V Mobile Standard Definition Receiver for DIRECTV; Roof Mount; Silver Housing

01-0277-02BK : TracVision A7 System with 12/V Mobile Standard Definition Receiver for DIRECTV; Roof Mount; Black Housing

01-0277-02SL : TracVision A7 System w/12V Mobile Standard Definition Reciever for DIRECTV; Roof Mount; Silver Housing

01-0277-03BK : TracVision A7 System w/12V Mobile Standard Definition Receiver for DIRECTV; H2/H3 Hummer Mount; Black Housing

Receivers

01-0288-01 : Additional 12Volt DIRECTV Mobile Receiver w/RF remote (includes Splitter 72-0177)

19-0503 : DIRECTV D12 Standard Definition Receiver w/IR Remote Control (110 VAC)

Accessories

19-0347 : Destacker; Single Output

19-0410 : Dual Destacker; Dual-output

72-0148 : Kit Pack Replacement Remote;For TracVision Products

72-0172 : Bolt Down Mounting Kit for RV/Bus;For use with TracVision A7

72-0177 : Splitter For Additional 12V Mobile Receiver(s) Configuration

72-0209 : Hummer Kit Pack; For use with TracVision A7

72-0223 : Bolt Down Mounting Kit Pack; For use with TracVision A7

Specifications

Description

Low-clearance satellite TV antenna solution

Diameter x Height

32" x 5"
(81 cm x 12.7 cm)

Antenna Weight

45 lbs (20.4 kg)

Compatible Satellite TV Services

DIRECTV^1,2

Satellite Acquistion

GPS/DVB

In-motion Tracking

Yes

Supports HDTV

Supports Multiple Receivers (dual-output LNB)

Yes

DewShield (Electronic Dew Elimination System)

Receiver Included

Yes

Available Radome Colors

Black & Silver

Automatic Satellite Switching

Yes

High Signal Strength Acquisition (50-51 dBW)

Yes

Single Cable

Yes

Power

10-16 VDC

Warranty

2 Years Parts
1 Year Labor

¹ For complete regional coverage areas, visit the TracVision satellite coverage page.
² Ku-band services only.
³ Compatible with all HDTV services from DISH Network and Bell TV. Details at www.kvh.com/hdtv.
⁴ For DISH Network subscribers, requires DISH Network VIP211k HDTV receiver; some configurations may require the KVH Master Receiver Selector, sold separately. Details at www.kvh.com/hdtv.
⁵ DISH Network VIP211k HDTV receiver not shipped with antenna; ships separately and requires activation through KVH.

Brochures & Datasheets

Document	File Info
HANDOUT - Bring Satellite TV Onboard Your Charter Coach or Bus - U.S. format	696 KB / 2 pg
HANDOUT - TracVision A7 Highlight Sheet - U.S. format	760 KB / 4 pg

Manuals

Document	File Info
INSTALLATION GUIDE - TracVision A7	1.5 MB / 48 pg
QUICK START GUIDE - TracVision M1, M2 (U.S.), M3ST, R6ST & A7 - DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Configuration	250 KB / 2 pg
RESHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS - TracVision A5 & A7	357 KB / 7 pg
USER'S GUIDE - DIRECTV Mobile Receiver Configuration	3.8 MB / 127 pg

FAQ

The remote control that came with the 12V mobile DIRECTV receiver does not operate other audio/video components in my vehicle or vessel.

There are a number of common issues that may explain why your remote control does not operate the other component.

Proper component button not pressed
To operate the satellite TV system using the remote control, first press the remote controls SAT button. The remote control will not operate the receiver unless the SAT button is active. To operate a component other than the satellite receiver, first press the corresponding component button on the remote control. For example, to operate the TV monitor using the remote control, first press the TV button.

Remote control not programmed
If you are unable to operate a component with the remote control, first ensure that the associated component button (DVD,VCR,AUX, or TV) is selected on the remote control. If the correct button is selected, you need to program the remote control to operate the component. Refer to the "Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components" section of your TracVision User's Guide for complete details on this process.

Are there any driving limitations when I have TracVision A7 installed on my vehicle?

TracVision was designed specifically for automotive installation and the rigors of automotive and RV driving. It is not recommended for off-road vehicles or tractor trailers.

KVH strenuously urges you to use TracVision and all onboard entertainment systems safely and responsibly. It is illegal and highly unsafe for a video screen to be mounted in such as position that the driver can watch TV. As with any onboard electronics or products, please be sure that the driver pays attention to the road and gets you to and from your destination safely.

Does the TracVision A7 work in Europe or other regions around the world?

No. At this time, KVH's low-profile automotive TracVision systems are designed to work only within the continental United States.

Can I use my TracVision A7 antenna if I travel into Canada?

No. At this time, TracVision A7 is designed to work only within the continental United States.

Can I watch satellite TV while we are driving through the city?

Like all satellite TV systems, TracVision antennas require a clear view of the Southern sky to see and track the satellite. In a city, the various buildings and other structures will block the view to the satellite as you travel, resulting in intermittent or no satellite signal. Depending on your location in the continental United States, the satellite will be lower in the sky as you head further North, higher as you head South.

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Highlights

5-inch high, patented dome³ available in either a high-gloss black or silver automotive-grade dome
Compatible with virtually all standard factory-installed and aftermarket video systems, including those with S-video inputs
Includes exclusive compact 12V DIRECTV receiver that retains the program guide for the fastest start-up available
Easy system control thanks to onscreen messaging and a backlit RF/IR remote control that allows you to change channels even if you can't see the receiver

¹ TracVision A7 provides full in-motion reception of satellite TV signals on open roads with a clear view of the TV satellites in the southern sky throughout the continental U.S. TracVision A7 is intended to provide programming only on screens that are not visible to the driver of the vehicle.
² Access to local channels is subject to local availability and satellite accessibility. Local channels are disabled when traveling outside your home Designated Market Area (DMA). Click here for more details.
³ U.S. Design Patent # D-493164 | Euro Design Patent # 000050877-0001. The TracVision A7 is covered by one or more patents.

Exclusive Technology

Ultra-low Profile System
The ultra-low-profile TracVision A7 achieves its superior performance by using KVH’s patented hybrid phased-array antenna technology. Within the rugged housing lies a flat panel antenna capable of tracking DIRECTV’s satellites 22,500 miles above the equator, even while you’re cruising down the highway. Ultra- quiet, GPS-enhanced, and equipped with advanced tracking software, TracVision A7 assures you of rapid satellite acquisition, a crystal-clear picture, and the outstanding reliability KVH is known for worldwide.