Product Manual ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner/Controller September 23, 2009 S12 Control Version 2.4 HD Processor Version 1.09 17630 Davenport Road, Suite 113 • Dallas, TX 75252 Phone: 972-931-2728 • Toll-Free: 888-972-2728 • Fax: 972-931-2765 E-Mail: Sales@crwww.com • Website: www.crwww.
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The ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner is an integrated HDTV tuner/controller that networks HD display monitors and projectors in an iC-Net and SignStream display control system. As a universal TV tuner, the ICC2-ATSC can receive ATSC, NTSC, and clear QAM cable channels from an MATV antenna or CATV cable RF system. The tuner displays broadcasts through simultaneous HDMI, RGB/Component, and NTSC composite video or connections. Full-time audio is available from digital Dolby 5.
Physical Size (HWD): 8.5” [216mm] wide x 2.43” [62mm] height (2RU) x 8.0” [203mm] deep Weight: 2.
Tuning Frequency Range: ATSC and Clear QAM (cable) television 55.25 to 801.25 MHz TV System: ATSC, NTSC, Cable, and Clear QAM (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Tuning: Off-air 14-69 (NTSC and 8-VSB) and CATV 1-135 (Analog, 64QAM, 256QAM, 8-VSB) Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 (Digital), 4:3, 16:9, Zoom (Analog channels) Captioning: DTV and analog, set by program or customized for size, font and display attributes Lock: Parental option for channels and/or rating Includes Power Supply, 1.
DIGITAL TUNING OF CABLE Channels Symptom: Channel ID is in XX-XX form, not cable box Guide form Cable boxes translate the actual channel #s into a virtual Channel Guide, using channels 2 – 900, or more. The actual (physical) channels have IDs in XXX-XX form, just like off-air channels. Noncable HDTV tuners like the ATSC or LCD TVs don’t provide Guide features, so the channels will be displayed in their native, physical major-minor channel form.
HDMI Symptom: No Video or Signal Most monitors accept HDMI in the RGB and Component color space, but there are exceptions. Try switching from RGB to Component (Front panel mode 48). Switch between 720p and 1080i, or down to 480P or 480i for old DVI sets. (Front panel mode 49) If you’re connecting via a Cat5 interface, HDMI receiver, or switcher, some delay the HDCP signal slightly out of range. Call CR Support on how to extend the delay on HDMI.
The ICC2-ATSC supports a mix of setup tools, including: HD2-RC Remote Mode (accesses On-Screen Graphic Menus and special HD functions) IC-RC Remote Mode (accesses Text Menus and special media functions) Front-Panel Setup IC-Net commands from system or iC Send The reason for the options is that the ICC2-ATSC is designed to offer advanced analog/digital tuning, yet be compatible with existing iC-Net systems.
To Enter a Front Panel Programming Mode: 1. Press and hold the Power button, then press the Volume Up button 2. Release all buttons, the ICC2-ATSC will now be in the front-panel programming mode. The Air LED will flash, indicating programming mode. 3. The first two digits show the mode, the second show the option. 4. Changes are saved in non-volatile memory as they are entered. 5. The Volume up/down buttons scroll through programming modes, forward and reverse. 6.
The remaining installation steps use the IR remote and the built-in character generator of the ICC2-ATSC. 1. 2. 3. 4. Touch Menu, then 999, then Enter. The text CR MENU> should appear on the screen. Key in one of the commands shown below, then press Enter to activate. Note that, in Menu mode, the Channel Down key acts as a backspace/delete key. Command Function 45678 Display firmware version 45679 Display the unit’s device #.
The following chart includes the current control codes for many brands and types of video displays. While a manufacturer code set will control virtually all models in a given type or series, there are differences that arise, most commonly for baud rate, input selection, and options for internal tuner control. In addition, some models (especially for plasmas) may be OEM’ed from another supplier and use a different control code.
The HD2-RC IR Remote can be used to setup the tuner and for daily operation. The IC-RC remote will work as well, the image below shows the function of the keys when the tuner is in the HD2-RC mode. Power Turns tuner on and off. Discrete on and off IR commands are available as well. Volume Control Use the Vol+, Vol- and Mute buttons. Channel Selection The key change in digital tuning is the need to add a dash (-) and number after the traditional channel number.
Main Menu Selects sub-menus.
Favorite Channels Menu is also displayed from the List command, selects channels advanced by the FAV favorite channel command. Use the Up, Down arrows to move through the list, press Select to add a channel to Favorites. Channel Add/Delete This menu can add or delete a channel accessed from Channel Up and Down. You can tune to a channel you want to delete, then press Menu/Channel/Add-Delete. Press Select to delete the channel.
Caption Menus This menu accesses captioning features: On/Off – turn captions on/off – other options are not available if captions are off.
US Rating Use arrows and Select functions to select level of Movie and TV rating allowed. Canada Rating Use arrows and Select functions to select level of Movie and TV rating allowed.
Screen Format Selects between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios. The Ratio command can also adjust the settings.
Pop-Up Menus Info Activated from Info command. Channel – Analog or digital, Mode, Name Time – current time and date Program – Times and name (if digital) Details – Resolution, Audio Mode, Captions, Rating Guide Shows the day’s programming guide for current station. Use Up or Down arrows to move through Guide.
Overview RS-232 control for up to 4000 TV Controllers is provided through an iC-series Head-End Network Controller. The ICE-HE Ethernet Head End and ICC-HE Head End manage iC-Net communication over RF Coax to ICC1 (1-way) and ICC2 (2-Way) TV Controllers. Each TV Controller is assigned a unique device number from 1 to 4000 to which control commands are addressed. The devices are organized into 16 zones of 255 devices.
Command Description Control Power Off P0 “$A5,,,2,’P0’ ” (6 bytes) Power On P1 “$A5,,,2,’P1’ ” (6 bytes) Power Toggle PT “$A5,,,2,’PT’ ” (6 bytes) Volume VL RS-232 Control T0 IR Remote Q8= “$A5,,,3,’VL’,” (7 bytes) Sets TV volume level 0 = Mute 1 – 63 = Minimum level (1) to maximum volume (63) “$A5,,,3,’T0’ ” (7 bytes) – Sets RS-232 control codes V 2.
Description Command Tuning Tuning Format S0= “$A5,,,3,’S0’,” (7 bytes) Tuning Style H1= 0=CATV 1=Off-Air 2=IRC 3=HRC 4=Cable Auto NA TC Response H2= Channel Up TU NA – When the ICC2-ATSC receives an analog channel command, it will attempt to tune the digital equivalent first. If there is not a matching virtual channel, the unit will tune the analog channel.
Command Tuning Input Ring Description ER “$A5,,,,’ER’, [, ]” (variable bytes) Sets a list of input that are cycled by the Input command on the IC-IR remote or KK command. Follow the standard list of inputs below, check with CR Support on which are available for your make and model of video display.
HD2-RC Remote Emulation You can also emulate IR commands sent from the CR HD2-RC Wireless Remote. If you are using the numeric keys to select a channel, the user or program will need to follow the numeric command with an Enter. .
Two options are available for rack-mounting tuners. RK1-HD Insert ICC2-ATSC into RK1-HD frame. Use screws included with kit to attach tuner to the side flanges.
In the front-panel setup instructions, you set the Unit # (1-255), then the Zone # (1-15). This refers to the iC-Net address structure that includes device number 256 – 4095 that is divided up into 15 Zones. To simplify controlling groups of devices, iC-Net is divide,d into 15 zones of 255 devices, called SmartZones. All the devices within each zone can be controlled simultaneously by sending a command to a single virtual device number.
One of the key tasks for iC-Net integrators is to create a logical System Map, assigning device numbers to TV controllers so they fall into physical zones useful to the client. The device mapping could be sorted by type or location; whichever suits the application.
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Contemporary Research media retrieval system. One of the key aspects for iCC-Net communication is to provide a forward and return (sub-channel) path for data.
Read before operating equipment. 1. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 2. Power Sources - Use supplied or equivalent UL/CSA approved low voltage DC plug-in transformer. 3. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If you connect an outside antenna or cable system to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Contemporary Research Corporation (CR) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase from CR. Should such a defect occur CR will repair or replace, at their option, the defective product at no cost for parts or labor. This warranty extends to product purchased directly from CR or an Authorized CR Dealer. Consumers should inquire from selling dealer as to the nature and extent of the dealer's warranty, if any.
