MTX5000 Transmitter System User and Technical Manual Manual Part No. 400591-1 Rev.
NOTE TO USER Overview The MTX5000 Transmitter System (MTX5000) is a state-of-theart transmitter system. The MTX5000 Indoor Unit (IDU) contains a central processor used to control all functions and operations of the system. To avoid potential software hang-ups or software corruption, please read and follow the guidelines contained in the following paragraphs. Avoid Potential Operational Problems on page 3-7 to power down and power up the MTX5000.
• Software corruption can occur if the external input power to the radio was momentarily lost and was then reapplied without waiting a minimum of 10 seconds between loss of power and reapplication of input power. Radio State Incorrect • The problem may also occur if the power switch was pressed to off and back to on without waiting a minimum of 10 seconds. If the radio state is incorrect, the correct Preset may not have been selected. Select the proper Preset per “Select Preset” on page 3-24.
• Press the power switch to on, perform “Select Preset” on page 3-24 to select the proper Preset. to perform “Select Preset” on page 3-24. Then verify proper transmitter operation by transmitting and receiving. • “Perform PA Voltage Adjust Setup” on page 3-44 and then verify proper transmitter operation by transmitting and receiving. If the software is no longer corrupted, perform “Firmware Update” on page 5-114 to verify that you have the latest software installed in your MTX5000 IDU.
applicable Color Bar Generator. • During normal operation, the CBG Off, A Gen, or A Stby operating mode must be selected for proper operation and video transmission. • CBG operating modes are not Preset-specific or modespecific. If your IDU contains the optional analog CBG and you select the Off, A Gen, or A Stby operating mode for an analog Preset, the selected option is applicable for all analog Presets, as well as for all digital Presets.
touch screen to select options, use care to avoid damage. Sharp-pointed objects or excessive force can render the color LCD display Panel touch screen inoperable. Use your fingers, a soft-pointed stylus, or the front panel function keys to select the displayed options. A cotton swab works very well as a soft-pointed stylus. display panel appears to be operating very slowly or has locked up completely, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the ETHERNET connector.
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Notices Notices About This Manual Part number 400591-1 Revision A June 2009 MTX5000 Transmitter System (MTX5000) Copyright The information contained in this manual remains the property of Microwave Radio Communications (MRC) and may not be used, disclosed, or reproduced in any form whatsoever, without the prior written consent of MRC.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MRC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. General Safety Information be greatly enhanced. In this situation, a certain distance from the radiator is to be maintained. Calculations need to be performed to understand what that safe margin for exposure is. This is known as the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limit.
User Input RF power delivered to the antenna = Watts Antenna gain (referenced to isotropic antenna) = dBi Distance from the center of radiation = Feet Calculation steps: 1. [P] RF power input. Convert watts to milliwatts = Watts * 1000 2. [G] Antenna gain dBi. Convert to numeric gain = Antilog (dBi/10) 3. [EIRP] Multiply P * G 4. [R] Convert centimeters to feet = Centimeters * .0328 5. Square R 6. Multiply R² * 4π 7.
Figure 2 with its corresponding table shows the 7GHz MPE. Figure 2: MTX5000 MPE 7GHz Conventions Pay special attention to information marked in one of the following ways: WARNING Follow WARNINGS closely to prevent personal injury or death. CAUTION Follow CAUTIONS to prevent damage to the equipment. Note Antenna Gain (dBi) Minimum Distance from Antenna (cm) Minimum Distance from Antenna (inch) 0 26 10.23 5 46 18.11 16 163 64.16 20 258 101.55 35 1448 569.
Symbols Used The following symbols may be used on the equipment or in this manual: Symbol Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) - The product must not be disposed of with other waste at the end of its life cycle. It is the user’s responsibility to dispose of the waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for recycling. Meaning WARNING: General Warning. Risk of Danger. WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. WARNING: Electrostatic Discharge. Possible Damage to Equipment.
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Contents Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1 Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1 General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1 MPEG Encoding and COFDM Transmission - - - - - - 2-2 Analog Video Encoding and FM Modulation- - - - - - - 2-2 RF Control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2 System Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3 IDU Operating
Main Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Color LCD Display Panel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touch Screen and Function Keys - - - - - - - - - - - Navigation Between Main and Status Screens - - Transmitter Operation Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Local/Remote Control Status Button- - - - - - - - - - Setup Screen Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Radio Screen Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Select Local/Remote Operation Mode - - - - - - - - - - MT
Create or Update Digital LMS-T Preset Configuration Settings in Local Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-34 Create or Update Digital DVB-S Preset Configuration Settings in Local Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-47 Create or Update Digital IP Preset Configuration Settings in Local Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-60 Create or Update Preset Configuration Settings in Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Replacement Parts and Supported Repairs - - - 7-1 Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - External Cables and Adapters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AC Power Fuses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Supported Repairs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1 Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1 Operating Modes- - - - - - - - - -
1 Introduction 1.1 For Whom It’s Written This manual is intended for use by qualified operators, installers, and service personnel. Users of this manual should already be familiar with the basic concepts of radio, video, and audio. 1.2 Related Documents • Model number and serial number of the unit. This is located on a label on the right-hand side of each unit. • Approximate purchase date. 1.4 Calling for Service MRC Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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2 2.1 Product Description Chapter Overview This chapter provides an overall description of the MTX5000 Transmitter System (MTX5000), its components, and its capabilities.
The MTX5000 has two mast-mounted ODU bands available. Consult your Sales Representative or contact the factory for the latest bands available. These ODUs contain integrated RF upconversion circuitry and high power RF amplifiers for maximum power and signal quality. With the new demands for digital modulation, the ODUs have been optimized for improved Modulation Error Ratio/Error Vector Magnitude (MER/EVM) performance with COFDM transmission. 2.2.2 2.2.
• Front panel keypad and touch screen display for operation and control • Multiple configuration options available • Built-in digital Color Bar Generator Pan & Tilt Assembly • Optional analog Color Bar Generator is available. Outdoor Unit (ODU) Figure 2-3: Typical MTX5000 Transmitter System Antenna The MRC ODU (See Figure 2-2) performs the signal upconversion from 70 MHz IF to RF (2 GHz or 7 GHz) and provides signal amplification, as required.
Figure 2-4: MTX5000 System Components - Typical OmniPole Antenna the IF to the RF operating band required, and amplifies the RF output, as required. Directional Antenna (MRC 2A20, 7A30, Ellipse 2000, etc.) Pan & Tilt Assem Outdoor RF Unit (Upconvertor, Power Amp) Laptop PC, Remote Access Subnotebook PC, or PC RF Switch Conduit (Nycoil) All installations will include an antenna, either directional, omnidirectional, or both.
Figure 2-5: MTX5000 Front Panel View 1 MTX5000 2 ABC 3 DEF GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ 0 #Space 4 SEL * Shift Power Switch 2.5 Color LCD Display Panel with Touch Screen External Connectors The rear panels of the MTX5000 IDU configurations contain the I/O connectors and an input fuse, as shown in Figure 2-6 on page 2-6. Connectors contained on the ODU are shown in Figure 2-7 on page 2-6. The MTX5000 system is designed to make upgrading from an older radio as easy as possible.
Figure 2-6: MTX5000 IDU Rear Panel Configurations WAYSIDE AUDIO + G - + G - ETHERNET RTN DATA 2 1 ATPC 3 4 BB IN IF MON ASI 1 HD-SDI POWER IN ASI 2 RFU POWER OUT + G - + G - SUM AES/EBU 2 1 ALARM + G - + G - ANT CONTROL VIDEO IN AC-3 IF IN VID MON SDI/ASI - - + + 1 H V LCP ANT2 BAND2 GND + SMPTE 302 RFU 1 - - + + 2 RFU 2 MTX5000 IDU Configuration with Triax Connectors RFU POWER OUT ANT CONTROL - - + + 1 H V LCP ANT2 BAND2 GND + RF OUT Figure 2-7: MTX5000 ODU Connectors
• Power for mast top lights • Control and power for the Pan and Tilt assembly • RF and control for an off-air antenna • Mast top safety sensors for proximity, high voltage, etc. AC power is applied to the MTX5000 IDU, which in turn, provides DC power to the ODU via the wiring harness between them. Since each installation may be different, the harness must be specified for each installation. The harness can be supplied by MRC, or it is often supplied by the van integrator. 2.
An RJ-45 crossover cable is required for connection to either PC for mobile remote control operations. The MTX5000 system may also be controlled from a Windowsbased PC at a remote location. When controlling the MTX5000 system from a remote location, the remote PC is connected to the MTX5000 system via the Ethernet. To connect Windows-based PCs to the MTX5000 system, see ”Select Local/Remote Operation Mode” on page 3-20.
2.7.1 Single-Band/Dual Antenna Transmission The antenna configuration for single-band transmission using either an omni antenna or a directional antenna with one IDU and one ODU is shown in Figure 2-9. The RF switch allows switching between the two types of antennas. Figure 2-9: Single-Band Transmission with Two Antennas Directional OmniPole 2.7.2 Dual-Band Non-Simultaneous Transmission Figure 2-10 illustrates the antenna configuration for nonsimultaneous transmission using one IDU and two ODUs.
2.7.3 Dual-Band Simultaneous Transmission Figure 2-11 illustrates the antenna configuration for simultaneous transmissions using two IDUs and two ODUs. In this example, the ODUs are operating on the 2 GHz and 7 GHz bands. In addition, an RF switch allows switching one of the ODUs between an omni and a directional antenna. Figure 2-11: Dual-Band Simultaneous Transmission RF SWITCH OmniPole Directional MTX5000 ODU 1.99-2.5 GHz ANTENNA SWITCH POWER & CONTROL 70 MHz IF + POWER +CONTROL MTX5000 ODU 6.
2.8 Operating System Modes 2.8.1 General 2.8.3 The MTX5000 IDU offers two levels of operating system modes, designed to match the needs of different personnel. These operating modes are the Normal User Mode and the System Setup Mode. Regardless if you are operating in the normal user mode or in the system setup mode, you can read the current settings using the front panel color LCD display panel with either the touch screen or the function keys.
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Routine Operation 3 Select RF Band 3-27 Select/Customize Operating Channels 3-30 Select Channel Offset 3-32 Select Antenna 3-33 Select Antenna Polarization 3-34 Enable/Disable Transmitter 3-35 Select High/Low Power Mode 3-36 Page Monitor ODU Status 3-36 3-2 Monitor IDU Status 3-37 MTX5000 IDU Controls, Indicators, and Connectors 3-2 Monitor SUM Errors 3-38 Monitor Current Preset Status Settings 3-38 MTX5000 ODU Connectors 3-6 Perform PA Voltage Adjust Setup 3-44 Preparing for
Select Antenna 3-70 Select Frequency Offset 3-70 Select Antenna Polarization 3-70 Enable/Disable Transmitter 3-71 Select High/Low RF Power Mode 3-71 Monitor Alerts 3-72 Routine vs. Advanced Operation Configuration Settings 3-73 3.2 Overview of Controls, Indicators, and Connectors This section describes the controls, indicators, and connectors used on the MTX5000 Indoor Unit (IDU) and Outdoor Unit (ODU). 3.2.
Power Switch The power switch is located on the front panel and controls application of power to the MTX5000 system. When power is applied to the MTX5000 system, the symbol on the switch illuminates. Color LCD Display Panel with Touch Screen The front panel color LCD display panel with touch screen is mounted on a tilting mechanism that allows you to adjust the viewing angle, based on the rack-mounted location and lighting conditions.
Figure 3-2: MTX5000 IDU Rear Panel Connectors - Typical ETHERNET WAYSIDE ATPC ATPC SUM ALARM HD-SDI ASI 1 ASI 2 AUDIO + G - + G - ETHERNET RTN DATA 2 1 WAYSIDE RTN DATA BB IN IF MON AUDIO 1 thru 4 3 4 BB IN IF MON ASI 1 HD-SDI POWER IN ASI 2 RFU POWER OUT + G - + G - SUM AES/EBU 2 1 ALARM + G - + G - ANT CONTROL AC-3 VIDEO IN AES/EBU VIDEO 1 and 2 IN IF IN VID MON SDI/ASI H V LCP ANT2 BAND2 GND + SMPTE 302 IF IN AC-3 SMPTE 302 RFU POWER OUT (With Type “N” or TNC RF
ATPC Connector 3-5 SUM ALARM Connector 3-5 AES/EBU Connectors 3-5 VIDEO IN Connector 3-5 AC-3 SMPTE 302 Connector 3-5 IF IN Connector 3-5 VID MON Connector 3-6 SDI/ASI Connector 3-6 ANT CONTROL Connector 3-6 RFU 1 Connector 3-6 RFU 2 Connector 3-6 ASI 2 Connector (The 75 ohm BNC female ASI 2 connector is currently inactive.) RFU POWER OUT Connector The RFU POWER OUT 8-pin Weidmuller male connector is present only if the RFU 1 and RFU 2 connectors are type “N” or TNC connectors.
SDI/ASI Connector The SDI/ASI 75 ohm BNC female connector provides SDI and ASI inputs to the unit. ANT CONTROL Connector The ANT CONTROL 7-pin male Weidmuller connector provides control for antenna polarization, antenna band selection, and the RF switch. The connector also provides DC power for the antenna and the RF switch. RFU 1 Connector The RFU 1 connector will either be a Triax, type “N”, or TNC, depending upon the options ordered with your MTX5000 system.
If the RF IN connector option is a Type “N” or TNC, DC power to the ODU is provided from the IDU via the ODU POWER connector. If the RF IN connector is a Triax connector, DC power and control is provided to the ODU from the IDU via the RF IN connector. POWER Connector The POWER connector receives DC power from the IDU via the wiring harness between the IDU and the ODU. The POWER connector is present on the ODU only if your MTX5000 system contains either the TNC or Type “N” RF IN connector options. 3.
When the power switch is pressed to on and power is applied to the MTX5000, a blank display initially appears on the color LCD display panel. After a short delay, the introduction screen will be displayed and a status bar will appear on the introduction screen. Then, after a very short delay, the Main screen will be displayed. Power to the MTX5000 must never be cycled off and on without a minimum delay of 10 seconds between removal of power and application of power.
1. Verify the power cable is properly connected to the MTX5000 IDU rear panel AC POWER IN connector. Verify all coaxial cables and cable connectors are properly connected to the rear panel connectors and verify the ODU or ODUs, as applicable to your system options, are properly connected. Connect the MTX5000 IDU power cable to AC power of the correct type and voltage. Verify the power source is turned on. Press the power switch and observe the symbol on the switch illuminates. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Power Down The steps required to properly power down the MTX5000 system are contained in the following steps. CAUTION To allow proper shutdown of MTX5000 internal software, the progress bar must not be displayed when the power switch is pressed to off. Failure to properly power down the MTX5000 may corrupt the internal software. 1. Verify the Main screen is displayed on the color LCD display panel. See Figure 3-6. Analog 4.83 & 5.
3.4.2 Figure 3-7: MTX5000 Front Panel Color LCD Display Panel with Touch Screen Function Keys 1 MTX5000 2 ABC 3 DEF GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ 0 #Space 4 SEL * Shift MTX5000 User and Technical Manual Main Screen The Main screen is your starting point for navigating through the various status screens. The Main screen provides access to the current values of the selected Preset options. The top level menu hierarchy is illustrated in Figure 3-8 on page 3-12.
Figure 3-8: Top Level Main Menu Hierarchy M a in P a g e P re s e t RF B and R F O u tp u t Channel O ffs e t A n te n n a A n t. P o l. PA S ta tu s S e tu p RF ODU ID U SUM L /R P re s e t S e le ct P res e t A th ru J o r P re s e t 1 th ru X X , a s re q u ired S ta tu s O bs e rve cu rre n t P re se t se ttin g s R F Band S ele c t R F U 1 o r RFU2, as re qu ire d S e tu p S ele c t U se r or R a d io , a s re qu ire d U s e r o p tio n is P a s sw o rd p ro te cted .
3.4.3 3.4.4 Color LCD Display Panel All menus and screens displayed on the color LCD display panel consist of active option buttons, setting indicators, or status indicators. See Figure 3-9. The currently selected active option button will be blue with white text. Active option buttons that may be selected are grey with black text or white text on the blue background (e.g., the Preset option button). Grey option buttons with dark grey text are inactive and cannot be selected. CAUTION Analog 4.83 & 5.
the SEL (select) function key, and observe the required option screen is displayed. Figure 3-10: Function Keys Function Keys 1 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ *Shift 0 #Space When the PA operation button is selected using the touch screen or the function keys and SEL key, the state of the transmitter (PA On or PA Off) will change. The PA status indicator will then change to the alternate green (on) or grey (off) indicator, as applicable. SEL 3.4.
ODU alarms. If no alarms are present, the dialog box will indicate No Errors. If alarms are present, the alarms will be listed in the dialog box. See ”Error Messages” on page 4-1 for a list of possible alarms that may be listed in the dialog box. Figure 3-12: IDU Status Dialog Box - Typical ID U Status xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The screen contains an OK option button that, when selected, removes the screen from the display.
monitor status settings from the remote location, but no settings may be changed from the remote PC. You must be in the remote operation mode to monitor and control the MTX5000 remotely. Figure 3-13: Summary Alarm Dialog Box - Typical Sum m ary Alarm xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To select the remote operation mode, you must use the Setup screens. To change from the remote mode to the local mode, you must select the Main screen L/R status button. OK If no alarms are present, the dialog box will indicate No Errors.
The Setup screen provides User, Radio, and Main option buttons. The option buttons are described in the following paragraphs. Figure 3-16: Radio - 2 Screen Radio - 2 Main Option Button Selection of the Main option button provides return from the Setup screen to the Main screen. User Option Button The User option button is passwordcontrolled and provides access to custom radio Preset settings. For information on the User option button, see ”Advanced Operations” on page 5-1.
When the Network Config screen Radio Network option button is selected, the Radio Network screen is displayed. See Figure 3-18. Figure 3-19: PA Voltage Adjust Setup Screen This process will allow you to calibrate the PA DC voltage for each specific frequency band. Once you have the Radio connected to the ODU and are ready to start calibration, Press the START Button below Figure 3-18: Radio Network Screen - Typical Radio Network IP Address 10.4.3.213 Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0 Gateway 10.4.1.
Figure 3-21: RF Output Level Adjust Screen Figure 3-22: Diagnostics Screen - Typical Diagnostics RF Output Level Adjust Attenuation Auto Back Output Power IDU +24V IDU +12V IDU -12V IDU +5.5V IDU Fan monitor IDU Temperature 40.0 dBm Main Back The RF Output Level Adjust screen is used to adjust the RF power output level, as applicable to the options contained in your MTX5000 system.
The Color Bar Generator (CBG) has four operating modes that may be selected as follows: • Off - Color bars and audio test tones are turned off. • On - Color bars and audio test tones are continuously turned on. This mode should be used for test or troubleshooting only. • A Gen (Auto Generated) - If a loss of video signal occurs, color bars and/or audio test tones are transmitted after a specified delay.
Note Remote operations must performed using Internet Explorer 7.0 or later. Note The procedure required to select the local or remote operation mode is contained in the following steps. In order to operate the MTX5000 remotely, you must connect the MTX5000 to a PC via your web browser. In order to operate the MTX5000 via remote control using the optional Remote Access Subnotebook PC, refer the Remote Access Subnotebook PC Operator’s Guide, part no. 400573-1.
Figure 3-27: MTX5000 Main Page - Typical 10. http://XX.X.X.XXX/nfs/main.html After a short delay, observe the remote log in screen is displayed. See Figure 3-26. Figure 3-26: Remote Log In Screen - Typical 12. 13. 11. Enter your user name in the User Name text box, enter your password in the Password text box, select the Log In option button, and observe the MTX5000 Main Page is displayed. See Figure 3-27. At the MTX5000, verify the L/R option button indicates L.
Figure 3-29: Radio Screen Figure 3-31: Select Remote Ctrl Opt Screen Select Remote Ctrl Opt Radio Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars Calibration License Key Change Pwd Time & Date Diagnostics System Info Main Back Local Back 17. Next 18. 15. Remote Select the Next tab and observe the Radio - 2 screen is displayed. See Figure 3-30. Figure 3-30: Radio - 2 Screen 19. 20. Select the Remote option button and observe the Radio - 2 screen is displayed.
Damage to the color LCD display panel caused by using a hard-pointed object or other misuse may void your warranty on the MTX5000 IDU. Note If you are connected to the Ethernet via the IDU rear panel ETHERNET RJ45 connector and you find that the color LCD display panel appears to be operating very slowly or has locked up completely, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the ETHERNET connector. This should free up the color LCD display Panel and the IDU should resume proper operation.
return you to the Main screen will be displayed at the bottom of the Preset screen. If the MTX5000 IDU is transmitting when a Preset is selected, the PA operation button will become greyed out, indicating the system is no longer transmitting. The PA operation button must then be selected to resume transmitting. Figure 3-32: Main Screen - Typical Analog 4.83 & 5.
3. the Select Preset Option screen is displayed. See Figure 3-36. Select the Radio tab and observe the Radio screen is displayed. See Figure 3-34. Figure 3-36: Select Preset Option Screen Figure 3-34: Radio Screen Select Preset Option Radio Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars Calibration License Key Change Pwd Time & Date Diagnostics System Info Default Back 6. Main Back Select the Default or User option button, as required, and observe the Radio - 2 screen is displayed.
Note 9. If you decide not to select a different Preset in the following step and select the Main option button instead, no configuration changes will be made, the RECONFIGURING RADIO screen will not be displayed, the Main screen will be displayed, and no changes will be displayed in the Preset description box. Use the Previous and Next option buttons, as required, select the required Preset option button, and observe the RECONFIGURING RADIO screen is displayed. See Figure 3-38.
rear panel connector. The MTX5000 software automatically detects the 2 GHz and 7 GHz RF heads and assigns RFU1 and RFU2 to the respective RF heads on the RF Band screen, as required. If your MTX5000 system is a single 2 GHz or 7 GHz configuration, the RF head may be connected to either the IDU RFU 1 or RFU 2 rear panel connector. The MTX5000 software automatically detects the RF head configuration and connection and assigns RFU1 or RFU2 to the RF head on the RF Band screen, as applicable.
Figure 3-42: RF Band 2 GHz RFU2 Option Screen Figure 3-44: RF Band 7 GHz RFU2 Option Screen RF RF Band Option Buttons H RF RFU1 RF RF Band Option Buttons IDU RF Band RFU2 2GHz PA On H ODU RFU1 RFU2 Change Plan 2GHz Change Plan SUM SUM L/R L/R L Main IDU RF Band PA On Main Screen Option Button Main Screen Option Button 3.
4. After a short delay, observe the new RF Band is active (blue), select the Main option button, and observe the new RF band setting is displayed. See Figure 3-46. Figure 3-46: Main Screen - Typical Analog 4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev Preset A RF Band RFU1 2G17M RF Output XX dBm Channel 1 Offset 0 Antenna Antenna1 Ant. Pol. V RF H 3.6.3 Note In the following steps, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.
2. Select the Channel option button and observe the Channel screen is displayed. See Figure 3-48. 5. Select the User Def option button and observe the USER CHANNEL screen is displayed. See Figure 350. Figure 3-48: Channel Screen - Typical RF Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 3-50: USER CHANNEL Screen - Typical L ODU Channel Option Buttons 7 8 9 USER CHANNEL 10 IDU Frequency 2.031500 GHz Offset SUM User Def CH 1 1.999000 GHz PA Off Chan. Select L/R 0 3 L Main Save Cancel 3. 4.
Note 8. 9. The ++ offset option is not a valid option for 2 GHz and 7 GHz channel plans. Select the Offset pull-down menu and select (minus), 0 (center), or + (plus) offset, as required. Select the Chan. Select option button and observe the numeric keypad is displayed. See Figure 3-52. Figure 3-52: Numeric Keypad 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 The procedure required to select the channel frequency offset is contained in the following steps.
2. Select the Offset option button and observe the Offset screen is displayed. See Figure 3-54. 3.6.5 The procedure required to select a different antenna is contained in the following steps. When performing the following steps, a navigation option button to return you to the Main screen will be displayed at the bottom of the Antenna screen.
2. Select the Antenna option button and observe the Antenna screen is displayed. See Figure 3-57. Figure 3-57: Antenna Screen - Typical RF H ODU IDU Antenna Ant. 1 Antenna1 Ant. 2 Antenna2 SUM Antenna Option Buttons 3. L/R PA On L Main Select the Antenna option button required, select the Main option button, observe the Main screen is displayed, and observe the antenna selected is displayed. See Figure 3-58. Analog 4.83 & 5.
2. Select the Ant. Pol. option button and observe the Antenna Polarity screen is displayed. See Figure 360. 3.6.7 Enable/Disable Transmitter The procedure required to enable or disable the transmitter is contained in the following steps. Figure 3-60: Antenna Polarity Screen - Typical RF Note In the following procedure, the PA option button may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.
the option button label changes to read PA On. See Figure 3-62. Figure 3-62: Main Screen - Typical Analog 4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev Preset A RF L ODU RF Band Channel PA Option Button RFU1 No RF RF Output 1 Offset XX dBm IDU In the following steps, selecting the RF option button will change the state of the transmitter from low power to high power or from high power to low power.
Note 1. The ODU status button may be selected from the Main screen or from any screen that is accessible from the Main screen. The screen shown in Figure 3-64 is therefore typical. 3. When review of ODU Status messages is complete, select the OK option button and observe the ODU Status screen is no longer displayed. 3.6.10 Monitor IDU Status The procedure required to monitor the current alarm status of the IDU is contained in the following steps. Select the ODU status button. See Figure 3-64.
2. Observe the IDU Status screen is displayed. See Figure 3-67. Figure 3-68: Main Screen - Typical Analog 4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev Preset A Figure 3-67: IDU Status Dialog Box - Typical RF H ODU RF Band IDU Status xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Channel RFU2 7US RF Output 1 Offset XX dBm IDU 0 SUM Antenna Antenna1 Ant. Pol. H L/R PA On OK 3. When review of IDU Status messages is complete, select the OK option button and observe the IDU Status screen is no longer displayed. 2.
Note 1. 3. In the following steps, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key. Select the Preset to be monitored per “Select Preset” on page 3-24, as required. Select either Status option button and observe the selected analog Preset status screen is displayed. See Figure 3-71.
Figure 3-74: COFDM Status Screen Figure 3-72: Main Screen (Digital ASI Preset) - Typical Digital - COFDM QPSK, 8, 3/4, 1/8, ASI Preset E RF RF L H COFDM Status ODU RF Band Channel RFU2 7US RF Output 1 Offset XX dBm ODU Constellation QPSK 8 MHz RF B/W IDU IDU 0 FEC 3/4 Data Rate 8.294 Mbps Guard Interval 1/8 RF Output 38.4 dBm SUM Antenna Antenna1 Ant. Pol. SUM H L/R PA Off 6.
10. 11. When review of the Video Status screen is complete, select the Main option button and observe the Main screen is displayed. Procedure is complete. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 376.
Encoder Status 2 screen is displayed. See Figure 381. Figure 3-79: Video Status Screen - Typical RF H Video Status Figure 3-81: Encoder Status Screen - Typical ODU Video In ASI Input FrameRate PA 29.97HZ Encoder Status 2 IDU Noise Reduction Video Loss Bars Off Off Off SDI Auto Line Bit Rate Auto Back On Bit Rate ODU Network Name Net 1 Service Name Service 01 IDU L Main H 4.900 Mbps Off L/R PA On 15 RF SUM HD Test Pattern GOP Length SUM 16. 17.
21. When review of the Audio 1 Status screen is complete, select the Audio 2 option button and observe the Audio 2 Status screen is displayed. See Figure 3-83.
Note If the Preset being monitored is a digital COFDM, LMS-T, or DVB-S Preset, go to step 25. If the Preset being monitored is a digital IP Preset, go to step 26. 25. 26. 27. 28. When review of the PID Status-2 screen is complete, select the Main option button and observe the Main screen is displayed. Procedure is complete. When review of the PID Status-2 screen is complete, select the Back option button and observe the PID Status screen is displayed.
Note This procedure should be performed following initial installation of the MTX5000 System with a Standard ODU, after replacement of the IDU or Standard ODU, or following any repairs to the cable assembly providing power from the IDU to the Standard ODU. If your MTX5000 system is a dual band system, perform step 2 thru step 12 for both bands. 2. Note 1. In the following procedure, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.
Figure 3-91: RF Band 7 GHz RFU2 Option Screen Figure 3-89: RF Band 2 GHz RFU2 Option Screen RF RF Band Option Buttons H RF RFU1 RF RF Band Option Buttons RFU2 2GHz RFU1 IDU RF Band IDU RF Band H ODU RFU2 Change Plan 2GHz Change Plan SUM SUM L/R L/R PA On L Main PA On RF RF Band Option Buttons Note H ODU RFU1 7GHz L Main Screen Option Button Main Screen Option Button Figure 3-90: RF Band 7 GHz RFU1 Option Screen Main Change Plan In the following step, the RECONFIGURING RAD
Figure 3-92: RECONFIGURING RADIO Screen - Typical Figure 3-94: Setup Screen Setup User RECONFIGURING RADIO. PLEASE WAIT! 60 % Radio DO NOT POWER OFF RADIO UNTIL RECONFIGURED! Main 4. After a short delay, observe the RF Band screen is displayed, select the Main option button, and observe the RF band setting required is displayed. See Figure 3-93. 6. Select the Radio option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed. See Figure 3-95.
Figure 3-96: PA Voltage Adjust Setup Screen Notes This process will allow you to calibrate the PA DC voltage for each specific frequency band. Once you have the Radio connected to the ODU and are ready to start calibration, Press the START Button below It will take approximately 30 seconds for the calibration process to be completed. When calibration is complete, the Start option button indicator will change from red to green. Start <-Previous Main Factory-> 9.
This procedure provides the means to adjust the RF level output manually (not recommended), if required. This procedure also provides the steps to select the Auto mode (recommended). Figure 3-99: Calibration Successful Calibration Successful CAUTION It is highly recommended that the RF output level be set to the Auto mode for optimum performance. Start <-Previous 11. Main Manually setting the RF output level runs the risk of exceeding the FCC mask or of deteriorating digital performance.
Figure 3-102: RF Band Screen - Typical Figure 3-101: Main Screen - Typical Analog 4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev Preset A RF H ODU RF Band Channel RF Band Option Button Antenna PA On RFU2 7US RF Output 1 Offset Antenna1 <- Status Ant. Pol. Setup XX dBm RF RF Band Option Buttons IDU H ODU RFU1 2GHz IDU RF Band RFU2 0 SUM SUM L/R L/R H Status -> L PA On Main Setup Option Button 2. Note 3. Change Plan Select a digital Preset per “Select Preset” on page 324, as required.
6. Select the Radio option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed. See Figure 3-104. CAUTION Figure 3-104: Radio Screen Manually setting the RF output level runs the risk of exceeding the FCC mask or deteriorating digital performance. Radio Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars Calibration License Key Change Pwd Time & Date Diagnostics System Info Back 7. Main Notes Next Select the Level Adjust option button and observe the RF Output Level Adjust screen is displayed.
The same Color Bars screen is displayed when making either analog or digital CBG option selections. When configuring your IDU CBG options, the following rules must be observed: Figure 3-106: Setup Screen Radio Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars Calibration License Key Change Pwd Time & Date Diagnostics System Info Back 10.
The On operating mode should only be selected when testing or troubleshooting. When the On option is selected, color bars take priority over all Preset settings. Selection of the On option will transmit color bars at all times in both analog and digital Presets if you have the optional analog CBG and will transmit color bars at all times in digital Presets only, if you do not have the optional analog CBG. 2. 3. 4. Select any Preset per “Select Preset” on page 3-24, as required.
6. Select the Color Bars option button and observe the Color Bars screen is displayed. See Figure 3-110. Note Figure 3-110: Color Bars Screen 1. In the following procedure, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3111. Figure 3-111: Main Screen - Typical Color Bars Off On A Gen A Stby Analog 4.83 & 5.
Figure 3-114: Time / Date Screen - Typical Figure 3-112: Setup Screen Setup Time / Date Tue – Mar 17, 2009 – 08:30:30 User Date Year 2009 Month 3 Day 17 Time Hour 8 Min. 30 Sec. 30 Radio Submit Main 3. Select the Radio option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed. See Figure 3-113. 5. Main Cancel Select the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Min., and/or Sec. option buttons, as required, and observe the numeric keypad is displayed. See Figure 3-115.
3.6.17 Figure 3-117: Setup Screen Perform IDU Diagnostics The procedure required to perform IDU diagnostics are contained in the following steps. Note 1. Setup User In the following procedure, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key. Radio Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3116. Figure 3-116: Main Screen - Typical Analog 4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev Preset A Main 3.
Figure 3-119: Diagnostics Screen - Typical Figure 3-120: Main Screen - Typical Diagnostics Analog 4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev Preset A RF H ODU IDU +24V IDU +12V IDU -12V IDU +5.5V IDU Fan monitor IDU Temperature +26.41V +13.12V -13.20V +5.3V 329.28mA +0.00oC RF Band Channel RFU2 7US RF Output 1 Offset XX dBm IDU 0 SUM Antenna Antenna1 Ant. Pol. H L/R PA On <- Status Setup Status -> L Back Setup Option Button 5. 6. 3.6.
3.6.19 Figure 3-122: Radio Screen The IDU can be configured to return the PA to the last operating state (PA Off, PA On, or always PA Off) when the unit is powered down and is then powered up again. After powering down, the next time the IDU is powered up, the PA will return to the state selected. The procedure required to set the last PA state is contained in the following steps.
Figure 3-125: Setup Screen Figure 3-127: Radio - 2 Screen Setup Radio - 2 User Presets Option Remote Ctrl Option PA State Option Radio Load Presets from File Save Presets to File Restore Presets to Defaults Back Main 3. Select the Radio option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed. See Figure 3-126. 5. Main Select the PA State Option button and observe the Select PA State Option screen is displayed. See Figure 3-128.
Note In the following step, if the Off option button is selected, the PA will return to the PA Off state when the IDU is powered up again. Notes If the Last option button is selected, the IDU will return to the last PA settings that were in use when the unit was powered down, including frequency and power levels and PA On or PA Off state, when the unit is powered up again. 6. 7. Select Off or Last, as required, and observe the Radio - 2 screen is displayed.
Figure 3-129: MTX5000 Color LCD Display Panel - Typical Analog 4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev Preset A RF Band RFU1 2G17M RF Output XX dBm Channel 1 Offset 0 Antenna Antenna1 Ant. Pol. V RF H Figure 3-130: Remote Screen Display - Typical Local Mode Indicator ODU IDU SUM L/R PA On <- Status Setup Status -> in the local mode. When the MTX5000 is in the remote mode, no indicator is displayed on the remote screen.
When a tab is selected, the tab is grey. Tabs will be blue when they are not selected. The mouse cursor will change to a “hand” • Select Antenna Polarity • Select PA Control (transmitter) operation • Select RF Power level • Monitor ODU, IDU, and SUM (summary) alarms • Monitor currently selected Preset configuration settings. - icon ( ) when the cursor is moved over an active tab.
Figure 3-131: Top Level Remote Menu Hierarchy Main Tab Preset RF Band Channel Plan Channel Antenna RF Output Offset Antenna Polarity PA Control RF Power ODU IDU SUM Status Tab Main Tab (All Tabs) Status Tab Preset RF Band Channel Plan Channel Antenna ODU IDU SUM Select factory or custom Presets Select RFU1 or RFU2 Select 2GHz Upper, 2GHz Lower, 2GHz BAS, 5 GHz, 7GHz Upper, 7GHz Lower, or 13 GHz Select 1 thru 10, 1 thru 14, or 1 thru 22, as applicable to the channel plan Select Antenna 1 or
3.7.3 Remote Configuration Setting Selections Figure 3-133: Preset Pull-Down Menu - Typical When you interact with the MTX5000 remotely, you will use the remote screen display (Figure 3-132) Main tab to make operation option selections. Figure 3-132: Remote Screen Display - Typical Other option pull-down menu selections include RF Band, Channel Plan, Channel, Antenna, Offset, Antenna Polarity, PA Control, and RF Power. Option selections are discussed in the following paragraphs.
Figure 3-134: Reconfiguring Radio. Please Wait... Screen Typical Figure 3-135: Radio Tab - Typical Preset Configuration Settings After selecting a new Preset, the new Preset configuration settings will be displayed on the Radio, Analog, Digital, or IP tabs, as applicable to the Preset selected and the licensed options contained in your MTX5000 IDU.
3.7.4 Figure 3-138: Alert Option Buttons Transmitter Controls Control option selections are made using the PA Control and RF Power pull-down menus. See Figure 3-137. Figure 3-137: Transmitter Controls Pull-Down Menus PA Control Pull-Down Menu Selection of the PA Control pulldown menu options enable or disable the transmitter (On or Off). RF Power Pull-Down Menu Selection of the RF Power pulldown menu options allow you to set the power output to Low or High. 3.7.
3.8 Note Remote Location Operations 3.8.1 CAUTION You must be in the remote operation mode to perform the following procedures. Once the MTX5000 system is powered up and has been set for remote operation per “Select Local/Remote Operation Mode” on page 3-20, you will be able to check the MTX5000 configuration and monitor and/or control its operation from a PC at a remote location.
Figure 3-140: Remote Screen Display - Typical CAUTION It may take approximately 30 seconds to change Presets from the remote location. Do not become impatient during the configuration process in the following steps. If you do not allow processing to complete, software corruption will occur! 4. 5. 3. Select the Main tab Preset pull-down menu (Figure 3141) and select the Preset required. Figure 3-141: CONFIGURATION - Preset Pull-Down Menu Typical 6. 3.8.2 Observe the Reconfiguring Radio. Please Wait.
and RFU2 to the respective RF heads on the RF Band dropdown menu, as required. 3. If your MTX5000 system is a single band configuration, the RF head may be connected to either the IDU RFU 1 or RFU 2 rear panel connector. The MTX5000 software automatically detects the RF head configuration and connection and assigns RFU 1 or RFU 2 to the RF head, as applicable. 4. When the required RF head is selected, the RF Band pull-down menu will display the selected RF head.
3. 3.8.4 Select the Main tab Channel pull-down menu and select the Channel pull-down menu option required. Select Antenna 1. The procedure required to select the operating antenna is contained in the following steps. When the Antenna pull-down menu option is selected, the Antenna pull-down menu will display the selected antenna. 1. 2. contained in the following steps. When the Offset pull-down menu is selected, the Offset pull-down menu will display the selected channel offset.
2. Observe the Remote screen is displayed on the remote PC display. See Figure 3-146. Figure 3-147: Remote Screen Display - Typical Figure 3-146: Remote Screen Display - Typical 3. 3. 3.8.7 Select the Main tab Antenna Polarity pull-down menu and select the Antenna Polarity pull-down menu option required. Enable/Disable Transmitter The procedure required to enable or disable the Power Amplifier (PA) (transmitter) is contained in the following steps.
The SUM status indicator will not display a red status indicator for all alarm conditions reported by the ODU or the IDU. Only alarm conditions that are considered major to the operation of the transmitter will change the state of the SUM status indicator status indicator to red. Figure 3-148: Remote Screen Display - Typical Note 1. 2. 3. 3.8.9 Select the Main tab RF Power pull-down menu and select the RF Power pull-down menu option required.
Note In the following step, if no alerts are present, the No Errors window will be displayed. If alerts are present, the alerts will be displayed in the alert window. Refer to the “Error Messages” section on page 4-1 for a list of possible alarms and suggested corrective actions. 4. Select the ODU, IDU, or SUM option button, as required. If a green status indicator is selected, a No Errors window will be displayed.
Table 3-2: Front Panel vs. Configuration Setting (Continued) Available Settings Parameter Routine Operation Advanced Operation Radio: Table 3-2: Front Panel vs.
Table 3-2: Front Panel vs. Configuration Setting (Continued) Available Settings Parameter Routine Operation Advanced Operation Analog Presets: Table 3-2: Front Panel vs.
Table 3-2: Front Panel vs. Configuration Setting (Continued) Available Settings Parameter Routine Operation Table 3-2: Front Panel vs.
Table 3-2: Front Panel vs. Configuration Setting (Continued) Available Settings Parameter On Off Routine Operation Advanced Operation ✔ Bit Rate Auto • • GOP Length Enter Group of Pictures (GOP) length as required ✔ Horiz Resolution • • • • • • 720 704 544 528 480 352 ✔ Aspect Ratio • • 4:3 16:9 ✔ PTS per Picture • • On Off ✔ VBI • • On Off ✔ Table 3-2: Front Panel vs.
Table 3-2: Front Panel vs. Configuration Setting (Continued) Available Settings Parameter Routine Operation Advanced Operation Table 3-2: Front Panel vs.
Table 3-2: Front Panel vs. Configuration Setting (Continued) Available Settings Parameter Routine Operation Advanced Operation Audio In Table 3-2: Front Panel vs.
Table 3-2: Front Panel vs. Configuration Setting (Continued) Available Settings Parameter Routine Operation Advanced Operation Table 3-2: Front Panel vs.
Table 3-2: Front Panel vs.
Table 3-2: Front Panel vs. Configuration Setting (Continued) Available Settings Parameter Routine Operation Advanced Operation Encoder Table 3-2: Front Panel vs.
Table 3-2: Front Panel vs. Configuration Setting (Continued) Available Settings Parameter Routine Operation Advanced Operation Table 3-2: Front Panel vs.
Table 3-2: Front Panel vs. Configuration Setting (Continued) Available Settings Parameter Routine Operation Advanced Operation SDI Auto Line • • On Off ✔ HD Test Pattern • • On Off ✔ Table 3-2: Front Panel vs.
Table 3-2: Front Panel vs. Configuration Setting (Continued) Available Settings Parameter Routine Operation Table 3-2: Front Panel vs.
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4 4.1 Troubleshooting not impact transmit operations. Green status indicators indicate no faults are present. The applicable ODU, IDU, or SUM status button must be selected using the IDU color LCD display panel touch screen or front panel function keys and SEL key to view the error messages. Chapter Overview This chapter describes how to troubleshoot your MTX5000 Transmitter System (MTX5000). 4.2 Error Messages The MTX5000 has a library of diagnostic error messages to help you pinpoint any problems.
Figure 4-4: Summary Alarm Dialog Box - Typical Table 4-1: IDU Error Messages Sum m ary Alarm xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Error Message +24V Powersupply Error Error Type Minor Suggested Technical Staff Action • Indicates minor internal power supply failure. Verify IDU input power. • Call MRC Technical Support. • Indicates external IF level is above recommended level. Attenuate or disconnect signal to avoid system damage. • Call MRC Technical Support. • Indicates internal hardware fault.
Table 4-1: IDU Error Messages Error Message Audio Modulator Fault Digital Modulator Fault Digital Mod. Transport Unlocked Digital Mod. Video Unlocked Error Type Minor Major Minor Minor Suggested Technical Staff Action • Indicates internal hardware fault. • Call MRC Technical Support. • Indicates internal hardware fault. • Call MRC Technical Support. May indicate internal hardware fault or invalid input. Verify input video connection.
Table 4-2: ODU Error Messages Error Message Transmit Power Low RFU UHF Unlocked Error Type Major Minor Suggested Technical Staff Action • If error persists for more than 10 seconds, verify cabling between IDU and ODU. If in External IF operating mode, verify 70 MHz input is properly connected. • Call MRC Technical Support. • Indicates RF circuitry is unlocked. Wait 510 seconds and error should clear. • Call MRC Technical Support. RFU Synth. Unlocked 4.
Advanced Operations 5 5.1 Chapter Overview This chapter describes how to use the software contained in the MTX5000 to provide password control of advanced operations, to create or update Preset settings in the Local or Remote mode, to set an Internet Protocol (IP) address for remote operations, and to update the MTX5000 software. This information is provided and intended for use by the technical staff.
5.2.1 MTX5000 The procedures described in this chapter assume you already know how to operate your MTX5000. If this is not the case, please review the information presented in the following Chapters of this manual: “Introduction” Chapter on page 1-1 “Product Description” Chapter on page 2-1 “Routine Operation” Chapter on page 3-1 5.2.2 CAUTION Do not power down the MTX5000 system when the software update progress bar is displayed, as the software update can become corrupted.
Damage to the color LCD display panel caused by using a hard-pointed object or other misuse may void your warranty on the MTX5000 IDU. When configuring your MTX5000 IDU, the following rules must be observed: • You can only select configuration settings applicable to the hardware configuration and the licensed options contained in your MTX5000 IDU. • The MTX5000 IDU must not be placed in the transmit mode when performing any procedures contained in this Chapter. 5.2.
The MTX5000 IDU provides password control of the system to prevent unauthorized personnel from making changes to Preset settings. Local mode password control of the system may only be performed with the MTX5000 IDU in the Local mode of operation. All passwords are case-sensitive. The MTX5000 IDU is delivered with a default password. When your IDU is received from the factory, the default password is PASSWORD.
6. Select the Radio option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed. See Figure 5-3. 8. Select the Enter Old Password option button and observe the keyboard screen is displayed. See Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-6: Change Password Screen 5.4 Create or Update Preset Configuration Settings in Local Mode Change Password Enter Old Password Test CAUTION Enter Password Avoid damage to the color LCD display panel when performing the following procedures! Re-enter Password Clear 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Accept Cancel The color LCD display panel touch screen may be damaged if a sharp, hard-pointed object, such as a pencil or a pen, is used to select the displayed options.
• Digital DVB-S Presets • Digital IP Presets. Please note that an External IF In Preset is also available for normal operation using the factory default External IF In Preset, but no configuration settings may be made to this Preset. No procedures are therefore applicable or are provided in this chapter for External IF In Presets. 5.4.
3. Select the L/R option button for L (local mode), as required. keyboard screen is displayed. See Figure 5-9. Figure 5-9: Keyboard Screen Notes If you are updating an existing analog Preset configuration, select the Preset to be updated in the following step. If you are creating a new analog Preset configuration, any analog Preset may be selected in the following step. 4. 5. 6. Perform “Select Preset” on page 3-24 to select the analog Preset required to be updated or to be used as a “make-from”.
Figure 5-11: FMT SETUP Screen - Typical 13. Select the Video Deviation option button and observe the FMT VIDEO screen is displayed. See Figure 5-13. FMT SETUP Figure 5-13: FMT VIDEO Screen - Typical Audio Deviation Video Deviation Audio CH1 Audio CH2 Audio CH3 Audio CH4 FMT VIDEO VIDEO DEVIATION 10. Main Back Select the Audio Deviation option button and observe the Analog Audio Deviation screen is displayed. See Figure 5-12.
Figure 5-14: VIDEO INPUT Options - Typical Figure 5-16: AUDIO CH1 Screen - Typical FMT VIDEO AUDIO CH1 VIDEO DEVIATION 3 MHz 4 MHz Composite VIDEO INPUT ENABLE Off PRE-EMPHASIS On FREQUENCY 4830 kHz Composite Baseband Back 16. Back Main Select the Back option button and observe the FMT SETUP screen is displayed. See Figure 5-15. Notes Figure 5-15: FMT SETUP Screen The ENABLE setting must be set to On to enable the PRE-EMPHASIS option button and the audio FREQUENCY pull-down menu.
Note In the following step, the FREQUENCY pull-down menu may be used to select fixed audio frequencies or you may select the Custom option to create custom audio frequencies. Figure 5-18: Numeric Keypad 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLR 0 ESC To select a fixed audio frequency, go to step 21. To select a custom audio frequency, go to step 22. 21. Use the FREQUENCY pull-down menu (See Figure 517) to select the frequency option required and go to step 25. ENT 24.
Notes The ENABLE setting must be set to On to enable the PRE-EMPHASIS option button and the audio FREQUENCY pull-down menu. Figure 5-20: Frequency Pull-Down Menu - Typical AUDIO CH2 If the ENABLE - Off option is required, go to step 27. ENABLE On PRE-EMPHASIS On Back 28. 29. Note Select the ENABLE option button to select the Off option and observe the PRE-EMPHASIS option button and the FREQUENCY pull-down menu become inactive (greyed-out). Go to step 34.
34. 35. Select the Back option button and observe the FMT SETUP screen is displayed. Select the Audio CH3 option button and observe the AUDIO CH1 screen is displayed. See Figure 5-22. Figure 5-22: AUDIO CH3 Screen - Typical 38. Note AUDIO CH3 ENABLE Off PRE-EMPHASIS On PRE-EMPHASIS option button becomes active (not greyed-out). Select the PRE-EMPHASIS option button and select On or Off, as required.
41. Select the FREQUENCY option button and observe the numeric keypad is displayed. See Figure 5-24. Notes Figure 5-24: Numeric Keypad If the ENABLE - Off option is required, go to step 45. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLR 0 ESC To enable PRE-EMPHASIS and/or select the audio FREQUENCY, go to step 46. ENT 42. 43. 44. 45. Enter the custom audio frequency required (range is 4830 kHz to 8590 kHz), select the ENT key, and observe the AUDIO CH3 screen is displayed.
Figure 5-26: Frequency Pull-Down Menu - Typical 52. 53. AUDIO CH4 ENABLE On PRE-EMPHASIS On FREQUENCY 4830 kHz Select the Back option button and observe the FMT SETUP screen is displayed. Select the Back option button and observe the Operation Mode screen is displayed. See Figure 528. Figure 5-28: Operation Mode Screen 4830 kHz Back 49. 50.
Figure 5-29: Save As Preset Screen - Typical Figure 5-30: Keyboard Screen Save As Preset Preset Text Analog 4.83 & 6.2, 4MHz Vid Dev ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + Q W E R T Y U I O P { } A Save S D Z Back X In the following steps, if a factory default analog Preset was used as a “make-from” to prepare this custom Preset, the Preset Text text box and the Save text box must be changed. You cannot change or overwrite any factory default Presets! 56. 57.
58. Select the Save option button and observe the numeric keypad is displayed. See Figure 5-31. Figure 5-32: Confirmation Screen Figure 5-31: Numeric Keypad - Typical 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLR 0 ESC Are you sure? Yes Next Available Preset Number 61. ENT Notes Notes 60. Select the YES option button and observe the Please Wait! message box is displayed. See Figure 5-33.
digital COFDM factory default Presets or from your own custom digital COFDM Presets. The selected Preset will be used as a “make-from” to prepare the new digital COFDM Preset configuration. 2. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 534. Figure 5-34: Main Screen - Typical Please note that while factory default COFDM Presets may be used to prepare a new Preset configuration, these factory default Presets cannot be changed or deleted. They can only be used as “make-froms”.
6. Select the Main screen Setup option button and observe the Setup screen is displayed. See Figure 535. observe the Operation Mode screen is displayed. See Figure 5-37. Figure 5-37: Operation Mode Screen Figure 5-35: Setup Screen Operation Mode Setup COFDM FMT ASI IP DVBS LMS-T SCM MPEG Save As Preset User Radio Back Main 9. 7. Select the User option button and observe the keyboard screen is displayed. See Figure 5-36.
11. 12. 13. 14. Use the Guard Interval pull-down menu and select 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, or 1/4, as required. Use the Constellation pull-down menu to select QPSK, 16-QAM, or 64-QAM, as required. Use the RF B/W pull-down menu to select 6 MHZ, 7 MHZ, or 8 MHZ, as required. Select the Back option button and observe the Operation Mode screen is displayed. See Figure 539.
17. 18. Use the Input pull-down menu to select the video input option required. Select the Video In2 option button and observe the Video In screen 2 is displayed. See Figure 5-42. Figure 5-43: MPEG Screen - Typical MPEG Video In Figure 5-42: Video In Screen 2 - Typical Video In Noise Reduction Off SDI Auto Line Off Spectrum Invert Encoder Encoding Back HD Test Pattern Normal Main Off 24. Back Audio In Select the Audio In option button and observe the AUDIO 1 screen is displayed.
27. 28. 29. Use the Bit Rate pull-down menu to select 128 Kbps, 160 Kbps, 192 Kbps, 224 Kbps, 256 Kbps, 320 Kbps, or 384 Kbps, as required. Use the Input pull-down menu to select Test Tone, Analog, or SDI Emb, as required. Select the Audio 2 option button and observe the AUDIO 2 screen is displayed. See Figure 5-45. 35. 36. Select the Back option button and observe the AUDIO 1 screen is displayed. Select the Back option button and observe the MPEG screen is displayed. See Figure 5-46.
39. 40. Notes Select the Mode pull-down menu and select Standard or Low delay, as required. Select the Bit Rate pull-down menu and select MP@ML or 422P@ML, as required. In the following step, if the Bit Rate Auto option button option selected is On, the Bit Rate option button will be inactive (greyed out). Go to step 44. If the Bit Rate Auto option button option selected is Off, the Bit Rate option button will be active. Go to step 42. 41. 42.
49. Select the PID option button and observe the PID screen is displayed. See Figure 5-51. 56. 57. Figure 5-51: PID Screen - Typical 58. PID DEFAULT DATA 100 AUDIO A 200 59. PMT 12 AUDIO B 201 60. VIDEO 300 PCR 8190 61. Back Main Next 62. 63. Notes To select the default PID settings, go to step 50. To enter individual PID settings, go to step 51. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. Select the DEFAULT option button and observe the default PID settings are displayed. Go to step 71.
Figure 5-53: Numeric Keypad 76. Select the Back option button and observe the MPEG screen is displayed. See Figure 5-54. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DEL 0 ESC Figure 5-54: MPEG Screen - Typical ESC MPEG ENT 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. Video In Enter the Program ID PID required, select the ENT key, and observe the PID-2 screen is displayed. Select the Network ID option button and observe the numeric keypad is displayed.
Figure 5-56: Keyboard Screen Figure 5-57: Encryption Screen ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + Q W E R T Y U I O P { } A S Z D X F C G V H B J N K M Shift Enter 79. 80. 81. Notes L < : > Encryption “ BISS-1 Key xx BISS-E Key xx Scrambling BS Clear Back Cancel Enter the service name required, select the Enter key, and observe the Encoding screen is displayed. Select the Network Name option button and observe the keyboard screen is displayed.
