ASTRO HDQ 1 V2 User manual

Version 07-2021A
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Before operating the device
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Before operating the device
NOTE: Read this operating manual carefully! It contains
important information about installation, ambient conditions
and maintenance of the device. Keep this operating manual for
future use and for handover in the event of a change of owner
or operator. A PDF version of this manual can be downloaded
on the ASTRO website (there may be a more recent version).
The ASTRO company confirms that the information in this
manual was correct at the time of printing, but it reserves the
right to make changes to the specifications, the operation of the
device and the operating manual without prior notice.
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Contents
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Contents
Symbols and conventions used...........................................page 04
Intended use........................................................................page 05
Target group for this manual................................................page 05
Device description...............................................................page 06
Important safety information................................................page 07
Warranty conditions.............................................................page 11
Performance description......................................................page 11
Disposal...............................................................................page 11
Suggested installation..........................................................page 12
Connection and start-up.......................................................page 13
Configuration via the web interface......................................page 15
Troubleshooting...................................................................page 28
Maintenance and repair.......................................................page 28
Technical data.....................................................................page 29
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Symbols and conventions used
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Symbols and conventions used
Symbols used in this manual
Pictograms are visual symbols with specific meanings. You will
encounter the following pictograms in this installation and operating
manual:
Warning about situations in which electrical voltage and non-obser-
vance of the instructions in this manual pose a risk of fatal injuries.
Warning about various dangers to health, the environment and
material.
Recycling symbol: indicates components or packaging materials
which can be recycled (cardboard, inserts, plastic film and bags).
Used batteries must be disposed of at approved recycling points.
Batteries must be completely discharged before disposal.
This symbol indicates components which must not be disposed of
with household rubbish.
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Intended use
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Intended use
The HDQ 1 V2 is an HDMI to QAM converter. It is intended exclu-
sively for signal conversion.
Modification of the devices or use for any other purpose is not
permitted and will immediately void any guarantee provided by the
manufacturer.
Target group for this manual
Installation and starting operation
The target group for installation and starting operation of the
ASTRO headend technology are qualified experts who have
training enabling them to perform the work required in accordance
with EN 60728-11 and EN 62368-1. Unqualified persons are not
permitted to install and operate the device.
Device configuration
The target group for the configuration of the ASTRO headend are
persons who have received instructions and have training enabling
them to perform a configuration. Knowledge of EN 60728-11 and
EN 62368-1 is not necessary for configuration.
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Device description
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Device description
The device package contains the following:
HDMI to QAM converter HDQ 1 V2
Power supply unit
Operating manual
[1] Fastening plates for wall
mounting
[2] RF input
[3] RF output
[4] Power supply socket
[5] LAN socket
[6] CC (no function)
[7] HDMI socket
[8] Earth connection
Fig. 1: HDQ 1 V2 signal converter
The HDQ 1 V2 signal converter has a CE marking. This confirms
that the product complies with the relevant EC directives and
adheres to the requirements specified therein.
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Important safety information
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Important safety information
To avoid any potential risks to the greatest extent possible, you
must observe the following safety information:
ATTENTION: Failure to observe this safety
information may result in physical injury due to electrical
and thermal dangers!
Intended use
Only use the device at approved operating sites and under
approved ambient conditions (as described in the following),
and only for the purpose described in the section “Proper use”.
Before operating the device
NOTE: Read this operating manual carefully! It contains
important information about installation, ambient conditions
and maintenance of the device. Keep this operating manual for
future use and for handover in the event of a change of owner
or operator. A PDF version of this manual can be downloaded
on the ASTRO website (there may be a more recent version).
Check the packaging and the device for transport damage
immediately. Do not operate a device that has been damaged.
Carrying the device by the power cable may damage the
power cable or the strain relief and is therefore not permitted.
Installation and operation
The device may only be installed and operated by qualified
persons (in accordance with EN 62368-1) or by persons who
have been instructed by qualified persons. Maintenance work
may only be carried out by qualified service personnel.
An installation site must be provided that prevents children
from playing with the device and its connections.
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The electrical connection conditions must correspond to the
specifications on the device type plate.
To avoid damage due to overheating, the device may only be
installed on vertical surfaces. The installation basis should be
level and non-flammable. Operating position: Device vertical.
The permitted ambient temperatures specified in the technical
data must be complied with. If the device overheats, the insu-
lation used to insulate the mains voltage may be damaged.
The device and its cable may only be operated away from
radiant heat and other sources of heat.
To avoid trapped heat, ensure there is good ventilation on all
sides (minimum interval of 20 cm to other objects). Installing
the device in recesses or covering the installation location, for
example using curtains, is not permitted. Ventilation openings
must not be covered.
If the device is installed in a cabinet, ensure adequate air
convection is possible to avoid exceeding the maximum
permitted ambient temperature.
Do not place any objects on the device or on the external
power supply unit.
The subscriber network must be earthed in accordance with
EN 60728-11 and must remain earthed even when the device
is removed.
Thedevice and the power supplyunit do not provide protection
against water and may therefore only be operated and
connected in dry rooms. The device and the external power
supplyunitmustnotbeexposedtosplashingordrippingwater,
condensation or similar effects of water, as this may impair the
isolation from the mains voltage.
The mains plug of the external power supply unit is used as a
mains voltage disconnection unit in the event of servicing and
danger, and must therefore be accessible and usable at any
time. The external power supply unit is operational when
connected to the mains power. If the power supply unit is also
connected to the DC socket of the device, the device is also in
operation.
The device may only be powered by the supplied external
power supply unit. The supplied external power supply unit
may only be used to power the device supplied with the
external power supply unit.
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Important safety information
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Adhere to all applicable national safety regulations and stand-
ards.
Excess mechanical loads (e.g. falling, impacts, vibrations)
may damage the insulation usedto provide protection from the
mains voltage.
High excess currents (lightning strikes, surges in the power
utility grid) may damage the insulation used to provide protec-
tion from the mains voltage.
If there is no information about the intended use (e.g. oper-
ating site, ambient conditions), or the operating manual does
not include the corresponding information, you must consult
the manufacturer of this device to ensure that the device may
beinstalled.Ifyou do not receivetherequired information from
the manufacturer, do not operate the device.
In rooms in which the climatic conditions vary (e.g. due to
sunlight), the device may only be operated if the permissible
ambient temperature can be maintained.
Do not install the device and external power supply unit in loca-
tions with excessive dust formation, as this may impair the
isolation from the mains voltage.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
In order to avoid malfunctions when operating radio and telecom-
munications equipment, as well as other operating units or broad-
casting services, the following must be observed:
Before installation, make certain that you have checked the
device for mechanical damage. Do not use damaged or bent
covers or housings.
During operation, the device must always be covered by the
components provided for this purpose. It is not permitted to
operate the device when the cover is open.
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Maintenance
The power indicator – if present – only shows whether a DC
current, which supplies the device components, has been
disconnected. However, power indicators (on the power
supply unit or the device) that are not lit up in no way indicate
that the device is completely disconnected from the mains
voltage. There may still be voltages in the external power
supply unit that are dangerous to touch. Even after disconnec-
tion from the mains, there may still be voltages in the external
power supply unit that remain dangerous to touch for several
minutes. Do not open the case of the device or the external
power supply unit.
Readcarefully: EN 60728-11 –Part 1, Safetyrequirements/No
service work during electrical storms!
Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning the device!
Repair
Repairs may only be performed by the manufacturer. Improp-
erly performed repairs may result in considerable dangers for
the user.
If malfunctions occur, the device must be disconnected from
the mains and authorised experts must be consulted. The
device may need to be sent to the manufacturer.
General information
Store or use the device in a safe location, well out of reach of
small children. It may contain small parts that can be swal-
lowed or inhaled. Dispose of any small parts that are not
needed.
Plastic bags may have been used for packaging the device.
Keep these plastic bags away from babies and children to
avoid any danger of suffocation. Plastic bags are not toys.
Do not store the device near chemicals or in places in which
any leakage of chemicals may occur. In particular, organic
solvents or fluids may cause the housing and/or cables to melt
or disintegrate, presenting a danger of fire or electric shock.
They may also cause device malfunctions.
Do not connect the supplied mains adapter to any other prod-
ucts.
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Warranty conditions
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Warranty conditions
The general terms and conditions of ASTRO Strobel GmbH apply.
They can be found in the current catalogue or on the internet under
“www.astro-kom.de”.
Performance description
The HDQ 1 V2 is used to modulate local HDMI sources
(e.g. camera, set-top box, PC) into a QAM output channel. The
device offers the following performance features:
RF frequency range: 100 - 1,000 MHz
RF output level range: 46 - 93 dBµV
QAM signal is fed out via the F socket
Different resolutions
Operation and configuration via web interface
Power supply via 12-V plug-in power supply unit
Wall mounting
Disposal
Allofourpackagingmaterials (cardboard boxes, inserts,plastic film
and bags) are completely recyclable.
After use, this device must be disposed of in an orderly manner as
electronic scrap, in accordance with the current disposal regula-
tions of your district/country/state.
ASTRO Strobel is a member of the Elektro system solution for the
disposal of packaging materials. Our contract number is 80395.
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Suggested installation
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Suggested installation
PREPARATION:
Before you install the device, first drill four holes
ina verticalinstallationsurfaceandinsertsuitable wall plugs intothe
holes. To do this, first place the device on the wall and mark the four
points at which the holes are to be drilled according to the position
of the fastening plates on the device.
The following describes how to install the device:
TASK
1. Place the back of the device against the mounting surface so
that its attachment points are exactly above the four screw
heads. The RF connection sockets of the device must point
downwards.
2. Now push the housing slightly downwards until the upper
edges of the attachment points press against the screws.
RESULT:
The device is now attached and you can begin the connection.
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Connection and start-up
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Connection and start-up
PREPARATION:
To connect the HDQ 1 V2 connectors, proceed asfollows:
TASK
1. Plug one F connector each into the RF input socket [2] and RF
output socket [3] (see left) of the device. Make sure that the
coaxial cables are laid with a sufficient bending radius.
2. Connect the earth connection [8] of the device.
3. Insert the connector of an HDMI cable into the HDMI socket
[11] of the HDQ 1 V2.
4. Insert the second connector of the HDMI cable into the HDMI
socketofthe devicewhosetransportstream is tobeprocessed
by the device (e.g. camera signal, DVD player).
5. Connect theLANsocket ofyourlaptoporPCtotheLANsocket
[5] of the device.
6. Connectthedeviceto the includedplug-inpower supplyviathe
power supply socket [4].
Plug the power supply into a wall socket that supplies a mains
voltage that corresponds to the specifications of the power
supply.
RESULT:
The device is now connected and you can start the configuration
(see next section “Configuration”).
ATTENTION: The device is not hot-pluggable! It is
therefore not possible to replace components while the system
is running.
ATTENTION: If F-connectors are handled improperly or
carelessly, compliance with the EMC limit values cannot
always be ensured.
NOTE: The use of another power supply unit with a
different output voltage or polarity can lead to the destruction
of the device as well as to malfunctions and voids the
warranty!
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Figure 3 shows a connection example for the HDQ 1 V2:
Fig. 3: Connection example
Figure 4 shows a connection example with cascade connection of
two HDQ 1 V2 devices. In order to create additional capacities for
input signals, several HDQ 1 V2 can be interconnected. To do this,
you must connect the RF output of one device to the RF input of an-
other.
Fig. 4: Connection example with cascade connection
12 V DC HDMI
Terr. Signal
TV
TV
Cam, DVD, IRD
HDMI
DVB-C
12 V DC 12 V DC
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Configuration via the web interface
Configuration via the web interface
You can configure the HDQ 1 V2 via a web browser interface.
NOTE: Make sure that the IP address of the device is not the same as that of your PC or
laptop. This would otherwise result in an IP conflict.
Log in
The IP address of the device is: 192.168.0.136
Change the IP address of the PC / laptop as follows:
192.168.99.xxx (where xxx can be between 1 and 254, except 64 to avoid IP conflicts).
Connect the device to your PC or laptop via an Ethernet cable and use the ping diagnostic tool (ping
command) to determine whether the HDQ 1V2 and your PC / laptop are on the same network.
If this is the case, enter the IP address of the HDQ 1 V2 in the address line of the browser and press
the Enter key.
You should now see the login screen (see figure 5 below).
Fig. 5: login screen
Enter your user name and password here. The user name and password are “admin” by default.
Then click on the “Login” button to access the configuration interface.
NOTE: Explanations of the technical terms used in the following sections can be found
here:
https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_ts/101100_101199/101154/02.04.01_60/ts_101154v02040
1p.pdf
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Status overview
After logging in, the interface displays a status overview (see figure 6).
Fig. 6: Status overview
On the status page, you can find information about the software and hardware, the amount of free
space, system time, etc.
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Configuration via the web interface
Editing and saving encoder settings
To edit the encoder parameters, click on the “Encode & Modulate” item in the main menu on the left
(see fig. 6). The following input form will now appear:
Fig. 7: Encoder and modulator settings
In the input form on the right, you will see the “Encode & Modulate” section at the top. Here, you can
enter the parameters for the encoding and the QAM modulation into input fields or select them from
drop-down lists.
The following parameters can be changed for the encoding:
Bitrate: Enter a value from 1 - 20 Mbps here.
Audio format: Here, you can select the desired audio encoding from a drop-down list
(possible options: MPEG I Layer 2, AAC, AC3).
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GOP: Group Of Pictures. Defines the use of I, P, and B frames in the video stream. Enter a
value between 1 and 60 here. The value selected depends on the encoding standard used (for
example, H.264 or H.265).
Latency: Enter the existing latency from the generation of the signal to the arrival of the input
signal at the encoder here. Values between 50 and 1000 ms are possible.
TS-ID: Enter the transport stream ID here.
ON-ID: Enter the ON-ID for identifying the transport stream here.
CC Switch: Enable the closed caption function, if desired, by turning this switch on.
Program Number: Enter the program number here.
Program Provider: The program provider can be entered here.
Program Name: Enter the program name here.
PMT PID: Enter the PID for the program map table here.
Video PID: Enter the PID for the video data stream here.
AUDIO PID: Enter the PID for the audio data stream here.
The following parameters can be changed for the QAM modulation:
Fig. 8: Modulator settings
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Configuration via the web interface
Frequency: Enter afrequency between 100 and 1,000 MHz here.
Standard: Select the modulation standard (J.83A or J.83B) from the drop-down list.
Level: Enter the RF output level here (-16 to -63 dBm).
Symbol rate: Enter a value for the symbol rate here (3,000 to 7,000 Msps).
Constellation: Select the preferred constellation from the drop-down list (64QAM or
256QAM).
When you have set all parameters as desired, click on the “Apply” button underneath the input form.
NOTE: To save the selected settings permanently, first select the “Configuration” item in
the main menu on the left. Then click on the “save” button in the Save section. The selected
settings will then be available again even after restarting the device.
If you do not save the settings in this way, the settings activated by pressing the “Apply”
button will only be retained until the device is switched off or disconnected from the mains.
Configuring the transport stream
To edit the transport stream parameters, click on the “TS Cfg” item in the main menuonthe left. The
following input form will now appear:
Fig. 9: Transport stream settings
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Configuration via the web interface
Here, you can set the following parameters:
Network ID: Enter the network ID here (value between 0 and 65536).
LCN Mode: Select the LCN mode from the drop-down list (preset to “European”).
LCN: Enter the value for the LCN here (value between 1 and 999).
Chan List ID: Enter the ID for the channel list here.
Version: Version number. It is recommended that you do not change the preset value. 
Country Code: Country code. It is recommended that you do not change the preset value.
Private Data: It is recommended that you donot change the preset value.
Chan List Name: Name of the channel list. It is recommended that you do not change the
preset name.
When you have set all parameters as desired, click on the “Apply” button underneath the input form.
NOTE: To save the selected settings permanently, first select the “Configuration” item in
the main menu on the left. Then click on the “save” button in the Save section. The selected
settings will then be available again even after restarting the device.
If you do not save the settings in this way, the settings activated by pressing the “Apply”
button will only be retained until the device is switched off or disconnected from the mains.
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