ASTRO DVB-T BOX User manual

Version 03-2020A

Before starting operation of the device
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Before starting operation of the device
HINWEIS: Read this operating manual attentively! 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. A PDF version of this
manual is available to download 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, without prior notice, to the specifications, the
operation of the device and the operating manual.
Contents
Symbols and conventions used...................................................................................................page 03
Proper use..................................................................................................................................page 03
Target group for this manual......................................................................................................page 03
Device description.......................................................................................................................page 04
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Important safety information........................................................................................................page 05
Performance description.............................................................................................................page 06
Guarantee conditions.................................................................................................................page 06
Disposal......................................................................................................................................page 06
Installation and connection..........................................................................................................page 06
First steps using the web browser interface.................................................................................page 09
Licensing.....................................................................................................................................page 12
Configuring input properties........................................................................................................page 13
Configuring output properties of the QAM box types....................................................................page15
Output properties of the DVB-T box.............................................................................................page 22
NIT creation................................................................................................................................page 25
Sorting programmes – the LCN table..........................................................................................page 26
Network settings.........................................................................................................................page 27
Checking individual processes – the system logbook..................................................................page 28
Expert mode................................................................................................................................page 30
Software update and configuration files.......................................................................................page 31
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................page 38
Maintenance and repair..............................................................................................................page 38
Signal flow diagramme................................................................................................................page 38
Technical data.............................................................................................................................page 39

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Symbols and conventions used
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Symbols and conventions used
Symbols used in these instructions
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-observance of the instructions in this
manual pose a risk of fatal injuries.
Warning about various dangers to health, the environment and material.
Warning about thermal dangers (risk of burns).
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 being disposed of.
This symbol indicates components which must not be disposed of with household rubbish.
Proper use
The QAM BOX or DVB-T BOX compact headends are only used for converting a DVB-S2 input signal
into 16 or 12 independent output channels, while the QAM BOX can convert the signal into 16 FM chan-
nels.
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 of 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 60065. Unqualified person are not allowed to install and start operation of the device.
Device configuration
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 60065
is not necessary for configuration.

Device description
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Device description
Before using the device, read the operating manual carefully and store it for future reference.
The delivery is comprised of the following parts:
SAT input sockets:
[1] Vertical
[2] Horizontal
[3] Vertical (High/Low)
[4] Horizontal (High/Low)
SAT output or loop-through sockets:
[5] Horizontal
[6] Vertical
[7] Horizontal
[8] Vertical
[9] Test point -20 dB
[10] Output socket for RF signal
[11] Earth terminal
[12] Mains power cable
[13] Operating status lamps for the
16 QAM channels
[14] LAN connection socket (RJ 45)
[15] Bus connection socket 1
[16] Bus connection socket 2
QAM BOX or QAM BOX 12 neo or QAM BOX 16 neo QAM BOX 12 eco, QAM BOX 16 eco,
QAM BOX eco FM or DVB-T BOX
4 screws (M4) with wall plugs (6 mm)
4 x terminating impedance FUR 75
patch cable with RJ-45 connectors, 1 m
Operating manual
Figure 1: Terminal assignment (example: QAM BOX, similar on DVB-T BOX)
The QAM BOX device series and the DVB-T BOX feature a CE marking. This confirms that the prod-
ucts comply with the relevant EC directives and adhere to the requirements specified therein.

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Important safety information
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Important safety information
To avoid any hazardous situations to the extent possible, you must adhere to the following safety infor-
mation:
ACHTUNG: Failure to observe this safety information may result in personal injury due
to electrical and thermal dangers!
Proper use
Only use the device at the approved operating sites and in the ambient conditions allowed (as
described in the following), and only for the purpose described in the section “Proper use”.
Before starting operation of the device
HINWEIS: Read this operating manual attentively! 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 is available to download on the ASTRO website (there may be a more recent version).
Check the packaging and the device for transport damage immediately. Do not start operation of
a device that has been damaged.
Transporting the device by the power cable may damage the mains cable or the strain relief, and
is therefore not permitted.
Installation, operation, maintenance
The device may only be installed and operated by qualified persons (in accordance with EN
60065) or by persons who have been instructed by qualified persons. Maintenance work may only
be carried out by qualified service personnel.
The installation site must be planned in a way that prevents children from playing with the device
and its connections.
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, with
power cable outlet at the bottom.
The ambient temperatures specified in the technical data must be complied with, even when
climatic conditions change (e.g. due to sunlight). If the device overheats, the insulation used to
isolate 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, e.g. with
curtains, is not permitted. Ventilation openings may not be covered.
If the device is installed in a cabinet, ensure adequate air convection is possible to avoid
exceeding the maximum ambient temperature permitted for the device.
No objects may be placed on the device.
The subscriber network must be earthed in accordance with EN 60728-11, and must remain
earthed even when the device is removed. Furthermore, the earth connection on the device can
be used. Devices within hand’s reach must be integrated into the potential equalisation together.
Operating the device without an earth conductor, without earthing the device or without using
device potential equalisation is not permitted.
The device does not feature protection against water and may therefore only be operated and
connected in dry rooms. It must not be exposed to spraying or dripping water, to condensation, or
to similar sources of moisture.
Housing components near the cooling fins at the rear, or actual the cooling fins, may become very
hot. You should therefore not touch these parts.

Performance description
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The electrical system supplying current to the device, e.g. a house installation, must incorporate
safety devices against excessive current, earth leakages and short-circuiting in accordance with
EN 60950-1.
To operate the device (protection class I), it must be connected to mains power sockets with a
protective earth conductor.
All adhere to all applicable national safety regulations and standards.
The mains plug is used as a mains voltage disconnect unit in the event of servicing and danger,
and must therefore be accessible and be able to be operated at any time. The device is opera-
tional when connected to the mains power.
Excessmechanicalloads(e.g. falling,impacts, vibrations) maydamage insulationused toprovide
protection from mains voltage.
Highexcess currents(lightningstrike,surges inthepowerutility grid)maydamage insulationused
to provide protection from mains voltage.
Do not insert any objects through the ventilation slots.
If there is no information about intended use (e.g. operating site, ambient conditions), or the oper-
ating manual does not include the corresponding information, then you must consult the manufac-
turer of this device to ensure that the device may be installed. If you do not receive any information
on this from the manufacturer, do not start operating the device.
Maintenance
Theoperatingdisplayonly showswhether theDC current,which suppliesthe devicecomponents,
has been disconnected. However, operating displays (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.
Read carefully: EN 60728 - Part 1 Safety requirements: No service work during thunderstorms.
Repair
Repairs may only be performed by the manufacturer. Improperly 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.
Performance description
The QAM BOX or DVB-T BOX compact headends feature the following performance characteristics:
4 SAT levels for selection for 16 or 12 QAM, or 12 DVB-T, output channels
16 x DVB-S in FM (QAM BOX only)
HDTV-compatible (MPEG-2 and MPEG-4)
Easy configuration using web browser interface
Warranty conditions
The general terms and conditions of ASTRO Strobel GmbH apply. You will find these in the current
catalogue or on the Internet under “www.astro-kom.de”.
Disposal
All of our packaging material (cardboard boxes, inserts, plastic film and bags) is completely recyclable.
Electronicdevicesmust notbedisposed ofwith householdwaste,butrather– according toDIRECTIVE
2012/19/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL from 4 July 2012, on waste
electrical and electronic equipment – must be properly disposed of. When it is no longer of use, please
bring the device for disposal to one of the public collection points for this purpose.
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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Installing and connecting
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Installing and connecting
Observe all instructions about installation and mains connection described in the section “Important
safety information”.
Start by holding the device in front of the installation location and align it using a spirit level. Then draw
markings for the bore holes through the holes in the feet of the device.
Use a drill bit with a diameter of 6 mm to drill the holes. Insert the wall plugs provided with the device
and use the screws to screw the device in place.
Ensure that the mains voltage, signal sources etc. are properly connected to the device using the corre-
sponding connections. The local mains voltage must be the same as the supply voltage required to
operate the device (see section “Technical data”).
ACHTUNG: SAT inputs which are not used must each be connected to a terminating
impedance FUR 75 DC prof (required due to the remote feed of galvanic isolation!)
Connecting the device to a set-top box on a tuner (example: QAM BOX, DVB-T BOX is similar)
HINWEIS: Your PC or laptop must be configured accordingly using the network settings in
the operating system! As soon as the device has been connected to your PC or laptop using your
network connection, you can start with configuration using the web browser interface.
HINWEIS: SAT outputs that are not required must be sealed using a 75 ohm terminating
impedance (type: FUR 75 DC prof).
Figure 2: Connecting the QAM BOX
AUFGABE
1. In order to configure the device using the web browser interface, connect your network, or
laptop/PC, to the RJ 45 socket on the device (see position [14] in the figure at the left).
2. Connect the SAT input sockets (see positions [1] - [4] at the left) to the corresponding SAT levels
of the SAT-IF signal using a coaxial cable (see figure 2). When doing so, observe the labelling on
the inputs on the device.
3. Connect the RF output socket (see position [10], left) on the device with a set-top box or a TV set
withDVB-C tuner(QAMBOX) orDVB-Ttuner (DVB-TBOX) orwithseveral tunersorset-topboxes
by interconnecting the corresponding distributors and splitters.
4. Seal the SAT output sockets (see positions [5] - [8]) with 4 terminal impedances (FUR 75 DC prof).
ERGEBNIS:
The device has now been connected, and you can start with the configuration using the web browser
interface.

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Connecting two cascading devices (example: QAM BOX, DVB-T BOX is similar)
You can cascade up to 4 modules. An example of a cascade circuit with 2 modules can be seen in
figure 3 below:
Figure 3: Connecting several cascading devices (example: QAM BOX)
AUFGABE
1. In order to configure the device using the web browser interface, connect your network, or
laptop/PC, to the RJ 45 socket on the device (see position [14] in the figure at the left).
2. Connect the SAT input sockets (see positions [1] - [4] at the left) to the corresponding SAT levels
of the SAT-IF signal using a coaxial cable (see figure 2). When doing so, observe the labelling on
the inputs on the device.
3. Connect the bus connection sockets on the devices to each other.
4. Connect the RF output socket (see position [10], left) on the device with set-top boxes or a TV sets
with DVB-C tuners (QAM BOX) or DVB-T tuners (DVB-T BOX) by connecting the corresponding
distributors and splitters to each other.
5. Connect each of the SAT output sockets (see positions [5] - [8]) to the SAT input sockets of the
subsequent module.
6. Seal the SAT output sockets of the last module (see positions [5] - [8]) using 4 terminal imped-
ances (FUR 75 DC prof).
ERGEBNIS:
The devices have now been connected, and you can start with the configuration using the web browser
interface.
HINWEIS: If cascading devices are configured using a switch, then all cascaded devices
must have an IP address of their own.
IP addresses can be changed under the menu item “Network” providing you are logged on as
the administrator.

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First steps using the web browser interface
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First steps using the web browser interface
General information on the structure of the web browser interface
The configuration interface is divided into the following sub-areas:
Status line (header): shows general information about the QAM BOX.
SW: Software status
FW: Current version of the software installed
HW: Hardware version
Up: Connection time since the system was booted
Time: Date and time
Name, location, contact: corresponds to the settings which were made in the “User” configuration
area
Navigation menu (left column): Displays the individual configuration areas, which you can
select by clicking the mouse. A detailed description of these areas can be found on the following
pages of this chapter.
Content area (middle): The respective configuration form – depending on the menu item
selected – is displayed here.
Logging in
To log in, enter the IP address of the device (169.254.1.1) in the address line of the browser. The input
mask for the log in should then appear (see figure 4, below).
In delivery state, you must use the following log-in data:
User name: “user” or “admin” (input without inverted commas)
Password: astro
HINWEIS: If you wish to change the IP address, then the settings on the PC must be changed
accordingly.
Figure 4: Log in
Once log in is successful, the menu item “log in” changes to “log out”. You will now see the start page
for the QAM BOX with all the relevant system information. The navigation menu and the log-in status
display will appear at the left.
The device status is indicated by a green or red circle. If a green circle is displayed, the device is oper-
ational. If the circle is red, then a fault has occurred.
Only one user can be logged into theuser interface of thedevice ata time.The currentuser isdisplayed
in the column at the left, below the menu.
HINWEIS: For security reasons, you should change the access data valid upon delivery (user
name and password) to prevent unauthorised access!
Logging out
Click on the item “Log out” in the menu on the left.
Figure 5: Logging out
Click on the “Yes” button in the content area to log out of the system as a user.

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Changing user data
Click on the menu item “User settings” in the menu at the left to have the corresponding input screen
displayed. The input mask shown in figure 6 now appears.
Figure 6: User administration
You can create up to four users for the user interface of the device. The following three users have
been created as the default setting:
user
admin
controller
The password for all three users is “astro”.
To change the access data for a user account, or to create a new one, enter the required user name
in the input field User name. Then enter the password of your choice in the input field New Password
and confirm it by entering the password again in the input field Retype New Password.
HINWEIS: A password must contain at least 5 characters.
To delete a user account, tick the corresponding checkbox Delete in the right-hand column of the ta-
ble.
The following settings can also be entered:
Timeout: You can enter a time for the automatic logout, in minutes, in this input field. If no more
inputs are made in the user interface, then automatic logout will occur once the time entered here
has elapsed.
The time remaining until the automatic log out is shown in the left-hand column, under the menu.
Name, location, contact: Youcan save aname forthesystem, thelocation andthecontact
data for a person in these input fields.
Language: Choose English or German as the menu language here.
Expert mode: Activate this option to obtain additional setting options.
Enforce password policy: Tick this checkbox when additional rules should apply for pass-
word selection (a minimum of 8 characters, including at least one lower-case letter, one
upper-case letter, one number and one special character.). If this option is not selected, the pass-
word must only be 5 characters in length.
Disallow anonymous access: Tick this checkbox to prevent unauthorised access.
WICHTIG: All changes will only be applied after you have clicked the “Submit” button
below the input screen! Click on the “Reset form” button to delete the values which have been
entered.