Blonder tongue BTPRO-8000S User manual

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4232 S BTPRO-8000S HD Tablet/Touch Signal Analyzer
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BTPRO-8000SBTPRO-8000S
© Blonder Tongue Labs, Inc. ISO 9001:2015 Certified P/N: UM8000Sr1 |Rev: 101119

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NOTES

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INDEX
2 – Get to know your BTPRO 8000 S
4 – Multi-purpose bag
6 – HOME and Navigation
11 – Configuration
15 – ScreenShot
16 – SAT Measure
29 – TV Measure
35 – FM Measure
38 – CATV Measure
46 – SPECTRUM Analyzer
47 – OPTIC Measure
50 – WI-FI Analyzer
51 – BARSCAN check all channels level/power
52 – MEMORY
58 – TV & CATV Special Functions
63 – SAT Special Functions
64 – Optional APPS
68 – LI - ION polimer batteries
68 – Warnings
69 – Battery test & battery regeneration
70 – power supply (mains) & battery charge (CHRG) LED status
71 – Meter maintenance
71 – Disposal of electronic equipment
72 – Suggested values
72 – Accessories supplied
73 – Limited WARRANTY
74 – Abbreviations & Technical terms

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GET TO KNOW YOUR BTPRO-8000 S
FRONT PANEL _____________________________________________________________________________
POWER
To turn on
press the
‘HOME’ key.
To turn off
press and hold
the ‘HOME’ key
WHEEL
Use the wheel to navigate across the screen and adjust the values
RESET HARDWARE RESET SOFTWARE
+
With instrument ON, Keep
the “HOME” key pressed
for 10” and turn on again.
From instrument OFF, Switch on
the meter, immediately after keep
the “ VOLUME ” key pressed until a
beep is heard.
Rotate to select
a menu item or
to change a
value
Press to select
a menu item
or a numeric
field,
Select a menu item,
press and hold 2
seconds to display
the pop-up menu.

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1. = LAN Ethernet RJ45
2. = USB B SW upgrades
3. = USB A memory stick
4. = Power Supply input (12 V DC - 1A)
5. = Fan
SIDE PANELS_______________________________________________________________________________
TOP SIDE
6 7 8 9
RIGHT SIDE
5
LEFT SIDE
1
2
3
4
6. = Analog video IN (CVBS)
7. = Remote Power Supply switch
DC at RF IN ON/OFF
8. = IF/RF IN “F” 75 Ω
9. = OPTIC IN: SC connector

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HOME AND NAVIGATION
Press the ‘HOME’ key to go to the home screen, then rotate the wheel to navigate on ‘SAT’, ‘TV’ or
‘CATV’ icons and press the wheel to select the measurement mode required.
“HOME” SCREEN_________________________________________________________________________
Press the ‘HOME’ key at any time to
return to the home screen
NAVIGATION________________________________________________________________________________
Use the touch screen and the wheel to navigate across the screen and to change values
DISPLAY ZONES
tuning parameters
live picture
measurements
channel info
transport stream info
context sensitive menu
How to select from the menus and adjust the value:
• Rotate the wheel and select from the menu required (fig. 1)
• Press the wheel (fig. 2)
• Rotate the wheel to adjust the value (fig. 3)
• Press the wheel and confirm the selection (fig. 4)
NAVIGATION USING MECHANICAL COMMANDS
Example of TV/CATV channel selection:
g. 1 g. 2 g. 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
3
5 6
4
2

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g. 1 g. 2 g. 3
Example of SATELLITE transponder selection (TP/TS):
g. 1 g. 3g. 2 g. 4
Example of remote TV-CATV power supply selection (DC&RF):
How to select from the menus and change a value using the drop down menus:
• Rotate the wheel and select the menu required (fig. 1)
• Keep the wheel pressed for 2 seconds to display the drop down menu (fig. 2)
• Rotate the wheel to adjust the value (fig. 3)
• Press the wheel and confirm the selection (fig. 4)
Example of TV/CATV channel selection:
g. 1
g. 3
g. 2
g. 4
Example of SATELLITE transponder selection (TP/TS):
g. 1
g. 3g. 2
g. 4

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g. 5
g. 4
g. 3
How to select the frequency and set the value using the numerical keyboard:
• Rotate the wheel and select frequency (FREQ) (fig. 1)
• Keep the wheel pressed for 2 seconds to display the keyboard (fig. 2)
• Touch the numbers on-screen to enter the required frequency value. To navigate within the window,
rotate the wheel. (fig. 3)
• Finally rotate the wheel and select enter (fig. 4)
• Press the wheel and confirm the selection (fig. 5)
Example of manual frequency (FREQ) selection:
g. 1
g. 2

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• Touch a value in the menu (fig. 1)
• Rotate the wheel to adjust the value (fig. 3) or touch the value required (fig.2)
• Press the wheel and confirm the selection (fig.3)
or touch the monitor outside the drop down menu (fig.3)
NAVIGATION USING MIXED COMMANDS: MECHANICAL & TOUCH
Select from the menus and adjust the value using the drop down menu:
• Touch a value in the menu to visualize the drop down menu (fig. 1)
• Rotate the wheel to adjust the value (fig. 2) or touch the value required (fig. 2)
• Press the wheel and confirm the selection (fig. 3),
or touch the monitor outside the drop down menu (fig. 3)
Example of TV channel selection:
g. 1
O
R
g. 2
O
R
g. 3

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Select the frequency and set the value using the numerical keyboard:
• Touch FREQ to show the menu “INSERT FREQ” (fig. 1)
• Touch the numbers on-screen to enter the required frequency value (fig. 2)
• Finally touch enter and confirm the selection (fig. 3)
Example of manual frequency selection (FREQ):
g. 1
g. 2
g. 3
Example of SATELLITE transponder selection (TP/TS):
g. 1
O
R
g. 2
O
R
g. 3

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CONFIGURATION
BATTERY SAVING AND TIMER OFF_________________________________________
VIDEO IN_______________________________________________________________________________________
Upon pressing the VOL
key, the volume selection is
immediately active.
Press “ENTER” to configure
the screen display and
access other important
settings.
Choose “BATTERY SAVING” from the volume
screen. In ON mode, if no key is pressed, after 30
seconds, the display brightness is reduced and
after 5 minutes the meter automatically turns off.
Press any key to temporarily reset the battery
save mode.
Touch “CONFIGURATION MENU” then
“METER” in the volume screen and set the
“TIMER OFF” value. The meter will turn off after
5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes of inactivity. Press any
key to interrupt the automatic turn-off.
Settings for battery save mode.
“VIDEO IN” (connector 7): Select “EXT” to visualize an external video source.

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Touch the center of the squares that appear in
the corners of the screen, repeat four times for
each square.
TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATION ________________________________________________
Touch “CONFIGURATION MENU”
from the volume window;
Touch “METER” then
“CALIBRATE TOUCHSCREEN”;
If the touchscreen does not respond to the commands, it may be necessary to calibrate:
NOTE: Use the pen and touch the the screen exactly in the center of the circle. If you do not carry
out this procedure correctly the touch commands may be inaccurate.

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DISCOVERY__________________________________________________________________________________
To access, touch the “CONFIGURATION
MENU” in the VOLUME window.
TV MODE _______________________________ CATV (CABLE) MODE__________
Identifies the modulation of a tuned TV channel in the TV master PLAN
Touch “CATV” and then “DISCOVERY” and set
the identification mode:
• CABLE ONLY
• TERR & CABLE
Touch “TV” and then “DISCOVERY” and set
the identification mode desired:
• ONLY DVBT (only DVB-T/T2 digital signals);
• DVBT&C +AnTV (DVB-T/T2/C digital signals
& analog TV signals);
• DVBT + AnTV (DVB-T/T2 digital signals
& analog TV signals).
NOTES:
• DISCOVERY mode is active only if the antenna cable is connected to the instrument
• DISCOVERY mode is not active if you use a manual (ManuMemory Mix) or automatic memory
plan (Automemory TV)

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C/N TYPE _____________________________________________________________________________________
Set the measurement mode of the carrier noise ratio “C/N” (in band-out band).
Touch ‘CONFIGURATION MENU’
from the volume screen.
C/N measurement mode “IN BAND”:
The signal/noise ratio is measured between the
signal level of the video carrier (signal/carrier,
red marker) and the noise level, estimated in the
band between the coloured subcarrier and the
audio carrier (white marker).
Touch “TV” then “C/N TYPE”.
C/N measurement mode “ OUTSIDE THE BAND ”:
The signal/noise ratio is measured between the
signal level of the video carrier (signal/carrier,
red marker) and the noise level estimated in the
guard band (-1.282 MHz from the video carrier,
white marker).
NOTE: The “C/N TYPE” setup is available in TV and CATV mode.

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The “SCREEN SHOT” function allows you to directly save the TFT monitor screens in an external
memory.
• Connect an external memory source (not provided) to the USB A socket.
• Set the instrument on the screen to be saved: Spectrum, Measurements, Constellation, Echoes etc.
• Press the SPECT (4” Screenshot) key for 4 seconds keys and wait for file to be saved:
the instrument will make a series of beeps.
• Enter in the file name and press ENTER.
SCREEN SHOT
N.B.:
• If the memory is not inserted correctly, or is not recognised, the following message will be shown:
“PLEASE INSERT USB MASS STORAGE DEVICE”.
• Full screen picture zooms can not be saved.
• the ENTER command is not active If the file name is already present in the external memory
source.
• The files are saved in .bmp (bitmap) format.

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SATSAT
SATSAT
SAT MEASUREMENTS
Press the “HOME” key.
Touch “SAT”, and then “PLAN” or use the
wheel to obtain the Satellite list.
Touch to select the desired satellite, or use the
wheel. Once selected, touch “MEAS” to display
the measurement or “SPECT” to display the
spectrum.
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r
NOTE: The chosen Satellite and Transponder will remain in memory if you change mode (TV/CATV)
or if you switch off the meter.

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RELATED FUNCTIONS____________________________________________________
DVB-S, DVB-S2 SAT MEASUREMENTS___________________________
Press the “HOME” key.
Main measurments and image.Touch “SAT” and then “MEAS & PICT”
or use the wheel.
Press repeatedly to navigate into
SAT measurements screens:
Measure, Constellation.
Press to enter in
the spectrum.

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VISUALIZE NIT ____________________________________________________________________________
Touch “VISUALIZE NIT”.
Touch “MENU” from the “MAIN
MEASUREMENTS & PICTURES”.
“NIT INFO VISUALIZATION ” referring
to the HOTBIRD 13° East transponder
Example 1:
NOTE: The function VISUALIZE NIT is also available in TV & CATV mode.

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NOTE: The Channel Monitor function is also available in TV and CATV mode.
CHANNEL MONITOR__________________________________________________________________
Example 1:
SINGLE CHANNEL MONITORING: 30 minutes.
Touch “MENU” from MAIN MEASUREMENTS
& IMAGES screen.
Touch “CHANNEL LOGGER”.
Touch “MENU”. Select the time interval (TIME INTVL)
and where you want to store the file,
either in the meter’s memory, or in the USB
memory stick (send to USB-ON),
with the relative file name (File name).
The weekly application of SW CHANNEL MONITOR allows you to control and register the trend of the
main parameters of a digital signal over time (from 30 minutes to one week) for the following: TV, CATV,
& SAT.
This application is used to resolve reception problems which occasionally occur. It also allows you to
measure, memorize and visualize (local or in remote) the following digital signal’s parameters tested:
DVB-S/T/C = Power, MER, ERROR, bBer, aBer; DVB-S2 / T2 / C2 = Power, MER, ERROR, aBer, Lber,
PER, LDCP.
Each registered parameter is graphically represented on the display using different colours for easy
identification.

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SAT SPAN FULL SAT Spectrum
(from 930 to 2250 MHz).
Press the the SPECT key again to activate
the “MAX HOLD” function.
Press the “HOME” key. Touch “SAT” and then “SPECT” or use the wheel.
“SAT” spectrum SPAN FULL EXT
(from 230 to 2610 MHz) with LNB WIDE BAND.
Example 2:
“SAT” spectrum SPAN FULL EXT
(from 230 to 2610 MHz) with universal LNB.
Example 1:
Touch “SPAN” and rotate the wheel to select the SPAN value desired:
10-20-50-100-200-500-FULL SAT-FULL EXT
SPECTRUM ANALYZER _______________________________________________________