Contemporary Research QIP-D User manual

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Contents
Overview.............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Installing the QIP-D .............................................................................................................................................................................4
IPTV –Unicast/Multicast.....................................................................................................................................................................4
Channel List.........................................................................................................................................................................................4
QIP-D Control and Setup.....................................................................................................................................................................5
Front Panel Operation ........................................................................................................................................................................5
Rear Panel Connections......................................................................................................................................................................6
Setup Notes.........................................................................................................................................................................................7
On-Screen Text Communication Menu...............................................................................................................................................8
On-Screen Graphical A/V Menu..........................................................................................................................................................9
HD2-RC IR Remote ............................................................................................................................................................................11
Web Pages.........................................................................................................................................................................................12
RS-232/Telnet/UDP Two-Way Communication Protocol .................................................................................................................14
Table of RS-232 Control Commands.................................................................................................................................................15
Response Strings...............................................................................................................................................................................18
Creating and Loading the Channel List .............................................................................................................................................20
iCC-Net Control Overview.................................................................................................................................................................22
Building an IPTV Based Control System............................................................................................................................................22
Integrated Display Controller............................................................................................................................................................24
HDMI CEC Control.............................................................................................................................................................................24
RS-232 Display Control......................................................................................................................................................................24
iCC-Net Protocol Format...................................................................................................................................................................26
Command String Protocol.................................................................................................................................................................27
Table of iCC-Net Control Commands................................................................................................................................................28
Firmware Update ..............................................................................................................................................................................30
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................................31
Safety Instructions and Warranty.....................................................................................................................................................33

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Overview
The Contemporary Research QIP-D IPTV Decoder/Controller is a MPEG-TS video decoder with an integrated display controller. The QIP-D
accepts MPEG-2 or H.264 encoded UDP and RTP transport streams up to 1080p/60.
The QIP-D IPTV Decoder/Controller features an HDMI output with video scaling from 480i to 2160p. Users may select channels, volume, and
power from the front panel controls, handheld IR remote, web page, or external control system.
When used as part of an IP or based iCC-Net control system, the decoder/controller will respond to power, channel and volume commands
and the integrated display controller may be used to control power and source selection on the connected display device.
The integrated display controller allows for RS-232 control of the connected display device when used in conjunction with the Display
Express Lite application included with an IP-DXL or ICE-HE-DXL Display Control Center, Display Express software, or a third-party control
system. HDMI CEC display control may be used in lieu of RS-232 or IR for display power functions only in conjunction with compatible
display devices.
The QIP-D IPTV Decoder/Controller has an onboard control database of RS-232 protocols for many common flat panel displays and video
projectors. The display type may be selected when configuring the unit. As a result, custom programming is not required for display control
when used with Display Express or an ICE-HE-DXL display control center with Display Express Lite.
Operation requires that a channel list of program streams be entered in the unit’s memory. The entry for each IPTV program will include a
channel number by which it may be selected for viewing using the optional handheld IR remote, web page, or external control command.
Channel up/down commands will step through the channels in the list. CR Toolbox software is a free PC application designed to connect
and update CR products. It may be used to create and edit the channel list and upload the list to one or more QIP-D units. Individual
channels may be added to or deleted from the list using CR Toolbox software or via RS-232 command.
Features
Decoding
•MPEG-2 or H.264 video up to 1080p
•Supports AC-3, MPEG-1 Layer 2, or AAC audio formats
•SPTS or MPTS
Stream Protocols
•MPEG-TS
•UDP or RTP
•Multicast or Unicast
•IGMP v2
Video
•HDMI Type A, Version 1.4b
•Output scaling to 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 2160p
Audio
•HDMI embedded AC-3 pass-through, PCM Fixed, or PCM Variable
•S/PDIF optical AC-3 pass-through, PCM Fixed, or PCM Variable
•Variable Analog stereo
Closed Captions
•Decodes digital closed captioning
Setup and Control
•Front panel control for Power, Channel, Volume, and Menu
•Channel list loaded or updated using CR Toolbox. May be edited using RS-232 commands.
•Control via optional HD2-RC handheld IR remote
•Two-way control via RS-232, Telnet, or UDP for use with third-party control systems
•Accepts iCC-Net protocol control commands for channel selection, volume, and display control functions over Ethernet
•RS-232 output for display control
•CEC control available on HDMI output for most CEC enabled displays
•Setup via On-screen menus, web pages, or RS-232 commands
•Firmware updateable over Ethernet using CR Toolbox software

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Installing the QIP-D
The slim profile of the QIP-D allows for mounting behind a flat panel display. The unit may be attached to the flat panel display with user
provided hook and loop fastener adhesive tape or attached to the wall using the mounting ears. The unit may also be set flat on a suitable
shelf or other stable flat surface.
Connect the HDMI output a video display, video matrix/router, or video encoder. Analog and SPDIF digital audio outputs are available for
connection to an amplifier, audio system processor, or other compatible audio input. Connect the Ethernet port to the IPTV network switch
or directly to the output of an IPTV encoder. The QIP-D will need to be connected to an appropriate power source. The unit may be
powered from a PoE injector or PoE enabled network switch through the Ethernet port or the optional PS12-1.0 power supply.
After the QIP-D is connected, a channel list will need to be uploaded to the unit prior to viewing programs.
IPTV –Unicast/Multicast
The QIP-D can receive an IPTV MPEG-TS transport stream that is transmitted as unicast or multicast. Network switch considerations should
be based on which method will be implemented.
Unicast
Unicast communication is used when the IPTV stream is to be transmitted directly from one encoder to one decoder. Only one decoder can
view the content of the IPTV stream at a time. The encoder may be connected to the QIP-D directly or through an unmanaged or managed
network switch. This mode is for simple one-to-one communication from the encoder to the decoder. The unicast stream will be received
at the IP address specified in the unit’s configuration. The unicast IP address must be different than the unit’s normal IP address.
The unicast stream may be SPTS (single program transport stream) or MPTS (multiple program transport stream). Each program will be able
to be accessed by direct channel entry or channel up/down.
Multicast
Multicast communication allows for an IPTV stream from one or many encoders to be viewed by one or many decoders while minimizing
network traffic. Multicast communication requires a Layer 2 managed network switch. The network switch will need to have IGMP
snooping enabled. The IPTV stream from the encoders is assigned a unique IP destination address and port in the range reserved for
multicast. An IPTV stream is not forwarded by the switch to a decoder until it receives a request from the decoder.
Each multicast stream may be SPTS (single program transport stream) or MPTS (multiple program transport stream). The programs will be
able to be accessed by direct channel entry or channel up/down.
Channel List
A channel list will need to be uploaded to the QIP-D. The channel list will contain a channel number, channel name and related information
for each IPTV stream that is to be available for viewing.
The available IPTV streams are referenced by the channel number. An IPTV stream may be selected for viewing by entering the associated
channel number from the web page, IR remote, or other control source. Channel Up/Down from the front panel, web page, IR remote or
other control source will step through the channels entered in the channel list.
The channel list can be uploaded through an Ethernet connection using CR Toolbox software, or by a terminal emulator over Telnet or RS-
232.

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QIP-D Control and Setup
The control and setup functions of the QIP-D may be accessed by multiple means:
•On-screen menus accessed via Front Panel controls or Handheld IR Remote.
•Wired IR from a control system interface.
•Two-way RS-232 Commands directly via rear panel DB-9 connector, Telnet, or UDP.
•One-way RS-232 iCC-Net Commands through an ICE-HE-DXL, IP-DXL, or broadcast UDP. Reply strings are not returned.
•Web Pages –Enter the QIP-D IP address in the address bar of an internet browser on a connected device. The default IP address is
192.168.1.241. The Control web page mimics the optional HD2-RC handheld IR remote.
Front Panel Operation
Front Panel Button Operation
Button
Operation
Power
Toggles On | Off
Menu
Push to display on-screen Audio/Video menu
Hold to display on-screen Communication Setup menu
Down
Channel Down
Up
Channel Up
Select
Displays on-screen info banner
Select + Down
Volume Down
Select + Up
Volume Up
Down + Up
Toggle Audio Mute
Select + Menu
Reset A/V to factory settings
Up + Menu
Unlocks previously locked buttons until power cycle
LED Operation
Mode
Status
Red Solid On
Unit is Off
Green Solid On
Valid video input stream
Green Slow Blink
Waiting for valid video stream (one second on, one second off)
Green Fast Blink
Powering up (¼ second on, ¼ second off)
Red Flash
IR remote button press
Green, Staggered Blink
On-screen Menu (Blink-Blink-Pause sequence)
Red Fast Blink
Bootloader Mode (uses RS-232 connector)
Red/Green Alternating
Firmware Update Mode

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Rear Panel Connections
USB
USB-A service port. May be used as an alternate method for updating decoder firmware.
HDMI
HDMI receptacle, Type A, Version 1.4. Output resolutions available are 2160p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i. The output normally
automatically detects a DVI display. The audio format follows the digital audio output settings.
SPDIF
Optical digital audio output port. The format of the output follows the digital audio settings. The format options are AC-3, PCM fixed, and
PCM variable. PCM variable will follow the volume control settings
Audio
3.5 mm TRS stereo output for variable level stereo analog audio.
RS-232
DB-9 male connector RS-232 data link to control system or for display control. Supports two-way communication for use with a third-party
control system processor or one-way communication for video display control. Baud rate is user configurable, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop
bit. When the QIP-D is configured for RS-232 display control, the port becomes transmit only and the port settings are automatically
configured depending on the display device type selected unless otherwise noted.
Ethernet
RJ-45 connector, 100 Mbps, PoE
I/O
For future use
IR In
3.5 mm TRS jack for optional external IR receiver or wired IR from a control system processor.
Tip= +5v DC (50 mA max)
Ring= Input
Sleeve= Ground
12VDC
Power input 2.1 mm coaxial jack (inside center conductor positive). May be used in lieu of Ethernet POE

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Setup Notes
DVI
Compatibility with DVI displays is normally supported and automatically detected. Forced DVI mode may be manually selected from the
HDMI-DVI menu setting in the A/V web page or by RS-232 command.
Audio
The volume settings do not affect digital audio in AC-3 or PCM modes. PCM Variable supports volume control on all audio outputs. The
analog audio outputs always follow the volume control settings. If there is no audio, make sure the volume is up (and not muted). A
“motorboat” sound means the display does not support AC-3, and the mode should be changed to PCM.
IR Control
•Interference from room fluorescent lights can cause problems with IR remote operation. If this occurs, the frequency of the IR may
be changed in the HD2-RC remote. Hold Select and press “9” to set the IR frequency at 57 KHz. Hold Select and press “4” to set the
IR to the normal 38 KHz frequency.
•Rear panel IR input jack for use with IR-RXD (5034-001) external IR receiver or equivalent
•If there is significant IR interference, an IR-RXD Remote Sensor may be required. Cover the front-panel IR sensor to reduce
interference.
•Disabling the IR sensor in the configuration settings will also disable the rear panel IR input jack.
•The QIP-D will respond to a universal remote with the TV type set to Sharp.
RS-232 Control Port
Depending on the application, the RS-232 port may be configured for one-way or full two-way communication. For installations which the
QIP-D will be used for display device control, the RS-232 port will be transmit only. Control strings will be sent to the display, but the unit
will not respond to any response data on the receive pin from the display. The RS-232 Data LED however will flash green when data is
received which may be useful for troubleshooting purposes. Two-way communication will allow for full control of the QIP-D from a third-
party control system processor when display control is not desired.
To configure the RS-232 port for one-way communication, an RS-232 display device type must be entered when configuring the QIP-D.
Codes for the display device types are listed on page 25.
To configure the RS-232 port for two-way communication, enter 0 for the Display Device Type.
Network Addressing
Although the unit has only one physical Ethernet connection, internally there are two network interfaces. Traffic to each interface is
automatically managed.
The primary network interface is for communication, control, and firmware updates and will have the IP address assigned to the unit. The
second network interface is for the IPTV traffic. The IP address used by the second network interface is dynamic and will change according
to the destination address of the IPTV stream that is viewed. For viewing a unicast IPTV stream, the interface will use the Unicast
Destination Address that is entered when configuring the unit. When viewing a multicast IPTV stream, the IP address of the second
interface is assigned automatically.
If no unicast IPTV stream is in the channel list, it is best practice to set the Unicast Destination Address to the default setting of
000.000.000.000. An IP address in the reserved range will be assigned and an entry of 24:12:34:xx:xx:xx will appear in the MAC table of a
network switch. This should prevent any potential unintended IP address conflicts.
Restore Factory Default Settings
The unit may have the configuration restored to the factory default settings.
The factory default settings may be restored using the on-screen text menu. Hold the Menu button to open the on-screen text menu.
Select the System menu and scroll to Firmware. Verify that the System firmware is displayed. Press Select to bring up the blinking cursor.
Simultaneously press Power and Up to restore the default settings.
The factory default settings may also be restored via the RS-232 command ‘>Z!’. Note that the RS-232 port settings will be changed if
different than the default and the RS-232 communication will be lost.

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On-Screen Text Communication Menu
The on-screen communication menu may be accessed by holding the Menu button on the front panel or handheld IR remote. The action
may be emulated from a control system processor via the wired IR input.
On-Screen Setup Menu Button Operation
Button
Function
Power
Exit OSD Menu Mode
Menu
Hold to enter OSD Menu Mode
Push to exit OSD Menu Mode
Down
Next menu item
Up
Previous menu item
Select
Data Entry Mode See table below
Data Entry Mode Button Operation
Button
Function
Menu
Go to previous field or back to Menu
Up / Down
Change selected data
Select
Go to next field or save selected data and go back to Menu
On-Screen Communication Settings
Button
Function
IP Address
192.168.1.241
IP Mode
Select Static |DHCP
Gateway and Subnet Mask settings remain when toggled from DHCP to
Static
Gateway
192.168.1.1 Automatic for DHCP. Use Menu/Select and Up/Down
arrows to manually set a static address, Select saves after the last entry.
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
Telnet Port
0023 (1 –16535)
Unicast DstAddr
Sets the unicast destination address
Device Number
Enter device number (1 - 4000)
TV Control Type
See Control Type list and enter the required number (1 –99)
IR Receive
On | Off
Versions
Firmware versions
Press Select, then Up/Down to scroll through versions
QIP-D V2.04 –System Firmware
HW Rev D0 –Hardware Version
Boot Ldr V1.02 –Bootloader Version
Decoder V1.22 –Decoder Firmware

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On-Screen Graphical A/V Menu
Press Menu on the front panel or optional HD2-RC handheld infrared remote to access on-screen AV Menu. The action may be emulated
from a control system processor via the wired IR input.
Main Menu
Select Sub Menus
•Down or Up highlights option
•Select +Down moves left (front panel control only)
•Select + Up moves right (front panel control only)
•Select chooses Option
•Menu steps back or exits menu
Caption Menu
This menu accesses captioning features:
•On/Off –turns captions on/off –other options are not available if captions are off
•Service Mode –Service 1 –6
•Digital Font Options
•Size –Standard (15 pixels), Large (21 pixels), or Small (11 pixels)
•Style –1 –6
•Color –8 shade of background, foreground, and edge colors
•Opacity –Foreground or background
•Edge –6 style options
Setup Menu
Select Sub Menus
•Screen Format
•Time
•Sound
•Menu Language
Screen Format
Set the aspect ratio of the connected display device. The Ratio command can also toggle
through the available options for each display setting.
•4:3 Display offers three options for 16:9 video: 16:9 (letterboxed), 4:3 (stretched
vertically), and Zoom
•16:9 Display offers three options for 4:3 video: 4:3 (pillar boxed), 16:9 (stretched
horizontally), and Zoom
Time Menu
Sub menus for time settings.
Time data is extracted from the System Time Table in the digital channel’s transport
stream if available.
When Daylight Saving is enabled, the decoder will adjust the time as needed if the
daylight savings flag is enabled in the System Time Table.

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Time Zone
Options for Time Zone
Front panel navigation
•Select + Down to move left
•Select + Up to move right
Sound Menu
The Sound menu allows for access to sound related settings:
•Digital Output –Select AC-3, PCM, or PCM Variable
•Auto Volume –Enable/Disable dynamic range compression
Menu Language
Options for on-screen AV menu language
•English
•Spanish
•French
Diagnostics
Displays decoder firmware and AC-3 software versions, current buffer usage, buffer
parameters, and error count.
Info Banner
On-screen Info banner may be accessed by the following:
•Info button press on IR remote or control web page
•Hold Select button on the front panel
•Serial command

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HD2-RC IR Remote
The optional HD2-RC IR Remote (5024-004) may be used to setup the QIP-D and for daily operation. The QIP-D is equipped with a front panel
IR sensor and a rear panel IR input jack for connection to an optional IR-RXD (5034-001) or compatible remote IR receiver. Each of the
functions on the remote have equivalent commands in RS-232, Ethernet, and wired IR formats.
Power
Press to toggle on and off.
Volume Control
Use the Vol+, Vol- and Mute buttons to control volume.
Channel Selection
Two-part major/minor channel numbers are separated by a –(dash). Example 21-3.
One-part channels are accessed by entering the channel number.-part digital channels are
Ch+, Ch- and PrevCh can be used to access and recall channels.
Menu Operation
Press Menu to access the on-screen menus.
•Use the directional arrows, Select and Exit to navigate the on-screen menus.
•Exit closes the on-screen menu.
•Menu reverts to the previous menu or closes the on-screen menu from the Main
Menu.
•Enter selects the menu choice.
Special Functions
•CC steps through available closed-captioning options.
•Ratio steps through aspect ratio options.
•Info launches on-screen information banner.
Some features of the special function commands may only be available if supported in the received
IPTV stream.
Hold the Select button and press “9” to set the IR frequency at 57 KHz. Hold the Select button and
press “4” to set the IR to the normal 38 KHz frequency.

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Web Pages
The QIP-D includes Web pages accessible by any browser over IP. Open a web browser and enter the decoder/controller’s IP address in the
address bar. The decoder/controller’s IP address may be displayed on-screen by holding down the Menu button. The default IP address is
192.168.1.241.
The following are various web page views of a configured QIP-D.

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RS-232/Telnet/UDP Two-Way Communication Protocol
The QIP-D full duplex RS-232/Telnet protocol enables a system programmer to control all IPTV decoder/controller functions as well as
monitor decoder status. All commands are sent as ASCII strings. No delays between characters or commands are required, as data is
interrupt driven and buffered.
Communications parameters are 1200 to 230,400 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. Factory default is 9600 baud. All settings are
saved to NVRAM in the decoder. The RS-232 port will accept non-standard control such as voltage that swings from 0 to +5 VDC, commonly
found when IR ports are used to send RS-232 commands.
The same commands can be sent over IP Telnet (up to two sessions) and via UDP to the decoder/controller’s IP address to port 31933
(fixed). The default Telnet port is 23. Setting the Telnet port to 0 disables Telnet communication. UDP responses are disabled by default.
UDP responses may be enabled in the web page Network Settings menu or RS-232 command. Responses will be sent to port 31934 at the
broadcast IP address of the decoder/controller’s subnet.
General Protocol Specifications
Characters in command strings to the QIP-D are common ASCII keyboard characters. Command strings sent to the QIP-D begin with the
ASCII > (greater than symbol) as an ‘Attention’ character and end with carriage return - ASCII CR, Hex $0D, or keyboard Enter - as an ‘End-of-
command’ character.
Responses from the QIP-D begin with the ASCII < (less than symbol) as an ‘Attention’ character and end with a carriage return followed by a
line feed - ASCII LF or Hex $0A as an ‘End-of-command’ character.
A carriage return is required at the end of each command and is assumed in all examples.
Command String Structure
[Attention] [Command] (Parameters) [Return]
Attention Single character (>) starts the string
Command A two-character command
Parameters Added attributes to some commands
Return A carriage return ends the command string. ASCII CR, Hex $0D, or keyboard ‘Enter’ may be used in programming. For
simplicity, the programming examples in the manual will not show the ‘CR’.
Command and Status Response
Commands can be sent back-to-back at any time without any delay. To allow for rapid, multiple commands, status responses are
intentionally delayed by about 125mS, sending the most recent status in response to control commands or user actions.
String Example
The example below is a command for a channel change to 6-2 followed by the response string.
>TC=6-2
<1TU006Uxx1002x0
The status of a setting may be queried by omitting the = (equals symbol). The following command example queries the 64-step volume level
and shows the returned response.
>VL
<VL=62

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Table of RS-232 Control Commands
Code
Function
Operation
Front Panel
P1
Power On
Brings unit out of standby
P0
Power Off
Places unit in standby, mutes audio and video
PT
Power Toggle
Toggles standby mode
S4=
Set Front Panel Lockout Mode
0=None
4=Power
1=Ch+Menu
6=Menu
2=Vol+Menu
7=All
3=Ch+Vol+Menu
9=Power+Menu
Press Menu and Up key to unlock temporarily
Q5=
Set IR Receive Mode
0=IR receive disabled
1=IR receive enabled
This setting applies to front panel IR sensor and rear panel IR input jack
Channel List
AC=
Add Channel to list
The order of information is UDP/RTP, source address, port, program ID,
channel number, name.
Example: >AC=U239.27.1.101:1234:1:1:Fox
DC=
Delete Channel from list
Example: DC=8-2 deletes channel 8-2
WC
Write Channel List to NVRAM
Save list - Required after channel add or delete
CC
Clear Channel
Clear channel list from NVRAM
LC
Print Channel List
Returns channel list
Channel Selection
TC=
Select Channel
Selects IPTV stream based on channel number entered in channel list
TU
Tune channel up
Selects next higher channel in channel list
TD
Tune channel down
Selects next lower channel in channel list
TP
Tune previous channel
Selects previously viewed channel
NC
Channel Name status
Returns channel name as entered in channel list, up to 7 characters
NP
Program Name status
Returns program name, up to 30 characters, 15 additional if there are not-ASCII
characters, such as ñ
Output
D4=
Overscan
Selects Overscan percentage 0-9
HD=
HDMI/DVI Mode
0=Auto 1=HDMI 2=DVI
Q0=
Display Closed Captions
0=Captions off
1=Captions on
Q1=
Analog Caption Service
1=Caption 1
5=Text 1
2=Caption 2
6=Text 2
3=Caption 3
7=Text 3
4=Caption 4
8=Text 4
Q7=
Digital Caption Service
1=Service 1
4=Service 4
2=Service 2
5=Service 5
3=Service 3
6=Service 6
KK=141
Output Resolution
Sets to 1080i
KK=142
Output Resolution
Sets to 720p
KK=143
Output Resolution
Sets to 480p
KK=144
Output Resolution
Sets to 480i
KK=145
Output Resolution
Sets to 1080p
KK=146
Output Resolution
Sets to 2160p
R6
Refresh Rate
Sets to 59.94 Hz
RM
Refresh Rate
Sets to 60 Hz
DO=
Channel Number Graphic
Display on-screen channel number graphic during channel change
0=Disable
1=Enable (Default)

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Code
Function
Operation
Audio
VU
Ramp volume up
Starts volume ramping up
VD
Ramp volume down
Starts volume ramping down
VV
Stop volume ramp
Stops volume ramping
VH=
Sets volume level 0‐100
Volume level, scaled in 100 steps
VL=
Sets volume level 0‐63
Volume level, scaled in 63 steps (compatibility mode)
VM
Volume Mute Enabled
Mutes all audio outputs
VX
Volume Mute Disabled
Restores audio to previous level
VT
Toggle Volume Mute
Toggle mute mode
KK=158
AC-3
Sets the digital audio outputs to AC-3
KK=159
PCM
Sets the digital audio outputs to PCM fixed
KK=160
PCM Variable
Sets the digital audio outputs to PCM Variable
CM=
AC-3 Compression Mode
Sets the AC-3 Downmix Compression Mode
0=Line Mode
1=RF
HA=
HDMI Audio Mute
0=Audio mute disabled
1=Audio mute enabled
Status Request
SQ
Request Q Mode status
Returns Q Mode status string
SS
Request S Mode status
Returns S Front Panel status string
ST
Request T Mode status
Returns T Channel/Source status string
SV
Request A mode status
Returns V Audio status string
Network Setup
IP=
Sets IP Address
IP=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Defines IP address, then sends status
IP returns the current MAC address, current IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
Response example : $MAC=0014C81A001B
IP=192.168.001.241S IG=192.168.001.001 IM=255.255.255.000 IY=1.
S or D at end of IP signifies DHCP or Static address. 000.000.000.000 indicates DHCP,
but no DHCP server detected.
IM=
Subnet Mask
IM=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. Defines subnet mask
IG=
Default Gateway
IG=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. Defines default gateway
IY=
IP Address Mode
1=Static
2=DHCP
MC
MAC Address
Returns the MAC address
IX=
Telnet Port
IX=xxxxx Defines Telnet port
UN
UDP Reply Enable
Enables UDP replies to port 31934
UO
UDP Reply Disable
Disables UDP replies to port 31934 (Default)
UA=
Unicast Address
UA=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. Defines the address for receiving unicast IPTV streams.
Serial Communication
EN
Echo On
Echo On
This command is not available for Telnet. Enable local echo in the terminal program.
EF
Echo Off
Echo Off
R5=
Baud Rate
0=1200
4=19.2K
1=2400
5=38.4K
2=4800
6=115.2K
3=9600 (Default)
7=230.4K
Display Device Control
DN
Display Number
Sets the Display number
T2=
Display Control Mode
Sets the Display control communication mode
0=None
2=RS-232
1=CEC
T2=2 Disables 2-way communication for RS-232 port
CE=
CEC Control Mode
Sets the HDMI CEC functions
0=None
2=Turn On and Off
1=Turn On
T0=
RS-232 Display Type
Sets Display type for RS-232 control

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Code
Function
Operation
Miscellaneous Commands
HE
Help
Returns a list of serial commands
NW=
Set Name
Sets the QIP-D name. Limited to 20 characters
NM
Get Name
Returns the QIP-D name
ID
ID
Returns the product model and application firmware version
IB
Bootloader
Returns the bootloader firmware version
DV
Decoder
Returns the decoder firmware version
HR
Hardware
Returns the hardware revision
Z!
Reload factory default settings
Reconfigures unit for all factory default settings.
IP address will not revert to default until after a Z] command or power cycle.
Z]
Reboot
Emulates a reboot from a hard power cycle
HD2-RC IR Remote Emulation
KK=
Emulate HD2-IR Button Presses
9=Power Toggle
105=Menu
10=0
108=Cursor Up
11=1
109=Cursor Down
12=2
110=Enter/Select
13=3
111=Exit
14=4
115=CC
15=5
141=Output Resolution 1080i
16=6
142=Output Resolution 720p
17=7
143=Output Resolution 480p
18=8
144=Output Resolution 480i
19=9
145=Output Resolution 1080p
21=Enter/Select
146=Output Resolution 2160p
22= Channel Up
155=16:9 Ratio Pillar Box
23=Channel Down
4:3 Ratio Letterbox
24=Volume Up
156=16:9 Ratio Full Wide
25=Volume Down
4:3 Ratio Full
26=Mute Toggle
157=16:9 Ratio V Zoom
27=Power On
4:3 Ratio H Zoom
28=Power Off
158=AC=3
29=Menu
159=PCM
82=Ratio
160=PCM Variable
99=Dash
161=Display 16:9
100=Info
162=Display 4:3
101=Previous Channel

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Response Strings
Typical: [Attention] [Unit#] [data ...data] [cr] [lf]
QIP-D status response strings contain ASCII characters similar to those used for the same functions in command strings. An ASCII ‘carriage
return’ and ‘line feed’ follow each response string. Functions shown as N/A are not applicable or available in the QIP-D. Characters will
appear in status strings as lowercase ‘x’.
Channel/Source Status Response String (T):
Start
#
CMD
Power
Major
Channel
Video
Mute
Input
RF
Received
Resolution
Minor
Channel
NA
Function
Fixed
U=On
M=Off
3 digits
Unmuted
N/A
N/A
0=1080i
1=720p
2=480p
3=480i
4=1080p
N=No Sig
3 digits
0=None
<
1
T
U
032
U
x
x
0
002
x
0
The QIP-D channel status is split into Major Channel and Minor Channel sections. The Minor Channel will always be 000 for analog channels.
The Minor Channel status will display “F00” if the Major channel is a special “one-part” digital channel. Also, as one-part channels can go
higher than 999, the Minor status will indicate how many thousands (up to 63) should be added to the Major number. Example: Channel
1032 would return 032 for the Major Channel and F01 for the Minor Channel. Two-part channels are limited to 999-999.
A video status string will be sent after a channel change command. A video status string will not be sent after a channel change command
for a digital channel that is not in the channel memory.
Audio Status Response String (V):
Start
Unit
CMD
Power
Volume 1
Volume Mute
Stereo
Volume 2
Fixed
U=On
M=Off
0-63
Emulated level
2 digits
U=Unmuted
M=Mute
N/A
0-100
Actual level
3 digits
<
1
V
U
63
U
x
100
Volume 1 emulates legacy 232-series volume level for compatibility with existing applications.
Volume 2 shows actual QIP-D level, from 0-100.
An audio status string will be sent after a volume or mute command.
Q Mode Response String (Q):
Start
Unit
CMD
Q0
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
NA
Fixed
CC
0=Off
1=On
CC
Type
1-8
Video
Detect
(fixed)
AV
Detect
(fixed)
Label
(fixed)
IR
0=Off
9=Normal
1
digit
Digital
CC
0=Off
1=On
Digital
CC
Services
1-6
2
digits
<
1
Q
1
1
3
0
2
9
0
1
1
xx

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Front Panel Mode Status Response String (S):
Start
Unit
CMD
Audio
Tune
Mode
Lockout
Bass
Treble
Output
Output
Resolution
Output
Setting
NA
Fixed
N/A
N/A
0-9
Fixed
2 digits
Fixed
0=RGB
2=YPbPr
0=1080i
1=720p
2=480p
3=480i
4=1080p
5=2160p
0=1080i
1=720p
2=480p
3=480i
4=1080p
5=2160p
4
digits
<
1
S
x
x
0
08
4
2
0
0
xxxx

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Creating and Loading the Channel List
A list of available channels will need to be uploaded to the QIP-D prior to viewing the IPTV streams. Each channel entry will include
UDP/RTP, channel number, IP address and port, program number, and channel name. Each channel’s IP address may be that of a unicast or
multicast stream. The list may contain a mix of unicast and multicast addresses. An entry will need to be made for each program of a
multiple program transport stream.
In the case of a unicast stream, the IP address in the channel list will need to match the unicast address entered in the network menu of the
web page, front panel setup menu or by RS-232 command. The unicast address cannot be identical to the IP address of the unit.
A channel number is assigned to each IPTV stream and is used for identification. The channel number is used to recall a channel directly
either by the optional handheld remote, web page, or a command from a control system processor. One-part and two-part channel
numbers are supported. The valid range for one-part channel numbers is 1 to 9999, and the valid range for two-part channel numbers is 1-1
to 999-999. Two-part channel numbers are useful in the situation where an RF encoder/modulator is used as the channel’s source, and the
output is set for a simultaneous RF and IP stream.
The channel name is limited to seven characters.
The channel list may be entered three ways.
•Individual channels may be added using the AC command via the RS-232 serial port or Telnet.
•Individual channels may be added using CR Toolbox software
•A list of channels may be added by creating a text document of the entire channel list and uploading the list using CR Toolbox.
RS-232
A minimum of two command strings are required when adding channels via RS-232. A channel is added using the AC command and stored
in NVRAM using the WC command. Multiple channels may be added before sending the WC command.
The order of information is UDP/RTP, multicast or unicast address, port, program ID, channel number, name. (A colon separates all fields
except UDP/RTP and IP address octets.)
The example below shows the command and response strings for adding an new channel to the QIP-D.
>AC=U239.27.1.101:1234:1:1:Fox
<AC=OK
>WC
<WC=OK
CR Toolbox
CR Toolbox may be downloaded from the Software Product section of the Contemporary Research website. Once launched, CR Toolbox will
look for Contemporary Research devices on the network. CR Toolbox can also connect with individual devices through an RS-232 serial port.
Click on the QIP-D/DvX tab in the device section to view the list of QIP-D/DVX units. Click on the Channel List tab to create a channel list.
Channel information will need to be entered in the appropriate fields for each IPTV stream. After the fields are complete, click on the
Add/Modify button and the channel list will be updated.