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Contents
Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Installing the ATSC-mini.......................................................................................................................................................................4
ATSC-mini Control and Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Front Panel Operation.........................................................................................................................................................................5
Rear Panel Connections.......................................................................................................................................................................6
Setup Notes.........................................................................................................................................................................................7
On-Screen Text Menus........................................................................................................................................................................8
HD2-RC IR Remote.............................................................................................................................................................................10
On-Screen Graphical AV Menus ........................................................................................................................................................11
Web Pages.........................................................................................................................................................................................15
RS-232/Telnet/UDP Control Protocol ...............................................................................................................................................17
Response Strings...............................................................................................................................................................................21
Firmware Update ..............................................................................................................................................................................23
ATSC-mini Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................24
Safety Instructions and Warranty......................................................................................................................................................26

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Overview
The Contemporary Research ATSC-mini HDTV Tuner is a full featured ATSC/NTSC HDTV tuner for professional applications. The ATSC-mini
will tune ATSC air, clear QAM cable, and NTSC air and cable channels. The low-profile design allows for mounting behind flat panel displays.
The HDTV tuner supports full 2-way RS-232 control, configuration, and status monitoring via rear panel serial port, IP Telnet, and UDP for
integration with third-party control systems.
Front panel controls are available for channel selection, volume, power, and menu. The unit may also be controlled by the optional HD2-RC
IR remote via the front panel IR sensor or remote IR sensor connected to the rear panel IR port.
On-board web pages allow for remote configuration, control, and monitoring from a web browser.
When used as part of an Ethernet based iCC-Net control system, the tuner will respond to power, channel, and volume commands. The
control interface may be the Display Express Lite application included with an ICE-HE-DXL or IP-DXL Display Control Center, Display Express
software, or a third-party control system.
Features
Tuning
•ATSC air and Clear QAM cable channels
•NTSC air and cable channels
•Air channels 2-69
•Cable channels 2-135, Standard, HRC, and IRC
Decoding
•MPEG-2 or H.264 digital channels
•Supports AC-3, MPEG-1 Layer 2, or AAC audio formats
•Supports multiple audio programs
Video
•HDMI Type A, Version 1.4b
•Output scaling to 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 2160p
•Adjustable overscan
Audio
•HDMI embedded AC-3 pass-through, PCM Fixed, or PCM Variable
•S/PDIF optical digital audio output
•Variable analog stereo
Closed Captions
•Decodes analog and digital closed captioning
Setup and Control
•Control via front panel, optional HD2-RC IR remote, on-board web pages or RS-232 commands
•Two-way control via RS-232, Telnet, or UDP
•CEC control available on HDMI output
•Setup via on-screen menus, web pages, or RS-232 commands
•Receives iCC-Net protocol control commands over Ethernet for power, channel selection, and volume
•Firmware updatable over Ethernet with CR Toolbox software for PC

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Installing the ATSC-mini
The slim profile of the ATSC-mini 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 to a video display. Analog and S/PDIF digital audio outputs are available for connection to an amplifier or audio
system processor. Connect a coaxial cable from the CATV or antenna source to the Air/Cable input connector. The ATSC-mini will need to
be connected to an appropriate power source. Power may be supplied from the included PS-12-1.0 power supply or PoE from a compatible
network switch or PoE injector.
Following the completion of the physical installation of the ATSC-mini, a channel scan will need to be performed prior to viewing programs.
The channel scan may be initiated in the on-screen text A/V menu, the on-screen graphical menu, or via RS-232 or iCC-Net command.
ATSC-mini Control and Setup
The control and setup functions of the ATSC-mini may be accessible by:
•On-Screen graphical and text menus accessible from front panel or optional handheld IR remote
•RS-232 commands via rear panel DB-9 connector or Telnet
•On-board web pages
•One-way iCC-Net protocol commands delivered over the Ethernet through an ICE-HE-DXL display control center, an IP-DXL display
control center, Display Express Server PC, IC-Send software, or third-party control system

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Front Panel Operation
Front Panel Button Operation
Button
Operation
Power
Toggles On | Off
Menu
Push to display on-screen Graphical Audio/Video menu
Hold to display on-screen Text Setup menu
Down
Channel Down
Up
Channel Up
Select
Push to select menu item
Hold to display on-screen info banner
Select + Down
Volume Down
Select + Up
Volume Up
Down + Up
Toggles Audio Mute
Menu + Up
Unlocks previously locked buttons until power cycle
Menu + Select
Restore factory default video settings
Power LED Operation
Mode
Status
Red Solid On
Unit is Off
Green Solid On
Unit is On and channel is locked
Green Slow Blink
Unit is On and is searching for signal (1 second on, 1 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
Data LED Operation
Mode
Status
Red Flash
RS-232 Data Transmit
Green Flash
RS-232 Data Receive

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Rear Panel Connections
Air/Cable
“F”female connector for RF Input to tuner.
USB
USB-A service port. May be used for tuner/decoder firmware updates.
HDMI
HDMI receptacle, Type A, Version 1.4b. The output normally automatically detects an HDMI or DVI display. The audio format follows the
digital audio output format setting.
Available Output Formats:
SPDIF
JIS F05 jack for optical S/PDIF digital audio. The audio format follows the digital audio output format setting.
Audio
3.5 mm TRS jack for variable level stereo analog audio output
RS-232
DB-9 port for RS-232 data link to control system, 1200 to 230K baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
Pin 2= Data Receive
Pin 3= Data Transmit
Pin 5= Ground
Ethernet
RJ-45 jack, 100Mbps, PoE
I/O
For future use

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IR In
3.5 mm TRS jack for optional external IR receiver or wired IR from a control system processor.
Tip= +5v DC (50mA max)
Ring= Input
Sleeve= Ground
12VDC
Power input 2.1mm coaxial jack (inside center conductor positive)
Setup Notes
Channel Scan
A channel scan will be required prior to initial use and subsequently following any changes to the received channel line-up. The channel
scan may be initiated in on-screen graphical menu, on-screen text menu or by RS-232 command. The Air or Cable scan mode should be
selected for the intended application prior to initiating the scan.
Tuning Cable Channels
The ATSC-mini will skip encrypted channels automatically during a channel scan. The scan of analog channels may be skipped by pressing
Select after the scan has started. Typically, the digital cable channels will not use the same Guide numbers as a cable box.
Air/Cable
The ATSC-mini has separate channel memories for air and cable channels. It is possible to toggle between the two channel memories. A
separate channel scan for each mode will be required.
The Air/Cable mode may be selected by:
•Press Menu + Down simultaneously on the front panel
•Tune Mode drop down menu on A/V web page
•Tune Mode selection in on-screen A/V text menu
•RS-232 command
The Air/Cable mode may be toggled by:
•A/C button on optional HD2-RC infrared remote control
•A/C button on Control web page
•Air/Cable button on A/V web page
•Press Menu + Down simultaneously on the front panel
•RS-232 command
HDMI/DVI
Compatibility with DVI displays is normally supported and automatically detected. Forced DVI or HDMI mode may be manually selected
from the HDMI-DVI menu setting.
Audio
The HDMI digital audio format may be selected as AC-3, PCM or PCM variable. The default setting is PCM Variable. The volume level
settings do not affect HDMI or S/PDIF digital audio in AC-3 or PCM modes. PCM Variable supports volume control on all audio outputs. The
analog audio output will always follow the volume control settings. If there is no audio, make sure the volume is all the way 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.
•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 disable the front panel IR sensor and the rear panel IR In jack.
•The ATSC-mini will respond to a universal remote with the TV type set to Sharp.

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HDMI CEC Display Control
HDMI CEC may be enabled for controlling display power. HDMI CEC sends standardized control commands over the HDMI cable. CEC
functionality is available in many TVs and displays designed for the consumer market. If control of the TV or display via HDMI CEC is desired,
it is important to check the TV or display’s documentation to determine if CEC is supported.
It is common for manufacturers to use their own unique term to refer to HDMI CEC. For example, Samsung refers to CEC as Anylink. LG
refers to it as SimpLink.
CEC may need to be enabled in the display. Some displays will automatically detect that a CEC supported device has been connected and
prompt for confirmation.
Although the industry strives for standardization relating to CEC, it is possible that some or all CEC control communication between the
ATSC-mini and connected display may not function depending on display make and model.
Restore Factory Default AV Settings
The video and audio default settings may be restored from the front panel in the event that a resolution is selected that is not supported by
the connected display. The default output resolution is 720p/59.94 as this is supported by a wide variety of display types.
The default AV settings may be restored by simultaneously pressing Menu and Select buttons on the front panel.
Restore Factory Default Settings
The unit may have the configuration restored to the factory default settings. The channel list is not changed as this data is stored in
separate memory.
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.
An alternate method is available for restoring the factory default settings. This method does not require the on-screen menu and may be
useful if the selected video output resolution is not supported by the connected display. With the power disconnected, press and hold
Power and Up and reconnect power. Release the buttons after the power LED remains solid green.
On-Screen Text Menus
The on-screen text menus contain settings for communication and control as well as some A/V related settings. The menus may be
accessed by holding the Menu button on the front panel or handheld IR remote.
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, back to Menu, or exit Menu
Up / Down
Change selected data
Select
Go to next field or save selected data and go back to Menu

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On-Screen Text Menu Settings
Setting
Options (default settings in Bold)
System Menu
Baud Rate
1200 | 2400 | 4800 | 9600 | 19.2K | 38.4K | 115.2K | 230.4K
Pnl Lockout
None | Ch+Menu | Vol+Menu | CH+Vol+Menu |Power | Menu | All | Pwr+Menu
IR Receive
On | Off
CEC Mode
Disabled | Display On | Display OnOff
Firmware
Press Select, then Up/Down to scroll through versions
ATSC-mini V1.03 –System Firmware
Volt In 11.8 –Power Supply voltage
HW Rev A0 –Hardware Version
HD Vers V1.03 –Demodulator/Decoder Firmware
Enter Boot Mode
Boot Ldr V1.00 –Bootloader Version
A/V Menu
HD Output
YPbPr | RGB
Output Resolution
480i | 480p |720p | 1080i |1080p | 2160p60 | Auto | 2160p30
Refresh Rate
59.94Hz | 60Hz
Applicable to 720p and 1080i only
Overscan %
Sets the image overscan 0 –9%
HDMI-DVI
Auto | HDMI | DVI
HDMI Audio
On | Off
AC3 Cmpr Mod
Sets the compressor mode for the AC-3 downmix
Line | RF
Channel Box
Enables the channel box on-screen graphic that appears during a channel change
Enable | Disable
Tune Mode
Off-Air | CATV | Cable Auto | HRC | IRC
Scan Mode
Sets the mode for the channel scan
Analog & Digital | Analog, Keep Digital | Analog, Del Digital
Digital, Keep Analog | Digital, Del Analog
Chan Scan
Press Select to initiate channel scan
Network Menu
IP Address
192.168.1.231
IP Mode
Select Static |DHCP
Gateway and Subnet Mask settings remain when toggled from DHCP to Static
Gateway
192.168.1.1 Set automatically when DHCP is selected
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.000
IP Port
23 Sets the port for Telnet communication
iCC-Net Device
00257 Sets the display device number for receiving iCC-Net control commands
MAC/SN
00:14:C8:1E:xx:xx
UDP Reply
Off | On
Reset Network Password
Press Select to clear the password for web page control

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HD2-RC IR Remote
The optional HD2-RC IR Remote (5024-004) may be used to setup the ATSC-mini and for daily operation. The ATSC-mini 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 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 numbert 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
•Audio steps through main and SAP audio options
•Signal launches up on-screen signal strength meter (digital channels only)
•Ratio steps through aspect ratio options.
•Input steps through the display inputs set with ER command
•Info launches on-screen information banner.
•A/C toggles air or cable tuning
•Fav displays list of favorite channels
•Guide launches on-screen guide, select a program and press Info to display program
information
Some features of the special function commands may only be available if supported
in the received channel.
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.