Contemporary Research ICC2-ATSC User manual

Product Manual
ICC2-ATSC
HDTV Tuner/Controller
February 10, 2008
S12 Control Version 2.0
HD Processor Version 0.71
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Table of Contents
Overview..............................................................................................................................................................3
Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................4
Physical......................................................................................................................................................................4
Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................................4
Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................................................4
Tuning .......................................................................................................................................................................5
Includes.....................................................................................................................................................................5
Options ......................................................................................................................................................................5
Trademarks................................................................................................................................................................5
Setup Guide..........................................................................................................................................................6
IR Remote Operation ..................................................................................................................................................6
Front Panel Setup ................................................................................................................................................7
On-Screen Menus (IC Mode)................................................................................................................................8
RS-232 Control Codes..........................................................................................................................................9
HD2-RC IR Remote ............................................................................................................................................10
On-Screen Menus (HD2 Mode) ..........................................................................................................................11
Main Menu ...............................................................................................................................................................11
Channel Menus.........................................................................................................................................................11
Caption Menus..........................................................................................................................................................13
V-Chip Settings Menus ..............................................................................................................................................13
Setup Menus ............................................................................................................................................................14
Pop-Up Menus ..........................................................................................................................................................16
IC-Net Control Protocol .....................................................................................................................................17
Overview..................................................................................................................................................................17
Command String Structure ........................................................................................................................................17
IC-Net Commands..............................................................................................................................................18
Control.....................................................................................................................................................................18
Tuning .....................................................................................................................................................................19
Text.........................................................................................................................................................................20
HD2-RC Remote Emulation........................................................................................................................................21
Rack Mounting...................................................................................................................................................22
iC-Net Zones, Units and Device Addresses ........................................................................................................23
System Map........................................................................................................................................................24
Typical RF and ICC-Net Signal Flow...................................................................................................................25
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................................26
Limited Warranty...............................................................................................................................................27

Overview
The ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner is an integrated HDTV tuner/controller that networks HD display monitors and
projectors in an iC-Net and SignStream display control system. As a universal TV tuner, the ICC2-ATSC can
receive ATSC, NTSC, and clear QAM cable channels from an MATV antenna or CATV cable RF system.
The tuner displays broadcasts through simultaneous HDMI, RGB/Component, and NTSC composite video or
connections. Full-time audio is available from digital Dolby 5.1/PCM/Variable PCM HDMI, optical, and coax
ports, as well as variable-level analog stereo audio outputs.
•Integrated Display Control - Employs RS-232 control port for integrated display or video projector
control, includes onboard database of display control command
•Through-the-RF Coax Networking - Communicates with SignStream servers, iC Commander
software, Display Express Web software, and custom control systems
•Universal Tuning – Handles a mix of ATSC, clear QAM and NTSC channels, cable or off-air tuning
•Pro Integration - Features 2-way RS-232 control and feedback with simple ASCII commands, as
well as discrete IR and wired IR - AMX and Crestron modules available
•Fast Tuning - Changes analog and digital channels instantly with improved RF reception
•Total Video - Simultaneous HDMI, RGB/Component, and composite video output (RGB and
Component switchable)
•Total Audio - Simultaneous digital Dolby 5.1/PCM/Variable PCM HDMI, coax, and optical outputs, as
well as variable-level analog stereo
•HD Scaling - Upscales NTSC broadcasts for HD output
•Easy Set-up - Front-panel programming supported by LCD display, on-screen menus using HD2-RC
IR remote (included), and RS-232 control commands
•Closed Captioning - Displays analog and digital captioning text
•On-Screen Menus - Setup, Electronic Program Guide, Channel, Favorites, and Program Information
menus
•Compact Rack Mounting - Mounts in 2RU single RK1-HD or dual RK2-HD 19” rack kits
•Includes - 12 VDC switching power supply
•Options – HD2-RC wireless remote, RK1-HD and RK2-HD rack kits, CC-232 or CC-COM RS-232
control cables, IR-RXC External IR Receiver
•Green Machine - Meets RoHS safety and California energy standards
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Specifications
Physical
Size (HWD): 8.5” [216mm] wide x 2.43” [62mm] height (2RU) x 8.0” [203mm] deep
Weight: 2.25 lbs [1 kg]
Enclosure: Steel with black powder coat paint
Mounting: Rack mounting for one or two units side-by-side optional (RK1-HD, RK2-HD)
Front Panel
LEDs: DC Power/Net/IR Recieve (Green), RS-232 RX (Yellow), RS-232 TX (Red)
Control: Power, Volume Up/Down, Channel Up/Down
Display: Red LED Channel Display, dot separated major and minor channel numbers,
Air: Dot at end of display indicates Off-Air tuning
IR: IR sensor
Rear Panel
RF In: 'F', female, 75 ohm impedance, Off-air or cable
Video Output: Simultaneous HDMI, Component/RGB, NTSC video out
VideoOut:RCA composite video output, 1V p-p at 75 ohm impedance, 480i
ComponentOut: 3 RCA Y, Pr, Pb outputs (1080i/720p/480p/480i)
RGB Out: RGBHV DB-15 female (1080i/720p/480p)
HDMI:HDMI receptacle, Type A, HD video and digital audio, version 1.2 (1080i/720p/480p), HDCP
Use PCM/PCM Variable mode if HDMI audio connection is used
Audio Output: Simultaneous HDMI, Coax, Optical, and Stereo
Digital Audio SPDIF: Coax and TOSlink optical output, Dolby 5.1 AC3/PCM/Variable PCM
Analog Audio Out: Stereo RCA audio, Mono, Stereo, or SAP, variable level
RS-232 Control: DB-9 male control to display or projector, 300-115,200 baud
IR In: 3.5 mm stereo input for external IR sensor or wired IR (no carrier, discrete codes available)
Power In: 2.1mm coaxial jack (inside center conductor positive)
1.3 A maximum, 11.5 to 15 VDC, 12 VDC typical
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Tuning
Frequency Range: ATSC and Clear QAM (cable) television 55.25 to 801.25 MHz
TV System: ATSC, NTSC, Cable, and Clear QAM (1080i/720p/480p/480i)
Tuning: Off-air 14-69 (NTSC and 8-VSB) and CATV 1-135 (Analog, 64QAM, 256QAM, 8-VSB)
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 (Digital), 4:3, 16:9, Zoom (Analog channels)
Captioning: DTV and analog, set by program or customized for size, font and display attributes
Lock: Parental option for channels and/or rating
Includes
Power Supply, 1.5A maximum, 12 VDC
Options
HD2-RC IR Remote, 4 AAA batteries (Used for HD tuner control)
IC-RC IR Remote, 4 AAA batteries (Used for media access systems)
IR-RXC External IR Receiver
RK1-HD Single Rack Kit
RK2-HD Dual Rack Kit
CC-232 RS-232 Cable
Trademarks
•VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines
•SVGA is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association
•HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Laboratories
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Setup Guide
The ICC2-ATSC supports a mix of setup tools, including:
•HD2-RC Remote Mode (accesses On-Screen Graphic Menus and special HD functions)
•IC-RC Remote Mode (accesses Text Menus and special media functions)
•Front-Panel Setup
•IC-Net commands from system or iC Send
The reason for the options is that the ICC2-ATSC is designed to offer advanced analog/digital
tuning, yet be compatible with existing iC-Net systems.
IR Remote Operation
The IC-RC Remote is used with analog tuners as well as media and text menu control functions
when used in iC-Net control systems. The HD2-RC IR Remote is designed for control and setup of
ATSC-series HDTV tuners. Both remotes send the same IR codes, the difference is in how the
tuner responds.
In most cases, IC-Net systems, especially for schools and other applications that access on-
screen text menus and interactive media control, will continue to use the traditional IC-RC remote
and mode.
System integrators can switch the ICC2-ATSC to the HD2-RC mode to access HD features, such
as channel scans and set up of 16:9 or 4:3 display modes. Then switch to IC mode to test iC-net
operation and IC-Net device number.
Front-Panel Setup
The Front Panel modes are useful for setting tune mode, HD output and resolution, and switching
between IC and HD2 remote modes.
IC Send Control
You’ll find the free IC Send program to be a great tool for system setup and testing, especially if
the site is using the ICE-HE Head End and your laptop is configured for the site’s network. You
can also use a PC or laptop via RS-232 with the ICC-HE Head End. Key functions include:
•On, Off and Tune commands to test operation to one or all ICC2-ATSC units.
•IR Mode. Switch all tuners to IC or HD2 modes.
•Channel Setup. Use the T^ Command to force all units to scan channels, then use the XA
and XD commands to add and remove channels from the list. If you’re using RS-232
control at the head end, have an ICC2-ATSC at that location to check your setup.
•Tuner Setup. Use LM and TM commands to configure general tuner operation.

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Front Panel Setup
To Enter a Front Panel Programming Mode:
1. Press and hold the Power button, then press the Volume Up button
2. Release all buttons, the ICC2-ATSC will now be in the front-panel programming mode. The Air LED
will flash, indicating programming mode.
3. The first two digits show the mode, the second show the option.
4. Changes are saved in non-volatile memory as they are entered.
5. The Volume up/down buttons scroll through programming modes, forward and reverse.
6. The Channel up/down buttons scroll through possible options for each mode.
To Exit the Front Panel Mode
Push and release the Power button.
Mode 0-9 Parameters
RF Tune 0.0 0=CATV (Default)
1=Off-Air
2=IRC
3=HRC
4=Cable Auto
Baud Rate 1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
300
600
1200
2400
4800
9600
19200
Unit Number 2.1 1-99
Zone Number 3.0 1-15 System device number is (Unit + (Zone * 256))
Panel Lockout 4.0 Reserved (performed by LM command)
Power-up Volume 5.0
5.X Restore previous level (default) 1 – 63 sets volume level
Firmware Version 6.20 Ex: Version 2.0 -
Press and hold Channel Up, then Power to restore tuner to default settings
Press and hold Channel Up and Down, then Power to scan channels
Captions 10.0
10.1 Captioning off (default) Captioning on
Caption Mode 11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.X
1=Caption 1 (default)
2=Caption 2
3=Caption 3
4=Caption 4
5-8= Text 1-4 (rarely used)
Video Detect 12.3 No AV mute (fixed)
AV Status 13.0 No AV status (default)
Label Mode 14.2 Numeric (fixed)
IR Remote 18.1 0=IC-RC
1=HD2-RC
Tune Control 19.0 0=Tune all channels
1= Only tune channels in List
Digital Audio 47.0
47.1
47.2
0=AC-3– Dolby 5.1
1=PCM (set to this for audio through HDMI)
2=PCM Variable (default)
HD Output 48.0
48.2 RGB (Default) Component
HD Format 49.0
49.1
49.2
49.3
0=1080i (Default)
1=720p
2=480p
3=480i

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On-Screen Menus (IC Mode)
The remaining installation steps use the IR remote and the built-in character generator of the
ICC2-ATSC.
1. Touch Menu, then 999, then Enter.
2. The text CR MENU> should appear on the screen.
3. Key in one of the commands shown below, then press Enter to activate.
4. Note that, in Menu mode, the Channel Down key acts as a backspace/delete key.
Command Function
45678 Display firmware version
45679 Display the unit’s device #. At this point, you can use the Channel Down key as a
Delete key, enter a new device # with the remote’s numeric keypad, then hit Enter to
save the new number.
45700 Display or edit projector control commands. Sets the IR/RS-232 control format to
match your projector or display. In many cases, CR will pre-set this command to the
format specified by the dealer.
See RS-232 Control Codes on next page. (This command not active in Ver 2.0)
45718 IR Remote Type
0=IC-RC
1=HD2-RC
65478 Reset controller, similar to disconnecting power then restarting.
65487 Initialize to factory default settings: Power on, unlocked, display channel 11, channel
ring set to 4, 5, and 11, Group 0. Note that this command works even if TV power is
off or control is locked out.
65480 Enable constant Net transmit to the Head-End. This is used for measuring the signal
strength of the unit’s RF output. Press Enter to stop transmit or the unit will
automatically stop after 50 seconds.
65481 Display DA transmitter frequency control voltage – should be 2000 - 3150.
65482 Display iCC-Net RF receive signal strength. Shows Net RX if receiving the
iC-HE’s “heartbeat” pulse once per second, !NET RX if not.
65483 Display DF transmitter frequency deviation – should be 245 - 300

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RS-232 Control Codes
The following chart includes the current control codes for many brands and types of video displays. While a
manufacturer code set will control virtually all models in a given type or series, there are differences that arise,
most commonly for baud rate, input selection, and options for internal tuner control. In addition, some models
(especially for plasmas) may be OEM’ed from another supplier and use a different control code.
CR maintains a constantly-updated database on display makes and models – call our support team to confirm
the best solution for your application.
Cod
e MFG Type Kbd Models Notes Ver
1 Sharp VP 9.6 XG-E1200U Added S-Video, RGB2 3.8
2 Sharp VP PG-D100 Wired IR, factory option 1.9
3 Eiki
Proxima
Sanyo
VP 19.2 Most models
LS1, DP5950, DP9250
Most models
Video=3 1.9
4 Elmo VP EDP-2100, not recommended 1.9
5 Elmo VP EDP-3100, not recommended 1.9
6 Panasonic VP/PDP 9.6 Most models 1.9
7 CR 9.6 Special Applications 1.9
8 Electrohome VP 4.8 VP EPS1024, RTS/CTS 1.9
9 Mitsubishi VP 9.6 Most models 1.9
10 Fujitsu PDP 4.8 Most models 1.9
11 Fujitsu PDP 9.6 Not recommended 1.9
12 NEC
RCA PDP 9.6 Most models PSP42300 1.9
13 Pioneer PDP 4.8 Most models Single unit 1.9
14 Photonics PDP 2.0
15 NEC VP 38.4 HT/GT/LT/MT series Also 26 (19.2) 2.8
16 Sony VP 38.4 Most models 3.2
17 Sampo
NetTV
Gateway
ViewSonic
PDP/VP
TV 9.6 Most models 2.8
18 Samsung PDP 19.2 Most models ID=0 3.1
19 Pioneer 2 PDP 4.8 PDP-503,PDP-433 All units 3.1
20 Eiki
Sanyo VP 19.2 NB series SU series Video=2 3.3
21 Zenith/LG LCD 115.2 Most models 3.4
22 Hitachi
Dukane VP 19.2 Most models Most models 3.5
23 Sony PDP 9.6 Most models 3.6
24 Epson VP 9.6 Models 30-820, S1 RGB=11 3.7
25 Epson 2 VP 9.6 Models 7800-9600 RGB=10 3.7
26 NEC 2 VP 19.2 Most models Also 15 (38.4) 3.7
27 Samsung 2 LCD 9.6 323/423 ID=All 3.8
28 Samsung 3 PDP 19.2 Most models ID=All 3.8
29 Zenith/LG 2 LCD 9.6 Same as 21, 9600 baud 4.2
30 NEC LCD LCD 9.6 NEC LCD displays 4.3
31 LG 3 LCD PDP 9.6 29, with input changes 4.4
32 NEC 3 PDP 9.6 30, with input changes 4.5
33 Sharp LCD LCD 9.6 All models 4.6
34 Westinghouse ProAV LCD 9.6 All models 4.6
35 Panasonic PDP 9.6 Most models 4.7
36 LG LCD 9.6 M3201/M4201 5.0
37 Digital Projection VP 19.2 30XG-XB 5.1
38 Akira PDP 115.2 PK8110/20 5.1
39 Sony PDP 9600 FWD42PV1 7.1

HD2-RC IR Remote
The HD2-RC IR Remote can be used to setup the tuner and for daily operation. The IC-RC remote will work
as well, the image below shows the function of the keys when the tuner is in the HD2-RC mode.
Power
Turns tuner on and off. Discrete on and off IR commands are
available as well.
Volume Control
Use the Vol+, Vol- and Mute buttons.
Channel Selection
The key change in digital tuning is the need to add a dash (-) and
number after the traditional channel number. Analog channels are
accessed using XX-0, digital channels using XX-1 (or -2, -3, etc).
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
menus.
•List displays the list of all channels, arrow keys add/remove
channels, set Favorite Channel list
•Exit steps backwards out of menus
•Enter selects menu choice
Special Functions
•CC steps through available closed-captioning options
•Audio selects audio and SAP modes
•Signal displays channel signal level
•Ratio steps through aspect ratios, options depend on
channel and output types
•Info launches on-screen information window
•A/C selects Air or Cable tuning
•Fav Displays list of favorite channels
•Guide displays on-screen Guide
Features of many of the Special Function commands depend on
whether the current channel is analog or digital.
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