DVB-C J-83 User manual

User ManualUser Manual
J–83
CATVmeter

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3 – FRONTPANEL&KEYS
4 – NAVIGATION
5 – CONFIGURATIONS
6 – “PLAN” SCREEN AND NAVIGATION
7 – QUALITY MEASUREMENT SCREEN
8–TV
8 – ANALOG TV MEASUREMENT SCREEN
9– DVB-C DIGITAL CATV MEASUREMENT SCREEN
10 – I & LEAKAGE MEASUREMENT SCREENSNGRESS
11 – S P E C T
11 – SPECTRUM ANALYZER SCREENS
12 – TV: BARSCAN LEVEL/POWER OF ALL CHANNELS
13 – SCAN: CHANNEL PLANS AND LOG FILES
13 – TV: AUTOMEMORY TV
14 – TV: MANUAL MEMORY
15 – LOGGER SAVE & RECALL
16 – BATTERY TEST & BATTERY REGENERATION
17 – LI-ION POLYMER BATTERIES
17 – WARNINGS
18 – POWER SUPPLY & BATTERY CHARGE LED STATUS
19 – METER MAINTENANCE
19 DISPOSAL of ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Index ______________________________________________________________________________

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1 HOME Key
2
Press to turn on. Keep pressed to turn off.
MAINS
LED on when the meter is connected to the mains power supply
3SPECT Key
4
Press to visualize spectrum
BAT. CHRG
5
LED on during battery charge
QUALITY Key
6
Press to visualize signal quality
RF TV Input
7
TV/CATV input connector 47-1.000 MHz
Arrow keys
8
Press to select and adjust values/fields
ENTER
9
Press to select/confirm
USB/Power Supply 5 V power supply connector via MICRO-USB
and for PC connection
Front Panel & Keys _____________________________________________________
N.B:
To comply with European standards, we used a Micro-USB connector in the instrument,
because the European Community does not recommend providing power supplies. This
meter can be charged and used directly from a PC via the USB socket, or using any
MICRO-USB, 5V, 1A power supply.
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• ENTER
• ARROW KEYS
Navigation____________________________________________________________________________
Press to
select a menu
or to confirm.
Press the arrow
keys to select the
menu required or
to adjust the value
in a selected field
(number/menu).
• pOWER
To turn on
press the
‘HOME’ key.
To turn off keep
the ‘HOME’ key
pressed.
• RESET HARDWARE • RESET SOFTWARE
With the meter
turned on keep the
‘HOME’ key pressed
for 10 sec. and then
turn on again.
With the meter turned
off, turn the instrument on
keeping the “ENTER” key
pressed and only release
when the boot has been
completed.

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Press the ‘HOME’ key, use the arrow keys to select “CONFIG”, then press “ENTER”.
Use the arrow keys to select and adjust the settings/values in the various menus.
Configurations
_________________________________________________________________________
CONFIGURATION OF THE INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS:
COUNTRY CONFIGURATION & DISCOVERY MODE:
LEAKAGE PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION:
INGRESS PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION:

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“PLAN” Screen and Navigation
___________________________________________
Press the “HOME” key, use the arrow keys to select “PLAN”, then press “ENTER”.
Use the arrow keys to select the TV MASTER (Tv MASTER PLAN) memory plans you wish
to use, manual (MANUAL MEMORY) or automatic (AUTOtv MEMORY).
MASTER TV PLAN SELECTION:
MANUAL MEMORY SELECTION:
AUTO MEMORY SELECTION:

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QUALITY measurement screen
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Measure the quality and power of up to 140 channels in blocks of 8 channels.
Pressthearrowkeys to scroll the channel list.
Select the manual
memory plan required
(MANU XX).
Select the automatic
memory plan required
(AUTO XX).
or
DIGITAL CHANNEL: ANALOG CHANNEL:
POWER
QUALITY
LEVEL
A/ V

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TV __________________________________________________________________________________
TV SIGNAL ANALYSIS
Press the “HOME” key, use the arrow keys to select “MEAS”, then press “ENTER”.
Or keep the “QUALITY” key pressed for 2 seconds.
Analog TV Measurement screen _______________________________
Use the “LEFT” and “RIGHT” keys to select the field required.
Use the “UP” and “DOWN” arrow keys to adjust the value.
Keep pressed to rapidly adjust.
Signal Level (LEV)
Report carrier VIDEO-AUDIO (V/A)

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DVB-C Digital CATV Measurement screen _______________
Repeatedly press the “ENTER” key to navigate in the TV measurement screens.
Use the “LEFT” & “RIGHT” keys to select the field required.
Use the “UP” & “DOWN” arrow keys to adjust the value.
Keep pressed to rapidly adjust.
Digital Average Power (PWR)
Noise Margin (N.MAR)
Quality (QLY)
MER
BER before Viterbi (bBER)
BERafterViterbi(aBER)
64 QAM Constellation
Presstonavigate
in the TV
measurements

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INGRESS MEASUREMENT SCREEN ___________________________
LEAKAGE MEASUREMENT SCREEN ___________________________
Press the “HOME” key, use the arrow keys to select “INGRESS”, then press “ENTER”.
Press the “HOME” key, use the arrow keys to select “LEAK”, then press “ENTER”.

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SPECT ___________________________________________________________________________
Or press the “HOME” key, use the arrow keys to select “SPECT”, then press “ENTER”.
Press the “SPECT” key to go to Spectrum mode
Spectrum analyzer
SPECTRUM ANALYZER SCREENS ______________________________
DIGITAL TV SIGNALS
SPECTRUM
ANALOG TV SIGNALS
SPECTRUM
Press to cycle through
spectrum analyzer
screens
Use the arrow keys to select and adjust the spectrum’s
numericalvalues:SPAN(SP)-CHANNEL - FREQUENCY (F) -
REFERENCE LEVEL
Fast spectrum Fast spectrum
Fast spectrum with memory
peak (MAX HOLD)
Fast spectrum with memory
peak (MAX HOLD)

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TV: level/power of all channelsBARSCAN _______________
Barscan (level bar chart)
Use the arrow keys to select and change the
barchart’s numerical values:
SPAN (SP) - CHANNEL - FREQUENCY (F) -
RESOLUTION (dB/ D) - REFERENCE LEVEL
In the TV standard canalization the meter displays the level/power of all TV channels.
In MANUAL MEMORY or AUTOMATIC TV MEMORY (AUTOtv MEMORY) the meter displays
the memorized channels and distinguishes analog and digital signals using two different
bars.
ANALOG
CHANNELS
DIGITAL
CHANNELS
Press the “SPECT” key for 2
seconds to visualize the Barchart

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Usethearrowkeysto
select and change the
required parameters
select
“AUTOMEMORY TV”
Fig 2
Memorization in progress
Fig 3
(fig 1).
Select “DISCOVERY” and set search mode (fig 1),
Select “LEVEL” and set the minimum level threshold of the analog channels searched (fig 1).
Select “POWER” and set the minimum power level of the digital channels searched (fig 1).
Select “START” to create a new channel plan and to activate the search (fig 1).
N.B.:
If the word “O VERWRITE” appears, the selected file will be overwritten.
Wait a few minutes (fig 2), the meter indicates the recorded ANALOG & DIGITAL CHannels
(fig 3).
To automatically store all the existing channels in a city or building.
Press the “HOME” key, using the arrow keys select “SCAN”, then press ENTER.
Fig 1
Set the desired parameters
and select “START”
TV: AUTOMEMORY TV _________________________________________________
SCAN: channel plans and log files ____________________________
Memorization complete
Select “ DESTINAT” and select the destination file “AUTO” where the search must be saved

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TV: MANUAL MEMORY ______________________________________________
Use the “UP” and “DOWN’” keys and
select the type of signal required
Use the “UP” and “DOWN’” keys and
select the type of signal required
Use the “UP” and “DOWN’” keys
and select the channel required
Use the “UP” and “DOWN’” keys
and select the channel required
Select “STORE” and press
“ENTER” to memorize
How to create/edit a manual memory plan.
Press the “HOME” key, use the arrow keys to select “SCAN”, then press “ENTER”.
N.B.: W hen the memorization of a channel has finished, follow the steps described
above to add other channels in the same memory plan, or in a new one. The instrument
automatically suggests the zone “MEM ..: Pxx: ___”, the memory position where you can
save or overwrite the new channel.
Select “MANUAL MEMORY”
and press “ENTER”
Use the arrow keys “UP” and “DOWN”
and select the manual plan required
Use the “UP” and “DOWN” arrow keys to
select the required Symbol Rate (SR) value.
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LOGGE R _________________________________________________________________________
LOGGER SAVE ______________________________________________________________
LOGGER RECALL __________________________________________________________
Use the arrow keys to select and change the items/values in the various menus.
Press the “HOME” key, use the arrow keys to select “MEMORY”, than press “ENTER”.
Set the desired parameters and select
“STORE?” to create a new LOG file.
“DATA LOGGER” in progress.
Select the “LOG” (LOG NUM) number
to be recalled and select “RECALL”.
Select “Logger RECALL”
and press “ENTER”.
Pressthearrowkeystoselectthe
measurement of the required signal.
Select LOGGER SAVE
and press “ENTER”.
N.B.:
If the word “OVERWRITE” appears, the selected log will be overwritten. Wait a few
minutes for the Datalogger to complete.

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THIS PROCEDURE EXPLAINS HOW TO REGENERATE/CHECK YOUR BATTERIES AND CALIBRATE THE
BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR
USEFUL ADVICE:
• CHARGE THE BATTERIES EVERY NIGHT AFTER USE, EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT COMPLETELY
DISCHARGED;
• ALWAYS USE THE “BATTERY SAVE” & “TIMER OFF” FUNCTIONS TO INCREASE YOUR METER’S
AUTONOMY;
• THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF THE BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR’S ACCURACY
IMPROVESBYUPTO20%IFYOUCARRYOUTMANYBATTERYTESTCYCLES;
• DO NOT REPLACE THE BATTERIES: FIRST CARRY OUT 3 TO 5 BATTERY TEST CYCLES UNTIL YOU
RECOVER THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF THE BATTERIES.
“BATTERY TEST” INSTRUCTIONS & PROCEDURE:
1. Before carrying out the test, connect the meter to the original battery charger:
• Turnonthemeter;
• PresstheHomekey(fig.1);
• Select the word “CONFIG” and press “ENTER” to confirm (fig. 1);
• Select“METERSETUP”andpress“ENTER”(fig.2);
• Select the word “BATT. TEST” and press the “RIGHT” keys to select “ON”;
• Press “ENTER” to confirm.
• Carefully read the various screens, pressing “ENTER” in succession;
• In the last instructions window, select “START” and press “ENTER” to start the test.
WA RN IN G: the procedure will be cancelled if you select “exit” on any screen.
Battery Test & Battery regeneration ______________________
FIG. 2∗FIG. 1∗ FIG. 3∗
220 BBLY
IMPORTANT ADVICE:
• Do not connect any type of load to the “F” input connector (LNB, TV head-end, amplifiers, etc.).
• Extract the conditional access module (CAM), if it is present in your meter.
2. The battery test takes approx. 12 hours (charging/discharging/recharging activities and
measurement of the battery autonomy), during this time the meter must not be used. At the end of
the test the meter will turn off automatically. In order to make sure that the test has been carried
out correctly, all the meter’s commands are blocked except for the reset function, which remains
activesothatthemetercanbeturnedoffifnecessary.
3. The batteries will be completely charged at the end of the test.
4. To check the battery test results, enter “METER SETUP” (fig. 2), select “BATTERY TEST” function
and read the results: for example 220BBLY (fig. 3) = 220 minutes. The “Y” of YES confirms that the
battery is still good enough, whereas an “N” for NO indicates that it could be faulty, too deteriorated
orthatthecyclewasinterrupted.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
If the test is interrupted using “reset”, the battery charge indicator may provide incorrect indications,
therefore repeat the battery test procedure.
∗ The displays shown in this guide may change according to the model and are subject to change
withoutnotice. Ifyouconnectyourmeter,usingtheS.M.A.R.T.Proprogram,fromtheUSBporttothe
PC, you can download the screens shown above.

LI-ION Polymer Batteries ______________________
IMPORTANT:
• ALWAYS TURN THE INSTRUMENT OFF BEFORE CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER;
• DO NOT LEAVE THE BATTERIES DISCHARGED FOR LONG PERIODS;
• ALWAYS CHARGE THE BATTERIES AT NIGHT FOR AT LEAST 7 HOURS, EVEN IF THEY ARE
NOT COMPLETELY DISCHARGED.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
1. The batteries supplied are high quality and tested individually, their autonomy
depends on the following conditions:
– the LNB power consumption: Single, dual or Quadruple;
– the external temperature: with temperatures of less than 10 °C, 20 % of the
capacity is lost;
– the age of the batteries: a 10 % loss in effi ciency each year;
– Remember that the TIMER OFF function, that automatically turns off the Meter
after5o10minutes of inactivity, saves up to 30 %.
2. The battery indicator has a tolerance (like all battery powered electronic devices)
according to the following factors:
- the battery’s charging percentage;
- external temperatures;
- battery wear and tear;
•+/–2%.
ICONS SHOWING THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS:
BATTERY AUTONOMY:
The battery autonomy of between: 2 hours min. and 4 hours max.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
RECHARGING THE BATTERY
WARNINGS
This device contains a built-in Li-PO (Lithium polimer) battery that can be recharged many times.
The battery contains chemicals that might wear with time even if not used. Please dispose of
batteries properly.
Do not take the battery pack apart or expose it to extreme temperatures (over 50 °C). If the device
has been exposed to very low or high temperatures let it rest at room temperature before use.
The Battery must be recharged at room temperature (about 20 °C) with the device turned off. To
avoid premature failure of the battery never leave the device with an empty battery for prolonged
periods.
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Power Supply (mains) and Battery Charge (chrg)
LeD status
____________________________________________________________________
INSTRUMENT
CONNECTED
TO THE MAINS
POWER SUPPLY
LED MAINS LED BATT
CHRG NOTES
OFF YES ON ON Batteries in fast charge
OFF YES ON OFF Battery charge completed
OFF YES ON
Flashing
0.5 SECONDS OFF
0.5 SECONDS ON
Abnormal battery temperature.
The recharge cycle has been suspended
temporarily and will automatically reset.

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CLEANING THE METER
Keeping the meter clean from dust and dirt is easy and helps mantain optimum working conditions
over the years. The cleaning procedure is simple and quick and requires only minor attention.
Never use aggressive, chemical products (diluent) and/or abrasive or rough clothes, which may
damage plastics and displays.
Always use a soft cloth, dampened with a solution of water and alcohol or a de-greasing, non-abrasive
liquid soap.
The keyboard and display should be gently cleaned. Rubbing the keyboard and/or the display(s) may
seriously damage their functions.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE METER
Thismeterhasbeendesignedtowithstandsevereconditionsofuse.Evenso,itslifecanbe
prolonged by respecting some simple and effective rules:
• Themeterhasnotbeendesignedtowithstandhightemperatures(over60°Cor140°F).
Thesetemperaturescanbeeasilyreachedwhenthemeterisleftinacar,especiallybehindthe
windshield,orinatrunk.TheLCDdisplayand/orotherdetailscouldeasilybedamagedbyextreme
temperatures.
• The internal battery could rapidly loose its efficiency if exposed to high or low temperatures. This
mayresultinreducedmeterautonomywhenpoweredbyitsinternalbattery.
• When recharging the internal battery, allow good air circulation around the meter and the adapter:
donotcoveritwithclothesanddonotrechargethebatterywhenthemeterisinitstransport
case.
• The meter is not waterproof, even if it is protected against incidental water drops. If it comes into
contact with water electronic circuits may be damaged. Allow the meter to dry thoroughly before
trying to turn it on. Do not use hairdryers or other strong heating sources, just leave the meter at
room temperature. If necessary, contact SAT-Kabel GmbH for technical assistance.
Meter Maintenance ____________________________________________________
Disposal of electric / electronic equipment (applicable in all CEE countries and wherever a
separate waste collection system is applied).
This symbol on the packaging indicates that the product should not be considered domestic
waste. The product, at the moment of disposal, should be brought to a waste collection point
with the proper facilities to manage electrical/electronic appliances.
Electric/electronical appliances, if not disposed of correctly, may have
negative consequences on your health and the enivironment.
Furthermore, a proper recycling procedure helps mantain natural
resources.
For more information about the correct disposal of this product, please
refer to your local waste disposal management offices or the shop where
this product was bought.
Disposal of electronic equipment _____________________________

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