FTE Maximal MODIG AIR User manual

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MODIG AIR
User’s manual

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Index
1. Product introductions........................................................................................................................................3
1.1. Safety Rules...............................................................................................................................................3
1.2. Content of the box.....................................................................................................................................4
2. Description and connections............................................................................................................................4
2.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................4
2.2. Installation example..................................................................................................................................4
2.3. Connections...............................................................................................................................................5
3. Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................6
3.1. First installation.........................................................................................................................................6
4. Programming the MODIG AIR...........................................................................................................................7
4.1. Main menu..................................................................................................................................................8
4.1.1. Quick Settings .....................................................................................................................8
4.1.2. Custom Profiles...................................................................................................................9
4.1.3. DVB-T..................................................................................................................................10
4.1.4. Output Attenuator .............................................................................................................11
4.1.5. Encoder..............................................................................................................................11
4.1.6. Transport Stream ..............................................................................................................12
4.1.7. Other settings....................................................................................................................13
4.1.8. Info......................................................................................................................................15
4.1.9. Help.....................................................................................................................................15
5. Technical Features of the Equipment............................................................................................................16
5.1. Technical Data MODIG AIR.....................................................................................................................16
5.2. Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................17
5.3. F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) ...................................................................................................17
6. Warranty............................................................................................................................................................18
6.1. Wararnty period.......................................................................................................................................18
6.2. After-Sales Technical Service................................................................................................................18
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1. Product introductions
1.1. Safety Rules
Please read the manual carefully before using the device. You will receive a lot of information to use this
product correctly and you will prevent incidents. Please keep the manual on a safe place.
This sign warns you about
high voltages, with risk of
electric shock
Caution: Do not open the housing of
this device. Repairs can only be
made by professionals authorized by
Fte maximal. If not, warranty will not
be valid anymore.
This sign informs about
special information which is
important to know.
Caution: Keep this device far away from liquids. Do not place it on placements close to water like flowers vases, wash
basin, aquariums or pools. A high risk of electric exists shock when water or high humidity filters inside the devices. Never
place other devices on it; they can overheat the devices as well as daring fire risk. The devices must be used only with
original external power supply.
Please read carefully this manual and do not hesitate to contact to professional help if you have any doubt.
Opening the device housing will mean a total lost of warranty.
Installation:
1. Keep clean and without obstacles a minimum radius of 40 cm around this equipment.
2. Do not place any heating source near this equipment.
3. Do not install this equipment outside its temperature range.
4. Avoid placements where liquids could be poured in or with important temperature changes.
5. Never open the device by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified staff only.
6. During connection it is suitable that the equipment is switched off and not connected to electrical current.
7. Respect electrical security rules during the assembly. Use materials that fulfill laws in force.
8. Connecting pin (power plug) must be quickly and simply accessible in order to assure a fast disconnection.
9. To prevent shock hazard, do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Always unplug the device before working on
the connections.
10. Do not put any heavy objects over this equipment; the equipment could be damaged.
Cleaning: Before cleaning the device with a slightly damped cloth, please disconnect the external power supply from the
device. Please use only mild cleaners.
Accessories: Please, do not use accessories which are not agreed by the manufacturer of the device.
Unsuitable accessories could increase the risk of getting on fire, an electrical impact or other damages.
Placement:Select a placement where the device has air circulation enough; otherwise it may have overheating
accumulation.
Housing:Please, make sure that no liquid will filter into the housing of the device. If so, disconnect immediately the device
from the power supply connection and bring the device to a professional.
Air humidity:When you take the device from a cold to a warm place, please wait until the device gets the same
temperature as the new environment, in order to avoid problems of humidity condensation.
Maintenance / Repairing: Within the warranty time all the repairing processes should be done by Fte Maximal
technical staff. Otherwise, the warranty will be lost.
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1.2. Content of the box
When you open the box or the first time, you will find the following content:
Quick start guide MODIG AIR External Power supply
2. Description and connections
2.1. Introduction
The MODIG AIR is a high quality DVB-T indoor modulator which receives one HDMI input and converts it into one RF
DVB-T channel on its output. The excellent picture (Full HD 1920*1080-30p) and modulation quality (MER~35dB) renders
the MODIG AIR an ideal solution for distributing SD/HD digital signals received from any device with an HDMI output (e.g.
a DVD player, STB or camera in a CATV network using the DVB-T technology).
The user has the ability to control the device remotely using a Bluetooth interface by downloading and using the “Fte Pro
Air” application from Google Play or App store for free.
Finally, the MODIG AIR’s small size and metal case provides excellent electromagnetic shielding as well as great
temperature dissipation and rigidness.
2.2. Installation example
In the example, the MODIG AIR is shown
receiving the signal from the satellite
receiver Fte eXtreme HD Flex Plus and
modulating it in a terrestrial RF output
channel.
The DVB-T output channel is mixed with
the other channels of the installation, in
this case by a TER 2 splitter / mixer.
The MODIG AIR programming is done
through a mobile phone via Bluetooth with
the free application Fte Pro Air.

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2.3. Connections
1 HDMI IN: HDMI input.
2 Lock: Status indicator led.
3 +12VDC INPUT: Connector for the external power supply.
4 RF OUT: RF modulated signal output.
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3. Setup
3.1. First installation
The MODIG AIR can be programmed easily using the following 4 simple
steps:
1. Download the “Fte Pro Air” app from Google play or App Store.
2. Power up the MODIG AIR, connecting the external
power supply. The MODIG AIR will need 20-30secs to
boot and the status indicator will blink until the
procedure is finished. After the status indicator remains
constantly green, you will be able to connect to the
MODIG AIR.
3. Run the “Fte Pro Air” App. It will scan for any available
devices that are within range. On the top of the list you
will see always the closest device to your phone or
tablet. Choose the device that you want to connect
with and press “Connect” and the status indicator will
turn red. While connected to your phone/tablet, the
device will not show up on any other phone/tablet in
the vicinity.
4. Pressing the 3 points on the upper right side of the screen, you will be able to access
to a new window that allows to select the language of the application and sort the
device on the list by the Bluetooth signal power.
5. To connect to the device you will need to enter the default pin: 1234
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4. Programming the MODIG AIR
The programming of the device is through the “Fte Pro Air” App.
When the “Fte Pro Air” app will be initialized, and once is connected to a modulator, the status indicator will turn red and
the main screen will be displayed.
App guidelines:
Tapping on the "left arrow" icon on the top-left corner returns to previous menu. Tapping on this icon
while on the main menu causes the app to disconnect from MODIG AIR and return to scanning for nearby
devices. The icon is not available while the app applies settings to the MODIG AIR.
While connected to a MODIG AIR, the app shows a colored "signal"
indicator on the top-right corner of the screen. This indicator shows the
status of the Bluetooth connection through a color:
•Green: It is good or optimal..
•Yellow: It is regular.
•Red: It is low.
•Flashing red: It is too low and is about to get lost.
By tapping on the indicator, a new window will appear on screen showing a bluetooth power
graphic. By tapping on the “Disconnect” button, the app immediately disconnects from the
currently connected MODIG AIR and goes back to scanning for nearby devices. In this
window the “Apply button time” can also be set (allows configuring the delay after applying
settings. It can be set from 1 to 5 seconds)
The “singnal” indicator is not tappable while the app applies settings to the MODIG AIR.
Important note:The first time you connect a mobile phone or a tablet with a MODIG AIR it is recommended that
before proceeding with the configuration make a calibration of this Bluetooth signal indicator. To do this, follow
the following steps:
Step 1. Position your mobile phone or tablet at a distance between 0.5m and 1m from the modulator.
Step 2. Select the "INFO" option from the main menu. At the bottom of the "System Info" screen, there are 3
boxes with Bluetooth power values expressed in dBm.
Step 3. Calibrate the point of maximum power of bluetooth signal: without moving your position, wait until the
value in the box "?" is the highest value or the closest to the value indicated in the box "max".
Step 4. Calibrate the point of minimum power of bluetooth signal: slowly move your mobile phone or tablet away
from the MODIG AIR until the value indicated in the "min" box reach the minimum value, before losing the
connection. Approximately this value should be less than -90dBm.
Step 5. Return to the main menu by pressing the Åicon at the top left of the screen.
Maximum power (step 3) Minimum power (step 4)
These steps should only be repeated in these cases:
•If you uninstall and reinstall the Fte Pro Air application on the same mobile or tablet.
•When using the application on a different mobile phone or tablet.

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4.1. Main menu
The main menu consists of the following options:
•Quick Settings
•Custom profiles
•DVB-T
•Output attenuator
•Encoder
•Transport Stream
•Other settings
•Info
•Help
4.1.1. Quick Settings
This menu provides the ability to program several modulators easily and quickly. All you
need is to enter the following parameters:
•The output RF channel: click and select the output channel from CH21 to CH69
•Set the output level by adjusting the modulator’s attenuator: click and choose the
attenuation value between 0dB / -10dB / -20 dB
•Set the Profile No.: click and select one profile number from 1 to 99
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How the profile works
In an installation all the modulators (or Mux in general) need to have different values of the following fields to avoid conflict
in the automated scan of the TV sets:
•Program Name
•Service ID
•TS ID
For that reason, the user must always select a unique Profile number in every modulator starting from Number #1.
E.g. If we want to install three modulators in a CATV network, in the profile option we will select:
•Profile Νο 1for the 1st modulator
omeaning: Program Name = DTV 1
omeaning: Service ID = 1
omeaning: TS ID = 2210

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•Profile Νο 2for the 2nd modulator
omeaning: Program Name = DTV 2
omeaning: Service ID = 2
omeaning: TS ID = 2211
•Profile Νο 3for the 3rd modulator
omeaning: Program Name = DTV 3
omeaning: Service ID = 3
omeaning: TS ID = 2212
As a result, all the above modulators have different values in the above fields.
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Once the parameters are selected, press the “APPLY” button to set them to the MODIG AIR.
One countdown will appear on the screen while the settings are applying to the modulator.
4.1.2. Custom Profiles
The “Fte Pro Air” app provides the ability to create custom profiles under your custom name.
By clicking the “+” icon you are able to save the current configuration in your mobile device for future use. You are able to
create as many customs profiles as you need, erase them or clone them.
To apply an existing custom profile to the connected MODIG AIR, simply tap on the name of the desired custom profile.
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How to create the profile:
Step 1. Click the “+” icon.
Step 2. A new window will appear. Write the name of the profile and click the “Save” button. If you want to cancel the
action, press the “Cancel” button to return back.
Step 3. Once the button “Save” is pressed, the MODIG AIR settings will be stored in the custom profile. The
configuration save progress is displayed on the screen.
Step 4. When the custom profile is created has been created, it will appear in the list.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
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Custom profile actions:
Tomanage(view,clone,rename,ordelete)acustomprofile,taponthethreeverticaldots“”
atthefarrightofthedesiredcustomprofile:
•View: a window appears on the screen showing the custom profile parameters.
•Clone: click if you want to clone the custom profile to another one. Write the name
of the new cloned profile and press the “Clone” button. Ifyouwanttocancelthe
action,pressthe“Cancel”button.
•Rename: enter the new name of profile and press “Rename” button. Ifyouwantto
canceltheaction,pressthe“Cancel”button.
•Delete: press this button to delete the custom profile. A new window will appear in
order to confirm or cancel the deleting action.
•Back: click it to return to custom profiles menu.
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