GSS HRC 300 AV User manual

English
GSS
Grundig SAT Systems GmbH
Beuthener Strasse 43
D-90471 Nuremberg
Phone: +49 (0) 911 / 703 8877
Fax: +49 (0) 911 / 703 9210
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.gss.de
CLASS
KLASSE
HRC 300 AV
Head-End Receiver Converter

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Contents
1 Safety regulations and notes..............................................................................3
2 General information ..........................................................................................4
2.1 Scope of delivery ............................................................................... 4
2.2 Meaning of the symbols used............................................................... 4
2.3 Technical specifications....................................................................... 4
2.4 Description ........................................................................................ 5
Display of the control unit software version ............................................ 5
3 Installation ........................................................................................................6
3.1 Installing the cassette .......................................................................... 6
3.2 EMC regulations ................................................................................ 7
3.3 Overview of the cassette ..................................................................... 8
3.4 Connecting the cassette....................................................................... 8
4 The control unit at a glance................................................................................9
4.1 Menu items........................................................................................ 9
4.2 Control panel..................................................................................... 9
5 Programming ..................................................................................................10
5.1 Preparation...................................................................................... 10
5.2 Programming procedure.........................................................................11
5.3 Programming the cassette ................................................................. 12
Selecting the cassette........................................................................ 12
Selecting the channel strip................................................................. 13
HF output level................................................................................. 14
Switching the modulator off/on.......................................................... 14
Channel / frequency setting .............................................................. 15
TV standard of the output signal......................................................... 15
Output channel ................................................................................ 16
Fine tuning ...................................................................................... 16
Output frequency ............................................................................. 16
Audio type ...................................................................................... 17
Setting the audio output level ............................................................. 17
Saving settings................................................................................. 17
6 Final procedures.............................................................................................. 18
7 Channel and frequency tables..........................................................................19

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1 safety regulations and notes
• Assembly,installationandservicing should be carried outbyauthorised
electricians.
 • Switchofftheoperatingvoltageofthesystembeforebeginningwithassem-
bly or service work or pull out the mains plug.
 • Donotperforminstallationandserviceworkduringthunderstorms.
 • Installthesystemsoitwillnotbeabletovibrate…
 - inadust-free,dryenvironment
 - insuchamannerthatitisprotectedfrommoisture,fumes,splashingwa-
ter and dampness
- somewhere protected from direct sunlight
- not within the immediate vicinity of heat sources
- in an ambient temperature of 0 °C to +50 °C. In case of the formation of
condensation wait until the system is completely dried.
 • Ensurethatthehead-endstationisadequatelyventilated.Donotcoverthe
ventilation slots.
 • Bewareofshortcircuits
 • Noliabilityisacceptedforanydamagecausedbyfaultyconnectionsor
inappropriate handling.
 • Observetherelevantstandards,regulationsandguidelinesontheinstalla-
tion and operation of antenna systems.
 • ThestandardsIEC/EN/DINEN50083resp.IEC/EN/DINEN60728must
be observed.
 • For further information please read the assembly instructions for the head-
end station used.
• Test the software versions of the head-end station and the cassette and
update them if necessary. The current software versions can be found at
"www.gss.de".
Take action to prevent static discharge when working on the device!
Electronic devices should never be disposed of in the household rubbish. In
accordance with directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and the
European Council from January 27, 2003 which addresses old electronic and
electrical devices, such devices must be disposed of at a designated collection
facility. At the end of its service life, please take your device to one of these
public collection facilities for proper disposal.

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2 general information
2.1 sCope of delivery
1 HRC 300 AV cassette
1 Brief assembly instructions
2.2 meaning of the symbols used
Important note
—> General note
 •  Performingworks
2.3 teChniCal speCifiCations
The requirements of the following EU directives are met:
 2006/95/EC,2004/108/EC
The product fulfils the guidelines and standards for CE labelling (page 20).
Unless otherwise noted all values are specified as "typical".
Input Video:
Type of signal:...................................................................... CVBS signal
Input level:.....................................................................................1 Vpp
Input impedance:............................................................................75 Ω
Frequency range: .......................................................... 20Hz…5MHz
Input Audio
Input level:............................................................................. 500 mVrms
Input impedance:.......................................................................... 10 kΩ
Frequency range: ..........................................................20Hz…15kHz
Output:
HF level:................................................................................... 95 dBμV
Channels: ............................................C02…C69includingS02…S41
Frequency range: ................................................. 42.00MHz…870.00
Standard: .........................................................................PALB/G,PALI
Output impedance:.........................................................................75 Ω

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Connections:
Video inputs: .............................................................3 (1 per modulator)
Audio inputs: ............................................................6 (2 per modulator)
HF output: ...........................................................................1 IEC socket
Connection strip (10-pin): ..................for supply voltages and control circuits
RS 232 socket:..................................... serial interface for software update
Remote maintenance
Remotely controllable (via PSW 1000*): ..............................................yes
Remote update (via BEflash*):.............................................................yes
(* and a corresponding management unit)
2.4 desCription
The cassette is used to feed standardised audio and video signals into a ca-
ble system from completely different audio and video sources (e.g. audio and
videoreproductiondevices,testpicturegenerators,observationcamerasetc.).
The audio and video sig nals fed in via the cinch sockets of the cassette are
modulated to adjustable carrier frequencies in the modulators and supplied to
the combiner. There they are combined and are sent to the HF output collector
of the head-end station via the HF output socket of the cassette. The common
output level can be set at the HF output collector of the head-end station.
 Whenthehead-endstationisswitchedon,thetwo-lineLCdisplayshowsthe
software version of the control unit. To operate this cassette the software ver-
sion of the control unit must be "V 44" or higher. You can find the current op-
eratingsoftwareforthecontrolunitandthecassette,thesoftware"BE-Flash"
and the current assembly instructions on the website "www.gss.de".
The cassette is designed for use in head-end stations of the standard line.
displ ay of the Control unit software version
 If necessary, you can activate the indication of the software version of the
control unit manually:
 • Pressanytwokeysonthecontrolunitofthehead-endstationsimultaneously
untilthedisplaygoesdarkandthesoftwareversion,e.g."V 44" appears.

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3 installation
3.1 installing the Casset te
– Ensure the head-end station is mounted so it will not be able to vibrate.
Avoid,forexample,mountingthehead-endstationontoaliftshaftorany
other wall or floor construction that vibrates in a similar way.
– Before installing or changing a cassette unplug the power cable from the
mains power socket.
 • Removethefasteningscrews1of an unoccupied slot from the bracket of
the head-end station.
 • Insertthecassetteinthisslotandpushitintothehousing.
 • Alignthecassetteandapplyslightpressuretoconnectittotheconnections
of the board and the HF bus bar.
 • Fastenthecassettewiththescrews1.
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1
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KASSETTE KASSETTE KASSETTE KASSETTE KASSETTE KASSETTE KASSETTE KASSETTE KASSETTE KASSETTE KASSETTE KASSETTE HYBRID-VERSTÄRKER
MESSAUSGANG
–20 dBµV
AUSGANG
max. 106 dBµV
ACHTUNG!
Vor dem Kassettenwechsel
unbedingt denNetzstecker ziehen.
CAUTION!
Before changing cassettes remove
mains plug.
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3.2 emC regul ations
To comply with the current EMC regulations, it is necessary to connect the lines
leading in and out of the head-end station using cable terminals.
When mounting the cassette in a head-end station which is installed in a 19"
cabinet, make sure the connections leading in and out for the 19" cabinet are
made using cable terminals.
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The attenuation of shielding of the connection lines for ASI and antenna must
meet the requirements for "Class A".
 • Inserttherequirednumberofcableterminalsintheopeningsprovidedin
the head-end station or in the 19 " cabinet.
Tighten the nuts of the cable terminals until the teeth on the lock washers put un-
der have penetrated the exterior coating and a good connection is made between
the housing / 19" cabinet and cable terminals.

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3.3 overview of the Casset te
B
A
C
L
R
V
L
R
V
L
R
V
1
AInputs of channel strip " A "
RAudio input "right"
L Audioinput"left","mono"
VVideo input
B Inputs of channel strip " B "
RAudio input "right"
L Audioinput"left","mono"
VVideo input
C Inputs of channel strip " C "
RAudio input "right"
L Audioinput"left","mono"
VVideo input
1D-SUB socket "RS 232"
The operating software of the cassette can be updated via the 9-Pin D-SUB
socket "RS 232" using a PC or notebook and the software "BE-Flash".
You can find the current operating software on the website "www.gss.de".
3.4 ConneCting the Cassette
 • ConnecttheperipheraldevicestothecinchinputsocketsV(video - yel-
low),R(audio right - red) and L(audioleft,mono-white)ofthemodula-
tors A,Band C.
 • Connect the head-end station to the mains power supply.

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4 the Control unit at aglanCe
4.1 menu items
Program the cassette using the buttons on the control unit of the head-end sta-
tion. The two-line display of the control unit then shows the menus.
The parameters and functions to be set are underlined.
Use the button to select the following main menu items:
– Cassette
– Channel strip (modulator)
 – HFoutputlevel,
switching the modulator on / off
 – Channelorfrequencysetting,TVstandard
– Output channel / Output frequency
– Audio type / Audio level
4.2 Control panel
The key pad on the head-end station is used to scroll through the menus:
scrolls forward through the menus.
select parameters in the menus.
setvalues,initiateactions.
selects sub-menus.
scrolls backward through the menus.
saves all entries.
BE-Remote V44
please wait . . .

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5 programming
5.1 prepar ation
 • ConnectthetestreceivertotheHFoutputorthetestoutputofthehead-end
station.
 • Settheoutputchannels/outputfrequenciesofthe cassette (page 16) and16) and) and
adjust the test receiver to the respective channel / frequency.
 • Switchonthemodulatorifnecessary(page14).
 • Measuretheoutputlevelsofthechannelstripsandadjustthemto a uniform
output level ( page 17) .

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5.2 programming proCedure
Bx 1A 3AV
C08
Bx 1A
Level -3
MODULATOR
on
Kanalzüge ”A” / ”B” / ”C”
Channel strips ”A” / ”B” / ”C”
Bx 1A
C5-12,S3-24
TWIN-SAT
C07
Böx 4
C5-12,S3-24
TWIN-SAT
C07
Box 2
..............
..............
..............
0 … -15 dB
Box 1
V 2
3AV
– – –
Bx 1A
C08 Fine
OUTPUT
0 - 64 … + 63
▶
▶
Bx 1A
Chan
NORM
PAL B/G PAL B/G / PAL I
▶
◀/
-12 … 3 dB
M
A
▶
◀/
Chan / Freq
Bx 1A
C08
OUTPUT
Bx 1A
Stereo
AUDIO
0 dB
Ein / On
BE–Remote
please wait …
V 44
t > 10 s
B
A
Stereo /
Mono L /
Mono L+R /
Dual
on / off
▶
◀/
B

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5.3 progr amming the Cassette
—> Pressing the button for longer than 2 seconds cancels the
programming procedure. This takes you back to the program item
"Selecting the cassette" from any menu. Any entries that have not
been saved are reset to the previous settings.
—> Entries in the menus can be saved by pressing the key. You are
taken back to the "Selecting the cassette" menu item.
—> Pressing the button returns to the previous menus.
 • Switchonthehead-endstation.
Ein / On
BE–Remote
please wait …
V 44
t > 10 s
—> The display shows the software version (e.g. V 44)
—> The processor reads the cassettes ‘data(approx.10seconds).
seleCting the Cassette
Bx 1A
C5-12,S3-24
TWIN-SAT
C07
Böx 4
C5-12,S3-24
TWIN-SAT
C07
Box 2
..............
..............
..............
Box 1
V 2
3AV
– – –
 • Selectthecassetteyouwanttoprogram(e.g."Box 1") by repeatedly press-
ing the button if necessary.
—> The display shows e.g. the menu "Box 1 3 AV" :
V 2
"Box 1" stands for slot 1
" 3AV " type of cassette
"V 2" software version of the cassette
 • Pressthe button.

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—> The "Selecting the channel strip" – "Bx 1A" menu is activated.
seleCting the Channel strip
Bx 1A 3AV
C08
 • Use to select the channel strip (modulator) "A","B" or "C" to be set.
—> The display shows e.g. the menu Bx 1A 3AV
C08
"Bx 1" stands for slot 1,
"A" stands for channel strip "A"
"3AV" type of cassette
"C08" channel set
—> If frequency setting is selected the frequency set is displayed instead
of the channel set (e.g. " 196.25 ").
—> Ifthechannelstrip(modulator)isswitchedoff," off " is displayed instead
of the channel or the frequency set.
 • Pressthe button.
—> The "HF output level" / "Switching the modulator off / on" –
"MODULATOR Level" menu is activated.

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hf output level
In this menu you can set the HF output levels of the channel strips "A","B" and
"C" to the same values and switch on or off the modulator of the channel strip.
Bx 1A
Level -3
MODULATOR
on
 • Measure and note down the output level of channel strip "A".
 • Activatemenuitem"Selecting the channel strip" using the button
and select channel strip "B".
 • Activatethe "MODULATOR Level" menu by pressing the button .
 • Measure and note down the output level of channel strip "B".
 • Repeatthisprocedureforchannelstrip"C".
 • Selectthechannelstrips with the higher HF output levels one after the other
and by pressi ng adjust the higher output levels of the channel strips to
the output level of the channel strip with the lowest output level ("0 " to " –15"
dB).
 • Activatemenuitem"Selecting the channel strip" using the button if
necessary and call up the channel strip to be programmed.
switChing the modul ator off/on
Bx 1A
Level -3
MODULATOR
on
 • Place the cursor under "on" or "off" using the buttons.
 • Press to switch the modulator of the channel strip "off" or "on".
—> In position "off" the "Level" menu item is inactive.

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 • Pressthe button.
—> The "Channel / frequency setting" / "TV standard of the output
signal" – "NORM" menu is activated.
Channel / frequenCy set ting
 Inthismenu,youcanselectthechannelorfrequencysettingfortheadjustment
oftheHFoutput.ThechannelsettingcoverstherangeofchannelsC02…
C69includingchannelsS02…S41,thefrequencysettingcoverstherange
from 42.00 MHz to 870..00 MHz. Additionally the TV standard of the output
signal can be set.
Bx 1A
Chan
NORM
PAL B/G
 • Press to select channel setting "Chan" or frequency setting "Freq".
tv standard of the output signal
Bx 1A
Chan
NORM
PAL B/G
 • PlacethecursorundertheTVstandarddisplayedusingthe buttons.
 • Press to select the TV standard of the output signal ("PAL B/G" /
"PAL I").
 • Pressthe button .
—> The "Setting the output channel" or "Setting the output frequency" –
"OUTPUT" menu is activated.

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output Channel
Bx 1A
C08 Fine
OUTPUT
0
▶
▶
Bx 1A
C08
OUTPUT
 • Use to set the output channel of the modulator.
fine tuning
Adjust the fine tuning (frequency offset) only in individual cases which give you
reasontodoso(e.g.moiré, interferences),sinceallTVsetsconnectedtothe
cable system have to be fine tuned after making changes.
 • Pressthe buton.
Bx 1A
C08 Fine
OUTPUT
0
—> "FINE 0" additionally appears on the display.
 • Use to set the fine tuning.
 • Press to return to the main menu.
output frequenCy
Bx 1A
196,25 MHz
OUTPUT
 • Usethe buttons to place the cursor under the digit of the frequency
displayedtobeset,thenuse to set the output frequency wished.
 • Pressthe button.
—> The "Audio type" / "Audio output level" – "AUDIO" menu is acti-
vated.

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audio type
In this menu you can set the audio type in which the modulator is to modulate
the audio signals. If a mono audio signal (white Cinch socket) is fed in into a
channelstrip,programtherespectivechannelstripto"Mono L". Additionally
you can adjust various audio output levels of the signal sources.
Bx 1A
Stereo
AUDIO
0 dB
 • Use to set the audio type ("Stereo","Mono L","Mono L+R","Dual").
setting the audio output level
Bx 1A
Stereo
AUDIO
0 dB
 • Feedinanexternalaudiosignal(referto"Technicalspecifications").
 • Use to set the audio output level.
saving settings
 • Pressthe button.
—> The settings are saved.
—> You return to the "Selecting the cassette" menu (page 12).
—> By pressing the button,youwillbereturnedtothemenu
item "Selecting the channel strip" without saving the programmed
data (page 13).

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6 final proCedures
After installing the head-end station, upgrading accessories or installing cas-
settes it is necessary to tighten all cable connections, cable terminals and cover
screws in order to maintain compliance with current EMC regulations securely.
 • Securelytightenthecable connectionsusinganappropriate open-ended
spanner.
 • Measuretheoutputlevelsoftheothercassettesandtunethemtoauniform
output level using the appropriate level controls or software dependent on
the head-end station used. Please regard the assembly instructions of the
respective head-end station.
—> In order to prevent interference within the head-end station and the
cablesystem,theoutputlevelsofthedigitalcassettesmustbeset
lower by 8dB compared to analogue cassettes.
 • Mountthefrontcover(s.assemblyinstructionsofthehead-endstation).

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7 Channel and frequenCy tables
CCIR – Band I/III (Frequency raster 7 MHz)
CCIR – Hyperband (Frequency raster 8 MHz)
CCIR – Band IV/V (Frequency raster 8 MHz)
Kanal
Channel
Bildträgerfrequenz
Picture carrier frequency
[MHz
]
C 2 48.25
C 3 55.25
C 4 62.25
S 2 112.25
S 3 119.25
S 4 126.25
Kanal
Channel
Bildträgerfrequenz
Picture carrier frequency
[MHz
]
S 5 133.25
S 6 140.25
S 7 147.25
S 8 154.25
S 9 161.25
S 10 168.25
Kanal
Channel
Bildträgerfrequenz
Picture carrier frequency
[MHz
]
C 5 175.25
C 6 182.25
C 7 189.25
C 8 196.25
C 9 203.25
C 10 210.25
Kanal
Channel
Bildträgerfrequenz
Picture carrier frequency
[MHz
]
C 11 217.25
C 12 224.25
S 11 231.25
S 12 238.25
S 13 245.25
S 14 252.25
Kanal
Channel
Bildträgerfrequenz
Picture carrier frequency
[MHz
]
S 15 259.25
S 16 266.25
S 17 273.25
S 18 280.25
S 19 287.25
S 20 294.25
Kanal
Channel
Bildträgerfrequenz
Picture carrier frequency
[MHz
]
S 21 303.25
S 22 311.25
S 23 319.25
S 24 327.25
S 25 335.25
S 26 343.25
Kanal
Channel
Bildträgerfrequenz
Picture carrier frequency
[MHz
]
S 27 351.25
S 28 359.25
S 29 367.25
S 30 375.25
S 31 383.25
S 32 391.25
Kanal
Channel
Bildträgerfrequenz
Picture carrier frequency
[MHz
]
S 33 399.25
S 34 407.25
S 35 415.25
S 36 423.25
S 37 431.25
S 38 439.25
Kanal
Channel
Bildträgerfrequenz
Picture carrier frequency
[MHz
]
S 39 447.25
S 40 455.25
S 41 463.25
C 21 471.25
C 22 479.25
C 23 487.25
C 24 495.25
C 25 503.25
C 26 511.25
C 27 519.25
C 28 527.25
C 29 535.25
C 30 543.25
C 31 551.25
C 32 559.25
C 33 567.25
C 34 575.25
C 35 583.25
C 36 591.25
C 37 599.25
C 38 607.25
C 39 615.25
C 40 623.25
C 41 631.25
C 42 639.25
C 43 647.25
C 44 655.25
C 45 663.25
C 46 671.25
C 47 679.25
C 48 687.25
C 49 695.25
C 50 703.25
C 51 711.25
C 52 719.25
C 53 727.25
C 54 735.25
C 55 743.25
C 56 751.25
C 57 759.25
C 58 767.25
C 59 775.25
C 60 783.25
C 61 791.25
C 62 799.25
C 63 807.25
C 64 815.25
C 65 823.25
C 66 831.25
C 67 839.25
C 68 847.25
C 69 855.25

- 20 - HRC 300 AV
Declaration of CE conformity