IKUSI MAC 201 User manual

MAC
AV-COFDM standalone modulator
User guide
201
REF. 4449

4 General safety instructions
4 Types of notices
5 Basic safety instructions
6 Introduction
6 General description
6 Main features
7 General use of the unit
9 Unit installation and configuration
9 Installation
9 Power connection
10 Fast menu guide
11 Main menu
18 Advanced configuration of the unit
18 User interface via web browser
20 Maintenance
20 Unit care
20 Troubleshooting
21 Technical specifications
21 MAC 201 model
22 Warranty
22 Unit recycling
23 CE Certificate
Contents

General safety instructions/Types of notices
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General safety instructions
JRead all of this user manual carefully before plugging in the unit.
JAlways have these instructions to hand during installation.
JFollow all of the instructions and safety notices regarding unit handling.
Types of notices
The meaning of the safety notices used in this manual are described below.
DANGER OF DEATH OR INJURY
This safety notice indicates a possible danger for the life and health of people.
Not following these instructions may lead to serious consequences to health and
may even cause fatal injuries.
RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE UNIT
This safety notice indicates a possible dangerous situation. Not following these
instructions may lead to the unit being damaged.
NOTE
This type of notice is a note containing applicable advice and useful information
for optimum use of the unit.
HANDLING THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT IS FORBIDDEN
This notice forbids any work that may affect the working order of the unit or its
warranty.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF AS URBAN WASTE
This type of notice indicates that the unit must not be disposed of as unselected
urban waste.
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General safety instructions/Basic safety instructions
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Basic safety instructions
DANGER OF DEATH OR INJURY
JDo not install the unit during an electrical storm. This could lead to electro-
static discharge from lightning.
JDo not open the unit. There is a risk of electrostatic discharge.
RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE UNIT
JThe unit must be appropriately ventilated. Install the unit in a dust-free
location. Do not place the unit in a location where the ventilation slots are
covered or blocked. Install the unit in a location with at least 20 cm around it
free of other objects.
JDo not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Install the equipment in a dry
location with no inltration or condensation of water. Should a liquid enter
the unit, disconnect it immediately from the mains.
JKeep the unit away from ammable objects, candles and anything that may
cause a re.
JConnect the unit to an easily accessible power socket. In the event of an
emergency, it will then be possible to quickly unplug the unit.
JDo not expose the unit to sources of heat (sun, heating, etc.).
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Introduction/General description
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Introduction
General description
Main features
The MAC 201 model is an AV analogue TV signal to COFDM digital TV signal standalone
modulator unit. Suitable for individual residential installations, it is an ideal solution for
the distribution of analogue video signals with COFDM digital TV modulation in a single
standalone unit.
The AV1 and AV2 signals are also serially digitalised, coded in MPEG2 and modulated in
COFDM. The COFDM base band signal is modulated on an RF carrier that can be adjusted
at the output to the VHF and UHF bands.
JProgramming:
FUser interface with LCD display and control button for basic conguration.
FUser interface from web browser via Ethernet connection.
FAll settings are automatically memorised.
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1 Mains connector
2 Front panel with cluster map
3 Display (LCD)
4 Control button
5 Video input 1
6 Audio input L 1
7 Audio input R 1
8 Video input 2
9 Audio input L 2
10 Audio input R 2
11 Ethernet connector
12 TV Loopthrough input
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Introduction/General use of the unit
FReprogrammable as many times as required.
FFirmware updated via Ethernet connection with web browser.
JSignal processing:
FDouble CVBS stereo video-audio input.
FSupported video standards: PAL/SECAM/NTSC.
FMPEG2 coding.
FRF DVB-T output, compatible with TDT.
FRF output, adjustable in VHF and UHF bands.
FLoopthrough for combination of additional RF TV signals.
JDimensions: 302 mm x 251 mm x 44 mm
JWeight: 1.5 kg
The main characteristics of the MAC 201 model are described below.
MAC 201 model
Recommended for individual residential installations, consisting of two AV inputs and one
RF VHF/UHF output that delivers an output level of >80dBV.
JInputs:
F2 CVBS video inputs with stereo audio.
FSupported video standards: PAL/SECAM/NTSC
FRF loopthrough input.
JProcessing:
FVideo: MPEG2.
FAudio: MPEG1 Layer II.
FQuality: DVD full D1.
FGenerates the PSI tables: PAT, PMT, SDT, NIT, TDT and TOT.
FLCN processing.
JOutputs:
FDVB-T output according to ETSI EN 300 744.
FOutput MER > 38dB (typical).
FBand aliasing < -45dB.
FOutput frequency bands: VHF + UHF.
FAverage output level 80dBV.
General use of the unit
Below is described how to operate the unit using the control button and interpret the visual
indications on the LCD display. The program comprises a main menu made up of sub-men-
us that can be selected to modify the basic operation settings of the unit.
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Introduction/General use of the unit
Visual indications on the LCD display
This symbol visually indicates the possibility of moving vertically.
Vertical button movement
In the menus and submenus, move the button up or down to browse
upwards and downwards position by position.
In the settings, move the button up or down to modify values position by
position.
NOTE
Keep the button pressed up or down to browse or to modify
values more quickly.
Horizontal button movement
In the menus, move the button to the left or the right to select and go
back position by position.
In the settings, move the button to the left or the right to select and go
back position by position.
NOTE
Keep the button pressed to the left or to the right to browse
more quickly.
Press button
In the menus, this selects the submenu.
In the submenus, this selects the setting.
In the settings, this selects the parameter value.

Unit installation and configuration/Installation
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Unit installation and configuration
The LCD display and the control button are sufcient for the basic settings of the unit.
Follow the steps indicated below to install the unit and congure the various parameters
accessible from the user interface on the LCD display.
Installation
RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE UNIT
Mechanical handling of the unit while
it is switched on may lead to it being
damaged. Do not plug the unit into the
mains before or during installation.
1) Fit and tighten the bolts and plugs securing
the unit to the wall.
2) Connect the AV1 and AV2 inputs in the re-
spective RCA connectors.
3) You can also connect the coaxial cable from
the RF loopthrough input (connector F).
4) Connect the coaxial cable from the output to
the unit (connector F).
Power connection
DANGER OF DEATH OR INJURY
Incorrect unit power connection may
cause an electric shock. Follow the
steps below for the electrical installation
of the unit.
1) Connect the earth cable.
2) Connect the power plug to the unit mains
connector.
3) Connect the power plug to the mains socket.
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video 1
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audio L1
audio R1
video 2
audio L2
audio R2
TV (loopthrough)
TV+AV1+AV2 to distribution
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Unit installation and configuration/Fast menu guide
Fast menu guide

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Unit installation and configuration/Main menu
Main menu
NOTE
Over the following pages, the eld locating and selection method is primarily
indicated by the “vertical button movement” and “press button” icons. However,
horizontal button movement can be used to locate and select elds, as indicated
in the General use of the unit.
1) After switching on the unit the initial display ap-
pears informing of the model, rmware version,
output frequency and information on alarms and
status:
FAlarms:
ÌA:0 = no alarms
ÌA:X = alarms present
FStatus:
ÌS:X = status correct
ÌS:0 = status incorrect
2) Press the control button to access the main
menu.
General Settings
1) In the main menu, locate and select GEN-
ERAL.
IP configuration
NOTE
The IP conguration affects the Ethernet interface.
NOTE
To introduce a sequence of digits in the display move the control button vertically
to change the value of the current digit and horizontally to move between digits.
1) Locate and select the option IP.
a) Locate and select the option DHCP to
activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) dynamic
IP assigning. If this is deactivated, a static
IP must be congured.
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Unit installation and configuration/Main menu
b) Locate and select the option IP AD-
DRESS. Enter the 12-digit sequence
corresponding to the static IP address of
the unit.
c) Locate and select the option IP mASk.
Enter the 12-digit sequence corresponding
to the IP mask of the unit.
d) Locate and select the option DEFAuLt
GAtEwAy. Enter the 12-digit sequence
corresponding to the IP direction of the
LAN gateway.
Setting the time
2) Locate and select the option tImE-DAtE.
a) Locate and select tImE- DAtEto con-
gure the time and date of the unit in the
format HH:mm yyyy-mm-DD.
b) Locate and select the option tImE Sub-
zONE to congure the reference time
zone.
Selecting the country
3) Locate and select the option COuNtRy to
select the reference country.
Setting the language
4) Locate and select the option LANGuAGE to
establish the language of the menus on the
display: ESPAñOL, ENGLISH, FRANçAIS.
Restoring factory settings
5) Locate and select the option FACtORy RE-
SEt to restore the factory settings of the unit.
Select the option FORmAt to delete all the modi-
cations entered in the conguration by the installer
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Unit installation and configuration/Main menu
Blocking the LCD and joystick
6) Locate and select the option LOCk LCD to
block access to the conguration from the LCD
display and using the control button.
a) Activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) the
blocking option.
b) Establish a code to unlock the unit if this
option has been activated.
Setting the signals
NOTE
The unit can switch the input signals; alter their brightness, contrast and satura-
tion conditions; and adjust the output carrier in RF.
1) Locate and select the option SEttINGS.
Configuring the input signals
1) Locate and select the option INPut.
a) Locate and select the option CH1:*****
bRIGHt to check the type of input signal,
the video and audio detection, and con-
gure the brightness of the video signal (1
to 255).
b) Locate and select the option CONt1
SAtuRAtION to congure the contrast
and saturation of video signal 1 (1 to 255).
c) Locate and select the option INP AuDIO
Att 1 to congure the attenuation of audio
signal 1 (0 to 40)
d) Locate and select the option SHARPNESS
1 to congure the sharpness of video sig-
nal 1 (HIGH, mEDIum SOFt or NONE).
e) Locate and select the option CODING 1.
This congures the coding parameters:
MPEG2.
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f) Locate and select the option ASPECt
RAtIO 1. The possible aspect ratio values
are 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9.
NOTE
If you keep pressing the control button down you will access the information and
conguration of the second input signal.
Configuration of the carrier services
2) Locate and select the option SERvICES.
a) Locate and select the option CH1 vIDEO
AuDIO. Activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF)
the video and audio signals of the rst
input.
b) Locate and select CH1 LCN. Congure the
LCN value of the signal.
c) Locate and select CH1 NAmE. Assign a
name to the signal in CH1.
NOTE
If you keep pressing the control button down you will access the information and
conguration of the second input signal.
Configuration of the output signal
NOTE
To introduce a sequence of digits in the display move the control button verti-
cally to change the value of the current digit and horizontally to move between
digits.
NOTE
Position the cursor to the right of the current value and move the control button
vertically to increase or decrease the current value. Hold the control button up or
down to increase or decrease the current value more quickly.
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Unit installation and configuration/Main menu
a) Locate and select the option FREquEN-
Cy. Congure the output frequency value
between 45 mHz and 865 mHz.
b) Locate and select the option AttENu-
AtION. Select the output attenuation
between 0 and 47 dB.
c) Locate and select the option OFDm
mODE. Select the OFDM mode between
2k and 8k subcarriers.
d) Locate and select the option bAND-
wIDtH. Select the bandwidth between 6,
7 and 8 mHz.
e) Locate and select the option GuARD
INtERvAL. Select the guard interval be-
tween 1/32, 1/16, 1/8 and 1/4 of symbol.
f) Locate and select the option CONStEL-
LAtION. Select the modulation constella-
tion between 16qAm and 64qAm.
g) Locate and select the option CODE RAtE.
Select the code rate between 1/2, 2/3, 3/4,
5/6 and 7/8.
Status of the unit
NOTE
The unit lets you see its status in detail and the existence of active alarms in the
module.
1) Locate and indicate StAtuS.
a) Locate and indicate StAtuS: ***. The
unit displays its status and alarms: Ok /
ERROR.
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b) Locate and indicate OutPut bItRAtE.
The unit displays the output data speed in
mbItS/S.
c) Locate and indicate NuLL mIN ACt
mAX. The unit displays the volume of
null data packets in the output (minimum,
actual and maximum) as a percentage of
the total.
d) Locate and indicate tEmPERAtuRE. The
unit displays its temperature.
Unit information
1) Locate and indicate the option mODuLE
INFO.
a) Locate and indicate the option mODEL.
The unit displays its model and version.
b) Locate and indicate the option SERIAL
NumbER. The unit displays its serial
number.
c) Locate and indicate the option mAC. The
unit displays its MAC address.
d) Locate and indicate the option vERSION.
The unit displays its software version.
Unblocking the unit
The unit can be blocked from the web interface
preventing the user operating the display and the
control button to modify the conguration.
To unblock the unit:
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2) Enter the unblocking code assigned by the unit
operator through the web interface.
3) The unit displays the validity of the code.
NOTE
The unit will remain unblocked until it is restarted or the operator deactivates the
block from the web interface.
To unblock the unit without the blocking code:
1) Locate and select INFORmAtION.
2) Contact the supplier of the unit and provide the
serial number. The supplier of the unit will pro-
vide an unblocking code for the serial number
indicated.
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Advanced configuration of the unit/User interface via web browser
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Advanced configuration of the unit
User interface via web browser
The web interface allows you to fully congure the MAC 201 unit through an Ethernet con-
nection and a web browser.
NOTE
To display the graphics provided in the unit conguration program correctly, we
recommend installing the web browser Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or higher (www.mozilla.
com) in the control PC.
NOTE
Cookies and Javascript must be enabled.
NOTE
Use a PC with an Ethernet network card and an Ethernet CAT-5E crossover cable.
1) Access the tCP/IP PROPERtIES of the PC and congure the following parameters:
FIP ADDRESS OF tHE PC: 192.168.1.1
FSubNEt mASk: 255.255.255.0
2) Connect the PC to the LAN (RJ-45) port of the MAC 201 unit (see number 11 on the
diagram in the section General description).
NOTE
The initial process must be made in local mode, although later you will be able to
access the unit from any PC in the LAN.
NOTE
The Ethernet connector of the MAC201 has two indicator lights:
JThe link is correct when the link LED (to the left of the Ethernet connector) is
lit.
JThere is activity in the link when the activity LED (to the right of the Ethernet
connector) is ashing.
3) Launch the web browser and enter the MAC 201 unit's IP address:
FINItIAL IP ADDRESS: 192.168.1.6
NOTE
This initial IP address may be modied by the user.

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NOTE
The unit also has the IP address 10.254.254.254 assigned by default.
This IP address may not be modied by the user.
4) Press INtRO to access to the welcome screen.
5) Enter the user name “Admin” and the password
“admin”.
NOTE
The process of conguration and setting
via Ethernet connection is explained in the
“Web interface user manual” available at
http://www.ikusi.com.
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Maintenance/Unit care
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Maintenance
Unit care
HANDLING THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT IS FORBIDDEN
Do not dismantle or try to repair the unit, its accessories or its components. This
will render the warranty null and void.
JDo not use the power cable if it is damaged.
JTo disconnect the power cable, pull carefully on the plug and not the cable.
JTo clean the panel and unit connections:
FUnplug the unit.
FClean with a slightly damp, soft cloth.
FAllow to dry completely before use.
JDo not spill liquid onto the unit.
JKeep ventilation slots free of dust and any foreign bodies.
Troubleshooting
The most frequent problems arising during unit installation are indicated below. If you en-
counter any other type of problem, please contact the unit sales team.
Problem Possible cause What to do
Forgotten unlock code. - Contact your supplier.
Nothing appears on LCD
display.
The power cable is not con-
nected properly.
Check the power cable.