IKUSI MAC HOME AV-COFDM User manual

MAC HOME
REF. 4488
AV-COFDM Stand Alone Modulator
User Guide

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4 General safety instructions
4 Types of notices
4 Basic safety instructions
5 Introduction
5 General description
5 Main features
6 Technical specifications
6 MAC HOME Model
7 Unit installation and configuration
7 Installation
7 Power supply connection
8 Cascade installation
8 General use of the unit
9 Fast menu guide
10 Initial configuration of the unit
10 Advanced configuration of the unit
10 Blocking the LCD and Joystick
11 Firmware update
11 Configuration of the input signals
11 Configuration of the carrier services
12 Configuration of the output signal
12 Network configuration
14 Status of the unit
14 Unit information
14 Unblocking the unit
15 USB PLAYER Video playback through USB port
17 Maintenance
17 Warranty
17 Unit recycling
18 Characters table
18 CE Certificate
Contents EN

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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.
Basic safety instructions
DANGER OF DEATH OR INJURY
JDo not install the unit during an electrical storm. This could lead to electrostatic 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ltra-
tion 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.).
DANGER
ATTENTION
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Introduction
General description
Main features
The Mac Home model is an AV analogue TV signal to COFDM digital TV signal standalone modu-
lator 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 AV signal is digitalised, coded in MPEG2 MP@ML, H.264/MPEG4 AVC MP L4.1 and modu-
lated in COFDM. The base band signal is modulated on an RF carrier that can be adjusted at the
output to the UHF bands.
The modulator is capable of playing videos generated by the user.
Programming:
FUser interface with LCD display and control button for basic conguration.
FAll settings are automatically memorised.
FReprogrammable as many times as required.
FVideo playback through USB port.
FFirmware update via USB connection.
KEY
Power Supply
Display (LCD)
Control button
Mains connector
S-Video & component Video (YPbPr, RGB) *
C-VBS vídeo input
L & R analogic audio inputs
USB input (video playback and
rmware actualization)
TV Loopthrough input
TV COFDM output
* S-Video to RCA cable supplied.
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Technical specifications
MAC HOME
Input AV
Format CVBS, S-VIDEO, YPbPr, RGB*
Input level (video) Vpp 0.7 ... 1.4
Input impedance Ω 75
Video standards PAL/SECAM/NTSC/B&W
Audio standards 1 x mono/stereo
Input level (audio) Vpp 0.5 ... 2.5
Compresion
Video MPEG2 MP@ML, H.264/MPEG4 AVC MP L4.1
Video resolution 720x576, 25 fps (PAL), 720x480, 30 fps (NTSC)
Video Bitrate MBits/s 4 - 10
Audio MPEG1 Layer II
Audio Bitrate KBits/s 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320, 384
DVB Processing
Insertion tables PAT, PMT, SDT, NIT
Conguration Channel Name, SID, LCN, NID, Network Name, Provider Name,
TSID, ONID, NIT MODE, LCN Private Descriptor
Output DVB-T according to ETSI EN 300 744
Bandwidths MHz 6 / 7 / 8
Number of carriers 2K / 8K
MER dB ≥ 35
Central frequency MHz 474 - 858
Level dBμV ≥ 80
Output pitch attenuation dB ≤ 1.5
Level adjustment dB -25
Frequency stability ppm ≤ ±30
Noise gure (∆B = 8MHz) dBc ≤ -45
General
Mains voltage VAC 230 - 240
Consommation W 8.1
Operating temperature ºC 0 to 45
Mains connector IEC C8
Power supply VAC 230 - 240
Dimensions (without connectors) mm 210 x 114 x 32
Weight kg 1
Video input connectors 1 RCA (CVBS) ; 1 MINI DIN (S-VIDEO) ,
Y Pb Pr, RGB (adapter cable included) ; 1 USB
Audio input connectors 2 RCA (L & R)
Local interface LCD + Joystick
Application software USB PLAYER included
Update Yes
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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
Mechanically handling the unit may result in
damage. Do not connect the unit to the power
supply before or during assembly.
1) Mount and tighten the screws and plugs to secure
the unit to the wall. (*)
2) Connect the AV input in the respective RCA con-
nectors or S-Video connector.
3) Optionally, connect the loop-through RF input
coaxial cable (F connector).
4) Connect the coaxial output cable to the unit (F
connector).
(*) The 3 wall attachments are supplied disassembled in order
to install the unit horizontally. The straightforward assembly
consists of positioning the fastenings in the corresponding
holes and pushing as far as possible (they cannot be remo-
ved once inserted).
NOTE. It is recommended to mount the unit vertically.
Power supply 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.
ATTENTION
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vídeo
audio L audio R
S-Video
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Cascade installation
The MAC HOME unit has 1 AV analogue TV signal to RF UHF output encoded as COFDM Digital
TV signal.
Several MAC HOME units can be cascaded in order to increase this capacity. The maximum capa-
city of a series of N units is 1xN incorporated TV signals. To cascade 2 or more units, connect the
RF output of the preceding unit to the TV input (loop-through) of the next unit (see illustration).
The MAC HOME unit automatically adjusts the TSID and SID values when programming the chan-
nel of each modulator.
General use of the unit
Below is described how to operate the unit using the control button and interpret the visual indi-
cations on the LCD display. The program comprises a main menu made up of sub-menus that can
be selected to modify the basic operation settings of the unit.
Visual indications on the LCD display
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.
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.
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.
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Fast menu guide
 COUNTRY
 SPAIN
OUTPUTCHANNEL
 ATTENUATION
 COUNTRY
 insertcountry
CHANNEL
 21
COUNTRY
 LANGUAGE
 COUNTRY
 AUSTRALIA
**WARNING**
CANCELUPDATE
CHANNEL
 21
FREQUENCY
474.000MHz
ATTENUATION
1.00dB
OFDMMODE
2K
BANDWIDTHS
8MHz
GUARDINTERVAL
1/32
CONSTELLATION
64QAM
CODERATE
7/8
NAME
Standard
PROVIDER
IKUSI
NID
00001
TSID
00001
ONID
00001
NITMODE
OFF
NITLCNMODE
EuropaMODE
STATUS
 MODULEINFO
STATUS:OK
ALARM:OK
OUTPUTBITRATE
31.670MBits/s
ACTMINNULLMAX
100%100%100%
MODEL
MACHOME
SERIALNUMBER
012345678911
V.SWV.HWV.BS
1.001.012.32
MACHOME 1.00LOCKCODE
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LOCKCODE
 0000
SERIALNUMBER
 012345678911
THE EQUIPMENT IS INSTALLED
OUTPUT
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 IKUSI
 MACStating...
 GENERAL
SETTINGS
INPUT
 SERVICES
OUTPUT
 NETWORK
LOCKCODE
 OFF 000O
LOCKLCD
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GENERAL
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FACTORYRESET
**WARNING**
CANCELFORMAT
SERVICES
INPUT
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CH1:PAL BRIGHT
 V:XA:X 128
CONT SATURATION
 066 063
INPAUDIO ATT
 20
SHARPNESS
MEDIO
CODING
MPEG2
ASPECRATIO
4:3
AVMODE
AUTO
VIDEOBITRATE
08.000MBits/s
AUDIOBITRATE
128KBits/s
CHVIDEOAUDIO
 ONOFF
CHLCN
 001
CHSID
 0021
CHNAME
 CH1
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SETTINGS
STATUS
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MODULEINFO
NETWORK
SYSTEMUPDATE NOUSB
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INFORMATION
INITIAL Installation
 MACHOME 1.00
 CH21 SYSTEMOK
ADVANCED Installation
 MACHOME 1.00
 CH21 SYSTEMOK
OUTPUTCHANNEL
 ATTENUATION
COUNTRY
 LANGUAGE
 submenu
 main menu
ATTENUATION
12dB
STANDARDTV
PAL
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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.
1) Once the unit is started up, the start screen asks for the
COUNTRY to be entered. Move the button to the right and the
cursor will ash next to the rst country, then move the button
down until you nd the reference country. OK to save
* The unit automatically adjusts to the technical peculiarities of
this (see default parameters table).
2) Move to the left and place the arrow on LANGUAGE, then
move the button to the right and locate the required language
by moving the button vertically. OK to save.
3) Move to the left through to the start screen, which shows the
model, rmware version, channel and status.
STATUS:
 SYSTEM OK = status correct.
 NO INPUT = input signal not detected
 SYSTEM NOK = status incorrect.
Configuration of the output signal
1) From the start screen, move the button to the right through to
the OUTPUT CHANNEL. The cursor will blink next to the chan-
nel.
2) Use horizontal scrolling to move between the digits and vertical
scrolling to change the value. OK to save.
THE UNIT IS INSTALLED!
Advanced mode
From the start menu, move a step to the right and down to locate
the ADVANCED MODE screen.
General
From the GENERAL screen, move the button to the right to ac-
cess the following menus:
Block the LCD and Joystick
1) Locate and select the option LOCK LCD to block access to
the conguration of the unit from the LCD display and using
the control button.
a) Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the blocking option.
b) Set a code to unblock the unit whenever this option is
enabled.
Restoring factory setting
1) Locate and select the option FACTORY RESET 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 or operator of the unit.
OTPUTCHANNEL
 ATTENUATION
 MACHOME 1.00
 CH21 SYSTEMOK
 COUNTRY
 insertcountry
CHANNEL
 21
ADVANCEDMODE

 COUNTRY
LANGUAGE
 COUNTRY
 AUSTRALIA
 MACHOME 1.00
 CH21 SYSTEMOK
BLOCKLCD
 RESETFABRICA
GENERAL
 SETTINGS
LOCKCODIGO
 OFF 000O
GENERAL
 SETTINGS
LOCKLCD
FACTORYRESET
**WARNING**
CANCELFORMAT