Multiplex Channel Plus 5415 User manual

Warranty
600-122
Multiplex Technology, Inc. warrants this product to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of purchase or MTI will repair, or at
its option, replace the defective product. To obtain
warranty service, call MTI for a return material
authorization (RMA) number and return the product
prepaid to Multiplex Technology, Inc., 3001 Enterprise
Street, Brea, CA 92821, Attention: Customer Service.
Please put the RMA number on the outside of the carton.
Any implied warranty arising from the sale of the product
including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for purpose are limited to the warranty stated above. MTI
shall not be responsible for losses or damages or
expenses, whether direct, consequential or incidental
arising from the use of or the inability to use this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long the
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation or
incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This
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Multiplex Technology, Inc., Brea, CA 92821
Multiplex Technology, Inc., Brea, CA 92821
This device complies with the FCC's Part 15 Rules for TV
interface devices. Any change or modification to this
device without the permission of Multiplex Technology, Inc.
may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
PERFORMANCE MULTI-ROOM VIDEO
Model 5415
Frequency-Agile
Video Modulator
Modulator
Installation Manual
3001 Enterprise Street, Brea, CA 92821-6213, U.S.A.
714-996-4100 * 800-999-5225 * FAX [phone] * www.channelplus.com
multiplex
technology, inc.
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Controls and Connections
The ChannelPlus 5400 Series are digitally-tuned video modulators that convert any
baseband video and audio signal to a user-selected UHF, or Ultraband CATV. An
internal quartz crystal reference oscillator and PLL circuitry ensure drift-free
performance. The user selects the output frequency (channel) using the "program"
button to enter the number of the desired channel. Any TV connected to the output
via coax can receive the signals, when the TV is tuned to the proper channel.
Model 5415 - Single channel agile modulator
RF output
Program button to enter
the chann el number
Video input
Video input termination jumper
(When connecting video to a local
monitor, remove this jumper for hi-Z)
Power supply
15VDC 300mA
Audio inputs: Right and left
are combined for monaural.
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model 5415 digital modulator
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VIDEO
OUTPUT
L
R
AUDIO AUDIO
POWER
15VDC
300mA
POWER
15VDC
300mA
LOOP
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Cable HRC and IRC considerations
Most cable services use IRC frequency assignments. This is the default for
the ChannelPlus modulators. However, if the cable service
uses HRC or the TV appears to search for the "house channels," the
modulator can be reprogrammed to use HRC assignments by entering the
number “ 98”. Set to IRC by entering a “99”. Both of these settings are only
used for setting HRC/IRC.
5400 series
Changing modulation standards
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Specifications: typical @ 25 C ± 5 C
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5415 Modulator
RF output
Power supply
Physical
performance
Video
Inputs
65-125
(excluding 95-99)
14-64
channel ranges
model number
signal/noise 55 dB
-60 dBC
3 watts
+25 dBmV (90dBuV)
105-125 VAC
-45dBC @ 12MHz
300mA
15 VDC
differential phase <4º
differential gain
L & R inputs combined for monaural
4%
audio 1 V rms @ 47k
video
UHF
350-076
CATVstandard
1Vp-p@75
output level
input power
IM distortion
power consumption
alternate channel
output voltage
output current
weight
depth 14.1 cm (5.5 in)
width 11.7 cm (4.6 in)
height 2.5 cm (1.0 in)
0lbs 11 oz (1.19kg)
Mounting hole template
To hang with connectors on the side To hang with connectors on the bottom or top

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Things to watch for:
Herringbone interference on ChannelPlus channel (diagonal lines)
Herringbone interference on many channels (disappears when you
remove the modulator)
...
You may have chosen a channel number that is not completely vacant.
Distant UHF stations may be un-watchable, but will cause interference if
you try to try to create a new channel at the same frequency. Also, cable
companies often have extra signals where there should be none. Try
moving the ChannelPlus channel to another number. You may have to add
a low pass filter to remove cable company noise.
… The high output of the ChannelPlus modulator
can overdrive many RF amplifiers. Reduce the RF output using an
attenuator. (ChannelPlus coax panels are designed to take the full output
of these modulators.)
No color on ChannelPlus channels … You may have chosen the
incorrect cable standard. Not all televisions can accommodate the
1.25MHz frequency difference between the H and I cable standards.
No picture
Weak ChannelPlus UHF channel
Audio volume is low
… Verify that the video source is on and is producing a video
signal. Check that the TV and the modulator are tuned to the same channel.
For example, if the modulator is broadcasting on UHF channel 16, make
sure the TV is on UHF 16 rather than CATV 16. UHF 16 and CATV 16 are at
different frequencies.
… If the TV has a separate UHF input,
be sure that it is connected.
… The left and right audio inputs are combined for
monaural. For proper audio level, both right and left inputs must be used. If
you have a mono source, connect it to both right and left inputs using an
RCA ‘Y’ connector.
See
the section on programming.
Sample System Diagram
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Video/audio out
CATV/Antenna
In this system, CATV or antenna channels
are available on all TVs. In addition the
following channel has been added:
Channel 70 - Satellite receiver
RG6 coax
Model 3308 Coax panel
(Distributes to as many as 8 TVs)
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VIDEO
OUTPUT
L
R
AUDIO AUDIO
POWER
15VDC
300mA
POWER
15VDC
300mA
LOOP
Option:
To connect the video and audio to a local
monitor, use RCA type ‘Y’ adaptors and
remove the ’LOOP’ jumper.
VIDEO
AUDIO L
AUDIO R

To program modulator to channel 120
To program modulator to channel 67
Press button
times
program
6
Press button
time
program
1
Press button
more times
program
7
Press button
more times
program
2
Press button
more times
program
10
Wait for LED
(ready for next number.)
power
Wait for LED
(ready for next number.)
power
Wait for LED
(ready for next number.)
power
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rogramm
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xamp
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es:
program
program
program
power
power
power
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programpower
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programpower
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model 5415 digital modulator
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(press 10 to
enter a ‘zero’)
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If an error has occurred or an incorrect channel is
entered, the LED will flash quickly for a second and
return to the previous settings.
To readback modulator channel assignment
(example: modulator is programmed to channel )108
Hold button
while applying power
program
Led blinks time and pauses1
Led blinks times8
Led blinks times, pauses
(“10” is read back as 0)
10
programpower
programpower
programpower
programpower
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model 5415 digital modulator
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pwr
Valid Channels:
Channel Spacing:
Error indication:
Channel number
readback:
14-64: UHF channels
65-125: CATV channels
95-99: not valid
Skip at least one number between channels.
Channels 14 and 16: OK.
Channels 14 and 15: Illegal.
A readback mode will display the current channel
assignments.
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