Promax TVHUNTER+ User manual

TVHUNTER+
TV HUNTER (ISDB-T/TB)
- 0 MI1961 -
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 - TestEquipmentDepot.com

SAFETY NOTES
Read the user’s manual before using the equipment, mainly "SAFETY RULES"
paragraph.
The symbol on the equipment means "SEE USER’S MANUAL". In this manual
may also appear as a Caution or Warning symbol.
WARNING AND CAUTION statements may appear in this manual to avoid injury
hazard or damage to this product or other property.
USER’S MANUAL VERSION
Version Date Software Version
1.2 May 2013 v1.04.02

SAFETY RULES
∗ The safety could not be assured if the instructions for use are not closely
followed.
∗ Use this equipment connected only to systems with their negative of
measurement connected to ground potential.
∗ The mains adaptor is a Class I equipment. For safety reasons it must be plugged
to supply power lines with their ground.
∗ This equipment can be used in Overvoltage Category I installations and
Pollution Degree 2 environments.
∗ The mains adaptor must be used only indoors. It can be used in Overvoltage
Category II facilities and Pollution Degree 1 environments.
∗ When using some of the following accessories use only the specified ones to
ensure safety:
Mains power adapter.
Car lighter adapter.
Mains cord.
∗ Observe all specified ratings both of supply and measurement.
∗ Remember that voltages higher than 70 V DC or 33 V AC rms are dangerous.
∗ Use this instrument under the specified environmental conditions.
∗ The user is not allowed to perform changes inside the equipment. Any change on
the equipment must be done exclusively by specialized staff.
∗ Do not obstruct the ventilation system of the equipment.
∗ Use appropriate low-level radiation cables for input/output signals, especially on
high level signals.
∗ Follow the cleaning instructions described in the Maintenance paragraph.

CAUTION
The battery used can present danger of fire or chemical burn if it is
severely mistreat.
Do not disassembly, cremate or heat the battery above 100 °C under no
circumstances.
∗ Symbols related with safety:
Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories
Cat I Low voltage installations isolated from the mains.
Cat II Portable domestic installations.
Cat III Fixed domestic installations.
Cat IV Industrial installations.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL ..................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................1-1
2 INSTALATION............................................................................................2-2
2.1 Power Supply .....................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Operation using the Mains Adapter .................................................2-2
2.1.2 Operation Using Batteries .............................................................2-3
2.1.3 Battery Charging .........................................................................2-3
2.2 Starting-Up and Main Screen ................................................................2-4
2.3 Main Screen Description.......................................................................2-6
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................3-8
3.1 Description of Controls and Elements..................................................... 3-8
3.1.1 Navigation keys ......................................................................... 3-10
3.2 Setup menu ..................................................................................... 3-14
3.2.1 Auto-Scan................................................................................. 3-15
3.3 Antenna Orientation for Optimum Reception ......................................... 3-17
3.3.1 Transmitter Focus Detection and Location (1> DETECT) .................. 3-18
3.3.2 Identifying multiplex channels (2 > IDENTIFY)............................... 3-19
3.3.3 Antenna Adjustment for Optimum Signal Quality (3> ADJUST)......... 3-22
3.4 Equipment Configuration.................................................................... 3-24
4 SOFTWARE APPLICATION.......................................................................... 4-26
4.1 General ........................................................................................... 4-26
4.1.1 Description ............................................................................... 4-26
4.1.2 Hardware and Software Requirements .......................................... 4-27
4.1.3 Software Installation .................................................................. 4-27
4.1.4 Legal conditions......................................................................... 4-28
4.2 Software Description ......................................................................... 4-29
4.2.1 Main Window Description ............................................................ 4-29
4.2.2 File Menu.................................................................................. 4-30
4.2.3 Menu Edit ................................................................................. 4-30
4.2.4 Test Points Configuration ............................................................ 4-31
4.2.5 General Configuration of the Instrument ....................................... 4-33
4.2.6 Messages Configuration .............................................................. 4-36
4.2.7 Tools Menu ............................................................................... 4-37
4.2.8 Remote Control of the Instrument ................................................ 4-38
4.2.9 Menu Help ................................................................................ 4-41
4.3 Practical examples ............................................................................ 4-42
4.3.1 How to create a file with new detection points................................ 4-42
4.3.2 How upload the TVHUNTER+ with a file of detection points......... 4-43
4.3.3 How to change the Auto-Scan parameters ..................................... 4-44
5 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 5-46
6 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 6-49
6.1 Cleaning Recommendations................................................................ 6-49
6.2 Fuses .............................................................................................. 6-49

May 2013 1-1
DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION HUNTER
(ISDB-T/TB)
TVHUNTER+
1 GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
The implementation and consolidation of the digital TV has been a great
improvement in television reception worldwide. In addition to increasing the
quality of picture and sound, the digital standard has added a range of useful
services to the user such as digital teletext, electronic program guide, subtitles,
multiple audio languages, access to radio channels, etc. This has helped to create
a more TV retroactive to the viewer.
This change requires adaptation and application of simple installation procedures,
ensuring the quality of the signal received.
The TVHUNTER+ is the solution for the installers, because it allows making
all necessary measurements in a quick way, achieving the best quality of
reception.
The TVHUNTER+ guides the user through three steps: Detection of the
transmitter, identification of the multiplex signal and fine-tuning adjustment in
order to obtain the best quality signal.
The instrument can be adapted in order to work in any geographical area,
because different test points can be configured according to the transmission
parameters of each area. In this way, the installer can use the most appropriate
configuration relating to the place where he is.
The equipment determines if the quality of the signal is enough for reception.
The TVHUNTER+ processes all the information and gives to the installer just
the information he requires, making his work as easy as possible. In the
TVHUNTER+, the measurement that gives an approximate indication of the
signal quality is the MER, which measures the proportion of noise with respect to
an ideal signal. The instrument displays “VBER”/“LBER”, “CBER” and “MER” in
alphanumeric format and optionally, in a graphic bar.
The TVHUNTER+ has been specially designed to stand rough working
conditions. It includes a back-light display and offers a long battery life.

2 INSTALATION
2.1 Power Supply
The TVHUNTER+ is a portable instrument powered by a Lithium-Ion
rechargeable battery. The instrument is supplied with a mains adapter in order to
connect it to the mains for its operation and battery charging.
2.1.1 Operation using the Mains Adapter
Turn the TVHUNTER+ off and connect the mains adapter to the
external power connector [4] (see Figure 6.-) at the right side
panel.
The charging process starts automatically. The TVHUNTER+ emits
an acoustic indication and on the screen shows information about the
battery charging (see “3.1.3 Battery Charging”). When the battery is
already charged, the instrument will automatically disconnect the
charging process.
To stop the charging process, press any of these three keys [1],
[2], [3] for more than 2 s (the battery-charging screen will
disappear).
Once the charging process stops, if you want to turn on the
TVHUNTER+, hold any of the keys [1], [2], [3] for
more than 2 s. The battery charging process stops until the equipment
starts up. The charging process is slower when the equipment is on.
CAUTION
Before using the mains adapter, make sure that is suitable for your electricity
supply network: Mains power adapter model AL-101B.
The mains adapter is exclusively designed for indoor use.
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