PVI VECOAX ULTRA RF Series User manual

VECOAX ULTRA RF SERIES MODULATOR
MANUAL
USER MANUAL

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NOTE: BEFORE INSTALLATION
Please test each unit UNMOUNTED ON A TEST BENCH with your Test
TV before installing your units to ensure you are receiving the Test
Pattern signal. Then Program your unit.
This makes troubleshooting easier.
This can be done simply by connecting your TV with a short piece of
Coax cable to the RF out of the Unit. No HDMI needs to be connected
for this test.
This will display our test pattern on your TV.
By default our unit is set to QAM(J.83B Cable) mode.
This can be changed by refering to our QUICK GUIDE below.
Depending on your supported TV standards, scan for digital channels.
Please refer below for our QUICK GUIDE to setting up your device for
your application and needs.

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PRODUCT SPECS
Power - 120v/AC. Environment Ambient Temp Max/Min 0 to 70°C 30-65% humidity
All Major TV Encoder standards built-in. No need to reprogram or flash the unit to a
different Format.
QAM (J.83B Digital Cable), ATSC (Digital Over the Air Channels), ISDBTb, DVBT, DVBC,
DMBT Set via Color Display
Modulator Design allows for Future upgrades
Universal HDMI inputs works with any HDMI video sources and closed caption
Injects directly on the existing TV Cables with other channels (This depends on the
Available Frequencies for your Coax Network.)
Customize channel names & numbers
Integrates with any TV Control Automation
Delivers perfect Full HD up to Signal at any distance (depend on video source quality)
Ultra-Low latency provides the ability to use menus on your HDMI source with ease.
Works with many different TV brands including Samsung, Sony, Vizio, LG, and More.
Easy Plug and Play Setup with customization options available in the easy to use menu
via a Color Display.
Works With any HD Video HDMI EDID compatible source.*(720P or 1080P/I Fixed
Resolution 59.94 Frames)
Can be mixed with other HDTV signals such as Digital Cable or Over the Air Channels*
(depending on Frequencies available for you to use)

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Modular –Expandable –Reliable - 5 Year Warranty - Affordable
POWERING THE DEVICE. –QUICK GUIDE –USA/CANADA
1. It is recommended to test the device first on a test bench for your
application before making it a permanent installation to your system so
troubleshooting is easier.
2. Connect your included Power Cord to the unit.
3. Once the unit is powered on you will see the main menu.

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4. First, Connect a short piece of coax cable to your TV’s tuner and the other
end to the unit’s TV out RF connector.

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5. On the unit press the enter button to enter the menu of that Channel
Highlighted. Once you press enter you be on the main screen of the channel
you have selected. Press enter again to go into the menu system for that
channel to change the options. In the menu system of your selected channel
the second option would be TV Standard.
Channel
Selection
Menu
Selected
Channel
Main Menu
Selected
Channel
Settings
Menu
Selected
Channel
Advance
Menu

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Set your standard you require to use. If you are unsure most newer TV’s 3 years and
above accept both ATSC(over the air channel) and QAM(J.83B Digital Cable). Please
Refer to your TV owner’s manual
6. By default, the unit is set to QAM (J.83B Digital Cable) Mode |Preset 1 |
with a Frequency of 303.000 MHz which is Channel 37 for the first channel
input. The TV will Scan for the Frequency and pick up the channels on Cable.
Depend on your model will determine the channels picked up.
7. Auto Scan for Channels on your TV. Depending on your Location and
Supported TV standards for your TV such as QAM (J.83B Digital Cable) or
ATSC (Digital over the Air) will determine the Standard you need to set on
the unit. Please Refer to CUSTOMIZATION below to change these settings.
8. Once the channel is found it will display our Test Pattern when no HDMI is
connected to the unit.

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QUICK GUIDE –USA/CANADA –CONT.
9. We can use the Major/Minor channels on the unit’s settings to force change
the channel number that is displayed & stored/referred to on your TV. By
default, this is 1.1: Major 1, Minor 1. You may change this if you like to 38.1:
Major 38, Minor 1. This will display and be stored as channel 38.1 on your
TV.
10.Once we see our Test Pattern on the Channel found on your TV, you may
insert your HDMI source. Please ensure that your HDMI source such as a
DVD player or DirecTV STB is set to a Fixed Resolution of 1080P/I or 720P.
11.Once you have inserted a valid HDMI Video Signal into the HDMI port > The
Blue On-air LED on the front will Stay steady lit.
12.You should now see the video playing on you Channel.
13.If you wish to change the name of the channel that is displayed, you may do
so under the Short name settings of the unit. 4-6 Characters max is allowed
depending on your TV.
14.More detail information can be found below if more customization is
required.

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NOTE: If the above is not working, please check the following
1. All connections are correct
2. Units settings are correct for your application
3. Correct TV standard is set for your TV such as ATSC, QAM, DVB-T
4. Ensure your video source is valid or set to a correct fixed resolution. Please refer to
your HDMI source owner’s manual on how to set a fixed resolution.
5. Try with another TV with no HDMI connected to ensure you are getting a signal.
6. Try lowering the RF level of the channels which can be found under the Advance Menu
> RF Level (digital attenuation)
To reset the unit’s settings to default, Please go to the in the advance menu of the unit called
“RESET.” Press enter to reset that channel to default.
You may Also Recall the default PRESETS by hitting ESC until you are on the Main Page of the
units screen with the Word PRESET. Press enter on the selected Preset to make the unit
automatically adjust the settings of all the channels to its defined settings.
If the “ON-AIR,” LED does not stay steady, please ensure your HDMI source is set to a fixed
resolution of 1080P or 720P 59.94 Frames and connected directly to the Unit.
Ensure your Device is passing EDID correctly If you are using a Splitter, some splitters don’t
support EDID pass-through (Extended Display Identification Data used to tell the source or TV
what video resolution is supported) Test your HDMI source without the Splitter connected.
For SDI to HDMI EDID is a MUST! SDI does not carry EDID information so a converter with
EDID injection is a MUST!

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CUSTOMIZATION AND PARAMETERS
Each unit is ready to work plug n play by default. After connecting the unit using our
QUICK GUIDE above you may customize the unit to your liking such as Frequency,
Major and Minor channel numbers, Short name, or TV standard. You can also use our
Presets built into the unit which will set the unit up for you.
These units come with Presets to make Plug and Play setup a Breeze. Simply Select the
Preset number you wish and it enter. The unit will default it to the set Settings
programmed into the unit. This is useful for multiple units on the same Coax Network.
Further Tweaking can be made afterwards.
PRESET MENU
Preset menu can be found by pressing esc button when at the Channel selection menu
as shown below

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QAM (J.83B DIGITAL CABLE)
These are the Defaults and
Good starting point for PLUG
N PLAY setup.
If you have more than one
unit please ensure you change
the FREQUENCY,
MAJOR/MINOR, and SHORT
NAME so they don’t overlap
and create issues.
Main Screen –this displays a
short version of the current
settings the unit is
broadcasting on
•SOURCE –Set your Video Source HDMI,
CVBS, or SDI depending on your model
•STANDARD –Set your TV standard
depending on your needs, location, and
support format of your TV.
•FREQ –Set your Frequency using our
Frequency chart listed at the end of the
manual. TV’s will scan for the Frequency and
the Frequency Channel it relates to first
before being stored using the Major/Minor
Channel you have set on the Unit. This is
called the VCT(Virtual Channel Table)
•VID QUALITY –Set the Latency Mode of
your Video.
•MOD –Modulation Mode you wish to use.
QAM64 is the default and works with 99% of
TV’s
QAM256 is used in applications that require
it such as with other coax systems that use
QAM 256 or only support QAM 256 mode.
QAM 256 also allows more bandwidth which
results in smoother and Sharper picture. If
you’re TV does not work in QAM 256 Please
revert back to QAM 64 mode.

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Short Name –you will see this
menu when changing the
short name of your channel
QAM (J.83B DIGITAL CABLE) –
CONT.
•MAJOR CHANNEL –This is the number that
will be displayed and stored into the TV If
you wish to display a different number than
what the ACUTAL Channel is per Frequency
Chart. EXAMPLE: 783MHZ is channel 122. We
can have it Stored as Channel 1.1 on the TV
so when we use the TV Remote and press 1
It will know to go to Frequency 783MHZ to
display your PVI Channel.
•MINOR CHANNEL –This is your Sub channel
Number. By default 1 is fine. If you wish to
have many channels with the same Major
number ex. 10 you would use the Minor to
create Sub channels ex. 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4
etc.
•SHORT NAME –Name of the Channel you
wish to use. 4-6 Characters max depending
on TV.
•AUDIO FORMAT –Set your desired Audio
Format. AC3 is the Default Standard for ATSC
and QAM mode.
•ADVANCE –Advance options for users who
require Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID
information. Please don’t change these
unless you understand your required PID’s or
EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI
Tech Support request.

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ADVANCE MENU –ADVANCE USERS ONLY
These are the Defaults
Please don’t change these
unless you have an
understanding of PID’s or
require a specific PID set by
your Service provider for Coax
STB injection.
Changing these numbers can
created unwanted effects to
your channel.
•DEFAULT –used to
factory reset the unit to
default.
•SERVICE ID –Used to ID the Transport
Stream
•PMT PID - Program Map Table used to
provide information on each program
present in the transport stream, including
the program number, and list the
elementary streams
•VIDEO PID –Video ID uses in the Transport
Stream to Identify the video inside the
packet identifier
•AUDIO PID - Audio ID uses in the Transport
Stream to Identify the video inside the
packet identifier
•1080P CONVERSION –Used to Downscale
1080P (Progressive) signals to 1080i
(Interlace) to Support older TV’s that don’t
support 1080P signals through the Tuner. If
you know your TV supports 1080P through
the tuner you may switch this to 1080P to
receive the full 1080P signal from your 1080P
Video Source.
•RF ATTENUATION –Default is 0DB which is
the full strength 40+DBmv from the unit. If
you require it to be lower set the RF
attenuation higher. The higher the number
the lower the signal strength will be. Ex RF
attenuation 10 would be 30+/- DBmv signal.
•FIXED EDID –This will force the unit to only
support a specific resolution so your HDMI
source is forced to only output at that
resolution set. Usual for HDMI sources that
change resolution on the fly ex DirecTV Gene
Boxes or other Cable provider STB’s.

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ATSC (OVER THE AIR CHANNEL)
These are the Defaults and
Good starting point for PLUG
N PLAY setup.
If you have more than one
unit please ensure you change
the FREQUENCY,
MAJOR/MINOR, and SHORT
NAME so they don’t overlap
and create issues.
•ADVANCE –Advance
options for users who
require Specific PID’s or
Fixed EDID information.
Please don’t change
these unless you
understand your
required PID’s or EDID
per Cable Provider
instructions or PVI Tech
Support request.
•SOURCE –Set your Video Source HDMI,
CVBS, or SDI depending on your model
•STANDARD –Set your TV standard
depending on your needs, location, and
support format of your TV.
•FREQ –Set your Frequency using our
Frequency chart listed at the end of the
manual. TV’s will scan for the Frequency and
the Frequency Channel it relates to first
before being stored using the Major/Minor
Channel you have set on the Unit. This is
called the VCT(Virtual Channel Table)
•VID QUALITY –Set the Latency Mode of
your Video.
•MAJOR CHANNEL –This is the number that
will be displayed and stored into the TV If
you wish to display a different number than
what the ACUTAL Channel is per Frequency
Chart. EXAMPLE: 473MHZ is channel 14. We
can have it Stored as Channel 1.1 on the TV
so when we use the TV Remote and press 1
It will know to go tune to Frequency 473MHZ
to display your PVI Channel.
•MINOR CHANNEL –This is your Sub channel
Number. By default 1 is fine. If you wish to
have many channels with the same Major
number ex. 10 you would use the Minor to
create Sub channels with the same Major ex.
10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 etc.
•SHORT NAME –Name of the Channel you
wish to use. 4-6 Characters max depending
on TV.
•AUDIO FORMAT –Set your desired Audio
Format. AC3 is the Default Standard for ATSC
and QAM mode.
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DVB-T GENERIC –PLEASE REFER TO YOUR LOCATION NEEDS
These are the Defaults and
Good starting point for PLUG
N PLAY setup.
If you have more than one
unit please ensure you change
the FREQUENCY and LCN so
they don’t overlap and create
issues.
•ADVANCE –Advance
options for users who
require Specific PID’s or
Fixed EDID information.
Please don’t change
these unless you
understand your
required PID’s or EDID
per Cable Provider
instructions or PVI Tech
Support request.
•SOURCE –Set your Video Source HDMI,
CVBS, or SDI depending on your model
•STANDARD –Set your TV standard
depending on your needs, location, and
support format of your TV.
•FREQ –Set your Frequency using our
Frequency chart listed at the end of the
manual. TV’s will scan for the Frequency and
the Frequency Channel it relates to first
before being stored using the LCN
•BW –Bandwidth can be changed for your
regions requirements.
EU/NEW ZEALAND = 8 MHz
AUSTRALIA = 7 MHz
COLOMBIA\PANAMA = 6 MHz
•VID QUALITY –Set the Latency Mode of
your Video.
•MOD –Modulation Mode which you can set
to match your region’s needs.
•FTT –Fast Fourier Transform can be set here
depending on your needs and region. This
controls number of carriers per a given
bandwidth
•GI –Guard interval can be set here
•CR –code rate which controls carrier to
noise ratio
•LCN –logical channel number can be set
here. This is the channel number that will be
stored and displayed on the TV
•AUDIO –Default is MPEG

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DVB-C
These are the Defaults and
Good starting point for PLUG
N PLAY setup.
If you have more than one
unit please ensure you change
the FREQUENCY, LCN, and
SERVICE NAME so they don’t
overlap and create issues.
•SOURCE –Set your Video Source HDMI,
CVBS, or SDI depending on your model
•STANDARD –Set your TV standard
depending on your needs, location, and
support format of your TV.
•FREQ –Set your Frequency using our
Frequency chart listed at the end of the
manual. TV’s will scan for the Frequency and
the Frequency Channel it relates to first
before being stored using the Major/Minor
Channel you have set on the Unit. This is
called the VCT(Virtual Channel Table)
•VID QUALITY –Set the Latency Mode of
your Video.
•MOD –Modulation mode can be set here
depending on your needs for your region
from 16- to 256-QAM
•LCN –logical channel number can be set
here. This is the channel number that will be
stored and displayed on the TV
•SERVICE NAME –Name of the Channel you
wish to use. 4-6 Characters max depending
on TV.
•AUDIO FORMAT –Set your desired Audio
Format. AC3 is the Default Standard for ATSC
and QAM mode.
•ADVANCE –Advance options for users who
require Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID
information. Please don’t change these
unless you understand your required PID’s or
EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI
Tech Support request.

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ISDBT
These are the Defaults and
Good starting point for PLUG
N PLAY setup.
If you have more than one
unit please ensure you change
the FREQUENCY, KEY ID, and
SERVICE NAME so they don’t
overlap and create issues.
•SOURCE –Set your Video Source HDMI,
CVBS, or SDI depending on your model
•STANDARD –Set your TV standard
depending on your needs, location, and
support format of your TV.
•FREQ –Set your Frequency using our
Frequency chart listed at the end of the
manual.
•VID QUALITY –Set the Latency Mode of
your Video.
•KEY ID –This is the number that will be
displayed and stored into the TV
•SERVICE NAME –Name of the Channel you
wish to use. 4-6 Characters max depending
on TV.
•AUDIO FORMAT –Set your desired Audio
Format. AC3 is the Default Standard for ATSC
and QAM mode.
•ADVANCE –Advance options for users who
require Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID
information. Please don’t change these
unless you understand your required PID’s or
EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI
Tech Support request.

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DTMB
These are the Defaults and
Good starting point for PLUG
N PLAY setup.
If you have more than one
unit please ensure you change
the FREQUENCY, LCN, and
SERVICE NAME so they don’t
overlap and create issues.
•SOURCE –Set your Video Source HDMI,
CVBS, or SDI depending on your model
•STANDARD –Set your TV standard
depending on your needs, location, and
support format of your TV.
•FREQ –Set your Frequency here. Because of
the wide range that DTMB covers
determines the Frequencies available. Please
search for these online for you region.
•VID QUALITY –Set the Latency Mode of
your Video.
•MODE –Modulation mode can be set here
depending on your needs for your region
•LCN –logical channel number can be set
here. This is the channel number that will be
stored and displayed on the TV
•SERVICE NAME –Name of the Channel you
wish to use. 4-6 Characters max depending
on TV.
•AUDIO FORMAT –Set your desired Audio
Format. AC3 is the Default Standard for ATSC
and QAM mode.
•ADVANCE –Advance options for users who
require Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID
information. Please don’t change these
unless you understand your required PID’s or
EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI
Tech Support request.

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INSTALLING MULTIPLE UNITS
To install multiple units on the same coax network, make sure to CHANGE the
Frequencies, Major/Minor, and Short Name of each Channel BEFORE you connect
them to the same coax network, so there will be no Channel Conflicts. By default each
unit will be set the same. This can easily be done using the Preset Menu option on the
Main Menu of the unit or changing them manually.
Please Test each unit directly connected to a Test TV first with a short piece of coax
BEFORE making it a permanent installation such as a Rack mount to make
troubleshooting easier. Once you have all your units’ setup test again with a test TV
first before combining the units with your coax network.
If you have other modulators or Digital signals you must find a harmony between the
RF levels and Frequency’s that are available such as ATSC (Over the Air Antenna)
signal. Please refer to your other modulators settings to find the frequencies the
populated and set your unit to a different set. Please see combining ATSC/QAM
signals in our manual below for more information about combining with other Digital
Signals from Providers
To change the Frequencies of each module, press enter button the unit to enter the
menu. Navigate using the keys to FREQ. Press enter and use the navigation keys to
change the numbers. The frequency is in Kilohertz. So 783Mhzs would be 783000 kHz
on the unit. Once you have set the Frequency press enter and then move on to
changing the Major/Minor channel as well as the short name if you wish. Once you
have set all your settings press ESCAPE. This will prompt you to save your changes.
Use the navigation keys to Highlight Yes and press Enter. The unit will now go back to
the main screen and restart the encoder. Once the unit saves the settings you will see
“transmitting,” and a Solid Blue LED on the “ON-AIR.”
Write down these values or channel numbers, or put a sticker on each unit with the
new assigned frequency and channel Number so it will be easy to troubleshoot the
unit in future without the need to reset it or dismantle everything. Depending on your
setup it’s suggested to use an active splitter or combiner with more than 6 units, 40+
TV’s or using multiple splitters(each splitter will lower the DB level 5-10dbs depending
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If your system works without one then it is not necessary. Again this is a Suggestion
and not required for operation of your devices.
COMBINING SERIVCE PROVIDERS SIGNALS OR ATSC WITH YOUR DEVICE
For Combining ATSC (Over the Air channels) you must find the frequencies that are
used by your local stations. This information can usual be found online by searching
for, “(insert your local area) ATSC frequency chart.” This will give you a nice table that
shows all the Frequencies used in your area. Find the ones that are not used and write
those down. Set your device(s) to those unused frequencies. Test using your Test TV.
Note: For installers it is recommend but not required to use a Spectrum analyzer to
see the spectrum available to you to make the installation easier. This does not
require an expensive unit to do this. Any Spectrum tester to view the available
frequencies will help you in the process.
For combining with cable Service provider the same rules apply. You can contact your
local service provider of your basic cable to find the frequencies that they use and find
the ones that are available for you to use. If you wish to inject into a Digital Cable
Converter box or STB (set-top box) most of the time the service provider will include a
channel you may broadcast onto or some providers require a specific PID’s to be set
which can be set in the ADVANCE MENU in order for the Set to box to be able to read
the channel.