Televes MTD 120 User manual

TV & SAT Level Meter User´s manual
MTD 120
Ref. 4202
(Color)
Ref. 4207 (B/N)--
(Bit Error Rate)
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INDEX ................................................................................................................................. Page
1.- GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................. 105
1.1.- Description ..................................................................................................................................... 105
1.2.- Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 106
2.- SAFETY RULES ..................................................................................................................................... 110
3.- INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 111
3.1.- Power Supply ................................................................................................................................ 111
3.1.1.- Operation using the External DC Adapter ............................................................................ 111
3.1.2.- Operation using Batteries ..................................................................................................... 111
3.1.2.1.- Battery Charging .......................................................................................................... 111
3.2.- Installation and Start-up ................................................................................................................. 111
4.- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................. 112
4.1.- Description of the Controls and Elements ..................................................................................... 112
4.2.- Adjustment of Volume and Monitor Parameters ........................................................................... 116
4.3.- Selecting the Operation Mode: TV / Spectrum Analyser ............................................................... 116
4.4.- RF Band Selection: 5-862 MHz / 920-2150 MHz .......................................................................... 116
4.5.- Channel Tuning / Frequency Tuning ............................................................................................. 116
4.6.- Automatic Transmission Search .................................................................................................... 116
4.7.- Selecting Analogue / Digital Mode ................................................................................................. 116
4.8.- External Units Power Supply (EXT. SUPPLY) .............................................................................. 117
4.9.- TV Operating Mode ....................................................................................................................... 118
4.9.1.- Selecting the Measurement Mode (MEASURE) .................................................................. 118
4.9.1.1.- Measuring the Video Carrier Level (Level) .................................................................. 119
4.9.1.1.1.- On-screen Measurement Information ................................................................. 119
4.9.1.1.2.- Selecting TV Mode: TV, LV, SY (TV MODE) ...................................................... 119
4.9.1.2.- Measuring the Video / Audio Ratio (V/A) ..................................................................... 120
4.9.1.3.- Measuring the Carrier / Noise Ratio (C/N) ................................................................... 121
4.9.1.4.- Measuring the Power of Digital Channels (Channel power) ........................................ 122
4.9.2.- TV Mode Functions Menu .................................................................................................... 123
4.9.2.1.- Selection of the RF Band: (Band switching) ................................................................ 123
4.9.2.2.- Selection of the TV System and Standard (System & Standard) ................................ 123
4.9.2.3.- Batteries and External Units Power Supply (Battery & Lnb) ........................................ 124
4.9.2.4.- Data Logger Function .................................................................................................. 124
4.9.2.4.1.- Configuring the Data Logger Function ................................................................ 125
4.9.2.4.2.- Selecting the Measurements to be Taken .......................................................... 127
4.9.2.4.3.- Taking Measurements ......................................................................................... 127
4.9.2.4.4.- Exiting the Data Logger Function ........................................................................ 127
4.9.2.4.5.- Examples of Data Logger Function Applications ................................................ 127
4.9.2.5.- Clock ............................................................................................................................ 128
4.9.2.6.- Input Video ................................................................................................................... 128
4.9.2.7.- Selecting the Channels Table (Channel set) ............................................................... 128
4.9.2.8.- Measurement Units ...................................................................................................... 128
4.9.2.9.- Power Off Mode (Manual power) ................................................................................. 128
4.9.2.10.- C/N setup ................................................................................................................... 129
4.9.2.11.- Channel Bandwidth (Channel BW) ............................................................................ 129
4.9.2.12.- LNB Local Oscillator Frequency (Lnb local osc) ........................................................ 129
4.9.2.13.- Video Polarity ............................................................................................................. 129
4.9.2.14.- NICAM Channel ......................................................................................................... 129

4.9.2.15.- Search Level .............................................................................................................. 129
4.9.2.16.- Teletext ...................................................................................................................... 129
4.9.2.17.- DiSEqC Command Generator ................................................................................... 130
4.9.2.18.- Beep ........................................................................................................................... 131
4.9.2.19.- Equipment Information ............................................................................................... 131
4.9.2.20.- Exit ............................................................................................................................. 131
4.10.- Spectrum Analyser Operating Mode ........................................................................................... 132
4.10.1.- Spectrum Analyser Mode Functions Menu ........................................................................ 132
4.10.1.1.- Band Switching ........................................................................................................... 133
4.10.1.2.- Span ........................................................................................................................... 133
4.10.1.3.- Reference Level ......................................................................................................... 133
4.10.1.4.- Dual Marker/Single Marker ........................................................................................ 133
4.10.1.5.- Sweep ........................................................................................................................ 133
4.10.1.6.- Reference Noise ........................................................................................................ 134
4.10.1.7.- Channel Bandwidth .................................................................................................... 134
4.10.1.8.- Marker ........................................................................................................................ 134
4.10.1.9.- Carrier ........................................................................................................................ 134
4.10.1.10.- Bandwidth of the Spectrum Measuring Filter (Measure bandwidth) ........................ 134
4.10.1.11.- Selecting the Channels Table (Channel set) ........................................................... 134
4.10.1.12.- Batteries and External Units Power Supply (Battery & Lnb) .................................... 134
4.10.1.13.- Exit ........................................................................................................................... 134
4.10.2.- Selecting the Measurement Mode ...................................................................................... 135
4.10.2.1.- Measuring Carrier Levels (Level) ............................................................................... 135
4.10.2.2.- Measuring the Carrier / Noise ratio (C/N Referenced) .............................................. 135
4.10.2.3.- Measuring the Power of Digital Channels (Channel Power) ..................................... 136
4.11.- Selecting the Sound Mode (Sound) ............................................................................................ 137
4.12.- Measurement Configuration Memories ....................................................................................... 138
4.12.1.- Storing a Measurement Configuration (STORE) ................................................................ 138
4.12.2.- Retrieving a Configuration (RECALL) ................................................................................ 138
4.13.- Direct Access to Functions ......................................................................................................... 139
4.14.- Printing Measurements and Memories ........................................................................................ 139
4.14.1.- Handshake and Control Lines ............................................................................................ 140
5.- BER MEASURES ................................................................................................................................... 141
5.1.- Description ..................................................................................................................................... 141
5.2.- BER measurement mode selection ............................................................................................... 141
5.3.- QAM modulation ............................................................................................................................ 141
5.4.- QPSK modulation .......................................................................................................................... 143
5.5.- COFDM modulation ....................................................................................................................... 145
5.6.- DVB Channels Identifier ................................................................................................................ 148
6.- DESCRIPTION OF THE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ............................................................................... 149
6.1.- RF input ......................................................................................................................................... 149
6.2.- RS-232C serial port ....................................................................................................................... 149
6.3.- Scart (DIN EN 50049) .................................................................................................................... 150
7.- MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 151
7.1.- Considerations about the Screen .................................................................................................. 151
7.2.- Internal fuses which user cannot replace ..................................................................................... 151
7.3.- Replacing the Batteries ................................................................................................................. 151
7.4.- Cleaning Recommendations ......................................................................................................... 152
APPENDIX A: Channel-Frequency Tables .................................................................................................. 153
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1.- GENERAL
1.1.- Description
The result of uniting long experience in the design of TV signal analysers with the latest in technological progress, the MTD 120 brings
together the functions installers seek most, all in one small,light-weight, portable instrument.
The range of frequencies covered, from 5 to 862 MHz and from 920 to 2150 MHz, makes MTD 120 an excellent instrument for FM radio,
terrestrial TV, cable TV (CATV, 'Community Antenna Television', where the subband tuning margin, from 5 to 45 MHz, enables the user to
carry out tests on the return channel), satellite TV, MMDS microwave links, VSAT ('Very Small Aperture Terminal') systems, digital TV and
intermediate frequency analysis (38.9 MHz). Furthermore, its high resolution frequency, 50 kHz, makes FM measurements much easier.
The MTD 120 includes the main TV standards: M, N, B, G, I, D, K and L, adopting, apart from the characteristic parameters of the
standard, the correcting automatic system to obtain in all the cases an accurate measuring of the input signal level. It admits any TV system
(PAL, SECAM and NTSC) and allows the user to work directly with digital TV signals for which it provides directly the measuring of power
and carrier-to-noise ratio (C/N). Being a multistandard instrument, it can be efficiently used in any country of the world. Its accuracy and
reliability meet the needs of the most demanding users.
A powerful microprocessor automatically handles a large part of the operations necessary to optimise the process of measurement; for
example, continuous frequency synthesis, measurement correction, the appropriate selection of the attenuators and the automatic cut-off after
the device has been inactive for a certain period of time.
The signal level measured is indicated numerically in absolute values and, optionally, on an analogue bar shown superimposed on the
monitor image, that facilitates the detection of the maximum level. Moreover, in the LV sound mode, the loudspeaker emits a tone whose
frequency depends on the level of the signal received, which is very useful when installing antennas. It is also possible to display on screen
the line synchronism pulse like on an oscilloscope screen.
The Spectrum Analyser mode enables all the signals on a band to be viewed on the monitor at the same time to measure analogue
channels level, C/N ratio referenced to a noise frequency defined by the user and digital channels power using an integration method. The
bandwidth of the measuring filter can be modified to improve frequency resolution. This is an indispensable feature, as high channel density is
present on all transmission systems today. Spectrum display can be varied between full span (the entire band) and 8 MHz terrestrial or 32
MHz satellite. In addition, there are two markers in order to locate and list frequencies, to read signal level and frequency difference, and the
level between both.
The selection of sound subcarrier is automatic, depending on the standard, or tunable between 4 and 9 MHz. When decoding TV sound it
is possible to choose between the NARROW and WIDE filter to obtain the best carrier discrimination. It includes a NICAM decoder (with BER
measurement); the possibility to commute the channel that is delivered to the loudspeaker enables the user to check the sound stereo and
dual.
To enhance its convenience of use, it has 99 memories to store the different measuring configurations: name of the configuration,
frequency, TV system, type of measurement, external units powering, units of measurement and sound. Moreover, the DATALOGGER
function permits the acquisition and storage of up to 9801 measures (99 configurations x 99 points of measure) that makes it much easier to
test systems in which a large number of measurements have to be made, and enables further processing of all the information acquired.
Also, the level meter incorporates the teletext function, a DiSEqC command generator and permits to supply different voltages to the
external unit (13 V / 15 V / 18 V / 24 V terrestrial TV, and 13 V / 15 V / 18 V / 13 V + 22 kHz / 15 V + 22 kHz / 18 V + 22 kHz satellite TV).
A SCART connector has been also included with input/output of audio/video.
The MTD 120 is powered by rechargeable batteries or connected to the mains through the supplied external DC power adapter.
It also incorporates a RS-232C interface which enables the user to connect the instrument to a PC for data recording, remote-control of
the instrument and to a printer in order to print out the measurements.
SAFETY NOTES
Read the instruction manual before using the equipment, mainly " SAFETY RULES " paragraph.
The symbol on the equipment means "SEE INSTRUCTION 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.
(*)DiSEqC™ is a trademark of EUTELSAT.

1.2.- Specifications
TUNING Digital frequency synthesis. Continuous tuning from 5 to 862 MHz and from 920 to 2150 MHz
Tuning modes Frequency, Channel or Memory. Channel plan configurable on demand
Resolution 50 kHz
Automatic search Threshold level selectable
Memory 99 positions for measurement configurations
RF INPUT
Frequency range
QAM signals 47 MHz to 862 MHz
QPSK signals 950 MHz to 2150 MHz
COFDM signals 470 MHz to 862 MHz
Level range
QAM signals 45 dBµV to 110 dBµV
QPSK signals 44 dBµV to 99 dBµV
COFDM signals 45 dBµV to 100 dBµV
Impedance 75 Ω
Connector Universal, with BNC or F adapter
Maximum signal 130 dBµV
Maximum input voltage
DC to 100 Hz 50 V rms (powered by the power adapter)
30 V rms (not powered by the power adapter)
5 MHz to 2150 MHz 130 dBµV
LEVEL MEASUREMENT
Measurement range
Terrestrial TV & FM bands 20 dBµV to 130 dBµV (10 µV to 3.16 V)
Satellite TV band 30 dBµV to 120 dBµV (31.6 µV to 1 V)
Reading Auto-range, reading is displayed on an OSD window
Digital Absolute value calibrated in dBµV, dBmV or dBm
Analogue Relative value through an analogue bar on the screen
Measurement bandwidth 230 kHz (Terrestrial band) • 4 MHz (Satellite band) (maximum band ripple 1 dB).
Audible indicator LV audio. A tone with pitch proportional to signal strength.
Accuracy
Sub-band ± 2.5 dB (50-120 dBµV, 5-45 MHz)(22ºC ± 5ºC)
Terrestrial bands ±1.5 dB (30-120 dBµV, 48,25-861 MHz)(22ºC±5ºC)
Satellite band ±1.5 dB (40-100 dBµV, 920-2050 MHz)(22ºC ± 5ºC)
Overrange indication vI , I
^
BER MEASUREMENT
QAM signals
Measurement BER before FEC (Forward Error Correction). Number of non correctable packets received in the
measurement time.
Reading Numerical and level bar.
QPSK signals
Measurement BER before Viterbi
BER after Viterbi
Number of non correctable packets received in the measurement time.
Reading Numerical and level bar.
COFDM signals
Measurement BER after Viterbi
CSI (Channel Status Information). Qualitative measurement about channel quality. Readout between
0 and 100%, the 0 % value corresponds to maximum quality.
Number of wrong packets received in the measurement time.
Reading Numerical and level bar.
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DCI FUNCTION DVB Channel Identifier. It provides information about the channel we are making the measurement.
QAM SIGNAL PARAMETERS
Demodulation 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 QAM
Symbol rate 1000 to 7000 kbauds
Symbol Rate acquisition range ± 240 ppm
Carrier frequency offset ± 0,08 x Symbol rate
Nyquist filter roll-off(α)0,15
Spectral inversion Selectable: On, Off
Equivalent noise degradation < 1,5 dB
QPSK SIGNAL PARAMETERS
IF bandwidth 55 MHz
Symbol rate 23000 to 30000 kbauds
4000 to 30000 kbauds for channel spacing frequency ≥29.5 MHz
Symbol Rate acquisition range ± 70 ppm
Carrier frequency offset ± 0,1 x Symbol rate
Nyquist filter roll-off (α)0,35
Code rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8, 8/9 and Auto.
Spectral inversion Selectable: On, Off and Auto except for the following values of Code Rate: 4/5, 5/6, 6/7 and 8/9.
Equivalent noise degradation < 1 dB
COFDM SIGNAL PARAMETERS
Carriers 2k / 8k (user definable)
Guard Interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 (user definable)
Code Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Modulation QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Spectral inversion On/off
Hierarchy
FEC Reed-Solomon (204,188) and Viterbi
MEASUREMENTS IN TV MODE
Terrestrial bands
Analogue channels Level, Video-Audio ratio and Carrier-Noise ratio (Auto and Referenced).
Digital channels Channel power (Auto) and Carrier-Noise ratio (Auto and Referenced).
Satellite band
Analogue channels Level and Carrier-Noise ratio (Auto and Referenced)
Digital channels Channel power (Auto) and Carrier-Noise ratio (Auto and Referenced).
DATA LOGGER function Automatic acquisition of up to 9801 measurements
SPECTRUM ANALYSER MODE
Satellite band 30 dBµV to 120 dBµV (31.6 µV to 1 V)
Terrestrial bands 20 dBµV to 130 dBµV (10 µV to 3.16 V)
Measurement bandwidth
Terrestrial 230 kHz, 1 MHz selectable
Satellite 230 kHz, 4 MHz selectable
Span
Terrestrial Full span (full band), 500, 200, 100, 50, 32, 16, 8 MHz selectable.
Satellite Full span (full band), 500, 200, 100, 50, 32 MHz selectable.
Markers 2 with level, frequency, level difference and frequency difference indications.
Measurements
Terrestrial bands
Analogue channels Level and Carrier-Noise ratio (Referenced)
Digital channels Channel power (Integration method) and Carrier-Noise ratio (Referenced).
Satellite band
Analogue channels Level and Carrier-Noise rate (Referenced)
Digital channels Channel power (Integration method) and Carrier-Noise ratio (Referenced).

MONITOR DISPLAY
Monitor LCD colour 4 inches (ref. 4202)
Black & White 4 1/2 inches (ref. 4207)
Colour system PAL, SECAM and NTSC
TV standard M, N, B, G, I, D, K and L
Synchronism and Burst Graphic representation over the picture
Spectrum mode Variable span and reference level
Sensibility 40 dBµV for correct synchronism
Synchronism 50/60 Hz Automatic selection according to the system
VIDEO SIGNAL
External video input Scart (automatic)
Sensibility 1 Vpp (75) positive video
Video output Scart (75)
SOUND
Input Scart
Outputs Built in speaker, Scart
Demodulation AM, FM, TV and NICAM, selectable
De-emphasis 50 µs
Subcarrier Digital frequency synthesis
Variable From 4 to 9 MHz, 10 kHz resolution
Fixed
Terrestrial According to the active standard: 4.50 - 5.50 - 5.80 -6.00 - 6.50 - 6.65 - 5.74 - AM - FM - LV - OFF.
Satellite 6.65 - 5.80 - 6.50 - 7.02 - LV - OFF
TELETEXT Decodes at 1.5 level
RS-232C INTERFACE
EXTERNAL UNITS POWER SUPPLY Through the RF input connector
Terrestrial External or 13/15/18 V
Satellite External or 13/15/18 V
22 kHz signal Selectable
Voltage 0.6 V ± 0.2 V
Frequency 22 kHz ± 4 kHz
Maximum power 5 W
DiSEqC GENERATOR (*)According to DiSEqC 1.2 standard
POWER SUPPLY
Internal
Batteries 2 x 6 V 3.3 Ah lead acid batteries
Autonomy > 1 hour non stop
Recharging time 12 h starting from a complete discharge
External
Voltage 12 V
Consumption 42 W
Auto power off After 15 minutes without operating on any control. Deactivable.
OPERATING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Altitude Up to 2000 m
Temperature range From 5 to 40 º C
Max. relative humidity 80 % (up to 31ºC), decreasing lineally up to 50% at 40º C.
(*)DiSEqC™ is a trademark of EUTELSAT.
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MECHANICAL FEATURES
Dimensions 280 (W) x 95 (H) x 250 (D) mm
Weight 5,2 kg
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Rechargeable battery 6 V, 3.3 Ah
"F"/F-BNC/F adapter
"F"/F-"DIN"/F adapter
"F"/F-"F"/F adapter
External DC adapter
Carrying bag
NOTE: BER measurement options of QPSK, QAM or COFDM modulated signals vary based on the model of used Measurer.

2.- SAFETY RULES
* Use this equipment connected only to systems with their negative of measurement connected to ground potential.
* The external DC adapter is a Class I equipment, for safety reasons plug it to a supply line with the correspondingground terminal.
* This equipment can be used in Overvoltage Category II installations and Pollution Degree 2 environments.
* When using some of the following accessories use only the specified ones to ensure safety:
Rechargeable batteries
External DC adapter
* Observe all specified ratings both of supply and measurement.
* Remember that voltages higher than 60 V DC or 30 V AC rms are dangerous.
* Use this instrument under the specified environmental conditions.
* The user is only authorized to carry out the following maintenance operations:
Batteries replacement
On the Maintenance paragraph the proper instructions are given.
Any other change on the equipment should be carried out by qualified personnel.
* When using the power adaptor, the negative of measurement is at ground potential.
* Do not obstruct the ventilation system of the instrument.
* Use for the signal inputs/outputs, specially when working with high levels, appropriate low radiation cables.
* Follow the cleaning instructions described in the Maintenance paragraph.
* Symbols related with safety:
DIRECT CURRENT ALTERNATING CURRENT
DIRECT AND ALTERNATING GROUND TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR FRAME TERMINAL
EQUIPOTENTIALITY CAUTION (Risk of electric shock)
ON (Supply) DOUBLE INSULATION (Class II Protection)
OFF (Supply) FUSE
CAUTION REFER TO MANUAL
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3.- INSTALLATION
3.1.- Power Supply
The MTD 120 is a portable instrument powered by two 6 V - 3.3 Ah lead acid batteries. There is also an external DC adapter provided for
mains connection and battery charging.
3.1.1.- Operation using the External DC Adapter
Connect the external DC adapter to EXT. SUPPLY [38] on the MTD 120 side panel. Connect the DC adapter to the mains. Then, press
the MTD 120 on/off key [2] The level meter is now in operation and the batteries are slowly charged. When the instrument is connected to
the mains, the CHARGER indicator [7] remains lit.
3.1.2.- Operation using Batteries
For the device to operate on the battery, disconnect the power cable and press the on/off key [2]. The fully charged battery can power
the equipment for more than 1 hour non-stop.
If batteries are very weak, the battery cut-off circuit will prevent the device from functioning at the same time the beeper will be heard. In
such a situation batteries must be recharged immediately.
Before taking any measurements, you have to check the charge state of the batteries by checking the battery charge level indicator
BATTERY OK [8] on the front panel, or Battery & Lnb function on the TV mode functions menu (see section '4.9.2.3 Batteries and External
Units Power Supply').
The BATTERY OK [8] led indicates the battery charge state. For battery charge levels close to 100% and if the unit is powered by the
external power adapter, it remains lit. For battery levels between 100% and low battery it starts to flicker, gradually fading as the charge level
decreases. On reaching Low Battery, it ceases to light up at all. When the instrument indicates a Low Battery (the led does not light up) the
batteries must be charged immediately. When the low battery level is reached, the monitor momentarily displays the message VERY LOW
BATTERY and the beeper sounds.
3.1.2.1.- Battery Charging
To fully charge the batteries, connect the instrument to the external DC adapter without pressing the on/off key [2]. The length of
time it takes to recharge it depends on the condition of the battery. If they are very low the recharging period is about 12 hours. The
CHARGER [7] indicator should remain lit.
IMPORTANT
If batteries are completely discharged, it is advisable to recharge them for a period of one hour before putting the instrument into
operation again. In these circumstances it is not recommended to power external units at the same time batteries are recharged.
IMPORTANT
The lead acid batteries of the instrument must be kept fully charged during periods when it is not in use. To ensure the best
results, the batteries must always be fully charged. If the equipment is in storage or is used only occasionally for a long period of time,
it is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to check the full-charge functions periodically (every six months, for example), and to compensate for
the self-discharging effect of the batteries. The rate at which a fully charged battery self-discharges depends on the temperature. For
example, at an ambient temperature of 20º C, the battery suffers a 50% loss after 16 months, and at 40º C it loses the same charge in
only 5 months. If the battery remains very weak for a period of several days, it cannot be recharged since the plates are sulphated and
must be replaced.
3.2.- Installation and Start-up
The MTD 120 level meter is designed for use as a portable device.
When the [2] key is pressed, the instrument is in the automatic power-off mode; that is, the device is automatically disconnected fifteen
minutes after the last time a key has been pressed. When turning on the unit, automatic power-off mode may be deactivated by holding down
the [2] key until you hear two acoustic indications, later "MANUAL POWER OFF" message will appear on the lower side of the monitor.
When the device is operating, it is also possible to select the manual power-off mode by means of the Manual power function of the TV
functions menu.

4.- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1.- Description of the Controls and Elements
Figure 1.- Front panel.
[1]
On / Off key. This turns on the instrument, and the user can select either manual or automatic power-off.
[2] MONITOR.
Enables the measurement information displayed on-screen in TV mode (level measurement) to be selected.
[3] SCREEN.
Activation of VOLUME, CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, SATURATION (only ref. 4202) and HUE (this last only for NTSC colour system
and ref. 4202) control menus.
[4] MAIN KEYBOARD
12 keys to select functions and entering numeric data.
Figure 2.- Main keyboard.
[5] ENTER.
Validation of the different options.
In TV mode, press the ENTER [5] key to display a menu containing different functions, some are dependent on the band and the
standard:
Band switching Permits to change from terrestrial (5-862 MHz) to satellite band (920-2150 MHz) and vice versa.
A/D
0
SHIFT
CH/F
SPECT
1
7
LEVEL
2
FA
8
MODE
3
FB
9
SEARCH
4MEMORY 5
LNB
6SOUND
20
30
24
21 22 23
31 27 28 29
25
26
BATTERY OK CHARGER
EXT VIDEO DRAIN
MONITOR
SCREEN
A/D
0
SHIFT
CH/F
SPECT
1
7
LEVEL
2
FA
8
MODE
3
FB
9
SEARCH
4MEMORY 5
LNB
6SOUND
Medidor de Campo Color TV&SAT MTD 120
ENTER
2
6
7
1 3 4 5
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System & Standard Selects the colour system (PAL, SECAM or NTSC) and the TV standard (B/G, D/K, I, L, M, Nor Digital).
Battery & Lnb Displays battery voltage and external units power supply voltage and current (V Lnb and I Lnb).
Data logger Permits to acquire and to store up to 9801 measurements automatically.
Clock Displays time and date, and allows them to be modified.
Input Video Enables Scart commutation signals to be activated, deactivated or set to automatic/subordinate mode.
Channel set Selects active channels table.
Units Selects the measuring units: dBµV, dBmV or dBm.
Manual power Sets power-off as Manual or Automatic.
C/N setup Defines the C/N measuring method between Auto or Referenced.
Reference noise (Only in C/N Reference noise mode). Defines the frequency where measure the noise level.
Channel BW (Satellite band or digital channels). Defines channel bandwidth. Indispensable for measuring digital channels
and satellite band channel C/N.
Lnb local osc (Only satellite band). It defines the frequency of the local oscillator (L.O.) of the LNB.
Video polarity (Only satellite band, analogue channels). This selects the polarisation of the video carrier.
Nicam channel (Only analogue channels). This selects the NICAM sound channel that is sent to the loudspeaker.
Search level (Only analogue channels). Selects the threshold level of the automatic station search function.
Teletext (Only analogue channels). Sets teletext information.
DiSEqC (Only satellite channels). Defines a sequence of DiSEqC commands and permits to send them.
Beep Activates (ON) / deactivates (OFF) the beeper.
Equipment info. Displays information on the instrument: serial number, version of control software, options installed, etc.
Exit Exits from the function menu.
In Spectrum Analyser mode the menu displays the following functions:
Band switching Permits to switch from terrestrial (5-862 MHz) to satellite band (920-2150 MHz) and vice versa.
Span Defines the frequency range displayed between Full (the entire band), 500 MHz, 200 MHz, 100 MHz, 50
MHz, 32 MHz, 16 MHz and 8 MHz (the latter two only for terrestrial bands).
Reference level Defines the reference level between 70 and 130 dBµV in 10 dB steps.
Dual marker (Only analogue channels, level measurement mode and single marker mode). Enables dual markers to be
shown on the displayed spectrum.
Marker A (Only in dual marker mode). Selects marker Aas the active marker (tuneable).
Marker B (Only in dual marker mode). Selects marker Bas the active marker (tuneable).
Single marker (Only in dual marker mode). Activates the single marker on the displayed spectrum.
Sweep Selects sweep speed in spectrum mode between Fast (fast sweep, low accuracy) and High Resolution
(slow sweep, high accuracy).
Reference noise (Only in C/N measurements). Permits to define the frequency where noise level will be measured (see Carrier
function).
Channel bandwidth (Only in Channel Power measurements). Permits to define channel bandwidth (see Marker function).
Marker (Only when measuring Channel power and after defining the Channel bandwidth). Permits to change the
tuning frequency by means of the keys.
Carrier (Only when measuring C/N Referenced and after defining the Reference noise). Permits to change the tuning
frequency by means of the keys.
Measure bandwidth Selects the bandwidth of the spectrum measuring filter from among:
Terrestrial channels: 230 kHz or 1 MHz.
Satellite channels: 230 kHz or 4 MHz.
Channel set Selects active channels table.
Battery & Lnb Displays battery voltage and external units power supply voltage and current (V Lnb and I Lnb).
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[6]
Tuning control and moving between the various on-screen menus.
Tuning purposes: when pressing key, frequency increases while when pressing key, frequency decreases.
To shift along the on-screen menus: when pressing key, active option moves upwards while when pressing key, active
option moves downwards.
[7] CHARGER.
External DC adapter operation indicator. When batteries are installed the battery charger is automatically activated.
[8] BATTERY OK.
Battery charge level indicator.
[9] DRAIN.
External units power supply indicator. Lights up when the MTD 120 supplies a current to the external unit.
[10] EXT VIDEO.
It lights up when an external video signal is present through the SCART connector [39].
[11] Monitor
[20] A/D
Switches between analogue and digital mode.
Key number 0 to enter numeric data.
[21] SPECT.
Enables switching between the TV and the Spectrum Analyser operation mode, and back again.
Key number 1 to enter numeric data.
[22] LEVEL.
Enables the type of measurement to be selected. The types of measurements available depend on the band, the standard, the
options included and the operating mode.
Key number 2 to enter numeric data.
[23] MODE
Selects the information displayed on-screen in TV operation mode (LV measurement).
Key number 3 to enter numeric data.
[24] SEARCH
This is the function for automatic station search. Starting at the present frequency or channel, it searches until finds a station with an
adequate level. The threshold level (search level) can be defined by means of the TV mode functions menu between 30 and 99
dBµV.
Key number 4 to enter numeric data.
[25] MEMORY
This key enables the measurement configuration to be stored/recalled. Each configuration has the following information: name
assigned to memory, memory number, Channel or frequency (Freq), TV system (TV Sys), measurement mode (Meas), external
units power supply (V Lnb), measurement units (Units) and Sound. The memory can store up to 99 measurement configurations
(numbered from 1 to 99).
Key number 5 to enter numeric data.
[26] SOUND
This selects the type of sound. The options available in each case depend on the band and the standard selected (see section 4.11
Selecting the Sound Mode).
Key number 6 to enter numeric data.
[27] LNB
Enables selecting the power supply to the external units. Available voltages are: External, 13 V, 15 V and 18 V for the terrestrial band
and External, 13 V, 15 V, 18 V, 13 V + 22 kHz, 15 V + 22 kHz and 18 V + 22 kHz for the satellite band.
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[28] FA
Direct access key which can be assigned to any function on any menu.
Key number 8 to enter numeric data.
[29] FB
Direct access key which can be assigned to any function on any menu.
Key number 9 to enter numeric data.
[30] CH/F
Switches tuning mode between channel and frequency. In channel mode the tuning frequency is defined by the active channels table
(CCIR, OIRT, ...). See channel-frequency tables in Appendix A.
Decimal point key to enter numeric data.
[31] SHIFT
Enables the desired frequency to be directly tuned using the numeric keyboard. Also acts as a SHIFT key for moving across different
fields on some screens.
Figure 3.- Side panel connections.
[35] RF . RF signal input.
Maximum level 130 dBµV. Universal connector for F/F or F/BNC adapter, with input impedance of 75Ω.
ATTENTION
Note the importance to protect the RF [35] input signal with an accessory to block the AC voltages used in CATV cables
(needed to feed the amplifiers) and remote mode.
[36] RESET button
Enables the user to restart the instrument if there is any irregularity in its functioning. If it is necessary to reset the instrument, press
the reset button with the instrument turned off.
[37] Connector RS-232C
Enables the remote control of the MTD 120 from a personal computer, as well as data dumping to a printer.
[38] External 12 V power supply input
[39] Scart socket
RST
RS-232C
SCART ITF
EXT.
SUPPLY
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4.2.- Adjustment of Volume and Monitor Parameters
Repeatedly pressing key SCREEN [3] sequentially activates the VOLUME, CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, SATURATION and HUE (this
last only for NTSC colour system) control menus. On activation of a menu for a specific parameter the screen displays a horizontal bar whose
length is proportional to the parameter level, to modify this value simply press keys [6]. To exit the menu and validate the new value
press key ENTER [5].
4.3.- Selecting the Operation Mode: TV / Spectrum Analyser
The MTD 120 has two basic operation modes: TV and Spectrum Analyser. To switch from one operation mode to the other press key
SPECT [21].
In the TV operation mode the demodulated television signal is shown on-screen; this is the default operation mode, various functions can
be selected, as shown in the following paragraphs.
In the Spectrum Analyser operation mode the screen displays the power spectrum of the active band (terrestrial or satellite). The span,
the reference level and the measuring filter bandwidth are variable as will be shown in paragraph '4.10 Spectrum Analyser Operation Mode'.
4.4.- RF Band Selection: 5-862 MHz / 920-2150 MHz
Tuning is continuous between 5 and 862 MHz (terrestrial band) and between 920 and 2150 MHz (satellite band). There are three ways of
changing the active band:
1. Press key ENTER [5] to accede to the functions menu, if necessary press keys [6] to select the Band switching function and
then press key ENTER [5] again. The RF band will be switched automatically.
2. Press key SHIFT [31] and select a frequency on the new band using the numeric keyboard. The fifth digit and second decimal act as
confirmation. For example, if the active band is the 920 to 2150 MHz band and you wish to tune the 49 MHz frequency (belonging to
the 5/45 to 862 MHz band), press key SHIFT [31] and then enter 49.00 or 0049.0 using the numeric keyboard.
3. Recall a memory with a tuning frequency belonging to the band you wish to access. (See section '4.12 Measurement Configuration
Memories').
4.5.- Channel Tuning / Frequency Tuning
Pressing key CH/F [30] the MTD 120 switches from frequency tuning to channel tuning and back again.
In channel tuning mode pressing keys [6] sequentially tunes the channels defined in the active channels table (see the Channel
set function in the TV mode functions menu, section '4.9.2.7 Selecting the Channels Table'). Pressing key frequency increases while
pressing key frequency decreases.
In frequency tuning mode there are two ways of tuning:
1. Pressing keys [6].
By means of keys [6] selects the desired frequency (tuning is continuous from 5 to 862 MHz and from 920 to 2150 MHz). When
pressing key frequency increases while pressing key frequency decreases.
2. Using the keyboard.
Press key SHIFT [31](the frequency listing will disappear), next enter the frequency value in MHz using the numeric keyboard, the fifth
digit and the second decimal act as confirmation. The MTD 120 will calculate the tuneable frequency closest to the entered value and
then display it on-screen.
4.6.- Búsqueda Automática de Emisoras
In the TV mode, by pressing the SEARCH [24] key search starts at the present frequency or channel until it finds a transmission with a
level higher than the search level. The threshold level is defined by means of the Search level function of the TV mode functions menu (see
paragraph '4.9.2.15 Search Level'.).
The Search function halts the search process when the end of the present band is reached, if it is in frequency mode, or when a key is
pressed. In channel mode, the search process is halted when the last channel of the group selected is reached (see Appendix A). The sound
is deactivated during the search process.
4.7.- Selecting Analogue / Digital Mode
Measuring the characteristics of a channel depends, in the first place, on the type of modulation: analogue or digital.
Use key A/D [20] to switch between analogue and digital channels. When switching to a new modulation, the MTD 120 activates the last
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4.8.- External Units Power Supply (EXT. SUPPLY)
The MTD 120 can supply the voltage needed to power the external units (antenna preamplifiers, in the case of terrestrial TV, or LNB, in
the case of satellite TV).
Maximum input levels
DC to 100 Hz 50 V rms (powered by the power adapter)
30 V rms (not powered by the power adapter)
5 MHz to 2150 MHz 130 dBµV
To select the supply voltage of the external units, press key LNB [27], and the screen will display a functions menu labelled EXT.
SUPPLY listing the choice of voltages (which will depend on the band being used). Use keys [6] to select the desired voltage and
press key ENTER [5] to activate it. The following table shows the choice of supply voltages:
Table 1.- External units powering voltages.
In the External power supply mode the unit powering the amplifiers before the antenna (terrestrial television) or the satellite TV receiver
(house-hold or community) also powers the external units.
The DRAIN [9] indicator lights when current is flowing to the external unit. If any kind of problem occurs (e.g., a short circuit), an error
message appears on the monitor ('SUPPLY SHORT'), the acoustic indicator will be heard and the instrument will cease to supply power. The
MTD 120 does not return to its normal operating state until the problem has been solved.
WARNING
When the external unit is powered with one of these voltages, particulary 18 V, it is not advisable for the instrument to function
for more than three minutes non-stop. Since the total consumption is very high, the duration of the battery charge is shortened
considerably. It is advisable to disconnect the instrument when it is not taking measurements.
Band Powering voltages
SATELLITE External
13 V
15 V
18 V
13 V + 22 kHz
15 V + 22 kHz
18 V + 22 kHz
TERRESTRIAL External
13 V
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4.9.- TV Operating Mode
4.9.1.- Selecting the Measurement Mode (MEASURE)
The types of measurements available depend on the band, the standard, the operating mode and the options included in the appliance.
Terrestrial band - Analogue channels:
Level Level measurement of the currently tuned carrier.
Video / Audio Video carrier to audio carrier ratio.
C / N Video carrier to noise ratio. There are two methods to make this measurement (selectable through the C/N setup
function):
Auto: In-channel measurement. Noise level is measured at a frequency where modulation contents is minimum. After
a small period of time, minimum measured level corresponds to noise level.
Referenced: The user defines the frequency where noise level will be measured (by means of the Reference noise
function). This frequency will be used to measure noise level for all channels.
Terrestrial band - Digital channels:
Channel power Automatic method: channel power is measured assuming that power spectral density is uniform throughout channel
bandwidth. To measure it correctly it is indispensable to define the Channel BW.
C/N Two methods selectable through the C/N setup function:
Auto: Out-channel measurement. Noise level is measured at fnoise = ftuning - 1/2 Channel BW. To measure it correctly
digital channel must be tuned at its central frequency.
Referenced: The user defines the frequency where noise level will be measured (by means of the Reference noise
function). This frequency will be used to measure noise level for all channels.
Satellite band - Analogue channels:
Level Level measurement of the currently tuned carrier.
C/N Video carrier to noise ratio (Auto or Referenced, equivalent to terrestrial band, digital channels).
Satellite band - Digital channels
Channel power Automatic method.
C/N Channel level to noise ratio (Auto or Referenced, equivalent to terrestrial band, digital channels).
To change the measurement mode press key LEVEL [22]. The screen will display a menu with the measurement modes which can be
selected.
Figure 4.- Measuring mode selection (satellite band, analogue channels).
To select a measurement mode press keys [6] until it is marked (e.g., Level in the previous figure), then press key ENTER [5] or
key LEVEL [22] to activate the selected measurement mode.
MEASURE
Level
C/N (Referenced)
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4.9.1.1.- Measuring the Video Carrier Level (Level)
If you select the Level measurement mode, the screen shows a window with the signal level, when selected with the key MONITOR [1]
(see next section).
WARNING
If a sudden signal level increase is produced at the RF input, and it is beyond the total signal levels of:
Terrestrial band: 95 dBµV
Satellite band: 105 dBµV
the tuning circuit may become out of control, giving as a result wrong level readings.
If this situation occurs, disconnect the input signal, change to Spectrum Analyser mode and select a Reference Level of 130
dBµV. Then connect the signal again and modify the Reference Level according to present signals.
Similar effects can be observed when at the RF input appears an important number of carriers with a high level. To be able to determinate
the equivalent level of a carrier group (with similar levels) at the RF input, it is possible to use the expression:
Lt= L + 10 log N
Lt: equivalent total level
L: average level of the carriers group
N: number of carriers
So, if there are ten carriers with a level around 90 dBµV, their equivalent level will be:
90 dBµV + 10 log 10 = 100 dBµV
Observe that in this case, loss of tuning by overload of the RF input may occur besides other effects such as tuner saturation and
generation of intermodulation products that may mask the spectrum visualization.
4.9.1.1.1.- On-screen Measurement Information
In TV operation mode, the measurement information to be displayed on-screen is selected by pressing key MONITOR [1]. Three
possibilities are offered, selected cyclically:
- TV image with a window in the lower part of the screen displaying the signal level and frequency/channel.
- TV image with a window displaying information on the name assigned to memory, power supply to external units, sound, colour system,
TV standard, level and frequency/channel.
- TV image only.
4.9.1.1.2.- Selecting TV Mode: TV, LV, SY (TV MODE)
In addition to operating as a television set, the monitor of the MTD 120 can act as an analogue level indicator, and can display the line
synchronising pulse just as it would appear on a screen of an oscilloscope.
To change the TV mode press key MODE [23], and the following screen will appear:
Figure 5.- TV mode selection.
Use keys [6] to choose the information you want to be displayed on-screen. Press key ENTER [5] or key MODE [23] to activate
the selected display mode.
TV MODE
TV
TV+LV
TV+LV+SYNC
LV
Exit

The operation modes available are:
TV: Monitor operating as a conventional television set.
TV+LV: Monitor operating as a conventional television set, with a level indicator on the upper part of the screen (the
analogue bar).
TV+LV+SY: Monitor operating as a conventional television set, with a level indicator and the line synchronizing pulse
displayed on the screen.
LV: Signal level indication on the upper part of the screen (analogue bar).
Operation in TV+LV+SY Mode
This function permits to display the line synchronising pulse corresponding to a tuned signal on the monitor.
To view the synchronisation pulse press key MODE [23], use keys [6] to select TV + LV + SY mode, and then press key MODE
[23] or key ENTER [5].
The monitor is divided into three sections. In the top section an analogue bar appears which indicates the level of the signal received (79
dBµV in figure 6 example). On the left side the line synchronising pulse is represented as it would appear on the screen of an oscilloscope.
On the lower side the TV picture is shown.
Figure 6.- Line synchronism + level + TV (TV+LV+SY).
Starting from the line synchronism representation, it is possible to perform a qualitative analysis of the TV picture delivered to the end
user.
4.9.1.2.- Measuring the Video / Audio Ratio (V/A)
In the Video/Audio measurement mode, the screen displays the following information:
Figure 7.- Video/Audio rate measurement.
In addition to the video carrier / audio carrier ratio (15.0 dB in previous figure) this also shows the frequency or channel, depending on the
tuning mode selected, and the level of the video carrier and audio carrier.
VIDEO/AUDIO
15.0 dB
VIDEO CARRIER:
Frequency = 519.25 MHz
Level = 60.2 dBuV
AUDIO CARRIER:
Frequency = 5.50 MHz
Level = 45.2 dBuV
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4.9.1.3.- Measuring the Carrier / Noise Ratio (C/N)
The MTD 120 offers two ways to make this measurement:
Auto: The MTD 120 defines the frequency where noise level is measured automatically.
Reference noise: The user defines the frequency where noise level is measured (by means of the Reference noise function). This frequency
will be used to measure noise level for all channels.
To select the measuring method activate the TV mode functions menu by pressing key ENTER [5], then use keys [6] to select C/N
setup function and finally press key ENTER [5] again. The monitor will show a screen displaying two possibilities:C/N (Auto) and C/N (Reference
noise), then use keys [6] to select the desired option and finally press key ENTER [5] to confirm.
When selecting the C/N (Reference noise) mode it is necessary to define the noise frequency: access the functions menu and now use keys
[6] to select Reference noise function and finally press ENTER [5] again. A screen titled REFERENCE NOISE will be displayed showing
the noise frequency in use. To change it press key SHIFT [31], the current frequency value will disappear and, using the keyboard, you will be able to
enter the new reference noise frequency in MHz and with two decimals figures. This frequency also can be modified in the Spectrum operation mode
(see 4.10.2.2. C/N (Referenced Measurement).
The MTD 120 carries out C/N ratio measurement in four different ways, according to the carrier type and the band in use:
A) Terrestrial band, analogue carrier
Carrier level is measured using a quasi-peak detector (230 kHz BW). Noise level is measured with an average detector and corrected to refer
it to channel bandwidth (according to the standard in use).
B) Terrestrial band, digital carrier
Both measurements are done with an average detector (230 kHz) and the same corrections are introduced on them (bandwidth corrections).
C) Satellite band, analogue carrier
Carrier level is measured using a quasi-peak detector (4 MHz BW). Noise level is measured with an average detector (4 MHz) and corrected
to refer it to channel bandwidth.
D) Satellite band, digital carrier
Equivalent to case B but now using the 4 MHz BW filter.
On selecting the Carrier / Noise measurement mode the screen displays the following information:
Figure 8.- Carrier-to-noise ratio measurement (Satellite band, analogue signal).
As well as the video carrier / noise level ratio (20.1 dB in previous figure), the frequency or channel (depending on the tuning mode
selected) and the level of the video carrier and noise level are also shown.
When measuring channels in the satellite band or digital channels, to measure the C/N ratio correctly, the bandwidth of the channel must be
defined previously, using the Channel BW function on the TV mode functions menu.
IMPORTANT REMARK
To measure digital channels C/N ratio in Auto mode it is indispensable to tune channel at its central frequency.
IMPORTANT REMARK
In the case of an analogue terrestrial signal, when C/N (Auto) mode is selected, the MTD 120 performs an in-channel
measurement, this involves that C/N value will take several seconds to stabilize (six seconds at the most). An arrow below the C/N
readout represents the measurement cycle and it is necessary to wait the arrow passes twice on the same point to guarantee a
correct measurement.
C/N (Auto)
20.1 dB
VIDEO CARRIER:
Frequency = 1345.5 MHz
Level = 64.1 dBuV
NOISE:
Frequency = 1329.5 MHz
Power = 44.1 dBuV
Channel BW = 32.0 MHz