Televes HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM User manual

HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM
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Ref. 563701
User manual
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Contents
1. Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................ 5
2. Description ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Main features .................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................... 8
5. Ordering information ........................................................................................................................ 11
6. Quick start guide .............................................................................................................................. 12
7. Product description .......................................................................................................................... 13
8. Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 15
9. Instructions for use ........................................................................................................................... 19
10. Distribution Bandwidth considerations ............................................................................................. 26
11. Firmware Updates ............................................................................................................................ 27
12. TSuite - CDC SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................ 29
13. Example installation .......................................................................................................................... 37
14. Rackmount Standards ...................................................................................................................... 38
Appendix 1. CATV QAM channel frequencies ........................................................................................ 40
Appendix 2. DISH NetworkTM Transmodulator Auto-Detect Code/Symbol Rates ............................... 41
Appendix 3. DISH NetworkTM DBS - Anik F3 - FSS 121 _ FSS 105 Tables .......................................... 42
Appendix 4. Programming unit Menus and Sub-menus ........................................................................ 43
Appendix 5. Typical DISH NetworkTM Western Arc System .................................................................. 45
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A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force
and uneven surfaces may cause the product and
cart combination to overturn.
The lightning ash with arrow head symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN
THE CABINET, REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONAL ONLY.
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CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED)
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and Follow All Instructions - All the
safety and operating instructions should be
read prior to and followed while operating this
product.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Cleaning - Disconnect this product from any
electrical source before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
5. Attachments - Do not use attachments
that are not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
6. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product
near any source of water.
7. Mounting – Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to
persons or nearby objects, and serious damage
to this product. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
8. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
1 - Safety instructions
Caution statements
Product inspection - Inspect the equipment
for shipping damage. Should any damage be
discovered, immediately le a claim with the
carrier.
Important Safety Instructions - To ensure proper
installation and operation, take a moment to read
this guide before proceeding with the installation.
If you have any questions or comments about the
T.0X Series - HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK
to QAM, please contact your dealer.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

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dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualied service personnel.
Examples of damage requiring service include
but are not limited to:
yDamage to power-supply wiring.
yIf liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the product.
yIf the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
yIf the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualied technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
yIf the product has been dropped or
physically damaged.
yWhen the product exhibits a distinct change
in performance.
16. Replacement Parts - Ensure that repairs are
performed by qualied technicians and that
only manufacturer supplied or authorized parts
are used.
17. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ensure safety checks
to determine that the product is functioning
per manufacturer specications are performed.
18. Heat - The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including
ampliers) that produce heat. Ensure that
ensure reliable operation of the product. These
openings should never be blocked or covered
in any way. This product should not be placed
in any case, cabinet, or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided and the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
9. Power Sources - This product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label.
10. Grounding or Polarization - Do not bypass or
defeat electrical plug polarization or grounding.
Doing so will violate the warranty and may pose
a risk of re or electrocution.
11. Wire Protection – Ensure all connected wiring
is routed correctly to avoid damage including
pinching, excessive bends, or compression.
12. Electrical Supply, Grounding, and Surge
Protection – Ensure that all local or national
electrical codes are followed. Seek the advice
of a licensed electrician, professional engineer,
or other licensed expert. See example wiring
gure.
13. Power Lines - Always use caution and avoid
operating this or any connected equipment
near uninsulated power line or any other
hazards.
14. Object and Liquid Entry - Never allow objects
or liquid of any kind into this product through
openings. Doing so could result in re or
electric shock.
15. Servicing - There are no user serviceable parts.
Do not attempt to service this product or
remove covers. Doing so may expose you to
Power Service
Grounding Electrode
System
NEC Art. 250, Part H
Electric
Service
Equipment
Ground wires
NEC Section 810-21
Earthing
pit
Satellite dish mast
Mast ground clamp
Ground clamps
Rod
Antenna Discharge Unit
NEC Section 810-20
Coaxial cable
Home
input

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controller or from any Internet connection with
the use of the CDC headend controller module.
The remote control of the system provides two
easy to use options with the TSuite computer
application or through any internet browser for
maximum customer choice.
3 - Main features
yTWIN modules (two independent tuners
per module) allowing up to 14 transcoded
transponders/channels per chassis.
yUser friendly interface allowing simple selection
of which satellite transponder is output on
which QAM channel including a decoded view
of the satellite tables, output channel mode,
and DISH NetworkTM installation mode.
yTwo completely independent and fully agile
outputs from 57 to 999 MHz (EIA Ch. 2-158) for
easier organization of wider-than-6MHz QAM
carriers.
yInput switching matrix allows for either of the
two inputs to be routed to either demodulator
including either one of the two inputs routed to
both of the demodulators simultaneously.
yUp to 1024QAM output capability.
yRemotely upgradeable rmware allows for
future updates without having to visit the
headend.
yCarrier wave and null packets output mode for
easy system balancing without an input signal
or without a digital meter.
ambient temperature is maintained in the
manufacturer specied operating range.
2 - Description
yThe T.0X Series is a complete family of digital
cable headend products. These products
include satellite QPSK and 8PSK to QAM
transmodulators, universal modulators and
ber optic transmitters/receivers, ampliers,
and splitters. The T.0X family of products all t
in a standard 19” rack chassis that contains a
power supply and room for 7 modules.
yEach of the T.0X Q/8PSK modules contain 2
completely independent transmodulators that
are capable of being fed from either the same
or dierent sources with output frequencies
able to be set independently across the entire
range in order to provide maximum exibility.
yThe entire transponder’s multiplex is converted
to a single QAM channel so all content
regardless of whether it is video or music,
MPEG2 or MPEG4, SD or HD, encrypted or not,
will be output unaltered eliminating the need
for additional costly encoding or encryption
equipment in the headend.
yAdditionally, both inputs and outputs can
be daisy-chained with the input/output of a
module being added to the input/output of
all the preceding modules thus eliminating the
need for RF splitters and combiners.
yConguration and Control of the modules
can either be done through the handheld
yExtensive monitoring information for easy
troubleshooting (current and lowest input
SNR, current and highest temperature reached,
number of lock loss conditions over a period of
time, etc.) with LED indicators on the front of
the unit.
yBack-lit LCD display handheld programmer or
TSuite PC application options for both on-site
and remote conguration and troubleshooting.
yCopy congurations from one module to
another with the handheld programmer for fast
and easy module swaps (copy/paste).
yWeb page conguration and remote
management using the CDC system, including
“DISH mode” for easy set-up.
y Input/Output daisy-chain architecture to avoid
external splitters/ combiners.
yHigh performance, MER>40dB over the full
frequency range of 57-999MHz.
yHigh output level, greater than 38 dBmV with
over 20dB of attenuation margin for easy
balance and integration.

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4.0 Block diagram
Up-converter A
Up-converter B
QAM Modulator
A
Demodulator
A
QAM Modulator
B
Demodulator
B
Input
Stage
Output
Stage
PORT 1
PORT 2
QAM
Output
4.1 8PSK to QAM transmodulator
4. Technical Specifications
Table 1 . Technical specications
Satellite
input
Input selection options SEE TABLE 2 Symbol rate Mbaud 10-30
Input frequency (agile) MHz 950 - 2150
FEC
QPSK Legacy Viterbi 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Reed Solomon (204, 188)
Frequency steps MHz 1 8PSK Interactive Turbo Error Correction
Reed Solomon (204, 188)
Input modulation QPSK Legacy (EN300421)
Turbo 8PSK - Turbo QPSK Transmission lter Square Root Raised Cosine
Input level dBm -70 to -20
Roll-o Factor %
QPSK legacy 35
PORT1-PORT2 isolation dB > 25 (1) 8PSK-TC
QPSK-TC 20
Loop-through losses dB < 1.5 In/Out connectors type “F” female
Input impedance ohm 75
QAM
Modulator Modulation format QAM 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024 Symbol rate (max) Mbaud 6.9
Roll-o factor % 15 (12 for 1024 QAM)
RF Output
Frequency range (agile) MHz 57 ··· 999 (EIA Ch 2 to 158) Loop-through losses dB < 1.5
Frequency steps MHz 1 MER dB > 40
Output level dBmV 38 ± 2 In/Out connectors type “F” female.
Adjustable level (min.) dB 20 Out Impedance ohm 75
General Powering voltage Vdc 24 Consumption 24V mA 600
Protection index IP 20 Working temperat. ºF <113 (use forced ventilation at higher temp)
(1) When using dual inputs, input signals should be correctly balanced to avoid undesired results.

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4.2 Satellite input options
Table 2 . Satellite input options
Option
no.
PORT 1 PORT 2 TUNER A TUNER B Simplied diagram Comments
Port function Signal from
1IN OUT PORT 1 PORT 1
TUNER
A
TUNER
B
OUT
IN
PORT 1
loop
PORT 2
SWITCHING
MATIRX
Normal input mode.
The input signal loop-through allows to daisy-chain
the whole subrack avoiding the use of an external
splitter.
In this conguration the input signal connected to
PORT1 feeds both tuners.
2IN IN PORT 1 PORT 2
TUNER
A
TUNER
B
IN
IN
PORT 1
PORT 2
SWITCHING
MATRIX Independent inputs.
3DISABLED IN PORT 2 PORT 2
TUNER
A
TUNER
B
IN
PORT 1
PORT 2
SWITCHING
MATIRX
PORT 1 is disabled.
In this conguration the input signal connected to
PORT2 feeds both tuners.

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4.3 Broadband Amplier
Table 3 . Technical Specications
Amplier
ref 5575
Frequency range MHz 54 to 862 Connector type “F”
Gain dB 44 ± 2.5 Powering voltage Vdc 24
Regulation margin dB 20 Consumption at 24 Vdc mA 450
Output level dBmV 45 Test socket dB -30
4.4 Power Supply Unit
Table 4 .- Technical Specications
Power Supply Unit
ref 563901
Mains voltage V~ 108 to 132 Output voltage V= 24±1 (1)
Mains frequency Hz 50/60 Output current (max.) A= 5(2)
Current consumption (max.) A~ 1.5 Output power W 120
Working temperature (max.) ºF 113 Protection level IP20
(1) Provides protection voltage variation from 21 to 27 V= (2) Maximum current limited to 4A=
4.5 Power consumption
Table.- Power consumption vs number of units&CDC
Chassis load Power consumption
(W)
IAC
(mA)
1 555902 + 1 × 563701 21.1 203
1 555902 + 2 × 563701 32.5 291
1 555902 + 3 × 563701 44.4 390
1 555902 + 4 × 563701 56.2 484
1 555902 + 5 × 563701 68.2 584
1 555902 + 6 × 563701 80.3 685
Table.- Power consumption vs number of units
Chassis load Power consumption
(W)
IAC
(mA)
1 x 563701 20.5 197
2 x 563701 32 287
3 x 563701 43.7 381
4 x 563701 55.8 479
5 x 563701 67.6 579
6 x 563701 80 682
7 x 563701 93.3 813

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5. Ordering information
Ref # Description
SMATV
563901 T.0X Power Supply Unit (110 Vac/UL)
563701 T.0X 8PSK/QAM TWIN Transmodulator
555902 T.0X CDC IP Headend Manager
5806 T.0X Universal TWIN Modulator
5575 Broadband amplier
FIBER OPTICS
233311 T.0X Optical Transmitter (1310nm / 10dBm)
233411 T.0X Optical Transmitter (1310nm / 10dBm) / Return Path Receiver
234305 T.0X Optical Transmitter (1550nm / 4dBm)
234311 T.0X Optical Transmitter (1550nm / 10dBm)
234220 T.0X EDFA Optical Amplier (20dBm)
2337 T.0X Optical Splitter, 2 ways
2339 T.0X Optical Splitter, 4 ways
234401 T.0X Optical Splitter, 8 ways
Ref # Description
234501 T.0X Optical Splitter, 16 ways
234601 T.0X Optical Splitter, 32 ways
233501 T.0X Optical Receiver
233601 T.0X Optical Receiver / Return Path Transmitter (1310nm / 6dBm)
2310 Outdoor Optical Receiver/Amplifer w/ Return Path Transmitter
(1310nm / 3dBm)
2311 FTTU Mini Optical Receiver
ACCESSORIES
7234 Handheld Programming Unit
5301 19in Chassis, 7 modules+1PSU
422603 Control Bus Jumper (40 inches)
140057 Power Bus Jumper (15 inches)
When ordering, please, specify reference number as per table below.

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6. Quick start guide
WARNING:
Do not apply power to the headend until all the
connections have been completed and double
checked. Failure to do so may result in irreparable
damage to the equipment.
1. The headend must be installed in a well
ventilated room, free of humidity and with the
necessary facilities. Forced ventilation or an
HVAC system will need to be installed when
ambient temperature is over 113ºF at the
headend location.
2. Before installing the units, take into account
the 19” subrack is 5RU height, so size
rack appropriately. A 1RU spacing plate is
recommended between every 2 subracks for
easier wiring access.
3. Unpack the units and the PSU. Check that all
accessories such as jumpers, coax bridge bars,
power cords, etc., have been provided. If not,
contact your distributor immediately.
4. Arrange the PSU and units of each subrack from
left to right, starting by the PSU, followed by the
CDC. Remote Headend Controller (if used) and
the transmodulators.
5. Interconnect the units with the power and
control bus jumpers supplied before applying
power to the system. Use the long control bus
jumpers to connect dierent subracks together.
- Each PSU output provides up to 4A and
both must be used in order to balance the
consumption of the 7 transmodulators in a
subrack (for example: 4+3 or 3+4).
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WARNING:
Never connect control bus jumpers to power
connectors or vice versa. Doing so will cause
irreparable damage to the units when power is
applied.
PORT1
PORT2
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POWER
CONNECTORS
CONTROL BUS
CONNECTORS
6. Connect the supplied RF input and output coax
bridge bars as needed.
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7. Be sure that all connections are secured, properly
terminated and tightened before applying
power to the system.
WARNING:
Unterminated input and output ports are a
common source of ingress noise.
Be sure to terminate all unused input and output
ports with 75 ohm loads (ref. 4061) for optimum
performance.
8. Each subrack should be treated as a standalone
module in terms of power and RF output.
- Each daisy-chained output does incur some loss.
- Balance the nal output of the subrack
appropriately.
- Use an external combiner to combine the
outputs of all subracks together.
9. Proceed with the conguration of each unit as
detailed in this User Manual.
- Start by conguring the inputs of each unit to
the desired satellites/transponders.
- Set the output level accounting for the losses
due to the unit’s loop-through.
- If remote control is used, follow the instructions
in the corresponding User Manual of the CDC
Remote Headend Controller.

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PORT1 and PORT2 are the satellite input
F-connectors (see table 2 for conguration
options). The input signal can be daisy-chained to
all the modules in a subrack, thus minimizing the
use of external splitters.
Connector 3 is the daisy chain QAM input from a
previous QAM output.
Connector 4 outputs the combined QAM output.
Loop-through losses are very low allowing to
combine the output of all the units in a subrack.
the output signal of previous modules installed in
the same subrack.
The universal Programming Unit (ref. 7234) is used
to program the operating parameters of the HDTV
TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM unit.
7.2. Front panel elements description
The next gure shows the location of all the ports,
status and alarm indicators, existing in the front on
the unit.
7.1. Introduction
The HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to
QAM allocates the information contained in two
independent satellite transponders (QPSK legacy,
Turbo QPSK or Turbo 8PSK modulations) in two
completely independent cable channels in the 57
to 999MHz range (Ch. 2 to 158).
The digital transmodulation process starts with the
demodulation of the input satellite transponders,
to obtain the MPEG2 transport streams which are
then remodulated into QAM format.
The output channel bandwidth will depend on the
useful bitrate of the satellite transponder and the
modulation selected for the QAM output.
The HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to
QAM features two F-type satellite input connectors
labelled PORT1 and PORT2, allowing 3 input
conguration options (table 2):
• PORT1 routed to both tuners A and B (A loop-
through output is available in PORT2).
• PORT1 routed to tuners A and PORT2 to tuner B
(Two independent inputs).
• PORT2 routed to both tuners A and B (PORT1 is
not used).
The HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM
unit also features two output RF connectors, the
bottom one is the QAM output and the top one is
the QAM input (loop-through) that allows to mix
7. Product description
1. PORT1 – Satellite L-Band input
2. PORT2 – Satellite L-Band input/output
3. RF QAM input (loop-through input)
4. RF QAM output (loop-through output)
5. Power bus connectors
6. Control bus connectors
7. Computer/Programmer connector
8. Temperature status LED
9. SAT A input status LED
10. QAM A output status LED
11. SAT B input status LED
12. QAM B output status LED
Side view Front view
PORT1
PORT2
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6
7
8
10
12
11
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The unit also features 2 sets of daisy-chain
connectors for the power and control buses.
Special care must be taken so as to never connect
control bus jumpers to power connectors or vice
versa. Doing so will cause irreparable damage to
the units.
Connector 7 is the handheld programmer unit (ref.
7234) connection.
Front light indicators 8 to 12 are alarm/status
LEDs that give monitoring information about the
unit status, as follows:
Table 5.- FRONT UNIT LED ALARMS
TEMPERATURE (LED no. 8)
LED Colour Unit internal temperature (ºF) Comments
Solid green under 149 SAFE
Slow blink orange between 149 ···185 WARNING
Fast blink red over 185 OVER TEMP
SATELLITE INPUT STATUS - for A and B tuners (LEDs no. 9 &11)
LED Color Tuner status Comments
Solid green LOCKED Good input SNR
Solid orange LOCKED Low input SNR
Solid red UNLOCKED MANUAL mode
Fast blink red UNLOCKED & SCANNING
INPUT SIGNAL AUTO mode
QAM OUTPUT SIGNALS (LEDs no. 10 &12)
LED Color QAM channel status Comments
Solid green LOCKED NORMAL mode
Fast blink green SPECIAL MODE CW, MUTED, & NULL modes
Solid orange OVERFLOW MANUAL mode
Fast blink orange OVERLAP between QAM output carriers
Solid red UNLOCKED -
Fast blink red DEACTIVATED RAINFADE CONDITION
PORT1
PORT2
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PORT2
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8. Installation
8.1 - 19” subrack mounting
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24V: OK
0V: Overload or
short circuit
LEDS
Mains
108 - 132V~ 50/60Hz
Star washer
M4 nut
M4x10
Grounding
connection
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8.2 Power Supply Unit
NOTE: The two PSU power outputs must be used in order to balance the consumption of the 7 transmodulators in
a subrack (for example: 4+3 or 3+4)

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8.3 Broadband Amplier
Ref. 5575
1. RF output
2. Test output
3. RF input 1
4. RF input 2
5. Power input
6. Status LED
7. Attenuator adjustment
This unit features two RF input connectors (3 & 4), to allow mixing signals coming from two dierent systems or subracks. When only one of the two inputs is
used it is advisable to terminate the unused input port with a 75 ohm load (ref 4061). As with all T.0X units, this amplier is powered via the 24 Vdc power bus.
The unit combines and amplies input signals in the 54-862 MHz frequency band.
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8.4. Programming Unit
The handheld programmer has an LCD display, three LED indicators and four
buttons:
Table 8 .- Programmer key functions
Key Keystroke Function description
short Enable / Disable “Edit mode”
Move Cursor in “Edit mode”
long
Default conguration
Reset unlock counters
Reset minimum SNR
Reset maximum temperature
short
Change parameter value (when in “Edit
mode”).
Change menu (when not in “Edit mode”).
short Change menu type A, B or C
long Save changes to memory
+ + long Increase screen contrast
+ + long Decrease screen contrast
+ long Copy conguration (see page 25)
+ long Paste conguration (see page 25)
PCT UNIVERSAL
A B C
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The conguration screens are organized in three
main sections as shown in the gure (refer to
Appendix 4 for a detailed diagram):
• Section A: MAIN MENUS
• Section B: CONFIGURATION MENUS
• Section C: MONITORING MENUS
LEDs A, B and C will light up indicating the currently
selected section.
The ■ button toggles between sections.
To move up and down a section press the ▲ and
▼ buttons .
To save data, press and hold the ■ button.
In each individual screen, pressing the ● button
enables the “Edit mode” and the selected
parameter can then be modied by using the ▲ or
▼ buttons.
In those cases where the cursor may be placed
in more than one position (for example an input
frequency with several digits) press the ● button as
many times as needed to position the cursor over
the desired eld.
To move to a dierent screen, press the ● button
until the cursor stops blinking (cursor is OFF,
leaving “Edit mode”).
Each screen displays and allows the modication
of a single operating parameter, which is described
by a short message on the display.
9. Instructions for use
PCT UNIVERSAL
A B C
The rst item displayed after
connecting the Programming Unit
to the front of the transmodulator
is the Programming Unit’s rmware
version:
PCT rmware
version
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V:5.03.00001
Sub-menu 1
Sub-menu 2
Sub-menu N
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Sub-menu 1
Sub-menu 2
Sub-menu N
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Sub-menu 1
Sub-menu 2
Sub-menu N
9.1 - MAIN menu (LED A is ON)
Transcoder selection
The rst menu allows the selection of one of the
unit’s tuners, A or B. Once selected, the remaining
submenus in this section will refer to the
parameters of the selected tuner.
SELECT
TRANSCODER
TUNER A
SELECT
TRANSCODER
TUNER A
Press the ● button to enter “Edit mode” so the last
line of the display starts to blink (cursor ON). You
can now select one of the tuners (A or B) using the
▲ and ▼ buttons. To exit “Edit Mode” press the ●
button until the cursor stops blinking (cursor OFF)
Satellite selection
This menu only appears when transponder
mode has been selected in the corresponding
CONFIGURATION menu (see pag 20) and allows the
selection of one of the predened satellites.
- TUNER A -
SELECT INPUT
SATELLITE
61.5º EAST
The current list of pre-dened DISH NetworkTM
satellites is detailed in Appendix 3:

HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM 20
Slot E/W Sat ID
61.5º EAST DBS
72.7º EAST DBS
77º EAST DBS
110º WEST DBS
119º WEST DBS
129º WEST DBS
118.7º WEST Anik F3
121º WEST FSS 121
105º WEST FSS 105
Input frequency/transponder selection
Use this menu to select the input frequency, either
by entering the frequency value in MHz or the
transponder number, depending on the selected
mode (MANUAL, XPNDR STACK or XPNDR LEGACY).
The display will show the following information in
each case:
- TUNER A -
SELECT INPUT
FREQUENCY
1500 MHz
- TUNER A -
SELECT INPUT
TRANSPONDER
1R= 974MHz
Press circle to enter the “Edit mode” and the last
line of the display will start to blink (cursor ON).
In manual mode (setting by frequency), you can
move the cursor to any of the 4 frequency digits by
pressing the ● button.
In transponder mode, the transponder’s number
will blink displaying the corresponding L-Band
input frequency .
Input modulation selection
This menu only appears when the user has
selected the manual modulation mode in the
corresponding CONFIGURATION menu.
- TUNER A -
SELECT INPUT
MODULATION
TQPSK 7/8
In this case the user has to manually select the
input modulation, the available choices are:
QPSK Scan
8PSK 2/3
8PSK 3/4
8PSK 4/5
8PSK 5/6
8PSK 8/9
TQPSK 1/2
TQPSK 2/3
TQPSK 3/4
TQPSK 5/6
TQPSK 7/8
Input baud rate selection
This menu only appears when the user has
selected the manual modulation mode in the
corresponding CONFIGURATION menu. In this case
the user has to manually enter the baudrate of the
input signal (between 10,000 and 30,000 Kbaud).
- TUNER A -
SELECT INPUT
SYMBOL RATE
22.000 Kbaud
Output frequency/ channel selection
This menu allows the user to select the output
frequency/channel according to the mode selected
in the corresponding CONFIGURATION menu.
- TUNER A -
SELECT OUT
CHANNEL
2 = 57MHz
- TUNER A -
SELECT OUT
FREQUENCY
57MHz (2)
In channel mode, the CATV QAM channel is
selected (see Appendix 1). The last line of the
display will show both the output channel number
and its center frequency (Channel # = center
frequency).
In frequency mode, the user can select any
frequency value between 57 and 999 MHz and
the corresponding channel number is displayed
between brackets.
The two outputs in an HDTV TRANSMODULATOR
- Dual 8PSK to QAM are completely agile, so the
two QAM channels can be positioned anywhere
in the spectrum allowing for maximum exibility.