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Televes T.0X 565301 User Manual

T.0x series hdtv transmodulator - dual atsc/qam to qam
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HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - DUAL ATSC/QAM to QAM
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  • Page 1 Ref. 565301 User manual HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - DUAL ATSC/QAM to QAM w w w . t e l e v e s . c o m...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM Contents 1. Safety instructions ..........................2. Description ............................3. Main features ............................ 4. Technical Specifications ........................5. Quick start guide ..........................6. Product description .......................... 7. Installation ............................8. Instructions for use ........................... 9. Distribution Bandwidth considerations ..................... 10. Firmware Updates ..........................11. TSuite - CDC SOFTWARE ........................ 12. Example installation .......................... 13. Rackmount Standards ........................

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    1 - Safety instructions Important Safety Instructions A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force 1. Read and Follow All Instructions - All the Caution statements and uneven surfaces may cause the product and safety and operating instructions should be cart combination to overturn.
  • Page 6 HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM ensure reliable operation of the product. These dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all openings should never be blocked or covered servicing to qualified service personnel. in any way. This product should not be placed Examples of damage requiring service include in any case, cabinet, or rack unless proper but are not limited to:...

  • Page 7: Description

    ambient temperature is maintained in the be daisy-chained with the input/output of a deleting services if necessary. manufacturer specified operating range. module being added to the input/output of y 64/256 QAM annex B and up to 1024 QAM all the preceding modules thus eliminating the annex A.

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM 4. Technical Specifications 4.0 Block diagram QAM Modulator Up-converter Demodulator Input INPUT Input Output Proccesing/ Stage Stage Multiplexing Output Demodulator Input QAM Modulator Up-converter OUTPUT 4.1 DUAL ATSC/QAM to QAM transmodulator Table 1 . Technical specifications Input impedance Loop-through losses <1.5...
  • Page 9 4.2 Broadband Amplifier Table 3 . Technical Specifications Frequency range 54 to 862 Connector type “F” Gain 44 ± 2.5 Powering voltage Amplifier ref 5575 Regulation margin Consumption at 24 Vdc Output level dBmV Test socket 4.3 Power Supply Unit Table 4 .- Technical Specifications Mains voltage 108 to 132...

  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide

    HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM 5. Quick start guide consumption of the 7 transmodulators in a 7. Be sure that all connections are secured, properly WARNING: subrack (for example: 4+3 or 3+4). terminated and tightened before applying Do not apply power to the headend until all the power to the system.

  • Page 11: Product Description

    6. Product description 6.1. Introduction Connector 1 is the ATSC/QAM input F connector. The RF loop-through can be disabled to obtain an increased output level (+13dB typ). The HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM Connector 2 is the output loop-through of the to QAM allocates the information contained in two The universal Programming Unit (ref.
  • Page 12 HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM The unit also features 2 sets of daisy-chain Table 5.- FRONT UNIT LED ALARMS connectors for the power and control buses. TEMPERATURE (LED no. 8) Special care must be taken so as to never connect LED Colour Unit internal temperature (ºF) Comments...

  • Page 13: Installation

    7. Installation 7.1 - 19” subrack mounting TEST (-30dB) CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL PRGM PRGM PRGM PRGM PRGM...
  • Page 14 HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM 7.2 Power Supply Unit M4 nut Star washer M4x10 Connectors to power modules (24V Mains 108 - 132V~ 50/60Hz Grounding connection LEDS 24V: OK 0V: Overload or short circuit 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)
  • Page 15 7.3 Broadband Amplifier Ref. 5575 TEST (-30dB) RF output Power input Test output Status LED RF input 1 Attenuator adjustment RF input 2 This unit features two RF input connectors (3 & 4), to allow mixing signals coming from two different 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).
  • Page 16 HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM 7.4. Programming Unit The handheld programmer has an LCD display, three LED indicators and four buttons: UNIVERSAL Table 8 .- Programmer key functions Keystroke Function description Enable / Disable “Edit mode” short Move Cursor in “Edit mode” Default configuration Reset unlock counters long...

  • Page 17: Instructions For Use

    8. Instructions for use 8.1 - MAIN menu (LED A is ON) The configuration screens are organized in three main sections as shown in the figure (refer to Appendix 4 for a detailed diagram): Transcoder selection The first item displayed after connecting the Programming Unit The first menu allows the selection of one of the UNIVERSAL...
  • Page 18 HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM TVCT table only major-minor (VCT2) format is • TUNER A • • TUNER • TUNER permitted. SELECT INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT INPUT MODULATION FREQUENCY CHANNEL 256-QAM (B) 473 MHz 14 = 473MHz Service list This menu shows the input services for this tuner.
  • Page 19 Service virtual channel number edition Output frequency/ channel selection Aftern entering “edit mode” with the key, the user can move through the list with the help of the This menu is available when the QAM output This menu allows the user to select the output keys.
  • Page 20 HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM The possible options are: - TUNER • TUNER A • (128,1), (128,2), (64,2), (128,3), (32,4), (128,4), (16,8), SELECT OUT SELECT OUT (8,16). LEVEL MODULATION 256 QAM (A) Output baud rate selection If the QAM order selected is not able to accommodate the data rate of the input signal, This menu allows the user to set the output QAM Output mode selection...
  • Page 21 8.2 - Configuration menus (LED B is ON) output B is automatically set to MUTED and all The unit will reboot after a change in the QAM services are directed to output A. output mode. If the selected standard is annex B and the unit is in This section includes a number of less frequently PROCESSING or MULTIPLEXING mode, the output used configuration options and is indicated by LED...
  • Page 22 HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM Restore default settings 8.3 - MONITORING menus (LED C is ON) loop is enabled (ON), to allow the cascading of modules without external combiners, or disabled To return the unit to its default factory configuration (OFF) to obtain a greater output level (+13dB typ).
  • Page 23 Input measurements In case of QAM annex A as output mode, the QAM The maximum registered occupancy is also shown ● constellation and baud rate have to be manually and can be reset by pressing and holding the This menu displays the current input SNR, the selected.
  • Page 24 HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM 8.4 - Configuration Copy/Paste using the Programming Unit ● and ▼ buttons at the same time from any MAIN menu. Then follow the flowchart below to copy/paste configurations To enter copy/paste mode, press and hold the to/from the handheld Programming Unit.

  • Page 25: Distribution Bandwidth Considerations

    9. Distribution Bandwidth considerations In TRANSPARENT or PROCESSING mode - 8-VSB (19.39 Mbps) can always be transmodulated into 64QAM-B (26.9 - 256QAM-B (38.81 Mbps) can be transmodulated into 256QAM-B or into Mbps) or 256QAM-B (38.8 Mbps) without overflow. QAM annex A, with the following minimum bad rates: If annex A is selected the minimum baud rate which can be configured for 16QAM 10.529 Mbaud >...

  • Page 26: Firmware Updates

    HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM 10. Firmware Updates Select English as preferred language if needed: Then click on “Update FPGA”: Introduction To update the Firmware of the unit you will need additional hardware and a software package: • USB - Serial Port adapter.
  • Page 27 Select “Update FPGA” and browse for the .rbf file stored in your computer (see the example screenshot on the right). Click Open and the update will begin: When it is finished the following message will appear on the screen: unexpected failure occurs during...

  • Page 28: Tsuite - Cdc Software

    HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM 11. TSuite - CDC SOFTWARE Steps to follow This software allows remote or local control of a T.0X headend, via a control module either ref. 555902 (CDC IP) or ref. 555901 (CDC IP/GSM). Register a user account on Televés Services.
  • Page 29 Using TSuite software in local mode, programming modules one To set the port used, select Configuration, Serial communications. at a time. Preliminary considerations The connection between the PC and the module to be configured is made via the serial port and a cable RS232 - RJ45. If you do not have a serial port, you can use a USB-RS232 adapter ref.
  • Page 30 HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM Activate the Identify Device function by selecting the icon in the menu The program will identify the device connected, then select Add to a new bar. headend. The program will place a graphic of the module within a headend frame.
  • Page 31 Double clicking on the module opens its management window. You can Setup function: You can modify all the input and output parameters here. now perform all the functions you would with the programmer. To do this, activate the Enable / Disable direct communication. Services allow you to configure the services in the unit (filtering, multiplexing, VCN’s, etc.
  • Page 32 HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM Using TSuite software in local mode, programming modules through the CDC. Preliminary considerations 1. Direct connection between the PC and the CDC module with a data cable RJ45-RJ45. 2. The transmission of information is done through a network interface.
  • Page 33 Select New File with the icon or the menu File, New IP Connections, IP Enter Password for the headend and select Apply. Connections management, select Create new connection and select the direct option (LAN) in the Connection Type. Then enter a name and the IP address of the CDC module.
  • Page 34 HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM Once connected, you will see a graphic representation of the headend. Status will be displayed as the program is loading information for the modules. Double clicking on the CDC module displays the CDC management Once all modules are loaded, a pop up “Headend loaded!”...
  • Page 35 will provide a link back to the CDC. After exiting the CDC screen, all the recognized modules will be displayed. You can double click on a module to monitor or configure it in the same was as described in section “Using TSuite software in local mode, programming modules one at a time”.

  • Page 36: Example Installation

    HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM 12. Example installation HD STB (up to 1080p) 563901 3 x 565301 4 x 563801 COAX distribution HD STB (up to 1080p) 563901 7 x 563801...

  • Page 37: Rackmount Standards

    13. Rackmount Standards (max. 49 - 7 subracks with 5RU height - 8’7”) 13.1. Installation of the rack with ventilation facilities To aid in cooling for proper operation, especially in warm locations (>113ºF ambient), installation of 2 25W or greater fans is recommended at the top of the rack.
  • Page 38 HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM 13.2. Installation of the rack without fans In order to provide adequate cooling, proper airflow must be established. As such, the following If fans are not available and the rack is installed in items must be observed: ambient temperatures near 113ºF, it is advisable to leave the rack sides completely open.

  • Page 39: Appendix 1. Catv Qam Channel Frequencies

    Appendix 1.- CATV QAM channel frequencies QAM center QAM center QAM center QAM center QAM center QAM center frequency frequency frequency frequency frequency frequency (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) 57.00 225.00 387.00 549.00 711.00 873.00 63.00 231.00 393.00 555.00 717.00 879.00 69.00...

  • Page 40: Appendix 2. Broadcast Channel Frequencies

    HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM Appendix 2.- Broadcast channel frequencies Appendix 3.- T-Channels frequencies QAM center QAM center QAM center QAM center frequency frequency frequency frequency (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) 57.0000 563.0000 725.0000 8.7500 63.0000 569.0000 731.0000 14.7500 69.0000 575.0000 737.0000...

  • Page 41: Appendix 4. Programming Unit Menus And Sub-Menus

    Appendix 4.- Programming unit Menus and Sub-menus MENUS AND SUBMENUS MAIN MENU CONFIGURATION MENU MONITORING MENU    Transcoder selection Input frequency / Channel selection Input modulation selection Working mode selection Output VCT table selection Versions menu Input frequency mode selection Service selection Input status Output QAM selection (Annex A / B)
  • Page 42 HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual ATSC/QAM to QAM SELECT SELECT HW: 565301 TRANSCODER WORKING FW:1.00.0040 MODE FPGA:1.00.22 TUNER A PROCESSING PCB:1 PCT firmware SELECT SELECT HW: 565301 version - INPUT A - TRANSCODER SELECT WORKING FW:1.00.0040 ------------ MODE FPGA:1.00.22 INPUT FREQ 8-VSB LOCK •...
  • Page 43 Televes Limited Warranty Televés warrants, only to the original Purchaser, all Products be free from any Any refund to the Purchaser, shall be limited to the purchase price of the defect in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of Product(s), excluding any applicable taxes, duties, freight costs, removal costs, original purchase, unless otherwise specified.
  • Page 44 The Product(s) shall be registered with Televés, at the time of installation; Photographic evidence of the proper installation of the Product(s) shall be Responsible Party Name: Televes S.A. provided at the time of registration; Address: Rua Benéfica de Conxo, 17 15706 - Santiago de Compostela Televés reserves the right to physically inspect the installation of any...
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