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Grundig SAT Syst ms Head-End Digital Modulator HDM 500 C C LASS CLASS Phone: +49 (0) 911 / 703 8877 Grundig SAT Systems GmbH Fax: +49 (0) 911 / 703 9210 Beuthener Straße 43 E-mail: info@gss.tv D-90471 Nuremberg Internet: http://www.gss.tv...
Contents 1 Safety regulations .....................3 2 General information ....................3 Packing contents ..................3 Meaning of the symbols used ..............4 Technical data ..................4 Description ....................5 Software query ..................5 3 Assembly .........................6 Installing the cassette .................6 EMC regulations ..................6 Connecting the cassette ................7 4 The control panel at a glance ..................8 Menu items ....................8 Functions of the control panel buttons ............8...
• For further information please read the assembly instructions for the head- end station used. Take action to prevent static discharge when working on the device. General information 2.1 Packing contents 1 cassette HDM 500 C 2 HF cables 1 CD (assembly instructions) 1 Brief assembly instructions - 3 -...
2.2 Meaning of the symbols used Important note —> General note • Performing works 2.3 Technical data The devices meet the following EU directives: 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC The product fulfils the guidelines and standards for CE labelling. HF input Frequency range: 950 …...
You can find the current operating software for the control unit and the cassette, the software “BE-Flash” and the current assembly instructions on the website “www.gss.tv”. The cassette is designed for use in the following head-end stations: – STC 1200 –...
Assembly 3.1 Installing the cassette – Ensure the head-end station is mounted so it will not be able to vibrate. Avoid, for example, mounting the head-end station onto a lift shaft or any other wall or floor construction that vibrates in a similar way. –...
The operating software of the cassette can be updated via the 9-Pin D-SUB socket “RS 232” using a PC or notebook and the software “BE-Flash”. You can find the current operating software on the website “www.gss.tv”. - 7 - - 7 -...
The control panel at a glance 4.1 Menu items Program the cassette using the buttons on the control unit of the head-end station. The two-line display of the control unit then shows the menus. The parameters and functions to be set are underlined. Use the key to select the following main menu items: –...
Programming 5.1 Preparation • Connect the test receiver to the HF output or the test output of the head-end station. • Set the output channel / output frequency of the cassette (page 14 / 15) and adjust the TV test receiver to this channel / frequency. •...
5.4 Programming the cassette —> Pressing the button for longer than 2 seconds cancels the pro- gramming procedure. This takes you back to the program item “Selecting the cassette” from any menu. Any entries that have not been saved are reset to the previous settings.
Selecting the channel strip A / B Bx 4A QPSK-C —> The display shows e.g. the menu “Bx 4A QPSK-C”: “Bx” stands for cassette (box), “4” for slot 4 “A” for channel strip “A” ”QPSK-C” Type of cassette ”S41” Channel set •...
For programming in these channel ranges and in the frequen- cy ranges below them, we recommend starting with channel S21 / 306 MHz going back in steps of 8 MHz. Bx 4A OUTPUT Channel Channel / Freq. • Use to select channel setting “Channel” or frequen- cy setting “Freq.”.
Setting the output frequency In this menu you set the output frequency (42.0 … 860.0 MHz) of the channel strip. Additionally the modulator of the channel strip can be switched off or on. ◀ ◀ ▶ ▶ Bx 4A OUTPUT 466.00 on / off ◀...
• Measure and note down the output level of the channel strip. • Save the settings by pressing the button. • Select the other channel strip (page 13), measure and note down its output level. • Activate the “LEVEL” menu of the channel strip with the higher output level.
Setting the input symbol rate The symbol rates of the satellite transponders can be found in the current channel table of the satellite operator, in various satellite magazines and in the Internet. ◀ ▶ Bx 4A SYMBOL 27500 DVB-S ◀ ▶...
◀ ▶ • Use to position the cursor under the digit of the frequency displayed to be set. • Press to set the input frequency. • Set the frequency offset shown in the display to less than 1 MHz by varying the input frequency using the buttons.
LED indicator Indication Status LED Green Signal quality is good Channel strip "A" Signal quality is poor Yellow No signal The channel strip (modulator) is switched off Status LED Channel strip "B" • Press the button to return to the main menu. •...
Inverting the user signal For exceptional cases and “older” digital cable receivers, the spectral position of the user signal can be inverted “inverse”. ◀ ▶ • Use to position the cursor under “normal”. • Use to set the spectral position to “inverse”. •...
Bx 4A STUFFING SR=6900 (6950) ?? • In this case you can return to the “Setting the QAM modula- AUDIO tion” menu using the button and increase the QAM modulation. • Press the button. —> The “Setting a substitute signal in the case of an in- correct input signal”...
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