Proprietary Material Part number 400555-1 The information and design contained within this manual was originated by and is the property of MRC. MRC reserves all Revision A March 2009 patent proprietary design, manufacturing, reproduction use, and DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS Digital Diversity Receiver sales rights thereto, and to any articles disclosed therein, except to the extent rights are expressly granted to others.
(WEEE) - The product must not be disposed of with other waste at the end of its lifecycle. It is the user's responsibility to dispose of the waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling. DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Notices-ii...
Calling for Service • Channels and Frequencies (Part No. 400580-1) MRC Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a • Maximal Ratio Combining (MaxRC) (Part No. 400586-1) week. During regular business hours you can reach our expert staff directly.
• Model number and serial number of the unit. This is System Description located on a label on the bottom of each unit. The DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS Digital Diversity Receiver (Figure • Approximate purchase date. 1-1) is a high performance, cost-effective COFDM receiver suit- •...
Features 1.8.1 Receiver The receiver offers the following features: The DRS2000HS accepts 2 antenna inputs and the DRS6000HS • Two antenna inputs (DVB-T, DRS2000HS Receiver only) accepts 6 antenna inputs. Both receivers incorporate MaxRC diversity technology, COFDM demodulation, SD MPEG •...
Decoding 1.8.3 Low Noise Block Downconverters The receiver is compatible with several MRC and Link Research The receiver incorporates a Standard Definition (SD) MPEG downconverters (BDCs) that transform the incoming RF signal decoder. The SD decoder includes the following features: into UHF for input to the receiver.
Options 1.15.2 Antenna Options You can customize the receiver with any of the following options. Contact MRC to select the proper antennas for your receive site, including your legacy antennas, where feasible. 1.15.1 Block Downconverter Options The following types of antennas are available:...
The rear power connector includes a removable fuse holder with fuses. 1.15.5 Decryption Options The receiver supports the Basic Interoperable Scrambling System (BISS) and the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Decryption types include the following: • BISS-1 • BISS-E • AES. DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Introduction...
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Change Frequency Connectors Change Bandwidth Change Video Decoder Controls, indicators, and connectors contained on the front and Select a New Preset rear panels of the DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS are shown in Setup Menu Operations 2-10 Figure 2-1 on page 2-2. Review Hardware Configurations...
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CV 1 CV 2 AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 POWER CNTRL/MON 5 CNTRL/MON 6 AC Power Fuse Located Behind Note: Connectors BDC 3 thru BDC 6 are not contained Cover on the DRS2000HS Receiver. DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation...
Connectors downconverters and their corresponding antennas. BDC 3 thru Controls, indicators, and connectors contained in the front panel BDC 6 connectors are not contained on the DRS2000HS are described in the following paragraphs. Receiver. POWER Switch The POWER switch controls application of AC To power each downconverter, +18.5 VDC is applied to the...
2.3.1 Installation If there is no incoming signal, the RCL, SNR, and The DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS receiver is typically mounted in a Link Qual indicators will display their lowest values or 19-inch (48.3 cm) rack. The unit and cabling are permanently no values.
The major differences between the Setup Presets Options DRS2000HS and DRS6000HS are the number of signals processed. Powering Down Figure 2-3: Control Screen - Typical To power down the receiver, perform the following steps.
COFDM is unlocked. BACK • Vid Lock - When green, indicates video is locked; when red, indicates video is unlocked. Setup Presets Options Signal Displays Areas These areas display real-time DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation...
Control menu to match the settings of the remote displayed transmitter. Control Menu Operations All operations are performed starting with the Control menu. The procedures required to change the current channel, change the DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation...
Change Bandwidth Change Frequency menu is displayed menu is displayed Select 6MHz, 7MHz, Change frequency, as 8MHZ, or Auto, as required, and press required and press Control menu is Control menu is displayed displayed DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation...
Mode menu is displayed Select Preset required and press OK Select SD (PAL) or SD (NTSC), as required and press Control menu is displayed and new Preset is displayed Control menu is displayed DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation...
Figure 2-11 on page 2-11. 2.8.1 Review Hardware Configurations The steps required to determine the firmware revisions of the hardware options contained in your DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS system are contained in Figure 2-10. Figure 2-10: Review Hardware Configurations Control menu is...
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Select Done and Select Done and press OK press OK press OK Press Back until Press Back until Press Back until Control menu is Control menu is Control menu is displayed displayed displayed DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation 2-11...
Configuration and Video menu is Information and press OK displayed press OK Press Back until Use SI Service Info Select On or Off and Control menu is menu is displayed press OK displayed DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation 2-12...
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Select Audio 2 PID required, and press Control menu is Select Back until and press OK displayed Control menu is displayed Enter PID values, as Select Video PID and required, and press press OK DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation 2-13...
Configuration and Video menu is Output and press OK press OK displayed Set RS-232 Data Press Back and Select Off or On and Output menu is Control menu is press OK displayed displayed DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation 2-14...
Figure 2-19 on page 2-16. displayed 2.8.9 Select Video Fail Mode The steps required to select the video fail mode Freeze or Blue options are contained in Figure 2-18. DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation 2-15...
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Configuration menu Configuration menu Configuration menu is displayed is displayed is displayed Press Back until Select Enter BISS-E Press Back until Control menu is Injected Id and press Control menu is displayed displayed DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation 2-16...
Press Back until Enter new site name Configuration menu Control menu is and press OK The steps required to select the BDC type are contained in is displayed displayed Figure 2-22 on page 2-18. DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation 2-17...
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Press Back and Factory Setup Menu For each individual Control menu is is displayed BDC, select On or displayed Off. When all BDCs have been set to On or Off, press OK DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation 2-18...
Figure 2-25 on page 2-20. All Presets will be The steps required to perform a firmware upgrade are contained erased from memory when performing this procedure. Figure 2-24. Firmware upgrades are available from MRC via DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation 2-19...
Enter custom frequency offset to be modified Frequency Menu is required and press OK and press OK displayed Press Back until the Control menu is displayed Press Back until Control menu is displayed DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation 2-20...
Preset Menu Operations Control menu is Control menu is The steps required to load, save, or delete a Preset are displayed displayed contained in Figure 2-28. In order to load a Preset, the Preset DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation 2-21...
2.10 Add a New Licensed Option license key. The steps required to add licensed options to your DRS2000HS/ DRS6000HS are contained in Figure 2.11. Only licensed options 2.11 Remote Operation applicable to the hardware options contained in your receiver can be installed in your radio.
Verify the DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS receiver is 2.11.2 Using the Web Browser Interface powered up and is connected to the network. Each link on the Monitor page opens a page that allows you to Verify an Ethernet cable is connected between the modify the corresponding settings.
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Figure 2-32: Setup Page - Typical DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Routine Operation 2-24...
Perform the suggested actions until you either fix the problem or determine that you need technical support from MRC. The following troubleshooting topics are organized into video, audio, and general system problems.
• Check line voltage with voltmeter. Voltage must be 100 to 130 VAC (U.S.) or 205 to 240 VAC (non-U.S.). • Unplug power cable, remove fuse holder from connector, and replace fuse(s). DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Troubleshooting...
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• Verify the connections between camera • No SNR and Link Quality and transmitter. • Make sure the BW is on the correct setting or is in the Auto mode. DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Troubleshooting...
Verify audio is turned on within the transmitter. Audio received at studio/command center at a • A microphone level signal is being • Verify that the transmitter’s audio very low level. transmitted. outputs are at a line level. DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Troubleshooting...
Remove the fuse holder from the connector block and inspect the fuses. Replace fuses if needed. Reinstall the fuse holder and power cable. Set the power switch to on. DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Troubleshooting...
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DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Troubleshooting...
Initial Power Up 4-12 Checks Before Power Up 4-12 This chapter describes how to unpack and install your Initial Power Up 4-12 DRS2000HS/6000HS Receiver. The topics covered in this Product Modifications 4-13 chapter are as follows: Topic Page Unpacking Unpacking...
• Immediately file a claim with the shipping carrier. over. • Forward a copy of the damage report to MRC Customer • Position the rack to allow easy access to the front and Service. rear of the equipment.
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Moisture Locate the equipment in an area protected from dripping water or excessive humidity. DRS2000HS/6000HS User and Technical Manual Installation...
Power is distributed to the unit through the rear panel AC sharp bend. POWER connector. Power Connections MRC supplies an AC power cable with each receiver. CAUTION Ensure that the electrical supply is protected by...
Connect a UHF cable from each BCD to a BCD applicable electrical codes. connector at the rear of the receiver. For example, for a four antenna system, use the BCD1, BCD2, BCD3, and BCD4 connectors. DRS2000HS/6000HS User and Technical Manual Installation...
Cabling Practices RF Band To install cabling for optimum performance and ensure minimal Channel maintenance, MRC recommends the following general practices: Modulation mode: DVB-T only Modulation type: QPSK, 16QAM, or 32QAM CAUTION Do not run cables where they can be walked on.
UHF amplifier or gain block may 4400 to 4700 20.45 8.05 17.05 0.67 (4400) be required. Contact MRC for specific cable types and lengths to use in your application. 4800 to 5000 18.75 7.38 15.63 0.62...
The BCDs can be installed either on a horizontal or a vertical pole assembly. Connect the first antenna securely to the BCD RF INPUT connector. MRC recommends attaching the downconverter directly to the DRS2000HS/6000HS User and Technical Manual Installation...
ASI OUT The Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) connector is audio (2 mono) derived from the incoming RF signal. a 75 ohm, female, BNC connector that provides ASI outputs for digital video and audio distribution. DRS2000HS/6000HS User and Technical Manual Installation...
For the following connectors, the USB and Ethernet connectors are on the front panel. not used The USB 2.0 connector allows you to install firmware updates from MRC via a flash drive. Pinout information for this connector not used is shown in Table 4-2...
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WAYSIDE DATA This RS-232, 9-pin female connector is the wayside channel, used for transfer of data such as global positioning satellite (GPS) data or metadata from the MPEG decoder. Pinout information for this connector is shown in Table 4-5 DRS2000HS/6000HS User and Technical Manual Installation 4-11...
If you have any problems, refer to “Troubleshooting” power up the receiver system. As good practice, you should on page 3-1. make a final check of all wiring and hardware installations before power is applied. DRS2000HS/6000HS User and Technical Manual Installation 4-12...
Product Modifications CAUTION If you modify a product without authorization from MRC, you will void the warranty. The product you purchased has been carefully designed and tested, and is warranted to meet specifications when connected and operated as described in this manual.
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DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS Receiver. Replacement Parts The replacements parts for the receiver are listed in Table 5-1. If you need something that is not listed, contact your MRC Sales Representative or consult the factory. Table 5-1: Replacements Parts Description Comments AC Power Cable Connects AC power to the receiver.
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DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Replacement Parts and...
This chapter provides technical information about the design and are COFDM diversity systems that can support DVB-T COFDM function of the DRS2000HS and DRS6000HS Receivers. This signals. Both receivers are designed to support Standard includes descriptions of the functional modules that make up the Definition (SD) decoding.
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Figure 6-1: DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS Block Diagram Control/Power RS-232 CNTRL Control Controller ALARM/SITE MGMT WAYSIDE DATA Control/Power Interface Video Wayside Data ETHERNET MPEG Decoder Audio AUDIO 1 Power Video AUDIO 2 ASI OUT Power Control BDC 1 Bias T Power Distribution Power...
This signal is then amplified and low-pass filtered to difficult environments that improve significantly their remove the signal representing the sum of the two signals. reception: DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS User and Technical Manual Theory of Operation...
OAM&P (Operations, Administration, Maintenance, and voltages required by the rest of the receiver’s hardware. Typical Provisioning) functionality within the DRS2000HS/DRS6000HS. output voltages are +24 VDC, +5 VDC, +12 VDC, and -12 VDC. The Processor Module receives user input via a keypad on the front panel of the receiver and through a network interface.
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