1.0 Product Description VTune Pro is a 181-channel Closed Caption TV Tuner with composite video out. Built in OSD allows for on-screen channels and volume. The VTune Pro allows up to 999 units to be connected together via 1 RS-232 port and the advanced addressable RS-232 command set.
Caution : Static (Still) pictures will cause “burn in” on certain types of displays and may damage the display device. When using static images, reducing brightness and/or contrast can help reduce the risk of damage to the display device. Refer to the display’s owners and technical manual about additional precautions.
6.0 Remote Control POWER V Tune Pro MUTE AUDIO SELECT MENU INFO LAST Presets IRC-7 Using the Aurora IRC-7 Remote Control 1. POWER - Turns on and off the VTune 2. F1 - See Setup Mode section for detail 3. F2 - See Setup Mode section for detail 4.
7.0 Front Panel The VTune Pro front panel is simple but very effective. The orange seven segment display shows the current TV channel selected for Main or PiP channel. : Increments the TV or FM channel up : Decrements the TV or FM channel down Vol+ : Raises the volume.
8.0 Setup_Mode Add/Delete Channels. LED is lit if the channel is added. To access setup mode press the following remote sequence quickly: SET, UP , DOWN When in setup mode the right most decimal will be lit. To exit setup mode cycle the power using the power button or unplug and plug the power cable.
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Setup_Mode (Continued) press the FM button. Use the volume +/- to adjust the level. Switch back and forth between a tuned TV channel and a tuned FM channel until it sounds close to the same level. The mute button will toggle the auto FM mute function. If the station is weak the auto mute will turn off the audio instead of having to listen to static.
9.0 Specifications RF Tuner (North America) Input Connector : 'F' type female TV Frequency Range : 55.25 to 801.25 MHz, 31.25 or 62.5KHz fine tune FM Frequency Range : 76.00 to 108.00 MHz, 50KHz fine tune Demodulation: Quasi-Split Sound concept RF Tuner (International) Input Connector : 'IEC' type female TV Frequency Range : 48.25 to 855.25 MHz, 31.25/50.0, or 62.5KHz fine tune...
10.0 Control Port RS232 - Pins 1,3,5 Pin 1 - Ground Pin 3 - TX Contact Closure - Pins 1,2,4,6 Pins 1,2: TV Pins 1,4: Channel + Pins 1,4,6: FM Pins 1,2,4: Volume + 11.0 RS-232 Protocol Baud Rate: 9600 8N1 Note: Protocol below is as of firmware version 1.10 New commands will be available on future revisions to give more discrete full featured commands.
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Bit4 Bit3 Bit2 Bit1 Bit 0 -PONR 1 = Power on reset after supply breakdown 0 = After a successful reading of the status register !CxxxFxxxxx<CR> TV Channel Frequency setup for International version. !C002F05525<CR> for channel 2 to be set to a freq of 55.25MHz. General Info Unless otherwise noted all valid commands are echoed back if properly received unless the “***”...
13.0 Troubleshooting TV Tuner Random noise in video image - Check antenna position or cable connection. Weak signals can cause noise. Use of an RF Signal amplifier may help. Check the TV Source setting in the menu for proper selection between broadcast, cable, IRC, and HRC. White noise - Check antenna position or cable connection.
14.0 Upgrading Firmware 1) Download latest copy of Flash123 from www.auroramultimedia.com under the VTune Pro product section. 2) Download the latest version of firmware. 3) Install Flash123 on a Windows 2000 or better machine. 4) With the power cord unplugged connect the 6 pin Mini Din to 9 pin RS232 cable between the Control port of the VTune Pro and the Com port of the PC.
Aurora Multimedia Corp. (“Manufacturer”) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship for the product lifetime as defined herein for parts and labor from date of purchase. This Limited Lifetime warranty covers products purchased in the year of 2003 and after. Product lifetime is defined as 7 years from discontinuance of product.
RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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