Professional analog&digital catv "qam-dvb-c" palm-top analyzer (56 pages)
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USER’S MANUAL & NAVIGATION MENUS Combined Analogue and Digital Analyzer for Radio, TV and Satellite signals, 47–2250 MHz Preliminary Version Subject to change without notice...
ST2 User’s Manual INDEX INTRODUCTION USEFUL SUGGESTIONS ......................5 MAIN KEYS ..........................8 METER POWER UP ........................9 CONFIGURATION MENU ......................10 TV MODE (ANALOGUE AND DIGITAL) 1.0 TV MEMORY PLAN MENU ....................15 2.0 BUZZER (DIGITAL TV ONLY) .....................16 3.0 ANALOGUE TV SIGNAL MEASUREMENT: MEAS ............17 4.0 TV DIGITAL SIGNAL MEASUREMENTS: MEAS ..............20...
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A7 - SIDE PANEL DESCRIPTION ....................69 A8- SERVICE NOTES AND GUARANTEE REGULATIONS ............70 A9 - FAULT IDENTIFICATION FORM .............................71 A10 - STANDARD ROVER EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND OR SERVICE FORM ....................72 NOTES ...............................73 A-11 DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RULES ..............74 NOTES ...............................75...
4) The meter is very User-friendly. Just press the MEAS key to start the analogue or digital measurements of any specifi ed satellite transponder or TV channel. The ST2 analyzer has a vast memory, which is structured in Memory Plans in which 199 programmes may be stored. These programmes may be in the satellite or TV band and may be analogue or digital.
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Introduction ST2 User’s Manual USEFUL SUGGESTIONS Analyzer’s prememorized canalisations nome standard descrizione canalizzazione EUROPE PAL BG CCIR Europe UK HK PAL I England AUST.A PAL B Australia terrestrial transmissions CHINA PAL D China CEPOOI PAL D Est country FOXTEL QAM - PAL B Australia CATV Foxtel...
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Introduction ST2 User’s Manual USEFUL SUGGESTIONS Analyser’s Pre-memorized ST-2 Trasponder lists Satellite Plan name Satellite Plan name Satellite Plan name ASTRA 28 ASTR28 TELS 15 TELS15 Panamsat 72 PANS72 ASTRA 23 ASTR23 TELEC 8 TELEC8 LMI 75 LMI75 ASTRA 19...
Introduction ST2 User’s Manual MAIN KEYS Allows you to select the menu modifi able fi elds. The selected fi elds are highlighted with a dark background. Will modify the fi eld values highlighted with the SELECT key. • provides the list of memory plans.
Introduction ST2 User’s Manual METER POWER UP To power up the meter press the [14] key. On the meter’s display [2] a welcome screen will show for about 6”, this display will provide all the detailed identifi cation data for the meter.
Introduction ST2 User’s Manual CONFIGURATION MENU Brief description The confi guration menu will allow you to set the main working parameters that will be applied during the meter operation. This menu will also enable some special functions like “FILE MANAGER” (to cancel memory plans), Measurement start up •...
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Introduction ST2 User’s Manual continue: CONFIGURATION MENU “VOLUME” (Volume level setting): Press key to modify the meter volume intensity • 0% • 20% • 40% • 60% • 80% • 100% “METER SET UP” : Referring to fi g. 1.0, press key to choose the “METER SETUP”...
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Introduction ST2 User’s Manual continue: CONFIGURATION MENU “SAT CONFIGUR.” : Referring to fi g. 1.0, press the key to choose “SAT CONFIGUR & SCR” and press the key to access the “SAT CONFIGUR. MENU”: • DSS • DVB Standard - 0MHz (IF) LNB1 DiSEqC: a-b-c-d.
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Introduction ST2 User’s Manual continue: CONFIGURATION MENU “DiSEqC MOTOR” (menu to drive motorized antennas): Referring to fi g. 1.0, press the key to select “DiSEqC MOTOR” and then press the key to access the “SYSTEM MENU MOTOR” menu: Selected satellite Motor Action (see table below) Motor action enabling (see table below).
TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual TV MODE (ANALOGUE AND DIGITAL) 1.0 TV MEMORY PLAN MENU ..............15 2.0 BUZZER (DIGITAL TV ONLY) ..............16 3.0 ANALOGUE TV SIGNAL MEASUREMENT: MEAS ........17 4.0 TV DIGITAL SIGNAL MEASUREMENTS: MEAS ........20 5.0 SPECTRUM MEASUREMENTS: SPECT ..........24 6.0 HELP: AUTOMATIC TUNING FUNCTION ..........27...
TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual 1.0 TV MEMORY PLAN MENU Brief description The memory plan function provides the list of pre-memorised canalisations that can be chosen for antenna alignment and TC channel measurements. When the meter is turned on, the last selected Memory Plan is activated.
TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual 2.0 BUZZER (DIGITAL TV ONLY) Brief description The buzzer is a beep sound which varies its tone according to the Noise Margin of the signal received. This helps antenna alignment. Press the HELP [12] key for 2 seconds to enable this feature.
TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual 3.0 ANALOGUE TV SIGNAL MEASUREMENT: MEAS Brief description The MEAS key starts the available measurements on the tuned channel. In this section we describe all the measurements available for an analogue TV channel. If you...
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TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual continuation: ANALOGUE TV SIGNAL MEASUREMENTS: MEAS Push buttons and displays 3.1 Analogue level measurement (Level 1) Press the key and then use the key to choose the fi eld to be modifi ed. Use keys to modify the displayed value Memory plan (see section 1.0)
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TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual continuation: ANALOGUE TV SIGNAL MEASUREMENTS: MEAS 3.3 Analogue Audio level measurement (Level 3) key again to display the third measurement level: Press the Memory plan (see section 2.0) Channel (see section 2.0) Channel frequency NOTE There are three variable fi...
TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual 4.0 TV DIGITAL SIGNAL MEASUREMENTS: MEAS Brief description The MEAS key starts the measurements available for the tuned channel. In this section we de- scribe all the measurements available for a digital TV channel. If you repeatedly press the MEAS...
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TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual continuation: DIGITAL TV SIGNAL MEASUREMENTS: MEAS Push buttons and displays 4.1 COFDM Digital multiplex Power Measurement COFDM (Level 1) Press the key and use the key to choose the fi eld to be modifi ed. Press keys to modify the displayed value.
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TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual continuation: DIGITAL TV SIGNAL MEASUREMENTS: MEAS 4.2 N. MARG, QLTY, MER and SNR measurements (Level 2) key again to start the second level measurement: Press the Memory plan (See section 1.0) Channel (See section 1.0)
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TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual continuation: DIGITAL TV SIGNAL MEASUREMENTS: MEAS 4.4 Eye constellation display (Level 4) key again to start the third level measurement: Press again the Memory plan (See section 1.0) Channel (See section 1.0) The ZOOM allows constellation...
TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual 5.0 SPECTRUM MEASUREMENTS: SPECT Brief description The SPECT [5] key gives you access to the meter’s spectrum analysis measu- rements. When accessing this measurement mode, the meter automatically sets the reference level in order to show all the detected carriers within the screen display for the selected SPAN value.
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TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual continuation: SPECTRUM MEASUREMENTS: SPECT 5.1 Spectrum analysis of a digital signal Press the key and use the keys to select the fi elds to be modifi ed Press the keys to vary the selected value.
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TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual continuation: SPECTRUM MEASUREMENTS: SPECT 5.3 Digital signal spectrum analysis: Max Hold key again to enable the spectrum MAX HOLD feature. Press the OLD FEATURE morises the peak value rea- ched by the received signal peak...
TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual 6.0 HELP: AUTOMATIC TUNING FUNCTION Brief description The HELP [12] key starts an automatic search of all the tuning parameters of a se- lected digital multiplex. This function is particularly useful if it is necessary to lock a COFDM multiplex, found in SPECTRUM or MEAS mode, which has not been pre- memorized in any Memory Plan and of which we know only its frequency.
TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual 7.0 MEMORY: MEMORISATION FUNCTION Brief description The Memory function allows you to modify an existing Memory Plan or to defi ne a new one. Measurement start up 7.1 How to create a new memory plan: •...
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TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual continuation: MEMORY: MEMORIZATION FUNCTION Push buttons and displays Press the key to start a memory task Use the key to highlight the memory fi elds that need to be changed keys and applying one of and set the new values using the the three procedures described in “MEASUREMENT START UP”.
TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual 8.0 STORE: FAST MEMORY KEY Brief description The STORE or fast memorisation key alloys you to add a TV channel in a new programme location of the active Memory Plan. Measurement start up • Tune an analogue or digital channel (See sections 5.0 MEAS and 6.0 SPECT), •...
TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual 9.0 AUTOSCAN: AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SEARCH Brief description The Autoscan function allows the automatic search of analogue and digital channels, which are above a settable level/power settable threshold. The channels that are automatically found by this feature will memorized in a plan called Auto1 upt o Auto 10.
TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual 10.0 DATA LOGGER Brief description The Data Logger function allows automatic measurements on all channels in a given Memory Plan. These measurements can be made at the antenna or at any installation outlet. Measurement start up •...
Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual SAT MODE (ANALOGUE AND DIGITAL) 11.0 SAT MEMORY PLAN MENU ..............34 12.0 DISH ALIGNMENT: SAT FINDER ............35 13.0 DUAL LNB: DUAL FEED DISH ALIGNMENT ........36 14.0 BUZZER SAT ..................37 15.0 SATELLITE SIGNAL MEASUREMENTS: MEAS ........38 16.0 SAT SPECTRUM MEASUREMENTS: SPECT ........42...
Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual 11.0 SAT MEMORY PLAN MENU Brief description The Memory Plan menu provides a list of all the available transponder fi les whi- ch can be selected to be used for measurement or dish alignment tasks. Upon meter power on, the last selected Memory Plan will be active.
Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual 12.0 DISH ALIGNMENT: SAT FINDER Brief description This function allows a Dish Alignment based on the identifi cation of three transponders contained in the active Memory Plan (Ref. Sec. 11.0). These three transponders may be selected manually. When the satellite is recognized by the meter, it will automatically display the fi...
Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual 13.0 DUAL LNB: DUAL FEED DISH ALIGNMENT Brief description This special function will allow the alignment of a satellite dish which has two LNBs by making simultaneous measurements from both LNBs (without moving the RF feed between LNBs and without changing frequency values), further more it will allow the SKEW adjustment (polarization plan) with a 0,2 dB accu- racy.
Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual 14.0 BUZZER SAT Brief description The Buzzer is a beep sound which varies its rhythm proportionally to the signal’s Noise Margin measurement. This is a dish alignment aid feature, when the selected satellite digital transponder is locked (satellite is found) the meter will start the Buz- zer and at the same time show the Noise Margin measurement, the quality analysis (PASS, MARGINAL, FAIL) and the Network data (NIT tables).
Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual 15.0 SATELLITE SIGNAL MEASUREMENTS: MEAS Brief description MEAS starts the measurements on the tuned transponder. By pressing repeatedly the MEAS key, the display will show in sequence (Ref. next paragraph) all the measurements made on the selected transponder as a numerical value and with a graphic bar that varies its length proportionally to the represented measurement.
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Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual continues: SATELLITE SIGNAL MEASUREMENTS: MEAS Push buttons and displays 15.1 Power measurement (digital) or Level measurement (analogue) Press the and use the key to choose the fi eld to be modifi ed use keys to modify the displayed value.
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Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual continue: SATELLITE SIGNAL MEASUREMENTS: MEAS 15.2 Noise Margin, Quality, MER and SNR measurements key again to display the second measurement level: Press the Memory Plan (Ref. section 11.0) Active Memory Plan transponder or Pro- gramme number (Ref. section 11.0)
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Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual continues: SATELLITE SIGNAL MEASUREMENTS: MEAS 15.4 FEC, NETW. NAME and BOUQ. NAME key again to display the fourth measurement level: Press the Memory Plan (Ref. section 11.0) Transponder Frequency: MW Active Memory Plan trasponder or Pro- o IF gramme number (Ref.
Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual 16.0 SAT SPECTRUM MEASUREMENTS: SPECT Brief description The SPECT key will access the meter’s spectrum analysis measurements. when accessing this measurement mode, the meter will automatically set the reference level in order to show all the detected carriers within the screen di- splay for the selected SPAN value.
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Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual continues: SPECTRUM MEASUREMENTS: SPECT 16.1 Measured Signal Spectrum analysis Press the key and use the key to choose a fi eld to be modifi ed Use keys to modify the displayed value. : sweep width...
TV Mode ST2 User’s Manual 17.0 HELP: AUTOMATIC TUNING FUNCTION Brief description The HELP [12] key will start an automatic search of all the tuning parameters of a se- leted transponder. This function is particularly useful if there is the need to recognize a transponder found in SPECTRUM or MEAS mode which has not been pre-memo- rized in any Memory Plan and of which we know only its frequency.
Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual 18.0 MEMORY: MEMORIZATION FUNCTION Brief description The Memory function will allows to modify an existing Memory Plan or to defi ne a new one. Measurement start up 18.1 Create a new memory plan: • Press key MEMORY [11], •...
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Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual continue: MEMORY: MEMORIZATION FUNCTION Push buttons and displays Press the key to start the memory task. Use the key to highlight the memory fi elds that need to be changed and applying one of and set the new values using the keys three procedures described in “MEASUREMENT START UP”.
Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual 19.0 STORE: FAST MEMORY KEY Brief description The STORE or fast memorization key will allow to add a transponder in a new programme location in the active Memory Plan. Measurement start up • Tune an analogue or digital transponder (Ref. sections 16.0 MEAS and 7.0 SPECT), •...
Satellite Mode ST2 User’s Manual 20.0 DATA LOGGER Brief description The Data Logger function allows automatic measurements to be carried out on all transponders contained in a given Memory Plan after the dish has been aligned. These measurements may be made at the dish or at any installation outlet.
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TV & SAT Features ST2 User’s Manual TV AND SAT FEATURES 21.0 DC ON/OFF: LINE FEED COMMAND ..........50 22.0 MPEG PROG SERVICE ................51 pag. 49...
TV and SAT Features ST2 User’s Manual 21.0 DC ON/OFF: LINE FEED COMMAND Brief description DC ON/OFF key will allow to remove or add the LNB line feed. This feature is useful if the LNB is already powered by any other active distribution device (Head End).
TV and SAT Features ST2 User’s Manual 22.0 MPEG PROG SERVICE Brief description Every transponder carries a given number of TV and Radio programmes. This function will display the full programme list of the broadcasted program- mes. Besides the services names also the audio and video PID values are provided.
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A7 - SIDE PANEL DESCRIPTION ....................69 A8- SERVICE NOTES AND GUARANTEE REGULATIONS ............70 A9 - FAULT IDENTIFICATION FORM ............................71 A10 - STANDARD ROVER EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND OR SERVICE FORM ......................72 NOTES ................................73 A-11 DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RULES ................ 74 NOTES ...............................
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ST2 User’s Manual ANALOGUE SAT • Frequency Band: 930–2250 MHz • Direct selection of: memory plan, programme, frequency, LNB, DiSEqC, with front panel key board • Memorizaton of: plan, programme, transponder, frequency, LNB, DiSEqC, local oscillator frequency • Frequency resolution: 0,1 MHz •...
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ST2 User’s Manual continue: A1 - MAIN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION • Noise Margin Measurements: from –1 to 12 dB with special algorithm which automatically takes into account the FEC value • LNB L.O. frequency selection: continuous from 0 to 20.000 MHz, for “L” bands (direct IF–SAT reading), “S”, “C”, “KU”, “KA”.
A3 - SMART PROGRAMME HOW TO INSTALL THE SMART PRO PROGRAM IN YOUR PC - Download the S.M.A.R.T. program from the ROVER website (www.roverinstruments. it) on the product support page, to your computer desktop. The fi le containing the SMART program is zipped and can unzipped using the Unzip® or Winzip® computer programs.
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ST2 User’s Manual continues: SMART PROGRAMME 1.0 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR MEASURING INSTRUMENT TO A PC This procedure allows the SMART program to recognise the instrument connected to the PC. 1.1.1 CONNECTION BETWEEN INSTRUMENT & PC a) Connect the measurement instruments to the mains and then power on.
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ST2 User’s Manual continues: SMART PROGRAMME 2.0 FIRMWARE UPGRADES This procedure allows you to upgrade your meter with the last Firmware version availa- ble on our website. 2.1.1 HOW TO DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE UP-GRADES FROM INTERNET a) Download from internet web site www.roverinstruments.it, in the Technical...
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ST2 User’s Manual continues: SMART PROGRAMME 2.3 WARNINGS a) Do not use the instrument during the up-grade procedure. b) If the up-grade procedure does not work check connections and repeat the operation c) If the operation continues to fail, contact Ro.Ve.R Laboratories SpA (info@roverinstruments.it).
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ST2 User’s Manual continues: SMART PROGRAMME 4.0 “INSTRUMENT FILE MANAGER” (DATA LOGGER TRANSFER) This operation allows you to transfer a Data Logger from your measuring instrument to a PC and then print it or save it in a fi le.
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ST2 User’s Manual continues: SMART PROGRAMME 5.0 INSTRUMENT FILE MANAGER (MEMORY PLAN MANAGEMENT) This function allows you to transfer and manage a Memory Plan on your PC in order to be able to modify and print it. 5.1.1 HOW TO TRANSFER A MEMORY PLAN FROM YOUR METER TO A PC a) Connect your instrument to a PC as described in paragraph 1.0...
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ST2 User’s Manual continues: SMART PROGRAMME 5.1.5 HOW TO SAVE A MEMORY PLAN a) Open a Memory Plan fi le, b) Click on “File” on the instrument bar and select “Save as”, c) Chose a location where you want to save the fi le, give it a name and press “Save”.
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ST2 User’s Manual continues: SMART PROGRAMME 6.0 LICENCE INFORMATION This function allows you to insert a user licence number in your SMART program. 6.1.1 LICENCE INFORMATION a) Start up the Smart program b) Click “Help” on the instrument bar c) Select “Licence Information”...
ST2 User’s Manual A4 - TROUBLE SHOOTING For all faults always call the manufacturer or the service centre in your country. Never return the analyzer to the manufacturer before approvade and obtaining his specifi c instructions. Please fi nd below the most common problems that could occur and which can...
ST2 User’s Manual A5 - BATTERIES MAINTENANCE AND RECHARGE a) In normal operational conditions the battery duration is 4 hours. This time depends on the LNB current absorption. b) The meter provides a visual indication on the battery charge status. In an almost dry battery conditions, this indication remains on the display.
ST2 User’s Manual A6 - FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION MPEG (press for 2 seconds to access the confi guration menu) Graphic display PLAN (press for 2 seconds to access the AUTOSCAN function) SAT FINDER (press for 2 seconds to access the DUAL LNB function)
7) Risks and costs for transport to Rover Laboratories S.p.A. must be sustained by the buyer. After repair, if the equipment is under guarantee, Rover Laboratories S.p.A. will pay for the transport returning the goods to the customer. If the instrument is not under guarantee, after repair, the equipment will be returned by courier service with the amount to be paid by the customer shown in the invoice.
ST2 User’s Manual A9 - FAULT IDENTIFICATION FORM BEFORE returning any goods for repair contact RO.VE.R. S.p.A. Italy to recive all relevant shipment modalities; the goods will be refused if not shipped according to our instructions. Phopocopy this form anc keep the original copy. Fill in only SECTION A of the photocopy and attach t to faulty equipment which you are returning to RO.VE.R for repair.
Please clearly describe any further information which may be useful to us in order to identify the fault: ................................................................................................................................................Return to ROVER LABORATORIES S.p.A. - Istruments Service Laboratory - FAX +39.030.9906894 (Photocopy this page and keep the original copy. Attach a copy to the instruments in need ofo repair) pag. 72...
ST2 User’s Manual A-11 DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RULES English Disposal of Old Electrical & Electro- nic Equipment (Applicable in the Euro- pean Union and other European coun- tries with separate collection system.) The symbol on the product or no its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as wa- ste.
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