ASTRO V 506 X-QAM 621 CT2 Operating Manual

2 x dvb-c/t/t2 to qam converter, dvb c cable/t terrestrial/t2 terrestrial

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  • Page 1 Version 10-2014A...
  • Page 2: Device Description

    This confirms that the product conforms to the relevant EG direc- tives and adheres to the requirements specified therein. Warranty conditions The general terms and conditions of ASTRO Strobel GmbH apply. You will find these in the current catalogue or on the Internet under www.astro-kom.de.
  • Page 3: Description Of Performance

    DVB-C, DVB-T or DVB-T2 tuner using the HE programming software.The plug-in cards are only designed for processing signals in the following ASTRO base units:  V 16 using software version x.34 or higher (V 506 and X-QAM 621 CT2) ...
  • Page 4 ASTRO Strobel is a member of the Elektro system solution for the disposal of packaging materials. Our contract number is 80395.
  • Page 5: Installing The Channel Filter

    Installing the channel filter Installing the channel filter V 506 only: Inserting the output channel filter [3] Channel filter slot Figure 4: CI module The V 506 plug-in card features a slot to allow optional installation of selected output channel filters of type V-KF to maintain the out- standing output parameters.
  • Page 6: Connecting The Plug-In Card

    Connecting the plug-in card Connecting the plug-in card Connect both tuners A and B with the DVB-T/T2/C signal [1] Tuner A [2] Tuner B Figure 5: Connecting tuner with DVB-T/T2/C signal UFGABE Screw the respective F connector at the end of the cable onto the sockets [1] (tuner A) and [2] (tuner B).
  • Page 7 Programming using the HE programming software Figure 6: Planning screen for the basic unit If it is not possible to select the plug-in card on the planning screen of the HE programming software, select the menu Options - card types used (see figure 7, below) and check the settings here.
  • Page 8 Programming using the HE programming software Figure 7: Activating the plug-in card on the “Card types used” screen. The checkbox assigned to the card must be marked with a tick (see above). If this is not the case, click on the checkbox to activate the card.
  • Page 9 Programming using the HE programming software The Detailed settings screen will now appear (figure 8): Figure 8: Input parameters You can define the parameters for the two channels, A and B, using the Input parameters tab. To activate input A or B, click on the corresponding Frontend active checkbox.
  • Page 10 Programming using the HE programming software Configuring the DVB-C tuner Figure 9: Input parameters for the DVB-C tuner UFGABE Select the “DVB-C” entry from the Tuner Mode drop-down menu. Select the desired channel or the special channel from the Channel drop-down menu. Alternatively, you can freely select the channel by entering the desired frequency in the Frequency input field.
  • Page 11 Programming using the HE programming software Configuring the DVB-T tuner Figure 10: Input parameters for the DVB-T tuner UFGABE Select the “DVB-T” entry from the Tuner Mode drop-down menu. Select the desired channel or the special channel from the Channel drop-down menu. Enter the desired frequency in the Frequency input field.
  • Page 12 Programming using the HE programming software Configuring the DVB-T2 tuner Figure 9: Input parameters for the DVB-T2 tuner UFGABE Select the “DVB-T” entry from the Tuner Mode drop-down menu. Select the desired channel or the special channel from the Channel drop-down menu. Enter the desired frequency in the Frequency input field.
  • Page 13 Programming using the HE programming software UFGABE In the Detailed settings screen, click on the Check signal quality button to open the Signal quality window (see left). You can now check the quality of the available signal. Click on Stop measurement to complete the test. RGEBNIS The signal quality has now been checked.
  • Page 14 Programming using the HE programming software UFGABE You can activate or deactivate the channel selected using the Output parameters tab by clicking or un-clicking the respective active checkbox. The Output channel and the Output frequency are set automatically. Select one of the settings QPSK, 16 QAM, 32 QAM, 64 QAM, 128 QAM, 256 QAM from the Modulation drop-down menu.
  • Page 15 Programming using the HE programming software The Adjustment screen now appears (see figure 10). Figure 10: Setting the output level This is how you set the output level for channels A and B: UFGABE Select the desired output from the drop-down menus for output channels A and B.
  • Page 16 Programming using the HE programming software The display for the Channel A and Channel B tabs is identical. Figure 11: SI/PSI configuration This is how you define the SI/PSI parameters: UFGABE Activate the CAT processing checkbox if you want to process an operator ID.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

     Check whether the coaxial cables are connected correctly, and that there are no breaks or short circuits in the connectors. If the problem cannot be resolved, please contact the ASTRO customer service. Maintenance and repair If all the instructions in this manual have been followed, and if the device is being operated correctly, no special maintenance is required.
  • Page 18: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Type V 506 X- CT2 QAM 621 Order number 380 516 330 603 EAN-Code 4026187161415 40261871003524 DVB-C demodulator Input data rate [Mbaud] 0,5 - 7 Modulation modes (accord. DVB-standard) QPSK, QAM16, QAM32, QAM64, QAM128, QAM256 DVB-T and DVB-T2 demodulator Modulation DVB-T: 4-, 16-, 64-QAM DVB-T2: 4-, 16-, 64-QAM, 256-QAM...
  • Page 19 Technical data Operating manual V 506 a. X-QAM 621 CT2 - Version 10-2014A Page 19...
  • Page 20 Due care was taken to ensure the accuracy of all the information contained in this documentation. The ASTRO company cannot be made liable for any damage that occurs in con- nection with the use of this manual. Operating manual V 506 a.

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