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  • Page 1 VECOAX ULTRA RF SERIES USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 This can be changed by referring to our QUICK GUIDE below. Depending on your supported TV standards, scan for digital channels. Please refer below for our QUICK GUIDE to setting up your device for your application and needs. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...

  • Page 3: Product Specs

    Can be mixed with other HDTV signals such as Digital Cable or Over the Air Channels* (depending on Frequencies available for you to use) Modular – Expandable – Reliable - 5 Year Warranty - Affordable VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 4 3. Once the unit is powered on you will see the main menu. 4. First, Connect a short piece of coax cable to your TV’s tuner and the other end to the unit’s TV out RF connector. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 5 Press enter again to go into the menu system for that channel to change the options. In the menu system of your selected channel, the second option would be TV Standard. Channel Selection Menu Selected Channel Main Menu Selected Channel Settings Menu VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 6 Supported TV standards for your TV such as QAM (J.83B Digital Cable) or ATSC (Digital over the Air) will determine the Standard you need to set on the unit. Please Refer to CUSTOMIZATION below to change these settings. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 7 10. Once we see our Test Pattern on the Channel found on your TV, you may insert your HDMI source. Please ensure that your HDMI source such as a DVD player or DirecTV STB is set to a Fixed Resolution of 1080P/I or 720P. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 8 Test your HDMI source without the Splitter connected. For SDI to HDMI EDID is a MUST! SDI does not carry EDID information so a converter with EDID injection is a MUST! VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...

  • Page 9: Preset Menu

    This is useful for multiple units on the same Coax Network. Further Tweaking can be made afterward. PRESET MENU The preset menu can be found by pressing the Esc button when at the Channel selection menu as shown below VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 10 – Advanced options for users who require Specific PIDs or Fixed EDID information. Please don’t change these unless you understand your required PIDs or EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI Tech Support request. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 11 – Advanced options for users who require Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID information. Please don’t change these unless you understand your required PIDs or EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI Tech Support request. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 12 Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID information. NAME so they don’t overlap and Please don’t change these unless you understand create issues. your required PIDs or EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI Tech Support request. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...

  • Page 13: Audio Format

    Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID information. FREQUENCY, LCN, SHORT Please don’t change these unless you understand NAME so they don’t overlap and your required PID’s or EDID per Cable Provider create issues. instructions or PVI Tech Support request. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 14 PIDs or EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI Tech Support request. If you have more than one unit please ensure you change the FREQUENCY, KEY ID, SHORT NAME so they don’t overlap and create issues. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 15 Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID information. FREQUENCY, LCN, and SERVICE Please don’t change these unless you understand NAME so they don’t overlap and your required PID’s or EDID per Cable Provider create issues. instructions or PVI Tech Support request. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 16 TVs not picking up the channel, please try the Alternate mode. By default, we have it set to normal which is max ATSC compatibility for all digital tuners Terms: PID = (Packet Identifier) CVCT = (Cable Virtual Channel Table) VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 17 TV’s no matter the distance. If your system works without one then it is not necessary. Again, this is a suggestion and not required for the operation of your devices. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...

  • Page 18: Advanced Menu

    If your HDMI source has Compressed Audio or Dolby Digital Enabled, it is recommended to set your HDMI source to Stereo PCM or Uncompressed Audio to ensure you get a clean audio signal to your TV. Double compression can cause a lot of audio skipping issues. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...

  • Page 19: Low Latency

    Note: A higher delay will occur with these modes due to the delivery of the information to the tuner in form of chucks rather than picture by picture. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 20 Pro Video Instruments CONNECTING TO A PC On Windows open your control panel In the Control Panel, open Network and Sharing Center (Network and Internet for Windows 8 and above) VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 21 Pro Video Instruments Once you have Network and Sharing Center open, Click on “Change adapter settings.” Right Click on your Local Ethernet connection and click on “properties.” VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 22 Once the Ethernet Properties are open click on, “Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4),” and click on, “Properties.” In the Properties, select “Use the following IP address” and set the static IP: 192.168.0.100. You are now ready to connect to the Web interface of your Unit. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...

  • Page 23: Web Interface

    DHCP. UPDATE: Here you can apply firmware updates to your unit, which will be distributed over our support site, pvisupport.com. ABOUT: Here you can find the unit’s firmware version. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...

  • Page 24: Web Interface - Settings

    Name of the channel (e.g. ESPN, DVD, FOX, etc). Audio Format: Change the audio format of the channel. AC3 is recommended for USA, Canada, Mexico. Please ensure your HDMI source is set to Stereo PCM audio VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 25 Pro Video Instruments Standards Selection: You can select the RF standard format you wish to broadcast on such as ATSC, J.83B, DVB-T, DVB-C, ISDB-T, DTMB VCT Selection: Major, Minor, and Short Name can be adjusted here VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 26 Pro Video Instruments Video Quality Selection: You can select the modulation video setting here for Low delay mode or Average/High GOP framing. This setting can help with older slower TV Tuners. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 27 Pro Video Instruments Modulation Selection: Under QAM, DVB-T, etc you can change the Constellation mode here. Audio Selection: Select between MPEG, AC3 (Dolby Digital 2 Channel) and ACC (Mpeg 4 audio) VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 28 This sends a command to the HDMI source that the only support resolution is the valve set in this option. This forces the resolution to be stuck in the set value and may not change. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 29 Pro Video Instruments 1080P Conversion Mode: Interlace will automatic downscale 1080P video to 1080I for combability between tuners that don’t support 1080p Video. Auto mode will allow 1080P to pass and no downscaling will occur. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 30 By default, auto works and will adjust accordingly to the Constellation mode you have set in the main settings. This setting is for the Major/Minor table version used for the TV to understand channel numbering VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 31 TV’s. if you have issues finding the TV or the channel is found but the screen is black and only audio plays switch to Alternate mode. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 32 Auto is the default mode which allows any HDMI source to feed into the unit to pass its set resolution. If you have issues where your HDMI source is not being detected by the unit then set this option to the desired resolution supported by your HDMI source. 1080P, 1080i, 720P VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 33 Preset 2, etc. This will automatically name the channels in order and set the frequencies up so all you need to do is scan for digital channels and the TV will pick up all your channels. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 34 4. Gateway: Like your IP address, you will need to configure this to match your current network settings. 5. Apply Button: You will need to click this to save any changes. The ‘refresh’ button next to it can be used to refresh the current page. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 35 3. Apply the LCD Update. This is a separate .bin file that will allow you to update the LCD display on your device. Unlike the prior updates, you do not need to select a target to apply this update. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 36 Pro Video Instruments WEB INTERFACE – ABOUT This shows you your mainboard firmware version. This is useful when you are trying to troubleshoot the unit and determine whether there is a firmware upgrade available. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting And Faq

    MOD - QAM256 set on your unit which will increase the bandwidth of the signal allowing more information to flow. Set your HDMI source to 1080p Set your Unit to 1080P Mode -> Advanced options -> 1080P Conversion -> Auto VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 38 SETTINGS,” above. I AM LOSING OTHER CHANNELS IN MY COAX NETWORK WHEN I TURN ON THE PVI UNIT Check to ensure you are not broadcasting on the same frequency as other signals. Please refer to our, “MIXING SIGNALS WITH OTHERS,”...
  • Page 39 ASAP the following business day. Free phone tech support is available by calling +1 407 720 6101 ext #2, MON-FRI 9:30 AM – 5 PM US EST TIME. VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 40 EXAMPLE 1.1 so it will go to button number 1 on the TV remote Channel Number QAM / CDSREF Carrier (MHz) 6 MHz Apart Subband "T" Channels Lowband 57.00 63.00 69.00 75.00 79.00 or 81.00 85.00 or 87.00 Midband 93.00 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 41 Pro Video Instruments 99.00 105.00 111.00 117.00 Midband 123.00 129.00 135.00 141.00 147.00 153.00 159.00 165.00 171.00 Highband 177.00 183.00 189.00 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 42 Pro Video Instruments 195.00 201.00 207.00 213.00 Superband 219.00 225.00 231.00 237.00 243.00 249.00 255.00 261.00 267.00 273.00 279.00 285.00 291.00 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 43 Pro Video Instruments 297.00 Hyperband 303.00 309.00 315.00 321.00 327.00 333.00 339.00 345.00 351.00 357.00 363.00 369.00 375.00 381.00 387.00 393.00 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 44 Pro Video Instruments 399.00 405.00 411.00 417.00 423.00 429.00 435.00 441.00 447.00 453.00 459.00 465.00 Ultraband 471.00 477.00 483.00 489.00 495.00 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 45 Pro Video Instruments 501.00 507.00 513.00 519.00 525.00 531.00 537.00 543.00 549.00 555.00 561.00 567.00 573.00 579.00 585.00 591.00 597.00 603.00 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 46 Pro Video Instruments 609.00 615.00 621.00 627.00 633.00 639.00 645.00 Jumboband 651.00 657.00 663.00 669.00 675.00 681.00 687.00 693.00 699.00 705.00 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 47 Pro Video Instruments 711.00 717.00 723.00 729.00 735.00 741.00 747.00 753.00 759.00 765.00 771.00 777.00 783.00 789.00 795.00 801.00 807.00 813.00 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 48 Pro Video Instruments 819.00 825.00 831.00 837.00 843.00 849.00 855.00 861.00 867.00 873.00 879.00 885.00 891.00 897.00 903.00 909.00 915.00 921.00 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 49 Pro Video Instruments 927.00 933.00 939.00 945.00 951.00 957.00 963.00 969.00 975.00 981.00 987.00 993.00 999.00 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 50 You can set ANY memory position number on the TV by setting the Major/Minor Number as you prefer. EXAMPLE 1.1 so it will go to button number 1 on the TV remote (frequencies in MHz) 6 MHz Apart Channel ATSC FREQUENCY VHF high-band (band III) Channel ATSC FREQUENCY VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 51 Pro Video Instruments UHF band Channel ATSC FREQUENCY VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 52 Pro Video Instruments Channel ATSC FREQUENCY VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 53 Pro Video Instruments Channel ATSC FREQUENCY VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 54 SUGGESTED DEFAULT = 473142kHz (473.142 MHz) = freq channel 14 (frequencies in kHz) 6 MHz Apart Channel ISDBT FREQUENCY 473142 479142 485142 491142 497142 503142 509142 515142 521142 527142 533142 539142 545142 551142 557142 563142 569142 575142 581142 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 55 Pro Video Instruments 587142 593142 599142 605142 ***NOT USED*** 617142 623142 629142 635142 641142 647142 653142 659142 665142 671142 677142 683142 689142 695142 701142 707142 713142 719142 725142 731142 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...
  • Page 56 DVB-T CHANNELS APPENDIX Please download the DVB-T additional PDF for your country available on our Tech Support Website – pvisupport.com EUROPE/NEW ZEALAND = 8 MHz band AUSTRALIA = 7 MHz Band COLOMBIA = 6 MHz Band VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual...