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Summary of Contents for IDC Star Pro G2
- Page 1 Technical Manual July 2017...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Quick Reference ........................ 3 Important Information ....................... 4 Quick Set Up Guide ......................5 Program and Data Delivery by Satellite................6 IDC Receiver Installation Guide ..................7 Introduction ........................... 7 Antenna Requirements ......................7 Unpacking, Contents and Set-up ..................8 Receiver Preparation and Authorisation ................ -
Page 3: Quick Reference
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Quick Reference • Ku Band • Optus D2 • Transponder 1 • Vertical polarisation • Main carrier downlink frequency = 12293.7500 MHz • Circuit ID = FFXD001 • Modulation = QPSK 2/3 • Standard = DVB-S2 • Symbol rate = 1548.9Ksym •... -
Page 4: Important Information
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Important Information The system is sensitive to external interference and especially to severe variations within the mains supply. Continuity cannot be guaranteed following blackouts/brownouts. Heavy mains dips or spikes may result in connected equipment being activated, causing uncontrolled and unscheduled broadcast of material. -
Page 5: Quick Set Up Guide
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Quick Set Up Guide - Star Pro G2 Audio Receiver The IDC Receiver is shipped containing: 1 x STAR Pro G2 Audio Receiver 1 x Australian/IEC Mains Power Cord Step 1 Test to ensure the satellite receiver is operational after shipment. -
Page 6: Program And Data Delivery By Satellite
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Program and Data Delivery by Satellite The IDC STAR Pro G2 Audio Satellite Receiver system is capable of utilising various industry standard compression CODECs for Broadcast quality transmission over satellite. For stations receiving live and pre-recorded programs via our satellite system the benefits are: •... -
Page 7: Idc Receiver Installation Guide
(vertical), and the condition of the lead-in cable and RF connectors. If you wish to provide split antenna feeds to the IDC receiver or other receivers, isolate the LNB power feed from one or the other receivers, using a splitter with DC-isolation. -
Page 8: Unpacking, Contents And Set-Up
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Unpacking, Contents and Set-up The IDC Receiver is shipped containing: SFX3102 Pro Audio Receiver Australian/IEC Mains Power Cord Receiver Preparation and Authorisation 1. Plug the power cord into the unit and into the AC outlet. The STATUS LED is now green. - Page 9 TECHNICAL OPERATIONS 17. To power the antenna's LNB with the receiver: a. Press the red “X” button to exit the Carrier Menu and press the down button until you get to the LNB menu. b. Press the green check mark button to enter the LNB Power Supply menu, use the up or down arrow buttons to enable the LNB power supply.
- Page 10 TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Status indicates the power-up status of the receiver, including LNB DC power status to the L-Band connector. This should be green while the receiver is in operation. If the light is red, this indicates a fault in the machine and it should be returned for repair. Control Indicates the authorization for the receiver to process control commands.
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Page 11: Receiver Lcd Display Options
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Receiver LCD Display Options First, press the Red X Button twice. Then change the display using the Left/Right Keys. Status 1 Stream 1 Channel Channel number for audio decoded by Audio 1 Status 2 Stream 2 Channel Channel number for audio decoded by Audio 2 Status 3 CH 1 Relays 1-4 State of the pulsing relays for Audio 1... -
Page 12: Audio Output Ports
RIGHT - Audio X Right - Nominal Program Level for the IDC system is +4dBu, (+4dBm/600ohms). Sufficient headroom is maintained by operating at this level, in order that performance not be compromised by the need to limit or otherwise process the signal before delivery. -
Page 13: Control Ports
Pin 9 Serial Printer Port Pin 6 Ground Both ports have a fixed configuration, as follows: 9600 baud Speed Bits Parity Stop News Maker should be wired to receive text from relay connector 2 on the IDC receiver. August 2014... -
Page 14: Time Source
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Time Source The receiver is pre-configured to send NTP packets from Ethernet Port 0 (ETH0). August 2014... -
Page 15: Receiver Configuration
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Receiver Configuration Audio Channels DE-9P connector used as unidirectional analogue audio data port. Pin outs: Acronym Reference LEFT + Audio X Left + Ground AES + Digital Audio Output X + Ground RIGHT + Audio X Right + LEFT - Audio X Left - Ground... - Page 16 TECHNICAL OPERATIONS To manually change the audio channel on the receiver, follow this procedure. 1. Press the Red X button once. 2. Using the keypad, press the up or down arrow until you get to “Authorisation”. Press the green check mark button twice. 3.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Troubleshooting Guide Reset Equipment: As a first step power down your receiver for 30 seconds. • Loss of signal in the early morning: Ensure the dish and feed horn are clean and free from any foreign objects. • Loss of audio: Once the bit error rate exceeds a threshold, the receiver mutes. The lock will go from GREEN to ORANGE to RED as signal degrades - local interference or rain fade. -
Page 18: Procedure For Returning Equipment
Procedure for Returning Equipment Equipment Under Warranty The IDC Receiver is covered by a 12-month manufacturer’s warranty (unless extended warranty was purchased). The warranty commences from the date of delivery. For faulty equipment covered by the warranty, notify us on (02) 8570 0301.