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ASTRO HDQ 1 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Version 09-2019A...
  • Page 2 A PDF version of this manual is available to download on the ASTRO website (there may be a more recent version). The ASTRO company confirms that the information in this...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Symbols and conventions used...........page 04 Intended use................page 05 Target group for this manual..........page 05 Device description...............page 06 Important safety instructions..........page 07 Warranty conditions.............page 11 Performance description............page 11 Disposal................page 11 Installation proposal.............page 12 Connecting................page 13 Starting operation..............page 15 Operating elements and display...........page 16 Programming...............page 18 Menu overview..............page 19 Troubleshooting..............page 28...

  • Page 4: Symbols And Conventions Used

    Used batteries must be disposed of at approved recycling points. Batteries must be completely discharged before being disposed of. This symbol indicates components which must not be disposed of with household rubbish. Page 4 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Proper use Proper use The HDQ 1 is an HDMI to QAM/DVB-T converter. It is solely intended for the conversion of signals. Modification of the devices or use for any other purpose is not permitted, and will immediately void any guarantee provided by the manufacturer.

  • Page 6: Device Description

    [11] HDMI input socket [12] Power supply socket Figure 1: HDQ 1 signal converter The HDQ 1 signal converter encoder has a CE marking. This confirms that the products comply with the relevant EC directives and adhere to the requirements specified therein.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Keep this operating manual for future use and for handover in the event of a change of owner or operator. A PDF version of this manual is available to download on the ASTRO website (there may be a more recent version). ...
  • Page 8 The device may only be powered by the supplied external power supply unit. The supplied external power supply unit may only be used to power the device supplied with the external power supply unit. Page 8 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...
  • Page 9 Important safety information  All adhere to all applicable national safety regulations and standards.  Excess mechanical loads (e.g. falling, impacts, vibrations) may damage the insulation used to provide protection from mains voltage.  High excess currents (lightning strike, surges in the power utility grid) may damage the insulation used to provide protec- tion from mains voltage.
  • Page 10 They may also cause device malfunctions.  Do not connect the mains adapter provided to any other prod- ucts. Page 10 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...

  • Page 11: Warranty Conditions

    You will find these in the current catalogue or on the Internet under “www.astro-kom.de”. Performance description The HDQ 1 is used to modulate local HDMI sources (e.g. camera, set-top box, PC) into a QAM or DVB-T output channel. The device offers the following performance features: ...

  • Page 12: Installation Proposal

    Now push the housing slightly downwards until the upper edges of the attachment points press against the screws. ESULT The device is now fixed and can be connected to the power supply unit. Page 12 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...

  • Page 13: Connecting

    (see next section “Configuration”). ATTENTION If F-connectors are handled improperly or carelessly, compliance with the EMC limit values cannot always be ensured. Figure 3 shows a connection example for the HDQ 1: Cam, DVD, IRD HDMI 12 V DC Figure 3: Connection example...
  • Page 14 Connecting Figure 4 shows a connection example with cascade connection of two HDQ 1 devices. In order to create additional capacities for input signals, several HDQ 1 can be interconnected. To do this, you must connect the HF output of one device to the HF input of another.

  • Page 15: Starting Operation

    Starting operation Starting operation To start operation of the HDQ 1, you must connect the device to the mains using the supplied power supply unit. You do so like this:  Insert the plug of the power supply unit into the power supply socket of the device [12] (see left).

  • Page 16: Operating Elements And Display

    Operating elements and display Operating elements and display The HDQ 1 is operated via an LC display and a keypad on the top of the device. Here you will also find three LEDs that indicate the status of the device.
  • Page 17 Immediately after the device is connected to the operating voltage, it is started and the keypad is initially blocked. If you want to operate the HDQ 1, press the Lock button to unlock the keypad. Operating Manual HDQ1 - Version 09-2019A...

  • Page 18: Programming

    USB device: Here you can configure the use of the USB port (record transport stream, play transport stream, update soft- ware, etc.).  System: Here you can make various system settings (save configuration, factory reset, display system version, etc.). Page 18 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...

  • Page 19: Menu Overview

    Use the up and down arrow buttons to move within a menu level to the next or previous menu item. To change individual parameters, use either the up or down arrow buttons, the left and right arrow buttons or all four, depending on the parameter. Page 19 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...
  • Page 20 Menu overview “Status” menu Page 20 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...
  • Page 21 Menu overview “Encoder” menu Page 21 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...
  • Page 22 Menu overview “QAM Modulator” menu Page 22 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...
  • Page 23 Menu overview “DV-T Modulator” menu Page 23 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...
  • Page 24 Menu overview “Stream” menu Page 24 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...
  • Page 25 Menu overview “Stream” menu Page 25 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...
  • Page 26 Menu overview “USB Device” menu Page 26 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...
  • Page 27 Menu overview “System” menu Page 27 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

     Check whether the output level on the device is within the permissible limits for the operating level. If the problem cannot be resolved, please contact the ASTRO customer service. Maintenance and repair The following safety information must be observed when performing maintenance and repair work.

  • Page 29: Country Codes

    South Africa 0x22C6 0x3001 0x00000028 Hungary 0x22C7 0x3401 0x00000028 Portugal 0x22C8 0x3401 0x00000028 Spain 0x22D4 0x3101 0x00000028 Sweden 0x22F1 0x3101 0x00000028 Switzerland 0x22F4 0x3201 0x00000028 0x233A 0x3002 0x0000233A TSID default: 0x01(editable) Page 29 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...

  • Page 30: Technical Data

    8 oder 6 (depending on standard) Common data Management buttons on device, LCD Dimensions [mm] 153 x 110 x 50 Power supply [VDC] Weight [kg] < 1 Ambient temperature [°C] 0 …+45 Page 30 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...
  • Page 31 Technical data Page 31 Operating Manual HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...
  • Page 32 Internet: www.astro-kom.de All the information contained in this document has been checked in good faith. The ASTRO company cannot be held liable for any damage or injury arising in connection with the use of these operating instructions. HDQ 1 - Version 09-2019A...

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