The Contemporary Research ICC1-TC Tuner/Controller is a full featured ATSC/NTSC HDTV tuner with an integrated display controller. The ICC1-TC will tune ATSC air, clear QAM cable, and NTSC air and cable channels. The low-profile design allows for mounting behind flat panel displays.
Installing the ICC1-TC The slim profile of the ICC1-TC allows for mounting behind a flat panel display. The unit may be attached to the flat panel display with user provided hook and loop fastener adhesive tape or attached to the wall using the mounting ears. The unit may also be set flat on a suitable shelf or other stable flat surface.
Net LED Operation Mode Status Green Flash Receiving iCC-Net heartbeat Green Solid Not receiving iCC-Net heartbeat RS-232 Data LED Operation Mode Status Red Flash RS-232 Data Transmit Green Flash RS-232 Data Receive Page | 5 ICC1-TC Tuner/Controller Product Manual 082020...
3.5 mm TRS jack for optional external IR receiver or wired IR from a control system processor. Tip= +5v DC (50mA max) Ring= Input Sleeve= Ground 12VDC Power input 2.1mm coaxial jack (inside center conductor positive). Page | 6 ICC1-TC Tuner/Controller Product Manual 082020...
Air/Cable The ICC1-TC has separate channel memories for air and cable channels. It is possible to toggle between the two channel memories. A separate channel scan for each mode will be required. The toggle may be initiated by simultaneously pressing the Up and Down buttons on the front panel or pressing the A/C button on the IR remote.
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Enter the code of the Display Type for RS-232 Control 00 – 64 Firmware Press Select, then Up/Down to scroll through versions iCC1-TC V1.17 – System Firmware Boot Ldr V1.00 – Bootloader Version Enter Boot Mode HD Vers V1.00 – Demodulator/Decoder Firmware HW Rev A0 –...
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On | Off AC3 Cmpr Mod Sets the compressor mode for the AC-3 downmix Line | RF Channel Box Enables the channel box on-screen graphic that appears during a channel change On | Off Page | 9 ICC1-TC Tuner/Controller Product Manual 082020...
Select will add or delete the selected channel. Note that in the case of multiple sub channels on a physical channel, only the displayed sub channel will be added or deleted. Page | 10 ICC1-TC Tuner/Controller Product Manual 082020...
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Open V-chip Setting clears all rating settings US Rating Setting Use navigation and Select buttons to select/deselect options. The padlock symbol indicates channels with the selected rating will be blocked and the PIN will be required for viewing. Page | 11 ICC1-TC Tuner/Controller Product Manual 082020...
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Move cursor left and right to select the time zone. Select stores the highlighted zone. Front panel navigation Select + Down to move left Select + Up to move right Page | 12 ICC1-TC Tuner/Controller Product Manual 082020...
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Guide button press on IR remote iCC-Net command Use Up/Down to highlight a program. Info button press or equivalent will bring up a program description. Guide list is limited to twelve hours of programming. Page | 13 ICC1-TC Tuner/Controller Product Manual 082020...
HD2-RC IR Remote The optional HD2-RC IR Remote (5024-004) may be used to setup the ICC1-TC and for daily operation. The ICC1-TC is equipped with a front panel IR sensor and a rear panel IR input jack for connection to an optional IR-RXD (5034-001) or compatible remote IR receiver. Each of the functions on the remote have equivalent commands in RS-232 and wired IR formats.
Control Overview The ICC1-TC tuner/controller may be configured to be used as a component in an iCC-Net control system. iCC-Net is a unique and proprietary control command protocol from Contemporary Research for sending one-way control commands to display controllers, HDTV tuner/controllers, IPTV decoder/controllers, and HDTV tuners over new or existing video distribution infrastructure.
RS-232 is selected, the RS-232 port will only function as transmit only to control the display. The RS-232 protocols for many common TV and display makes and models are built in to the ICC1-TC application firmware. If a desired display type is not listed, contact Contemporary Research support for assistance.
RTI = Select port, Hex mode, enter A5 01 18 05 54 48 02 0C 03 - Note that when you go back to normal editing mode, the app inserts a \x before each Hex character. Go to www.asciitable.com for a handy Decimal/ASCII/Hex conversion chart. Page | 19 ICC1-TC Tuner/Controller Product Manual 082020...
"$A5,<dh>,<dl>,2,'P0'" (6 bytes) Power Toggle "$A5,<dh>,<dl>,2,'PT'" (6 bytes) Control Lock "$A5,<dh>,<dl>,3,'LM',<Control>" (7 bytes) Locks out ICC1-TC control from an IR remote or front-panel buttons. <Control> Total value of control options below 0=Disabled 1=Front panel button lockout enabled 64=Volume control lockout enabled...
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9=RGB 2 21=DisplayPort PC Example: "$A5,2,194,6,'LM',8,11,12,16," Device 706, defines input ring as RGB1, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, TV/Tuner The input ring is limited to 12 inputs. Input availability may vary by display device. Page | 23 ICC1-TC Tuner/Controller Product Manual 082020...
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This is the string for an LG TV to set the display to zoom mode. Save "$A5,<dh>,<dl>,2,'ZW'" (6 bytes) Saves current channel and power status in NVRAM of the controller. Restore "$A5,<dh>,<dl>,2,'ZR'" (6 bytes) Restores channel and power status previously saved in NVRAM of the controller. Page | 24 ICC1-TC Tuner/Controller Product Manual 082020...
TV System: ATSC 1.0, clear QAM, NTSC Channels: Air 2-69 (8-VSB and NTSC) and CATV 2-135 (QAM-64, QAM-256, 8-VSB, and NTSC), Standard, IRC, HRC V-Chip: Supports parental channel block based on US and Canadian ratings Page | 25 ICC1-TC Tuner/Controller Product Manual 082020...
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CC-COM-B RS-232 Null Modem Serial Cable DB-9 F to DB-9 F 6ft. (5061-003) CC-COM 3.5 Serial Cable (5061-009) IR-RXD External IR Receiver (5034-001) Trademarks HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC Page | 26 ICC1-TC Tuner/Controller Product Manual 082020...
Warranty: Three (3) year limited warranty on all parts and labor for Contemporary Research manufactured products. Contemporary Research warrants its manufactured products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of...
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Product Service: Contemporary Research will test, repair, or replace the product or products without charge if the unit is under warranty. If the product is out of warranty, Contemporary Research will test, and then repair the product or products. The parts and labor charge will be estimated by a technician and confirmed by the customer prior to repair.
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A packing slip must be included on the inside of the box with the RMA number listed and reason for RMA return. Products received at Contemporary Research that do not have a valid RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping container may be refused and returned to sender.
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