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USER'S GUIDE
TFT 16:9
TFT 16:9
TFT 16:9
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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE TFT 16:9 TFT 16:9 TFT 16:9 TFT 16:9 TFT 16:9 TFT 16:9 www.roverinstruments.com...
  • Page 2 GET TO KNOW YOUR HD TAB 9 FRONT PANEL __________________________________ To turn on press To turn off press and the ‘HOME’ key. hold the ‘HOME’ key Use the wheel to navigate across the screen and adjust the values Select a menu...
  • Page 3 ____________________________________________________ IF/RF IN “F” 75 or “N” 50 OPTIC IN: FC-ST-SC opt. Remote Power Supply switch - DC at RF IN ON/OFF Analog Audio & Video IN/OUT USB A memory stick USB B SW/test drive (opt.) upgrades Common Interface Slot for CAM module HDMI Output 10 MHz Input (opt.) 10 =...
  • Page 4 MULTI-PURPOSE BAG Make work easier by taking advantage of your multi-purpose bag. Work safely and without restrictions with both hands free. Connect the shoulder strap to the two hooks at the corners of the bag (top left and bottom right), so you can hang your meter around your neck leaving both hands free.
  • Page 5 HOME AND NAVIGATION ________________________________________________ Press the ‘HOME’ key to go to the home screen, then rotate the wheel to navigate on ‘SAT’, ‘TV’ or ‘CATV’ icons and press the wheel to select the measurement mode required. Press the ‘HOME’ key at any time to return to the home screen ____________________________________________________ Use the touch screen and the wheel to navigate across the screen and to change values...
  • Page 6 How to select from the menus and change a value using the drop down menus: Rotate the wheel and select the menu required (fig. 1) Keep the wheel pressed for 2” to visualized the drop down menu (fig. 2) Rotate the wheel to adjust the value (fig. 3) Press the wheel and confirm the selection (fig.
  • Page 7 fig. 3 fig. 5 fig. 4 Touch a value in the menu (fig. 1) Rotate the wheel to adjust the value (fig. 3) or touch the value required (fig.2) Press the wheel and confirm the selection (fig.3) or touch the monitor outside the drop down menu (fig.3) Eg.
  • Page 8 Select from the menus and adjust the value using the drop down menu: Touch a value in the menu (fig. 1) Touch again to visualize the drop down menu (fig. 2) Rotate the wheel to adjust the value (fig. 3) or touch the value required (fig. 3) Press the wheel and confirm the selection (fig.
  • Page 9 Example of remote TV - CATV power supply selection (DC & RF): fig. 1 fig. 2 fig. 3 fig fig. 4 Select the frequency and set the value using the numerical keyboard: Touch FREQ (fig. 1) Touch again to show the menu “INSERT FREQ” (fig. 2) Touch the numbers to digit the required frequency value (fig.

  • Page 10: Volume & Configuration

    VOLUME & CONFIGURATION Volume selection is immediately active, press “ENTER” for the Display configuration and other important settings _______________________________________________________ “HDMI OUT” (connector 8): Connect an HDMI cable to automatically send the TFT monitor pictures to a TV or video projector. The video will only be available on an external display; _____________________________________ “VIDEO IN”...
  • Page 11 ________________________________________________ enable - disable touchscreen: Touch “CONFIGURATION MENU” Touch “METER” from the volume window; then “TOUCHSCREEN” to enable - disable the touchscreen. _____________________________ if the touchscreen does not respond to the commands, it may be necessary to calibrate: Touch “CONFIGURATION MENU” Touch “METER”...
  • Page 12 _____________________________________________________ Identifies the modulation of a tuned TV channel in the TV master PLAN Touch the “CONFIGURATION MENU” in the VOLUME window ____________________ ____ Touch “TV” and then “DISCOVERY” Touch “CATV” and then “DISCOVERY” and set the identification mode: and set the identification mode: - TERR ONLY - CABLE ONLY - TERR &...
  • Page 13 ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Set the measurement mode of the carrier noise ratio “C/N” (in band-out band) Touch ‘configuration menu’ Touch “TV” then “C/N TYPE” from the volume screen C/N measurement mode “IN BAND”: C/N measurement mode “OUTSIDE THE The signal/noise ratio is measured BAND”: The signal/noise ratio is measured between the signal level of the video between the signal level of the video carrier...
  • Page 14 SCREEN SHOT The “SCREEN SHOT” function allows you to directly save the TFT monitor screens in an external memory. Connect an external memory source (not provided) to the USB A socket. Set the instrument on the screen to be saved: Spectrum, Measurements, Constellaton, Echoes etc.
  • Page 15 _______________________________________ S S S A SA A T SAT channel plan screen selection " ” Main measurements & live picture Touch the picture to zoom, touch again to return to the measurement 8PSK Constellation Press repeatedly to navigate in the SAT Touch “ZOOM”...
  • Page 16 ___________________________ Touch “MENU” on the main measurements Touch “ISI #” and select the ISI and picture screen (Transport Stream) required __________________________________________ Touch “CONFIGURATION MENU” in the Touch “SAT” and select “PLS volume window CONFIGURATION” Select the PLS required and set the parameters...
  • Page 17 _________________________________________________ The TS STREAMING function allows you to save the Transport Stream signal’s in an external memory source or send it to a LAN port. Touch “MENU” on the main measurements and picture screen MENU” ts nd ictu Touch “TSstreaming” and select “LAN” Set the IP address of recipient to send the stream to the LAN port, (IP DEST) and the port number (PORT).
  • Page 18 ___________________________________________________ Touch “MENU&?” from the “MAIN ch “MENU&?” fr the “MAIN Touch “VISUALIZE NIT”. MEASUREMENTS & PICTURES”. “NIT INFO VISUALIZATION” referring to an “NIT INFO VISUALIZATION” referring ASTRA 19 East transponder - The function VISUALIZE NIT is available also in TV & CATV mode _________________________________________ SAT Channel MPEG...
  • Page 19 ________________________________________ Tv channel plan _____________ Touch “CHAN” & select “FMH” or “FML”, Touch “MODULAT” & select “FM Radio”, Touch “FREQ” and select the frequency required. ___________________ Touch “CHAN” and select the channel required. If it is analog you will see the following displays: Level measurement and picture Other measurements Press repeatedly to...
  • Page 20 Touch “CHAN” and select the channel required. If it is digital you will see the following displays: Main measurements and picture ts nd ictu DVB-T2 constellation Touch “ZOOM” and select the constellation square window to enlarge Impulse response screen (echo) Impulse response screen (echo) Press repeatedly to navigate in the TV...
  • Page 21 ECHO & MICROECHO MEASUREMENT in “SFN” TV NETWORKS Fig. 1: Fig. 1 Fig. 2: Fig. 2 Fig. 3: Fig. 3 GOOD RECEPTION:* 2 ECHOES present, MARGINAL RECEPTION (or IMPOSSIBLE):* OPTIMUM RECEPTION:* but within the guard interval mask (green 2 ECHOES present outside the guard interval no ECHO present either outside or inside area) coming from a distance of: mask (green area), coming from a distance of:...
  • Page 22 ______________________________________ Touch “MENU” on the main Touch “PLP #” and select the PLP measurements and picture screen (transport Stream) required _______________________ Touch “MENU” on the main Touch “PROFILE” measurements and picture screen and select the PROFILE required: “BASE” or “LITE”...
  • Page 23 ________________________ The meter has a MER measurement for carriers, this allows you to carry out an analysis of the MER for single COFDM carriers in a DVB-T or DVB-T2 signal. To visualize this window, repeatedly press the “TV” key. It is shown after the echoes window: MER vs CARRIER: Touch “MENU &...
  • Page 24 ____________________________________________ Touch “MENU” on the main measurements Touch “CHANNEL LOGGER” and picture screen Touch “MENU” Select the time interval (TIME INTVL) and where you want to store the file, either in the meter’s memory, or in the USB memory stick (send to USB-ON), with the relative file name (File name) SINGLE CHANNEL MONITORING: 30 Minutes...
  • Page 25 _______________________________________________ Touch “CONFIGURATION MENU” from the Touch “EDIT ANT FACTOR” VOLUME screen Set the antenna parameters: Complete the insertion of the parameters Frequency value (FREQ:) for the various frequencies. Antenna gain (ANT. FACTOR:) Cable attenuation (CABLE LOSS:) Touch “Field Strength” and select “ON” Press the TV key: The field strength is shown on the right of the “POWER”...
  • Page 26 ______________________________ Touch “MENU” on the main measurements Touch “MINI SPECTRUM” and picture screen and select “ON” TV Mini spectrum The mini spectrum function is also available in CATV mode. For more information about the “APP”s, contact your distributor or send an e-mail to: wecare@roverinstruments.com _________________________________________ BARSCAN...
  • Page 27 CATV CATV ____________________________________ C C A CATV AT T V CATV channel plan selection _______ Main measurements & live picture Touch the picture to enlarge, Touch again to return to the measurements 64 QAM constellation Touch “ZOOM” and select Press repeatedly to navigate in the CATV the constellation square to measurement screens enlarge...
  • Page 28 SPEC SPECT T SPECT ___________________________________ SPEC SPECT T ___________________________ Touch “SPAN” to modify the value or directly select the active span value Fast spectrum Rotate to Enter to Press the spectrum key again to activate Navigate confirm the “MAX HOLD” function Fast spectrum with peak memory “Max HOLD”...
  • Page 29 ______________________________________________________ The RBW (Resolution Bandwidth) filter function determines the bandwidth of the bandpass filter, which is used to generate the spectrum of the input signal (IF). This bandpass filter works like a window: the smaller the bandwidth, the more detailed is the representation of the spectrum.
  • Page 30 _____________________________________________ The SATEXPERT SW function (guided satellite tracking function), is a valuable aid for a fast satellite antenna pointing to a wanted satellite. Through text messages, which appear from time to time on the screen, the measuring instrument will indicate in which direction to move the satellite dish, to the east or to the west, until you reach the wanted satellite.
  • Page 31 In SAT mode, press the PLAN key and select the satellite to be pointed, for example HBIR 13. Press the SPECT key, touch “SPAN” and select “Satxprt”. Here you can find some examples: The satellite you have pointed is not correct. Satellite found.
  • Page 32 MPEG MPEG SERV SERVICE SERV RVICE RVICE RV RV RV RV LIST Or touch MPEG MPEG SERV SERV RVICE RVICE RVICE RV RV RV Vpid - Apid in the measurement windows TV-CATV-SAT Press ENTER Press ENTER, navigate in & rotate to Vpid - Apid &...
  • Page 33 LTE INTERFERENCE AUTOTEST Press the “BARSCAN” key twice to go to the LTE INTERFERENCE AUTOTEST function. Here you can find some examples: Low LTE interference. The lower part of the display shows the following information: PASS = NO filter required High LTE interference.
  • Page 34 You can check the LTE filter function in spectrum mode, check the LTED filter function in spectrum, measurement and barscan mode. The RF signals shown in the FULL TV SPECTRUM screens were generated using ROVER noise generator Mod. CNG 90 STC;...
  • Page 35 __________________________________ The meter has a built-in TS analyzer. It provides complete ETR101290 coverage and monitoring and carries out analysis of transport streams, whether they are demodulated by one of the RF inputs or Injected through the ASI input. Touch “ASI-IP” Touch “CHAN”...
  • Page 36 _____________________________________________ The meter has an internal GPS receiver. It allows you to carry out the analysis of a GPS reception antenna: Touch “GPS” in the HOME screen Touch “GPS” in the HOME screen GPS Diagnosis: excellent reception GPS Dia ptio GPS Diagnosis: poor reception GPS Dia for more information about the “APP”s, contact your distributor...
  • Page 37 ____________________________ The instrument has a Network Delay option. This allows you to measure the propagation time of a Transport Stream with MIP (DVB-T SFN). Touch “ASI-IP Analyzer” in the HOME screen Touch “NEXT” to visualize the “3/3” screen. Touch “MENU&?” and select: The reference source “10M/1 PPS SOURCE GPS or BNC”...
  • Page 38 ________________________________________________ The meter has a TS over IP input. It can deincapsulate the contents of an IP stream and carry out quality measurements on the IP transport and also decode the transported services. Touch “ASI-IP Analyzer” from the HOME screen Touch “ASI-IP Analyzer”...
  • Page 39 _________________________________________ The meter has an internal optical converter. This measures the POWER and OPTICAL ATTENUATION and carries out RF measurements from the optical input, decode the services and visualize the spectrum. Touch “WAVELENGTH” ch “WAVELENGTH” Touch “OPTIC” from the HOME screen and select the required wavelength, for example 1310nm Touch “STORE”...
  • Page 40 Touch “RF IN” and select “OPTICAL” from the Touch “RF IN” and select “OPTICAL” from In SAT mode press the “PLAN” key, select the SAT mode press the “PLAN” key, select volume screen satellite required, then “SPECT” to visualize the spectrum SAT spectrum spectrum Press the “SAT”...

  • Page 41: Special Functions

    HELP The “HELP” function identifies the tuning parameters of a digital tv or sat signal. ________________________ Spectrum mode move In measurement the “mrk. mode when Fr” to the the lock icon center of is open (the a digital signal is not carrier locked) The “HELP”...
  • Page 42 Through the use of a ROVER instrument, combined with a calibrated noise generator (for example the ROVER CNG 90 STC), if in a distribution installation there was an impedance mismatch, such as a cable short-circuit, a cable cut or a not properly terminated cable to a 75 ohm dummy load, it will create a standing wave pattern that can be seen on the spectrum of the instrument as shown in the figures below.
  • Page 43 LOC.OSC.: LOCAL TV OSCILLATOR. Leave the value set by the manufacturer: 0 MHz. Distribution cable Mod. ROVER CNG 90 STC Mod. ROVER HD TAB 9 STC for more information about the “APP”s, contact your distributor or send an e-mail to: wecare@roverinstruments.com...
  • Page 44 ____________________________________________________ Touch “SAT SCR” Touch “LNB TYPE” and choose the LNB/MULTISWITCH model Touch “SCR USER” and choose the user number to test (USER 1-8) Press “SPECT” to display the spectrum or “MEAS” to start measuring Or touch “SCR CABLE TEST” to perform in spectrum mode the SCR LNB/MULTISWITCH 8 frequencies check (USER 1-8).
  • Page 45 MEMO MEMORY RY MEMORY MEMO MEMORY RY __________________________________________ To automatically store all the existing channels in a city or building Set the desired parameters: Touch “AUTOMEMORY TV” Touch “to FILE N” and select the destination file “AUTO” where the search must be saved. Touch “LEVEL”...
  • Page 46 _________________________________________________ Touch “SAVE DATALOGGER” and set the DATA LOGGER run parameters required. Touch “START SAVE” to create a new log file NOTE: if the MANU plan has mixed TV and SAT programs, the STOP&GO function will assist when running a LOGGER asking to move the cable lead from a TV to a SAT signal source or vice-versa.
  • Page 47 User Name and the Password assigned by ROVER. Keep it in a safe place for future access to the Update SW Area and so that you can download new SW upgrades and/or Memory Plans;...

  • Page 48: Software Upgrades

    Meter and click on “Upgrade” to carry out the Upgrade manually; 10. Wait a few minutes, the ROVER S.M.A.R.T. program will load the new SW in your Meter; 11. Once the download has been completed, the following message on the PC will appear: Power on the meter to activate FW **PROGRAM SUCCESFUL**;...
  • Page 49 Connect the USB cable, first to the Meter and then to the PC; Make sure that you have installed the PRO Version and start up the ROVER S.M.A.R.T. program in your PC; In the ROVER S.M.A.R.T. PRO program window, click on “Instrument” followed by “Connect Instrument”;...

  • Page 50: Useful Information

    LI-ION Polimer Batteries IMPORTANT: USEFUL INFORMATION: 1. The batteries supplied are high quality and tested individually, the autonomy depending on the following conditions: the LNB power consumption: Single, Dual or Quadruple; the external temperature: with temperatures of less than 10°C, 20% of the capacity is lost; the age of the batteries: a 10% loss in effi...

  • Page 51: Important Advice

    BATTERY TEST & BATTERY REGENERATION Useful advice: 1. Before carrying out the test connect the meter to the original battery charger: Turn on the meter; Select the word (fig. 2); WARNING: IMPORTANT ADVICE: Extract the conditional access module (cam), if it is present in your meter. activities and measurement of the battery autonomy), during this time the meter must not be used.
  • Page 52 POWER SUPPLY (MAINS) AND BATTERY CHARGE (CHRG) LED STATUS CONNECTED INSTRUMENT TO THE MAINS NOTES LED MAINS LED BATT CHRG POWER SUPPLY WITH A POWER The meter does not turn on. SUPPLY NOT FROM Check the mains power adapter ROVER...

  • Page 53: Meter Maintenance

    Do not use hairdryer or other strong heating sources, but just leave the meter in quiet air. If possible, contact Rover Laboratories S.p.A. Technical Assistance.

  • Page 54: Guarantee Regulations

    GUARANTEE REGULATIONS: 1. IMPORTANT: the guarantee is valid only upon the presentation of invoice or receipt to ROVER Laboratories S.p.A. The purchase date must be clearly indicated on the invoice/receipt.
  • Page 55 Risks and costs for transport to ROVER Laboratories S.p.A. must be sustained by the buyer. After repair, if the equipment is under guarantee, ROVER Laboratories S.p.A. will pay for the transport returning the goods to the customer. If the instrument is not under guarantee, after repair, the equipment will be returned by courier service with the amount to be paid by the customer shown on the invoice.
  • Page 56 WARRANTY REPAIRS: Repairs are guaranteed for 3 months on the same intervention. DO NOT SEND ROVER YOUR INSTRUMENT UNTIL YOU HAVE REQUESTED AND RECEIVED OUR “RMA” AND BAR CODE, WITH SHIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS, OTHERWISE THE INSTRUMENT WILL BE REJECTED ON ARRIVAL AT ROVER.

  • Page 57: Suggested Values

    SUGGESTED VALUES This table shows the suggested measurements at a user’s socket for the main digital modulations. DVB-T2 & GB COFDM dBµV dBµV PE R – 7 M E R 256 QAM 2 /3 F E C M E R 26,5 29,5 256 QAM...

  • Page 58: Accessories Supplied

    ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED Soft BAG Removeable side pocket for tools and accessories Shoulder strap Safety antenna mast attachment Strap USB 2.0 cable for PC connection Audio Video 3 x RCA Male - JACK 3.5 mm Male, 1.8 M. cable Audio Video 3 x RCA Female - JACK 3.5 mm Male, 1.8 M. cable Battery charger power supply Vehicle battery charger adapter DiSEqC switch, 2 inputs for dual LNB pointing...
  • Page 59 INDEX – Get to know your HD TAB 9 – Multi-porpose bag – Home and navigation – – – – – – – – – – – – – Volume & configuration – Screen Shot SAT: analyze satellite television signals –...

  • Page 60: Customer Support

    CUSTOMER SUPPORT Wecare@roverinstruments.com ® Skype only for call wecare.roverinstruments UG-HDTAB9-EN-V5 Designed in Europe, Assembled in Europe RO.VE.R. LABORATORIES S.p.A. Via Parini 2, 25019 Sirmione (BS) Italy tel. +39 030 9198 1 fax +39 030 990 6894 Product specification are subject to change without notice . All trademarks used are properties of their respective owners.

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