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- Page 1 Product Manual 232-ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner with HD-SDI December 5, 2013 Version 1.14 HD Processor Version 1.16 4355 Excel Pkwy, Suite 600, Addison, TX, 75001 Phone: 972-931-2728 • Toll-Free: 888-972-2728 • Fax: 972-931-2765 • Website: www.crwww.com E-Mail: Sales@crwww.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Rack Mounting ..............................27 RK2EZ Dual Rack Kit with Tie Bar Mounting ......................27 RK1 Single Unit Rack Mount ..........................27 RK2 – Locking Cases together ........................... 27 Safety Instructions ............................28 Limited Warranty ............................29 Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... -
Page 3: Overview
Includes HD2-RC IR remote and 12 VDC power supply Options for single and dual rack mounts, stereo mixer/amplifier, external RF-AB RF switch Free option to drive 2-3 tuners from a 12 VDC 4A power supply, ask when ordering. Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... -
Page 4: Specifications
Sleeve= DC power+ from power jack input, limited to less than 100mA Ring=DC power– (GND) Tip= IR data signal Power In: 2.1mm coaxial jack (inside center conductor positive) 1.1 A maximum, 11 to 14 VDC, 12 VDC typical Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... -
Page 5: Tuning
HD – V1.16 fixes PCM so that PCM Fixed stays constant, not affected by volume level, corrects HRC tuning, and adds Program and Channel Name status capability, locks video and audio sync, prevents tuner reboot from channel transport stream errors Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... -
Page 6: Quick Setup
4:3, 16:9 and Zoom options. Stores two different options for digital Screen and analog channels. Options vary in analog and digital, and the channel itself may restrict your options. You can also use the RATIO button on your remote. Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... -
Page 7: Front Panel Setup
Analog – Keep Digital (scan for analog, but keep all digital channels) Channel Scan Press Select Starts the scan, follows the Tune Mode selection Starts with analog channels, then digital. You can press Select to skip analog. Overscan Selects % overscan for all channels Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... -
Page 8: Front-Panel Button Sequences
If the Setup key is locked out, pressing Setup and the Right key will unlock setup until the tuner resets, and turn the tuner on if it is off (even if the Power button is locked) Press Power and Up together when at Setup:Firmware menu to reset to default settings Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... -
Page 9: Firmware Update
Press the Left to exit the mode, no need to exit Setup or reset power HD Load Processor Firmware This firmware process updates the HD processor in the 232-ATSC+SDI; it’s a much larger file and uses a different set of steps for updating. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting TUNING CABLE CHANNELS Tip: The 232-ATSC+SDI will skip encrypted channels automatically when you activate a channel scan Tip: You can skip scanning analog channels by pressing Select after you start the scan. Symptom: Channel ID is in XX-XX form, not cable box Guide form ... - Page 11 Captioning on Video Outputs Symptom: Video out does not include captioning data The 232-ATSC+SDI provides on-screen captioning on all ports, the SDI port supports 608/708 captioning, and the Composite video includes Line 21 data. The Component port does not output captioning data, not supported in the Component standard.
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Page 12: Hd2-Rc Ir Remote
HD2-RC IR Remote The HD2-RC IR Remote included with the 232-ATSC+SDI can be used to setup the tuner and for daily operation. All of the functions on the remote have equivalent commands in RS-232, Ethernet, and Wired IR formats. In addition, the 232-ATSC+ front panel buttons can perform Power, Channel, and Volume control Power Turns tuner on and off. -
Page 13: Web Pages
Control Page Settings Page The 232-ATSC+SDI features Web pages accessible by any browser over IP. The Control page features a full array of control options with interactive status feedback, including the native resolution of the program and if no signal is present. The Settings page can change all aspects of tuner setup and operation. The name of the tuner can be changed by clicking on the name at the top of the page. -
Page 14: On-Screen Menus
Normally, use Auto. Most cable channels will be in standard frequencies. If all the channels tune in STD but channels 5 and 6, scan for IRC. If few channels can be found, scan for HRC. Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... - Page 15 This page also displays from the Signal remote command. The graphic shows the current signal strength, and changes in real time. This allows you to monitor the strength of a channel as you adjust the antenna for best reception. Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner...
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Page 16: Caption Menus
Version displays current version of tuner firmware V-Chip Settings Menus Manages access to programming for US and Canadian standards. The default PIN number for access is 0000 (four zeros. Change PIN Enter and confirm new PIN for access. Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... -
Page 17: Setup Menus
You can use RATIO on the remote – does the same setting. Time Sound Settings Video Noise Reduction - On/Off (if tuned to analog) Set to On – helps to clean up analog channels Menu Language – English, Spanish, French Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... - Page 18 Digital Out – AC-3 (Dolby 5.1), PCM, or variable-level PCM. Set to PCM when using audio through the HDMI connection – most displays cannot decode AC-3 (Dolby 5.1). Auto Volume – On or off Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner...
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Page 19: Pop-Up Menus
Time – current time and date Program – Times and name (if digital) Details – Resolution, Audio Mode, Captions, Rating Guide Shows the day’s programming guide for current station. Use Up or Down arrows to move through Guide. Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... -
Page 20: Rs-232 Control Protocol
The format of each group's status response string remains the same always. Up to 9 232-ATSC+SDI units may be cabled together and addressed for individual control from a single RS- 232 port. Each 232-ATSC+SDI is assigned a unique unit code. -
Page 21: Control Commands
XD=<major>,<minor> removes channel from channel list. Example: ‘>XD=0,0’ removes current channel Channel add XA=<major>,<minor>,<physical> adds channel Example: ‘>XA=38,1,0’ Physical channel will be same as major Channel name status >NC returns channel name Program name status >NP returns program name Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... - Page 22 IM Returns current MAC address and IP information IM=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Defines IP subnet mask, then sends status IP Mode Returns current mode IY=1 Static (default) IY=2 DHCP Telnet Port IX Returns current Telnet port (00023 default) IX=xxxxx Defines Telnet port Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner...
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Page 23: Terminal Communication Commands
156=16:9 Ratio Full Wide 26=Vol Mute (tog) 4:3 Ratio Full 27=Power On 157=16:9 Ratio V Zoom 28=Power Off 4:3 Ratio H Zoom 29=Menu 158=AC-3(Dolby 5.1) 63=Guide 159=PCM 80=Freeze 160=PCM Variable 81=Signal 161=Display 16:9 82=Ratio 162=Display 4:3 85=Audio Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... -
Page 24: Response Strings
< Volume 1 emulates 232-series volume level for compatibility with existing applications. Volume 2 shows actual 232-ATSC+SDI level, from 0-100 steps. Mute status will be sent if a user mutes volume from an IR remote. Front Panel Mode Status Response String (S):... -
Page 25: Using Usb As An Rs-232 Port
Using USB as an RS-232 Port We are in the process of registering the USB driver for the 232-ATSC+SDI HDTV tuner with Microsoft, which will simplify integrating the USB port with your Windows PC. In the interim, use the following steps to install the USB port. The instructions are for Windows 7, but the process is similar for XP. -
Page 26: Rs-232 Cable Connections
TXD 3 2 RXD 9-pin D-sub Control Port 3 TXD RXD 2 female GND 5 Unit 2 TXD 3 9-pin D-sub RXD 2 female GND 5 Unit 1 TXD 3 9-pin D-sub RXD 2 female Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... -
Page 27: Rack Mounting
3. Reinstall the bottom/chassis of the first unit underneath its cover and attach with just eight (8) of the screws removed in step 1. 4. Attach short rack ears to the side and towards the front of each unit with the four (4) supplied 8-32 by 1/4" (black) countersunk screws. Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... -
Page 28: Safety Instructions
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible. Contemporary Research ATSC+SDI HDTV Tuner... -
Page 29: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Contemporary Research Corporation (CR) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase from CR. Should such a defect occur CR will repair or replace, at their option, the defective product at no cost for parts or labor.
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