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- Page 1 Product Manual 232-STSi Stereo PAL TV Tuner, S-Video Version 6.3 Feb 9, 2009 17630 Davenport Road, Suite 113 • Dallas, TX 75252 Phone: 972-931-2728 • Toll-Free: 888-972-2728 • Fax: 972-931-2765 E-Mail: Sales@crwww.com • Website: www.crwww.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Single Tuner ... 17 Multiple Tuners ... 17 Rack Mounting ... 18 RK1 Single Unit Rack Mount ... 18 RK2 Side-by-Side Rack Kit ... 18 Safety Instructions ... 19 Limited Warranty and Disclaimer ... 20 Contemporary Research 232-STSi PAL TV Tuner... -
Page 3: Overview
125 Channel Preset memory, front-panel operation and feedback, and intelligent RS- 232 control. Designed for global applications, the 232-STSi is CE listed and receives PAL B/G/ H, D/K, and I standards, as well as SECAM B/G, D/K, and L. -
Page 4: Specifications
Red LED lights when receiving IR data, internal IR sensor below or from external receiver (optional) Display: Red LED 3 digit, 7 segment LED display for channels and modes Stereo LED indicates Stereo and Dual modes Contemporary Research 232-STSi PAL TV Tuner... -
Page 5: Rear Panel
IC-RC Wireless IR Remote, IR-RXC External IR Receiver also available, accepts Xantech RK1 Kit for mounting single unit in 19" rack, RK2 Kit for mounting two units side-by-side in 19" rack Contemporary Research ® 232-STSi PAL TV Tuner and other IR sensors... -
Page 6: Front Panel Programming
1. Press and hold the Mute A/V button such that the red LED light above is lit (indicating Mute On). 2. Press Volume Up. 3. Release all buttons, the 232-STSi will now be in the front panel programming mode. 4. The front panel display is dedicated to programming information display while in this mode. -
Page 7: Front Panel Programming Commands
No AV status (default) 13.1 Stereo/Mono status only 13.2 Video Loss status only 13.3 Both status sent Label Mode 14.0 None 14.1 Alpha only 14.2 Numeric only 14.3 Both *Audio is always unmuted when external AV inputs are selected 232-STSi PAL TV Tuner... -
Page 8: Channel Tuning And Presets
Channel Tuning and Presets The new auto-scan capability of the 232-STSi allows the user to search for channel frequencies, select a TV standard, and save as a numbered channel Preset that includes the frequency and TV standard. Using this feature, channel Presets can include broadcasts from neighboring countries with different audio standards. -
Page 9: Rs-232 Control Protocol
Each of the groups has one ASCII status response string containing all of the status data for that group. The current status string of a group is sent from the 232-STSi whenever a valid command for that group is received by the 232-STSi RS-232 port or front panel. A group's status may be requested at any time via the RS-232 port. -
Page 10: General Rs-232 Commands
2=Numeric only (default) 3=Both alpha and numeric labels Channel labels are displayed overlaying the video in the top-left corner of the screen for about 10 seconds after each channel change. Tuner displays the channel number only. 232-STSi PAL TV Tuner... - Page 11 Deletes one or more channel presets Deletes Preset 24 Deletes all channels between 24 and 99 Acts like Left Arrow Key – deletes current preset Selects next higher channel preset Bumps Unit#3 tuned channel up Selects next lower channel preset 232-STSi PAL TV Tuner...
- Page 12 Working with A/V Detectors and Status The 232-STSi has two active A/V sensors, the audio sensor detects if the station in broadcasting in stereo or mono, and the video sensor looks for presence of video. If you desire, your control system can respond whenever the status of the audio or video detectors change.
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Page 13: Character Generator Commands
Writes the specified text to the display starting at current cursor position. Sets screen timeout to specified time in seconds. If time is 0 or 255, any text on the screen will persist indefinitely, or until cleared. 232-STSi PAL TV Tuner... -
Page 14: Keypad Channel Command
25=Volume down or – (use Release Key (0) to stop volume ramp) 26=Volume mute 31= Input (toggling) 104=Top Menu (TV Standard) 106=Cursor right (Add Channel) 107=Cursor left (Delete Channel) 108=Cursor up (Search Forward) 109=Cursor down (Search Down) 115=CC Contemporary Research 232-STSi PAL TV Tuner... -
Page 15: Preset Commands And Replies
>STSVSS’ Returns all The carriage return line feed at the end of each 232-STSi response allows for easy monitoring of responses with an ASCII terminal program. You may use ASCII CR, Hex $0D, or keyboard ‘Enter’ in programming. You don’t have to use the ‘=’ character between the command and parameter – the string works either way. -
Page 16: Response Strings
Response Strings Typical: [Attention] [Unit#] [data ...data] [cr] [lf] 232-STSi status response strings contain ASCII characters similar to those used for the same functions in command strings. An ASCII 'carriage return' and ‘line feed' follow each response string. Functions shown as N/A are not applicable; characters will appear in status strings as lower-case x... -
Page 17: Rs-232 Cable Connections
RXD 2 GND 5 TXD 3 RXD 2 9-pin D-sub female Unit 2 9-pin D-sub female Unit 1 9-pin D-sub female Unit 3 9-pin D-sub female Unit 2 9-pin D-sub female Unit 1 9-pin D-sub female 232-STSi PAL TV Tuner... -
Page 18: Rack Mounting
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 RK2 Rack Mount 232-STSi PAL TV Tuner... -
Page 19: Safety Instructions
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 232-STSi PAL TV Tuner... -
Page 20: Limited Warranty And Disclaimer
Limited Warranty and Disclaimer 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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