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ASTRO HDIQ 1 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Version 09-2020A...
  • 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 manual was corr...

  • 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 13 Connecting................page 14 Starting operation..............page 16 Operating elements and display...........page 17 Programming via display of the device.........page 19 Menu overview..............page 20 Programming via webbrowser..........page 29...

  • 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. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 4...

  • Page 5: Proper Use

    Proper use Proper use The HDIQ 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

    [13] Grounding terminal Figure 1: HDIQ 1 signal converter The HDIQ 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 Information

    A PDF version of this manual is available to download on the ASTRO website (there may be a more recent version). Check the packaging an the device for transport damage   ...
  • 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. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 8...
  • 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 ...
  • Page 10 They may also cause device malfunctions. Do not connect the mains adapter provided to any other prod-      ucts. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 10...

  • Page 11: Warranty Conditions

    You will find these in the current catalogue or on the Internet under “www.astro-kom.de”. Performance description The HDIQ 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: TS loop via USB (playback of a recorded transport stream from ...

  • 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. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 12...

  • Page 13: Connecting

    (see left) of the device. Make sure that the coaxial cables are laid with a sufficient bending radius. Connect the ground terminal [13] of the HDIQ 1. Insert the plug of the HDMI cable into the HDMI socket [10] of the HDIQ 1.
  • Page 14 Figure 3: Connection example Figure 4 shows a connection example with cascade connection of two HDIQ 1 devices. In order to create additional capacities for input signals, several HDIQ 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 th e HDIQ 1, you must connect the device to the mains using th supplied power supply unit. You do so like this: Insert the plug of the pow supply unit into the power supply ...

  • Page 16: Operating Elements And Display

    Operating elements and display Operating elements and display The HDIQ 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 HDIQ 1, press the Lock button to unlock the keypad. Operating Manual HDIQ1 - Version 09-2020A...
  • Page 18     as well as the subnet mask. System: Here you can make various system settings (save      configuration, factory reset, display system version, etc.). Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 18...

  • 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. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 19...
  • Page 20 Menu overview “Status” menu Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 20...
  • Page 21 Menu overview “Encoder” menu Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 21...
  • Page 22 Menu overview “QAM Modulator” menu Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 22...
  • Page 23 Menu overview “DVB-T Modulator” menu Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 23...
  • Page 24 Menu overview “IP Stream” menu Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 24...
  • Page 25 Menu overview “USB device” menu Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 25...
  • Page 26 Menu overview “Network” menu Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 26...
  • Page 27 Menu overview “System” menu Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 27...

  • Page 28: Programming Via Webbrowser

    Programming via webbrowser Programming via webbrowser You can configure the Network Encoder HDIQ 1 via a web brow interface. NOTE Make sure that the IP address of the device is not the same as that of your PC or laptop. This would otherwis e result in an IP conflict.
  • Page 29 Figure 7: Status overview The status overview shows information about soft- and hardware, operating time since the last restart of the device (Uptime) and the system time (as far as updated). Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 29...
  • Page 30 Editing and saving encoder settings To edit encoder parameters, click on „Encode“ in the main menu on the left (see figure 7). You will see the following input form: Figure 8: Encoder settings Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 30...
  • Page 31 • Audio Delay: 0 • Bitrate 128 kb/s • PTS Offset: 41000 Figure 10: Audio settings After adjusting the parameters as desired, click on the „Apply“ button to save your settings. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 31...
  • Page 32 After adjusting the parameters as desired, click on the „Apply“ button to save your settings. The overview in figure 12 shoes settings in the „Status“ and „Debug“ section: Figure 12: Settings in the „Status“ and „Debug“ section. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 32...
  • Page 33 To edit transport stream parameters, clicken on „TS Config“ in the main manu on the left side of the screen. You will see the following input form now: Figure 13: Settings in the „TS Config“ menu Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 33...
  • Page 34 PSI insert: NIT will be edited via PSI to the transport stream.      NOTE VCT can only be used in conjunction with an ATSC output signal. Figure 15: Detail settings in the „NIT“ section Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 34...
  • Page 35 Level (in this case 4.2) will be automatically chosen from the encoder depending on the video resolution. After adjusting the parameters as desired, click on the „Apply“ button to save your settings. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 35...
  • Page 36 Pull off the power supply unit of the device, wait a minute and put the power supply into the wall outl et again. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 36...
  • Page 37 Figure 20: Configuration of DVB-T Modulator Click on the pencil symbol to open the input form for editing the parameters. After adjusting the parameters as desired, click on the „Apply“ button to save your settings. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 37...
  • Page 38 Null Pkt Filter: Activate the checkbox for filtering of null packets (PID 8191).      After adjusting the parameters as desired, click on the „Apply“ button to save your settings. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 38...
  • Page 39 Click on the „date“ below the image preview to open the popup window for adjusting the time lapse of the displayed logo. After adjusting the parameters as desired, click on the „Apply“ button to save your settings. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 39...
  • Page 40 You can also use a stored text file as a ticker text by clicking on „Search“ and then selecting the text by clicking on „Create“. After adjusting the parameters as desired, click on the „Apply“ button to save your settings. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 40...
  • Page 41 Select the desired image file via „Search“ and then click on „Create“. If you want to delete your entries, click on „DelAll“. After adjusting the parameters as desired, click on the „Apply“ button to save your settings. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 41...
  • Page 42 Type in the desired file name into the input field „File Name“. Activate the Checkbox „Auto Record“, if the recording should start automatically. After adjusting the parameters as desired, click on the „Apply“ button to save your settings. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 42...
  • Page 43 Type in the IP address for the device and the subnetmask into the appropriate input fields. After adjusting the parameters as desired, click on the „Apply“ button to save your settings. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 43...
  • Page 44 Otherwise your data will be lost after the next reboot of the device! To load or save a device configuration, click on „Configuration“ in the main menu on the left side. You will see the following view now: Figure 28: Device configuration Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 44...
  • Page 45 Click on „Upgrade“ to start the update process. After successfully finishing the update, you must manually reboot the device (pull off the power supply unit from the wall outlet, wait a minute and then put the power supply unit into the outlet again). Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 45...
  • Page 46 Click on „Reboot“ to restart the device. NOTE Restarting via the Reboot button does not make up for a manual reboot, as needed e. g. for a change of the modulation type or a firmware update! Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 46...
  • Page 47 Select the desired log file in the dropdown list „Log Type“. Then select the time interval to update the log file in the dropdown list „Auto Refresh“. Finally click on „Export“ to export the file. Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 47...

  • Page 48: 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 ATTENTION The following safety information must observed when forming aintenance and repair work.

  • Page 49: 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) Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 49...

  • Page 50: Technical Data

    1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 Transmission Mode [dB] ≥ 35 RF frequency [MHz] 100-900, 1KHz steps RF output level [dBm) -63 ~ -16, 1dB steps System Management Web-GUI, LED + Keyboard Language English LCN Insertion Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 50...
  • Page 51 Technical data Update Web update Common data Management buttons on device, LCD Dimensions [mm] 160 x 120 x 52 Power supply [VDC] Weight [kg] < 1 Ambient temperature [°C] 0 …+45 Operating Manual HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A Page 51...
  • Page 52 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. HDIQ 1 - Version 09-2020A...

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