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- Page 1 DX404 / DX504 / DX604 Four Antenna Diversity Receivers User's Guide & Operating Manual AV010220/1-000 REV. A3 - 1 April 2005 Edited by Eli Weinstein http://www.avalonrf.com/ Avalon RF, Inc. • 344 Coogan Way • El Cajon, CA 92020 Phone: (619) 401-1969 • Fax: (619) 401-1971 • Email:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual General ...1 Figure A – Front Panel ...2 Figure B – Rear Panel...3 Specifications ...4 Power Input...4 Figure C – Power Input ...4 Antenna Inputs...5 Video Output ...5 Audio Outputs ...5 Figure D –... - Page 3 AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Adding the audio sub-carriers to the video output...15 Assigning an EIN (Electronic Identification Number)...16 Error conditions and Prompts...17 Power fault indicator...17 Battery-low warning...17 Internal errors ...17 Keypad entry errors...17 Ordering Information ...18 Optional features ...19...
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Page 4: General
The DX404 NTSC model tuning range is from 56MHz to 802.25MHz The DX404 PAL model tuning range is from 56MHz to 860MHz. The DX504 tuning range is from 900 MHz to 928 MHz (2150 MHz... -
Page 5: Figure A – Front Panel
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual DX404/DX504/DX604 Controls, Indicators and Connectors Signal Quality Indicators Antenna Select LED IRDT Receiver LCD Display Keypad Figure A – Front Panel Page 2 of 28... -
Page 6: Figure B – Rear Panel
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual DX404/DX504/DX604 Controls, Indicators and Connectors 1, 2, 5, 6 Antenna Inputs (Section 2.2) Digital Wireless Link Interface Connector (section 2.5) Digital wireless link Antenna Output (section 2.6) 7, 8 Audio Outputs (section 2.4) Power &... -
Page 7: Specifications
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Specifications Power Input (Circle 9 on rear panel). a) The power input connector is a XLR 4 pin on the rear panel of the DX604. Pin 1 – Ground Pin 2 – RS232 Interface (Transmit) Pin 3 –... -
Page 8: Figure D – Audio Output(S)
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Antenna Inputs, total of 4 (Circles 1,2,5,6 on rear panel). a) DX404: The tuning frequency range is 56MHz-802/860MHz, AM/VSB modulated. The antenna connectors of the NTSC model are “F” type with a 75 RCA connectors. -
Page 9: Digital Wireless Link Data Input
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Digital Wireless Link Data Input. The digital wireless link input connector is a LEMO type ECG1B3147CLL or equivalent. The mating connector is a FGG1B314CLAD62 The connector pin-out is: Speaker Left Microphone... -
Page 10: Size
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Size The DX404/DX504/DX604 are available in two configurations: Configuration Single DX604 (See Figure F) Dual DX604 (Option R) (See Figure G) The DX604 is intended for use in a desktop configuration. -
Page 11: Figure G – Dx604 (Option R) Mechanical Specifications
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Figure F – DX604 Mechanical Specifications Figure G – DX604 (Option R) Mechanical Specifications Inches [mm] Inches [mm] Page 8 of 28... -
Page 12: Environmental Conditions
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Environmental Conditions. The DX604 is designed to meet the following environmental conditions: Operating temperature -4 to 122 F Storage temperature Vibration Shock Humidity Inclination Altitude (-20 to 50 C) -13 to 150 F (-25 to 65 C) 1.5G, from 10Hz to 2KHz, sine... -
Page 13: Operating Instructions
The top line of the LCD displays the frequencies of the video carrier and of the two audio sub-carriers (on the DX504/DX604 only) and the channel number on the DX404. The format of the second line is explained in Appendix A. -
Page 14: Front Panel Interface
<FREQ> <ENTER> tunes in to the desired frequency. The <*> key is used as a decimal point. The DX404 NTSC model tuning range is from 56MHz to 802.25MHz The DX404 PAL model tuning range is from 56MHz to 860MHz. The DX504 tuning range is from 900 MHz to 928 MHz (2150 MHz with Option 4). -
Page 15: Frequency Scanning
#<CHANNEL> <ENTER> tunes in to the desired channel (DX404 only). The valid channels for the DX404 NTSC model are 2-69. The valid channels for the DX404 PAL model are 2-12 and 21-70. E.G.: #25<ENTER> tunes a DX404 to channel 25. -
Page 16: Turning On Or Off The Lcd Backlight
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual *1#12 <ENTER> eliminates tuners 3 and 4 from the diversity *1#123 <ENTER> eliminates tuner 4 from the diversity *1 <ENTER> includes all four tuners in the diversity process. A A/M indication is shown on the LCD display, line 2 as explained in Appendix A. -
Page 17: Setup
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Setup. 3.3.1 Tuning the audio sub-carrier frequencies (DX504/DX604 only). The Audio1 sub-carrier frequency is factory preset to 6 MHz. The Audio2 sub-carrier frequency is factory preset to 6.5MHz. The audio sub-carrier frequencies can be tuned anywhere between 5MHz to 7MHz in increments of 10KHz. -
Page 18: Changing The Video Bandwidth
DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 3.3.3 Changing the video bandwidth (DX504 only). The DX404 video bandwidth is factory preset to 5MHz. The DX604 video bandwidth is factory preset to 16 MHz. The DX504 video bandwidth can be field changed from 16MHz to 27 MHz and back. -
Page 19: Assigning An Ein (Electronic Identification Number)
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Displaying video that has the audio subcarriers on it will show visible 3.3.6 Assigning an EIN (Electronic Identification Number) to the DX604. Valid only for firmware ver 6.7 and later This command is used in conjunction with the RS232 option. Multiple DX604’s can be controlled with a single RS232 port by using a RS232 to... -
Page 20: Error Conditions And Prompts
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Error conditions and Prompts. Power fault indicator. The power fault indicator (Circle 10 on the rear panel) illuminates when the input voltage exceeds 24V, or when the input voltage is hooked up in reverse polarity. -
Page 21: Ordering Information
Every DX604 comes with the following standard features and accessories. 5.1.1 One DX404 or DX504 or DX604 in a ZIPLOCK ESD bag. The receiver has one video and two audio channels. 5.1.2 One BX002U 12V low noise regulated AC adapter for 110Vac/60Hz. -
Page 22: Optional Features
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Optional features: Option 00 Option 01 Option 02 Option 03 Option 04 Option 11 Option 31 Option 41 Option 51 Option 99 Option R European version. Includes a 230VAC power adapter and calibration for PAL. -
Page 23: Optional Accessories
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Optional accessories 5.3.1 Antennas. Each receiver requires four (4) antennas. Higher antenna gain yields longer range with limitations on reception “viewing angle”. Ordering information: 2dbi omnidirectional 2dbi omni circular polarized 5dbi omnidirectional 6dbi hemispheric patch 9.5dbi panel antenna... - Page 24 AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 5.3.3 Antenna cables for the Digital Wireless Link (DWL) The DWL antenna cable is a BNC to BNC cable with RG58 cable. 5.3.4 Splitters When a set of four antennas feeds more than one receiver, it is convenient to split the signal from each antenna to all receivers at the same location.
- Page 25 AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual ANTENNA 1 ANTENNA 2 ANTENNA CABLES (4/5) VIDEO OUT AUDIO 1 (BNC) OUT (XLR3) Figure H – Block Diagram of Basic System with a Single ANTENNA 3 DX504 or DX604 AUDIO 2...
- Page 26 AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual ANTENNA 1 ANTENNA 2 ANTENNA CABLES SPLITTER SPLITTER DX504/DX604 DX504/DX604 A A D P 4/5(*) CABLES per receiver (*) With BACK CHANNEL Four DX404/DX504/DX604 Receivers ANTENNA 3 ANTENNA 4 4 or 5(*)
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Page 27: Appendix A - Lcd Format
DX504/DX604 LCD format A.1 The format of the first line is: FFFF.FF is the carrier frequency SSSS (DX404 only) is the video standard (PAL or NTSC). n (DX504 only) is the video bandwidth: aAa (DX504/DX604 only) is the audio1 sub-carrier frequency... - Page 28 AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual A.2 The format of the second line is: MMMMMMMM is a warning prompt: INVALID = NN is the receiver EIN (For the Optional remote control) R is a single letter notifying: “P” Program mode, “R” Receive mode A is a single letter notifying: “A”...
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Page 29: Appendix B - Remote Programming Option
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Appendix B – Remote Programming Option The DX404/DX504/DX604 can be remotely programmed via a: RS232C interface The data rate is set for 9600 Baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no handshaking signals. - Page 30 AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual List of Commands Frequency tuning: <FREQ><CR> Channel tuning: #<FREQ><CR> Frequency scanning step size: *92<STEP><CR> Tuner Select: *1# <TN><CR> (1 or more tuners) Turning ON or OFF the display: *#<CR> Unlocking the keypad: *055<CR>...
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Page 31: Appendix C - Bit Codes
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Appendix C – BIT Codes BIT 0 - memory error (unit is useable but will not retain stored setting) BIT 1-4 and combinations thereof – the numbers indicate which tuners are unlocked (the unit needs to be returned to factory for repairs at the earliest).
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