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X-Digital System XDS-PRO Quick Start Manual

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X-Digital Systems XDS-PRO receiver
REVIEW THIS GUIDE IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING
YOUR XDS RECEIVER. ALSO, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your receiver will NOT receive network programming, until you
connect your XDS receiver to the internet and Activate it per the
instructions in this document. Your XDS receiver MUST be
connected to the internet AT ALL TIMES.
XDS urges stations to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply
(UPS) for the XDS receiver for equipment protection from
power spikes or brownouts. Also consider lightning protection
if you are located in an area susceptible to frequent lightning
storms. Surge suppressors do not provide sufficient protection.
NOTE: Use the included "Network Configuration Data Sheet" to
properly activate your receiver on the desired network.
NOTE: Appendix A contains a front panel menu map that can help
you navigate through the XDS receiver settings and configuration.

1. MAKING THE CONNECTIONS

Satellite RF, data (LAN/WAN) and audio must be properly
connected. Please follow the steps below:
1.1 SATELLITE RF CONNECTION
Your XDS receiver is pre-tuned to you network‟s carrier as specified in the attached
"Network Configuration Data Sheet". Once the satellite RF is properly connected and
you apply AC power, the XDS receiver should automatically tune and lock to the
network‟s carrier.
A. Connect the satellite RF to your downlink
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QUICK START GUIDE

BEFORE CALLING SUPPORT.
XDS Pro Quick Start Guide
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1/11/2010

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    X-Digital Systems XDS-PRO receiver QUICK START GUIDE REVIEW THIS GUIDE IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR XDS RECEIVER. ALSO, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CALLING SUPPORT. Your receiver will NOT receive network programming, until you connect your XDS receiver to the internet and Activate it per the instructions in this document.
  • Page 2 Your new XDS receiver may include a parts kit that includes two 6-foot RG-6 cables and an L-band splitter that allows DC power to pass through one port. B. Verify the XDS receiver is tuned and locked to the carrier Once the satellite RF is properly connected, apply AC power to the receiver and verify as follows: If the SIGNAL LED is green, the receiver is locked to the carrier and the...

  • Page 3: Internet Connection - Required

    If this XDS receiver is designated to supply DC power to the LNB at your dish, you can turn on the LNB voltage on the XDS receiver front panel menu as follows: Make sure your downlink LNB is connected to the XDS receiver Apply AC power to the receiver o From the main screen with the network logo, press the SET key, then press the left or right arrows to reach Setup.
  • Page 4 o Press the left or right arrow keys to reach Network. Press SET. o The default setting for DHCP is ON. Use the SET and arrow keys to change DHCP from ON to OFF. o Press the left or right arrow keys to go to the LAN Address menu. Press SET. o Use the up and down arrow keys and the SET key to set the desired IP address.

  • Page 5: Audio Output Connections

    1.3 AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Once the XDS receiver is locked to the carrier you can verify audio functionality as follows: A. Verify audio reception Initially the XDS receiver headphone output and all the audio ports are programmed to receive the network‟s Test Channel. Connect a set of headphones and verify you can hear the Test Channel.
  • Page 6 Each DB-9 connector normally carries one radio program stream, either mono or stereo. If the program is mono, the same audio appears on the left and right pin pairs. In a few, rare cases, the left and right halves of a stereo channel may be used for unrelated mono programs, but this is no longer the norm.
  • Page 7 The pinouts for the DB-37 connectors are: RELAY A - DB37M RELAY B - DB37M Signal Signal Signal Signal RLY1A RLY1B RLY1A RLY1B RLY2A RLY2B RLY2A RLY2B RLY3A RLY3B RLY3A RLY3B RLY4A RLY4B RLY4A RLY4B RLY5A RLY5B RLY5A RLY5B RLY6A RLY6B RLY6A RLY6B...
  • Page 8 You must edit and activate the schedule of the programs that you want to appear on each audio output port of the XDS receiver through the network‟s Affiliate website at the internet URL provided on the Network Configuration Data Sheet packed with your receiver.

  • Page 9: Support Contact Information

    turn off and the front panel LCD will display the “XDSPRO” message instead of the “Please Activate” message 3. SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any problems please call the network‟s Technical Services offices specified in the Network Configuration Datasheet and they will help you set up and verify your receiver.

  • Page 10: Appendix A - Xds Receiver Menu Map

    APPENDIX A – XDS RECEIVER MENU MAP XDS PRO4 Active Faults Fault History Environment Temp: 39°C Fan: HIGH Storage Status Power Status XDS PRO4 Total: 3884MB 1.2V=1.21 Status Avail: 3683 MB 5.0V=5.09 Setup Setup Setup Setup Serial Number M&C Ports Network Alarms XDSP-000000...

  • Page 11: Important Notice

    The information is provided on an “as is” basis and X-Digital Systems shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this document.

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