Head-End Station STC 160 Head-End Digital
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1. Combiner te OUT A CA Modul __ CA module IN B I Tuner B 4 TPs The module is equipped with two channel strips Using adequate CA modules scrambled channels can be descrambled via tuner A and B LEDs provide an indication of the input signal quality based on their colour and indicate if the respective channel strip is switched on LED illuminates or off LED indicator Indication Green Signal quality is good Orange Signal quality is poor Red signal Red lt gt Green Data rate overflow output Off Channel strip modulator off The QAM modulated RF output signals are sent through the RF output of the module to the output collector When the head end station is switched on the two line LC display shows the SETUP menu and the software version of the control unit The head end sta tion output level can be adjusted in this menu The control of the module takes place via the control unit of the head end sta tion To operate the QAM module the software version of the control unit head end station must be V 10 or higher The operating software of the QAM module and the head end station can be updated using a PC and the software BE Flash via the 9 pin D SUB socket on the head end station You can find the current operating software for the head end station and the QAM module the software BE Flash and the current assembl2. The factory default of the PID monitoring is switched on If particular PIDs are not descrambled the CA module is reset Ad ditionally dropouts may occur if several stations are descrambled To prevent this the PID monitoring can be switched off e Use AV buttons to switch off or on the PID monitoring Menu of the CA module e Use the gt button to activate the menu of the CA module Access to this menu is only possible with installed CA module and inserted smart card 57 HD2CT 860 CA MODULE The menu varies according to which CA module you are using For this rea son please refer to the operating manual of your particular CA module The relevant information is shown in the display of the head end station This may appear as a fixed display or as scrolling text according to display capabilities gt gt Bx 2 01 05 MENU lt Information gt The display shows e g 2A 01 05 MENU Meaning of the indicators Bx 2A B PID Check on Bx 2A Slot 2 tuner A 01 05 The first of five menu items is activated MENU The menu of the CA module is activated For the explanation of further details please use the operating instructions of the CA module used e Use the A M buttons to activate the menu desired Press the gt button to activate the menu Use the ANIM buttons to select the function desired To set th
3. v 0 off lt gt ofron 2 REMAP v 0x0000 gt 0000 lt gt ott on M Y CA IV Bx 2A DATARATE aktuell max 1 current max A 36 51 Mb ii Overflow m 2 off Make M Y 5 13 HD2CT 860 Werkeinstellung 2 FACTORY 2 FACTORY gt aufrufen S gt A page 12 Defaults gt invoke factory defaults STORE gt S M M lt 2 MEMORY Einstellung speichern gt STORE 5 store factory defaults STORE 12 v gt age 12 CANCEL pog 5 4 PROGRAMMING THE QAM MODULE Notes Entries are saved by pressing the S button You will be returned to Selecting the module channel strip The programming process can be cancelled by pressing and holding the M button Changes will NOT be saved You will be returned to Selecting the module channel strip e Switch on the head end station gt The display shows SETUP BE160 and the software version of the head end station e g V 10 The output level of the output collector can be adjusted in the SETUP menu see STC 160 assembly instructions SETUP BE160 V 10 ass 14 HD2CT 86
4. Der Hersteller Importeur GSS Grundig SAT Systems GmbH The manufacturer importer Anschrift Address Adresse Beuthener Stra e 43 D 90471 N rnberg Germany erkl rt hiermit eigenverantwortlich da das Produkt declare under their sole responsibility that the product meer Head End Digital Transmodulator 2x DVB C2 T2 QAM Model Type GSS HD2CT 860 C Bestell Nr Order No GBK 0200 folgenden Normen entspricht is in accordance with the following specifications EN 50083 2 2012 EN 60950 2006 EN 50581 2012 EN 60950 1 11 2009 EN 60950 1 A1 2010 Das Produkt erf llt somit die Forderungen folgender EG Richtlinien Therefore the product fulfils the demands of the following EC Directives 2006 95 EG Richtlinie betreffend elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung innerhalb bestimmter Spannungsgrenzen Directive relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits 2004 108 EG Richtlinie ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit Directive relating to electromagnetic compatibility 2011 65 EG Richtlinie zur Beschr nkung der Verwendung bestimmter gef hrlicher Stoffe in Elektro und Elektronik Altger ten Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment fd Michael Bierschneider Leiter Entwicklung Manager Development Directeur D veloppement N rnberg 16 September 2013 Service Ph
5. SETUP BE160 M bl ttert Men s vorw rts v 10 lt w hlen die Eingabeposition gt w hlt Untermen N A stellen Werte ein Y 5 speichert alle Eingaben Bx 1 a zeigt die Eingabeposition N 2 14 I Bx2 2xT2C2 er IM gt QAM aa o S M M gt 2 sec abbrechen cancel Y 2 OUTPUT 2A LEVEL DI Mod C66 gt 3 dB er M M Bx 2A FREQ C66 834 00 MHz M Bx 2A QAM MODE 6900 QAM 256 POS 2 FAILURE Tables M 2 INPUT 2A MODE I Tuner OK gt gt I 8MHZ OK A Tuner AIB M T Bx 2A FREQ C55 746 00 OK M css Bedienhinweise Operating Hints M scrolls forward through the menu lt gt select the enter position gt selects a submenu Mlv set values and triggers actions 5 saves all entries shows the enter position 1000 7500 4 256 N POS NEG
6. Tables Single Carrier T T2 5 8MHz QAM COFDM 6 8MHz In C C2 6 8MHz as HD2CT 860 C Bx2A TV 01 04 v arte lt Y gt 1 Bx 2A 1 gt gt Bx 2A 01 05 MENU PID Check gt lt lt Information EE Cmm M 1 i i KM nur mit CA Modul i i 2A SKIP CA only with CA module 1 t Die angezeigte Information ist abh ngig Ee U vom verwendeten CA Modul E i The information displayed is dependent PID 1 9 A M onthe CA module usea o XJ 2 OPTIONS Bx 2A TS ONID v S gt 0x0000 OXFFFF gt 0 0001 0100 off lt gt on off 1 AB M M i Bx2A BATISDT v bat sdt other lt gt sat other 2 DROP
7. 2 MEMORY gt STORE STORE v CANCEL All programmed data is saved by pressing the S button You will be returned to the menu item Selecting the module channel strip via A page 15 button you will be returned to the menu item gt By pressing the M Selecting the module channel strip without saving the pro grammed data HD2CT 860 C 49 5 6 FINAL PROCEDURES After installing the head end station upgrading accessories or installing mod ules it is necessary to tighten all cable connections cable terminals and cover screws in order to maintain compliance with current EMC regulations Securely tighten the cable connections using an appropriate open ended spanner Test the output level of the output collector according to the STC 160 assem bly instructions and set the output level required for the cable system Mount the base plate and the front cover see STC 160 assembly instruc tions css 33 HD2CT 860 7 CHANNEL AND FREQUENCY TABLES Advice for a frequency grid 8 MHz in the band I III HB EE EH BS B E BS gon 9 91 91 0 GZ SZ 82 82 82 GZ 42 00 82 00 146 00 186 00 226 00 266 00 50 00 114 00 154 00 194 00 234 00 274 00 58 00 122 00 162 00 202 00 242 00 282 00 66 00 130 00 170 00 210 00 250 00 290 00 74 00 138 00 178 00 218 00 258 00 298 00 CCIR Hyperband frequency grid 8 MHz o gt EP
8. 51 Maximum output data rate dependent on the settings of modulation and symbol rate If the station filter is set correctly the current needed data rate is lower than the maximum data rate The value fluctuates since the data rates of individual stations are dynamically modified by the broadcasters gt 15 the current needed data rate higher than the maximum data rate exclamation marks appear in the display and the status LED is blinking red green In this case correct the QAM settings pages 17 or the settings of the station filter page 21 Bx 2 DATARATE A 111 53 51 Mb Press the M button gt The Network Information Table NIT menu is activated 29 HD2CT 860 C NETWORK INFORMATION TABLE NIT 2 NIT off Make e To switch on resp off press the e Press the gt button to activate Make buttons All active modules which are able to output a NIT NIT modules must be set and ready for reception The of all modules are switched on The module fetches all the information output frequencies output data rates etc it needs from all the NIT modules in order to gen erate the NIT This process may take a few seconds Then the is generated added and sent to all modules The other NIT modules also add this new NIT The status of all NIT module
9. Fo o NG No No No Se Se 9 g ENS er de E cra 09 ow f ow oe oO C oN oc oN o C oN o C oN oO C oN 555 565 55 FEE 56 5 58 BE Eu Lec Sean BE 22 22 22 22 22 5 5 8 5 25 8 5 9 21 306 00 26 346 00 5 30 378 00 34 410 00 S 38 442 00 22 314 00 5 27 354 00 31 386 00 35 418 00 5 39 450 00 5 23 322 00 5 28 362 00 S 32 394 00 36 426 00 40 458 00 5 24 330 00 5 29 370 00 5 33 402 00 5 37 434 00 41 466 00 25 338 00 CCIR Band IV V frequency grid 8 MHz C 21 474 00 C31 554 00 C 41 634 00 51 714 00 61 794 00 22 482 00 32 562 00 42 642 00 52 722 00 C 62 802 00 C 23 490 00 3333 820109 43 650 00 53 730 00 63 810 00 C 24 498 00 34 578 00 44 658 00 54 738 00 64 818 00 25 506 00 35 586 00 45 666 00 55 746 00 65 826 00 C 26 514 00 36 594 00 46 674 00 56 754 00 66 834 00 90272 522100 C 37 602 00 C 47 682 00 C 57 762 00 C 67 842 00 C 28 1530 00 C 38 610 00 48 690 00 58 770 00 68 850 00 C 29 538 00 C 39 618 00 49 698 00 59 778 00 69 858 00 C 30 546 00 40 626 00 50 706 00 60 786 00 css 34 HD2CT 860 C CE Declaration of Conformity e Konformit tserkl rung GSS ae Declaration of Conformity a 1421 13
10. currently selected station is switched on 01 04 The 1st of stations is being displayed arte Station name Further possible terms displayed RA Radio channel type For radio stations the background of the screen of the connected TV or test receiver is darkened The currently selected station is switched off Us The star means that the TV or radio station selected is scrambled To enable the station the CA module and the appropriate smart card of the station provider are required f a service number e g 131 appears instead of TV or RA this indicates that an unnamed station or an undefined data stream is being received e Use the lt gt buttons to call up the stations in sequential order then use NI V to activate indicated by or to deactivate them indicated by If a station is scrambled indication in this menu you select Press button whether it should be descrambled using an adequate CA module twice to descramble a station indication X 2 01 04 5 2272 HD2CT 860 Press the button gt The PID monitoring CA submenu is activated PID MONITORING In this menu you can switch off the PID monitoring and call up a menu for the settings of the CA module dependent on the CA module Bx 2 CA PID Check on gt PID monitoring
11. 0 SELECTING THE MODULE CHANNEL STRIP e f necessary press MNM repeatedly to select the particular module Bx to be programmed gt The display shows e g the Bx 2 2xT2C2 QAM VA menu Bx 2 indicates the slot no 4 2xT2C2 QAM type of the module y 4 software version of the module Press the M button The Output parameter OUTPUT main menu is activated OUTPUT PARAMETER In this menu you select the modulator for which you would like to do the output parameter settings in the related submenus Bx 2 OUTPUT Mod A C66 gt gt In order to skip the Output parameter settings press button gt For example an indicated C66 shows the current channel set If C is displayed a frequency which does not correspond to the DVB C channel frequency grid was set e Using buttons AM select the desired modulator e Press the gt button The Modulator on off Level LEVEL submenu is activated css 15 HD2CT 860 MODULATOR ON OFF LEVEL This menu item is used to set the output levels of the modulators of the module to the same value and to level them to the output levels of the modulators of other modules used and to switch the modulators on or off Bx 2A B LEVEL on 3 dB Level setting Measure and note down the output level of all modulators of the whole head e
12. 09000 e e GSS Grundig SAT Systems Head End Station STC 160 Head End Digital Transodulator 2 x DVB C2 T2 gt QAM HD2CT 860 C Notes on the Assembly Instructions As well as this supplementary Assembly C Instructions the Assembly Instructions for the STC 160 apply 2 GSS Phone 49 0 911 703 8877 Grundig SAT Systems GmbH Fax 49 0 911 703 9210 Beuthener Strasse 43 Email infoGgss de D 90471 Nuremberg Internet www gss de en CONTENTS Safety Mi ce oso abo uate 3 2 General debi dene Ead Rad 4 2 Scope of deliver sessed EE e a SON tad UE 4 22 Meaning of the symbols 4 23 Technical IAN ieee e e aies eoe 4 2 4 nioe Eeer EE Sass 5 2 5 TPS module Works nannten 6 cuc HH 6 Changing the Transport stream and 6 IIT 6 ro PN oT 6 3 1 Retrofitting a CA module oo 7 3 2 Installing the QAM module 8 3 3 Connecting the QAM module m 9 4 Tha control panel at a glance 10 4 1 Functions of the control panel buttons m tremens 10 4 2 Menu ete
13. HD2CT 860 C Press the button The BAT SDT OTHER tables BAT SDT submenu is activated BAT SDT OTHER TABLES In this menu you can switch on resp off the BAT and SDT OTHER tables gt BAT Bouquet Association Table Information in the data stream about the affiliation of station packets to a specific bouquet gt SDT OTHER Service Description Table OTHER data streams Information in the data stream about service parameter of other data streams Bx 2 BAT SDT bat sdt other e Using the lt button place the cursor under bat and switch on BAT or off bat the bouquet association table using the ANM buttons e Using the gt button place the cursor under sdt other and switch on SDT OTHER or off sdt other the service description table using the ANM buttons Capital letters Function activated Lower case letters Function deactivated factory default e Press the M button The Deleting PID DROP submenu is activated ass 27 HD2CT 860 DELETING A PID In this menu a PID of the transport stream can be deleted 2 DROP 0 0000 e Use the lt gt buttons to place the cursor under the respective digit of the hexadecimal number of the PID to be deleted 0x0000 and set the hexa decimal number usin
14. INEN 60728 must be observed Do not perform installation and service work during thunderstorms Assembly installation and servicing should be carried out by authorised electricians Switch off the operating voltage of the system before beginning with assem bly or service work Avoid short circuits Observe the relevant standards regulations and guidelines on the installa tion and operation of antenna systems To ensure electromagnetic compatibility make sure all connections are tight and the covers are screwed on securely No liability is accepted for damage caused by faulty connections or inap propriate handling of the device Check the head end station STC 160 according to the safety instructions listed in their assembly instruction Take precautions to prevent static discharge when working on the device Z Electronic devices should never be disposed of in the household rubbish In accordance with directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and the European Council from January 27 2003 which addresses old electronic and electrical devices such devices must be disposed of at a designated collection facility At the end of its service life please take your device to one of these public collection facilities for proper disposal HD2CT 860 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 1 SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1 Digital Transmodulator QAM HD2CT 860 C 1 RF connection cable 1 Brief Assembly Instructions 2 2 MEANING OF THE S
15. YMBOLS USED pos Important note gt General note lt N gt Optional use of the buttons Performing works 2 3 TECHNICAL DATA The requirements of the following EU directives are met 2006 95 EC 2004 108 EC The product fulfils the guidelines and standards for CE labelling page 35 Unless otherwise noted all values are specified as typical RF input Frequency 42 862 MHz Channel range C05 C12 821 841 C21 C 69 Dena m 60 dBpV 80 dByV Input impedance sss 750 RF output Frequency range ee 42 MHz 860 MHz Chanel m Ss 21 C69 tug 75 85 dByV DOuipulimnpedalicls brio eter otl 73 0 Connections HER 2 F sockets RE ee 1 F socket Connection strip 20 for supply voltages and control circuits Common Interfaces 2 several channels can be descrambled ess 4 HD2CT 860 C 2 4 DESCRIPTION The twin transmodulator module converts signals modulated according to DVB C C2 T T2 standard into two QAM modulated signals for feeding into a cable network The module has two digital RF inputs and one RF output CA Modul CA module IN A E Tuner A TPs II nn
16. ar wall fig 3 After installing the QAM module close the locking device C in the direction of the arrow fig 3 Ensure to get a well contact to spring B 8 HD2CT 860 C 3 3 CONNECTING THE QAM MODULE Fig 4 Connect the RF inputs E input A and input B on the QAM mod ule fig 4 to corresponding signal sources via the preinstalled F terminals in the rear wall of the head end station through the cable inlets using RF cables made on site After programming connect the modulator output to one of the input sockets 1 of a retrofitted output collector Connect the head end station to the mains power supply css 295 HD2CT 860 4 THE CONTROL PANEL GLANCE 4 1 FUNCTIONS OF THE CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS To move the cursor To adjust values and functions ol To save the programmed data To switch to the next menu 4 2 MENU ITEMS Program the QAM module using the buttons on the head end station control panel The menus appear on the two line display of the control panel The parameters and functions to be set are underlined With the A button select the channel strip other modules You can use the M button to select the following menu items Output signal settings Modulator on off level Output channel Output frequency QAM modulation Substitute signal Input signal settings Kind o
17. e CA module use the lt gt and buttons By pressing the button you can cancel the settings in the menu of the CA module and are returned to the PID monitoring CA MENU menu All settings are saved by pressing the S button gt You will be returned to the PID monitoring CA menu Press the M button The Economize descrambling capacity SKIP CA is activated ass 24 HD2CT 860 ECONOMIZE DESCRAMBLING CAPACITY In this menu u p to 9 not needed PIDs e g audio PIDs of foreign language versions can be excluded from the descrambling in order to economize de scrambling capacity Press Bx 2A B SKIP CA PID 1 0x0000 Using buttons select the desired memory location PID 1 9 Use lt gt to position the cursor under the digit of PID to be set to set the respective digit of the PID needed Repeat the procedure by the quantity of the digits to be set If required select another memory location and enter the next PID which shall not descrambled gt To delete a stored PID overwrite it by 0000 e Press the M button gt Returning to Input parameter INPUT main menu page 20 If required set a further channel strip e Press the M button The Optio
18. ed so it will not be able to vibrate Avoid for example mounting the head end station onto a lift shaft or any other wall or floor construction that vibrates in a similar way Before installing or changing a module switch off the head end station or unplug the power cable from the mains power socket Take measures protect against ESD Open the housing of the head end station in accordance with the assembly instructions for the STC 160 6 HD2CT 860 C 3 1 RETROFITTING A CA MODULE The module is equipped with two common interfaces This allows you to con nect two CA modules for various scrambling systems and service providers Scrambled channels can only be descrambled with a CA module suitable for the scrambling system and the corresponding smart card The smart card con tains all the information for authorisation descrambling and subscription Check with the distributor or manufacturer of the CA modules to be used to ensure that they are suitable for descrambling several channels The hardware and software of this module have been thoroughly prepared and tested Any changes made by programme provider to the structures in the pro gramme data might impair or even prevent this function When working with the CA modules please read the corresponding oper ating manuals from the respective providers Insert the smart card 1 into the CA module 2 so that the chip 3 on the smart card faces the thicker side top
19. em and the head end station as well as the preceding settings of the module gt The quality of the received transport stream is indicated by a status LED LED indicator Indication Green Signal quality is good Yellow Signal quality is insufficient Red No signal Blinking red green Off The channel strip modulator is switched off Data overflow of the output data rate Press the M button gt The Station filter e g 01 04 submenu is activated OPERATION WITH A MODULE In order to descramble scrambled channels a corresponding smart card is needed The channels be descrambled are set in submenu station filter STATION FILTER In this menu stations services of a transponder can be switched off Herein you select which scrambled station should be descrambled using an adequate CA module 2 01 04 arte ass 21 HD2CT 860 gt All stations from the channel strip will be read and then displayed with name and station type If no station is found the following message will appear in the dis play FILTER no Service In this case check the configuration of the antenna system and head end station as well as the previously adjusted settings for the module The display shows e g Bx2A TV 01 04 arte Meaning of the indicators in the example Bx 2A Slot 2 channel strip A IV TV channel type The
20. eo eren e Ee D e e Pee e o 10 5 Programming noter eret tao ren erac oce er aora eise Laon as euo Rae 11 9 1 EE TELE LLL HET 11 5 2 Notes on level selling nimmer 11 5 3 Programming procedure 12 54 Programming the QAM module anne 14 Selecting the module channel strip 15 Output parameter 15 Modulator on off Level sa 16 Channel Frequency Sse at 16 Output symbol rate modulation u 17 Substitute signal in the case of an incorrect input signal 19 Input parameter em emen nnne 20 Kind 20 Input channel frequency 20 Operation with a CA module 21 PHONO HINGE ee 21 PID MONON is 23 CA IL e aa 24 Economize descrambling capacity nun 25 Option Renee 26 Transport stream ID and 26 BAT SDT OTHER tables ssssssssee ee 27 Deleting aD Loisir vehat rg Pate rii bed ip 28 a nrennrekeda ptc 28 ass E HD2CT 860 29 Network Information Table NIT 30 spam 31 32 Mull gom 33 7 Channel and frequency tables eec eee recess eene reete entrent 34 1 N SAFETY REGULATIONS The standards EN DINEN 50083 resp IEC EN D
21. f modulation Input channel frequency Station filter CA module Economize descrambling capacity Options Transport stream and ORGNET ID BAT STD other Deleting a PID Renaming a PID Data rate Network Information Table NIT Factory reset a 10 HD2CT 860 C 5 PROGRAMMING 5 PREPARATION e Test the software versions of the head end station and the QAM module and update them if necessary The current software versions can be found on the website www gss de en Connect the test receiver to the modulator output on the QAM module G or to the RF output on the output collector if it is already connected page 9 Adjust the test receiver to the output channel output frequency of the chan nel strip to be set Switch onthe channel strip modulator if necessary 16 For each chan nel strip there is an status LED which indicates if the channel strip is switched on Status LEDs Channel strip B Balance the output levels of the channel strips and level them to the output levels of the modulators of other modules used if the difference in level is 2 1 dB page 16 5 2 NOTES ON LEVEL SETTING In order to prevent interference within the head end station and the cable sys tem the output level of the module must be decreased by 10 dB compared to analogue modules at 64 QAM and by 4 dB compared to analogue modules at 256 QAM css HD2CT 860 C 5 3 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
22. g ANM e Use the gt button to set the cursor under off and delete the PID using the ANM buttons on e Press the M button gt The Renaming a PID REMAP submenu is activated RENAMING A PID In this menu you can allocate a new address to a PID retaining the complete data content Bx 2 REMAP 0x0000 gt 0000 e Use the lt 12 buttons to place the cursor under the respective digit of the hexadecimal number of the PID to be changed 0x0000 and set the hexadecimal number using NMI e Use the lt gt buttons to place the cursor under the respective digit of the hexadecimal number of the new PID gt 0000 e Set the hexadecimal number using NMI Use the gt button to set the cursor to off and rename the PID using the NI V buttons on Press the M button gt Returning to Option settings main menu page 26 If necessary set further channel strips e Press the M button 28 HD2CT 860 ss gt The Output data rate DATARATE main menu is activated OUTPUT DATA RATE This menu shows the output data rate defined using the QAM settings and the current needed output data rate 2 DATARATE A 111 36 51 Mb 36 The current needed output data rate
23. h you would like to do the input parameter settings in the related submenus Bx2 INPUT Tuner A gt gt In order to skip the Input parameter settings press button put p gs Pp gt OK indicates a present input signal e Using the buttons NIV select the desired channel strip Press button gt gt The Kind of modulation MODE submenu is activated KIND OF MODULATION In this menu set the kind of modulation and the symbol rate only QAM of the input signal Bx 2 MODE I 8 MHZ OK Select the kind of modulation of the transponder T 6 7 8 MHz 2 5 6 7 8 MHz C2 6 8 MHz using buttons AIM e Press the button The Input channel frequency FREQ submenu is activated INPUT CHANNEL FREQUENCY In this menu you set the input channel input frequency of the transponder you would like to receive 2 FREQ C55 746 00 OK css 20 HD2CT 860 C e Use buttons lt gt to position the cursor under the digit of the frequency resp channel displayed to be set e Press buttons NIV to set the desired channel frequency Once the RF receiver has synchronised to the input signal OK is displayed gt f appears in the second line of the display there is no input signal present Check the configuration of the antenna syst
24. n be affected e Use buttons lt gt to select the cursor position for QAM setting Bx2A QAM MODE 6900 QAM 256 POS e Use buttons to set the QAM modulation 4 256 Inverting the user signal For exceptional cases and older digital cable receivers the spectral position of the user signal can be inverted NEG Factory default is POS e Use lt 2 to place the cursor under POS Bx2A QAM MODE 6900 QAM 256 POS e Use to set the spectral position to NEG Press the button gt The Substitute signal in the case of an incorrect input signal FAILURE submenu is activated 18 HD2CT 860 C ss SUBSTITUTE SIGNAL IN THE CASE OF AN INCORRECT INPUT SIGNAL You use this menu to set whether a Single Carrier signal should be provid ed or the self made tables Tables should transmitted furthermore whenever an incorrect input signal occurs Bx 2A B FAILURE Tables e Use the AM buttons to set the required output signal Press the button gt Returning to Output parameter main menu page 15 If necessary set further modulators e Press the M button The Input parameter INPUT main menu is activated 19 HD2CT 860 INPUT PARAMETER In this menu you select the channel strip line for whic
25. n settings OPTIONS main menu is activated 578 HD2CT 860 OPTION sETTINGS In this menu you select the channel strip for which you would like to do the option settings in the related submenus 2 OPTIONS A gt gt In order to skip the Option settings press button e Using the buttons NIV select the desired channel strip e Press button gt gt The Transport stream ID and ORGNET ID TS ONID submenu is activated TRANSPORT STREAM ID ORGNET ID If the stations of a transponder are split into the transport streams of several channel strips a new identification must be allocated to the further transport streams to realise the channel search of the settop boxes connected without mistakes If the ORGNET ID is changed also a new NIT must be generated page 30 Bx 2 TS ONID 066610100 off e Use the lt gt buttons to position the cursor under the digit of the hexadeci mal number to be set Press AIM to set the respective digit of the hexadecimal number Repeat the procedure by the quantity of the digits to be set Using the gt button place the cursor under off and switch on the trans mitter identification using ANM buttons gt By pressing the lt button you return to the hexadecimal number setting 26
26. nd station e By pressing adjust the higher output level to the output level of the modulator with the lowest output level incrementally Switching the modulator on or off e Use the lt button to place the cursor under on resp off Use the AV buttons to switch each modulator on or off e Press the M button The Channel Frequency FREQ submenu is activated CHANNEL FREQUENCY In this menu you can adjust the output channel or the output frequency of the respective modulator The QAM signal is normally transmitted with a bandwidth of 8 MHz This means that you can only use the existing channel grid in the range of channels 521 69 frequency grid 8 MHz The CCIR channel grid is 7 MHz in the range of the lower frequency bands channels C5 C12 52 520 If 8 MHz QAM signal packages are transmitted in these channel ranges this will result in interference overlapping and transmission problems For programming in these channel ranges and in the frequency rang es below them we recommend starting with frequency 306 MHz going back in steps of 8 MHz see frequency table on page 34 Please note thereby that many receivers cannot receive the channel ranges S21 S41 306 466 MHz 16 HD2CT 860 C Channel setting 2 C66 834 00 MHz e Use buttons lt 2 to select the cursor position for chan
27. nel setting e Use buttons NM to adjust the desired channel Frequency setting 42 0 MHz 860 0 MHz 2 C66 834 00 MHz e Use buttons lt gt to select the cursor position for frequency setting e Use buttons NM to adjust the desired frequency e Press the M button gt The Output symbol rate QAM modulation QAM MODE sub menu is activated OUTPUT SYMBOL RATE QAM MODULATION In this menu you can set the output symbol rate the QAM modulation and invert the user signal 2A QAM MODE 6900 QAM 256 POS Output symbol rate In this menu item you can set the output symbol rate e Use the lt gt buttons to place the cursor under the number to be changed of e g 6900 and set the symbol rate with the buttons NIM indicates an output data overflow page 29 Bx 2a aam mooe gt A displayed If HD2CT 860 C In this case increase the output symbol rate or the QAM modulation or remove stations from the data stream using the station filter QAM Modulation In this menu item you can set the QAM modulation gt For higher QAM modulation the output symbol rate is lowered An output QAM modulation of 64 QAM places a large burden on the cable network Due to noise delay and frequency response prob lems reception of the converted output signal ca
28. of the CA module fig 1 Push the CA module 2 without canting into the guide rails 4 of the com mon interface 5 according to the following picture and contact it to the common interface 1 1 CI Tuner A CI Tuner B Leiterplatte PCB 1 Fig 1 gt f the QAM module is inserted in the head end station the left mon interface is assigned to tuner A the right one to tuner B HD2CT 860 C 3 2 INSTALLING THE QAM MODULE A Check that the plug contacts of the CA module are tightly seated in the terminal strips on the common interface of the QAM module and make sure there is reliable contact When installing a module make sure that it is inserted in one of the long numbered grooves in front of the contact strip on the board at the rear wall of the housing The shorter non numbered grooves without a contact strip on the board at the rear wall of the housing are for add on modules only Open the housing of the head end station in accordance with the assembly instructions for the STC 160 Open the locking device 1 in the direction of the arrow fig 2 9 d d We c e e 2 E cc IR i 4 2 Fig 2 Insert the QAM module in grooves A of an open slot with contact strip on the board at the rear wall of the housing and gently slide it into the head end station until it makes contact with the board the re
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30. s in the NIT menu changes to on The display shows read copy To switch off the new NIT off press the 4 button The NITs of the other NIT modules will stay switched on When the NIT of the module is switched on again on by pressing the button the previously generated NIT is added again If you have changed parameters in the meantime you must first select Make to generate a new up to date NIT e Press the M button The Factory reset FACTORY Defaults main menu is activated HD2CT 860 C FACTORY In this menu you can reset all settings to the factory defaults 2 FACTORY Defaults gt 2 FACTORY STORE gt e Press the gt button The factory defaults are invoked FACTORY STORE gt By pressing the M button you will be returned to the menu item Output parameter without invoking the factory defaults page 15 Press the S button The factory defaults are saved The display shows STORE Back to Selecting the module page 15 gt By pressing the M button you will be returned to the menu item Output parameter without saving the factory defaults page 15 If necessary set another channel strip 31 HD2CT 860 SAVING DATA
31. y instructions on the website www gss de en The QAM module is designed exclusively for use in the STC 160 head end station 6 HD2CT 860 C 2 5 amp ss How THE TPS MODULE WORKS After decoding the satellite signals the demodulated data streams can be accessed via the integrated TPS module These data streams also called trans port streams contain several stations with all their components video audio data and service information which can be changed using the TPS module STATION FILTER Individual stations can be deleted This reduces the data rate and conse quently the output data rate CHANGING THE TRANSPORT STREAM AND ORGNET ID The transport stream ID can be changed If the stations of a transponder are split into the transport streams of different channel strips a new identification must be allocated to the new transport streams to realise the channel search of the settop boxes connected without mistakes If the ORGNET ID is changed a new NIT must be generated CHANGING THE NIT The transport stream contains data in the form of tables which the receivers evaluate and require for convenient use The TPS module can adjust the Net work Information Table NIT to accommodate the new stations output data incl LCN The NIT contains data which is required by the settop boxes connected to the cable network for the automatic search feature INSTALLATION Ensure the head end station is mount
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