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HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM

Ref. 563701

User manual

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HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM

Contents

1.

Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................ 5

2.

Description ....................................................................................................................................... 7

3.

Main features .................................................................................................................................... 7

4.

Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................... 8

5.

Ordering information ........................................................................................................................ 11

6. Quick start guide .............................................................................................................................. 12

7.

Product description .......................................................................................................................... 13

8.

Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 15

9.

Instructions for use ........................................................................................................................... 19

10.

Distribution Bandwidth considerations ............................................................................................. 26

11.

Firmware Updates ............................................................................................................................ 27

12.

TSuite - CDC SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................ 29

13.

Example installation .......................................................................................................................... 37

14.

Rackmount Standards ...................................................................................................................... 38

Appendix 1. CATV QAM channel frequencies ........................................................................................ 40

Appendix 2. DISH NetworkTM Transmodulator Auto-Detect Code/Symbol Rates ............................... 41

Appendix 3. DISH NetworkTM DBS - Anik F3 - FSS 121 _ FSS 105 Tables .......................................... 42

Appendix 4. Programming unit Menus and Sub-menus ........................................................................ 43

Appendix 5. Typical DISH NetworkTM Western Arc System .................................................................. 45

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1 - Safety instructions

Caution statements

Product inspection - Inspect the equipment for shipping damage. Should any damage be discovered, immediately file a claim with the carrier.

Important Safety Instructions - To ensure proper installation and operation, take a moment to read this guide before proceeding with the installation.

If you have any questions or comments about the

T.0X Series - HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM, please contact your dealer.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

The lightning flash with arrow head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN

THE CABINET, REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED PERSONAL ONLY.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

PERSONNEL.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED)

PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY

INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE

EXPOSURE.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read and Follow All Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read prior to and followed while operating this product.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Cleaning - Disconnect this product from any electrical source before cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

5. Attachments - Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

6. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near any source of water.

7. Mounting – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The product may fall, causing serious injury to persons or nearby objects, and serious damage to this product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to

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HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM ensure reliable operation of the product. These openings should never be blocked or covered in any way. This product should not be placed in any case, cabinet, or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

9. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.

10. Grounding or Polarization - Do not bypass or defeat electrical plug polarization or grounding.

Doing so will violate the warranty and may pose a risk of fire or electrocution.

11. Wire Protection – Ensure all connected wiring is routed correctly to avoid damage including pinching, excessive bends, or compression.

12. Electrical Supply, Grounding, and Surge

Protection – Ensure that all local or national electrical codes are followed. Seek the advice of a licensed electrician, professional engineer, or other licensed expert. See example wiring figure.

13. Power Lines - Always use caution and avoid operating this or any connected equipment near uninsulated power line or any other hazards.

14. Object and Liquid Entry - Never allow objects or liquid of any kind into this product through openings. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.

15. Servicing - There are no user serviceable parts.

Do not attempt to service this product or remove covers. Doing so may expose you to

Satellite dish mast

Mast ground clamp

Ground wires

NEC Section 810-21

Ground clamps

Electric

Service

Equipment

Earthing pit

Rod

Power Service

Grounding Electrode

System

NEC Art. 250, Part H

Coaxial cable

Antenna Discharge Unit

NEC Section 810-20

Home input

6 dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Examples of damage requiring service include but are not limited to: y Damage to power-supply wiring.

y If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

y If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

y If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

y If the product has been dropped or physically damaged.

y When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

16. Replacement Parts - Ensure that repairs are performed by qualified technicians and that only manufacturer supplied or authorized parts are used.

17. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ensure safety checks to determine that the product is functioning per manufacturer specifications are performed.

18. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Ensure that

7 ambient temperature is maintained in the manufacturer specified operating range.

2 - Description y The T.0X Series is a complete family of digital cable headend products. These products include satellite QPSK and 8PSK to QAM transmodulators, universal modulators and fiber optic transmitters/receivers, amplifiers, and splitters. The T.0X family of products all fit in a standard 19” rack chassis that contains a power supply and room for 7 modules.

y Each of the T.0X Q/8PSK modules contain 2 completely independent transmodulators that are capable of being fed from either the same or different sources with output frequencies able to be set independently across the entire range in order to provide maximum flexibility.

y The entire transponder’s multiplex is converted to a single QAM channel so all content regardless of whether it is video or music,

MPEG2 or MPEG4, SD or HD, encrypted or not, will be output unaltered eliminating the need for additional costly encoding or encryption equipment in the headend.

y Additionally, both inputs and outputs can be daisy-chained with the input/output of a module being added to the input/output of all the preceding modules thus eliminating the need for RF splitters and combiners.

y Configuration and Control of the modules can either be done through the handheld controller or from any Internet connection with the use of the CDC headend controller module.

The remote control of the system provides two easy to use options with the TSuite computer application or through any internet browser for maximum customer choice.

3 - Main features y TWIN modules (two independent tuners per module) allowing up to 14 transcoded transponders/channels per chassis.

y User friendly interface allowing simple selection of which satellite transponder is output on which QAM channel including a decoded view of the satellite tables, output channel mode, and DISH Network TM installation mode.

y Two completely independent and fully agile outputs from 57 to 999 MHz (EIA Ch. 2-158) for easier organization of wider-than-6MHz QAM carriers.

y Input switching matrix allows for either of the two inputs to be routed to either demodulator including either one of the two inputs routed to both of the demodulators simultaneously.

y Up to 1024QAM output capability.

y Remotely upgradeable firmware allows for future updates without having to visit the headend.

y Carrier wave and null packets output mode for easy system balancing without an input signal or without a digital meter.

y Extensive monitoring information for easy troubleshooting (current and lowest input

SNR, current and highest temperature reached, number of lock loss conditions over a period of time, etc.) with LED indicators on the front of the unit.

y Back-lit LCD display handheld programmer or

TSuite PC application options for both on-site and remote configuration and troubleshooting.

y Copy configurations from one module to another with the handheld programmer for fast and easy module swaps (copy/paste).

y Web page configuration and remote management using the CDC system, including

“DISH mode” for easy set-up.

y Input/Output daisy-chain architecture to avoid external splitters/ combiners.

y High performance, MER>40dB over the full frequency range of 57-999MHz.

y High output level, greater than 38 dBmV with over 20dB of attenuation margin for easy balance and integration.

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4. Technical Specifications

4.0 Block diagram

PORT 1

Demodulator

A

Input

Stage

PORT 2

4.1 8PSK to QAM transmodulator

Table 1 . Technical specifications

Input selection options

Input frequency (agile) MHz

Demodulator

B

QAM Modulator

A

QAM Modulator

B

SEE TABLE 2

950 - 2150

Satellite input

Frequency steps

Input modulation

Input level dBm

PORT1-PORT2 isolation dB

Loop-through losses

MHz dB

1

QPSK Legacy (EN300421)

Turbo 8PSK - Turbo QPSK

-70 to -20

> 25 (1)

< 1.5

QAM

Modulator

Modulation format QAM 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024

RF Output

Frequency range (agile) MHz

Frequency steps MHz

Output level

Adjustable level (min.) dBmV dB

57 ··· 999 (EIA Ch 2 to 158)

1

38 ± 2

20

General

Powering voltage

Protection index

Vdc

IP

24

20

(1) When using dual inputs, input signals should be correctly balanced to avoid undesired results.

Up-converter A

Up-converter B

Output

Stage

QAM

Output

Symbol rate Mbaud

QPSK Legacy

FEC

Transmission filter

Roll-off Factor

In/Out connectors

Input impedance

Symbol rate (max)

Roll-off factor

Loop-through losses

MER

In/Out connectors

Out Impedance

Consumption 24V

Working temperat.

8PSK

10-30

Viterbi 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8

Reed Solomon (204, 188)

Interactive Turbo Error Correction

Reed Solomon (204, 188)

Square Root Raised Cosine

% type ohm

Mbaud

% dB dB type ohm

QPSK legacy

8PSK-TC

QPSK-TC

“F” female

75

6.9

35

20

15 (12 for 1024 QAM)

< 1.5

> 40

“F” female.

75 mA 600

ºF <113 (use forced ventilation at higher temp)

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4.2 Satellite input options

Table 2 . Satellite input options

Option no.

PORT 1 PORT 2

Port function

TUNER A TUNER B

Signal from

1 IN

Simplified diagram

OUT PORT 1 PORT 1

PORT 1

IN

OUT

PORT 2 loop

SWITCHING

MATIRX

Comments

TUNER

A

TUNER

B

Normal input mode.

The input signal loop-through allows to daisy-chain the whole subrack avoiding the use of an external splitter.

In this configuration the input signal connected to

PORT1 feeds both tuners.

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2 IN IN

PORT 1

IN

PORT 1 PORT 2

IN

PORT 2

SWITCHING

MATRIX

TUNER

A

TUNER

B

Independent inputs.

3 DISABLED IN

PORT 1

PORT 2 PORT 2

IN

PORT 2

SWITCHING

MATIRX

TUNER

A

TUNER

B

PORT 1 is disabled.

In this configuration the input signal connected to

PORT2 feeds both tuners.

HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM

4.3 Broadband Amplifier

Table 3 . Technical Specifications

Amplifier ref 5575

Frequency range

Gain

Regulation margin

Output level

4.4 Power Supply Unit

Table 4 .Technical Specifications

Mains voltage

Power Supply Unit ref 563901

Mains frequency

Current consumption (max.)

Working temperature (max.)

(1) Provides protection voltage variation from 21 to 27 V=

V~

Hz

A~

ºF

MHz dB dB dBmV

4.5 Power consumption

Table.- Power consumption vs number of units&CDC

Chassis load

1 555902 + 1 × 563701

1 555902 + 2 × 563701

1 555902 + 3 × 563701

1 555902 + 4 × 563701

1 555902 + 5 × 563701

1 555902 + 6 × 563701

Power consumption

(W)

21.1

32.5

44.4

56.2

68.2

80.3

I

AC

(mA)

203

291

390

484

584

685

54 to 862

44 ± 2.5

20

45

Connector

Powering voltage

Consumption at 24 Vdc

Test socket

108 to 132 Output voltage

50/60

1.5

113

Output current (max.)

Output power

Protection level

(2) Maximum current limited to 4A= type

Vdc mA dB

V=

A=

W

“F”

24

450

-30

24±1 (1)

5 (2)

120

IP20

Table.- Power consumption vs number of units

Chassis load

1 x 563701

2 x 563701

3 x 563701

4 x 563701

5 x 563701

6 x 563701

7 x 563701

Power consumption

(W)

20.5

32

43.7

55.8

67.6

80

93.3

I

AC

(mA)

197

287

381

479

579

682

813

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5. Ordering information

When ordering, please, specify reference number as per table below.

Ref # Description

SMATV

563901 T.0X Power Supply Unit (110 Vac/UL)

563701 T.0X 8PSK/QAM TWIN Transmodulator

555902 T.0X CDC IP Headend Manager

5806

5575

T.0X Universal TWIN Modulator

Broadband amplifier

FIBER OPTICS

233311 T.0X Optical Transmitter (1310nm / 10dBm)

233411 T.0X Optical Transmitter (1310nm / 10dBm) / Return Path Receiver

234305 T.0X Optical Transmitter (1550nm / 4dBm)

234311 T.0X Optical Transmitter (1550nm / 10dBm)

234220 T.0X EDFA Optical Amplifier (20dBm)

2337

2339

T.0X Optical Splitter, 2 ways

T.0X Optical Splitter, 4 ways

234401 T.0X Optical Splitter, 8 ways

Ref # Description

234501 T.0X Optical Splitter, 16 ways

234601 T.0X Optical Splitter, 32 ways

233501 T.0X Optical Receiver

233601 T.0X Optical Receiver / Return Path Transmitter (1310nm / 6dBm)

2310

Outdoor Optical Receiver/Amplifer w/ Return Path Transmitter

(1310nm / 3dBm)

2311 FTTU Mini Optical Receiver

ACCESSORIES

7234

5301

Handheld Programming Unit

19in Chassis, 7 modules+1PSU

422603 Control Bus Jumper (40 inches)

01400057 Power Bus Jumper (15 inches)

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6. Quick start guide

WARNING:

Do not apply power to the headend until all the connections have been completed and double checked. Failure to do so may result in irreparable damage to the equipment.

consumption of the 7 transmodulators in a subrack (for example: 4+3 or 3+4).

7. Be sure that all connections are secured, properly terminated and tightened before applying power to the system .

1. The headend must be installed in a well ventilated room, free of humidity and with the necessary facilities. Forced ventilation or an

HVAC system will need to be installed when ambient temperature is over 113ºF at the headend location.

2. Before installing the units, take into account the 19” subrack is 5RU height, so size rack appropriately. A 1RU spacing plate is recommended between every 2 subracks for easier wiring access.

3. Unpack the units and the PSU. Check that all accessories such as jumpers, coax bridge bars, power cords, etc., have been provided. If not, contact your distributor immediately.

4. Arrange the PSU and units of each subrack from left to right, starting by the PSU, followed by the

CDC. Remote Headend Controller (if used) and the transmodulators.

5. Interconnect the units with the power and control bus jumpers supplied before applying power to the system . Use the long control bus jumpers to connect different subracks together.

- Each PSU output provides up to 4A and both must be used in order to balance the

WARNING:

Never connect control bus jumpers to power connectors or vice versa. Doing so will cause

PORT1 irreparable damage to the units when power is applied.

PORT2

POWER

CONNECTORS

CONTROL BUS

CONNECTORS

6. Connect the supplied RF input and output coax bridge bars as needed.

WARNING:

Unterminated input and output ports are a common source of ingress noise.

Be sure to terminate all unused input and output ports with 75 ohm loads (ref. 4061) for optimum performance.

8. Each subrack should be treated as a standalone module in terms of power and RF output.

- Each daisy-chained output does incur some loss.

- Balance the final output of the subrack appropriately.

- Use an external combiner to combine the outputs of all subracks together.

9. Proceed with the configuration of each unit as detailed in this User Manual.

- Start by configuring the inputs of each unit to the desired satellites/transponders.

- Set the output level accounting for the losses due to the unit’s loop-through.

- If remote control is used, follow the instructions in the corresponding User Manual of the CDC

Remote Headend Controller.

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7. Product description

7.1. Introduction

The HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to

QAM allocates the information contained in two independent satellite transponders (QPSK legacy,

Turbo QPSK or Turbo 8PSK modulations) in two completely independent cable channels in the 57 to 999MHz range (Ch. 2 to 158).

The digital transmodulation process starts with the demodulation of the input satellite transponders, to obtain the MPEG2 transport streams which are then remodulated into QAM format.

The output channel bandwidth will depend on the useful bitrate of the satellite transponder and the modulation selected for the QAM output.

The HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to

QAM features two F-type satellite input connectors labelled PORT1 and PORT2, allowing 3 input configuration options (table 2):

• PORT1 routed to both tuners A and B (A loopthrough output is available in PORT2).

• PORT1 routed to tuners A and PORT2 to tuner B

(Two independent inputs).

• PORT2 routed to both tuners A and B (PORT1 is not used).

The HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM unit also features two output RF connectors, the bottom one is the QAM output and the top one is the QAM input (loop-through) that allows to mix the output signal of previous modules installed in the same subrack.

The universal Programming Unit (ref. 7234) is used to program the operating parameters of the HDTV

TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM unit.

7.2. Front panel elements description

The next figure shows the location of all the ports, status and alarm indicators, existing in the front on the unit.

PORT1 and PORT2 are the satellite input

F-connectors (see table 2 for configuration options). The input signal can be daisy-chained to all the modules in a subrack, thus minimizing the use of external splitters.

Connector 3 is the daisy chain QAM input from a previous QAM output.

Connector 4 outputs the combined QAM output.

Loop-through losses are very low allowing to combine the output of all the units in a subrack.

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Side view

5

6

7

PORT1

PORT2

Front view

8

9

10

11

12

1. PORT1 – Satellite L-Band input

2. PORT2 – Satellite L-Band input/output

3. RF QAM input (loop-through input)

4. RF QAM output (loop-through output)

5. Power bus connectors

6. Control bus connectors

7. Computer/Programmer connector

8. Temperature status LED

9. SAT A input status LED

10. QAM A output status LED

11. SAT B input status LED

12. QAM B output status LED

PORT1

HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM

PORT2

The unit also features 2 sets of daisy-chain connectors for the power and control buses.

Special care must be taken so as to never connect control bus jumpers to power connectors or vice versa. Doing so will cause irreparable damage to the units .

Connector 7 is the handheld programmer unit (ref.

7234) connection.

Front light indicators 8 to 12 are alarm/status

LEDs that give monitoring information about the unit status, as follows:

PORT1

PORT2

Table 5.- FRONT UNIT LED ALARMS

TEMPERATURE (LED no. 8)

LED Colour

Solid green

Unit internal temperature (ºF) under 149

Slow blink orange between 149 ···185

Fast blink red over 185

SATELLITE INPUT STATUS - for A and B tuners (LEDs no. 9 &11)

LED Color Tuner status

Solid green LOCKED

Solid orange LOCKED

Solid red

Fast blink red

UNLOCKED

UNLOCKED & SCANNING

INPUT SIGNAL

QAM OUTPUT SIGNALS (LEDs no. 10 &12)

LED Color QAM channel status

Solid green LOCKED

Fast blink green

Solid orange

Fast blink orange

Solid red

Fast blink red

SPECIAL MODE

OVERFLOW

OVERLAP

UNLOCKED

DEACTIVATED

Comments

SAFE

WARNING

OVER TEMP

Comments

Good input SNR

Low input SNR

MANUAL mode

AUTO mode

Comments

NORMAL mode

CW, MUTED, & NULL modes

MANUAL mode between QAM output carriers

-

RAINFADE CONDITION

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8. Installation

8.1 - 19” subrack mounting

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8.2 Power Supply Unit

M4x10

M4 nut

Star washer

Connectors to power modules (24V

)

Mains

108 - 132V~ 50/60Hz

LEDS

24V : OK

0V : Overload or short circuit

NOTE : The two PSU power outputs must be used in order to balance the consumption of the 7 transmodulators in a subrack (for example: 4+3 or 3+4)

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8.3 Broadband Amplifier

Ref. 5575

1. RF output

2. Test output

3. RF input 1

4. RF input 2

5. Power input

6. Status LED

7. Attenuator adjustment

This unit features two RF input connectors (3 & 4), to allow mixing signals coming from two different systems or subracks. When only one of the two inputs is used it is advisable to terminate the unused input port with a 75 ohm load (ref 4061). As with all T.0X units, this amplifier is powered via the 24 Vdc power bus.

The unit combines and amplifies input signals in the 54-862 MHz frequency band.

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8.4. Programming Unit

PCT UNIVERSAL

A B C

The handheld programmer has an LCD display, three LED indicators and four buttons:

Key

+ +

+ +

+

+

Table 8 .- Programmer key functions

Keystroke Function description short long short

Enable / Disable “Edit mode”

Move Cursor in “Edit mode”

Default configuration

Reset unlock counters

Reset minimum SNR

Reset maximum temperature

Change parameter value (when in “Edit mode”).

Change menu (when not in “Edit mode”).

short long long long long long

Change menu type A, B or C

Save changes to memory

Increase screen contrast

Decrease screen contrast

Copy configuration (see page 25)

Paste configuration (see page 25)

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9. Instructions for use

PCT UNIVERSAL

A B C

The first item displayed after connecting the Programming Unit to the front of the transmodulator is the Programming Unit’s firmware version:

PCT firmware

version

------------

V:5.03.00001

Sub-menu 1

Sub-menu 2

▲

▼

Sub-menu N

Sub-menu 1

Sub-menu 2

▲

▼

Sub-menu N

Sub-menu 1

Sub-menu 2

▲

▼

Sub-menu N

The configuration screens are organized in three main sections as shown in the figure (refer to

Appendix 4 for a detailed diagram):

• Section A: MAIN MENUS

• Section B: CONFIGURATION MENUS

• Section C: MONITORING MENUS

LEDs A, B and C will light up indicating the currently selected section.

The ■ button toggles between sections.

To move up and down a section press the ▲ and

▼ buttons .

To save data, press and hold the ■ button.

In each individual screen, pressing the ● button enables the “Edit mode” and the selected parameter can then be modified by using the ▲ or

▼ buttons.

In those cases where the cursor may be placed in more than one position (for example an input frequency with several digits) press the the desired field.

● button as many times as needed to position the cursor over

To move to a different screen, press the leaving “Edit mode”).

● button until the cursor stops blinking (cursor is OFF,

Each screen displays and allows the modification of a single operating parameter, which is described by a short message on the display.

9.1 - MAIN menu (LED A is ON)

Transcoder selection

The first menu allows the selection of one of the unit’s tuners, A or B. Once selected, the remaining submenus in this section will refer to the parameters of the selected tuner.

SELECT

TRANSCODER

SELECT

TRANSCODER

TUNER A  TUNER A 

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Press the ● button to enter “Edit mode” so the last line of the display starts to blink (cursor ON). You can now select one of the tuners (A or B) using the

▲ and ▼ buttons. To exit “Edit Mode” press the ● button until the cursor stops blinking (cursor OFF)

Satellite selection

This menu only appears when transponder mode has been selected in the corresponding

CONFIGURATION menu (see pag 20) and allows the selection of one of the predefined satellites.

- TUNER A -

SELECT INPUT

SATELLITE

61.5º EAST

The current list of pre-defined DISH NetworkTM satellites is detailed in Appendix 3:

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Slot

61.5º

72.7º

77º

E/W

EAST

EAST

EAST

110º WEST

119º WEST

129º WEST

118.7º WEST

121º WEST

105º WEST

Sat ID

DBS

DBS

DBS

DBS

DBS

DBS

Anik F3

FSS 121

FSS 105

Input frequency/transponder selection

Use this menu to select the input frequency, either by entering the frequency value in MHz or the transponder number, depending on the selected mode (MANUAL, XPNDR STACK or XPNDR LEGACY).

The display will show the following information in each case:

- TUNER A -

SELECT INPUT

FREQUENCY

1500 MHz

- TUNER A -

SELECT INPUT

TRANSPONDER

1R= 974MHz

Press circle to enter the “Edit mode” and the last line of the display will start to blink (cursor ON).

In manual mode (setting by frequency), you can move the cursor to any of the 4 frequency digits by pressing the ● button.

In transponder mode, the transponder’s number will blink displaying the corresponding L-Band input frequency .

Input modulation selection

This menu only appears when the user has selected the manual modulation mode in the corresponding CONFIGURATION menu.

- TUNER A -

SELECT INPUT

MODULATION

TQPSK 7/8

In this case the user has to manually select the input modulation, the available choices are:

QPSK Scan

8PSK 2/3

8PSK 3/4

8PSK 4/5

8PSK 5/6

8PSK 8/9

TQPSK 1/2

TQPSK 2/3

TQPSK 3/4

TQPSK 5/6

TQPSK 7/8

Input baud rate selection

This menu only appears when the user has selected the manual modulation mode in the corresponding CONFIGURATION menu. In this case the user has to manually enter the baudrate of the input signal (between 10,000 and 30,000 Kbaud).

- TUNER A -

SELECT INPUT

SYMBOL RATE

22.000 Kbaud

Output frequency/ channel selection

This menu allows the user to select the output frequency/channel according to the mode selected in the corresponding CONFIGURATION menu.

- TUNER A -

SELECT OUT

CHANNEL

2 = 57MHz

- TUNER A -

SELECT OUT

FREQUENCY

57MHz (2)

In channel mode, the CATV QAM channel is selected (see Appendix 1). The last line of the display will show both the output channel number and its center frequency (Channel # = center frequency).

In frequency mode, the user can select any frequency value between 57 and 999 MHz and the corresponding channel number is displayed between brackets.

The two outputs in an HDTV TRANSMODULATOR

- Dual 8PSK to QAM are completely agile, so the two QAM channels can be positioned anywhere in the spectrum allowing for maximum flexibility .

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Output modulation selection

This menu only appears when the user has selected the manual modulation mode in the corresponding CONFIGURATION menu, in this case the user has to manually select the constellation of the QAM output signal (between 16, 32, 64, 128,

256, 512 and1024 QAM):

- TUNER A -

SELECT OUT

MODULATION

256 QAM

If the QAM order selected is not able to accommodate the data rate of the input signal, it will cause an overflow condition. This will be indicated on the display with the OVF!

alert text after the selected QAM modulation and an orange

LED in the front of the unit.

- TUNER A -

SELECT OUT

MODULATION

16QAM OVF!

Output level selection

This menu lets you select the QAM channel output level, between 00 and 99. A setting of “99” means no attenuation is applied to the output and thus the output level is the maximum (38 ± 2dBmV). A setting of “00” means the output level is attenuated by 20 dB (approx.) below its maximum output level. By changing this value the user can select the amount of attenuation applied and therefore balance the system as needed.

- TUNER A -

SELECT OUT

LEVEL

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9.2 - Configuration menus (LED B is ON)

This section includes a number of less frequently used configuration options and is indicated by LED

B on the Programming Unit.

Output mode selection

Use this menu to select the desired output mode:

- TUNER A -

SELECT OUT

MODE

NORMAL

- NORMAL: The output signal is a QAM transmodulated version of the input satellite signal. This is the normal functioning mode.

- NULL: Null packets are modulated. This mode generates a well-formed QAM output carrier even when the demodulator is not locked and can be used to balance the system in absence of input signal (off-site).

- MUTED: There is no output signal. This mode can be used to turn off the output of certain channels or to leave hot spares prepared in the headend.

- CARRIER WAVE: The unit generates an unmodulated carrier wave on the output frequency that has the same level as the power of the corresponding QAM carrier. This mode can be used to balance the RF output levels with a simple

SLM when a QAM digital meter is not available.

Input routing mode

Use this menu to select the routing of the input signals (details on Table 2 on page 41):

SELECT TUNER

INPUT CONFIG

A = PORT 1

B = PORT 2

A = PORT 1

B = PORT 1

(PORT 2 is a loop-through output of the signal connected to PORT 1)

EN

A = PORT 1

B = PORT 2

(Dual inputs)

A = PORT 2

B = PORT 2

(PORT 1 is disabled and cannot be used)

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Modulation mode

This menu allows the selection of the input modulation mode.

In “Auto Detect” mode, the input/output modulation parameters are set automatically according to the priority look-up table in Appendix

2.

SELECT

MODULATION

MODE

AUTO DETECT

In “Manual” mode, the user has to manually configure all the modulation parameters.

Input frequency mode

Using this menu the user can select one of the modes available to program the input frequency:

SELECT

INPUT FREQ

MODE

XPNDR STACK

- MANUAL: The user has to manually enter the input L-Band frequency in MHz.

- XPNDR LEGACY: The user selects the satellite and transponder and the unit automatically calculates the input frequency for a DISH legacy LNB (non stacking).

- XPNDR STACK: The user selects the satellite and transponder and the unit automatically calculates the input frequency for a DISH PRO stacking LNB.

Output frequency mode

Using this menu, the user can select one of the two modes available to program the output frequency:

SELECT

OUT FREQ

MODE

CHANNEL

The valid address range goes from 1 to 254

(maximum number of devices controllable from a single headend controller module).

WARNING:

Duplicated addresses will cause data collision on the bus and the transmodulators will not be able to communicate with the Remote Headend

Controller.

- CHANNEL: The user selects an output channel between 2 and 158 according to the CATV QAM channel frequencies in Table 1 ( Appendix 1).

- MANUAL: The user has to manually enter the output CATV frequency in MHz.

Remote control address

Use this menu to change the remote control address when the unit is connected to a CDC

Remote Headend Controller (ref. 555902) via its control bus. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that each unit in the bus has been assigned a different and unique address in the bus.

SELECT

REMOTE CTRL

ADDRESS

001

Restore default settings

To return the unit to its default factory configuration enter this menu and then press and hold down the

● button for a few seconds.

SELECT

DEFAULT

SETTINGS

HOLD ● key

The Programming Unit will display the following message:

Restoring default values

...

Once finished it will go back to the first MAIN menu

(transcoder selection).

WARNING:

The remote control address parameter will default to 1 after restoring the unit to factory settings.

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9.3 - MONITORING menus (LED C is ON)

This set of menus displays firmware versions and monitoring information, and is indicated by LED C on the Programming Unit.

Versions menu

This menu displays the unit’s reference number,

Firmware and FPGA (QAM Modulator) versions and the auto look-up table version for modulation

“Auto Detect” mode.

Ref: 563701

FW: 1.00.0009

FPGA:1.00.04

AUTO:1.03

Input status

This menu displays the status of the input signal, indicating its lock status. When locked, the detected input modulation and symbol rate are displayed.

- INPUT A -

STAT: LOCKED

MOD:QPSK-2/3

SR: 27.500Kb

- INPUT A -

STAT:

UNLOCKED

If “Auto Detect” modulation mode is selected, the word SEARCHING will blink on the display as the unit tries to acquire an input signal when the demodulator is not locked.

Output status

- INPUT A -

STAT:



UNLOCKED

SEARCHING 

This menu displays the status of the output signal, indicating the output QAM constellation, the QAM symbol rate and the bandwidth occupied by the output carrier.

- OUTPUT A -

MOD: 1024QAM

SR: 3.667Mb

BW: 4.107MHz

- OUTPUT A -

MOD: 1024QAM

QAM Unlock

- OUTPUT A -

MOD: 64 OVF

SR: 6.111Mb

BW: 7.028MHz

When the bandwidth of the two output signals generated by the QAM transmodulator and their frequencies are such that overlap each other, it is indicated by the message OVERLAP!

.

- OUTPUT A -

MOD: 256QAM

SR: 4.583Mb

OVERLAP!

EN

When the input SNR falls below a certain modulation dependent threshold (rain fade), the output QAM signal is muted to avoid artifacts in the reception and the message “ RAIN FADE!

” is displayed.

- OUTPUT A -

QAM Unlock

If “Auto Detect” modulation mode is selected, and if the tuner is not locked, the QAM modulation will not be displayed, because it will depend on the input signal acquired.

If the QAM constellation manually selected is not enough to accommodate the data rate of the input signal, it will cause an overflow condition, and OVF will be displayed.

Input measurements

This menu displays the current input SNR, the minimum input SNR recorded, and the number of tuner unlock conditions.

SNR TUNER A

NOW: 11.5dB

MIN: 3.5dB

#Unlock: 03

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The minimum SNR and unlock counters can be reset by pressing and holding the ● button for approximately 2 seconds. These values are stored in nonvolatile memory so they are not erased otherwise, even when the unit loses power or is turned off.

Any change to the input parameters (frequency, baud rate, satellite, etc.) automatically resets these counters.

Temperature menu

This menu shows the current internal temperature and the maximum internal temperature recorded

(F).

The maximum value is stored in nonvolatile memory for monitoring purposes.

- TEMP -

NOW: 103ºF

MAX: 125ºF

- TEMP -

NOW: 193ºF

MAX: 195ºF

WARNING TEMP

If the current internal temperature exceeds

149ºF (65ºC) the screen will display the message

“ WARNING TEMP ”.

If the current internal temperature exceeds 185ºF

(85ºC) the screen will display the message “ OVER

TEMP ”

The maximum registered temperature may be reset by pressing and holding the circle button for a few seconds.

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9.4 - Configuration Copy/Paste using the Programming Unit

To enter copy/paste mode, press and hold the to/from the handheld Programming Unit.

● and ▼ buttons at the same time from any MAIN menu. Then follow the flowchart below to copy/paste configurations

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10. Distribution Bandwidth considerations

The bandwidth of a transmodulated QAM signal depends on the parameters of the incoming satellite signal (baud rate, modulation and FEC) and on the

QAM constellation selected for the output carrier. For the same parameters of the satellite signal, the higher the QAM order, the narrower the QAM signal is.

As an example, in automatic mode, an input baud rate and satellite modulation signal (8PSK 2/3 21.5MBaud) is transmodulated to 256QAM carriers occupying bandwidths up to 6.43MHz. Lower input baud rate signals are transmodulated to 64QAM or 128QAM carriers with narrower bandwidths up to 5.75MHz.

Whenever channel bandwidth is wider than 6 MHz, there is an overlap of the 2 adjacent channels

In order to avoid this overlapping it advisable to alternate narrow 64/128 QAM carriers with wider 256 QAM carriers in the distribution, as in the example below:

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64 / 128 QAM output

Bandwidth up to 5.75 MHz

256 QAM output

Bandwidth up to 6.43 MHz

Standard American CATV channels have 6 MHz of bandwidth, therefore,

256 QAM modulated signals with a bandwidth wider than 6 MHz can cause interference to the adjacent channels. Two 256 QAM carriers on adjacent channels can cause a 3 dB MER degradation.

While some satellite input signals may be transmodulated to 1024QAM carriers that are less than 6 MHz, it is still recommended to alternate narrow

64/128 QAM carriers in the same fashion. It is also recommended to set the output level of the 1024 QAM carrier to be 2-3 dB greater than the adjacent carriers. These steps are recommended due to the increased sensitivity to interference in 1024QAM signals.

The fully agile and fully independent QAM outputs of the HDTV

TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM greatly help to overcome this issue.

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11. Firmware Updates

Introduction

To update the Firmware of the unit you will need additional hardware and a software package:

• USB - Serial Port adapter .

• Cable DB-9 to RJ45.

• PauTves software package.

Unzip the PauTves tool to a known location and run the program:

Select English as preferred language if needed:

Verify the port configured in the program

(“Configure Serial Port”) is the one you have your

COM/SERIAL adaptor connected to:

Then click on “Update FPGA”:

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The program will detect the connected unit as a

563701:

Press OK and the following window will appear:

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Select “Update FPGA” and browse for the .rbf file stored in your computer (see the example screenshot on the right).

Click Open and the update will begin:

When it is finished the following message will appear on the screen:

If an unexpected failure occurs during programming, a default version of the firmware that is stored in the boot sector will get reloaded automatically, thus preventing a permanent failure.

Repeat going back to the “Update FPGA” step to update more units.

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12. TSuite - CDC SOFTWARE

This software allows remote or local control of a T.0X headend, via a control module either ref. 5559 (CDC IP) or ref. 555901 CDC IP/GSM).

Main features

• Compatible with T05 headends.

• Adjustment, maintenance, control, management and monitoring of new

T.0X headends from anywhere in the world via the internet.

• Designed to support new services.

• Plug and play.

• Allows the use of a PC as local programming unit.

TSuite offers, through Televés Services, a private portal for each user enabling centralized management of all headends.

• Allows monitoring headend communication status.

• Provides connection alerts and record of user sessions.

Steps to follow

1

Register a user account on Televés Services.

2

Once an account is created, login to Televés Services to register a T.0X

CDC. The data required are the MAC and Serial Number of the module .

The control of a headend using the TSuite program can be done in three different ways: u I n local mode, programming modules one by one performing the function with the Programming Unit.

u In local mode, programming the headend via the CDC module.

u In remote mode, programming the headend by using a CDC module connected to the Internet.

Whatever the method, it is necessary that each module has been assigned with different CDC addresses. Refer to section 8 for detailed instructions.

EN

Remote monitoring of a headend and connection to Televés

Services

An alternative to the TSuite software is the web based Televés

Services. This web interface will allow you to check the status of and configure a headend.

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Using TSuite software in local mode, programming modules one at a time.

Preliminary considerations

1. The connection between the PC and the module to be configured is made via the serial port and a cable RS232 - RJ45.

2. If you do not have a serial port, you can use a USB-RS232 adapter ref.

5838.

2

To set the port used, select Configuration, Serial communications.

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Steps to follow

1

When using a USB 2.0 RS-232 adapter (ref. 5838), check availability of the serial port, and make note of the active COM port.

3

Specify the port used in the drop down window and click Accept.

4

Activate the Identify Device function by selecting the icon in the menu bar.

6

The program will place a graphic of the module within a headend frame.

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EN

5

The program will identify the device connected, then select Add to a new headend.

7

Double clicking on the module opens its management window. You can now perform all the functions you would with the programmer. To do this, activate the Enable / Disable direct communication.

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8

There are 3 tabs, Status, Setup, and Advanced. A sample Status screen is shown.

10

Advanced functions allow you to change the address of the module.

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9

Setup function: You can modify all the input and output parameters here.

Using TSuite software in local mode, programming modules through the CDC.

Preliminary considerations

1. Direct connection between the PC and the CDC module with a data cable RJ45-RJ45.

2. The transmission of information is done through a network interface. To do this, configure the computer’s IP to be on the network of IP CDC module. The CDC IP module can be configured by the programmer, but by default is 169.254.1.253.

Steps to follow

1

Assign the computer an IP address on the network of the CDC.

3

In Session Control box, select IP Connection, then Start session.

Then select the name of the connection made in step 2.

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EN

2

Select New File with the icon or the menu File, New IP Connections, IP

Connections management, select Create new connection and select the direct option (LAN) in the Connection Type. Then enter a name and the IP address of the CDC module.

4

Enter Password for the headend and select Apply.

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5

You will see the status screen as the session is started.

7

Double clicking on the CDC module displays the CDC management window. Selecting “Load modules connected to the CDC,” will load all modules connected to and recorded in the CDC.

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6

Once connected, you will see a graphic representation of the headend.

8

Status will be displayed as the program is loading information for the modules.

9

Once all modules are loaded, a pop up “Headend loaded!” will be displayed.

Using TSuite software in remote mode, programming modules through the CDC connected to the internet.

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10

After exiting the CDC screen, all the recognized modules will be displayed.

You can double click on a module to monitor or configure it in the same was as described in section “Using TSuite software in local mode, programming modules one at a time”.

Preliminary considerations

1. The connection between the CDC module and Internet can be accomplished in two ways: through a LAN; or using the GPRS modem built into a module ref. 555901. In the latter case, we need an active SIM card with a data plan.

2. If using a LAN, an internet connection is needed that does not block outbound ports. The CDC will connect to a Televés server and this connection

3. will provide a link back to the CDC.

EN

Steps to follow

1

In IP Connections, IP Connections management, select create new connection, and select the Server option in the Connection Type. Then enter the

Name and the MAC Address of the module (found on the label).

2

In Session Control box, select IP Connection, then Start session. Then select the name of the connection created in the previous step and enter the headend password.

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3

The rest of the steps are identical to the previous section.

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13. Example installation

60 ADVANCE

H60

NTSC

(NOTE 1)

563901 5559

(SEE NOTE 5)

SAT 110º

5806

12 channels

60 ADVANCE

H60

QAM

(NOTE 2)

563901

SAT 119º

7 X 563701

14 transponders

563901

SAT 129º

7 X 563701

14 transponders

Mixer

QAM

(NOTE 2)

Amplifier

60 ADVANCE

563901 7 X 563701

14 transponders

QAM

(NOTE 2)

OUTPUT

563901 234305 234220 2337 234601 234601

(6)

F.O. Distribution

(NOTE 3)

60 ADVANCE

H60

(NOTE 4)

Dish STB HDTV

Dish STB HDTV

Dish STB HDTV

Existing MDU Coax

F.O.

(NOTE 4)

NOTES:

(1) Analog bulk

(2) HD digital content

(3) Additional F.O. distribution

(4) Regular coax distribution

(5)

555902

Internet

Computer

Tablets

Smartphones

F.O.

(up to 64 FO)

60 ADVANCE

H60

2311

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14. Rackmount Standards (max. 49 - 7 subracks with 5RU height - 8’7”)

14.1. Installation of the rack with ventilation facilities

To aid in cooling for proper operation, especially in warm locations (>113ºF ambient), installation of 2

25W or greater fans is recommended at the top of the rack. See fig 1 and 2.

Be sure to leave approximately 3-5 cm of ventilation slots at the top for proper air flow. See fig 2 and 3.

fig. 1

Front

Subrack fig. 2 fig. 3

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In order to provide adequate cooling, proper airflow must be established. As such, the following items must be observed:

- Do not open the side doors. This could cause fans to move air from outside rather than through the rack.

- Do not place objects near the rack that could clog the ventilation inlets and outlets.

- If the rack is not complete, the subracks must be placed from the top downwards without leaving large gaps in between, fig. 4.

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14.2. Installation of the rack without fans

If fans are not available and the rack is installed in ambient temperatures near 113ºF, it is advisable to leave the rack sides completely open. See fig 5.

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Appendix 1.- CATV QAM channel frequencies

CH#

18

19

20

21

98

99

14

15

16

17

6

95

96

97

4

5

2

3

10

11

12

13

23

22

7

8

9

QAM center frequency

(MHz)

111.00

117.00

123.00

129.00

135.00

141.00

147.00

153.00

159.00

165.00

57.00

63.00

69.00

79.00

85.00

93.00

99.00

105.00

171.00

177.00

183.00

189.00

195.00

201.00

207.00

213.00

219.00

CH#

38

39

40

41

32

33

34

35

36

37

28

29

30

31

24

25

26

27

46

47

48

49

50

42

43

44

45

QAM center frequency

(MHz)

273.00

279.00

285.00

291.00

297.00

303.00

309.00

315.00

321.00

327.00

225.00

231.00

237.00

243.00

249.00

255.00

261.00

267.00

333.00

339.00

345.00

351.00

357.00

363.00

369.00

375.00

381.00

CH#

65

66

67

68

59

60

61

62

63

64

55

56

57

58

51

52

53

54

73

74

75

76

77

69

70

71

72

QAM center frequency

(MHz)

435.00

441.00

447.00

453.00

459.00

465.00

471.00

477.00

483.00

489.00

387.00

393.00

399.00

405.00

411.00

417.00

423.00

429.00

495.00

501.00

507.00

513.00

519.00

525.00

531.00

537.00

543.00

CH#

92

93

94

100

86

87

88

89

90

91

82

83

84

85

78

79

80

81

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

QAM center frequency

(MHz)

597.00

603.00

609.00

615.00

621.00

627.00

633.00

639.00

645.00

651.00

549.00

555.00

561.00

567.00

573.00

579.00

585.00

591.00

657.00

663.00

669.00

675.00

681.00

687.00

693.00

699.00

705.00

CH#

118

119

120

121

122

123

124

125

126

127

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

128

129

130

131

132

133

134

135

135

QAM center frequency

(MHz)

759.00

765.00

771.00

777.00

783.00

789.00

795.00

801.00

807.00

813.00

711.00

717.00

723.00

729.00

735.00

741.00

747.00

753.00

819.00

825.00

831.00

837.00

843.00

849.00

855.00

861.00

861.00

CH#

144

145

146

147

148

149

150

151

152

153

154

155

156

157

158

136

137

138

139

140

141

142

143

QAM center frequency

(MHz)

915.00

921.00

927.00

933.00

939.00

945.00

951.00

957.00

963.00

969.00

867.00

873.00

879.00

885.00

891.00

897.00

903.00

909.00

975.00

981.00

987.00

993.00

999.00

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Appendix 2.- DISH Network

TM

Transmodulator Auto-Detect Code/Symbol Rates - ver. 1.00

20000

25000

20000

21500

21500

21500

21500

21500

Symbol rate

21500

20000

22500

20000

20000

21500

21500

Madulation

T_8PSK_23

QPSK_78

T_QPSK_56

QPSK_56

QPSK_34

T_QPSK_23

T_8PSK_56

QPSK_12

T_8PSK_23

QPSK_23

T_8PSK_34

T_8PSK_45

T_QPSK_12

T_QPSK_34

T_QPSK_56

QAM size

QAM_256

QAM_128

QAM_256

QAM_128

QAM_64

QAM_64

QAM_1024

QAM_64

QAM_256

QAM_64

QAM_1024

QAM_1024

QAM_64

QAM_128

QAM_256

12

13

14

15

10

11

8

9

6

7

4

5

Priority

1

2

3

Symbol rate

21500

22500

26000

26000

26000

26000

26000

26000

26000

26000

30000

30000

30000

30000

Rev 1.00

Madulation

T_QPSK_78

T_QPSK_78

QPSK_12

QPSK_23

QPSK_34

QPSK_56

T_QPSK_12

T_QPSK_23

T_QPSK_34

T_QPSK_56

QPSK_12

QPSK_23

T_QPSK_12

T_QPSK_23

QAM size

QAM_256

QAM_256

QAM_64

QAM_128

QAM_256

QAM_1024

QAM_64

QAM_128

QAM_256

QAM_1024

QAM_64

QAM_256

QAM_64

QAM_256

27

28

29

23

24

25

26

Priority

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

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Appendix 3.- DISH Network

TM

DBS - Anik F3 - FSS 121 _ FSS 105 Tables

17R

18L

19R

20L

21R

22L

23R

24L

9R

10L

11R

12L

13R

14L

15R

16L

25R

26L

27R

28L

29R

30L

31R

32L

DBS (61.5º, 72.7º, 77º, 110º, 119º & 129º

Name

5R

6L

7R

8L

1R

2L

3R

4L

Legacy

974

989

1003

1018

1032

1047

1061

1076

1091

1105

1120

1134

1149

1164

1178

1193

1207

Stacking

974

2111

1003

1222

1236

1251

1266

1280

1295

1309

1324

1338

1353

1368

1382

1397

1411

1426

1849

1266

1820

1295

1791

1324

1762

1353

1732

1382

1703

1411

1674

1966

1149

1936

1178

1907

1207

1878

1236

2082

1032

2053

1061

2024

1091

1995

1120

24L

25R

26L

27R

28L

29R

30L

31R

32L

16L

17R

18L

19R

20L

21R

22L

23R

8L

9R

10L

11R

12L

13R

14L

15R

Name

1R

2L

3R

4L

5R

6L

7R

1239

1252

1270

1283

1300

1313

1331

1344

1117

1130

1148

1161

1178

1191

1209

1222

1361

1374

1392

1405

1422

1435

118.7 º

Legacy Stacking

965

978

995

1008

1026

1039

1056

1069

1087

1100

965

2122

995

2092

1148

1939

1178

1909

1209

1878

1239

1848

1026

2061

1056

2031

1087

2000

1117

1970

1270

1817

1300

1787

1331

1757

1361

1726

1392

1695

1422

1665

24H

25V

26H

27V

28H

29V

30H

31V

32H

16H

17V

18H

19V

20H

21V

22H

23V

8H

9V

10H

11V

12H

13V

14H

15V

Name

1V

2H

3V

4H

5V

6H

7V

1236

1251

1266

1280

1295

1309

1324

1339

1120

1134

1149

1164

1178

1193

1207

1222

1353

1368

1382

1397

1411

1426

FSS 121º

Legacy Stacking

974

989

1003

1018

1032

1047

1061

1076

1091

1105

974

2111

1003

2082

1149

1936

1178

1907

1207

1878

1236

1849

1032

2053

1061

2024

1091

1995

1120

1966

1266

1820

1295

1791

1324

1762

1353

1732

1382

1703

1411

1674

8H

9V

10H

11V

12H

13V

14H

15V

Name

1V

2H

3V

4H

5V

6H

7V

16H

17V

18H

19V

20H

21V

22H

23V

24H

1170

1190

1210

1230

1250

1270

1290

1310

1330

1350

1370

1390

1410

1430

FSS 105º

Legacy Stacking

970

990

010

1030

1050

1070

1090

1110

1130

1150

970

2110

1010

2070

1210

1870

1250

1830

1290

1790

1330

1750

1050

2030

1090

1990

1130

1950

1170

1910

1370

1710

1410

1670

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Appendix 4.- Programming unit Menus and Sub-menus

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MENUS AND SUBMENUS

CONFIGURATION MENU

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MAIN MENU

Transcoder selection

Satellite selection

Input frequency/transponder selection

Input modulation selection

Input baud rate selection

Output frequency/ channel selection

Output modulation selection

Output level selection

Output mode selection

Input routing mode

Modulation mode

Input frequency mode

Output frequency mode

Remote control address

Restore default settings

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MONITORING MENU

Versions menu

Input status

Input measurements

Temperature menu

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Appendix 5.- Typical DISH NetworkTM Western Arc System

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Legend:

110º



17 + 1 tuners

119º  17 + 1 tuners

129º  17 + 1 tuners

118º  13 + 1 tuners

Spare tuner

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54 transponder system

(DISH core programming)

HDTV TRANSMODULATOR - Dual 8PSK to QAM

Televes Limited Warranty

A. Televés warrants, only to the original Purchaser, all Products be free from any defect in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase, unless otherwise specified.

B. Televés shall, free of charge and in its sole discretion, either repair, replace with a new or factory reconditioned equivalent, or refund the purchase price of the

Product(s), that has been determined by Televés to be defective in material or workmanship, subject to the limits of this warranty.

C. This warranty excludes any damage or inoperability resulting from:

I. Use or installation that is not in strict compliance with the written instructions and specifications;

II. Any modification or alteration performed by any third party not authorized in writing by Televés;

III. Service or repair performed by any third party not authorized in writing by

Televés;

IV. Misuse, abuse, intentional harm, or lack of reasonable care;

V. Fire, ice, snow, rain, wind, water, volcano, excessive heat or cold, lightning, flood, power surge, earthquake, or any other acts of God;

VI. War, crime, strike, riot, electro-magnetic pulse, or any other acts beyond the control of Televés;

VII. Shipping.

D. All claims under the terms of this warranty must be made in writing, by the original Purchaser, within fourteen (14) days of the defect being known to the

Purchaser. Such claims shall be accompanied by a description of any material facts related to the claimed defect and the invoice or other proof of original purchase date and price. If Televés so requests, the Purchaser shall, at Purchaser’s expense, deliver the claimed Product(s) to Televés, within 14 days of the date of the return authorization. Under no circumstances shall the Product(s) be returned to Televés without a return authorization.

E. Any refund to the Purchaser, shall be limited to the purchase price of the

Product(s), excluding any applicable taxes, duties, freight costs, removal costs, installation costs, or any other charges incident to the purchase of the product.

F. Any damage caused by shipper shall be claimed with the shipper in accordance with the shipper’s policies and procedures.

G. Televés shall in no event and under no circumstances be liable or responsible for any consequential, indirect, incidental, punitive, direct or special damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict tort liability or otherwise or any other legal theory, arising directly or indirectly from the sale, use, installation or failure of any product acquired by Purchaser from Televés.

H. This limited warranty extends to the original Purchaser and cannot be assigned or transferred to any other party without the prior express written permission of

Televés, which permission Televés may withhold for any reason or for no reason at all.

I. Televés will not assume any liabilities for any other warranties, whether statutory, express or implied, made by any other person.

J. Televés reserves the right to modify or discontinue this warranty at Televés’ sole discretion without notification. No other warrantees are expressed or implied.

Televés Extended Five (5) Year Warranty

K. Any product in the T.0X family is subject to a five (5) year warranty from the date of original purchase. This three (3) year extension applies only to new Product(s) in its initial installation and only extends the duration of the warranty beyond the original duration subject to the addition of the following terms:

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I. The Product(s) shall have been installed in one and only one location and its use shall be in strict compliance with the written instructions and specifications;

II. An approved forced air ventilation system, designed to extend the life of the product, shall be in use during the entire installed life of the Product(s);

III. The Product(s) shall be registered with Televés, at the time of installation;

IV. Photographic evidence of the proper installation of the Product(s) shall be provided at the time of registration;

V. Televés reserves the right to physically inspect the installation of any claimed Product(s);

VI. The registration number, provided by Televés, at the time of registration, shall be provided by the Purchaser at the time of claim;

VII. Photographic evidence of the installation of the claimed Product(s) shall provided at the time of claim documenting the status of the installation at the time the defect is made known to the Purchaser;

VIII. Any cost incurred by Televés, related to a claim under the terms of this extended warranty, for a product that is found to not be defective under the terms of this warranty, may be charged to the Purchaser.

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