PVI VECOAX ULTRA RF Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...VECOAX ULTRA RF SERIES USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...his can be done simply by connecting your TV with a short piece of Coax cable to the RF out of the Unit No HDMI needs to be connected for this test This will display our test pattern on your TV once you scan for digital By default our unit is set to QAM J 83B Cable mode This can be changed by referring to our QUICK GUIDE below Depending on your supported TV standards scan for digital channels Plea...

Page 3: ...niversal HDMI inputs work with any TV Standard HDMI video sources and closed caption 608 Injects directly on the existing TV Cables with other channels This depends on the Available Frequencies for your Coax Network as well as existing cable providers Customize channel names numbers Delivers perfect Full HD up to Signal at any distance depend on video source quality Ultra Low latency provides the ...

Page 4: ...rst on a test bench for your application before making it a permanent installation to your system so troubleshooting is easier 2 Connect your included Power Cord to the unit 3 Once the unit is powered on you will see the main menu 4 First Connect a short piece of coax cable to your TV s tuner and the other end to the unit s TV out RF connector ...

Page 5: ...lighted Once you press enter you be on the main screen of the channel you have selected Press enter again to go into the menu system for that channel to change the options In the menu system of your selected channel the second option would be TV Standard Channel Selection Menu Selected Channel Main Menu Selected Channel Settings Menu ...

Page 6: ...J 83B Digital Cable Mode Preset 1 with a Frequency of 303 000 MHz which is Channel 37 for the first channel input The TV will Scan for the Frequency and pick up the channels on Cable Depend on your model will determine the channels picked up 7 Auto Scan for Channels on your TV Depending on your Location and Supported TV standards for your TV such as QAM J 83B Digital Cable or ATSC Digital over the...

Page 7: ...the channel number that is displayed stored referred to on your TV By default this is 1 1 Major 1 Minor 1 You may change this if you like to 38 1 Major 38 Minor 1 This will display and be stored as channel 38 1 on your TV 10 Once we see our Test Pattern on the Channel found on your TV you may insert your HDMI source Please ensure that your HDMI source such as a DVD player or DirecTV STB is set to ...

Page 8: ...nsure you are getting a signal 6 Try lowering the RF level of the channels which can be found under the Advanced Menu RF Level digital attenuation To reset the unit s settings to default please go to the in the advanced menu of the unit called RESET Press enter to reset that channel to default You may Also Recall the default PRESETS by hitting ESC until you are on the Main Page of the unit s scree...

Page 9: ...tandard You can also use our Presets built into the unit which will set the unit up for you These units come with Presets to make Plug and Play setup a Breeze Simply Select the Preset number you wish and hit Enter The unit will default it to the set Settings programmed into the unit This is useful for multiple units on the same Coax Network Further Tweaking can be made afterward PRESET MENU The pr...

Page 10: ... and works with 99 of TVs QAM256 is used in applications that require it such as with other coax systems that use QAM256 or only support QAM256 mode MAJOR CHANNEL This is the Major channel number that will be displayed and stored in the TV s Virtual Channel Table VCT For example for channel 10 1 10 is the Major channel number MINOR CHANNEL This is the Major channel number that will be displayed an...

Page 11: ... VID QUALITY Set the Latency Mode of your Video MAJOR CHANNEL This is the Major channel number that will be displayed and stored in the TV s Virtual Channel Table VCT For example for channel 10 1 10 is the Major channel number MINOR CHANNEL This is the Major channel number that will be displayed and stored in the TV s Virtual Channel Table VCT For example for channel 10 2 2 is the Minor channel nu...

Page 12: ...el it relates to VID QUALITY Set the Latency Mode of your Video MOD Modulation Mode you wish to use QAM64 is the default and works with 99 of TVs QAM256 is used in applications that require it such as with other coax systems that use QAM256 or only support QAM256 mode LCN Logical channel number can be set here This is the channel number that will be stored and displayed on the TV SERVICE NAME Name...

Page 13: ...requency and the Frequency Channel it relates to SYM RATE Set the Symbol Rate appropriate for your region VID QUALITY Set the Latency Mode of your Video MOD Modulation Mode you wish to use QAM256 is the default for DVB C LCN Logical channel number can be set here This is the channel number that will be stored and displayed on the TV SERVICE NAME Name of the Channel you wish to use 4 6 Characters m...

Page 14: ...t of your TV FREQ Set your Frequency using our Frequency chart on page 53 TVs will scan for the Frequency and the Frequency Channel it relates to VID QUALITY Set the Latency Mode of your Video KEY ID Set your Key ID channel number SERVICE NAME Name of the Channel you wish to use 4 6 Characters max depending on TV AUDIO FORMAT Set your desired Audio Format AAC is the default standard for ISDBT ADVA...

Page 15: ...lease search for these online to determine the Frequencies available for your region VID QUALITY Set the Latency Mode of your Video MODE Modulation mode can be set here depending on your needs for your region LCN Logical channel number can be set here This is the channel number that will be stored and displayed on the TV SERVICE NAME Name of the Channel you wish to use 4 6 Characters max depending...

Page 16: ...dentification number for the Mpeg Video transport stream Default is 48 PCR PID Program Clock rate PID Required to be the same number as Video PID to ensure the Video and Encoder PID s are synced correctly and Identified in the Transport stream AUDIO PID Identification number for the Mpeg Audio in the transport stream Default is 49 1080P CONV This option will downscale 1080P video to 1080i automati...

Page 17: ...igital Signals from Providers To change the Frequencies of each module press enter button the unit to enter the menu Navigate using the keys to FREQ Press enter and use the navigation keys to change the numbers The frequency is in kHz So 783MHz would be 783000 kHz on the unit Once you have set the Frequency press Enter and then move on to changing the Major Minor channel as well as the short name ...

Page 18: ...ou can contact the local service provider of your basic cable to find the frequencies that they use and find the ones that are available for you to use If you wish to inject into a Digital Cable Converter box or STB set top box most of the time the service provider will include a channel you may broadcast onto or some providers require a specific PID s to be set which can be set in the ADVANCED ME...

Page 19: ...h as Cable provider boxes or DVD players AVERAGE This is a good balance between lower latency and speed of information sent to your TV s tuner This mode sends the Information in smaller chunks rather than instant refresh rate which helps with slower TV tuners that have slower smaller decoder memory This form of chucks can help give a very slight increase in image quality due to the Tuner having ti...

Page 20: ...ideo Instruments VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual 19 CONNECTING TO A PC On Windows open your control panel In the Control Panel open Network and Sharing Center Network and Internet for Windows 8 and above ...

Page 21: ... Video Instruments VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual 20 Once you have Network and Sharing Center open Click on Change adapter settings Right Click on your Local Ethernet connection and click on properties ...

Page 22: ... Once the Ethernet Properties are open click on Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click on Properties In the Properties select Use the following IP address and set the static IP 192 168 0 100 You are now ready to connect to the Web interface of your Unit ...

Page 23: ... you can select different menus for further configuration SETTINGS Here you can change your broadcast settings for each channel of your unit including the broadcast standard and frequency PRESET Here you can save multiple presets and come back to load them for future use Up to 10 presets can be saved on a single device NETWORK Here you can change the IP address subnet mask and gateway for accessin...

Page 24: ...o your physical channel See the Channels Appendices for more info Video Quality Change the video latency mode which is explained on Page 18 Modulation Mode Change between the modulation modes for certain formats such as J 83B DVB T and ISDB T Major First Number displayed on the TV as a reference 1 Minor Second number used to ID the channel as a subcategory such as 1 2 or 1 3 Normally used for sett...

Page 25: ...eCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual 24 Standards Selection You can select the RF standard format you wish to broadcast on such as ATSC J 83B DVB T DVB C ISDB T DTMB VCT Selection Major Minor and Short Name can be adjusted here ...

Page 26: ...ruments VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual 25 Video Quality Selection You can select the modulation video setting here for Low delay mode or Average High GOP framing This setting can help with older slower TV Tuners ...

Page 27: ...truments VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual 26 Modulation Selection Under QAM DVB T etc you can change the Constellation mode here Audio Selection Select between MPEG AC3 Dolby Digital 2 Channel and ACC Mpeg 4 audio ...

Page 28: ...enuation Built in digital Attenuator to lower the RF output level The default is 0 which is full strength Mixer Mode This option will adjust the Modulation clock mode for compatibility with very old tuners that still use the ATSC 1 0 standard If you run into issues where your older TV will not detect the signal please try this option Fixed EDID Auto is the default mode which allows any HDMI source...

Page 29: ...tra RF Series user Manual 28 1080P Conversion Mode Interlace will automatic downscale 1080P video to 1080I for combability between tuners that don t support 1080p Video Auto mode will allow 1080P to pass and no downscaling will occur ...

Page 30: ... between the CVCT mode Virtual Channel Table Number for QAM J 83B mode By default auto works and will adjust accordingly to the Constellation mode you have set in the main settings This setting is for the Major Minor table version used for the TV to understand channel numbering ...

Page 31: ... Mode Used for combability in QAM for older TV s that still use ATSC 1 0 format By default we are in the max combability mode for all TV s if you have issues finding the TV or the channel is found but the screen is black and only audio plays switch to Alternate mode ...

Page 32: ...Auto is the default mode which allows any HDMI source to feed into the unit to pass its set resolution If you have issues where your HDMI source is not being detected by the unit then set this option to the desired resolution supported by your HDMI source 1080P 1080i 720P ...

Page 33: ...own below Select the preset number or Unit number you wish to assign this unit If you have more than one unit this helps configuration becomes a breeze For example for Unit 1 select Preset 1 for Unit 2 select Preset 2 etc This will automatically name the channels in order and set the frequencies up so all you need to do is scan for digital channels and the TV will pick up all your channels ...

Page 34: ...ikely want to change it to be within the scope of your network Match the first 2 octets with your network s settings but if you are using an unmanaged network you can leave it as the default 3 Subnet Mask You may need to change this one if your network is heavily managed or if you are going through a switch Otherwise the default should work fine 4 Gateway Like your IP address you will need to conf...

Page 35: ... selection button is correct 2 Select which update you would like to apply as well as which boards you would like to update For a modulator update you will only need to select the MODULATOR option For a mainboard update you will need to select the MAINBOARD option as well as the inputs you have on your device For example on an Ultra 4 Channel device you would only need to select MB1 MB4 as well as...

Page 36: ...VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual 35 WEB INTERFACE ABOUT This shows you your mainboard firmware version This is useful when you are trying to troubleshoot the unit and determine whether there is a firmware upgrade available ...

Page 37: ...pter Ensure that you have a solid connection and the DC jack is screwed on correctly I SEE THE TEST PATTERN BUT NO VIDEO IS PLAYING Check your HDMI connection Check the HDMI source Resolution and please ensure you have a FIXED resolution set Please refer to your HDMI source Owner s Manual on setting a Fixed Resolution and not auto Test with a different video source such as a DVD player or Fire TV ...

Page 38: ... well to help with slower Tuners or if using QAM J 83B switch your MOD from QAM64 to QAM256 if supported by your TV HOW DO I MIX MY UNIT WITH OTHER DIGITAL SIGNALS Please refer to the MIXING SIGNALS WITH OTHERS in our manual above MY VIDEO IS STRETCHED OUT ON THE TV Our unit has a passive HDMI meaning it only encodes what the video is being sent to the unit It does not change the color or Aspect r...

Page 39: ...happens switch it back to Interlacing TECH SUPPORT CONTACT US Before contacting us please read this manual carefully as it covers ALL and EVERY aspect to set this product as per your needs using pictures and examples Should you need any additional support to submit a support ticket please go to www pvisupport com and click Submit a Ticket Our support staff will address your questions very quickly ...

Page 40: ... Apart Note this is just the frequency the VeCOAX will use on the coax cable spectrum IT IS NOT the memory position number on the TV You can set ANY memory position number on the TV by setting the Major Minor Number as you prefer EXAMPLE 1 1 so it will go to button number 1 on the TV remote Channel Number QAM CDSREF Carrier MHz Subband T Channels 6 MHz Apart Lowband 2 57 00 3 63 00 4 69 00 1 75 00...

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Page 50: ...this is just the frequency the VeCOAX will use on the coax cable IT IS NOT the memory position number on the TV You can set ANY memory position number on the TV by setting the Major Minor Number as you prefer EXAMPLE 1 1 so it will go to button number 1 on the TV remote frequencies in MHz 6 MHz Apart Channel ATSC FREQUENCY 2 57 3 63 4 69 5 79 6 85 VHF high band band III Channel ATSC FREQUENCY 7 17...

Page 51: ...OAX Ultra RF Series user Manual 50 13 213 UHF band Channel ATSC FREQUENCY 14 473 15 479 16 485 17 491 18 497 19 503 20 509 21 515 22 521 23 527 24 533 25 539 26 545 27 551 28 557 29 563 30 569 31 575 32 581 33 587 34 593 35 599 ...

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Page 54: ...SUGGESTED DEFAULT 473142kHz 473 142 MHz freq channel 14 frequencies in kHz 6 MHz Apart Channel ISDBT FREQUENCY 14 473142 15 479142 16 485142 17 491142 18 497142 19 503142 20 509142 21 515142 22 521142 23 527142 24 533142 25 539142 26 545142 27 551142 28 557142 29 563142 30 569142 31 575142 32 581142 ...

Page 55: ...l 54 33 587142 34 593142 35 599142 36 605142 37 NOT USED 38 617142 39 623142 40 629142 41 635142 42 641142 43 647142 44 653142 45 659142 46 665142 47 671142 48 677142 49 683142 50 689142 51 695142 52 701142 53 707142 54 713142 55 719142 56 725142 57 731142 ...

Page 56: ...55142 62 761142 63 767142 64 773142 65 779142 66 785142 67 791142 68 797142 69 803142 DVB T CHANNELS APPENDIX Please download the DVB T additional PDF for your country available on our Tech Support Website pvisupport com EUROPE NEW ZEALAND 8 MHz band AUSTRALIA 7 MHz Band COLOMBIA 6 MHz Band END ...