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Technote 4: Setting up TO-559 Stereo Transmodulators 

The equipment converts DVB-T digital TV programs into  terrestrial band, analogue TV 
channels.  Stereo  Trans-modulators  comprise  SAW filtering for maximum harmonic reduction 
and true VSB response for adjacent channel operation. 

 

IMPORTANT:

  Layout of the modules must be as shown above. Power Supply (FA-310/312) 

must be located on the far left hand side and launch amplifier (PA-720) must be the next 
module in the chain.  Please look at the above picture. 
 

AIM PROGRAMMER TO IR SENSOR LOCATED ON  EACH MODULE  WHEN 
PROGRAMMING 

 

Programming of Modules 

 
Ensure the following prior to programming: 
 

  It is necessary to connect all the modules to the support frame SP-226 (code 9120130) 

for the system to function.  
 

  It is also recommended that you make the earth connection to the building using a cable 

with a section of at least 4 mm. 

 

  Ensure that you have the Alcad programmer PS-003 with 

firmware version 4.7

 or later. 

 

  Power supply/Control cable must be plugged into each module. 

DO NOT ADD OR 

REMOVE 

modules without disconnecting mains supply power from wall outlet.  Always 

disconnect the equipment, and then reconnect it to the mains supply so that the 
amplifier recognises the new module. Failure to do so can cause equipment to fail. 
 
 

Launch Amplifier 

Power Supply 

Automatic Power detection/injection 
for masthead amplifiers 

Summary of Contents for TO-559

Page 1: ...g of Modules Ensure the following prior to programming It is necessary to connect all the modules to the support frame SP 226 code 9120130 for the system to function It is also recommended that you make the earth connection to the building using a cable with a section of at least 4 mm Ensure that you have the Alcad programmer PS 003 with firmware version 4 7 or later Power supply Control cable mus...

Page 2: ...dulator has been programmed programming mode should be deactivated by placing the switch in the OFF position The programming indicator light will go out To start programming the equipment Press any button on the PS 003 programmer to turn on the programmer The following screenshot below will appear You must then select the model you are trying to program Scroll left or right using the arrows until ...

Page 3: ...uency press transmit and you will see the IR LED on the module you are programming flash This indicates it is receiving the settings from the programmer Now press down arrow to get to the next screen below Input frequency This is the digital input frequency Increase decrease the values using the arrows or use the numeric keypad to enter the digital input frequency that is desired Ensure if you ent...

Page 4: ...AUSTRALIAN DIGITAL ANALOGUE FREQUENCY TABLE ...

Page 5: ...ustralia MUST ALWAYS be set to 7MHz Change by using the left right arrows to 7MHz and then press transmit Then press the down arrow You will be taken to the Program List selection screen which enables you to program you wish transmodulate By selecting Programs List on the PS Programmer using left and right arrows you will be able to move through the program list shown on the on screen display OSD ...

Page 6: ... enables you to select the output format size such as letterbox 4 3 or full screen 16 9 Then press transmit button and the OSD will bring up a selection box with the options to select from Use the left right arrows to move through the output format list of displayed on the next page WARNING This submenu is only effective when the program selected is in the 16 9 format Input Digital Frequency Outpu...

Page 7: ... go to the next screen below The Invert Dual feature allows you to switch between the audio carriers from A B to B A This inversion will be displayed in the OSD menu On a mono TV the audio carrier will be B instead of A By pressing enables the switch Press the down arrow to go to the next screen below Output Format Selection ...

Page 8: ...h the list of subtitles displayed Press the transmit button once more to close the subtitles menu Press the down arrow to go to the next screen below The Audio level screen enables manipulation of the Audio Sub carrier from the transmodulator Use the left right buttons to set the audio level You will see a bar indicator Audio Level on the OSD Sliding Bar Indicator ...

Page 9: ...to module The transmodulator has now been programmed programming mode should be deactivated by placing the switch in the OFF position The programming indicator light will go out Ensure to set power level of each module using the Phillips head variable gain controller Power Adjustment ...

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