User's Manual

NewsCaster VT2 Operation
M17-0002-01A Rev 0.0 61 User Manual
Remote Settings
The Remote Settings Menu allows the
NewsCaster VT2 to communicate to other
devices, such as a PC or PDA. It is
important to match all handshaking
protocols for the two devices to
communicate with each other.
1. Mode - sets up the type of control
location. There are two choices:
• Remote/Local – allows the user to
control the unit by a remotely
connected computer and/or the Front
Panel.
• Local Only – allows the user to
control the unit by the Front Panel.
2. Interface - the user can select the type of
interface communication. These are either
RS232, or RS485.
3. Address - the user can assign an address
to the VT2.
4. Baud Rate - the user can select the speed
of the serial data communication. The speed
can be 2400 bps, 9600 bps, or 19200 bps.
Version Settings
This menu serves only as a monitoring
function. It allows the user to only view the
unit’s Serial Number, Model Number, the
version of Front Panel Software, Up-
Converter, and Frequency Plan.
Restore Settings
This menu allows the user to restore all
factory settings. The choices are “YES” or
“NO”.
WARNING!!!
Restoring factory default values WILL
OVERWRITE ALL USER SETTINGS!
Frequency Settings
This menu allows the user to modify the
frequencies of the currently selected band-
plan.
Factory Settings
The Factory Settings Menu is only to be
used by authorized service personnel and is
password protected. Unauthorized changes
to its parameters may void the warranty
and/or damage the equipment. For further
information, contact Nucomm Inc.
WARNING!!!
Changing values under the Factory Menu
MAY CAUSE THE UNIT TO CEASE
OPERATION!
Nextel
This menu allows the operator to modify the
Nextel BAS Relocation Settings. (Refer to
Section 5.4 for additional details on BAS
relocation settings.)
MONITOR MENU
The Monitor Menu allows the user to verify
different operational parameters, settings,
and software downloads. It is made up of
five sub-menus:
• PSU - for monitor the minimum,
current, and maximum voltages of
the Power Supply Unit.
NOTE: For the PSU, all voltages are set to
alarm at a condition of ± 10%.
• Temperature - for monitoring the
current temperature of the Control
Unit, and RF Head.
• Modulator - for verifying the
version of the unit and its software
versions for its various components