VeCOAX PRO4 QAM 4 Channel HD Video RF Modulator REFERENCE GUIDE 1
) Models after June 2015 comes standard with a USB PEN Drive with all the needed instructions, software, preset files. You can request a copy only via email to support@pviusa.
QUICK START HERE 1) Connect your Video Sources > Front panel Led CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 turns on This process is automatic, and there is no setting when you use HDMI or SDI If you want to use other inputs you need to configure the video input first from the web interface as described next on this manual If one of the inputs is not valid or not connected, the ALARM led under the CH1 will turn on The alarm led is one, for all the inputs, and turns on when one input is not valid For your first test use a DVD or BLUR
Tech Support After going through this manual, should you have any question or need tech support the best and fastest way is to send an email to support@pviusa.
Your unit has 4 independent channels / inputs, each with analog & digital connectors, you can select via software per each of the channels: HDMI Input : Connect your Digital audio/video with one single hdmi digital cable – this is the best quality solution NOTE : you can use this port to input Dolby Pass Through stereo / 5.1 / 7.
Your unit has 1 ASI Input and 2 ASI Output BNC ports, to add transport stream data from any ASI external source, or to feed any ASI device with the transport stream REMUX generated from the unit Usually the ASI ports are not used. Please see the related special ASI application page for more details.
For an easy and quick configuration of your parameters we suggest to connect a laptop and use the WEB Browser interface The default WEB ADDRESS to enter on the navigation of your web browser is 192.168.0.136 So you need to set first your computer to a valid network address to communicate to the unit address. As example you can set your computer to 192.168.0.
Configuration via Computer Select PROPERTIES 2) 8
Select INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 4 - PROPERTIES Configuration via Computer 3) 9
Select USE FOLLOWING IP ADDRESS and enter the value 192.168.2.
Close all the Network Setup Windows Configuration via Computer 5) 6) Open Internet Explorer or Google Chrome or Firefox browser. In the address field of your browser enter 192.168.0.
The Login Splash page should appear, then login with user = admin and password = admin 12
On the web interface select INPUT 1 to control the audio video and assignment for channel 1 and 2 Copy the values and selections as on the picture for a perfect operation Configure Channels 1 & 2 Video Inputs & Encoders setup The column on the LEFT controls the FIRST INPUT CHANNEL The column on the RIGHT controls the SECOND INPUT CHANNEL When done, Click the APPLY BUTTON to set the parameters Copy the values on the picture for the best factory-standard settings 13
PLEASE NOTE : THE COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT IS THE RED RCA out of the rgb the Yellow is ONLY for the closed captioning capture Video Format = Select between MPEG2 and MPEG4 H264 video compression – default in USA/CANADA/MEXICO is MPEG2 LOW DELAY = Set the speed and operation mode of the encoder to make the TV to decode faster or slower.
Configure Channels 1 & 2 Audio Format = Compression format for the Audio. You can select between the regular DOLBY STEREO AC3 and MPEG2 / AAC, or PASSTHROUGH in case you feed the unit with dolby 5.1 or THX 7.1 so the original compressed bitrsteam passes through as is. – default = AC3 NOTE : if your video source is only outputing compressed bitstreams ( 5.1 / 7.
PCR PID = Id of the PCR stream – do not change unless your application requires it – default for the left column = 101 ( displays 0x when saved ) – default for the right column = 105 ( displays 0x when saved ) VIDEO DOT = Dot is GREEN When a valid video is connected and the proper video input is selected If the video dot is RED, check your source is set to output 59.
Configure Channels 3 & 4 On the web interface select INPUT 2 to control the audio video and assignment for channel 3 and 4 Copy the values and selections as on the picture for a perfect operation The column on the LEFT controls the THIRD INPUT CHANNEL The column on the RIGHT controls the FOURTHD INPUT CHANNEL When done, Click the APPLY BUTTON to set the parameters Copy the values on the picture for the best factory-standard settings 17
PLEASE NOTE : THE COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT IS THE RED RCA out of the rgb the Yellow is ONLY for the closed captioning capture Video Format = Select between MPEG2 and MPEG4 H264 video compression – default in USA/CANADA/MEXICO is MPEG2 LOW DELAY = Set the speed and operation mode of the encoder to make the TV to decode faster or slower.
Configure Channels 3 & 4 Audio Format = Compression format for the Audio. You can select between the regular DOLBY STEREO AC3 and MPEG2 / AAC, or PASSTHROUGH in case you feed the unit with dolby 5.1 or THX 7.1 so the original compressed bitrsteam passes through as is. – default = AC3 NOTE : if your video source is only outputing compressed bitstreams ( 5.1 / 7.
PCR PID = Id of the PCR stream – do not change unless your application requires it – default for the left column = 201 ( displays 0x when saved ) – default for the right column = 205 ( displays 0x when saved ) VIDEO DOT = Dot is GREEN When a valid video is connected and the proper video input is selected If the video dot is RED, check your source is set to output 59.
This modulator can output up to 4 different frequencies, usually one per each video input for the maximum quality These 4 frequencies can be “ adjacent “ following the frequencies table at the end of this manual When you select the first frequency to use, check on the frequencies table that the following 3 channels are following in steps of 6 mhz As example, using frequency 195 as first frequency ( CH 10 ) the following 3 frequencies will be 201 ( CH 11 ) 207 ( CH 12 ) 213 ( CH 13 ) In case of need, the use
STANDARD = change the modulation standard – default for USA = J83B CONSTELLATION = when in J83B, 64 QAM and 256 QAM are available – default for USA = 256 QAM NOTE : should you have issues on older coax cables so the signal cannot reach all the TVs correctly because some signal distortion, you can try to compensate the loss of signal quality by changing to 64 QAM This selection just reduces the number of the QAM carriers, not the video or audio quality SYMBOL RATE = when in J83B, this field is auto-selected
This section allows you to set which NAME and POSITION NUMBER each channel will take on your TVs On the web interface select VCT Select OUTPUT A on top, to configure NAME and Major/Minor Position number for the first Modulator VCT MODE = Select CVCT ( Cable Virtual Channel Table mode ) TRANSPORT STREAM ID = DO NOT CHANGE as this is taken automatically from the other settings you did Click DEL-ALL to clear any previous setting.
MODULATION MODE = 4 ( digital tv type of service ) Default = 4 CARRIER FREQUENCY = Enter the frequency you are using for the modulator A on this unit Default = 195.
Destination Name & Number – CH1 Now the OUTPUT A is listing the VCT settings on the list – Click UPDATE VCT and proceed 25
On the web interface select VCT Select OUTPUT B on top, to configure NAME and Major/Minor Position number for the second Modulator VCT MODE = Select CVCT ( Cable Virtual Channel Table mode ) TRANSPORT STREAM ID = DO NOT CHANGE as this is taken automatically from the other settings you did Click DEL-ALL to clear any previous setting.
MODULATION MODE = 4 ( digital tv type of service ) Default = 4 CARRIER FREQUENCY = Enter the frequency you are using for the modulator B on this unit Default = 201.
Destination Name & Number – CH2 Now the OUTPUT B is listing the VCT settings on the list – Click UPDATE VCT and proceed 28
On the web interface select VCT Select OUTPUT C on top, to configure NAME and Major/Minor Position number for the third Modulator VCT MODE = Select CVCT ( Cable Virtual Channel Table mode ) TRANSPORT STREAM ID = DO NOT CHANGE as this is taken automatically from the other settings you did Click DEL-ALL to clear any previous setting.
MODULATION MODE = 4 ( digital tv type of service ) Default = 4 CARRIER FREQUENCY = Enter the frequency you are using for the modulator C on this unit Default = 201.
Destination Name & Number – CH3 Now the OUTPUT C is listing the VCT settings on the list – Click UPDATE VCT and proceed 31
On the web interface select VCT Select OUTPUT D on top, to configure NAME and Major/Minor Position number for the fourth Modulator VCT MODE = Select CVCT ( Cable Virtual Channel Table mode ) TRANSPORT STREAM ID = DO NOT CHANGE as this is taken automatically from the other settings you did Click DEL-ALL to clear any previous setting.
MODULATION MODE = 4 ( digital tv type of service ) Default = 4 CARRIER FREQUENCY = Enter the frequency you are using for the modulator D on this unit Default = 213.
Destination Name & Number – CH4 Now the OUTPUT D is listing the VCT settings on the list – Click UPDATE VCT and proceed 34
If you do not plan to use the ASI DATA out, skip this step On the web interface select VCT Select OUTPUT E on top, to configure NAME and Major/Minor Position number for the ASI DATA out VCT MODE = Select CVCT ( Cable Virtual Channel Table mode ) TRANSPORT STREAM ID = DO NOT CHANGE as this is taken automatically from the other settings you did Click DEL-ALL to clear any previous setting.
ASI Out VCT configuration Click ADD = A POP-UP Window will open. If the POP-UP does not open, please check your web browser pop-up blocker, or use another web browser as internet explorer or firefox The ASI OUT is a multiplex, so all the 4 ENCODERS will be configured at once MODULATION MODE = 4 ( digital tv type of service ) Default = 4 CARRIER FREQUENCY = Enter the frequency you are using for the ASI out on this unit, or just one Default = 195.
Now the ASI OUTPUT E is listing the VCT settings on the list – Click UPDATE VCT and proceed ASI Out VCT configuration When Done > CLICK SAVE 37
If you do not plan to use the IPTV out, skip this step Onn the web interface select IP OUTPUT Copy the values and selections as on the picture for a perfect operation IPTV Streaming out IPTV STREAMING OUT Configuration ( option ) See the MULTICAST IP STREAMING GUIDE from the USB Memory pen about how to use and implement the IP Streaming IP OUT ENABLE = Enable or disable the ip streaming traffic out for each of the encoders from the IPTV RJ45 port on the rear panel.
OUTPUT SPTS 4 = Set the MULTICAST ADDRESS and Port and type of protocol for the IP Stream from the fourth channel encoder Default = 224.2.2.2 port 1004 protocol RTP/RTSP OUTPUT MPTS = Set the MULTICAST ADDRESS and Port and type of protocol for the IP Stream from the “E” Multiplexed ASI out Default = 224.2.2.2 port 1000 protocol RTP/RTSP SERVICE IP = The base address on the network for the IPTV RJ45 port. Must match the address class of your network switch routing table if any Default = 192.168.3.
Not Used for the US QAM standard operations No need to configure NIT Configuration NIT Network Information Table Configuration 40
If you do not plan to use the ASI Input, skip this step The purpose of the ASI Input is to inject to the modulator outputs external channels from tuners or other encoders, together with the built-in video encoders. You can feed external channels from our PVI MTRX multi tuner receivers, adding as example off air local channels to the qam cable modulation out of this unit.
5) CHECK THE BITRATE OF THE CURRENT OUTPUT ( A B C D ) when adding an external channel to the output the total bitrate shall not exceed the maximum allowance of each modulator ( a b c d ) otherwise all channels with that modulator will not be receivable.
After the equipment is set, the save operation must be performed so in case of power off the unit will keep the settings SAVE SAVE On the menu, select SAVE/RESTORE > click on SAVE CONFIG IMPORTANT : The restore configuration and factory set buttons should not be used as it brings the unit in a specific test mode not suitable for the final operation.
It is possible to save to your computer hard disk or usb pen the current configuration of your unit. Backup config = Saves to your DISK or USB Memory the current configuration of this unit.
Use this function to change the REMOTE CONTROL network address of the unit. NETWORK NETWORK WARNING : DO NOT CHANGE THIS PARAMETER UNLESS YOU NEED TO This whole manual refers to the unit default address 192.168.0.
Use this function to change the USER NAME and PASSWORD to access the system WARNING : DO NOT CHANGE THIS PARAMETER UNLESS YOU NEED TO Improper setting of this parameter might result with loss of control of the unit, and the only solution is the general reset from the physical front panel menu, accessing the menu via front panel button EN/SAVE > then options 6 SYSTEM > 6.
NORTH AMERICAN DIGITAL QAM CABLE TELEVISION CHANNELS / FREQUENCIES Channel Number QAM / CDSREF Carrier (MHz) Subband "T" Channels Lowband 2 57.00 3 63.00 4 69.00 1 75.00 5 79.00 or 81.00 6 85.00 or 87.00 Midband 95 93.00 96 99.00 97 105.00 98 111.00 99 117.00 Midband 14 123.00 15 129.00 16 135.00 17 141.00 18 147.00 19 153.00 20 159.00 21 165.00 22 171.00 Highband 7 177.00 8 183.00 9 189.00 10 195.00 11 201.
12 207.00 13 213.00 Superband 23 219.00 24 225.00 25 231.00 26 237.00 27 243.00 28 249.00 29 255.00 30 261.00 31 267.00 32 273.00 33 279.00 34 285.00 35 291.00 36 297.00 Hyperband 37 303.00 38 309.00 39 315.00 40 321.00 41 327.00 42 333.00 43 339.00 44 345.00 45 351.00 46 357.00 47 363.00 48 369.00 49 375.00 50 381.00 51 387.00 52 393.00 53 399.00 54 405.00 55 411.00 56 417.00 57 423.
58 429.00 59 435.00 60 441.00 61 447.00 62 453.00 63 459.00 64 465.00 Ultraband 65 471.00 66 477.00 67 483.00 68 489.00 69 495.00 70 501.00 71 507.00 72 513.00 73 519.00 74 525.00 75 531.00 76 537.00 77 543.00 78 549.00 79 555.00 80 561.00 81 567.00 82 573.00 83 579.00 84 585.00 85 591.00 86 597.00 87 603.00 88 609.00 89 615.00 90 621.00 91 627.00 92 633.00 93 639.00 94 645.
100 651.00 101 657.00 102 663.00 103 669.00 104 675.00 105 681.00 106 687.00 107 693.00 108 699.00 109 705.00 110 711.00 111 717.00 112 723.00 113 729.00 114 735.00 115 741.00 116 747.00 117 753.00 118 759.00 119 765.00 120 771.00 121 777.00 122 783.00 123 789.00 124 795.00 125 801.00 126 807.00 127 813.00 128 819.00 129 825.00 130 831.00 131 837.00 132 843.00 133 849.00 134 855.00 135 861.00 136 867.00 137 873.00 138 879.
139 885.00 140 891.00 141 897.00 142 903.00 143 909.00 144 915.00 145 921.00 146 927.00 147 933.00 148 939.00 149 945.00 150 951.00 151 957.00 152 963.00 153 969.00 154 975.00 155 981.00 156 987.00 157 993.00 158 999.
Tech Support After going through this manual, should you have any question or need tech support the best and fastest way is to contact your local reseller who sold you the equipment, or send an email to support@pviusa.
