VECOAX ULTRA RF SERIES USER MANUAL
Pro Video Instruments NOTE: BEFORE INSTALLATION Please test each unit UNMOUNTED ON A TEST BENCH with your Test TV before installing your units to ensure you are receiving the Test Pattern signal. Then Program your unit. This makes troubleshooting easier. This 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.
Pro Video Instruments NOTE: DEFAULT IP ADDRESS The Default IP of this unit is 192.168.0.136 This is entirely optional, and you can configure the entire unit without the web interface if you wish. To configure the unit using the web interface, go to Page 19 (Connecting to a PC). If no IP address shows please use the preset menu to default the IP address, see Page 8. PRODUCT SPECS Power - 120v/AC. Environment Ambient Temp Max/Min 0 to 70°C 30-65% humidity All Major TV Encoder standards built-in.
Pro Video Instruments POWERING THE DEVICE. – QUICK GUIDE – USA/CANADA 1. It is recommended to test the device first 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.
Pro Video Instruments 5. On the unit press the enter button to enter the menu of that Channel Highlighted. 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.
Pro Video Instruments Selected Channel Advanced Menu Set your standard you require to use. If you are unsure most newer TV’s 3 years and above accept both ATSC (over the air channel) and QAM(J.83B Digital Cable). Please Refer to your TV owner’s manual 6. By default, the unit is set to QAM (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.
Pro Video Instruments 8. Once the channel is found it will display our Test Pattern when no HDMI is connected to the unit. 9. We can use the Major/Minor channels on the unit’s settings to force change 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.
Pro Video Instruments 11. Once you have inserted a valid HDMI Video Signal into the HDMI port > The Blue On-air LED on the front will Stay steady lit. 12. You should now see the video playing on your Channel. 13. If you wish to change the name of the channel that is displayed, you may do so under the Short name settings of the unit. 4-6 Characters max is allowed depending on your TV. 14. More detail information can be found below if more customization is required.
Pro Video Instruments CUSTOMIZATION AND PARAMETERS Each unit is ready to work plug n play by default. After connecting the unit using our QUICK GUIDE above you may customize the unit’s settings, such as Frequency, Major and Minor channel numbers, Short name, or TV standard. 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.
Pro Video Instruments QAM (J.83B DIGITAL CABLE) • • • • • These are the Defaults and Good starting point for PLUG N PLAY setup. • If you have more than one unit please ensure you change the FREQUENCY, MAJOR/MINOR, and SHORT NAME so they don’t overlap and create issues. • With the above default, the unit outputs on 783 MHz as channel 1.1.
Pro Video Instruments ATSC (OVER THE AIR CHANNEL) • • • • • These are the Defaults and Good starting point for PLUG N PLAY setup. If you have more than one unit please ensure you change the FREQUENCY, MAJOR/MINOR, and SHORT NAME so they don’t overlap and create issues. With the above default, the unit outputs on 473 MHz as channel 1.1.
Pro Video Instruments DVB-T GENERIC • • • • • • These are the Defaults and Good starting point for PLUG N PLAY setup. If you have more than one unit please ensure you change the FREQUENCY, LCN, and SHORT NAME so they don’t overlap and create issues. • • • SOURCE – Set your Video Source HDMI, CVBS, or SDI depending on your model STANDARD – Set your TV standard depending on your needs, location, and support format of your TV. FREQ – Set your Frequency using our Frequency chart at www.pvisupport.com.
Pro Video Instruments DVB-C • • • • • • • These are the Defaults and Good starting point for PLUG N PLAY setup. If you have more than one unit please ensure you change the FREQUENCY, LCN, and SHORT NAME so they don’t overlap and create issues. • • • SOURCE – Set your Video Source HDMI, CVBS, or SDI depending on your model STANDARD – Set your TV standard depending on your needs, location, and support format of your TV. FREQ – Set your Frequency using our Frequency chart at www.pvisupport.com.
Pro Video Instruments ISDBT • • • • • • • • These are the Defaults and Good starting point for PLUG N PLAY setup. If you have more than one unit please ensure you change the FREQUENCY, KEY ID, and SHORT NAME so they don’t overlap and create issues. SOURCE – Set your Video Source HDMI, CVBS, or SDI depending on your model STANDARD – Set your TV standard depending on your needs, location, and support format of your TV. FREQ – Set your Frequency using our Frequency chart on page 53.
Pro Video Instruments DTMB • • • • • • These are the Defaults and Good starting point for PLUG N PLAY setup. If you have more than one unit please ensure you change the FREQUENCY, LCN, and SERVICE NAME so they don’t overlap and create issues. • • • SOURCE – Set your Video Source HDMI, CVBS, or SDI depending on your model STANDARD – Set your TV standard depending on your needs, location, and support format of your TV. FREQ – Set your Frequency here.
Pro Video Instruments ADVANCED MENU – PSIP, MIXER MODE, RF LEVEL • • • • • • These are the Defaults and Good starting point for PLUG N PLAY setup. Please do not modify these settings unless instructed or you understand these settings. • • If you require a specific PID set by your Service provider for Coax STB injection, then please change as per their requirements. Changing these numbers can create unwanted effects on your channel if not careful. • • TS ID – Transport ID Number.
Pro Video Instruments INSTALLING MULTIPLE UNITS To install multiple units on the same coax network, make sure to CHANGE the Frequencies, Major/Minor, and Short Name of each Channel BEFORE you connect them to the same coax network, so there will be no Channel Conflicts. By default, each unit will be set the same. This can easily be done using the Preset Menu option on the Main Menu of the unit or changing them manually.
Pro Video Instruments COMBINING SERVICE PROVIDERS SIGNALS OR ATSC WITH YOUR DEVICE For Combining ATSC (Over the Air channels) you must find the frequencies that are used by your local stations. This information can usually be found online by searching for, “(insert your local area) ATSC frequency chart.” This will give you a nice table that shows all the Frequencies used in your area. Find the ones that are not used and write those down. Set your device(s) to those unused frequencies.
Pro Video Instruments VID QUALITY MODES The Vid Quality modes on the unit determine the speed and size of information sent to your TV’s tuner decoder. The default is LOW LATENCY. DO NOT change this setting unless you are experiencing issues with video quality.
Pro Video Instruments 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) VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual 19
Pro Video Instruments Once you have Network and Sharing Center open, Click on “Change adapter settings.” Right Click on your Local Ethernet connection and click on “properties.
Pro Video Instruments 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.
Pro Video Instruments WEB INTERFACE To log in: Open an internet browser window on your connected PC and navigate to the IP address of the unit. DEFAULT IP ADDRESS: 192.168.0.136 Once you have logged into the unit, you will see the SETTINGS page. This will display all your inputs, as well as your video standard, frequency, and other settings. On the left-hand side, there is a navigation bar, where you can select different menus for further configuration.
Pro Video Instruments WEB INTERFACE – SETTINGS SETTINGS: Under the settings menu you can modify the settings of each channel 1-8 just as you would on the front panel of the unit. (Labelled MB1 – MB8) You can modify the following: Source: Currently only HDMI is selectable Standard: select the TV standard format you wish this channel to broadcast on. J.83B Cable, ATSC, DVB-T, ISDB-T, etc. RF Frequency: Enter the broadcast frequency that corresponds to your physical channel.
Pro Video Instruments Standards Selection: You can select the RF standard format you wish to broadcast on such as ATSC, J.
Pro Video Instruments 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.
Pro Video Instruments Modulation Selection: Under QAM, DVB-T, etc you can change the Constellation mode here.
Pro Video Instruments WEB INTERFACE - ADVANCE MENU The Advanced menu option allows adjustments of PSIP and other features of the unit. These features include: CVCT MODE: This option allows you to adjust the VCT broadcast mode. Sometimes TVs prefer a certain VCT mode to display the Major/Minor channel info correctly. If you run into this issue change the mode and try rescanning again.
Pro Video Instruments 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.
Pro Video Instruments CVCT MODE: Change 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.
Pro Video Instruments Mixer 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.
Pro Video Instruments FIXED EDID: 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.
Pro Video Instruments WEB INTERFACE – PRESET To use the Preset menu, select the Standard you wish to use for all the Channels using the drop-down menu as shown 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.
Pro Video Instruments WEB INTERFACE – NETWORK This menu will allow you to change your device’s IP Address and other network settings. Generally, you will only need to change these once, when you configure your unit. 1. DHCP Toggle: You can decide here whether you want your VeCOAX Ultra to operate on DHCP (On) or a Static IP (Off). 2.
Pro Video Instruments WEB INTERFACE – UPDATE This menu will allow you to update your unit’s firmware. If an update is required, we will provide you with the latest files, which will include a .bin and .vimage file. To apply an update, you will have to perform these steps in order: 1. Select the updates you wish to apply. To do this, click either ‘Mainboard’ or ‘Modulator’ and select the files we have distributed to you.
Pro Video Instruments 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.
Pro Video Instruments TROUBLESHOOTING AND F.A.Q. NOT RECEIVING SIGNAL TO MY TV Please check your settings of the unit and ensure the correct standard is set. Check all your connections and scan for the standard you have set on the unit. Example QAM – Scan for Digital Cable on your TV I plugged my unit up and it’s not working? – Please follow our Quick Guide for setting up the unit. Double check your connections as well. Ensure the Signal is not too Strong for your TV tuner.
Pro Video Instruments This will allow the 1080P signal to pass. If your TV tuner does not support 1080P through the tuner you will not receive any signal or video. If this happens, switch it back to “Interlacing.” Depending on if you care about the low latency mode or not you can change the Vid Quality to “HIGH.” A very slight change in image quality will happen as well as an increase in delay between menus GUI’s due to the information handling sent to your TV.
Pro Video Instruments WHAT ARE ALL THE STANDARDS ON THE UNIT AND WHAT DO THEY MEAN? Each region in the world uses its own Standard that they have adopted. You can check the standards that are used in your area online. You can refer to each Standard and how to set your unit to these standards above.
Pro Video Instruments CHANNEL FREQUENCY APPENDICES USA J83B CABLE CHANNELS APPENDIX NORTH AMERICAN DIGITAL QAM CABLE TELEVISION CHANNELS / FREQUENCIES SUGGESTED DEFAULT = 783000kHz (783 MHz) = frequency channel 122 6 MHz 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.
Pro Video Instruments 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.
Pro Video Instruments 10 195.00 11 201.00 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.
Pro Video Instruments 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.
Pro Video Instruments 53 399.00 54 405.00 55 411.00 56 417.00 57 423.00 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.
Pro Video Instruments 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.
Pro Video Instruments 88 609.00 89 615.00 90 621.00 91 627.00 92 633.00 93 639.00 94 645.00 Jumboband 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.
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Pro Video Instruments USA ATSC AIR CHANNELS APPENDIX NORTH AMERICAN DIGITAL ATSC OFF AIR TELEVISION CHANNELS / FREQUENCIES SUGGESTED DEFAULT = 473000kHz (473 MHz) = frequency channel 14 6 MHz Apart Note: 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.
Pro Video Instruments 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 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual 50
Pro Video Instruments 36 605 37 611 38 617 39 623 40 629 41 635 42 641 43 647 44 653 45 659 46 665 47 671 48 677 49 683 50 689 51 692 Channel ATSC FREQUENCY 52 701 53 707 54 713 55 719 56 725 57 731 58 737 59 743 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual 51
Pro Video Instruments 60 749 61 755 62 761 63 767 64 773 65 779 66 785 67 791 68 797 69 803 Channel ATSC FREQUENCY 70 809 71 815 72 821 73 827 74 833 75 839 76 845 77 851 78 857 79 863 80 869 81 875 82 881 83 887 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual 52
Pro Video Instruments LATIN AMERICA ISDBT CHANNELS APPENDIX SUGGESTED DEFAULT = 473142kHz (473.
Pro Video Instruments 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 VeCOAX Ultra RF Series user Manual 54
Pro Video Instruments 58 737142 59 743142 60 749142 61 755142 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.
