AMX TDS, Operation/Reference Manual

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AMX TDS - ClearQAM/ATSC (High Definition)
16 AMX TDS (Television Delivery System)
Installing DTV-TX03-US Transmitters
Applying Power to the Transmitters
Each DTV-TX03-US Transmitter receives 12 VDC power via the 12VDC POWER connector on the rear panel
(FIG. 24).
Connecting TV Sources to the Transmitter
DTV-TX03-US Transmitters receive QAM/ATSC digital TV broadcasts, and connect to a cable outlet via the
TUNER IN (RCA) connector.
In order to use the TUNER IN connector with coax cable, you must first install the included Coax-to-RCA
adapter (FIG. 25):
Connecting a Digital Cable TV Source to DTV-TX03-US Transmitters
To connect from cable to the DTV-TX03-US, use coax cable with an F-type connector (FIG. 26):
Recommended Signal Levels
AMX DTV Transmitters require good quality input signals. The recommended signal levels are specified
below.
ATSC:

Signal level: > 45 dBµV and < 70 dBµV

Signal to noise ratio (SNR): > 26dB

Bit Error Rate (BER): < 2E-04
QAM:

Signal to noise ratio (SNR): > 7 - 9 dB

Bit error rate (BER): < 2E-04
FIG. 24 Applying Power to the Transmitters
(rear)
Power Supply
This connector is intended to be used only with the provided power supply.
FIG. 25 Installing the Coax-to-RCA Connector Adapter on the TUNER IN (RCA) port
FIG. 26 Connecting a ATSC/AQM Digital TV signal to DTV-TX03-US Transmitters
TUNER IN
(RCA) connector
Coax-to-RCA adapter Coax cable
(Type-F connector)
DTV-TX03-US
Coax
TUNER IN:
Incoming ATSC/QAM
digital TV signal
(rear)