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Device description

Operating manual V 506 a. X-QAM 621 CT2 -

Version 10-2014A

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Device description

The delivery consists of the following parts:

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V 506 and X-QAM 621 CT2 plug-in cards

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2 connection cables with F connectors, 450 mm & F socket-F
socket adapter

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Operating manual

[1] Tuner A
[2] Tuner B
[3] Slot for output
channel filter (V 506 only)

Figure 1: V 506 plug-in card

The V 506 and X-QAM 621 CT2 plug-in cards feature a CE marking.
This confirms that the product conforms to the relevant EG direc-
tives and adheres to the requirements specified therein.

Warranty conditions

The general terms and conditions of ASTRO Strobel GmbH apply.
You will find these in the current catalogue or on the Internet under
www.astro-kom.de.

Summary of Contents for V 506 X-QAM 621 CT2

Page 1: ...Version 10 2014A ...

Page 2: ...ting manual 1 Tuner A 2 Tuner B 3 Slot for output channel filter V 506 only Figure 1 V 506 plug in card The V 506 and X QAM 621 CT2 plug in cards feature a CE marking This confirms that the product conforms to the relevant EG direc tives and adheres to the requirements specified therein Warranty conditions The general terms and conditions of ASTRO Strobel GmbH apply You will find these in the curr...

Page 3: ... signals in the following ASTRO base units V 16 using software version x 34 or higher V 506 and X QAM 621 CT2 X 8 twin using software version x 34 or higher X QAM 621 CT2 only The plug in cards are supported by the HE programming software version 6 5 and higher The V 506 and X QAM 621 CT2 plug in cards feature the following performance characteristics Any transport current multiplex can be used be...

Page 4: ...operating manually carefully and store it for future reference To avoid danger as far as possible you must adhere to the following The device may only be installed and operated by qualified persons in accordance with EN 60065 or by persons who have been instructed by qualified persons Maintenance work may only be carried out by qualified service personnel The danger and safety instructions contain...

Page 5: ...t to allow optional installation of selected output channel filters of type V KF to maintain the out standing output parameters They are available as an accessory AUFGABE 1 Insert the channel filter into the slot provided for this purpose see figure 4 The filter can be activated using the HE programming software see section Programming using the HE programming software ERGEBNIS The plug in card in...

Page 6: ...structions can be found in the operating manual for the respective base unit Programming using the HE programming software Activating the V 506 and X QAM 621 CT2 in the HE programming software Once you have installed the plug in card in the base unit you can start programming This section tells you how to do this using the HE programming software You will find information on how to use this softwa...

Page 7: ...V 506 a X QAM 621 CT2 Version 10 2014A Figure 6 Planning screen for the basic unit If it is not possible to select the plug in card on the planning screen of the HE programming software select the menu Options card types used see figure 7 below and check the settings here ...

Page 8: ...t the case click on the checkbox to activate the card ERGEBNIS The plug in card is now activated When you click on the Read but ton in the planning screen see left the V 506 or X QAM 621 CT2 plug in card appears on the slot used Defining the input parameters In order to define the HF input parameters you must start by having the detailed settings for the card displayed To do so click on the Detail...

Page 9: ... A or B click on the corresponding Frontend active checkbox In the left area of the Input Parameter tab you can enter a name for the program packet in the Program packet input field Under this the transport stream and ON IDs are displayed for the receiving transponder You can connect the two signal inputs of the plug in card to a DVB C DVB T or DVB T2 tuner Select the desired tuner from the Tuner ...

Page 10: ...the Tuner Mode drop down menu 2 Select the desired channel or the special channel from the Channel drop down menu 3 Alternatively you can freely select the channel by entering the desired frequency in the Frequency input field 4 The symbol rate and the modulation are set automatically ERGEBNIS The input parameters are now defined and you can check the signal quality see following section Checking ...

Page 11: ... from the Channel drop down menu 3 Enter the desired frequency in the Frequency input field 4 Select the desired bandwidth 6 7 or 8 MHz from the Bandwidth drop down menu 5 The FFT mode and the guard interval are set automatically 6 You can optionally activate a 5 V remote power supply for a connected DVB T antenna by clicking on the Remote supply power 5 V checkbox ERGEBNIS The input parameters ar...

Page 12: ...8 MHz from the Bandwidth drop down menu 5 You can optionally activate a 5 V remote power supply for a connected DVB T antenna by clicking on the Remote supply power 5 V checkbox ERGEBNIS The input parameters are now defined and you can check the signal quality see following section Checking the input signal quality Checking the input signal quality The V 506 and X QAM 621 CT2 plug in cards feature...

Page 13: ...t to complete the test ERGEBNIS The signal quality has now been checked Defining the output parameters You define the output channels for the V 506 and X QAM 621 CT2 in the planning screen these are the channels which are used to supply the cable with the programmes sourced from the DVB S2 bouquet see left Figure 9 Output parameters Click on the Details button in the planning screen to open the De...

Page 14: ...menu The options available are 1 725 Ms s 3 45 Ms s 5 175 Ms s 6 9 Ms s 6 For the Spectrum parameter you can select either the norm normal or inv inverted checkbox 7 When the V 506 plug in card is used there is an additional option of activating an output channel filter for output channel A1 if this has been connected to the card Activate the channel filter by selecting the option Yes from the Cha...

Page 15: ... enter values between 0 dB and 15 5 dB 2 You now click on the Parameter write button to save the values entered 3 You can copy the changes to the configuration onto the plug in card by clicking on the Program card button at the top right of the Detailed settings screen see left ERGEBNIS The output levels have now been set SI PSI configuration Click on the Details button in the planning screen to o...

Page 16: ...ecimal value in the CA_system_ID and Operator_ID input fields 2 You can set up to four PID Remapping filters Click on the Add button to open the input screen for a PID see left and enter a hexadecimal value in the input field Afterwards click on the OK button If you want to delete a value previously entered click on the Delete button 3 You can copy the changes to the configuration onto the plug in...

Page 17: ...connected correctly and that there are no breaks or short circuits in the connectors If the problem cannot be resolved please contact the ASTRO customer service Maintenance and repair If all the instructions in this manual have been followed and if the device is being operated correctly no special maintenance is required HINWEIS In the event of repairs DIN VDE regulations 0701 0702 where applicabl...

Page 18: ...32 1 8 5 64 1 16 1 32 1 64 1 128 FEC DVB T 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 DVB T2 1 2 3 5 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 FFT Mode DVB T 2k 8k DVB T2 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k 32k Bandwidth MHz DVB T 6 7 8 DVB T2 5 6 7 8 Remote voltage supply 5 typ 100 mA schaltbar TS editing Data rate adjustment PCR correction NIT handling PID remapping Operator ID RF output Channel selective output filters pluggable Connectors Ω IEC jack 75 Channel ...

Page 19: ...Page 19 Technical data Operating manual V 506 a X QAM 621 CT2 Version 10 2014A ...

Page 20: ...riers in part or in full without the prior permission of the ASTRO company This manual created by ASTRO Strobel Kommunikationssysteme GmbH Olefant 1 3 D 51427 Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg Tel 02204 405 0 Fax 02204 405 10 E mail kontakt astro kom de Internet www astro kom de Due care was taken to ensure the accuracy of all the information contained in this documentation The ASTRO company cannot be ma...

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