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1.0 Product Description

The

is a 181-channel TV Tuner with composite video out. It is a perfect low

cost TV or FM Tuner for any AV System. The VTune is also a great compliment to
stand alone display devices such as Plasma, LCD, and CRT displays. Using the
RS-232, IR, or Contact Closure Control ensures that this affordable compact TV/FM
Tuner is easily integrated into any audio/video system.

VTune

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181 Channel TV Tuner
FM Tuner (87.5 - 107.9MHz)
Composite Video Output
Stereo Audio Output
RS-232, IR, Contact Closure Control
Includes Full Featured IR remote control

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Features

Summary of Contents for VR-1FF

Page 1: ...Operations Manual Manual Rev 020901 Firmware Rev 1 00 205 Commercial Court Morganville NJ 07751 Voice 732 591 5800 Fax 732 591 5801 www auroramultimedia com TV FM Tuner with RS 232 IR or Contact Closu...

Page 2: ...n 1 Warning 2 Unpacking 2 Installation 2 Remote Control 3 Specifications 5 Control Port 6 RS 232 Protocol 6 Warranty 11 System Overview 2 Front Panel 4 Connector Specifications 8 Troubleshooting 9 Upg...

Page 3: ...evices such as Plasma LCD and CRT displays Using the RS 232 IR or Contact Closure Control ensures that this affordable compact TV FM Tuner is easily integrated into any audio video system VTune 1 or P...

Page 4: ...32 contact closure and IR controllable 181 Channel TV Tuner and FM Tuner The unit was designed for easy integration into systems that need remote control of the capabilities The powerful yet simple RS...

Page 5: ...sed Future use 11 FM INPUT Selects the FM Antenna as the Main source 15 UP ARROW Not Used Future use 16 DOWN ARROW Not Used Future use 17 LEFT ARROW Not Used Future use 18 RIGHT ARROW Not Used Future...

Page 6: ...e level is at 52 for example Times out after 3 sec Lowers the volume Front LED display will show v 52 if the level is at 52 for example Times out after 3 sec Selects TV as the source Selects FM as the...

Page 7: ...or 62 5KHz fine tune FM Frequency Range 76 00 to 108 00 MHz 50KHz fine tune Connector RCA female Yellow Output Composite video Impedance 75 ohms Typical Level 1 0V peak peak into 75 ohms Connectors 2...

Page 8: ...r 13 decimal IS A QUERY COMMAND Does not have to be Case Sensitive IS A COMMAND Does not have to be Case Sensitive IS A RESPONSE ALL RESPONSES ARE CAPITALS KEY_LEFT CR Left CR Right KEY_UP CR Up arrow...

Page 9: ...ro dB VOL CR Query Volume Level Responds with VOL10 CR for volume level 10 MCH CR Query Main Channel Responds with MCH002 CR for channel 2 MCHxxx CR Main Channel change MCH025 CR for channel 25 xxx 00...

Page 10: ...3 TX Pin 5 RX Pins 1 2 4 6 Pins 1 2 Volume Up Pins 1 4 Channel Pins 1 6 Channel Pins 1 2 6 TV Pins 1 4 6 FM Pins 1 2 4 6 Volume Down RS232 Contact Closure Note Pin 2 must be enable with jumper J9 on V...

Page 11: ...or grounding will cause this problem The cable feed should be grounded at entry into building or house structure Jensen Transformers model VR 1FF CATV Ground Isolator may also do the trick if the grou...

Page 12: ...uploading This process could take a few minutes Do not turn off the power to the VTune or unplug the RS 232 cable when uploading firmware Well everyone needs a backup plan just in case If a flash uplo...

Page 13: ...s to the original purchaser only and will be null and void upon any assignment or transfer No other warranty express or implied other than Manufacturer s shall apply FCC Part 15 Statement RADIO AND TE...

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