Broadcast Showman 1000, Handbook, Page: 17 / 71

Multi-Standard Analogue TV Demodulator Showman 1000 Getting Started
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2008 dB Broadcast Ltd 17 Provisional Version 0.3
To use the Showman 1000 for the first time or check basic operation, proceed as follows:
1. Applying mains power
Note: There is no power on/off switch.
Connect (100 to 240VAC, 50/60Hz) at the IEC input of the unit. The two-line LCD panel
will illuminate and display an RF (IF) LEVEL bar graph (top line) and the currently tuned
channel number and/or frequency (bottom line).
Note: This Top-Level Menu page is referred to in this manual as DEFAULT.
Tip: Press the <ESCAPE> key repeatedly to return the LCD to DEFAULT.
2. Using the RF Input
The RF Input has 75Ω nominal impedance. All connectors, co -axial cables,
aerial/antennas or signal generato rs should be 75Ω. Apply an analogue television RF
signal of between 46 and 80dBμV (0.2 and 10mVrms) to the RF IN connector.
Note: The T.V. standard and frequency/channel of the RF signal must Showman 1000
settings.
3. Setting or checking the TV Standard
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From DEFAULT (See item 1 above) press ► ►
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The T.V. Standard can now be viewed
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Press <ESCAPE> to return to DEFAULT
To change TV standard:
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From DEFAULT press: <ENTER> <ENTER> ▲ <ENTER>
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Press ▲ or ▼ to select th e required standard
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Press <ENTER> to accept or <ESCAPE> to reject the selection
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Press <ESCAPE> again to return to DEFAULT
Note: For most standards, there are several Channel Plans , depending on region,
country or frequency band (VHF or UHF).
To change channel:
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From DEFAULT press: <ENTER> <ENTER> <ENTER>.
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Press ▲ or ▼ to select the required channel.
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Press <ENTER> to accept or <ESCAPE> to reject the selection.
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Press <ESCAPE> again to return to DEFAULT.
To change frequency:
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From DEFAULT press: <ENTER> <ENTER> ▼ <ENTER>
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Press ◄ or ► to highlight the frequency digits to be adjusted
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Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust to the required value