DRAKE DSE24 Instruction Manual Download Page 1

Instruction Manual

with Closed Captioning

is a registered trademark of the R.L. Drake Holdings LLC

© Copyright 2013 R.L. Drake Holdings LLC P/N: 651228200A Printed in the USA.

Rev: 20130411

          1002571

Summary of Contents for DSE24

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual with Closed Captioning is a registered trademark of the R L Drake Holdings LLC Copyright 2013 R L Drake Holdings LLC P N 651228200A Printed in the USA Rev 20130411 1002571 ...

Page 2: ... basement or near a swimming pool and the like Table of Contents Caution Important Safety Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLA...

Page 3: ...ar attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 15 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 16 ...

Page 4: ...verage 5 1000 MHz Channel Plans STD HRC IRC Broadcast and T Channels Output Power 45 dBmV Output Level Adjustment Range 15 dB Phase Noise 95 dBc Hz 10 kHz offset Broadband Noise 75 dBc 12 MHz offset 4 MHz bandwidth MER 40 dB equalized Channel Frequency Response 1 dB Carrier Suppression 40 dB I Q Imbalance 1 degree Output Level Accuracy 1 dB Spurious 60 dbc Second Harmonic in the T Channel band 55 ...

Page 5: ... be rack mounted in just 1RU of height The DSE24 accepts analog high definition or standard definition video input via component VGA or composite inputs Digital video can also be input via a HDMI without HDCP input Audio can be input via imbedded HDMI audio S PDIF optical digital input or analog left and right RCA jacks Video is encoded using MPEG2 encoding Audio is encoded using MPEG1 Layer 2 enc...

Page 6: ...tting F3 Up and Down Buttons Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the value of a viewed parameter setting The unit must be in the program mode in order for these buttons to become active for changing a parameter setting If the unit is not in the program mode repeatedly pressing the Up button will toggle between the version number of the DSE24 firmware and the video and audio status Pressing...

Page 7: ...ive when VGA is input on R6 R6 VGA INPUT This VGA type connector provides the means to input VGA video from a computer or other device with VGA output R7 COMPONENT VIDEO These three color coded RCA connectors Cr red Cb blue and Y green provide the means to input component video To input composite video use the green Y connector R8 HDMI CONNECTOR This connector provides the means to input HDMI vide...

Page 8: ...8 Software Flow Chart ...

Page 9: ...o move the cursor to the desired location and use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the list of alphanumerics until the desired character appears Note that the SELECT buttons will have no affect in normal mode or in program mode if the selected menu item requires no alphanumeric This section provides additional details regarding the selectable items shown in the program mode on the Softwar...

Page 10: ...ices are available OUTPUT FORMAT For normal operation select NORMAL For system level set up choose CW to provide a CW carrier at the center frequency of the output channel for use in leveling a system when a QAM power meter is not available To disable all RF output select STANDBY In the CW mode the CW carrier can be measured on a spectrum analyzer without a need to apply a bandwidth correction or ...

Page 11: ...NEL NAME and USER NAME There are 8 cursor positions available HOST NAME A host name may be entered in this window using the same technique described previously There are 15 cursor positions available MAC ADDRESS This menu item allows the user to view the MAC ADDRESS of the DSE24 This may be useful when debugging network connectivity issues WARNING Do not change If necessary to reenter see the labe...

Page 12: ...6 QAM with annex B FEC DigiCipher FEC 10 Press RIGHT arrow again and observe INTERLEAVER Select I128 J1 unless you have a special requirement 11 Press RIGHT arrow again and move to the OUTPUT FORMAT Choose NORMAL For testing level setup temporarily choose CW to produce a CW carrier in the center of the channel To temporarily turn off the RF output without removing power from the DSE24 select STAND...

Page 13: ...at all connections to the DSE24 have been made as described previously With power to the DSE24disconnected connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet jack on the back of the DSE24 to the Ethernet connector on your PC or to your network router Then apply power to the DSE24 2 After the DSE24 has booted up scroll to the USER NAME screen using the LEFT or RIGHT arrow buttons and enter program mode by...

Page 14: ... button causes the display to show the video and audio status but does not toggle USING A PC AS A VIDEO SOURCE When using a PC as your video source please ensure that the resolution is set to one of the following modes 640x480 60Hz 720x480 60Hz 1280x720 60Hz or 1920x1080 30Hz While PC s can generate many other output resolutions the DSE24 will only operate correctly with these video settings If th...

Page 15: ...15 CATV CHANNEL FREQUENCIES Table 1 CATV ...

Page 16: ...16 CATV CHANNEL FREQUENCIES ...

Page 17: ...AKE also provides technical assistance by e mail TechSupport rldrake com or by Telefax 1 937 806 1510 Many of the products that are sent to us for repair are in perfect working order when we receive them For these units there is a standard checkout fee that you will be charged Please perform whatever steps are applicable from the installation sections of the Owner s Manual before calling or writin...

Page 18: ...ood reason to call before sending a unit in for repair Typically equipment is repaired in five to ten working days after it arrives at R L DRAKE if we have all the facts If we must call you it may take longer R L DRAKE is not responsible for damage caused by lightning nonprofessional alterations acts of God shipping damage poor storage handling etc R L DRAKE will make note of any shipping damage u...

Page 19: ...re important to obtain proper performance from this product Therefore carefully read the Instruction Manual This warranty does not apply to any defect that R L DRAKE HOLDINGS LLC determines is due to 1 Improper maintenance or repair including the installation of parts or accessories that do not conform to the quality and specifications of the original parts 2 Misuse abuse neglect or improper insta...

Page 20: ...R L Drake Holdings LLC 710 Pleasant Valley Drive Springboro ohio 45066 uSA Customer Service and Parts Telephone 1 937 746 6990 Telefax 1 937 806 1510 Web Site http www rldrake com ...

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