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OCTO AV MODULATOR (REF. 8180) 

 

 

 

 

 

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ECHNICAL 

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PECIFICATIONS

 

Octo AV Modulator 8180 

Modulator Type 

Double Sideband Modulator 

Inputs 

8 Analog Inputs (8 x Video + 16 x Audio) 

Outputs 

1 RF  1 RF Test (-30dB) Output 

Connectors 

Yellow Cinch: Video 

Red and White Cinch: Audio L+R (converted 

to Mono (L+R)) 

Standards 

PAL 

 SECAM - NTSC (B/G,I, D/K, L, M/N) 

Video 

Vpp 

1 or 1.3 

Picture Sound Ratio 

dB 

13 

Audio S/N 

dB 

59 (for FM (PAL & NTSC)) 

Video S/N 

dB 

54 (100% White 1 Vpp) 

Channel Plans 

UHF (S38 - E69) = 52 Ch. / 8 MHz spacing 

Lt1.E (S33 - E60) = 48 Ch. / 8 MHz spacing 
Lt2.E (S27 - E48) = 43 Ch. / 8 MHz spacing 

LTAM (CH 14 - 79) = 65 Ch / 6 MHz spacing 

RF Attenuator  

(independent per modulator) 

dB 

20 in steps of 2dB 

RF Output Power (60dB/IM3) 

RF Output Power per carrier 

dBµV 
dBµV 

114 
105 

Test Port 

dB 

-30 

Configuration 

Region, Standard, AV Channel, RF Channel, 

Audio Level, Video Level, Lock 

Operating Temperature 

°C 

-5 to +55 

Power Supply 

Vac 

90 

 240  

Embedded power adapter 

5V 

 3A Jack Ø 2.1mm 

Power Consumption 

Dimensions 

mm 

217 x 165 x 59 

Weight 

kg 

0,8 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 8180

Page 1: ...User Manual Octo AV Modulator Ref 8180 ...

Page 2: ...OF WARRANTY 12 No part of this manual may be copied reproduced transmitted transcribed or translated into any language without permission Unitron reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time Unitron cannot be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product Specifications are subject to change without notice 1...

Page 3: ...alog inputs each 1 video cinch 2 audio cinch L R processes up to 8 analog channels Multi TV standard support NTSC PAL SECAM B G I D K L M N 1 RF output 1 Test output 30dB Built in high power RF booster easy to configure with the Johansson button and 4 digits display selectable Region Standard Mode Output Channel adjustable RF Level Audio Level and Video Level very compact housing with detachable p...

Page 4: ...pply socket DC power presence is indicated by flashing dots Connect the AV inputs Connect a coaxial cable to the output connector for distribution of the signal Connect a network analyser to the test port to control the signal quality Configure the Octo AV Modulator using the rotary button see below The power adapter can easily be replaced without disconnecting the product To do so open the top le...

Page 5: ...OCTO AV MODULATOR REF 8180 5 1 4 Connecting the AV cables TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW ...

Page 6: ...de is indicated by flashing dots on display Push the rotary button for 3 seconds to access the menu When you enter the configuration step the LEDs of the 8 AV CHANNELS will be GREEN Tap to select the channel plan from your region UHF E UHF Europe S38 E69 Lt1 E UHF Europe limited to CH60 S33 E60 Lt2 E UHF Europe limited to CH48 S27 E48 LAT A Latin America CH 14 79 When the region is updated all 8 m...

Page 7: ...go to next step Tap to select the AV Channel you want to set AV Channel 1 to 8 For example if you want to set AV Channel 1 tap to confirm and scroll to the next step The LED of AV Channel 1 will stay GREEN In the previous step you have selected an AV channel Now in this step you can select the RF channel for the selected AV channel ...

Page 8: ...lected the RF channel for an AV channel Now in this step you can select the RF Attenuator for the selected AV channel Tap to set the RF Attenuator Select between 0 20 dB in steps of 2dB 0dB maximum output level 105 BµV 20dB 85dBµV This way you can equalise your output signal Tap to confirm Scroll right to go to next step Tap to select the Audio Level Select between 0 and 7 in steps of 1 0 No atten...

Page 9: ...ice is locked the display at startup will show 00 Turn the button to 50 and tap and the device will be unlocked RESET DEVICE To reset the device to factory settings unplug the power cord tap the rotary button and plug in the power cord Hold the rotary button until DONE is displayed FACTORY SETTINGS After RESET DEVICE Region Lt2 E LTE2 Europe Standard PLbG PAL BG Channels for modulators 1 8 S27 S29...

Page 10: ...9 for FM PAL NTSC Video S N dB 54 100 White 1 Vpp Channel Plans UHF S38 E69 52 Ch 8 MHz spacing Lt1 E S33 E60 48 Ch 8 MHz spacing Lt2 E S27 E48 43 Ch 8 MHz spacing LTAM CH 14 79 65 Ch 6 MHz spacing RF Attenuator independent per modulator dB 20 in steps of 2dB RF Output Power 60dB IM3 RF Output Power per carrier dBµV dBµV 114 105 Test Port dB 30 Configuration Region Standard AV Channel RF Channel A...

Page 11: ...on Do not place any items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains on the unit that might cover the ventilation holes Do not place any naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus Do not install the product in a dusty place Use the apparatus only in moderate climates not in tropical climates Respect the minimum and maximum temperature specifications To avoid any risk of electrical s...

Page 12: ...ifications Installation or use in a manner inconsistent with the technical or safety standards in force in the country where the product is used Use of non suitable accessories power supply adapters Installation in a defect system External cause beyond the control of Unitron N V such as drop accidents lightning water fire improper ventilation THE WARRANTY IS NOT APPLIED IF Production date or serial...

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