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Document Number:  PD196-244R12 

 

       PD295-002  

 

 

 

 

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PDi Communication Systems, Inc.   40 Greenwood Lane   Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA   PH 1-800-628-9870  FX 937-743-5664  

 

 

An Example for Off-Air RF Pass-Thru 

A facility has an outside antenna that contains several local TV channels that they wish to provide to their patients for 
viewing in addition to Satellite TV channels. 
 
The facility is equipped with the PDI-P15X arm mounted television powered remotely from a central style power supply. 
The Off-Air antenna signal is connected to the input of the central power supply and the STB is connected using the 
Optional Secondary RF Coax cable as shown on pages 8 and 9. 
 
For this configuration, the yellow (Menu) 

button on the TV’s keypad is 

chosen to Power the STB on and off by changing 

the 

mapping of the TV “Menu” key to “Power”.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Now, Exit the Interface Module SETUP menu by pressing the SETUP button on the programming remote. 
 

Pressing the “MENU” button on the TV’s keypad should 

power the STB on and off with each key press. The only 

remaining setup involves programming the TV for the Off-Air channels while the STB is o

ff. The TV’s channel 

programming is not required to include t

he STB’s channel as well. For example, if the STB is set for channel 3 output, the 

same channel could be omitted from the TV’s channel table, if no local channel 3 is available. Please see the 

programming instructions specific to the model PDi TV being used. 
 

Programming the STB Signal Input Type 

The Interface Module must be programmed so that it knows 
which TV source input needs the keys to be mapped to the 
STB.  When any other signal source is selected, all keys will 
operate normally. 
 

1.  Enter the Interface Module Setup Menu (see 

“Understanding 

Interface Module Setup Menus

 

earlier in this manual) 

2.  Select 

menu “

Interface Module SETUP 6/6

”.

 

3. 

Set “STB Signal Input” to

 match the connection to the 

STB.  This is usually Tuner, but may be “HDMI” or 

“Component” for high definition STB’s.

 

4. 

If “STB Signal Input” is “Tuner” then set the “STB

 

Channel” to match 

the STB’s modulated RF output. The 

illustration depicts the channel as 

number 3 in this example. 

5.  Exit setup. Verify the STB signal is now displayed on the television. 

 

 

 

 

STB INTERFACE SETUP 3/6 

-TV KEY- 

-STB COMMAND- 

Up Arrow 

Up Arrow 

Dn Arrow 

Down Arrow 

Lt Arrow 

Left Arrow 

Rt Arrow 

Right Arrow 

Menu

 

Power

 

Home 

 

Guide 

Guide 

Info 

Info 

Recall/Star ( * ) 

Prev Channel 

Exit: 

Exit 

Back (Nav) 

Back 

 

Exit: SETUP/OK       Cancel: POWER 

INTERFACE MODULE SETUP 6/6 

 
TV Input For STB 

Tuner 

TV Chan For STB 

003 

STB Model 

DC50X 

Restore Defaults for STB 

Flash Intface Pwr LED 

Off 

Power Save 

On 

 

DIAGNOSTICS 

IR Interface F/W Ver 

V4.02 

TV CCI Ver 

V4.6 

IR Cable 

Connected 

 
Exit: SETUP/OK       Cancel: POWER 

Summary of Contents for PD196-244R12

Page 1: ...PD295 002 Set Top Box Interface Module Page 1 of 29 PDi Communication Systems Inc 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro Ohio 45066 USA PH 1 800 628 9870 FX 937 743 5664 Document Number PD196 244R12 PD295 002...

Page 2: ...ble Installation 10 TV Setup Most PDi TVs P14W P16TV P19TV E Series 13 TV Setup A Series 14 TV Setup medTAB 14 Verifying and Troubleshooting Connections 14 Interface Module Setup Menus 15 Accessing In...

Page 3: ...lowing conditions If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operatin...

Page 4: ...atus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing...

Page 5: ...ts It removes the need to modulate signals for distribution by using one coax or HDMI cable from each set top box to an associated TV It offers customizable key mapping and works in retrofit installat...

Page 6: ...ower supply are suitable for the interface module These include but are not limited to ATX Pico Digital MPC 12 Blonder Tongue MIRC 12V with MIPS 12C Drake RMM 12 with PSM121 Holland HMR with HMPS When...

Page 7: ...terface PD295 002 is for use with CCI Port only Not MTI port Wall Mounted Televisions Wall Mounted TV Data Power and IR Emitter Cable Installation 1 Connect one end of the CAT5 cable to the TV s CCI p...

Page 8: ...oro Ohio 45066 USA PH 1 800 628 9870 FX 937 743 5664 Wall TV with Chassis Mounted Interface Module Wall Mounted TV RF Cable Installation The RF Output Signal cable from each set top box STB must also...

Page 9: ...stributor for assistance should your TV and or Arm lack this cable Arm Mounted TV Data Power and IR Emitter Cable Installation The CAT5 data cable used to connect the remotely located TV to the interf...

Page 10: ...rom an external power source Special consideration must be used in handling the low voltage AC power found on the RF signal coax cable Two types of external power supplies are used with arm mounted te...

Page 11: ...ternally connected device such as the Satellite Box A Power Passer is required for each TV STB connection For new installations the use of a PDI 772HE IND instead of PDI 772 HE will eliminate the need...

Page 12: ...1 Remove power from the TV at the central power supply 2 Connect a coaxial cable from the set top box OUT TO TV to one of the 10 RF IN ports on the PDI 772HE IND 3 Connect the coaxial cable from the...

Page 13: ...ay operate the interface module on any Standby Power setting This can be determined by trying it or contacting PDi 4 From the initial setup menu select Channels 5 Change the Pro idiom option to MTI Po...

Page 14: ...ssing SETUP on the programming remote or by pressing Settings on the touchscreen TV controls Enter password 45066 is factory default 2 Select Advanced Option 3 Select Features then select Input Source...

Page 15: ...press SETUP a second time to display the interface module setup menu 4 Press the CH or CH on the remote to highlight the desired option To advance to the next page press CH when the bottom item on the...

Page 16: ...standard TV function INTERFACE MODULE SETUP 2 6 TV KEY STB COMMAND 0 Digit 0 1 Digit 1 2 Digit 2 3 Digit 3 4 Digit 4 5 Digit 5 6 Digit 6 7 Digit 7 8 Digit 8 9 Digit 9 Dash Info Exit SETUP OK Cancel PO...

Page 17: ...lected STB model to factory defaults NOTE Each STB model has a unique set of Factory Defaults Selecting Restore Factory Defaults changes the parameters to the Factory Defaults for the selected STB mod...

Page 18: ...t See Restoring Factory Default Settings later in this manual Provider Set Top Box Model On Screen STB Model Setting Cablevision Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4250HD SciAtl Cisco Charter Spectrum Motoro...

Page 19: ...us earlier in this manual 2 Select menu pages 1 through 5 3 For each TV Key on the left column set the matching STB COMMAND on the right column to the desired STB function Programming for Off Air Non...

Page 20: ...nel 3 output the same channel could be omitted from the TV s channel table if no local channel 3 is available Please see the programming instructions specific to the model PDi TV being used Programmin...

Page 21: ...annel should follow 3 Press the designated Guide button or press 00 A channel guide should appear 4 Select a channel from the Guide The viewed set top box channel should follow the selection Off Air T...

Page 22: ...turn both the TV OFF and set top box OFF If the problem persists the IR emitter cable may not be aimed well enough for the set top box to receive the proper signal Try moving the IR emitter and then c...

Page 23: ...he set top box s RF modulator See Programming the STB Signal Input Type page 20 Additional steps for Dish receivers Dish receivers must be set to Primary Remote Address 1 for proper operation Verify t...

Page 24: ...ng Interface Module Setup Menus for programming details NOTE A Control Device Key also referenced as a TV Key is a key located on the front panel of a PDi TV and or on a PDi TV compatible controller I...

Page 25: ...wer Power Power Power Power Power Power Info Info Info Info Info Info Info Info CH CH CH Up CH Up CH Up CH CH CH CH CH CH Down CH Down CH Down CH CH CH OK Select OK Select Select Select Select OK OK S...

Page 26: ...OL Page Down Page Down PAGE Page Down PAGE VOL VOL PIP On Off PIP On Off PIP ON OFF PIP PIP ON OFF PIP Video PIP Swap PIP Swap PIP SWAP PIP Swap PIP SWAP PIP Swap Unmarked 1 PIP Move PIP Move PIP MOVE...

Page 27: ...git 6 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digi...

Page 28: ...Menu Menu Menu Guide Guide Guide Menu Settings Menu RED Red C Red C Red C Red Red C Red Mute Red GREEN Help Help Green D Green Green D Green CC Green YELLOW Yellow A Yellow A Yellow A Yellow Yellow A...

Page 29: ...alfunction of any data communications system Such conditions will be determined by PDi at its sole unfettered discretion Service and repair of accessories apparatus attachments or any other devices wh...

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