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Document Number:  PD196-173R8   

 

PD295-001 

 

 

 

 

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PDi Communication Systems, Inc.   40 Greenwood Lane   Springboro, Ohio 45066   USA   PH 937-743-6010 Fax 973-743-6554 

 
1.   Remove power from the TV at the central 

power supply. 

2.   Connect a coaxial cable from the Satellite 

Set Top Box “OUT TO TV” to the Power 
Passer’s “RF IN FROM EXTERNAL 
DEVICE”. 

3.   Locate the coaxial cable from the central 

power supply. Connect this cable to 
“FROM POWER SUPPLY”.  

4.   Connect the coaxial cable from the TV to 

“COMBINED SIGNAL TO TV.” The TV 
coax should be limited to 150’ to 
accommodate the central power supply 
coax length limitations. 

5.   Connect an Optional Secondary RF signal 

coaxial cable from the Power Passer’s “RF 
OUT TO EXTERNAL DEVICE” to the 
Satellite Set Top Box “OFF-AIR IN”. This 
connection is only necessary if you wish to 
view TV signals that are already present 
on your system in addition to Satellite Set 
Top Box signals.  Signal strength entering 
the satellite set top box should be +3dBmV 
to +10dBmV. 

 

 
Central Style PDI-772HE-IND Power Supply - RF Cable Installation 

Low voltage AC TV power is present on each central power supply TV RF out port.  Each RF In port is designed to be 
connected to a separate RF source with minimal loss and high isolation. 
1.   Remove power from the TV at the central power supply. 
2.   Connect a coaxial cable from the Satellite 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 TV to “RF OUT” on the PDI-772HE-IND.  The TV coax should be limited to 150’ to 

accommodate the central power supply coax length limitations. 

4.   Connect an Optional Secondary RF signal coaxial cable to the Satellite Set Top Box “OFF-AIR IN”. This connection is 

only necessary if you wish to view TV signals that are already present on your system in addition to Satellite Set Top 
Box signals.  Signal strength entering the satellite set top box should be +3dBmV to +10dBmV. 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional Secondary RF 

3dBmV min. 

PDI-772HE-IND Power Supply 

STB RF Signal to arm Mounted 

TV Length of 150’ maximum 

PD167-003 
Power Passer 

Summary of Contents for PD295-001

Page 1: ...ment Number PD196 173R8 Satellite TV Interface Module Installation Manual Page 1 of 19 PDi Communication Systems Inc 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro Ohio 45066 USA PH 1 800 628 9870 FX 937 743 5664 Document Number PD196 173R8 PD295 001 Satellite TV Interface Module ...

Page 2: ...Cable Installation 6 Arm Mounted Televisions 7 Arm Mounted TV Data Cable Installation 7 Arm Mounted TV RF Cable Installation 7 TV Setup Most PDi TVs P14W P16TV P19TV E Series 10 TV Setup A Series 11 TV Setup medTAB 11 Verifying and Troubleshooting Connections 11 Understanding Interface Module Setup Menus 12 Programming the Interface Module 15 Keypad Programming Mapping Instructions 15 Programming ...

Page 3: ...ons 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 operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technic...

Page 4: ...lug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has...

Page 5: ...set top box to an associated TV It offers customizable key mapping and works in retro fit installations in which each set top box is already modulated to different channels and combined onto the cable plant Best of all it s made in America Compatibility The PDi Satellite Interface forms a communication bridge between a PDi TV and a satellite set top box Therefore it has been designed to be compati...

Page 6: ...ata Cable Installation 1 Connect one end of the CAT5 cable to the TV s CCI port The CCI port is located on the back of the TV with the other connectors Be careful not to connect to the MTI port which is usually next to the CCI port 2 Connect the other end of the CAT5 cable to the RJ45 port on the PD295 001 Satellite Interface 3 Connect the Type A end Flat Connector of the USB cable to the port mar...

Page 7: ...cable to the Data Cable from the Arm TV The in room Data Connection is typically wall mounted as illustrated below 2 Connect the other end of the CAT5 cable to the RJ45 port on the PD295 001 Satellite Interface 3 Connect the Type A end Flat Connector of the USB cable to the port marked USB on the Satellite Set Top Box 4 Connect the Type B end Square Connector of the USB cable to the USB port on th...

Page 8: ...etails NOTE The drawing below is representative of the typical Satellite Set Top Box Your box may vary in appearance Central Style PDI 772HE Power Supply RF Cable Installation Low voltage AC TV power is present on each central power supply TV coax cable A PDi Power Passer part number PD167 003 is required to route the AC power on the coax cable around any externally connected device such as the Sa...

Page 9: ...he satellite set top box should be 3dBmV to 10dBmV Central Style PDI 772HE IND Power Supply RF Cable Installation Low voltage AC TV power is present on each central power supply TV RF out port Each RF In port is designed to be connected to a separate RF source with minimal loss and high isolation 1 Remove power from the TV at the central power supply 2 Connect a coaxial cable from the Satellite Se...

Page 10: ...r TV s may operate the Satellite Interface 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 Port Some TV s do not have this setting so this step can be ignored 6 From the initial setup menu select Sources Set each item as detailed below The TV Source Setup must properly reflect the ...

Page 11: ...TAB19C setup is completed through onscreen touchscreen controls 1 From the TV app open the TV Settings Menu by pressing SETUP on the programming remote or by pressing Settings on the touchscreen TV controls Enter password 45066 is the factory default 2 Select Advanced Option 3 Select Features then select Input Sources Set each item as detailed below The TV Source Setup must properly reflect the ac...

Page 12: ...o the previous instructions contained in this manual Accessing Interface Module Setup Menus on most PDi TVs 1 Make certain the STB is powered See the instructions that came with the STB for more details NOTE Some Set Top Boxes STBs require several minutes following application of initial power to effectively respond to commands Please allow enough time for the STB to properly initialize 2 Stand in...

Page 13: ...ictured here in this manual A complete listing of STB functions is provided in appendix A The left menu column TV KEY contains a listing of common control buttons found on pillow speakers remotes and the television keypads The right menu column STB COMMAND contains default settings that work well with most STB s Adjustment can only be made to items in the right column NOTE An STB menu item that is...

Page 14: ...vides a diagnostic tool to help determine if the TV is connected to the expected STB If Flash Intface Pwr LED is turned on the Power LED on the interface module controlled by this TV will flash to help identify the correct interface module to the expected TV NOTE This is not a stored parameter It is set to OFF by changing this selection or by cycling power to the interface module Power Save If Pow...

Page 15: ... Menu See STB Interface Setup Menus 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 Satellite Channels Using Off Air RF Pass Thru The Set Top Box STB can be remotely turned off which allows any signal connected to the OFF AIR input of the STB to be ac...

Page 16: ...ut 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 Satellite Interface 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 operat...

Page 17: ...follow 3 Press the designated Guide button or press 00 A channel guide should appear 4 Select a channel from the Guide The viewed satellite channel should follow the selection Off Air TV Operation Optional 1 a If using the TV Tuner for satellite programming press the control button designated for STB Power see section Programming for Off Air Non Satellite Channels Using OFF AIR RF Pass Thru b If u...

Page 18: ...y located on the front panel of a PDi TV and or on a PDi TV compatible controller IR remote control pillow speaker or wireless control device Control Device Key STB Function Right Arrow Right Arrow Left Arrow Left Arrow SLEEP Up Arrow Up Arrow ARC Down Arrow Down Arrow Enter INFO Dash Info Active List Back Back Pause Rewind Rewind Play Play Stop Stop Fast Forward Fast Forward Eject Record Last Tra...

Page 19: ... malfunction 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 which are not PDi products or options Defacing of product revision control and PDi labeling label alterations serial number missing serial number no longer discernible and serial number invalid All se...

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