Operating the Equipment Locally
Instruction Manual: evolution 5000 E5500 Mobile Contribution Encoder
Page 3-5
ST.TM.E10033.3
3.1
Introduction
The front panel display and keypad are used to configure, control and
monitor the E5500 Mobile Contribution Encoder (MCE). The control
interface is a structured menu through which the user navigates to access
the various options. This chapter describes the menu hierarchy and menu
options in detail. It also includes a ‘getting started’ section (see page 3-21)
which provides advice for new users on configuring the MCE after
power-on.
NOTE…
The configuration of the MCE after booting is the same as when power was last removed, with the
following exceptions:
1)
Modulation of the IF carrier is switched off.
2)
The IF output is switched off.
3)
The IF output power level is set to ‘Low’ (or ‘Normal’, if the low and normal
settings are set to the same level).
If the MCE configuration after power on matches the configuration required, the IF output and
modulation must be switched back on and the IF power level set to its previous setting in order to re-
enable transmission.
3.2
Navigating the Display Screens
3.2.1
Booting
At switch-on the MCE runs through a boot sequence which includes a
series of self-tests. If the self-tests are successfully completed, the
Summary Screen
is displayed (this screen is described in detail on
page 3-20).
Summary Screen
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Ops
M o d O f f ( 25 . 60 0 M H z)
Cfgs
P A L -B / G/ H /I N ot Lo c ke d
Help
A u d io O n- O ff
M e nu
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If the tests are not successfully completed the summary screen is still
displayed, followed by the applicable error messages. The display of error
messages may be suppressed using the Display Errors option on the
Setup/System/General Menu
– see page 3-42. The error messages may
be removed by pressing the Quit softkey or they time out after a few
seconds.
See Annex C, Error Messages for a list of the possible messages with an
explanation and any relevant remedial action. Unless the errors are of a
serious nature and stop the MCE from working then normal operation may
be resumed after remedial action has been taken.
Press Menu key to
access the Top Level
Menu
This gives quick access
to the Configurations
menu
This gives quick access
to the Setup/Operations
menu
