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16.6
ATSC-8 Programming
The ATSC-8 can be programmed in one of two fashions:
1.
Each tuner can generate one off-air channel that can be mapped using the COM2000 EPG /
PSIP functions.
2.
Each tuner can pass an off-air channel with all sub-channels and PSIP information. This
prevents mapping, the channels will need to be in the lineup on their virtual off air channel.
The ATSC-8 comes packaged with the following:
ATSC-8
Power supply cord
4 x 6-foot Ethernet cables
Pros
Cons
Channels can be mapped in the EPG and
PSIP information will reflect channel
mapping.
Two channels per QAM 8 channels = 4
QAMS
Maximum of 8 channels can be
used.
Pros
Cons
All sub-channels for each RF channel are
displayed.
Each RF channel with all sub-
channels occupies a QAM. 8 RF
channels = 8 QAMS.
Larger channel lineup. Each OTA RF
channel will pass all sub channels to hotel
lineup. Local weather radar, foreign
language channels, local sports etc.
PSIP information is passed
through the system requiring the
channels to remain on the virtual
numbers on the OTA channel.
A COM 2000 with 48 channels will use 16
QAMS for DIRECTV. Leaving 8 QAMS for
OTA.
Map the DIRECTV channels to their
DIRECT channel assignment. Giving the
user the familiar DIRECTV experience.
CNN 202
ESPN 206
Off air channels that are common with
DIRECTV can be mapped to the same
channel in the guide.
Additional local OTAs can be programmed
in the guide and location only. (no guide
data)
