HDME-804 Manual V1.0 1/16
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Installation
System Installer must adhere to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as possible
.
Unpacking and Inspection
Each unit is shipped factory tested. Ensure all items are removed from the container prior to discarding any packing
material.
Thoroughly inspect the unit for shipping damage with particular attention to connectors and controls. If there is any sign of
damage to the unit or damaged or loose connectors contact your distributor immediately. Do not put the equipment into
service if there is any indication of defect or damage.
Hardware Installations and Connections
It is highly recommended that quality cables and connectors be used for all video and audio source connections.
1.
The unit is designed to be rack mounted in a standard EIA 19” rack.
2.
The unit comes standard with HDMI and DIN inputs (Component and Composite video inputs). The HDME-804
encoder / modulator is intelligently designed to detect the video input from the video source.
HDMI Connection:
Connect the HDMI cable(s) from the video source(s) into the HDMI input(s). Or, Connect the DIN Cable to the
back of the encoder as required using the DIN to DIN or DIN to breakout cable.
Repeat this step for each video source connection required.
Be sure the connections for each source are consistent with the unit’s inputs (IN1…IN8).
3.
Use a quality 75
Ω
coaxial cable with “F” connectors from the unit’s
RF OUT jack
to the
distribution system
(combiner or reverse splitter) or directly to a television.
4.
If connecting to an IP network- connect the Ethernet cable to the IP output RJ45 connector.
(IGMP capable and enabled switch is required)
5.
If connecting the ASI output- connect the BNC cable to the ASI output.
6.
If connecting to an EAS Receiver make the proper connections (connect relay and Video /Audio Inputs) to the EAS
receiver.
7.
Connect the included power cord to the unit’s
POWER
plug.
8.
Connect the power cord to an appropriately rated AC power outlet.
Encoder Status Lights
:
Solid Green
Encoder connected to Input source
Flashing Green:
No connection / free run
Flashing Red:
EAS Event
