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32-MTA Mono TV Tuner
Table of Contents
Overview............................................................................................................................................. 3
New Features (Rev 3.3-4.0) ....................................................................................................................3
Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 4
Physical .................................................................................................................................................4
Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................4
Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................................4
RF Tuner ...............................................................................................................................................5
Includes ................................................................................................................................................5
Options .................................................................................................................................................5
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................. 6
Front Panel Programming................................................................................................................... 6
Modes 10 and above ..............................................................................................................................6
Front Panel Programming Commands................................................................................................ 7
RS-232 Control Protocol ..................................................................................................................... 8
Overview ...............................................................................................................................................8
General protocol specifications ................................................................................................................8
Command String Structure ......................................................................................................................8
Command and Status Response...............................................................................................................8
General RS-232 Commands.....................................................................................................................9
Character Generator Commands ............................................................................................................ 11
Keypad Channel Command.................................................................................................................... 12
IC-RC Remote Emulation....................................................................................................................... 12
Tune Ring Commands and Replies ......................................................................................................... 13
Terminal Communication Commands ..................................................................................................... 13
RS-232 Command Hints and Tips........................................................................................................... 13
Response Strings .............................................................................................................................. 14
Channel/Source Status Response String (T):........................................................................................... 14
Audio Status Response String (V): ......................................................................................................... 14
Front Panel Mode Status Response String (S): ........................................................................................ 14
RS-232 Cable Connections................................................................................................................ 15
Single Tuner ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Multiple Tuners .................................................................................................................................... 15
Rack Mounting.................................................................................................................................. 16
RK1 Single Unit Rack Mount .................................................................................................................. 16
RK2 Side-by-Side Rack Kit ..................................................................................................................... 16
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................... 17
Limited Warranty and Disclaimer ..................................................................................................... 18
