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6 PREPARING FOR OPERATION
EQUIPMENT PREPARATION
Before leaving the equipment base to undertake an operation it is recommended that the following
equipment checks be made.
6.1
The MTV-HD3 receiver
6.1.1 Antennas
The MTV-HD3 receiver can be used with a variety of Gigawave antennas; for information
please see the Gigawave Antennas data sheets.
6.1.2 Checks
The receiver may be powered from an external DC PSU, or by batteries. Check that any batteries
to be used are fully charged and that an emergency spare battery is available and fully charged.
Confirm the correct frequency is selected. 5.5.1
Confirm that the correct digital outputs are selected, SDI or ASI. 5.5.4.2
Confirm the correct Video format for Genlock is selected. 5.5.2
Confirm the correct Analogue Audio level is selected. 5.5.4.1.2
Confirm that the correct MPEG decoder setting for video Services is selected. 5.5.5
Check that the Video, audio, DC and RF cables are in good condition.
6.2
Transmitter / Receiver tests
Whenever practical, set up the system and trial it before leaving for site to ensure that
all components of the system are working. Checking at base, where adjustments and
corrective actions can be made, will pay off when setting up at site.
