ASTRO V 506 X-QAM 621 CT2 Operating Manual
Version 10-2014A
[1] Tuner A
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[2] Tuner B
[3] Slot for output
channel filter (V 506 only)
Device description
Device description
The delivery consists of the following parts:
V 506 and X-QAM 621 CT2 plug-in cards
2 connection cables with F connectors, 450 mm & F socket-F
socket adapter
Operating manual
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Figure 1: V 506 plug-in card
The V 506 and X-QAM 621 CT2 plug-in cards feature a CE marking.
This confirms that the product conforms to the relevant EG directives and adheres to the requirements specified therein.
Warranty conditions
The general terms and conditions of ASTRO Strobel GmbH apply.
You will find these in the current catalogue or on the Internet under
www.astro-kom.de.
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Description of performance
Description of performance
The V 506 and X-QAM 621 CT2 plug-in cards are used for
processing 2 digital TV programmes (DVB-C, DVB-T or DVB-T2)
from 2 independent input signal sources into 2 independent QAM
output channels in the 47 - 862 MHz frequency range. The corresponding input signal can be connected to a DVB-C, DVB-T or
DVB-T2 tuner using the HE programming software.The plug-in
cards are only designed for processing signals in the following
ASTRO base units:
V 16 using software version x.34 or higher (V 506 and X-QAM
621 CT2)
X-8 twin using software version x.34 or higher (X-QAM 621
CT2 only)
The plug-in cards are supported by the HE programming software,
version 6.5 and higher.
The V 506 and X-QAM 621 CT2 plug-in cards feature the following
performance characteristics:
Any transport current multiplex can be used between the 2
SAT inputs and the output channels
The V 506 plug-in card also features a slot for an output
channel filter
The output level of th e ou tp ut channels is adjusted using the
HE programming software
Ensure you use the card correctly by reading the following safety
and operating instructions attentively.
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Disposal
Disposal
All of our packaging material (cardboard boxes, inserts, plastic film
and bags) is completely recyclable. Electronic devices must not be
disposed of with household waste, but rather – according to DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF
THE COUNCIL from January 27, 2003, on waste electrical and
electronic equipment – must be properly disposed of. When it is no
longer in use, please bring the device for disposal to one of the
public collection points for this purpose.
ASTRO Strobel is a member of the Elektro system solution for the
disposal of packaging materials. Our contract number is 80395.
Important!
Before using the device, read this operating manually carefully and
store it for future reference.
To avoid danger as far as possible, you must adhere to the
following:
The device may only be installed and operated by qualified
persons (in accordance with EN 60065) or by persons who
have been instructed by qualified persons. Maintenance work
may only be carried out by qualified service personnel.
The danger and safety instructions contained in the operating
manual of the basic device and also the relevant safety regulations according to DIN VDE 0701-1 and 0701-2 must be
adhered to.
If a mixture of different signal converters is connected to the
basic device, you must note the maximum power output of the
base unit. If necessary, contact the ASTRO customer service
to clarify whether the required connections to the base unit are
permitted.
HINWEIS: The plug-in cards may only be operated with
the ASTRO base units listed in the “Description of Performance” section!
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Installing the channel filter
AUFGABE
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[3] Channel filter slot
Installing the channel filter
V 506 only: Inserting the output channel filter
Figure 4: CI module
The V 506 plug-in card features a slot to allow optional installation
of selected output channel filters of type V-KF to maintain the outstanding output parameters. They are available as an accessory.
1. Insert the channel filter into the slot provided for this purpose
(see figure 4). The filter can be activated using the HE
programming software (see section “Programming using the
HE programming software”).
RGEBNIS:
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The plug-in card in now ready for installation and can be connected.
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[1] Tuner A
AUFGABE
[2] Tuner B
Connecting the plug-in card
Connecting the plug-in card
Connect both tuners A and B with the DVB-T/T2/C signal
Figure 5: Connecting tuner with DVB-T/T2/C signal
1. Screw the respective F connector at the end of the cable onto
the sockets [1] (tuner A) and [2] (tuner B).
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RGEBNIS:
The plug-in card is now connected and can be installed in the base
unit. Installation instructions can be found in the operating manual
for the respective base unit.
Programming using the HE programming software
Activating the V 506 and X-QAM 621 CT2 in the HE programming
software
Once you have installed the plug-in card in the base unit, you can
start programming. This section tells you how to do this using the
HE programming software. You will find information on how to use
this software in the operating manual for the programming software.
Start by checking whether the card appears in the planning screen
of the base unit. To do this, select the menu Planning - display
base unit. You will now see the planning screen (see figure 6, below).
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