AXING SKQ 4-01 User Manual

SKQ 4-01

Operation Instructions

8PSK/QPSK - QAM

Quattro Module

Quattro

Module

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Operation Instructions

SKQ 4-01

Safety Notes!

 Assembly, installation and service must be carried out by authorized and skilled electricians.

 Switch off facility operating voltage or pull out mains plug before starting assembly or service work.

 Facility assembly:

 In dust-free, dry environment, protected against humidity, vapors, splash water and moisture. In a

location protected against solar radiation. Not within close distance of heat sources. In ambient temperature of <50°C.

 Ensure sufficient ventilation of the device. Do not cover the ventilation slots! - Avoid short circuits!

 Damages arising from incorrect connection and/or improper operation are excluded from any liability.

 Please observe all relevant standards, regulations and guidelines regarding installation and operation

of antenna facilities.

 Ground SAT earth stations using equipotential bonding rails according to EN 50083-1, EN 60728-

11:2010.

 Do not carry out any installation and service work during thunderstorms.

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Inhalt

1 Common .............................................................................................................................4

1.1 Scope of delivery...................................................................................................4

1.2 Description ............................................................................................................4

1.2.1

Display elements and connections .................................................... 5

2 Installation and connection .............................................................................................6

2.1 Installation and connection in a headend base unit ..........................................6

2.2 Single operation mode of SKQ 4-01 ....................................................................7

3 Programming .....................................................................................................................8

3.1 First time set-up ....................................................................................................9

3.1.1

Receiver 1+2 or 3+4...........................................................................9

3.1.2

Power-up..............................................................................................9

3.2 Set-up.....................................................................................................................9

3.2.1

Scan Transponder.............................................................................10

3.2.2

Channel List.......................................................................................10

3.3 Other functions....................................................................................................11

3.3.1

Info .....................................................................................................11

3.3.2

Modulator set-up...............................................................................12

3.3.3

Menu Language ................................................................................12

3.4 Exit the configuration..........................................................................................13

4 Technical specification...................................................................................................14

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Fig. 1: Front view

Common

1.1 Scope of delivery

1 × 8PSK/QPSK-QAM quattro module SKQ 4-01

1 × DC connection cable SKZ 4-00

1 × operating manual

The remote control and power supply unit are not included in scope of delivery of SKQ 4-01. They are available optionally or integrated in the basic unit of SKS x-xx.

1.2 Description

SKQ 4-01 is HD compatible remux modulator/transmodulator designed for a processing four 8PSK/QPSK modulated satellite signals (DVB-S/S2) into four QAM (DVB-C) multiplex. With SKQ 4-01 can be transmitted scrambled programs without opening them at the head-end.n.

1+2

Die Kassette beinhaltet zwei unabhängig voneinander arbeitende Kanalzüge. Ein Kanalzug besteht aus einem Haupt-Tuner und einem Neben-Tuner. Insgesamt verfügt die Kassette über vier Tuner:

 Main tuner 1

 Sub tuner 2

 Main tuner 3

 Sub tuner 4

3+4

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1.2.1 Display elements and connections

Fig. 2: Display elements and connections

1. Control switch to program channel 1+2 (left) or channel 3+4 (right). The switch must be set to middle position when programming is ready

2. Channel number (CCIR)

3. Cable-TV S channel indicator led

4. The signal led shows that the unit is powered

5. IR detector

6. LNB IN

7. USB port is for possible software update

8. Signal led indicates that receiver is locked to selected transport stream a = sub tuner 1 b = main tuner 1 c = sub tuner 2 d = main tuner 2

9. Bit rate indicator. Red= overload Green = under maximum

10. Video (c), Audio L (b), Audio R (a)

11. DC IN (only in stand-alone installation)

12. RF OUT + DC IN in SKS XX-XX system installation

13. Grounding screw

14. Fan

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Fig. 3: Installation and connection in a headend base unit

Installation and connection

Important

The SKQ 4-01 can either be operated in a head ends basic unit SKS x-xx or in stand alone mode. SAT ZF signals of the LNB(s) are either provided through optionally available input distributors, a multiswitch or directly to SAT ZF inputs.

Maximum total current of LNB connector is 250 mA.

2.1 Installation and connection in a headend base unit

If you want to operate the SKQ 4-01 on a head ends basic unit SKS x-xx, plug the twin module into the output collection field and fasten it by screws. Each free slot may be used. The power supply unit supplies the module via the output connection field.

Hinweise

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 For detailed information on the headend base unit, refer to whose operating instructions.

 Before inserting or changing a module, pull the mains plug of the head ends basic unit from the

socket! Ground the base plate in order to avoid dangerous overvoltages (attention: risk of fire/death).

Operation Instructions SKQ 4-01 Chapter 2: Installation and connection

2.2 Single operation mode of SKQ 4-01

Before installing modules, the power supply must be switched off. Ground the twin module in order to avoid dangerous overvoltages (attention: risk of fire/death). Use the grounding screw attached to the device (see 13 in Fig. 2).

Fig. 4: Single operation mode of SKQ 4-01

In single operation mode of the SKQ 4-01, the power supply is provided by DC injection socket (see 9 in Fig. 2). A separate power supply unit (SKZ 5-01/-03) is required for it. More units are connected by means of the DC loop-through. One DC connection cable SKZ 4-00 each is included in the scope of delivery of SKQ 2-01.

SKZ 5-01 can supply up to 4 modules

SKZ 5-03 can supply up to 2 modules.

In single operation mode of the SKQ 4-01 the outputs of twin modules must be combined together by a distributor. The input distributors (SKV 2..8-00) in connection with F-double sockets (CFA 3-00) may be used.

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Fig. 5: Remote control unit

Programming

The receivers and modulators are simple to program with the remote control unit (SKZ 10-00). The main functions of RCU are shown in Fig. 5 .

Select main menu

Close the menu

Numeric bottuns

Channel information

Confirm selection

Decrease audio level

Increase audio level

Add or remove programs to output

Display BER (Bit error rate)

Select channel list

Scroll through channel list upwards side by side

Scroll through channel list downwards side by side

Channel change upwards

Channel change downwards

Setting output channel

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3.1 First time set-up

When using the unit for the first time, you must first connect video and audio connectors to monitor. After this you can continue set-up using on-screen menus (see Fig. 3 on page 6).

3.1.1 Receiver 1+2 or 3+4

To control the unit first slide front panel switch to left or right position to control receiver 1+2 or 3+4 respectively.

After exit the programming, the programming selection switch must be set to centre position.

3.1.2 Power-up

Fig. 6: Welcome screen

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. 7: Program info

At power-up this welcome screen is displayed. Main SW and user interface SW version numbers plus unit serial number are shown.

When the unit is powered the display lights up showing selected output channels (Fig 1. no 2) of main modulators 1 and 2. The factory set channels are E21 (main modulator 1), E22 (sub modulator 2) and E23 (main modulator 3), E24 (sub modulator 4).

The display is switched off after 3 minutes. Two signal led indicate, that the unit is powered. The display lights up again by pressing any button of remote control unit.

Next program info for channel previously selected is displayed and the channel opened, if possible. Info shows satellite number i.e. DiSEqC switch control, transponder frequency, data rate, FEC and channel video PID number.

If the channel list is empty, welcome screen will remain displayed.

3.2 Set-up

To start set-up, press Menu key . Main menu will be displayed.

Fig. 8: Main menu

Select “Configuration”.

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3.2.1 Scan Transponder

Fig. 9: Configuration menu

There are two scanning functions. “Scan Transponder” is for main tuner and “Scan Transponder 2” is for sub tuner.

NOTE!

Fig. 10: Scan Transponder

In sub tuner scan only frequency can be selected. Other parameters are same than in main tuner. Sub tuner must be scanned always after main tuner. Firstly “Scan Transponder” must be selected. Write the parameters of transponder and press “Scan”.

If transponder frequencies or other parameter are not known, change to “Select Program Info” In the “Select Program Info” are listed all stored channels with sequence number, satellite indication (the satellite is indicated as following A=Astra, B=Hotbird), transponder frequency and band information. You can scan a transponder also by selecting program name and then press "Scan".

When using non-universal LNBs, you can adjust the local oscillator frequency values accordingly. Output Id parameters are recommended to keep in “AUTO”. Change them only in special case.

All selectable options in “Scan Transponder” are shown below.

Hinweis !

NOTE!

It takes few minutes to scan transponder.

3.2.2 Channel List

After transponder has been scanned you can select programs from “Channel List” which appears automatically.

Die Kanalliste wird nur für den Haupttunern angezeigt

On channel list all stored channels are listed with sequence number, satellite indication (the satellite is indicated as following A=Astra, B=Hotbird), transponder frequency and band information.

Behind channel program name on right column, channel status is shown. “FTA” stands for free channel available without a Conditional Access module or a viewing card. “CA” stands for Conditional Access

channel.

SKQ 4-01 is only for FTA programs. Scrambled channels can not be opened inside the head-end.

You can scroll the list using up and down arrow keys.

Only the programs from main tuner are selectable for outgoing QAM mux (remux modulator). All

programs from sub tuner are transmitted to outgoing sub mux without change (transmodulator).

After transponder scan, all programs (both FTA and scrambled) are marked with + (default setting).

To select a programs for outgoing QAM stream press SYS key

The meaning of symbols are

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+ = FTA program selected, scrambled program selected but not opened at the head-end,

FTA – or CA – = program is not selected.

To save and exit select + marked program and press OK key.

NOTE!

When FTA time-sharing program (e.g. regional program) is selected to outgoing mux, you must select also the original program (e.g. national programs) to same mux..

Fig. 11: Channel List

3.3 Other functions

3.3.1 Info

. 12: SW Version Info

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Fig. 13: Selectable options in configuration menu

NOTE!

In main menu, select “SW Version Info” and press OK to display receiver and user interface version numbers plus unit serial number info..

Most of the system set-up is done in Configuration Menu. Select “Configuration” and press OK to enter.

Below are all selectable options in Configuration menu.

You can select the audio language in two ways. Firstly you can select from preset languages selecting “Audio Language” and using left and right arrow keys (Fig 2. no 4 or 5) to select the language name.

Secondly if your language is not among the preset languages you can freely write any 3-character language name.

Use double arrow keys to select character position, which will be underlined.

and select needed character using up and down keys. Use double arrow keys to exit edit with no character underlined.

Select “ALL” if all received languages will be transmitted to digital output.

In “LNB Control Mode” you can select Normal or Power OFF using left and right arrow keys.

In “Start-Up Video Display” menu there are options “MPEG2 SD Monitor” and “Modulator Menu”.

When MPEG-4 programs are received or scrambled channels are not descrambled (marked with +) at the head-end, select “Modulator Menu”. Otherwise select “MPEG2 SD Monitor”.

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3.3.2 Modulator set-up

To adjust the parameters of outgoing DVB-C stream and other modulator options, select “Modulator” and press OK.

NOTE!

Fig. 14: Modulator menu

NOTE!

In SKQ 4-01 are four QAM modulators, main modulators 1 (E21 factory default) and 2 (E23) and then sub modulators 1 (E22) and 2 (E24).

The output frequencies of main modulators are freely selectable. The output frequency of sub modulator is + 1 channel to main modulator.

All selectable options of modulator menu are shown in below figure.

You can select output channel using left and right arrow keys. The channel number will be displayed simultaneously on front panel display. The selectable channels are S02 - S10, 5 - 12, S11 - S41 and 21 – 69 (CCIR).

Select DVB-C Constellation. QAM 32, QAM 64, QAM 128 and QAM 256 are selectable. The most common is QAM 64. If QAM 256 is used, the S/N of network must be very good.

Select appropriate DVB-C Symbol Rate (1000 … 8000). The common symbol rate in most cable networks is 6900. The used symbol rate effects for the bandwidth. 6900 ksymb/s corresponds to 8 MHz bandwidth. For channel with only 7MHz bandwith symbolrate must be reduced accordingly to 6111 ksymb/s

To adjust modulator output attenuation use left and right arrow keys. You can fine tune output frequency when using different channel grid than CCIR. Adjustment is done using left and right arrow keys in steps of 1 MHz. Adjustment range is  4 MHz. You can monitor the adjusted frequency in parenthesis on the same line. Select output level. The number indicates gain (0= minimum level and 20 = maximum level).

The optimum bit rate is 80% from maximum.

Press EXIT key to exit from menu. The settings will be saved.

3.3.3 Menu Language

Fig. 15: Menu Language

To select menu language, select “Menu Language” in main menu and press OK..

You can select the menu language using left and right keys.

Press EXIT key to exit menu. The settings will be saved.

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3.4 Exit the configuration

Select the menu item “Exit” and confirm with OK.

When programming is ready, the front panel switch must be slided to center position. This will prevent accidental changes to be made, while controlling other units.

Note

The display, except two LED, will be switched off, 6 minutes after programming is finished.

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Tab. 1: Data sheet

Technical specification

Number of channels 4

Tuners 4

Input

Input frequency range 950…2150 MHz

Input level 44...84 dBµV/-65…-25 dBm

LNB supply 13/17 V; 22 kHz on/off; DiSEqC 1.0

Waveform 8PSK/QPSK (SCPC, MCPC)

Symbol rate 4…45 Msymb/s

FEC decoder automatic

Transport stream MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818 | MPEG-4 ISO/IEC 14496

Input connectors F female

Output

Output frequency range 114…858 MHz

Output channel S2…K69, nachbarkanaltauglich (VSB)

Modulation QAM 32, 64, 128, 256

Symbol rate 1-8 Msymb/s

Output level 82…102 dBµV

MER ≥40 dB

connectors F male

Common

Data interface USB 1

Power consumption 16V=/1,7 A

Dimensions 72 mm × 218 mm × 129 mm

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