Channel Plus 3308 User Manual

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PERFORMANCE MULTI-ROOM VIDEO

Coaxial Cable Panel

Instruction Manual

For use with model 2100A IR wallplates

INPUT

Ant /

CATV

+15Vdc

Gnd

IR Out

MODULATORS

A B+Pwr

INPUTS

model 3308 Coax Panel

OUTPUTS

TVs

Model 3308

multiplex

technology, inc.

3001 Enterprise Street, Brea, CA 92821-6213, U.S.A.

714-996-4100 * 800-999-5225 * FAX 714-996-4900 * www.channelplus.com

Model 3308

Power Supply

(included)

Top View

+15Vdc

The 3308 Coaxial Cable Panel is the heart of a multi-

The 3308 Coaxial Cable Panel is the heart of a multiroom video distribution system. The 3308 connects as

room video distribution system. The 3308 connects as many as 8 televisions to cable or antenna, while

many as 8 televisions to cable or antenna, while maintaining compatibility with ChannelPlus video

maintaining compatibility with ChannelPlus video modulators and the ChannelPlus bi-directional IR

modulators and the ChannelPlus bi-directional IR repeating system.

repeating system.

Modulator inputs

(2)

Gnd

IR Out

MODULATORS

A B+Pwr

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

Power Supply

Adaptor

(included)

model 3308 Coax Panel

TVs

Antenna/CATV

Power LED

For use with model

For use with model 2100A IR wallplates

2100A IR wallplates

INPUT

TV outputs

Ant /

CATV

(8)

Typical System

LOSS-LESS COAX PANEL

LOSS-LESS COAX PANEL The model 3308 works like a zero-loss splitter! The

The model 3308 works like a zero-loss splitter! The signals you put on the antenna/CATV input will

signals you put on the antenna/CATV input will appear on the outputs at the same power.

appear on the outputs at the same power.

Modulators may be connected

Modulators may be connected to the ‘A’ or ‘B’ ports.

to the ‘A’ or ‘B’ ports.

Modulator

Shielded 75 ohm coax is

Shielded 75 ohm coax is required. We recommend RG-6.

required. We recommend RG-6.

Satellite receiver

Remote Power Using the Model 2010

Up to 8 TVs

Antenna/CATV

Accessories

VIDEO SYSTEM

POWER

POWER 15VDC

15VDC

IR EMITTERS

EMITTERS

Model 2010

SYSTEM POWER

FROM

FROM MODULATOR

MODULATOR

Model 2010 Power Injector wall plate

Power Injector wall plate (fits standard Decora)

(fits standard Decora)

+12

GND

LED

Replaces the power supply

Replaces the power supply adaptor and drives up

adaptor and drives up to four IR emitters.

to four IR emitters.

Model 2184

Model 2184 IR Breakout

IR Breakout

Model 2010

Power Injector

Modulator

Satellite receiver

VIDEOSYSTEM

POWER

POWER 15VDC

15VDC

IR EMITTERS

EMITTERS

SYSTEMPOWER

FROM

FROM MODULATOR

MODULATOR

FREEDOM OF PLACEMENT

FREEDOM OF PLACEMENT Put the 3308 coax panel where the coax is: in the

Put the 3308 coax panel where the coax is: in the attic, in the basement or in the wall of the garage.

attic, in the basement or in the wall of the garage. The single coax from a model 2010 carries power,

The single coax from a model 2010 carries power, the RF signals and IR repeating signals.

the RF signals and IR repeating signals.

Antenna/CATV

Up to 8 TVs

IMPORTANT:

The model 2010 must connect to

Modulator B +Pwr

the port. If the

the port. If the 2010 is not being used, then

2010 is not being used, then install a 75 ohm terminator here.

install a 75 ohm terminator here.

IR Repeating System

With the model 3308,you can also controlyour video devices fromany

With the model 3308,you can also controlyour video devices fromany room in the house. Any or all 8 outputs may be connected to model

room in the house. Any or all 8 outputs may be connected to model 2100A wall plates. The wall plates interface with a variety of industry

2100A wall plates. The wall plates interface with a variety of industry standard IR targets. Direct your IR remote control at the IR target and

standard IR targets. Direct your IR remote control at the IR target and the 2173 IR emitter will repeat the IR signals inthe media center.

the 2173 IR emitter will repeat the IR signals inthe media center.

Model 2132

Compatible IR Targets

Model 2171 IR Emitter

Model 2131

Normally, the IR emitters are also connected to Model 2100A wall

Normally, the IR emitters are also connected to Model 2100A wall plates. But, if the coax panel is located in the media center, you may

plates. But, if the coax panel is located in the media center, you may choose to connect the emitters to a model 2184 IR breakout panel.

choose to connect the emitters to a model 2184 IR breakout panel. Both examples are shown below. The model 2184 plugs directly into

Both examples are shown below. The model 2184 plugs directly into the 3308, replacing the power adaptor cable. The 2184 can drive up to

the 3308, replacing the power adaptor cable. The 2184 can drive up to 4 IR emitters.

4 IR emitters.

Model 2184

Model 2130A

Model 2173

Model 2100A

TARGET

LED

EMITTER

POWER

TOTVTO

Model 2171 IR Emitter

Model 2173

Are repeated at the media

Are repeated at the media center. Change the DSS

center. Change the DSS channel or pause the

channel or pause the VCR from any room.

VCR from any room.

If the coax panel is not located at the media center, you may add a

If the coax panel is not located at the media center, you may add a model 2010 remote power wall plate at the media center and connect

model 2010 remote power wall plate at the media center and connect the 3308 and 2010 with asingle coax cable. The model 2010 will power

the 3308 and 2010 with asingle coax cable. The model 2010 will power the 3308, drivethe IR emitters and deliver any modulator signals to the

the 3308, drivethe IR emitters and deliver any modulator signals to the

3308. In addition, the 2010 has connectors for 2 IR emitters. (The

3308. In addition, the 2010 has connectors for 2 IR emitters. (The model 2174 IR expansion panel will expand each of these ports to

model 2174 IR expansion panel will expand each of these ports to drive up to 4 IR emitters.)

drive up to 4 IR emitters.)

Model 2010

VIDEOSYSTEM

The 2010 must be

The 2010 must be powered as shown.

powered as shown.

Modulators may

Modulators may be connected here.

be connected here.

Model 2010 MUST be

Model 2010 MUST be connected to the ‘B’ port.

connected to the ‘B’ port. More modulators may be

More modulators may be connected to the ‘A’ port.

connected to the ‘A’ port.

VIDEOSYSTEM

POWER

POWER 15VDC

15VDC

IR EMITTERS

EMITTERS

SYSTEMPOWER

FROM

FROM MODULATOR

MODULATOR

Model 2173

When using IR repeating,

When using IR repeating, only a or

only a or may be directly connected

may be directly connected to a 3308 output.

to a 3308 output.

Max recommended

Max recommended cable length 150’ (Total

cable length 150’ (Total of these two pieces.)

of these two pieces.)

Are repeated at

Are repeated at the media

the media

2100A DC block

DC block

Model 2130A

IR control signals

IR control signals from the bedroom …

from the bedroom …

TARGET

LED

EMITTER

POWER

TOTVTO

Model 2100A

IR targets must be connected

IR targets must be connected to a model 2100A wall plate.

to a model 2100A wall plate.

Model 2132

IR control signals

IR control signals from the bedroom …

from the bedroom …

TARGET

LED

EMITTER

POWER

TOTVTO

Model 2100A

IR targets must be connected

IR targets must be connected to a model 2100A wall plate.

to a model 2100A wall plate.

Expanding the 3308:

CATV/Ant

Model 3308

Up to 64 TV outlets

You may connect up to 8 more

You may connect up to 8 more 3308s to the outputs of a ‘master’

3308s to the outputs of a ‘master’ 3308, for a total of 64 TV outlets.

3308, for a total of 64 TV outlets. The longest recommended coax

The longest recommended coax run is 150 feet (includes coax from

run is 150 feet (includes coax from master to secondary unit and from

master to secondary unit and from secondary unit to TV).

secondary unit to TV).

Mounting the 3308

The model3308 should be mountedin a location thatis safe and dry. The model 3308 is

The model3308 should be mountedin a location thatis safe and dry. The model 3308 is small enough to be mounted a stud wall. Alternatively, the 3308 may be mounted

small enough to be mounted a stud wall. Alternatively, the 3308 may be mounted inside a ChannelPlus Integrated Home Network enclosure.

inside a ChannelPlus Integrated Home Network enclosure.

inside

Model 3308 Model 3308

All 3308s must be powered individually.

All 3308s must be powered individually. Each 3308 can have its’ own ‘zoned’ IR control and local modulators.

Each 3308 can have its’ own ‘zoned’ IR control and local modulators. (Modulators connected to a secondary 3308 will be viewable only on

(Modulators connected to a secondary 3308 will be viewable only on those 8 TVs. IR control signals will be confined to only that 3308.)

those 8 TVs. IR control signals will be confined to only that 3308.)

Circuit Breaker

The model 2010 and 3308 have built-in circuit breakers. If any of these LEDs are not

The model 2010 and 3308 have built-in circuit breakers. If any of these LEDs are not lit, reset the circuit breaker by disconnecting and reconnecting the power supply. If

lit, reset the circuit breaker by disconnecting and reconnecting the power supply. If the system does not reset, look for an installation error.

the system does not reset, look for an installation error.

Model 2010

Power Injector

VIDEOSYSTEM

POWER

POWER 15VDC

15VDC

IR EMITTERS

EMITTERS

SYSTEMPOWER

FROM

FROM MODULATOR

MODULATOR

Power LED

Note: The model 2010

must connect to

must connect to this port.

this port.

Model 2600

(surface mount)

Things to watch for:

Herringbone interference on modulator channel (diagonal lines)

You may have chosen a channel number that is not completely vacant. Distant UHF stations

You may have chosen a channel number that is not completely vacant. Distant UHF stations may notbe watchable, but willcause interference if youtry to try tocreate a new channelat the

may notbe watchable, but willcause interference if youtry to try tocreate a new channelat the same frequency. Also, cable companies often have extrasignals where there should benone.

same frequency. Also, cable companies often have extrasignals where there should benone. Try moving the modulatorchannel to another number. You may have to add a low pass filter to

Try moving the modulatorchannel to another number. You may have to add a low pass filter to remove cable company noise. If a filter does not work, try adding a DC-block to remove

remove cable company noise. If a filter does not work, try adding a DC-block to remove common mode interference.

common mode interference.

Herringbone interference on many channels, including modulator

Herringbone interference on many channels, including modulator channels (disappears when you remove the CATV/Ant feed)

channels (disappears when you remove the CATV/Ant feed)

overloaded by abnormally strong signals. Often, you can cure the problem with a simple

overloaded by abnormally strong signals. Often, you can cure the problem with a simple attenuator. Use a variable attenuator and try to find a signal level where the interference just

attenuator. Use a variable attenuator and try to find a signal level where the interference just disappears. Sometimes, the problem is one station that is far stronger than the rest. In this

disappears. Sometimes, the problem is one station that is far stronger than the rest. In this case, attenuating allof the signals with a simple attenuator will cause the desiredstations to be

case, attenuating allof the signals with a simple attenuator will cause the desiredstations to be weak (snowy). You must reduce the strength of only the offending station. A common FM trap

weak (snowy). You must reduce the strength of only the offending station. A common FM trap will help if the problem is a nearby FM tower. If the problem is a nearby TV station, often the

will help if the problem is a nearby FM tower. If the problem is a nearby TV station, often the station management can provide suitable filters.

station management can provide suitable filters.

Infrared Remote Control Problems … The most common cause of IR problems are:

IR emitter not located directly above sensor on the video device. Reposition the IR emitter

TV is radiating electrical noise. Reposition IR target.

IR target is ‘seeing’ optical noise, such as a solid state flourescent lamp. Reposition IR target.

NOTE:

Model 2601

(surface mount)

Model 2603

(in-wall mount)

Shown with

model 2613 cover

… The RF amplifier can be

...

Remember, connecting

Remember, connecting 75 ohm terminators

75 ohm terminators directly to the outputs is

directly to the outputs is not necessary and will

not necessary and will cause the circuit breaker

cause the circuit breaker to trip.

to trip.

Power LED

We recommend using only RG-6 coax when wiring a house. Why? Although good RG-59 has

We recommend using only RG-6 coax when wiring a house. Why? Although good RG-59 has only slightly more loss than RG-6, it is harder to find good RG-59. RG-6 is a little more

only slightly more loss than RG-6, it is harder to find good RG-59. RG-6 is a little more expensive and a little harder to run (because it is thicker). But you will avoid surprises if you

expensive and a little harder to run (because it is thicker). But you will avoid surprises if you stick to RG-6.

TARGET

LED

EMITTER

POWER

TOTVTO

stick to RG-6.

Inexpensive DC block for RFInexpensive variable attenuator

Specifications: typical @ 25 C ± 5 C

Gain: Antenna/CATV port to output: 0dB

Modulator input to output -10dB

Ant isolation (Modulator input to CATV/Ant): >80dB

Modulator input: +25dBmV (+85dBuV)

Bandwidth: 50-806MHz

Max CATV/Antenna input: 20dBmV (+80dBuV)

Power 15 VDC @ 250 mA

Power supply (included): 350-076

Dimensions: 6.3“ x 0.9” x 2.5“

Shipping weight: 4 lbs.(1.8kg)

16cm x 2.35cm x 6.35cm

Warranty

Multiplex Technology, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase or MTI will repair, or at its option, replace the defective product. To obtain warranty service, call MTI for a return material authorization (RMA) number and return the product prepaid to Multiplex Technology, Inc., 3001 Enterprise

Street, Brea, CA 92821, Attention: Customer Service.

Please put the RMA number on the outside of the carton.

Any implied warranty arising from the sale of the product including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for purpose are limited to the warranty stated above. MTI shall not be responsible for losses or damages or expenses, whether direct, consequential or incidental arising from the use of or the inability to use this product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long the implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation or incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which may vary from state to state.

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