Mounting the 8200
The model8200 should be mounted in a locationthat is safe and dry. The model8200 is
designed smallenough to be mounted a studwall. Alternatively the 8200 may be
mounted in a ChannelPlus IntegratedHome Network enclosure.
inside
We recommend using only RG-6 coax when wiring a house. Why? Althoughgood RG-59 has
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
stick to RG-6.
NOTE:
Circuit Breaker
Model 2010
Power Injector
Note: The model 2010
must connect to
this port.
Power LED
Power LED
The model 2010 has a built-in circuit breaker. If these LEDs
are not lit, reset the circuit breaker by disconnecting and
reconnecting the power supply. If the system does not
reset, look for an installation error.
6
Expanding the 8200:
CATV/Ant
Model 8200
Model 8200 Model 8200
You may connect up to 8 more
8200s to the outputs of a ‘master ’
8200, for a total of 64 TV outlets.
The longest recommended coax
run is 150 feet (includes coax from
master to secondary unit and from
secondary unit to TV).
Up to 64 TV outlets
All 8200s must be powered individually.
Each 8200 can have its’ own ‘zoned’ IR control and local modulators.
(Modulators connected to a secondary 8200 will be viewable only on
those 8 TVs. IR control signals will be confined to only that 8200.)
IR
EMITTERS
POWER
15VDC
SYSTEMPOWER
FROM
MODULATOR
VIDEOSYSTEM
7
Model 2600
(surface mount)
Model 2601
(surface mount)
Model 2603
(in-wall mount)
Shown with
model 2613 cover
Herringbone interference on modulator channel (diagonal lines)
Herringbone interference on many channels, including modulator
channels (disappears when you remove the CATV/Ant feed)
...
You may have chosen a channel number that is not completely vacant. Distant UHF stations
may notbe watchable, but will cause interference ifyou try to try to createa new channel at the
same frequency. Also, cable companies oftenhave extra signalswhere there shouldbe none.
Try moving themodulator channel toanother number. Youmay have toadd a low passfilter to
remove cable company noise. If a filter does not work, try adding a DC-block to remove
common mode interference.
… The RF amplifier can be
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
disappears. Sometimes, the problem is one station that is far stronger than the rest. In this
case, attenuatingall of thesignals with asimple attenuator willcause the desiredstations to be
weak (snowy). You must reduce thestrength of onlythe offending station. A common FMtrap
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.
Infrared Remote Control Problems … The mostcommon cause of IR problems are:
IR emitter not located directly abovesensor on the video device.
TV is radiating electrical noise. Reposition IRtarget.
IR target is ‘seeing’ optical noise,such as a solid state flourescent lamp. Reposition IR target.
Things to watch for:
Inexpensive DC block for RFInexpensive variable attenuator
Mounting the 8200
The model8200 should be mounted in a locationthat is safe and dry. The model8200 is
designed smallenough to be mounted a studwall. Alternatively the 8200 may be
mounted in a ChannelPlus IntegratedHome Network enclosure.
inside
We recommend using only RG-6 coax when wiring a house. Why? Althoughgood RG-59 has
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
stick to RG-6.
NOTE:
Circuit Breaker
Model 2010
Power Injector
Note: The model 2010
must connect to
this port.
Power LED
Power LED
The model 2010 has a built-in circuit breaker. If these LEDs
are not lit, reset the circuit breaker by disconnecting and
reconnecting the power supply. If the system does not
reset, look for an installation error.
6
Expanding the 8200:
CATV/Ant
Model 8200
Model 8200 Model 8200
You may connect up to 8 more
8200s to the outputs of a ‘master ’
8200, for a total of 64 TV outlets.
The longest recommended coax
run is 150 feet (includes coax from
master to secondary unit and from
secondary unit to TV).
Up to 64 TV outlets
All 8200s must be powered individually.
Each 8200 can have its’ own ‘zoned’ IR control and local modulators.
(Modulators connected to a secondary 8200 will be viewable only on
those 8 TVs. IR control signals will be confined to only that 8200.)
IR
EMITTERS
POWER
15VDC
SYSTEMPOWER
FROM
MODULATOR
VIDEOSYSTEM
7
Model 2600
(surface mount)
Model 2601
(surface mount)
Model 2603
(in-wall mount)
Shown with
model 2613 cover
Herringbone interference on modulator channel (diagonal lines)
Herringbone interference on many channels, including modulator
channels (disappears when you remove the CATV/Ant feed)
...
You may have chosen a channel number that is not completely vacant. Distant UHF stations
may notbe watchable, but will cause interference ifyou try to try to createa new channel at the
same frequency. Also, cable companies oftenhave extra signalswhere there shouldbe none.
Try moving themodulator channel toanother number. Youmay have toadd a low passfilter to
remove cable company noise. If a filter does not work, try adding a DC-block to remove
common mode interference.
… The RF amplifier can be
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
disappears. Sometimes, the problem is one station that is far stronger than the rest. In this
case, attenuatingall of thesignals with asimple attenuator willcause the desiredstations to be
weak (snowy). You must reduce thestrength of onlythe offending station. A common FMtrap
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.
Infrared Remote Control Problems … The mostcommon cause of IR problems are:
IR emitter not located directly abovesensor on the video device.
TV is radiating electrical noise. Reposition IRtarget.
IR target is ‘seeing’ optical noise,such as a solid state flourescent lamp. Reposition IR target.
Things to watch for:
Inexpensive DC block for RFInexpensive variable attenuator