ClearView HD168Bi User Manual

HD168Bi Manual Rev 1.0

HD168Bi Quad CVBS/HDMI

HD DVBT

Encoder Modulator

U S E R M A N U A L

HD168Bi Manual Rev 1.0

Contents

1. GENERAL

1.1 Description

1.2 Specifications

2. INSTALLATION

2.1 What’s in the Box

2.2 Connection

2.2.1 DEVICE Programming and Setup

3.

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Description of controls and components

3.2 Starting

3.2.1 Beginning Setup

3.2.2 Step 1: Login and Adjust RF and stream settings

3.2.3 Step 2: Adjust System Settings

3.2.4 Step 3: Adjust TS Settings

4. MENU TREE

4.1 Menu Tree of Front panel

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DIGITAL MODULATOR

1. GENERAL

1.1 Description

The HD168Bi modulator is able to generate a signal in DVB-T format (Digital Terrestrial

Television) from 4 x CVBS or HDMI inputs.

HD168Bi is MPEG-4 encoding, DVB-T modulation integrated into one device to convert 4 x

CVBS or HDMI signals to one DVB-T RF out.

The HD168Bi is HDCP Compliant and can be set to 720p or 1080p resolution

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1.2 Specifications

INPUT

Video Input

HDMI:1080P 25/30, 1080i 50/60 Max,

Video Input Level

1.0 V p-p (CVBS)

Input Connectors

4 x HDMI, 4 x CVBS, 1 RCA Video, 2 RCA Audio.

OUT PUT

Frequency Range

177 -858 MHz

Output Level

105 dBuV

Channel Bandwidth

7-8 MHz

RF Level Adjustment

90 to 106dBuV

Attenuation step

1dB per step

MER

35 dB typically

MODULATION

Video Resolution

1080P25, 1080P30,1080i,576i,480i, 720p

Video Compression

HD: H.264 AVC / HP@L4.0

Audio Compression

MPEG2, AAC

Video Bit Rate

Adjustable 2 to 7 Mbit/S Max

Audio Bit Rate

384Kbits

Editable Field

Service Name, Network ID, Original NET ID,
LCN, Network Name

Carrier (OFDM Mode)

2K/8K

Guard Intervals

½, ¼, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

Code Rate (FEC)

½, ¾, 5/6, 7/8

Constellation

QPSK/16 QAM/64 QAM

MANAGEMENT / CONTROL

Front panel LCD control

6 Local keys on front panel

Web Management

RJ-45 Ethernet port

GENERAL

Power Supply

AC 100~240V 50/60Hz

Consumption

20 W

Languages

English

Dimensions

19” x 12.5” x 1.75”

Weight

1.8Kg

*Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

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CLEARVIEW

627.500MHz

2. INSTALLATION

2.1 What’s in the Box

One HD168Bi Encoder / Modulator

One power cable

2.2 Connection

The HD168Bi unit comes standard with 4 x CVBS and HDMI inputs.
Use a quality 75Ω coaxial cable with “F” connectors from the unit’s RF OUT jack to the

distribution system or directly to a television.

Connect the power cord to an appropriately rated AC power outlet.

Once connected to power, the device turns on and it takes about 80 seconds to be
operational. Then the message “Initial Please wait” appears on the display. After 80 seconds
the message “CLEARVIEW and the Frequency Out” will be displayed.

2.2.1 DEVICE Programming and Setup

Connect an Ethernet cable directly (no Cross Over cable required) to the Ethernet Port
on the rear panel of the encoder and then connect the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet switch
or connect an Ethernet Cable to your PC. The default IP address is 192.168.1.138
Make sure your PC has the same first 3 IP sections, eg. 192.168.1.xx and the 4th is different
from 138.

2 3 7

1 4 5

9 10 8 11

3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Description of controls and components

1 2 3 5 7

HD168A

Description

1 LCD Display

Configuration and system status

2 Key PAD / Left

Exit from previous menu.

3

Key PAD / Up

Move between menu selections.

4 Key Centre

OK Button to select item

5 Key PAD / Down

Move between menu selections.

7 Key PAD / Right

Move between menu selections.

8 Ethernet Port

RJ-45 Chrome

9

AC input

AC 100 to 240V / 50~60Hz

10

HDMI Inputs

Up to 1080p resolution

11

RF output

“F”-Female 75Ω

ATTENTION!
FOR THIS CONFIGURATION YOU SHOULD USE OUTPUT FREQUENCIES DIFFERENT FROM THE ONES THAT YOUR TV IS CURRENTLY USING

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3.2 Starting

3.2.1 Beginning Setup

DEVICE Programming and Setup

1. Apply power.

2. Connect Audio / Video source

Connecting to the GUI Interface:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable directly to the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the encoder
and then connect the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet switch /router or connect an

Ethernet Cable to your PC.

2. Using a Windows-based PC Select Windows Icon

3. The default IP address is 192.168.1.138 Make sure your PC has the same 3 first section IP

range.

4. Key in the IP address in web browser 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 1 . 1 3 8

3.2.2 Step 1: Login and Adjust RF Settings

Login Password:
Default Password: 1 2 3 4

Encoder Programming and Setup via GUI Interface and click on SETUP then on

RF Out:

Set your Country and frequency here. Once set press the Save Settings button to the left. It
is the same with Output Level, Service Names, LCNs, Service IDs, Network IDs and Network
Names. When setting Service names, lower case letters will be converted to capitals on SAVE
If the name contains less than 15 characters. You need to press Save Settings to the left of
each group. After setting all these parameters, you need to press the­Store Settings and Reboot System for them to be saved completely.

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3.2.3 Step 2: Adjust System Settings

Click on SETUP then on System

You can reset the unit to Factory Default or just Hardware Reset by clicking on this dropdown here.
Be sure to always press the Save Settings to the left after selecting your option. The IP Address of
the unit can be adjusted in the 192.168 range. The last 2 sections are adjustable here. MAC address
and Password can be changed and after each change press the Save Settings button to the left.
The output resolution of each channel can be set here.
After all settings have been adjusted press the­Store Settings and Reboot System for them to be saved completely.

If the buttons turn grey while you are adjusting settings log out then back in again
To activate them.
The STATUS but only shows you status of the device and changes cannot be made in this menu.

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3.2.4 Step 3: Adjust TS Settings

Click on SETUP then on TS

All System information data can be adjusted here for each channel.
The bitrate for each channel is individually adjustable.

Make sure the total bitrate for all 4 channels

does not exceed the total bitrate shown here.

If it does this Total bitrate field will turn red.
Be sure to press Save Settings when you are finished making adjustments and after all adjustments
are complete press Store Settings and Reboot System so the changes are permanent.

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Button

OK 1 System

OK

OK

System

<System>

Reset Mode

< Reset Mode>

Mac Address

< Mac Address>

Network IP

< Network IP>

Set HDPC

< Set HDPC>

Reset Mode

< Reset Mode>

OK

RF Out

Area

< Area>

Network Provider

< Network Provider>

LCN

<LCN>

Service Name

< Service Name>

Output Level

< Output Level>

Frequency

< Frequency>

< Area>

Select your Country

< Network Provider>

ONID, NID TSID Adjustment,

Network Name

<LCN>

Set LCN1,2,3 & 4

< Service Name>

Set Service Name 1,2,3 &4

<Output Level>

Set 90 to 105dBuV

< Frequency>

Set Channel you prefer

< Reset Mode>

Hard Reset

Default Reset

< Mac Address>

Set your MAC address

< Network IP>

Set your IP Last 2 sections

< Set HDPC>

HDCP ON or OFF

Once all settings are made press left arrow 3 times to EXIT to Save screen

When Prompted Saving Changes & Setting Reset arrow down until you see y

Then press OK

4 MENU TREE

4.1 Menu Tree of Front