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ATSC-mini HDTV Tuner

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Contents

Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Installing the ATSC-mini ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

ATSC-mini Control and Setup .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

Front Panel Operation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Rear Panel Connections ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Setup Notes ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

On-Screen Text Menus ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

HD2-RC IR Remote .............................................................................................................................................................................10

On-Screen Graphical AV Menus ........................................................................................................................................................11

Web Pages .........................................................................................................................................................................................15

RS-232/Telnet/UDP Control Protocol ...............................................................................................................................................19

Firmware Update ..............................................................................................................................................................................25

ATSC-mini Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................26

Safety Instructions and Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................28

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Overview

The Contemporary Research ATSC-mini HDTV Tuner is a full featured ATSC/NTSC HDTV tuner for professional applications. The ATSC-mini will tune ATSC air, clear QAM cable, and NTSC air and cable channels. The low-profile design allows for mounting behind flat panel displays.

The HDTV tuner supports full 2-way RS-232 control, configuration, and status monitoring via rear panel serial port, IP Telnet, and UDP for integration with third-party control systems.

Front panel controls are available for channel selection, volume, power, and menu. The unit may also be controlled by the optional HD2-RC IR remote via the front panel IR sensor or remote IR sensor connected to the rear panel IR port.

On-board web pages allow for remote configuration, control, and monitoring from a web browser.

When used as part of an Ethernet based iCC-Net control system, the tuner will respond to power, channel, and volume commands. The control interface may be the Display Express Lite application included with an ICE-HE-DXL or IP-DXL Display Control Center, Display Express software, or a third-party control system.

Features

Tuning

 ATSC air and Clear QAM cable channels  NTSC air and cable channels  Air channels 2-69  Cable channels 2-135, Standard, HRC, and IRC

Decoding

 MPEG-2 or H.264 digital channels  Supports AC-3, MPEG-1 Layer 2, or AAC audio formats  Supports multiple audio programs

Video

 HDMI Type A, Version 1.4b  Output scaling to 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 2160p  Adjustable overscan

Audio

 HDMI embedded AC-3 pass-through, PCM Fixed, or PCM Variable  S/PDIF optical digital audio output  Variable analog stereo

Closed Captions

 Decodes analog and digital closed captioning

Setup and Control

 Control via front panel, optional HD2-RC IR remote, on-board web pages or RS-232 commands  Two-way control via RS-232, Telnet, or UDP  One-way control via ICC-Net UDP commands  CEC control available on HDMI output  Setup via on-screen menus, web pages, or RS-232 commands  Receives iCC-Net protocol control commands over Ethernet for power, channel selection, and volume  Firmware updatable over Ethernet with CR Toolbox software for PC

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Installing the ATSC-mini

The slim profile of the ATSC-mini allows for mounting behind a flat panel display. The unit may be attached to the flat panel display with user provided hook and loop fastener adhesive tape or attached to the wall using the mounting ears. The unit may also be set flat on a suitable shelf or other stable flat surface.

Connect the HDMI output to a video display. Analog and S/PDIF digital audio outputs are available for connection to an amplifier or audio system processor. Connect a coaxial cable from the CATV or antenna source to the Air/Cable input connector. The ATSC-mini will need to be connected to an appropriate power source. Power may be supplied from the included PS-12-1.0 power supply or PoE from a compatible network switch or PoE injector.

Following the completion of the physical installation of the ATSC-mini, a channel scan will need to be performed prior to viewing programs. The channel scan may be initiated in the on-screen text A/V menu, the on-screen graphical menu, control web page, or via RS-232 or iCC-Net command.

ATSC-mini Control and Setup

The control and setup functions of the ATSC-mini may be accessible by various methods.

 On-Screen graphical and text menus accessible from front panel or optional handheld IR remote  On-board web pages  Two-way RS-232 protocol control and configuration commands via rear panel DB-9 serial port or Telnet  One-way iCC-Net protocol commands delivered over the Ethernet through an ICE-HE-DXL or IP-DXL display control center, Display

Express Server PC, or third-party control system

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Front Panel Operation

Button

Operation

Mode

Status

Mode

Status

Front Panel Button Operation

Power Toggles On | Off Menu Push to display on-screen Graphical Audio/Video menu

Hold to display on-screen Text Setup menu Down Up Channel Up Select Push to select menu item

Select + Down Volume Down Select + Up Volume Up Down + Up Toggles Audio Mute Menu + Up Unlocks previously locked buttons until power cycle Menu + Select Restore factory default video settings

Power LED Operation

Channel Down

Hold to display current IP address on-screen

Red Solid On Unit is Off Green Solid On Unit is On and channel is locked Green Slow Blink Unit is On and is searching for signal (1 second on, 1 second off) Green Fast Blink Powering up (¼ second on, ¼ second off) Red Flash IR remote button press Green, Staggered Blink On-screen Menu (Blink-Blink-Pause sequence) Red Fast Blink Bootloader Mode (uses RS-232 connector) Red/Green Alternating Firmware Update Mode

Data LED Operation

Red Flash RS-232 Data Transmit Green Flash RS-232 Data Receive

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Rear Panel Connections

Air/Cable

“F” female connector for RF Input to tuner.

USB

USB-A service port. May be used for tuner/decoder firmware updates.

HDMI

HDMI receptacle, Type A, Version 1.4b. The output normally automatically detects an HDMI or DVI display. The audio format follows the digital audio output format setting.

Available Output Formats:

SPDIF

JIS F05 jack for optical S/PDIF digital audio output. The audio format follows the digital audio output format setting.

Audio

3.5 mm TRS jack for variable level stereo analog audio output

RS-232

DB-9 port for RS-232 data link to control system, 1200 to 230K baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit Pin 2= Data Receive Pin 3= Data Transmit Pin 5= Ground

Ethernet

RJ-45 jack, 100Mbps, PoE

I/O

For future use

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IR In

3.5 mm TRS jack for optional external IR receiver or wired IR from a control system processor. Tip= +5v DC (50mA max)

Ring= Input Sleeve= Ground

12VDC

Power input 2.1mm coaxial jack (inside center conductor positive)

Setup Notes

Channel Scan

A channel scan will be required prior to initial use and subsequently following any changes to the received channel line-up. The channel scan may be initiated in on-screen graphical menu, on-screen text menu or by RS-232 command. The Air or Cable scan mode should be selected for the intended application prior to initiating the scan.

Tuning Cable Channels

The ATSC-mini will skip encrypted channels automatically during a channel scan.

Air/Cable

The ATSC-mini has separate channel memories for air and cable channels. It is possible to toggle between the two channel memories. A separate channel scan for each mode will be required. The scan of analog channels may be skipped by pressing Select after the scan has started.

The Air/Cable mode may be toggled by:

 A/C button on optional HD2-RC infrared remote control  A/C button on Control web page  Air/Cable button on A/V web page  Press Menu + Down simultaneously on the front panel  RS-232 command

DVI

The HDMI output is compatible with DVI input devices using an appropriate adaptor cable. DVI mode is normally automatically detected when Auto is selected in the HDMI-DVI menu. Forced DVI or forced HDMI may be selected from the HDMI-DVI menu.

Audio

All audio outputs are active simultaneously. The audio format options are AC-3, PCM, and PCM variable. The volume level settings do not affect the level of digital audio when set for AC-3 or PCM. PCM Variable supports volume control on all audio outputs. The analog audio output will follow the volume level settings and is independent of the audio format selected. If there is no audio, make sure the volume is all the way up (and not muted). A “motorboat” sound may indicate that the display does not support AC-3, and the mode should be changed to PCM or PCM variable.

IR Control

 Interference from room fluorescent lights can cause problems with IR remote operation. If this occurs, the frequency of the IR may

be changed in the HD2-RC remote. Hold Select and press “9” to set the IR frequency at 57 KHz. Hold Select and press “4” to set the IR to the normal 38 KHz frequency.

 If there is significant IR interference, an IR-RXD Remote Sensor may be required. Cover the front-panel IR sensor to reduce

interference.

 Disabling the IR sensor in the configuration settings will disable the front panel IR sensor and the rear panel IR In jack.  The ATSC-mini will respond to a universal remote with the TV type set to Sharp.

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HDMI CEC Display Control

Button

Function

HDMI CEC may be enabled for controlling display power. HDMI CEC sends standardized control commands over the HDMI cable. CEC functionality is available in many TVs and displays designed for the consumer market. If control of the TV or display via HDMI CEC is desired, it is important to check the TV or display’s documentation to determine if CEC is supported.

It is common for manufacturers to use their own unique term to refer to HDMI CEC. For example, Samsung refers to CEC as Anylink. LG refers to it as SimpLink.

CEC may need to be enabled in the display. Some displays will automatically detect that a CEC supported device has been connected and prompt for confirmation.

Although the industry strives for standardization relating to CEC, it is possible that some or all CEC control communication between the ATSC-mini and connected display may not function depending on display make and model.

Restore Factory Default AV Settings

The video and audio default settings may be restored from the front panel in the event that a resolution is selected that is not supported by the connected display. The default output resolution is 720p/59.94 as this is supported by a wide variety of display types.

The default AV settings may be restored by simultaneously pressing Menu and Select buttons on the front panel.

Restore Factory Default Settings

The password will be reset to the default by reloading the factory default settings. This may be performed from the System web page. Click on the Restore button next to Restore Factory Default Values. It is recommended to perform a hard power cycle after the default settings are restored.

If access to the web page is not available, the factory default settings may be restored from the on-screen text System Setup menu. Follow the steps below to reload the factory default settings.

 Hold the Menu button to display the on-screen text menu.  Press Up or Down to step through the menu options until System Setup is displayed, then press Select.  Press Up or Down until Firmware is displayed, then press Select.  Press Up or Down until ATSC-mini V1.xx is displayed in the lower row of text.  Simultaneously press Power and Up.

Alternately, the factory default settings may be reloaded by RS-232 command. Refer to the section starting on page 18 for additional information.

On-Screen Text Menus

The on-screen text menus contain settings for communication and control as well as some A/V related settings. The menus may be accessed by holding the Menu button on the front panel or handheld IR remote.

On-Screen Setup Menu Button Operation

Power Exit OSD Menu Mode Menu Hold to enter OSD Menu Mode

Push to exit OSD Menu Mode Down Next menu item Up Previous menu item Select Data Entry Mode See table below

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Data Entry Mode Button Operation

Button

Function

Setting

Options

(default settings in

Bold

) System

A/V Menu

Network Menu

Menu Go to previous field, back to Menu, or exit Menu Up / Down Change selected data Select Go to next field or save selected data and go back to Menu

On-Screen Text Menu Settings

ATSC-mini V1.03 – System Firmware

Volt In 11.8 – Power Supply voltage

HW Rev A0 – Hardware Version

HD Vers V1.03 – Demodulator/Decoder Firmware

Enter Boot Mode

Boot Ldr V1.00 – Bootloader Version

HD Output YPbPr | RGB Output Resolution 480i | 480p |720p | 1080i |1080p | 2160p60 | Auto | 2160p30 Refresh Rate 59.94Hz | 60Hz

Applicable to 720p, 1080i only

Overscan % Sets the image overscan 0 – 9% HDMI-DVI Auto | HDMI | DVI HDMI Audio On | Off AC3 Cmpr Mod Sets the compressor mode for the AC-3 downmix

Line | RF Channel Box Enables the channel box on-screen graphic that appears during a channel change

Analog & Digital | Analog, Keep Digital | Analog, Del Digital

Digital, Keep Analog | Digital, Del Analog Chan Scan Press Select to initiate channel scan

IP Address 192.168.1.231 IP Mode Select Static |DHCP

Gateway and Subnet Mask settings remain when toggled from DHCP to Static

Gateway 192.168.1.1 Set automatically when DHCP is selected Subnet Mask 255.255.255.000 IP Port 23 Sets the port for Telnet communication iCC-Net Device 00257 Sets the display device number for receiving iCC-Net control commands MAC/SN 00:14:C8:1E:xx:xx UDP Reply Off | On Reset Network Password Press Select to clear the password for web page access

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HD2-RC IR Remote

The optional HD2-RC IR Remote (5024-004) may be used to setup the ATSC-mini and for daily operation. The ATSC-mini is equipped with a front panel IR sensor and a rear panel IR input jack for connection to an optional IR-RXD (5034-001) or compatible remote IR receiver. Each of the functions on the remote have equivalent commands in RS-232 and wired IR formats.

Power

Press to toggle on and off.

Volume Control

Use the Vol+, Vol- and Mute buttons to control volume.

Channel Selection

Two-part major/minor channel numbers are separated by a – (dash). Example 21-3 One-part channels are accessed by entering the channel numbert digital channels are Ch+, Ch- and PrevCh can be used to access and recall channels

Menu Operation

Press Menu to access the on-screen menus.

 Use the directional arrows, Select and Exit to navigate the on-screen menus.  Exit closes the on-screen menu

 Menu reverts to the previous menu or closes the on-screen menu from the Main

 Enter selects the menu choice

Special Functions

 CC steps through available closed-captioning options  Audio steps through main and SAP audio options  Signal launches up on-screen signal strength meter (digital channels only)  Ratio steps through aspect ratio options.  Input steps through the display inputs set with ER command  Info launches on-screen information banner.

 A/C toggles air or cable tuning  Fav displays list of favorite channels  Guide launches on-screen guide, select a program and press Info to display program

information

Some features of the special function commands may only be available if supported in the received channel.

Hold the Select button and press “9” to set the IR frequency at 57 KHz. Hold the Select button and press “4” to set the IR to the normal 38 KHz frequency.

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On-Screen Graphical AV Menus

Main Menu

Channel Menus

On-screen Graphical AV Menu may be accessed by Menu button on the front panel, Control web page, or optional HD2-RC handheld infrared remote.

Select Sub Menus

 Down or Up highlights option  Select + Down moves left (front panel control only)  Select + Up moves right (front panel control only)  Select chooses Option  Menu steps back or exits menu

Sub menu for Channels offers options for:

 Channel Auto Scan  Favorite Channels  Channel Add/Delete  Fine Tune Channel (Analog Channels Only)

 Signal Strength (Digital Channels Only)

Auto Scan

Favorite Channels

Channel Add/Delete

 Press Up/Down to highlight scan mode  Press Select to initiate channel scan

Analog channels will be scanned first, then digital channels. The channel list will be populated as channels are found. Press Select during scan to skip analog channels.

Menu page for creating a list of favorite channels. Channels will be advanced by FAV button or favorite channel commend

 Press Up/Down to highlight channel

 Press Select to Add//Delete from list

Channels may be added or deleted from the list of memorized channels. Channel Up/Down will step through the physical RF channels displaying the virtual channel

numbers of received channels. Select will add or delete the selected channel. Note that in the case of multiple sub channels on a physical channel, only the displayed sub channel will be added or deleted.

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Signal Strength

Caption Menu

Version Info

V-Chip Menu

US Rating Setting

This page can also be displayed from the Signal remote command. The graphic shows the current signal strength and changes in real time. The strength of a channel may be monitored as the antenna positioning is adjusted for optimum reception.

This menu accesses captioning features:

 On/Off — turns captions on/off

Note: Other options are not available if captions are off.

 Analog Mode — CC 1-4 and Text 1-4  Digital Mode — Service 1-6  Digital Font Options

o Size — Standard (15 pixels), Large (21 pixels), or Small (11 pixels) o Style — 1-6 o Color — 8 shades of background, foreground, and edge colors o Opacity — foreground and background o Edge — 6 style options

Displays the hardware type of the decoder/demodulator board and HD firmware version. Also displays the AC-3 firmware version.

This menu manages access to programming based on US and Canadian ratings standards. A PIN number is required to access any of the sub menus. The default PIN number for access is 0000 (four zeros).

 Changing PIN accesses menu to create new PIN

 Open V-chip Setting clears all rating settings

Use navigation and Select buttons to select/deselect options. The padlock symbol indicates channels with the selected rating will be blocked and the PIN will be required for viewing.

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Canada Rating Setting

Setup Menus

Screen Format

Time

Time Zone

Sub menu equivalent to US Rating setting for Canadian applications.

This series of menus select the options for tuner operation:

 Screen Format —16:9 or 4:3  Time  Sound Settings  Video Noise Reduction — Available only for analog channels

 Menu Language

Select the appropriate aspect ratio for the connected display.

Sub menus for time settings.

Time data is extracted from the System Time Table in the digital channel’s transport stream if available.

When Daylight Saving is enabled, the tuner will adjust the time as needed if the daylight savings flag is enabled in the System Time Table.

Move cursor left and right to select the time zone. Select stores the highlighted zone.

Front panel navigation

 Select + Down to move left  Select + Up to move right

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Sound

Menu Language

Info Banner

Guide

Select from a variety of options:

 Analog MTS — Mono, Stereo, SAP  Multi-Track Sound — English, French, Spanish  Digital Out — AC-3, PCM, or variable-level PCM.

 Auto Volume — On or Off

Select the language for the on-screen A/V graphical menus.

On-screen Info banner may be accessed by the following:

 Info button press on IR remote or control web page  Hold Select button on the front panel

 RS-232 command

On-screen Guide with a list of upcoming programs may be accessed by the following:

 Guide button press on IR remote  RS-232 command

Use Up/Down to highlight a program. Info button press or equivalent will bring up a program description. Guide list is limited to twelve hours of programming.

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Web Pages

The ATSC-mini has on-board web pages for control, monitoring, and configuration. The web pages may be accessed using a web browser by entering the unit’s IP address in the browser’s address field. The web pages may also be accessed through CR Toolbox. Double-clicking on a tuner in the equipment list will launch the default web browser and navigate to the tuner.

Beginning with Application firmware v1.10, access to the on-board web pages will be password protected by default.

Three modes of protection are available.

 Password will be required to access all web pages (default).  Free access to the Control web page, but password will be required to access all other web pages.  Free access to all web pages.

For increased security when password protection of the web pages is desired, it is recommended to lock out the Menu button on the front panel of the tuner.

Default Password

The default password is based on the last six digits of the unit’s MAC address. The MAC address may be found on the SN/MAC sticker on the rear of the tuner. The MAC address information is also available in the on-screen text Network Setup menu. To access the on-screen text Network Setup menu, follow these steps below.

 Hold the Menu button to display the on-screen text menu.  Press Up or Down to step through the menu options until Network Setup is displayed, then press Select.  Press Up or Down to step through the menu until MAC/SN is displayed.

When the web page is first accessed, the browser will be directed to the login page. Enter the last six digits of the MAC address in the password field, then click the Log In button. The characters should be entered with no punctuation or spaces. Letters should be entered as upper case. i.e.: 1E0104

Update Password

The password can be updated in the System web page. Enter the new password in the New Password field and click the Change button. The password may consist of up to 20 characters. The characters can be any combination of numbers, upper- and lower-case letters, and special characters.

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Free Access to Control Web Page Only

An option is available that will allow password free access to the Control web page while maintaining password protected access to the web pages related to setup and configuration. To enable this option, log in and navigate to the System web page. Click the checkbox next to Tuner Control while logged out near the bottom of the page.

If this option is enabled, a Tuner Control button will appear on the log-in page. Clicking on the Tuner Control button will navigate to the Control web page without entering a password. Log in will be required to navigate to any other web page.

Free Access to All Web Pages

Clearing the password will allow password free access to all web pages.

The password may be cleared in the System web page. Clear the contents of the New Password field and click the Change button.

The password may also be cleared in the tuner’s on-screen text System Setup menu. Follow the steps below.

 Hold the Menu button to display the on-screen text menu.  Press Up or Down to step through the menu options until Network Setup is displayed, then press Select.  Press Up or Down until Clear Network Password is displayed.  Press the Select button to clear the password.

Reset Default Password

If access to the web page is not available, the factory default settings may be restored from the on-screen text System Setup menu. Follow the steps below to reload the factory default settings.

Alternately, the factory default settings may be reloaded by RS-232 command. Refer to the section starting on page 19 for additional information.

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Control Web Page System Web Page

A/V Web Page

Network Web Page

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About Web Page

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RS-232/Telnet/UDP Control Protocol

The ATSC-mini full duplex RS-232/Telnet protocol enables a system programmer to control all tuner functions, configure the tuner, and monitor tuner status. All commands are sent as ASCII strings. No delays between characters or commands are required, as data is interrupt driven and buffered.

Communications parameters are 1200 to 230,400 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. Factory default is 9600 baud. All settings are saved to NVRAM in the ATSC-mini tuner. The RS-232 port will accept non-standard control such as voltage that swings from 0 to +5 VDC, commonly found when IR ports are used to send RS-232 commands.

The same commands can be sent over IP Telnet (up to two sessions) and via UDP to the tuner’s IP address to port 31931 (fixed). UDP responses are disabled by default. Responses will be sent to port 31932 at the directed broadcast IP address of the tuner’s subnet. UDP responses may be enabled in the on-screen text menu, web page Network Settings menu, or RS-232 command. See our Support Blog Testing 232-ATSC Series UDP Control at https://contemporaryresearch.com/testing-232-atsc-udp-control/ to learn more about UDP control.

General Protocol Specifications

Characters in command strings to the ATSC-mini are common ASCII keyboard characters. Command strings sent to the ATSC-mini begin with the ASCII > (greater than symbol) as an ‘Attention’ character and end with carriage return - ASCII CR, Hex $0D, or keyboard Enter - as an ‘End-of-command’ character.

For commands that require a parameter value, the = (equals symbol) shown in the examples is optional.

Responses from the ATSC-mini begin with the ASCII < (less than symbol) as an ‘Attention’ character and end with a carriage return followed by a line feed - ASCII LF or Hex $0A as an ‘End-of-command’ character.

A carriage return is required at the end of each command and is assumed in all examples.

Command String Structure

[Attention] [Command] (Parameters) [Return] Attention Single character (>) starts the string Command A two-character command Parameters Added attributes to some commands Return A carriage return ends the command string. ASCII CR, Hex $0D, or keyboard ‘Enter’ may be used in programming. For

simplicity, the programming examples in the manual will not show the ‘CR’.

Command and Status Response

Commands can be sent back-to-back at any time without any delay. To allow for rapid, multiple commands, status responses are intentionally delayed by about 125 mS, sending the most recent status in response to control commands or user actions.

String Example

The example below is a command for a channel change to 6-2 followed by the response string. >TC=6-2 <1TU006Uxx1002x0

The status of a setting may be queried by omitting the = (equals symbol) and the parameter value. The following command queries the 63 step volume level. >VL <VL=62

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Control Commands

Code Function Operation

Front Panel

P1 Power On Brings unit out of standby P0 Power Off Places unit in standby, mutes audio and video PT Power Toggle Toggles standby mode

S4= Set Front Panel Lockout Mode 0=None 4=Power

1=Ch+Menu 6=Menu 2=Vol+Menu 7=All 3=Ch+Vol+Menu

Q5= Set IR Receive Mode 0=IR receive disabled 1=IR receive enabled

TC= Select Channel Tunes analog and digital channels, leading zeros OK, up to 4 characters for

Press Menu and Up key to unlock temporarily

Tuning

analog or one-part digital channel, 3 characters each for digital two-part major and minor channels. For two-part channel commands, the major and minor channel numbers may be separated by a colon or dash. Examples: >TC=28:1, >TC=28-1 Selects digital channel 28-1 >TC=32 Selects digital channel 32, analog channel 32 if no digital >TC=32-0 Selects analog channel 32

TU Tune channel up Selects next higher channel in channel list TD Tune channel down Selects next lower channel in channel list TP Tune previous channel Selects previously viewed channel NC Channel Name status Returns channel name as entered in channel list, up to 7 characters NP Program Name status Returns program name, up to 30 characters, 15 additional if non-ASCII

characters are present, such as ñ

T^ Start Channel Scan Initiates a new channel scan, scan operation set by D0 and S0

S0= Tuning Format Sets tuning format for channel scan initiated from T^ command or front panel

Setup Menu

0=CATV -Switches to Cable Mode, sets standard channel spacing 1=Off-Air -Switches to Air Mode 2=IRC -Switches to Cable Mode, sets IRC channel spacing 3=HRC -Swichtes to Cable Mode, sets HRC channel spacing 4=Cable Auto -Switches to Cable Mode, auto detects channel spacing

D0= Analog/Digital scan mode Sets channel type for channel scan initiated from T^ command or front panel

Setup Menu

0=All -Scan for analog and digital channels, delete existing analog and digital

channels (default)

1=Digital -Scan for digital channels only, delete existing analog channels

2=Digital -Scan for digital channels only, keep existing analog channels 3=Analog -Scan for analog channels, delete existing digital channels 4=Analog -Scan for analog channels, keep existing digital channels

XA= Channel add XA=<major>,<minor>,<physical> Adds channel to list

Examples: >XA=38,1,0 adds 38-1, physical channel 0 will be the same as major >XA=8,0,13 adds virtual channel 8, found on physical channel 13

XD= Channel delete XD=<major>,<minor> Removes channel from list

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Code Function Operation

Video Output

D4= Overscan Selects Overscan percentage 0-9 Q0= Display Closed Captions 0=Captions off 1=Captions on Q1= Analog Caption Service Selects analog caption service 1-8

1=Caption 1 5=Text 1 2=Caption 2 6=Text 2 3=Caption 3 7=Text 3 4=Caption 4 8=Text 4

Q7= Digital Caption Service Selects digital caption service 1-6

1=Service 1 4=Service 4 2=Service 2 5=Service 5 3=Service 3 6=Service 6

R6 Refresh Rate Sets to 59.94 Hz

RM Refresh Rate Sets to 60 Hz KK=149 Output RGB Sets colorspace to RGB KK=151 Output YPbPr Sets colorspace to Component

HD= HDMI/DVI mode 0=Auto 1=HDMI 2=DVI

Audio Output

VU Ramp volume up Starts volume ramping up VD Ramp volume down Starts volume ramping down

VV Stop volume ramp Stops volume ramping

VH= Sets volume level 0-100 Volume level, scaled in 100 steps

VL= Sets volume level 0-63 Volume level, scaled in 63 steps (compatibility mode)

VM Volume Mute Enabled Mutes all audio outputs

VX Volume Mute Disabled Restores audio to previous level

VT Toggle Volume Mute Toggle mute mode KK=158 AC-3 Sets the digital audio outputs to AC-3 KK=159 PCM Sets the digital audio outputs to PCM fixed KK=160 PCM Variable Sets the digital audio outputs to PCM Variable

HA= HDMI Audio Mute 0=Audio mute disabled 1=Audio mute enabled

Status Request

ST Request T Mode status Returns T Channel/Source status string

SV Request V mode status Returns V Audio status string

SS Request S Mode status Returns S Front Panel status string

SQ Request Q Mode status Returns Q Mode status string

Network Setup

IP= Sets IP Address IP=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Defines IP address, then sends status

>IP returns the current MAC address, current IP address, subnet mask, and

gateway. Response example : $MAC=0014C81A001B IP=192.168.001.231S IG=192.168.001.001 IM=255.255.255.000 IY=1. S or D at end of IP signifies DHCP or Static address. 000.000.000.000 indicates DHCP, but no DHCP server detected.

IM= Subnet Mask >IM=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. Defines subnet mask

IG= Default Gateway >IG=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. Defines default gateway

IY= IP Mode 1=Static 2=DHCP IX= Telnet Port >IX=xxxxx Defines Telnet port UO UDP Reply Enables reply strings to UDP port 31932

UF UDP Reply Disables reply strings to UDP port 31932 (default)

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Code Function Operation

Serial Communication

EN Echo On Echo On

This command is not available for Telnet. Enable local echo in the terminal program.

EF Echo Off Echo Off

R5 Baud Rate 0=1200 4=19.2K

1=2400 5=38.4K 2=4800 6=115.2K 3=9600 (Default) 7=230.4K

Miscellaneous Commands

HE Help Returns a list of serial commands

NW= Set Name Sets the ATSC-mini name. Limited to 20 characters

NM Get Name Returns the ATSC-mini name

ID ID Returns the product model and application firmware version Z! Reload factory default settings Reconfigures unit for all factory default settings.

IP address will not revert to default until after a Z] command or power cycle.

Z] Reboot Emulates a reboot from a hard power cycle

HD2-RC IR Remote Emulation

KK= Emulate HD2-IR Button Presses 9=Power Toggle 105=Menu

10=0 106=Right 11=1 107=Left 12=2 108=Up 13=3 109=Down 14=4 110=Enter/Select 15=5 111=Exit 16=6 115=CC 17=7 141=Output Resolution 1080i 18=8 142=Output Resolution 720p 19=9 143=Output Resolution 480p 21=Enter/Select 144=Output Resolution 480i 22=Channel Up 145=Output Resolution 1080p 23=Channel Down 146=Output Resolution 2160p/60 24=Volume Up 147=Output Resolution Auto 25=Volume Down 148=Output Resolution 2160p/30 26=Mute Toggle 149=Output RGB 27=Power On 151=Output YPbPr 28=Power Off 153=Air 29=Menu 154=Cable 63=Guide 155=16:9 Ratio Pillar Box 81=Signal 4:3 Ratio Letterbox 82=Ratio 156=16:9 Ratio Full Wide 85=Audio 4:3 Ratio Full 88=Favorite 157=16:9 Ratio V Zoom 95=List 4:3 Ratio H Zoom 96=Add/Delete Channel 158=AC=3 98=Air/Cable 159=PCM 99=Dash 160=PCM Variable 100=Info 161=Display 16:9

101=Previous Channel 162=Display 4:3

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Response Strings

Typical: [Attention] [Unit#] [data ...data] [cr] [lf]

ATSC-mini status response strings contain ASCII characters similar to those used for the same functions in command strings. An ASCII ‘carriage return’ and ‘line feed’ follow each response string. Functions shown as N/A are not applicable or available in the ATSC-mini. Characters will appear in status strings as lowercase ‘x’.

Channel/Source Status Response String (T):

Start Unit CMD Power Major

Channel

Fixed U=On

M=Off

< 1 T U 032 U 0 C 0 002 x 0

The ATSC-mini channel status is split into Major Channel and Minor Channel sections. The Minor Channel will always be 000 for analog channels. The Minor Channel status will display “F00” if the Major channel is a special “one-part” digital channel. Also, as one-part channels can go higher than 999, the Minor status will indicate how many thousands (up to 63) should be added to the Major number. Example: Channel 1032 would return 032 for the Major Channel and F01 for the Minor Channel. Two-part channels are limited to 999-999.

Audio Status Response String (V):

Start Unit CMD Power Volume 1 Volume Mute Stereo Volume 2 Fixed U=On

< 1 V U 63 U x 100

Volume 1 emulates legacy 232-series volume level for compatibility with existing applications. Volume 2 shows actual ATSC-mini level, from 0-100. Audio status will be sent automatically following a volume toggle command from front panel control, IR remote, or RS-232- command.

Front Panel Mode Status Response String (S):

3 digits Unmuted 0=RF

0-63

M=Off

Emulated level 2 digits

Video Mute

Input RF Received

U=Unmuted M=Mute

A=Air C=Cable

0=1080i 1=720p 2=480p 3=480i 4=1080p N=No Sig

N/A 0-100

Resolution

Actual level 3 digits

Minor Channel 3 digits 0=None

NA Function

Start Unit CMD Audio Tune

Mode

Fixed N/A 0=Cable

1=Air 2=IRC 3=HRC 4=Auto

< 1 S x x 0 08 4 2 0 0 xxxx

Lockout Bass Treble Output Output

Resolution

0-9 Fixed

2 digits

Fixed 0=RGB

2=YPbPr

0=1080i 1=720p 2=480p 3=480i 4=1080p 5=2160p/60 7=2160p/30

Output

Setting 0=1080i 1=720p 2=480p 3=480i 4=1080p 5=2160p/60 6=Auto 7=2160p/30

4 digits

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Q Mode Response String (Q):

Start Unit CMD Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 NA Fixed CC

0=Off 1=On

< 1 Q 1 1 3 0 2 9 0 1 1 xx

CC Type 1-8

Video Detect (fixed)

AV Detect (fixed)

Label (fixed)

IR 0=Off 9=Normal

1 digit

Digital CC 0=Off 1=On

Digital CC Services 1-6

2 digits

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Firmware Update

CR Toolbox software for Windows will be required for full firmware updates to the ATSC-mini as well as other supported Contemporary Research products. CR Toolbox is available for download free of charge at https://www.contemporaryresearch.com/products/cr-toolbox/.

It is best for an internet connection be available when using CR Toolbox. Upon launch, CR Toolbox will scan the local subnet for supported Contemporary Research devices. When a device tab is selected, CR Toolbox will compare the firmware available if any on the local hard drive with the firmware available on the Contemporary Research cloud firmware database. If newer firmware is available for download, the Download button will turn red.

Click on the ATSC-mini to view connected devices. If no devices are found, verify the appropriate network adaptor has been selected from the drop-down menu and that the network adaptor and ATSC-mini devices are set for the same subnet.

Follow this procedure to perform a firmware update:

 Click the checkbox for the ATSC-mini units to be updated  Select the desired version from the Update To drop down menu  Press Start to initiate the update  Status of the update will be displayed in the Status box.  When the process is complete, the status bar will turn green.  The status bar will turn red if any part of the firmware update fails

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ATSC-mini Specifications

Physical

Size (HWD): 8” [203 mm] wide (8.6” [218 mm] including wings) x 1.150” [29 mm] height x 3.6” [91 mm] deep Weight: 0.877 lbs [398 g] Enclosure: Aluminum with black powder coat paint Mounting: Hook-and-loop fasteners or screw attachment

Front Panel

IR: IR Remote Sensor Status: Red/green status LED Control: Five button control Data: Red/green RS-232 data activity indicator LED USB: Mini-B virtual com port for future use

Back Panel

Air/Cable: “F” female, 75 ohm impedance, -10 to 25 dBmV typical USB: USB-A port for demodulator/decoder firmware updates HDMI: HDMI receptacle, Type A, Version 1.4b

Resolutions and Frame Rates:

 480i — 29.97 Hz  480p – 60 Hz  720p — 59.94/60 Hz  1080i — 29.97/30 Hz  1080p — 60 Hz  2160p — 30/60 Hz

SPDIF: JIS F05 jack for optical S/PDIF digital audio output Audio: 3.5mm TRS jack for analog stereo audio RS-232: DB-9 male data link to control system or for display control, 1200 to 230K baud (9600 default) Ethernet: RJ-45 10/100 for web page access, Telnet and UDP control, firmware updates, PoE I/O: 3.5mm TRS jack for future use IR In: 3.5 mm TRS jack for optional external IR receiver or wired IR

Tip= +5 VDC (50 mA max)

Ring= Input Sleeve= Ground

12VDC: Power input 11.5 to 15 VDC, 12 VDC typical, 0.6 A max

2.1 mm coaxial jack (inside center conductor positive)

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Tuning

Frequency Range: 51.0027 to 864 MHz TV System: ATSC 1.0, clear QAM, NTSC Channels: Air 2-69 (8-VSB and NTSC) and CATV 2-135 (QAM-64, QAM-256, 8-VSB, and NTSC), Standard, IRC, HRC V-Chip: Supports parental channel block based on US and Canadian ratings

Decoding

Video: MPEG-2 (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i), H.264 (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) Audio: AC-3, MPEG-1 Layer 2, AAC

Captions

Analog: Decodes Line 21 captions Digital: Decodes CEA-608 and CEA-708 captions, CEA-708 captions may be customized for font size and style

Includes

PS12-1.0 Power Supply (5401-001)

Options

HD2-RC IR Tuner Remote, 4AAA batteries (5024-004) CC-COM-B RS-232 Null Modem Serial Cable DB-9 F to DB-9 F 6 ft. (5061-003) IR-RXD External IR Receiver (5034-001)

Trademarks

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

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Safety Instructions and Warranty

Read before operating equipment.

 Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use

a damp cloth for cleaning.

 Power Sources - Use supplied or equivalent UL/CSA approved low voltage DC plug-in transformer.  Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If you connect an outside antenna or cable system to the product, be sure the antenna

or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

 Lightning - Avoid installation or reconfiguration of wiring during lightning activity.

Power Lines - Do not locate an outside antenna system near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, refrain from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.

 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short out parts, resulting in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous

voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

 Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

o When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. o If liquid spills or objects fall into the product. o If the product is exposed to rain or water. o If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls

that are covered by the operating instructions. An improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

o If the video product is dropped or the cabinet is damaged. o When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

 Heat – This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

* Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

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Warranty: Three (3) year limited warranty on all parts and labor for Contemporary Research manufactured products. Contemporary Research warrants its manufactured products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the day of purchase by authorized dealer. If Contemporary Research receives notice of such defects during the warranty period; Contemporary Research, at its option, will repair or replace products that prove to be defective.

Exclusions: The above warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the customer, customers applied software or interfacing, unauthorized modifications or misuse, mishandling, operation outside the normal environmental specifications for the product, use of the incorrect, modified or extended power supply, acts of God, weather, or improper site operation and maintenance. Please note Contemporary Research SSV-DX Display Express PC product carries a sixmonth limited warranty.

Product Service: Contemporary Research will test, repair, or replace the product or products without charge if the unit is under warranty. If the product is out of warranty, Contemporary Research will test, and then repair the product or products. The parts and labor charge will be estimated by a technician and confirmed by the customer prior to repair. All components must be returned for testing as a complete unit. Contemporary Research will not accept responsibility for shipment after it has left the premises.

Technical Support: Contemporary Research technicians will determine and discuss with the customer the criteria for repair and/or replacement. Contemporary Research Technical Support can be contacted through one of the following resources: email support at [email protected] or phone at: 972-931-2728

Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number: Before returning a product for repair or replacement, request an RMA from Contemporary Research’s technical support. Provide tech support with a return phone number, e-mail address, shipping address, product serial numbers and original purchase order number. Describe the reason for repairs or returns as well as the date of purchase. See the General RMA Terms and Procedures section for more information. RMA’s are valid for 30 days and will be issued to authorized Contemporary Research dealers only. End users must return products through authorized Contemporary Research dealers. Include the assigned RMA number in all correspondence with Contemporary Research. Write the assigned RMA number clearly on the shipping label of the box when returning the product. All products returned for credit are subject to a restocking charge without exception.

Voided Warranty: The warranty does not apply if the original serial number has been removed or if the product has been disassembled or damaged through misuse, accident, acts of God, weather, modifications, use of incorrect, modified or extended power supply, or unauthorized repair.

Shipping and Handling: Contemporary Research will not pay for inbound shipping transportation or insurance charges or accept any responsibility for laws and ordinances from inbound transit. Contemporary Research will pay for outbound shipping, transportation, and insurance charges for all items under warranty, but will not assume responsibility for loss and/or damage by the outbound freight carrier. If the return shipment appears damaged, retain the original boxes and packing material for inspection by the carrier. Contact your carrier immediately.

Products not under Warranty: Payment arrangements are required before outbound shipment for all out of warranty products.

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General RMA Terms and Procedures: RMA’s are valid for 30 days and will be issued only to authorized active Contemporary Research dealers and distributors.

 End users must return products through authorized Contemporary Research dealers. End users may be eligible for a

RMA at the discretion of CR Technical Support.

 Before a defective product can be authorized to send in for repair, it must first go through the troubleshooting process

with a member of the Contemporary Research Technical Support team.

 Products authorized for repair must have a valid RMA (Return Material Authorization) number.  Contemporary Research Technical Support will approve the issue of an RMA number.  An RMA number is to be included in all correspondence with Contemporary Research.  The RMA number must appear clearly on the shipping label when the product is returned.  A packing slip must be included on the inside of the box with the RMA number listed and reason for RMA return.  Products received at Contemporary Research that do not have a valid RMA number clearly marked on the outside of

the shipping container may be refused and returned to sender.

 Boxes showing external damage will be refused and sent back to the sender regardless of the clearly marked RMA

number and will remain the responsibility of the sender.

Advanced Replacement Policies:

 For Contemporary Research manufactured products, advance replacement will be provided for “out-of-the-box”

failures up to thirty (30) days after the initial shipment of products.

Shipments of equipment that are refused upon attempted delivery, for any reason, are subject to restocking charges.

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