Contemporary Research IP IP-HDTV User Manual
Product Manual
IP-HDTV
HD Tuner
Version 2.2 March 23, 2007
17630 Davenport Road, Suite 113 • Dallas, TX 75252
Phone: 972-931-2728 • Toll-Free: 888-972-2728 • Fax: 972-931-2765
E-Mail: Sales@crwww.com
• Website: www.c rwww.com
Table of Contents
Overview..............................................................................................................................................................3
Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................4
AV and Control Connection.................................................................................................................................. 6
RF..............................................................................................................................................................................6
AV Outputs.................................................................................................................................................................6
Digital Outputs............................................................................................................................................................6
Control.......................................................................................................................................................................6
Front Panel Setup ................................................................................................................................................7
Front Panel Menus ......................................................................................................................................................7
Display Formats..........................................................................................................................................................8
On-Screen Menus - Channels...............................................................................................................................9
Analog and Digital Tuning ...........................................................................................................................................9
Auto-Scan Channels..................................................................................................................................................10
Edit Channels ...........................................................................................................................................................10
Add Channels Manually .............................................................................................................................................11
On-Screen Menus – Options...............................................................................................................................12
Clock........................................................................................................................................................................12
Aspect Ratio.............................................................................................................................................................13
SD 480i/480P Display................................................................................................................................................13
HD 1080i/720p Display..............................................................................................................................................14
Menu Language........................................................................................................................................................14
Audio Language........................................................................................................................................................14
Analog Audio............................................................................................................................................................14
Audio Output............................................................................................................................................................14
Audio Variable ..........................................................................................................................................................14
On-Screen Menus – Options...............................................................................................................................15
DTV Captions............................................................................................................................................................15
DTV Caption Style.....................................................................................................................................................15
Analog Captions........................................................................................................................................................15
On-Screen Menus – Lock....................................................................................................................................16
On-Screen Menus – Guides................................................................................................................................17
Program Guide..........................................................................................................................................................17
Station Guide............................................................................................................................................................18
Info Display..............................................................................................................................................................18
HD-RC IR Remote ..............................................................................................................................................19
Ethernet Setup...................................................................................................................................................20
Ethernet Connection..................................................................................................................................................20
Reset IP Address ......................................................................................................................................................20
RS-232 and Telnet Terminal Communication.....................................................................................................20
Ethernet and RS-232 Control Protocol...............................................................................................................21
Terminal Communication Commands .........................................................................................................................23
HD-RC Remote Emulation..........................................................................................................................................24
Response Strings ...............................................................................................................................................25
Channel/Source Status Response String (T):...............................................................................................................25
Audio Status Response String (V): .............................................................................................................................25
IP Control Options .............................................................................................................................................26
RS-232 Display Control..............................................................................................................................................26
TCP and UDP Connectivity.........................................................................................................................................26
Web Control Page............................................................................................................... ......................................26
RS-232 Cable Connections.................................................................................................................................27
Rack Mounting...................................................................................................................................................28
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................................29
Limited Warranty...............................................................................................................................................30
Contemporary Research 2 IP-HDTV HD Tuner
Overview
The Contemporary Research IP-HTDV is an HD tuner that offers analog and digital tuning, a variety of HD
and NTSC output options, and full systems integration via Ethernet, RS-232, or discrete IR control.
The IP-HDTV tuner is capable of receiving analog and unscrambled digital programming, either off-air or
CATV. High-definition and up-scaled NTSC video can be viewed from the tuner's component, RGB, or DVI
ports, in 1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i formats. Standard 480i video can be recorded or monitored from
composite and S-Video outputs. Stereo, mono, and Dolby 5.1 surround sound is available from optical, coax,
and two stereo analog audio channels. Closed captioning is provided in both analog and digital formats.
Full control can be integrated from Ethernet, RS-232, IR, and wired IR control ports. System setup can be
performed from a control system, front-panel controls, and on-screen menus from the included IR wireless
remote. In addition, the tuner can install on a shelf or rack-mounted with an optional rack kit.
Applications include HD and SD TV tuning for conference and meeting rooms, board rooms, and home
theaters.
• Receives ATSC HD and NTSC SD TV broadcast and unscrambled QAM cable channels
• Outputs 1080i/720p/480p HD and up-scaled SD video to Component YPbPr, DVI-HDCP, or RGB
outputs
• Provides simultaneous monitor/record 480i video from S-Video and composite connections
• Integrates easily from Ethernet, RS-232, discrete IR and wired IR control ports
• Enables RS-232 control of display or projector via an IP control system connection (See IP Control
Options)
• Offers Dolby 5.1 surround sound from optical and coax digital outputs and two variable-level stereo
channels
• Sets up using front-panel control, easy on-screen menus, and control ports
• Operates with included HD-RC IR wireless remote
• Displays closed-captioning text and on-screen channel names
• Inserts blue-screen video image when unit senses loss of video level
• Updates firmware using RS-232 software loader
• Mounts in 19" rack with optional RKHD kit
• Includes HD-RC IR remote and cables for component, DVI, RCA stereo audio, RCA coax audio, and
antenna
• HDMI video with optional DVI/HDMI adapter
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Specifications
Physical
Size (WHD): 14.2" [360 mm] x 2.4" [60 mm] x 10.8" [274 mm]
Weight: 8.0 lbs [3.6 kg]
Enclosure: Steel and aluminum with durable silver and black powder coat paint
Mounting: Shelf or rack-mount with optional RKHD Rack Kit)
Front Panel
Display: Blue LCD, 2 lines of 20 characters each
IR: IR sensor, 57 kHz
Control: Buttons for Setup, Menu, Select, Exit, and Left, Right, Up, and Down operation
Rear Panel
RF In: 'F', female, 75 ohm impedance
RF Out: 'F', female, 75 ohm impedance loop out
Digital Audio: TOSlink optical output, Dolby Digital or PCM
Service only: DB-9 female RS-232 for factory service and firmware updates
RGB Out: RGB DB-15 female (1080i/720p/480p)
Component Out: Pr, Pb, Y outputs (1080i/720p/480p/480i)
Audio Out: Stereo RCA, Mono, Stereo, or SAP, fixed or variable level
RCA female, coax digital audio output
A/V Out: Stereo RCA audio, Mono, Stereo, or SAP, fixed or variable level
RCA composite video output, 1V p-p at 75 ohm impedance
Simultaneous 480i, on-screen menu displayed when digital set to 480i
S-Video Out: Mini DIN 4-pin, Y - 1V p-p at 75 ohms, C - 0.286 V p-p at 75 ohms
Simultaneous 480i, on-screen menu displayed when digital set to 480i
DVI Out: DVI-D with HDCP (1080i/720p/480p), HDMI video with optional adapter
Ethernet: 10/100baseT RJ-45 jack
Ethernet LEDs: Right yellow LED indicates 100 baseT speed, 10 baseT when off
Left green LED indicates link, blinks with data activity
RS-232: DB-9 male, RS-232 data link to control system, PC or RS-232 controlled display
300 to 115,200 baud (9600 default), 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
IR In: 3.5 mm stereo input for external IR sensor or wired IR (no carrier, discrete codes)
Power In: AC Power Cord, 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 16W (on right, not shown)
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Video
Frequency Range: NTSC, NTSC and Clear QAM (cable) television 55.25 to 801.25 MHz
TV System: NTSC, ATSC DTV (1080i/720p/480p/480i)
Tuning: Off-air 2-69 and CATV 1-135
Aspect Ratio: Letter Box, Cropped, or Squeezed
Captioning: DTV, set by program or customized for size, font and display attributes
Analog CC1-CC4, TT1-TT4, On/On with Mute/Off modes
Lock: Parental option for channels and/or rating
Includes
RF loop cable
RCA composite video/coax audio cable
Stereo RCA cable
Component YPbPr cable
HD-RC IR Tuner Remote, 4 batteries (AAA)
Options
RKHD Kit for mounting single unit in 19" rack (2RU)
CC-232 RS-232 Cable
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AV and Control Connection
RF
OUT F connector for looped RF output
AV Outputs
Video RCA composite, video always present
S-Video S-Video, video always present
R-L Audio Analog audio, fixed or variable
R-L Audio Analog audio, fixed or variable
Digital Outputs
Optical Audio TOSlink optical output, Dolby 5.1 or PCM digital audio
RGB RGB DB-15 female (1080i/720p/480p)
YPbPr 3 RCA Pr, Pb, Y outputs (1080i/720p/480p/480i)
Coax Audio RCA digital coaxial cable output
DVI DVI-D with HDCP (1080i/720p/480p), HDMI video with optional adapter
Control
Service RS-232 port for factory upgrades only
RS-232 DB-9 male acts as programming and control system port, also acts as pass-through
Ethernet RJ-45 connection offers bi-directional IP Telnet control and access to Web page
IR In Input accepts wired IR from control system, external IR-RXC sensor, or ChannelPlus,
IN F connector for off-air MATV or CATV input
Note that on-screen menus will only be displayed through the SD outputs when the
Component output is selected from the front panel and set up 480i format.
control port to video display, when control system integrated via Ethernet
Audioplex, SpeakerCraft, or Xantech remote IR sensors
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Front Panel Setup
There are a number of parameters that can be set by front-panel Setup commands. In normal operation the
Up/Down arrows select channels, and the Left/Right arrows adjust volume.
• Pressing Setup enters the setup menus, shows last menu accessed
(The Menu button accesses on-screen menus)
• Pressing Up and Down arrow keys steps through the IP-HDTV options
(Tip: Press Up to access output, Down to jump to IP menus)
• Pressing Left and Right keys steps through options for each front-panel menu
• Press Select to save desired option
• Pressing Exit or Setup exits the front-panel setup mode
Front Panel Menus
Menu Parameters
Output RGB
DVI
Component
Format 1080i
720p
480p
480i (Component output only)
Variable 1
Variable 2
Variable 3
Native
Auto DVI
See chart on next page for more information
Baud 300 9600 (default)
600 19.2K
1200 38.4K
2400 57.6K
4800 115.2K
Com 8,N,1 (default) 8,M,1
8,0,1 8,S,1
8,E,1 7,M,1
8,N,2 7,S,1
7,0,1
7,E,1
7,N,2
RS-232 CRTL 0=Disable
1=Enable (default)
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Front Panel Setup
Menu Parameters
Unit 1-9
Panel Lockout None (Default)
Ch+Menu
Vol+Menu
Ch+Vol+Menu
Pwr
Setup
Menu
All
Setup+Menu
Pwr+Set+Menu
Cursor buttons active for Setup or Menu modes, Exit returns buttons to current
locked or unlocked status
IR Receive 0 - No IR reception
9 - CR 9 (Default)
Display Line 2 Output – shows current output and format
Lights – represents status LEDs (LA:RX: TX: IR )
Link/Act status, RS-232 RX and TX, and IR In
IP Port IP port for Telnet communication - Left/Right steps through number positions
(blinking cursor position), Up/Down enters number 0-9, Select saves, Exit leaves
edits, stays at current menu
Gateway Quad address – Left/Right steps through number positions (blinking cursor
position), Up/Down enters number 0-9, Select saves, Exit leaves edits, stays at
current menu
Subnet Mask Quad address - Left/Right steps through number positions (blinking cursor
position), Up/Down enters number 0-9, Select saves, Exit leaves edits, stays at
current menu
IP Address Quad address – Left/Right steps through number positions (blinking cursor
position), Up/Down enters number 0-9, Select saves, Exit leaves edits, stays at
current menu (192.168.001.231=default, 0.0.0.0 = DHCP)
IP Mode Selects Static (default) or DHCP IP modes
Firmware Shows version
IP-HDTV V1.5
MAC Add Shows network MAC address
Ex: 0014C8 00 0001 (last 2 bytes is the serial number)
Display Formats
The Display Format setting direct how the IP-HDTV will output the signal in response to different formats in
broadcast programming.
Code Display Format Broadcast Format Output As
0 1080i All 1080i
1 720p All 720p
2 480p All 480p
3 480i All 480i
4 Variable 1 1080i 1080i
720p 720p
480p/480i 480p
5 Variable 2 1080i/720p 1080i
480p/480i 480p
6 Variable 3 1080i/720p 720p
480p/480i 480p
7 Native 1080i 1080i
720p 720p
480p 480p
480i 480i (480p RGB, DVI)
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On-Screen Menus - Channels
On-Screen Menus HD-RC IR Remote
The remaining tuner capabilities can be set up by easy-to-use on-screen menus. The menus can be accessed
from the HD-RC IR remote control using the Menu, Arrow, Select (), Surf, and Exit buttons. You can also
use similar buttons on the IP-HDTV front panel.
• Menu – Displays the first level of the on-screen menu, step backward from menu levels
• Arrows – Use up/down keys to select main menus, left/right arrow keys to move through sub-
menus
• Select – Can step forward into sub-menus or confirm an action, the button in the center of the
directional arrows is the same function as Select
• Surf – Selects channels for surf list in Edit Channel mode, steps through favorite channels in normal
operation
• Exit – Exits menu
Analog and Digital Tuning
One of the biggest paradigm shifts in digital TV is how channels are accessed. Gone is the familiar Channel
33. Now you have 33-0, 33-1, 33-2, and so on. In a nutshell, the new tuning options are:
• Analog Channels. Entering the number-0 accesses the traditional analog TV channel.
• Digital Channels. Entering the same channel-1 tunes the digital equivalent of the analog channel.
Note that the digital channel is broadcast on a UHF frequency. Digital tuners see the channel ID (NN-
1) in the signal and lists by that name instead of the actual frequency. This way, the broadcasters
keep their channel identity, even when analog goes away.
• Multicast Digital Channels. Because digital is more compressed than analog, broadcasters are
often including additional sub-channels, listed as NN-2, NN-3; up to 6 if the station is only
broadcasting SD quality programming.
• Two-Digit Tuning. If you are currently watching a digital channel, entering the old channel format,
such as 33, will access 33-1. If you are watching an analog channel, entering 33 will take you to 33-
0.
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