Drake DSE2 User Manual

DSE 2 PLUS

Dual HD Digital Signage Encoder

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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DSE 2 PLUS 1002583 HD Encoder with QAM Output

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Table of Contents

CAUTION STATEMENTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 4

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

INSTALLATION & POWER-UP ................................................................................................................................................ 7

GENERAL DESCRIPTION & FEATURES ............................................................................................................................... 8

REAR PANEL OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

LOGIN SCREEN ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10

STATUS TAB ............................................................................................................................................................................11

ENCODER TAB ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12

CHANNELS TAB ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13

OUTPUT CONFIGURATION TAB ........................................................................................................................................... 14

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION TAB ........................................................................................................................................... 14

FIRMWARE UPDATE TAB ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

CATV CHANNEL FREQUENCIES .......................................................................................................................................... 16

BROADCAST TV & T CHANNEL FREQUENCIES ............................................................................................................... 17

SERVICE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19

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Caution Statements

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

ETHERNET ACCESS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

SETUP AND PROGRAMMING ................................................................................................................................................................... 10

FIRMWARE UPDATE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

SERVICE / IF YOU NEED TO CALL FOR HELP ........................................................................................................................................ 18

WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

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product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.

9.

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination
to overturn.

10.

Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating,

and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions have been adhered to.

11.

Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power

supplied to your home, consult your product dealer or local power compan y. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
product's operating instructions.

12.

Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the

other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to

insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug. Alternate Warnings – If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding- type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, the plug will only fit
into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

ETHERNET ACCESS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

SETUP AND PROGRAMMING ................................................................................................................................................................... 10

FIRMWARE UPDATE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

SERVICE / IF YOU NEED TO CALL FOR HELP ........................................................................................................................................ 18

WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

Caution Statements:

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

A product and cart combination should be moved
with care.

Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
The lightning flash with arrow head symbol, within an

equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to

the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure

that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature

accompanying the

product.

WARNING: THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY A CCESSIBLE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINE T, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES , NE PA S UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN

PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PA R TIE A DECOUVER T.

Important Safety Instructions:

1.

Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2.

Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.

Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.

Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.

Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleansers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.

Attachments: Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.

Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement;

or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8.

Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or

adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the

Caution Statements:

A product and cart combination should be moved

WARNING:

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

OR MOISTURE.

with care.
Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
The lightning flash with arrow head symbol, within an

equilateral

the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
product.

triangle, is intended to alert the user to

accompanying the

that may be of

WARNING: THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK O F FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINE T, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONL Y.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN

PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRIS

E DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES

PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PAR TIE A DECOUVERT.

Important Safety Instructions

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product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.

9.

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination
to overturn.

10.

Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating,

and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions have been adhered to.

11.

Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power

supplied to your home, consult your product dealer or local power compan y. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
product's operating instructions.

12.

Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the

other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to

insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug. Alternate Warnings – If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding- type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, the plug will only fit
into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected 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. Ar ticle 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard 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.

14.

Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,

paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the poin

t where they exit from the product.

15.

Lightning: For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it

from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16.

Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, where it

can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them may be fatal.

17.

Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18.

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 that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19.

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 ser

vicing to qualified service personnel.

20.

Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or wate r,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are cove red by the operating instructions as 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, e. If the product has been dropped or damaged
in any way, and f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.

21.

Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer

or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

22.

Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the

product is in proper operating condition.

23.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting: The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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Specifications

ENCODER - VIDEO (Specicaons are per Encoder)

Video Inputs: VGA (with pass-through to monitor),

HDMI (non-HDCP Copy Protected),
Component (Y-Cr-Cb),
Composite (via Y-Input for 480i)

Video Resoluon Modes: 480i (640x480 / 720x480 @ 30 fps),

480p (640x480 / 720x480 @ 60 fps),
720p (1280x 720 @ 60 fps),
1080i (1920x1080 @ 30 fps)

Video Input Resoluon Detecon: Yes, automac

Video Compression Format: MPEG2 or MPEG4 / H.264

Video Adjustments: Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturaon, Sharpness

MPEG4 / H.264 Proles Supported: Simple, Advanced Simple, High

Bitrate: 0.000 to 19 Mbps (depending on format)

ENCODER - AUDIO (Specicaons are per Encoder)

Audio Inputs: HDMI-embedded audio, 32 - 192 kHz sample rate PCM

RCA-type L + R 1 x 1 Vrms nominal

3.5 Vrms max supports +/- 15 dB gain adjustment

Audio Compression Formats: Dolby® Digital or MPEG1, Layer 2

QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulaon) MODULATOR / MULTIPLEXER (per chassis)

QAM Output Modes: 64 QAM or 256 QAM, ITU Annex B

Frequency Coverage: 5 - 1002 MHz

Channel Plans: Standard CATV, HRC, IRC, Broadcast and T Channels

Maximum Output Power Level: + 45 dBmV

Level Adjustment Range: 15 dB

Phase Noise: - 95 dBc @ 10 kHz oset

Broadband Noise: - 75 dBc @ > +/- 12 MHz

MER: > 40 dB equalized

Channel Frequency Response: < 1 dB

Carrier Suppression: > 40 dB

I/Q Inbalance: < 1 degree

Output Level Accuracy: +/- 1 dB

QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulaon) MODULATOR / MULTIPLEXER (per chassis)

Form Factor: 1RU 19” rack mountable

Control: On-board Ethernet Connecon

Power Requirements: +5 V @ 3.5A via supplied external power supply

Dimensions: 10.5’’D x 2.0’’H x 19’’ W

Weight: 4.5 lbs.

Temperature Rang: 0 - 50˚ C ambient

Specifications, price, and availability are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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A product and cart combination should be moved
with care.

Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
The lightning flash with arrow head symbol, within an

equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to

the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure

that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature

accompanying the

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A product and cart combination should be moved
with care.

Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
The lightning flash with arrow head symbol, within an

equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to

the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure

that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature

accompanying the

Unpacking

You will find the following items in the box:

• DSE 2 PLUS Encoder Unit (QTY = 1)

• Power Adapter (QTY = 1)

Installation

The DSE 2 PLUS is designed to be 1RU 19" rack mountable in the close proximity to a 120 VAC – 60 HZ power plug.

For safe and reliable operation, do not place objects within 1 inch of the unit that block airflow.

Power-Up

Plug the Power Adapter into a power plug (120 VAC – 60 HZ). Plug the power pin into the back of the DSE unit at the
input marked “DC Power”.

For safe and reliable operation, only use the power adapter supplied with the encoder.

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General Description & Features

The DSE 2 PLUS encodes up to two uncompressed programs from devices with HDMI (non HDCP encrypted), High­Resolution Component Video, Composite or VGA outputs. The DSE 2 PLUS encodes the incoming programs to MPEG-2
or MPEG-4/H.264 compressed video. An internal multiplexing QAM modulator and low-noise upconverter allows programs
to be combined with existing digital and or analog programming.

• Encodes a HD & SD stream of the same content in either MPEG-2 or H.264 formats

• Receives High-Resolution Component, VGA, or HDMI (non-HDCP content-protection) from two separate video sources.

• Video encodes to MPEG-2 or MPEG-4/H.264

• Supports 480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i video resolution

• Audio encoding to Dolby Digital® or MPEG1-Layer 2

• Supports Closed Captioning

• High-level (+45 dBmV) agile output programmable from 5 to 1,000 MHz using STD, HRC, IRC, and
Broadcast channel plans

• GUI-based Remote Network Control and Monitoring

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Rear Panel Operation

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RF Output: This type “F” connector is a high level (+29.5 dBmV to +45 dBmV), agile 5 to 1002 MHz, multiplexed

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output from the DSE2 Plus RF output section.

DC Power Connector: This connector provides the means for connection to the 5 VDC output of the supplied external

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power supply.

Component Input 2: These three color coded RCA connectors, Cr (red), Cb (blue), and Y (green), provide the means

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to input component video. To input composite video, use the green ‘Y’ connector.

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VGA Input 2: This VGA type connector provides the means to input VGA video from a computer or other device with

VGA output.

HDMI Input 2: This connector provides the means to input HDMI video (without HDCP) with optional embedded audio.

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Audio Input 2: These two color coded RCA vtype connectors provide baseband audio Left (white) and Right (red)

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inputs to the DSE2 Plus.

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Closed Caption Input 2: This connector provides the means to input closed captioning. It requires analog composite

video that contains closed captioning.

VGA Loop Output 2: This connector provides VGA video output to a monitor or other equipment requiring VGA input.

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It is only active when VGA is input on R4.

Component Input 1: These three color coded RCA connectors, Cr (red), Cb (blue), and Y (green), provide the means

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to input component video. To input composite video, use the green ‘Y’ connector.

VGA Input 1: This VGA type connector provides the means to input VGA video from a computer or other device with

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VGA output.

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HDMI Input 1: This connector provides the means to input HDMI video (without HDCP) with optional embedded audio.

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Audio Input 1: These two color coded RCA type connectors provide baseband audio Left (white) and Right (red)

inputs to the DSE2 Plus.

Closed Caption Input 1: This connector provides the means to input closed captioning. It requires analog composite

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video that contains closed captioning.

VGA Loop Output 1: This connector provides VGA video output to a monitor or other equipment requiring VGA input.

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It is only active when VGA is input on R10.

Status LED: Ethernet Link indicator.

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16

IP Reset: When pushed and held for about 10 seconds, resets the IP address, Usernames, and Passwords to Factory

default values.

Ethernet Connection: This connector provides the means to connect the DSE2 Plus to an Ethernet local area

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network or computer for remote control, monitoring, and/or firmware update. It is not recommended that this port be

connected directly to a wide-area network without external access controls, like a VPN or firewall.

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Login Screen

First, connect the appropriate input and output video cables and plug in the DSE 2 PLUS power cable.

ETHERNET ACCESS:

Local or remote communication with the unit is only possible through a GUI-based menu via any standard web browser
(Chrome or Firefox recommended). Before you can communicate with the unit you must configure your computers Local
Area Network connection to confirm with the DSE 2 Plus default IP of 172.16.80.1. To do so, follow these steps:

Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to the Ethernet connection on the rear panel of the DSE 2 Plus.

1. The following steps explain how to do this for a computer with windows XP operating software:

a) On your computer, open the "Control Panel"
b) Double-click on "Network Connections"
c) Right-click on the "Local Area Connection", and then click on the "properties".

A dialog box entitled "Local Area Connection Properties" will appear. In this box, double-click on the "Internet

d)

Protocol (TCP/IP)".

A dialog box entitled "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" will appear. Select the "Use the following IP address"

e)

option and enter the following addresses:

IP address: 172.16.80.2
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

No need to enter a value for the Default Gateway.

Click OK to close the dialog box. Now your computer is ready to communicate with the unit.

2. The following steps explain how to do this for a computer with windows 7 operating software:

a) On your computer, open the "Control Panel"
b) Click on “Network and Internet”
c) Click on the "View network status and tasks"

Click on “Change Adapter Settings” on left hand side of the window

d)
e) Right-click on the "Local Area Connection", and then click on the "Properties".
f) A dialog box entitled "Local Area Connection Properties" will appear. In this box, double-click on the "Internet

Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".

A dialog box entitled "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties" will appear. Select the "Use the following

g)

IP address" option and enter the following addresses:

IP address: 172.16.80.2
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

No need to enter a value for the Default Gateway.

Click OK.

Open a web browser on your computer (Internet Explorer 7 or higher is recommended) and enter the following URL
address (http://172.16.80.1). Once the DSE 2 Plus web server has been loaded from your browser, you should see the
login dialog (see Figure 1). Enter the username and password and click LOG IN. The default username is "admin" (in
lower case letters) and the default password is "pass" (in lower case letters).

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Status Tab

The status tab provides the following information (View only):

1
2

The hardware version indicates the hardware version of the DSE 2 Plus

1

The Uptime of the unit (days, hours, minutes, and seconds), which can be set on the System tab under Unit

2

Description.

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Encoders Tab

The Encoders tab allows you to set each encoder's individual parameters. Select an encoder module from the drop-down

menu and the appropriate setting selections will be displayed.

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Channels Tab

The Channels tab provides an interface to configure the virtual channel mappings for this encoder host. If PSIP is

enabled, this page will display a screen that looks as shown below; for each encoder output, the MPEG program number

can be modified, along with the Major and Minor channel numbers. If one-part virtual channel numbers are desired, the

PSIP Mode must be set to CVCT and the Minor number for each channel should be set to 0.

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Output Configuration Tab

The Output tab provides an interface to set all modulator output settings for the unit.

System Configuration Tab

The System Tab allows you to set a unique IP address for remote access and monitoring. Pressing the rear panel IP

reset button will enable the default IP 172.16.80.1. The unique IP address previously set will also be retained.

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Firmware Update Tab

This tab uploads the newest available firmware for the DSE 2 PLUS and deploys firmware to the unit. While the firmware

update tab is actively updating; the logging information and instructions are provided. When the update is completed, the

unit will automatically reboot.

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CATV Channel Frequencies

CABLE TV CHANNELS

Channel

Number

EIA/NCTA

Equivalent

2
3
4
5
6

95
96
97
98
99

14
15
16
17
18

19
20
21
22

7
8

9
10
11
12
13

23
24
25
26
27

28
29
30
31
32

33
34
35
36
37

Center of

Channel

Frequency

(MHz)

57
63
69
79
85

93
99

105

111

117

123
129
135
141
147

153
159
165
171

177
183
189
195
201
207
213

219
225
231
237
243

249
255
261
267
273

279
285
291
297
303

CABLE TV CHANNELS

Channel
Number

EIA/NCTA

Equivalent

38
39
40

41
42
43
44
45

46
47
48
49
50

51
52
53
54
55

56
57
58
59
60

61
62
63
64
65

66
67
68
69
70

71
72
73
74
75

76
77
78
79
80

Center of

Channel

Frequency

(MHz)

309
315
321

327
333
339
345
351

357
363
369
375
381

387
393
399
405
411

417
423
429
435
441

447
453
459
465
471

477
483
489
495
501

507
513
519
525
531

537
543
549
555
561

CABLE TV CHANNELS

Channel

Number

EIA/NCTA

Equivalent

81
82
83
84
85

86
87
88
89
90

91
92
93
94

100
101
102
103
104
105

106
107
108
109
110

111
112
113
114
115

116
117
118
119
120

121
122
123
124
125

Center of

Channel

Frequency

(MHz)

567
573
579
585
591

597
603
609
615
621

627
633
639
645

651
657
663
669
675
681

687
693
699
705
711

717
723
729
735
741

747
753
759
765
771

777
783
789
795
801

CABLE TV CHANNELS

Channel

Number

EIA/NCTA

Equivalent

126
127
128
129
130

131
132
133
134
135

136
137
138
139
140

141
142
143
144
145

146
147
148
149
150

151
152
153
154
155

156
157
158

Center of

Channel

Frequency

(MHz)

807
813
819
825
831

837
843
849
855
861

867
873
879
885
891

897
903
909
915
921

927
933
939
945
951

957
963
969
975
981

987
993
999

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Broadcast TV & T Channel Frequencies

VHF BROADCAST CHANNELS

Channel

Number

2
3
4
5
6

7
8
9

10

11

12
13

Center of Channel

Frequency (MHz)

57
63
69
79
85

177
183
189
195
201

207
213

T CHANNELS

Channel

Number

7
8
9

10

11
12
13
14

Center of Channel

Frequency (MHz)

8.75

14.75

20.75

26.75

32.75

38.75

44.75

50.75

UHF BROADCAST CHANNELS

Channel
Number

14
15
16
17
18
19

20
21
22
23
24

25
26
27
28
29

30
31
32
33
34

35
36
37
38
39

40
41
42
43
44

45
46
47
48
49

50
51
52
53
54

55
56
57
58
59

60
61
62
63
64

65
66
67
68
69

Center of Channel

Frequency (MHz)

473
479
485
491
497
503

509
515
521
527
533

539
545
551
557
563

569
575
581
587
593

599
605
611
617
623

629
635
641
647
653

659
665
671
677
683

689
695
701
707
713

719
725
731
737
743

749
755
761
767
773

779
785
791
797
803

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SERVICE INFORMATION

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A Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number is required on ALL PRODUCT RETURNS (regardless of wheth-

Service / If You Need To Call For Help

er the product is being returned for repair or for credit). Product that is received at the factory without an RMA
Number will be returned to the Sender, unopened.

RMA Numbers must be used when returning product for credit or repair. Use of RMA Numbers will ensure
efficient processing. When needing to return your product to R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC., please follow these

SERVICE REPAIRS ONLY CREDIT RETURNS ONLY

1. Contact R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC.’s Service Department 1. Contact R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC.’s Service Department

2. Request from Drake Service a copy of the Product Return 2. Request from Drake Service a copy of the Product Return

3. Complete the Product Return Authorization Form fully. 3. Complete the Product Return Authorization Form fully.

4. Return the completed Product Return Authorization Form 4. Return the completed Product Return Authorization Form

simple s

teps listed below (in the order that they appear).

in one of three ways: in one of three ways:

A. Phone: [phone] A. Phone: [phone]
B. Email: [e-mail] B. Email: [e-mail]
C. Fax: [phone] C. Fax: [phone]

Authorization Form. Authorization Form

to the Drake Service Department using one of the contact to the Drake Service Department using one of the contact
methods listed in Step 1. methods listed in Step 1.

Service

.

5. After completing Steps 1 through 4, an RMA Number will 5. After completing Steps
be assigned to you. be assigned to you.

6. Securely pack the product and mark the box with your RMA 6. Securely pack the product in its original undamaged box
Number. If shipping multiple boxes, all boxes must be mark- (returning the product without its original packaging in good,
ed with the RMA Number. Place the RMA Number near the new condition may cause the incursion of additional fees).
return address in large, bold print (approx. 2” in height). Pack this box

Mark the shipping box or container with your RMA Number.
Place the RMA Number near the return address in large,
bold print (approx. 2” in height).

7. Ship your “SERVICE REPAIR ONLY” return to: 7. Ship your “CREDIT RETURNS ONLY” return to:

R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC.
Attn: Product Service Returns
One Jake Brown Road
Old Bridge, NJ 08857

R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC.
Attn: Product Credit Returns

One Jake Brown Road

Old Bridge, NJ 08857

within another shipping container or box.

1 through 4, an RMA Number will

*NOTE: All Credit Returns are subject to a 15% Restock Fee

*NOTE: All shipments are to be PRE-

IF YOU NEED TECHNICAL HELP

Call our Customer Service/Technical Support line at [phone] between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Eastern Stan­dard Time, weekdays. Please have the unit’s serial number available. We will also need to know the specifics of any
other equipment connected to the unit. When calling, please have the unit up and running, near the phone if possible.
Our technician(s) will likely ask cert
possible.

ain questions to aid in diagnosis of the problem. Also, have a voltmeter handy, if at all

PAID by the sender. NO COD’s will be accepted.

DRAKE also provides technical assistance by Email: [e-mail]

Fax: [phone].

Many of the products that are sent to us for repair are in perfect working order when we receive them. For these units,
there is a standard checkout fee that will be charged. Please perform whatever steps are applicable from the product’s In­struction Manual before ca
without calling Drake Service and following the steps above first; it is preferred to help troubleshoot the problem over the
phone (or by Email) first, saving you both time and money.

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lling or writing - this could save unnecessary phone charges. Please do not return the product

Limited Warranty

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

R.L. DRAKE LLC warrants to the original purchaser this product shall be free from defects in material or workmanship for
three (3) years from the date of original purchase.

During the warranty period the R.L. DRAKE LLC or an authorized Drake service facility will provide, free of charge, both
parts and labor necessary to correct defects in material and workmanship. At its option, R.L. DRAKE LLC may replace a
defective unit.

To obtain such a warranty service, the original purchaser must:

(1) Retain invoice or original proof of purchase to establish the start of the warranty period.
(2) Notify the R.L. DRAKE LLC or the nearest authorized service facility, as soon as possible after discovery of a
possible defect, of:

(a) the model and serial number,
(b) the identity of the seller and the approximate date of purchase; and
(c) A detailed description of the problem, including details on the electrical connection to associated

equipment and the list of such equipment.
(3) Deliver the product to the R.L. DRAKE LLC or the nearest authorized service facility, or ship the same in its
original container or equivalent, fully insured and shipping charges prepaid.

Correct maintenance, repair, and use are important to obtain proper performance from this product. Therefore carefully
read the Instruction Manual. This warranty does not apply to any defect that R.L. DRAKE LLC determines is due to:

(1) Improper maintenance or repair, including the installation of parts or accessories that do not conform to the

qualityandspecicationsoftheoriginalparts.

(2) Misuse, abuse, neglect or improper installation.
(3) Accidental or intentional damage.

Allimpliedwarranties,ifany,includingwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforaparticularpurpose,terminatethree

(3) years from the date of the original purchase.

The foregoing constitutes R.L. DRAKE LLC's entire obligation with respect to this product, and the original purchaser shall
have no other remedy and no claim for incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or conse­quential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrightsandyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

This warranty shall be construed under the laws of Ohio.

For Service, contact:

R. L. DRAKE HOLDINGS LLC

710PleasantValleyDrive

Springboro,OH45066

Customer Service and Parts: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: www.rldrake.com

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Sales: 937-746-4556 • Support: 937-746-6990 • Fax: [phone]

www.rldrake.com