Kathrein MSK 33 User Manual

4 (2)

Operating manual

Sat/TV/FM Test Receiver

MSK 33

Software version 8.3

December 2002

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Preface

Dear customer,

This following manual will help you obtain the best optimal use from the extensive functions of the MSK 33. Therefore, observe all instructions. The Kathrein-Werke KG has made every effort to ensure that the data and descriptions in this manual are accurate and complete.

We reserve the right to make changes to this manual without prior notice. This particularly applies to modifications required for technical improvement.

We appreciate your recommendations and improvement suggestions.

Publications, copies and print-outs as well as electrical distribution of this manual in full or in part is only allowed with written authorisation from the Kathrein-Werke KG.

All product names and trademarks used in this manual are the property of the relevant companies.

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Contents

PREFACE..........................................................................................................................................................

3

IMPORTANT NOTES......................................................................................................................................

12

Validity of this manual...................................................................................................................................

12

General safety information ...........................................................................................................................

12

Explanation of symbols.................................................................................................................................

12

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................................................

13

Connections..................................................................................................................................................

13

Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................

13

Mechanical loadbearing capacity .................................................................................................................

13

FUNCTIONS....................................................................................................................................................

14

Functions ......................................................................................................................................................

14

Functions overview.......................................................................................................................................

15

DISPLAYS, OPERATING ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS......................................................................

16

Front panel....................................................................................................................................................

16

Rear panel ....................................................................................................................................................

17

Observing angle of the on screen display ..................................................................................................

18

OPERATING CONCEPT.................................................................................................................................

19

The screen....................................................................................................................................................

19

Frequently recurring softkeys .....................................................................................................................

19

General information for operation.................................................................................................................

20

Menu selection ...........................................................................................................................................

20

The main menu...........................................................................................................................................

20

OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................

21

Place of installation of the MSK 33...............................................................................................................

21

Mains voltage / mains switch........................................................................................................................

21

On/Off switch ..............................................................................................................................................

21

Safety fuse..................................................................................................................................................

21

ACCUMULATOR AND BATTERY OPERATION...........................................................................................

22

Accumulator operation..................................................................................................................................

22

DC socket (option)........................................................................................................................................

22

CONNECTIONS ..............................................................................................................................................

23

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RF output......................................................................................................................................................

23

Headphone connection.................................................................................................................................

23

Modem / RS232 interface.............................................................................................................................

23

Scart socket..................................................................................................................................................

23

Socket TS PARALLEL (optional)..................................................................................................................

23

MEASUREMENT POSSIBILITIES..................................................................................................................

24

Level measurement ......................................................................................................................................

24

Maximal input level .......................................................................................................................................

24

SAT OPERATION ...........................................................................................................................................

25

Sat menu ......................................................................................................................................................

25

Entry of the transponder frequency from 00,000 MHz to16,000 MHz........................................................

25

Setting of the LNB voltage supply: .............................................................................................................

26

Selecting the LO frequency ........................................................................................................................

26

Entering the transponder frequency: ..........................................................................................................

26

SCAN............................................................................................................................................................

27

Calling up menu LNB-CONTROL.............................................................................................................

27

Switch-over of ANALOG digit. DVBS .......................................................................................................

27

Calling up the menu SAT MEASURE ......................................................................................................

27

LNB control menu.........................................................................................................................................

28

22 kHz control signal ..................................................................................................................................

28

14 V LNB supply voltage ............................................................................................................................

28

18 V LNB supply voltage ............................................................................................................................

28

LNB current draw........................................................................................................................................

28

Checking the LNB supply voltage of a satellite receiver ............................................................................

29

Calling up the DiSEqC/V SEC menu.........................................................................................................

29

DiSEqC menu...............................................................................................................................................

30

RX assessment ..........................................................................................................................................

30

Transmitting and receiving a DiSEqC command (TX + RX) ......................................................................

30

Sending a DiSEqC command (TX).............................................................................................................

30

Entry of the hex numbers ...........................................................................................................................

30

RX display field...........................................................................................................................................

30

Submenu for entering DiSEqC commands ................................................................................................

31

Entry .........................................................................................................................................................

31

TX display field ...........................................................................................................................................

31

Display field A.............................................................................................................................................

31

Display field B.............................................................................................................................................

31

Entering and transmitting a DiSEqC command........................................................................................

32

Simple DiSEqC...........................................................................................................................................

32

UFOmicro DiSEqC menu .............................................................................................................................

33

General information ....................................................................................................................................

33

Display fields ..............................................................................................................................................

33

RX field .....................................................................................................................................................

33

Status field................................................................................................................................................

33

Receiver field............................................................................................................................................

34

TX field .....................................................................................................................................................

34

Operating the menus ..................................................................................................................................

34

Installation of a UFOµ unit EXU 544 in conjunction with the MSK 33........................................................

35

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V-SEC menu.................................................................................................................................................

36

Entering the hex numbers ..........................................................................................................................

36

Sending a V-SEC command (TX) ..............................................................................................................

36

Initial ANALOG-menu ...................................................................................................................................

37

Calling up the sound subcarrier menu........................................................................................................

37

Level-dependent acoustic signal ................................................................................................................

37

Level measurement ANALOGUE...............................................................................................................

37

Second ANLAOG menu ...............................................................................................................................

38

Selecting the colour standards PAL, SECAM and NTSC ..........................................................................

38

Selecting the video hub ..............................................................................................................................

38

Video polarity..............................................................................................................................................

38

Sat subcarrier menu .....................................................................................................................................

39

Selecting the subcarrier reception type (refer to the subcarrier table) .......................................................

39

Audio carrier frequency ..............................................................................................................................

39

Audio carrier setting....................................................................................................................................

39

Setting of the de-emphasis.........................................................................................................................

39

Audio carrier tables for the satellite reception ............................................................................................

40

DIGITAL MEASUREMENTS...........................................................................................................................

41

SAT DIGITAL menu......................................................................................................................................

41

Level-dependent acoustic signal ................................................................................................................

41

Convulsion code for Sat measurement ......................................................................................................

41

Symbol rate entry .......................................................................................................................................

41

MPEG decoder menu (OPTION)................................................................................................................

41

Level measurement DIGITAL (Min./Max. levels)........................................................................................

42

TV OPERATION..............................................................................................................................................

43

TV menu .......................................................................................................................................................

43

Frequency entry of 44.75-867.2 MHz / DVB-T / BIII / UHF ........................................................................

43

Mid-channel display....................................................................................................................................

43

Entering in a channel..................................................................................................................................

43

Entering a special channel .........................................................................................................................

43

Selecting analogue, DVB-C and DVB-T measurement..............................................................................

43

Calling up the menu TV control ..................................................................................................................

43

TV control menu ...........................................................................................................................................

44

22 kHz control signal ..................................................................................................................................

44

LNB supply voltage.....................................................................................................................................

44

Remote supply voltage ...............................................................................................................................

44

Checking the supply voltage in a remotely fed system ..............................................................................

44

Calling up the menu DiSEqC / VSEC.........................................................................................................

44

TV-DiSEqC /VSEC menu .............................................................................................................................

44

Analogue menu.............................................................................................................................................

45

Selecting the standard................................................................................................................................

45

Selecting the audio carriers........................................................................................................................

45

Level-dependent acoustic signal ................................................................................................................

45

Carrying out measurements .......................................................................................................................

45

Measuring audio carrier spacing ..............................................................................................................

46

Measuring the Nicam audio carrier spacing and bit error rate .................................................................

46

Measuring the min./max. level....................................................................................................................

46

Measuring the current level ........................................................................................................................

46

Selecting the colour standards PAL, SECAM and NTSC ..........................................................................

46

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TV DIGITAL menu ........................................................................................................................................

47

DVB-C.........................................................................................................................................................

47

Level-dependent acoustic signal ................................................................................................................

47

Selecting demodulation for DVB-C measurement .....................................................................................

47

Symbol rate entry .......................................................................................................................................

47

DVB-T (optional).........................................................................................................................................

48

Level-dependent acoustic signal ................................................................................................................

48

Selecting channel bandwidths....................................................................................................................

48

MPEG decoder menu (OPTION)................................................................................................................

48

RETURN PATH IF MENU ...............................................................................................................................

49

Return path IF menu.....................................................................................................................................

49

Entering a frequency of 7.00 MHz up to 80.00MHz*..................................................................................

49

Inverting the RF spectrum*.........................................................................................................................

49

ANALOG Menu...........................................................................................................................................

49

DIGITAL menu............................................................................................................................................

49

IF CONTROL menu (RP-CONTROL*) .......................................................................................................

49

ANALOG menu.............................................................................................................................................

50

Selecting the standard................................................................................................................................

50

Level-dependent acoustic signal ................................................................................................................

50

Carrying out measurements .......................................................................................................................

51

Measurement of the audio carrier spacing...............................................................................................

51

Measurement of the Nicam audio carrier spacing and the bit error rate..................................................

51

Measurement of the min./max. level ..........................................................................................................

51

Selecting the colour standards PAL, SECAM and NTSC ..........................................................................

51

IF RP DIGITAL MENU.....................................................................................................................................

52

DVB-C.........................................................................................................................................................

52

Level-dependent acoustic signal ................................................................................................................

52

Selecting demodulation for DVB-C measurement .....................................................................................

52

Entering symbol rate...................................................................................................................................

52

MPEG decoder menu (OPTION)................................................................................................................

52

RADIO OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................

53

RADIO menu ................................................................................................................................................

53

Entering a frequency from 44.75 MHz to 867.20 MHz ...............................................................................

53

RADIO CONTROL menu............................................................................................................................

53

ANALOG menu...........................................................................................................................................

53

RADIO ANALOG menu ................................................................................................................................

53

Level-dependant acoustic signal ................................................................................................................

53

Carrying out measurements .......................................................................................................................

53

Measuring the min/max level......................................................................................................................

54

Measuring the current level ........................................................................................................................

54

AV MENU ........................................................................................................................................................

55

Decoder operation ......................................................................................................................................

55

Decoder operation baseband .....................................................................................................................

55

Video input..................................................................................................................................................

55

Video output ...............................................................................................................................................

55

Breaking voltage.........................................................................................................................................

56

RGB operation............................................................................................................................................

56

MPEG transport stream interface (TS-Parallel, LVDS) (optional)..............................................................

56

MPEG DECODER MENU (OPTIONAL) .........................................................................................................

57

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SETTING MENU..............................................................................................................................................

58

Modem menu..............................................................................................................................................

58

Screen menu ..............................................................................................................................................

58

SYSTEM menu...........................................................................................................................................

58

Measuring unit ............................................................................................................................................

58

Entering the level offset..............................................................................................................................

58

SCREEN MENU ..............................................................................................................................................

59

Setting the brightness.................................................................................................................................

59

Setting the contrast.....................................................................................................................................

59

Setting the colour saturation.......................................................................................................................

59

Setting the background light.......................................................................................................................

59

Factory setting ............................................................................................................................................

59

SYSTEM MENU ..............................................................................................................................................

60

Calls up the SYSTEM menu.......................................................................................................................

60

Setting the date ..........................................................................................................................................

60

Setting the time...........................................................................................................................................

60

Click button.................................................................................................................................................

60

Factory setting ............................................................................................................................................

60

COPY MENU ...................................................................................................................................................

61

Saving and calling up unit settings .............................................................................................................

61

Saving the unit settings ............................................................................................................................

61

Calling up saved settings .........................................................................................................................

61

Calls up the panoramic printout menu .....................................................................................................

61

Printing out all measurements in TV mode ..............................................................................................

62

Printing out all measurements in Sat mode .............................................................................................

62

MODE MENU ..................................................................................................................................................

63

TEXT MENU .....................................................................................................................................................

64

Holding the videotext page.........................................................................................................................

64

Enlarging the videotext page......................................................................................................................

64

Original videotext size ................................................................................................................................

64

SCOPE MENU.................................................................................................................................................

65

Video scope menu......................................................................................................................................

65

Horizontal zoom –Enlarging the video signal .............................................................................................

65

Horizontal zoom – Reducing the video signal ............................................................................................

65

S/N measurement.......................................................................................................................................

65

Measurement of the amplitude of the video signal.......................................................................................

66

Selecting the video line...............................................................................................................................

66

Measurement of video signals via the AV socket (SCART) .......................................................................

66

AUDIO SCOPE................................................................................................................................................

67

Increasing time / unit ..................................................................................................................................

67

Reducing time / unit....................................................................................................................................

67

Position of the audio signal.........................................................................................................................

67

Measuring the FM hub................................................................................................................................

67

Measuring an audio signal via the AV socket (SCART).............................................................................

67

DISEQC SCOPE .............................................................................................................................................

68

Increasing time / unit ..................................................................................................................................

68

Reducing time / unit....................................................................................................................................

68

Saving function ...........................................................................................................................................

68

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Position and triggering of the DiSEqC signal .............................................................................................

68

SPECTRUM MENU.........................................................................................................................................

69

Level measurement of analogue signals....................................................................................................

69

Level measurement of digital signals .........................................................................................................

69

Selecting the spectrum representation.......................................................................................................

70

ANALOG marker ........................................................................................................................................

70

DIGITAL marker .........................................................................................................................................

70

C/N measurement of analogue signals in Sat operation............................................................................

70

C/N measurement of digital signals in Sat operation .................................................................................

71

Cross-polarisation measurement on signals in SAT operation ..................................................................

71

CONST MENU.................................................................................................................................................

72

Colour representation of I/Q value pairs....................................................................................................

72

Constellation diagram for QPSK (DVB-S).................................................................................................

72

Measurement of the bit error rate (BER) ....................................................................................................

72

Measurement of signal noise ratio (SNR) ..................................................................................................

73

Carrier offset...............................................................................................................................................

73

Frontend locked..........................................................................................................................................

73

Selecting the symbol rate (symbol-clock)...................................................................................................

74

Selecting the code rate...............................................................................................................................

74

Inverting /not invert ing a constellation diagram.........................................................................................

74

Examples for QPSK constellation diagrams...............................................................................................

75

Constellation diagram for QAM (DVB-C)....................................................................................................

76

Measurement of the bit error rate (BER) ....................................................................................................

76

Measurement of modulation error rate (MER)............................................................................................

76

Carrier offset...............................................................................................................................................

76

Frontend locked..........................................................................................................................................

77

Selecting the symbol rate (symbol-clock)...................................................................................................

77

Inverting /not inverting constellation diagram.............................................................................................

77

Zoom...........................................................................................................................................................

77

Examples for QAM constellation diagram ..................................................................................................

78

DVB-T..............................................................................................................................................................

80

Constellation diagram DVB-T (optional).....................................................................................................

80

Measurement of bit error rate (BER) ..........................................................................................................

80

Measurement of signal noise ration (SNR) ................................................................................................

80

Carrier offset...............................................................................................................................................

80

Carrier mode...............................................................................................................................................

80

Modulation ..................................................................................................................................................

80

Hierarchy ....................................................................................................................................................

81

Code rate....................................................................................................................................................

82

Guard..........................................................................................................................................................

82

Invers..........................................................................................................................................................

82

Frontend locked..........................................................................................................................................

82

Channel display ..........................................................................................................................................

82

Impulse response representation (Echo representation) (optional) ..........................................................

83

BROADBAND CABLE ANALYSIS MEASURING SYSTEM MSK 33 / MVG ................................................

84

Measuring principle ......................................................................................................................................

84

Comfortable upstream 4.0…80 MHz and Downstream 47…860 MHz measurement ................................

86

Upstream measurement ...............................................................................................................................

86

Downstream measurement ..........................................................................................................................

86

AUTO MEASURE............................................................................................................................................

88

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Display of the check point...........................................................................................................................

88

Display of the entry field for the respective measurement task..................................................................

88

INTERFACES..................................................................................................................................................

89

Modem / RS 232 interface............................................................................................................................

89

Connection cable for modem / RS 232 ........................................................................................................

89

Modem/RS232 menu....................................................................................................................................

90

Setting baud rate ........................................................................................................................................

90

Setting local echo .......................................................................................................................................

90

Setting hardware handshake......................................................................................................................

90

Init (Initialisation string) for the MSK 33 modem ........................................................................................

90

Code (Password)........................................................................................................................................

91

PIN1..........................................................................................................................................................

91

PIN2..........................................................................................................................................................

91

PIN3..........................................................................................................................................................

91

Operating of the MSK 33 via modem ...........................................................................................................

91

The TTY mode............................................................................................................................................

91

the ANSI mode ...........................................................................................................................................

91

The log-in procedure ..................................................................................................................................

91

Requesting help..........................................................................................................................................

92

List of the command abbreviations...............................................................................................................

94

MAINTENANCE, STORAGE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE...........................................................................

96

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................

96

Unit calibration............................................................................................................................................

96

Exterior cleaning.........................................................................................................................................

96

Interior cleaning ..........................................................................................................................................

96

Function testing ............................................................................................................................................

96

Exchange of components .............................................................................................................................

96

Storage .........................................................................................................................................................

96

Customer service..........................................................................................................................................

96

Printer paper-exchanging the ribbon ............................................................................................................

97

TECHNICAL APPENDIX.................................................................................................................................

98

Overview of DiSEqC commands ..................................................................................................................

98

Command overview framing byte...............................................................................................................

98

Command overview address byte ..............................................................................................................

98

Command overview command byte ...........................................................................................................

99

Command overview data byte..................................................................................................................

100

DiSEqC commands for Kathrein matrices..................................................................................................

100

Command for Kathrein matrix 9xx-series .................................................................................................

100

Command for Kathrein matrix EXR 20 .....................................................................................................

100

Command for Kathrein matrix EXR 22 .....................................................................................................

100

Channel tables............................................................................................................................................

101

Channel and frequency table standard B/G (frequency in MHz)..............................................................

101

Channel and frequency table standard L(frequency in MHz)...................................................................

102

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Channel and frequency table standard D/K (frequency in MHz)..............................................................

103

Channel and frequency table standard I (frequency in MHz)...................................................................

104

Channel and frequency table standard M/N (frequency in MHz) .............................................................

105

Channel and frequency table standard M/N(frequency in MHz) ..............................................................

106

Special channels ......................................................................................................................................

106

TECHNICAL DATA.......................................................................................................................................

107

Technical data ............................................................................................................................................

107

Scope of delivery ........................................................................................................................................

109

Accessories ................................................................................................................................................

109

Assignment of the SCART socket ..............................................................................................................

109

Assignment of RS232 socket .....................................................................................................................

110

Assignment of socket TS PARALLEL (optional) ........................................................................................

111

Unit variants................................................................................................................................................

112

MSK 33/G .................................................................................................................................................

112

MSK 33/Q .................................................................................................................................................

112

MSK 33/M.................................................................................................................................................

112

MSK 33/QR, MSK 33/MR with return path card.......................................................................................

112

MSK 33/TQ...............................................................................................................................................

112

MSK 33/TM...............................................................................................................................................

112

DOWNLOADING NEW MSK33 OPERATING SOFTWARE........................................................................

113

General notes: ............................................................................................................................................

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Important Notes

Validity of this manual

This manual is valid for the MSK 33, order no.: 208 299, 208 302, 208 303, 208 305, 208 209, 208 311, 208 312, 208 313, 208 314, 208 316, 208 318, 208 319, 208 321, 208 322, 208 325, 208 326, 217 10001, 217 10002, 217 10003, 217 10004.

The following notes are relevant for the operation of the MSK 33 and should be adhered to under all circumstances.

General safety information

The MSK 33 has been developed and produced in consideration of the relevant harmonised guidelines, standards as well as further technical specifications. The product complies with the latest technology and ensures a high degree of safety.

However, this safety can only be achieved during operation, if all required measures have been met and the operator’s obligation of care is applied.

Explanation of symbols

In the following operating instructions, the following symbols are used. These symbols are intended to make the user aware of the text located next to the symbol.

Danger! Parts under dangerous voltage!

This symbol indicates, that there is danger to health and life.

Attention!

This symbol indicates, that this section of the instructions should be closely observed.

Observe note!

Information, which provide a better understanding of the working procedures.

*

Example

This symbol provides information on measuring functions and refers you to chap-

ters containing further information regarding the subject.

 

Electronic equipment is not household waste - in accordance with

 

directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE

 

COUNCIL of 27th January 2003 on used electrical and electronic

 

equipment, it must be disposed of properly.

 

At the end of its service life, take this unit for disposal at a relevant

 

of. cial collection point.

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Safety Instructions

-Observe the VDE safety regulations!

-Observe the admissible maximum level when feeding signals.

-A maximum of 0.5 watts of total power may be applied to the RF input.

- Only fuses which have the same cut out characteristic may be used.

-The unit is also live when disconnected.

-In order to avoid electromagnetic interference, the unit may only be operated with all screening covers and in a closed condition. Furthermore, make sure that only suitable shielded cables are used.

-There is a danger to life during mains operation when the unit is improperly tampered with!

Connections

Faulty wiring can lead to operating disturbance or defects.

Proper use

The operator must make sure, that

the signal meter is only used in accordance with the requirements,

the signal meter is only operated in a perfect, functional condition,

the safety instructions and warnings on the signal meter are not removed and remain legible.

Mechanical loadbearing capacity

The MSK 33 is designed for mobile use and the mechanical demands made there. After strong mechanical loads such as collisions, hits or drops, the MSK 33 may no longer be used because this could damage the unit.

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Functions

Functions

With Sat/TV/FM signal meter MSK 33, detailed quality assessment of DVB-C, DVB-T and DVB-S signals may be carried out along with level measurements of analogue and digital TV and Sat reception signals. The unit is constructed in modular technology, so future function extensions by means of plug-in cards are easily possible.

The MSK 33 can be optionally supplied with power via the integrated lead accumulator of the integrated power supply unit (110…240 V~). A microcontroller is responsible for controlling the unit and scanning the keyboard entries with the hard and softkeys as well representing the level and frequency on the integrated TFT display screen. The high definition display screen allows a precise picture assessment.

Four different detectors for peak, average, maximal and minimal values are available for the level measurement of analogue and digital signals. Correction values are determined by the level calibration of the MSK 33 and stored in an EEPROM. This allows precise level measurements to be made with the MSK 33.

The MSK 33 is developed for the standards B/G, D/K, I, L, M, M Japan and Nicam. The video signal can be processed and reproduced in the colour standards PAL, SECAM and NTSC.

There is a bar display on the front display to help locate transmitters. In addition, a level-dependent acoustic tracking signal simplifies the alignment of an antenna without having to look at the screen.

The LNB supply voltage is 10 V…20 V for max. 500 mA in increments of 0.1 V. For control of the receiving system, the 22 kHz signal as well as the commands for DiSEqC 2.0, UFOµ-DiSEqC or V-SEC commands can be produced.

Level values, frequencies and plus the entire frequency spectrum can be printed out via the integrated dot-matrix printer.

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Functions

Functions overview

Function

 

SAT

 

TV

Return path (LP)

FM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital

 

Ana-

Digital

 

Ana-

Digital

Analogue

 

 

 

 

logue

 

 

logue

 

 

 

Mains and battery

X

 

X

X

 

X

X

X

X

operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External battery supply

X*

 

X*

X*

 

X*

X*

X*

X*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture assessment

X*

 

X

X*

 

X

X*

X*

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVB level measurement

DVB-S

 

DVB-

 

 

DVB-

 

-

(DVB-S/C/T)

 

T/C

 

 

T/C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level measurement by

X

 

X

X

 

X

X*

X*

X

frequency entry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level measurement by

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

channel entry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IF level measurement

 

 

 

36.15

 

38.9

X*

X*

 

(4…80 MHz)*

 

 

 

MHz

 

MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Constellation analysis

X*

 

 

X*

 

 

X*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level-dependent acous-

X

 

X

X

 

X

X*

X*

X

tic signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loudspeaker for sound

X*

 

X

X*

 

X

X*

X*

X

control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-standard (B/G,

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

X*

 

D/K, I, L, M, M jap)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio carrier setting

 

 

X

 

 

X

 

X*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio carrier measure-

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

X*

 

ment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nicam audio reception

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

X*

 

and bit error rate meas-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

urement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Min./Max. level meas-

X

 

X

X

 

X

X*

X*

X

urement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representation of fre-

X*

 

X*

X*

 

X*

X*

X*

X*

quency spectrum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Print-out of frequency

X

 

X

X

 

X

X*

X*

X

spectrum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequency range

920...2150 MHz

47...867 MHz

4…80 MHz

88…10

8 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colour standard selecti-

 

 

X

 

 

X

 

X*

 

on (PAL/NTSC/Secam)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control via mo-

X

 

X

X

 

X

X*

X*

X

dem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote feeding voltage

X

 

X

X

 

X

X*

X*

X

10...20 V / 500 mA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22 kHz switch-over

X

 

X

X

 

X

X*

X*

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DiSEqC 2.0,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simple DiSEqC, V-SEC,

X

 

X

X

 

X

X*

X*

X

UFOµ-DiSEqC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baseband output

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decoder operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video output and input

X*

 

X*

X*

 

X*

X*

X*

 

(Scart)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video output (BNC)

X*

 

X*

X*

 

X*

X*

X*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X* = only optional

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Displays, Operating Elements and Connections

Front panel

All operating elements, the display screen and the RF input are located on the front panel of the MSK 33.

1

2

1 TFT display screen

3 Numerical entry field

5Voland Vol+: Volume adjustment Chand Ch+: Channel switching

For some unit functions, the four functions function as cursors.

7Menu mode

Unit settings such as videotext, spectrum analysis, constellation analysis, auto-measure, scope and MVG 10 tracking can be made here.

9OSD/Help button

On/Off switch of the on screen display

11 BNC RF input socket

 

6

3

7

 

8

4

9

 

10

5

11

 

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2Softkeys

The functions of the individual softkeys are indicated on the right-hand side of the screen.

4Selection buttons

Confirmation of units and entries

6On/Off switch (Standby)

Quickly press this button to switch the unit on or off. When you switch off the MSK 33 by pressing this button, the last unit setting is saved. When the unit is switched on again, the unit remains in the last used type of operation. Hold the button down for ca. 4 seconds to finally switch off the unit (processor-reset).

8Menu copy

Here are all the unit settings for the printer memory and data output.

10LED-DC

The red LED lights up, as soon as the remote power voltage is switched on or DC

voltage is present on the antenna cable.

12LED mains

The green LED lights up, as soon as the MSK 33 is connected to the mains and the mains switch on the rear panel of the unit is switched on.

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Displays, Operating Elements and Connections

Rear panel

The interfaces, output and input sockets and the mains connection are located on the rear panel of the MSK 33.

1 Mains connection

3 Mains switch

5DC socket (Option / XLR-socket)

for the operation of an external DC voltage of 10.8...14 V and for charging the accumulator

7Headphone connection

3.5mm jack plug for stereo headphones

8TS parallel

Option

10AUX 1

unoccupied or BNC socket for video output

2 Mains fuse

4 Loudspeaker

6 Scart socket

Interface RS 232 / modem

For modems for remotely controlling the MSK 33 and for the software download

9 Ventilators

11AUX 2 unoccupied

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Kathrein MSK 33 User Manual

Displays, Operating Elements and Connections

Observing angle of the on screen display

The viewpoint of the TFT display is chosen so that a picture assessment is seen from an angle of up to 15° from the top and up to 30° from below . The observing angle from the side is ±45°.

MSK 33 front viel

The angle of view from the side to the TFT display is + 45.

Side view MSK 33

Angle of view from the top to the TFT display is 15° and from below is 30°

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Operating Concept

The screen

Softkeys

The MSK 33 is operated via a menu guided on screen representation with main menus and submenus. By means of the six softkeys, the commands displayed on the right-hand side of the TFT screen can be called up. The screen displays can be switched off for observation of the entire screen by pressing OSD/help button.

Frequently recurring softkeys

With this softkey, you always return to the previous menu.

Level-dependent acoustic tracking signal

The acoustic tracking signal is generated in the function, „level beep.“ The pitch of the sound is proportionate with the received signal level. This allows optimal alignment of the receiving antenna to a transmitter. The volume is adjustable.

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Operating Concept

General information for operation

The following explanations are important for understanding the logical menu structure of the MSK 33. Please take time carefully reading the following paragraphs.

Menu selection

The MSK 33 is operated via the buttons and various displayed screen menus. The selection of the menu items are effected by the softkey buttons on the right of the display. Submenus are immediately called up by pressing the respective softkey button. When a function is switched on, the fields next to the buttons are lit up in yellow. Buttons, which have multiple functions, are indicated with an arrow 4and displayed in yellow when active. By repeatedly pressing a softkey, the different functions or parameters are called up and displayed.

Softkeys with the arrows vor 34“ indicate operation with the cursor buttons.

Softkeys with large type lead you to a new menu.

The main menu

In the main menu, the following submenus can be called up by pressing the respective softkey:

SAT – Settings for measuring satellite signals

TV – Settings for measuring TV signals

RADIO – Settings for measuring radio signals

AV – Settings for operation of the unit via the Scart socket or the optional interface TS PARALLEL for digital signals

RETURN PATH – Settings for measurements in the return path from 4 to 80 MHz. If the return path option is not occupied, the softkey is marked with „IF“ and measurements can be carried out in the IF levels at 38.9 MHz (analogue) and 36.15 MHz (digital).

SETTING – Settings for the RS232 interface, screen, date and time.

In the upper left-hand corner of the main menu, the loading status of the accumulator and the charging or discharging current are displayed.

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Operation

Place of installation of the MSK 33

When installing the unit, ensure, that there is adequate heat dissipation.

To avoid heat build-up, the openings for the ventilators and the ventilation slots on the top of the unit must always be free.

Use the leather case MZK 15 from Kathrein for mobile use.

Mains voltage / mains switch

The unit can be operated on AC current networks of 110...240 V with a network frequency of 50...400 Hz. The unit is automatically set within the allowed voltage range on the connected voltage.

The mains connection socket is located on the rear panel of the unit, and the mains switch is located underneath the mains socket. As soon as the power supply is connected, the green LED lights up on the front panel of the unit and the internal accumulator is charged.

~100-250VAC / 50-400 0.6-0.25A

F1 IEC 127 T1A / 250V

On/Off switch

With the On/Off button on the front panel of the unit, the MSK 33 can be switched on and off. When the MSK 33 is switched off with this button, the last unit setting is stored and activated again when the unit is switched on again.

Safety fuse

For exchanging the mains fuse, please proceed as follows:

Before exchanging the fuse, the power supply to the unit must be disconnected.

First, remove the fuse holder . To do so, insert a screwdriver into the designated gap and pull out the fuse holder.

After exchanging the fuse, reinsert the fuse holder into the unit.

Only use the following fuse types for the MSK 33:

F1: IEC 127 T1 A / 250 V

Despite mains separation, the unit can still contain voltages via the battery!

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Accumulator and Battery Operation

Accumulator operation

The accumulator of the MSK 33 is not charged in delivery status and must be charged before initial operation. To do so, connect the unit with the mains, and switch on the power supply with the mains switch on the front panel of the unit. When the green LED on the front panel lights up, the accumulator is charged. The charging time of an empty accumulator is about 6-7 hours.

After a complete discharge or during longer pauses of operation, the accumulator must be recharged as soon as possible, otherwise the accumulator may be damages or even destroyed.

The charging procedure automatically starts after the unit has been connected to the mains and switched on. Overload of the accumulator is not possible.

An internal over-discharging guard circuit automatically switches off the unit at a capacity of 0%.

The maximal operating time with a charged accumulator is ca. 80 minutes (without LNB voltage supply). For the LNB supply of 200 mA, the accumulator operating time is about 1 hour.

The unit should be connected to the mains during longer pauses of operation (conservation of the battery).

Improper handling of the accumulator can damage the unit and result in total breakdown.

The loading status of the built-in lead accumulator can be determined in the main menu. The following displays are available:

Operating mode

Loading status charging-discharging current

Mains

CHARGING : 53% I = 0.76 A

Battery

ACCU CAP. : 90% I = -1.30 A

DC socket (option)

The DC socket (XLR socket) is located on the rear panel of the MSK 33. The unit can be operated via this socket with a DC source of 11...14V (auto battery or power supply unit). The charging of the internal unit accumulator is also possible via this socket.

Here, disconnect the LNB voltage supply.

The operation of the MSK 33 guaranteed but not the charging of the internal accumulator.

Only use the supplied cables with the original connectors.

If the external DC voltage decreases below 11 V, the MSK 33 automatically stops the loading process of the internal battery and operation via the external power supply. As soon as the fed –in voltage reaches 13.5 V, the MSK 33 switches over again to external DC operation and charging of the internal accumulator. This function is indicated by the green LED on the rear panel of the unit.

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Connections

RF output

%#9

Make sure that,

The receiving signal is fed into the RF input socket (BNC socket). It delivers also the remote power feeding voltage.

The remote power feeding voltage is adjustable and disconnectable from 10 to 20V. For control, the red LED over the RF input socket lights up when the LNB voltage is switched on. The green LED underneath the input socket lights up, when the MSK 33 is connected to the mains.

-no voltage level over 130 dBµV,

-no positive DC voltage over 60 VDC (LNB-supply “off”)

-no negative DC voltage and

-no AC voltage over 70 VAC (LNB-supply “off”)

is connected to the RF input socket.

Exceeding these values can damage the input stages and the unit!

You must switch off the LNBor CONTROL voltage when operating with external power supply.

Headphone connection

In order to better assess the sound quality, a connection of stereo headphones to the 3.5 mm jack socket (rear panel, position 7) is possible. The MSK 33 provides a stereo signal in Sat and TV operation and for FM a mono signal, each according to the transmission type, on the headphone connection.

Modem / RS232 interface

Scart socket

AV

The serial interface RS 232 is designed as a 25-pin SUB-D socket. It requires a new software for controlling the MSK 33 and charging.

A monitor or television set (video or RGB) can be connected to the Scart socket. It is possible to feed in a video signal via the Scart socket and watch a picture on the MSK 33. For the connection of a decoder, the Scart socket can be configured as a decoder socket (Menu AV), in order to receive encrypted signals.

Occupying the Scart socket is shown in the chapter, „Technical Data“.

Socket TS PARALLEL (optional)

TS PARALLEL

The MPEG decoder can be connected to this socket or the MPEG data stream can be fed-in for picture assessment.

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Measurement Possibilities

Level measurement

The MSK 33 is designed for the level measurements on receiving systems in the measuring range of 30 dBµV to 130 dBµV. The level measurement is automatically carried out after connecting the unit and setting a frequency and is displayed on the display screen. The table shown below represents a brief overview of the measurement possibilities of the MSK 33.

Measurement possibility

Type of

Menus

operation

 

 

DiSEqC 2.0

SAT

SAT, LNB-CONTROL, DiSEqC

DiSEqC 2.0

TV

TV, TV-CONTROL, DiSEqC

DiSEqC 2.0

FM

RADIO, RADIO-CONTROL

UFOµ

SAT

SAT, LNB-CONTROL, DiSEqC

LNB current draw

SAT

SAT, LNB-CONTROL

Level measurement SAT analogue

SAT

Sat MENU - analogue

Level measurement TV analogue

TV

TV MENU - analogue

Level measurement RADIO ana-

FM

RADIO-MENU

logue

 

 

Level measurement SAT digital

SAT

SAT, digital DVB-S

Level measurement TV digital

TV

TV, digital DVB-C or DVB-T

Min./Max. level measurement

SAT

SAT, SAT MEASURE

Min./Max. level measurement

TV

TV, TV MEASURE

Min./Max. level measurement

FM

RADIO

Current draw of a remotely fed-in unit

TV

TV, TV-CONTROL

Current drain of a remotely fed-in

FM

RADIO, RADIO-CONTROL

unit

 

 

Sound carrier measurement

TV

TV, analogue, TV MEASURE

Nicam bit error measurement

Min./Max. level measurement

 

 

IF level

IF

IF

Maximal input level

The maximal measurable input level of a carrier, which can be measured with the MSK 33, is 130 dBµV. If a system with several carriers or programmes is measured, the maximal total capacity of all carriers determines the admissible input level. The fed-in total capacity on the RF socket of the MSK 33 may not exceed 0.5 W.

The following table serves to approximately determine the maximal total capacity. It only applies, if all the carriers contain the same level. When the carriers are doubled, the maximal input level of the MSK 33 is reduced by 3 dB, refer to the table below.

Number of the fed-

Reduction

Maximal input level, if all carriers con-

in carriers

 

tain the same level

4 TV programmes

 

129 dBµV

9 TV programmes

-3 dB

126 dBµV

18 TV programmes

-6 dB

123 dBµV

36 TV programmes

-9 dB

120 dBµV

Exceeding the maximal input level may damage the input stages or the unit! Intermodulation and overcontrol effects can occur for each maximal admissible assignment!

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Sat Operation

Sat menu

BACK

<>sat

frq

Call up the main menu

LNB

CONTROL

analog digit DVBS

SAT

MEASURE

Entry of the transponder frequency from 00000 MHz to16000 MHz

The field lights up yellow, as soon as a softkey is pressed. Now, the transponder frequency can be entered-in using the numerical buttons „0-9“ and „MHz“ or changed with the cursor buttons, ◄►. The transponder frequency is displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the on screen display. The receiving frequency depends on the selected LO frequency. The setting of the LO frequency is made in the menu ‚LNB-CONTROL.‘ The entry of the Sat IF is only possible, if the LO frequency LO-0 (00000) has been set.

If the oscillator frequency (LO-0 to LO-9) is set, and the resulting receiving frequency lies out of the Sat receiving range (920...2150 MHz) of the MSK 33, this display shown on the left appears. Correct the LO frequency or the frequency entry after this message appears.

*Example

Reception and level measurement of a Sat programme:

Transponder frequency 11348 MHz vertical with a LNB with a LO frequency of 975 MHz.

By pressing the softkey SAT in the main menu, the unit switches to satellite reception.

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Sat Operation

Setting of the LNB voltage supply:

LNB: U= 14,0V I=181mA

LNB control menu

Selecting the LO frequency

BACK

22kHz off

14.0V on > 18.0V off>

09750 Lo 1>

DiSEqC

VSEC

Activate the supply voltage for vertical polarisation 14.0 V in the LNB-CONTROL menu. In the upper display field, the supply voltage (14.0 V) and the current draw of the LNB (181 mA) are displayed. Press the BACK button to open the Sat menu once more.

Press the LNB-CONTROL button in the Sat menu. With the button LO, you can request nine preset LO frequencies. Set LO1 (09750) in the field. With the BACK button, open the Sat menu again.

Entering the transponder frequency:

BACK

<>sat frq

LNB CONTROL

digit

DVBS analog

SAT

MEASURE

Press the button sat frq and enter the transponder frequency 11299 MHz with the numerical buttons. Confirm the entry with the MHz button. You will now see the frequency and level in the lower display field.

SAT menu

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Sat Operation

SCAN

With the function SCAN, satellites can be searched for, whose transponder frequencies are not known. Here, the frequency range of 920 to 2150 is continuously scanned for the receiving signals. If the receiving signals are available, the reception level is displayed on the screen as a bar diagram. Four measurement ranges with the dynamic of each 40 dB are available for the bargraph display. The measurement range is automatically preselected.

Bargraph

Level range

Comment

display

 

 

I

30-70 dBµV

Automatic range change at 70 dBµV

II

50-90 dBµV

Auto. range change at 50 and 90 dBµV

III

70-110 dBµV

Auto. range change at 70 and 110 dBµV

IV

90-130 dBµV

Automatic range change at 90 dBµV

The level can be controlled with an acoustic signal. The frequency of the acoustic signal varies in proportion with the receiving signal level. The volume of the acoustic signal can be changed.

The screen shows the bargraph display, which changes in proportion with the input signal.

The field SCAN lights up yellow, as soon as the softkey is pressed. The entire Sat frequency range is now scanned. By pressing the button once more, the process is stopped and the softkey display changes to “scan off.“

Calling up menu LNB-CONTROL

 

In this menu, all LNB parameters can be set, for example, remote power feeding

LNB

voltage H/V, 22-kHz-, DiSEqC-, V-SEC signal, UFOµ DiSEqC as well as LO fre-

CONTROL

quency.

 

 

Switch-over of ANALOG digit. DVBS

analog digit.

>DVBS >

Calling up the menu SAT MEASURE

 

In this menu, all Sat receiving parameters for the reception of digital or analogue

SAT

signals can be set and the measurements can be carried out. Calls up the MPEG-

MEASURE

Decoders for digit. DVB-S.

 

 

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Sat Operation

LNB control menu

In the LNB control menu, the LNB supply voltage, 22 kHz control signal, DiSEqC and VSEC commands can be set. The voltage or signals are available on the RF socket. If the LNB supply voltage is activated, the red LED above the RF sockets lights up.

Selection of menu items: refer to section „Operating concept.“

LNB: U= 14,0V I=181mA

 

BACK

 

 

 

22kHz off

14.0V on > 18.0V off>

09750 Lo 1>

DiSEqC

22 kHz control signal

The field lights up yellow, as soon as the softkey is pressed. The switchable 22 kHz signal superposes the

LNB voltage. By pressing the button once more, the 22 kHz signal is disconnected again.

14 V LNB supply voltage

VSEC The field lights up yellow, as soon as the softkey is pressed. The LNB supply

voltage of 14.0 V for the vertical polarisation is now switched on. For control, the LED above the RF input socket lights up. The voltage can be changed in the range of 10...20 V with the buttons, 1...9, or with the cursor buttons, ◄►. For numerical entry, the entry must be completed with „Enter.“ By pressing the button once more, the LNB supply voltage is disconnected again.

18 V LNB supply voltage

The field lights up yellow, as soon as the softkey is pressed. The LNB supply voltage of 18.0 V for the horizontal polarisation is available on the input socket. The voltage can be changed in the ranged of 10...20 V with the buttons, 0...9, or with the cursor buttons, ◄►. For numerical entry, the entry must be completed with „Enter.“ By pressing the button once more, the LNB supply voltage is disconnected again.

The LNB voltage is

-disconnectable= 0V

-changeable from 10…20 V in 0.1-V increments

-short-circuit proof max. current 500 mA

LNB current draw

 

This field shows the current draw (I = 181 mA) and

LNB: U = 14,6V I = 181mA

the supply voltage (14.6 V) of the LNB.

 

 

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Sat Operation

Checking the LNB supply voltage of a satellite receiver

Connect the satellite receiver (IF input) with the MSK 33 (RF input socket). Switch the supply voltage of the MSK 33 OFF and the voltage of the receiver ON. You can now read the output voltage on the screen.

Calling up the DiSEqC/V SEC menu

DiSEqC

VSEC

In this menu, all the DiSEqC/V SEC control possibilities can be set ( refer to section ‚DiSEqC/V-SEC menu‘).

In case the MSK 33 is equipped with the option External DC, the LNB voltage must be disconnected to charge the internal accumulator via this socket. Otherwise, the internal accumulator will not be charged during LNB operation.

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tx + rx

Sat Operation

DiSEqC menu

With the MSK 33, DiSEqC commands can be sent (TX) and received (RX). The code words –framing, address, command, dataare displayed on the screen in the upper RX display field for received DiSEqC commands and in the lower TX display field for transmitted DiSEqC commands. Two additional display fields are available for the explanation of the DiSEqC commands. The DiSEqC code words can be en- tered-in and edited in hexcode.

RX assessment

tx

tx input

After pressing the appropriate key, the field lights up yellow for ca. 3 seconds. During this time, DiSEqC commands can be received and assessed. The display of the received DiSEqC command appears in the RC display field.

Transmitting and receiving a DiSEqC command (TX + RX)

The set DiSEqC command in the TV display field is transmitted after pressing this button.

Afterwards, the MSK 33 switches to reception, in order to assess a sent back DiSEqC command, and the RX field lights up yellow (only for DiSEqC systems). For DiSEqC 2.0 systems, confirmation will not be sent back.

Sending a DiSEqC command (TX)

After pressing this button, the set DiSEqC command in the TX display field is transmitted.

(In the COPY menu, various pre-programmed DiSEqC commands can be called up under „recall 85…90“)

Entry of the hex numbers

Calls up a submenu for entering the DiSEqC command.

RX display field

The received DiSEqC command is represented in the RX display field.

If no DiSEqC command is received, the display shown on the left appears.

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