MRC MTX5000 User And Technical Manual

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MTX5000

Manual Part No. 400591-1 Rev. A June 2009

User and Technical Manual

Transmitter System

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Overview

The MTX5000 Transmitter System (MTX5000) is a state-of-theart transmitter system. The MTX5000 Indoor Unit (IDU) contains a central processor used to control all fu nctions and operat ions of the system. To avoid potential software hang-ups or software corruption, please read and follow the guidelines contained in the following paragraphs.

Avoid Potential Operational Problems

Information contained in the following paragraphs identify potential problems that can be avoided by reading and following the operating procedures provided in this manual.

To avoid potential operational problems, please review the information contained in the “Routine Operation” Chapter on

page 3-1. The Routine Operation Chapter cont ains step-by-step

procedures that, when performed correctly, will eliminate potential problems that could be caused by operator error or by lack of experience with the MTX5000 system.

Radio Unable to Transmit or Gener ally Unstable

• If the radio is unable to transmit or is generally unstable, perform “Select Preset” on page 3-24 to select or re- select the proper Preset. Then verify proper transmitter operation by tran smitting and receivin g.

• If the radio remains unstable, it may be necessary to cycle power off and on. See ”Powering the MTX5000 System”

on page 3-7 to power down and power up the MTX5000.

Always wait a minimum of 10 seconds between powering the radio down and then powering the radio up again.

• After cycling power to off and back to on, perform “Select

Preset” on page 3-24 to sele ct the proper Preset. Then

verify proper transmitter operation by transmitting and receiving.

• If the radio is still unable to transmit or remains unstable, contact MRC Technical Support for assistance.

Improper Power Up/Power Down

If the radio is unable to transmit, is unstable, or if the software appears to be corrupted, the Preset may have been selected or changed too soon after power was applied or the wrong Preset was selected.

• Always wait a minimum of 5 seconds after the Main screen is displayed following power up before selecting a Preset.

• If the wrong Preset is selected, you must wait a minimum of 5 seconds before attempting to select another Pr eset. Failure to wait 5 seconds minimum between Preset selections will cause software hang-ups.

If the radio is unable to transmit, is unstable, or if the software appears to be corrupted, power to the radio may have been removed and reapplied too quickly.

The MTX5000 central processor requires a minimum of 10 seconds to properly shutdown to avoid possible software corruption.

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• Software corruption can occur if the external input power to the radio was momentarily lost and was then reapplied without waiting a mini mum o f 10 seconds betw een lo ss of power and reapplication of input power.

• The problem may also occur if the power switch was pressed to off and back to on without waiting a minimum of 10 seconds.

• To avoid problems, always wait a minimum of 10 seconds between removal or loss of power and reapplication of power to the radio.

• The problem may also occur if the progress bar was displayed when power was removed from the radio.

Always ensure the progress bar is not displayed on the color LCD display panel when power is removed from the radio.

If this problem has occurred, press the power switch to off, wait 10 seconds minimum, and press the power switch to on. The internal processor will attempt to perform a self-recovery of the software.

• During the software recovery attempt, a progress bar will be displayed on the color LCD display panel indicating the progress of the process. This progress bar will take more time to reach 100% tha n during a normal power up.

• Do not become impatient during the software

recovery process due to the time it may take for recovery. Do not remove and reapply power while the progress bar is displayed during the software selfrecovery process. Software corruption will occur!

• When the power up is complete and the Main screen is displayed on the color LCD display panel, verify proper transmitter operation by transmitting and receiving.

• If the software is corrupted and the Main screen is not displayed, contact MRC Technical Support for assistance.

Radio State Incorrect

If the radio state is incorrect, the correc t Preset may not have been selected. Select the proper Preset per “Select Preset” on

page 3-24.

PA Voltage Adjust Setup Software H ang-up

When performing “Perform PA Voltage Adjust Setup” on page 3-

44, ensure the Outdoor Unit (ODU) is properly connected to the

IDU. If the ODU is not connected to the IDU and you attempt to perform this procedure, the software will hang up.

• To avoid software hang-up, alway s ensure the ODU is

connected to the IDU when performing the P A V oltage Adjust Setup procedure.

• Check the Main screen ODU status indicator. If a major fault exists in the ODU, do not perform the PA Voltage Adjust Setup procedure until the fault has been corrected or until the ODU is connected to the IDU.

• If the ODU is not connected to the IDU or if the ODU has suffered a failure, the PA Voltage Adjust Setup Screen will remain displayed on the co lor L CD di splay p anel if th e PA Voltage Adjust Setup screen Start option button is selected.

If the software hangs up due to the ODU not being connected to the IDU or if the ODU has failed, perform the following:

• Press the power switch to off.

• Connect the ODU to the IDU or go to “Troubleshooting”

on page 4-1 to correct the fault.

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• Press the power switch to on, perform “Select Preset” on

page 3-24 to select the proper Preset.

• “Perform PA Voltage Adjust S etup” on p age 3-44 and then verify proper transmitter operation by transmitting and receiving.

RF Levels Too High

If the transmitted RF levels are too high, “Perform RF Level

Adjust” on page 3-49.

Software Recovery

If the software becomes corrupted, the MTX5000 IDU will attempt to self-recover the software. During the software selfrecovery, the previously configured parameters may be recovered - not the latest p aram eters. This may ha ppen i f a fau lt occurs when installing software up dates.

If the software becomes corrupted, press the po wer switch to off, wait 10 seconds minimum, and press the power switch to on. The internal processor will attempt to perform a self-recove ry of the software.

• During the software recovery attempt, a progress bar will be displayed on the color LCD display panel indicating the progress of the recovery process. This progress bar may take considerably m or e ti me to reach 100% than during a normal power up.

• Do not become impatient during the software recovery process due to the time it may take for recovery. Do not remove and re apply power while the progress bar is displayed during the software recovery process. Software corruption will occur!

• When the power up is complete and the Main screen is displayed on the color LCD display panel, you may need

to perform “Select Preset” on page 3-24. Then verify proper transmitter operation by transmitting and receiving.

If the software is no longer corrupted, perform “Firmware

Update” on page 5-114 to verify that you have the latest softwar e

installed in your MTX5000 IDU. Update the software, as required.

If the software is corrupt ed o r i f the Ma in sc reen is not displ ayed, contact MRC Technical Support for assistance.

Color Bar Generator Operations

All MTX5000 Indoor Units (IDU) contain a built-in digital Color Bar Generator (CBG) as standa rd equipment. The IDU is also available with an optional analog CBG. Potential operator problems can occur when using the optional analog CBG or the built-in digital CBG.

Potential operator-induced problems may include the following:

• Selection of the CBG On operating mode during test, troubleshooting, or CBG setup and failure to select the Off, A Gen, or A Stby operating mode for normal operation when test , troubleshooting , or CBG setup is completed.

• Selection of the CBG On, A Gen , or A Stby operating mode when the optional Analog Color Bar Generator is not installed in the MTX5000 IDU.

To avoid potential operator problems that can impact operation of the MTX5000 System, the following information is provided:

• The optional analog CBG and the digital CBG both include Off, On, A Gen (Auto Generated), or A Stby (Auto Standby) operating mode options.

• The CBG mode should only be set to the On operating mode for test, troubleshooting, or for setup of the

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applicable Color Bar Generator.

• During normal operation, the CBG Off, A Gen, or A Stby operating mode must be selected for proper operation and video transmission.

• CBG operating modes are not Preset-specific or modespecific. If your IDU contains the optional analog CBG and you select the Off, A Gen, or A S tby oper atin g mod e for an analog Preset, the selected option is applicable for all analog Presets, as well as for all digital Presets.

• If the CBG On operating mode is selected, the output of the MTX5000 IDU will be color bars only, not video, regardless if an analog or a digital Preset is selec ted.

When color bars are set to On (enabled), color bars take priority over all analog and digital Preset settings.

• If the IDU output consists of color bars only, please verify that the analog and/or digital CBG operation mode is not set to On before you call customer service. The problem may be nothing more than having selected the On operating mode.

Perform “Select Color Bar G enerato r Mode ” on p age 3-52 to select the Off, A Gen , or A Stby operating mode.

• It is possible to select analog CBG options if you do not have the optional CBG installed in your MTX5000 IDU, but the options are not active and will result in transmission problems.

• Be careful when setting CBG options if you do not have the optional analog CBG installed.

• If you attempt to set the CBG operating mode to On, A Gen, or A Stby and you do not have the optional analog CBG installed in your MTX5000 IDU, you will have a blank

screen displayed for analog Presets. Before calling Customer Service, please verify that the analog CBG operating mode has not been set to On.

Go to “Select Color Bar Generator Mode” on page 3-52 and select the Off, A Gen, or A Stby operation mode.

• When utilizing a digital Preset with an ASI video input and the digital CBG option setting is A Gen or A Stb y, loss of the ASI video input will not display color bars or will no t change the MTX5000 IDU operation to standby indicating loss of the ASI signal. This is normal operation for ASI video loss.

Using the Color LCD Display Panel Touch Screen

CAUTION

Avoid damage to the color LCD display panel!

The color LCD display pa nel touch screen may be damaged if a sharp, hard-pointed object, such as a pencil or a pen, is used t o select the displayed options.

T ouch screen options must only be selected using your fingers, a soft-pointed stylus, or the front panel function keys.

Damage to the color LCD display panel caused by using a hard-pointed object or other misuse may void your warranty on the MTX5000 IDU.

Whenever you use the MTX5000 IDU color LCD display panel

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touch screen to select options, use care to avoid damage. Sharp-pointed objects or excessive force can render the color LCD display Panel touch screen inoperable.

Use your fingers, a sof t-po inted st ylus, or the fron t pa nel fun ction keys to select the displayed options. A cotton swab works very well as a soft-pointed stylus.

Remote Location Operations

It is highly recommended that remote operations be performed using a Microsoft Windows-based PC that meets the following requirements:

• Microsoft Windows XP Operating System with SP2

• 1.2 GHz processor

• 500 MB of system memory

• 1.0 Gb of free hard disk space

• Super VGA 800 x 600 pi xels

• Internet Explorer 7.0 or later

Remote location operations must be performed using Internet Explorer 7.0 or later.

Note

When operating in the remote mode, if the web page on the PC display shoul d become blank when switching between option tabs, select the web browser refresh option. The correct screen will then be displayed

Ethernet Connections

If you are connected to the Ethernet via the IDU rear panel ETHERNET RJ45 connector and you find that the color LCD

display panel appears to be operating very slowly or has locked up completely, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the ETHERNET connector.

This should free up the color LCD display Panel and the IDU should resume operating properly.

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Notices

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About This Manual

Part number 400591-1 Revision A June 2009 MTX5000 Transmitter System (MTX5000)

The information contai ned in t his manua l remain s the prope rty of Microwave Radio Communicati ons (MRC) a nd may no t be used , disclosed, or reproduced in any form whatsoever, without the prior written consent of MRC.

MRC reserves the right to make changes to equipment and specifications of the pro duct descri bed in this manual at any tim e without notice and witho ut obliga tion to no tify any per son of such changes.

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Proprietary Mat erial

The information and design contained within this manual was originated by and is the property of MRC. MRC reserves all patent proprietary design, manufacturing, reproduction use, and sales rights thereto, and to any articles disclosed therein, except to the extent rights are expressly granted to others. The foregoing does not apply to vendor proprietary parts.

MRC has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the material contained in th is manual at the time of pr inting. As specifications, equipm ent, and this manua l are subject to change without notice, MRC assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any error s or inaccuracies that may appea r in this manual or for any decisions based on its use. This manual is supplied for information purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment by MRC.

Quality Certification

Microwave Radio Comm u ni cati o ns i s cer ti fi e d to ISO 9001:2000.

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MRC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

General Safety Information

The following safety requirements, as well as local site requirements and regulations, must be observed by personnel operating and maint aining the equi pment covered by t his manual to ensure awareness of potential hazards.

WARNING - RF Power Hazard

High levels of RF power a r e pr e sent in the unit. Exposure to RF or microwave power can cause burns and may be harmful to health.

Remove power from the unit before discon necting any RF cables and before inspecting damaged cables and/or antennas.

Avoid standing in front of high gain antennas (such as a dish antenna) and never look into the open end of a waveguide or cable where RF power may be presen t.

RF Exposure - Safe Working Distances

MRC provides this warning for safety purposes with the intent to inform the user of the potential hazard to RF exposure. The following guidelines for safe operation were derived from OET bulletin 65, August 1997, as recommended by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The MTX5000 Transmitter System is a mobile transmitter system designed to provide services to broadcast ENG users under CFR 74 subpart F and 74.601 TV pickup stations. This unit, operated without an antenna, will not create RF en ergy

exceeding 1.0 mW/cm2, the FCC limit for exposure. On ce connected to an antenna, the potential for harmful exposure will

be greatly enha nced. In this situation, a certain distance from the radi ato r is to be

maintained. Calculations need to be performed to understand what that safe margin for exposure i s. This is known as the Maximum Permissible Exposur e (MPE) limit.

Note

Hazardous RF radiation limits and recommended distances may vary by country. Ensure that all applicable state and federal regulations are observed when using this transmitter.

Calculations provided are for common antennas often utilized in the ENG environment. The following formula used is that suggested by OET 65.

Calculating MPE

EIRP = P * (10 ^ (G / 10)) = (antilog of G/10) * P

P = RF power delivered to the antenna in mW G = Power gain of t he anten na i n th e dir ectio n of inte rest relati ve to an isotropic radiator R = distance to the center of radiation of the antenna in centimeters S = MPE in mW/cm² (milliwatts per square centimeters)

Conversions dBi to numeric gain = Antilog (dBi/10) Feet to centimeters = Feet * 30.48 Centimeters to Feet = cm * .0328 4 π = 12.57

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User Input RF power delivered to the antenna = Watts Antenna gain (referenced to isotropic antenna) = dBi Distance from the center of radiation = Feet

Calculation steps:

1. [P] RF power input. Convert watts to milliwatts = Watts * 1000

2. [G] Antenna gain dBi. Conver t to numeric gain = Antilog (dBi/10)

3. [EIRP] Multiply P * G

4. [R] Convert centimeters to feet = Centimeters * .0328

5. Square R

6. Multiply R² * 4π

7. [S] Divide (R² * 4π) into EIRP

S = Power Density in milliwatts per square centimeters. Note: At frequencies above 1500 MHz, S must not be greater than 1.

Reference FCC OET Bulletin 65, August 1997 - Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Fr equency Electromagnetic Fields The examples shown in Figure 1 and Figur e 2 are typical gra phs

for an MRC STRATA Transmitter and show the permissible exposure distance for various antennas. Graphs and data will vary, based on the actual transmitter, output power, frequency, and antenna utilized. One plot provides the permissible ou tput of the transmitter for di gital modulation, and the other plot for analog modulation.

MRC, in accordance with the requ ireme nt s set for th by the FCC , provides this information as a guide to the user. It is assumed that the users of this equipment are licensed and qualified to operate the equipment per the guidelines and recommendations contained within the pr oduct user gu id es and in acco rdan ce with any FCC rules that may apply.

Figure 1 with its corresponding table shows the 2GHz MPE.

Figure 1: MTX5000 MPE 2GHz

Antenna

Gain (dBi)

Minimum Distance from Antenna (cm)

Minimum Distance

from Antenna (inch)

0 28 11.02

5 50 19.68 16 177 69.67 20 279 109.81 35 1569 617.56

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Figure 2 with its corresponding table shows the 7GHz MPE.

Figure 2: MTX5000 MPE 7GHz

Antenna

Gain (dBi)

Minimum Distance from Antenna (cm)

Minimum Distance

from Antenna (inch)

0 26 10.23

5 46 18.11 16 163 64.16 20 258 101.55 35 1448 569.93

Conventions

Pay special attention to information marked in one o f the following way s :

WARNING

Follow WARNINGS closely to prevent personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Follow CAUTIONS to prevent damage to the equipment.

Note

Notes provide additional information to assist you in using and maintaining the equipment.

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Symbols Used

The following symbols may be used on the equipment or in this manual:

Symbol Meaning

WARNING: General Warning. Risk of Danger.

WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock.

WARNING: Electrostatic Discharge. Possible Damage to Equipment.

Fuse - Identifies fuses or their location.

Frame or Chassis Ground - Identifies the frame or chassis terminal.

Earth Ground - Identifies the earth ground terminal.

Protective Earth Ground - Identifies any terminal which is intended for connection to an external conductor for protection against electric shock in case of a fault, or the terminal on a protective earth electrode.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) - The product must not be disposed of with other waste at the end of its life cycle. It is the user’s responsibility to dispose of the waste equipment by hand ing it over to a designated collection point for recycling.

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Contents

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Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i Avoid Potential Operational Problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i

Radio Unable to Transmit or Generally Unstable - - - - - i Improper Power Up/Power Down- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i Radio State Incorrect - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii PA Voltage Adjust Setup Software Hang-up - - - - - - - - ii RF Levels Too High - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii Software Recovery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii Color Bar Generator Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii Using the Color LCD Display Panel Touch Screen- - - iv Remote Location Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v Ethernet Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v

Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i

About This Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i Copyright - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i Proprietary Material - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i Quality Certification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i General Safety Information- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii

WARNING - RF Power Hazard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii RF Exposure - Safe Working Distances - - - - - - - - - - - ii

Conventions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iv Symbols Used- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v

Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Introduction- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1

For Whom It’s Written - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1 Related Documents- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1 Ordering Documentation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1 Calling for Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1 Tell Us What You Think! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2

Product Description- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1 Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1 MPEG Encoding and COFDM Transmission - - - - - - 2-2 Analog Video Encoding and FM Modulation- - - - - - - 2-2

RF Control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2 System Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3 IDU Operating Controls- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-4 External Connectors- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-5 Configuration Options- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7

IDU Configurations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7

AC Power- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7

Remote Control Options- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7

Antenna Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8

Band and Frequency Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8 System Configurations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8

Single-Band/Dual Antenna Transmission- - - - - - - - - 2-9

Dual-Band Non-Simultaneous Transmission - - - - - - 2-9

Dual-Band Simultaneous Transmission- - - - - - - - - 2-10 Operating System Modes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11

General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11

Normal User Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11

System Setup Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11 For More Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11

Routine Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1 Overview of Controls, Indicators, and Connectors- - - - - 3-2

MTX5000 IDU Controls, In dicators, and Connectors- 3-2

MTX5000 ODU Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-6 Preparing for Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7

Mobile Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7

Powering the MTX5000 System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7 Using the MTX5000 Screens in Local Mode - - - - - - - - 3-10

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-10

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Main Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-11 Color LCD Display Panel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-13 Touch Screen and Function Keys - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-13 Navigation Between Main and Status Sc reens - - - 3-14 Transmitter Operation Buttons- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-14 Local/Remote Control St atus Button- - - - - - - - - - - 3- 16 Setup Screen Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-16

Radio Screen Options- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-17 Select Local/Remote Operation Mode - - - - - - - - - - - 3-20 MTX5000 Local Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-23

Select Preset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-24

Select RF Band - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-27

Select/Customize Operating Channels - - - - - - - - 3-30

Select Channel Offset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-32

Select Antenna - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-33

Select Antenna Polarizat i on - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-34

Enable/Disable Transmitter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-35

Select High/Low Power Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-36

Monitor ODU Status - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-36

Monitor IDU Status - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-37

Monitor SUM Errors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-38

Monitor Current Preset Status Settings- - - - - - - - - 3-38

Perform PA Voltage Adjust Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-44

Perform RF Level Adjust - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-49

Select Color Bar Generator Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-52

Set Time and Date - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-54

Perform IDU Diagnostics- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-56

Review System Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-57

Set Last PA State- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-58 Using the MTX5000 in Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-60

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-60

Remote Screen Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-61

Remote Configuration Setting Selections - - - - - - - 3-64

Transmitter Controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-66

Alerts- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-66

Remote Location Operations- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-67

Select Preset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-67 Select RF Band and Channel Plan - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-68 Select Operating Channel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-69 Select Antenna - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-70 Select Frequency Offset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-70 Select Antenna Polarization - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-70 Enable/Disable Transmitter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-71 Select High/Low RF Power Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-71 Monitor Alerts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-72

Routine vs. Advanced Operation Configuration Settings 3-73

Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1 Error Messages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1 Ethernet Connections- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-4

Advanced Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1 Before You Begin- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

MTX5000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2 Software - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2 Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2 System Rules - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2

Configuration Setting s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3 Local Mode Password Control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3 Create or Update Preset C onfig urati on S ettings i n Loca l Mode

5-6

Create or Update Custom Analog Preset Configuration In

Local Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-7

Create or Update Digital COFDM Preset Configuration Set-

tings in Local Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-17

Create or Update Digital ASI Preset Configuration Settings

in Local Mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-30

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Create or Update Digital LMS-T Preset Configuration Set-

tings in Local Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-34

Create or Update Digital DVB-S Preset Configuration Set-

tings in Local Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-47

Create or Update Digital IP Preset Configuration Settings

in Local Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-60

Create or Update Preset Configuration Settings in Remote

Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-73

Create or Update Custom An alog Preset Configuration in

Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-73

Create or Update Custom Digital COFDM Preset Configu-

ration in Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-77

Create or Update Custom Digital ASI Preset Configuration

in Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-82

Create or Update Custom Digital LMS-T Preset Configura-

tion in Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-86

Create or Update Custom Di gital DVB-S Prese t Configura-

tion in Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-91

Create or Update Custom Digital IP Preset Configuration

in Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-96

Preset File Management - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-101

Restore Presets to Defaults- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-102 Save Preset Configurations to a File - - - - - - - - - 5-104

Load Preset Configura tions from a File- - - - - - - - 5-106 Set Network Addresses for Remote Operation - - - - 5-109 Firmware Update - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-114 License Manager- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-117

Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1 Unpacking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1 Initial Inspection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2 Damage in Shipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2 Installing the MTX5000 IDU - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2

Site Preparation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2

Mounting the MTX5000 IDU - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-3

Power Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-4

Power Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-4

Power Supply and Distribution - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-4 Grounding - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-5 Defining the Wiring Harness - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-5

Steps to Define the Harness- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-5

Select the Type of RF/Power Cabling - - - - - - - - - - - 6-5

Select the Function Cables Required - - - - - - - - - - - 6-7

Determine the Size of Harness Required- - - - - - - - - 6-9 Cabling Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-9

MTX5000 System Type “N” Connector Interface - - 6-11

MTX5000 System TNC Connector Interface - - - - - 6-12 Installing the Fabricated Harness- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-13 Installing the Outdoor Unit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-13

Site Preparation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-14

Mounting the ODU - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-14 Making the Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-15

Mast Top Connections- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-16

IDU Connections- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-16 Wayside Data Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-24

Wayside Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-24

Compatibility- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-24 Audio Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-24

Audio Inputs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-24

Analog Audio Inputs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-25

Digital Audio Inputs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-25 ODU Power - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-26 Remote Control Operations- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-26 Powering Up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-27

Checks Before Power-Up- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-27

Initial Power-Up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-27

Power Down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-29 Product Modificatio ns - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-29

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Replacement Parts and Supported Repairs - - - 7-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1 External Cables and Adapters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1 AC Power Fuses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1 Supported Repairs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1

Theory of Operation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1

Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1 System Architecture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1

General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1 Architecture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1 MPEG Encoding and COFDM Transmission - - - - - - 8-2 Analog Video Encoding and FM Modulation - - - - - - 8-2 MTX5000 User Interface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-2 ODU RF Output - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-3 MTX5000 Internal Software - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-3

Outdoor Unit Details - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-5

Installing Triax Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1

Appendix Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1 Sealing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1

Analog Color Bar Generator- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Appendix Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Operating Modes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-2

Technical Background - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-2 Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-2

General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-2

Entering Characters- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-4

Preliminary Setup Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-4

Configure Text Line A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-8

Configure Text Line B - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-9

Configure Control Line- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-10

Check the Configuration- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-13 Configuration Referenc e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B -16

Button Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-16

Full Character Set - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-17

Character Subsets- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B -18

Delay Values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-18

Index- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Introduction 1-1MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Introduction

1.1 For Whom It’s Written

This manual is intended for use b y qualifie d operator s, instal lers, and service personnel. Users of this manual should already be familiar with the basic concepts of radio, video, and audio.

1.2 Related Documents

• MTX5000 Preset Settings (part no. 400558-1)

• Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations (part no. 400576-1)

• Channels and Frequen cies Technical Information (p art no. 400580-1)

1.3 Ordering Documentation

Any of the above manuals may be ordered by c ontacting MRC Customer Service:

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US) (0800 - 1700 hrs US ET)

Telephone: 800.490.5700 (Press 3)

+1.978.671.5700 (Press 3)

E-mail: customerservice@mrcbroadcast.com

When contacting Customer Service, please have the following information available:

• Model number and serial number of the unit. This is located on a label on the right-hand side of each unit.

• Approximate purchase date.

1.4 Calling for Service

MRC Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During regular business hours you can reach our expert staff directly.

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00PM Eastern Time (US) (0800 - 1700 hrs US ET)

Telephone: 888.777.9221 (US and Canada)

+1.978.671.5929

E-mail: technicalsupport@mrcbroadcast.com

After regular business hou rs and on weekends and holi days, you can also reach our expert staff as follows:

Telephone: 888.777.9221 (US and Canada)

+1.978.671.5929

Your call will be automatically forwarded to the on-call Technical Support specialist.

When contacting Technical Support, please have the following information availab l e:

• Model number and serial number of the unit. This is located on a label on the right-hand side of each unit.

• Approximate purchase date.

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Product Description

2.1 Chapter Overview

This chapter provides an overall description of the MTX5000 Transmitter System (MTX5000), its components, and its capabilities.

Here are the topics covered:

Topic Page

Description 2-1

General 2-1 MPEG Encoding and COFDM Transmission 2-2 Analog Video Encoding and FM Modulation 2-2

RF Control 2-2 System Components 2-3 IDU Operating Controls 2-4 External Connectors 2-5 Configuration Options 2-7

IDU Configurations 2-7 AC Power 2-7 Remote Control Options

2-7

Antenna Options

2-8

Band and Frequency Options 2-8

System Configurations 2-8

Single-Band/Dual Antenna Transmission 2-9 Dual-Band Non-Simultaneous Transmission 2-9 Dual-Band Simultaneous Transmission 2-10

2.2 Description

2.2.1 General

The MTX5000 is a highly reliable, flexible, and compact video microwave transmitter system with modulation and encoding functions. The MTX5000 system includes an Indoor Unit (IDU) consisting of the 19-inch wide, 2-rack unit (2RU) high, rackmounted transmitter and a mast-mounted Outdoor Unit (ODU), also called an RF Unit (R F U ) or an RF head.

For dual band MTX5000 Transmitter System configurations, the system will contain both a 2 GHz and a 7 GHz ODU. All configurations of the MTX5000 IDU provide a 70 MHz IF output and control to the 2 GHz and/or 7 GHz ODU.

The MTX5000 is a r ack-mou nted, RF Hig h De fini tion (HD )-re ady video transmission system with both analog and digital modulation capabilities. The MTX5000 provides a sophisticated user interface with an intuitive keypad scheme and an adjustable color LCD display panel with touch screen control.

A fully equipped MTX5000 package is HD-ready and provides a robust HD link from the field to the studio. Several digital video input formats are accepted, as well as analog composite for both COFDM (DVB-T) and analog FM transmission. In addition, the MTX5000 can accept severa l an al og au di o inputs for FM analog transmission.

Operating System Modes 2-11

General 2-11 Normal User Mode 2-11 System Setup Mode 2-11

For More Information 2-11

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The MTX5000 has two mas t-mounted ODU bands available. Consult your Sales Representative or contact the factory for the latest bands available. These ODUs contain integrated RF upconversion circuitry and high power RF amplifiers for maximum power and signal quality.

With the new demands for digital modulation, the ODUs have been optimized for improved Modulation Error Ratio/Error Vector Magnitude (MER/EVM) performance with COFDM transmission.

2.2.2 MPEG Encoding and COFDM Transmission

The MTX5000 is capable of encoding both Standard Definition (SD) and HD video, depending upon the options contained in your MTX5000 system. Available inpu ts include SD Serialized Digital video (ASI-SDI), HD-SDI, and composite video.

Audio input formats currently include digital AES/EBU and analog formats. Future enhancements will include AC-3 SMPTE-302. The encoder is also cap ab l e of encod i ng an RS232 signal as Wayside data. The MTX5000 is capable of generating a fully compliant DVB-T compliant outp ut signal. This provides a robust digital link in any hostile transmission environment.

2.2.3 Analog Video Encoding and FM Modulation

When in the analog FM mode, the MTX5000 will accept a standard composite video input. It will also accept analog audio inputs. The FM analog signal is useful when working with older legacy equipment or when an analog transmission is desired.

The MTX5000 IDU communicates with the ODU to set operating frequencies and power levels. This interface is also used for calibration of the ODU power supply and to monitor error conditions.

2.2.4 RF Control

The MTX5000 IDU (Figure 2-1) is designed to accept a variety of external video and audio signals in different digital format streams and analog signals and to pr o v id e a m od ulated 70 MHz IF output.

Figure 2-1: MTX5000 Indoor Unit

The MTX5000 IDU allow s you to switch between analog and digital modes where b oth applications are used. The MTX5000 also provides separate video and audio or baseband composite operations.

Key features of the MTX5000 IDU are as follows:

• Switchable Analog or D i gital modes

• SD/HD SDI interfaces with multiplexing

• Integrated SD/HD MPEG-2/H.264 encoding technologies

• FM transmitter modulation technology (analog)

• DVB-T COFDM modulation technology (digital)

• IF (70 MHz) signal input and monitoring

• Video monitoring output

• Video and audio inputs for NTSC or PAL video/audio signal transmission

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• Front panel keypad and touch screen display for operation and cont rol

• Multiple configuration options available

• Built-in digital Color Bar Ge nerator

• Optional analog Color Bar Generator is availabl e.

The MRC ODU (See Figure 2-2) performs the signal upconversion from 70 MHz IF to RF (2 GHz or 7 GHz) and provid es signal amplification, as required. For dual band operation, two separate ODUs are required, one for 2 GHz operation, and one for 7 GHz operation.

Figure 2-2: Outdoor Unit - Typical

A typical installation is shown in Figure 2-3. The MTX5000 IDU is typically mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) rack for mobile installati ons. The ODU is mounted on an antenna mast.

Outdoor Unit Typical Installation

Figure 2-3: Typical MTX5000 Transmitter System

2.3 System Components

The MTX5000 system consists of the IDU and the ODU(s). A typical system is shown in Figure 2-4 on page 2-4. The IDU contains the baseband circui try, power supply, and control modules. It accepts a wide variety of audio and video inputs, both analog and digit al , a nd gen er at es a 70 MHz IF output. The IDU also accepts IF inputs from external modulators.

The IDU can be controlled locally from the front panel controls or it can be controlled remotely. The IDU can be controlled from a PC at a remote location, such as a studio, via the PC web browser. The optional Remote Access Subnotebook PC can also be used to provide remote control of the IDU during mobile operations.

Antenna

Pan & Tilt Assembly Outdoor Unit (ODU)

Conduit (Nycoil)

Indoor Unit (IDU) (Inside Vehicle)

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Figure 2-4: MTX5000 System Components - Typical

For digital oper ati on, the ID U is equ ippe d with an inter nal MPEG/ COFDM module.

The ODU contains the upconverters and the power amplifier. The ODU accepts the 70 MHz IF ou tput from the IDU, converts

RF Switch

Directional Antenna

(MRC 2A20, 7A30, Ellipse 2000, etc.)

Pan & Tilt Asse

Outdoor RF Unit

(Upconvertor, Power Amp)

Conduit (Nycoil)

OmniPole Antenna

MTX5000 Indoor Un

(Baseband, Audio/Vi

Modules)

Laptop PC, Remote Access Subnotebook PC, or PC

the IF to the RF operating band required, and amplifies the RF output, as required.

All installations will include an antenna, either directional, omnidirectional, or both . An MRC RF switch can be mou nted on the antenna mast to select the antenna required.

When using the mast-mounted antenna(s), a Nycoil conduit sheath covers the wiring harn ess between the IDU and the ODU. The wiring harness carries the DC power, 70 MHz IF, and antenna band and polarization switching control. Additional wiring is contained in the Nycoil conduit sheath for controlling the antenna pan and tilt mechanism and for implementin g additional functions such as off-air monitors, mast lights, etc.

2.4 IDU Operating Controls

All controls are located on the front panel of the MTX5000 IDU. There are no controls on the ODU.

All transmitter functions are controlled using the color LCD display panel touch screen and/or function keys, as shown in

Figure 2-5 on page 2-5.

The color LCD display p anel with touch screen and f unction keys are used to select control and diagnostic menu screens for both the IDU and the ODU. Option buttons displayed on the color LCD display panel are used to control Preset selection, RF band selection, channel selection, offset selection, antenna selection, antenna polarization, transmitter operation (on or off), power (low or high), and to monitor the status of the IDU and ODU.

The option buttons displayed on the color LCD display panel may be selected using either the color LCD display panel touch screen or the function keys.

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Figure 2-5: MTX5000 Front Panel View

GHI

PQRS

Shift

ABC

JKL

TUV

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

SEL

#Space

MTX5000

Power Switch

Color LCD Display Panel with Touch Screen

Keypad (Not Currently Operational)

Function Keys

2.5 External Connectors

The rear panels of the MTX 5000 IDU configurations contain the I/O connectors and an input fuse, as shown in Figure 2-6 on

page 2-6. Connectors contained on the ODU are shown in Figure 2-7 on page 2-6.

The MTX5000 system is designed to make upgrading from an older radio as easy as possible. The IDU and ODU can be ordered with a variety of connectors to plug into an existing wiring harness. Connectors available for the cable connection between the IDU and ODU are as follows:

• Triax (both ends)

• T ype “N” (bo th end s)

• TNC (both ends).

If your MTX5000 system contains the TNC connector option on the IDU, a TNC connector must be attached to the ODU end of the cable for weather and reliability purp oses.

All ODU configurations contain a standard Type “N” connector for connection to the antenna.

If your MTX5000 system IDU is equipp ed with e ither Type “N” or TNC connectors, the IDU will contain an 8-pin Weidmuller connector to provide DC po wer and control to the ODU via the ODU POWER connector.

If your system is equipped with Triax connectors, the 8-pin Weidmuller connector will not be present on the rear panel of the IDU. With the Triax connector option, both DC power and control are provided to the ODU via the Triax cable connected between the IDU and the ODU. If the Triax connector option is contained on your MTX5000 system, a POWER connector will not be present on the ODU.

For additional information, refer to the “ Installation” Chapter on

page 6-1.

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Figure 2-6: MTX5000 IDU Rear Panel Configurations

ETHERNET

RTN DATA

WAYSIDE

ATPC

AUDIO

+ G -

SUM

ALARM

AES/EBU

VIDEO IN

BB IN

IF MON

AC-3

SMPTE 302

ASI 1 HD-SDI ASI 2

IF IN

VID MON

SDI/ASI

ANT CONTROL

RFU POWER OUT

RFU 1

RFU 2

H V

LCP ANT2 BAND2 GND +

- - + +

- - + + 1

POWER IN

+ G -

ANT CONTROL

RFU POWER OUT

RFU 1

RFU 2

H V

LCP ANT2 BAND2 GND +

- - + +

- - + + 1

MTX5000 IDU Configuration with Triax Connectors

MTX5000 IDU Configuration with Type “N” or TNC Connectors

Figure 2-7: MTX5000 ODU Connectors

RF OUT

RF IN

IDU

RF OUT Connector

POWER Connector (With TNC and Type “N” RF IN Connector Options Only)

RF IN Connector

The IDU connects to the ODU through the wiring harness between the units. The wiring harness contains DC power, 70 MHz IF, and control for all compon ents mounted on the top of the antenna mast. Functions an d control cont ained in th e wiring harness typically include the following:

• 70 MHz IF, control, and alarms between the IDU and the

ODU

• DC power to the ODU

• Power and control for an RF switch to select antennas

• Power and control for anten na switching fun ctions (band,

polarization, and power)

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• Power for mast top lights

• Control and power for the Pan and Tilt assembly

• RF and control for an off-air antenna

• Mast top safety sensors for proximity, high voltage, etc.

Since each installation may be different, the harness must be specified for each installation. The harness can be supplied by MRC, or it is often supplied by the van integrator.

2.6 Configuration Options

MRC is constantly working to expand and upgrade the capabilities of the MTX5000. Consult your Sales Representative or contact the factory for the latest information.

2.6.1 IDU Configurations

Your MTX5000 IDU consists of an MPEG encoder, a COFDM modulator, and an analog FMT modu le.

2.6.2 AC Power

The MTX5000 IDU operat es on the following AC p ower:

• 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Fuse ratings for the AC power sources are listed in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1: AC Fuse Ratings

Operating Voltage Fuse Rating

120 VAC, 50/60 Hz 3.0A SB 250V 3AG or 5 x 20 mm 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 1.5A SB 250V 3AG or 5 x 20 mm

AC power is applied to the MTX5000 IDU, which in turn, provides DC power to the ODU via the wiring harness between them .

Refer to the “ Installation” Chapter on page 6-1 for additional information.

2.6.3 Remote Control Options

For portable mobile operations, the MTX5000 system may be controlled using either a Windows-based laptop PC or by the optional Windows-base d Remote Access S ubnotebook PC . See

Figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8: Remote Access Subnotebook PC

Using either PC eliminates the need for a separate panelmounted remote control panel to control the MTX5000 system.

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An RJ-45 crossover cable is required for connect ion to either PC for mobile remote control operations.

The MTX5000 system may also be controlled from a Windowsbased PC at a remote location. When controlling the MTX5000 system from a remote location, the remote PC is connected to the MTX5000 system via the Ethernet.

To connect Windows-based PCs to the MTX5000 system, see

”Select Local/Remote Operation Mode” on page 3-20. To

connect the optional Windows-based Remote Access Subnotebook PC to the MTX5000 system, refer to the Remote Access Subnotebook PC Operator’s Guide, part number 400573-1, provided with the optional Remote Access Subnotebook PC.

Information and procedures required to control the MTX5000 system for either portable mobil e applications or for remote location operations are provided in “Using the MTX5000 in

Remote Mode” on p ag e 3-60 and “Remote Location Operations” on page 3-67. Procedures required to control the MTX5000

system using either a Windows-based laptop PC, the optional Windows-based Remote Access Subnotebook PC, or a Windows-based PC at a remote location are identical.

2.6.4 Antenna Options

The MTX5000 system is fully compatible with a variety of antennas, including:

• MRC ProStar, models

- 2A20 and 2A20SS (2 GHz)

- 7A30 and 7A30SS (7 GHz)

- 2A20/7A30 (dual band 2 & 7 GHz)

- 2A20/7A30SS (dual band 2 & 7 GHz, solid state switching)

• MRC Ellipse 2000

• MRC OmniPole Omnidirectional.

Switching functions for band and antenna p olarization are controlled from the front panel of the IDU.

If your installation involves more than one antenna, this can be easily accommodated by using an MRC RF Switch. The RF Switch is also controlled from the front panel of the IDU.

2.6.5 Band and Frequency Options

The MTX5000 system is designed to cover one or more bands. It can be ordered as a single-band unit or as a dual-band configuration to cover the following bands.

• 2 GHz (17 MHz)

• 2 GHz (12 MHz)

• 7 GHz Lower.

Band and frequency information is stored in the RFU, which means switching bands after installation is very simple: just plug in the RFU for the new band and the IDU will automatically configure itself for the new band.

Within these bands, channels can be pre-programmed at the factory to match either the U .S. broadcast ch annel p lan or a pl an specified by the customer.

2.7 System Configurations

The MTX5000 system provides several antenna configuration options to transmit using either an omni antenna or a directional antenna, in either single-band or dual-band operation.

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2.7.1 Single-Band/Dual Antenna Transmission

The antenna configuration for single-band transmission using either an omni ant enna or a directional a ntenna with one IDU and one ODU is shown in Figure 2-9. The RF switch allows switching between the two types of antennas.

Figure 2-9: Single-Band Transmission with Two Antennas

MRC RF SWITCH

OmniPole

MTX5000 IDU

ANTENNA

SWITCH POWER & CONTROL

NYCOIL CONDUIT

MPEG Encoder &

COFDM Modulator

Directional

MTX5000 ODU

70 MHz IF + CONTROL + POWER

2.7.2 Dual-Band Non-Simultaneous Transmission

Figure 2-10 illustrates the antenna configuration for non-

simultaneous transmi ssion using o ne IDU and two ODUs. In t his example, the ODUs are operating on 2 GHz and 7 GHz bands. In addition, an RF switch allows switching between an omni and a directional antenna.

Figure 2-10: Dual Band Non-Simultaneous Transmission

RF SWITCH

OmniPole

MTX5000 ODU

1.99-2.5 GHz

MTX5000 IDU

6.4-7.1 GHz

ANTENNA

SWITCH POWER/

CONTROL

POLARIZATION

SWITCH

MPEG Encoder &

COFDM Modulator

Directional

NYCOIL CONDUIT

MTX5000 ODU

70 MHz IF + POWER + CONTROL

70 MHz IF + POWER + CONTRO

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2.7.3 Dual-Band Simultaneous Transmission

Figure 2-1 1 illustrates the antenna configuration for simultaneous

transmissions using two IDUs and two ODUs. In this example, the ODUs are oper ating on the 2 GHz and 7 GHz bands. In

addition, an RF switch allows swit chi ng one of the OD Us between an omni and a directional antenna.

Figure 2-11: Dual-Band Simultaneous Transmission

OmniPole

MTX5000 ODU

1.99-2.5 GHz

6.4-7.1 GHz

NYCOIL CONDUIT

POLARIZATION

SWITCH

MTX5000 IDU

MPEG Encoder &

COFDM Modulator

MPEG Encoder &

COFDM Modulator

Directional

RF SWITCH

2 Analog Audio

Analog Video

Digital Video + Audio

SDI DVB/ASI

2 Analog Audio

Analog Video

Digital Video + Audio

SDI DVB/ASI

ANTENNA SWITCH POWER & CONTROL

MTX5000 ODU

MTX5000 IDU

70 MHz IF + POWER +CONTROL

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2.8 Operating System Modes

2.8.1 General

The MTX5000 IDU offers two levels of op erating system modes, designed to match the needs of different personnel. These operating modes ar e the Normal User Mode and the System Setup Mode.

Regardless if you are op erating in the n ormal user mode or in the system setup mode, you can read the current settings using the front panel color LCD display panel with either the touch screen or the function keys. The MTX5000 IDU internal software automatically detects what hardware is installed in the system and applies the appropriate configuration.

The MTX5000 IDU also offers the ability to operate the system either locally using the IDU front panel color LCD display panel with either the touch screen or the fu ncti o n keys, or remotely via an Ethernet connection to a PC at a remote location.

2.8.2 Normal User Mode

For the field operator, the MTX5000 IDU provides multiple Presets that can be select ed from the front pa nel. Each Preset is configured with op tions applicable to the configuration of your MTX5000 IDU.

Each Preset controls key parameters such as mo dulation and audio and video settings. See ”Using the MTX5000 Screens in

Local Mode” on page 3-10 for additional information.

All normal user mode operations may be performed either locally at the IDU or remotely via the Ethernet from a PC at a remote location. Normal user mode operatio ns may also be per fo r med remotely during mobile operations using th e optional Remote Access Subnotebook PC. See ”Using the MTX5000 in Remote

Mode” on page 3-60 for additional information.

2.8.3 System Setup Mode

For the advanced operator and technical staff, the M TX5000 IDU allows password control of parameters in the MTX5000. For additional information on the system setup mode, see ”Advance d

Operations” on page 5-1.

System setup mode operations may be performed locally at the MTX5000 IDU using the front panel color LCD display panel with either the touch screen or the function keys or remotely using the remote web page software.

2.9 For More Information

Additional detailed technical information about the MTX5000 is listed below:

Topic Chapter

Routine Operation

See Chapter 3, “Routine

Operation”

Advanced Operation

See Chapter 5, “Advanced

Operations”

Installation

See Chapter 6, “ Installation”

Connections to other equipment

See Chapter 6, “ Installation”

Supported Repairs and Repair Parts

See Chapter 7,

“

Replacement Parts and

Supported Repair s”

Theory of Operation

See Chapter 8, “Theory of

Operation”

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Routine Operation

3.1 Chapter Overview

This chapter provides basic information that will enabl e you to operate your MTX5000 Transmitter System (MTX5000).

Here are the topics covered:

Topic Page

Overview of Controls, Indicators, and Connectors 3-2

MTX5000 IDU Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

3-2

MTX5000 ODU Connectors 3-6

Preparing for Operation 3-7

Mobile Installation 3-7 Powering the MTX5000 System 3-7

Using the MTX5000 Screens in Local Mode 3-10

Overview 3-10 Main Screen 3-11 Color LCD Display Panel 3-13 Touch Screen and Function Keys 3-13 Navigation Between Main and Status Screens 3-14 Transmitter Operation Buttons 3-14 Local/Remote Control Status Button 3-16 Setup Screen Options 3-16

Radio Screen Options 3-17 Select Local/Remote Operation Mode 3-20 MTX5000 Local Operations 3-23

Select Preset 3-24

Select RF Band 3-27 Select/Customize Operating Channels 3-30 Select Channel Offset 3-32 Select Antenna 3-33 Select Antenna Polarization 3-34 Enable/Disable Transmitter 3-35 Select High/Low Power Mode 3-36 Monitor ODU Status 3-36 Monitor IDU Status 3-37 Monitor SUM Errors 3-38 Monitor Current Preset Status Settings 3-38 Perform PA Voltage Adjust Setup 3-44 Perform RF Level Adjust 3-49 Select Color Ba r G e n e rator Mode 3-52 Set Time and Date 3-54 Perform IDU Diagnostics 3-56 Review System Information 3-57 Set Last PA State 3-58

Using the MTX5000 in Remote Mode 3-60

Overview 3-60 Remote Screen Display 3-61 Remote Configuration Setting Selections 3-64 Transmitter Controls 3-66 Alerts 3-66

Remote Location Operations 3-67

Select Preset 3-67 Select RF Band and Channel Plan 3-68 Select Operating Channel 3-69

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3.2 Overview of Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

This section describes the controls, indicators, and connec tors used on the MTX5000 Indoor Unit (IDU) and Outdoor Unit (ODU).

Select Antenna 3-70

Select Frequency Offset 3-70

Select Antenna Polarization 3-70

Enable/Disable Transmitter 3-71

Select High/Low RF Power Mode 3-71

Monitor Alerts 3-72 Routine vs. Advanced Operation Configuration

Settings

3-73

3.2.1 MTX5000 IDU Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

Each of the controls, in dicators, and con nectors conta ined on the MTX5000 IDU are described in the following paragraphs. Controls and indicators contained on all configurations of the IDU are identical and are identified in Figure 3-1.

Controls, indicators, a nd connectors containe d on the fr ont pan el of the IDU are described in the following paragraphs.

Topic Page

Power Switch 3-3 Color LCD Display Panel with T ouch Screen 3-3 Alphanumeric Keypad 3-3 Function keys 3-3 USB 2.0 Connector 3-3

Figure 3-1: MTX5000 IDU Front Panel Controls, Indicators, and Connector

GHI

PQRS

Shift

ABC

JKL

TUV

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

SEL

#Space

MTX5000

Power Switch

Color LCD Display Panel with Touch Screen

Alphanumeric Keypad

Function Keys

USB 2.0 Connector

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Power Switch The power switch is located on the front panel

and controls application of power to the MTX5000 system. When power is applied to the MTX5000 system, the symbol on the switch illuminates.

Color LCD Display Panel with Touch Screen The front panel

color LCD display panel with touch screen is mounted on a tilting mechanism that allows you to a djust the viewing ang le, based on the rack-mounted location and lighting conditio ns. The color LCD display panel is used in conjunction with the touch screen or function keys to make option selection s displayed on th e color LCD display panel.

The color LCD display panel provides user interface control of the MTX5000 IDU and provides full monitoring capability for the system. The color LCD display panel, in conjunction with the touch screen or function keys, allows you to perform the following:

• Recall Presets

• Select RF head and/or RF band

• Select operating channel

• Select channel offset

• Select between two antennas

• Set antenna polarization

• Select between low and high power operatio n of the transmitter

• Turn the transmitter on and off

• Monitor error conditions within the MTX5000 IDU and the ODU

• Monitor RF power output

• Monitor individual Preset settings

• Select local or remote operating mode.

All option selections are made using the color LCD display panel and either the color LCD display panel touch screen or the function keys, as required.

Alphanumeric Keypad (The front panel alphanumeric keypad

is currently inactive.)

Function keys The Left, Right, Up, and Down arrow keys may

be used to select options displayed on the color LCD display panel. Pressing the SEL (select) key selects the option button required after the option button has been selected using the arrow keys. For ease of operation in low-light conditions, the keys are illuminated when powe r is app li ed to the unit.

USB 2.0 Connector The front panel USB 2.0 connector

provides the conn ection required to upgrade software into the MTX5000 using a USB flash drive and a USB-A to USB-B adapter.

Rear panel connectors contained on the IDU are shown in

Figure 3-2 on page 3-4 and are described in the following

paragraphs.

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Figure 3-2: MTX5000 IDU Rear Panel Connectors - Typical

ETHERNET

RTN DATA

WAYSIDE

ATPC

AUDIO

+ G -

SUM

ALARM

AES/EBU

VIDEO IN

BB IN

IF MON

AC-3

SMPTE 302

ASI 1 HD-SDI ASI 2

IF IN

VID MON

SDI/ASI

ANT CONTROL

RFU POWER OUT

RFU 1

RFU 2

H V

LCP ANT2 BAND2 GND +

- - + +

- - + + 1

POWER IN

+ G -

ANT CONTROL

RFU POWER OUT

RFU 1

RFU 2

H V

LCP ANT2 BAND2 GND +

- - + +- - + +

ETHERNET

WAYSIDE AUDIO

1 thru 4

RTN DAT A

BB IN

IF MON ASI 1

HD-SDI ASI 2

POWER IN

ATPC SUM

ALARM

AES/EBU 1 and 2

VIDEO IN

RFU 2

(Triax Option)

RFU 1

(Triax Option)

ANT CONTROL

AC-3 SMPTE 302

IF IN

VID MON

SDI/ASI

RFU 1 (Type “N”

or TNC Options)

RFU 2 (Type “N” or TNC Options)

AC Power Fuse (Behind Cover)

RFU POWER OUT (With Type “N” or TNC RFU 1 and RFU 2 Connector Options Only)

Topics covered are as follows:

Topic Page

ETHERNET Connector 3-5 WAYSIDE Connector 3-5 AUDIO 1 thru 4 Connectors 3-5 BB IN Connector 3-5 IF MON Connector 3-5

ASI 1 Connector 3-5 HD-SDI Connector 3-5 ASI 2 Connector 3-5 RFU POWER OUT Connector 3-5 AC Power Fuse 3-5 POWER IN Connector Assembly 3-5 RTN DATA Connector 3-5

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ETHERNET Connector The ETHERNET RJ-45 connecto r

provides connection via your web brow ser to a PC at a remote location or to the optional Remote Access Subnotebook PC for remote control of the MTX5000 IDU.

WAYSIDE Connector The WAYSIDE 9-pin male D-connector

provides connection for the MPEG encoder Wayside input data.

AUDIO 1 thru 4 Connectors The AUDIO 1 thru 4 male 3-pin

Weidmuller connectors provide analog/digital switchable stereo audio signal inputs to the FMT or MPEG modules.

BB IN Connector The BB IN 75 ohm BNC female connector

provides baseband input video from an external baseband source.

IF MON Connector The IF MON 75 ohm BNC female

connector provides a 70 MHz output for external signal monitoring purposes.

ASI 1 Connector (The 75 ohm BNC female ASI 1 connector is

currently inactive.)

HD-SDI Connector The HD-SDI 75 ohm BNC female connector

provides the HD-SDI data stream input to the MTX5000.

ATPC Connector 3-5 SUM ALARM Connector 3-5 AES/EBU Connectors 3-5 VIDEO IN Connector 3-5 AC-3 SMPTE 302 Connector 3-5 IF IN Connector 3-5 VID MON Connector 3-6 SDI/ASI Connec to r 3-6 ANT CONTROL Connector 3-6 RFU 1 Connector 3-6 RFU 2 Connector 3-6

ASI 2 Connector (The 75 ohm BNC female ASI 2 connector is

currently inactive.)

RFU POWER OUT Connector The RFU POWER OUT 8-pin

Weidmuller male connector is present only if the RFU 1 and RFU 2 connectors are type “N” or TNC connectors. The RFU POWER OUT connector is not present on IDU configurations

that have Triax RFU 1 and RFU 2 connectors. The RFU POWER OUT connector provides DC power to

Outdoor Units (ODU) RFU 1 and RFU 2 via DC on coax.

AC Power Fuse The AC power fuse provides AC input power

protection for th e unit.

POWER IN Connector Assembly The POWER IN connector

assembly provides connection to the removable external AC power cable. The AC powe r connector contains the AC input power fuse.

RTN DATA Connector (The RTN DATA RJ-45 connector is

currently inactive.)

ATPC Connector (The ATPC 9-pin male D-connector is

currently inactive.)

SUM ALARM Connector (The SUM ALARM 2-pin male

Weidmuller connector is currently inactive.)

AES/EBU Connectors The AES/EBU 1 and 2 male 3-pin

Weidmuller connectors provide channel 1 and 2 external AES/ EBU digital audio inputs to the unit.

VIDEO IN Connector The 75 ohm BNC female VIDEO IN

connector receives the analog video input to the unit.

AC-3 SMPTE 302 Connector (The AC-3 SMPTE 302 75 ohm

BNC female connector is currently inactive.)

IF IN Connector The IF IN 75 ohm BNC female connector

provides the 70 MHz IF input to the unit.

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VID MON Connector The VIDEO MON 75 ohm BNC female

connector provides a video output for external monitoring purposes.

SDI/ASI Connector The SDI/ASI 75 ohm BNC female

connector provides SDI and ASI inputs to the unit.

ANT CONTROL Connector The ANT CONTROL 7-pin male

Weidmuller connector provides control for antenna polarization, antenna band selection, and the RF switch. The connector also provides DC power for the antenna and the RF switch.

RFU 1 Connector The RFU 1 connector will either be a Triax,

type “N”, or TNC, depending upon the options ordered with your MTX5000 system. This connector provides 70 MHz IF output to RF unit 1.

If your IDU contains a Triax RFU 1 connector, the RFU POWER OUT connector will not be present. If your IDU contains a Triax connector, 70 MHz IF will be supplied to RFU 1 and DC power to RFU 1 will be supplied via DC on coax from the IDU.

If your IDU contains a type “N” or TNC RFU 1 connector, 70 MHz IF will be supplied to RFU 1 and DC power to RFU 1 will be supplied via the RFU POWER OUT connector.

RFU 2 Connector The RFU 2 connector will either be a Triax,

type “N”, or TNC, depending upon the options ordered with your MTX5000 system. This connector provides 70 MHz IF output to RF unit 2.

If your IDU contains a T riax RFU 2 connector, the RFU POWER OUT connector will not be present. If your IDU contains a Triax connector, 70 MHz IF will be supplied to RFU 2 and DC power to RFU 2 will be supplied via DC on coax from the IDU.

If your MTX5000 contains a type “N” or TNC RFU 1 connector, 70 MHz IF will be supplied to RFU 2 and DC power to RFU 2 will be supplied via t he RFU POWER OUT connector.

3.2.2 MTX5000 ODU Connectors

Controls and indicators contained on the MTX5000 ODU (See

Figure 3-3) are described in the following paragraphs. Topics

covered are as follows:

Figure 3-3: MTX5000 ODU Connectors

RF OUT Connector The Type “N” RF OUT connector provides

the RF output connection t o the antenna or antenna switch . This connector is a type “N” co nnector for all configura tions of the ODU.

RF IN Connector The RF IN connector is either a Type “N”,

TNC, or Triax, as applicable to the options ordered with your MTX5000 system. The RF IN connector receives 70 MHz IF from the IDU for up-con version to the 2 GHz or 7 G Hz bands and amplification, as required.

Topic Page

RF OUT Connector 3-6 RF IN Connector 3-6 POWER Connector 3-7

RF OUT

RF IN

IDU

RF OUT Connector

POWER Connector

RF IN Connector

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If the RF IN connector option is a Type “N” or TNC, DC power to the ODU is provided from the IDU via the ODU POWER connector. If the RF IN connector is a Triax connector, DC power and control is provided to the ODU from the IDU via the RF IN connector.

POWER Connector The POWER connector receives DC

power from the IDU via the wiring harness between the IDU and the ODU. The POWER connector is present on the OD U only if your MTX5000 system contains either the TNC or Type “N” RF

IN connector options.

3.3 Preparing for Operation

The procedures required to use the col or LCD display p anel with touch screen and function keys locally, in the normal user mode of operation, are contained in the following paragraphs.

The color LCD display panel is used in conjunction with the color LCD display panel touch screen or the function keys to make selections displayed on the color LCD display panel.

The normal user mode is designed for you to recall existing system Presets in order to properly transmit the video stream back to the studio from a remote location.

Along with recalling a Preset that is appro priate for a given broadcast situation, you can select between two antennas, select between two ODUs (if your system contains two ODUs), select an operating band, select a channe l within the operating band, select a channel offset, and select antenna polarization.

Y ou can also select between high and low power operation of the transmitter, you can turn the transmitter on and off, and you can monitor any fault conditions that may exist within the MTX5000 IDU and/or ODU.

When power is applied to the MTX5000, it automatically enters

the local normal user operation mode. The MTX5000 will remember the last settings that were in use, regardless if they were a stored Preset or user-defined settings, and will return to those settings. If the MTX5000 was transmitting when power was removed, the IDU will not automatically return to the transmit mode. If the MTX5000 was in the remote mode when power was removed, the IDU will not return to the remote mode.

3.3.1 Mobile Installation

For mobile applications, the MTX5000 is typically mounted in a bulkhead or compartment in a 19-inch (48.3 cm) rack and the ODU is mounted on the vehicle antenna mast. The cabling is permanently installed and power comes from the mobile AC power source.

Each installation or deployment will have its own specific tasks according to the application and the installed hardware options.

For additional information, refer to the “ Installation” section on

page 6-1.

3.3.2 Powering the MTX5000 System

CAUTION

Corruption of software contained in the MTX5000 may occur if proper power down or power up of the MTX5000 does not occur.

The MTX5000 must be properl y powered up and powered down to prevent possible corr uption of the software contained in the radio. It will take approximately 60 seconds for the MTX5000 to power up properly. As with a persona l compute r, it takes time for the internal software to become initialized and the Main screen to be displayed.

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When the power switch is pressed to on and power is applied to the MTX5000, a blank display initially appears on the color LCD display panel. After a short delay, the introduction screen will be displayed and a status bar will appear on the introduction screen. Then, after a very short delay, the Main screen will be displayed.

Power to the MTX5000 must never be cycled off and on without a minimum delay of 10 seconds between removal of power and application of power. Just like a personal computer, a proper shutdown of the MTX5000 is required to prevent corruption of software.

CAUTION

The MTX5000 must never be powere d down when the progress bar is displayed. The software will become corrupted and the MTX5000 may have to be returned to the factory for repair.

Conversely, power to the MTX5000 must never be cycled to on and then immediately to off, as corruption of software contained in the radio may also occ ur. The MTX5000 must only be powered down when the Main screen is d isplayed.

CAUTION

Under no circumstances should you remove and re-apply power to the MTX5000 when the progress bar is displayed during a selfrecovery.

The software will become corrupted and the MTX5000 may have to be returned to the factory for repair.

If power to the MTX5000 is lost and is then re-applied

immediately or if the power switch is set to off and then to on in less than 10 seconds, the MTX5000 internal software will attempt a self-recovery when the po wer switch is set to on.

During the self-recover y process, the blank screen will initially appear, followed by the introduction screen. The progress bar will appear on the introduction screen, but progress will be much slower than during a no rmal power up. Do not interrupt the selfrecovery process by cycling power to off and then to on, as software corruption will occur.

Power Up

The steps required to properly power up the MTX5000 system are contained in the following steps.

CAUTION

If power is accidentally lost or if the power switch is pressed to off, do not immediately power up the MTX5000 again.

Internal software corruption may occur if power is applied immediately after a power loss or if the power switch is pressed to off and immediately back to on.

T o avoid possible software corruption, wait a minimum of 10 seconds before applying power or before pressing the power switch to on.

Note

If you are unsure of the power requirements or connections to the MTX5000, refer to the

“ Installation” section on page 6-1.

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1. Verify the power cable is properly connected to the MTX5000 IDU rear panel AC POWER IN connector.

2. Verify all coaxial cables and cable con nectors are properly connected to th e rear panel connectors and verify the ODU or ODUs, as applicable to your system options, are prop erly connected.

3. Connect the MTX5000 IDU power cable to AC power of the correct type and voltage.

4. Verify the power source is turned on.

5. Press the power switch and observe the symbol on the switch illuminates.

Notes

When power is applied to the MTX5000, it will automatically enter the local normal user mode of operation.

The MTX5000 will return to the last settings that were in use when the unit was powered down, but the MTX5000 will not resume transmitting if the unit was transmitting when it was powered down.

If the MTX5000 was in the remote mode when power was removed, the IDU will not return to the remote mode.

6. The normal power-up sequence is as follows:

- After approximately 30 seconds, the introduction screen will be displayed on the color LCD display panel. See Figure 3-4.

- A progress bar will also be displayed indicating power up progress and, approximately 30 seconds after the introduction screen is displayed, the Main screen will

be displayed on the color LCD display panel. See

Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-4: Introduction Screen

Figure 3-5: Main Screen - Typical

CAUTION

Always wait a minimum of 5 seconds after the Main screen is displayed following power up before select ing a Preset.

7. Select the Preset required per “Select Preset” on

page 3-24.

Progress Bar (Typical)

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU1

No RF

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA Off

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

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Power Down

The steps required to properly power down the MTX5000 system are contained in the following steps.

CAUTION

To allow proper shutdown of MTX5000 internal software, the progress bar must not be displayed when the power switch is pressed to off.

Failure to properly power down the MTX5000 may corrupt the internal software.

1. Verify the Main screen is displayed on the color LCD display panel. See Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6: Main Screen - Typical

2. Press the power switch and observe the symbol on the switch goes off.

3. Set the power source off, as required.

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU1

No RF

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA Off

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

3.4 Using the MTX5000 Screens in Local Mode

Once the MTX5000 is powered up, you will be able to monitor and/or change certain operating parameters through the use of the options displayed on the color LCD display p anel. Al l options are dependent upon the actual configuration of your MTX5000 and the Preset settings.

The sections listed in Table 3-1 describe use of the screens displayed on the color LCD display panel in the local operating mode.

3.4.1 Overview

As you use the MTX5000, you will interact exclusively with the color LCD display panel. All operations are performed using either the color LCD display pa ne l touch scree n or function keys to select options. See Figure 3-7 on page 3-11.

Table 3-1: Using MTX5000 Menus

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Figure 3-7: MTX5000 Front Panel

GHI

PQRS

Shift

ABC

JKL

TUV

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

SEL

#Space

MTX5000

Color LCD Display Panel with Touch Screen

Function Keys

3.4.2 Main Screen

The Main screen is your sta rt in g po i nt for na vig at in g thr o ugh the various status screens. The Main screen provides a ccess to th e current values of the selected Preset options.

The top level menu hierarchy is illustrated in Figure 3-8 on

page 3-12. From the top level menu page, you will descend into

the lower levels of the menu hierarchy until t he operational parameter required is reached. All routine operations and options are describe d in the following paragraphs.

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Figure 3-8: Top Level Main Menu Hierarchy

Main Page

Preset RF Band RF Output Channel Offset Antenna Ant. Pol. PA Status Setup RF ODU IDU SUM L/R

Preset

Select Preset A thru J or Preset 1 thru XX , as required

RF Band

Select RFU1 or RFU2, as

required

RF Output

Monitor current RF output level

Channel Offset Antenna Ant. Pol.

Select channel 1 thru 10 (2 G Hz band) or channel 1 thru 14 (7 GH z band), as required

Select – (minus), 0 (center), or + (plus), a s required

Select Ant. 1 or Ant. 2, as required

Select H, V, RC, or LC, as required

Select PA or PA Off, as required

Status

Observe current Preset settings

Setup

Select User or Radio, a s

required

User option is Password protected . See Advanced Operations Chapter

Radio option selected

Select L (Low) or H (High) power,

as required

ODU

Monitor current ODU status

IDU

Monitor current IDU status

SUM

Monitor current sum mary (S U M) alarm status

L/R

Select L (Local) operation m ode. R (Remote) mode can only be selected in Setup mode

Each menu page has multiple selections available. Once you have navigated to the menu page required, you can observe or change an operating parameter, as required. To observe or

change a parameter, different screens are displayed, indicating the different options available.

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3.4.3 Color LCD Display Panel

All menus and screens displayed on the color LCD d isplay p anel consist of active option buttons, setting indicators, or status indicators. See Figure 3-9. The currently selected act ive op tion button will be blue with whit e text. Active option buttons tha t may be selected are grey with black text or white text on the blue background (e.g., the Preset option button). Grey option buttons with dark grey text are inactive and cann ot be selected.

Figure 3-9: Color LCD Display Panel - Typical

On the Main screen, a brief description of the currently selected Preset is displayed in white with red t ext, surr oun ded by a black outline.

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 V

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status Setup Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Setting Indicators (Black Outlines) Typical

Active Option Buttons (Blue Background) - Typical

PA Operation Button

Navigation Option Buttons - Ty pi ca l

Current Preset Description - Typical

Status Indicators

Local/Remote Sta t us Butt on

3.4.4 Touch Screen and Function Keys

CAUTION

Avoid damage to the color LCD display panel!

The color LCD display pa nel touch screen may be damaged if a sharp, hard-pointed object, such as a pencil or a pen, is used t o select the displayed options.

T ouch screen options must only be selected using your fingers, a soft-pointed stylus, or the front panel function keys.

Damage to the color LCD display panel caused by using a hard-pointed object or other misuse may void your warranty on the MTX5000 IDU.

The color LCD display panel touch screen or function keys may be used to select active option buttons displayed on the color LCD display panel. To select a specific active option button using the touch screen, simply touch the required active option button on the color LCD display panel to select the option.

When active option buttons are selected, the option button will change from grey to blue and the text color will change accordingly. S etting indicators are white with black text, surrounded by a black outline. Active option buttons are selected using either the color LCD display panel touch screen or the functio n keys.

To use the function keys (See Figure 3-10 on page 3-14) to select a specific active option , us e the Up, D own, Le f t, a nd Ri ght function keys to select the required active option button, press

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the SEL (select) function key, and observe the required option screen is displayed.

Figure 3-10: Function Keys

3.4.5 Navigation Between Main and Status Screens

Different Status screens are displayed depending upon the Preset mode (Analog or Digital) selected. At the bottom of each Main screen, navigatio n op tion butto ns are p rovide d tha t poi nt to the Status screen(s). When a navigation option button that points to a Status screen is selected, the applicable Status screen will be displayed.

At the bottom of most Status screens, navigation option buttons pointing to the Main screen and the next Status screen, if any, are provided. When navigation option buttons pointing to the Main or Status screens are selected, the applicable screen will be displayed.

3.4.6 Transmitter Operation Buttons

Transmitter operation buttons are displayed on most screens to indicate or to change the current state of the transmitter. Transmitter operation buttons are described in the following paragraphs.

4 GHI

7 PQRS

Shift

2 ABC

5 JKL

8 TUV

DEF

6 MNO

9WXYZ

SEL

#Space

Function Keys

PA Operation Button The PA operation button status indicator

is blue when selected, is labelled PA Off when the transmitter is off, indicates PA with an amber button in warm-up mode, and is green and is labelled PA On when the transmitter is on (transmitting).

When the PA operation button is selected using the touch screen or the function keys and SEL key, the state of the transmitter (PA On or PA Off) will change. The PA status indicator will then change to the alternate green (on) or grey (off) indicator, as applicable.

RF Operation Button The RF operation button will display a

blue background when selected. The operation button will display a yellow status indicator labelled L (low power) when the transmitter is operating in the low power mode and will display a green status indicator labelled H (high power) when the transmitter is operating in the high power mode.

When the RF operation button is selected using the to uch screen or the functio n keys and SEL key, the functional state of the transmitter will change and the RF status indicator will change to the alternate yellow (low power) or green (high power) status indicator, indicating the current state of the transmitter.

ODU Status Button The ODU status button displays the

current Outdoor Unit (ODU) alarms. The ODU status button will display a green status indicator to indicate no alarm conditions exist in the ODU. The ODU status button will display a yellow status indicator if a minor alarm is detected that does not adversely affect transmit operations. The ODU status button will display a red status indicator if the OD U is re po rti n g at least one major alarm that adversely affects transmit operations.

When the ODU status button is selected using the touch screen or the functio n keys and SEL key, the ODU Status screen (See

Figure 3-11 on page 3-15) will be displayed indicating the current

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ODU alarms. If no alarms are present, the dialog box will indicate No Errors. If alarms are present, the alarms will be listed in the dialog box.

See ”Error Messages” on page 4-1 for a

list of possible alarms that may be listed in the dialog box. The screen contains an OK option button that, when selected,

removes the screen from the display.

Figure 3-11: ODU Status Dialog Box - Typical

IDU Status Button The IDU status button displays the current

condition of the Indoor Unit (IDU). The IDU status button will display a green statu s indicator indicating no alarm conditions exist in the IDU. The IDU status button will display a yellow status indicator if a minor alarm is detected that does not adversely affect transmit operations. The IDU status button will display a red status indicator if the IDU is reporting at least one major alarm that adversely affects transmit operations.

When the IDU status button is selected using the touch screen or the function keys and SEL key, the IDU Status screen (See

Figure 3-12) will be displayed indicating the current status of the

IDU.

ODU Status

xxxxxxxxxxx

Figure 3-12: IDU Status Dialog Box - Typical

If no alarms are present, the dialog box will indicate No Errors. If alarms are present, the alarms will be listed in the dialog box.

See ”Error Messages” on page 4-1 for a list of possible alarms

that may be listed in the dialog box. The screen contains an OK option button that, when selected,

removes the screen from the display.

SUM Status Button The SUM status button displays the

summary alarm status. The SUM status button will display a green status indicat or to indicate no al arms exist in the MTX 5000 system. The SUM status button will display a yellow status indicator if a minor IDU and/or ODU alarm is detected that does not adversely affect transmit op erations. The SUM option button will display a red status indicator if the IDU and/or ODU is reporting at least one major alarm that adversely affects transmit operations.

The SUM status button will not display a red status indicator for all alarm conditions reported by the ODU or the IDU. Only alarm conditions that are considered major to the operation of the transmitter will change the state of the SUM status button status indicator to red.

When the SUM status button is selected using the touch screen or the functio n keys and SEL key, the Summary Alarm screen (See Figure 3-13 on page 3-16) will be displayed indicating the current status of the MTX5000 system.

IDU Status

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Figure 3-13: Summary Alarm Dialog Box - Typical

If no alarms are present, the dialog box will indicate No Errors. If alarms are present, t he IDU and/or ODU alarms w ill be listed in the dialog box. See ”Error Messages” on page 4-1 for a list of possible alarms t hat may be listed in the d i alog box.

The screen contains an OK option button that, when selected, removes the screen from the display.

3.4.7 Local/Remote Control Status Button

The Main page local/remote L/R status button indicates the MTX5000 is in either the local operation mode or in the remote operation mode. Whe n the L option is displayed, the status indicator will be green. When the R option is selected, the status indicator will be amber.

When the option button is in the L mode, all control operations must be performed at the MT X5000. When in the R mode and the MTX5000 is connected via your web browser to a PC at a remote location or to the optional Remote Access Subnotebook PC during mobile operations, the operations must be performed at the remote PC.

You can connect to the MTX5000 from a remote location when the MTX5000 is in either the local or remote operation mode. If you are connected to the MT X500 0 via your web browse r fro m a remote location or to the optional Remote Access Subnotebook PC and the MTX5000 is in the local operation mode, you can

Summary Alarm

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

monitor status settings from the remote location, but no settings may be changed from the remo te PC. You must be in the remote operation mode to monitor and control the MTX5000 remotely.

To select the remote operation mode, you must use the Setup screens. To change from the remote mode to the local mode, you must select the Main screen L/R status button.

Selection of the local/remote operating mode can only be performed at the MTX5000. You cannot change the local/

remote operating mode from the remote location. For information on using the MTX5000 in the remote operating mode, see ”Using the MTX5000 in Remote Mode” on page 3-60.

3.4.8 Setup Screen Options

The Main screen Setup option button and the asso ciated setup option screens are described in the following paragraphs.

Setup Screen The Main screen Setup option button provides

you with access to the Setup screen when the Setup option button is selected. See Figure 3-14.

Figure 3-14: Setup Screen

Setup

User

Main

Radio

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The Setup screen provides User, Radio, and Main option buttons. The option buttons are described in the following paragraphs.

Main Option Button Selection of the Main option button

provides return from the Setup screen to the Main screen.

User Option Button The User option button is password-

controlled and provides access to cust om ra dio Pr ese t settings. For information on the User option button, see ”Advanced

Operations” on page 5-1. Radio Option Button Selection of the Setup screen Radio

option button provides entry into the Radio screen. See

Figure 3-15.

Figure 3-15: Radio Screen

Back Option Button Selection of the Radio screen Back

option button provides return from the Radio screen to the Setup screen.

Main Option Button Selection of the Radio screen Main option

button provides return from the Radio screen to the Main screen .

Next Option Button Selection of the Radio screen Next option

button takes you to the Radio- 2 screen. See Figure 3-16.

Radio

Back

Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars

Calibration

Time & Date

Change Pwd

System Info

License Key

Diagnostics

Main

Figure 3-16: Radio - 2 Screen

3.4.9 Radio Screen Options

The option buttons contained on the Radio screen are described in the following paragraphs.

Network Config Option Button When the Radio screen

Network Config option button is selected, the Network Config

screen is displayed. See Figure 3-17.

Figure 3-17: Network Config Screen

Radio - 2

Back

Presets Option

Load Presets

from File

Remote Ctrl

Option

Save Presets

to File

PA State

Option

Restore Presets

to Defaults

Main

Network Config

Radio Network

Back

File Network

Main

Trap Config

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When the Network Config screen Radio Network option button is selected, the Radio Network screen is displayed.

See

Figure 3-18.

Figure 3-18: Radio Network Screen - Typical

Selection of the Radio IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server option buttons allows you to change the network

addresses required to operate you r MTX5000 System from a remote location. Any changes to your network addresses

must be coordinated with your Network Administrator.

Calibration Option Button When the Setup screen

Calibration option button is selected, the PA Voltage Adjust Setup screen will be displayed. See Figure 3-19.

The PA Voltag e Adjust Se tup scre en provid es you wi th the a bility to calibrate the PA DC power for individual ODUs (RF Units), as applicable to the options contained in you r MTX5000 system, by selecting the Start option button. The Factory option button is password-protected for factory use only.

Radio Network IP Address

Back

10.4.3.213

Subnet Mask

Gateway

DNS Server

255.255.0.0

10.4.1.1

10.4.1.21

Main

Figure 3-19: PA Voltage Adjust Setup Screen

Time & Date Option Button When the Date & Time option

button is selected , the Time/Date screen is displayed. See

Figure 3-20. This screen allows you to set the current time and

date.

Figure 3-20: Date & Time Screen - Typical

Level Adjust Option Button When the Setup screen Level

Adjust option button is selected, the RF Output Leve l Adjust

screen will be displayed. See Figure 3-21 on page 3-19.

<-Previous

Start

Factory->

This process will allow you to calibr ate the PA DC voltage for each specific frequency band. Once you have the Radio connected to the ODU and are ready to start calibration, Press the START Button below

Main

Time / Date

Submit

Cancel

Date

Time Hour

Year

2009

Min.

Month

Sec.

Day3017

Tue – Mar 17, 2009 – 08:30:30

Main

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Figure 3-21: RF Output Level Adjust Screen

The RF Output Level Adjust screen is used to adjust the RF power output level, as ap plicable to the option s contai ned in your MTX5000 system.

The Attenuation level and the resulting Output Power level are adjusted by selecting the Attenuation Up or Down arrow option keys, as required, using either the tou c h scre en or funct io n keys and SEL key to toggle through the Attenuation level options.

License Key Option Button The License Key option button

allows you to add optional factory licensed options to your MTX5000 IDU without having to return your I DU to the factory f or upgrade. This option button should only be used by the technical staff.

In order to add a licensed option to your MTX5000 IDU, you must purchase the license key applicable to the option required. This license key is available only from MRC.

For information on adding licensed features to your MTX5000 IDU, see ”License Manager” on page 5-117.

Diagnostics Option Button This option is provided to assist in

troubleshooting the ID U. See Figure 3-22.

Back

RF Output Level Adjust

Attenuation Output Power

Auto

40.0 dBm

Main

Figure 3-22: Diagnostics Screen - Typical

Color Bars Option Button When the Color Bars option button

is selected, the Color Bars screen will be displayed. See

Figure 3-23.

Figure 3-23: Color Bars Screen

Note

A digital color bar generator is contained in each MTX5000 IDU. An optional analog color bar generator is also availabl e.

Diagnostics

Back

IDU +24V +26.41V IDU +12V +13.12V IDU -12V -13.20V IDU +5.5V +5.3V IDU Fan monitor 329.28mA IDU Temperature +0.00

Color Bars

A GenOnOff A Stby

Back

Main

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The Color Bar Generator (CBG) has four operating modes that may be selected as follows:

• Off - Color bars and audio test tones are turned off.

• On - Color bars and audio test tones are continuously

turned on. This mode should be used for test or troubleshooting only.

• A Gen (Auto Generated) - If a loss o f vide o signal occurs ,

color bars and/or audio test tones are transmitted after a specified delay.

• A Stby (Auto Standby) - If a loss of video signal occurs,

the transmitter is automatically placed into stand by (PA is turned off).

Change Pwd Option Button The Change Pwd option button

provides the means to change the system p assword. This option button should only be used by the technical staff.

For information on changing the system password, see ”Local

Mode Password Control” on page 5-3. System Info Option Button When the System Info option

button is selected, the System Info screen will be displayed.

See Figure 3-24.

The System Info screen will display the current software versions contained in the MTX5000 IDU.

Figure 3-24: System Info Screen - Typical

3.5 Select Local/Remote Operation Mode

CAUTION

Avoid damage to the color LCD display panel!

The color LCD display pa nel touch screen may be damaged if a sharp, hard-pointed object, such as a pencil or a pen, is used t o select the displayed options.

T ouch screen options must only be selected using your fingers, a soft-pointed stylus, or the front panel function keys.

Damage to the color LCD display panel caused by using a hard-pointed object or other misuse may void your warranty on the MTX5000 IDU.

System Info

Back

MTX5000 Control Software V.00.04.XX Serial #: XXXXX_XX Date of Manufacture: 03.17.09 System Type Type 11

2.0.0 Analog Software 2.0.1 SCM Software 3.0.1

MPEG Software

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Note

Remote operations must performed using Internet Explorer 7.0 or later.

The procedure required to select the local or remote operation mode is contained in the following steps. In order to operate the MTX5000 remotely, you must connect the MTX5000 to a PC via your web browser.

In order to operate the MTX5000 via remote control using the optional Remote Access Subnotebook PC, refer the Remote Access Subnotebook PC Operator’s Guide, part no. 400573-1.

Selection of the local/remote operation modes can only be performed at the MTX5000.

Note

When performing steps at the MTX5000 in the following steps, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

1. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

25.

Figure 3-25: Main Screen - Typical

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 V

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status Setup Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Local/ Remote (L/R) Option Button

Note

To select the local operation mode when the MTX5000 is in the remote mode, perform step 2 and step 3.

To select the remote operation mode when the MTX5000 is in the loca l mode an d you do not know the MTX5000 IP address, go to step 4. If you know the IP address, go to step 9.

2. Observe the L/R option button label indicates R.

3. Select the L/R option button and observe the L/R option button label changes to L. Procedure is complete.

4. Select the Setup option button and observe the Setup screen is displayed.

5. Select the Radio option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed.

6. Select the Network Config option button and observe the Network Config screen is displayed.

7. Select the Radio option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed.

8. Record the IP Address, select the Main option button, and observe the Main screen is displayed.

Note

In the following step, XX.X.X.XXX is the IP addr ess of your MTX5000 IDU.

9. At the remote PC, open your web browser , e nter the IP address for your MTX5000, and press the PC keyboard Enter key. The IP address should be entered as follows:

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http://XX.X.X.XXX/nfs/main.html

10. After a short delay, observe the remote log in screen is displayed.

See Figure 3-26.

Figure 3-26: Remote Log In Screen - Typical

11. Enter your user name in the User Name text box, enter your password in the Password text box, select the Log In option button, and observe the MTX5000

Main Page is displayed. See Figure 3-27.

Figure 3-27: MTX5000 Main Page - Typical

12. At the MTX5000, verify the L/R option bu tton indicates L.

13. Select the Setup option button and observe the Setup screen is displayed. See Figure 3-28.

Figure 3-28: Setup Screen

14. Select the Radio tab and observe the Radio screen is displayed. See Figure 3-29 on page 3-23.

Setup

User

Main

Radio

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Figure 3-29: Radio Screen

15. Select the Next tab and observe the Radio - 2 screen is displayed. See Figure 3-30.

Figure 3-30: Radio - 2 Screen

16. Select the Remote Ctrl Option option button and observe the Select Remote Ctrl Opt screen is displayed. See Figure 3-31.

Radio

Back

Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars

Calibration

Time & Date

Change Pwd

System Info

License Key

Diagnostics

Main

Radio - 2

Back

Presets Option

Load Presets

from File

Remote Ctrl

Option

Save Presets

to File

PA State

Option

Restore Presets

to Defaults

Main

Figure 3-31: Select Remote Ctrl Opt Screen

17. Select the Remote option button and observe the Radio - 2 screen is displayed.

18. Select the Main option button and observe the Main screen is displayed.

19. Observe the L/R status button label indicates R and the option button status indicator is amber.

20. Observe the Local Mode status indicator disappears from the remote screen PC display.

3.6 MTX5000 Local Operations

CAUTION

Avoid damage to the color LCD display panel when performing the following procedures!

The color LCD display pa nel touch screen may be damaged if a sharp, hard-pointed object, such as a pencil or a pen, is used t o select the displayed options.

T ouch screen options must only be selected using your fingers, a soft-pointed stylus, or the front panel function keys.

RemoteLocal

Back

Select Remote Ctrl Opt

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Damage to the color LCD display panel caused by using a hard-pointed object or other misuse may void your warranty on the MTX5000 IDU.

Note

If you are connected to the Ethernet via the IDU rear panel ETHERNET RJ45 connector and you find that the color LCD d isplay pa nel ap pear s to be operating very slowly or has locked up completely, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the ETHERNET connector.

This should free up the color LCD display Panel and the IDU should resume proper operation.

Once the MTX5000 is powered up, you will be able to check its configuration and monitor and control its operation in the local operating mode.

The procedures required to use the Main and Status screens in the local operating mode are as follows:

Topic Page

Select Preset 3-24 Select RF Band 3-27 Select/Customize Operating Channels 3-30 Select Channel Offset 3-32 Select Antenna 3-33 Select Antenna Polarization 3-34 Enable/Disable Transmitter 3-35 Select High/Low Power Mode 3-36

3.6.1 Select Preset

During performance of this proce dure, you m ay select fr om a list of factory Default Presets or from a list of custom User Presets. Factory Default Presets a re identified alphabetically fr om Preset A thru Preset J . Custom User Presets are identified numerically from Preset 1 thru Preset XX, with “XX” being the last Preset available.

Notes

If selecting factory Default Presets in the following steps, Preset J is not currently active.

Preset F and I are active only if your MT X5000 IDU contains the applicable licensed factory options.

The procedure required to select a different Preset is contained in the following steps. You can select a different Preset from a list of factory-configured Presets and multiple custom Presets.

When performing the following steps, a Main option button to

Monitor ODU Status 3-36 Monitor IDU Status 3-37 Monitor SUM Errors 3-38 Monitor Current Preset Status Settings 3-38 Perform PA Voltage Adjust Setup 3-44 Perform RF Level Adjust 3-49 Select Color Ba r G e n e rator Mode 3-52 Set Time and Date 3-54 Perform IDU Diagnostics 3-56 Review System Information 3-57 Set Last PA State 3-58

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return you to the Main screen will be displayed at the bottom of the Preset screen.

If the MTX5000 IDU is transmitting when a Preset is selected, the PA operation button will become greyed out, indicating the system is no longer transmitting. The PA operation button must then be selected to resume transmitting.

CAUTION

If you select the wrong Preset in the following steps, wait a minimum of 5 seconds before attempting to select anothe r Preset.

Failure to wait a minimum of 5 seconds between selection of Presets may cause unstable operation.

When a Preset is selected, the Main screen will be displayed after a short delay, the Preset on the Main screen will be updated to display the selected Preset, and the updated system settings and status of the selected Preset will be displayed.

If the Main option button is selected to re tu rn to the Main screen without selecting a different Preset, the Main screen wil l be displayed and no changes will be made to the current MTX5000 settings.

Note

In the following steps, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

1. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

32.

Figure 3-32: Main Screen - Typical

Note

To switch between factory Default or custom User defaults, go to step 2.

If you do not need to switch between factory Default or custom User defaults, go to step 8.

2. Select the Setup option button and observe the Setup screen is displayed. See Figure 3-33.

Figure 3-33: Setup Screen

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 V

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status Setup Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Preset X Option Button

Setup

User

Main

Radio

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3. Select the Radio tab and observe the Radio screen is displayed.

See Figure 3-34.

Figure 3-34: Radio Screen

4. Select the Next tab and observe the Radio - 2 screen is displayed. See Figure 3-35.

Figure 3-35: Radio - 2 Screen

5. Select the Presets Option option button and observe

Radio

Back

Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars

Calibration

Time & Date

Change Pwd

System Info

License Key

Diagnostics

Main

Radio - 2

Back

Presets Option

Load Presets

from File

Remote Ctrl

Option

Save Presets

to File

PA State

Option

Restore Presets

to Defaults

Main

the Select Preset Option screen is displayed. See

Figure 3-36.

Figure 3-36: Select Preset Option Screen

6. Select the Default or User option button, as required, and observe the Radio - 2 screen is displayed.

7. Select the Main option button and observe the Main screen is displayed.

8. Select the Main screen Preset X option button an d observe the Presets screen is displayed. See

Figure 3-37.

Figure 3-37: Preset X Screen - Typical

UserDefault

Back

Select Preset Option

Presets

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Main

PA Off

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

Analog

4.83 & 6.2, 4MHz Vid Dev

Digital – COFDM 16 QAM 4:2:0,8,5/6,1/8,HD 1080i

Digital – COFDM Q PSK 4:2:0,8,1/2,1/8,comp

<- Previous

Next ->

Preset Description Text Box Typical

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Note

If you decide not to select a different Preset in the following step and select the Main option button instead, no configuration changes will be made, the RECONFIGURING RADIO screen will not be displayed, the Main screen will be displayed, and no changes will be displayed in the Preset description box.

9. Use the Previous and Next option buttons, as required, select the requ ire d Pre set op tion butto n, and observe the RECONFIGURING RADIO screen is displayed. See Figure 3-38.

Figure 3-38: RECONFIGURING RADIO Screen - Typical

10. After a short delay, observe the Main screen is displayed and observe the new Preset and status dat a applicable to the Preset is displayed. See Figure 3-39.

60 %

RECONFIGURING RADIO. PLEASE WAIT!

DO NOT POWER OFF RADIO UNTIL RECONFIGURED!

Figure 3-39: Main Screen - Typical

1 1. Select the PA operation button to resume transmitting,

as required.

3.6.2 Select RF Band

The procedure required to select an RF band ODU is contained in the following steps.

If your MTX5000 system is a dual band configuration containing both a 2 GHz and a 7 GHz ODU (RF head), the procedure required to select the RF head required for either 2 GHz or 7 GHz operation is contained in the following steps. This procedure is also used to select either the 2 GHz, 17 MHz channel plan or the 2 GHz, 12 MHz cha nnel plan , as requi red for 2 GHz operation.

In a dual band configuration, the 2 GHz RF head is ty pically connected to the IDU RFU 1 rear panel connector and the 7 GHz RF head is typically connected to the RFU 2 re ar p anel connector. The RF heads may, howe ver, be connected to either

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset E

Digital - COFDM QPSK,

8, 3/4, 1/8, ASI

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA Off

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Preset Option Button

Preset Description Text Box

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rear panel connector. The MTX5000 software automatically detects the 2 GHz and 7 GHz RF head s and assigns RFU1 and RFU2 to the respective RF heads on the RF Band screen, as required.

If your MTX5000 system is a single 2 GHz or 7 GHz configuration, the RF head may be connected to either the IDU RFU 1 or RFU 2 rear panel connector. The MTX5000 software automatically detects the RF head configuration and connection and assigns RFU1 or RFU2 to the RF head on the RF Band screen, as applicable.

When performing the following steps, a navigation option button to return you to the Main screen will be displayed at the bottom of the RF Band screen.

When the new RF head is selected, the updated system status associated with the RF Band option button will display the new selected RF head, after a short delay. The Main option button must then be selected to return to the Main screen.

If the Main option button is selected to re tu rn to the Main screen without selecting a new RF head, the Main screen will be displayed and no changes will be made to curre nt MTX5000 settings.

Note

In the following steps, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

1. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

40.

Figure 3-40: Main Screen - Typical

2. Select the RF Band option button and observe the RF Band screen is displayed and the current RF band

option button is highlighted. See Figure 3-41,

Figure 3-42 on page 3-29, Figure 3-43 on page 3-29,

or Figure 3-44 on page 3-29.

Figure 3-41: RF Band 2 GHz RFU1 Option Screen

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 V

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

RF Band

Option Button

2GHz Change Plan

RFU2

RFU1

RF Band

Main

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Main Screen Option Button

RF Band Option Buttons

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Figure 3-42: RF Band 2 GHz RFU2 Option Screen

Figure 3-43: RF Band 7 GHz RFU1 Option Screen

RFU2

RFU1

RF Band

Main

PA On

SUM

IDU

L/R

2GHz Change Plan

Main Screen Option Button

RF Band Option Buttons

RFU2

RFU1

RF Band

Main

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

SUM

7GHz Change Plan

Main Screen Option Button

RF Band Option Buttons

Figure 3-44: RF Band 7 GHz RFU2 Option Screen

3. Select the RFU1 or RFU2 2 GHz or 7 GHz RF head option button, as required, and observe the RECONFIGURING RADIO screen is displayed. See

Figure 3-45.

Figure 3-45: RECONFIGURING RADIO Screen - Typical

RFU2

RFU1

RF Band

Main

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

2GHz Change Plan

Main Screen Option Button

RF Band Option Buttons

60 %

RECONFIGURING RADIO. PLEASE WAIT!

DO NOT POWER OFF RADIO UNTIL RECONFIGURED!

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4. After a short delay, observe the new RF Band is active (blue), select the Main option button, and observe the new RF band setting is displayed.

See Figure 3-46.

Figure 3-46: Main Screen - Typical

5. To select a new operating channel, perform “Select/

Customize Operating Channels”, as required.

3.6.3 Select/Customize Operating Channels

The procedure required to select an operating channel or to prepare a customized channel is contained in the following steps.

When performing the following steps, a navigation option button to return you to the Main screen will be displayed at the bottom of the Channel screen.

When the new channel options are selected, the Main screen will be displayed and the updated system stat us asso cia ted with the Channel option button will display the newly selected channel.

When a channel is customized, the channel number that was changed will not automatically be displayed on the Main page unless that channel was already selected. If a channel is

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 V

RFU1

2G17M

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

New RF Band Setting

customized that was not selected on the Main page, the customized channel number must be select ed from the Main page using the Channel option button and the Channel screen.

If the Main option button is sele cted to return to the Main screen without selecting a new channel, the Main screen will be displayed and no changes will be made to current MTX5000 settings.

Note

In the following steps, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

Note

To select the operating channel only, perform step

1 thru step 3.

To customi ze individual channels, go to step 4.

1. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

47.

Figure 3-47: Main Screen - Typical

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 V

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status Setup Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Channel Option Button

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2. Select the Channel option button and observe the

Channel screen is displayed. See Figure 3-48.

Figure 3-48: Channel Screen - Typical

3. Select the Channel option button required, observe the Main screen is displayed, and observe the Channel option has been changed. Procedure is complete.

4. Select the Main screen Channel option button and observe the Channel screen is displayed. See

Figure 3-49.

Figure 3-49: Channel Screen - Typical

Channel

Main

PA Off

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

User Def

CH 1

1.999000 GHz L

2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10

Channel Option Buttons

Channel

Main

PA Off

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

User Def

CH 1

1.999000 GHz L

2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10

User Def

Option Button

5. Select the User Def option button and observe the USER CHANNEL screen is displayed.

See Figure 3-

50.

Figure 3-50: USER CHANNEL Screen - Typical

6. Select the Frequency option button and observe the numeric keypad is displayed. See Figure 3-51.

Figure 3-51: Numeric Keypad

7. Enter frequency required, select the ENT option button, and observe the USER CHANNEL screen is displayed.

USER CHANNEL

Frequency3 2.031500 GHz

Save

Chan. Select

Offset

Cancel

1 2 3

ESC

475 6

8 9

DEL

ESC

ENT

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Note

The ++ offset option is not a valid option for 2 GHz and 7 GHz channel plans.

8. Select the Offset pull-down menu and select (minus), 0 (center), or + (plus) offset, as required.

9. Select the Chan. Select option button and observe the numeric keypad is displayed. See Figure 3-52.

Figure 3-52: Numeric Keypad

Note

In the following step, channels 1 thru 10 may be selected for the 2 GHz band; channe ls 1 thru 14 may be selected for the 7 GHz band.

10. Enter the channel number required, select the ENT option button, and observe the USER CHANNEL screen is displayed.

1 1. Select the Save option button and observe the

Channel screen is displayed.

12. Select the Main option butt on and observe the Main screen is displayed.

1 2 3

475 6

8 9

CLR

ESC

ENT

3.6.4 Select Channel Offset

The procedure required to select the chan ne l fr eq ue ncy offset is contained in the following steps.

When performing the following steps, a navigation option button to return you to the Main screen will be displayed at the bottom of the Offset screen.

When the new offset is selected, the Main screen will automatically be displayed and the updated system status associated with the Offset option button will display the new offset.

If the Main option button is sele cted to return to the Main screen without selecting a new offset, the Main screen will be displayed and no changes will be made to current MTX5000 settings.

Note

In the following steps, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

1. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

53.

Figure 3-53: Main Screen - Typical

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 V

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Offset Option Button

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2. Select the Offset option button and observe the

Offset screen is displayed. See Figure 3-54.

Figure 3-54: Offset Screen - Typical

3. Select the Offset option button required, observe the Main screen is displayed, and observe the new offset setting is displayed. See Figure 3-55.

Figure 3-55: Main Screen - Typical

Offset

Main

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

- 0 +

Main Screen Option Button

Offset Option Buttons

Channel 1 Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 V

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

New Offset Setting

3.6.5 Select Antenna

The procedure required to select a different antenna is contained in the following steps. When performing the following steps, a navigation option button to return you to the Main screen will be displayed at the bottom of the Antenna screen.

When the new antenna is selected, the Main opt io n button must be selected, the Main screen will aut omatically be displaye d, and the updated system status associated with the Antenna option button will display the new selected antenna.

If the Main option button is sele cted to return to the Main screen without selecting a different antenna, the Main screen will be displayed and no changes will be made to current MTX5000 settings.

Note

In the following steps, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

1. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

56.

Figure 3-56: Main Screen - Typical

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 V

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Antenna Option Button

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2. Select the Antenna option button and observe the Antenna screen is displayed.

See Figure 3-57.

Figure 3-57: Antenna Screen - Typical

3. Select the Antenna option button required, select the Main option button, observe the Main screen is

displayed, and observe the antenna selected is displayed. See Figure 3-58.

Figure 3-58: Main Screen - Typical

3.6.6 Select Antenna Polarization

The procedure required to select the antenna polarization is contained in the following steps.

Antenna Option Buttons

Antenna

Main PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Ant. 1

Ant. 2

Antenna1

Antenna2

Channel 2 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna2 V

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

New Antenna Setting

When performing the following steps, a navigation option button to return you to the Main screen will be displayed at the bottom of the Antenna Polarity screen.

When the new antenna polarization is selected, the Main option button must be selected, the Main screen will be displayed, and the updated system status associated with the Ant. Pol. option button will display the new selected antenna polarization. The options available are H (Horizontal), V (Vertical), RC (Right Circular), and LC (Left Circular).

If the Main option button is sele cted to return to the Main screen without selecting a new antenna polarization setting, the Main screen will be displayed and no chang es wi ll be made to cur rent MTX5000 settings.

Note

In the following steps, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

1. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

59.

Figure 3-59: Main Screen - Typical

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 V

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Ant.Pol. Option Button

Routine Operation 3-35MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

2. Select the Ant. Pol. option button and observe the Antenna Polarity screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

60.

Figure 3-60: Antenna Polarity Screen - Typical

3. Select the Antenna Polarity option button required, select the Main option button, observe the Main screen is displayed, and observe the new antenna polarization is displayed. See Figure 3-61.

Figure 3-61: Main Screen - Typical

Antenna

Polarity

Main PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

H V RC LC

Antenna Polarity Option Buttons

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

New Antenna Polarization Setting

3.6.7 Enable/Disable Transmitter

The procedure required to enable or disable the transmitter is contained in the following steps.

Note

In the following procedure, the PA option button may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

Note

The transmitter may be enabled or disabled from the Main screen or from any screen that is accessible from the Main screen. The screen shown in Figure 3-62 on page 3-36 is therefore typical.

In the following steps, selecting the PA option button will change the state of the transmitter from enabled to disabled or from disabled to enabled.

When the transmitter is disabled (not transmitting), the PA option button will be grey and the label will display PA Off. When the option button is selected, an orange indicator will initially be displayed indicating the PA is preparing to transmit and the option button label will indicate PA.

When the unit begins to transmit, the indicator will change to green and the option button label will change to PA On.

Note

To enable the transmitter, perform step 1 only. To disable the transmitter, go to step 2.

1. Select the PA operation button, observe the PA option button becomes active (green ) after a short delay, and

Routine Operation 3-36MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

the option button label changes to read PA On. See

Figure 3-62.

Figure 3-62: Main Screen - Typical

2. Select the PA option button and observe the option button label changes to PA Off.

3.6.8 Select High/Low Power Mode

The procedure required to select the transmitter high or low power output mode is contained in the following steps.

Note

In the following procedure, the RF option button may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

Notes

The transmitter output power mode may be selected from the Main screen or from any screen that is accessible from the Main screen. The screen shown in Figure 3-63 is ther efore typical.

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU1

No RF

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA Off

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

PA Option Button

In the following steps, selecting the RF option button will change the state of the tr an sm it ter from low power to high power or from high power to low power.

When the transmitter is in the low power mode, the RF sta tus indicator will be yellow and the button label will display L. When the transmitter is in the hig h power mode, the RF st atus i ndicator will be green and the button label will display H.

1. Select the RF option button and observe the RF option button becomes active. See Figure 3-63.

Figure 3-63: Main Screen - Typical

2. Select the RF option button, as required, until the RF status indicator changes to the required state.

3.6.9 Monitor ODU Status

The procedure requir ed to moni tor the cur rent alarm status o f the ODU is contained in the following steps.

Note

In the following procedure, the ODU status button may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

RF Option Button

Routine Operation 3-37MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Note

The ODU status button may be selected from the Main screen or from any screen that is accessi ble from the Main screen. The screen shown in

Figure 3-64 is therefore typical.

1. Select the ODU status button. See Figure 3-64.

Figure 3-64: Main Screen - Typical

2. Observe the ODU Status screen is displayed. See

Figure 3-65.

Figure 3-65: ODU Status Dialog Box - Typical

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

ODU Status Button

ODU Status

xxxxxxxxxxx

3. When review of ODU Status messages is complete, select the OK option button and observe the ODU

Status screen is no longer displayed.

3.6.10 Monitor IDU Status

The procedure requir ed to moni tor the cur rent alarm status o f the IDU is contained in the following steps.

Note

In the following procedure, the IDU status button may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

Note

The IDU status button may be selected from the Main screen or from any screen that is accessible from the Main screen. The screen shown in

Figure 1 is therefore typical.

1. Select the IDU status button. See Figure 3-66.

Figure 3-66: Main Screen - Typical

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

IDU Status Button

Routine Operation 3-38MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

2. Observe the IDU Status screen is displayed. See

Figure 3-67.

Figure 3-67: IDU Status Dialog Box - Typical

3. When review of IDU Status messages is complete, select the OK option button and observe the IDU

Status screen is no longer displayed.

3.6.11 Monitor SUM Errors

The procedure required to monitor current summary alarms in the MTX5000 Transmitter System is contained in the following steps.

Note

In the following procedure, the SUM status button may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

Note

The SUM status button may be selected from the Main screen or from any screen that is accessi ble from the Main screen. The screen shown in

Figure 3-68 on page 3-38 is therefore typical.

1. Select the SUM status button. See Figure 3-68.

IDU Status

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Figure 3-68: Main Screen - Typical

2. Observe the Summary Alarm screen is displayed.

See Figure 3-69.

Figure 3-69: Summary Alarm Dialog Box - Typical

3. When review of Summary Alarm messages is complete, select the OK option button and observe the

Summary Alarm screen is no longer displayed.

3.6.12 Monitor Current Preset Status Settings

The procedure required to monitor Preset status settings are contained in the following steps.

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

SUM Status Button

Summary Alarm

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Routine Operation 3-39MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Note

In the following steps, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

1. Select the Preset to be monitored per “Select Preset”

on page 3-24, as required.

Notes

If the Preset to be monitored is an Extern al IF Input Preset, status settings are not applicable.

If the Preset to be monitored is an analog Preset, go to step 2.

If the Preset to be monitored is a digital COFDM ASI Preset, go to step 5.

If the Preset to be monitored is a digital COFDM, LMS-T, DVB-S, or digital IP Preset, go to step 11.

2. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

70.

Figure 3-70: Main Screen (Analog Mode) - Typical

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 V

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

3. Select either Status option button and observe the selected analog Preset status screen is displayed.

See Figure 3-71.

Figure 3-71: Status Screen (Analog Mode) - Typical

4. When review of the analog Preset Status screen is complete, select either of th e Main option buttons and observe the Main screen is displayed. Proce dure is complete.

5. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

72 on page 3-40.

Modulation

Audio

4830 KHz

Video Composite

Video

Deviation

3MHz

<- Main

Setup

Main ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

On 4830 KHz 4830 KHz

4830 KHz

Y N

RF OutFMxx dB

Routine Operation 3-40MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Figure 3-72: Main Screen (Digital ASI Preset) - Typical

6. Select either Status option button and observe the COFDM Mode Status screen is displayed. See

Figure 3-73.

Figure 3-73: COFDM Mode Status Screen

7. Select the COFDM option button and observe the selected Preset COFDM Status screen is displayed.

See Figure 3-74.

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset E

Digital - COFDM QPSK,

8, 3/4, 1/8, ASI

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA Off

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

COFDM Mode Status

Main

COFDM

Encoder

PID

Video

Audio

IP Transfer

Figure 3-74: COFDM Status Screen

8. When review of the COFDM Status screen is complete, select the Back option button and observe the COFDM Mode Status screen is displayed.

9. Select the Video option button and observe the Video

Status screen is displayed. See Figure 3-75.

Figure 3-75: Video Status Screen - Typical

COFDM Status

Back

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Constellation

FEC

Data Rate

QPSK

8.294 Mbps

3/4

RF B/W

RF Output

Guard Interval

MHz

1/8

38.4

dBm

Main

Video Status

Back PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Video In

Noise

Reduction

HD Test

Pattern

ASI

Input

Off

FrameRate

SDI Auto Line

Video Loss

Bars

29.97HZ

Off

Main

Routine Operation 3-41MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

10. When review of the Video Status screen is complete, select the Main option button and observe the Main screen is displayed. Procedure is complete.

11. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

76.

Figure 3-76: Main Screen (Digital COFDM/LMS-T/DVB-S/ Digital IP Preset) - Typical

12. Select either Status option button and observe the COFDM Mode Status screen is displayed. See

Figure 3-77.

Channel 9 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU1

2G17M

RF Band

Preset C

Digital - COFDM QPSK,

4:2:0,8, 1/2, 1/8, comp

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->PA Off

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Figure 3-77: COFDM Mode Screen

13. Select the COFDM option button and observe the COFDM Status screen is displayed. See Figure 3-78.

Figure 3-78: COFDM Status Screen - Typical

14. When review of the COFDM Status screen is complete, select the Back option button and observe the COFDM Mode Status screen is displayed.

15. Select the Video option button and observe the Video Status screen is displayed. See Figure 3-79 on

page 3-42.

COFDM Mode Status

Main

COFDM

Encoder

PID

Video

Audio

IP Transfer

COFDM Status

Back

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Constellation

FEC

Data Rate

16QAM

18.431 Mbps

2/3

RF B/W

RF Output

Guard Interval

MHz

1/8

0.0 dBm

Main

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Figure 3-79: Video Status Screen - Typical

16. When review of the Video Status screen is complete, select the Back option button and observe the COFDM Mode Status screen is displayed.

17. Select the Encoder option button and observe the Encoder screen is displayed. See Figure 3-80.

Figure 3-80: Encoder Screen - Typical

18. When review of the Encoder screen is complete, select the Encoder 2 option button and observe the

Video Status

Back PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Video In

Noise

Reduction

HD Test

Pattern

ASI

Input

Off

FrameRate

SDI Auto Line

Video Loss

Bars

29.97HZ

Off

Main

Mode

Encoder 2

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Horizontal

Resolution

Spectrum

Invert

PTS per

Picture

720

Off

Normal

Aspect Ratio

VBI

Color Bars

4:3

Off

Standard

Delay

Chroma 4:2:0

Back

Main

Encoder Status 2 scr e en is di spl a yed. See Figur e 3-

81.

Figure 3-81: Encoder Status Screen - Typical

19. When review of the Encoder Status 2 screen is complete, select the Back option button and observe the COFDM Mode Status screen is displayed.

20. Select the Audio option button and observe the Audio

1 Status screen is displayed. See Figure 3-82.

Figure 3-82: Audio 1 Status Screen - Typical

Encoder Status 2

Encoder 1

PA On

IDU

ODU

SUM

Bit Rate Auto

Network Name

Service Name

Service 01

Net 1

Bit Rate

4.900 Mbps

GOP Length 15

Back

Main

Audio 1 Status

Audio 2 PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Mode

Standard

Dual

Mono

Input Analog

Back

MPEG Bit Rate 128kb

Main

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21. When review of the Audio 1 Status screen is complete, select the Audio 2 option button and observe the Audio 2 Status screen is displayed.

See

Figure 3-83.

Figure 3-83: Audio 2 Status Sc reen - Typical

22. When review of the Audio 2 Status screen is complete, select the Back option button and observe the COFDM Mode Status screen is displayed.

23. Select the PID option button and observe the PID Status screen is displayed. See Figure 3-84.

Audio 2 Status

Audio 1

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Mode

Standard

Dual

Mono

Input Analog

Back

MPEG Bit Rate 192kb

Balance

Unbal-

anced

Main

Figure 3-84: PID Status Screen - Typical

24. When review of the PID Status screen is complete, select the next option button and observe the PID

Status-2 screen is displayed. See Figure 3-85.

Figure 3-85: PID Status-2 Screen - Typical

PID Status

Main

PMT

300

AUDIO B 201

DATA

AUDIO A

100

200

VIDEO

PCR 8190

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Back Next

PID Status-2

Main

3 Network ID

Transport ID11

Program ID

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Back

Routine Operation 3-44MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Note

If the Preset being monitored is a digital COFDM, LMS-T, or DVB-S Preset, go to step 25.

If the Preset being monitored is a digital IP Preset, go to step 26.

25. When review of the PID Status-2 screen is complete, select the Main option button and observe the Main screen is displayed. Procedure is complete.

26. When review of the PID Status-2 screen is complete, select the Back option button and observe the PID Status screen is displayed.

27. Select the Back option but ton and observe the COFDM Mode Status screen is displayed.

28. Select the IP Transfer option button and observe the

IP Status screen is di spl ay ed. See Figure 3-86.

Figure 3-86: IP Status Sc reen - Typical

29. When review of the IP Status screen is complete, select the Main option button and observe the Main screen is displayed. Procedure is complete.

IP Status

Back

IP Transfer Mode

Max Bit Rate 19.350 Mbps

12.441 Mbps

IP + Video

Main

Video Bitrate

IP Rate

5.2 Mbps

3.6.13 Perform PA Vol tage Adjust Setup

The procedure required to calibrate the PA DC voltage for each Standard ODU (RF Unit) is contained in the following steps.

This procedure is to be performed for Standard ODUs only. Do not perform this procedure for High Power ODUs. The PA voltage for High Power ODUs is fixed and cannot be adjusted.

CAUTION

To avoid potential software hang-ups, always ensure the ODU is connected to the IDU before attempting to perfor m this procedure.

Do not attempt to perform this procedure if the ODU is not connected to the IDU, as the software will hang up.

CAUTION

T o avoi d potential sof tware ha ng-up s, check the Main screen ODU status indicator and verify no major faults exist in the ODU.

If faults exist in the ODU, they must be corrected prior to performing this procedure.

Routine Operation 3-45MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Note

This procedure should be performed following initial installation of the MTX5000 System with a Standard ODU, after replacement of the IDU or Standard ODU, or following any repairs to the cable assembly providing power from the IDU to the Standard ODU.

Note

In the following procedure, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

1. Verify the ODU status indicator does not indicate a major fault (indicator is not red). See Figure 3-87.

Figure 3-87: Main Screen - Typical

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Setup Option Button

RF Band Option Button

ODU Status Indicator

Notes

If your MTX5000 system is a single band system, go to step 5.

If your MTX5000 system is a dual band system, perform step 2 thru step 12 for both bands.

2. Select the RF Band option button and observe the RF Band screen is displayed and the current RF band option button is highlighted. See Figure 3-88,

Figure 3-89 on page 3-46, Figure 3-90 on page 3-46,

or Figure 3-91 on page 3-46.

Figure 3-88: RF Band Screen - Typical

2GHz Change Plan

RFU2

RFU1

RF Band

Main

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Main Screen Option Button

RF Band Option Buttons

Routine Operation 3-46MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Figure 3-89: RF Band 2 GHz RFU2 Option Screen

Figure 3-90: RF Band 7 GHz RFU1 Option Screen

RFU2

RFU1

RF Band

Main

PA On

SUM

IDU

L/R

2GHz Change Plan

Main Screen Option Button

RF Band Option Buttons

RFU2

RFU1

RF Band

Main

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

SUM

7GHz Change Plan

Main Screen Option Button

RF Band Option Buttons

Figure 3-91: RF Band 7 GHz RFU2 Option Screen

Note

In the following step, the RECONFIGURING RADIO screen (Figure 3-92 on page 3-47) will be displayed only if the R F Band RFU1 or RFU2 option switch option is changed.

3. Select the RFU1 or RFU2 option button, as required, and observe the RECONFIGURING RADIO screen (Figure 3-92 on page 3-47) is displayed.

RFU2

RFU1

RF Band

Main

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

2GHz Change Plan

Main Screen Option Button

RF Band Option Buttons

Routine Operation 3-47MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Figure 3-92: RECONFIGURING RADIO Screen - Typical

4. After a short delay, observe the RF Band screen is displayed, select the Main option button, and observe the RF band setting required is displayed. See

Figure 3-93.

Figure 3-93: Main Screen - Typical

5. Select the Setup option button and observe the Setup screen is displayed. See Figure 3-94.

60 %

RECONFIGURING RADIO. PLEASE WAIT!

DO NOT POWER OFF RADIO UNTIL RECONFIGURED!

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 V

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status -> PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

RF Band Setting

Figure 3-94: Setup Screen

6. Select the Radio option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed. See Figure 3-95.

Figure 3-95: Radio Screen

7. Select the Calibration option button and observe the PA Voltage Adjust Setup screen is displayed. See

Figure 3-96 on page 3-48.

Setup

User

Main

Radio

Back

Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars

Calibration

Time & Date

Change Pwd

System Info

License Key

Diagnostics

NextMain

Routine Operation 3-48MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Figure 3-96: PA Voltage Adjust Setup Screen

Notes

If using the function keys and SEL key to select the Start option button, go to step 8.

If using the touch screen, go to step 9.

8. Select the Start option button and observe the Start option button becomes active (b lue). Se e Figu re 3-97.

Figure 3-97: PA Voltage Adjust Setup Screen - Start

<-Previous

Start

Factory->

This process will allow you to calibrate the PA DC voltage for each specific frequency band. Once you have the Radio connected to the ODU and are ready to start calibration, Press the START Button below

Main

Start

<-Previous Factory->

Welcome to the PA Voltage Adjust Setup Screen! This process will allow you to calibrate the PA DC voltage for each specific frequency band. Once you have the Radio connected to the ODU and are ready to start calibration, press the START Button below

Main

Notes

When the Start option button is selected in the following step, calibration will begin and the Start option button indicator will change from green to red.

It will take approximately 30 seconds for the calibration process to be completed.

When calibration is complete, the Start option button indicator will change from red to green.

9. Select the Start option button and observe the Start option button indicator turns red and the Starting the

Calibration... message is displayed. See Figur e 3-98.

Figure 3-98: Starting Calibration

Note

Do not select the Factory option button. The Factory option button is used for factory test only.

10. When calibration is complete, ob serve the Calibration Successful message is displayed. See Figure 3-99

on page 3-49.

Start

Starting the Calibration...

<-Previous Factory->

Main

Routine Operation 3-49MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Figure 3-99: Calibration Successful

1 1. Select the Previous option button and observe the

Radio screen is displayed. See Figure 3-100.

Figure 3-100: Radio Screen

12. Select the Main option butt on and observe the Main screen is displayed.

3.6.14 Perform RF Level Adjust

The procedure required to adjust the RF output level when operating in the digital mode is contained in the following steps.

Start

Calibration Successful

<-Previous Next->

Main

Radio

Back

Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars

Calibration

Time & Date

Change Pwd

System Info

License Key

Diagnostics

NextMain

This procedure provides the mean s to adju st the RF l evel o utput manually (not recommended), if required. This procedure also provides the steps to select the Auto mode (recommended).

CAUTION

It is highly recomme nded that th e RF out put level be set to the Auto mode for optimum performance.

Manually setting the RF output level runs the risk of exceeding the FCC mask or of deteriorating digital performance.

Notes

The RF output level can only be adjusted if you are operating in the digital mode with a digital Preset selected.

The RF output level cannot be adjusted if you ar e operating in the analog mode.

Note

In the following procedure, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

1. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

101 on page 3-50.

Routine Operation 3-50MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Figure 3-101: Main Screen - Typical

2. Select a digital Preset per “Select Preset” on page 3-

24, as required.

Note

If your MTX5000 system is a dual band system,

step 3 thru step 10 must be performed for both

bands.

3. Select the RF Band option button and observe the RF Band screen is displayed and the current RF band option button is highlighted. See Figure 3-102.

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Setup Option Button

RF Band Option Button

Figure 3-102: RF Band Screen - Typical

4. Select the RF band option button required, observe the RF Band screen is displayed, select the Main option button, observe the Main scree n is displ ayed, and observe the new RF band setting is displayed.

5. Select the Setup option button and observe the Setup screen is displayed. See Figure 3-103.

Figure 3-103: Setup Screen

2GHz Change Plan

RFU2

RFU1

RF Band

Main

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Main Screen Option Button

RF Band Option Buttons

Setup

User

Main

Radio

Routine Operation 3-51MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

6. Select the Radio option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed.

See Figure 3-104.

Figure 3-104: Radio Screen

7. Select the Level Adjust option button and observe the RF Output Level Adjust screen is displayed. See

Figure 3-105.

Figure 3-105: RF Output Level Adjust Screen

Radio

Back

Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars

Calibration

Time & Date

Change Pwd

System Info

License Key

Diagnostics

NextMain

Back

RF Output Level Adjust

Attenuation Output Power

Auto

40.0 dBm

Main

CAUTION

It is highly recomme nded that th e RF out put level be set to the Auto mode for optimum performance.

Manually setting the RF output level runs the risk of exceeding the FCC mask or deteriorating digital performance.

Notes

In the following steps, Attenuation level options available are Auto or 0 to 15.

The Auto option is the optimum attenuation level set at the factory and is the recommended Attenuation level option.

8. Select the RF Output Level Adjust screen Up or Down arrow option buttons to select the Attenuation level required. Options are Auto or 0 to 15 (Auto recommended).

9. When the Attenuation setting required has been selected, select the Back option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed. See Figure 3-106 on

page 3-52.

Routine Operation 3-52MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Figure 3-106: Setup Screen

10. Select the Main option butt on and observe the Main screen is displayed.

3.6.15 Select Color Bar Generator Mode

All MTX5000 IDUs contain a built-in digital Color Bar Gen erator (CBG). An optional analog CBG is available. The procedure required to select the CBG operating mode is contained in the following steps.

The CBG has four operating modes that may be selected as follows:

• Off - Color bars and audio test tones are turned off.

• On - Color bars and audio test tones are continuously

turned on. This mode should be used for test or troubleshooting only.

• A Gen (Auto Generated) - If a loss o f vide o signal occurs ,

color bars and/or audio test tones are transmitted after a specified delay.

• A Stby (Auto Standby) - If a loss of video signal occurs,

the transmitter is automatically placed into stand by (PA is turned off).

Radio

Back

Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars

Calibration

Time & Date

Change Pwd

System Info

License Key

Diagnostics

NextMain

The same Color Bars screen is displayed when making eith er analog or digital CBG option selections. When configuring your IDU CBG options, the following rules must be observed:

• If you have the optional analog CBG contained in your IDU, selection of the Color Bars screen Off, On, A Gen, or A Stby option will be applicable to all analog and digital Presets. You cannot select different Color Bars screen options for different Presets.

• If you do not have th e optional analog CBG installed in your IDU, selection of the Color Bars screen On, A Gen, or A Stby option will be applicabl e to digital Presets only. No options are available for analog Presets if you do not have the optional analog CBG.

• If you do not have th e optional analog CBG installed in your IDU and you select the Color Bars screen On, A Gen, or A Stby option, selection of an analog Preset will result in no audio, video, or color bar outputs.

CAUTION

If you do not have the optional Ana log Colo r Bar Generator installed in your MTX5000 IDU and you set the Color Bar Generator to On, A Gen, or A Stby, a blank screen will be displayed for all analog Presets.

CAUTION

To avoid potential problems that could impact operation of th e MTX5000 System, always select the Color Bars screen Off, A Gen, or A Stby options for normal operation.

Routine Operation 3-53MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

The On operating mode should only be selected when testing or troubleshooti ng. When the On option is selected, color bars take priority over all Preset settings.

Selection of the On option will transmit color bars at all times in both analog and digital Presets if you have the option al analog CBG and will transmit color bars at all times in digital Presets only, if you do not have the optional analog CBG.

Note

In the following procedure, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

1. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

107.

Figure 3-107: Main Screen - Typical

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Setup Option Button

2. Select any Preset per “Select Preset” on page 3-24, as

required.

3. Verify the Main screen is displayed.

4. Select the Setup option button and observe the Setup

screen is displayed. See Figure 3-108.

Figure 3-108: Setup Screen

5. Select the Radio option button and observe the Radio

screen is displayed. See Figure 3-109.

Figure 3-109: Radio Screen

Setup

User

Main

Radio

Back

Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars

Calibration

Time & Date

Change Pwd

System Info

License Key

Diagnostics

Main

Routine Operation 3-54MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

6. Select the Color Bars option button and observe the Color Bars screen is displayed.

See Figure 3-110.

Figure 3-110: Color Bars Screen

Note

If the On operating mode option is selec ted in the following step for test or troubleshooting, repeat

step 7 to select Off, A Gen, or A Stby, as required,

when test or trouble-shooting is complet e.

7. Select the Off, On, A Gen, or A Stby operating mode option button, as required.

8. Select the Color Bars screen Main option button and observe the Main screen is displayed.

3.6.16 Set Time and Date

The procedure required to set the date and time is contained in the following steps.

Color Bars

A GenOnOff A Stby

Back

Main

Note

In the following procedure, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

1. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

111.

Figure 3-111: Main Screen - Typical

2. Select the Setup option button and observe the Setup screen is displayed. See Figure 3-112 on page 3-55.

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Setup Option Button

Routine Operation 3-55MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Figure 3-112: Setup Screen

3. Select the Radio option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed. See Figure 3-113.

Figure 3-113: Radio Screen

4. Select the Time & Date option button and observe the Time/Date screen is displayed. See Figure 3-114.

Setup

User

Main

Radio

Back

Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars

Calibration

Time & Date

Change Pwd

System Info

License Key

Diagnostics

Main

Figure 3-114: Time / Date Screen - Typical

5. Select the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Min., and/or Sec. option buttons, as required, and observe the numeric keypad is displayed. See Figure 3-115.

Figure 3-115: Keypad

6. Enter the value requ ired, select the ENT key, and observe the Time / Date screen is displayed.

7. When all date and time entries are complete, select the Submit option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed.

8. Select the Main option button and observe the Main screen is displayed.

Time / Date

Submit

Cancel

Date

Time Hour

Year

2009

Min.

Month

Sec.

Day3017

Tue – Mar 17, 2009 – 08:30:30

Main

1 2 3

475 6

8 9

CLR

ESC

ENT

Routine Operation 3-56MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

3.6.17 Perform IDU Diagnostics

The procedure required to perform IDU diagnostics are contained in the following steps.

Note

In the following procedure, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

1. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

116.

Figure 3-116: Main Screen - Typical

2. Select the Setup option button and observe the Setup screen is displayed. See Figure 3-117.

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Setup Option Button

Figure 3-117: Setup Screen

3. Select the Radio option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed. See Figure 3-118.

Figure 3-118: Radio Screen

4. Select the Diagnostics option button and observe the Diagnostics screen is displayed. See Figure 3-119

on page 3-57.

Setup

User

Main

Radio

Back

Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars

Calibration

Time & Date

Change Pwd

System Info

License Key

Diagnostics

Main

Routine Operation 3-57MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Figure 3-119: Diagnostics Screen - Typical

5. When review of the Diagnostics screen is complete, select the Back option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed.

6. Select the Main option button and observe the Main screen is displayed.

3.6.18 Review System Information

The procedure required to review the current software versions contained in your MTX5000 IDU is contained in the following steps.

Note

In the following procedure, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

1. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

120.

Diagnostics

Back

IDU +24V +26.41V IDU +12V +13.12V IDU -12V -13.20V IDU +5.5V +5.3V IDU Fan monitor 329.28mA IDU Temperature +0.00

Figure 3-120: Main Screen - Typical

2. Select the Setup option button and observe the Setup screen is displayed. See Figure 3-121.

Figure 3-121: Setup Screen

3. Select the Radio option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed. See Figure 3-122 on page 3-58.

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Setup Option Button

Setup

User

Main

Radio

Routine Operation 3-58MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Figure 3-122: Radio Screen

4. Select the System Info option button and observe the System Info screen is displayed. See Figure 3-123.

Figure 3-123: System Info Screen - Typical

5. When review of the System Info screen is complete, select the Back option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed.

6. Select the Main option button and observe the Main screen is displayed.

Radio

Back

Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars

Calibration

Time & Date

Change Pwd

System Info

License Key

Diagnostics

Main

System Info

Back

MTX5000 Control Software V.00.04.XX Serial #: XXXXX_XX Date of Manufacture: 03.17.09 System Type Type 11

2.0.0 Analog Software 2.0.1 SCM Software 3.0.1

MPEG Software

3.6.19 Set Last PA State

The IDU can be configured to re turn the PA to the last operating state (PA Off, PA On, or always PA Off) when the unit is powered down and is then powered up again. After powering down, the next time the IDU is powered up, the PA will return to the state selected. The procedure required to set the last PA state is contained in the following steps.

Note

In the following procedure, option buttons may be selected using either the touch screen or the function keys and the SEL key.

1. Observe the Main screen is displayed. See Figure 3-

124.

Figure 3-124: Main Screen - Typical

2. Select the Setup option button and observe the Setup screen is displayed. See Figure 3-125 on page 3-59.

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H

RFU2

7US

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

Setup Option Button

Routine Operation 3-59MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Figure 3-125: Setup Screen

3. Select the Radio option button and observe the Radio screen is displayed. See Figure 3-126.

Figure 3-126: Radio Screen

4. Select the Next option button and observe the Radio - 2 screen is displayed. See Figure 3-127.

Setup

User

Main

Radio

Back

Network Config Level Adjust Color Bars

Calibration

Time & Date

Change Pwd

System Info

License Key

Diagnostics

Main

Figure 3-127: Radio - 2 Screen

5. Select the PA State Option button and observe the Select PA State Option screen is displayed. See

Figure 3-128.

Figure 3-128: Select PA State Option Screen

Radio - 2

Back

Presets Option

Load Presets

from File

Remote Ctrl

Option

Save Presets

to File

PA State

Option

Restore Presets

to Defaults

Main

LastOff

Back

Select PA State Option

Routine Operation 3-60MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Note

In the following step, if the Off op tion button is selected, the PA will return to the PA Off state when the IDU is powered up again.

If the Last option button is selected , the IDU will return to the last PA settings that were in use when the unit was powered d own, including frequency and power levels and PA On or PA Off state, when the unit is powered up again.

6. Select Off or Last, as required, and observe the Radio - 2 screen is displayed.

7. Select the Main option button and observe the Main screen is displayed.

3.7 Using the MTX5000 in Remote Mode

Note

Remote location operations are best performed using Internet Explorer 7.0 or later.

Once the MTX5000 is powered up, you will be able to monitor and/or change certain operating parameters through the use of options displayed on a PC at a remote location. The PC must be connected to your MTX5000 via your web browser.

Notes

If you are using the optional Remote Access Subnotebook PC for remote control operations, refer to the Remote Access Subnotebook PC Operator’s Guide, part no. 400573-1, for the procedures required to connect to the MTX5000 IDU and to power up the Remote Access Subnotebook PC.

The procedures required to control the MTX5000 IDU remotely using a PC from a remote location or for remote control using the optional Remote Access Subnotebook PC are identical.

3.7.1 Overview

As you operate the MTX5000 from a PC at a remote location, you will interact with the MTX5000 via a web browser. The optional Remote Access Subnoteboo k PC may also be used for mobile remote control operations.

In order to control the MTX5000 remotely via either method, perform “Select Local/Remote Oper a ti on M ode ” on page 3-20 to place the MTX5000 in the remote mode.

The L/R option button on the MT X5000 color LCD display panel touch screen may be selected to change the operating mode to local (L) only. See Figure 3-129 on page 3-61. Selecting the L/ R option button when the system is in the local mode will not change to the remote mode.

When the option button is in the local mode, all operations must be performed at the MTX5000. When the option button is in the remote mode, all operations must be performed a t the remote PC.

Routine Operation 3-61MTX5000 User and Technical Manual

Figure 3-129: MTX5000 Color LCD Display Panel - Typical

Selection of the local/remote operating mode may only be performed at the MTX5000. You cannot change the local/ remote operating mode from the remote PC.

3.7.2 Remote Screen Display

Notes

Preset configuration settings will be displayed in the local mode when you are connected to the MTX5000 IDU via your web browser. All configuration option settings are inactive in the local mode, however.

When you are connected to the MTX5000 via your web browser and are logged in as a user, the display shown in Figure 3-130 will appear on your remote PC display.

When the MTX5000 is in the local mode, the Local Mode indicator on the remote screen Main tab will be displayed after logging in using the user password. In the local mode, the current MTX5000 Preset configuration settings may be monitored from the remote PC, but no settings can be changed

Channel 1 0Offset

Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 V

RFU1

2G17M

RF Band

Preset A

Analog

4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev

RF Output

dBm

<- Status

Setup

Status ->

PA On

SUM

ODU

IDU

L/R

L/R Option Button

in the local mode. When the MTX5000 is in the remote mode, no indicator is displayed on the remote screen.

Figure 3-130: Remote Screen Display - Typical

In the remote mode, the following MTX5000 settings can be monitored and/or changed using the remote PC. These settings are controlled using the Main tab.

•Select Preset

•Select RF Band

•Select Channel Plan

• Select frequency Channel

•Select Antenna

• Monitor current RF Output level

• Select channel frequency Offset

Local Mode Indicator

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• Select Antenna Polarity

• Select PA Control (transmitter) operation

• Select RF Power level

• Monitor ODU, IDU, and SUM (summary) alarms

• Monitor currently selected Preset configuration settings.

See Figure 3-131 on page 3-63 for the top level remote menu

hierarchy. The remote screen Main tab is your starting point for navigating

through various option selections available. The remote screen provides access to options available in your MTX5000 through the use of various tabs and pull-down menus.

When a tab is selected, the tab is grey. Tabs will be blue when they are not selected. The mouse cursor will chan ge to a “hand”

icon (-) when the cursor is moved over an active tab. If an active tab is selected and the cursor is moved over the active

tab, the cursor will not change to the “hand” icon, however. When an active tab is selec ted, any additional active tabs

associated with the active tab may be selected. For example, if an analog Preset is selected, the Main, Status, and Log Out tabs will be active. The Setup tab is active only when a custom user or the system administrator has logged in.

Tab options available from the Status tab are those applicable to the licensed options contained in your MTX5000 IDU only.

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Figure 3-131: Top Level Remote Menu Hierarchy

Main Tab Preset RF Band Channel Plan Channel Antenna RF Output Offset Antenna Polarity PA Control RF Power ODU IDU SUM Status Tab

Antenna Polarity Select H, V, RC, or

Antenna

Select Antenna 1 or Antenna 2

Channel

Select 1 thru 10, 1 thru 14, or 1 thru 22, as applicable to the channel plan

RF Band Select RFU1 or

RFU2

ODU

Monitor current ODU alarms

RF Power

Select Low power or High power

Preset

Select factory or custom Presets

IDU

Monitor current IDU alarms

SUM

Monitor current summary alarms

PA Control Select Off or On

Channel Plan

Select 2GHz Upper, 2GHz Lower, 2GHz BAS, 5 GHz, 7GHz Upper, 7GHz Lower, or 13 GHz

RF Output

Monitor current RF output level

Offset Select -, 0, +, or

++, as applicable to the channel plan

Main Tab

Status Tab(All Tabs)

Select Radio, Analog, Digital, IP,

or SCM tabs, as required, to review Preset configuration settings applicable to the licensed options contained in your MTX5000 IDU

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3.7.3 Remote Configuration Setting Selections

When you interact with the MTX5000 remotel y, you will use the remote screen display (Figure 3-132) Main tab to make operation option selections.

Figure 3-132: Remote Screen Display - Typical

Option selections are discussed in the following paragraphs. Option Selections MTX5000 IDU option selections are made

using the Main tab General settings pull-down menus such as the Preset pull-down menu shown in Figure 3-133. Preset selection options consist of both factory Presets and custom Presets.

Figure 3-133: Preset Pull-Down Menu - Typical

Other option pull-down menu selections include RF Band, Channel Plan, Channel, Antenna, Offset, Antenna Polarity, PA Cont rol, and RF Power.

Please note that when pull-down menu opt i ons, other than the Preset pull-down menu option, are selected, the change occurs almost instantaneously. When a new Preset pull-down menu option is selected, it will take a short time to change all of the current Preset settings in the IDU.

When a new Preset is selected, a progress bar will be displayed on the MTX5000 display, the PA Control state will change to Off if the IDU was transmitting when the new Preset was selected, and the Reconfiguring Radio. Please Wait... screen will be displayed. See Figure 3-1 34 on p a ge 3-65.

If the IDU was transmitting, it may be necessary to select the PA Control pull-down menu On option to resume transmitting.

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Figure 3-134: Reconfiguring Radio. Please W a it... Sc ree n Typical

Preset Configuration Settings After selecting a new Preset, the new Preset configuration settings will be displayed on the Radio, Analog, Digital, or IP tabs, as applicable to the Preset selected and the licensed options contained in your MTX5000 IDU.

If the Preset selected is analog, the selected Preset information will be displayed on the Radio tab (Figure 3-135) and on the

Analog tab (Figure 3-136).

Figure 3-135: Radio Tab - Typical

Figure 3-136: Analog Tab - Typical

If the Preset selected is digital or IP, Preset information will b e displayed on the tabs applicable to the Preset selected.

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3.7.4 Transmitter Controls

Control option selections are made using the PA Control and RF Power pull-down menus. See Figure 3-137.

Figure 3-137: Transmitter Controls Pull-Down Menus

PA Cont rol Pull-Down Menu Selection of the PA Control pull- down menu options enable or di sable the transmitter (On or Off).

RF Power Pull-Down Menu Selection of the RF Power pull- down menu options allow you to set the power output to Low or

High.

3.7.5 Alerts

The alerts status indicators display the current Outdoor Unit (ODU), Indoor Unit (IDU), and Summary (SUM) alarms. See

Figure 3-138. If an error exists in either the IDU or ODU, the

status indicators will change from green (no faults) to yellow, indicating a fault is present that does not affect transmit operations, or will change to red, indicating a major fault exists that adversely affects transmit operations.

Figure 3-138: Alert Option Buttons

If one or both of the ODU or IDU status indicators are yellow or red, the SUM indicator will also reflect yellow or red. Selecting the applicable option button(s) will display error message windows applicable to the current faults in the system. See

Figure 3-139.

Figure 3-139: Alert Error Message Window - Typical

Select the OK option button to close the error message window.

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