PVI VECOAX User Manual

VECOAX COMPACT RF SERIES MODULATOR
MANUAL (V2)

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NOTE: BEFORE INSTALLATION

Please test each unit with your TV’s before installing your units to

ensure you are receiving signal. This makes troubleshooting easier
epesically for the Blade and Rack series of this Product.

This can be done simply by connecting your TV with a short piece of
Coax cable to the RF out of the Unit and scanning for Digitial Channels
on your TVs tuner. No HDMI needs to be Connected.

This will display our PVI logo on your TV.
By default our unit is set to QAM(J.83B Cable) Mode.
This can be changed by refering to our QUICK GUDIE below.
Depending on your supported TV standards, scan for Digital channels.

Please refer below for our QUICK GUIDE to setting up your Device for

your application and needs.

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PRODUCT SPECS

Power - 12v/DC (12v/1A)

All Major TV Encoder standards build-in. No need to reprogram or flash the unit to a
different Format.

QAM (J.83B Digital Cable), ATSC (Digital Over the Air Channels), ISDBTb, DVBT, DVBC,
DMBT Set via Color Display

Compact Design allows installation anyway.

Ultra-Low latency provides the ability to use menus on your HDMI source with ease.

Works with many different TV brands including Samsung, Sony, Vizio, LG, and More.

Receives on TV’s as its own HDTV channel as a FULL HD signal Up to 1080P with Dolby
Digital Audio (AC3)

Easy Plug and Play Setup with customization options available in the easy to use menu
via a Color Display.

Works With any HD Video HDMI source.*(720P or 1080P/I Fixed Resolution)

Can be mixed with other HDTV signals such as Digital Cable or Over the Air Channels*
(depending on Frequencies available for you to use)

Modular – Expandable – Reliable - 5 Year Warranty - Affordable

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POWERING THE DEVICE. – QUICK GUDIE – USA/CANADA

1. It is recommended to test the device first on a test bench for your

application before making it a permanent installation to your system so
troubleshooting is easier.

2. Connect your included Power adapter the unit.

3. Once the unit is powered on you will see the main menu.

4. First, Connect a short piece of coax cable to your TV’s tuner and the

other end to the unit’s RF out.

5. On the unit press the enter button to enter the menu of the unit. The

second option would be TV Standard.

6. Set your Standard you require. If you are unsure most newer TV’s 3 years

and above accept both ATSC(over the air channel) and QAM(J.83B Digital
Cable).

7. By default, the unit is set to QAM (J.83B Digital Cable) Mode with a

Frequency of 783.000 MHz which is Channel 122. The TV will Scan for the
Frequency and pick up the channel on Cable.

8. Auto Scan for Digital Channels on your TV. Depending on your Location

and Supported TV standards for your TV such as QAM (J.83B Digital
Cable) or ATSC (Digital over the Air) will determine the Standard you
need to set on the unit. Please Refer to CUSTOMIZATION below to
change these settings.

9. Once the channel is found it will display our PVI logo when no HDMI is

connected to the unit.

10. We can use the Major/Minor channels on the unit’s settings to force

change the channel number that is displayed & stored/referred to on
your TV. By default, this is 1.1: Major 1, Minor 1. You may change this if
you like to 122.1: Major 122, Minor 1. This will display and be stored as
channel 122.1 on your TV.

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11. Once we see our PVI logo on the Channel found on your TV, you may

insert your HDMI source. Please ensure that your HDMI source such as a
DVD player or DirecTV STB is set to a Fixed Resolution of 1080P or 720P.

QUICK GUIDE – USA/CANADA – CONT.

1. Once you have inserted a valid HDMI Video Signal into the HDMI port >

The On-air LED on the front will Stay steady lit.

2. You should now see the video playing on you Channel.

3. If you wish to change the name of the channel that is displayed, you may

do so under the Short name settings of the unit. 4-6 Characters max is
allowed depending on your TV.

4. More detail information can be found below if more customization is

required.

NOTE: If the above is not working, please check all connections, Units Settings, Correct TV
Standard is set for your TV, and ensure your video source is working or Set to a Correct Fixed
Resolution. Please refer to your HDMI source Owner’s manual on how to set a fixed
resolution. You could also try with another TV with no HDMI connected to ensure you are
getting a signal, or reset the VeCoax unit by holding the ESCAPE button for until it prompts

you to factory reset the unit. Press enter to reset the unit’s settings to default. This may also

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be done in the advance menu of the unit called “RESET.” If the “ON-AIR,” LED does not stay
steady, please ensure your HDMI source is set to a fixed resolution of 1080P or 720P and
connected directly to the Unit. If you are using a Splitter, some splitters don’t support EDID
pass-through (Extended Display Identification Data used to tell the source or TV what video
resolution is supported) Test your HDMI source without the Splitter connected.

CUSTOMIZATION AND PARAMETERS

Each unit is ready to work plug n play by default. After connecting the unit using our
Quick guide above you may customize the unit to your needs such as Frequency,
Major and Minor channel numbers, Short name, or TV standard.

QAM (J.83B DIGITAL CABLE)

These are the Defaults and
Good starting point for PLUG

N PLAY setup.

If you have more than one
unit please ensure you change
the FREQUENCY,

MAJOR/MINOR, and SHORT
NAME so they don’t overlap

and create issues.

• SOURCE – Set your Video Source HDMI,

CVBS, or SDI depending on your model

• STANDARD – Set your TV standard

depending on your needs, location, and
support format of your TV.

• FREQ – Set your Frequency using our

Frequency chart listed at the end of the
manual. TV’s will scan for the Frequency and
the Frequency Channel it relates to first
before being stored using the Major/Minor
Channel you have set on the Unit. This is
called the VCT(Virtual Channel Table)

• VID QUALITY – Set the Latency Mode of

your Video.

• MOD – Modulation Mode you wish to use.

QAM256 is the default mode.
QAM 256 allows more bandwidth which
results in smoother and Sharper picture but
some older TV’s don’t support this. If your
TV does not work in QAM 256 Please revert
to QAM 64 mode.

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Main Screen – this displays a
short version of the current
settings the unit is
broadcasting on

Short Name – you will see this
menu when changing the
short name of your channel

QAM (J.83B DIGITAL CABLE) –
CONT.

• MAJOR CHANNEL – This is the number that

will be displayed and stored on the TV If you
wish to display a different number than what
the ACTUAL Channel is per Frequency Chart.
EXAMPLE: 783MHZ is channel 122. We can
have it Stored as Channel 1.1 on the TV so
when we use the TV Remote and press 1 It
will know to go to Frequency 783MHZ to
display your PVI Channel.

• MINOR CHANNEL – This is your Sub channel

Number. By default 1 is fine. If you wish to
have many channels with the same Major
number ex. 10 you would use the Minor to
create Sub channels ex. 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4
etc.

• SHORT NAME – Name of the Channel you

wish to use. 4-6 Characters max depending
on TV.

• AUDIO FORMAT – Set your desired Audio

Format. AC3 is the Default Standard for ATSC
and QAM mode.

• ADVANCE – Advance options for users who

require Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID

information. Please don’t change these
unless you understand your required PID’s or
EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI
Tech Support request.

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ADVANCE MENU – ADVANCE USERS ONLY

These are the Defaults

Please don’t change these
unless you have an

understanding of PID’s or

require a specific PID set by
your Service provider for Coax
STB injection.

Changing these numbers can
create unwanted effects to
your channel.

• DEFAULT – used to

factory reset the unit to
default.

• SERVICE-ID – Used to ID the Transport

Stream

• PMT PID - Program Map Table used to

provide information on each program
present in the transport stream, including
the program number, and list the
elementary streams

• VIDEO PID – Video ID used in the Transport

Stream to Identify the video inside the
packet identifier

• AUDIO PID - Audio ID used in the Transport

Stream to Identify the video inside the
packet identifier

• 1080P CONVERSION – Used to Downscale

1080P (Progressive) signals to 1080i
(Interlace) to Support older TV’s that don’t
support 1080P signals through the Tuner. If
you know your TV supports 1080P through
the tuner you may switch this to 1080P to
receive the full 1080P signal from your 1080P
Video Source.

• RF ATTENUATION – Default is 0DB which is

the full strength 40+DBmv from the unit. If
you require it to be lower set the RF
attenuation higher. The higher the number
the lower the signal strength will be. Ex RF
attenuation 10 would be 30+/- DBmv signal.

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• FIXED EDID – This will force the unit to only

support a specific resolution so your HDMI
source is forced to only output at that
resolution set. Usual for HDMI sources that
change resolution on the fly ex DirecTV Gene
Boxes or another Cable provider STB’s.

ATSC (OVER THE AIR CHANNEL)

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These are the Defaults and
Good starting point for PLUG

N PLAY setup.

If you have more than one
unit please ensure you change
the FREQUENCY,

MAJOR/MINOR, and SHORT
NAME so they don’t overlap

and create issues.

• ADVANCE – Advance

options for users who

require Specific PID’s or

Fixed EDID information.

Please don’t change

these unless you

understand your

required PID’s or EDID

per Cable Provider
instructions or PVI Tech
Support request.

• SOURCE – Set your Video Source HDMI,

CVBS, or SDI depending on your model

• STANDARD – Set your TV standard

depending on your needs, location, and
support format of your TV.

• FREQ – Set your Frequency using our

Frequency chart listed at the end of the
manual. TV’s will scan for the Frequency and
the Frequency Channel it relates to first
before being stored using the Major/Minor
Channel you have set on the Unit. This is
called the VCT(Virtual Channel Table)

• VID QUALITY – Set the Latency Mode of

your Video.

• MAJOR CHANNEL – This is the number that

will be displayed and stored on the TV If you
wish to display a different number than what
the ACTUAL Channel is per Frequency Chart.
EXAMPLE: 473MHZ is channel 14. We can
have it Stored as Channel 1.1 on the TV so
when we use the TV Remote and press 1 It
will know to go tune to Frequency 473MHZ
to display your PVI Channel.

• MINOR CHANNEL – This is your Sub channel

Number. By default 1 is fine. If you wish to
have many channels with the same Major
number ex. 10 you would use the Minor to
create Sub channels with the same Major ex.

10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 etc.

• SHORT NAME – Name of the Channel you

wish to use. 4-6 Characters max depending
on TV.

• AUDIO FORMAT – Set your desired Audio

Format. AC3 is the Default Standard for ATSC
and QAM mode.

•

DVB-T GENERIC – PLEASE REFER TO YOUR LOCATION NEEDS

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These are the Defaults and
Good starting point for PLUG

N PLAY setup.

If you have more than one
unit, please ensure you
change the FREQUENCY and

LCN so they don’t overlap and

create issues.

• ADVANCE – Advance

options for users who

require Specific PID’s or

Fixed EDID information.

Please don’t change

these unless you

understand your
required PID’s or EDID
per Cable Provider
instructions or PVI Tech
Support request.

• SOURCE – Set your Video Source HDMI,

CVBS, or SDI depending on your model

• STANDARD – Set your TV standard

depending on your needs, location, and
support format of your TV.

• FREQ – Set your Frequency using our

Frequency chart listed at the end of the

manual. TV’s will scan for the Frequency and

the Frequency Channel it relates to first
before being stored using the LCN

• BW – Bandwidth can be changed for your

regions requirements.
EU/NEW ZEALAND = 8 MHz
AUSTRALIA = 7 MHz
COLOMBIA\PANAMA = 6 MHz

• VID QUALITY – Set the Latency Mode of

your Video.

• MOD – Modulation Mode which you can set

to match your region’s needs.

• FTT – Fast Fourier Transform can be set here

depending on your needs and region. This
controls number of carriers per a given
bandwidth

• GI – Guard interval can be set here

• CR – code rate which controls carrier to

noise ratio

• LCN – logical channel number can be set

here. This is the channel number that will be
stored and displayed on the TV

• SERVICE NAME – Name of the Channel you

wish to use. 4-6 Characters max depending
on TV.

• AUDIO – Default is MPEG

DVB-C

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These are the Defaults and
Good starting point for PLUG

N PLAY setup.

If you have more than one
unit please ensure you change
the FREQUENCY, LCN, and

SERVICE NAME so they don’t

overlap and create issues.

• SOURCE – Set your Video Source HDMI,

CVBS, or SDI depending on your model

• STANDARD – Set your TV standard

depending on your needs, location, and
support format of your TV.

• FREQ – Set your Frequency using our

Frequency chart listed at the end of the
manual. TV’s will scan for the Frequency and
the Frequency Channel it relates to first
before being stored using the Major/Minor
Channel you have set on the Unit. This is
called the VCT(Virtual Channel Table)

• VID QUALITY – Set the Latency Mode of

your Video.

• MOD – Modulation mode can be set here

depending on your needs for your region
from 16- to 256-QAM

• LCN – logical channel number can be set

here. This is the channel number that will be
stored and displayed on the TV

• SERVICE NAME – Name of the Channel you

wish to use. 4-6 Characters max depending
on TV.

• AUDIO FORMAT – Set your desired Audio

Format. AC3 is the Default Standard for ATSC
and QAM mode.

• ADVANCE – Advance options for users who

require Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID
information. Please don’t change these

unless you understand your required PID’s or

EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI
Tech Support request.

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ISDBT

These are the Defaults and
Good starting point for PLUG

N PLAY setup.

If you have more than one
unit please ensure you change
the FREQUENCY, KEY ID, and

SERVICE NAME so they don’t

overlap and create issues.

• SOURCE – Set your Video Source HDMI,

CVBS, or SDI depending on your model

• STANDARD – Set your TV standard

depending on your needs, location, and
support format of your TV.

• FREQ – Set your Frequency using our

Frequency chart listed at the end of the
manual.

• VID QUALITY – Set the Latency Mode of

your Video.

• KEY ID – This is the number that will be

displayed and stored into the TV

• SERVICE NAME – Name of the Channel you

wish to use. 4-6 Characters max depending
on TV.

• AUDIO FORMAT – Set your desired Audio

Format. AC3 is the Default Standard for ATSC
and QAM mode.

• ADVANCE – Advance options for users who

require Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID

information. Please don’t change these

unless you understand your required PID’s or

EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI
Tech Support request.

DTMB

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These are the Defaults and
Good starting point for PLUG

N PLAY setup.

If you have more than one
unit please ensure you change
the FREQUENCY, LCN, and

SERVICE NAME so they don’t

overlap and create issues.

• SOURCE – Set your Video Source HDMI,

CVBS, or SDI depending on your model

• STANDARD – Set your TV standard

depending on your needs, location, and
support format of your TV.

• FREQ – Set your Frequency here. Because of

the wide range that DTMB covers determine
the Frequencies available. Please search for
these online for your region.

• VID QUALITY – Set the Latency Mode of

your Video.

• MODE – Modulation mode can be set here

depending on your needs for your region

• LCN – logical channel number can be set

here. This is the channel number that will be
stored and displayed on the TV

• SERVICE NAME – Name of the Channel you

wish to use. 4-6 Characters max depending
on TV.

• AUDIO FORMAT – Set your desired Audio

Format. AC3 is the Default Standard for ATSC
and QAM mode.

• ADVANCE – Advance options for users who

require Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID

information. Please don’t change these

unless you understand your required PID’s or

EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI
Tech Support request.

INSTALLING MULTIPLE UNITS

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To install multiple units on the same coax network, make sure to CHANGE the
Frequencies as per the frequencies chart for the standard in use which can be found
starting on page 22, Major/Minor, and Short Name of each Module BEFORE you
connect them to the same coax network, so there will be no Channel Conflicts. By
default, each unit will be set the same. Do Not Daisy Chain Units Using The Rf In, Rf
Out.

Please Test each unit directly connected to a Test TV first with a short piece of coax
BEFORE making it a permanent installation such as a Rack mount to make

troubleshooting easier. Once you have all your units’ setup test again with a test TV
first before combining the units with your coax network.

If you have other modulators or Digital signals you must find a harmony between the
RF levels and Frequency’s that are available such as ATSC (Over the Air Antenna)
signal. Please refer to your other modulators settings to find the frequencies the
populated and set your unit to a different set. Please see combining ATSC/QAM
signals in our manual below for more information about combining with other Digital
Signals from Providers

To change the Frequencies of each module, press enter button the unit to enter the
menu. Navigate using the keys to FREQ. Press enter and use the navigation keys to
change the numbers. The frequency is in Kilohertz. So 783Mhzs would be 783000 kHz
on the unit. Once you have set the Frequency press enter and then move on to
changing the Major/Minor channel as well as the short name if you wish. Once you
have set all your settings press ESCAPE. This will prompt you to save your changes.
Use the navigation keys to Highlight Yes and press Enter. The unit will now go back to
the main screen and restart the encoder. Once the unit saves the settings you will see
“transmitting,” and a Solid Blue LED on the “ON-AIR.”

Write down these values or channel numbers, or put a sticker on each unit with the
newly assigned frequency and channel Number so it will be easy to troubleshoot the
unit in future without the need to reset it or dismantle everything. Depending on your

setup it’s suggested to use an active splitter or combiner with more than 6 units, 40+
TV’s or using multiple splitters(each splitter will lower the DB level 5-10dbs depending

on the quality) to ensure you get a clear signal to all your TV’s no matter the distance.

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If your system works without one then it is not necessary. Again this is a Suggestion
and not required for operation of your devices.

COMBINING SERVICE PROVIDERS SIGNALS OR ATSC WITH YOUR DEVICE

For Combining ATSC (Over the Air channels) you must find the frequencies that are
used by your local stations. This information can usually be found online by searching
for, “(insert your local area) ATSC frequency chart.” This will give you a nice table that
shows all the Frequencies used in your area. Find the ones that are not used and write
those down. Set your device(s) to those unused frequencies. Test using your Test TV.

Note: For installers, it is recommended but not necessary to use a Spectrum analyzer

to see the spectrum available to you to make the installation easier. This does not
require an expensive unit to do this. Any Spectrum tester to view the available
frequencies will help you in the process.

For combining with cable Service provider the same rules apply. You can contact your
local service provider of your basic cable to find the frequencies that they use and fine
the ones that are available for you to use. If you wish to inject into a Digital Cable
Converter box or STB (set-top box) most of the time the service provider will include a
channel you may broadcast onto or some providers require a specific PID’s to be set
which can be set in the ADVANCE MENU in order for the Set to box to be able to read
the channel.

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AUDIO ENCODING SETTINGS

The unit has three standards of Audio Encoding. Depending on your local and supported
format per TV you can set the following:

• AC3 – 2.1 Dolby Digital Audio US/Canada Standard for Broadcasting

• MPEG – MPEG 2 Layer II used in DVB-T EU Standard.

• ACC - Advanced Audio Coding or MPEG-4. Used in some ATSC broadcasts

and ISDBT format. Supported by Most TV’s worldwide.

If your HDMI source has Compressed Audio or Dolby Digital Enabled it is
recommended to set your HDMI source to Stereo PCM or Uncompressed Audio
to ensure you get a clean audio signal to your TV. Double compression can cause
a lot of audio skipping issues.

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VID QUAILTY MODES

The Vid Quality modes on the unit determine the speed and size of information sent
to your TV’s tuner decoder. The default is LOW LATENCY. Only if you experience any
image issue on the TV should you change this setting. Using the other options
available such as HIGH or Average will only change the speed the information is given
to the TV to be able to decode the picture properly ( For slower Television tuners and
models )

LOW LATENCY - This mode is the fastest in terms of information sent to the TV. It

sends frame by frame which will give you the best picture and ultra-low delay for
applications that require constant use of the HDMI Source menu system such as Cable
provider boxes or DVD players.

AVERAGE – This is a good balance between lower latency and speed of information

sent to your TV’s tuner. This mode sends the Information in smaller chunks rather
than instant refresh rate which helps with slower TV tuners that have slower/smaller
decoder memory. This form of chucks can help give a very slight increase in image
quality due to the Tuner having time to decode each picture at its own pace.

HIGH - This mode sends the Information in Lager chunks than Average mode which

again can help with slower TV tuners that have slower/smaller decoder memory. This
form of chucks can help give a very slight increase in image quality due to the Tuner
having more time to decode each picture at its own pace before the next set of chunks
are received.

Note: A higher delay will occur with these modes due to the delivery of the

information to the tuner in form of chucks rather than picture by picture.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

NOT RECEIVING SIGNAL TO MY TV. WHY?

Please check your settings of the unit and ensure the correct standard is set. Check all
your connections and scan for the standard you have set on the unit. Example QAM –
Scan for Digital Cable on your TV

I plugged my unit up and it’s not working? – Please follow our Quick Guide for setting
up the unit. Double check your connections as well.

“ON-AIR” LED IS BLINKING

Check the HDMI source Resolution and please ensure you have a FIXED resolution set.

Please refer to your HDMI source Owner’s Manual on setting a Fixed Resolution and

not auto. The unit see’s your video but cannot accept the resolution to encode it for
coax usage your TV tuner can understand.

UNIT WON’T POWER ON?

Check your included power adapter. Ensure that you have a solid connection and the
DC jack is screwed on correctly.

I SEE THE PVI TEST PATTERN BUT NO VIDEO IS PLAYING!? WHY?

Check your HDMI connection. Check the HDMI source Resolution and please ensure
you have a FIXED resolution set. Please refer to your HDMI source Owner’s Manual on
setting a Fixed Resolution and not auto. Test with a different Video source such as a
DVD player or FireTV stick.

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I HAVE 2+ UNITS HOW DO I SET THEM UP TO WORK TOGETHER?

Please refer to our “Installing Multiple Units,” guide above

WHAT ARE THE BEST SETTINGS FOR THE BEST QUALITY VIDEO?

Depending on your Region will determine your settings that need to be set. The unit
already outputs a great quality video.

For people who want the best, we recommend for USA/Canada to use QAM(J.83B)
when available as this will give you the highest bitrate possible as well as using MOD ­QAM256 set on your unit which will increase the bandwidth of the signal allowing
more information to flow.

Set your HDMI source to 1080p

Set your Unit to 1080P Mode -> Advance options -> 1080P Conversion -> Auto

This will allow the 1080P signal to pass. If your TV tuner does not support 1080P
through the tuner you will not receive any signal or video. If this happens, switch it
back to “Interlacing.”

Depending on if you care about the low latency mode or not you can change the Vid
Quality to “HIGH.” A very slight change in image quality will happen as well as an
increase in delay between menus GUI’s due to the information handling sent to your
TV. Please refer to Vid Quality settings in the manual above for more information.

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MY PICTURE LOOKS GREAT UNTIL THERE IS FAST MOTION –

This could be an “interlacing,” issue with the 1080i mode. This happens a lot with
sports. Some TV’s don’t like Interlacing trough the tuner causing “Ghosting.” Change
your HDMI source to 1080P (progressive) or 720P as well as on the unit 1080P Mode ->
Advance options -> 1080P Conversion -> Auto

This will allow the 1080P signal to pass. If your TV tuner does not support 1080P
through the tuner you will not receive any signal or video. If this happens, switch it
back to “Interlacing,” and use 720P

Try changing the VID QUALITY settings as well to help with slower Tuners or if using

QAM (J.83B) switch your MOD from QAM64 to QAM256 if supported by your TV.

HOW DO I MIXED MY UNIT WITH OTHER DIGITAL SIGNALS

Please refer to the, “MIXING SIGNALS WITH OTHERS,” in our manual above

MY VIDEO IS STRETCHED OUT ON THE TV

Our unit has a passive HDMI meaning it only encodes what the video is being sent to
the unit. It does not change the color or Aspect ratio of the video to your TV. Please
check your HDMI source or TV aspect Settings.

HOW DO I REPLACE AN OLD MODULATOR WITH THIS ONE

Depending on how your old modulator was set up will determine how you will set
your new unit up. Please refer to your settings of the modulator you are replacing and
copy the settings as best as possible such as Frequencies, Channel Number, Name, etc.
Please refer to the, “CUSTOMIZATION SETTINGS,” above.

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I AM LOSING OTHER CHANNELS IN MY COAX NETWORK WHEN I TURN ON THE
PVI UNIT

Check to ensure you are not broadcasting on the same frequency as other signals.
Please refer to our, “MIXING SIGNALS WITH OTHERS,” guide above. It could be that
our unit is oversaturating the other signals as well because of the strength of the
signal. Try lowering the RF level under the, “ADVANCE MENU.” This acts as a digital
form of attenuation. Using attenuators works as well or amplification of the other
signal such as antenna signal coming in before combining it in your coax network.

WHAT ARE ALL THE STANDARDS ON THE UNIT AND WHAT DO THEY MEAN

Each region in the world uses its own Standard that they have adopted. You can check
the standards that are used in your area, online. At the moment this is the current
standards used according to our Sources. You can refer to each Standard and how to
set your unit to these standards above.

USA TV CABLE = J83B mode

USA TV AIR = ATSC mode

EU/CO/NZ/AU = DVBT

LATIN AMERICA = ISDB

CHINA = DTMB

EU = DVB-C

I AM FEEDING A 1080P SIGNAL BUT MY TV SAYS ITS 1080I

Set your Unit to 1080P Mode -> Advance options -> 1080P Conversion -> Auto

This will allow the 1080P signal to pass. If your TV tuner does not support 1080P
through the tuner you will not receive any signal or video. If this happens, switch it
back to “Interlacing.”

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TECH SUPPORT

Please read carefully all this manual as it covers ALL and EVERY aspect to set this
product as per your needs, using pictures and examples.

Should you need any additional support please go to pvisupport.com and open
a quick ticket.

Remote locations that you require support please can Schedule a time at least

24-48 hours in advance that works best for everyone.

The free tech support is active MON-FRI 10 AM – 4 PM US EST TIME Tickets
posted out from this time window or on Saturdays Sundays and US/FL holidays
days are responded ASAP the next following business day

If you need to check your configuration, you will be asked to provide a
TEAMVIEWER ID and PASS so our engineers will connect shortly and help you to
trouble shoot and set your system together with you. Help on settings is not
possible over the phone nor in other ways but the TeamViewer. You can
download and install a copy of TEAMVIEWER Version 11 from teamviewer.com
or we can provide you a temporarily access link by opening a Ticket and
requesting support.

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USA J83B CABLE CHANNELS APPENDIX

NORTH AMERICAN DIGITAL QAM CABLE TELEVISION CHANNELS / FREQUENCIES

6 MHz Apart

SUGGESTED DEFAULT = 783000KHZ ( 783 Megahertz ) = frequency channel 122

Note: this is just the frequency the VeCOAX will use on the coax cable spectrum
IT IS NOT the memory position number on the TV
You can set ANY memory position number on the TV by setting the Major/Minor Number as
you prefer. EXAMPLE 1.1 so it will go to the button number 1 on the TV remote

Channel Number

QAM / CDSREF Carrier (MHz)

Subband "T" Channels

6 MHz Apart

Lowband

2 57.00

3

63.00

4

69.00

1

75.00

5

79.00 or 81.00

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6

85.00 or 87.00

Midband

95

93.00

96

99.00

97

105.00

98

111.00

99

117.00

Midband

14

123.00

15

129.00

16

135.00

17

141.00

18

147.00

19

153.00

20

159.00

21

165.00

22

171.00

Highband

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7

177.00

8

183.00

9

189.00

10

195.00

11

201.00

12

207.00

13

213.00

Superband

23

219.00

24

225.00

25

231.00

26

237.00

27

243.00

28

249.00

29

255.00

30

261.00

31

267.00

32

273.00

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33

279.00

34

285.00

35

291.00

36

297.00

Hyperband

37

303.00

38

309.00

39

315.00

40

321.00

41

327.00

42

333.00

43

339.00

44

345.00

45

351.00

46

357.00

47

363.00

48

369.00

49

375.00

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50

381.00

51

387.00

52

393.00

53

399.00

54

405.00

55

411.00

56

417.00

57

423.00

58

429.00

59

435.00

60

441.00

61

447.00

62

453.00

63

459.00

64

465.00

Ultraband

65

471.00

66

477.00

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67

483.00

68

489.00

69

495.00

70

501.00

71

507.00

72

513.00

73

519.00

74

525.00

75

531.00

76

537.00

77

543.00

78

549.00

79

555.00

80

561.00

81

567.00

82

573.00

83

579.00

84

585.00

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85

591.00

86

597.00

87

603.00

88

609.00

89

615.00

90

621.00

91

627.00

92

633.00

93

639.00

94

645.00

Jumboband

100

651.00

101

657.00

102

663.00

103

669.00

104

675.00

105

681.00

106

687.00

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107

693.00

108

699.00

109

705.00

110

711.00

111

717.00

112

723.00

113

729.00

114

735.00

115

741.00

116

747.00

117

753.00

118

759.00

119

765.00

120

771.00

121

777.00

122

783.00

123

789.00

124

795.00

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125

801.00

126

807.00

127

813.00

128

819.00

129

825.00

130

831.00

131

837.00

132

843.00

133

849.00

134

855.00

135

861.00

136

867.00

137

873.00

138

879.00

139

885.00

140

891.00

141

897.00

142

903.00

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143

909.00

144

915.00

145

921.00

146

927.00

147

933.00

148

939.00

149

945.00

150

951.00

151

957.00

152

963.00

153

969.00

154

975.00

155

981.00

156

987.00

157

993.00

158

999.00

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USA ATSC AIR CHANNELS APPENDIX

NORTH AMERICAN DIGITAL ATSC OFF AIR TELEVISION CHANNELS / FREQUENCIES

SUGGESTED DEFAULT = 473000KHZ (473 Megahertz) = frequency channel 14

6 MHz Apart

Note: this is just the frequency the VeCOAX will use on the coax cable
IT IS NOT the memory position number on the TV
You can set ANY memory position number on the TV by setting the Major/Minor Number as
you prefer. EXAMPLE 1.1 so it will go to the button number 1 on the TV remote

(frequencies in MHz)

6 MHz Apart

Channel

ATSC FREQUENCY

2

57 3 63 4 69 5 79 6 85

VHF high-band (band III)

Channel

ATSC FREQUENCY

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7

177 8 183 9 189

10

195

11

201

12

207

13

213

UHF band

Channel

ATSC FREQUENCY

14

473

15

479

16

485

17

491

18

497

19

503

20

509

21

515

22

521

23

527

24

533

25

539

26

545

27

551

28

557

29

563

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30

569

31

575

32

581

33

587

34

593

35

599

36

605

37

611

38

617

39

623

40

629

41

635

42

641

43

647

44

653

45

659

46

665

47

671

48

677

49

683

50

689

51

692

Channel

ATSC FREQUENCY

52

701

53

707

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54

713

55

719

56

725

57

731

58

737

59

743

60

749

61

755

62

761

63

767

64

773

65

779

66

785

67

791

68

797

69

803

Channel

ATSC FREQUENCY

70

809

71

815

72

821

73

827

74

833

75

839

76

845

77

851

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78

857

79

863

80

869

81

875

82

881

83

887

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LATIN AMERICA ISDBT CHANNELS APPENDIX

SUGGESTED DEFAULT = 473142KHZ (473.142 Megahertz) = freq channel 14

473142 channel 14

479142 channel 15

485142 channel 16

491142 channel 17

497142 channel 18

503142 channel 19

509142 channel 20

515142 channel 21

521142 channel 22

527142 channel 23

533142 channel 24

539142 channel 25

545142 channel 26

551142 channel 27

557142 channel 28

563142 channel 29

569142 channel 30

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575142 channel 31

581142 channel 32

587142 channel 33

593142 channel 34

599142 channel 35

605142 channel 36

# channel 37 not used

617142 channel 38

623142 channel 39

629142 channel 40

635142 channel 41

641142 channel 42

647142 channel 43

653142 channel 44

659142 channel 45

665142 channel 46

671142 channel 47

677142 channel 48

683142 channel 49

689142 channel 50

695142 channel 51

701142 channel 52

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707142 channel 53

713142 channel 54

719142 channel 55

725142 channel 56

731142 channel 57

737142 channel 58

743142 channel 59

749142 channel 60

755142 channel 61

761142 channel 62

767142 channel 63

773142 channel 64

779142 channel 65

785142 channel 66

791142 channel 67

797142 channel 68

803142 channel 69

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DVBT CHANNELS APPENDIX

Please download the DVBT additional PDF for your country available on our Tech Support
Website – pvisupport.com

EUROPE/NEW ZEALAND = 8 MHz band

AUSTRALIA = 7 MHz Band

COLOMBIA = 6 MHz Band

END