Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ICC2-ATSC Contemporary Research
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17630 Davenport Road, Suite 113 • Dallas, TX 75252 Phone: 972-931-2728 • Toll-Free: 888-972-2728 • Fax: 972-931-2765 E-Mail: Sa le s@ cr www.c om • W eb si te : www. cr www.c om Product Manual ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner/Controller August 16, 2007 S12 Control Version 1.
Contemporary Research 2 ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner/Controller Table of Contents Overview ....................................................................................................................... ....................................... 3 Specific ations .
Overview The ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner is an integrated HDTV tune r/controller that networks HD display monitors and projectors in an iC-Net and Si gnS tream display contro l system. As a universal TV tuner, the ICC2-ATSC can receive ATSC, NTSC, and clear QAM cable channels fr om an MATV antenna or CATV cable RF system.
Specifications Physical Size (HWD): 8.5” [216mm] wide x 2.43” [62mm] height (2RU) x 8.0” [203mm] deep Weight: 2.25 lbs [1 kg] Enclosure : Steel with black powder coat pai n t Mounting : Rack mou.
Contemporary Research 5 ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner/Controller Tuning Frequency Range: ATSC and Clear QAM (cable) tel evision 55.25 to 801.25 MHz TV System: ATSC, NTSC , Cable, and Clear QAM (1080i/720p/480p.
Contemporary Research 6 ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner/Controller Quick Setup Guide Setup Step Options Notes Front-Panel Programming Tuning Mode Baud Rate Unit # Zone # Panel Lock Power-Up Volume IR Receive Digital A udio HD Out HD Resolution Hold and release Power and Volume Up buttons 0.
Contemporary Research 7 ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner/Controller Front Panel Setup To Enter a Front Panel Programming Mode: 1. Press and hold the Power button, then press the Volume Up button 2. Release a ll buttons, the I CC2-ATSC will now be in th e front-pane l programming mod e.
HD2-RC IR Remote The HD2-RC IR Remote included with the ICC2-ATSC can be used to setup the tuner and for daily operation. All of the functions on the remote have equi val ent commands in RS-232, Ethernet, and Wired IR formats. In addition, the ICC2-ATSC front panel buttons can perform Power, Channel, and Volume control .
On-Screen Menus Main Menu Selects sub-menus. • Arrow keys highlight option • Select (or Enter) chooses option • Menu steps back or exits menus • Exit exits all me nus • Some options are only.
Favorite Channels Menu is also displayed from the Li st command, selects channels advanced by the F AV favorite channel command. Use the Up, Down arrows to move through the list, press Select to add a channel to Favorites. Channel Add/Delete This menu can add or delete a channel accessed from Channel Up and Down.
Caption Menus This menu accesses captioning features: • On/Off – turn captions on/off – other options are not available if captions are off. • Analog Mode - CC 1-4 and Text 1-4 • Digital Mod.
US Rating Use arrows and Select functions to select level of Movi e and TV rating allowe d. Canada Rating Use arrows and Select functions to select level of Movi e and TV rating allo wed.
Screen Format Selects between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios. The Ratio command can also adjust the settings. • 4:3 Display offers three options for 16:9 video: 16:9, 4:3 (stretched vertically), and Zoo.
Pop-Up Menus Info Activated from Info command. • Channel – Analog or digital , Mode, Name • Time – current time and date • Program – Times and name (if digi tal ) • Details – Resolution, Audio Mode, Captions, Rating Guide Shows the day’s programming guide for current station.
Contemporary Research 15 ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner/Controller IC-Net Control Protocol Overview RS-232 control for up to 4000 TV Controllers is pr ovided through an iC-series Head-End Network Controller. The ICE-HE Ethe rnet Head End and ICC-HE Head End manage iC-Net communication over RF Coax to ICC1 (1-way) and ICC2 (2-Way) TV Controllers.
Contemporary Research 16 ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner/Controller IC-Net Commands Control Commands Command Description Power Power Off P0 “$A5,<dh>,<dl>,2,’P0’ ” (6 bytes) Power On P1 “$A.
Contemporary Research 17 ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner/Controller HD2-RC Remote Emulation You can also emulate IR commands sent from the CR HD2-RC Wireless Remote. If you are usi ng the numeri c keys to sele ct a channel, the us er or program will ne ed to follow the nume ric command with an Ent er.
Rack Mounting Two options are available for rack-mounti ng tuners. RK1-HD • Insert ICC2-ATSC into RK1-HD frame. • Use screws included with kit to attach tuner to the side fl anges.
Contemporary Research 19 ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner/Controller iC-Net Zones, Units and Device Addresses In the front-panel setup instructions, you set the Unit # (1-255), then the Zone # (1-15). This refers to the iC-Net address structure that includes device num ber 256 – 4095 that is divided up into 15 Zones.
Contemporary Research 20 ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner/Controller System Map One of the key tasks for iC-Net integrators is to create a logical System Map , assigning device numbers to TV controllers so they fall into physical zones useful to the client. The device mapping could be sorted by type or location; whichever suits the application.
Typical RF and ICC-Net Signal Flow The diagram below shows the structure of a ty pical Contemporary Research media retrieval system. One of the key aspects for iCC-Net comm unication is to provide a forward and return (sub-channel) path for data.
Contemporary Research 22 ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner/Controller Safety Instructions Read before operating equipment. 1. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleani ng.
Contemporary Research 23 ICC2-ATSC HDTV Tuner/Controller Limited Warranty Contemporary Research Corporation (CR) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase from CR.
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