Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MFK 16 Kathrein
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Operating Manual DVB-T Meter MFK 16.
Preface Dear customer , KA THREIN-W erke KG has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this manual. However , no liability can be accepted for potential errors in this manual or for any resultant loss. This manual may be neither copied nor duplicated in a different form without the written consent of KA THREIN-Werke KG.
Contents Preface 2 Contents 3 General informatio n 4 Product package 5 Safety instructions – important notes 6 Charging the battery 8 Charging using the AC battery charger lea ds 8 Charging in a veh.
The MFK 16 DVB-T signal meter meets the highest quality standards based on its design and highly reliable workmanship. DVB-T signals can easily be measured, as the spectrum is not relevant and there is no need to see a picture on the screen. Also, the signal levels of adjacent analogue channels can be represented with the MFK 16.
Product package MFK 16 signal meter with integral battery , protective bag and carrying strap The MFK 16 product package includes: - MFK 16 signal meter , - operating manual, - leather protective bag,.
6 Safety instructions – important notes This page contains important information on operating and connecting up the unit. Read these instructions carefully before setting up the unit. Mains power cable Make sure that the mains power cable (power supply cable) is not damaged.
• When operated from the mains there is danger to life if the unit is not handled correctly • Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing water • Do not operate the unit in extreme climatic conditions at high humidity levels • Do not place any containers filled with liquid on the unit • Keep open flames away from the unit.
Charging the battery When shipped, the battery is not charged. We recommend you leave the battery on charge for 24 hours before using it for the first time, so that it is fully charged and the state of charge of the cells is equalised. This recommendation also applies if the unit has not been used for a lengthy period of time.
Getting started Connect the MFK 16 input on the front of the unit by a BNC cable to the antenna. Alternatively , you can use the BNC/IEC, the BNC/F adapter and the standard antenna cable (IEC). Switching on the meter Press and hold for 5 seconds The display first shows the version number and the battery state of charge.
Selecting different measuring methods The meter is able to measure the RF signal level (analogue and digital channels), “BER” (Bit Error Rate) as a bar indicator for “Pre BER” and as a numeric value for “Post VITERBI BER”. The “BER” can only be measured on digital channels.
Getting started Aligning an antenna / BER mode If neither a bar nor DVB-T appears on the display , the signal is too low or the transmission is analogue. Note: Carrier-to-noise (C/N) ratio in dB Real-time Pre BER bar indicator Select a channel and BER mode.
12 Getting started Switching off the meter T o switch off the MFK 16, press and hold down the “OFF” button for about 5 seconds. The display shows “Power off”, then goes blank .
13 The cursor indicates the selected function. Press the left or right arrow button to make changes. The display shows the status of the function. The following functions are available in setup mode: 1. Power supply antenna ON/OFF , e.g. 5 V DC for active antenna 2.
14 T echnical data • Display of signal levels of terrestrial signals • Display of carrier-to-noise (C/N) ratio • BER measurement pre and post Viterbi • Memory for 32 different frequency lists .
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