DX404 / DX504 / DX604 Four Antenna Diversity Receivers User's Guide & Operating Manual AV010220/1-000 REV. A3 - 1 April 2005 Edited by Eli Weinstein http://www.avalonrf.com/ Avalon RF, Inc. • 344 Coogan Way • El Cajon, CA 92020 Phone: (619) 401-1969 • Fax: (619) 401-1971 • Email: sales@avalonrf.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 1. 2. 3. Page ii Table of Contents General .................................................................................................1 Figure A – Front Panel ..........................................................................2 Figure B – Rear Panel...........................................................................3 Specifications .......................................................................................
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Page iii Adding the audio sub-carriers to the video output...........................15 Assigning an EIN (Electronic Identification Number).......................16 4. Error conditions and Prompts..............................................................17 Power fault indicator........................................................................17 Battery-low warning....................................................................
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 1. Page 1 of 28 General The DX404/DX504/DX604 are rugged 4-antenna ‘true’ diversity video and audio receivers intended for demanding high end video applications. The DX404 NTSC model tuning range is from 56MHz to 802.25MHz The DX404 PAL model tuning range is from 56MHz to 860MHz. The DX504 tuning range is from 900 MHz to 928 MHz (2150 MHz with Option 4) The DX604 tuning range is from 2350 MHz to 2500 MHz (2150 to 2500 MHz with Option 4).
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AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Page 3 of 28 Figure B – Rear Panel DX404/DX504/DX604 Controls, Indicators and Connectors 1, 2, 5, 6 Antenna Inputs (Section 2.2) 3 Digital Wireless Link Interface Connector (section 2.5) 4 Digital wireless link Antenna Output (section 2.6) 7, 8 Audio Outputs (section 2.4) 9 Power & RS232 Input (Section 2.1) 10 Power Fault Indicator 11 Video Output (Section 2.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 2. Specifications 2.1 Power Input (Circle 9 on rear panel). Page 4 of 28 a) The power input connector is a XLR 4 pin on the rear panel of the DX604. Pin 1 – Ground Pin 2 – RS232 Interface (Transmit) Pin 3 – RS232 Interface (Receive) Pin 4 - +9Vdc to +16Vdc Figure C – Power Input b) The DX604 operates off a 9Vdc to 16Vdc unregulated voltage source with a ripple of less than 0.5Vp.p.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 2.2 Page 5 of 28 Antenna Inputs, total of 4 (Circles 1,2,5,6 on rear panel). a) DX404: The tuning frequency range is 56MHz-802/860MHz, AM/VSB modulated. The antenna connectors of the NTSC model are “F” type with a 75 Ω (ohm) impedance. The PAL model has RCA connectors. b) DX504: The tuning frequency range is 900-928 MHz, FM modulated. The antenna connectors are “F” type with a 75 Ω (ohm) impedance.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 2.5 Page 6 of 28 Digital Wireless Link Data Input. The digital wireless link input connector is a LEMO type ECG1B3147CLL or equivalent. The mating connector is a FGG1B314CLAD62 The connector pin-out is: Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Speaker Left Microphone Speaker Left Microphone Bias RS485 I/O “A” RS485 I/O “B” Alarm Pin 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Telemetry 1 Telemetry 2 Telemetry 3 Ground Ground N/C N/C Figure E – Digital Wireless Link Data Input 2.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 2.7 Page 7 of 28 Size The DX404/DX504/DX604 are available in two configurations: Configuration Single DX604 (See Figure F) Dual DX604 (Option R) (See Figure G) Dimensions Without Removable Hood 8.5” W x 1.75” H x 12.125” D 216mm x 45mm x 308mm With Removable Hood 8.7” W x 1.9” H x 13.1” D 221mm x 48mm x 333mm 17” W x 1.75” H x 12.125” D 432mm x 44.5mm x 308mm NOTES The DX604 is intended for use in a desktop configuration.
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AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 2.9 Page 9 of 28 Environmental Conditions. The DX604 is designed to meet the following environmental conditions: a) Operating temperature -4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C) b) Storage temperature -13° to 150° F (-25° to 65° C) c) Vibration 1.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 3. Operating Instructions 3.1 Human Interface. Page 10 of 28 3.1.1 Front Panel Keypad (Circle 5 on figure A) All manual setup functions are entered via the keypad. 3.1.2 Front Panel Indicators (Circles 1,2 on figure A). The DX604 front panel includes the following indicators: a) Signal quality indicators for each antenna via an 8 segment LED bar graph. The higher the illuminated LED, the better the signal from the antenna.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 3.1.4 Front Panel Interface Page 11 of 28 The DX604 has an optional IRDT serial interface, capable of communicating with a PDA at a distance up to 3 feet. 3.2 Operating the DX604. The commonly used receiver commands are: * Tuning * Frequency scanning * Tuner select (Excluding tuners from the diversity) * Turning the display on or off * Locking the keypad. 3.2.1 Tuning tunes in to the desired frequency.
AVALON RF, INC. Page 12 of 28 DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual # tunes in to the desired channel (DX404 only). The valid channels for the DX404 NTSC model are 2-69. The valid channels for the DX404 PAL model are 2-12 and 21-70. E.G.: #25 tunes a DX404 to channel 25. 3.2.2 Frequency scanning. tunes to the next higher frequency (or Channel for DX404). tunes to the next lower frequency (or Channel for DX404).
AVALON RF, INC. Page 13 of 28 DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual *1#12 eliminates tuners 3 and 4 from the diversity *1#123 eliminates tuner 4 from the diversity *1 includes all four tuners in the diversity process. A A/M indication is shown on the LCD display, line 2 as explained in Appendix A. This setting is not saved at power off. 3.2.4 Turning ON or OFF the display. *# toggles the display ON or OFF. 3.2.5 Locking the keypad.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 3.3 Page 14 of 28 Setup. 3.3.1 Tuning the audio sub-carrier frequencies (DX504/DX604 only). The Audio1 sub-carrier frequency is factory preset to 6 MHz. The Audio2 sub-carrier frequency is factory preset to 6.5MHz. The audio sub-carrier frequencies can be tuned anywhere between 5MHz to 7MHz in increments of 10KHz.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 3.3.3 Changing the video bandwidth (DX504 only). Page 15 of 28 The DX404 video bandwidth is factory preset to 5MHz. The DX604 video bandwidth is factory preset to 16 MHz. The DX504 video bandwidth can be field changed from 16MHz to 27 MHz and back. *32 changes the video bandwidth to 27 MHz. *31 changes the video bandwidth to 16 MHz. LCD display indication – first line, after carrier frequency.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Page 16 of 28 NOTE Displaying video that has the audio subcarriers on it will show visible noise on the picture. 3.3.6 Assigning an EIN (Electronic Identification Number) to the DX604. Valid only for firmware ver 6.7 and later This command is used in conjunction with the RS232 option. Multiple DX604’s can be controlled with a single RS232 port by using a RS232 to RS485 converter. If this is needed, please contact the factory for details.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 4. Error conditions and Prompts. 4.1 Power fault indicator. Page 17 of 28 The power fault indicator (Circle 10 on the rear panel) illuminates when the input voltage exceeds 24V, or when the input voltage is hooked up in reverse polarity. 4.2 Battery-low warning. The front panel LCD backlight will blink whenever the power input voltage drops below 10.5V. While in this mode, the receiver is unable to memorize any setup changes. 4.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 5. Page 18 of 28 Ordering Information DX404 – Basic System DX504 – Basic System DX604 – Basic System Every DX604 comes with the following standard features and accessories. 5.1.1 One DX404 or DX504 or DX604 in a ZIPLOCK ESD bag. The receiver has one video and two audio channels. 5.1.2 One BX002U 12V low noise regulated AC adapter for 110Vac/60Hz. 5.1.3 A user manual (the one you’re reading). 5.1.4 A warranty card. 5.1.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 5.2 Page 19 of 28 Optional features: Option 00 European version. Includes a 230VAC power adapter and calibration for PAL. Option 01 Remote programming. The RS232 interface is installed on the power input connector. Consult Appendix B for programming instructions.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 5.3 Page 20 of 28 Optional accessories 5.3.1 Antennas. Each receiver requires four (4) antennas. Higher antenna gain yields longer range with limitations on reception “viewing angle”. Ordering information: 2dbi 2dbi 5dbi 6dbi 9.
AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Page 21 of 28 5.3.3 Antenna cables for the Digital Wireless Link (DWL) The DWL antenna cable is a BNC to BNC cable with RG58 cable. 5.3.4 Splitters When a set of four antennas feeds more than one receiver, it is convenient to split the signal from each antenna to all receivers at the same location. There are two types of splitters: Passive and amplified. Passive are lower cost and adequate for short range.
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AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Page 24 of 28 Appendix A – LCD format FFF.FFMHz SSSS MMMMMMMM NNRAIVL First line Second line DX404 LCD format CH #17 SSSS MMMMMMMM NNRAIVL First line Second line DX404 LCD format # 2 FFFF.FFn aAa bBb MMMMMMMM NNRAIVL First line Second line DX504/DX604 LCD format A.1 The format of the first line is: FFFF.FF is the carrier frequency SSSS (DX404 only) is the video standard (PAL or NTSC).
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AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Page 26 of 28 Appendix B – Remote Programming Option The DX404/DX504/DX604 can be remotely programmed via a: • RS232C interface The data rate is set for 9600 Baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no handshaking signals. B.1 Enabling the remote programming option. On receipt of a valid command on the serial port, the DX604 enters the ‘Remote/Programming’ mode and the front panel keypad is ‘locked’.
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AVALON RF, INC. DX404/DX504/DX604 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Page 28 of 28 Appendix C – BIT Codes BIT 0 - memory error (unit is useable but will not retain stored setting) BIT 1-4 and combinations thereof – the numbers indicate which tuners are unlocked (the unit needs to be returned to factory for repairs at the earliest). Partial functionality can be achieved (until unit can be taken out of service) by removing the unlocked tuner from the diversity temporarily using the *1 command.
