User Manual Part 1

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Routine Operation 3-1MTX5000 User and Technical Manual
Routine Operation
3.1 Chapter Overview
This chapter provides basic information that will enable 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 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