User Manual Part 1

Routine Operation 3-9MTX5000 User and Technical Manual
1. Verify the power cable is properly connected to the
MTX5000 IDU rear panel AC POWER IN connector.
2. Verify all coaxial cables and cable connectors are
properly connected to the rear panel connectors and
verify the ODU or ODUs, as applicable to your system
options, are properly connected.
3. Connect the MTX5000 IDU power cable to AC power
of the correct type and voltage.
4. Verify the power source is turned on.
5. Press the power switch and observe the symbol on the
switch illuminates.
Notes
When power is applied to the MTX5000, it will
automatically enter the local normal user mode of
operation.
The MTX5000 will return to the last settings that
were in use when the unit was powered down, but
the MTX5000 will not resume transmitting if the unit
was transmitting when it was powered down.
If the MTX5000 was in the remote mode when
power was removed, the IDU will not return to the
remote mode.
6. The normal power-up sequence is as follows:
- After approximately 30 seconds, the introduction
screen will be displayed on the color LCD display
panel. See Figure 3-4.
- A progress bar will also be displayed indicating power
up progress and, approximately 30 seconds after the
introduction screen is displayed, the Main screen will
be displayed on the color LCD display panel. See
Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-4: Introduction Screen
Figure 3-5: Main Screen - Typical
CAUTION
Always wait a minimum of 5 seconds after
the Main screen is displayed following
power up before selecting a Preset.
7. Select the Preset required per “Select Preset” on
page 3-24.
Progress
Bar (Typical)
Channel 1 0Offset
Antenna Ant. Pol.Antenna1 H
RFU1
No RF
RF Band
Preset A
Analog
4.83 & 5.8, 3MHz Vid Dev
RF Output
XX
dBm
<- Status
Setup
Status ->
PA Off
SUM
ODU
IDU
RF
L/R
L
L