User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Notices
- Contents
- Introduction
- Product Description
- Routine Operation
- 3.1 Chapter Overview
- 3.2 Overview of Controls, Indicators and Connectors
- 3.3 Preparing for Operation
- 3.4 Using the Display Screens
- 3.5 PTX-PRO Monitoring Operations
- 3.6 PTX-PRO Control Operations
- 3.7 Front Panel vs. Configurator Settings
- Troubleshooting
- Advanced Operation
- 5.1 Chapter Overview
- 5.2 Before You Begin
- 5.3 Create or Update a Configuration
- 5.3.1 Using the Configurator Software
- 5.3.2 Determine Licensed Options
- 5.3.3 Create New Configuration On-Line
- 5.3.4 Load and Modify Configuration Settings On- Line
- Figure 5-7: Load and Modify Configuration Settings On-Line - Sheet 1 of 5
- Figure 5-8: Load and Modify Configuration Settings On-Line - Sheet 2 of 5
- Figure 5-9: Load and Modify Configuration Settings On-Line - Sheet 3 of 5
- Figure 5-10: Load and Modify Configuration Settings On-Line - Sheet 4 of 5
- Figure 5-11: Load and Modify Configuration Settings On-Line - Sheet 5 of 5
- 5.3.5 Load Configuration File into Radio On-Line
- 5.3.6 Change Preset Names in On-Line Mode
- 5.3.7 Create Channel Plan Offline
- 5.3.8 Modify Channel Plan in Offline Mode
- 5.3.9 Load and Modify a Channel Plan On-Line
- 5.3.10 Load Channel Plan File into Radio On-Line
- 5.3.11 Add Licensed Option
- Installation
- 6.1 Chapter Overview
- 6.2 Unpacking
- 6.3 Initial Inspection
- 6.4 Damage in Shipment
- 6.5 Mounting and Cabling
- 6.6 Power Connections
- 6.7 Grounding
- 6.8 Audio Connections
- 6.9 Signal Connections
- 6.10 Data Connections
- 6.11 Powering Up
- 6.12 Configurator Software Installation
- 6.13 Product Modifications
- Replacement Parts
- Theory of Operation
- Index
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Routine Operation 3-1PTX-PRO User and Technical Manual
Routine Operation
3.1 Chapter Overview
This chapter provides basic information that will enable you to
operate your PTX-PRO 13 GHz Transmitter (PTX-PRO).
Here are the topics covered:
For a summary of settings that can be made with the PTX-PRO
front panel control switches and which settings are made using
the Configurator software, see Section 3.7 on page 3-14.
Information on settings made with the MRC Radio Configurator
(Configurator) software can be found in the “Advanced
Operation” Chapter on page 5-1.
Topic Page
Overview of Controls, Indicators and Connectors 3-1
Preparing for Operation 3-5
Portable Deployment - Typical 3-5
Powering the PTX-PRO Transmitter 3-5
Using the Display Screens 3-6
PTX-PRO Monitoring Operations 3-6
Using the Monitor Screens in COFDM Mode 3-7
Using the Monitor Screens in ASI/SDI Input Mode 3-7
Using the Monitor Screens in Ext IF Input Mode 3-7
Using the Monitor Screens in LMS-T Mode 3-7
PTX-PRO Control Operations 3-12
Front Panel vs. Configurator Settings 3-14
3.2 Overview of Controls, Indicators
and Connectors
This section describes the controls, indicators, and connectors
used on the PTX-PRO.
Controls, indicators, and connectors contained on the various
configurations of the PTX-PRO are identified and described
below. Topics covered are as follows:
Topic Page
Front Panel Controls, Indicators, and Connectors 3-2
PTX-PRO Front Panel Controls, Indicators, and
Connectors
3-2
Alphanumeric Display 3-2
OFFSET Switch 3-2
CHAN Switch 3-2
SIGNAL INPUT BNC Connector 3-2
MONITOR BNC Connector 3-2
PWR LED 3-2
SDI/HD/SD BNC Connector 3-3
SDI/ASI INPUT BNC Connector 3-3
Control Switch 3-3
XMIT LED 3-4
PWR Switch 3-4
AC/DC Power Connector 3-4
Rear Panel Connectors and Fuses 3-4
AUDIO 3 & 4/AES-EBU Connector 3-4
RF Output Type “N” Connector 3-4
AC Fuse 3-4
DC Fuse 3-5