User Manual

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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