User Manual
Table Of Contents
- About This Manual
- Copyright
- Proprietary Material
- Quality Certification
- Regulatory Status
- Conventions
- Symbols Used
- Warranty Information
- 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 STRATA TX Screens
- 3.5 TXU and/or TCU Monitoring Operations
- 3.5.1 Using the Monitor Screens in MPEG Output Mode
- 3.5.2 Using the Monitor Screens in Ext IF Input Mode
- 3.5.3 Using the Monitor Screens in COFDM - IF Mode
- 3.5.4 Using the Monitor Screens in COFDM ASI In Mode
- 3.5.5 Using the Monitor Screens in Analog - IF Mode
- 3.5.6 Using the Monitor Screens in DVB-S Mode
- 3.6 TXU and/or TCU Control Operations
- 3.7 Front Panel vs. STRATA TX Configurator Settings
- Table 3-1: Front Panel vs. Configurator Settings
- Troubleshooting
- Channels & Frequencies
- A.1 Appendix Overview
- A.2 Initial Factory Presets
- A.2.1 3.4 to 3.8 GHz Channel Plan
- A.2.2 4.4 to 5.0 GHz Channel Plan
- A.2.3 6.4 to 7.1 GHz Channel Plan
- A.2.4 6.9 to 7.5 GHz Channel Plan
- A.2.5 7.4 to 8.0 GHz Channel Plan
- A.2.6 7.8 to 8.5 GHz Channel Plan
- A.2.7 8.2 to 8.9 GHz Channel Plan
- A.2.8 10.0 to 10.7 GHz Channel Plan
- A.2.9 10.5 to 11.2 GHz Channel Plan
- A.2.10 10.8 to 11.5 GHz Channel Plan
- A.2.11 12.7 to 13.25 GHz Channel Plan
- Glossary
- Specifications
Introduction 1-3STRATA TX Operator’s Guide
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US)
(0800 - 1700 hrs US ET)
Telephone: 800-490-5700 (Press 3)
978-671-5700 (Press 3)
Fax: 978-671-5800
E-mail customerservice@mrcbroadcast.com
When contacting Customer Service, please have the following
information available:
• Model number and serial number of the unit. This is
located on a label on the bottom of each unit.
• Approximate purchase date.
• Radio version, which appears on the TXU or TCU
alphanumeric display at startup.
or
• Firmware versions displayed on the Main page of the
STRATA TX Configuration Utility, when the STRATA TX
Configuration Utility is connected to the TXU or TCU.
1.8 Calling for Service
MRC Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. During regular business hours you can reach our expert
staff directly.
Business Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 7:00PM Eastern Time (US)
(0800 - 1900 hrs US ET)
Telephone: 800-490-5700 (Press 4)
978-671-5700 (Press 4)
Fax: 978-671-5800
E-mail: technicalsupport@mrcbroadcast.com
After regular business hours and on weekends and holidays, you
can also reach our expert staff as follows:
Telephone: 978-671-5929
Your call will be automatically forwarded to the on-call Technical
Support specialist.
When contacting Technical Support, please have the following
information available:
• Model number and serial number of the unit. This is
located on a label on the bottom of each unit.
• Approximate purchase date.
• Radio version, which appears on the TXU or TCU
alphanumeric display at startup.
or
• Firmware versions displayed on the Main page of the
STRATA TX Configuration Utility, when the STRATA TX
Configuration Utility is connected to the TXU or TCU.
1.9 Supported Repairs
The STRATA TX System, including the TXU, TCU, and optional
ACU, is designed to be compact, rugged and reliable.