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
Routine Operation 3-3STRATA TX Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual
used when the TCU and the TXU must be deployed in two
separate locations.
Figure 3-2: TXU Controls, Indicators, and Connectors - Rear
View
When the TCU and TXU are co-located, MRC recommends both
units be powered from the same DC power source.
If your STRATA TX System does not contain a TCU, the DC ON
COAX switch will not be present and an AUDIO connector will
be mounted in place of the switch.
If your STRATA TX System contains both a TXU and a TCU, the
System gives you several ways to control DC power on the
coaxial cable from the TCU to the TXU, depending on the
configurations of your TCU and TXU:
•The DC ON COAX switch on the front panel of the TCU
(See Figure 3-3 on page 3-6) and the DC ON COAX
RF Output
Connector
RS-232
Connector
switch on the front panel of the TXU (See Figure 3-1 on
page 3-2).
•The 75 Ohm Coax option on the Command Screen.
Both control methods must be enabled for DC power to be
operational if your TCU and TXU configurations both contain the
DC ON COAX switches. If the DC ON COAX switch is not
present on your TCU, DC power can only be applied using the
75 Ohm Coax option on the command screen. The TXU DC ON
COAX switch must be set to ON in either situation.
TXU SIGNAL INPUT Connector The BNC INPUT connector
provides the IF or video input to the TXU.
TXU AUDIO Connector AUDIO connectors are not contained
on all configurations of the TXU. For configuration differences,
see “TXU and TCU Configurations” Chapter on page 2-9.
If your TXU contains an AUDIO connector, all audio inputs are
applied to the front panel mounted 10-pin connector.
TXU Alphanumeric Display The TXU contains a two-line by
12-character alphanumeric display. The display works in
conjunction with the control switch to allow you to monitor
system status and to control system settings.
TXU XMIT LED When the TXU control switch is pressed for one
second, the transmitter changes from the standby mode to the
transmit mode or changes from the transmit mode to the standby
mode. When the transmitter is in the transmit mode, the XMIT
LED illuminates blue. When the transmitter is in the standby
mode, the XMIT LED is off.
If your STRATA TX System contains both a TXU and a TCU,
pressing the control switch on either the TXU or TCU will change
the transmitter to the transmit mode or to the standby mode. The