VECOAX COMPACT RF SERIES MODULATOR MANUAL USER MANUAL
Pro Video Instruments NOTE: BEFORE INSTALLATION Please test each unit with your TV’s before installing your units to ensure you are receiving signal. This makes troubleshooting easier epesically for the Blade and Rack series of this Product. This can be done simply by connecting your TV with a short piece of Coax cable to the RF out of the Unit. No HDMI needs to be Connected. This will display our PVI logo on your TV. By default our unit is set to QAM(J.83B Cable) Mode.
Pro Video Instruments PRODUCT SPECS Power - 12v/DC (12v/1A) All Major TV Encoder standards build-in. No need to reprogram or flash the unit to a different Format. QAM (J.83B Digital Cable), ATSC (Digital Over the Air Channels), ISDBTb, DVBT, DVBC, DMBT Set via Color Display Compact Design allows installation anyway. Ultra-Low latency provides the ability to use menus on your HDMI source with ease. Works with many different TV brands including Samsung, Sony, Vizio, LG, and More.
Pro Video Instruments a) It is recommended to test the device first on a test bench for your application before making it a permanent installation to your system so troubleshooting is easier. b) Connect your included Power adapter the unit. c) Once the unit is powered on you will see the main menu. d) First, Connect a short piece of coax cable to your TV’s tuner and the other end to the unit’s RF out. e) On the unit press the enter button to enter the menu of the unit.
Pro Video Instruments l) Once you have inserted a valid HDMI Video Signal into the HDMI port > The On-air LED on the front will Stay steady lit. m) You should now see the video playing on you Channel. n) If you wish to change the name of the channel that is displayed, you may do so under the Short name settings of the unit. 4-6 Characters max is allowed depending on your TV. o) More detail information can be found below if more customization is required.
Pro Video Instruments CUSTOMIZATION AND PARAMETERS Each unit is ready to work plug n play by default. After connecting the unit using our Quick guide above you may customize the unit to your needs such as Frequency, Major and Minor channel numbers, Short name, or TV standard. QAM (J.83B DIGITAL CABLE) These are the Defaults and Good starting point for PLUG N PLAY setup.
Pro Video Instruments Main Screen – this displays a short version of the current settings the unit is broadcasting on Short Name – you will see this menu when changing the short name of your channel QAM (J.83B DIGITAL CABLE) – CONT. • MAJOR CHANNEL – This is the number that will be displayed and stored on the TV If you wish to display a different number than what the ACTUAL Channel is per Frequency Chart. EXAMPLE: 783MHZ is channel 122. We can have it Stored as Channel 1.
Pro Video Instruments ADVANCE MENU – ADVANCE USERS ONLY These are the Defaults Please don’t change these unless you have an understanding of PID’s or require a specific PID set by your Service provider for Coax STB injection. Changing these numbers can create unwanted effects to your channel. • DEFAULT – used to factory reset the unit to default.
Pro Video Instruments ATSC (OVER THE AIR CHANNEL) These are the Defaults and Good starting point for PLUG N PLAY setup. If you have more than one unit please ensure you change the FREQUENCY, MAJOR/MINOR, and SHORT NAME so they don’t overlap and create issues. • ADVANCE – Advance options for users who require Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID information. Please don’t change these unless you understand your required PID’s or EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI Tech Support request.
Pro Video Instruments DVB-T GENERIC – PLEASE REFER TO YOUR LOCATION NEEDS These are the Defaults and Good starting point for PLUG N PLAY setup. If you have more than one unit, please ensure you change the FREQUENCY and LCN so they don’t overlap and create issues. • ADVANCE – Advance options for users who require Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID information. Please don’t change these unless you understand your required PID’s or EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI Tech Support request.
Pro Video Instruments DVB-C These are the Defaults and Good starting point for PLUG N PLAY setup. If you have more than one unit please ensure you change the FREQUENCY, LCN, and SERVICE NAME so they don’t overlap and create issues. • SOURCE – Set your Video Source HDMI, CVBS, or SDI depending on your model • STANDARD – Set your TV standard depending on your needs, location, and support format of your TV. • FREQ – Set your Frequency using our Frequency chart listed at the end of the manual.
Pro Video Instruments ISDBT These are the Defaults and Good starting point for PLUG N PLAY setup. If you have more than one unit please ensure you change the FREQUENCY, KEY ID, and SERVICE NAME so they don’t overlap and create issues. • SOURCE – Set your Video Source HDMI, CVBS, or SDI depending on your model • STANDARD – Set your TV standard depending on your needs, location, and support format of your TV. • FREQ – Set your Frequency using our Frequency chart listed at the end of the manual.
Pro Video Instruments DTMB These are the Defaults and Good starting point for PLUG N PLAY setup. If you have more than one unit please ensure you change the FREQUENCY, LCN, and SERVICE NAME so they don’t overlap and create issues. • SOURCE – Set your Video Source HDMI, CVBS, or SDI depending on your model • STANDARD – Set your TV standard depending on your needs, location, and support format of your TV. • FREQ – Set your Frequency here.
Pro Video Instruments INSTALLING MULTIPLE UNITS To install multiple units on the same coax network, make sure to CHANGE the Frequencies, Major/Minor, and Short Name of each Module BEFORE you connect them to the same coax network, so there will be no Channel Conflicts. By default, each unit will be set the same. Please Test each unit directly connected to a Test TV first with a short piece of coax BEFORE making it a permanent installation such as a Rack mount to make troubleshooting easier.
Pro Video Instruments COMBINING SERVICE PROVIDERS SIGNALS OR ATSC WITH YOUR DEVICE For Combining ATSC (Over the Air channels) you must find the frequencies that are used by your local stations. This information can usually be found online by searching for, “(insert your local area) ATSC frequency chart.” This will give you a nice table that shows all the Frequencies used in your area. Find the ones that are not used and write those down. Set your device(s) to those unused frequencies.
Pro Video Instruments AUDIO ENCODING SETTINGS The unit has three standards of Audio Encoding. Depending on your local and supported format per TV you can set the following: • AC3 – 2.1 Dolby Digital Audio US/Canada Standard for Broadcasting • MPEG – MPEG 2 Layer II used in DVB-T EU Standard. • ACC - Advanced Audio Coding or MPEG-4. Used in some ATSC broadcasts and ISDBT format. Supported by Most TV’s worldwide.
Pro Video Instruments VID QUAILTY MODES The Vid Quality modes on the unit determine the speed and size of information sent to your TV’s tuner decoder. The default is LOW LATENCY. Only if you experience any image issue on the TV should you change this setting.
Pro Video Instruments PC CONNECTION SOFTWARE Depending on your model you can connect a Mini USB cable to the PC port of the unit and run the PC control software which can be found on our website at pvisupport.com and search for “PC control software,” in the search bar. Once you download this software you can run it and use it to control your unit if you have multiple to configure or installed in a hard to reach the area where the front panel is not easily accessible.
Pro Video Instruments TROUBLESHOOTING NOT RECEIVING SIGNAL TO MY TV. WHY? Please check your settings of the unit and ensure the correct standard is set. Check all your connections and scan for the standard you have set on the unit. Example QAM – Scan for Digital Cable on your TV I plugged my unit up and it’s not working? – Please follow our Quick Guide for setting up the unit. Double check your connections as well.
Pro Video Instruments I HAVE 2+ UNITS HOW DO I SET THEM UP TO WORK TOGETHER? Please refer to our “Installing Multiple Units,” guide above WHAT ARE THE BEST SETTINGS FOR THE BEST QUALITY VIDEO? Depending on your Region will determine your settings that need to be set. The unit already outputs a great quality video. For people who want the best, we recommend for USA/Canada to use QAM(J.
Pro Video Instruments MY PICTURE LOOKS GREAT UNTIL THERE IS FAST MOTION – This could be an “interlacing,” issue with the 1080i mode. This happens a lot with sports. Some TV’s don’t like Interlacing trough the tuner causing “Ghosting.” Change your HDMI source to 1080P (progressive) or 720P as well as on the unit 1080P Mode -> Advance options -> 1080P Conversion -> Auto This will allow the 1080P signal to pass. If your TV tuner does not support 1080P through the tuner you will not receive any signal or video.
Pro Video Instruments I AM LOSING OTHER CHANNELS IN MY COAX NETWORK WHEN I TURN ON THE PVI UNIT Check to ensure you are not broadcasting on the same frequency as other signals. Please refer to our, “MIXING SIGNALS WITH OTHERS,” guide above. It could be that our unit is oversaturating the other signals as well because of the strength of the signal. Try lowering the RF level under the, “ADVANCE MENU.” This acts as a digital form of attenuation.
Pro Video Instruments TECH SUPPORT Please read carefully all this manual as it covers ALL and EVERY aspect to set this product as per your needs, using pictures and examples. Should you need any additional support please go to pvisupport.com and open a quick ticket. Remote locations that you require support please can Schedule a time at least 24-48 hours in advance that works best for everyone.
Pro Video Instruments USA J83B CABLE CHANNELS APPENDIX NORTH AMERICAN DIGITAL QAM CABLE TELEVISION CHANNELS / FREQUENCIES 6 MHz Apart SUGGESTED DEFAULT = 783000KHZ ( 783 Megahertz ) = frequency channel 122 Note: this is just the frequency the VeCOAX will use on the coax cable spectrum IT IS NOT the memory position number on the TV You can set ANY memory position number on the TV by setting the Major/Minor Number as you prefer. EXAMPLE 1.
Pro Video Instruments 6 85.00 or 87.00 Midband 95 93.00 96 99.00 97 105.00 98 111.00 99 117.00 Midband 14 123.00 15 129.00 16 135.00 17 141.00 18 147.00 19 153.00 20 159.00 21 165.00 22 171.
Pro Video Instruments 7 177.00 8 183.00 9 189.00 10 195.00 11 201.00 12 207.00 13 213.00 Superband 23 219.00 24 225.00 25 231.00 26 237.00 27 243.00 28 249.00 29 255.00 30 261.00 31 267.00 32 273.
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Pro Video Instruments USA ATSC AIR CHANNELS APPENDIX NORTH AMERICAN DIGITAL ATSC OFF AIR TELEVISION CHANNELS / FREQUENCIES SUGGESTED DEFAULT = 473000KHZ (473 Megahertz) = frequency channel 14 6 MHz Apart Note: this is just the frequency the VeCOAX will use on the coax cable IT IS NOT the memory position number on the TV You can set ANY memory position number on the TV by setting the Major/Minor Number as you prefer. EXAMPLE 1.
Pro Video Instruments Channel ATSC FREQUENCY 7 177 8 183 9 189 10 195 11 201 12 207 13 213 UHF band Channel ATSC FREQUENCY 14 473 15 479 16 485 17 491 18 497 19 503 20 509 21 515 22 521 23 527 24 533 25 539 26 545 27 551 Vecoax Compact RF series modulator Manual 34
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Pro Video Instruments LATIN AMERICA ISDBT CHANNELS APPENDIX SUGGESTED DEFAULT = 473142KHZ (473.
Pro Video Instruments 569142 channel 30 575142 channel 31 581142 channel 32 587142 channel 33 593142 channel 34 599142 channel 35 605142 channel 36 # channel 37 not used 617142 channel 38 623142 channel 39 629142 channel 40 635142 channel 41 641142 channel 42 647142 channel 43 653142 channel 44 659142 channel 45 665142 channel 46 671142 channel 47 677142 channel 48 683142 channel 49 689142 channel 50 695142 channel 51 Vecoax Compact RF series modulator Manual 39
Pro Video Instruments 701142 channel 52 707142 channel 53 713142 channel 54 719142 channel 55 725142 channel 56 731142 channel 57 737142 channel 58 743142 channel 59 749142 channel 60 755142 channel 61 761142 channel 62 767142 channel 63 773142 channel 64 779142 channel 65 785142 channel 66 791142 channel 67 797142 channel 68 803142 channel 69 Vecoax Compact RF series modulator Manual 40
Pro Video Instruments DVBT CHANNELS APPENDIX Please download the DVBT additional PDF for your country available on our Tech Support Website – pvisupport.
