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CodeRunner 2
Analog+Digital
Portable
Microwave Transmitter
Operator’s Guide
Manual Part No. 400437-1
Rev. N March 2004
Applies to firmware Rev. 4.03
Notices
About This Manual
Part number 400437-1
Revision N
March 2004
The information in the manual applies to the MRC CodeRunner 2
Transmitter, firmware revision 4.03.
Copyright
The information in this book may be reproduced by the
purchaser to the extent needed for their organization. No part of
this material may be modified in any way or published for resale
without the express written authorization of Microwave Radio
Communications.
© 2004 Microwave Radio Communications
Proprietary Material
The information and design contained within this manual was
originated by and is the property of Microwave Radio
Communications. Microwave Radio Communications reserves
all patent proprietary design, manufacturing, reproduction use,
and sales rights thereto, and to any articles disclosed therein,
except to the extent rights are expressly granted to others. The
foregoing does not apply to vendor proprietary parts.
To allow for the introduction of design improvements,
specifications are subject to change without notice.
Regulatory Status
This product is certified to conform to CENELEC standards EN
55020, EN 55013, EN 50082-1 and EN 60950 and carries the
CE mark.
Authorized EU representative: Vislink PLC.
Microwave Radio Communications is ISO 9001 certified.
Microwave Radio Communications
101 Billerica Avenue - Bldg. 6
North Billerica, MA 01862-1256USA
TEL: 978.671.5700
FAX: 978.671.5800
Printed in U.S.A.
CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide
Notices
RF Exposure Warning
Conventions
The CodeRunner 2 is a radio transmitter. It is designed to
permit, produce and emit RF radiation into an antenna for the
purpose of delivering a digital or FM modulated signal to an
appropriate receiving device.
Pay special attention to information marked in one of the
following ways:
For equipment such as the CodeRunner 2, the Maximum
Permissible Exposure (MPE) limit is 1.0 mW/cm2. The
CodeRunner 2 is a low-powered device, and by itself will
generally not create RF exposure in excess of the MPE limits for
RF radiation (OET Bulletin 65, Addition 97-01) issued by the U.S.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). However, when
properly connected to an antenna, the radiated power can
exceed the MPE limits.
The purchaser and/or user of the CodeRunner 2 is solely and
exclusively responsible for determining the level of RF exposure
when connecting the CodeRunner 2 to an antenna or other
equipment, taking all appropriate steps to limit RF exposure and
for ensuring compliance with all FCC requirements set forth in
OET Bulletin 65.
CAUTION
Follow CAUTIONS closely to prevent
personal injury or death.
WARNING
Follow WARNINGS to prevent damage to
the equipment.
Note
Notes provide additional information to assist you
in using and maintaining the equipment.
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Notices-ii
Symbols Used
Warranty Information
The following symbols are used on the equipment:
Symbol
Meaning
CAUTION: Risk of Electric Shock
WARNING: General Warning. Risk of Danger
WARNING: Electrostatic Discharge. Possible
Damage to Equipment
Fuse - Identifies fuses or their location.
Frame or Chassis Ground - Identifies the frame or
chassis terminal.
Earth Ground - Identifies the earth Ground Terminal
Protective Earth Ground - Identifies any terminal
which is intended for connection to an external
conductor for protection against electric shock in
case of a fault, or the terminal on a protective earth
electrode.
CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide
Product Manufactured by MRC:
a. Products manufactured by MRC are warranted against
defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years
from date of delivery as evidenced by MRC's packing slip or
other transportation receipt (unless otherwise noted).
b. MRC's sole responsibility under this warranty will be to either
repair or replace, at its option, any component which fails during
the applicable warranty period because of a defect in material or
workmanship, provided Buyer has promptly reported same to
MRC in writing. All replaced products and parts will become
MRC's property.
c. MRC will honor the warranty at the repair facility designated
by MRC. It is Buyer's responsibility to return, at its expense, the
allegedly defective product to MRC. Buyer must obtain a Return
Material Authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions
from MRC prior to returning any product under warranty.
Transportation charges for the return of the product to Buyer will
be paid by MRC within the United States. For all other locations,
the warranty excludes all costs of shipping, customs clearance
and other related charges. If MRC determines that the product is
not defective within the terms of this warranty, Buyer will pay
MRC all costs of handling, transportation and repairs at the then
prevailing repair rates.
d. All the above warranties are contingent upon proper use of
the product. These warranties will not apply (i) if adjustment,
repair, or product or parts replacement is required because of
accident, unusual physical, electrical or electromagnetic stress,
neglect, misuse, failure of electric power, environmental controls,
transportation, failure to maintained properly or otherwise in
accordance with MRC specifications, or abuses other than
Notices-iii
ordinary use; (ii) if the product has been modified by Buyer or
has been repaired or altered outside MRC's repair facility, unless
MRC specifically authorizes such repairs or alterations in each
instance; or (iii) where MRC serial numbers, warranty data or
quality assurance decals have been removed or altered.
e. No person, including any dealer, agent or representative of
MRC is authorized to assume for MRC any other liability on its
behalf except as set forth herein. If any payment is due MRC for
services performed hereunder, it will be subject to the same
payment terms as the original purchase.
materials used in connection with Buyer's order are for the sole
purpose of identifying the equipment and will not be construed as
an express warranty. Any suggestions by MRC or its agents
regarding use, application or suitability of the equipment will not
be construed as an express warranty. No warranties may be
implied from any course of dealing or usage of trade. Buyer
agrees that the exclusion of all warranties, other than those
expressly provided herein, is reasonable.
Products Manufactured By Others:
For products not manufactured by MRC, the original
manufacturer's or licensor's warranty will be assigned to Buyer to
the extent permitted by the manufacturer or licensor and is in lieu
of any other warranty, expressed or implied. For warranty
information on a specific product, a written request should be
made to MRC.
All Products:
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, AND LIABILITIES ON
THE PART OF MRC. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS
WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN, MRC DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES ON PRODUCTS FURNISHED HEREUNDER,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MRC WILL HAVE NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PARTICULAR APPLICATION
MADE OF ANY EQUIPMENT. Any description of equipment,
whether in writing or made orally by MRC or its agents,
specification sheets, models, bulletins, drawings, or similar
CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide
Notices-iv
Contents
Single Band/Dual Antenna Configuration - - - - - - 2-8
Dual Band Non-Simultaneous Transmitting - - - - - 2-9
Dual Band Simultaneous Transmitting- - - - - - - - 2-10
For More Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11
Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Routine Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
About This Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Copyright - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Proprietary Material - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Regulatory Status- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
RF Exposure Warning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii
Conventions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii
On-Line Viewing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii
Symbols Used- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii
Warranty Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii
Product Manufactured by MRC: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii
Products Manufactured By Others:- - - - - - - - - - - - iv
All Products: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iv
Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
Overview of Controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
Function Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
Polarization Select- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2
Band Select - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2
Antenna Select - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2
Status LEDs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-3
Display and Keypad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-5
Display Layout - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-5
Navigating using the display and keypad - - - - - - - 3-5
Frequently Performed Tasks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7
Turning the power ON and OFF - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7
Activating and deactivating the transmitter - - - - - 3-7
Switching between HI and LOW power - - - - - - - - 3-7
Selecting Channel and Offset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-8
Switching between antennas - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-8
Switching antenna polarization - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-8
Switching bands - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-8
Switching between Analog and Digital modes - - - 3-8
Setting for Remote operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-9
Menu Maps - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-10
Notes - Menu Maps - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What This Manual Covers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - How It’s Organized - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Who It’s Written For- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Related Documents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ordering documentation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Calling for Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
Product Description- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
Chapter Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Operating Controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - External Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IDU/ODU (RFU) Interconnection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System Configurations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide
2-1
2-1
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-7
2-8
Channels & Frequencies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1
Appendix Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1
Initial Factory Presets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1
US 12 MHz Channel Plan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-6
Glossary - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1
Index - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i
Contents
CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide
Contents-ii
1
Introduction
1.1
Chapter Overview
Chapter
Operator’s
Guide
Technical
Reference
Manual
Installation
This chapter will introduce you to the Operator’s Guide: what it
covers, how it’s organized, and who it’s written for.
Troubleshooting
Repair
1.2
What This Manual Covers
Replacement Parts
This manual describes how to operate the MRC CodeRunner 2
Transmitter.
For information on Installation, Repair, and Theory of Operation,
refer to the MRC CodeRunner 2 Technical Reference Manual.
1.3
The manuals for the CodeRunner 2 are organized as follows:
Operator’s
Guide
Introduction
Appendix A - Channels
& Frequencies
Appendix B - Glossary
How It’s Organized
Chapter
Theory of Operation
Technical
Reference
Manual
Appendix C - Module
Reference
Appendix D - Color Bar
Generator
Appendix E - Installing
Triax Connectors
Appendix F - Menu
Reference
Product Description
Note
Routine Operation
The Technical Reference Manual contains
everything in the Operator’s Guide, plus
additional technical content.
Advanced Operation
CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide
Introduction
1-1
1.4
Who It’s Written For
This manual is intended for use by personnel assigned to
operate the CodeRunner 2. Users of this manual should already
be familiar with basic concepts of radio, video and audio.
1.5
MRC CodeRunner 2 Quick Reference Guide (part no.
400453)
•
MRC CodeRunner 2 Technical Reference Manual (part
no. 400465)
1.6
Firmware revision, found in two places:
1.7
MRC CodeRunner 2 Helicopter Remote Control (part no.
400461)
displays on screen at startup
label inside the front panel.
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. After hours, your call will be forwarded to the on-call
technical support specialist.
Ordering documentation
Any of the above manuals may be ordered by contacting MRC
Customer Service:
Business Hours:
Telephone:
Fax:
Business Hours:
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00PM Eastern Time (US)
Monday - Friday
(0800 - 1700 hrs US ET)
8:00 AM - 7:00PM Eastern Time (US)
Tuesday - Friday
(0800 - 1900 hrs US ET)
8:00 AM - 7:00PM Eastern Time (US)
800-490-5700
(0800 - 1900 hrs US ET)
978-671-5700
Telephone: 800-490-5700
978-671-5800
978-671-5700
Fax:
When contacting Customer Service, please have the following
information available:
•
•
Related Documents
•
•
•
- label on the rear panel
- label inside the front panel.
Approximate purchase date.
Model number and serial number of the unit. This is
located in two places:
CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide
Email:
978-671-5800
support@mrcbroadcast.com
When contacting Technical Support, please have the following
Introduction
1-2
information available:
•
Model number and serial number of the unit. This is
located in two places:
•
- on a label on the rear panel
- on a label inside the front panel.
Approximate purchase date.
•
Firmware revision, found in two places:
displays on screen at startup
on a label inside the front panel.
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2
2.1
Product Description
2.2
The MRC CodeRunner 2 transmitter is designed to be both an
analog and digital transmitter for ENG portable applications.
CodeRunner 2 can accommodate a variety of analog and digital
inputs, and apply either analog or digital modulation.
Chapter Overview
This chapter provides a overall description of the product, its
components, and its capabilities.
Here are the topics covered:
Topic
System Description
CodeRunner 2 is an integrated, flexible solution consisting of:
•
A rack mounted Indoor Unit (IDU), typically mounted
inside an ENG vehicle.
•
A mast mounted Outdoor Unit (ODU), also called the RF
Unit (RFU).
Page
System Description
2-1
A typical installation is shown in Figure 2-1.
System Components
2-3
Operating Controls
2-4
External Connectors
2-5
IDU/ODU (RFU)
Interconnection
2-7
Power Options The CodeRunner 2 can be operated from
115 V / 220 V AC mains power, or from 18-36 V DC vehicle
power. Power is supplied to the IDU, which in turn powers the
ODU via the cable harness between them.
System Configurations
2-8
Single Band/Dual
Antenna Configuration
2-8
Dual Band NonSimultaneous
Transmitting
2-9
Dual Band Simultaneous
Transmitting
2-10
For More Information
2-11
Analog/Digital Options The CodeRunner 2 is digital-ready,
which means it can be ordered and installed as a full-featured
analog radio. Then later, it can be upgraded just by adding the
digital MPEG/COFDM Module.
Band & Frequency Options The CodeRunner 2 is designed to
cover the bands below. It can be ordered as a single-band unit or
in a dual-band configuration to cover any two of these bands.
•
2-3 GHz
•
6-7 GHz
•
12-13 GHz
Band and frequency information is stored in the ODU, which
means switching bands after installation is very simple: just plug
in the RFU for the new band, and the IDU will automatically
configure itself for the new band.
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Product Description
2-1
Within these bands, channels can be preprogrammed at the
factory to match either the US broadcast channel plan, or a plan
specified by the customer. Channel frequencies can be
reprogrammed in the field using the keypad and display on the
IDU.
Color Bar Generator Options For analog operation, an
optional analog color bar generator is available, either at time of
purchase or for later upgrade in the field. The digital MPEG/
COFDM Module has a built-in digital color bar generator. Either
the analog or digital generators are field configurable for
functions such as auto-standby (mute the transmitter on loss of
video) and auto-generate (provide tones and bars on loss of
video).
•
MRC Ellipse 2000
•
MRC OmniPole Omnidirectional
Switching functions for band and antenna polarization are
controlled from the front panel of the IDU.
If your installation involves more than one antenna, this can be
easily accommodated by using the MRC RF Switch. The RF
Switch is also controlled from the front panel of the IDU.
Figure 2-1: Typical CodeRunner 2 System
Connection Options The CodeRunner 2 is designed to make
upgrading from an older radio as painless as possible. The IDU
and ODU can be ordered with a variety of connectors to plug into
an existing wiring harness. The connectors available for the
cable harness between the IDU and ODU are:
•
Triax
•
Type ‘N’
•
TNC
Antenna
Pan & Tilt Assembly
Outdoor Unit (ODU)
Conduit (Nycoil)
Indoor Unit (IDU)
(inside vehicle)
The ODU comes with a standard Type N connector for the
antenna connection.
Antenna Options The CodeRunner 2 is fully compatible with a
variety of antennas, including:
•
MRC ProStar, models
2A20 and 2A20SS (2 GHz)
7A30 and 7A30SS (7 GHz)
2A20/7A30 (dual band 2 & 7 GHz)
2A20/7A30SS (dual band 2 & 7 GHz, solid state
switching)
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Product Description
2-2
2.3
System Components
Figure 2-2: CodeRunner 2 System Components
An MRC CodeRunner 2 system is made up of the following
components:
•
A rack mounted Indoor Unit (IDU), typically mounted
inside an ENG vehicle.
•
A mast mounted Outdoor Unit (ODU), also called the RF
Unit (RFU).
Directional Antenna
(MRC 2A20, 7A30, Ellipse 2000)
OmniPole Antenna
Outdoor RF Unit
(Upconvertor,
Power Amp)
A typical system is shown in Figure 2-2.
The IDU contains the baseband circuitry, power supply, and
control modules. It accepts a variety of audio and video inputs,
both digital and analog, and generates a 70 MHz IF output. It
also accepts IF input from external modulators.
Pan & Tilt Assembly
RF Switch
Conduit (Nycoil)
For digital operation, the IDU can be equipped with an optional
internal MPEG/COFDM Module. Or, the IDU can be used with
existing external digital encoders and modulators.
The ODU contains the upconvertors and power amplifier. The
ODU accepts the 70 MHz IF, converts it to the operating band
chosen, and amplifies it.
Every installation will include an antenna, either directional or
omnidirectional, or both. An MRC RF Switch can be mounted up
on the mast to select the antenna desired.
When using a mast mounted antenna, a Nycoil conduit sheath
covers the wiring harness between the IDU to the ODU. This
harness carries the power, IF, and antenna band and polarization
switching. Addition wiring is added for controlling the pan & tilt
mechanism, and for implementing additional functions such as
off-air monitors, mast lights, etc.
CodeRunner 2 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual
CodeRunner 2 Indoor Unit
(Baseband, Audio/Video Modules)
External
Modulator
(Optional)
Internal
MPEG Encoder &
COFDM Modulator
(Optional)
External
Encoder
(Optional)
Product Description
2-3
2.4
Operating Controls
All controls are on the front panel of the IDU. There are no
controls or adjustments on the ODU (RFU).
All transmitter functions are controlled using an LCD display with
8 button keypad, and a set of 3 function switches. See Figure 2-3
on page 2-4.
The LCD display and keypad are used to toggle through control
and diagnostic menus for both the IDU and ODU.
Functions switches directly control antenna polarization, band
selection, and antenna selection.
Figure 2-3: Front Panel Controls
Keypad
Function Buttons
LED Indicators
Display
POLARIZATION
MRC CODERUNNER 2-C/M
TRANSMITTER
BAND
SELECT
LC
RFU 1
ANT 1
POWER
RC
RFU 2
ANT 2
IDU ALARM
RFU ALARM
PA ON
Polarization Select
Band Select
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Antenna Select
Product Description
2-4
2.5
External Connectors
All transmitter connections are made at the rear panel of the
IDU. The panel layout is shown in Figure 2-4.
Brief descriptions of the connections are found in Table 2-1. For
more detailed information, see the MRC CodeRunner 2
Technical Reference Manual.
Figure 2-4: Rear Panel Connectors
FEED
POWER
VIDEO IN
DATA IN
IF IN
RFU 1
RFU 2
PAN/TILT
MOD SUM ALM
AUX RS232
HOST RS232
V MON. OUT
AUDIO 1
LCP
ANT 2
BAND 2
GND
RF
SWITCH
GND
AUDIO 2
+24V
FEED/
RELAY
POWER
BB IN
RF UNIT - - + +
PWR OUT RFU1
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Product Description
- -
+ +
RFU2
~POWER
50-60 Hz
120-240V AC
2A - 120V AC
1A - 240V AC
2-5
Table 2-1: IDU Rear Panel Connections (Continued)
Table 2-1: IDU Rear Panel Connections
Connector
Connector
Function
Function
Antenna Control
• FEED POWER
•
Control for antenna polarization,
antenna band, and RF Switch.
•
•
Power for antenna and RF Switch.
Summary Alarm Input
Alarm input from external device such as
a modulator.
Analog Video Input
Input for analog video.
Baseband Input
Input from external baseband source.
Audio Input
Line level analog audio input.
Video Monitor Output
Data In/Out
Can be used as either input or output for
digital video (DVB-ASI). Configured via
menus on front panel display.
Analog video output to monitor the analog
Color Bar Generator. Does not contain
program video.
Host Serial Port
RS-232 data
IF Input
IF input from external modulator
Auxiliary Serial Port
RS-232 data
RF Outputs 1 and 2
•
IF + DC Power + Control to RFU
(Triax Connector option)
•
IF + Control to RFU (Type ‘N’ and
TNC connector option)
Pan & Tilt Control
Not Used
Power Input
Supply power to CodeRunner 2 system
(both IDU and RFU).
Grounding Lug
Connection to chassis ground
RFU Power Output
DC Power to RFU 1 and RFU 2 (only
present with Type ‘N’ and TNC connection
options).
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FEED/RELAY
POWER
Product Description
2-6
2.6
IDU/ODU (RFU) Interconnection
The IDU connects to the Outdoor RF Unit through a wiring
harness inside a coiled conduit (Nycoil) sheathing.
The wiring harness will contain power, RF and control for all
components mounted at the top of the mast. The harness is
specific to a particular installation, and is designed to support all
the desired functions. These functions would typically include:
•
IF, control, and alarms between the IDU and ODU.
•
DC Power to the ODU.
•
Power and control for an RF Switch to select antennas.
•
Power and control for antenna switching functions (band,
polarization).
•
Power for mast top lights.
•
Control and power for the Pan and Tilt assembly.
•
RF and control for an off-air antenna.
•
Mast top safety sensors for proximity, high voltage, etc.
Since each installation is different, the harness must be specified
for each installation. The harness can be supplied by MRC, or is
often supplied by the van integrator.
For more detailed information, see the MRC CodeRunner 2
Technical Reference Manual.
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2.7
System Configurations
Figure 2-5: Single Band Operation with 2 Antennas
The CodeRunner allows several antenna configurations for
transmitting with either an OmniPole or directional antenna, in
either single-band or dual-band operation.
2.7.1
Single Band/Dual Antenna Configuration
Figure 2-6 shows the antenna configuration for single-band
transmitting using one Indoor Unit with one RF Unit.
Directional
OmnPole
CodeRunner 2
RFU
The RFU could be operating on the 2 GHz, 7 GHz, or 13 GHz
bands.
In addition, an RF Switch allows switching between an OmniPole
and a directional antenna.
MRC RF SWITCH
ANTENNA
SWITCH
POWER &
CONTROL
70 Mhz
IF
+ CONTROL
+ POWER
NYCOIL CONDUIT
CodeRunner 2
IDU
MPEG Encoder &
COFDM Modulator
Analog Video
Digital Video + Audio
SDI
DVB/ASI
Digital Video + Audio
SDI
DVB/ASI
2 Analog Audio
ASI
MPEG ENCODER/
COFDM
MODULATOR
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Dual Band Non-Simultaneous Transmitting
Figure 2-6 shows the antenna configuration for nonsimultaneous transmitting using one Indoor Unit with two RF
Units.
Figure 2-6: Dual Band, Non-Simultaneous Operation
RF SWITCH
OmniPole
Directional
In this example the RFUs are operating on 2 GHz and 7 GHz
bands, but the 13 GHz band is also available as one of the two
bands.
In addition, an RF Switch allows switching one of the RF Units
between an OmniPole and a directional antenna.
RFU
1.99-2.5 GHz
RFU
6.4-7.1 GHz
POLARIZATION
SWITCH
ANTENNA
SWITCH
POWER/CONTROL
70 Mhz
IF +
CONTROL +
POWER
70 Mhz
IF +
CONTROL +
POWER
NYCOIL CONDUIT
CodeRunner 2
MPEG Encoder &
COFDM Modulator
Analog Video
Digital Video + Audio
SDI
DVB/ASI
Digital Video + Audio
SDI
DVB/ASI
2 Analog Audio
70 MHZ IF
MPEG
ENCODER / COFDM
MODULATOR
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2 Analog Audio
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Dual Band Simultaneous Transmitting
Figure 2-7: Dual Band Simultaneous Operation
Figure 2-7 shows the antenna configuration for simultaneous
transmitting using two Indoor Units with two RF Units.
In this example the RFUs are operating on 2 GHz and 7 GHz
bands, but the 13 GHz band is also available as one of the two
bands.
RF SWITCH
OmniPole
Directional
In addition, an RF Switch allows switching one of the RF Units
between an OmniPole and a directional antenna.
RFU
6.4-7.1 GHz
RFU
1.99-2.5 GHz
ANTENNA SWITCH
POWER & CONTROL
70 Mhz
POLARIZATION
IF +
SWITCH
POWER +
CONTROL
70 Mhz
IF +
POWER +
CONTROL
NYCOIL CONDUIT
CodeRunner 2 IDU
MPEG Encoder &
COFDM Modulator
CodeRunner 2 IDU
Analog Video
Digital Video + Audio
SDI
DVB/ASI
2 Analog Audio
70 MHZ IF
MPEG
ENCODER / COFDM
MODULATOR
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COFDM Modulator
Analog Video
Digital Video + Audio
SDI
DVB/ASI
Digital Video + Audio
SDI
DVB/ASI
2 Analog Audio
70 MHZ IF
Analog Video
Digital Video + Audio
2 Analog Audio
SDI
DVB/ASI
MPEG
ENCODER / COFDM
MODULATOR
Analog Video
2 Analog Audio
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For More Information
More detailed technical information about the CodeRunner 2 can
be found in the CodeRunner 2 Technical Reference Manual.
Specific topics are listed below:
Topic
Chapter
IDU
Block Diagram
Theory of Operation
Operating Controls
Basic Operation
Screen Menus
Advanced Operation
Rear Panel Connections
Installation
Supported Repairs
Repair
Repair Parts
Replacement Parts
ODU
Block Diagram
Theory of Operation
Connections
Installation
Supported Repairs
Repair
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3.1
Routine Operation
3.2
Overview of Controls
The CodeRunner 2 front panel has the following controls and
indicators:
Chapter Overview
This chapter provides basic information that will enable you to
operate your CodeRunner 2. More detailed information can be
found in the CodeRunner 2 Technical Reference Manual.
Here are the topics covered:
Topic
Page
•
Function Buttons
•
Status LEDs
•
Display and Keypad
Each of these is described in more detail in the sections that
follow. See Figure 3-1 on page 3-4 for the layout of the front
panel.
Overview of Controls
3-1
Function Buttons
3-1
Status LEDs
3-3
Display and Keypad
3-5
Frequently Performed Tasks
3-7
•
Polarization Select
Menu Maps
3-10
•
Band Select
•
Antenna Select
3.3
Function Buttons
The CodeRunner 2 provides three function buttons that control
three specific functions:
Each also has an LED which illuminates to show which choice is
currently selected. See Figure 3-1 on page 3-4.
Automatic Lockout To prevent accidental activation, all
function buttons and keypad keys become locked out after
approximately 30 seconds of inactivity. This time period is fixed
and not selectable by the user.
This time period is also independent of the Backlight Delay
setting, which controls how long the display backlight stays on
before automatically turning off. The Backlight Delay is set under
the Configuration menu.
To unlock the buttons and keys, press any button or key once.
Then press the desired button or key to make your selection.
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Polarization Select
If your installation includes an antenna with selectable
polarization (such as the MRC 2A20/7A30 or Ellipse 2000), this
function button will allow you to make that selection.
Pressing the Polarization Select button toggles through the four
choices in sequence. As each choice is selected, the
corresponding LED illuminates. The four choices are:
•
H (Horizontal Polarization)
•
V (Vertical Polarization)
•
RC (Right Circular Polarization)
•
LC (Left Circular Polarization)
3.3.2
Pressing the Antenna Select button toggles back and forth
between the two choices. As each choice is selected, the
corresponding LED illuminates. The two choices are:
•
ANT1 (Antenna 1)
•
ANT2 (Antenna 2)
Band Select
If your CodeRunner 2 has dual band capability, and your
installation includes more than one RF Unit (RFU), this function
button allows you to select which RFU is active.
Pressing the Band Select button toggles back and forth between
the two choices. As each choice is selected, the corresponding
LED illuminates. The two choices are:
•
RFU1
•
RFU2
The IDU will automatically detect which RFU is on which band,
and configure the IDU menus to match that band.
3.3.3
Antenna Select
If your installation includes more than one antenna (such as an
MRC OmniPole and an MRC Ellipse 2000) and an MRC RF
Switch, this function button will allow you to select which antenna
is in use.
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3.4
Status LEDs
The CodeRunner 2 has four Status LEDs to keep you informed
about the status of the system (See Figure 3-1 on page 3-4).
Those LEDs are described in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1: Status LEDs
Panel
Label
Description
Color
POWER
Indicates IDU is powered
up.
Green
IDU Alarm
Fault condition in Indoor
Unit (IDU).
Yellow
RFU Alarm
Fault condition in RF Unit
(ODU).
Yellow
PA On
Power Amplifier section of
RFU is powered up
(actively transmitting).
Green
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Figure 3-1: Front Panel Controls
Keypad
Function LEDs
Status LEDs
Display
POLARIZATION
MRC CODERUNNER 2-C/M
TRANSMITTER
BAND
SELECT
LC
RFU 1
ANT 1
POWER
RC
RFU 2
ANT 2
IDU ALARM
RFU ALARM
PA ON
Polarization Select
Band Select
Antenna Select
Function Buttons
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Display and Keypad
•
The CodeRunner 2 has an LCD display and an 8-key keypad
(see Figure 3-1 on page 3-4). You will use the display and
keypad to set configurations, monitor status, and troubleshoot
problems.
If you changed a setting, the Status Area will change to
show the new setting.
Details of the individual menus are found in the CodeRunner 2
Technical Reference Manual.
Accessing the Main Menu The most commonly used choices
and settings are available from the Main Screen. These are the
choices an operator might need while using the CodeRunner 2.
Choices and settings more typically performed by the technical
staff are all grouped in menus accessible only through the Main
Menu.
3.5.1
To access the Main menu from the Main Screen, press the Menu
key TWICE.
Display Layout
The display is organized into five areas that are used for specific
purposes (see Figure 3-2 on page 3-6):
Heading Area This is generally used for the title of the current
menu screen, such as “Configuration Menu”. It is also
sometimes used for displaying data or status information when
the display is crowded.
Automatic Lockout To prevent accidental activation, all
function buttons and keypad keys become locked out after
approximately 30 seconds of inactivity. This time period is fixed
and not selectable by the user.
Message Area The Message Area is used for displaying alarm
and error messages, and for general status information.
This time period is also independent of the Backlight Delay
setting, which controls how long the display backlight stays on
before automatically turning off. The Backlight Delay is set under
the Configuration menu.
Status Area This area is used for displaying the current settings
for the available menu choices.
To unlock the buttons and keys, press any button or key once.
Then press the desired button or key to make your selection.
Menu Areas There are two menu areas, one on the right of the
display and one on the left. Each can accommodate 4 menu
choices, which correspond to the four keys on each side of the
display.
Backlight Delay The display includes a backlight for easy
viewing in a variety of lighting conditions. The backlight can be
configured to remain on, or to automatically turn off after a time
delay. This Backlight Delay is set under the Configuration menu.
3.5.2
Navigating using the display and keypad
Making a Selection The eight keypad keys correspond to the
eight fields in the menu areas. To select an available menu item,
just press the key corresponding to that menu item.
•
Default to Main Screen To help prevent accidental activation of
the keypad keys, the display will automatically default to the
Main Screen when the Backlight turns off. If the Backlight is
configured to remain on, the display continues to shown the last
screen used.
If you selected a menu, that menu will now appear on the
display.
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Figure 3-2: Display and Keypad Layout
Message
Area
Heading Area
Status Area
Menu Areas
Keypad
Figure 3-3: Main Screen Display
CodeRunner.2 Rel.4.03
RFU1
Rev B
Di/An
ANALOG
Chnl
17M
Offst
2 GHz
Menu
Pwr 0.0 dBm
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Routine Operation
PA
HI Hi/Lo
Rem
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3.6
Frequently Performed Tasks
3.6.1
This chapter describes how to perform many common tasks with
the CodeRunner 2. Here are the tasks described:
Topic
Turning the power ON and OFF
1.
Open the front panel of the Indoor Unit by loosening
the 2 large screws and letting the panel swing down.
Press the Power switch.
Close the front panel by swinging it up and tightening
the two screws.
2.
3.
Page
Turning the power ON and
OFF
3-7
Activating and deactivating
the transmitter
3-7
Switching between HI and
LOW power
3-7
Selecting Channel and
Offset
3-8
Switching between antennas
3-8
Switching antenna
polarization
3-8
3.6.3
Switching bands
3-8
Switching between Analog
and Digital modes
3-8
1.
2.
Setting for Remote
operation
3-9
3.6.2
Activating and deactivating the transmitter
1.
2.
Make sure the power to the CodeRunner 2 is on.
On the Main Screen,
To activate the transmitter: press PA until the Status
Area displays XMIT.
To deactivate the transmitter: press PA until the Status
Area displays STDBY.
Switching between HI and LOW power
Make sure the power to the CodeRunner 2 is on.
On the Main Screen,
To switch the transmitter to High power: press Hi/Lo
until the Status Area displays High.
To switch the transmitter to Low power: press Hi/Lo
until the Status Area displays LOW.
Refer to the Main Screen display in Figure 3-3, and the menu
maps in Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5 to follow along with these
instructions.
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Selecting Channel and Offset
1.
2.
3.6.5
1.
2.
3.6.6
1.
2.
3.6.7
Make sure the power to the CodeRunner 2 is on.
On the Main Screen,
To change the channel on which the radio will
transmit: press Chnl until the Status Area displays the
channel desired.
To change the frequency offset above or below the
selected channel: press Offst until the Status Area
displays the offset desired.
3.6.8
Switching between Analog and Digital
modes
1.
2.
Make sure the power to the CodeRunner 2 is on.
On the Main Screen,
To switch the transmitter to Digital mode: press
Di/An until the Status Area displays DIGITAL.
To switch the transmitter to Analog mode: press
Di/An until the Status Area displays ANALOG.
Switching between antennas
Make sure the power to the CodeRunner 2 is on.
Press the Antenna Select function button until the LED
illuminates next to the desired antenna.
Switching antenna polarization
Make sure the power to the CodeRunner 2 is on.
Press the Polarization Select function button until the
LED illuminates next to the desired polarization.
Switching bands
Which band(s) the CodeRunner 2 operates on is set by the
RFU(s) connected to the IDU. Switching bands in accomplished
by switching between RFUs:
1.
2.
Make sure the power to the CodeRunner 2 is on.
Press the Band Select function button until the LED
illuminates next to the desired RFU covering the
desired band.
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3.6.9
Setting for Remote operation
The MRC Remote Control Panel allows control of the
CodeRunner 2 from the passenger compartment regardless of
where in the vehicle or aircraft the CR2 is physically located.
The Remote uses vehicle or aircraft power, and communicates
with the IDU via an RS-232 serial interface.
To set up the CR2 to operate with the Remote Control, perform
the following steps on the IDU:
1.
Enable remote control operation.
Make sure the CodeRunner 2 has power and is turned
on.
Make sure the Remote Control Panel has power, is
turned on, and is connected to IDU.
On the Main Screen, press Menu twice to access the
Main Menu.
On the Main Menu screen, select Remote Menu.
On the Remote Control Menu screen, press Rmt
Cntrl until the Status Area displays ENABLED.
On the Remote Control Menu screen, press RxBaud
until the Status Area displays 9600.
4.
Set Remote Control to Remote.
- On the Remote Control Menu screen, select Menu.
- On the Main Menu screen, select Main Screen.
- On the Main Screen, press Rem until the Status Area
shows RMT.
Once the radio is set to RMT, the front panel controls will be partly
disabled:
•
Navigation from one menu screen to another will work
normally.
•
Any keys that make menu selections or change settings
will be disabled.
•
The Function Buttons will be disabled.
All these functions will be controlled by the Remote Control
Panel.
To restore normal front panel operation:
If there is a problem with the communication between
the Remote Control and the IDU, the IDU Alarm LED
will illuminate, and the screen will display Serial
Comm Failure. See the “Troubleshooting” chapter
of the CR2 Technical Reference Manual for help
resolving the problem.
2.
3.
On the Main Screen, press Rem until the Status Area
displays LCL.
Turn off the Modem in the Remote Control menu.
On the Remote Control Menu screen, press Modem
until the Status Area displays OFF.
Set both Transmit and Receive baud rates to 9600.
On the Remote Control Menu screen, press TxBaud
until the Status Area displays 9600.
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3.7
Menu Maps
Following are one-page menu maps to help you navigate
through the many features and capabilities of your
CodeRunner 2.
For more detail about any of these menus or the settings
available, see the CodeRunner 2 Technical Reference
Manual, in the chapter “Advanced Operation”.
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Figure 3-4: Analog Menu Map
PA
Configura- BkltDly
tion Menu
Config Menu
ANALOG
XMIT/
STDBY
PAAdjust
Menu
(auto-adjusts
PA voltage)
Contrast
Contrast
Contrast
Di/An
1/2/
3...10
Chnl
Remote Menu
Menu
Remote
Control
Menu
Menu
PA
Hi/Lo
Rem
Main
Screen
Main Menu
Main
Menu
Audio Mod
OFDM Config
Pwr Supply
HI/
LOW
RF Unit
Menu
Main Menu
Mod CP
= Choice made
Main
PA
Channel
Offset
14.5 /
CP Sel 17 MHz
Digital
Modify
Channel
Plan
= See Notes
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(displays
DISABLED
(displays
STATUS:OK
150/300/
1200/4800/
9600/19200
ON/
OFF
(displays
STATUS:OK
(displays
INACTIVE)
1/2/3...
10
+/-/0/
++
Channel
1/2/3...
15
Save
+ / -
Routine Operation
(saves
changes)
(changes
digits)
(resets
min/max)
STDBY/
XMIT
PwrSupply
Offset
DISABLED/
AUTOSTDBY/
TONES+BARS/
AUTOGEN
(displays
Mode
status)
(displays
voltages Rst Min/Max
(displays
voltages) Rst Min/Max
<- / ->
ENABLED/
DISABLED
HI/
LOW
Pwr
RF Unit
Legend
Indoor
Unit
Menu
Video Mod
Col Bar Gen
STDBY/
XMIT
LCL/
RMT
RmtCntrl
Digital
IDU Menu
Main
Screen
RxBaud
Modem
+/-/0/
++
Offst
150/300/
1200/4800/
9600/19200
TxBaud
ON/30/60/
90sec/
3/5min
(resets
min/max)
+/-/0/
++
(selects
digits)
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Figure 3-5: Digital Menu Map
Configuration
Menu
Config Menu
DIGITAL
Menu
2 9 10
Digital
Di/An
IDU Menu
1/2/
3...10
Chnl
Remote
Control
Menu
Remote Menu
Menu
Menu
Main
Screen
Main Screen
Attn
1/2/3/4,
..15 dB/
AUTO
PA
Hi/Lo
HI/
LOW
Main Menu
Rem
Legend
RF Unit
Menu
RF Unit
LCL/
RMT
CP Sel
= See Notes
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MONO/
STEREO
Mod
16QAM/
64QAM/
QPSK
1/2 2/3
5/6 7/8
Modify
Channel
Main
Plan
1/32
1/8
GI
Col Bar Gen
Pwr Supply
Routine Operation
(displays
status)
3/4
ON/OFF
CW Tone
Attn
Mod CP
OFF/TONE/
SDI/
EMBEDDED
6/7/8
MHz
OFDM
OFDM Config
Configuration FEC
IDU Menu Menu
14.5 /
17 MHz
= Same as
Analog Map
Digital
= Choice made
16QAM/
64QAM/
QPSK
4:2:0/
4:2:2
BW
STDBY/
XMIT
BASEBAND
COFDM ONLY
IF
MPEG/COFDM
DVB-S
SDI/
Audio
Modu- Input 9
lator
IDU Menu Menu Config
Main Menu
Main
Menu
Video
ANALOG
Modu- Input 9
lator
IDU Menu
Menu Chroma 9
Video Mod
Indoor
Unit
Menu Audio Mod
IDU Menu
Digital Mode
Menu
Modulation
+/-/0/
++
Offst
INTERNAL
INTERNAL
EXTERNAL
INTERNAL
INTERNAL
Mode
1/16
1/4
OFF/
ON/
AUTOGEN
(displays
voltages) Rst Min/Max
1/2/3/4
,..15 dB/
AUTO
(resets
min/max)
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Digital
Notes - Menu Maps
1.
HI/LOW power selection only operates if
- Attn (Attenuation) is set to AUTO
AND
- Mode is set to
INTERNAL MPEG/COFDM
2.
The menu options for modulation are only available
when
- Mode is set to
INTERNAL MPEG/COFDM
Analog
1.
To access the Main Menu, press the Menu key twice.
2.
To prevent accidental activation, all menu keys and
function buttons will become locked out after 30 sec.
of inactivity. To unlock, press the first desired key or
button twice.
3.
4.
PA Adjust only operates when PA is set to XMIT.
Otherwise the menu options will not appear. Selecting
any of the modulation menus will cause the display to
show Disabled or Inactive.
BkltDly (Backlight Delay) also controls whether the
display defaults to the Main Screen or not.
If BkltDly is set to ON
- backlight stays on continuously
AND
- display does not default to the Main Screen
Any other setting of BkltDly will cause the backlight
to turn off and the display to default to the Main Screen
after the selected period of time.
5.
REM menu option only appears on Main Screen if
RmtCntrl is set to ENABLED.
6.
Col Bar Gen controls the Analog Color Bar
Generator.
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3.
To access the Main Menu, press the Menu key twice.
4.
To prevent accidental activation, all menu keys and
function buttons will become locked out after 30 sec.
of inactivity. To unlock, press the first desired key or
button twice.
5.
PA Adjust only operates when PA is set to XMIT.
6.
REM menu option only appears on Main Screen if
RmtCntrl is set to ENABLED.
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7.
BkltDly (Backlight Delay) also controls whether the
display defaults to the Main Screen or not.
If BkltDly is set to ON
- backlight stays on continuously
AND
- display does not default to the Main Screen
Any other setting of BkltDly will cause the backlight
to turn off and the display to default to the Main Screen
after the selected period of time.
8.
Col Bar Gen controls the Digital Color Bar
Generator.
9.
The menu choices in the Video Modulator and Audio
Modulator menus only appear if Mode is set to
INTERNAL MPEG/COFDM.
10.
The only options that are implemented and functional
are:
- INTERNAL MPEG/COFDM
- EXTERNAL IF
The remaining options:
- INTERNAL BASEBAND
- INTERNAL COFDM ONLY
- INTERNAL DVB-S
are not implemented and are not functional.
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Channels &
Frequencies
A.1
Appendix Overview
This Appendix presents the channels and frequencies that were
programmed into your CR2 at the factory. It also provides the
frequencies set by the latest US frequency reallocation plan.
Here are the topics covered:
Topic
Page
Initial Factory Presets
A-1
US 12 MHz Channel Plan
A-6
A.2
Initial Factory Presets
This section lists the channels and frequencies for each RF band
covered by the CodeRunner 2. These frequencies are preset at
the factory, but can be modified using the Channel Plan Menu,
found under the “Mod CP” option on the Main Menu screen.
See the “Advanced Operation” chapter of the CR2 Technical
Reference Manual.
Note
These frequency settings should only be changed
by qualified technical personnel.
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Table A-1: 2 GHz RF Channel Guide (U.S. Broadcast) - 17 MHz Channel Plan
Channel
(-) Offset (MHz)
(0) Center (MHz)
(+) Offset (MHz)
-4.25 MHz
17.0 MHz spacing
+4.25 MHz
1994.75
1999.0
2003.25
00000.000
2012.25
2016.5
2020.75
00000.000
2029.25
2033.5
2037.75
00000.000
2046.25
2050.5
2054.75
00000.000
2063.25
2067.5
2071.75
00000.000
2080.25
2084.5
2088.75
00000.000
2097.25
2101.5
2105.75
00000.000
2454.25
2458.5
2462.75
00000.000
2471.25
2475.5
2479.75
00000.000
10
2487.75
2492.0
2496.25
00000.000
11
00000.000
00000.000
00000.000
00000.000
12
00000.000
00000.000
00000.000
00000.000
13
00000.000
00000.000
00000.000
00000.000
14
00000.000
00000.000
00000.000
00000.000
15
00000.000
00000.000
00000.000
00000.000
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Table A-2: 2 GHz RF Channel Guide (U.S. Broadcast) - 14.5 MHz Channel Plan
Channel
(-) Offset (MHz)
(0) Center (MHz)
(+) Offset (MHz)
-4.25 MHz
14.5 MHz spacing
+4.25 MHz
2012.00
2015.50
2019.00
00000.000
2026.75
2030.25
2033.75
00000.000
2041.25
2044.75
2048.25
00000.000
2055.75
2059.25
2062.75
00000.000
2070.25
2073.75
2077.25
00000.000
2084.75
2088.25
2091.75
00000.000
2099.25
2102.75
2106.25
00000.000
2454.25
2458.50
2462.75
00000.000
2471.25
2475.50
2479.75
00000.000
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2487.75
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15
00000.000
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Note
(++) Offset (MHz)
As of the publication of this manual, the 14.5 MHz channel plan was not approved for use in the US.
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A-3
Table A-3: 6/7 GHz RF Channel Guide (U.S. Broadcast)
Channel
(-) Offset (MHz)
(0) Center (MHz)
(+) Offset (MHz)
-6.25 MHz
25.0 MHz spacing
+6.25 MHz
6881.25
6887.50
6893.75
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6906.25
6912.50
6918.75
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6913.25
6937.50
6943.75
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6956.25
6962.50
6968.75
00000.000
6981.25
6987.50
6993.75
00000.000
7006.25
7012.50
7018.75
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7031.25
7037.50
7043.75
00000.000
7056.25
7062.50
7068.75
00000.000
7081.25
7087.50
7093.75
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10
7106.25
7112.50
7118.75
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11
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12
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14
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15
00000.000
00000.000
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00000.000
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(++) Offset (MHz)
Channels & Frequencies
A-4
Table A-4: 12/13 GHz RF Channel Guide (U.S. Broadcast)
Channel
(-) Offset (MHz)
(0) Center (MHz)
(+) Offset (MHz)
(++) Offset (MHz)
-6.25 MHz
25.0 MHz spacing
+6.25 MHz
-----
12706.25
12712.50
12718.75
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12731.25
12737.50
12743.75
00000.000
12756.25
12762.50
12768.75
00000.000
12781.25
12787.50
12793.75
00000.000
12806.25
12812.50
12818.75
00000.000
12831.25
12837.50
12843.75
00000.000
12856.25
12862.50
12868.75
00000.000
12881.25
12887.50
12893.75
00000.000
12906.25
12912.50
12918.75
00000.000
10
12931.25
12937.50
12943.75
00000.000
11
12956.25
12962.50
12968.75
00000.000
12
12981.25
12987.50
12993.75
00000.000
13
13006.25
13012.50
13018.75
00000.000
14
13031.25
13037.50
13043.75
00000.000
15
13056.25
13062.50
13068.75
00000.000
16
13081.25
13087.50
13093.75
00000.000
17
13106.25
13112.50
13118.75
00000.000
18
13131.25
13137.50
13143.75
00000.000
19
13156.25
13162.50
13168.75
00000.000
20
13181.25
13187.50
13193.75
00000.000
21
13206.25
13212.50
13218.75
00000.000
22
13231.25
13237.50
13243.74
00000.000
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A-5
A.3
US 12 MHz Channel Plan
Here are the frequencies that will be used in the new US 12 MHz
channel plan. Your CR2 is pre-programmed with the frequencies
listed in Section A.2 on page A-1. However, as your station
migrates to the new channel plan, you can easily reprogram your
CR2 using the Channel Plan Menu, found under the “Mod CP”
option on the Main Menu screen. See the “Advanced Operation”
chapter of the CR2 Technical Reference Manual.
Information below was obtained from the FCC Web site,
document # FCC 03-280:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC03-280A1.pdf
Table A-5: US 12 MHz Channel Plan
Frequencies (MHz)
Lower
Upper
Channel
Width
2025.0
2025.5
500 kHz
Lower Data Return Link (DRL) Band
2025.5
2037.5
12 MHz
Channel A1r
2037.5
2049.5
12 MHz
Channel A2r
2049.5
2061.5
12 MHz
Channel A3r
2061.5
2073.5
12 MHz
Channel A4r
2073.5
2085.5
12 MHz
Channel A5r
2085.5
2097.5
12 MHz
Channel A6r
2097.5
2109.5
12 MHz
Channel A7r
2109.5
2110.0
500 kHz
Upper Data Return Link (DRL) Band
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Description
Channels & Frequencies
A-6
B
Glossary
This section describes acronyms and abbreviations used in
communications, broadcasting, and in MRC Products and
documentation.
Table B-1: Useful Terms (Continued)
AMI
Alternate Mark Inversion, line code format for traffic
data.
AVG
Average.
ASI
Asynchronous Serial Interface
A serial communications interface operating at
270 Mbit/sec., generally used in field news-gathering
operations.
Table B-1: Useful Terms
Term
16QAM
Explanation
Baseband
A composite signal in which video and audio signals
are combined together, with video occupying
approximately 0-4.5 MHz and audio modulated onto
subcarriers in the 5-6MHz range. Also called
Composite.
B8ZS
Bipolar 8 Zero Substitution, line code format for traffic
data.
BB
Baseband.
16-state Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
The signal (video+audio) is imposed onto the 70 MHz
carrier by varying both the phase and the amplitude
of the signal while keeping the frequency constant.
There are 16 possible combinations of phase and
amplitude that can be used to carry information.
3RU
3 Rack Unit height.
BER
Bit Error Rate.
4FSK
4-state Frequency Shift Keying
BiasT
64QAM
64-state Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
A type of interconnection between the IDU and the
ODU. In Bias T wiring, IF and DC are combined and
carried on the coax cable up the ODU; blocking
circuitry prevents the DC from entering the IDU.
BNC
Bayonet lock coaxial connector.
BPF
Band Pass Filter.
BPS
Bits per second.
BPSK
Binary Phase Shift Keying
CCITT
International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative
Committee, a telecommunications standardizing
committee of the ITU.
The signal (video+audio) is imposed onto the 70 MHz
carrier by varying both the phase and the amplitude
of the signal while keeping the frequency constant.
There are 64 possible combinations of phase and
amplitude that can be used to carry information.
A&C
Alarm and Control.
ADPCM
Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation.
AFC
Automatic Frequency Control.
AGC
Automatic Gain Control.
CNR
Carrier-to-Noise Ratio
AIS
Alarm Indication Signal (all one’s).
COFDM
Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
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B-1
Table B-1: Useful Terms (Continued)
Table B-1: Useful Terms (Continued)
Composite
(Baseband)
A band or grouping of frequencies and/or subcarriers,
including video, occupied by the signal in a radio
transmission system. Also called Baseband.
ETSI
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
FCC
Federal Communications Commission, the United
State's communications regulatory agency.
Composite
Video
Video signal in which the chrominance (color) and
luminance (brightness) information are combined in
one signal. S-Video separates the chrominance and
luminance into separate signals.
FDM
Frequency Division Multiplexing
FFT
Fast Fourier Transform
FIFO
First in, first out buffer.
CSI
Channel-State Information
FIR
Finite Impulse Response.
CW
Carrier Wave
FLR
DAB
Digital Audio Broadcasting
dB
Decibel. A logarithmic measurement, applied to
audio and RF signals.
MRC's model designation for frequency modulated
(FM) remodulating radio systems from 2 to 15 GHz.
FLR2 is the 2 GHz band version; FLR4, the 4 GHz
band version, etc.
dBm
A unit of measurement referenced to one milliwatt.
FMT
FM Video Modulator
DFT
Discrete Fourier Transform
FPGA
Field Programmable Gate Array.
DMUX,
DEMUX
Demultiplexer
FSK
Frequency-Shift Keying
GND
Ground.
DQPSK
Differential Quadrature (Quaternary) Phase-Shift
Keying
H/W
Hardware.
HDB3
A channel capable of transmitting information
simultaneously in either direction.
High Density Bipolar 3 line code format for traffic
data.
HPF
High Pass Filter.
DVB
Digital Video Broadcasting
In phase
DVB-S
Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite
ICI
Inter-Carrier Interference
DVB-T
Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial
ID
Identification.
E1
2.048 Mbps traffic rate.
IDU
Indoor Unit
EIA
Electronic Industries Association, an industry
association that establishes various standards.
IF
Intermediate Frequency.
EMC
Electromagnetic compatibility.
ERRS
Errors.
ESD
Electrostatic discharge.
Duplex
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B-2
Table B-1: Useful Terms (Continued)
IRE
1. Institute of Radio Engineers, an international
professional radio engineering association that
establishes various standards.
2. A unit of measurement, established by the IRE, in
which 1 IRE Unit =.00714 volts peak-to-peak (Vp-p)
and 140 IRE units equals 1 Vp-p.
Table B-1: Useful Terms (Continued)
QPSK
Quadrature Phase Shift Keying
The signal (video+audio) is imposed onto the 70 MHz
carrier by varying the phase of the signal while
keeping the amplitude and frequency constant. There
are 4 possible values of phase that can be used to
carry information.
ISI
Inter-Symbol Interference
Kbps
Kilobits per second.
RCL
Received Carrier Level.
KHz
Kilo (1,000) cycles per second.
Rcvr
Receiver.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
RDS
Radio Data System
Lcl
Local
RF
LED
Light emitting diode.
Radio Frequency, any frequency of electromagnetic
radiation or alternating currents in the range from 3
kHz to 300 GHz; as in RF Signal or RF Transmission.
LO
Local Oscillator
RF Level
RF Power from the transmitter.
LOS
Loss of Signal.
RFU
Radio Frequency Unit - also called ODU
LPF
Low Pass Filter.
R-S
Reed-Solomon
Mbps
Megabits per second.
Rx
Receiver.
MHz
Million (1,000,000) cycles per second.
S/W
Software.
MUX
Multiplexer.
SC
Service Channel.
NICAM
Near-Instantaneous Companding and Multiplexing
SC
Single Carrier
NRZ
Near Return to Zero.
SDI
Synchronous Digital Interface
ODU
Outdoor Unit - also called RF Unit or RFU
OFDM
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
ØLK
Phase Lock.
PER
Parity Error Rate.
PLL
Phase Lock Loop.
Quadature phase.
QAM
Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
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A serial communications interface operating at
270 Mbit/sec., generally used for in-studio news
operations.
SER
Symbol Error Rate
Setpt
Set point.
SFN
Single-Frequency Network
Simplex
A channel capable of transmitting information in only
one direction.
Glossary
B-3
Table B-1: Useful Terms (Continued)
Site ID
A physical location where any number of modems,
transmitters, or receivers are installed.
SMPTE
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
SNR
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
STDBY
Standby.
Subcarrier
An electromagnetic signal that is used as a medium
for placing an information channel above another
information channel.
S-Video
Video signal in which the chrominance (color) and
luminance (brightness) information are separated
into separate subcarrier signals. Also called Y/C
Video. Composite Video combines them into one
signal.
SYNTH
Synthesizer
T1
1.544 Mbps traffic rate.
Tx
Transmitter.
VCO
Voltage Controlled Oscillator.
VCXO
Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillator.
VDC
Volts Direct Current.
VF
Voice Frequency.
Video
A term pertaining to the bandwidth and spectrum of
the signal that results from television scanning and
which is used to reproduce a picture.
Xmitr
Transmitter.
Xmtr
Transmitter.
Y/C
Video signal in which the chrominance (color) and
luminance (brightness) information are separated
into separate subcarrier signals. Also called S-Video.
Composite Video combines them into one signal.
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B-4
Index
Antenna Select 3-2
Band Select 3-2
Polarization Select 3-2
Layout 2-4
Overview 3-1
Numerics
16QAM B-1
4FSK B-1
64QAM B-1
Display
Layout 3-5, 3-6
Navigating 3-5
Documents
Ordering 1-2
Related 1-2
DVB B-2
DVB-S B-2
DVB-T B-2
ASI B-1
Audience, Intended 1-2
Backlight Delay
Description 3-5
Baseband B-1
Frequently Performed Tasks 3-7
Activate Transmitter 3-7
Deactivate Transmitter 3-7
Selecting Channel 3-8
Selecting Offset 3-8
Set High Power 3-7
Set Low Power 3-7
Switch Antennas 3-8
Switching Bands 3-8
Switching Polarization 3-8
Turn power off 3-7
Turn power on 3-7
Turn power on/off 3-7
FSK B-2
Function Buttons 3-1
Channels and Frequencies A-1
Initial Factory Presets A-1
US 12MHz Plan A-6
COFDM B-1
Composite (Baseband) B-2
Composite Video B-2
Connectors
External 2-5
Layout 2-5
Rear Panel 2-5
Controls
Description 2-4
Display 3-5
Display and Keypad 3-5
Front Panel 2-4
Function Buttons 3-1
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Index
I
Frequency 2-1
Power 2-1
Outdoor Unit
Connection to Indoor Unit 2-7
Indoor Unit
Connection to Outdoor Unit 2-7
Keypad 3-5
Layout 3-6
Remote Control
Operating 3-9
LEDs
Function 3-1
Status 3-3
Lockout, Automatic 3-1
Status LEDs 3-3
Subcarrier B-4
SYNTH B-4
System
Components 2-3
Configurations 2-8
Description 2-1
Main Menu
Accessing 3-5
Main Screen 3-5
Maps, Menu 3-10
Menu Maps 3-10
Analog 3-11
Digital 3-12
Notes 3-13
Video B-4
ODU B-3
OFDM B-3
Operating Controls 2-4
Operating Notes
Remote Control Panel 3-9
Options
Analog/Digital 2-1
Antenna 2-2
Band 2-1
Color Bar Generator 2-2
Connection 2-2
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