Black Box MediaCento AVX-VGA-RF Bedienungsanleitung

BL A C K B OX®

Convert any HD video source, Component

or RGB (VGA) into an HDTV channel.

Leverages existing coax infrastructure.

Delivers crystal-clear HD video and audio.

MediaCento RF Quick Start Guide

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April 2010

AVX-VGA-RF

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Trademarks Used in this Manual

Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and MediaCento is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc.

TOSLINK is a registered trademark of Toshiba Coproration.

UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

Important Safety Instructions Pertaining to a Risk of Fire, Electric Shock, or Injury to Persons

1. Keep these instructions.

2. Heed all warnings.

3. Follow all instructions.

4. Do not use this apparatus near water.

5. Clean only with dry cloth.

6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider

than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is pro-

vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete

outlet.

9. Power cord must be accessible to allow for the removal of power from the unit.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where

they exit from the apparatus.

11. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such

as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus; the apparatus

has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place this apparatus in a position where it is exposed to dripping

or splashing liquids, rain, moisture, or excessively high humidity. Do not place objects containing liquid close to the unit where

they might cause spillage onto the apparatus.

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FCC and IC RFI Statements

Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference

Statements

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,

which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own

expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio

Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques

de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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Instrucciones de Seguridad

(Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement)

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca

de una alberca, etc.

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación.

Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico

sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes

que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros

aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como

se indique en el aparato.

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados

sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Table of Contents

1. Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Video Encoder............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

1.3 Audio Encoder ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7

1.4 RF Spectrum Analysis .................................................................................................................................................................. 7

1.5 Modulator/Upconverter............................................................................................................................................................... 7

1.6 Control/Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

2. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Front Panel................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

2.3 Back Panel.................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

2.4 What’s Included ........................................................................................................................................................................10

3. Basic Installation.................................................................................................................................................................................11

4. Configuration and Support for MediaCento RF ..................................................................................................................................12

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1. Specifications

1.1 General

Compliance: UL®60065, FCC Class B

Component Video (Y, Pr, Pb) Resolutions Supported: 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, 59.94 frames/fields per second

Computer VGA (Analog) Resolutions Supported: 640 x 480, 720 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1152 x 864, 1176 x 664,

1280 x 720, 1280 x 768, 1280 x 800, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 1024, 1360 x 768, 1440 x 900 at 60, 70, 72, 75, 85 Hz; 1680 x

1050, 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz

NOTE: VGA resolutions are broadcast centered in the best vertical fit into 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720 at 59.94 frames per second.

Cooling: Internal fan, front/back flow

Enclosure Type: Metal

Mounting: Detachable rackmounting ears; rubber feet for counter or shelf

MTBF: 30,000 hours

Use: North America only

Connectors: Video Input: Component Video: RCA connectors, 75 ohm, 0 to 0.7 V; buffered and looped;

Computer VGA (Analog): HD15 connector, 75 ohm RGB, 0 to 0.7 V; separate H and V sync; buffered and looped;

Audio Input: SPDIF digital audio; TOSLINK®optical, buffered and looped; RCA 75 ohm, buffered and looped; USB as PCM

audio device; Formats: 48 k bit PCM, AC-3 pass-through; Analog: R/L via RCA, buffered and looped; 16-bit 48 k bit

sampling;

Assignment: Audio inputs can be assigned to either video input

Temperature Tolerance: Operating: 32 to 113° F (0 to 45° C)

Humidity Tolerance: 10 to 80%, noncondensing

Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 25 watts

Size: 1.72"H x 17"W x 5.75"D (4.37 x 43.18 x 14.61 cm)

Weight (Shipping): 5.5 lb. (12.1 kg)

1.2 Video Encoder

Encoder Video Profile: MPEG2 HD Profile 2: ISO13818-2 MP @ HL (1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720)

Traffic Shaping: Variable bit rate

Video Transport Bit Rate: 38.78 Mbps

Video Encoding Data Rates: Variable, 7 to 30 Mbps

Average Encoding Data Rate: 25 Mbps

Encoding Latency: Programmable 70 to 400 msec

Color Profile: 4:2:0

GOP Size: 16

Intra DC Precision: 8 to 11 bit, programmable

Video, Audio PID: Programmable

Program Information: Programmable

Content Watermarking: Digital and visual

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1.3 Audio Encoder

Encoder Audio Profile: ATSC A/52

Digital Passthrough: Dolby Digital®(AC-3) 1-5.1 channel, linear PCM

1.4 RF Spectrum Analysis

Automated spectrum scanning and reporting across all channels: Analog, digital, or empty channel; relative channel power;

STD, HRC, IRC detection

1.5 Modulator/Upconverter

Modulation Types: QAM 256 (ITU-T J83 Annex B); Interleaving modes: (64, 2 only)

Cable Standard: HRC, IRC, or STD

Frequency Range: 50–900 MHz (channels 2–141); 2 kHz resolution, ±30 ppm accuracy, ±35 ppm stability

Output Power: +25 dBmV typical

Output Level Adjust: 0–20 dB of attenuation in 5-dB steps

MER: 34 dB typical

I/O Amplitude Flatness: ±1 dB over 6 MHz typical

I/Q Amplitude Imbalance: <1% typical

1.6 Control/Setup

Command Line Interface: RS-232 or USB

Input Switching: IR, RS-232, USB or front panel

Origin: Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.

RS-232 Port: 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, hardware/software flow control supported

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MediaCento RF Quick Start Guide

2. Getting Started

2.1 Overview

The MediaCento™RF is a 1U combination HD MPEG 2 encoder and frequency-agile QAM modulator. It enables you to convert

any HD video source, or Component or RGB (VGA) signal in real time and in very high quality into an HDTV cable channel. This

channel works with standard coax wiring, where it can be combined with up to 134 other HDTV channels and distributed over

an entire premise.

This guide will take you through a typical installation procedure and will have you broadcasting your own HDTV channel in less

than ten minutes. For additional assistance or more complex installations, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500

or info@blackbox.com.

2.2 Front Panel

Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the MediaCento RF. Table 2-1 describes its components.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Figure 2-1. MediaCento RF front panel.

Table 2-1. Front-panel components.

Number Component Description

1 Power indicator Indicates whether unit is powered

2 Input switch Switches between Component video and VGA inputs

3 Active video source indicator Indicates which video input is currently selected

4 Broadcast status indicator Indicates if video source is being sent to coax output

5 Active audio source indicator Indicates which audio input is currently selected

6 Error indicator Indicates that system is booting or system error

7 IR input window Receives IR commands

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2.3 Back Panel

Figure 2-2 shows the back panel of the MediaCento RF. Table 2-2 describes its components.

8 9 11 12 13 14 17 19 20 21 22

10 15 16 18

Figure 2-2. Media Cento RF back panel.

Table 2-2. Back panel components.

Number Component Description

8 RCA connector SPDIF digital audio output

9 RCA connector SPDIF digital audio input

10 Coax output Outputs encoded video as QAM 256 channel

11 SPDIF digital audio output, TOSLINK Looped output from SPDIF digital audio input, TOSLINK connector

connector

12 SPDIF digital audio input, TOSLINK Accepts digital audio input audio input (48 kHZ PCM or AC3)

connector

13 Component Video output, RCA Looped output for video received at Component Video input,

connectors, 75 ohm RCA connectors, 75 ohm

14 Component Video input, RCA Accepts Component Video input

connectors, 75 ohm

15 VGA (RGB) input; HD15 connector Accepts standard VGA input

16 VGA (RGB) output; HD15 connector Looped output from VGA (RGB) input

17 Analog audio output, R/L RCA Looped output for analog L/R audio input, RCA connectors

connectors

18 USB Type B USB audio device or GUI configuration port

19 Analog audio input, R/L RCA Input for analog L/R audio

connectors

20 IR port IR repeater output port

21 DB9 connector RS-232 serial control

22 3-prong AC power connector Plug in the power cord here

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2.4 What’s Included

Your box should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support

at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.

• MediaCento RF unit

• Power cord

• (4) adhesive rubber non-slip feet

• This printed Quick Start Guide

• Rackmount kit (attached to unit)

• USB cable

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