Page 2 - PREFACE/IMPORTANT NOTES; VALIDITY OF THIS MANUAL
2 PREFACE/IMPORTANT NOTES Dear customer, We kindly ask you to observe all instructions contained in this manual. The Kathrein-Werke KG has made every effort to ensure that the data and descriptions in this manual are accurate and complete. We reserve the right to make changes to this manual without ...
Page 3 - CONTENT
3 CONTENT PREFACE/IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................................................. 2 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 2 CONTENT .........................................
Page 4 - SAFETY; Symbols used on Kathrein devices and in manuals:
4 SAFETY This device was built and tested in accordance with the enclosed EU certifi cate of conformity and left the factory in a condition fullfi lling all requisite safety regulations. To ensure that this condition is maintained and to ensure hazard-free operation, the user must observe all in-str...
Page 5 - electrostatic discharge in use and operation.
5 SAFETY 5. Prior to switching on the device, ensure that the nominal mains voltage set on the device and the nominal mains voltage of the supply match. If it is necessary to change the voltage setting, it may also be necessary to change the respective mains fuse for the device. 6. In case of device...
Page 6 - FEATURES/DELIVERY SCOPE; DELIVERY SCOPE
6 FEATURES/DELIVERY SCOPE The MSK 200 is a compact state-of-the-art signal meter which leaves nothing to be desired when you are checking antenna and cable systems or even professional head-end systems. It can be used either in a lab or for the monitoring of remote-controlled head-end systems, or fo...
Page 7 - OPERATION; SETTING UP THE DEVICE; When setting up the device pay attention to adequate ventilation!
7 OPERATION INITIAL START-UP Prior to operating for the fi rst time, please take the T 8.0 A fuse out of the packaging and fi t it into the provided fuse holder. The fuse prevents the device being switched on unintentionally during transport. Caution!Please remove this fuse again before shipping the...
Page 8 - USING THE DEVICE ON THE SHOULDER STRAP; For right-handed users; Pass the shoulder strap over your right shoulder!; For left-handed users; Pass the shoulder strap over your left shoulder!
8 USING THE DEVICE ON THE SHOULDER STRAP When the device is used on the strap, also provide for adequate ventilation! To avoid a build up of heat, the openings for the fan and the ventilation holes must always be clear. OPERATION For right-handed users Pass the shoulder strap over your right shoulde...
Page 9 - GENERAL OPERATION; KEYBOARD OPERATION; micro; THE HELP FUNCTION; SETUP”; (content) “Operation“
9 GENERAL OPERATION KEYBOARD OPERATION SETTINGS: SAVE, SETUP, COPY, PRINT Switching the device ON/OFF, or to standby mode. If the button is kept pressed more than 5 seconds, the device is switched off. Switching the SOFTKEYS ON/OFF, zooming in the graphic display SELECTING SOURCES: SAT analogue, SAT...
Page 10 - TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION; SOURCES; This type of key opens a further menu!
10 GENERAL OPERATION TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION Tap on the touchscreen keys to select the respective task! SOURCES Selection (SOURCE) Measurement Selection (ANALYZE) When the “SOURCE“ button is pressed, the source selection buttons appear, which can be used to select the signal path! When the “ANALYZE” k...
Page 12 - This type of key indicates a defective function in the unit!
12 GENERAL OPERATION To open the zoom window, press and hold your fi n-ger on the marker; you can then shift it to the desired position! Press the “FUNCTION“ key, tap on the screen and hold to drag the screen section as required (e.g.: the delay time on the oscilloscope, the mid-frequency on the spe...
Page 13 - CHOICE OF THE SIGNAL SOURCE AND MEASUREMENT; CHOICE OF THE SIGNAL SOURCE
13 OPERATION CHOICE OF THE SIGNAL SOURCE AND MEASUREMENT The most important keys on the MSK 200 are and .After activating the key, you will be able to defi ne the source and the channel or transponder to be measured. After pressing the key, you will be able to choose the type of measurement wanted a...
Page 14 - CHOOSING THE CHANNEL TO BE MEASURED; Now one can choose the channel to be measured:; Selection of programme through programme name; SELECTING THE DESIRED MEASUREMENT
14 OPERATION CHOOSING THE CHANNEL TO BE MEASURED Now one can choose the channel to be measured: Generally there are different possibilities offered as to how a measurement channel can be chosen 1. Selection of programme through programme name 1.1. Press “Chan.Tab“ to select the desired channel table...
Page 15 - or
15 OPERATION Information on the individual measurement possibilities can also be found in the on-board help menus. Generally an optimal pre-setting of parameters is saved in the MSK 200 for each type of measurement. There are though many other set-up possibilities that can be carried out dependant o...
Page 16 - FUNCTION OVERVIEW
16 FUNCTION OVERVIEW Mains external AC power supply unit 100...240 V Battery internal Li-Ion battery 12 V/6,5 AH external battery supply vehicle 11 V...16 VDC keyboard 12 hardkeys On/Off, Help, Prog.+, Prog.-, Analyze, Source, OSD/Off, Vol.+, Vol.-, Copy, Function, Extend external keyboard ASCII key...
Page 17 - RECEPTION RANGES
17 FUNCTION OVERVIEW TV (CATV/terrestrial) 5...900 MHz Satellite 900....3100 MHz FM 87,5...108 MHz Spectrum analysis 5...3100 MHz DigitalCATV J83 A/C (DVB-C) 16, 32, 64, 128 ,256 QAM J83 B 64 QAM DOCSIS 64, 256 QAM AnalogueCATV PAL, NICAM B/G, I, D/K, L/L´, M/N NTSC, NICAM B/G, I, D/K, L/L´, M/N SEC...
Page 18 - TECHNICAL APPENDIX; DESIGN; span; screen
18 TECHNICAL APPENDIX DESIGN • Manageable portable signal meter• High-resolution 10.4“ TFT colour display to graph analogue and digital TV signals and graphics• Backlight - thus the display is excellently readable also in bright sunlight (typ. 600 cd/m 2 ) • Easy operation using 12 hard keys and thr...
Page 22 - SERVICE
22 SERVICE DEVICE CALIBRATION Device maintenance is essentially limited to cleaning the exterior. The calibration interval is dependent on operational demands made on it and should be carried out every 1 to 2 years. The calibration can be carried out by ESC Kathrein customer service, see below. EXTE...
Page 23 - MAIN SERVICES
23 SERVICE If, despite studying this operating manual, you still havequestions about getting started with the unit or using itcorrectly, or if unexpected problems occur, please contact yourspecialist dealer. MAIN SERVICES www.esc-Kathrein.deFa. ESC Elektronik Service Chiemgau GmbHBahnhofstr. 1088322...