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If receiver setup details are unavailable, you can perform a Quick Setup of yourHeadend Satellite Receiver by following the step-by-step instructions in this QuickSetup Guide. After performing the Quick Setup, you can change the current set-tings to better suit your receiver operating requirements. ...
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« $ERXWWKLVJXLGH This Installation and Operation Guide includes all the information you’ll need toinstall and begin using your Scientific-Atlanta PowerVu Headend Satellite Re-ceiver. Use it to familiarize yourself with product features and operation, and forquick reference when needed. The guide pro...
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79 5)SOXVRSWLRQDOFRQQHFWLRQV The accompanying figure shows the cable connections required for the satelliteLNB and TV monitor plus other (optional) connections that can be made from therear panel of your Headend Satellite Receiver. As many different equipment con-figurations are possible, use the fo...
Page 16 - To switch the receiver on or off from the front panel; Main Menu; SHUDWLQJWKHUHFHLYHU
This Installation and Operation Guide provides all the information you need tosetup and operate your PowerVu Headend Satellite Receiver. )URQWSDQHOFRQWUROV GLVSOD\ The front panel of your Headend Satellite Receiver provides controls for switchingthe receiver on and off, switching the receiver to Alt...
Page 17 - To use the arrow buttons and the SELECT button; VORW; To change channels; WKHYROXPH; To change the volume
0 8/7, ) 81&7,21 NH\SDG The multi-function keypad includes the Ï , Ð , Í and Î arrow buttons and the SELECT button. Use the arrow buttons and the SELECT button to operate the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons are found on the receiver front panel togetherwith the SELECT button. You use the SELE...
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This section provides important operating information regarding the setup andoperation of your PowerVu Headend Satellite Receiver and satellite antenna signalsource, including signal search. Before you begin using the receiver, it is importantthat you read all of the information in this section firs...
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Step 3. After making changes, move to Exit and press SELECT, or press 1 and then press SELECT. This action displays the Save pop-up menu. Step 4. Press 1 to save the new configuration. To display another menu, or exit from the current menu
Step 1. Move to the desired menu option using the Ï, Ð, Í a...
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After changing the current receiver setup you can
Save: Press 1 to save the new settings (done) Restore: Press 2 to discard all changes (rstr) Cancel: Press 3 to cancel the operation (abrt) Menu interface: After making changes to current receiver setup, you must save or discard changes. Saved...
Page 24 - To operate the receiver in Alt-1 Mode; After changing a receiver setting you can
Setting up your Headend Satellite Receiver via the Alt Mode interface requiressetup of frequency-related and other options. These settings are used by the re-ceiver for locking onto the signal, and for optimizing receiver performance. Somemenu interface functions are also available via the Alt Mode ...
Page 25 - To exit from Alt Mode interface to video
To exit from Alt Mode interface to video
Step 1. Press the VIEW button (you can also press the ALT button until the ALT LED is OFF). Table 4 provides a summary of available Alt Mode functions. «$ERXWIUHTXHQF\VHWWLQJV As you make changes to the current setup, the receiver checks that the Local Os-ci...
Page 26 - Local Oscillator frequency:
For high resolution (B), pressing the left Í or right Î arrow button displays the four least significant digits (i.e., 5225). At high resolution (decimal point flashesON and OFF), pressing the up Ï or down Ð arrow button advances the frequency up or down in 250 kHz steps (i.e., 5250, 5275, and so on...
Page 27 - To display the AFC Level
For high resolution (B), pressing the left Í or right Î arrow button displays the four least significant digits (i.e., 3465). At high resolution (decimal point flashesON and OFF), pressing the up Ï or down Ð arrow button advances the Symbol Rate up or down in 100 bit/s steps (i.e., 3466, 3467 and so...
Page 28 - To display or change the Baud Rate; To display or change the FEC rate; To display the operating band
%DXG5DWH The Baud Rate option is an Alt-2 Mode function. The selected Baud Rate sets theBaud Rate for the serial Expansion Port (if used). If you are unsure about whichBaud Rate to use, contact your dealer/reseller, or local service provider. To display or change the Baud Rate
Step 1. Press ALT twi...
Page 29 - To display or change the Crossover Frequency; To perform a Factory Reset
&URVVRYHUIUHTXHQF\ The Crossover frequency option is an Alt-2 Mode function. The Crossover fre-quency is an internal threshold frequency used for selecting the L-Band 1 orL-Band 2 frequency, depending on the current Downlink and L-Band frequencysettings. The Crossover frequency is valid only if ...
Page 30 - To display or change the Frequency Mode; To display or change the Lock Level
Step 3. Press 7 (FRQ) to display the current operating Frequency. The Frequency dis- play is preceded by the current Frequency Mode setting. The default Fre-quency setting is 950 MHz. Step 4. Press the Ï/Ð arrow buttons to display available settings (frequencies are displayed from 950 MHz through 15...
Page 32 - To display the Signal Quality; To display or change the Signal Polarization
Repeat this action to change to another frequency. You can use the Í / Î arrow buttons to change between low and high resolution. When displaying high resolu-tion (i.e., least significant digits), the decimal point flashes ON and OFF repeatedly.The Local Oscillator #2 frequency can be displayed from...
Page 33 - To display or change the Search setting; LJQDO6WUHQJWK; To display the Signal Strength; To display or change the Symbol Rate
To display or change the Search setting
Step 1. Press ALT twice to change from normal operation to Alt-2 Mode. The ALT LED is ON. Step 2. Press 0 to display the current Search setting. Pressing 0 repeatedly displays available settings (SOn or SOFF). The default setting is SOFF (OFF). Step 3. When t...
Page 34 - To exit from Alt Mode to video
9LHZ The View option is an Alt Mode function (i.e., Alt-1 or Alt-2 Mode), and is pro-vided for exiting from Alt Mode to video (current channel). To exit from Alt Mode to video
Step 1. Press VIEW to exit from Alt Mode to video (i.e., return to normal receiver op- eration). You can also exit from Alt...
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Setting up your Headend Satellite Receiver via the menu interface requires setup offrequency-related and other options. These settings are used by the receiver forlocking onto the signal, and for optimizing receiver performance. Most menu inter-face functions are also available via the Alt Mode inte...
Page 36 - HFHLYHU6HWXSPHQX; To display the Receiver Setup menu
5HFHLYHU6HWXSPHQX Setting up your Headend Satellite Receiver for normal operation requires setup offrequency-related and other options from the Receiver Setup menu, and from othermenus. These settings are used by the receiver for locking onto a network signal,and for optimizing receiver performance ...
Page 37 - To set the Frequency Mode; To set the operating Frequency; To set the Local Oscillator #1 frequency; To set the Local Oscillator #2 frequency
Pop-up error messages that display for invalid settings are listed in Table 6. Usethis information to help you correct frequency-related receiver setup errors. Thepages that follow contain detailed setup information for each Receiver Setup menuoption. To set the Frequency Mode
Step 1. Move to Freq ...
Page 38 - To set the Crossover frequency; To set the antenna LNB polarization; To set the FEC rate
Step 2. Enter a valid frequency and then press SELECT. You can also press the Ï/Ð arrow buttons to display available settings (frequencies are displayed from 0GHz through 15 GHz in 1 MHz steps). The default setting is 10.600 GHz. Step 3. When the desired setting is displayed on-screen, move to Exit ...
Page 40 - To Find a signal
Once activated, the receiver begins searching for a signal associated with any Net-work ID. When a possible match is found, the search is temporarily interruptedwhile the receiver attempts to synchronize with the found signal. If synchroniza-tion is successful, the “ Lock, Sig “ status is displayed ...
Page 41 - To display the User Setup menu; To change the Lock Level
8VHU6HWXSPHQX Setting up your Headend Satellite Receiver for normal operation requires that user-related options be set from the User Setup menu. These settings are used for opti-mizing receiver performance (see also “Receiver Setup menu” and “Search Setupmenu”). To display the User Setup menu
Step...
Page 42 - To display the Main Menu (if Lock Level 3 set); To set the Baud Rate (for external remote operation)
Step 5. Press 1 to save the new setting (YES), or follow the on-screen instructions, as required.The receiver settings are enabled or disabled, depending on the Lock Level set. Available options: Press 1 to save the new settings (Yes), or press 2 to discard all changes (No), or press 3 to cancel the...
Page 43 - To set the video Subtitles Language
To set the Local Time
Step 1. Move to Local Time and press SELECT to replace the current setting. Step 2. Press the Ï/Ð arrow button to advance forward or backward from the current time setting in one-half (½) hour increments over a 24-hour period (12:00 AMthrough 11:59 PM). The default setting is ...
Page 44 - To change the Password; To restore the factory default settings
… $ERXWWKH3DVVZRUG A unique Password (4-digit number) protects the current receiver settings againstunauthorized changes. When changing the Password, record and keep this num-ber in a secure location. The default password provided is … Default Password 1 2 3 4 It is recommended that you change the d...
Page 45 - To enable or disable Remote Control operation
Restore factory defaults: Press and hold down both the Í and Î arrow but- tons simultaneously to restore the factory defaults (YES) Cancel: Press and hold down both the Ï and Ð arrow buttons simultaneously to cancel the operation (NO) … $ERXWWKH,55HPRWH&RQWURO The IR Remote option is used fo...
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6HDUFK6HWXSPHQX Automated signal search options are available from the Search Setup menu forsetting up your Headend Satellite Receiver (see also “Receiver Setup menu”). To display the Search Setup menu
Step 1. Display the Main Menu (Figure 5). Step 2. Move to Receiver Status and press SELECT. Step ...
Page 47 - $ERXWRWKHU6HDUFK6HWXSR SWLRQV; To set the Search Mode; To set the Search Type; To set the Lower and Upper frequency ranges for the search
… $ERXWRWKHU6HDUFK6HWXSR SWLRQV Signal searches are constrained or limited by the current Search Type and theboundary settings for the Lower and Upper Range. When searching for a signal,the receiver uses the Search Type as the primary search criteria. For example, if theFEC Rate is set as the Search...
Page 48 - To set I/Q signal inversion
… $ERXW,4VLJQDOLQYHUVLRQ The I/Q Select function provides automatic or manual tracking of inverted andnon-inverted digital QPSK signals. When set to Automatic, the I/Q Select functionautomatically tracks the received digital signal and inverts the signal, as required.When set to Inverted, the receiv...
Page 49 - HFHLYHU6WDWXVPHQX; To display the Receiver Status menu; To reset the ADP count
5HFHLYHU6WDWXVPHQX Information about the current receiver setup and about current receiver operatingconditions is available from the Receiver Status menu, including ADP count. Thecurrent setup is also affected by your LNB antenna (dish) installation. To display the Receiver Status menu
Step 1. Disp...
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1HWZRUN,'« The Network ID display is the current Network ID. This number must be correctlyset at the Receiver Setup menu to match the Network ID associated with the uplinksignal. Loss of service will result if the receiver Network ID does not match theuplink signal Network ID information (see also “...
Page 51 - $YDLODEOH6HUYLFHVPHQX; To display the Available Services menu; «$ERXWVXEVFULEHUVHUYLFHV
$YDLODEOH6HUYLFHVPHQX Information about available satellite broadcast services and the current setup isavailable from the Available Services menu. These services are authorized throughyour dealer/reseller or local service provider. The current setup is also affected byyour LNB antenna (dish) install...
Page 52 - To change the current channel
For more information about on-screen messages, see “Appendix B Troubleshoot-ing”. «$ERXWWKHFXUUHQWFKDQQHO When you navigate to menus from video, the information displayed is associatedwith the current (video) channel, which is also displayed on-screen at the AvailableServices menu. If no changes hav...
Page 53 - To display the Dish Pointing menu
'LVK3RLQWLQJPHQX Information about the strength and quality of the incoming signal obtained viayour satellite LNB antenna (dish) installation and current receiver setup is avail-able from the Dish Pointing menu graph display. To display the Dish Pointing menu
Step 1. Display the Main Menu (see Figu...
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&RQILJXUDWLRQPHQX Information about the currently installed receiver operating software and hard-ware is available from the Configuration menu. To display the Configuration menu
Step 1. Display the Main Menu (Figure 5). Step 2. Move to Receiver Status and press SELECT. Step 3. Move to Configura...
Page 56 - HWZRUN3UHVHWVPHQX; To display the Network Presets menu; «*HQHUDOUXOHVIRUXVLQJWKH1HWZRUN3UHVHWVPHQX; To set the Local Oscillator and Crossover frequencies
1HWZRUN3UHVHWVPHQX This menu lets you configure and store sets of network parameters to be used todefine as many as 24 network signals. Each configuration set is called a “preset”and is uniquely identified by a preset number (0 to 23). If you have only one network preset to configure, you could use ...
Page 58 - To set the Symbol Rate; To set the Network ID; To set the NIT; To set or change the Preset Number
Repeat this action to change the FEC Rate. The selected FEC Rate must match theFEC Rate associated with the transmitted signal. If you are unsure about whichFEC rate to use, contact your dealer/reseller, or local service provider. To set the Symbol Rate
Step 1. Be sure you have configured the Local...
Page 60 - To display the Display Setup menu; To change the menu background colour; To change the subtitling colour
'LVSOD\6HWXSPHQX This menu lets you select (a) the colour to be used for the menu background, (b)the colour to be used for the subtitling text and (c) the colour to be used for thesubtitling shade (background), 0HQXEDFNJURXQG« Menu background refers to the area over which menu fields are placed. Onc...
Page 61 - To change the subtitling shade (background) colour
To change the subtitling shade (background) colour
Step 1. Move to Subtitle shade and press SELECT to replace the current setting. (See Table 10 for descriptions of settings.) Step 2. When the desired setting is displayed in the field, move to Exit and press SELECT, or press 1 and then press SELECT...
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%² %² This Appendix provides important information about your PowerVu Headend Satellite Receiver. Refer to this section for: Product troubleshooting checklist Commonly-asked questions with answers 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJFKHFNOLVW If you experience any problems operating your Headend Satellite Receiver, ...
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%² %² 4XHVWLRQVDQGDQVZHUV The following list of commonly-asked questions and answers may answer some questions or concerns you have about the operation of your Headend Satellite Receiver. Questions Answers Q What happens if the receiver is un- plugged, or disconnected from AC power? A Your Headend S...
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&² &² This Appendix provides important information about your PowerVu HeadendSatellite Receiver. Refer to this section for: Serial Remote Control commands Your Headend Satellite Receiver is equipped for external remote operation andcontrol using remote control commands via a PC/workstation...
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&² &² (UURUV&RUUHFWHG The CE command is available for polling the receiver to display the current Cor-rected Error count, and for clearing or resetting the Corrected Error count. Observethe following syntax. SA1CE=0 CE polls the receiver for the current Corrected Error count. CE=0 clears...
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&² &² ,QVWDOOHU The INST command is available for displaying current receiver settings, or forchanging the receiver settings. Observe the following syntax. SA1INST=#,{##.#####/####.##},#,##.####, ##.###, ##.###, ##.###,#, #####, ##### INST polls the receiver for the current receiver settings...
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&² &² /RFN/HYHO The LOCK command is available for polling the receiver to display the currentLock Level setting, and for changing the Lock Level setting. Observe the followingsyntax. SA1LOCK=# LOCK polls the receiver for the current Lock Level setting. LOCK=# changes the receiver Lock Level....
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&² &² 5HVHW The RESET command is available for resetting (restarting) the receiver (i.e., mainmicroprocessor) hardware. Observe the following syntax. SA1RESET=YES RESET=YES resets the receiver (i.e., warm boot only). The receiver responds by displaying the following. RESET=RECV Note that the...
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&² &² # can be any number from 0 (bad) through 99 (good). Signal Strength is the associ-ated with the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) signal level. For more informationabout the Signal Strength, see “Dish Pointing menu”. 9HUVLRQ The Version command is available for polling the receiver to displ...
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'² '² This Appendix provides important information about your PowerVu Headend Satellite Receiver. Refer to this section for: Product support and contact information Product warranty/return details 3URGXFWVXSSRUW Scientific-Atlanta provides customers with 24-hour hotline support from anywhere in ...
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'² '² 3URGXFWUHWXUQ To return any Scientific-Atlanta product for repair or replacement, follow the steps below. To be eligible for credit, a Material Return Authorization (RMA) number must ac-company each product returned to Scientific-Atlanta. This number can only be obtained from your local Scient...
