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Configuration Overview

Agenda• General RF setup• Physical connections• Review of front panel options• Overview of Maestro configuration

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General RF information• EU HD units output DVB-T by default, DVB-C also available

• DVB-T tuner is required• If HD signal is being sent the tuner must support HD video

• DVB-T requires a full RF channel (8MHz by default) for each video input• DVB-C uses a single RF channel (8MHz by default) for 2 video inputs

• HDb2380 (composite input) currently only outputs DVB-C

• RF power must be balanced with existing modulators or feeds

• RF output can be set between +45dBmV and +25dBmV• ZvPro defaults to +25dBmV• HDbridge2000 defaults to +45dBmV

• New to RF distribution – check out “Using Coaxial Cabling for Video Distribution” tutorial on our website• http://zeevee.com/support/training (Design & Installation tab)

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STANDARD COAX

Modulated Channel with Existing Feed

ADVANTAGES OF BROADCASTING HD OVER COAX

• Adding a new channel to existing cable is simple – just use a splitter backwards!

• Adding another TV is simple – just use a simple coax splitter!

• Can upgrade or add channels one at a time – no need to do everything at once

SATELLITE RECEIVER, STB, CABLE BOX, COMPUTER OR DIGITAL SIGNAGE PLAYER

Modulator

EXISTING MODULATED, TERRESTRIAL OR CABLE FEED

DRIVE UNLIMITED DISPLAYS.

JUST TUNE IN YOUR NEW CHANNEL

“COMBINE” YOUR NEW CHANNEL

INTO THE EXISTING LINEUP

Ensure signal is balanced and there are no channel or

frequency conflicts

COAX OUTVIDEO IN

SIMPLE SPLITTER,

BACKWARDS!

Calculating Signal Loss: Splitters/Combiners

Most Digital TVs work best with: -10dBmV to +10dBmV input

Each splitter, combiner and run of coax causes signal loss

Combiners are simply splitters backwards

Calculating Signal Loss - SPLITTERSA 2 to 1 splitter reduces signal strength by 3.5dB

Example: +20dBmV input?

In the above example, an input signal of +20dB would emerge from the splitter at +16.5dB

2 to 1 splitter

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Signal with 3.5dB loss

Signal with 3.5dB loss

Calculating Signal Loss - SPLITTERS3 to 1 splitters are essentially two 2 to 1 splitters wired together.

3 to 1 splitter internal wiring, in effect

Signal with 3.5dB loss

Signal with 7dB* loss

Signal with 7dB* loss

Then another 3.5dB loss when the signal is split again...

*Losses add up. In this example, there’s a 3.5dB loss when the signal is first split.

…leaving a 7dB loss at the second two outputs.

Input signal

Calculating Signal Loss - SPLITTERS4 to 1 splitters are essentially three 2 to 1 splitters wired together, and reduce

signal output accordingly.

What is the signal loss at each of the outputs?

4 to 1 splitter internal wiring, in effect

Signals with ? loss

Signals with ? loss

Calculating Signal Loss - SPLITTERS4 to 1 splitters are essentially three 2 to 1 splitters wired together, and reduce signal output

accordingly.

ANSWER…. -7dB at each drop

4 to 1 splitter internal wiring, in effect

-7dB

-7dB-7dB

-7dB

Calculating Signal Loss - COAX

Coax Cable Signal (Attenuation) Loss per 100ft

Loss at RG-59 RG-6 RG-11

1MHz 0.4dB 0.2dB 0.2dB

10MHz 1.4dB 0.6dB 0.4dB

50MHz 3.3dB 1.4dB 1.0dB

100MHz 4.9dB 2.0dB 1.6dB

200MHz 7.3dB 2.8dB 2.3dB

400MHz 11.2dB 4.3dB 3.5dB

700MHz 16.9dB 5.6dB 4.7dB

900MHz 20.1dB 6.0dB 5.4dB

1000MHZ 21.5dB 6.1dB 5.6dB

General rule for loss over RG-6 is -3dBmV for every 100ft (30 meters)

Physical connections – Audio and Video inputs

• Video/Audio Inputs• Composite – HDb2380 only

• 8 inputs for PAL/NTSC video and analog audio

• HDMI – ZvPro800 only• 1 or 2 HDMI inputs with digital audio (via HDMI)

and analog audio via 3.5mm input

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Physical Connections - Audio and Video Inputs

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• Component – via “Hydra cable - full DIN connector with break out to component, analog and digital audio and composite for teletext (close captions) only • Ships with HDb2500 and HDb2600• Available for purchase with ZvPro600

• VGA – via full DIN with 3.5mm analog audio• Sold separately for use with

HDb2500/2600 and ZvPro 600

Physical connections - other • All models output over coax

• RG6 is recommended but other coax cable types can be used, be sure to adjust for different loss of signal

• Ethernet interface for configuration and management• HDb2000 series has dual connectors, this allows for daisy chain of

units for quick set up• Not recommend for long term management

• Delay Match Audio Out – ZvPro only• Analog audio out with adjustable latency

for use with distributed audio systems• Requires analog audio as input and is linked to audio from input 1

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• Top line shows IP address for logging into Maestro

• Each channel has graph to show encoding status

• Use arrow buttons to scroll between channels and OK to select each time for more detail

Front Panel Display

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Front Panel Display• For example when the IP address is selected there are more details like

uptime, serial number and firmware revision.

• Also include option to update firmware – needs internet access

• And reset IP address – for DHCP only, acts as a “release/renew”

• Hold left and right arrows down during start up for options to reset defaults or revert firmware

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• Holding the left and right arrows when unit is fully powered up will put the unit into “setup” mode

• Use arrow buttons to select option to edit such as RF# and RF power

• Hit OK to select an option for editing and arrows to change options

• Be sure to select Apply to save changes

Front Panel Display – Configuration options

Configuration Overview – Maestro • Connect to unit directly or via LAN

• Macs may require LAN or switch for connectivity

• Enter IP address from front panel display into browser• IE 8 or higher, Chrome, Firefox, etc

• Default username/password is admin/admin

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HDbridge 2000 Management – Status Tab

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Tabs across top for configuration and management

General status information and warning messages

HDbridge 2000 Management – Status Tab

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Button to manage all (note the message “1 connected 52 not connected” this shows 53 HDb2000/ZvPros found) on the network

Maestro – Manage all

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Units with mismatched firmware cannot be managed together.

Similarly, passwords must match to manage multiple units.

Maestro – Channel Plan

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Set RF channel for broadcast. Channels are paired together by frequency. Update the first, the second updates automatically. Default is based on CCIR

Set Logical Channel Number – this is displayed in guide information

Program number – must be unique across all modulated channels

Hit Apply to save changesReset to clear any changes that haven’t yet been saved.

Maestro – Channel Plan

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Program number must be unique across all modulators

Other config options: Short and Long Channel Name, Ratings (v-chip), Audio and Video sources

You can also enable or disable each individual digital channel.

If one of the inputs is not being used disable the channel and the channel will not be displayed at the TV.

Maestro – Channel Plan Advanced Options

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Advanced control check box

STB channel allows for tracking information about the source in Maestro for consolidated location of information. This field is informational only.

Audio/Video delay options, allow for small adjustments to audio/video latency for lip sync purposes

Maestro – VGA settings

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When your source is VGA or HDMI sources are being used Res and Calibrate options become available.

The Res columns allow you to add slightly smaller resolutions to the list of resolutions (EDID) sent to the source. Selecting these ‘underscan’ resolutions will allow for the image to fit properly on TVs that still have ‘overscan’ – the outside edge of the image is dropped from view.

The Calibrate button can be used to help center an image.

Maestro – Channel Plan Auto-increment

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Auto-increment allows for setting RF and channel information in a few easy steps. Enter the first RF channel you wish to use, all other channels will increment automatically. Check the “channel” option, enter starting channel, or select option to match the channel to the RF. Then hit set, channels will update for your review, they are not saved until you hit “apply”

Maestro – Channel Plan Freq instead of Channel

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All DVB-T units can also be configured with a frequency instead of a channel.

Toggling between channels or frequencies is done on the RF tab

Maestro – RF tab

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Change RF between 45 and 25 dBmV. Channels must be with in 12dB of each other.

Turn full RF off. Broadcast for that channel will be stopped.

Change RF standard between DVB-T and DVB-C

Bandwidth defaults to 8MHz but can be changed to 7MHz to match regional requirements

Cable plan options are CCIR, None (enter frequency directly) and Australia others will be added with future firmware updates

Maestro – RF tab

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Transport ID must be unique across all channels in a head end

Network and Original Network IDs are used in the data stream to ensure the channel information is displayed correctly by the TV tuner

3 letter country code

Maestro – Device Tab

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Name the device for easy recognition when managing multiple units.

Update and Revert firmware buttons.

Firmware update requires file to be downloaded to local PC first (available on the website).

Note – When in “Manage All” mode units with different firmware will be available on the Device tab to update firmware.

Reboot the unit

Rest all settings to factory defaults including password and IP information

Change password

Set custom idle screen to use in place of the Zv logo

Maestro – Network Tab

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IP information can be left as default DHCP or configured for Static IP information.When changing between IP types, a reboot is required to initiate the new IP address.

If you change the IP address and can no longer communicate with the unit, use the front panel display to reset to defaults.

Maestro – Support Tab

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View temps, uptime and send troubleshooting report.

Report is sent directly to server if internet access is available. If it can’t connect to the server it is saved locally and can be emailed to support.

Questions?ZeeVee Technical Support is there for

you!

877-493-3833

or

Zeevee.com/contact

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