Advanced wall mount hd video modulator.
2014 advanced model with also usb recording and play capabilities,
1080p input over both mpeg2 and mpeg4 modes, low latency encoding
and the newest mpeg4 h264 us tv standard mode (26 pages)
Summary of Contents for PVI Vecoax Compact RF Series
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VECOAX COMPACT RF SERIES MODULATOR MANUAL USER MANUAL...
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Can be mixed with other HDTV signals such as Digital Cable or Over the Air Channels* (depending on Frequencies available for you to use) Modular – Expandable – Reliable - 5 Year Warranty - Affordable VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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OUR ADVANCED MENU -> MIXER MODE OPTION AS WELL AS ENSURING YOUR TV STANDARD IS SET UP FOR YOUR TV TUNER’S SUPPORTED FORMAT, SUCH AS DIGITAL CABLE OR DIGITAL ATSC. THIS MIXER MODE IS INCLUDED IN SOFTWARE VERSION VECOAX 2.37 AND ABOVE VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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If you have other Modulators or RF signals in your distribution network, refer to pages 13-14. OTHER ISSUES OR CONCERNS? – SEE THE TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAQ SECTIONS. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Standard you set on the unit. (Cable or Digital Cable = J83B, Air or Antenna = ATSC, etc.) 9) Once the scan is complete, tune to the Channel found on your TV. You should see a PVI test pattern screen.
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RF level. If you broadcast our unit on the same frequency as your other modulators it will cancel each other out or cause unwanted results on your TV image such as two channels split on one screen. Please see Page 14 for more information. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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– Advanced options for users who require Specific PIDs or Fixed EDID information. Please don’t change these unless you understand your required PIDs or EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI Tech Support request. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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– Advanced options for users who require Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID information. Please don’t change these unless you understand your required PIDs or EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI Tech Support request. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID information. create issues. Please don’t change these unless you understand your required PIDs or EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI Tech Support request. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID information. FREQUENCY, LCN, SHORT Please don’t change these unless you understand NAME so they don’t overlap and your required PID’s or EDID per Cable Provider create issues. instructions or PVI Tech Support request. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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PIDs or EDID per Cable Provider instructions or PVI Tech Support request. If you have more than one unit please ensure you change the FREQUENCY, KEY ID, SHORT NAME so they don’t overlap and create issues. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Specific PID’s or Fixed EDID information. FREQUENCY, LCN, and SERVICE Please don’t change these unless you understand NAME so they don’t overlap and your required PID’s or EDID per Cable Provider create issues. instructions or PVI Tech Support request. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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TVs not picking up the channel, please try the Alternate mode. By default, we have it set to normal which is max ATSC compatibility for all digital tuners Terms: PID = (Packet Identifier) CVCT = (Cable Virtual Channel Table) VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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5-10dbs depending on the quality) to ensure you get a clear signal to all your TVs no matter the distance. If your system works without one then it is not necessary. Again, this is a suggestion and not required for the operation of your devices. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Broadcasting • MPEG – MPEG 2 Layer II used in DVB-T EU Standard. • ACC - Advanced Audio Coding or MPEG-4. Used in some ATSC broadcasts and ISDBT format. Supported by Most TVs worldwide. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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If possible, test with a different TV with a different make/model. Use default settings on the unit. (To reset to default settings, press Enter and Escape simultaneously. “Recall Default Settings” will appear. Select “OK” and press enter.) VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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For instance, if the source is set to 1080p Fixed, change Fixed EDID to 1080p. Audio setting issues can also cause full video dropouts. Check HDMI Audio Out settings on the source device. Set to Stereo PCM Linear or Dolby Digital 2 Channel (Uncompressed). VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Check that you are using the original power supply for your model. Test using a different power supply for this model, if one is available. Test with a different known working outlet. Ensure that all the nuts on the connector are secure and not loose. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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On the unit, go to Advanced > Fixed EDID setting, and change from Auto to match the fixed resolution setting on the source. For instance, if the source is set to 1080p Fixed, change Fixed EDID to 1080p. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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TVs in a chain and the last 3 won’t pick up your channel, then you can buy an inexpensive coax amplifier from online and add it to the coax line on the unit to boost the signal to reach the last 3 TV sets. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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10. So, we set the Major/Minor to 10.1. Each digital cable channel must have a Major and Minor. So, all Channels will display its Major and Minor number 10.1, 11.1, 12.1, 13.1 etc. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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ASAP the following business day. Free phone tech support is available by calling +1 407 720 6101 ext #2, MON-FRI 9:30 AM – 5 PM US EST TIME. VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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EXAMPLE 1.1 so it will go to the button number 1 on the TV remote Channel Number QAM / CDSREF Carrier (MHz) 6 MHz Apart Subband "T" Channels Lowband 57.00 63.00 69.00 75.00 79.00 or 81.00 85.00 or 87.00 Midband 93.00 VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Pro Video Instruments 99.00 105.00 111.00 117.00 Midband 123.00 129.00 135.00 141.00 147.00 153.00 159.00 165.00 171.00 Highband 177.00 183.00 189.00 VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Pro Video Instruments 195.00 201.00 207.00 213.00 Superband 219.00 225.00 231.00 237.00 243.00 249.00 255.00 261.00 267.00 273.00 279.00 285.00 291.00 VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Pro Video Instruments 297.00 Hyperband 303.00 309.00 315.00 321.00 327.00 333.00 339.00 345.00 351.00 357.00 363.00 369.00 375.00 381.00 387.00 393.00 VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Pro Video Instruments 399.00 405.00 411.00 417.00 423.00 429.00 435.00 441.00 447.00 453.00 459.00 465.00 Ultraband 471.00 477.00 483.00 489.00 495.00 VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Pro Video Instruments 501.00 507.00 513.00 519.00 525.00 531.00 537.00 543.00 549.00 555.00 561.00 567.00 573.00 579.00 585.00 591.00 597.00 603.00 VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Pro Video Instruments 609.00 615.00 621.00 627.00 633.00 639.00 645.00 Jumboband 651.00 657.00 663.00 669.00 675.00 681.00 687.00 693.00 699.00 705.00 VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Pro Video Instruments 711.00 717.00 723.00 729.00 735.00 741.00 747.00 753.00 759.00 765.00 771.00 777.00 783.00 789.00 795.00 801.00 807.00 813.00 VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Pro Video Instruments 819.00 825.00 831.00 837.00 843.00 849.00 855.00 861.00 867.00 873.00 879.00 885.00 891.00 897.00 903.00 909.00 915.00 921.00 VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Pro Video Instruments 927.00 933.00 939.00 945.00 951.00 957.00 963.00 969.00 975.00 981.00 987.00 993.00 999.00 VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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You can set ANY memory position number on the TV by setting the Major/Minor Number as you prefer. EXAMPLE 1.1 so it will go to the button number 1 on the TV remote (frequencies in MHz) 6 MHz Apart Channel ATSC FREQUENCY VHF high-band (band III) Channel ATSC FREQUENCY VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Pro Video Instruments UHF band Channel ATSC FREQUENCY VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Pro Video Instruments Channel ATSC FREQUENCY VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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Pro Video Instruments Channel ATSC FREQUENCY VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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DVB-T CHANNELS APPENDIX Please download the DVB-T additional PDF for your country available on our Tech Support Website – pvisupport.com EUROPE/NEW ZEALAND = 8 MHz band AUSTRALIA = 7 MHz Band COLOMBIA = 6 MHz Band VeCOAX Compact RF Series Modulator Manual...
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