INTRODUCTION

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This guide describes the setting process for the IKUSI Double SideBand SZB-400 TV Modulators. This process is carried out through a guided menu of MODES using five keys and the LCD display on the SPI-300 (Ref. 4070) Programming Unit. Keys and : Changes from one mode to another. Within a mode, changes from one submode to another.
SPI-300

MODE 'SEND'. In this mode the current setting values in the programming-controller RAM memory are sent to the modulator. The module is set to these values, which remain unalterable until they are modified in a new sending process. NOTE: The selection mode 4 features ADJUSTMENT IN REAL TIME, ie. it is not necessary to execute the 'send' mode to establish the adjusted value onto the modulator. MODE 'RECEIVE'. In this mode all the setup values established at present in the modulator are received. These values are loaded into the programming-controller RAM memory, so that they can be displayed throughout the selection modes. MODE 'SETUP MEMORIES'. The SPI-300 includes a 20-memory bank (setup memories) to store up to 20 parameter-setting value combinations. This facilitates the rapid setting of repetitive SZB-400 assemblies. Two submodes enable access to the bank: the reading ('select') submode and the writing ('save') submode. In the 'select' submode a setup memory is read and its content remain available in the internal RAM. In the 'save' submode the current parameter value combination in the RAM memory is written in a setup memory.

1 4 7
SZB-400 SZB-400 SZB-400 SZB-400 SZB-400 SZB-400 SZB-400 SZB-400 SZB-400 SZB-400

2 5 8 0

3 6 9

Key : Enters a mode or submode. Validates either new parameter value or new memory number. Keys and : Within a mode or submode, adjusts parameter value or memory number. Exits submode.

SPI-300

1 4 7 C

2 5 8 0

3 6 9

Menu Modes

SETUP UP GUIDE FOR

SZB-400 TV MODULATORS
USING THE SPI-300 PROGRAMMING UNIT

MODE "CONNECTION". This mode is used when connecting the programming-controller to the SZB-400 modulator. It warns of failures in the modulator, the controller, or their interconnection. MODES 'SELECTION'. In these modes the setting parameter values are selected. These values remain available in the programming-controller's RAM memory: 1. Whole Number of the Video Carrier Frequency. 2. Decimals of the Video Carrier Frequency. 3. TV System of the Output TV Channel. 4. Video Modulation Depth. (Adjustment in Real Time). 5. Carrier Level Ratio. 6. Audio Modulation Index. 7. Group Delay Precorrection. 8. Video Test Signal Generation. IMPORTANT: The values displayed in these Modes are ALWAYS the current values in the RAM memory.

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SZB-400

Display

Mode 'Connection'

Mode 'Send' Mode 'Receive' RAM MEMORY SETUP MEMORIES Mode 'Setup Memories'

Modes 'Selection'

SPI-300 SZB-400 Modulator

The SPI-300 does not call for special use and maintenance precautions. Batteries not needed. Powered (max 150 mA) through the USB interface lead provided.

GUIDED MENU FLOW CHART

Numbers or expressions in italics are adjustment terms.

MODE 'CONNECTION'
WITH THE +24 VDC POWER VOLTAGE CONNECTED TO THE MODULATOR, insert the SPI-300 Programming-Controller plug into the front panel USB socket. Mode 'CONNECTION' is automatically carried out.
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PROGRAMMING PROCESS
SZB
O

DISPLAY

MODE
WHOLE NUMBER OF THE VIDEO CARRIER FREQUENCY
To modify the display figure, proceed as follows: - Press so that the message flashes. - Press to increase the figure and to decrease it. Each time the key is pressed, the figure is changed by 1 MHz. If the key is held pressed, the change is effected fast (5 MHz jumps). - Press again to validate the new "whole number" value, which remains available for sending to the modulator (Mode 'Sending to Modulator') and/or saving in a setup memory (Mode 'Setup Memories'). Press to jump to next mode ('Decimals of the Video Carrier Frequency'), or to go to mode 'Setup Memories' (page 1 1).

VIDEO

AUDI

connection

SZB 4 F 4 7 1 F. 2 5 0 S B G M D 4 R 10

V 1. 2 0

Connection.

SPI SZB4 V120 F--F--S-MDR-AU-P--T--SEND RECE ME-SL SA

Whole Number of the Video Carrier Frequency. Decimals of the Video Carrier Frequency. TV System. Video Modulation Depth. Carrier Level Ratio. Audio Modulation Index.

NG MMI GRA LLER PRO TRO CON MHz EL LEV PUT OUT

SPI-300

1 4 7 C

2 5 8 0

3 6 9

F471
The display shows three message lines. In the upper area it appears the programming-controller Software Version (V1.08 for example), in the central area it does the SPI message and in the lower right corner it appears SEL. The display also shows 4 arrows (left, right, up, down). These arrows and the SEL label are shown permanently and intend simply to recall that the keys to be used are , , , and . Press the key or until the SZB4 message appears in the centre of the display. Press . The display shows the modulator Firmware Version (V1.20 for example) for a few seconds, while the setting parameter values established currently in the module are copied into the SPI-300's RAM memory. Then, the programme jumps automatically to mode 'Whole Number of the Video Carrier Frequency' (next page).
connection

F471 F687 F687

A U 2 4 P T ON ON

P o f f t o f f

Group Delay Precorrection. Video Test Signal Generation.

DECIMALS OF THE VIDEO CARRIER FREQUENCY

S E N D R E C E M E - S L S A

Sending to Modulator. Receiving from Modulator. Setup Memories. Memory Selection Submode. Memory Saving Submode.

- The initial indication on the display for each mode is the one which is set in the modulator just when plugging-in the programming-controller.

Press

Press

SPI SZB4 V120

ER1 SZB4

ER1 SPI

F471

If after the firmware version message the ER x message will flash intermittently with the SZB4 message (x can be any number from 1 to 9), this means there is an operation failure in the modulator. If the messages flashing are ER x plus SPI (x can be any number from 1 to 4, or 6), there is an operation failure in the programming-controller. If x is 5, the failure lies in the module-to-controller interconnection: take the USB plug out and reinsert it.

F000 F000 F250 F250

To modify the display figure, proceed as follows: - Press so that the message flashes. - Press to increase the figure and to decrease it. Each time the key is pressed, the figure is changed by 0.25 MHz (250 kHz). - Press again to validate the new "decimals" value, which remains available for sending to the modulator (Mode 'Sending to Modulator') and/ or saving in a setup memory (Mode 'Setup Memories'). Press to jump to next mode ('TV System'), or to go back to mode before ('Whole Number of the Video Carrier Frequency').

REMEMBER that the indications or values on the display are ALWAYS the current ones in the controller RAM memory.

SPI-300 / SZB4 -A(GB)

DISPLAY

MODE
TV SYSTEM
In this Mode the TV system of the output channel is selected (double side-band response). To modify the display indication, proceed as follows: - Press so that the message flashes. - Press or until the desired indication appears. - Press again to validate the new selection of "TV system", which remains available for sending to the modulator (Mode 'Sending to Modulator') and/or saving in a setup memory (Mode 'Setup Memories'). Press to jump to next mode ('Video Modulation Depth'), or to go back to mode before ('Decimals of the Video Carrier Frequency').

DISPLAY

MODE
CARRIER LEVEL RATIO
To modify the display figure, proceed as follows: - Press so that the message flashes. - Press to increase the figure and to decrease it (adjustment range: 10 to 18 dB). Each touch changes the figure by one unit 1 dB roughly. - Press again to validate the new "carrier level ratio" value, which remains available for sending to the modulator (Mode 'Sending to Modulator') and/or saving in a setup memory (Mode 'Setup Memories'). Press to jump to next mode ('Audio Modulation Index'), or to go back to mode before ('Video Modulation Depth').

DISPLAY

MODE
GROUP DELAY PRECORRECTION

S BG
System B or G

R 12 R 12 R 10 R 10

S DH
System D or K

S I
System I

S L
System L

S MN
System M or N

This Mode allows a receiver group delay precorrection (complying with B and G standard) to be applied to the output TV channel signal. The display shows either P ON or POFF. To modify the display indication, proceed as follows: - Press so that the message flashes. P ON - Press or to change to the indication desired. Precorrection - Press again to validate the new selection of Applied "group delay precorrection", which remains available for sending to the modulator (Mode 'Sending to Modulator') and/or saving in a setup POFF memory (Mode 'Setup Memories'). NO Precorrection Applied Press to jump to next mode ('Video Test Signal Generation'), or to go back to mode before ('Audio Modulation Index').

DISPLAY

SEND SEND SEND

RECEIVING FROM MODULATOR

This Mode reports on the setup configuration of the modulator. If you do not wish to accede the mode, press to jump to next one ('Setup Memories') or to go back to mode before ('Sending to Modulator'). If you do wish to accede the mode, press . The RECE message flashes one time and after the message of the first selection mode ('Whole Number of the Video Carrier Frequency', see page 6) appears on the display, indicating that the modulatorcontroller transmission process has been carried out. All the setting values established in the modulator have been loaded into the programming-controller RAM memory and can be displayed throughout the selection modes of the guided menu by pressing the key repeatedly.

'SAVE' SUBMODE

'SELECT' SUBMODE

NO

Save or Select?

SL

NO Press

SL 1

to MODE 'Whole Number of Video Carrier Freq.' F471

SEND
10

Mode 'Send'

YES

SA

SA 1

MD 4 MD 4 MD 6 MD 6

RECE RECE F687

AUDIO MODULATION INDEX VIDEO MODULATION DEPTH

IMPORTANT: This Mode operates IN REAL TIME, ie. the figure adjusted on the display is instantaneously established in the modulator. The mode does NOT adjust and accurate value for the modulation depth. The display shows a number between 1 and 7 whose mission is to facilitate an visual setting from a TV set.
(Useful reference: A video input signal of 1 Vpp provides a 80% modulation depth if number 4 is set on the display).

VIDEO TEST SIGNAL GENERATION

Besides the main test functionality, the generation of a video signal makes easier to incorporate "only audio" channels within a general system of TV programs distribution. To modify the display indication, proceed as follows: - Press so that the message flashes. - Press or to change to the indication desired. - Press again to validate the new selection of "video test signal generation", which remains available for sending to the modulator (Mode 'Sending to Modulator'). Press to jump to next mode('Sending to Modulator'), or to go back to mode before ('Group Delay Precorrection').

This Mode does NOT adjust and accurate value for the modulation index. The display shows a number between 00 and 31 whose mission is to facilitate an auditory setting from a TV set.
(Useful reference: An audio input signal of 1 Vpp, 1 kHz, provides a 50 kHz deviation if number 24 is set on the display).

AU24 AU24 AU28 AU28

TOFF
NO Test Signal Generated

To modify the display number, proceed as follows: - Press so that the message flashes. - Press to increase the number and to decrease it (the number goes up, the modulation depth increases). Each touch changes the number by one unit. - Press again to validate the new "video modulation depth" value, which comes to be the current one in the RAM memory and stays in this way available for saving in a setup memory (Mode 'Setup Memories'). Press to jump to next mode ('Carrier Level Ratio'), or to go back to mode before ('TV System').

To modify the display number, proceed as follows: - Press so that the message flashes. - Press to increase the figure and to decrease it (the number goes up, the deviation/depth increases). Each touch changes the number by one unit. - Press again to validate the new "audio modulation index" value, which remains available for sending to the modulator (Mode 'Sending to Modulator') and/or saving in a setup memory (Mode 'Setup Memories'). Press to jump to next mode ('Group Delay Precorrection'), or to go back to mode before ('Carrier Level Ratio').

T ON
Test Signal Generated

REMEMBER that the indications or values on the display are ALWAYS the current ones in the controller RAM memory.

MODE
SENDING TO MODULATOR
In this Mode the modulator setup itself is carried out. The parameter values located in the RAM memory of the programming-controller (selected either one by one through the preceding selection modes or at one go from a setup memory in the mode 'Setup Memories'), are sent to the modulator where they are established as effective setup values. Regardless of how the selection has been made, bear always in mind that the values sent are those CURRENTLY DISPLAYED on each of the selection modes. If you do not wish to accede the mode, press to jump to next one ('Receiving from Modulator'). If you do wish to accede, press . The SEND message flashes one time and after it reappears stable again, indicating that the "send" process has been carried out. Press to jump to next mode ('Receiving from Modulator'), or to go back to mode before ('Video Test Signal Generation').

MODE 'SETUP MEMORIES'

This Mode enables access to the setup memories for the SPI-300. It includes two submodes: a selection submode and a saving submode. The first SELECTS a setup memory and copies the content in the RAM; the second SAVES the current content of the RAM in a setup memory. The display shows the ME-- message. Press to access the memory bank (there are 20 available memory units): on the display the SL message of the select submode appears. To jump from one submode to another, press or . SL On the display the SL message appears. Press the key so that the message showing the letters SL followed by the digits of the memory number flashes. Press to increase the number on the display, and to decrease it. Once the number is set, press : the content of the selected memory is copied in the programming-controllers RAM memory, then the display goes automatically to Mode 'Sending to Modulator' (SEnd message on the display). SA On the display the SA message appears. Press the key so that the message showing the letters SA followed by the digits of the memory number flashes. Press to increase the number on the display, and to decrease it. Once the number is set, press : the current setting values in the RAM (shown on the correspondent mode, pages 6 to 9) are saved in the selected setup memory, and then the display returns to the SA message. To get out of this submode and go to the initial mode presentation, press : the display shows now the letters ME followed by the number of the memory number that was selected. Note: When the MODE message includes a number (e.g.: ME18), the content of this memory is currently in the RAM.
RECE
to MODE 'Receiving...' from MODE 'Receiving from Modulator' or MODE 'Whole Number of Video Carrier Frequency'

IKUSI - Angel Iglesias, S.A.

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ME 1
Press

ME18

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SPI-300 / SZB4 -A(GB)