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Replaced by:
232-ATSC 4 HDTV Tuner
Type:
AV Tuners
Part Number: 5099-001
Size: 8.500 wide x 1.750 high x 8.000 deep
Weight: 2.250
Distribution:
AV over RF
Released: November 2014
232-ATSC 4 Product Manual
232-ATSC 4 Data Sheet
AMX, Crestron and Pronto IR control codes
232-ATSC 4 Firmware Pack 2.28
More about AV Tuners
Often times it can be useful to have a tuner in your AV installation. Not all displays can tune TV channels; video projectors and monitors do not have built-in TV tuners to receive off-air or cable TV signals. Tuners can also be used to monitor live camera feeds or over the air broadcasts. Presentation room switchers often need a dedicated tuner that can be routed to displays on demand. Contemporary Research has established a reputation for bringing superior tuner technology to the AV market.
About 232-ATSC 4 HDTV Tuner
The 232-ATSC 4 HDTV Tuner, the 4th-generation HDTV tuner from Contemporary Research, adds new capabilities to the industry-standard ATSC series, including tuning MPEG-4 programs.
Full Description & Specifications
The 232-ATSC 4 HDTV Tuner, the 4th-generation HDTV tuner from Contemporary Research, adds new capabilities to the industry-standard ATSC series. New features include tuning MPEG-4 programs, up to 1080p output, and more efficient operation. The tuner is fully compatible the previous 232-ATSC+1 tuner for control, operation, and rack mounting.
The integrator-friendly HDTV tuner is controllable with 2-way RS-232 and IP Telnet, as well as wireless and wired IR commands. An onboard Web page enables remote Web control. A new menu-driven display simplifies setup, and a front-panel USB port makes firmware updates a snap. The new compact enclosure allows mounting of two tuners in a single rack space.
A universal TV tuner, the 232-ATSC 4 can receive both analog and digital MPEG-2/H.264 channels, in ATSC, NTSC, and clear QAM formats. Using an optional Contemporary Research RF A/B switch, the tuner can switch between antenna and cable feeds.
- Tunes analog and digital channels in ATSC, NTSC, and clear QAM formats
- Accepts MPEG-4 TV channels, as well as standard MPEG-2
- Scales video output from 480p to 1080p
- Simulcasts from HDMI and composite video ports, as well as stereo, and digital coax and TOSlink optical audio ports
- Switches to RGBHV or Component output from front-panel settings, Web page or control commands
- Outputs Dolby® 5.1 or PCM/Variable PCM digital audio formats through the HDMI and digital audio ports
- Select Consumer or Pro digital audio, auto or manual DVI conversion
- Front-panel text and on-screen menus for tuner setup
- Web pages for remote setup and control
- Supports dual Air/Cable tuning with optional RF switch
- Analog and digital closed captioning
- Internal scaler displays channels at selected resolution
- Rack-mountable two across in 1RU
- Full ASCII 2-way RS-232/USB commands, AMX, Crestron, and RTI modules available, discrete IR commands
- RS-232 can be daisy-chained to control up to 9 tuners from a single RS-232 port, or control any number of tuners via IP
- Front-panel USB port for S37 firmware and rear USB for HD processor updates via a memory stick
- Meets RoHS and California energy-saving standards
Distribution: AV over RF
Tuning:
- Type: Analog,ATSC, NTSC and Clear QAM (MPEG-2 and H.264)
- DTV Standards: (1080i/ 29.97/ Hz/720p/480p/480i)
- Aspect Ratio: Adjustable, variety of modes for widescreen 16:9 and normal 4:3 broadcasts
- Captioning: Onscreen Analog and Digital, set by program or customized for size, font, and attributes
- Line 21 analog captioning on Composite Video
- Favorites: Favorite channel menu
- Lock: Parental option for channels and/or rating
Front Panel:
- Power, Menu, Setup and Select buttons
- Up and Down (Channel Up and Down) buttons
- Left and Right (Volume Up and Down) buttons
- Text Display, white text on blue LCD, channel and setup information
- Top line indicates channel number and name
- Lower line Input/Output resolution of current channel, and Air/Cable tuning
- IR Sensor
- Mini USB Port for S37 firmware updates
Back Panel:
- RF Input: Air/Cable, ‘F’, female, 75 ohm impedance
- Supports dual Cable and Air tuning with optional RF-AB RF A-B Switch
- Digital RF tuning for improved sensitivity
- HD Outputs: HDMI and switchable RGB/Component outputs operate simultaneously
- Component: RCA YPrPb outputs (1080p@60Hz, [email protected]/60 Hz, 1080i/480p@ 29.97 Hz)
- RGB: RGBHV DB-15 female (1080p@60Hz, [email protected]/60 Hz, 1080i/480p@ 29.97 Hz)
- HDMI: HDMI receptacle (1080p@60Hz, [email protected]/60 Hz, 1080i/480p@ 29.97 Hz), version 1.3, PCM/AC3 digital audio, auto or manual DVI compatability
- Composite Video: RCA female jack, always operational, echos digital HD output
- Audio Outputs: All operate simultaneously, including SDI audio, select Consumer or Pro digital audio
- Digital Audio: S/PDIF: Coax and TOSlink optical output, Dolby 5.1, PCM, or PCM variable
- Stereo Audio: 2 stereo RCA female jacks, variable level
- Control Options
- RJ-45: 10/100 Ethernet connector, Telnet control and onboard Web page. Supports 2 Telnet sessions, UDP control to port number of 31931, reply at 31932
- RS-232: DB-9 male, RS-232 data link to control system (protocol is the same for RS-232 or Telnet)
- 300 to 19,200 baud (9600 default), 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
- Control up to 9 tuners using daisy-chain wiring between ports
- IR: 3.5 mm stereo input for external IR sensor or wired IR, discrete codes available
- Air/Cable: 3.5 mm output to operate the RF-AB RF A-B Switch
- Power: 2.1mm coaxial jack (inside center conductor positive)
- 1.1 A maximum, 11 to 14 VDC, 12 VDC typical, current draw 0.198A @114 VAC with power supply
- 13.2W 45 BTU, 15.2W 52 BTU including power supply
- 32F (0C) to 113F (45C) operating range·
- Service: USB port for HD processor firmware upgrades