USER MANUAL Model: HDTM V2.0
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1. internal components or the battery pack 6 Downloading from the Website The HDTM meteris supplied with a standard step through channel list Channel 21 69 upon delivery To customize the meter it s necessary to download the reguired transmitters that are locally used You can load from 1 32 transmitters in the memory of the HDTM Only one list will be retained in the HDTM memory The previous list is overwritten by the next programming you do Step Through counts as one transmitter To be able to update your channel list you will reguire a PC Laptop with at least one 9 pin serial port running a Windows operating system you will also reguire access to the internet A USB to Serial interface adapter may be used To change the transmitter list in your HDTM go to www horizonhge com and Download page Then select Click for Downloads for This Product HORIZON HDTM HORIZON DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL METER The following screen will appear click on your required region and follow the instructions on the next page Please choose your region Pad s N ANS Select your region from the map for example Europe and UK 6 Downloading from the Website e Enter a selection name for the file which will be on display when you turn on vour meter e Enter your email address this is where the file you create will be sent to Selection name Email address e Select your desired transmitters by highlighting and clicking the tran2. will be ready for use 8 Troubleshooting All HDTM owners should be aware that the unit arrives with a default Channel List UHF channels 21 69 and this can be changed to suit your preference or location Please ensure that you have the most up to date transmitters loaded into your HDTM meter These can be found in the downloads sections of the Horizon Global Electronics Ltd website If the meter shows no signal level or indication of a lock check that the condition of your BNC adapter is not damaged as this will have an impact on your HDTM s performance I2C Error Indication The l2C error detection firmware is embedded into all versions of Horizon Global Electronics Ltd meters it is there in the event of a fault to protect the circuitry This may be caused by circuit failure or very low battery power which can be caused by extremely cold weather conditions In low temperature environments do not leave your unit in your vehicle overnight as this will also impact on the performance of your unit Storage lf you wish to store your units for extended periods of time greater than 3 weeks disconnect the battery connectors When required reconnect and charge overnight prior to use Tip To keep your battery in good working order we recommend a full overnight charge at least once every two weeks for light usage For everyday use we recommend you put your unit on overnight charge prior to the next working day to ensure maximum battery p
3. Clicking On 4 Clicking On Off 5 Sleep 6 Defaults 7 English Italian French Spanish Clicking On psleep 6 Mins Default settings are Defaults Ant Power off English Backlight off Clicking on Please Note numbers 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 can all be changed to suit your preference To turn the meter on press and hold the button for 5 seconds The first screen will flash indicating the Version Number terrestrial List Name and the Battery Strength in terms Horizon Ltd c 2006 HDTM V2 0 Horizon Global Battery 85 4 Using the Meter continued From Previous Page step Through mode As standard the HDTM is supplied programmed with Step Through Step Through settings channels 21 69 The second RF Level screen illustrated shows the Channel Number RF TTT Signal Level received in dBuV and the battery level To step through the Channel Numbers use the left or lt a gt right arrow keys the channel number is shown atthe top right of the display When using the Step Through setting all UHF Step Through 34 channel numbers 21 69 are available Select aweak IPF Level 45dBuV channel low RF level to make fine adjustments to your aerial If the signal is too strong gt 7 5dBuV LLULLU LLLI connect one or both of the supplied attenuators in the aerial lead When the alignment has been made the meter will Step Through 32 show DVB T on some channels indicating you RF Level 65dBuV have a digital c
4. Ou On fOr For a reliable solution USER MANUAL Model HDIM V2 0 Horizon Digital Terrestrial Meter HORIZON HDTM gt on HORIZON DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL METER CE Issue 3 Sept 2006 Horizon Global Electronics Ltd www horizonhge com 44 0 20 83448230 44 0 20 8344 8235 0 aclnynn IASCUTIOI Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 General Information amp Safety 2 Accessories 3 Features 4 Using the Meter 5 Charging the Battery 6 Downloading from the Website 7 Transferring Files into your Meter 8 Troubleshooting 1 General Information and Safety The HDTM is a compact light weight and easy to use terrestrial installation meter featuring an easy to read display that shows signal strength and digital signal quality Everything you need is supplied with your meter which includes a computer programming lead UHF BNC adapter two 10 dB attenuators mains charger lead and car charger The rain cover and leather case are already fitted The HDTM can also be easily re programmed from the Horizon Global Electronics website www horizonhge com with your choice of transmitters Spare battery packs are available directly from Horizon Global Electronics and can be replaced without voiding your warranty Replacement data leads mains charging leads and in car chargers are also available directly from Horizon Global Electronics Safety Clean only with a dry cloth Always use the protective
5. and Pre and Post BER together Fast and accurate Pre BER in real time for easy pointing of aerial via built in COFDM in real time 4 quality stars indicate the quality of service 3 stars or over indicate pass 2 stars or less denote fail Digital SNR displayed in dB 32 Pre Programmed transmitters via website or all channel step through Audible and visual tune in with display backlight 7 or 8 MHz channel spacing preset 2K and 8K channels Automatic Constellation VHF band3 and UHF bands RF Input range 167 862 MHz Input dynamic range 72dBm 20dBm Input Connector BNC Input impedance 75ohms Built in universal charger 100 240 V AC 12 W Intelligent charger CE approved with delta V delta T detection Fast Charge then trickle Run time with full charge Minimum 6 hours from 2 3Ah NiMh battery Figure of 8 mains input connector 2 1mm female PSU plug for external charge via supplied car charger Computer interface Serial port for updating transmitter list Supplied with leather case mains lead programming lead car charger IEC to BNC adapter and 2 10dB attenuators 4 Using the Meter The HDTM Keypad You can set your preferences by entering the Setup Mode To access the menu shown below make sure the meter is off then press and hold the OFF button for 5 seconds Functions in setup mode are p Exit 1 Exit Ant Power On 2 Ant Power On Off for active antennae Backlight On 3 Backlight On Off
6. arrier See Measuring BER Pre UOTE ITIITI BER on the next page DVB Named Transmitter mode lf the meter is programmed with named transmitters see Downloading from the Website you can move through the transmitter list by holding down the left or right arrow keys for a few seconds In this mode only the digital muxes are shown inthe Crystal Palace channel number position Step through the muxes RF Level with short presses on left or right arrow keys TTT DV 4 Using the Meter conned From Previous Page Measuring BER Pre BER When a digital mux is selected DVB T press the ron button to switch to BER mode ON In BER mode you can make further adjustments to Bee ae eee the aerial to improve the quality of the signal The Tystal Palace signal to noise measurement the higher the better is BER 0 00E 0 shown in the lower left corner of the display The UUATAUAUUTUTOUT CUT AUTAUTAUTAT TATA BER is shown in numerical form and with a star SN 29 grading after a few seconds See below for an explanation of BER measurement BER Indication A BER value of 2E 6 or lower is needed for a satisfactory reception All zeros indicates no bit errors Alternatively you can use the star display as a quick PASS or FAIL indication as shown in the following table lt 2E 4 Fail ve lt 2E 5 Marginal ji lt 2E 6 Pass 4 lt 2DE 7 Pass Shutting Down Shutting down OFF To turn your meter off pres
7. case and cover provided Read the instructions fully before operating your unit for the first time Care should be exercised when using the carry strap as it can present a choking hazard only use when slipping or falling is not a possibility Do not disassemble your unit or interfere with the internal components this will void your warranty and there is a possibility of electric shock Only use the provided battery mains lead DC car charger and computer programming lead as using other types may cause damage to your unit which will void your warranty and could cause electric shock Replacement battery packs are available directly from Horizon Global Electronics Ltd Should repair or service be required contact us directly at Horizon Global Electronics Ltd by calling 44 0 20 8344 8230 or via our website www horizonhge com Please note that specifications are subject to change without notice and that accessories may not be exactly as pictured 2 Accessories Your HDTM is supplied with this Instruction Manual and these items below check if you have all the following If any items are missing please contact your supplier UHF BNC Adapter Car Charger Two 10 dB Attenuators AC Mains Charger Lead E FDG 19 10 C a C Computer Programming Lead Leather Case Rain Cover Q Please dispose of the packaging carefully and recycle where possible 3 Features Specifics Displays signal strength RF Level
8. ower is available SPECIFICATION Battery Pack Ni MH 2 3Ah Intelligent Charger with delta V T detection Fast Charge 4 Hours then Trickle Universal charger input range 100 240 V AC 0 3A Battery life with full charge More than 6 hours Unit discharge time idle State 24 days RF Input Range 35dBuV to 75 dBuV RF Input Range 167 862 MHz VHF III and UHF No of transmitters stored in memory 32 each with up to 32 Muxes Computer Interface Serial via RS232 LIMITED WARRANTY Horizon will at our option repair or replace any HORIZON Digital Terrestrial Meter found defective in manufacture within the warranty period 1 year The warranty period is determined by the date of HDTM purchase Keep your receipt as proof of purchase Otherwise the warranty is determined by date of manufacture This warranty does not apply to damage caused by accident misuse or tampering with The unit or seals This does not affect your statutory rights DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacture Horizon Global Electronics Ltd Address Unit 1 8 Kinetic Crescent London Office amp Science Park Enfield EN3 7XH Declares that the Horizon Digital Terrestrial Meter HDTM V2 is in conformity with the following Directives and Standards Low Voltage 73 23 EEC 93 68 EEC EMC 89 3836 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC Technical Department Horizon Global Electronics C London 1 October 2001 www horizonhge com Oryol For a reliable solution
9. s the button Shutting down will appear on the screen 5 Charging the Battery The meter will NOT be fully charged when you receive it We recommend you charge the meter for an initial 24 hours before use If your meter is not being used for a long period of time we recommend disconnecting the battery The battery pack is replaceable to replace the batteries slide the meter out of its protective case open the cover on the bottom of the unit and disconnect the batteries If the battery has been disconnected the meter will indicate flat battery 0 You can also top up your battery from your vehicle with the DC Adapter supplied PLEASE NOTE The meter will not operate whilst the unit is being charged Charging with the Mains Lead Open the flap at the back of the HDTM leather case to access the mains inlet Plug the mains lead into this port and the other end to your local supply socket Charging from a Vehicle The vehicle 12V DC charge port is on the right side of the unit Plug the car charger lead into the bottom socket and the other end to the vehicle s aux socket Please note on certain vehicles the aux socket is switched off unless the vehicle is running For in vehicle charging only use the lead supplied The use of another lead may damage the meter and will void the warranty The HDTM can remain connected to either power source in Trickle Charge state for an extended period of time without damaging any
10. smitter required to put it into your selected transmitter list Available Transmitters Selected Transmitters Aberdare Angus Beacon Hill Belmont Bilsdale Black Hill Blaenplwyf Bluebell Hill Bressay Brierley Hill Step Through VHF all channels Step Through UHF all channels 21 to 69 e Once the selection is complete click and you will be sent an email e Collect the email in your inbox The email will have an attachment this is the actual loading program preloaded with your selection SatMeter e Follow the instructions on the next page to upload the file to your meter e For the experienced user as an option you can also download from the same page off the website Transferring Data into your meter 1 Make sure your Terrestrial Meter is switched off then connect the data lead to the Serial Port at the back side of your PC Laptop and the other end to your meter as shown below 2 Wait for the meter to display Program Mode Then click on Transfer Program Mode Horizon Terrestrial Meter File ComPort gt Transfer Help 3 After a few seconds a progress bar will appear 8 Horizon Torresen File ComPort Transfer Help 4 If you get this Error Message check that the correct ComPort is selected and that the cable is OK 5 When complete you will see a popup window that says Horizon Terrestrial f LD Transfer Complete 6 Disconnect the meter from the computer and it
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