HD Encoder / Modulator

Installation Manual

Frequency-Agile
Digital HD Video Modulator

Model 5415HD

This device complies with the FCC’s Part 15 Rules for TV

interface devices. Any change or modification to this
device without the permission of Linear LLC, may void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Controls and Connections

The ChannelPlus 5400 Series are digitally-tuned video modulators

that convert video and audio signals into a user-selected cable
television channel. The 5415HD is the first family member that is
capable of broadcasting HD video using the digital HD cable broad-
cast standard known as QAM. The user selects the output frequency
(channel) using the “program” button to enter the number of the
desired channel. Any HDTV connected to the output via coax can
receive the signals, when the HDTV is tuned to the proper channel.

Model 5415HD - Single channel agile HD encoder / modulator

Program button to enter

the channel number

RF Output Power Supply

+12VDC 1500mA
Digital Audio Input
Component Video Input
Y, Pr, Pb

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 SATELLITE
RECEIVER
Component Video / Digital Audio out

Coax Panel

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Programming Examples:
To program modulator to channel 67

program
status
Wait for Status LED to flash
Status LED will flash Green Once indicating Ready
Yellow with each press for next digit.
program
status

program
status After entering each digit, wait three seconds.
The LED will flash green once to acknowl-
edge that digit. After the last digit is entered,
wait 6 more seconds and the unit will play
back the programmed channel. In this
example, The LED will flash 6 times, pause,
then another 7 times to confirm programming
to channel 67. If the entered channel is
invalid, the status LED will flash Red three
times and keep the previous setting.

program
status
Wait for Status LED to flash
Green Once indicating Ready
for next digit.
program
program
status
status

program
status
Wait for Status LED to flash
Green Once indicating Ready
for next digit.
program
status

program
status

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Valid Channels: CATV 2-135. Channel 2.1 is the factory setting.

Channel Spacing: None required. Can sit directly adjacent to any

well-formed channel.

Error Indication: If an error has occurred or an incorrect channel is

entered, the LED will blink Red three times and
return to previous settings.

Channel Number A readback mode will display the current channel

Readback: assignments.

Tuning your Typically just enter the channel number at the HDTV.
channel at the Tuning may take a few seconds. If that does not work,
HDTV: try entering your channel number followed by a “-1” or
“.1”. You may need to perform a channel scan. If
performing a scan, make sure the scan is run in Cable
mode (not Antenna mode).

To readback modulator channel assignment

(example: modulator is programmed to channel 108)

Hold the program button

until the LED flashes once
program
status

LED blinks 1 time and pauses

program
status

LED blinks 10 times, pauses

(”10” is read back as 0)
program
status LED blinks 8 times

program
status

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Things to watch for:
No picture… Verify that the video source is on and is producing a
video signal. Verify the HDTV has a QAM (digital cable) tuner.
Verify that you have performed a full channel scan on the HDTV with
“cable mode” selected. Verify that the modulator is not conflicting
with any other channel.

Idle Screen (bouncing logo)… This happens because the modula-

tor cannot detect the video source. Verify the source is on and
producing a video signal. Verify that the component cable is
connected to the source and modulator correctly. Specifically verify
that the green connector is in the green port, blue connector in the
blue port and red connector in red port.

Image breakup… You may have chosen a channel number that is

not completely vacant. Some analog modulators may spill over to
adjacent channels and cause interference. Also, cable companies
somtimes have extra signals where there should be none. Try
moving the 5415HD channel to another location. You may also be
experiencing an RF power balance issue. Verify that the RF power
of the modulator is balanced with signals from other modulators and
from the cable company.

1080 video input is not supported on this product… This mes-

sage is displayed on the screen when the video source resolution is
set for 1080. Set the video source for a maximum resolution of
720p.

No audio… Verify that the audio is connected to the source via the
S/PDIF connector or the digital audio connector on the modulator.
Verify that the source audio output is set to PCM or AC-3.

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Changing Modulation Standards
Cable STD, HRC and IRC channel plan considerations
Most cable services program their channel placements using a Stan-
dard (STD) channel lineup. In increasingly rare cases, HRC or IRC
channel placements are occationally used. The modulator can be
reprogrammed to use these standards by entering the following
channel numbers using the channel programming procedure:
STD Channel 205
HRC Channel 206
IRC Channel 207

Specifications: 5415
5415HD Encoder
hdEncoder / Modulator
/ Modulator
Inputs
Inputs Component
Component Video
Video Resolutions
ResolutionsSupported
Supported
(Y, Pb, Pr)
(Y, Pb, Pr) • - 720p,
480i, 480p,
480p, 480i
720p
RCA
RCA connectors
connectors • - 59.94
59.94frames/fields
frames/fieldsperpersecond
second
S/PDIF Digital Audio Formats
S/PDIF Digital Audio
RCA connector Formats
- 48K bit PCM
RCA connector • - 48K,AC-3 44.1k, 32k bit PCM
Pass-through
Video Optical connector
Encoder Video Profile MPEG2• HD AC-3 Pass-through
Profile 2: ISO13818-2
Encoder
Video Encoder Video Profile MP@HL
MPEG2(1280x720)
HD Profile 2: ISO13818-2
Encoder Video Transport Bit Rate 38.78
MP@HL Mbps maximum
(1280x720)
Avg Encoding Data Rate 15 Mbps
Audio Videoencoding
PCM Transport Bit Rate 38.78ATSC
AC-3, MbpsA/52
maximum
Digital Pass-through
Avg Encoding Data Rate Dolby
28 MbpsDigital© (AC-3) 1 to 5.1 channel
RF Modulation Type QAM 256 (ITU-T J83 Annex B)
Audio
output PCM encoding AC-3, ATSC A/52
(Americas)
Cable
DigitalStandards
Pass-through HRC,
DolbyIRC or STD
Digital ©
(default)
(AC-3) 1 to 5.1 channel
Frequency Range 50-900 MHz (channels 2-135)
RF Modulation Type QAM 256, (ITU-T J83 Annex B)
Output Power +25 dBmV typical
Output (Americas)
Power AC Input 100-240 V, 50/60Hz, 0.7A
Supply Cable
DC Standards
Output HRC,1.5A
+12V, IRC, or STD (default)
Efficiency
FrequencyLevel
Range IV50-900 MHz (channels 2-135)
Radio Emissions FCC Home or Office (B)
Physical Output Power
Width +25dBmV
10.5 Inches typical
Power Height
AC Input 1.7 InchesV, 50/60Hz, 0.7A
100-240
Supply Depth 4.75 Inches
DC Output +12V, 1.5A
Product weight 0.95 Kg (33.5 Oz)
Efficiency Level
Temperature / Humidy IV
Operating +32F to +95F (0C to +35C) /
20% to 80%, non-condensing
Radio Emmissions FCC Home or Office (B)
Physical Width 10.5 Inches
Height 1.7 Inches
Depth 4.75 Inches
Product Weight 0.95 Kg (33.5 Oz.)
Temperature/Humidity Operating +32F to +95F (0C to +35C) /
20% to 80%, non-condensing

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