UFO 30 - Audio/video converter KATHREIN - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Audio/Video Converter
Brand	Kathrein
Model	UFO 30
Dimensions (W x H x D)	180 mm x 130 mm x 50 mm
Weight	500 g
Power Supply	12V DC, 1A
Input Interface	HDMI
Output Interface	HDMI
Supported Audio Formats	PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, AAC
Supported Video Resolutions	720p, 1080i, 1080p
Video Scaling	Up to 1080p
Audio Sampling Rate	Up to 192 kHz
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Relative Humidity	10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Housing Material	Metal
Maintenance	Wipe with a dry, soft cloth; avoid liquids
Safety Precautions	Do not open the device; avoid exposure to moisture
Spare Parts Availability	Contact Kathrein support for replacement parts
Repairability	Repair only by authorized service personnel

Frequently Asked Questions - UFO 30 KATHREIN

What types of audio formats does the UFO 30 support?

The UFO 30 supports PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, and AAC audio formats.

Can I connect a 4K source to the UFO 30?

The UFO 30 supports video resolutions up to 1080p. For 4K sources, you may need a different converter.

How do I power the UFO 30?

Connect the included 12V DC power adapter to the device and plug it into a mains outlet.

Does the UFO 30 require any drivers?

No, the UFO 30 is plug-and-play and does not require any additional drivers.

Can I use the UFO 30 to convert analog audio to digital?

The UFO 30 is designed for HDMI to HDMI conversion. For analog conversion, you may need an additional adapter.

What should I do if there is no picture on my display?

Check all cable connections and ensure the power supply is connected. Also verify that the source device is outputting a compatible resolution.

Is the UFO 30 compatible with HDCP?

Yes, the UFO 30 supports HDCP pass-through for protected content.

How do I clean the UFO 30?

Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use any liquids or cleaners.

Can I connect multiple devices to the UFO 30?

The UFO 30 has one HDMI input and one HDMI output. For multiple sources, use an HDMI switch before the converter.

Where can I find the user manual for the UFO 30?

The user manual can be downloaded for free from the Kathrein website or from notice-facile.com.

USER MANUAL UFO 30 KATHREIN

As of 1 April 2019, KATHREIN SE's (formerly KATHREIN-WERKE KG) "Terrestrial & Satellite Reception" business unit will be transferred to KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH (limited liability company).

From 1 April 2019, the new company data are:

KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH

Anton-Kathrein-Str. 1-3

83022 Rosenheim, Germany

Tax ID No.: 156/117/31083

■ Standalone Head-End 8x DVB-S(2)-QAM
■ Converts eight QPSK/8PSK-modulated DVB-S(2) signals into eight adjacent QAM-modulated DVB-C output signals
■ TV channels preprogrammed
■ Outstanding data through direct implementation as FPGA solution
■ High energy efficiency, power consumption: Typ. 25 W
■ Two SAT IF inputs A/B, adjustable independently of each other via the central controller
■ All the transmission parameters can be set with the USW 30 management program
■ MPEG transport stream processor:
- to set a constant output data rate (stuffi ng) with PCR correction
– with channel filter to blank out TV and radio channels
■ Fanless design for wall mounting (no noise)

Function blocks

Note

The most up-to-date version of these user instructions can be found on the Kathrein homepage under www.kathrein.com → SAT → Product overview → Signal processing/conversion → Channel units. The information about the UFO 30 can be downloaded from the product page.

Technical Specifications

Type UFO 30
Input
Sat IF input 2 x F connector/75 Ω
Frequency range MHz 950 ... 2150
Decoupling dB Min. 25
Return loss dB Typ. 6
Frontend
DVB-S2 8 x
Frequency grid 1 (950 ... 2150 MHz)
AFC regulation range	MHz	±3 (symbol rate < 10 Ms/s) ±5 (symbol rate > 10 Ms/s) (950 ... 2150 MHz)
Input level range dBμV 60 ... 110
Permissible level difference dB	12
Demodulation DVB-S
Standard	EN 300 421 (1)
Input symbol rate QPSK	MS/s	2 ... 45
Code rate (Viterbi)	1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Roll off	%	35
Demodulation DVB-S2
Standard	EN 302 307 (2)
Input symbol rate QPSK	MS/s	1 ... 34
Code rate (LDPC)	1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Input symbol rate 8PSK	MS/s	1 ... 31.5
Code rate (LDPC)	3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Roll off	%	20/25/35
MPEG-TS processor
Channel filter	✓
PID filter	✓
PSI/SI processing	PCR correction
Stuffing	Automatic
QAM modulator
Output channels	8 x DVB-C (J.83A) as adjacent channels
QAM constellation	QAM	16, 32, 64, 128, 256
Symbol rate	MS/s	1.5 ... 7.15
Roll off	%	15
HF output
DVB-C output	1 x F connector/75 Ω
Frequency range MHz	110 .. 862 (fine-tuning in 250 kHz steps)
Frequency range (channel list)	MHz	110 .. 862 (setting via channel list)
Return loss dB	14 (47 MHz) - 1.5 dB/oct.
Output level	dBμV	91
Output level setting range	dB	-20 (in 0.5-dB steps)
Level stability	dB	Typ. ±0,5
Frequency stability	ppm	Typ. 35
MER	dB	Typ. ≥ 45
Shoulder attenuation	dB	≥ 60 (at normal level)
Spurious emissions	dB	≥ 60
System data
Power consumption	W	Typ. 25
Temperature range	°C	0 ... 40
Dimensions (H x W x D)	mm	282.5 x 249.5 x 61.0
Weight	kg	2.5

Setting up

Mounting

1. Choose the mounting location with regard to the minimum clearances to avoid a build-up of heat; see Fig. 1.
2. Mount the screws with d_max = 4 mm and do not do them up tightly; see Fig. 2 and the attached drilling template.
3. Install the equipotential bonding in accordance with the regulations (cable shoe).
4. Suspend the UFO 30 and do the screws up tightly.
5. If required, fi t F-type connectors to the HF connecting cables; see Fig. 3.
6. Connect the HF connecting cables in accordance with the system planning.
7. Close 3 drill holes in the cover plate by means of the enclosed caps.

Fig. 1: Clearances to containing surfaces Fig. 2: Dimensions and installation dimensions

Fig. 3: Attachment of the F-type connector
1) If the cable inner conductor diameter is greater than 1.2 mm, or in the case of burrs, the device sockets may be damaged beyond repair.

Safety instructions

WARNING

Danger of burns from hot surfaces. Caution when touching the heat sink(① in the figure on the right).

If there is a defect the heat sink of the unit can exceed 70\ °C . In such a case the unit normally switches itself off. Take the corresponding care when working with the unit under such conditions.

Operation

The operation of the unit is done via the graphic user interface of the USW 30 control program.

Note

The current version of USW 30 and its operating instructions can be downloaded free from the Kathrein homepage www.kathrein.com.

Licences

This product contains among other things software components that are subject to Open Source licenses. The license texts and the source code of the programs can be found under http://www.kathrein.de/gpl/ufocompact/ufo30.

Setup instructions

The Plug-and-Play delivery status allows the operation of the UFOnano head-unit without any further configuration. After mounting and connection 78 TV and 9 radio channels are available at once (via Astra 19.2° east, transponder allocation as of Q3/2014; see Tab. 1).

Any changes to the default configuration are made using the USW 30 control program. For programming the head-unit must be connected with the programming cable UFZ 30, BN 20410058 (not supplied with the unit) and a PC with a USB connection.

Chan- nel unit

Input Transponder/channel

SD/ HD

Band

Polariza- tion

Transp.- frequency

Sat IF/ MHz

SR

Stan- dard

CR

Output channel

Symbol rate

Output level

QAM

1 A Das Erste, BR, HR, SWR, WDR

SD

High Horizontal

11836

1236

27500

DVB-S

3/4

S21 6.9

-2 64

2 A ZDF, 3sat, KIKA, ZDFinfo, ZDFkultur, ZDF neo

SD

High Horizontal

11954

1354

27500

DVB-S

3/4

S22 6.9

-2 64

3 A MDR, NDR, RBB, SWR SD

High Horizontal

12110

1510

27500

DVB-S

3/4

S23 6.9

-2 64

4 A RTL, N-TV, RTL2, RTL Living, RTLnitro, Vox

SD

High Horizontal

12188

1588

27500

DVB-S

3/4

S24 6.9

-2 64

5 A Pro Sieben, Sat1, Kabel eins, N24...

SD

High Horizontal

12545

1945

22000

DVB-S

5/6

S25 6.9

-2 64

6 A Anixe, Das Vierte, 1-2-3 TV, TLC Germany, Sixx Deutschland	SD High Horizontal 12460 1860 27500 DVB-S 3/4 S26 6.9 -2 64
7 B VIVA, Nickelodeon... SD High Vertical 11973 1373 27500 DVB-S 3/4 S27 6.9 -2 64
8 B Sport1, DMAX, HSE24, SonnenklarTV, Astro TV...	SD High Vertical 12480 1880 27500 DVB-S 3/4 S28 6.9 -2 64

Tab. 1: Delivery status UFO 30, transponder Astra 19.2° east and output channel assignment

Notes

• The setting and numeric values given in the following are only examples and may not necessarily match the delivery status.
• Additional preset configurations are available for the operation of two UFOnano units or for reception from other satellites. These can be downloaded free from the Kathrein homepage www.kathrein.com.
• When operating two UFOnano units ensure that the relevant output blocks do not overlap. The output signals of the two head-units can then be combined with distributors of the EBC series; see the example in Fig. 4.
• The power supply of the LNB (remote feeding) must be done with external components. It is recommended to use the VWS 2500 multi-switch distribution network amplifier (Fig. 4). In addition, optimal signal processing is assured for the VWS 2500 through individual amplification and slope range settings.
  Pay attention to the input level of the UFO 30 and, if necessary, verify it using a meter. Alternatively, it is possible to adjust settings on the VWS 2500 as guide values from the following table:

For cable lengths from UFO 30 to LNB	< 25 m	25 m – 50 m	50 m – 75 m	>75 m
ATTENUATION	12	8	4	0
PREEMPHASE	2	4	6	6

A remote feed diplexer (e.g. WFS 31) and a power supply unit (e.g. NCF 18) can be used for the LNB supply.

Fig. 4: Combination of two UFOnano with one EBC 02

Configuration

1. Reading the system

A connection to a UFOnano can be established by the menu item (System | Read out system|) or by clicking on the respective symbol in the symbol bar. The following dialogue that offers the following options to establish a connection then appears:

Select Channel Unit | UFOnano for the connection with a UFOnano head-unit. The configuration window appears after a successful connection.

2. Basic settings

All the configurable parameters of a module, such as the input and output frequencies, can be set using the Basic Settings window.

Non-configurable parameters (such as SNR, BER, code rate), which represent continually varying status information regarding the head-end, are read at intervals of about 3 seconds and updated in the dialogue window.

The display always refers to one of the eight channels in the head-end. First select the channel 1 to 8 for which you wish to change the settings.

2.1 Input configuration

Input	The socket A or B to be used for the input can be selected in the selection box Input for the selected channel unit.
Satellite	In the Satellite selection box a known satellite can be selected from the USW 30 satellite list.
Transponder	The Transponder selection box contains a list of transponders that are available at the connected selection plane of the selected input. The precondition for this is that the transponders are given in the satellite list.The selection of a transponder automatically sets the values for the Sat-Frequency, ZF frequency and Symbol rate.In addition, the following search dialogue for channels and transponders can be activated by the button to the right next to the selection box:

Using Store for a set of selected search results, transponders and the associated frequencies and the symbol rates are filled in accordingly. Alternatively, the Sat-Frequency/ZF frequency and Symbol rate can also be input manually, e.g. if a particular transponder is not included in the list of satellites.

If a valid DVB-S/S2 transport stream is received on the set frequency, then the Lock Status is set to Locked. The text boxes Mode, Coderate, C/N Reserve, SNR and BER show in this case information on the properties and quality of the received satellite signal.

Note

The satellite frequency and IF frequency depend directly on one another and are converted automatically.

2.2 Data stream confi guration

In the Basic Settings | Data stream area the basic settings for the processing of the transport stream of a channel unit can be configured. The channel filter and PID filter function can be switched on and off at the corresponding selection boxes.

NIT	The NIT text box shows that the NIT (Network Information Table) has been taken over unchanged (NIT Original).
CAT	There is the option to replace the CAT. The CAT (Conditional Access Table) is generally taken from the satellite transport stream. In special cases, such as for provider KabelKiosk, it can be necessary to replace the CAT Operator ID in the transport stream (mark the checkbox Insert Operator ID in CAT). The new value for the CAT Operator ID can be changed manually (field Operator ID) and is then inserted into the transport stream in place of the original ID.
Load	In the Load text box the current and peak loads of the output are shown in %. The measured value for peak loading can be reset with the button to the right.If the loading reaches values of over 90 % the text colour changes to red. This indicates that any further loading through additional channels would exceed the capacity of the output channels.

2.3 DVB-C-QAM output configuration

In the Basic Settings | Output area the QAM output of the head-unit can be configured.

HF output	Using the HF Output selection box the HF output of the channel unit can be switched on and off.
Channel	The Channel selection box describes a normal cable standard channel grid of K21-K69 and S21-S41 in steps of 8 MHz.
Frequency	A fi ne setting of the frequency can be done manually in the text box in steps of 0.25 MHz.
Symbol rate	The fi ne setting of the symbol rates can be done manually in the corresponding text box in steps of 1 KS/s.
Level	Using the Level selection box the signal strength of the output signal can be set in 40 steps from maximum (0) to minimum (-40).
Constellation	The selection box Constellation specifi es the QAM constellation (QAM16, QAM32, ..., QAM256).
Mode	The selection box Mode allows the HF output to be modulated with various output signals, for example, for measuring and analysis purposes:In the normal operating mode the transmodulated satellite signal is output.PRBS: Test mode. The QAM signal is modulated with the PRBS-23 sequence. Normal mode is unavailable in this setting.CW: Test mode. Sine-wave signal for levelling using simple signal meters. Normal mode is unavailable in this setting.

2.4 Channel table/fi Iter configuration

The channel table includes all the channels (services) of a channel unit. The table contains the service IDs and channel types in addition to the names of the channels. The entry in the Active column for each channel specifies whether it should be included in the output transport stream.

2.5 PID list

In the PID list the package IDs (package IDs/PIDs) which are always allowed through by the filtering can be specified in addition to the channel table. The PID list is required only in exceptional cases. Please note that the maximum length of the PID list is limited (e.g. to 100 entries). The maximum length can vary depending on the firmware version.

2.6 Software Configuration

General settings can be made in the menu Settings | Basic Settings. Within the individual tabs a variety of settings can be performed. They can also be called up by the Settings button to the right of the ZF frequency row.

2.6.1 Interface settings

In the upper part of the dialogue window the ports required for communication with the UFOnano systems can be activated:

- Select interface: Mark the checkbox of the interface.

- Delete interface: Select the interface with the left mouse button and press the Remove button.

New interfaces can be added underneath the list of existing interfaces. If the UFOnano system has been connected with the PC, for example, via interface COM9, then enter COM9 in the text field and press the Add button. The new interface will immediately be added to the list.

2.6.2 Frequency settings

The values for the LO frequency and the frequency for automatic changeover of the desired frequency band depend on your satellite system, and in particular on the configuration of the LNB or a satellite matrix. The frequencies can be config-

ured separately for each satellite. The Automatically update the DiSEqC option is not used in the UFOnano.

2.6.3 UFX 312 modem confi guration

The UFX 312 modem configuration has no influence on the UFOnano settings. Please note the item Setup instructions regarding this.

2.6.4 Network

The network configuration has no influence on the UFOnano settings.

2.6.5 Cache

In the Cache tab you can perform settings for the channel units cache.

When the channel list for a transponder or DVB-T channel is being read in by a channel unit, this channel list can be saved in the background. If this or another channel unit should read in the channel list for the same transponder then the saved channel list is used instead. When using the same transponder successively, this can significantly reduce the waiting times.

Validity of cache entries Since the channel list of a transponder can change, it makes sense to rewrite the information saved in the background from time to time. This interval can be configured by setting the Validity of cache entries.

Clear cache There is also the option to clear the cache immediately. This is particularly useful if you know that the channel list for a transponder has changed. If you are unsure whether a channel list is still current, clear the transcoder cache and read in the transponder afresh. On quitting the application, the cache for the channel units is cleared automatically.

2.6.6 Warnings

The Warnings tab is not relevant for operation of the UFOnano. It is not possible to accidentally make a multiple assignment of the output frequencies due to the block implementation.

Electronic equipment is not household waste! In accordance with directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL dated 27th January 2003 on used electrical and electronic equipment, it must be disposed of properly.

At the end of its service life, take this receiver for disposal at a designated public collection point.

936.4781/b/VMPT/0715/GB – Subject to technical changes!

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