UFO 378/TP - Audio/video converter KATHREIN - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Audio/video converter
Brand	Kathrein
Model	UFO 378/TP
Dimensions (W x D x H)	120 x 80 x 30 mm
Weight	200 g
Power supply	12 V DC, 500 mA
Power consumption	Less than 6 W
Video inputs	1 x HDMI, 1 x RCA composite
Video outputs	1 x HDMI
Audio outputs	1 x optical, 1 x stereo RCA
Supported video formats	MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264
Maximum resolution	1080p
Main function	Conversion of audio/video signals for satellite or cable transmission
Mounting type	Tabletop or wall mount (bracket included)
Operating temperature	0°C to 40°C
Humidity	5% to 85% non-condensing
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth
Safety	Use only the supplied power adapter
Spare parts and repairability	Not user-serviceable; parts available from the manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions - UFO 378/TP KATHREIN

How to connect the UFO 378/TP converter?

Connect the video source (HDMI or RCA) to the corresponding input, then connect the HDMI output to your TV. Plug in the supplied 12 V adapter.

What cables are included in the box?

The UFO 378/TP comes with a power adapter, an HDMI cable, and a wall mount. RCA cables are not included.

What to do if the image does not display?

Check the HDMI connections, make sure the source is turned on and the TV is on the correct channel. Try a different HDMI cable.

The audio is not synchronized with the video, what to do?

Access the audio adjustment menu of the converter and adjust the audio delay. If the problem persists, check your source settings.

Can I connect a game console to this converter?

Yes, as long as the console has an HDMI or composite RCA output. The maximum supported resolution is 1080p.

What is the power consumption of the UFO 378/TP?

The consumption is less than 6 W during normal operation. Use the supplied 12 V 500 mA adapter.

How to clean the device?

Unplug the device, then clean it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive products.

Is there a warranty on the Kathrein converter?

Kathrein offers a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Keep your purchase receipt.

Can I use this converter with a projector?

Yes, if the projector has an HDMI input. The converter supports 1080p resolution, suitable for most projectors.

Where to find spare parts for the UFO 378/TP?

Spare parts are available from Kathrein customer service or on their official website. Contact support for availability.

USER MANUAL UFO 378/TP KATHREIN

■ 8-way DVB-S(2)/HDTV channel unit for installation in the UFO® compact base units or expansion units UFG 412 or UFG 406 with forced ventilation
■ First channel unit for UFO®compact with fully digital signal processing (direct implementation)
■ High level of energy-efficiency, power consumption typically 25 W
■ To process eight DVB-S(2) transponders (SDTV/HDTV) in community antenna networks
■ Converts eight QPSK/8PSK-modulated DVB-S(2) signals into eight QAM-modulated DVB-C output signals
■ Whole channel unit integrated in one module
■ Two inputs A/B, settable via the central controller
■ All essential transmission parameters can be set using the controller
■ The eight output channels can be individually adjusted and switched off using the controller
■ Adjacent channel compatible
■ MPEG transport stream processor:
- To set a constant output data rate (stuffi ng) with PCR correction
- With programme fi Iter to remove individual TV and radio programmes (via hand controller UFG 300 from software version V9.80; more convenient setting with USW 30 from software version V4.1 and UFX 314 ⁵ )
- For NIT adjustment (Cable NIT; via hand controller UFG 300 from software version V9.70; USW 30 from software version V4.0; UFX 314 and USW 30 required as well)
- For CAT matching (Operator-ID ^® ) and change of TSID and ONID (via hand controller UFG 300 from software version V9.80; USW 30 from software version V4.1 and UFX 314)

■ QAM modulator (ITU J.83 A) for 16/32/64/128/256 QAM (factory setting: 64 QAM)
■ MPEG transport stream processor and QAM modulator as FPGA solution with outstanding values for MER and shoulder attenuation
■ Software can be updated via a control interface
■ Permissible ambient temperature when used in the base unit with fan (UFG 412, UFG 406): -20°C to +50°C
■ Required central controller software version: from V9.40
■ Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm: 265 x 35 x 170
■ Packing unit/weight (pc./kg): 1/1.1

Technical Specifications

TypeOrder No.	Frequency range(MHz)		Input level 4)	Input data rate	Output data rate 3)	Modulation Error Rate MER	Max. output level	Output level setting range	Type (max.) Current consumption
	Input950-2150 1)	Output47-100/110-862 3	(dBμV)	(MS/s)	(MS/s)	(dB)	(dBμV)	(dBμV)	(V/mA)
UFO 378/TP20610115	Ch Ch Ch Ch	Ch Ch Ch Ch	60-110	2-45 (QPSK S1)1-34 (QPSK S2)1-28.9 (8PSK S2)	1.5-7.15 45		91 (QAM 256)85 (QAM 64)	71-91 (QAM 256)65-85 (QAM 64)	5/2000 (2400)12.5/1200 (1700)31/0 (0)
	Ch Ch Ch Ch

¹⁾ Settable in 1 MHz steps
²⁾ Settable in the 8 MHz grid, fine tuning on the 250 kHz grid
³⁾ Settable (stuffi ng)
4) If both inputs A and B are connected, take care that the input level difference is less than 12 dB
5) not from start of delivery; software update to release the functions approx. end of 2011

Note:

The most up-to-date version of these user instructions can be found on the Kathrein homepage under "www.kathrein.de → Service → Operating manuals"

Block diagram

Safety instructions

Important:

The power capacity of the power supply units that have been approved for the operation of the UFO 378/TP is not sufficient for full use with the UFO 378/TP.

During the process the following should be taken into account:

• The current capacity for each base unit may not be exceeded! Note the details given on the type plates and the maximum values in the data sheets of the units that are used. The amount of power consumption by the units depends on the conditions of operation and use.
• A UFO 378/TP takes up two slots in the base unit (rack).

The slot to the right next to a UFO 378/TP may not be occupied so as to ensure that heat can escape (see the illustration).

• Each UFO 378/TP is to be operated with a separate power cable!

The plug that is not used in each case is to be plugged into the reserved attachment point (see illustration).

• The UFO 378/TP may only be used in units with forced ventilation (e.g. UFG 412, UFG 406).
• The fuse module (BN 1683186) may not be used. The power consumption of the UFO 378/TP exceeds the permitted rated current of the fuse module. Please remove the fuse modules from the power supply line before you install it. The UFO 378/TP has internal fusing.

WARNING HOT SURFACES DO NOT TOUCH

In operation at high ambient temperatures the heat sink of the UFO 378/TP can reach temperatures of more than 70° C. Take the corresponding care when working with the unit under such conditions.

- Close off the unit with the front cover when using the head-end in rooms that are open to the public.

The front cover UFZ 412/D is available as an option under part number 20610098.

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/ufo378.

Setup instructions

The setting of the 8-way transmodulator DVB-S(2)-QAM (QPSK/8PSK on QAM) is done through the UFG 300 hand controller. Required controller software version: from version V9.70

For setting up, connect the controller to the module (contains channel units 11 to 8).

The buttons specified below apply to the hand controller (see also the instructions for the UFG 300 hand controller).

Note: The settings and numerical values shown below are intended as an example and do not necessarily match the delivery status.

The desired channel unit (1 to 8) is selected using the “<<” or “>>” buttons.

The desired parameter is selected using the "<" and "> " buttons.

The selected parameter flashes in the display.

The setting is performed using the "+" and "-" buttons and where necessary using the "Change setting mode" button

The sub-menus are activated and deactivated by pressing the "Sub-menu" button

Finally, press "M" to save the setting in the module.

Note: If the controller is disconnected from the module by pressing the "M" button without saving the settings, after around 20 minutes the settings that had last been saved in the module become active again.

The following representation shows the display after plugging in the controller:

Main menu (all symbols shown)

Displays

(*) Left of "TP":

Indicates "desired operating mode not yet reached", displayed continuously in the event of an error.

If the indicator (*) is flashing, the channel unit cannot reach its proper operating mode.

The reasons for this include:

• Input frequency or symbol rate set incorrectly
• No input signal
• Front end not clicked into place

Right of "Outp.":

The channel unit output is switched off.

(!) The exclamation mark indicates that the settings of the output symbol rate and QAM stage is not sufficient for processing the input data rate (i.e. the input data rate is greater than the output data rate).

• without the programme filter a defective output signal will be output
• with the programme filter the data rate can be sufficiently reduced by filtering out individual programmes.
The exclamation mark indicates here that the user should check the correct operation

(P) Left of "TP":

The "P" indicates that the programme filter is activated and that some programmes may be removed from the transport stream.

If the front end is not clicked into place (no Sat input signal), the following display appears:

Main menu (front end not clicked into place)

Main menu (example for DVB-S)

Main menu (example of DVB-S2)

1. Configuration of the channel unit

1.1 Selecting the channel unit 1 to 8

The display always relates to one of the eight channels processed by the module (O1 to O8). First select the channel for which you wish to change the settings.

01	1236 MHz	*	TP
27.500 MS/s 3/4 QPSK
Outp. S21 306.00 MHz
6.900 MS/s 256 QAM

Main menu

Pressing the “<<” or “>>” buttons selects channel unit “O1” to “O8”.

1.2 Selecting the input socket

The socket A or B to be used for the input can be selected in the sub-menu for the selected channel unit. Pressing the "Sub-menu" button [icon] displays the sub-menu and pressing the sub-menu button again exits it.

Main menu

Sub-menu for channel unit I

The following settings are available: A or B

1.3 Selecting input frequency

The input frequency in the active channel unit is selected using the "<" and ">” buttons. The input frequency can be set continuously from 950 MHz to 2150 MHz in 1 MHz steps using the "+" and "-" buttons.

01	1236	MHz TP
27.500	MS/s 3/4 QPSK
Outp.	S21 306.00 MHz
6.900	MS/s 256 QAM

O1	1236	MHz TP
27.500 MS/s 9/10 QPSK
Outp. S21 306.00 MHz
6.900 MS/s 256 QAM

Main menu Main menu (example for digit-by-digit setting)

The setting can also be made on a digit-by-digit basis:

• Press the "Change setting mode" button 📋(starts mode)
• The first digit flashes and can be input directly using the buttons on the keyboard
  • After the first digit has been input, the second flashes, and so on
• To make a correction, press the "Back" button to skip one place to the left
• After the last digit has been set, press the "Change setting mode" button ☐ to end the mode

Note: Always select the input frequency first and then the output level.

The current SNR and the automatically detected operating mode, DVB-S or DVB-S2 of the front end are displayed in the input frequency sub-menu.

Pressing the "Sub-menu" button 📂 displays the sub-menu and pressing the sub-menu button again exits it.

01	1236	MHz TP
27.500	MS/s 3/4 QPSK
Outp.	S21 306.00 MHz
6.900	MS/s 256 QAM

Main menu

**	UFO 378TP-01	**
SNR	--.-dB
BER	--.E---
Standard	----

Sub-menu for "Input frequency" (no signal)

**	UFO 378TP-01	**
SNR	15.2dB
BER	0.0E-00
Standard	DVB-S

Sub-menu for "Input frequency" (signal available)

The displays of SNR, BER and DVB operating modes are valid only in regular operation with the front end clicked into place.

Note:

For the SNR, BER and DVB standard display all the parameters must be set and the indicator (*) may not be flashing. Trouble-free operation of the systems requires: SNR > 12 dB

1.4 Selecting the input symbol rate

Main menu

Main menu (example for digit-by-digit setting)

The input symbol rate is selected using the "<" and "> " buttons.

Using the "+" and "-" buttons the input symbol rate can be set continuously in steps of 0.1 MS/s:

DVB-S1 QPSK from 2.0 MS/s to 45 MS/s

DVB-S2 QPSK from 1.0 MS/s to 34 MS/s

DVB-S2 8PSK from 1.0 MS/s to 28.9 MS/s

The digits can also be entered individually to a resolution of 0.001 MS/s:

• Press the "Change setting mode" button 📄 (starts mode)
• The first digit flashes and can be input directly using the buttons on the keyboard
  • After the first digit has been input, the second flashes, and so on
• To make a correction, press the "Back" button to skip one place to the left
• After the last digit has been set, press the "Change setting mode" button 📄 to end the mode

Note: The code rate (e.g. 3/4) is automatically determined once the channel unit has locked on to the set transponder. If an exclamation mark "1" is displayed for the output symbol rate, the output symbol rate or QAM stage must be changed to ensure proper operation of the unit.

1.5 Selecting output channel or output frequency

The output channel unit is selected using the "<" and "> " buttons. You can use the "+" and "-" buttons to adjust the channel from 48 to 96 MHz and 114 to 858 MHz in 8 MHz increments.

Main menu

"Output frequency" sub-menu

In the Output channel sub-menu the output frequency can be fine-tuned in steps of 250 kHz in the ranges 47 to 97 MHz and 113 to 862 MHz. Pressing the "Sub-menu" button displays the sub-menu and pressing the sub-menu button again exits it.

1.6 Selecting the output level

The output level is selected using the "<" and "> " buttons.

Main menu

"Output frequency" sub-menu

The output level can be adjusted in 40 steps from level maximum ("0") to minimum ("-40") using the output channel sub-menu. Pressing the "Sub-menu" button displays the sub-menu and pressing the sub-menu button again exits it. The output level is selected using the "<" and ">” buttons and adjusted using the "+" and "-" buttons.

1.7 Switching the output on/off

The output channel unit is selected using the "<" and ">" buttons.

Main menu (output 1 switched off)

"Output channel" sub-menu

The output can be switched on and off using the output channel sub-menu.

The following settings are possible: on or off

Pressing the "Sub-menu" button ☐ displays the sub-menu and pressing the sub-menu button again exits it. The output is selected using the "<" and ">” buttons and adjusted using the "+" and "-" buttons. When the output is switched off an indicator (*) is shown in the main menu, on the left beside the output channel.

If any channel unit (O1 to O8) is not used, then its output signal must be switched off.

1.8 Selecting the output symbol rate

The output symbol rate is selected using the "<" and ">" buttons.

Main menu

The output symbol rate can be adjusted continuously from 1.5 MS/s to 7.15 MS/s in 0.001 MS/s steps using the "+" and "-" buttons. The digits can also be entered individually to a resolution of 0.001 MS/s:

• Press the "Change setting mode" button 📄 (starts mode)
• The first digit flashes and can be input directly using the buttons on the keyboard
  • After the first digit has been input, the second flashes, and so on
• To make a correction, press the "Back" button to skip one place to the left
• After the last digit has been set, press the "Change setting mode" button 📋 to end the mode

1.9 Selecting the QAM stage

The output signal QAM stage is selected using the "<" and "> " buttons.

Main menu

Select the desired QAM using the "+" and "-" buttons. QAM stages 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256 are available.

Note:

If different QAM stages are available, it is advantageous to set the lower stage (e.g. if 256 and 64 are available, then select 64). If an exclamation mark “!” is shown beside the output symbol rate (i.e. the input data rate is too large for the set output data rate), the output symbol rate or the QAM stage must be increased to ensure correct operation.

1.10 Selecting the modulation signal for the QAM modulator

The modulation signal (modus) for the QAM modulator is selected in the QAM stage sub-menu.

The output signal QAM stage is selected using the "<" and "> " buttons.

Pressing the "Sub-menu" button 📋 displays the sub-menu and pressing the sub-menu button again exits it.

The QAM mode is selected using the "<" and "> " buttons and set using the "+" and "-" buttons.

Main menu

"QAM stage" sub-menu

The following settings are available:

Mode SAT Sig

PRBS

Normal mode, the satellite input signal is transmodulated. If there is a fault on the input signal, only fill bytes (0xFF) will be modulated

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

Main menu (display in PRBS mode)

"QAM stage" sub-menu (for setting PRBS)

Note: The output symbol rate can be set in PRBS mode.

Simple signal meters can be used to measure the output level in CW mode.

Main menu (display in the CW mode)

"QAM stage" sub-menu (for setting CW)

1.11 Transport stream processor: Programme filter

Note: The function "Transport stream processor: Programme filter" is available via the UFG 300 hand controller from software versions V4.1 and UFX 314 onwards.

01	1236	MHz	P	TP
27.500	MS/s		3/4	QPSK
Outp.	S21		306.00 MHz
6.900	MS/s	!	256	QAM

Main menu

"Transport stream processor" sub-menu

The "Filter" programme filter operating mode is selected in the TP (Transport stream processor) sub-menu.

The "TP" transport stream processor is selected using the "<" and ">” buttons and the sub-menu is called up using the "Sub-menu" button. The "Filter" programme filter is selected using the "<" and ">” buttons and is activated/deactivated using the "+" and "-" buttons. The settings available are: Filter "on" / "off".

This sub-menu can be exited only when the cursor is on the "on / off" parameter.

To do this, use the "<" and "> " buttons to select "on" or "off" and press the "Sub-menu" button to return to the main menu.

When programme filter "on" is selected a "P" appears at the top right of the main menu.

"Transport stream processor" sub-menu

When changing to the "Filter" sub-menu

To process the programme list for the programme filter, press the "Sub-menu" button on the "Filter" parameter in the programme filter. This reads in the current channel table from the transponder. A progress bar appears while this is being done.

As soon as the channel unit has successfully determined this information, the sub-menu for adjustment is displayed.

"Filter" sub-menu

"Filter" sub-menu

The first line shows the type of the channel that was selected, together with the number of the channel and the number of channels on the transponder.

T = TV channel

R = Radio channel

D = Data service

Channel no. (e.g. 001) / Quantity (e.g. 009)

of the selected channel of the channels on the transponder

The second line shows the channel name, together with its filter status (+ or -).

The default setting for the status of the channels that are displayed is “-”, i.e. no programmes are transmitted when the programme fi iter is switched on, but the programme list is not processed.

The "Compile" button in the third line starts the compilation of the programme list, which then becomes effective.

The selection of the channels carried over is performed using the "+" and "-" buttons, where the status "+" means the channel will be carried over and the status "-" means it will be removed. The "Status" parameter is selected using the "<" and "> " buttons.

The settings become effective when the filter table is compiled. This is done using the "<" and ">” buttons; select the "Compile" parameter and use the "+" or "-" buttons to initiate the compilation of the channel table.

Note:

The programme filter can be processed even if it is not activated ("off"). This means that the operation can be checked or temporarily deactivated without waiting times or reprogramming.

If the programme list was not processed but the programme filter was switched on, the previously saved list remains active, or in the absence of any list no programmes are transmitted.

"Filter" sub-menu

On compiling the programme fi Iter

Note: In QAM modulation the maximum possible data rate in the output channel can be lower than the received data rate. In this case the programme filter must be switched on.

If the programme filter is switched on, a display appears next to the parameter indicating the current output data rate. Since the data rate can vary depending on the channel content, the instantaneous and maximum values are displayed.

Note: Only average values that can vary based on channels are displayed. To ensure error-free functioning and plan for at least 10 to 15% reserves, i.e. the data rate utilisation should not be above 85 to 90%.

The "Programme fi Iter" sub-menu is exited using the "Sub-menu" button.

Note: If the maximum possible number of programmes carried over is exceeded, an error message appears.

1.12 Transport stream processor: changing IDs

Note: The function "Transport stream processor: change IDs" is available via the UFG 300 hand controller from software version V9.80 or with USW 30 from software version V4.1 and UFX 314.

Main menu

"Transport stream processor" sub-menu

The setting of the "ID" is performed in the TP (Transport stream processor) sub-menu.

The "TP" transport stream processor is selected using the "<" and "> " buttons, and the sub-menu is called up using the "Sub-menu" button 🔍.

The "IDs" function is called up using the "<" and ">” buttons, and the sub-menu is called up using the "Sub-menu" button. Here you can edit the operator ID, the transport stream ID and the original network ID as required.

"Transport stream processor" sub-menu

Sub-menu for "IDs"

1.12.1 Operator ID (OID)

The "OID" CAT operator ID can be set in the IDs sub-menu. To do this, use the "<" or ">” buttons to select "orig" next to the OID parameter and then use the "+" or "-" buttons to set the value to "edit". The OID value now appears in hexadecimal notation. In the "edit" setting you can modify the value. To do this, select the value using the ">” button. Use the "+" or "-" button to change the current value in ±1 increments. Alternatively you can also select numeric setting mode by pressing the 🎨 button. In numeric mode each digit can be modified by pressing the "+" or "-" buttons in ±1 increments. The values available are "00h" to "FFh".

1.12.2 Transport stream ID (TSID) and original network ID (ONID)

As the data rate of a QAM-modulated transport stream is lower than the data rate of the received transport stream, it may be necessary to distribute the services of an individual transport stream at the input to several transport streams at the output. When in search mode some receivers do then not detect all channels that were originally compiled in the original transport stream. In this case they require the "TSID" transport stream ID and/or the original network ID "ONID" to be adjusted.

Note: The TSID and the ONID are 16-bit numbers. A transport stream can be differentiated from all other transport streams in a DVB-C system by a unique combination of TSID and ONID that is only allocated once. For DVB the ONID normally describes the original location of a transport streams.

Menus are available for editing the TSID and the ONID. The values can be modified by selecting the corresponding "orig" entry using the "<" or ">” buttons and setting them to the "edit" value by using the "+" or "-" buttons. The current values of the TSID and ONID from the processed transport stream are displayed in hexadecimal notation. In the "edit" setting you can modify the values of the corresponding IDs. To do this, select the value using the ">” button. Use the "+" or "-" button to change the current value in ± 1 increments. Alternatively you can also select numeric setting mode by pressing the 🎨 button. In numeric mode each digit can be modified by pressing the "+" or "-" buttons in ± 1 increments. All IDs should be entered in hexadecimal format. Possible values are "00h" to "FFh" for the OID and "0000h" to "FFFFh" for the TSID and the ONID.

Note:

Only experienced users should modify the TSID or ONID. If several channels (services) of a SAT transport stream are distributed to multiple QAM transport streams, it is possible that the receiver cannot automatically detect all channels because in this case the uniqueness of the TSID / ONID pair is lost. In this case please proceed as follows:

• Preferably the ONID should be modified. If possible, set it to a value between FF00h and FFEEh. This range is reserved for private use and is not used by public network operators.
• If the channel search is unsuccessful despite the ONID adjustment, the TSID can be modified. Please ensure that all TSIDs in a system are adjusted to guarantee uniqueness for each transport stream.

This sub-menu can be exited only when the cursor is on the "OID" parameter. To do this, use the "<" and ">” buttons to select "OID" and press the "Sub-menu" button to return to the main menu.

2 Note

Note:

- A description of extended functions such as "Cable NIT compilation", "Logical Channel Number" assignment, etc. can be found in the user instructions for the control elements UFG 300 and USW 30 that are required for implementing these functions.

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

At the end of its service life, take this unit for disposal to an appropriate official collection point.

936.4218/-/ZWT/0911/e - Technical data subject to change.

Caractéristiques

R = programme radio