Overview – Contemporary Research ICC2-ATSC+ Manual User Manual
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ICC2-ATSC
Overview
The ICC2-ATSC+ HDTV Tuner includes all the proven performance of the previous ICC2-ATSC, plus new
features requested by AV integrators:
Lower profile enclosure - four tuners can fit into a 3RU space using Space Saver rack kits
Simpler setup - all on-screen and front-panel menus can be accessed from the front panel - no IR
remote needed
SmartScan technology eliminates encrypted channels during the scanning process
More energy efficient - draws almost a third less power
Compatible - includes all firmware options of the 232-ATSC, no change in control commands
The ICC2-ATSC+ HDTV Tuner is an integrated HDTV tuner/controller that networks HD display monitors and
projectors in a Display Express control system. As a universal TV tuner, the ICC2-ATSC+ can receive ATSC,
NTSC, and clear QAM cable channels from an MATV antenna or CATV cable RF system.
The tuner displays broadcasts through simultaneous HDMI and NTSC composite ports and switched HD
RGBHV or Component outputs. Full-time audio is available from digital Dolby 5.1/PCM/Variable PCM HDMI,
optical, and coax ports, as well as variable-level analog stereo audio outputs.
Integrated Display Control - Employs RS-232 control port for integrated display or video projector
control, includes onboard database of display control command
Through-the-RF Coax Networking - Communicates with Display Express Web software, and
custom control systems via iC-Net RF protocol
Universal Tuning – Handles a mix of ATSC, clear QAM and NTSC channels, cable or off-air tuning
Pro Integration - Features 2-way RS-232 control and feedback with simple ASCII commands, as
well as discrete IR and wired IR - AMX and Crestron modules available
Fast Tuning - Changes analog and digital channels instantly with improved RF reception
Total Video - Simultaneous HDMI and composite video, switchable RGBHV or Component HD video
Total Audio - Simultaneous digital Dolby 5.1/PCM/Variable PCM HDMI, coax, and optical outputs, as
well as variable-level analog stereo
HD Scaling - Upscales NTSC broadcasts for HD output
Easy Set-up - Front-panel programming supported by LCD display, on-screen menus using HD2-RC
IR remote (included), and RS-232 control commands
Closed Captioning - Displays analog and digital captioning text
On-Screen Menus - Setup, Electronic Program Guide, Channel, Favorites, and Program Information
menus
Compact Rack Mounting - Mounts in 2RU single RK1-HD or dual RK2-HD 19” rack kits
Includes - 12 VDC switching power supply
Options – HD2-RC wireless remote, RK1-HD and RK2-HD rack kits, CC-232 or CC-COM RS-232
control cables, IR-RXC External IR Receiver
Green Machine - Meets RoHS safety and California energy standards
Field Updatable – download new control and HD processor firmware from CR website