Drake DTS860 Digital Demodulator ASI Output Only - Manual (Page 7)

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[1] Power-save mode: After approximately 3 minutes of no interaction, the unit will enter into its power-save
mode by turning off all front-panel LeDs and displays. the dot of the 2-digit LeD will remain lit to indicate unit
is powered and operating normally. Pressing any button will bring the unit out of power-save mode and current
channel and modes will be displayed.
[2] Unit Reset: Holding the RF Mode and Baud Rate buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds will reset the unit.
All three digits of the unit will display a countdown from 5 to 0 and then reset. After reset, the unit will return to its
last programmed state. A reset is required after a firmware or software update.
[3] Alerts: the DtS860 has 2 alerts to indicate a non-typical condition or error in operation. the 1-digit LeD will
display ‘e’. the 2-digit LeD will display the condition number as described below.
01 E – internal communication error between microcontroller and decoder. Perform a unit Reset or disconnect/
reconnect the power to correct this.
02 E – No signal error. tV/monitor screen will display ‘No signal’. Verify that incoming Rf is connected and
desired/undesired channels are at recommended levels. Press the SNR button and confirm that signal-to-noise
ratio is greater than 20 for 8VSB, 25 for QAm 64, 30 for QAm 256. Also confirm that the correct frequency plan,
modulation and baud rate have been set.
Operation