Drake SCT2x4 BBT Transcoder - Manual (Page 10)

10 Additional Information
STANDBY MODE
the SCt2x4 has a standby output mode which turns off the Rf output. this can be used when it is desirable
to temporarily disable the output without unplugging the AC line cord.Select StANDBy in the oUtPUt
foRmAt menu.
OVER TEMPERATURE SENSOR
temperature monitoring is built into this product. if inadequate ventilation is provided, overheating may occur.
if this condition is detected, the default LCD message will change to oveR temP. if this occurs, the problem
should be corrected as soon as possible. the unit will remain operational but the ventilation must be restored
to prevent premature part failures due to overheating.
STATUS DISPLAYS
when the units are not in the adjust mode, status displays are shown. when the Left and RiGHt SeLeCt
buttons are used to select iNPUt, SAt CHANNeLS, or ASi CHANNeLS, the default display shows the signal
to noise ratio expressed in dB of the SAt 1 and SAt 2 inputs. Pressing the UP button will show the firmware
version number. if the SeLeCt buttons are used to select qAm1, 2, 3, or 4, the default screen will show
the percentage of buffer capacity that is currently in use on the left side of the display and the maximum
percentage of buffer capacity that has occurred since the unit was last programmed on the right
side, for the qAm output selected.
Pressing the up arrow button will show the firmware version number, and pressing the down button will show
the qAm SymRAte in mBits/Second for the qAm number selected.
REMOTE CONTROL AND MONITORING
the SCt2x4 may be used with the Drake SCteci or with the 'Drake Digital Headend Remote Control Software'
program to allow remote monitoring or control. only version tbd or newer of the software is compatible with the
SCt2x4. Connect the RS232 cable coming from the SCteci, PC, or modem to the RS232 iN DB9 rear panel
connector.
Assign a UNit iD (1 to 63) to use the remote program. Leave at, or set to, 0 if no remote access is desired.
Set the RS232 BAUD RAte to match the PC setting.
if you are familiar with the SCteci or the Drake Software Program, operation will be clear. if not familiar with
them, see further instructions in the insert provided with the CDRom or stored on the CDRom, or the SCteci
instructions.