Kathrein Satellite TV System 9986492 User Manual

Operating manual  
Sat/TV/FM Test Receiver  
MSK 33  
Software version 8.3  
December 2002  
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Preface  
Preface  
Dear customer,  
This following manual will help you obtain the best optimal use from the extensive  
functions of the MSK 33. Therefore, observe all instructions. The Kathrein-Werke  
KG has made every effort to ensure that the data and descriptions in this manual  
are accurate and complete.  
We reserve the right to make changes to this manual without prior notice. This par-  
ticularly applies to modifications required for technical improvement.  
We appreciate your recommendations and improvement suggestions.  
Publications, copies and print-outs as well as electrical distribution of this manual in  
full or in part is only allowed with written authorisation from the Kathrein-Werke KG.  
All product names and trademarks used in this manual are the property of the rele-  
vant companies.  
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Contents  
PREFACE.......................................................................................................................................................... 3  
IMPORTANT NOTES...................................................................................................................................... 12  
Validity of this manual................................................................................................................................... 12  
General safety information ........................................................................................................................... 12  
Explanation of symbols................................................................................................................................. 12  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 13  
Connections.................................................................................................................................................. 13  
Proper use .................................................................................................................................................... 13  
Mechanical loadbearing capacity ................................................................................................................. 13  
FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................................................... 14  
Functions ...................................................................................................................................................... 14  
Functions overview....................................................................................................................................... 15  
DISPLAYS, OPERATING ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS...................................................................... 16  
Front panel.................................................................................................................................................... 16  
Rear panel .................................................................................................................................................... 17  
Observing angle of the on screen display .................................................................................................. 18  
OPERATING CONCEPT................................................................................................................................. 19  
The screen.................................................................................................................................................... 19  
Frequently recurring softkeys ..................................................................................................................... 19  
General information for operation................................................................................................................. 20  
Menu selection ........................................................................................................................................... 20  
The main menu........................................................................................................................................... 20  
OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................... 21  
Place of installation of the MSK 33............................................................................................................... 21  
Mains voltage / mains switch........................................................................................................................ 21  
On/Off switch.............................................................................................................................................. 21  
Safety fuse.................................................................................................................................................. 21  
ACCUMULATOR AND BATTERY OPERATION........................................................................................... 22  
Accumulator operation.................................................................................................................................. 22  
DC socket (option)........................................................................................................................................ 22  
CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 23  
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RF output...................................................................................................................................................... 23  
Headphone connection................................................................................................................................. 23  
Modem / RS232 interface............................................................................................................................. 23  
Scart socket.................................................................................................................................................. 23  
Socket TS PARALLEL (optional).................................................................................................................. 23  
MEASUREMENT POSSIBILITIES.................................................................................................................. 24  
Level measurement...................................................................................................................................... 24  
Maximal input level....................................................................................................................................... 24  
SAT OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................... 25  
Sat menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 25  
Entry of the transponder frequency from 00,000 MHz to16,000 MHz........................................................ 25  
Setting of the LNB voltage supply: ............................................................................................................. 26  
Selecting the LO frequency........................................................................................................................ 26  
Entering the transponder frequency:.......................................................................................................... 26  
SCAN............................................................................................................................................................ 27  
Calling up menu LNB-CONTROL............................................................................................................. 27  
Switch-over of ANALOG digit. DVBS....................................................................................................... 27  
Calling up the menu SAT MEASURE ...................................................................................................... 27  
LNB control menu......................................................................................................................................... 28  
22 kHz control signal .................................................................................................................................. 28  
14 V LNB supply voltage ............................................................................................................................ 28  
18 V LNB supply voltage ............................................................................................................................ 28  
LNB current draw........................................................................................................................................ 28  
Checking the LNB supply voltage of a satellite receiver ............................................................................ 29  
Calling up the DiSEqC/V SEC menu......................................................................................................... 29  
DiSEqC menu............................................................................................................................................... 30  
RX assessment .......................................................................................................................................... 30  
Transmitting and receiving a DiSEqC command (TX + RX) ...................................................................... 30  
Sending a DiSEqC command (TX)............................................................................................................. 30  
Entry of the hex numbers ........................................................................................................................... 30  
RX display field........................................................................................................................................... 30  
Submenu for entering DiSEqC commands ................................................................................................ 31  
Entry ......................................................................................................................................................... 31  
TX display field ........................................................................................................................................... 31  
Display field A............................................................................................................................................. 31  
Display field B............................................................................................................................................. 31  
Entering and transmitting a DiSEqC command........................................................................................ 32  
Simple DiSEqC........................................................................................................................................... 32  
UFOmicro DiSEqC menu ............................................................................................................................. 33  
General information.................................................................................................................................... 33  
Display fields .............................................................................................................................................. 33  
RX field..................................................................................................................................................... 33  
Status field................................................................................................................................................ 33  
Receiver field............................................................................................................................................ 34  
TX field ..................................................................................................................................................... 34  
Operating the menus.................................................................................................................................. 34  
Installation of a UFOµ unit EXU 544 in conjunction with the MSK 33........................................................ 35  
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V-SEC menu................................................................................................................................................. 36  
Entering the hex numbers .......................................................................................................................... 36  
Sending a V-SEC command (TX) .............................................................................................................. 36  
Initial ANALOG-menu................................................................................................................................... 37  
Calling up the sound subcarrier menu........................................................................................................ 37  
Level-dependent acoustic signal................................................................................................................ 37  
Level measurement ANALOGUE............................................................................................................... 37  
Second ANLAOG menu ............................................................................................................................... 38  
Selecting the colour standards PAL, SECAM and NTSC .......................................................................... 38  
Selecting the video hub .............................................................................................................................. 38  
Video polarity.............................................................................................................................................. 38  
Sat subcarrier menu ..................................................................................................................................... 39  
Selecting the subcarrier reception type (refer to the subcarrier table)....................................................... 39  
Audio carrier frequency .............................................................................................................................. 39  
Audio carrier setting.................................................................................................................................... 39  
Setting of the de-emphasis......................................................................................................................... 39  
Audio carrier tables for the satellite reception............................................................................................ 40  
DIGITAL MEASUREMENTS........................................................................................................................... 41  
SAT DIGITAL menu...................................................................................................................................... 41  
Level-dependent acoustic signal................................................................................................................ 41  
Convulsion code for Sat measurement ...................................................................................................... 41  
Symbol rate entry ....................................................................................................................................... 41  
MPEG decoder menu (OPTION)................................................................................................................ 41  
Level measurement DIGITAL (Min./Max. levels)........................................................................................ 42  
TV OPERATION.............................................................................................................................................. 43  
TV menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 43  
Frequency entry of 44.75-867.2 MHz / DVB-T / BIII / UHF........................................................................ 43  
Mid-channel display.................................................................................................................................... 43  
Entering in a channel.................................................................................................................................. 43  
Entering a special channel ......................................................................................................................... 43  
Selecting analogue, DVB-C and DVB-T measurement.............................................................................. 43  
Calling up the menu TV control.................................................................................................................. 43  
TV control menu ........................................................................................................................................... 44  
22 kHz control signal .................................................................................................................................. 44  
LNB supply voltage..................................................................................................................................... 44  
Remote supply voltage............................................................................................................................... 44  
Checking the supply voltage in a remotely fed system .............................................................................. 44  
Calling up the menu DiSEqC / VSEC......................................................................................................... 44  
TV-DiSEqC /VSEC menu ............................................................................................................................. 44  
Analogue menu............................................................................................................................................. 45  
Selecting the standard................................................................................................................................ 45  
Selecting the audio carriers........................................................................................................................ 45  
Level-dependent acoustic signal................................................................................................................ 45  
Carrying out measurements ....................................................................................................................... 45  
Measuring audio carrier spacing.............................................................................................................. 46  
Measuring the Nicam audio carrier spacing and bit error rate................................................................. 46  
Measuring the min./max. level.................................................................................................................... 46  
Measuring the current level ........................................................................................................................ 46  
Selecting the colour standards PAL, SECAM and NTSC .......................................................................... 46  
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TV DIGITAL menu........................................................................................................................................ 47  
DVB-C......................................................................................................................................................... 47  
Level-dependent acoustic signal................................................................................................................ 47  
Selecting demodulation for DVB-C measurement ..................................................................................... 47  
Symbol rate entry ....................................................................................................................................... 47  
DVB-T (optional)......................................................................................................................................... 48  
Level-dependent acoustic signal................................................................................................................ 48  
Selecting channel bandwidths.................................................................................................................... 48  
MPEG decoder menu (OPTION)................................................................................................................ 48  
RETURN PATH IF MENU............................................................................................................................... 49  
Return path IF menu..................................................................................................................................... 49  
Entering a frequency of 7.00 MHz up to 80.00MHz*.................................................................................. 49  
Inverting the RF spectrum*......................................................................................................................... 49  
ANALOG Menu........................................................................................................................................... 49  
DIGITAL menu............................................................................................................................................ 49  
IF CONTROL menu (RP-CONTROL*)....................................................................................................... 49  
ANALOG menu............................................................................................................................................. 50  
Selecting the standard................................................................................................................................ 50  
Level-dependent acoustic signal................................................................................................................ 50  
Carrying out measurements ....................................................................................................................... 51  
Measurement of the audio carrier spacing............................................................................................... 51  
Measurement of the Nicam audio carrier spacing and the bit error rate.................................................. 51  
Measurement of the min./max. level .......................................................................................................... 51  
Selecting the colour standards PAL, SECAM and NTSC .......................................................................... 51  
IF RP DIGITAL MENU..................................................................................................................................... 52  
DVB-C......................................................................................................................................................... 52  
Level-dependent acoustic signal................................................................................................................ 52  
Selecting demodulation for DVB-C measurement ..................................................................................... 52  
Entering symbol rate................................................................................................................................... 52  
MPEG decoder menu (OPTION)................................................................................................................ 52  
RADIO OPERATION....................................................................................................................................... 53  
RADIO menu ................................................................................................................................................ 53  
Entering a frequency from 44.75 MHz to 867.20 MHz............................................................................... 53  
RADIO CONTROL menu............................................................................................................................ 53  
ANALOG menu........................................................................................................................................... 53  
RADIO ANALOG menu ................................................................................................................................ 53  
Level-dependant acoustic signal................................................................................................................ 53  
Carrying out measurements ....................................................................................................................... 53  
Measuring the min/max level...................................................................................................................... 54  
Measuring the current level ........................................................................................................................ 54  
AV MENU ........................................................................................................................................................ 55  
Decoder operation...................................................................................................................................... 55  
Decoder operation baseband..................................................................................................................... 55  
Video input.................................................................................................................................................. 55  
Video output ............................................................................................................................................... 55  
Breaking voltage......................................................................................................................................... 56  
RGB operation............................................................................................................................................ 56  
MPEG transport stream interface (TS-Parallel, LVDS) (optional).............................................................. 56  
MPEG DECODER MENU (OPTIONAL) ......................................................................................................... 57  
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SETTING MENU.............................................................................................................................................. 58  
Modem menu.............................................................................................................................................. 58  
Screen menu .............................................................................................................................................. 58  
SYSTEM menu........................................................................................................................................... 58  
Measuring unit............................................................................................................................................ 58  
Entering the level offset.............................................................................................................................. 58  
SCREEN MENU .............................................................................................................................................. 59  
Setting the brightness................................................................................................................................. 59  
Setting the contrast..................................................................................................................................... 59  
Setting the colour saturation....................................................................................................................... 59  
Setting the background light....................................................................................................................... 59  
Factory setting............................................................................................................................................ 59  
SYSTEM MENU .............................................................................................................................................. 60  
Calls up the SYSTEM menu....................................................................................................................... 60  
Setting the date .......................................................................................................................................... 60  
Setting the time........................................................................................................................................... 60  
Click button................................................................................................................................................. 60  
Factory setting............................................................................................................................................ 60  
COPY MENU................................................................................................................................................... 61  
Saving and calling up unit settings............................................................................................................. 61  
Saving the unit settings ............................................................................................................................ 61  
Calling up saved settings ......................................................................................................................... 61  
Calls up the panoramic printout menu ..................................................................................................... 61  
Printing out all measurements in TV mode .............................................................................................. 62  
Printing out all measurements in Sat mode ............................................................................................. 62  
MODE MENU .................................................................................................................................................. 63  
TEXT MENU ..................................................................................................................................................... 64  
Holding the videotext page......................................................................................................................... 64  
Enlarging the videotext page...................................................................................................................... 64  
Original videotext size ................................................................................................................................ 64  
SCOPE MENU................................................................................................................................................. 65  
Video scope menu...................................................................................................................................... 65  
Horizontal zoom –Enlarging the video signal............................................................................................. 65  
Horizontal zoom – Reducing the video signal............................................................................................ 65  
S/N measurement....................................................................................................................................... 65  
Measurement of the amplitude of the video signal....................................................................................... 66  
Selecting the video line............................................................................................................................... 66  
Measurement of video signals via the AV socket (SCART)....................................................................... 66  
AUDIO SCOPE................................................................................................................................................ 67  
Increasing time / unit .................................................................................................................................. 67  
Reducing time / unit.................................................................................................................................... 67  
Position of the audio signal......................................................................................................................... 67  
Measuring the FM hub................................................................................................................................ 67  
Measuring an audio signal via the AV socket (SCART)............................................................................. 67  
DISEQC SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................. 68  
Increasing time / unit .................................................................................................................................. 68  
Reducing time / unit.................................................................................................................................... 68  
Saving function........................................................................................................................................... 68  
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Position and triggering of the DiSEqC signal ............................................................................................. 68  
SPECTRUM MENU......................................................................................................................................... 69  
Level measurement of analogue signals.................................................................................................... 69  
Level measurement of digital signals ......................................................................................................... 69  
Selecting the spectrum representation....................................................................................................... 70  
ANALOG marker ........................................................................................................................................ 70  
DIGITAL marker ......................................................................................................................................... 70  
C/N measurement of analogue signals in Sat operation............................................................................ 70  
C/N measurement of digital signals in Sat operation ................................................................................. 71  
Cross-polarisation measurement on signals in SAT operation .................................................................. 71  
CONST MENU................................................................................................................................................. 72  
Colour representation of I/Q value pairs.................................................................................................... 72  
Constellation diagram for QPSK (DVB-S)................................................................................................. 72  
Measurement of the bit error rate (BER).................................................................................................... 72  
Measurement of signal noise ratio (SNR) .................................................................................................. 73  
Carrier offset............................................................................................................................................... 73  
Frontend locked.......................................................................................................................................... 73  
Selecting the symbol rate (symbol-clock)................................................................................................... 74  
Selecting the code rate............................................................................................................................... 74  
Inverting /not invert ing a constellation diagram......................................................................................... 74  
Examples for QPSK constellation diagrams............................................................................................... 75  
Constellation diagram for QAM (DVB-C).................................................................................................... 76  
Measurement of the bit error rate (BER).................................................................................................... 76  
Measurement of modulation error rate (MER)............................................................................................ 76  
Carrier offset............................................................................................................................................... 76  
Frontend locked.......................................................................................................................................... 77  
Selecting the symbol rate (symbol-clock)................................................................................................... 77  
Inverting /not inverting constellation diagram............................................................................................. 77  
Zoom........................................................................................................................................................... 77  
Examples for QAM constellation diagram .................................................................................................. 78  
DVB-T.............................................................................................................................................................. 80  
Constellation diagram DVB-T (optional)..................................................................................................... 80  
Measurement of bit error rate (BER).......................................................................................................... 80  
Measurement of signal noise ration (SNR) ................................................................................................ 80  
Carrier offset............................................................................................................................................... 80  
Carrier mode............................................................................................................................................... 80  
Modulation.................................................................................................................................................. 80  
Hierarchy .................................................................................................................................................... 81  
Code rate.................................................................................................................................................... 82  
Guard.......................................................................................................................................................... 82  
Invers.......................................................................................................................................................... 82  
Frontend locked.......................................................................................................................................... 82  
Channel display.......................................................................................................................................... 82  
Impulse response representation (Echo representation) (optional).......................................................... 83  
BROADBAND CABLE ANALYSIS MEASURING SYSTEM MSK 33 / MVG................................................ 84  
Measuring principle ...................................................................................................................................... 84  
Comfortable upstream 4.0…80 MHz and Downstream 47…860 MHz measurement ................................ 86  
Upstream measurement............................................................................................................................... 86  
Downstream measurement .......................................................................................................................... 86  
AUTO MEASURE............................................................................................................................................ 88  
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Display of the check point........................................................................................................................... 88  
Display of the entry field for the respective measurement task.................................................................. 88  
INTERFACES.................................................................................................................................................. 89  
Modem / RS 232 interface............................................................................................................................ 89  
Connection cable for modem / RS 232 ........................................................................................................ 89  
Modem/RS232 menu.................................................................................................................................... 90  
Setting baud rate ........................................................................................................................................ 90  
Setting local echo ....................................................................................................................................... 90  
Setting hardware handshake...................................................................................................................... 90  
Init (Initialisation string) for the MSK 33 modem ........................................................................................ 90  
Code (Password)........................................................................................................................................ 91  
PIN1.......................................................................................................................................................... 91  
PIN2.......................................................................................................................................................... 91  
PIN3.......................................................................................................................................................... 91  
Operating of the MSK 33 via modem ........................................................................................................... 91  
The TTY mode............................................................................................................................................ 91  
the ANSI mode ........................................................................................................................................... 91  
The log-in procedure .................................................................................................................................. 91  
Requesting help.......................................................................................................................................... 92  
List of the command abbreviations............................................................................................................... 94  
MAINTENANCE, STORAGE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE........................................................................... 96  
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 96  
Unit calibration............................................................................................................................................ 96  
Exterior cleaning......................................................................................................................................... 96  
Interior cleaning.......................................................................................................................................... 96  
Function testing ............................................................................................................................................ 96  
Exchange of components............................................................................................................................. 96  
Storage ......................................................................................................................................................... 96  
Customer service.......................................................................................................................................... 96  
Printer paper-exchanging the ribbon............................................................................................................ 97  
TECHNICAL APPENDIX................................................................................................................................. 98  
Overview of DiSEqC commands .................................................................................................................. 98  
Command overview framing byte............................................................................................................... 98  
Command overview address byte.............................................................................................................. 98  
Command overview command byte........................................................................................................... 99  
Command overview data byte.................................................................................................................. 100  
DiSEqC commands for Kathrein matrices.................................................................................................. 100  
Command for Kathrein matrix 9xx-series................................................................................................. 100  
Command for Kathrein matrix EXR 20..................................................................................................... 100  
Command for Kathrein matrix EXR 22..................................................................................................... 100  
Channel tables............................................................................................................................................ 101  
Channel and frequency table standard B/G (frequency in MHz).............................................................. 101  
Channel and frequency table standard L(frequency in MHz)................................................................... 102  
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Channel and frequency table standard D/K (frequency in MHz).............................................................. 103  
Channel and frequency table standard I (frequency in MHz)................................................................... 104  
Channel and frequency table standard M/N (frequency in MHz) ............................................................. 105  
Channel and frequency table standard M/N(frequency in MHz) .............................................................. 106  
Special channels ...................................................................................................................................... 106  
TECHNICAL DATA....................................................................................................................................... 107  
Technical data ............................................................................................................................................ 107  
Scope of delivery........................................................................................................................................ 109  
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................ 109  
Assignment of the SCART socket.............................................................................................................. 109  
Assignment of RS232 socket ..................................................................................................................... 110  
Assignment of socket TS PARALLEL (optional) ........................................................................................ 111  
Unit variants................................................................................................................................................ 112  
MSK 33/G................................................................................................................................................. 112  
MSK 33/Q................................................................................................................................................. 112  
MSK 33/M................................................................................................................................................. 112  
MSK 33/QR, MSK 33/MR with return path card....................................................................................... 112  
MSK 33/TQ............................................................................................................................................... 112  
MSK 33/TM............................................................................................................................................... 112  
DOWNLOADING NEW MSK33 OPERATING SOFTWARE........................................................................ 113  
General notes:............................................................................................................................................ 113  
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Important Notes  
Important Notes  
Validity of this manual  
This manual is valid for the MSK 33, order no.: 208 299, 208 302, 208 303, 208  
305, 208 209, 208 311, 208 312, 208 313, 208 314, 208 316, 208 318, 208 319,  
208 321, 208 322, 208 325, 208 326, 217 10001, 217 10002, 217 10003, 217  
10004.  
The following notes are relevant for the operation of the MSK 33 and should be  
adhered to under all circumstances.  
General safety information  
The MSK 33 has been developed and produced in consideration of the relevant  
harmonised guidelines, standards as well as further technical specifications. The  
product complies with the latest technology and ensures a high degree of safety.  
However, this safety can only be achieved during operation, if all required meas-  
ures have been met and the operator’s obligation of care is applied.  
Explanation of symbols  
In the following operating instructions, the following symbols are used. These  
symbols are intended to make the user aware of the text located next to the sym-  
bol.  
Danger! Parts under dangerous voltage!  
This symbol indicates, that there is danger to health and life.  
Attention!  
This symbol indicates, that this section of the instructions should be closely ob-  
served.  
Observe note!  
Information, which provide a better understanding of the working proce-  
dures.  
Example  
This symbol provides information on measuring functions and refers you to chap-  
ters containing further information regarding the subject.  
*
Electronic equipment is not household waste - in accordance with  
directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE  
COUNCIL of 27th January 2003 on used electrical and electronic  
equipment, it must be disposed of properly.  
At the end of its service life, take this unit for disposal at a relevant  
of. cial collection point.  
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Safety Instructions  
Safety Instructions  
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Observe the VDE safety regulations!  
Observe the admissible maximum level when feeding signals.  
A maximum of 0.5 watts of total power may be applied to the RF input.  
Only fuses which have the same cut out characteristic may be used.  
The unit is also live when disconnected.  
In order to avoid electromagnetic interference, the unit may only be operated  
with all screening covers and in a closed condition. Furthermore, make sure  
that only suitable shielded cables are used.  
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There is a danger to life during mains operation when the unit is improperly  
tampered with!  
Connections  
Proper use  
Faulty wiring can lead to operating disturbance or defects.  
The operator must make sure, that  
the signal meter is only used in accordance with the requirements,  
the signal meter is only operated in a perfect, functional condition,  
the safety instructions and warnings on the signal meter are not removed and  
remain legible.  
Mechanical loadbearing capacity  
The MSK 33 is designed for mobile use and the mechanical demands made there.  
After strong mechanical loads such as collisions, hits or drops, the MSK 33 may  
no longer be used because this could damage the unit.  
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Functions  
Functions  
Functions  
With Sat/TV/FM signal meter MSK 33, detailed quality assessment of DVB-C,  
DVB-T and DVB-S signals may be carried out along with level measurements of  
analogue and digital TV and Sat reception signals. The unit is constructed in  
modular technology, so future function extensions by means of plug-in cards are  
easily possible.  
The MSK 33 can be optionally supplied with power via the integrated lead accumu-  
lator of the integrated power supply unit (110…240 V~). A microcontroller is re-  
sponsible for controlling the unit and scanning the keyboard entries with the hard  
and softkeys as well representing the level and frequency on the integrated TFT  
display screen. The high definition display screen allows a precise picture as-  
sessment.  
Four different detectors for peak, average, maximal and minimal values are avail-  
able for the level measurement of analogue and digital signals. Correction values  
are determined by the level calibration of the MSK 33 and stored in an EEPROM.  
This allows precise level measurements to be made with the MSK 33.  
The MSK 33 is developed for the standards B/G, D/K, I, L, M, M Japan and Nicam.  
The video signal can be processed and reproduced in the colour standards PAL,  
SECAM and NTSC.  
There is a bar display on the front display to help locate transmitters. In addition, a  
level-dependent acoustic tracking signal simplifies the alignment of an antenna  
without having to look at the screen.  
The LNB supply voltage is 10 V…20 V for max. 500 mA in increments of 0.1 V.  
For control of the receiving system, the 22 kHz signal as well as the commands for  
DiSEqC 2.0, UFOµ-DiSEqC or V-SEC commands can be produced.  
Level values, frequencies and plus the entire frequency spectrum can be printed  
out via the integrated dot-matrix printer.  
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Functions  
Functions overview  
Function  
SAT  
TV  
Return path (LP)  
FM  
Digital  
Ana-  
Digital  
Ana-  
Digital  
Analogue  
logue  
logue  
Mains and battery  
operation  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
External battery supply  
Picture assessment  
X*  
X*  
X*  
X
X*  
X*  
X*  
X
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
-
DVB level measurement  
(DVB-S/C/T)  
Level measurement by  
frequency entry  
Level measurement by  
channel entry  
IF level measurement  
(4…80 MHz)*  
DVB-  
T/C  
DVB-  
T/C  
DVB-S  
X
-
X
X
X
X
X
X*  
X*  
X*  
X
36.15  
MHz  
38.9  
MHz  
X*  
X*  
X*  
Constellation analysis  
X*  
X
X*  
Level-dependent acous-  
tic signal  
Loudspeaker for sound  
control  
X
X
X
X
X
X*  
X*  
X
X
X*  
X*  
X*  
Multi-standard (B/G,  
D/K, I, L, M, M jap)  
X
X
X
X*  
X*  
X*  
Audio carrier setting  
X
Audio carrier measure-  
ment  
Nicam audio reception  
and bit error rate meas-  
urement  
X
X*  
Min./Max. level meas-  
urement  
Representation of fre-  
quency spectrum  
Print-out of frequency  
spectrum  
X
X*  
X
X
X*  
X
X
X*  
X
X
X*  
X
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
X
X*  
X
88…10  
8 MHz  
Frequency range  
920...2150 MHz  
X
47...867 MHz  
X
4…80 MHz  
Colour standard selecti-  
on (PAL/NTSC/Secam)  
Remote control via mo-  
dem  
X*  
X*  
X
X
X
X
X*  
X
Remote feeding voltage  
10...20 V / 500 mA  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
X
X
22 kHz switch-over  
DiSEqC 2.0,  
Simple DiSEqC, V-SEC,  
UFOµ-DiSEqC  
Baseband output  
Decoder operation  
Video output and input  
(Scart)  
X
X
X
X
X
X*  
X*  
X
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
X*  
Video output (BNC)  
X* = only optional  
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Displays, Operating Elements and Connections  
Displays, Operating Elements and Connections  
Front panel  
All operating elements, the display screen and the RF input are located on the front panel of the MSK 33.  
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6
7
3
5
8
2
4
9
10  
11  
12  
2
Softkeys  
1
3
TFT display screen  
Numerical entry field  
The functions of the individual softkeys are in-  
dicated on the right-hand side of the screen.  
4
6
Selection buttons  
Confirmation of units and entries  
On/Off switch (Standby)  
Quickly press this button to switch the unit on  
or off. When you switch off the MSK 33 by  
pressing this button, the last unit setting is  
saved. When the unit is switched on again, the  
unit remains in the last used type of operation.  
Hold the button down for ca. 4 seconds to fi-  
nally switch off the unit (processor-reset).  
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7
Vol- and Vol+: Volume adjustment  
Ch- and Ch+: Channel switching  
For some unit functions, the four functions  
function as cursors.  
Menu mode  
Unit settings such as videotext, spectrum  
analysis, constellation analysis, auto-measure,  
scope and MVG 10 tracking can be made  
here.  
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Menu copy  
Here are all the unit settings for the printer  
memory and data output.  
10  
12  
LED-DC  
9
OSD/Help button  
On/Off switch of the on screen display  
The red LED lights up, as soon as the re-  
mote power voltage is switched on or DC  
voltage is present on the antenna cable.  
LED mains  
The green LED lights up, as soon as the MSK  
33 is connected to the mains and the mains  
switch on the rear panel of the unit is switched  
on.  
11  
BNC RF input socket  
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Displays, Operating Elements and Connections  
Rear panel  
The interfaces, output and input sockets and the mains connection are located on the rear panel of the MSK  
33.  
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3
5
Mains connection  
Mains switch  
2
4
Mains fuse  
Loudspeaker  
DC socket (Option / XLR-socket)  
for the operation of an external DC voltage of  
10.8...14 V and for charging the accumulator  
6
Scart socket  
Interface RS 232 / modem  
For modems for remotely controlling the MSK 33 and  
for the software download  
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Headphone connection  
3.5 mm jack plug for stereo headphones  
8
TS parallel  
Option  
9
Ventilators  
11  
AUX 2  
unoccupied  
10  
AUX 1  
unoccupied or BNC socket for video output  
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Displays, Operating Elements and Connections  
Observing angle of the on screen display  
The viewpoint of the TFT display is chosen so that a picture assessment is seen  
from an angle of up to 15° from the top and up to 30° from below . The observing  
angle from the side is 45°.  
MSK 33 front viel  
The angle of view from the side  
to the TFT display is + 45.  
Side view MSK 33  
Angle of view from the  
top to the TFT display  
is 15° and from below  
is 30°  
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Operating Concept  
Operating Concept  
The screen  
Softkeys  
The MSK 33 is operated via a  
menu guided on screen  
representation with main menus  
and submenus. By means of the  
six softkeys, the commands  
displayed on the right-hand side of  
the TFT screen can be called up.  
The screen displays can be  
switched off for observation of the  
entire screen by pressing  
OSD/help button.  
Frequently recurring softkeys  
With this softkey, you always return to the previous menu.  
Level-dependent acoustic tracking signal  
The acoustic tracking signal is generated in the function, „level beep.“ The pitch of  
the sound is proportionate with the received signal level. This allows optimal  
alignment of the receiving antenna to a transmitter. The volume is adjustable.  
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Operating Concept  
General information for operation  
The following explanations are important for understanding the logical menu  
structure of the MSK 33. Please take time carefully reading the following  
paragraphs.  
Menu selection  
The MSK 33 is operated via the buttons and various displayed screen menus.  
The selection of the menu items are effected by the softkey buttons on the  
right of the display. Submenus are immediately called up by pressing the re-  
spective softkey button. When a function is switched on, the fields next to  
the buttons are lit up in yellow. Buttons, which have multiple functions, are  
indicated with an arrow 4and displayed in yellow when active. By repeat-  
edly pressing a softkey, the different functions or parameters are called up  
and displayed.  
Softkeys with the arrows vor 34“ indicate operation with the cursor  
buttons.  
Softkeys with large type lead you to a new menu.  
The main menu  
In the main menu, the following submenus can be called up by pressing the re-  
spective softkey:  
SAT – Settings for measuring satellite  
signals  
TV – Settings for measuring TV signals  
RADIO – Settings for measuring radio  
signals  
AV – Settings for operation of the unit via  
the Scart socket or the optional interface  
TS PARALLEL for digital signals  
RETURN PATH – Settings for  
measurements in the return path from 4 to  
80 MHz. If the return path option is not  
occupied, the softkey is marked with „IF“  
and measurements can be carried out in  
the IF levels at 38.9 MHz (analogue) and  
36.15 MHz (digital).  
SETTING – Settings for the RS232 interface, screen, date and time.  
In the upper left-hand corner of the main menu, the loading status of the accumu-  
lator and the charging or discharging current are displayed.  
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Operation  
Operation  
Place of installation of the MSK 33  
When installing the unit, ensure, that there is adequate heat dissipation.  
To avoid heat build-up, the openings for the ventilators and the ventilation slots on  
the top of the unit must always be free.  
Use the leather case MZK 15 from Kathrein for mobile use.  
Mains voltage / mains switch  
The unit can be operated on AC current networks of 110...240 V with a network  
frequency of 50...400 Hz. The unit is automatically set within the allowed voltage  
range on the connected voltage.  
The mains connection socket is located on the rear panel of the unit, and the mains  
switch is located underneath the mains socket. As soon as the power supply is  
connected, the green LED lights up on the front panel of the unit and the internal  
accumulator is charged.  
~100-250VAC / 50-400  
0.6-0.25A  
F1 IEC 127 T1A / 250V  
On/Off switch  
With the On/Off button on the front panel of the unit, the MSK 33 can be switched  
on and off. When the MSK 33 is switched off with this button, the last unit setting is  
stored and activated again when the unit is switched on again.  
Safety fuse  
For exchanging the mains fuse, please proceed as follows:  
Before exchanging the fuse, the power supply to the unit must be discon-  
nected.  
First, remove the fuse holder . To do so, insert a screwdriver into the desig-  
nated gap and pull out the fuse holder.  
After exchanging the fuse, reinsert the fuse holder into the unit.  
Only use the following fuse types for the MSK 33:  
F1: IEC 127 T1 A / 250 V  
Despite mains separation, the unit can still contain voltages via the battery!  
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Accumulator and Battery Operation  
Accumulator and Battery Operation  
Accumulator operation  
The accumulator of the MSK 33 is not charged in delivery status and must be  
charged before initial operation. To do so, connect the unit with the mains, and  
switch on the power supply with the mains switch on the front panel of the unit.  
When the green LED on the front panel lights up, the accumulator is charged. The  
charging time of an empty accumulator is about 6-7 hours.  
After a complete discharge or during longer pauses of operation, the accumulator  
must be recharged as soon as possible, otherwise the accumulator may be dam-  
ages or even destroyed.  
The charging procedure automatically starts after the unit has been connected to  
the mains and switched on. Overload of the accumulator is not possible.  
An internal over-discharging guard circuit automatically switches off the unit at a  
capacity of 0%.  
The maximal operating time with a charged accumulator is ca. 80 minutes (without  
LNB voltage supply). For the LNB supply of 200 mA, the accumulator operating  
time is about 1 hour.  
The unit should be connected to the mains during longer pauses of operation (con-  
servation of the battery).  
Improper handling of the accumulator can damage the unit and result in total  
breakdown.  
The loading status of the built-in lead accumulator can be determined in the main  
menu. The following displays are available:  
Operating mode  
Mains  
Loading status charging-discharging current  
CHARGING : 53% I = 0.76 A  
Battery  
ACCU CAP. : 90% I = -1.30 A  
DC socket (option)  
The DC socket (XLR socket) is located on the rear panel of the MSK 33. The unit  
can be operated via this socket with a DC source of 11...14V (auto battery or power  
supply unit). The charging of the internal unit accumulator is also possible via this  
socket.  
Here, disconnect the LNB voltage supply.  
The operation of the MSK 33 guaranteed but not the charging of the internal  
accumulator.  
Only use the supplied cables with the original connectors.  
If the external DC voltage decreases below 11 V, the MSK 33 automatically  
stops the loading process of the internal battery and operation via the exter-  
nal power supply. As soon as the fed –in voltage reaches 13.5 V, the MSK 33  
switches over again to external DC operation and charging of the internal ac-  
cumulator. This function is indicated by the green LED on the rear panel of  
the unit.  
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Connections  
Connections  
RF output  
The receiving signal is fed into the RF input socket (BNC socket). It delivers also  
the remote power feeding voltage.  
The remote power feeding voltage is adjustable and disconnectable from 10 to  
20V. For control, the red LED over the RF input socket lights up when the LNB  
voltage is switched on. The green LED underneath the input socket lights up,  
when the MSK 33 is connected to the mains.  
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Make sure that,  
- no voltage level over 130 dBµV,  
- no positive DC voltage over 60 VDC (LNB-supply “off”)  
- no negative DC voltage and  
- no AC voltage over 70 VAC (LNB-supply “off”)  
is connected to the RF input socket.  
Exceeding these values can damage the input stages and the unit!  
You must switch off the LNB- or CONTROL voltage when operating with  
external power supply.  
Headphone connection  
In order to better assess the sound quality, a connection of stereo headphones to  
the 3.5 mm jack socket (rear panel, position 7) is possible. The MSK 33 provides a  
stereo signal in Sat and TV operation and for FM a mono signal, each according to  
the transmission type, on the headphone connection.  
Modem / RS232 interface  
The serial interface RS 232 is designed as a 25-pin SUB-D socket. It requires a  
new software for controlling the MSK 33 and charging.  
Scart socket  
A monitor or television set (video or RGB) can be connected to the Scart socket. It  
is possible to feed in a video signal via the Scart socket and watch a picture on the  
MSK 33. For the connection of a decoder, the Scart socket can be configured as a  
decoder socket (Menu AV), in order to receive encrypted signals.  
AV  
Occupying the Scart socket is shown in the chapter, „Technical Data“.  
Socket TS PARALLEL (optional)  
TS PARALLEL  
The MPEG decoder can be connected to this socket or the MPEG data stream can  
be fed-in for picture assessment.  
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Measurement Possibilities  
Measurement Possibilities  
Level measurement  
The MSK 33 is designed for the level measurements on receiving systems in the  
measuring range of 30 dBµV to 130 dBµV. The level measurement is automati-  
cally carried out after connecting the unit and setting a frequency and is displayed  
on the display screen. The table shown below represents a brief overview of the  
measurement possibilities of the MSK 33.  
Type of  
Measurement possibility  
Menus  
operation  
SAT  
TV  
DiSEqC 2.0  
DiSEqC 2.0  
DiSEqC 2.0  
UFOµ  
SAT, LNB-CONTROL, DiSEqC  
TV, TV-CONTROL, DiSEqC  
RADIO, RADIO-CONTROL  
SAT, LNB-CONTROL, DiSEqC  
SAT, LNB-CONTROL  
FM  
SAT  
SAT  
SAT  
TV  
LNB current draw  
Level measurement SAT analogue  
Level measurement TV analogue  
Level measurement RADIO ana-  
logue  
Sat MENU - analogue  
TV MENU - analogue  
FM  
RADIO-MENU  
Level measurement SAT digital  
Level measurement TV digital  
Min./Max. level measurement  
Min./Max. level measurement  
Min./Max. level measurement  
Current draw of a remotely fed-in unit  
Current drain of a remotely fed-in  
unit  
SAT  
TV  
SAT  
TV  
FM  
TV  
SAT, digital DVB-S  
TV, digital DVB-C or DVB-T  
SAT, SAT MEASURE  
TV, TV MEASURE  
RADIO  
TV, TV-CONTROL  
FM  
RADIO, RADIO-CONTROL  
Sound carrier measurement  
Nicam bit error measurement  
Min./Max. level measurement  
IF level  
TV  
IF  
TV, analogue, TV MEASURE  
IF  
Maximal input level  
The maximal measurable input level of a carrier, which can be measured with the  
MSK 33, is 130 dBµV. If a system with several carriers or programmes is meas-  
ured, the maximal total capacity of all carriers determines the admissible input  
level. The fed-in total capacity on the RF socket of the MSK 33 may not exceed  
0.5 W.  
The following table serves to approximately determine the maximal total capacity.  
It only applies, if all the carriers contain the same level. When the carriers are dou-  
bled, the maximal input level of the MSK 33 is reduced by 3 dB, refer to the table  
below.  
Number of the fed-  
in carriers  
Maximal input level, if all carriers con-  
tain the same level  
Reduction  
4 TV programmes  
9 TV programmes  
129 dBµV  
126 dBµV  
123 dBµV  
120 dBµV  
-3 dB  
18 TV programmes -6 dB  
36 TV programmes -9 dB  
Exceeding the maximal input level may damage the input stages or the unit!  
Intermodulation and overcontrol effects can occur for each maximal admis-  
sible assignment!  
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Sat Operation  
Sat Operation  
Sat menu  
BACK  
<>sat  
frq  
Call up the main menu  
LNB  
CONTROL  
digit  
DVBS  
analog  
SAT  
MEASURE  
Entry of the transponder frequency from 00000 MHz to16000 MHz  
The field lights up yellow, as soon as a softkey is pressed. Now, the transponder  
frequency can be entered-in using the numerical buttons „0-9“ and „MHz“ or  
changed with the cursor buttons, ◄►. The transponder frequency is displayed in  
the lower left-hand corner of the on screen display. The receiving frequency de-  
pends on the selected LO frequency. The setting of the LO frequency is made in  
the menu ‚LNB-CONTROL.‘ The entry of the Sat IF is only possible, if the LO fre-  
quency LO-0 (00000) has been set.  
If the oscillator frequency (LO-0 to LO-9) is set, and the resulting  
receiving frequency lies out of the Sat receiving range  
(920...2150 MHz) of the MSK 33, this display shown on the left  
appears. Correct the LO frequency or the frequency entry after  
this message appears.  
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Example  
Reception and level measurement of a Sat programme:  
Transponder frequency 11348 MHz vertical with a LNB with a LO frequency of 975  
MHz.  
By pressing the softkey SAT in the main menu, the unit switches to satellite recep-  
tion.  
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Sat Operation  
Setting of the LNB voltage supply:  
BACK  
LNB: U= 14,0V I=181mA  
Activate the supply voltage for vertical  
polarisation 14.0 V in the LNB-CONTROL  
menu. In the upper display field, the  
supply voltage (14.0 V) and the current  
draw of the LNB (181 mA) are displayed.  
Press the BACK button to open the Sat  
menu once more.  
22kHz  
off  
14.0V  
on >  
18.0V  
off>  
09750  
Lo 1>  
DiSEqC  
VSEC  
LNB control menu  
Selecting the LO frequency  
Press the LNB-CONTROL button in the Sat menu. With the button LO, you can  
request nine preset LO frequencies. Set LO1 (09750) in the field. With the BACK  
button, open the Sat menu again.  
Entering the transponder frequency:  
Press the button sat frq and enter the  
transponder frequency 11299 MHz with  
the numerical buttons. Confirm the entry  
with the MHz button. You will now see the  
frequency and level in the lower display  
field.  
BACK  
<>sat  
frq  
LNB  
CONTROL  
digit  
DVBS  
analog  
SAT  
MEASURE  
SAT menu  
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Sat Operation  
SCAN  
With the function SCAN, satellites can be searched for, whose transponder fre-  
quencies are not known. Here, the frequency range of 920 to 2150 is continuously  
scanned for the receiving signals. If the receiving signals are available, the recep-  
tion level is displayed on the screen as a bar diagram. Four measurement ranges  
with the dynamic of each 40 dB are available for the bargraph display. The meas-  
urement range is automatically preselected.  
Bargraph Level range  
display  
Comment  
I
II  
III  
IV  
30-70 dBµV  
50-90 dBµV  
70-110 dBµV  
90-130 dBµV  
Automatic range change at 70 dBµV  
Auto. range change at 50 and 90 dBµV  
Auto. range change at 70 and 110 dBµV  
Automatic range change at 90 dBµV  
The level can be controlled with an acoustic signal. The frequency of the acoustic  
signal varies in proportion with the receiving signal level. The volume of the acous-  
tic signal can be changed.  
The screen shows the bargraph display, which changes in  
proportion with the input signal.  
The field SCAN lights up yellow, as soon as the softkey is pressed. The entire Sat  
frequency range is now scanned. By pressing the button once more, the process is  
stopped and the softkey display changes to “scan off.“  
Calling up menu LNB-CONTROL  
In this menu, all LNB parameters can be set, for example, remote power feeding  
voltage H/V, 22-kHz-, DiSEqC-, V-SEC signal, UFOµ DiSEqC as well as LO fre-  
quency.  
LNB  
CONTROL  
Switch-over of ANALOG digit. DVBS  
analog  
>
digit.  
DVBS >  
Calling up the menu SAT MEASURE  
In this menu, all Sat receiving parameters for the reception of digital or analogue  
signals can be set and the measurements can be carried out. Calls up the MPEG-  
Decoders for digit. DVB-S.  
SAT  
MEASURE  
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Sat Operation  
LNB control menu  
In the LNB control menu, the LNB supply voltage, 22 kHz control signal, DiSEqC  
and VSEC commands can be set. The voltage or signals are available on the RF  
socket. If the LNB supply voltage is activated, the red LED above the RF sockets  
lights up.  
Selection of menu items: refer to section „Operating concept.“  
22 kHz control signal  
BACK  
LNB: U= 14,0V I=181mA  
The field lights up  
yellow, as soon as the  
softkey is pressed. The  
switchable 22 kHz  
signal superposes the  
22kHz  
off  
LNB voltage. By pressing the button once  
more, the 22 kHz signal is disconnected  
again.  
14.0V  
on >  
18.0V  
14 V LNB supply voltage  
off>  
09750  
Lo 1>  
DiSEqC  
VSEC  
The field lights up yellow, as soon as the  
softkey is pressed. The LNB supply  
voltage of 14.0 V for the vertical polarisation is now switched on. For control, the  
LED above the RF input socket lights up. The voltage can be changed in the  
range of 10...20 V with the buttons, 1...9, or with the cursor buttons, ◄►. For nu-  
merical entry, the entry must be completed with „Enter.“ By pressing the button  
once more, the LNB supply voltage is disconnected again.  
18 V LNB supply voltage  
The field lights up yellow, as soon as the softkey is pressed. The LNB supply volt-  
age of 18.0 V for the horizontal polarisation is available on the input socket. The  
voltage can be changed in the ranged of 10...20 V with the buttons, 0...9, or with  
the cursor buttons, ◄►. For numerical entry, the entry must be completed with  
„Enter.“ By pressing the button once more, the LNB supply voltage is disconnected  
again.  
The LNB voltage is  
- disconnectable= 0V  
- changeable from 10…20 V in 0.1-V increments  
- short-circuit proof max. current 500 mA  
LNB current draw  
This field shows the current draw (I = 181 mA) and  
the supply voltage (14.6 V) of the LNB.  
LNB: U = 14,6V I = 181mA  
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Sat Operation  
Checking the LNB supply voltage of a satellite receiver  
Connect the satellite receiver (IF input) with the MSK 33 (RF input socket). Switch  
the supply voltage of the MSK 33 OFF and the voltage of the receiver ON. You  
can now read the output voltage on the screen.  
Calling up the DiSEqC/V SEC menu  
In this menu, all the DiSEqC/V SEC control possibilities can be set ( refer to section  
‚DiSEqC/V-SEC menu‘).  
DiSEqC  
VSEC  
In case the MSK 33 is equipped with the option External DC, the LNB voltage must  
be disconnected to charge the internal accumulator via this socket. Otherwise, the  
internal accumulator will not be charged during LNB operation.  
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Sat Operation  
DiSEqC menu  
With the MSK 33, DiSEqC commands can be sent (TX) and received (RX). The  
code words –framing, address, command, data- are displayed on the screen in the  
upper RX display field for received DiSEqC commands and in the lower TX display  
field for transmitted DiSEqC commands. Two additional display fields are available  
for the explanation of the DiSEqC commands. The DiSEqC code words can be en-  
tered-in and edited in hexcode.  
RX assessment  
After pressing the appropriate key, the  
field lights up yellow for ca. 3 seconds.  
During this time, DiSEqC commands can  
be received and assessed. The display of  
the received DiSEqC command appears  
in the RC display field.  
Transmitting and receiving a  
DiSEqC command (TX + RX)  
The set DiSEqC com-  
tx + rx  
tx  
mand in the TV display  
field is transmitted after  
pressing this button.  
tx  
input  
Afterwards, the MSK 33 switches to re-  
ception, in order to assess a sent back  
DiSEqC command, and the RX field lights  
up yellow (only for DiSEqC systems). For  
DiSEqC 2.0 systems, confirmation will not  
be sent back.  
Sending a DiSEqC command (TX)  
After pressing this button, the set DiSEqC command in the TX display field is  
transmitted.  
(In the COPY menu, various pre-programmed DiSEqC commands can be called up  
under „recall 85…90“)  
Entry of the hex numbers  
Calls up a submenu for entering the DiSEqC command.  
RX display field  
The received DiSEqC command is represented in the RX dis-  
play field.  
If no DiSEqC command is received, the display shown on the  
left appears.  
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Sat Operation  
Submenu for entering DiSEqC commands  
This submenu is called up by pressing the button „tx input“ in the DiSEqC menu.  
Entry  
The hex number, where the cursor is posi-  
tioned, is displayed and flashes. This hex  
number can be edited with the numerical  
button field (1-9), with one of the softkey  
buttons (A to F) or with the buttons and  
. The switch to the next character occurs  
with the cursor buttons, ◄►. The four  
code words - Framing (FRAME), Address  
(ADD), Command (COM) and Data  
(DATA) – are located in abbreviated form  
above the appropriate hex codes. Press  
the ENTER button to exit the menu.  
Refer to the technical appendix of this operating manual for an overview of  
the DiSEqC commands.  
TX display field  
In the TX display, the DiSEqC commands can be edited, which  
are transmitted from the MSK 33 to another DiSEqC unit. The  
buttons, and , are used here as cursor buttons. With the  
buttons, ▲▼, the hex code can be gradually increased or  
decreased.  
Display field A  
Display field B  
In this display field, the DiSEqC command, which is given in the  
TX display field, is displayed:  
In this display field, a brief explanation of the selected DiSEqC  
command is displayed.  
If a DiSEqC command is entered-in , which is not listed in the  
MSK 33, this display will appear.  
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Sat Operation  
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Example  
Entering and transmitting a DiSEqC command  
Assume you want to enter-in and send the  
DiSEqC command E0 14 22:  
Here, open the DiSEqC menu.  
Press the button, „tx input“.  
The cursor flashes in the lower left-hand  
corner in the TX field.  
Enter in the first digit of the hex number  
with the softkey button „E.“  
Enter in the digits, 0 14 22, with the nu-  
merical buttons.  
The figure shows, how the menu should  
now look like.  
Press ENTER to return to the DiSEqC  
menu.  
The given DiSEqC command is transmit-  
ted by pressing the button, „tx.“  
Simple DiSEqC  
By repeatedly pressing the second softkey button, you access the Simple DiSEqC  
menu. Also here, respective commands can be sent.  
Simple DiSEqC offers two control possibilities: a continuous 22 kHz tone burst and  
an uninterrupted 22 kHz data burst.  
Selection of the  
data burst  
data  
burst  
tone  
burst  
Selection of the  
tone burst  
tx  
Transmitting the  
selected  
bursts  
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Sat Operation  
UFOmicro DiSEqC menu  
General information  
In the UFOmicro mode, one or various head stations EXU 544 in a Kathrein in-  
house system can be tested. The test can be carried with or without a KATHREIN  
satellite receiver from the 400 series or higher.  
The following functions and features are available:  
1. Simulates the basic function of a Kathrein satellite receiver.  
Transmitting of „virgin call for address“, „call for address“, „program command“,  
„poweron/off“ – in consideration of the allocated pages of the collision protec-  
tion.  
2. Simulation of max. 12 UFD receivers in conjunction with the installed UFOµ-  
head stations. 12 pre-programmed factory settings can be called up.  
3. Monitoring (watching and recording) of DiSEqC commands, which are  
transmitted between the UFOmicro head stations and the UFD receivers for a  
specific period of time.  
4. Display of the respective receiver 01...12 with the head end reply, receiver ad-  
dress, remote IF and the collision protections pages (t0, t1, t2 in ms).  
Analogue picture assessment of the remote IF, which is allocated from the  
head station or in conjunction with the spectrum representation in the spectrum  
menu.  
5. Antenna socket testing ( testing the disconnection function).  
Display fields  
RX field  
In this field, the telegrams, which are received from the current  
head station, are displayed.  
FRAME ADD COM -DATA-  
RX 0 E2 10 33 -----  
In the case of activated monitoring, a maximum of five tele-  
grams are recorded. The respective displayed telegram is  
indicated with the no. RX: 0 ...... RX:4. Flashing signalises the beginning of the re-  
cording. At the end of the recording, the last recorded telegram is displayed.  
Status field  
In the centre of the screen, the status of the head station and the registered re-  
ceiver as well as the transmission error and the transmission status are displayed.  
The following messages are possible:  
!no acknowledge EXU544!  
! acknowledge EXU544 !  
!Rec. -- not registered!  
Rec. -- - registered -!  
Transmission error EXU ...... MSK33  
No transmission error  
Receiver is not yet registered in the head station  
Receiver registered in the head station  
Receiver is registered but in standby  
!Rec. -- -- Stand-by --!  
MSK 33 considers the collision protection, INT33  
is equipped  
UFOu + Bus-Control  
MSK 33 does not consider the collision protec-  
tion, INT33 is not equipped  
UFOu without Bus-Control  
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Sat Operation  
Receiver field  
In the receiver field, the setting status of the receiver 01...12  
simulated by the MSK 33 is displayed.  
Rec adr r-zf t0 t1 t2 st  
>02<244 1200 20 12 4 2  
Refer to the example to the left:  
The receiver 2 is registered in the head station with the address 244. The remote  
IF is 1200 MHz.  
The collision pages are t0 = 20 ms, t1 = 12 ms and t2 = 4 ms. The status of the re-  
ceiver 2 is „registered.“  
TX field  
In the TX-field, the currently selected telegram of the  
FRAME ADD COM DATA  
TX E2 00 F2 1390--  
respective receiver, 01...12, is displayed with the individual  
DiSEqC bytes and represented in combination with the  
individual DiSEqC commands.  
The example shows: FRAME is E0 according to the programme commando  
(PrgCom). Address ADD is 00 (is reserved). Polarisation byte COM F2 complies  
with the selected polarisation and Sat planes. DATA complies with the set Sat IF in  
MHz.  
Operating the menus  
BACK  
Exit the DiSEqC menu.  
In the set UFOµ DiSEqC mode, the available remote IF frequency is adopted. In  
this case, the MSK 33 remains in the the UFOµ DiSEqC mode after exiting this  
menu and is still connected with the head end allowing standard measurements to  
be carried out. By repeatedly pressing this softkey (ring counter), select the UFOµ  
DiSEqC menu.  
Modus  
rx  
By quickly pressing this softkey, the monitoring function is switched on, in which  
the transmitted DiSEqC commands are recorded for a time period of up to 20 sec-  
onds. A maximum of 5 events (RX0…RX4) with respectively up to 6 bytes  
(Frame, Add, Com, Dat1, Dat2, Dat3) can be recorded between the head end and  
the available satellite receivers. During the recording, the command are displayed  
in the second line of the RX field by flashing.  
The recording is automatically completed or prematurely cancelled by pressing  
down the softkey for a longer time.  
With the buttons, and , the individual telegrams, RX 0…RX4, in the second  
line can be called up.  
With the aid of this softkey, the selected telegram in the lower TX field is transmit-  
ted. If a message from the head station follows, the reply message is displayed in  
the RX field. The reply message is accordingly taken over in the receiver field, e.g.  
the remote IF.  
tx+rx  
By repeatedly pressing this softkey (ring counter), the DiSEqC telegram Virgin-Call-  
For-Address, Call-For-Address, Program-Command or Switch-Off is selected.  
Command  
Command  
The respective telegram code is displayed in the TX field.  
Command  
Command  
With this softkey, the cursor buttons, ▲▼ and ◄►, are switched on.  
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Independent from the selected telegram, different editing fields can be selected  
with the button, or . The selected fields are framed with arrows.  
In the case of a programme command, the respective DiSEqC command, COM or  
DATA, can be edited. Select the editing field using the cursor button, or .  
In the COM field, the polarisation byte, F0...FF, (horizontal/vertical/high/low) are se-  
lected with the aid of the cursor button, or , and displayed in the softkey.  
In DATA field, the Sat IF can directly changed in MHz via a numerical entry.  
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Sat Operation  
The receiver no. is edited by calling up of the receiver no. –of the field with the  
aid of the button, or .  
Installation of a UFOµ unit EXU 544 in conjunction with the MSK 33  
In this arrangement, the MSK 33 is connected to the output of the head station and  
simulates up to 12 Kathrein receivers. A registration of the MSK 33 receiver (de-  
pending on the number of EXU 544 in the system segment) should be carried out  
in the head stations.  
The installation should be carried out as follows:  
1. Bring the MSK 33 into the UFOµ mode by selecting the softkey button 2.  
2. Install the EXU 544 according to the Kathrein description 273433 and bring it  
into reset status.  
3. Select further receivers with the MSK 33 beginning with 01.  
4. Bring the MSK into the position „V-call addr“ (Virging-Cal For Address) with the  
aid of the „Command“ button and send it to the head station by pressing the  
softkey, „tx + rx.“ The head station then sends back the registered address,  
remote IF, collision protection pages and the status message „Rec – regis-  
tered!“ for the receivers.  
5. Bring the MSK 33 into the position „PrgCom“ (programme command) with the  
„Command“ button and send it to the head station with the softkey, „tx + rx.“ If  
required, the alignment of the satellite dish can now be carried out. An ana-  
logue picture assessment is possible.  
6. Further receivers can be registers and set in the head station in the same se-  
quence described above under point 3, 4, 5.  
7. Available remote IF frequencies can be displayed by calling up the receivers  
no. 01...12 (analogue picture) or in the spectrum menu.  
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Sat Operation  
V-SEC menu  
By repeatedly pressing the second softkey, you access the V-SEC menu. V-SEC  
simply offers the possibility to send a data item. It gives no reply.  
Entering the hex numbers  
Call up a submenu by  
entering in the hex  
numbers.  
VSEC  
This hex number can be  
set with the numerical button field (0 to 9)  
or with the softkey ( A to F).  
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---------VSEC--------  
Sending a V-SEC command (TX)  
The set V-SEC  
command in the TX  
display field is sent after  
pressing this button.  
tx  
tx  
input  
VSEC-----------------  
TX:<- BB  
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Sat Operation  
Initial ANALOG-menu  
With this softkey, the Sat  
menu is called up.  
Calling up the sound subcarrier  
menu  
SUBCAR  
level  
beep  
mea-  
sure  
---SAT MEASURE ALL---  
min/max 55.5/56.0dbµV  
Level-dependent acoustic signal  
In the function, level  
beep,“ an acoustical  
signal is produced,  
whose pitch is  
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><11208.00MHz A56.0dBµV  
proportional to the  
received signal level. With it, it is possible to optimally align the receiving antenna  
to a transmitter.  
In this menu, the receiving frequency can be changed using the cursor buttons,  
◄►.  
Level measurement ANALOGUE  
Calling up the level measurement ANALOGUE as well as minimal and maxi-  
mal level measurement.  
You can now measure the level of the analogue satellite signals. As long as this  
measurement function is called up, the MSK 33 measures the minimal and maxi-  
mal level. This measurement function serves for monitoring the check points for  
level fluctuations. Even after exiting the menu, the MSK 33 stays set on ANA-  
LOGUE reception.  
The following display appears on the screen, when the button  
„measure“ is pressed: Display of the minimal level 78.0 dbµV and  
maximal level 82.5 dBµV.  
Display Sat frequency, analogue reception „A“ and level.  
Both arrows in front of the transponder frequency display simpli-  
fies the precise tuning to the middle frequency.  
An „A“ in front of the level display means, that the MSK 33 is set to analogue  
reception. Even after the menu is closed, the MSK 33 remains set to ANA-  
LOGUE reception.  
For level measurement for digital satellite signals, the MSK can be switched over to  
the digital menu, refer to the respective section.  
Calls up the second submenu ANALOGUE.  
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Sat Operation  
Second ANLAOG menu  
The Sat menu is called  
up.  
Selecting the colour standards  
PAL, SECAM and NTSC  
Selecting the video hub  
16 MHz for ASTRA reception, 25 MHz for  
EutelSat reception.  
Video polarity  
Switch-over of the video polarity between positive and negative.  
A +stands for positive video signal.  
A-stands for negative video signal.  
Return to the first submenu ANALOG.  
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Sat Operation  
Sat subcarrier menu  
Calls up the first ANA-  
LOG menu  
Selecting the subcarrier recep-  
tion type (refer to the subcarrier table)  
MONOn: Audio subcar-  
rier reception (narrow  
bandwidth)  
MONOw: Main audio  
subcarrier reception (wide bandwidth)  
STEREO: The two audio carriers are de-  
modulated, which were set in the field  
audio carrier frequency. The frequency  
spacing between the two audio carriers is  
always 180 kHz. The selected audio signal  
always lies on the Scart and headphone  
socket.  
Audio carrier frequency  
Display of the set audio carriers. The audio carriers can be changed from 5.8 MHz  
to 8.64 MHz in 10 kHz increments. Use the cursor buttons, ◄►, to change the  
value.  
Audio carrier setting  
Thirteen different preset audio carrier frequencies can be selected (refer to audio  
carrier table).  
Setting of the de-emphasis  
Three settings are possible: 50 µsec, 75 µsec and J17 (refer to audio carrier table).  
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Sat Operation  
Audio carrier tables for the satellite reception  
The reception parameters – audio frequency, audio carrier bandwidth, de-  
emphasis – are linked to each other by the software, so no operation error can re-  
sult from calling up an incorrect parameter.  
Audio carrier table for reception type:  
MODUS STEREO  
next  
subc 1  
next  
subc 2  
next  
subc 3  
next  
subc  
Audio carrier  
frequency  
7.02 MHz 7.38 MHz 7.74 MHz 8.10 MHz  
7.20 MHz 7.56 MHz 7.92 MHz 8.28 MHz  
De-emphasis  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
Audio carrier table for reception  
Audio carrier table for reception type:  
type:  
MODUS MONO n  
MODUS MONO w  
Audio carrier  
frequency  
5.8 MHz  
De-emphasis  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
75 µsec  
Audio  
carrier  
De-emphasis  
optional  
next  
frequency  
subc 1  
5.8 MHz  
J 17 or 50  
µsec  
next  
subc 1  
next  
subc 2  
next  
subc 3  
next  
subc 4  
next  
subc 5  
next  
subc 6  
next  
subc 7  
next  
subc 8  
next  
subc 9  
next  
subc 10  
next  
subc 11  
next  
subc 12  
6.5 MHz  
6.55 MHz  
7.02 MHz  
7.20 MHz  
7.38 MHz  
7.56 MHz  
7.74 MHz  
7.92 MHz  
8.10 MHz  
8.28 MHz  
8.46 MHz  
8.64 MHz  
next  
subc 2  
next  
subc 3  
next  
subc 4  
next  
subc 5  
next  
subc 6  
next  
subc 7  
next  
subc 8  
next  
subc 9  
next  
subc 10  
next  
subc 11  
next  
subc 12  
next  
subc 13  
6.5 MHz  
6.65 MHz  
7.02 MHz  
7.20 MHz  
7.38 MHz  
7.56 MHz  
7.74 MHz  
7.92 MHz  
8.10 MHz  
8.28 MHz  
8.46 MHz  
8.64 MHz  
J 17 or 50  
µsec  
J 17 or 50  
µsec  
J 17 or 50  
µsec  
J 17 or 50  
µsec  
J 17 or 50  
µsec  
J 17 or 50  
µsec  
J 17 or 50  
µsec  
J 17 or 50  
µsec  
J 17 or 50  
µsec  
J 17 or 50  
µsec  
J 17 or 50  
µsec  
J 17 or 50  
µsec  
next  
subc 13  
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Digital Measurements  
Digital Measurements  
SAT DIGITAL menu  
BACK  
Calls up the previous  
menu.  
7/8  
CR >  
Level-dependent acoustic signal  
In the function, “level  
beep,“ an acoustic signal is  
generated, whose pitch is  
proportional to the received  
signal level. With this  
level  
beep  
mea-  
sure  
signal, it is possible to optimally align the  
receiving antenna to a transmitter.  
---SAT MEASURE ALL----  
min/max: 38.0/65.0 dBµV  
In this menu, the receiving frequency can be  
changed using the cursor buttons, ◄►.  
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><1832.50MHz D65.0 dBµV  
PICTURE  
Convulsion code for Sat measurement  
With this button, the convulsion code is set for demodulating the QPSK signals  
from 1/2 to 8/9. The setting is adopted for the constellation analysis.  
7/8  
CR  
Symbol rate entry  
You can choose between four preset symbol rates for correct level measurement of  
digital signals ( in SAT mode: 22,000; 27.500; 20,000 and 27,500). It also possible  
to change the preset symbol rates by numerical entry. In the SAT area, symbol  
rates can be programmed from 0.5 ...32 Ms. This programming is adopted at the  
constellation analysis. With the [MHz] button, the entry is completed.  
27.500  
SR  
The correct symbol rate must be set for proper level measurement of signals!  
MPEG decoder menu (OPTION)  
In this function, the PAL list (programme association table) and the respective PIDs  
MPEG  
(packet identifier) of the transport stream are displayed. The desired programmes  
can be selected in this menu and represented on the screen (refer to „MPEG de-  
coder“).  
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Digital Measurements  
Level measurement DIGITAL (Min./Max. levels)  
Calls up the level measurement DIGITAL as well as MIN./MAX. In this function,  
minimal and maximal levels are measured. This function serves for monitoring the  
measurement points to level fluctuations. Even after exiting the menu, the MSK 33  
stays set to DIGITAL reception.  
When the button, „measure,“ is pressed, this display (example) appears on the  
screen:  
Display of the minimal level 78.0 dBµV and the maximal level  
82.5 dBµV.  
Display of the Sat frequency, the level and note to digital  
reception „D“.  
As long as this measurement function is called up, the MSK 33 measures the  
minimal and maximal levels. This measurement function serves for monitoring the  
check points for level fluctuations.  
A „D“ in front of the level display means, that the MSK 33 has been set to  
digital reception. Even after exiting the menu, the MSK 33 stays set to DIGI-  
TAL reception.  
The MSK 33 can be switched to the ANALOG menu for ANALOGUE reception  
(refer to the respective section).  
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TV Operation  
TV Operation  
TV menu  
BACK  
Calls up the main menu  
< > rf  
frq  
Frequency entry of 44.75-867.2  
MHz / DVB-T / BIII / UHF  
The field lights up yellow as soon as the  
softkey is pressed. Now, the frequency  
can be entered-in with  
TV  
CONTROL  
analog  
>
numerical buttons,  
„0...9,“ and „MHz“ or  
changed with the cursor  
buttons, ◄►, in 50 kHz increments. The  
frequency is displayed in the lower left-  
hand corner of the screen.  
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TV  
MEASURE  
C10 210.25MHz A65.0dBµV  
Mid-channel display  
If a large „C“ or „S“ appears on the screen, the fre-  
quency is set to mid-channel.  
Receiving frequency is optimally set  
The entered frequency is not in mid-channel of the  
respective RF standard, if a small „c“ or „s“ does not  
appear.  
Frequency is not optimally tuned  
Entering in a channel  
This field lights up yellow, as soon as the softkey is pressed. The channel can be  
entered with two digits with the numerical buttons, „0...9“ or changed with the cur-  
sor buttons, ◄►.  
< > rf  
chan >  
A large „C“ appears in front of the channel display,  
when a channel is optimally tuned.  
Entering a special channel  
By pressing the softkey once more, „chans“ appears in the menu field. A special  
channel not now be entered-in.  
For tuning to a special channel, a large „S“ appears  
in front of the channel display.  
Selecting analogue, DVB-C and DVB-T measurement  
analog  
digit.  
DVBC>  
digit.  
DVBT>  
>
Calling up the menu TV control  
In this menu, all remotely controlled parameters such as remote power feeding  
voltage, 22 kHz, DiSEqC, tone burst (Simple DiSEqC) and V-SEC are set.  
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TV Operation  
TV control menu  
22 kHz control signal  
The field lights up yellow,  
as soon as the softkey is  
pressed. The switchable  
BACK  
LNB: U= 0.0 V I= 0 mA  
22 kHz signal over  
22 kHz  
off>  
superimposes the supply voltage. By  
pressing the button once more, the 22 kHz  
signal is disconnected  
LNB supply voltage  
(Remote power supply)  
The field lights up yellow,  
as soon as the softkey is  
pressed. The supply  
voltage for the vertical  
polarisation 14.0 V is  
now switched on. For control, the LED  
above the RF input socket lights up. The  
DiSEqC  
VSEC  
voltage value can be entered in with the buttons, 0...9, or changed in the range  
from 10 V to 20 V with the cursor buttons, ◄►. By pressing the button once more,  
the LNB supply voltage is disconnected again.  
Remote supply voltage  
See above.  
The remote supply voltage is  
- disconnectable= 0V  
- changeable from 10…20 V in 0.1 V increments  
- short-circuit proof max. current 500 mA  
This field displays the current drain (I = 181 mA) and  
the supply voltage (14.6 V) of the LNB.  
LNB: U = 14,6V I = 181mA  
Checking the supply voltage in a remotely fed system  
Switch the remote power feeding voltage of the MSK 33 to „OFF.“ Connect the sys-  
tem with the MSK 33 (RF input socket with antenna socket). You can now read on  
the screen the output voltage of the remotely fed-in unit in the checked system  
Calling up the menu DiSEqC / VSEC  
In this menu, all DiSEqC control possibilities can be set (refer to the respective sec-  
tion).  
DiSEqC  
VSEC  
TV-DiSEqC /VSEC menu  
The menu explanations are found in the respective section.  
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TV Operation  
Analogue menu  
Calls up the TV menu  
Selecting the standard  
With this softkey, the  
following standards can  
be selected: B/G, D/K, I,  
L, M, M – jap. (Japan)  
and N. Refer to the audio  
carrier table.  
In this menu, the channel setting can be  
changed using the cursor buttons, ◄►. In  
the RP menu, the receiving frequency can  
be changed in this manner.  
A
Audio carrier table for TV reception  
The given audio carrier frequencies are based on the video audio carrier  
spacing  
Audio carrier 1 Audio carrier Audio carrier (1 +2  
NICAM  
(nicam)  
Standard  
(sc1)  
(sc 2)  
sc)  
sc 1: 5.50 MHz  
sc 2: 5.74 MHz  
B/G  
L
5.50 MHz  
5.74 MHz  
5.85 MHz  
5.85 MHz  
5.85 MHz  
6.552 MHz  
6.50 MHz (AM)  
6.50 MHz  
sc 1: 6.50 MHz  
sc 2: 6.26 MHz  
D/K  
I
6.26 MHz  
4.72 MHz  
6.00 MHz  
sc 1: 4.50 MHz  
sc 2: 4.72 MHz  
M
4.50 MHz  
M (Japan)  
N
4.50 MHz  
4.50 MHz  
Selecting the audio carriers  
By pressing the button, the MSK 33 can be set to the following reception types:  
Audio carrier 1 (sc1)  
Audio carrier 2 (sc2)  
Stereo (sc1 + sc2)  
NICAM (nicam)  
Level-dependent acoustic signal  
In the function, „level beep,“ the acoustic signal is generated, whose pitch is pro-  
portionate to the received signal level. With this, it is possible to optimally align the  
receiving antenna to a transmitter.  
Carrying out measurements  
By pressing the button, the MSK 33 is set to analogue reception and measures the  
following values:  
- Audio carrier spacing of TT1 (sc1) and TT2 (sc2)  
- Nicam audio carrier spacing (if available)  
– Nicam bit error rate (BER)  
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TV Operation  
- Minimal and maximal levels (min./max.)  
– Level measurement ANALOGUE  
The respective following displays appear on the screen, when the button, „meas-  
ure“ is pressed.  
Measuring audio carrier spacing  
Audio carrier 1: -13.5 dB  
Audio carrier 2: -19.5 dB  
----TV MEASURE ALL ---  
SC1/SC2:-13.5/-19.5dB  
Measuring the Nicam audio carrier spacing and bit error rate  
Nicam audio carrier spacing 1: -18.5 dB  
Nicam bit error rate: 5.6E-06 (5.6-6)  
NICAM:  
BER :  
-18.5 dB  
5.6E-06  
Measuring the min./max. level  
In the display, the following values are represented:  
Minimal level: 7.5 dBµV  
Maximal level: 2.5 dBµV  
In this function, the MSK 33 measures the minimal and the  
maximal level, test points can follow to level fluctuations.  
Measuring the current level  
The following values are displayed in the display:  
Channel: S16 (special channel)  
Frequency: 266.25 MHz  
Analogue reception: A  
Current level: 79.5 dBµV  
An „A“ in front of the level display means, that the MSK 33 has be set to ana-  
logue level measurement. Even after exiting the menu, the MSK 33 stays set  
to ANALOGUE reception.  
For level measurement of digital TV signals, it can be switched over the digi-  
tal reception in the DIGITAL menu (refer to the respective section).  
Selecting the colour standards PAL, SECAM and NTSC  
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TV Operation  
TV DIGITAL menu  
DVB-C  
BACK  
Calls up the previous menu  
QAM64  
mode >  
Level-dependent acoustic signal  
In the function, “level  
beep,“ a acoustic signal is  
generated, whose pitch is  
proportional to the received  
signal level. With this  
level  
beep  
mea-  
sure  
----TV MEASURE ALL----  
min/max: 38.0/65.0 dBµV  
signal, it is possible to optimally align the  
receiving antenna to a transmitter.  
In this menu, the receiving frequency can be  
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changed using the cursor buttons, ◄►. In  
PICTURE the RP menu, the receiving frequency can be  
changed in this manner.  
Selecting demodulation for DVB-C measurement  
With this button, the type of demodulation, QAM64, QAM128 or DOCSIS QAM64  
(Softkey designation = DOC64 Mode) is selected. The setting is taken over for the  
constellation analysis.  
QAM64  
Mode ➧  
Symbol rate entry  
For correct level measurement of digital signals, you can choose between 4 pre-set  
symbol rates (In DVB-C mode: 6,900; 6,111; 6,952 and 6,875.). It is also possible,  
to change the preset symbol rates by numerical entry. In the DVB-C range, symbol  
rates can be programmed from 0.5...7.2 Ms. This programming is taken over for  
the constellation analysis. With the [MHz] button, the entry is completed.  
6.900  
SR1 ➧  
For correct level measurement of signals, the correct symbol rate must be set!  
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TV Operation  
DVB-T (optional)  
Calls up previous menu.  
BACK  
chBW  
8 MHz >  
Level-dependent acoustic signal  
In the function, „level  
beep,“ a acoustic signal is  
generated, whose pitch is  
proportional to the received  
signal level. With this  
signal, it is possible to optimally align the  
receiving antenna to a transmitter.  
level  
beep  
mea-  
sure  
----TV MEASURE ALL----  
min/max: 38.0/65.0 dBµV  
In this menu, the receiving frequency can be  
changed using the cursor buttons, ◄►.  
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PICTURE  
Selecting channel bandwidths  
For correct level measurement of digital signals, you can choose between 3 chan-  
nel bandwidths (6, 7 and 8 MHz). This programming is taken over for the constella-  
tion analysis.  
chBW  
8MHz ➧  
For correct level measurement of the signals, the correct bandwidth must be set!  
MPEG decoder menu (OPTION)  
In this function, the PAT list (Program Association Table) and the respective PIDs  
MPEG  
(Packet Identifier) of the transportation stream are displayed. The desired pro-  
grammes can be selected in this menu and represented on the screen (refer to  
„MPEG decoder“).  
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Return Path IF Menu  
Return Path IF Menu  
Return path IF menu  
In this menu, the video carriers -each  
according to optional assignment- can be  
measured on IF levels (38.9 MHz  
BACK  
analogue and 36.15 MHz digital) or on the  
entire return path area (Optional return  
path card) from 4 MHz to 80 MHz.  
Each according to assignment, the  
MSK 33 answers with the IF menu or  
the optional return path menu (refer to  
star marking).  
IF  
CONTROL  
analog  
>
Entering a frequency of 7.00  
MHz up to 80.00MHz*  
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IF  
MEASURE  
ÍÎ RP  
TV-IF38.90MHz A65.0dBµV  
frq  
BACK  
The return path frequency can be entered  
in with the numerical button, „0...9,“ with  
the cursor buttons, ◄►, in 50 kHz  
increments. The frequency is displayed in  
the lower left-hand corner.  
RP  
frq  
RP-inv  
off  
Inverting the RF spectrum*  
RF-inv  
off ➧  
RP  
CONTROL  
digit.  
DVB-C>  
By pressing this button, he RF spectrum  
can be inverted. This mean, that the video  
and audio carrier for digital modulation,  
the I and Q vectors can be exchanged.  
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RP  
MEASURE  
RP 22.40 MHz A 65.0dBµV  
ANALOG Menu  
Access the analogue menu with the buttons, “analog” and “RP MEAS-  
URE.” In this menu, settings and measurements of analogue signal are  
possible (For further information, refer to the TV Analog menu).  
analog  
>
RP  
MEASURE  
DIGITAL menu  
Access the digital menu with the buttons, “digit. DVB-C” and “RP  
MEASURE”. In this menu, settings and measurements of the DVB-C  
signals are possible. IF demodulation if DVB-T signals is also possible  
(For further information, refer to the TV digital menu).  
digit.  
DVB-C>  
RP  
MEASURE  
IF CONTROL menu (RP-CONTROL*)  
In this menu, all remotely controlled parameters, such as remote feeding voltage,  
22 kHz, DiSEqC, tone burst (simple DiSEqC), V-SEC, can be set (for further infor-  
mation, refer to TV menu).  
IF (RP)  
CONTROL  
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Return Path IF Menu  
ANALOG menu  
In this menu, all settings for the measurement of the analogue IF signal with the  
frequency of 38.9 MHz can be made.  
Calls up the RP(IF)  
menu  
Selecting the standard  
With this softkey, the  
following standards can  
be selected: B/G, D/K,  
I, L, M, M - jap (Japan)  
and N. See also audio carrier table.  
Audio carrier table for IF reception  
The given audio carrier frequencies are based on the respective video-audio carrier spacing.  
The video carrier frequency is 38.9 MHz without the return path option for each standard and can not be changed.  
With equipped return path option, the video carrier frequencies* are freely selectable.  
Standard  
Video carrier fre-  
quency *  
Audio carrier1  
(sc1)  
Audio carrier2 Stereo  
NICAM  
(nicam)  
(sc2)  
(sc1+sc2)  
in IF position  
B/G  
38.9 MHz  
-5.50 MHz  
-5.74 MHz  
sc1: -5.50 MHz -5.85 MHz  
sc2: -5.74 MHz  
L
32.7 MHz, (38.9 MHz,  
39.2 MHz)  
+6.50 MHz AM  
(-6.50 MHz)  
+5.85 MHz  
(-5.85 MHz)  
D/K  
37.0 MHz, 38.0 MHz,  
38.9 MHz  
-6.50 MHz  
-6.00 MHz  
-4.50 MHz  
-4.50 MHz  
-4.50 MHz  
-6.26 MHz  
-4.72 MHz  
sc1: -6.50 MHz -5.85 MHz  
sc2: -6.26 MHz  
I
38.9 MHz, 39.5MHz  
-6.552 MHz  
M
45.75 MHz  
sc1: -4.50 MHz  
sc2: -4.72 MHz  
M (Japan)  
N
45.75 MHz, 58.75 MHz  
45.75 MHz  
The display in the third field is dependent on the previously selected FS standard.  
By pressing the third softkey, the following audio transmissions can be chosen:  
Audio carrier 1 (sc1)  
Audio carrier 2 (sc2)  
Stereo (sc1 + sc2)  
NICAM (nicam)  
Level-dependent acoustic signal  
In the function, „level beep,“ a acoustic signal is generated, whose pitch is propor-  
tional to the received signal level. With this signal, it is possible to optimally align  
the receiving antenna to a transmitter.  
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Return Path IF Menu  
Carrying out measurements  
By pressing this button, the MSK 33 is set to analogue reception and measures the  
following values:  
- Audio carrier spacing from TT1 (sc1) and TT2 (sc2)  
- Nicam audio carrier spacing (if available)  
- Nicam bit error rate (BER)  
- Minimal and maximal level (min./max.)  
Level measurement ANALOGUE  
The following displays appear on the screen, when the button, „measure,“ is  
pressed.  
Measurement of the audio carrier spacing  
Audio carrier 1: -13.5 dB  
Audio carrier 2: -19.5 dB  
----TV MEASURE ALL ---  
SC1/SC2:-13.5/-19.5dB  
Measurement of the Nicam audio carrier spacing and the bit error rate  
Nicam audio carrier spacing 1: - 18.5 dB  
Nicam audio carrier spacing: 5.6E-06 (5.6-6)  
NICAM:  
BER :  
-18.5 dB  
5.6E-06  
Measurement of the min./max. level  
In the display, the following values are represented:  
Minimal level: 77.5 dBµV  
Maximal level: 82.5 dBµV  
In this function, the MSK 33 measures the minimal and the  
maximal level, so the check points can be tracked for level  
fluctuations.  
As long as this measurement function is called up, the MSK 33 measures the  
minimal level and the maximal level. This measurement function serves for  
monitoring the check points for level fluctuations.  
Measurement of the current level  
In the display appears:  
Channel: IF  
Frequency: 38.9 MHz  
Analogue reception: A  
Current level: 79.5 dBµV  
An „A“ in front of the level display means, that the MSK 33 has been set to  
analogue level measurement. Even after exiting the menu, the MSK 33 stays  
set to ANALOGUE reception.  
For level measurement on digital IF signals, the MSK 33 can be switched-  
over to the digital menu (refer to the respective section).  
Selecting the colour standards PAL, SECAM and NTSC  
(the lower softkey)  
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IF RP DIGITAL Menu  
IF RP DIGITAL Menu  
DVB-C  
BACK  
Calls up the previous menu  
QAM64  
mode >  
Level-dependent acoustic signal  
In the function, „level  
beep,“ a acoustic signal is  
generated, whose pitch is  
proportional to the received  
signal level. With this  
level  
beep  
mea-  
sure  
signal, it is possible to optimally align the  
receiving antenna to a transmitter.  
--- RP MEASURE ALL ----  
min/max: 38.0/65.0 dBµV  
In this menu, the receiving frequency can be  
changed using the cursor buttons, ◄►. The  
receiving frequency can be changed in this  
manner in the RP menu.  
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RP 48.25MHz D65.0 dBµV  
PICTURE  
Selecting demodulation for DVB-C measurement  
With this button, the type of demodulation, QAM64, QAM128 r DOCSIS QAM64  
(Softkey designation = DOC64 mode), can be selected. The setting is taken over  
for the constellation analysis.  
QAM64  
mode ➧  
Entering symbol rate  
For correct level measurement of digital signals, you can choose between 4 preset  
symbol rates (In B-C mode: 6,900; 6,111; 6,952 d 6,875.). It is also possible to  
change the preset symbol rates by numerical entry. In the DVB-C range, symbol  
rates can be programmed from 0.5 –7.2 Ms. This programming is taken over for  
the constellation analysis. With the [MHz] button, the entry is completed.  
6.900  
SR1 ➧  
For correct level measurement of signals, the correct symbol rate must be set!  
MPEG decoder menu (OPTION)  
In this function, the PAT list (Program Association Table) and the respective PIDs  
(Packet Identifier) of the transport stream are displayed. The desired programme  
can be selected in this menu and displayed on the screen (see „MPEG decoder“).  
MPEG  
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Radio Operation  
Radio Operation  
RADIO menu  
Returns to TV menu.  
Entering a frequency from 44.75  
MHz to 867.20 MHz  
The field lights up yellow as soon as the  
softkey is pressed. Now,  
the frequency can be  
entered in with the nu-  
merical buttons, „0...9,“  
and the „MHz“ button or  
changed with the cursor buttons, ◄►.  
The frequency is displayed on the screen  
in the lower left-hand corner.  
RADIO CONTROL menu  
In this menu, all remotely controlled parameters such as remote feed voltage, 22  
kHz, DiSEqC, tone burst (Simple DiSEqC) and V-SEC can be set.  
ANALOG menu  
In this menu, min./max. level measurements are possible and the „level beep“ can  
be activated.  
RADIO ANALOG menu  
Level-dependant acoustic signal  
In the function, „level  
beep,“ a acoustic signal  
is generated, whose  
pitch is proportional to  
the received signal level.  
With this signal, it is possible to optimally  
align the receiving antenna to a transmit-  
ter.  
Carrying out measurements  
By pressing the button, the following value  
are measured:  
- Minimal and maximal  
level (min/max)  
Level measurement  
The reception frequency can be changed by using the cursor buttons, ◄►.  
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Radio Operation  
Measuring the min/max level  
In the display, the following values are represented:  
Minimal level: 61.5 dBµV  
Maximal level: 64.5 dBµV)  
----FM MEASURE ALL ---  
min/max: 61.5/64.5dBµV  
Measuring the current level  
In the display, appears:  
Frequency: 98.50 MHz  
Analogue reception : A  
Current level: 62.5 dBµV  
As long as this measurement function is called up, the MSK 33 measures the  
minimal level and the maximal level. This measurement function serves for  
monitoring the check points for level fluctuations.  
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AV Menu  
AV Menu  
Calls up main menu  
Selects the colour stan-  
dards PAL, SECAM and  
NTSC  
Fb  
off  
LVDS  
With the third softkey from the top, the following four operating types can be  
set on the Scart socket.  
Decoder operation  
In this operating type, a decoder for decoding coded signals, e.g. Premiere, can be  
connected to the Scart socket.  
CVBS  
Decoder operation baseband  
In this operating type, a decoder, which requires a baseband signal, can be con-  
nected to the Scart socket (This is only possible for satellite reception).  
BB  
Video input  
After pressing this button, a video signal can be fed-in at the Scart socket and rep-  
resented on the TFT screen.  
CVBS  
Video output  
After pressing this button, the video signal is available on the Scart socket.  
CVBS  
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AV Menu  
Breaking voltage  
This function serves for supplying a breaking voltage on the Scart socket, in order  
to control external units. By pressing this button, the breaking voltage can be  
switched ON or OFF.  
RGB operation  
With this softkey, a RGB signal is available on the Scart socket or  
Fb RGB  
a RGB signal can be fed-in at the Scart socket. Also observe the function of the  
fast-blank-button.  
off  
The fast-blank-signal can be switched on or off. If this function is switched on, the  
fast blank of the external unit can be fed-in and the external RGB signal becomes  
visible on the screen of the MSK 33.  
Fb RGB  
on  
After exiting the AV menu, the last set AV operation type remains.  
The video signal is displayed in the operation type RGB on an external moni-  
tor (television set) with the displayed softkey fields.  
MPEG transport stream interface (TS-Parallel, LVDS) (optional)  
LVDS  
If the last softkey shows this representation, the input and output are locked.  
LVDS  
LVDS  
According to this representation, the MPEG transport stream is on the interface TS-  
Parallel (rear panel of the unit).  
In this function, a MPEG transport stream can be fed-in on the interface TS-Parallel  
(rear panel of the unit).  
The MPEG decoder must be switched on in the TV or Sat digital menu (last softkey  
– MPEG PICTURE) for the input and output of a MPEG transport stream. Here,  
the current status is displayed in the second line of the on screen display.  
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MPEG Decoder Menu (Optional)  
MPEG Decoder Menu (Optional)  
After calling up this MPEG menu, you  
receive the PAT list for selecting the  
desired video or audio programme from  
the digital measurement for SAT, TV, IF  
or return path. Moreover, the PID  
numbers of the selected programme are  
displayed.  
---- PAT (08) --00--  
BACK  
>ZDF  
<
3sat  
KiKa  
Phoenix  
ORF  
The data from the MPEG decoder  
appears In the last two lines.  
show  
PAT  
manual  
V-PID  
Make sure, that the symbol rate and the  
code rate are correctly set in the digital  
menu. If this isn’t the case, the message,  
„Frontend not locked,“ appears. Possibly  
control this in the constellation analysis.  
You receive the message „NO PAT,“  
when no programme list is found.  
Video-PID: 1040 MPEG 2V  
Audio-PID: 1042 MPEG 2A  
Norm: dig. television  
manual  
A-PID  
Status:running  
CA:no  
The programme access table shows the available video and  
audio channels on the MPEG transport stream. Eight pro-  
grammes are available; five of them are displayed. The  
programme, 00, is decoded and the picture is shown.  
---- PAT (08) --00--  
>ZDF  
<
With the arrow softkeys, the desired programme can be selected.  
Here, the video and audio programme identify codes of the  
selected programme are displayed. By pressing the buttons  
„manual V-PID“ and „manual A-PID,“ the PIDs can be en-  
tered in by hand with four digits.  
Video-PID:1040 MPEG 2V  
Audio-PID:1042 MPEG 2A  
The button „show PAT“ starts the repeated search for the programme list.  
Status display of the MPEG decoder:  
Norm: dig. television, dig. audio,  
data broadcast or reserved  
Status: running, not run, wait sec, pausing,  
undefined or reserved  
Norm: dig. television  
Status:running CA:no  
CA:  
conditional access yes /no  
Scrambled yes / no  
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Setting Menu  
Setting Menu  
Calls up main menu  
BACK  
unit  
dBmV  
Modem menu  
MODEM  
RS232  
In this menu, all settings  
for the remote control of  
the MSK 33 can be car-  
ried out via the interface  
RS232 (refer to respec-  
tive section).  
offset  
0.0 dB  
SCREEN  
Setting  
Screen menu  
In this menu, brightness, contrast, colour and background light of this TFT screen  
are set.  
SYSTEM menu  
Measuring unit  
In this menu, date and time as well as the software version and the unit number are  
given out.  
unit  
dBmV➧  
Softkey for the switch-over of dBµV to dBmV and vice versa.  
Entering the level offset  
With this softkey, you can enter in a level offset up to !9.5 dB in 0.5 dB increments.  
An entered offset is to be recognised by the exclamation point behind the level dis-  
play.  
offset  
0.0 dB  
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Screen Menu  
Screen Menu  
Returns to SETTING  
menu  
Setting the brightness  
By pressing this button,  
the brightness of the  
screen can be set with  
the cursor buttons, ◄►.  
The set value is auto-  
matically saved.  
Setting the contrast  
Pressing this button al-  
lows the contrast setting  
can with the cursor but-  
tons, ◄►. The set value  
is automatically saved.  
Setting the colour saturation  
Pressing this button allows the colour saturation to be set with the cursor buttons,  
◄►. The set value is automatically saved.  
Setting the background light  
Pressing this button allows the background light to be set with the cursor buttons,  
◄►. The set value is automatically saved.  
Factory setting  
By pressing this button, all display settings can be reset to the factory settings.  
screen  
setup  
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System Menu  
System Menu  
Calls up the SYS-  
TEM menu  
-SOFTWARE-VERSIONS-  
BE --- -- ----  
BACK  
time  
date  
S0 operating system  
S1 FPGA firmware  
The screen displays the  
following in the individual fields:  
Software versions of the modules  
(S0 shows information about the operating  
software, S7 shows the software of the  
graphic card). These are followed by the  
series number (SN: -------) as well as the  
time and date.  
S0 = V8.1 S1 =V2.1  
click  
off  
Setting the date  
fact.  
setup  
Press the softkey. The  
field „DATE“ lights up  
yellow and the date field  
flashes. The date can  
now be entered in with  
the numerical buttons.  
SN : 00612  
serv  
TIME: 14:31:26  
DATE: 14.11.01  
Setting the time  
After pressing this softkey, the field „TIME“ lights up yellow and the time field  
flashes. The time can now be entered in with the numerical buttons.  
Click button  
With this button, a peep tone for the keyboard can be generated and switched off.  
click  
off  
Factory setting  
By pressing this button, all display settings can be reset to the factory settings.  
No user function. It is only required for service purposes.  
Note:  
From the software version S0=V7.0 and higher, the graphic software S1=2.1  
must be downloaded.  
S1=V2.1 is not downwards compatible. It can not longer carry out a pano-  
ramic printout.  
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Copy Menu  
Copy Menu  
The copy menu is called up with the copy  
button. Exit the menu by pressing the but-  
ton once more.  
Saving and calling up unit settings  
Saving the unit settings  
One hundred memory positions (00-99) are available for saving the settings of the  
unit. First, select the unit setting, which is to be saved, and then call up the COPY  
menu. By pressing the softkey „store nr. --“ and entering a second digit by means  
of the numerical buttons, the last set unit setting is saved under the selected mem-  
ory position.  
The saved settings are displayed on the screen in abbreviated form:  
Operating  
No.  
Frequency (MHz) Meaning  
type  
T A  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
210.25M  
319.25M  
213.00M  
338.00M  
1597.00M  
1990.00M  
98.00M  
TV  
TV Special channel analogue  
TV digital  
TV Special channel digital  
analogue  
T s A  
T D  
T s D  
S A  
SAT  
analogue  
S D  
SAT  
digital  
R A  
Radio  
analogue  
You can scroll down the setting list by using the cursor buttons, ▲▼.  
Calling up saved settings  
Saved settings can be called up by entering the memory position. By pressing on  
this button, the field „recall nr.—“ lights up yellow. Now, the position of the desired  
memory position can be typed with the numerical buttons. If the called up memory  
position is not found, the message „NO SETTINGS FOUND“ appears on the  
screen.  
The saved settings are not deleted during a software update, but can be written  
over by new settings. The memory positions 80...95 are occupied at the factory  
with the most important DiSEqC commands.  
Calls up the panoramic printout menu  
This softkey no longer applies to the software versions 7.0 and higher. The pano-  
ramic printout can only be carried out via the spectrum analysis with the command  
„COPY“ and „print data.“  
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Copy Menu  
Printing the measurement results  
By pressing the softkey, the current measurement result along with the date and  
time are printed out.  
Printing out a measurement result in TV mode with:  
- Date and time  
- Channel number, frequency  
- Analogue measurement (A), level.  
If the function, „measure,“ is called up in the TV, Sat or FM menu, all the meas-  
urements are printed out.  
Printing out all measurements in TV mode  
The printout contains the following measurement results:  
- Date and time  
- Audio carrier spacing TT1: - 13 dB  
- Audio carrier spacing TT2: not available  
- Audio carrier spacing NICAM: - 20 dB  
- Bit error rate NICAM: 8.20E -06  
- Minimal level: 52.5 dBµV  
- Maximal level: 59 dBµV  
- Channel: 10  
- Video carrier frequency: 210.25 MHz  
- Analogue measurement: A  
- Current level: 56 dBµV  
Printing out all measurements in Sat mode  
The printout contains the following measurement results:  
- Minimal level: 67.5 dBµV  
- Maximal level: 69 dBµV  
- Transponder frequency: 11373,15 MHz  
- Analogue measurement: A  
- Current level: 68 dBµV  
Line feed  
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Mode Menu  
Mode Menu  
AUTO  
MEASURE  
AUTO  
MEASURE  
TRACK  
MVG10  
Calls up the automatic run of the  
measurement  
Running function with  
SPECTR.  
CONST.  
TRACK  
MVG10  
sweep generator MVG 10  
(refer to the appropriate  
section).  
Calls up the spectrum  
analyser (option, refer to  
appropriate section).  
SPECTR.  
CONST.  
TEXT  
Calls up the constellation  
menu (option, refer to the  
appropriate menu).  
SCOPE  
! BACK with MODE key !  
Calls up the TEXT menu (refer to the appropriate section).  
TEXT  
Calls up the SCOPE menu (option, refer to the appropriate section).  
SCOPE  
Exit the mode menu by pressing the button „MODE“ once more.  
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Text Menu  
Text Menu  
The videotext page number can be en-  
tered in with the numerical buttons. The  
page number is displayed in the upper left-  
hand corner.  
Videotext  
Returns to the main  
menu.  
Holding the videotext page  
By pressing this button, the current video-  
text page freezes. The field is now high-  
lighted in yellow. By  
pressing the button  
again, the videotext  
page is released.  
Enlarging the videotext page  
By pressing the button, the upper or lower area of the text page can be enlarged.  
Original videotext size  
By pressing this button, the function LARGE is deactivated. The page appears in  
the original size.  
By pressing this button or the „OSD/Help“ button, the softkey lettering is deleted.  
The videotext numbers can be continued to be entered in via the keyboard. Press  
this button or the „OSD/Help“ button once more, and the softkey lettering is  
switched on again.  
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Scope Menu  
Scope Menu  
The last set menu is  
called up.  
BACK  
video  
audio  
With this button, you  
can switch on the video  
scope.  
video  
audio  
DiSEqC  
Switches on the audio  
scope menu.  
Switches on the DiS-  
EqC scope.  
DiSEqC  
Video scope menu  
The last set menu is  
called up.  
BACK  
Horizontal zoom –Enlarging the  
video signal  
zoom  
+ x  
zoom  
By pressing this  
button, the video  
- x  
signal  
/noise  
signal can be zoomed  
on the screen. Eight zoom stages are  
available. Each time the button is pressed,  
the zoom switches to the next stage. If the  
field no longer lights up yellow, the highest  
zoom stage is reached.  
rflev  
+0dB  
sample  
1
Horizontal zoom – Reducing the video signal  
By pressing this button, the video signal can be reduced on the screen. Eight zoom  
stages are available. Each time the button is pressed, the zoom switches to the  
next lower stage. If the field no longer lights up yellow, the lowest zoom stage is  
reached.  
S/N measurement  
The S/N measurement is carried out, in order to measure the signal-to-noise spac-  
ing of TV and Sat signals. The S/N measurement is carried out weighted with CCIR  
filters. The measurement of the noise level is carried out in an empty line; the line  
must be manually set. With the „zoom x“ button, the video signal is set in such a  
way, that no synchronised impulse or picture content are shown on the TFT  
screen. By pressing the softkey, the S/M measurement begins. The measured S/N  
value appears afterwards on the screen.  
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Scope Menu  
The following values are displayed on the screen:  
Line 6  
Time 38 µs – based on the line and is measured in the centre of the  
screen.  
Signal/noise spacing S/N = 37.5 dB w (weighted)  
With this softkey, the input loss can be changed to +4 dB and +8 dB. This in-  
creases the measurement dynamic. (Be careful of intermodulation!).  
rflev  
+0dB  
Number of the measuring cycles with averaging (1 to 5 measuring cycles).  
sample  
1
Measurement of the amplitude of the video signal  
The video level of the fed-in RF signal can also be measured  
in the SCOPE menu.  
On the scale on the left margin of the screen, the video level  
can be read. The scale is divided in 200 mV steps (a secon-  
dary graduation line). The position of the video signal can be  
changed with the cursor buttons.  
Selecting the video line  
The video line can be selected with the numerical buttons,  
0..9. After entering in a three-digit number, it is automatically  
taken over. After entering a one-digit or 2-digit number, the  
entry is adopted once you press the Enter button. Scroll  
down the video lines with the cursor buttons, and . Here,  
it is recommended to switch off the zoom function or set to  
the minimal zoom.  
Measurement of video signals via the AV socket (SCART)  
Via the AV socket (Scart), a video signal can be fed-in and represented on the os-  
cilloscope.  
To do so, the function CVBS input must be selected in the AV menu. The maximal  
input voltage is 2 Vpp. The scale is divided in 0.2 V/units.  
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Audio Scope  
Audio Scope  
The last set menu is  
called up.  
Increasing time / unit  
With this function, the  
audio signal can be com-  
pressed on the display.  
Eight time-stages are  
+ time  
available. The unit switches to the next  
highest time stage once the button is  
pressed. If the softkey field no longer  
changes colour, the highest time stage is  
reached.  
Reducing time / unit  
With this function, the audio signal can be lengthened on the display. Eight time-  
stages are available. The unit switches accordingly to the next lower time stage,  
when the button is pressed once more. If the softkey field no longer changes col-  
our, the lowest time stage is reached.  
- time  
Position of the audio signal  
With the cursor buttons, the vertical position of audio signal can be changed. The  
trigger point, which lies at 0 V, is set or changed with this button.  
y-pos  
Measuring the FM hub  
The FM hub of the received audio carrier can be measured in the SCOPE menu.  
The scale on the left margin of the screen serves to measure the audio FM hub. It  
is divided in 10 kHz increments (a secondary graduation line) for TV and radio re-  
ception and in 20 kHz increments for SAT reception. The condition of the audio  
signal can be changed by using the cursor buttons.  
Measuring an audio signal via the AV socket (SCART)  
An audio signal can be fed-in via the AV socket (SCART) and represented on the  
oscilloscope.  
For this purpose, the function CVBS input is to be selected in the AV menu. The  
maximal input voltage is 2 Vpp. The scale is divided into 0.25 unit.  
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DiSEqC Scope  
DiSEqC Scope  
Calls up the last set  
menu.  
Increasing time / unit  
With this function, the  
DiSEqC signal can be  
compressed on the dis-  
play. Eight control time-  
+ time  
stages are available. The unit switched  
accordingly to the next highest stage,  
when the button is pressed once more. If  
the softkey field no longer changes colour,  
the highest stage is reached.  
Reducing time / unit  
With this function, the DiSEqC signal can be stretched on the display. Eight control  
time-stages are available. The unit switches accordingly to the next lowest stage,  
once the button is pressed once more. If the softkey field no longer changes col-  
our, the lowest stage is reached.  
- time  
Saving function  
By pressing this button, the saving oscilloscope is set to standby. As soon as a  
DiSEqC signal is on the antenna socket of the MSK 33, it is recorded and saved  
until you either press the button again or switch over with the button „cont“ to con-  
tinuous recording.  
shot  
Switches the oscilloscope back to continuos recording.  
cont  
Position and triggering of the DiSEqC signal  
With the cursor buttons, ▼▲, the vertical position of the DiSEqC signal can be  
changed. The trigger point, which at 14 or 18V, is then also set or changed.  
With the horizontal cursor buttons, ◄►, the type of representation of the DiSEqC  
can be selected:  
run in seq = Swing in sequence  
run out seq = Swing out sequence  
carrier = 22 kHz carrier  
modulation = carrier modulation  
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Spectral Menu  
Spectral Menu  
The function spectrum can be called up in the  
operating modes, SAT, TV, RADIO and RETURN-  
PATH. The operation of this function is principally  
identical in all various operating modes; Differences  
are explained in the following text.  
Mark 208.75 A 52.5dBµV  
BACK  
Anzeige der Frequenz und des  
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Pegels des gelbenMarkers  
zoom  
marker  
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The set spectrum is scanned approximately every  
three seconds and updated on the display. A  
marker, which is indicated by a yellow triangle, is  
available for the level measurements on analogue  
and digital signals. Level comparison measurement  
can be carried out by means of the delta marker  
function.  
the mid-frequency is always displayed by the last set  
channel in TV operation or the last set frequency in  
Sat operation.  
span  
large  
50  
40  
¡
ß
mark  
level  
marker  
ana.  
30  
C: 203.25MHz 20MHz/Div  
max  
A 64.0dBµV C-M: 11.5dB off  
The display shows the following values:  
- Frequency of yellow marker: 208.75 MHz  
- Level of yellow marker: 52.5 dBµV  
- Carrier frequency 203.25 MHz  
– Definition per scale unit 20 MHz  
– Analogue measurement (A)  
– Level of white marker: 64.0 dBµV  
– Delta level: (C-M): 11.5dB  
Level measurement of analogue signals  
By calling up the spectrum analysis from the analogue TV or Sat menu, the ana-  
logue level on the white marker is measured and displayed on the screen in the  
lower line. The analogue measured value is identified with „A“ located in front.  
Level measurement of digital signals  
By calling up the spectrum analysis from the digital TV or Sat menu, the digital  
level on the white marker is measured and displayed on the screen in the lower  
line. The digital measured value is indicated with a „D“ located in front.  
For the establishment of digital levels, the MSK 33 calculates a correction value,  
which is represented by a thin line under the white marker. This value is influenced  
by the respective set spectrum measurement bandwidth (see below) and symbol  
rate.  
Therefore, observe the correct setting of the symbol rate in the TV and Sat menu!  
For DVB-T, the appropriate channel bandwidth (6, 7 or 8 MHz) is set in the TV  
menu.  
With the cursor buttons ◄►, the position of the yellow marker can be determined.  
Frequency and level of the yellow marker is displayed.  
<> mark  
By pressing the cursor buttons, ▲▼, the reference level can be changed in 4 dB  
increments ( The spectrum is moved up or down).  
reflv  
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Spectral Menu  
Selecting the spectrum representation  
By pressing this button, the represented frequency range can be defined per scale  
unit. The following settings are possible:  
Setting  
SAT operation  
TV operation  
Return path op-  
eration  
RADIO opera-  
tion  
Span/DIV  
100 MHz  
20 MHz  
5 MHz  
BW  
Span/DIV  
BW  
Span/DIV  
BW  
large  
med.  
small  
full  
8 MHz  
1 MHz  
1 MHz  
-------  
20 MHz  
5 MHz  
1 MHz  
1 MHz  
200 KHz  
8 MHz  
-------  
-----  
2 MHz  
No selection  
possible  
5 MHz  
1 MHz  
-----  
1 MHz  
200 K  
-----  
1 MHz  
BW 200 KHz  
--------  
100 MHz  
ANALOG marker  
The marker can be used or level measurements of analogue carriers in repre-  
sented spectrum on the screen; here, the marker is placed on the carrier. A yellow  
triangle in the screen shows the position of the marker. With the cursor buttons,  
◄►, the position of the marker can be determined. The frequency and level dis-  
play of the marker appears on the upper margin on the screen. The level difference  
(C-M) to the white marker (carrier) is displayed on the lower margin of the screen.  
marker  
ana.  
DIGITAL marker  
Press the same softkey. The upper display changes from A to D (digital measure-  
ment). With the cursor buttons ◄►, the position of the marker can be set. The fre-  
quency and level display of the marker appear on the upper margin of the screen.  
The level difference (C-M) to the while market (carrier) is displayed in the lower  
margin of the screen.  
marker  
dig.ꢀ  
For the establishment of digital levels, the MSK 33 calculates a correction value,  
which is represented by a thin line under he yellow marker,. This value is influ-  
enced by the respective set spectrum measurement bandwidth (see below) and the  
symbol rate.  
Therefore, observe the correct setting of the symbol rate in the TV and Sat menu!  
For DVB-T, the appropriate channel bandwidth (6, 7 or 8 MHz is set in the TV  
menu.  
The scale on the left margin of the screen serves for orientation in the digital opera-  
tion. The level of a digital carrier can only be determined with the white or yellow  
marker!  
C/N measurement of analogue signals in Sat operation  
The spectrum menu is opened in the setting, analogue reception. The yellow  
marker is shifted between the two carriers or in a frequency gap. The C/N meas-  
urement is carried out in medium or small span.  
The softkey (yellow marker) must display the setting „dig.“  
marker  
For noise bandwidth matching, the symbol rate (for DVB-T chBW) set in the SAT or  
TV menu is used. It must have been set for the C/N measurement in the SAT  
range to 27.5 MS and in the TV range to 6.9 MS (at DVB-T to7 or 8 MHZ).  
dig.ꢀ  
Carry out the C/N measurement for the satellite reception directly behind the LNB.  
For systems with cable slope, the measurement result can be incorrect, if the C/N  
measurement occurs for subscriber connection.  
The C/N value is displayed now in the right-hand corner (C-  
M) on the TFT display.  
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C/N measurement of digital signals in Sat operation  
The spectrum menu is opened in the setting, digital reception. The yellow marker  
is moved between two carriers or in frequency gaps. The C/N measurement is car-  
ried out in medium or small span.  
marker  
dig.ꢀ  
The softkey (yellow marker) must display the setting „dig.“  
For noise bandwidth matching, the symbol rate set in the SAT or TV menu (for  
DVB-T the chBW) is used. It must have been set for the C/N measurement in the  
SAT range to 27.5 MS and in the TV range to 6.9 MS (at DVB-T to 7 or 8 MHZ).  
Carry out the C/N measurement for the satellite reception directly behind the LNB.  
For systems with cable slope, the measurement result can be incorrect, if the C/N  
measurement occurs for subscriber connection.  
For analogue or digital C/N measurements, the symbol rate in the SAT MEASURE  
menu must be set to 27.5 MS. The noise measurement bandwidth is based on 27.5  
MHz.  
Cross-polarisation measurement on signals in SAT operation  
Possibly, a transponder of the other polarisation planes is recognised as a small  
knob between the two transponders for a poor aligned LNB. Place the yellow  
marker on this knob. The display C-M represents the cross-polarisation spacing.  
Measure in digital reception mode for digital carriers and in analogue reception  
mode for analogue carriers. The marker is also to be set to analogue or digital ac-  
cording to the reception mode.  
This function allows an enlargement of the spectrum on the yellow marker position.  
If you press this button, the frequency of the yellow marker is transmitted to the  
white carrier marker and zoomed to „small span.“ After exiting the spectrum analy-  
sis, the frequency is also adopted in the picture representation.  
zoom  
marker  
By pressing this button, the spectrum is switched to „Max hold.“ Pressing the but-  
ton again switches it back to clear write.  
max  
off  
If you have an unit with a graphic card (MSK33G, MSK33Q, MSK33M), you can  
also printout the spectrum of the spectrum analysis. To do so, press the button  
„COPY“ in the spectrum analysis and then the softkey button, „print data“.  
After the printout, return to the original measuring job by pressing the button  
„COPY“ once more.  
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Const Menu  
Const Menu  
The function constellation diagram can be called up in the operation types, SAT  
(DVB-S), TV (DVB-C and DVB-T), TV-IF or return path (DVB-C). Operating the  
constellation functions is principally the same in the various operating types. The  
differences are described below.  
Colour representation of I/Q value pairs  
The colour representation of the I/Q value pairs should  
simplify the analysis of the constellation diagram in regards to  
the occurring error. The colour of the I/Q value pairs changes  
with the number of hits on one point within the decision field.  
In an ideal case, the I/Q value pairs are always in the middle  
of the decision field. However the I/Q value pairs are  
influenced by interference on the transmission paths or in the  
modulator on the transmitting side. As long as the I/Q value  
pairs lie within the decision waves, a clear relation of valence  
in the receiver can occur. The decision field is subdivided into  
signal subsurfaces, also called pixels. For a black/white  
representation, one could not represent the frequency of the  
hits of a I/Q value pair on the surface of a pixel. The colour  
representation of the MSK 33 allows the frequency of the hits  
of a I/Q value pair on the surface of a pixel to be described by  
the changing of colour. If many I/Q value pairs meet on a  
pixel, RED is represented, however if very few I/Q value pairs  
meet on a pixel, blue is represented. Four colours are avail-  
able for the assessment of the „scores.“  
RED – very many hits  
YELLOW – many hits  
GREEN – few hits  
BLUE – very few hits  
Constellation diagram for QPSK (DVB-S)  
For the digital transmission via satellite,  
the modulation type QPSK (Quadrature  
Phase Shift Keying) is used. Every 2 in-  
formation bits are put together to one  
symbol and modulate one carrier in its  
phase. With this, four conditions are pos-  
sible, which a receiver must recognise.  
A crosshair with four clouds, which repre-  
sent the possible symbols or their fre-  
quency in the quadrants appear on the  
colour screen.  
Measurement of the bit error rate (BER)  
Since it deals with transmission of binary data for DVB-S, the bit error rate can be  
considered as measurement for the occurred transmission error in the data stream.  
In the MSK 33, a BER measurement is carried out before the viterbi decoder and  
displayed on the screen. The bit error rate is the ratio of the number of received de-  
fected bits divided by the entire number of the received bits. The lowest bit error  
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rate, which the MSK 33 can measure, is 1.0 e-8. If the rate is lower than these  
values, the display of the BER jumps to zero „0“ (no longer bit error). The highest  
BER, which can be displayed, is 1 e-2. Generally, it can be assumed, that picture  
disturbance can occur by a BER of ca. 1 e-3.  
Measurement of signal noise ratio (SNR)  
The conception of the MSK 33 allows the S/N ratio of the I- and Q- data stream to  
be displayed in addition to the C/N measurement on the digital carriers in the  
Const-menu. The measurement is carried out after the QPSK demodulation and  
can be called in as an indicator for the noise on the I/Q signals. Differences in the  
result to the C/N measurement in the spectrum menu can be caused by the com-  
plex interfering influences of the digital signal or by differences in the input level.  
The SNR value is displayed on the upper edge of the TFT screen.  
The best value, which the MSK 33 can measure, is 12 dB. If the value is better  
than 12 dB, this is indicated with a arrow in front of the measured value.  
Carrier offset  
The carrier offset display represents the difference between the set receiving fre-  
quency on the MSK 33 and the transmitting frequency of the digital signal in MHz.  
The carrier offset is displayed on the upper edge of the TFT screen.  
With the cursor buttons, ◄►, the receiving frequency of the MSK 33 can be  
changed and the frequency offset can be set to zero. The carrier offset displays,  
which frequency position the LO of the used LNB has.  
Frontend locked  
If the receiving unit of  
BACK  
the MSK 33 is locked on  
the carrier frequency of  
the received signal, the  
display „frontend locked“ appears on the  
screen. „Not locked“, appears in the  
display, if a representation of the  
constellation diagram is not possible. An  
analysis of the constellation diagram or an  
assessment of the measurement results  
can first occur, as soon as the receiving  
signal is locked. The symbol rate and the  
code rate are to be set here to the  
required values. The inversion of the  
spectrum (inverse /no) is automatically  
set.  
QPSK >  
no  
The display shows the following values:  
- BER = Bit error rate: 1.7 e-06  
- SNR = Signal noise ratio: 9.5 dB  
- Carrier-Offset: -0,3 MHz  
- Frontend locked  
- Carrier frequency: 11347.00 MHz  
– Digital measurement (D)  
– Carrier level: 49.0 dBµV  
The last set menu is called up.  
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Selecting the symbol rate (symbol-clock)  
27.5 MS, 20 MS, 24.5 MS or 22 MS – or entry between 0.5…32 MS.  
27.500  
SR 1  
Selecting the code rate  
(1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8, 8/9)  
3/4  
CR ►  
Inverting /not inverting a constellation diagram  
Display the status of the frequency spectrums or the constellation diagram. Setting  
automatically occurs.  
Invers  
(no)  
Mode  
QPSK  
No function.  
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Examples for QPSK constellation diagrams  
QPSK signal without faults  
QPSK signal with phase noise (LNC)  
QPSK signal with intermodulation noise  
QPSK signal with superposed broadband  
noise. Possible cause: Defective amplifier  
or high cable loss.  
QPSK signal with amplitude hum of an amplifier  
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Constellation diagram for QAM (DVB-C)  
For digital transmission via cables, the  
modulation type QAM (Quadrature Ampli-  
tude Modulation) is used. The MSK 33 can  
represent the constellation of the modula-  
tion types, QAM64 and QAM128. For  
QAM 64, every 6 information bits are put  
together to one symbol and modulate one  
carrier in its amplitude and phase. With  
this, 64 conditions are possible, which a  
receiver must recognise for correct as-  
sessment of a QAM signal.  
A „chessboard“ with 64 or 128 clouds,  
which represent the possible symbols or  
their frequency in the fields, appears on  
the colour screen.  
You can select the menu items by press-  
ing the buttons on the right of the screen.  
Submenus are immediately called up by  
pressing the appropriate softkey. The buttons are represented in yellow for acti-  
vated functions. Buttons, which have multi-functions, are indicated with an arrow  
and are represented in yellow as well. By repeatedly pressing the same button, dif-  
ferent parameters can be called up and displayed.  
Measurement of the bit error rate (BER)  
Since it deals with transmission of binary data for DVB-C, the bit error rate can be  
considered as measurement for the occurring transmission error in the data  
stream. In the MSK 33, a BER measurement is carried out before the error  
correction and displayed on the screen. The bit error rate is the ratio of the number  
of received defective bits divided by the entire number of the received bits. The  
lowest bit error rate, which the MSK 33 can measure, is 1.0 e-8. If the rate is  
lower than this value, the display of the BER jumps to zero „0“ (no longer bit error).  
The highest BER, which can be displayed, is 1 e-2. Generally, it can be assumed,  
that picture disturbance can occur by a BER of ca. 1 e-3.  
Measurement of modulation error rate (MER)  
In the DVB measuring guidelines, the measurement size is determined, which are  
combined with the broad interfering influences. The MER is calculated to record the  
entirety of the signal interference, which is available on the input of this receiver. It  
gives instructions regarding the ability of the receiver, to decode a signal correctly.  
The MER is the ratio of the average signal performance divided by the error power  
in dB. The higher the MER value is, the better the received signal is. Measure-  
ments of the MER can be displayed on the upper edge of the screen.  
Carrier offset  
The carrier offset display shows the difference between the set receiving frequency  
on the MSK 33 and the transmission frequency of the digital signal in MHz.  
With the help of the cursor buttons, ◄►, you can switch to the next channel.  
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Frontend locked  
If the receiving part of the MSK 33 is locked on the carrier frequency of the re-  
ceived signal, the display, „Frontend locked“ appears on the screen. If a represen-  
tation of the constellation diagram is not possible, the display „not locked“ is dis-  
played.  
An analysis of the constellation diagram or an evaluation of the measurement re-  
sults can first occur, when the receiving signal is locked.  
The modulation type and the symbol rate are to be correctly set. The inversion of  
the spectrum (invert / no) is set automatically.  
The last set menu is called up.  
Switch-over between the modulation types QAM 64, QAM 128 or DOC64.  
For DOCSIS64 BER cannot be displayed.  
Selecting the symbol rate (symbol-clock)  
By pressing this button, you can select between the symbol rates, 6,900 MS, 6,111  
MS, 6,952 MS or 6,875 MS . With the numerical buttons, entry between 0.5 and 7.2  
MS is possible.  
Inverting /not inverting constellation diagram  
Display the status of the frequency spectrums or the constellation diagram. Setting  
automatically occurs.  
Invers  
(no)  
Zoom  
Press this button to make the constellation diagram larger. The upper left section of  
the constellation diagram is now displayed and allows a closer glance of the single  
symbols. By pressing the button once more, the original size of the constellation  
diagram is displayed.  
The screen shows the following values:  
- BER = Bit error rate: 1.7 e-06  
- MER = Modulation error rate: 29.5 dB  
- Carrier offset: 0.25 MHz  
- Frontend locked = locked  
- Carrier frequency: S24 330.00 MHz  
- Digital measurement (D)  
- Carrier level: 49.0 dBµV  
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Examples for QAM constellation diagram  
The following examples show possible errors and their representation in the constellation diagram.  
64 QAM signal without faults  
64 QAM signal with intermodulation of narrow  
band noise  
64 QAM signal with low broadband noise.  
Possible cause: Bad amplifier or to small of  
input level on an amplifier in the  
transmission line.  
64 QAM signal with strong broadband  
noise. Possible cause: cable loss is to high  
or amplifier has a defect.  
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64 QAM Signal with phase noise of a  
converter  
64 QAM signal with amplitude hum  
of an amplifier  
64 QAM signal with I/Q phase error of  
a converter  
64 QAM signal with signal I/Q amplitude error  
of the converter  
Unsynchronised demodulator- no input signal.  
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DVB-T  
DVB-T  
Constellation diagram DVB-T (optional)  
For the terrestrial digital transmission of television signals (DVB-T), the modulation  
type COFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex) is used.  
In 2k mode, 1705 carries and in 8k mode 6817 carriers either QPSK-, QAM16- or  
QAM64 are modulated.  
DVB-T signals are transmitted in the so-called hierarchy modulation. Two MPEG  
transport streams of difference priority are simultaneously transmitted.  
The demodulated QPSK signals are decoded in the MPEG decoder and their con-  
stellations are represented on the screen of the MSK 33.  
THE MSK33 can automatically represent the constellations of all possible modula-  
tion types and display the respective values.  
By pressing this softkey,  
you receive all data of the  
DVB-T signal (see left).  
param.  
on►  
Measurement of bit error rate (BER)  
Since it deals with the transmission of binary  
data for DVB-T, the bit error rate can be  
observed as measurement for the occurring  
transmission error in the data stream. The BER  
measurement is carried out before and behind  
the viterbi decoder and displayed on the  
screen. The bit error rate is the ration of the  
number of the received defective bits divided by  
the entire number of receive bits. The low bit  
error rate, which the MSK 33 can measure, is  
1.0 e-8. If the measured value is below this value, the display of BER skipped to  
zero „0“ (no bit error available). The highest displayed BER is 1 e-2. Generally, it  
can be assumed, that the picture disturbance can occur for a BER of ca. ca. 2.2 e-  
2 before viterbi.  
Measurement of signal noise ration (SNR)  
The conception of the MSK 33 allows the S/N ratio of the I- and Q- data stream to  
be displayed in addition to the C/N measurement on the digital carriers in the  
Const-menu. The measurement is carried out after the QPSK demodulation and  
can be called in as an indicator for the noise on the I/Q signals. Differences in the  
result to the C/N measurement in the spectrum menu can be caused by the com-  
plex interfering influences of the digital signal or by differences in the input level.  
The SNR value is displayed on the upper edge of the TFT screen.  
The best value, which the MSK 33 can measure, is 32 dB.  
Carrier offset  
The carrier offset display represents the difference between set receiving fre-  
quency on the MSK 33 and the transmission frequency of the digital signal in MHZ.  
With the cursor buttons, ◄►, you can switch to the next channel.  
Carrier mode  
Modulation  
Displays how many carries of the DVB-T signal are modulated. It is modulated be-  
tween the 2k mode (1705 carriers) and the 8k mode (6817 carriers).  
Displays the modulation type, with which the DVB-T carriers are modulated. The  
modulation types QPSK, QAM16 and QAM64 are possible.  
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DVB-T  
Hierarchy  
Meaning: Two carriers streams are simultaneously transmitted and the transport  
stream with the higher priority is QPSK modulated.  
There are four hierarchy steps (0, 1, 2 and 4).  
Hierarchy = 0 menus, that the signal is not hierarchy modulated.  
Hierarchy = 1 means, that the signal is hierarchically modulated.  
Two transport streams are simultaneously transmitted, one has  
higher priority in QPSK.  
Hierarchy = 2 menus, that the signal is hierarchically modulated.  
The modulation is compared to the QAM modulation is one step  
securer.  
Hierarchy = 4 means, that  
the signal is hierarchically  
modulated. the QPSK  
modulation is securer that  
the QAM modulation by two  
steps.  
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DVB-T  
Code rate  
Display the measured code rate ½, 2/3, ¾, 5/6 or 7/8.  
Guard  
Invers  
Displays the ratio between guard interval and symbol time 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 or 1/32.  
The display of the condition of the frequency spectrum or the constellation diagram.  
Setting occurs automatically.  
Frontend locked  
If the reception part of the MSK 33 is locked on the carrier frequency of the re-  
ceived signal, the display „Frontend locked“ appears on the screen. In the opposite  
case, „not locked“ appears on the screen.  
An analysis of the constellation diagram or an evaluation of the measurement re-  
sults can be only carried out, when the receiving signal is locked in.  
The channel width of the DVB-T channel (chBW = 6.7 or 8 MHz) must be manually  
set to the correct value with the respective softkey.  
Channel display  
The received channel and the respective reception frequency is displayed. By  
pressing the cursor buttons, ◄►, the channel can be changed.  
The reception level can be displayed in the DVB-T-CONST menu.  
The channel bandwidth can be selected between 6 MHz, 7 MHz and 8 MHz.  
chBW  
8 MHz►  
Selection of the representation of all available COFDM carriers.  
all-C  
By pressing on the button „all-C“ once more, you can enter in the starting carrier.  
By pressing this button again, you can enter in the stop carrier.  
Strt-C  
You can select a carrier range or select the representation of a signal carrier by  
identical entry of the starting or stop carrier.  
34►  
Pilot carrier in 2k mode:  
Stop-C  
34, 50, 209, 346, 413, 569, 595, 688, 790, 901, 1073, 1219, 1262, 1286, 1469,  
1594, 1687  
34►  
Central carrier in 2k mode: 852  
Pilot carrier sin 8k mode:  
34, 50, 209, 346, 413, 569, 595, 688, 790, 901, 1073, 1219,  
1262, 1286, 1469, 1594, 1687, 1783, 1754, 1913, 2050,  
2117, 2273, 2299, 2392, 2494, 2605, 2777, 2923, 2966,  
2990, 3173, 3298, 3391, 3442, 3458, 3617, 3754, 3821,  
3977, 4003, 4096, 4198, 4309, 4481, 4627, 4670, 4694,  
4877, 5002, 5095, 5146, 5162, 5321, 5458, 5525, 5681,  
5707, 5800, 5902, 6013, 6185, 6331, 6374, 6398, 6581,  
6706, 6799  
Central carrier in 8k mode: 3408  
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DVB-T  
zoom  
on►  
Press this button  
upper left-hand  
represented and  
pressing the button  
diagram is represented.  
to enlarge the constellation diagram. The  
section of the constellation diagram is now  
allows a closer look of signal symbols. By  
again, the original size of the constellation  
Impulse response representation (Echo representation) (optional)  
By means of the impulse response  
representation, it is possible to measure  
echoes in the transmission path or  
multiple path reception. The green line (on  
the left in the screen to dB) represents the  
received used carrier. The other (red)  
lines are echoes. For multiple path  
reception, pre-echoes can also occur, if  
an unwanted transmitter has a shorter  
distance to the receiver as desired.  
With the button „dist. km/µs,“ you can  
switch the measurement between running  
time and distance.  
With the cursor buttons, ◄►, you can  
move the yellow marker for measuring  
the distance or the time and the level of  
reflection.  
Echo representation: marker display in µs  
Echo representation: marker display in km  
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Broadband Cable Analysis Measuring System MSK 33 /  
MVG  
Broadband Cable Analysis Measuring System MSK 33 / MVG  
The broadband cable analysis system consists of the antenna  
measuring instrument MSK 33 (including return path option) and the  
signal generator MVG 10.  
Both units function in the frequency range from 4.0 MHz to 860 MHz.  
It allows the measurement of cable systems in CATV range (down-  
stream) and in the return path range (upstream).  
The measurement can also be carried out in the supplied cable.  
The signal generator MVG 10 can wobbulate in many segment  
ranges, which means that ranges which are occupied can be locked  
by the generator, thus allowing TV reception not to be disturbed.  
Therefore, before the measurement, make a frequency and level plan!  
The MVG 10 requires a bandwidth of ca. 500 kHz for transmitting the  
telemetric data, which means, that the set frequency points must have  
at least a distance of 250 kHz from the used signal on the cable sys-  
tem, provided the amplitudes of the used signal and MVG 10 signal  
are the same.  
Before each frequency change, the MVG 10 transmits the next recep-  
tion frequency to the MSK 33 via a telemetric signal. In occupied  
ranges, which must not be swept, the MSK 33 can carry on the meas-  
urements in the same raster with maximum scanning speed. During  
this time, the MVG 10 pauses. The MSK 33 measures the transmitted  
level and represents in the spectrum. the measurement can be printed  
out via the built-in printer.  
Measuring principle  
MVG10  
MSK33  
Report FRQa+1  
Report FRQy  
FRQa  
Transmitting  
range  
FRQa  
Recording  
FRQx  
FRQx  
Transmitting-free  
range  
fast  
sweep  
Report FRQz  
FRQy  
FRQy  
Transmitting  
range  
Recording  
Report FRQa  
FRQz  
FRQz  
MVG10  
CATV system  
upstream  
or  
MSK33  
downstream  
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Broadband Cable Analysis Measuring System MSK 33 /  
MVG  
First select the reception frequency in the  
reception menu TV or RP. With this, the  
MVG 10 begins to „sweep.“  
From the MODE menu,  
mvg10  
only►  
man reaches track. MVG  
10 the spectrum display  
in MVG 10 tracking  
mode with the second softkey.  
In this mode, all MVG signals in respect to  
the frequency and level are recorded from  
the starting frequency up to the end  
frequency. In between, laying signals are  
not recorded. In this mode, the highest  
measuring speed can be reached (ca. 160  
ms per represented spectral line).  
The less frequency points (spectral lines) you define for the MVG 10,  
the faster the spectrum representation of the MSK 33 in „MVG 10  
only-mode“ works. Therefore, enter in only required frequency points  
for the MVG 10.  
<> mark  
With the cursor buttons, ◄►, the position of the yellow marker can be  
determined for frequency and level measurement. Frequency and  
level of the yellow marker is displayed. By pressing the cursor buttons,  
▲▼, the reference level can be changed in 4 dB increments (the  
spectrum is moved up or down). Refer to the respective chapter  
“Spectrum Analysis”!  
reflv  
By pressing this button, the represented frequency range can be de-  
fined per scale part. Refer to the respective chapter “Spectrum Analy-  
sis”!  
max  
By pressing this button, the spectrum is switched to „Max hold.“ By  
repeatedly pressing this button, it switches again to ‚clear write‘.  
off  
In this menu, press the buttons only very slowly, since the MSK 33 in  
this mode always waits for the data reports of the MVG 10. Therefore,  
press the buttons for a longer time until the MSK 33 reacts.  
The red LED above the RF input lights up on MVG tracking mode.  
This does not mean anything. There is not voltage on the RF input.  
In this mode, all MVG signals in respect to frequency and level from  
the starting frequency to the end frequency are recorded.  
In-between laying signals are also recorded. The signals sent by the  
MVG 10 are displayed in green (depending on the measurement  
bandwidth green/red). The spectrum between the MVG 10 signals are  
displayed in red.  
In this mode, the step-time must be increased for the MVG 10 (each  
according to the set span ca. 700...5000 ms pre represented spectral  
line). Also, refer to the operating manual MVG 10.  
The measured spectrums can be printed out via the function COPY -  
print data.  
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Broadband Cable Analysis Measuring System MSK 33 /  
MVG  
A few functions such as „Clear display,“ „Printout the spectrum“ (prt  
123) and switch-over functions can be remotely controlled via the  
MVG 10. Refer to the operating manual MVG 10!  
Comfortable upstream 4.0…80 MHz and  
Downstream 47…860 MHz measurement  
Cable system  
MVG10  
Wobbel-  
generator (1)  
MSK33  
Receiver (1)  
with return path amplifiers  
ext FBAS  
MSK33  
Receiver (2)  
Graphic  
RGB  
MVG10 (2)  
Signal  
wobbel-  
Representation of upstream spectrum  
on the head station  
Measurement of the downstream  
spectrum  
generator  
Upstream measurement  
The MVG 10 (1) wobbulates in free frequency ranges in the return  
path.  
The MSK 33 (1) receives the signals in the MVG 10 tracking mode.  
The graphic of the MSK 33 (1) is given to the MVG 10 via a SCART  
cable in RGB (60 Hz) and transmitted to the MSK 33 (2) on a free  
downstream channel (attention two-sided band modulation!).  
With the aid of the print command „Prt 999“ on the MVG 10 (1), the  
spectrum can be printed out on the head station from the MSK 33 (1).  
The command „Clear“ clears the spectrum representation on the MSK  
33 (1).  
Downstream measurement  
With the command „Fkt A 1“ from the MVG 10 (1), the MVG 10 (2) s  
switched over via the MSK 33 (1) from the signal generator mode to  
the downstream sweep generator mode.  
Preparation  
First, the signal generator with  
external RGB modulation must  
be stored on the memory posi-  
tion „0“ of the MVG 10 (2) and  
the channel sweeper with the  
desired channel sweep ranges  
must be stored on the memory  
position „1.“  
The MVG 10 (2) wobbulates the forward path in free frequency  
ranges.  
The MSK33 (2) receives the signals in MVG 10 tracking mode.  
With the command „Fkt A 0“ from the MVG 10 (1), the MVG 10 (2) can  
be reset into the signal generator mode. This occurs via the switching  
voltage of the SCART line.  
Uscart = 12 V produces Recall no. 1 on MVG 10.  
Uscart = 0 V produces Recall Nr. 0 on MVG 10  
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Broadband Cable Analysis Measuring System MSK 33 /  
MVG  
Retransmission of the spectrum received by the MSK 33 (1) with a  
MVG 10 (2).  
It is possible to transmit the received spectrum on the head station or a FBAS sig-  
nal of an external unit (camera, head station computer etc.) via the MVG 10 (2) on  
free CATV channels. Here, the MSK 33 is connected to the MVG 10 with the fully  
occupied Scart cable.  
Please make sure, that the MVG 10 is two-sided band modulated.  
Therefore, you need two free RF channels for picture transmission.  
Cable system  
With return path capable amplifiers  
MVG10  
Wobbel-  
generator (1)  
MSK33  
Receiver (1)  
ext FBAS*  
Monitoring  
camera or  
PC-Monitoring  
Graphik  
RGB  
MSK33  
Receiver (2)  
MVG10 (2)  
Signal  
wobbel-  
Represenation of the upstream spec-  
trum on the head station  
Measurement of the downstream  
spectrum  
generator  
* In case you want to additionally transmit a CVBS signal via the MVG 10 (2) in this  
measurement arrangement, you must change the SCART cable between MSK 33  
(1) and MVG 10 (2) as follows:  
Separate the cable from Pin 20 (Video in) on the SCART cable plug, which  
is connected with the MSK 33.  
Connect a shielded 75 ohm cable with a Cinch connector on the other end  
on PIN 20 (Video in).  
Connect the screen of the cable with PIN 17 (video earth).  
The MSK33(1) converts the fed-in video signal into a RGB signal and delivery this  
signal for modulation on the MVG10(2).  
The switching occurs via the MVG 10 (1) function Fkt B 0/1  
Graphic transmission = Fkt B 1  
ext. FBAS  
= Fkt B 0  
Refer to the operating manual MVG10.  
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Auto Measure  
Auto Measure  
In the setting, AUTO MEASURE, the  
measuring instrument settings which are  
saved in the ‚Copy menu can be carried  
out and printed out.  
measurement point >48<  
!after start is point +1  
BACK  
list rcl. ---setting---  
1 >85< NO SETTINGS  
edit  
list  
For the automatic measuring sequence,  
the unit settings (store nr. -- / recall nr.-)  
which are saved in the ‚Copy menu‘ are  
used. Refer to the chapter “COPY  
Function”. Up to 100 (00…99) different  
series of measurements can be saved.  
You can assign each measurement  
sequence a specific check point (e.g.  
socket 1), but the memory positions  
80...95 are occupied with DiSEqC  
functions at the factory.  
set  
point  
stop  
on/off  
2 02  
3 03  
4 04  
5 05  
6 06  
7 07  
start  
measure  
8 08  
9 09  
input  
listNo  
Display of the check point  
The upper bar of the display screen shows, which check point as-  
signed to the measurement sequence is called up. It can be repro-  
grammed via the softkey, set point, and numerical entry from 00 to  
99. For each new start of measurement, the check point number is  
automatically increased by 1.  
measurement point >02<  
after start is point+1  
set  
point  
With „set point,“ you open the numerical entry of the check point via  
the numerical keypad.  
Display of the entry field for the respective measurement task  
list  
rcl.  
5
= Measurement sequence number  
list rcl.---setting---  
5 >08< TsA 303.25M  
>08< = Entry of the memory position number of the meas-  
urement setting after pressing the button „edit list“ setting  
TsA 303.25M = TV special channel analogue 303.25 MHz  
edit  
list  
After pressing this softkey, the memory position number of the  
measurement, which is to be carried out, can be entered in for the  
respective measurement sequence number.  
stop  
on/off  
This softkey indicates the end of the measurement sequence.  
After pressing this button, the automatic measurement sequence  
starts. All measurement settings are carried out between the meas-  
urement sequence number 00 and the next STOP or between two  
STOP settings and afterwards the measurement results are printed  
out with the built-in printer.  
start  
measure  
input  
ListNo  
After activating this softkey, the numerical entry of the list number  
can be carried out or the entry point (list number) selected with the  
cursor buttons, ▲▼.  
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Interfaces  
Interfaces  
Modem / RS 232 interface  
The serial interface RS 232 is executed as 25-pin SUB-D socket. it is required for  
controlling the MSK 33 via mode, or PC.  
Connection cable for modem / RS 232  
In order for he MSK 33 to be able to be remotely controlled via the RS 232, a con-  
nection between the signal meter and the PC or external modem must be estab-  
lished. if a modem is used, this connection occurs with a RS 232 interface cable,  
which connects the modem with the RS 232 socket on the rear panel of the MSK  
33 1 : 1.  
If a PC is directly connected, a so-called zero modem cable must be used. Here  
next to the transmitting and receiving wire, all handshake wires are also crossed.  
Note: For deactivating the handshake operating on the MSK 33 (see below), it is sufficient to use a zero  
modem cable, in which only the TVD wire and the RXD wire are crossed. However, the operating software  
of the MSK 33 works faster, if the handshake  
operation is activated (especially, if no modem  
is connected). The MSK 33 first answers  
without handshake after the entry of a RE-  
TURN on the PC.  
1
14  
14  
1
Connection assignment of the zero modem  
cable for the remote control of the MSK 33 via  
a PC.  
If the MSK 33 is directly connected with the PC, it is represented in  
the upper display field in the ‚modem menu,‘ if the zero modem cable  
is properly connected. All three displays (DSR, DCD and CTS) must  
show the message „ON“. Many zero modem cables have no con-  
nection with the DCD connection of the RS 232 connector. If so, the  
display ‚OFF‘ appears near the DCD. In this case, a bridge from DSR  
to DCD must be provided in the connector of the zero modem cable  
(refer to illustration) or the handshake operating must be switched  
off.  
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Modem/RS232 menu  
The RS232 interface of the MSK 33 can  
be configured in the most important points  
in this menu.  
Return to the ‚SETTING  
menu.‘  
Setting baud rate  
The field lights up yellow, as soon as the softkey is pressed. Afterwards, the inter-  
face speed from 2400 to 115200 baud (each 8 bits / no parity /no stop bit) can be  
set with the aid of the cursor buttons, „<„ and „>.„ This setting is only based on the  
interface communication between the modem and the MSK 33 and has no influ-  
ence on the transmission characteristic data of the modem.  
rate  
< >  
Setting local echo  
Normally, all characters received by the modem are sent back by the MSK 33. This  
means, that a character entered in on the terminal (PC keyboard) is not immedi-  
ately displayed on the screen, but rather sent via the near modem (on the PC) to  
the farther modem (on the MSK 33). Here, the character is analysed and sent  
back (echo function).  
echo  
off  
If the local echo on the terminal is activated, the character appears twice and one  
of the both echoes must be terminated.  
Setting hardware handshake  
By pressing the button, R/CTS, the hardware-handshake can be activated or deac-  
tivated. If the handshake operation is deactivated, it is not possible for the MSK 33  
to recognise, when a connected PC or modem has taken over the operation. In this  
case, the MSK 33 first answer after entry of a RETURN on the terminal pro-  
gramme.  
r/cts  
off  
If the handshake is activated, this occurs automatically, as soon as the terminal  
programme has been called up or the modem has been successfully called. If the  
MSK 33 is switched off during this procedure, it will switch on by itself or switch off  
after exiting the terminal programme or loss of the carrier on the modem.  
Init (Initialisation string) for the MSK 33 modem  
Here, the currently valid initialisation string for the MSK 33 modem can be read.  
init  
< >  
With the aid of the initialisation string, a connection to the MSK 33 modem is estab-  
lished after switching on the MSK 33. With this, a change of the basic setting in the  
modem is carried out, for example the setting of a common baud rate. A change of  
the initialisation string can occur after pressing the INIT button. Hereby, it is possi-  
ble to select the character with the cursor buttons, or to select the position which is  
to be edited. The character string is sent to the first space after deactivating the  
INIT button.  
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After pressing this button, the MSK 33 is reset to the factory setting.  
Code (Password)  
Here, the currently valid password can be read, which must be known by the used  
for the remote request or control of the MSK 33. The password can only be  
changed in active modem operation.  
PIN1  
is the master PIN and opens all functions of the MSK 33  
(including download of the unit software). Just in case,  
you should not register yourself under this PIN, in order  
to avoid overwriting the programme software (other safe-  
ties are built in).  
PIN2  
opens all function of the MSK 33 with the exception of  
locking the programme memory and the new program-  
ming of programme memory. The important settings on  
the MSK 33 can be remotely controlled with this.  
PIN3  
allows one to only receive measurement values form the  
MSK 33. The changing of important settings is not possi-  
ble after login in under this PIN.  
Note: For changing a PIN (only possible via RS232), the  
PIN is always taken over, under which you have logged-  
in with.  
Operating of the MSK 33 via modem  
The MSK 33 can be remotely controlled in two terminal modes. It is distinguished  
between the TTY mode and the ANSI mode.  
The TTY mode  
The TTY mode is line-orientated and complies for the most part with the usual op-  
eration via a serial interface or a modem. This means, the command abbreviations  
are entered in via the keyboard, interpreted by the MSK 33 and the command is  
appropriately executed. MSK 33 confirms the execution of the commands with text  
information- After each command, the screen is scrolled up line-by-line. This  
method is used in general for the automation of measurement tasks. A written  
measurement programme from the user cyclically calls up certain commands of the  
MSK 33 and analyses measurement values sent by the MSK 33.  
the ANSI mode  
In ANSI mode, it is possible for the MSK 33 to generate a intuitively easy to use  
surface by simple control characters on the controlled page, which is in the SAA  
standard under DOS. A advantage of this method is that any terminal programme  
for controlling the MSK 33 can be used (e.g. Term95, Telemate, Hyperterminal  
etc.). The installation of a separate control software on the PC is not necessary.  
Other control computers can also be used as well. Here, The available control  
characters in ANSI standard are fallen back upon a subset.  
The log-in procedure  
The MSK 33 responds to the user with the request of the password (PIN), after a  
carrier has been recognised on the modem or for deactivation of the handshake af-  
ter the entry of RETURN on the terminal programme. If no PIN is available (all po-  
sitions of the respective PIN in the modem menu of the MSK are highlighted yel-  
low), here RETURN must be pressed once more for confirmation.  
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Requesting help  
In the TTY mode, the list of the available commands can be requested with the  
question mark. In this list, the first three letters are capitalised, which should indi-  
cate that it concerns a key abbreviation. The entry of the first three characters the  
command (occurs with RETURN) is here sufficient to trigger the respective com-  
mand. If it concerns commands without parameter entry (calling up measurement  
values or switch-over of specific modes etc.), the command is switched off. For  
commands with parameter entry e.g. FRE (for receiving frequency entry), the re-  
quest of the frequency appears after the command abbreviation by the MSK 33. It  
is also possible to add the parameter (here the frequency) to the command abbre-  
viation as an attachment (separated by a space). Example FRE 266.25 MHz.  
The command must be here entered in with a point. Units are proposed as default  
and must only be added for a difference. Example FRE 10.7 G means 10700 MHz,  
FRE 10.7 however 10.7 MHz. It is sufficient to type in the first letters of the unit  
In ANSI mode, context-sensitive help is switched on. This means, that the user re-  
ceives notes concerning the command selected from the pulldown menu, which  
appear on the lower section of the screen.  
Example for logging-in in ANSI mode  
In ANSI mode, it is possible, to type in the commands, like in TTY mode) as com-  
mand abbreviations, to select the commands from the pulldown menus with the  
cursor buttons or to call up the commands via the button combinations.  
In order to select from the pulldown menus, any cursor button must simply be  
pressed. Now with the cursor buttons, the menu can be selected (left-right cursor)  
or the command in the menu (up-down cursor) can be selected and with RETURN  
the selection can be confirmed. The pulldown menu can be opened with the CON-  
TROL + highlighted cipher, in order to then select a command with the highlighted  
letter. Example: For frequency input, press CONTROL + C and afterwards F.  
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Note: Alt + S + cipher is in general base on functions of the respective terminal  
programme.  
The picture of the left shows an  
example of a pulldown menu. On  
the left of the picture, there is a  
frame for entering parameter-  
afflicted commands, which repre-  
sents a summary of current unit  
setting.  
Example: Entry of the LNB oscilla-  
tor frequency  
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List of the command abbreviations  
General commands  
TTY  
Switch over from the ANSI terminal (menu-orientated operation according to the SAA standard)  
into the TTY terminal mode (line-oriented operation).  
ANS  
Switch over from the TTY terminal mode (line-orientated operation) to the NASI terminal mode (menu-  
orientated operation according to SAA standard.  
?
VER  
PAS  
Request a list of the command abbreviations (functions only in TTY mode).  
Request a list of version numbers for the signal hardware and software components of the MSK 33.  
The locked-in password can be newly assigned.  
(max. 16 characters).  
LAN  
The language of the help guide via modem can be switched between German and English.  
Switch-over of the operating type of the MSK 33  
SAT  
TV-  
FM-  
Switch over the MSK 33 into operating type satellite reception.  
Switch over the MSK 33 into operating type cable reception.  
Switch over the MSK 33 into the operating type FM reception.  
Measurements with the MSK 33  
RF-  
The level of the carrier of the receiving signal is measured.  
BIA  
The current supply form the antenna socket for the satellite LNB or the cable head amplifier is measured.  
Changing settings of the MSK 33  
FRE  
Enter-in the frequency of the desired transmitter  
Entry:  
Action:  
FRE <RET>  
FRE 266 <RET>  
FRE 10.7 G <RET>  
You are asked for the frequency.  
266 MHz are set as default.  
10700 MHz are set as default.  
Note: The comma position must be entered in as a point.  
CHA  
Enter in the channel of the desired transmitter (only in TV mode).  
Entry:  
Action  
CHA<RET>  
You are asked for the channel.  
14 is set.  
CHA 14 <RET>  
CHA s 16 <RET>  
Special channel 16 is set.  
LO-  
Set LNB oscillator of the satellite system (only in Sat-mode).  
Entry:  
Action:  
LO-<RET>  
LO-9750 <RET>  
LO-10.7 G <RET>  
You are asked for the frequency.  
9750 MHz are set as default.  
10700 MHz are set.  
Note: The comma position must be enter-in with a point. If LO-0 is entered, the entered frequency is  
interpreted as 1.IF.  
22 k  
SUP  
The 22KHz switching signal on the antenna connection is activated or deactivated.  
Activated supply voltage for LNB or cable head station and set or deactivate to a voltage.  
Entry:  
Action:  
SUP <RET>  
SUP 14.5 <RET>  
SUP 0 V  
You are asked for the voltage.  
14.5 volts are set. The unit, volt, does not have to be given.  
The supply voltage is deactivated.  
Note: The set voltage is separately administered for the single operating types of the MSK 33.  
Producing digital control  
DIS  
the DiSEqC control signal is edited and transmitted.  
Entry:  
Action:  
DIS <RET>  
DIS E0 12 01 12  
34 <RET>  
You are asked for the Hex-byte(s) which are to be sent.  
The combination FRAME-Byte, ADDRESS-Byte, COMMAND-Byte + max. 3  
DATEN-Bytes are transmitted.  
VSE  
The VSEQ control signal is edited and transmitted. VSEQ  
Entry:  
Action:  
VSE <RET>  
VSE E0 <RE>  
You are asked for hex-byte which is to be sent.  
The entered-in byte is transmitted.  
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Interfaces  
Loading and saving predefined settings  
STU  
Saving of the current unit setting under a user-defined programme position number from 00-99.  
Entry:  
Action:  
STU <RET>  
You are asked for the programme position, under which the unit set-  
ting should be saved.  
STU 34 <RET>  
Current setting is saved on the programme position 34.  
LDU  
Loading the setting by the identified programme position number 00-99.  
Entry:  
Action:  
LDU <RET>  
You are asked for the programme position, from which the setting  
should be downloaded.  
LDU 34 <RET>  
The setting is loaded from programme position 34.  
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Maintenance, Storage and Customer Service  
Maintenance, Storage and Customer Service  
Maintenance  
The maintenance of the unit is confined to cleaning the interior and exterior of the  
unit.  
Unit calibration  
The calibration interval depends on the use and demand, and should be made  
every 1 and 2 years. The calibration can be carried out by the KATHREIN cus-  
tomer service centre (see below).  
Exterior cleaning  
The exterior of the unit is cleaned when needed with a soft, not fibrous dusting rag  
or brush. For very dirty areas, a spirit or mild soap agent can be used. Never use  
solutions such as nitro-thinner, acetone etc, because these could damage the writ-  
ing on the front panel or the plastic parts.  
Interior cleaning  
The unit should be regularly dusted in the exterior every 1 to 2 years to ensure  
adequate ventilation. The cleaning interval depends on the amount of dust of the  
operating space. The housing cover is removed for cleaning the interior of the unit.  
The dust can be removed with the brush or with compressed air.  
Function testing  
It is recommended to check the given required data in the measured time intervals.  
The data and its tolerances are taken from the data sheet.  
Required means of measurement:  
- TV / Sat test signal generator e.g. Grundig VTG 700  
- DVB test signal generator e.g. Rohde & Schwarz SFQ  
Exchange of components  
The modular construction principle of the MSK 33 allows an exchange of compo-  
nents by the user. Contact our service centre before each component exchange.  
Storage  
The storage temperature range of the unit is: -40...+70°C.  
When the unit is stored for a longer period of time, it should be protected from dust.  
Customer service  
Send the unit to the following address for servicing and calibrating:  
Fa. ESC  
Kathrein Zentralkundendienst  
Bahnhofstr. 108  
D-83224 Grassau  
Tel.: 08641/9545-25  
Fax: 08641/9545-35  
E-Mail: ESC-Grassau@t-online.de  
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Maintenance, Storage and Customer Service  
Printer paper-exchanging the ribbon  
Before opening the unit, disconnect the supply voltage.  
Pge  
Remove the housing cover of the MSK 33. The housing cover is attached with four  
screws. After opening the unit, take out the axle with the empty paper roll. Insert  
the beginning of the paper of the new roll into the paper slot of the printer (between  
plastic and metal), than press down the button „LF - linefeed“ in the ‚COPY menu‘  
until the beginning of the paper appears on the top side of the printer. Now, attach  
the paper roll with the axle into the paper container. Feed the beginning of the pa-  
per into the slit in the cover and secure the cover with the screws.  
Ribbon exchange  
After removing the housing cover, the ribbon cassette is lifted up and removed by  
pressing the marking PUSH. the new ribbon cassette is positioned between the  
tensioned ribbon and the ribbon cassette. Feed the beginning of the paper into the  
slit in the cover and secure the cover with the screws.  
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Technical Appendix  
Technical Appendix  
Overview of DiSEqC commands  
Command overview framing byte  
Hex-byte Description  
E0  
E1  
E2  
E3  
E4  
E5  
E6  
E7  
Commando from master, one time transmission  
Commando from master, repeated transmission  
Commando from master, answer expected, first transmission  
Commando from master, answer expected, repeated transmission  
Answer from slave, „OK“, no error detected  
Answer from slave, commando is not supported by slave  
Answer from slave, parity error is detected  
Answer from slave, commando not recognised  
Command overview address byte  
Hex-byte Description  
00  
10  
11  
12  
14  
15  
18  
20  
21  
22  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
40  
41  
60  
70  
71  
Fx  
All units  
Each LNB, Matrix or SMATV  
LNB  
LNB with loop-through  
Matrix (Switcher)  
Matrix (Switcher) with loop-through  
SMATV  
Every polarizer  
Full skew for linear polarisation  
Polarizer gradually set  
Every positioner  
Polar / azimuth positioner  
Elevation positioner  
Combined positioner  
LNB positioner  
Installations-help  
Signal strength setting-help  
Reserved for assigned addresses  
„Intelligent slave interface“ for „Proprietary Multy-Master bus“  
Interface for subscriber and controlled head ends  
CEM extension  
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Command overview command byte  
Hex- Command  
Description  
Number  
byte identification  
Data/ Byte  
00  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
14  
15  
16  
17  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
2 A  
2 B  
2C  
2D  
2E  
2F  
30  
31  
38  
39  
3A  
3B  
40  
41  
48  
49  
4F  
50  
51  
52  
53  
58  
59  
60  
61  
Reset  
Clr. Reset  
Standby  
Power on  
Set Contend  
Contend  
Reset DiSEqC minicontroller  
Reset flag clear  
Switches off the peripheric power supply unit  
Switches on the peripheric power supply unit  
Sets the contention flag  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
Feedback only when contention flag is set  
Clr. Contend Clears contention flag  
Adresse  
Move C  
Move  
Status  
Config.  
Switch 0  
Switch 1  
Switch 2  
Switch 3  
Set LO  
SET VR  
Set Pos A  
Set S0A  
Set Hi  
Feedback only when contention flag is not set  
Which address when contention flag is set  
Which address when contention flag is not set  
Reads status-register flags  
Reads configuration flags  
Reads switching status flags (committed port)  
Reads switching state flags (uncommitted port)  
Expansion option  
Expansion option  
Calls up the low local oscillator frequency  
Calls up the vertical polarisation or circular polarisation , clockwise  
Selects satellite position A  
Selects switch option A  
Calls up the high local oscillator frequency  
Calls up the horizontal polarisation or circular polarisation, counter-clockwise  
Selects satellite position B  
Set HL  
Set Pos B  
Set S0B  
Set S1A  
Set S2A  
Set S3A  
Set S4A  
Set S1B  
Set S2B  
Set 3SB  
Set S4B  
Sleep  
Selects switch option B  
Calls up matrix S1 input A (input B inactive)  
Calls up matrix S2 input A (input B inactive)  
Calls up matrix S3 input A (input B inactive)  
Calls up matrix S4 input A (input B inactive)  
Calls up matrix S1 input B (input A inactive)  
Calls up matrix S2 input B (input A inactive)  
Calls up matrix S3 input B (input A inactive)  
Calls up matrix S4 input B (input A inactive)  
All bus-commands are ignored except „Awake“  
Bus-commands are accepted again  
Sets port group 0  
Sets port group 1  
Expansion option  
Expansion option  
Reads analogue value A0  
Reads analogue value A1  
Sets analogue value A0  
Sets analogue value A1  
Sets analogue value A7  
Awake  
Write N0  
Write N1  
Write N2  
Write N3  
Read A0  
Read A1  
Write A0  
Write A1  
Write A7  
LO string  
LO now  
LO Lo  
Lo Hi  
Write Freq  
Ch.No.  
Halt  
Go E  
1
-
-
1
1
1
-
-
Reads current frequency  
Reads current frequency (Table entry number)  
Reads low frequency table entry number  
Reads hi frequency table entry number  
Writes channel frequency  
Sets the selected channel number (Receiver)  
Stops positioner  
-
-
2 or 3  
2
-
Directs positioner to the east  
-
Go W  
Directs the positioner to the west  
Reads positioner status register  
Reads positioner counter  
62  
-
-
64  
65  
6C  
6D  
P Status  
Read Pos  
Goto  
Drives positioner motor to counter value hi, low  
2
Write Pos  
Set positioner counter hi, low  
2
In the MSK 33, two different DiSEqC types have integrated. DiSEqC 1.0: With this system, DiSEqC commands can be sent but not  
received. DiSEqC 2.0: With this system, DiSEqC commands can be sent and received (highlighted in grey in the table). Bold com-  
mands are preferably used for Kathrein switching matrices.  
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Technical Appendix  
Command overview data byte  
An appropriate data byte must only be transmitted, if the command byte requires  
the data byte(s). You can take these from the command byte table. To find out  
which data byte must be transmitted to the respective command byte, please refer  
to the data sheets of the respective unit.  
Orbit position Switch position H/V  
Switch position LNB Data byte Recall  
V
V
Lo  
Hi  
Lo  
Hi  
Lo  
Hi  
Lo  
Hi  
Lo  
Hi  
Lo  
Hi  
Lo  
Hi  
Lo  
Hi  
F0  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
F9  
FA  
FB  
FC  
FD  
FE  
FF  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
1
H
H
V
V
2
H
H
V
V
3
H
H
V
V
4
H
H
DiSEqC commands for Kathrein matrices  
These commands are stored under the recall addresses 80...95 at the factory.  
Command for Kathrein matrix 9xx-series  
POS. A (Satellite1)  
Range  
Low-band  
High-band  
Vert.  
Hor.  
Vert.  
F0 00 38 F1  
Hor.  
DiSEqC-  
command  
F0 00 38 F0  
F0 00 38 F2  
F0 00 38 F3  
POS. B (Satellite 2)  
Range  
Low-band  
High-band  
Vert.  
Hor.  
Vert.  
Hor.  
DiSEqC-  
F0 00 38 F4  
F0 00 38 F6  
F0 00 38 F5  
F0 00 38 F7  
command  
Command for Kathrein matrix EXR 20  
Range  
EXR 20  
POS. A  
E0 00 22  
POS. B  
DiSEqC-  
E0 00 26  
command  
Command for Kathrein matrix EXR 22  
Range  
EXR 22  
High-band  
E0 00 24  
Low-band  
DiSEqC-  
E0 00 20  
command  
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Technical Appendix  
Channel tables  
Channel and frequency table standard B/G (frequency in MHz)  
The table show the channel, display MSK 33 and frequency.  
VHF-CCIR  
Pilot freq. 01  
UHF-CCIR  
C21  
C22  
C23  
C24  
C25  
C26  
C27  
C28  
C29  
C30  
C31  
C32  
C33  
C34  
C35  
C36  
C37  
C38  
C39  
C40  
C41  
C42  
C43  
C44  
C45  
ESB  
UHF-CCIR  
C46  
C47  
C48  
C49  
C50  
C51  
C52  
C53  
C54  
C55  
C56  
C57  
C58  
C59  
C60  
C61  
C62  
C63  
C64  
C65  
C66  
C67  
C68  
C69  
C70  
80.15  
48.25  
55.25  
62.25  
175.25 25  
182.25 26  
189.25 27  
196.25 28  
203.25 29  
210.25 30  
217.25 31  
224.25 32  
53.75  
62.25  
82.25  
175.25 36  
183.75 37  
21  
22  
23  
24  
471.25 46  
479.25 47  
487.25 48  
495.25 49  
503.25 50  
511.25 51  
519.25 52  
527.25 53  
535.25 54  
543.25 55  
551.25 56  
559.25 57  
567.25 58  
575.25 59  
583.25 60  
591.25 61  
599.25 62  
607.25 63  
615.25 64  
623.25 65  
631.25 66  
639.25 67  
647.25 68  
655.25 69  
663.25 70  
671.25  
679.25  
687,25  
695.25  
703.25  
711.25  
719.25  
727.25  
735.25  
743.25  
751.25  
759.25  
767.25  
775.25  
783.25  
791.25  
799.25  
807.25  
815.25  
823.25  
831.25  
839.25  
847.25  
855.25  
863.25  
E2  
E3  
E4  
E5  
E6  
E7  
E8  
E9  
E10  
E11  
E12  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
C02  
C03  
C04  
C05  
C06  
C07  
C08  
C09  
C10  
C11  
C12  
C13  
C14  
C15  
C16  
C17  
C18  
C19  
C20  
33  
34  
35  
192.25 38  
201.25 39  
210.25 40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
USB/OSB  
S01  
S02  
Digital  
S03  
Digital  
S04  
S05  
S06  
S07  
S08  
S09  
S10  
S11  
S12  
S13  
S14  
S15  
S16  
S17  
S18  
S19  
S20  
S01  
S02  
105.25 ES21  
112.25 ES22  
113.00  
119.25 ES23  
121.00  
S21  
S22  
303.25  
311.25  
S03  
S23  
319.25  
S04  
S05  
S06  
S07  
S08  
S09  
S10  
S11  
S12  
S13  
S14  
S15  
S16  
S17  
S18  
S19  
S20  
125.25 ES24  
133.25 ES25  
140.25 ES26  
147.25 ES27  
154.25 ES28  
161.25 ES29  
168.25 ES30  
231.25 ES31  
238.25 ES32  
245.25 ES33  
252.25 ES34  
259.25 ES35  
266.25 ES36  
273.25 ES37  
280.25 ES38  
287.25 ES39  
294.25 ES40  
ES41  
S24  
S25  
S26  
S27  
S28  
S29  
S30  
S31  
S32  
S33  
S34  
S35  
S36  
S37  
S38  
S39  
S40  
S41  
335.25  
343.25  
351.25  
359.25  
367.25  
375.25  
383.25  
391.25  
399.25  
407.25  
415.25  
423.25  
431.25  
439.25  
447.25  
455.25  
463.25  
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Technical Appendix  
Channel and frequency table standard L(frequency in MHz)  
The table show the channel, display MSK 33 and frequency.  
VHF  
C01  
UHF  
C21  
UHF  
C46  
80.75  
55.75  
60.50  
63.75  
176.00 25  
184.00 26  
192.00 27  
200.00 28  
208.00 29  
216.00 30  
308.75 31  
32  
861.75 33  
175.25 34  
183.25 35  
191.25 36  
199.25 37  
207.25 38  
215.25 39  
223.25 40  
41  
21  
22  
23  
24  
471.25 46  
479.25 47  
487.25 48  
495.25 49  
503.25 50  
511.25 51  
519.25 52  
527.25 53  
535.25 54  
543.25 55  
551.25 56  
559.25 57  
567.25 58  
575.25 59  
583.25 60  
591.25 61  
599.25 62  
607.25 63  
615.25 64  
623.25 65  
631.25 66  
639.25 67  
647.25 68  
655.25 69  
663.25 70  
671.25  
679.25  
687.25  
695.25  
703.25  
711.25  
719.25  
727.25  
735.25  
743.25  
751.25  
759.25  
767.25  
775.25  
783.25  
791.25  
799.25  
807.25  
815.25  
823.25  
831.25  
839.25  
847.25  
855.25  
863.25  
*LB  
*LC  
*LC1  
L1  
L2  
L3  
L4  
L5  
L6  
C02  
C03  
C04  
C05  
C06  
C07  
C08  
C09  
C10  
C11  
C12  
C13  
C14  
C15  
C16  
C17  
C18  
C19  
C20  
C22  
C23  
C24  
C25  
C26  
C27  
C28  
C29  
C30  
C31  
C32  
C33  
C34  
C35  
C36  
C37  
C38  
C39  
C40  
C41  
C42  
C43  
C44  
C45  
C47  
C48  
C49  
C50  
C51  
C52  
C53  
C54  
C55  
C56  
C57  
C58  
C59  
C60  
C61  
C62  
C63  
C64  
C65  
C66  
C67  
C68  
C69  
C70  
K14  
K15  
K16  
K17  
K18  
K19  
42  
43  
44  
45  
Special channels  
S01  
S01  
S02  
S03  
S04  
S05  
?
S07  
S08  
S09  
S10  
120.00 S21  
S21  
S22  
S23  
S24  
S25  
S26  
S27  
S29  
S29  
S30  
S31  
S32  
S33  
S34  
S35  
S36  
280.00  
288.00  
303.25  
315.25  
327.25  
339.25  
351.25  
363.25  
375.25  
387.25  
399.25  
411.25  
423.25  
435.25  
447.25  
459.25  
S02  
S03  
S04  
S05  
S06  
S07  
S08  
S09  
S10  
S11  
S12  
S13  
S14  
S15  
S16  
S17  
S18  
S19  
S20  
128.00 S22  
136.00 S23  
144.00 S24  
152.00 S25  
S26  
168.00 S27  
176.00 S28  
184.00 S29  
192.00 S30  
200.00 S31  
208.00 S32  
216.00 S33  
224.00 S34  
232.00 S35  
240.00 S36  
248.00  
S12  
S13  
S14  
S15  
S16  
S17  
S18  
S19  
S20  
256.00  
264.00  
272.00  
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Technical Appendix  
Channel and frequency table standard D/K (frequency in MHz)  
The table show the channel, display MSK 33 and frequency.  
VHF  
C01  
C02  
C03  
C04  
?
UHF  
C21  
UHF  
C46  
R-I  
R-II  
49.75  
59.75  
77.25  
85.25  
?
175.25 26  
183.25 27  
191.25 28  
199.25 29  
207.25 30  
215.25 31  
223.25 32  
50.00  
60.00  
70.00  
75.00  
80.00  
90.00  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
471.25 46  
479.25 47  
487.25 48  
495.25 49  
503.25 50  
511.25 51  
519.25 52  
527.25 53  
535.25 54  
543.25 55  
551.25 56  
559.25 57  
567.25 58  
575.25 59  
583.25 60  
591.25 61  
599.25 62  
607.25 63  
615.25 64  
623.25 65  
631.25 66  
639.25 67  
647.25 68  
655.25 69  
663.25 70  
671.25  
679.25  
687.25  
695.25  
703.25  
711.25  
719.25  
727.25  
735.25  
743.25  
751.25  
759.25  
767.25  
775.25  
783.25  
791.25  
799.25  
807.25  
815.25  
823.25  
831.25  
839.25  
847.25  
855.25  
863.25  
C22  
C23  
C24  
C25  
C26  
C27  
C28  
C29  
C30  
C31  
C32  
C33  
C34  
C35  
C36  
C37  
C38  
C39  
C40  
C41  
C42  
C43  
C44  
C45  
C47  
C48  
C49  
C50  
C51  
C52  
C53  
C54  
C55  
C56  
C57  
C58  
C59  
C60  
C61  
C62  
C63  
C64  
C65  
C66  
C67  
C68  
C69  
C70  
R-III  
R-IV  
R-V  
R-VI  
R-VII  
C06  
C07  
R-VIII C08  
R-IX  
R-X  
R-XI  
R-XII  
C09  
C10  
C11  
C12  
C13  
C14  
C15  
C16  
C17  
C18  
C19  
C20  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
175.00 39  
200.00 40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
Special channels  
S01  
S01  
S02  
S03  
111.25 S21  
S21  
S22  
S23  
S24  
S25  
S26  
S27  
S29  
S29  
S30  
S31  
S32  
S33  
S34  
S35  
S36  
S37  
S38  
S39  
S40  
311.25  
319.25  
327.25  
335.25  
343.25  
351.25  
359.25  
367.25  
375.25  
383.25  
391.25  
399.25  
407.25  
415.25  
423.25  
431.25  
439.25  
447.25  
455.25  
463.25  
S02  
S03  
S04  
S05  
S06  
S07  
S08  
S09  
S10  
S11  
S12  
S13  
S14  
S15  
S16  
S17  
S18  
S19  
S20  
119.25 S22  
127.25 S23  
135.25 S24  
143.25 S25  
151.75 S26  
159.25 S27  
167.25 S28  
100.25 S29  
105.25 S30  
231.25 S31  
239.25 S32  
247.25 S33  
255.25 S34  
263.25 S35  
271.25 S36  
279.25 S37  
287.25 S38  
295.25 S39  
303.25 S40  
S05  
S06  
S07  
S08  
S09  
S10  
S11  
S12  
S13  
S14  
S15  
S16  
S17  
S18  
S19  
S20  
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Channel and frequency table standard I (frequency in MHz)  
The table show the channel, display MSK 33 and frequency.  
VHF  
C01  
UHF  
C21  
UHF  
C46  
IA  
IB  
IC  
ID  
IE  
IF  
IG  
IH  
IJ  
45.75  
53.75  
61.75  
21  
22  
23  
471.25 46  
479.25 47  
487.25 48  
495.25 49  
503.25 50  
511.25 51  
519.25 52  
527.25 53  
535.25 54  
543.25 55  
551.25 56  
559.25 57  
567.25 58  
575.25 59  
583.25 60  
591.25 61  
599.25 62  
607.25 63  
615.25 64  
623.25 65  
631.25 66  
639.25 67  
647.25 68  
655.25 69  
663.25 70  
671.25  
679.25  
687.25  
695.25  
703.25  
711.25  
719.25  
727.25  
735.25  
743.25  
751.25  
759.25  
767.25  
775.25  
783.25  
791.25  
799.25  
807.25  
815.25  
823.25  
831.25  
839.25  
847.25  
855.25  
863.25  
C02  
C03  
C04  
C05  
C06  
C07  
C08  
C09  
C10  
C11  
C12  
C13  
C14  
C15  
C16  
C17  
C18  
C19  
C20  
C22  
C23  
C24  
C25  
C26  
C27  
C28  
C29  
C30  
C31  
C32  
C33  
C34  
C35  
C36  
C37  
C38  
C39  
C40  
C41  
C42  
C43  
C44  
C45  
C47  
C48  
C49  
C50  
C51  
C52  
C53  
C54  
C55  
C56  
C57  
C58  
C59  
C60  
C61  
C62  
C63  
C64  
C65  
C66  
C67  
C68  
C69  
C70  
175.25 24  
183.25 25  
191.25 26  
199.25 27  
207.25 28  
215.25 29  
223.25 30  
231.25 31  
239.25 32  
247.45 33  
50.00  
60.00  
70.00  
75.00  
80.00  
90.00  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
175.00 40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
Special channels  
S01  
S01  
111.25 S21  
S21  
S22  
S23  
S24  
S25  
S26  
S27  
S29  
S29  
S30  
S31  
S32  
S33  
S34  
S35  
S36  
S37  
S38  
S39  
S40  
311.25  
319.25  
327.25  
335.25  
343.25  
351.25  
359.25  
367.25  
375.25  
383.25  
391.25  
399.25  
407.25  
415.25  
423.25  
431.25  
439.25  
447.25  
455.25  
463.25  
S02  
S03  
S04  
S05  
S06  
S07  
S08  
S09  
S10  
S11  
S12  
S13  
S14  
S15  
S16  
S17  
S18  
S19  
S20  
119.25 S22  
127.25 S23  
135.25 S24  
143.25 S25  
151.75 S26  
159.25 S27  
167.25 S28  
100.25 S29  
105.25 S30  
231.25 S31  
239.25 S32  
247.25 S33  
255.25 S34  
263.25 S35  
271.25 S36  
279.25 S37  
287.25 S38  
295.25 S39  
303.25 S40  
S03  
S04  
S05  
S06  
S07  
S08  
S09  
S10  
S11  
S12  
S13  
S14  
S15  
S16  
S17  
S18  
S19  
S20  
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Channel and frequency table standard M/N (frequency in MHz)  
The table show the channel, display MSK 33 and frequency.  
VHF  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
UHF  
C14  
C15  
C16  
C17  
C18  
C19  
C20  
C21  
C22  
C23  
C24  
C25  
C26  
C27  
C28  
C29  
C30  
C31  
C32  
C33  
C34  
C35  
C36  
C37  
C38  
C39  
C40  
C41  
C42  
C43  
C44  
C45  
C46  
UHF  
C47  
C48  
C49  
C50  
C51  
C52  
C53  
C54  
C55  
C56  
C57  
C58  
C59  
C60  
C61  
C62  
C63  
C64  
C65  
C66  
C67  
C68  
C69  
C70  
C71  
C72  
C73  
C74  
C75  
C76  
C77  
C78  
C79  
C72.00  
C55.25  
C61.25  
C67.25  
C77.25  
C83.25  
C175.25  
C181.25  
C187.25  
C193.25  
C199.25  
C205.25  
C211.25  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
471.25  
477.25  
483.25  
489.25  
495.25  
501.25  
507.25  
513.25  
519.25  
525.25  
531.25  
537.25  
543.25  
549.25  
555.25  
561.25  
567.25  
573.25  
579.25  
585.25  
591.25  
597.25  
603.25  
609.25  
615.25  
621.25  
627.25  
633.25  
639.25  
645.25  
651.25  
657.25  
663.25  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
669.25  
675.25  
681.25  
687.25  
693.25  
699.25  
705.25  
711.25  
717.25  
723.25  
729.25  
735.25  
741.25  
747.25  
753.25  
759.25  
765.25  
771.25  
777.25  
783.25  
789.25  
795.25  
801.25  
807.25  
813.25  
819.25  
825.25  
831.25  
837.25  
843.25  
849.25  
855.25  
861.25  
A02  
A03  
A04  
A05  
A06  
A07  
A08  
A09  
A10  
A11  
A12  
A13  
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Channel and frequency table standard M/N(frequency in MHz)  
The table show the channel, display MSK 33 and frequency.  
Special channels  
385.25  
Special channels  
A-5 95 959 S01  
91.25  
OO 51  
PP 52  
QQ 53  
RR 54  
SS 55  
TT 56  
UU 57  
VV 58  
WW 59  
AAA 60  
BBB 61  
CCC 62  
DDD 63  
EEE 64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
S43  
S44  
S45  
S46  
S47  
S48  
S49  
S50  
S51  
S52  
S53  
S54  
S55  
S56  
S57  
S58  
S59  
S60  
S61  
S62  
S63  
S64  
S65  
S66  
S67  
S68  
S69  
S70  
S71  
S72  
S73  
S74  
S75  
S76  
S77  
S78  
S79  
S80  
S81  
S82  
S83  
S84  
S85  
A 4 96  
A-3 97  
A-2 98  
A-1 99  
A 14  
B 15  
C 16  
D 17  
E 18  
F 19  
G 20  
H 21  
I 22  
J 23  
K 24  
L 25  
M 26  
N 27  
O 28  
P 29  
S02  
S03  
S04  
S05  
S06  
S07  
S08  
S09  
S10  
S11  
S12  
S13  
S14  
S15  
S16  
S17  
S18  
S19  
S20  
S21  
S22  
S23  
S24  
S25  
S26  
S27  
S28  
S29  
S30  
S31  
S32  
S33  
S34  
S35  
S36  
S37  
S38  
S39  
S40  
S41  
S42  
97.25  
391.25  
397.25  
403.25  
409.25  
415.25  
421.25  
427.25  
433.25  
439.25  
445.25  
451.25  
457.25  
463.25  
469.25  
475.25  
481.25  
487.25  
493.25  
499.25  
505.25  
511.25  
517.25  
523.25  
529.25  
535.25  
541.25  
547.25  
553.25  
559.25  
565.25  
571.25  
577.25  
583.25  
589.25  
595.25  
601.25  
607.25  
613.25  
619.25  
625.25  
631.25  
637.25  
103.25  
109.25  
115.25  
121.25  
127.25  
133.25  
139.25  
145.25  
151.25  
157.25  
163.25  
169.25  
217.25  
223.25  
229.25  
235.25  
241.25  
247.25  
253.25  
259.25  
265.25  
271.25  
277.25  
283.25  
289.25  
295.25  
301.25  
307.25  
313.25  
319.25  
325.25  
331.25  
337.25  
343.25  
349.25  
355.25  
361.25  
367.25  
373.25  
379.25  
Q 30  
R 31  
S 32  
T 33  
U 34  
V 35  
W 36  
AA 37  
BB 38  
CC 39  
DD 40  
EE 41  
FF 42  
GG 43  
HH 44  
II 45  
JJ 46  
KK 47  
LL 48  
MM 49  
NN 50  
90  
91  
92  
93  
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Technical Data  
Technical data  
Power supply  
Mains operation  
Accumulator operation  
Power draw DCPmax  
Power draw ACPmax  
Dimensions  
100…250 V~/50…400 Hz  
Lead accumulator 12 VDC/3.5 Ah  
50 W  
62 W  
Width 275 mm, Height 130 mm, Depth317 mm  
CE-symbol  
Safety standards  
Protection class I  
VDE EN 61010  
Screen  
5,5“ TFT screen 320 x 240 pixel  
Pixel error max. 6 with a distance of 6.5 mm ∅  
+5 °C to +45 °C  
Temperature range  
Storage and operating temperature  
Frequency range  
-20 °C to + 70 °C  
SAT  
TV  
DVB-T  
FM  
920 MHz…2150 MHz  
44.75 MHz…867.20 MHz  
178 MHz…227 MHz / 474 MHz…858 MHz  
88 MHz…108 MHz (45.75 MHz…867.20 MHz)  
38.9 MHz  
ZF  
RP  
TV  
4…80 MHz return path  
Standard B 7 MHz  
Channel plan  
Standard D/G/I/K 8 MHz  
Standard M 6 MHz  
Frequency setting  
Test error /level  
SAT  
TV/FM  
RP  
SAT  
TV/FM  
RP  
in 0.125-MHz increments  
in 50-kHz increments  
in 50-kHz increments  
max. 2 dB  
max. 2dB  
max. 2dB  
Slope  
TV (BT/TT)  
1.5 dB except S41 (461.25 MHz) 4 dB  
C70 (863.25 MHz) 2.5 dB  
Coaxial socket BNC 75 (50 Option)  
0-60 dB in 4 dB increments  
30 dBµV – 130 dBµV (DVB-T 30dBµV-130dBµV)  
70 dBµV – 130 dBµV (30 dBµV – 130 dBµV)  
8 MHz  
RF input  
RF input factor  
Level measurement range  
SAT/TV/FM  
IF/RP  
SAT  
Measurement bandwidth  
SAT DVB  
TV  
8 MHz  
1 MHz  
TV DVB  
FM  
1 MHz  
200 kHz  
RP  
1 MHz  
RP DVB  
SAT  
1 MHz/200 kHz (depend. on system rate setting)  
Mean value display  
Measurement detector  
TV  
Peak value display  
FM  
Mean value display  
DVB-C/S/T  
RP analogue  
RP digital  
TV  
SAT  
SAT  
TV  
Mean value (corrected)  
Peak value display  
Mean value display (corrected)  
10dB (15 dB option 75); (15 dB option 50)  
8dB  
130 kHz /280 kHz  
200 kHz  
Return loss  
Audio IF bandwidth  
FM  
200 kHz  
Audio de-emphasis  
SAT  
TV/FM  
SAT  
50 µs /DNR 75 µs / J17  
50 µs  
FM-audio processing  
4.99…9.01 MHz in 10 kHz increments  
Audio carrier measurement and  
demodulation  
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TV  
Standard B/G  
Standard D/K  
Standard I  
TT1=5.5 MHz, TT2=5.74 MHz  
TT1=6.5 MHz, TT2=6.26 MHz  
TT1=6.0 MHz  
Standard M/Mjap. TT1=4.5 MHz, TT2=4.72 MHz  
Standard L  
Standard B/G  
Standard I  
AM 6.5 MHz, Nicam=5.85 MHz  
Nicam=5.85 MHz  
Nicam=6.552 MHz  
FM  
FM audio processing  
45 MHz…867 MHz  
Nicam –audio - bit error rate  
Video output  
(Scart)  
TV  
0 – 1.5 x 10-2  
SAT  
TV  
SAT  
TV  
SAT  
SAT  
1 Vpp / 75 Ω ≤ 3 dB  
1 Vpp / 75 Ω ≤ 1 dB  
Video output  
1 Vpp / 75 Ω ≤ 3 dB  
1 Vpp / 75 Ω ≤ 1 dB  
0.10 V...20 V, max. 500 mA  
22 kHz, DiSEqC, Simple DiSEqC, (Tone Burst),  
V-SEC, UFOµ -DiSEqC  
(BNC/option)  
LNB supply voltage  
LNB control  
SAT analogue measurements  
TV analogue measurements  
LNB current  
LNB- voltage  
C/N  
0...500 mA  
0...30 V  
10 mA  
100 mV  
2 dB  
2 dB (weighted)  
2 dB  
10 mA  
100 mV  
2 dB (weighted)  
0...35 dB  
35...50 dB  
0...30 dB  
0...500 mA  
0...30 V  
S/N  
Cross-polarisation  
Remote feed cur-  
rent  
Remote feed volt.  
S/N  
35...47 dB  
DVB-S measurements  
QPSK  
DVB-C measurements  
QAM64, QAM128, QAM256  
SNR  
BER  
MER  
BER  
to12 dB  
1x10-2...1x10-8 (0)  
to 32 dB at QAM64  
1x10-2...1x10-8 (0) at QAM64  
(BER better 1x10-8 for level > 57 dBµV)  
to 32 dB  
DVB-T measurements (COFDM)  
2k / 8k mode  
SNR  
BER  
5x10-2...1x10-8 (0)  
Weight  
ca. 7 kg  
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Scope of delivery  
1 Mains cable  
1 Measurement cable- BNC-connector - BNC- connector -  
1 Adapter - BNC- socket - F-socket  
1 Adapter - BNC- socket - F- connector -  
1 Adapter - BNC- socket - IEC connector -  
1 Adapter - BNC- socket - IEC socket  
1 Operating manual  
Accessories  
Leather bag  
Order no.: 208 589  
Order no.: 208 590  
Order no.:  
Measurement software MZS 33  
Anti-dazzle device  
MVG10 signal generator  
Order no.:  
Assignment of the SCART socket  
Connection  
Signal  
Note  
1
Audio right output  
Audio left input  
Audio left output  
Audio earth  
2
3
4
5
Blue earth  
6
Audio left input  
Blue signal  
7
8
Switching voltage  
Green earth  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
Data signal  
Green signal  
Data signal  
Red earth  
Data earth  
Red earth  
Blanking signal  
Video earth  
Blanking signal earth  
Also basic output for  
decoder operation  
Also basic output for  
decoder operation  
19  
20  
Video output  
Video input  
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Assignment of RS232 socket  
Connection  
Signal  
Note  
1
2
TXD  
3
RXD  
RTS  
4
5
CTS  
6
DSR  
S-GND  
DCD  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
DTR  
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Assignment of socket TS PARALLEL (optional)  
TS PARALLEL  
Connection  
Signal  
Abbreviation  
CLOCK A  
GND  
1
2
Clock for data item  
Earth  
Data bit 7 (high-value data  
bit)  
3
DATA BIT 7 A (MSB)  
4
Data bit 6  
Data bit 5  
Data bit 4  
Data bit 3  
Data bit 2  
Data bit 1  
DATA BIT 6 A  
DATA BIT 5 A  
DATA BIT 4 A  
DATA BIT 3 A  
DATA BIT 2 A  
DATA BIT 1 A  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Data bit 0 (lowest-value bit) DATA BIT 0 A (LSB)  
Data item valid  
Package sync  
Earth  
DVALID A  
PSYNC A  
GND  
Clock for data item inverted CLÖCK B  
Earth  
GND  
Data bit 7 inverted (high-  
value bit)  
16  
DATA BIT 7 B (MSB)  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
Data bit 6 inverted  
Data bit 5 inverted  
Data bit 4 inverted  
Data bit 3 inverted  
Data bit 2 inverted  
Data bit 1 inverted  
Data bit 0 inverted  
Data item valid inverted  
Package sync inverted  
DATA BIT 6 B  
DATA BIT 5 B  
DATA BIT 4 B  
DATA BIT 3 B  
DATA BIT 2 B  
DATA BIT 1 B  
DATA BIT 0 B  
DVALID B  
PSYNC B  
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Unit variants  
MSK 33/G  
Integrated graphic card  
Spectrum analyser  
S/N measurement (weighted)  
Digital video-, audio- and DiSEqC- oscilloscope  
MSK 33/Q  
Integrated graphic card and digital card (DVB-C-S card)  
Coloured representation of the constellation analysis for QAM and QPSK signals  
Measurement of bit error rate for QAM and QPSK signals  
Display of modulation error rate (MER) for QAM  
Display of signal-to-noise ration SNR for QPSK  
MSK 33/M  
Integrated graphic card and digital card (DVB-C-S card)  
MPEG demodulator  
MSK 33/QR, MSK 33/MR with return path card  
All functions of the Q and M version, however additionally equipped with the follow-  
ing functions:  
Return path measurement in the range from 4.0…80 MHz  
Level measurement from 30…130 dBµV  
MSK 33/TQ  
MSK 33/TM  
Options  
Like MSK33/Q additional DVB-T (COFDM)  
like MSK33TQ + MPEG decoder  
External 12 V DC supply current  
BNC video output  
TS-PARALLEL-LVDS interface  
Pre-echo software for DVB-T  
MZS33 cable measurement software  
Cable pre-amplifier with FM suppression 109...870 MHz  
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Downloading New MSK33 Operating Software  
Downloading New MSK33 Operating Software  
General notes:  
Observe the bold lines. The non-bold notes can only help you solve a problem in  
cases of error. <RET> means to trigger the command with RETURN on the termi-  
nal programme.  
1. Copy the file „MSK33.BXX“ (XX stands for the version number) from the  
diskette into an easily found directory of your hard disk.  
2. Connect the MSK33 with the PC via a zero modem cable (see respective  
section). Set the baud rate to 19200 baud in the MODEM menu (SETTING /  
MODEM). Note down the PIN (If no entry is available, PIN1 is <RET>).  
If problems occur when using a 9-pin serial interface, the hardware handshake  
(r/cst) can be set to OF in the MODEM menu.  
3. Switch off the MSK33, and press down any number key on the MSK 33.  
Start a terminal programme (we recommend Term95 in DOS mode) on  
the PC => MSK33 switches on.  
For switched of hardware handshake, the MSK 33 must be switched on by  
hand.  
Note: When using the terminal programme, Hyperterminal, under Windows95,  
we recommend to use the fonts TERMINAL STANDARD 14 and OEM/DOS.  
Set emulation to automatic recognition or ANSI.  
4. the MSK 33 answers now with the bootloader „MSKUL>„. Enter in PIN1  
and confirm the entry with <RET> (Standard PIN1 is-MSK-33-).  
For switched off handshake, the MSK 33 first answers after entry of <RET>. If  
the MSK 33 answer with „MSK 33>„ instead of „MSKUL>„, it must have been  
changed in the upload operating with the command, UPL<RET>.  
Note: With the command, LAN<RET>, you can change the language.  
5. With the command UNL<RET>, the FLASH is released for programming.  
Afterwards switch the MSK 33 to reception with the command,  
BIN<RET>.  
If the message is given from the MSK 33, that the access is refused, you may  
have tried to log-in with PIN2 or PIN3. In this case, start over with step 1.  
6. Now, start the upload of the file „MSK33.BIN“ on the terminal programme.  
This occurs in the XMODEM mode (at 19200 baud ca. 3 minutes).  
ATTENTION: Of the upload is not started within a certain period of time, the  
MSK 33 locks up. In this case, you must start new from step 5 (command  
UNL, BIN).  
7. After the upload, the uninterrupted transmission is confirmed by the MSK  
33.  
In the RAW-mode, the message is given after the successful download, that  
232144 characters were downloaded.  
8. Ext the terminal programme, switch off the MSK 33, switch on the MSK 33  
on again without terminal programme and set fact.setup in the menu,  
SETTING / SYSTEM.  
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