Contemporary Research 232-STSI TV Receiver User Manual


 
232-STSi
The Contemporary Research 232-STSi Stereo S-Video PAL Tuner is a versatile RS-232 controlled PAL TV tuner
featuring high-quality S-Video video and balanced A2/NICAM stereo audio output, switchable composite AV input,
closed-captioning and on-screen text, 125 channel access, front-panel operation and feedback, and intelligent RS-232
control. Designed for global applications, the 232-STSi is CE listed and receives PAL B, G, H, D, K, and I standards,
as well as SECAM L, B, G, H, D and K formats.
The 232-STSi is more than a global tuner, it’s also tuned into country and local needs, simplifying integration. By
selecting an onboard 232-STSi Country Channel Plan, installers can match TV channels to their country’s frequencies.
Then, using our Tuner Helper software, they can define a list of channels available in a specific city and create on-
screen channel ID labels – then save the settings and apply them to other 232-STSi installations.
An onboard character generator displays on-screen text for closed captioning, channel names, interactive menus, and
system feedback. Switchable inputs for composite video and stereo audio are included for display of PC graphics,
VCR, camera or other A/V sources. AV from inputs and off-air broadcast are output as composite video, S-Video and
Stereo, Mono, or Dual audio. Up to nine tuners can be integrated from one RS-232 control port.
V Tunes up to 125 PAL CATV and broadcast channels, programmable by Channel Plan, also tunes
SECAM with limited video features
V Outputs S-Video signal for improved image quality for monitors, large-screen displays and video projectors,
employing adaptive comb and anti-aliasing filtering, as well as cross-color and cross-luminance reduction
V Delivers balanced A2/NICAM Stereo audio with programmable volume levels, as well as Mono and Dual A/B audio
V Includes onboard standards and Channel Plans that map TV channels to a country’s broadcast and cable frequencies
V Stores programmable tuning ring in memory to simplify channel access
V Switches between tuner and composite AV inputs, outputs simultaneous composite and S-Video
V Operates using one of several control pathways:
- Full bi-directional RS-232 control and status feedback, AMX and Crestron modules available
- PC control using free .NET Tuner Helper software (great for saving tuner channels and setup information)
- Front-panel programming options for tuning, RS-232 and operation setup
- Optional IC-RC IR wireless remote, discrete IR and wired IR codes, as well as contact closure channel up/down
V Provides front-panel control for A/V Mute, mode select, and channel up/down
V Displays closed-captioning (LIne 22) and on-screen text channel names, interactive menus, and system feedback
V Inserts blue screen video image when unit senses loss of video level
V Updates firmware with easy-to-use S12 Flash software, available from CR website
V Mounts in 19" rack with optional RK1 or RK2 kit for dual side-by-side installation
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Features
Stereo S-Video PAL Tuner
RS-232 and IR Control