Contemporary Research 232-ATSC 4
HDTV Analog & Digital HDTV Tuner - ATSC, NTSC, Clear QAM, MPEG4

Manufacturer SKU: 5099-001

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The 232-ATSC 4 tunes ATSC off-air, clear QAM cable, analog channels, and now MPEG-4 and MPEG-2. Other new features include the ability to deliver 1080P video, and easier firmware updating to ensure that your tuner is always up to date with the latest software. If you are integrating a 232-ATSC 4 with the previous generation 232-ATSC+1, the 232-ATSC 4 is backwards compatible with the 232-ATSC+1. Experience superior quality off-air HDTV and multi-channel broadcasts with the 232-ATSC 4.

Control options include Ethernet, RS-232, USB and IR, and remotely from an on-board Web page. Setup is simple with its text menus on the front-panel LCD display. The tuner displays broadcasts through simultaneous HDMI and NTSC composite video, and can even switch between Component or RGBHV outputs. Full-time audio is available from Dolby 5.1/PCM digital HDMI, optical, and coax ports, as well as variable-level analog stereo audio outputs.

Now you can Tune MPEG-4 and MPEG-2

The 232-ATSC 4 now accepts MPEG-4 channels delivering up to 1080P video as well as standard MPEG-2 channels. The integrator-friendly HDTV tuner is controllable with 2-way RS-232, IP Telnet and UDP, as well as wireless and wired IR commands. An onboard Web page enables remote Web control. A new menu-driven display simplifies setup, and a front-panel USB port makes firmware updates a snap. The new compact enclosure allows mounting of two tuners in a single rack space.

Feature Rich Solution

Tunes analog and digital channels in ATSC, NTSC, and clear QAM formats
Accepts MPEG-4 TV channels, as well as standard MPEG-2
Scales video output from 480p to 1080p
Simulcasts from HDMI and composite video ports, as well as stereo, and digital coax and TOSlink optical audio ports
Switches to RGBHV or Component output from front-panel settings, Web page or control commands
Outputs Dolby® 5.1 or PCM/Variable PCM digital audio formats through the HDMI and digital audio ports
Select Consumer or Pro digital audio, auto or manual DVI conversion
Front-panel text and on-screen menus for tuner setup
Web pages for remote setup and control
Supports dual Air/Cable tuning with optional RF switch
Analog and digital closed captioning
Internal scaler displays channels at selected resolution
Rack-mountable two across in 1RU
Full ASCII 2-way RS-232/USB commands, AMX, Crestron, and RTI modules available, discrete IR commands
RS-232 can be daisy-chained to control up to 9 tuners from a single RS-232 port, or control any number of tuners via IP
Front-panel USB port for S37 firmware and rear USB for HD processor updates via a memory stick
Meets RoHS and California energy-saving standards

Tuning:

Type: Analog,ATSC, NTSC and Clear QAM (MPEG2 and MPEG4)

DTV Standards: (1080i/ 29.97/ Hz/720p/480p/480i)

Aspect Ratio: Adjustable, variety of modes for widescreen 16:9 and normal 4:3 broadcasts

Captioning: Onscreen Analog and Digital, set by program or customized for size, font, and attributes

Line 21 analog captioning on Composite Video

Favorites: Favorite channel menu

Lock: Parental option for channels and/or rating

Front Panel Features:

Power, Menu, Setup and Select buttons

Up and Down (Channel Up and Down) buttons

Left and Right (Volume Up and Down) buttons

Text Display, white text on blue LCD, channel and setup information

Top line indicates channel number and name

Lower line Input/Output resolution of current channel, and Air/Cable tuning

IR Sensor

Mini USB Port for S37 firmware updates

Back Panel Features:

RF Input: Air/Cable, 'F', female, 75 ohm impedance

Supports dual Cable and Air tuning with optional RF-AB RF A-B Switch

Digital RF tuning for improved sensitivity

HD Outputs: HDMI and switchable RGB/Component outputs operate simultaneously

Component: RCA YPrPb outputs (1080p@60Hz, 720p@59.94/60 Hz, 1080i/480p@ 29.97 Hz)

RGB: RGBHV DB-15 female (1080p@60Hz, 720p@59.94/60 Hz, 1080i/480p@ 29.97 Hz)

HDMI: HDMI receptacle (1080p@60Hz, 720p@59.94/60 Hz, 1080i/480p@ 29.97 Hz), version 1.3, PCM/AC3 digital audio, auto or manual DVI compatibility

Composite Video: RCA female jack, always operational, echos digital HD output

Audio Outputs: All operate simultaneously, including SDI audio, select Consumer or Pro digital audio

Digital Audio: S/PDIF: Coax and TOSlink optical output, Dolby 5.1, PCM, or PCM variable

Stereo Audio: 2 stereo RCA female jacks, variable level

Control Options:

RJ-45: 10/100 Ethernet connector, Telnet control and onboard Web page. Supports 2 Telnet sessions, UDP control to port number of 31931, reply at 31932

RS-232: DB-9 male, RS-232 data link to control system (protocol is the same for RS-232 or Telnet) 300 to 19,200 baud (9600 default), 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit Control up to 9 tuners using daisy-chain wiring between ports

IR: 3.5 mm stereo input for external IR sensor or wired IR, discrete codes available

Air/Cable: 3.5 mm output to operate the RF-AB RF A-B Switch

Additional Specs:

Power: 2.1mm coaxial jack (inside center conductor positive)

1.1 A maximum, 11 to 14 VDC, 12 VDC typical, current draw 0.198A @114 VAC with power supply

13.2W 45 BTU, 15.2W 52 BTU including power supply

32F (0C) to 113F (45C) operating range

Service: USB port for HD processor firmware upgrades

Included Accessories: PS12-1.5 Switching power supply, 1.5 A 12 VDC, option for 8A supply for up to 4 tuners, RKU, Universal Rack Mount Kit

Warranty: 3 Years

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Mike February 23, 2015

I have been buying these for years, Contemporary Research keeps improving on this tuner and making it better and better all the time with new features.

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