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VeCOAX Micromod 3+ SDI Firmware Upgrade

version 2.3

VeCOAX Micromod 3+ SDI Instructions

If you are installing Multiple Minimods together
Please see the MULTIPLE UNIT INSTRUCTIONS

below on this page

Single Unit Quick Installation

IF you are merging the micromod 3+ SDI
with other coaxial TV channels,

 FIRST find out a FREE CHANNEL
not used on your TV channel list
so channels will not jam each other.

Look on your TV channel list
for an UNUSED channel number.

1) This step is critical for a successful setup
At first, connect the Micromod 3+ SDI DIRECTLY on your TV with a short piece of coaxial cable
2) You do not need to connect any HDMI input at this stage
3) Check on the Micromod 3 + SDI Display it shows the CORRECT Channel Name & Numbers you want.
4) Rescan your TV's digital channel list to locate the MINIMOD 2+ Channel on your TV.
You should see a color-bars test pattern like the one below:
5) If the color-bars test pattern appears on your TV, the Micromod 3+ SDI channel has been detected and is operating correctly.
6) Disconnect the Micromod 3+ SDI from the TV
7) Reconnect the TV to its regular coaxial cable.
8) Move the Micromod 3+ SDI to the first Coaxial junction box splitter near the TV
Connect the Micromod 3+ SDI to the splitter so the Micromod 3+ SDI channel signal reaches all TVs through the splitter.
See the diagram below:
9) Power on the MINIMOD 2+ while it is connected to the coaxial splitter.
10) Verify that you can still see the MINIMOD 2+ color-bars test signal.
- If yes — rescan all other TVs to find the MINIMOD 2+ channel, following the same procedure used on the first TV.

11) Disconnect the Micromod 3+ SDI from this splitter and connect to the next ones, one by one, repeating the same test from STEP #8
12) Connect The Micromod 3+ SDI to the Main TV Coaxial Splitter, from where you serve all TVs and check again STEP #10
14) Connect your HDMI source to the Micromod 3+ SDI input and watch your SDI source as channel on all your TVs

Multiple Units Quick Installation

IF YOU USE A COAX AMPLIFIER
READ THIS FIRST:

Otherwise, skip this section.

if you combine multiple Micromod 3+ SDI

 then feed an amplified splitter,
and when you connect more than one minimod all channels stop working
This is typically caused by the combined signal being too strong for the amplifier's input.

Solution-1:
On the Micromod 3+ SDI COLOR DISPLAY
MAIN MENU>CHANNEL SETUP > RF OUT LEVEL
Reduce the RF output level on every MINIMOD to the minimum setting.
This will reduce the MIXED signal of all Micromod 3+ SDI to your Amplifier
preventing signal distortion.
If needed use a Coaxial attenuator connector of 10 decibels between the mixed Micromod 3+ SDI and the coaxial amplifier input

Solution-2:
ByPass your amplifier and go direct from the combined Micromod 3+ SDI to the TVs.
The Micromod 3+ SDI signal is already very strong and usually does not require an amplifier.

Solution-3:
Try using HIGHER FREQUENCIES, starting from 500 Mhz up for your Micromod 3+ SDI
This often resolves compatibility issues with older combiners.
You can use higher-frequency channels while still setting your MAJOR/MINOR numbers (e.g., 1, 2, 3) for the TV remote.
The RF frequency and the displayed channel number are independent settings.
You can always set the TV program number with MAJOR/MINOR numbers on the
Micromod 3+ SDI MAIN MENU > CHANNEL SETUP > MAJOR Number & MINOR number

IF you are merging the Micromod 3+ SDI
with other coaxial TV channels,

 FIRST find out a FREE CHANNELs
not used on your TV channel list
so channels will not jam each other.

Look on your TV channel list
for an UNUSED channel numbers.

(A) Prepare your Micromod 3+ SDI ON Different Channels

To merge multiple Micromod 3+ SDI over the same coaxial each must be set to a different channel so they do not Jam each other

(B) Install Your Micromod 3+ SDI one by one

1) This step is critical for a successful setup
At first, connect each Micromod 3+ SDI DIRECTLY on one TV with a short piece of coaxial cable
2) No need to connect the SDI input
3) Check on the Micromod 3+ SDI Display it shows the CORRECT Channel Name & Numbers you want.
4) Rescan your TV's digital channel list to locate the MINIMOD 2+ Channel on your TV.
You should see a color-bars test pattern like the one below:
5) If the color-bars test pattern appears on your TV, the Micromod 3+ SDI channel has been detected and is operating correctly.
6) Disconnect the Micromod 3+ SDI from the TV
7) Reconnect the TV to its regular coaxial cable.
8) Move the Micromod 3+ SDI to the first Coaxial junction box splitter near the TV
Connect the Micromod 3+ SDI to the splitter so the Micromod 3+ SDI channel signal reaches all TVs through the splitter.
See the diagram below:
9) Turn On the Micromod 3+ SDI connected to the coaxial splitter
10) Verify that you can still see the Micromod 3+ SDI color-bars test signal.
- If yes — rescan all other TVs to find the Micromod 3+ SDI channel, following the same procedure used on the first TV.

11) Disconnect the Micromod 3+ SDI from this splitter and connect to the next ones, one by one, repeating the same test from STEP #8
12) Connect The Micromod 3+ SDI to the Main TV Coaxial Splitter, from where you serve all TVs and check again STEP #10
14) Connect your HDMI source to the Micromod 3+ SDI HDMI input. You should now see your HDMI source as a channel on all connected TVs.

15) Leave this Micromod 3+ SDI connected to your coaxial cables and proceed to the next Micromod 3+ SDI
Repeat from step 1 for each Micromod 3+ SDI, one by one, so if there is an issue you'll be able to troubleshoot that easily
16) When all the Micromod 3+ SDI are connected, all your TVs will be able to select and display any of the MINIMOD 2+ HDMI channels

Receiving Channels on Set-Top Boxes

How to receive channels on service-provider set-top boxes — Setup & Channel Guide

Additional Documentation

VeCOAX Micromod 3+ SDI Instruction Manual

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