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VeCOAX MINIMOD 2+ Firmware Upgrade

version 7.8

VeCOAX MINIMOD 2+ 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 MINIMOD 2+
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 MINIMOD 2+ 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 Minimod 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 MINIMOD 2+ channel has been detected and is operating correctly.
6) Disconnect the MINIMOD 2+ from the TV.
7) Reconnect the TV to its regular coaxial cable.
8) Move the MINIMOD 2+ to the first coaxial junction-box splitter near the TV.
Connect the MINIMOD 2+ to the splitter so its MINIMOD 2+ 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 MINIMOD 2+ from this splitter and connect to the next splitter. Repeat the test from Step #8
12) Connect the MINIMOD 2+ to the main coaxial splitter that feeds all TVs, then repeat Step #10
14) Connect your HDMI source to the MINIMOD 2+ HDMI input. You should now see your HDMI source as a channel on all connected TVs.

Multiple Units Quick Installation

IF YOU USE A COAX AMPLIFIER
READ THIS FIRST:

Otherwise, skip this section.

When combining multiple MINIMOD 2+ units

 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 MINIMOD 2+ COLOR DISPLAY
MAIN MENU>CHANNEL SETUP > RF OUT LEVEL
Reduce the RF output level on every MINIMOD to the minimum setting.
This reduces the combined signal level entering your amplifier,
preventing signal distortion.
If needed, install a 10 dB coaxial attenuator between the combined output and the amplifier input.

Solution-2:
Bypass the amplifier and connect directly from the combined MINIMOD output to the TVs.
The MINIMOD 2+ output is already high-level and typically does not require amplification.

Solution-3:
Try assigning higher frequencies (starting from 500 MHz) to your MINIMODs.
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
MINIMOD MAIN MENU > CHANNEL SETUP > MAJOR Number & MINOR number

IF you are merging the minimods 2+
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 Minimods 2+ ON Different Channels

When combining multiple MINIMOD 2+ units on the same coaxial cable, each unit must be set to a different channel to prevent interference.

(B) Install Your Minimods 2+ one by one

1) This step is critical for a successful setup
First, connect the MINIMOD 2+ directly to a TV using a short piece of coaxial cable
2) You do not need to connect any HDMI input at this stage
3) Check on the Minimod 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 MINIMOD 2+ channel has been detected and is operating correctly.
6) Disconnect the MINIMOD 2+ from the TV.
7) Reconnect the TV to its regular coaxial cable.
8) Move the MINIMOD 2+ to the first coaxial junction-box splitter near the TV.
Connect the MINIMOD 2+ to the splitter so its MINIMOD 2+ 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 MINIMOD 2+ from this splitter and connect to the next splitter. Repeat the test from Step #8
12) Connect the MINIMOD 2+ to the main coaxial splitter that feeds all TVs, then repeat Step #10
14) Connect your HDMI source to the MINIMOD 2+ HDMI input. You should now see your HDMI source as a channel on all connected TVs.

15) Leave this MINIMOD 2+ connected and proceed to the next unit.
Repeat from Step 1 for each unit. Installing one at a time makes troubleshooting easier.
16) Once all units are connected, every TV will be able to tune to any of the MINIMOD 2+ channels.

Receiving Channels on Set-Top Boxes

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

Additional Documentation

VeCOAX MINIMOD 2+ Instruction Manual

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