JDSU MSQ-900 Changing Active Plans User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- JDSU
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JDSU MSQ-900 Changing Active Plans
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Name: MSQ-900 MicroStealth QAM
- Language Options: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Chinese available through separate firmware upgrade)
- Channel Template Choices: PAL B/G, PAL UK, PAL Ireland, SECAM D/K, France SECAM-L, China, NCTA
- Power Connector: DC 12V
- USB Connector: For connection to a computer
- RF Signal Input Connector: F-type male connector
Product Usage Instructions
Changing Active Channel Plans:
- Go to the Setup menu.
- Use the up and down arrows to select the Configuration setting to change.
- Use the left and right arrows to make a change.
- Press the EXIT key to save the configurations.
Main Menu Navigation:
- After powering up the MSQ-900, the main menu will appear on the screen.
- Press the up or down arrow key to move the desired icon to the bottom line of the screen.
- Press the Function key under the required icon to select the desired function.
- To return to the main menu, press the EXIT key.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: How can I change the language on the MSQ-900?
A: On initial power-up, the MSQ-900 will ask the operator what language
to use. Select the desired language from the available options.
Q: How do I select the channel template for my system?
A: On initial power-up, the MSQ-900 will ask the operator to select the
channel template. Choose the template that most closely represents your system
and press the OK F3 button.
Q: Where can I find additional information and user manuals for the
MSQ-900?
A: Visit the MSQ website at www.jdsu.com/msq
for additional information, user manuals, and MSQ-PC application downloads.
Parts List
Please visit the MSQ website for additional information, user manuals,and MSQ- PC application downloads : www.jdsu.com/msq
Keys and Connectors
Function keys enable the commands corresponding to icons shown on the screen of the MSQ-900
EXIT key allows for returning to a previous menu level
AUX key enables auxiliary functions
The four Arrow keys allow you to to edit the current operation mode
ENTER key enables the current command
Switches the power of MSQ-900 on and off
SHIFT key enables auxiliary functions
The Power (DC 12V) connector is for connection to an external power source charger) and the USB connector is for connection to a computer.
This connector is for RF signal input. It is an “F”-type male connector.
Power On
Before operating the MSQ-900, read the Operating Manual and familiarize
yourself with the location of controls and indicators of the MSQ-900.
The MSQ-900 is powered by four NiMH AA batteries of no less than 1600 mAh and
no more than 1900 mAh capacity. Do not use alkaline batteries or batteries of
any other type than specified. Charge the batteries before using the MSQ-900
on battery power alone.
To power up the MSQ-900, push and hold the power key until the LCD backlight turns on.
The screen will display the name and model of the MSQ-900. After approximately 1 second, the Analyzer opens the main mode selection menu (Main Menu).
Initial Startup (First Time Use)
On initial power-up, the MSQ-900 will ask the operator what language to use as
well as which channel template is most likely to be used in the network. If
these choices are unknown the user can Skip the opening wizard and it will be
available the next time the MSQ-900 is powered on.
Languages available include: English, French,German, Spanish, and Portuguese
Chinese is available through a separate firmware upgrade available on the MSQ
website
The channel template choices available are:
PAL B/G, PAL UK, PAL Ireland, SECAM D/K, France SECAM-L, China, and NCTA
The user should select the Channel Template which most closely represents their system. Once selected this press the OK F3 button. This template is used to help automatically determine active channel plans using JDSU’s unique AutoPlan™ technology when setting up and configuring channel plans.
Main Menu
The MSQ-900 features an on-screen menu to select the modes of operation. The icons of the menu correspond to various functions. The main menu appears on the screen after the MSQ-900 is powered up.
To select the desired function in the main menu, press the up ▲ or down ▼ arrow key to move the corresponding icon to the bottom line of the screen. Then press the Function key which is under the required icon. Press the EXIT key to return to the main menu.
Channel Plan Setup / Changing Active Plans
The Channel Plan Settings icon in the Configuration menu refers to this mode.
The mode allows you to perform all the operations with channel plans (viewing,
editing, deleting, and creating channel plans).
The list of channel plans and commands in the command line appears on the screen. The first column contains a plan index number, the name of the plan is shown in the next column.
To view and edit a channel plan, select the required channel plan and press the «F1» Function key.
To change active Channel Plans or to change the Channel Template within the MSQ-900, go to the Setup menu and use the up ▲ and down ▼ arrows to select the Configuration setting to change and use the left ◄ and right ► arrows to make a change. The configurations are saved by pressing the EXIT key.
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