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tech [2026/03/24 14:30] – [SiliconDust TECH manual] nedstech [2026/04/11 01:39] (current) – neds
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 +==== Current models ====
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 +^ Model numbers  ^ Tuners ^ Signal type ^ Size ^ 
 +^ TECH5-16US-4X4 | 16 (4 modules of 4 tuners) | ATSC 1.0, QAM64/256 | 1U 19" rack-mount | 
 +| | //Power supply information and other notes:// \\  |||
 +^ TECH5-16DT-4X4 | 16 (4 modules of 4 tuners) | DVB-T1, DVB-T2, DVB-C | 1U 19" rack-mount | 
 +| | //Power supply information and other notes:// \\  |||
 +^ TECH-4K | 4 (1 module of 4 tuners) | **Tuners 0+1:** ATSC 3.0, ATSC 1.0, QAM64/256 \\ **Tuners 2+3:** ATSC 1.0, QAM64/256 | 3.4"x3.4"x0.8" | 
 +| | //Power supply information and other notes:// \\ <wrap>5Volt 1.5Amp regulated power adapter (higher Amp rating ok) \\  1.7mm ID / 4.0mm OD plug, 9.5mm depth, center positive \\  Max 5.25V @ no-load \\  Min 4.75V @ 1.5A \\  Noise <= 150mVp-p </wrap> |||
 +^ TECH5-4K8-2X4 | 8 (4 modules of 2 tuners) | ATSC 3.0, ATSC 1.0, QAM64/256 | 1U 19" rack-mount | 
 +| | //Power supply information and other notes:// \\  |||
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 +==== Past models (still supported) ====
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 +<button collapse="past">Click to see table of past models</button>
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 +<collapse id="past" collapsed="true">
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 +^ Model numbers  ^ Tuners ^ Signal type ^ Size ^ 
 +| TECH-US | 
 +| TECH3-US | 
 +| TECH3-8US-2X4 | 
 +| TECH4-2US | 
 +| TECH4-8US-2X4 | 
 +| TECH4-8IS-2X4 | 
 +| TECH3-EU | 
 +| TECH3-8EU-2X4 | 
 +| TECH4-2DT | 
 +| TECH4-8DT-2X4 | 
 +| TECH3-6CC-3X2 | 
 +| TECH3-3CC | 
 +| TECH3-8DC-4X2 | 
 +| TECH5-16DC-4X4 | 
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 +==== LEDs and ports ====
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 +==== Power ====
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 +All devices should be used with the included power supply or power cable.
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 ==== Ethernet ==== ==== Ethernet ====
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-Download and install the latest Windows release of the HDHomeRun software: https://download.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/hdhomerun_tech_windows.exe+Download and install the latest Windows release of TECH Setup utility: https://download.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/hdhomerun_tech_windows.exe
  
 The HDHomeRun Setup wizard is optional. The HDHomeRun Setup wizard is optional.
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-Download and extract the libhdhomerun archive.+Download and extract the libhdhomerun archive: https://download.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/libhdhomerun.tgz
  
 Run "make" to compile hdhomerun_config (systems that use a non-GNU make by default may need to install and use "gmake" instead). Run "make" to compile hdhomerun_config (systems that use a non-GNU make by default may need to install and use "gmake" instead).
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 /card/status Get status of CableCARD (6CC only) /card/status Get status of CableCARD (6CC only)
-/oob/channel <modulation>:<freq> Get/set out of band channel (6CC only) +/oob/channel <modulation>:<freq> Get/set out of band channel (TECH3-CC only) 
-/oob/debug Get out of band channel debug info (6CC only) +/oob/debug Get out of band channel debug info (TECH3-CC only) 
-/oob/status Get out of band channel status info (6CC only)+/oob/status Get out of band channel status info (TECH3-CC only)
 /sys/boot <config> Get/set boot configuration /sys/boot <config> Get/set boot configuration
 /sys/copyright Get copyright information /sys/copyright Get copyright information
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 /sys/ipaddr dhcp|"<ip> <mask> <gw> <dns>" Get/set system IP address /sys/ipaddr dhcp|"<ip> <mask> <gw> <dns>" Get/set system IP address
 /sys/model Get/set model string /sys/model Get/set model string
-/sys/restart <resource> Restart device/component+/sys/restart <resource> Restart device/component, example "restart self" will reboot the unit
 /sys/version Get firmware version /sys/version Get firmware version
 /tuner<n>/channel <modulation>:<freq|ch> Get/set channel /tuner<n>/channel <modulation>:<freq|ch> Get/set channel
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 /tuner<n>/status Get tuner status /tuner<n>/status Get tuner status
 /tuner<n>/target <ip>:<port> Get/set stream target /tuner<n>/target <ip>:<port> Get/set stream target
-/tuner<n>/vchannel <vchannel> Get/set virtual channel number (6CC only) +/tuner<n>/target forward ATSC 3.0 only. Forwards all multicast IP packets to the LAN 
-/tuner<n>/vstatus Get/set subscription/protection status (6CC only)+/tuner<n>/vchannel <vchannel> Get/set virtual channel number (TECH3-CC, TECH4 and later) 
 +/tuner<n>/vstatus Get/set subscription/protection status (TECH3-CC only) 
 +/tuner<0|1>/plpinfo ATSC 3.0 only 
 +/tuner<0|1>/l1detail ATSC 3.0 only
 </code> </code>
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-==== Tuning a virtual channel (TECH3-CC only) ====+==== Tuning a virtual channel ====
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 +TECH3-CC, TECH4, and later models support tuning by virtual channel number.
  
 To set a virtual channel use the set vchannel command: To set a virtual channel use the set vchannel command:
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-TECH3 and later supports automatic PID filtering by program number or virtual channel number:+Automatic PID filtering by program number or virtual channel number:
  
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-The target machine must be listening on the given UDP port. The TECH3 will automatically clear the target if a ICMP port unreachable message is received when sending to a unicast address. To override this, add no_clear to the target.+The target machine must be listening on the given UDP port. The TECH will automatically clear the target if a ICMP port unreachable message is received when sending to a unicast address. To override this, add no_clear to the target.
  
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-===== HTTP Streaming (TECH3-CC only) =====+===== HTTP Streaming =====
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-TECH3-CC models can be used to stream via HTTP (unicast only) to VLC or other clients.+<btn type="success" size="xs" icon="fa fa-chevron-right">[[:http_api|See also: HTTP API documentation]]</btn> 
 + 
 +TECH3-CC, TECH4, and later models can be used to stream via HTTP (unicast only) to VLC or other clients.
  
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-===== Lineup file (TECH3-CC only) =====+===== Lineup file =====
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-TECH3-CC units support virtual channel lineup information transmitted by the cable provider and received via the CableCARD. This is available in XML and JSON format.+TECH3-CC, TECH4, and later models support virtual channel lineup information. This is available in XML and JSON format.
  
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-TECH3 units support Datacast TCP/IP over OTA broadcast. Datacasting often provides news, weather, traffic, stock market, and other information which may or may not relate to the program[s] it is carried with. An electronic program guide is usually included. Datacast TCP-IP packets are reassembled and then routed to the LAN port.+TECH units support Datacast TCP/IP over OTA broadcast. Datacasting often provides news, weather, traffic, stock market, and other information which may or may not relate to the program[s] it is carried with. An electronic program guide is usually included. Datacast TCP-IP packets are reassembled and then routed to the LAN port.
  
 Example: Example:
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-===== Using /sys/boot =====+===== Boot scripts =====
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 </code> </code>
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 +To place a wait period between commands you can use the "sleep" command followed by the number of seconds:
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 +<code>
 +<first command>
 +
 +sleep 60
 +
 +<next command>
 +</code>
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 +
  
 To store the configuration to the device: To store the configuration to the device:
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-==== Static IP assignment ====+</WRAP> 
 +===== Static IP assignment =====
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 Note: The TECH requires a gateway when used to stream multicast, even if on the same subnet. Note: The TECH requires a gateway when used to stream multicast, even if on the same subnet.
  
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 ==== Reverting to DHCP ==== ==== Reverting to DHCP ====
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 Example: hdhomerun_config 169.254.34.98 set /sys/ipaddr dhcp Example: hdhomerun_config 169.254.34.98 set /sys/ipaddr dhcp
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 +If you cannot access the TECH due to the IP address change, do the following to reset:
 +
 +Set a static IP on the computer in the 169.254.x.y range (e.g. 169.254.1.9) with a 255.255.0.0 subnet mask. The auto IP address for the TECH device will be randomly chosen within the 169.254.x.y range. Use the [[https://download.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/hdhomerun_tech_windows.exe|TECH Config GUI]] to locate it and reset the IP.
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-Channel maps supported by HDHR-TECH-US hardware:+Channel maps supported by US hardware:
  
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-Channel maps supported by HDHR-TECH-EU hardware:+Channel maps supported by DVB hardware:
  
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-TECH3 supports multicast streaming within a network.+TECH supports multicast streaming within a network.
  
   - Using HDHomeRun Config GUI or hdhomerun_config choose a desired channel and program number for each tuner. In this example we will use channel 19 program 3 on tuner 0 and channel 30 program 1 on tuner 1.   - Using HDHomeRun Config GUI or hdhomerun_config choose a desired channel and program number for each tuner. In this example we will use channel 19 program 3 on tuner 0 and channel 30 program 1 on tuner 1.
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 +===== HDHomeRun app =====
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 +{{ :tech_guide.png?direct&400|}}
 +When using the TECH3-CC or TECH4 and later, the consumer [[:app|HDHomeRun app]] can be used, allowing the TECH to behave as a consumer HDHomeRun unit. To enable this the TECH will need to sync with the HDHomeRun guide server on the internet:
 +
 +  - Access the web interface of the TECH unit //(for example, <nowiki>http://192.168.0.49</nowiki> )//
 +  - Check the option **"Sync with guide server"**
 +  - All other features of the TECH can still be used in this mode.
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