MIRC-4D HE12 & 4 User Manual
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1. 14 HE 12 HE 4 Instruction Manual Internal Jumper Settings MICM 45B MICM 45B comes factory set for audio pre emphasis enabled There are three 3 MICM 45B PC Board layout revisions available Choose the applicable one from the diagrams below 9 cs 128 Jumper 1 Audio Pre Emphasis Setting Jumper 2 Not Used 1 2 position Enabled rg Jumper must be set to 1 2 position E T 3 2 2 3 position Disabled JE 1 23 Pre emphasis Jumper Enable Disable Ung o SZ S9 9 99999989 SSSSS99999 o C fala a lf ol aa al SS9999599 alalla lalala lal 99000009 B 90 0000 ox 0 9 Pre emphasis Jumper Position 1 2 Stereo Position 1 2 Disable Postion 2 3 Mono Postion 2 3 Enable Omo MONO DISABLE ENABLE O eee e ee LiL 17273 1 2 3 AMM 806 Agile Micro Modulator HE 12 HE 4 15 Instruction Manual Description The AMM 806 is an economical CATV agile audio video modulator It joins Blonder Tongue s family of modular headend components and works in conjunction with the MIRC 12V rack chassis and MIPS 12C power supply It covers channel frequencies between 54 806 MHz Channel selection is done by easy to use front panel DIP swi2. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER FROM THIS UNIT NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV System Installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Safety Instructions YOU SHOULD ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO HELP ENSURE AGAINST INJURY TO YOURSELF AND DAMAGE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT Read all safety and operating instructions before you operate the unit Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on the unit and in the safety and operating instructions Follow all installation operating and use instructions Unplug the unit from the AC power outlet before cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the unit Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Blonder Tongue as they may cause hazards and will void the warranty Do not operate the unit in high humidity areas or expose it to water or moisture 9 oe ee Se ee Do not place the unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The un
3. 2 Digit LED Display 2 digit LED Channel display 2 Up Down Channel Buttons Up amp down push button controls for setting the channel 3 Enter Button Button used to enter the displayed channel into memory 4 Up Down RF Level Buttons Up amp down push button controls for RF level 5 Up Down Channel Buttons Up amp down push button controls for channel and mode adjustment 6 2 Digit LED Display 2 digit LED display for Channel mode and RF level information 7 Enter Button Button used to enter channel mode or RF level selection into memory 8 100 Channel LED Indicator LED illuminates to indicate CATV channels 100 to 135 Front Panel Views BLONDER BLONDER TONGUE TONGUE y DHDC DV DHDC Dv DHDC UV DHDC uv DHDC UH ESTONIA elevar ye cuam Y ENTER T SUE o o 990 DHDC UH te ON e o DIGITAL HDTV y UP CONVERTER 3 DHDC DH AG o DHDC DH DIGITAL HDTV DOWN CONVERTER Rear Panel Rear Panel Views 9 IF Output F Connector DHDC DV DH e DHDC UV UH 10 IF Input F Connector 11 Power Connector 12 RF Input F Connector 13 RF Output F Connector Specifications DHDC D Down Converter DHDC U Up Converter Input Tuning Range Off Air 8VSB 54 216 470 864 MHz IF Input Level 30 dBmV VHF CH 2 13 UHF CH 14 69 CH 70 78 Extended UHF Output Frequency Range Operating Input Level Range 20 to 25 dBmV Standard CATV IRC HRC amp
4. Broadcast 54 864 MHz Installation Input Range 15 to 20 dBmV RF Output Level Digital 45 dBmV any undesired channel lt 25 dBmV Display Error 2 dB Max undesired to desired channel ratio lt 25 dBc Output Level Adjustment Range 35 to 45 dBmV Max adjacent to desired channel ratio lt 15 dBc Spurious Output 54 864 MHz 60 dBc IF Output Level Digital 30 dBmV Phase Noise 10 kHz Offset 95 dBc Hz Rejection of Adjacent Analog Channels 70 dB Typical Broadband Noise Out of Channel 70 dBc 5 5 MHz BW Power Requirements Power Requirement 110 mA 12 VDC 370 mA 5 VDC 310 mA 12 VDC 320 mA 5 VDC Average Measurement 20 HE 12 HE 4 Instruction Manual Setting Up the Units 1 Place each of the units into the appropriate Blonder Tongue Micromodular chassis by sliding the unit into the retaining rails a It is recommended to physically place one Downconverter and one Upconverter next to one another in the chassis Connect the digital or HDTV signal 8VSB format to the RF F connector on the DHDC D unit Connect the IF F connector of the DHDC D to the IF F connector of the DHDC U Connect the RF F connector of the DHDC U to the appropriate combining device Nn A U N Connect each unit to the power supply using one of the power supply cables Programming the Unit The DHDC D unit is intended to accept any digital UHF or VHF signal and convert it to IF The DHDC U unit is
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6. 8 HE 12 HE 4 Instruction Manual AMCM 860B MHz Agile Micro Modulator mnm Description RNGUE The AMCM 860B is a professional quality agile audio video modulator with an output frequency AMOM 860 range of 54 860 MHz It joins Blonder Tongue s impressive family of modular headend components STEREO and works in conjunction with the MIRC 4D and MIRC 12V rack chassis MIRC 4CUBE CH and MIPS AN 12C power supply The unit provides a modulated aural amp visual carrier on any channel in the 54 to 860 MHz range Frequency plans including Standard CATV IRC HRC and Broadcast are accommodated via front uP DN panel selection Channel tuning is easily accomplished with the use of front panel switches following a the entry instructions All channels with appropriate FCC offsets are pre programmed and tuned electronically via microprocessor AUD 1 I VID CH Features Supports all Broadcast and CATV channels including HRC and IRC assignments from 54 to 860 MHz e Meets FCC docket 21006 aeronautical frequency response offset requirements e Front panel access to all level controls and indicators Integrated stereo encoder available e Die cast chassis offers superior RFI protection The AMCM 860 dissipates twice the wattage in comparison to other Blonder Tongue HE 12 modulators and demodulators Due to this wattage increase care must be taken when installing AMCM 860 s into an existing MIRC 12 configured with MIPS 12 power
7. 9 4 2 QUICK CONFIGURATION cisco ta dci 10 4 3 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION anro ior et Een peras eret npo dip ca foassudadeadiseedeaasuiagsenadeeiedvosssaieifeaserdasierudisereaoanncs 11 4 3 1 ASTINPUT MODULE 11 4 3 2 8VSB QAM INPUT MODULE ot mene prr A nita i pi d ins heat rea 12 4 3 2 1 CONFIGURING FOR 8VSB INPUT natora nar nic ERES LEE RR AK REA cia 12 4 3 2 2 CONFIGURING FOR QAM INPUT rerit ainia 13 4 3 3 QAM MENU OPTIONS isis ronssar rs EENET NAE EES AET OSE E N iE ATENE i ei PE ETEA 14 4 3 4 RF OUTPUT MENU OPTIONS scsi 15 SECTION 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS eee eese eee eee eee ee sese n nennen hssss annu ss etate sisse sane e tese e sss s sanies p iais 17 APPENDIX A CATV CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHART 3 4 HE 12 HE 4 Instruction Manual General amp Safety Instructions The STOP sign symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of REQUIRED operating and maintenance servicing instructions that if not followed may result in product failure or destruction The YIELD sign symbol in intended to alert you to the presence of RECOMMENDED operating and maintenance servicing instructions The LIGHTNING flash symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock
8. A UP and W DN buttons a Continuous past 99 for channels 100 135 the 100 red LED will illuminate 2 Press ENTER when you reach the desired channel setting This will tune the modulator output to the corresponding channel frequency for this entry a The LED display will blink continuously during the channel programming process and will not change the output frequency the unit is programmed until ENTER is depressed b The unit has a special feature that alerts an operator of an inadvertent or desired change to the channel display by flashing the LED readout The LED display will continue to flash for 30 seconds if ENTER is not depressed and then will return to the display of the previously programming channel entry setting HE 12 HE 4 11 Instruction Manual Operating Mode Selection The unit has 4 valid operating modes STD CATV IRC HRC amp Broadcast UHF VHF The AMCM unit comes factory set to operate in the Standard CATV mode To change the operating mode 1 Simultaneously depress A UP and W DN for approximately 5 seconds 2 The Channel LED display will switch to the operating mode selection 3 Use A UP or V DN to select the desired mode a C STD CATV b H HRC c 2 IRC d U Broadcast VHF UHF 4 After selecting the desired mode depress ENTER to set the mode 5 The unit will return to the channel display mode a Programming will reflect the mode chosen See Appendix A for a detailed frequency plan b The prog
9. contained herein is subject to change without notice Revisions may be issued to advise of such changes and or additions Correspondence regarding this publication should be addressed directly to Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc One Jake Brown Road Old Bridge NJ 08857 Document Number 651204500 Printed in the United States of America All product names trade names or corporate names mentioned in this document are acknowledged to be the proprietary property of the registered owners This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited HE 12 HE 4 Instruction Manual Table of Contents SECTION 1 GENERAL amp SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ERES 4 SECTION 2 PRODUCT SUMMA R g 6 2 1 REVISION HISTORY S REASON cocida 6 2 2 PRODUCT APPLICATION amp DESCRIPTION ico contatti 6 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION a A nio teens 7 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION amp POWER UP sc 000006 lt 0000000000000000000008000000000000000000000000000000080000000000000000000000000000000800000000000000 8 3 1 UNPACKIN Gioconda 8 3 2 INSTALLATION Stan tao 8 3 2 POWER UP os O 8 SECTION 4 QAM OUTPUT CONFIGURATION seessseseessseeossseueesseocsssuuneseeccsseueeesecoesseueeeseccssseeeesseccssseeeesecoesseeeeeseeeesseeeee 9 A GENERAL
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11. intended to accept any digital IF signal and process it to any channel from 54 864 MHz The unit has 4 valid operating modes STD CATV IRC HRC amp Broadcast UHF VHF It comes factory set to operate in Standard CATV Mode If you wish to change the operating mode skip to the Operating Mode Selection section Programming the DHDC D 1 Navigate to the desired channel number by depressing the CH A UP and W DN buttons a Press and hold the CH A UP or W DN arrow button for fast scrolling 2 Press the ENTER button when you reach the desired channel setting This will tune the downconverter input to the corresponding frequency for this entry a The LED display will blink continuously during the channel programming process and will not change the channel until the ENTER button is depressed b The unit has a special feature that alerts an operator of an inadvertent or desired change to the unit by flashing LED readout The LED will continue to flash for 30 seconds if the ENTER button is not depressed and if no additional entries are made then the readout will return to the display of the previously programmed channel entry setting Programming the DHDC U The DHDC U unit comes factory set to operate in the Standard CATV mode The unit has 4 valid operating modes STD CATV IRC HRC amp Broadcast UHF VHF see the operating mode selection section for programming information Programming a Channel 1 Navigate to the desired channel number b
12. 05 25 MHz 168 25 MHz 13 211 25 MHz HE 12 HE 4 17 Instruction Manual MIDM 806C Demodulators Description The MIDM 806C is a professional quality single channel agile audio video demodulator It provides an A V output from any VHF UHF or CATV channel 54 806 MHz and is designed for use in the Blonder Tongue Modular Headend System The MIDM 806C demodulator and an MICM AMCM modulator can be paired to perform off air channel processing or to cherry pick cable channels Note A MIPS 12C Stock 7722C Power Supply is required for full chassis deployment The MIDM 806C can demodulate any single Broadcast or CATV VHF amp UHF channel in the 54 to 806 MHz frequency range It is ideal for off air signal processing audio video processing and remodulation and CATV cherry picking applications The MIDM 806C series features rock solid phase lock loop PLL synthesized frequency control Agile frequency selection is accomplished via front panel channel up down buttons with a LED channel readout for easy on the fly channel changes A channel lockout mode is also provided to prevent accidental channel changes Non volatile memory maintains the programmed channel selection in case of power loss All MIDM series units are compatible with any modulators requiring a baseband input and can be used in any combination with the MIPS 12C power supply in a MIRC 12V chassis Specifications MIDM 806C Typical RF Mechanical Frequency Range Dim
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14. 11 201 12 207 13 213 UHF Broadcast Channels Channel MHz 14 473 15 479 16 485 17 491 18 497 19 503 20 509 21 515 22 521 23 527 24 533 25 539 26 545 27 551 28 557 29 563 30 569 31 575 32 581 33 587 34 593 35 599 36 605 37 611 38 617 39 623 40 629 41 635 42 641 43 647 44 653 45 659 46 665 47 671 48 677 49 683 50 689 51 695 52 701 53 707 54 713 55 719 56 725 57 731 58 737 59 743 60 749 61 755 62 761 63 767 64 773 65 779 66 785 67 791 68 797 69 803 EIA Standard Incremental Harmonic EIA Standard Incremental Harmonic Chan CATV IRC HRC Chan CATV IRC HRC 2 57 57 55 75 63 459 459 457 75 3 63 63 61 75 64 465 465 463 75 4 69 69 67 75 65 471 471 469 75 1 75 73 75 66 477 477 475 75 5 79 81 79 75 67 483 483 481 75 6 85 87 85 75 68 489 489 487 75 95 93 93 91 75 69 495 495 493 75 96 99 99 97 75 70 501 501 499 75 97 105 05 103 75 71 507 507 505 75 98 11 11 109 75 72 513 513 511 75 99 117 17 115 75 73 519 519 517 75 14 123 23 121 75 74 525 525 523 75 15 129 29 127 75 75 531 531 529 75 16 135 35 133 75 76 537 537 535 75 17 14 41 139 75 77 543 543 541 75 18 147 47 145 75 78 549 549 547 75 19 153 53 151 75 79 555 555 553 75 20 159 59 157 75 80 561 561 559 75 21 165 65 163 75 81 567 567 565 75 22 17 71 169 75 82 573 573 571 75 7 177 77 175 75 83 579 579 577 75 8 183 83 181 75 84 585 585 583 75 9 189 89 187 75 85 591 591 589 75 10 195 95 193 75 86 597 597 595 75 11 20 201
15. 45 employs a crystal referenced PLL synthesized local oscillator This guarantees rock solid no drift output for the life of the modulator The MICM 45 meets FCC Docket 21006 aeronautical frequency offset requirements 5 kHz video carrier accuracy The modulator accepts standard polarity sync negative video in the range of 0 7 to 2 5 V p p The MICM 45C has field defeatable audio pre emphasis to provide stereo compatibility with any external BTSC stereo generator providing a composite stereo baseband output The MICM 45S is a stereo A V modulator providing a stereo audio and video modulated RF carrier on any single VHF channel All other features and specifications are identical to the MICM 45C except as noted below Specifications MICM 45 Typical RF Frequency Range 54 860 MHz Broadcast 2 13 Cable 14 135 Output Level 45 dBmV Output Level Range 10 dB continuously adjustable Aural Visual Carrier Ratio 11 to 19 dB continuously adjustable Visual Carrier Frequency Tolerance 10 kHz standard channels 5 kHz aeronautical channels Aural Carrier 4 5 MHz above visual Frequency Setting 1 5 kHz Spurious Outputs 60 dBc minimum C N Ratio In Channel 60 dB Broadband Noise 90 dB Output Return Loss 12 dB IF Internal Frequency 45 750 MHz Video Input Level 1 0 V p p for 87 5 modulation Frequency Response fv 0 5 MHz to fv 4 2 MHz 1 0 dB Video C N 60 dB 4 MHz BW P P Video to RMS Hum Ratio 60 dB Differ
16. 480 06 83 2500 85 2625 84 68 487 2500 487 2625 486 95 91 2500 91 2625 90 69 493 2500 493 2625 492 96 97 2500 97 2625 96 70 499 2500 499 2625 498 97 03 2500 103 2625 102 71 505 2500 505 2625 504 98 09 2750 109 2750 cannot lock to comb 72 511 2500 511 2625 510 99 15 2750 115 2750 ref refer to FCC regs 73 517 2500 517 2625 516 14 21 2625 121 2625 20 74 523 2500 523 2625 522 15 27 2625 127 2625 26 75 529 2500 529 2625 528 16 33 2625 133 2625 32 76 535 2500 535 2625 534 17 39 2500 139 2625 38 77 541 2500 541 2625 540 18 45 2500 145 2625 44 78 547 2500 547 2625 546 19 51 2500 151 2625 50 79 553 2500 553 2625 552 20 57 2500 157 2625 56 80 559 2500 559 2625 558 21 63 2500 163 2625 62 81 565 2500 565 2625 564 22 69 2500 169 2625 68 82 571 2500 571 2625 570 07 75 2500 175 2625 74 83 577 2500 577 2625 576 84 583 2500 583 2625 582 4 NE ep n 85 589 2500 589 2625 588 10 932500 1932625 92 86 595 2500 595 2625 594 11 99 2500 199 2625 98 87 601 2500 601 2625 600 42 2052500 205 2625 204 88 607 2500 607 2625 606 13 3112500 2112625 310 89 613 2500 613 2625 612 3 2172500 2172625 216 90 619 2500 619 2625 618 24 2535500 2239555 222 91 625 2500 625 2625 624 5 ee m 92 631 2500 631 2625 630 B 2352695 2352625 234 93 637 2500 637 2625 636 2 3413695 941 608 e 94 643 2500 643 2625 642 38 312 5238 laos 246 100 649 2500 649 2625 648 29 253 2625 253 2625 252 e a ae n 30 259 2625 259 2625 258 308 pea 2200 Mee pee 3
17. 61 447 447 445 75 33 849 849 847 75 62 453 453 451 75 34 855 855 853 75 35 861 861 859 75 Limited Warranty Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc BT will at its sole option either repair or replace with a new or factory reconditioned product as BT may determine any product manufactured by BT which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the specifications which are in effect on the date of shipment or such other specifications as may have been expressly agreed upon in writing i for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase or such shorter period of time as may be set forth in the license agreement specific to the particular software being licensed with respect to iCentral hardware and software and all other software products including embedded software licensed from BT ii for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase with respect to all MegaPort IPTV products and fiber optics receivers transmitters couplers and integrated receivers distribution amplifiers including TRAILBLAZER RETRO LINX and TWIN STAR products as well as for VideoCipher amp DigiCipher satellite receivers and iii for a period of three 3 years from the date of original purchase with respect to all other BT products Notwithstanding the foregoing in some cases the warranty on certain proprietary sub assembly modules manufactured by third party vendors and c
18. 9 2625 828 58 427 2500 427 2625 426 131 835 2500 835 2625 834 59 433 2500 433 2625 432 132 841 2500 841 2625 840 60 439 2500 439 2625 438 133 847 2500 847 2625 846 61 445 2500 445 2625 444 134 853 2500 853 2625 852 62 451 2500 451 2625 450 135 859 2500 859 2625 858 NOTE Refer to unit specifications for their respective operating ranges Channel Video MHz 2 55 25 3 61 25 4 67 25 5 77 25 6 83 25 7 175 25 8 181 25 9 187 25 10 193 25 11 199 25 12 205 25 13 211 25 UHF Broadcast Channels Channel Video MHz 14 471 25 15 477 25 16 483 25 17 489 25 18 495 25 19 501 25 20 507 25 21 513 25 22 519 25 23 525 25 24 531 25 25 537 25 26 543 25 27 549 25 28 555 25 29 561 25 30 567 25 31 573 25 32 579 25 33 585 25 34 591 25 35 597 25 36 603 25 37 609 25 38 615 25 39 621 25 40 627 25 41 633 25 42 639 25 43 645 25 44 651 25 45 657 25 46 663 25 47 669 25 48 675 25 49 681 25 50 687 25 51 693 25 52 699 25 53 705 25 54 711 25 55 717 25 56 723 25 57 729 25 58 735 25 59 741 25 60 747 25 61 753 25 62 759 25 63 765 25 64 771 25 65 777 25 66 783 25 67 789 25 68 795 25 69 801 25 Appendix B DHDC D Input amp DHDC U Output Center Frequencies Appendix C DHDC U Center Frequencies HE 12 HE 4 23 Instruction Manual VHF Broadcast Channels Channel MHz 2 57 3 63 4 69 5 79 6 85 7 177 8 183 9 189 10 195
19. BE system consists of a chassis MIRC 4CUBE CH power supply MIRC 4CUBE PS and any combination of up to four modules MIRC 4CUBE CH Specifications Dimensions W x H x D 7 25 x 6 625 x 7 75 inches Weight 6 0 lbs AL LERET y 2222227 MUI P 1111444 7 7 7 Pg p Fg E FH B i Jus MIRC 4CUBE PS Specifications _ 1 General Power Requirements 120 VAC to 240 VAC Sen Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Temperature Range 0 to 50 C Output Voltage amp Current Capacity 12 VDC 1 8 Amps 5 VDC O 1 8 Amps MIRC 12V Chassis with MIPS 12C Power Supply TONGUE LABORATORIES o MIPS 12 POWER SUPPLY j mi E NL NI ul m m m m m m m STOCK NO 7722C Specifications MIPS 12C Stock 7722C Typical General Connectors Impedance Power Requirements AC Input IEC 100 VAC to 250 VAC Frequency 50 to 60 Hz DC Output 37 pin D Temperature Range 0 to 50 C Output 5 VDC 9 5 5 Amps 12 VDC 9 4 Amps Indicators Power 1 ON LED green Mechanical Dimensions W x H x D 4 16 x 3 5 x 7 50 inches Accessories Supplied Weight 1 10 lbs 0 50 kg AC Power Cable 6 Ft IEC USA MIPS 12C Power Supply Connections All the connectors on the power supply are located on the rear panel 1 AC INPUT The power supply accepts standard 100 to 250 VAC inputs 2 DC Output The polarized D connector provides 12 sets of 12 VDC 5 VDC and ground cables for the modules
20. CHANNELS STD CATV IRC amp HRC 1 135 AND BROADCAST 2 69 Correction Suggestions The User should perform the following steps to correct an Error Condition 1 Check that the Channel Display is set to the desired channel and reset as appropriate 2 Check that the unit is set to the appropriate desired operating mode 3 Verify the unit output on a spectrum analyzer 4 Disconnect and reconnect power to the unit If an error condition continues to be displayed unit should be replaced and serviced 12 HE 12 HE 4 Instruction Manual MICM 45 Modulators Description The MICM 45 is a professional quality channelized heterodyne audio video modulator The unit provides modulated RF carrier output on any single VHF channel including broadcast TV 2 13 CATV 14 135 The MICM 45 is ideal for placing audio and video onto any unused VHF channel Any standard audio video source can be used such as satellite receivers television cameras video tape recorders or television demodulators The MICM 45 utilizes SAW filtering with FCC group delay pre distortion to provide true vestigial sideband selectivity This makes the MICM 45 perfect for use in adjacent channel systems The MICM 45C takes baseband audio and video and modulates these signals onto the desired output channel The MICM 45S takes baseband L R audio and video and modulates these signals into the desired output channel The heterodyne conversion process used in the MICM
21. ED WITHOUT FLASHING DURING THE MODE SELECTION PROCESS Trouble Shooting Correction Suggestion A continuously flashing Channel Display indicates an Error The User should perform the following steps to correct an Condition detected by the unit microcontroller Error Condition 1 Check that the Channel Display is set to the desired channel amp reset as appropriate Sample conditions include Channel Selector Entry does not match the channel number on which the unit is operating the display will flash for 30 seconds and then revert back to the operating mode previous CH entry Verify the unit output on a spectrum analyzer Check that the unit is set to the appropriate desired e El is displayed if the Input VCO is Not Locked Disconnect and reconnect power to the unit E2is displayed if the Output VCO is Not Locked If an error condition continues to be displayed unit should be replaced and serviced 22 HE 12 HE 4 Instruction Manual VHF Broadcast Channels Appendix A Frequency Allocation Tables EIA Standard Incremental Harmonic EIA Standard Incremental Harmonic Chan Video Video IRC Video HRC Chan Video Video IRC Video HRC 02 55 2500 55 2625 54 63 457 2500 457 2625 456 03 61 2500 61 2625 60 64 463 2500 463 2625 462 04 67 2500 67 2625 66 65 469 2500 469 2625 468 01 NA 73 2625 72 66 475 2500 475 2625 474 05 77 2500 79 2625 78 67 481 2500 481 2625
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23. TON GUE 800 523 6049 e 732 679 4000 FAX 732 679 4353 LABORATORIES INC By BLONDER One Jake Brown Road Old Bridge NJ 08857 1000 USA www blondertongue com INSTRUCTION MANUAL HE 12 HE 4 Modular Headend Chassis Model Stock No Description MIRC 12V 7715 Chassis MIRC 4D 7711 Chassis MIRC 4CUBE CH 7703 Chassis Modular Headend Products Model Stock No Description MIPS 12C 77220 Power Supply MIRC 4CUBE PS 7702 Power Supply AMCM 860B 7766B Agile Modulator AMCM 860HB 7766HB Agile Modulator Horizontal AMCM 860S 7766S Stereo Agile Modulator AMCM 860HS 7766HS Stereo Agile Modulator Horizontal MICM 45C 7797C A V Modulator MICM 45S 7797S Stereo A V Modulator MIDM 806C 7740C Demodulator DHDC DV 6264A Digital High Definition Downconverter Vertical DHDC DH 6261A Digital High Definition Downconverter Horizontal DHDC UV 6265A Digital High Definition Upconverter Vertical DHDC UH 6262A Digital High Definition Upconverter Horizontal AMM 806 7763 Agile Micro Modulator MSBC 7727 Sub Band Block Converter 651204500 2009 Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks are the property of their respective owner 2 HE 12 HE 4 Instruction Manual We recommend that you write the following information in the spaces provided below Purchase Location Name Purchase Location Telephone Number Serial Number The information
24. ase 1 0 Over Modulation Indicator 87 5 2 5 96 Input Impedance 75 Q Input Return Loss 24 min dB Audio Input Level 140 mV RMS minimum Input Impedance 10k Q Unbalanced Total Harmonic Distortion 1 0 Stereo Separation AMCM 8605 50 Hz 100 Hz 15 dB 100 Hz 1 khz 25 dB 12 kHz 18 dB General Power Requirement 5 W Voltage 12 VDC 280 mA 5 VDC 470 mA Temperature Range 0 to 50 C Mechanical Dimensions W x H x D 1 153 3 5 x 7 5 ii 29 x89 x 191 mm Weight 8 Ibs 36 kg Connectors Video Input F Female L R Audio Input RCA Phono 2 RF Output F Female Controls Channel Selection Push Button Switches UP DOWN Video Level Control A V Ratio Control Audio Level Control RF Output Level Control Channel Enter Push Button Indicators Channel Indicator 2 Digit LED Red Video Over Modulation LED Red Audio Over Modulation LED Red Stereo Indicator LED Green 9 10 HE 12 HE 4 Instruction Manual Operating Controls and Indicators Front Panel CNE AMCM 860 1 Stereo Indicator Lit when video and stereo audio are present E CHANNEL ENT 2 Audio Video Ratio Adjustment Adjustment of the A V Ratio is permitted from approximately 17 dB full clockwise position to approximately 10 dB full counterclockwise position by rotating the potentiometer 3 Video Adjustment Adjustment of the Video Modulation Level is permitted by rotating the
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26. ensions WxHxD 1 0x3 5 x 7 5 inches 54 806 MHz VHF UHF CATV Std IRC HRC Weight 1 2 Ibs 0 56 kg Input Level Range 5 to 30 dBm VHF UHF 2 to 12 dBmV CATV Connectors Impedance Noise Figure 8 dB Audio Output RCA Phono female Image Rejection VHF 60 dB Video Output 75 ohm F type female Input Impedance 75 ohm RF Input 75 ohm F type female Video Power Locking Header 3 pin Output Level 1 0 V p p Output Impedance 75 ohm Controls Channel Selection Push buttons ANT CATV Push button Power On OFF Push button Channel Lock Push button Audio Level Pot General Video Level Pot Audio Output Level 1 Vp p Output Impedance 600 ohm unbalanced Power Requirements External 12 VDC 140 mA 5 VDC 9 150 mA Indicators Temperature Range 0 to 50 C Channel 2 digit 7 segment LED 18 HE 12 HE 4 Instruction Manual Operating Controls amp Indicators MIDM 806C Front Panel All operating controls are located on or are accessible from the front panel BLONDER TONGUE 1 Video Adjusts video output level MIDM 806C 2 Audio Adjusts audio output level E Y 3 Channel LED Displays ANT or CATV channel number 9 da 4 C ANT Mode Button Push button to enter the mode selection menu Use the channel Up Down keys to select the type of channel system required as follows Stock no 7740C f 127 Displa Channel System o E o AA E STD CATV 49 On H HRC LOCK l IRC LI Broadcast U V 5 P
27. ential Gain 4 0 96 87 5 Modulation Differential Phase 2 87 5 Modulation Input Return Loss 18 dB Audio Input Level 140 mV RMS for 25 kHz peak deviation Input Impedance 10k Ohm unbalanced Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz MICM 45C Frequency Response 1 0 dB 50 Hz to 12 kHz Reference to Std 75 us Pre emphasis MICM 45C 0 3 dB 50 Hz to 50 kHz MICM 45S in Stereo Configuration w o pre emphasis Total Harmonic Distortion 1 0 at 25 kHz Deviation Stereo Separation MICM 45S 50 Hz 100 Hz 15 dB 100 Hz 1 kHz 25 dB 12 kHz 18 dB Aural Intercarrier 5 kHz 0 to 50 C std General Power Requirements External 12 VDC 160 mA 5 VDC 130 mA MICM C 5 VDC 9 180 mA MICM S Temperature Range 0 to 50 C Mechanical Dimensions W x H x D 1 2 x 3 5 x 7 5 inches Weight 0 65 lbs 0 30 kg Connectors Impedance Audio Input RCA Phono female MICM 45C L R Audio Inputs RCA Phono female Video Input 75 ohm F type female RF Output 75 ohm F type female Power 3 Pin Header Controls Video Level Pot Audio Level Pot Aural Carrier Level Pot RF Output Level Pot Indicators Power ON LED green Video Over Modulation LED red MICM 45S Audio Over Modulation LED red MICM 45S Stereo Indicator LED red MICM 45S Operating Controls and Indicators MICM 45 Front Panel HE 12 HE 4 13 Instruction Manual All operating controls are located on o
28. gram Satellite Dish Coaxial Cable from Satellite Dish Ground Clamp seat Electric Service Equipment 4 Ground Clamps Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 N Grounding Conductors ower Service NEC Section 810 21 Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H We strongly recommend using an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault protection For added protection during a lightning storm or when the unit is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the unit and the antenna This will prevent damage caused by lightning or power line surges Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing the antenna take extreme care to avoid touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them can be fatal Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock gt Never insert objects of any kind into the unit through openings as the objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts This could cause fire or electrical shock Donotattempt to service the unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage and will void the warranty Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel Unp
29. it may fall causing serious personal injury and damage to the unit Install the unit only in a mounting rack designed for 19 rack mounted equipment HE 12 HE 4 5 Instruction Manual Safety Instructions continued Do not block or cover slots and openings in the unit These are provided for ventilation and protection from overheating Never place the unit near or over a radiator or heat register Do not place the unit in an enclosure such as a cabinet without proper ventilation Do not mount equipment in the rack space directly above or below the unit Operate the unit using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label Unplug the unit power cord by gripping the plug not the cord The unit is equipped with a three wire ground type plug This plug will fit only into a ground type power outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to replace the outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the ground type plug Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit Be sure that the outdoor components of the antenna system are grounded in accordance with local federal and National Electrical Code NEC requirements Pay special attention to NEC Sections 810 and 820 See the example shown in the following dia
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31. lug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel whenever the following occurs L The power supply cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit The unit has been exposed to rain or water The unit has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged a a a The unit exhibits a distinct change in performance When replacement parts are required ensure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by Blonder Tongue Unauthorized substitutions may damage the unit or cause electrical shock or fire and will void the warranty Upon completion of any service or repair to the unit ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the unit is in proper operating condition Returning Product for Repair or Credit A Return Material Authorization RMA Number is required on all products returned to Blonder Tongue regardless if the product is being returned for repair or credit Before returning product please contact the Blonder Tongue Service Department at 1 800 523 6049 Ext 4256 or visit our website www blondertongue com for further information 6 HE 12 HE 4 Instruction Manual Modular Headend Chassis MIRC 12V Description The MIRC 12V is a professional quality modular headend system designed to maximize rack space The 2 RU MIRC 12V chassis will house up to 12 single width modules and one MIPS 12C power supply Mod
32. ontained in BT products and on certain private label products manufactured by third parties for resale by BT are of shorter duration or otherwise more limited than the standard BT limited warranty In such cases BT s warranty with respect to such third party proprietary sub assembly modules and private label products will be limited to the duration and other terms of such third party vendor s warranty In addition certain products that are not manufactured but are resold by BT carry the original OEM warranty for that product The limited warranty set forth in this paragraph does not apply to any product sold by BT which at the time of sale constituted a Closeout Product BT will at its sole option either repair or replace with a new or factory reconditioned product as BT may determine any product sold by BT which at the time of sale constituted a refurbished or closeout items Refurbished Product and Closeout Product which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the specifications which are in effect on the date of shipment or such other specifications as may have been expressly agreed upon in writing for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase Notwithstanding the foregoing in some cases the warranty on third party software and on certain proprietary sub assembly modules manufactured by third party vendors and contained in BT products and on certain private label products manufacture
33. ower On Off push button 6 Channel Down Increments channel by 1 3 LED Display Lights when in standby 7 Channel Up Increments channel by 1 8 100 LED When depressed red LED lights to indicate channels 100 and higher 9 Lock Depressing Lock button locks present channel or mode in memory prevent LOCK Indicator ing inadvertent change A user must depress the lock button again for any chan nel mode changes Channel Display Rear Panel All the connectors are located on the rear panel 1 Video Output Standard negative sync video at a 0 5 to 1 5 Vp p level 2 Audio Output Adjustable 0 5 to 1 5 Vp p 3 Power The polarized power connector accepts 12 VDC 5 VDC and ground 4 ANT CATV RF input from antenna or CATV drop HE 12 HE 4 19 Instruction Manual DHDP Digital High Definition Processor Series DHDC DV Downconverter e Stock No 6264A DHDC UH Upconverter Horizontal e Stock No 6262A DHDC UV Upconverter e Stock No 6265A DHDP V Vertical Combo Pack e Stock No 6266B Combo 6262A 6265A DHDC DH Downconverter Horizontal e Stock No 6261A DHDP H Horizontal Combo Pack e Stock No 6263A Combo 6261A 6262A Description The DHDP Series consists of 2 parts the DHDC D Downconverter and the DHDC U Upconverter The units are intended to operate as a system in order to process digital amp high definition television HDTV signals Operating Controls and Indicators Front Panel 1
34. potentiometer 4 Video Over Modulation LED Indicator 5 Audio Adjustment Adjustment of the Audio Modulation Level is permitted by rotating the potentiometer 6 Audio Over Modulation LED Indicator 7 Up Down Buttons Used to set the desired channel or mode 8 100 Indicator Lights when channel settings are 100 135 9 Channel ENT Button Enter button used to enter a desired channel or mode 10 RF Level Adjustment Potentiometer adjustment used to set the output level Has a range of 15 dB optimum performance with a 10 dB adjustment 11 Video Input F Connector 12 Right Stereo Audio In RCA Connector RIGHT 13 Left Stereo Audio or Mono In RCA Connector uu 14 Power Connector Dr 15 RF Output F Connector H H STEREO It is strongly recommended to use the Blonder Tongue MIPS 12C or the MIRC 4D power supplies with the AMCM 860 It is also recommended to use the optional headend fan unit QTHF Stock No 6235 when deploying more than 6 AMCM 860 units in the MIRC 12V chassis A rack space above and below the chassis unit is suggested for heat dissipation and air flow Programming the Unit The AMCM unit comes factory set to operate in the Standard CATV mode The unit has 4 valid operating modes STD CATV IRC HRC amp Broadcast UHF VHF Skip to the next section for programming the operating mode Programming a Channel 1 Navigate to the desired channel number by depressing the
35. r are accessible from the front panel 1 Audio Adjusts the aural carrier modulation 1A Audio Aural carrier modulation control overmodulation indicator Stereo Indicator 3 Video Adjusts the modulation percentage 3A Video Modulation control overmodulation indicator 4 Power The green LED indicates power is present and the fuse is good 5 A V Controls the amplitude of aural RF carrier to change aural visual ratio 6 Channel The modulator is factory aligned to the channel number indicated 7 RF The RF pot simultaneously adjusts the amplitude of aural and visual carriers to the final drive amplifier Rear Panel BLONDER TONGUE MICM s All the connectors on the Modulator are located on the rear panel 1 2 Video Input The modulator accepts standard negative sync video at a 0 7 to 2 5 Vp p level Audio Input The modulator accepts 140 mV RMS for 25 kHz peak deviation MICM C Left audio input for MICM S only Power The polarized power connector accepts 12 VDC 5 VDC and ground Right Audio Input for MICM S only Connector not used in MICM C capped RF Out The filtered RF signal is available for connection to a headend combiner Pre emphasis Jumper Position 1 2 Stereo Position 1 2 Disable Postion 2 3 Mono Postion 2 3 Enable STEREO MONO DISABLE ENABLE O e o o e ee LL LL 1 2 3 1 2 3 Internal Jumper Settings MICM 45C comes factory set for audio pre emphasis enabled
36. ramming mode will also flash continuously during the programming process The LED display will continue to flash for 30 seconds if ENTER is not depressed and then will return to the display of the previously programming channel and mode entry setting Jumper 2 JUMPER SETTINGS Stock No 7766B Stock No 7766S J2 PIN 2 3 J2 PIN 1 2 J6 PIN 2 3 J6 PIN 1 2 J7 PIN 2 3 J7 PIN 1 2 Internal Jumper Settings AMCM 860B Jumper7 Jumper 6 Jumpers 9 11 amp 10 Stereo PCB Troubleshooting AMCM 860 A continuous flashing CH Display indicates a Error Condition detected by the unit microcontroller Sample conditions include Channel Selector Entry does not match the channel number on which the modulator is operating the display will flash for 30 seconds and then revert back to the previous CH entry E1 is displayed if the Input amp VCO is Not Locked E2 is displayed if the Output VCO is Not Locked Possible Error Condition Scenarios 1 An Error Condition may occur when a channel number was accidentally altered by changing the push button switch to a number that is different from the output channel set in memory or if there was a switch malfunction 2 An Error Condition may occur when a user sets a new mode and the previously programmed channel is not in the new mode s channel range SEE APPENDIX A FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF AVAILABLE
37. rnally attenuate down to a desired level 2 Press ENTER when you reach the desired RF Level setting This will tune the upconverter output to the corresponding level entry a The LED display readout will also flash continuously during the RF Level programming process The LED display will continue to flash for 30 seconds if ENTER is not depressed and then will return to the display of the previously programmed channel entry setting Operating Mode Selection The unit has 4 valid operating modes STD CATV IRC HRC amp Broadcast UHF VHF The DHDC U unit comes factory set to operate in the Standard CATV mode To change the operating mode 1 Simultaneously depress the RF Level amp UP and W DN buttons for approximately 5 seconds 2 The Channel LED display will switch to the operating mode selection 3 Use the RF Level A UP and W DN buttons to select the desired mode a Cz STD CATV b H2 HRC C IRC d U Broadcast VHF UHF 4 After selecting the desired mode depress ENTER to set the mode 5 The unit will return to the channel display mode a Programming will reflect the mode chosen See Appendix for detailed frequency plans b The operating mode will also flash continuously during the mode selection process The LED display will continue to flash for 30 seconds if ENTER is not depressed and then will return to the display of the previously programmed channel amp mode entry setting NOTE THE MODE PRESENTLY IN MEMORY WILL BE DISPLAY
38. supplies Stock No 7722 or 7722B These power supplies can only support one 1 AMCM 860 Installing more than one AMCM 860 will cause the power supply to fail Should two 2 or more AMCM s be required the power supply must be changed to the new MIPS 12C Stock 7722C power supply The C version power supply can easily be identified by the presence of fan vents on the front panel A further enhancement to our HE Series product line is the MIRC 12V Stock 7715 chassis It is designed to provide increased ventilation for improved heat dissipation Specifications AMCM 860B Typical HE 12 HE 4 Instruction Manual RF Frequency Range 54 860 MHz Channels CATV VHF UHF STD HRC IRC FCC Offset pre programmed 0 12 5 or 25 kHz Output Level Min 45 dBmV Output Level Adjust 15 dB Aural Visual Carrier Ratio 10 to 17 dB Visual Carrier Frequency Tolerance Standard Channels 5 kHz FCC Aeronautical Channels 3 max kHz 4 5 MHz Aural Inter Carrier Frequency 150 Hz Channel Selectivity Adjacent Aural and Below 40 dB Adjacent Picture and Above 50 dB Spurious Outputs 60 dBc C N Ratio In Channel 65 dB Broadband Noise 76 dBc Output Impedance 75 Q Output Return Loss 12 dB Video Input Level 1 0 V p p Frequency Response fv 0 5 MHz to fv 4 2 MHz 1 0 dB P P Video to RMS Hum Ratio 65 dB Video Signal to Noise Ratio NTC 7 Weighted 62 dB Differential Gain 2 0 Differential Ph
39. tches FCC frequency offsets per Docket 21006 are automatic via the units internal pre programmed micro processor The AMM 806 accepts standard audio video sources such as satellite receivers television camera video tape recorders or demodulators The advanced design ensures access for all level and over modulation controls via the front panel The audio pre emphasis can be disabled internally for use with a BTSC Stereo Encoder RF CATV Frequency Range AMM 806 CH 2 125 Output Level Min 35 45 dBmV Continuously Variable Aural Visual Carrier Ratio 12 to 18 dB Visual Carrier Frequency Tolerance Standard Channels 10 kHz FCC Aeronautical Channels AMML Only 5 kHz 4 5 MHz Aural Inter Carrier Frequency 150 Hz max Spurious Outputs 60 dBc C N Ratio In Channel 60 dB Broadband Noise 75 dBc Output Impedance 75 ohm Output Return Loss 10 dB Video Input Level 1 0 V p p Frequency Response fv 0 5 MHz to fv 4 2 MHz 1 0 dB Input Impedance 75 ohm Input Return Loss 18 dB min Differential Phase 2 0 Differential Gain 1 0 Group Delay Response Meets FCC CATV Predistortion Requirements for Color Operation Audio Input Level 0 4 to 4 0 V p p Frequency Range 30 Hz to 15 kHz 0 5 dB Exceeds 100 kHz with Pre emphasis Defeated Input Impedance 10k ohm Unbalanced Distortion 30 Hz to 15 kHz 0 6 Setting up the AMM 806 Output Channel Channel setting is accomplished by setting the channel switch to the desired ou
40. to MIDM 806C demodulators by block converting sub band channels T7 to T13 to receivable VHF channels 7 to13 The MIDM 806C A V outputs can then be connected to a modulator such as a MICM 45C AMCM 860 or AMM Series for a complete modular headend processing solution Specifications Typical RF Input Frequency Range 5 75 47 75 MHz Channels T7 T13 Output Frequency Range 174 216 MHz Channels 7 13 Recommended Input Level Range 0 to 20 dBmV Conversion Gain 3 dB Flatness 1 5 dB P V LO Frequency accuracy 9 25 deg C 500 Hz Intermod Distortion 60 dBc In band Ch 7 13 0 to 20 dBmV input Input Output Impedance 75 Ohm Return Loss Input 15 dB Output 17 dB Electrical 12 VDC 100 mA 1 2 Watts Front Panel MSBC Channels Sub Band Diplexer Ch T7 T13 rower INDICATOR Sub Band Converter INPUT Channel Frequency T7 7 MHz T8 13 MHz T9 19 MHz T10 25 MHz T11 31MHz T12 36 MHz T13 43 MHz Mechanical Dimensions 1 15 x 3 5 x 7 5 in Weight 13 5 oz Temperature Range O to 50 degrees C Connectors Rear Sub Band Input F Type Female RF Output F Type Female Power 3 Pin Header Indicators Front Power Green LED MIDM AMM Forward Output Channel to Combiner Demodulator Modulator LO FREQ OUTPUT Channel Frequency 168 25 MHz 7 175 25 MHz 168 25 MHz 8 181 25 MHz 168 25 MHz 9 187 25 MHz 168 25 MHz 10 193 25 MHz 168 25 MHz 11 199 25 MHz 168 25 MHz 12 2
41. tput channel The switch is divided into 2 sections the Tens section denoted as X and the Ones section denoted as Y In each section there are 4 switches labeled 8 4 2 1 This corresponds to the switch value Setting the switch to the right invokes the corresponding value of the switch The user sets the Tens section and the Ones section to reflect the desired channel i e For CH 116 you set 11 Tens and 6 ones for 116 For single digit channels the Tens switch is set to zero General Power Requirements Voltage 12 VDC 155mA Power 5 VDC 265mA Temperature 0 to 50 C Mechanical Dimensions W x H x D 1 15 x 3 5 x 7 5 in 29 x 89 x 191 mm Weight 0 8 lbs 0 36 kg Connectors Rear Panel Video Input F Type Female Audio Input RCA Phono RF Output F Type Female Power 3 Pin Header Controls Front Panel Channel Selection Dip Switches Video Level Control A V Ratio Control Audio Level Control RF Output Level Control Indicator Front Panel Power ON LED BLONDER TONGUE AN RATIO n B0 NBO x lt M NAR Ol HEN 0 XY ch 116 XY 2 ch 84 Examples of switch settings for various channels 16 HE 12 HE 4 Instruction Manual MSBC Sub Band Block Converter Description The MSBC is a modular sub band block up converter designed for use in Blonder Tongue s HE Series rack chassis The unit provides sub band capability
42. ular components consist of modulators and demodulators These modular components are fully shielded and are field installable The MIRC 12V chassis allows the compact modules to be added from the front of the chassis without removing the chassis from the rack Field service and channel upgrades are plug and play The MIRC 12V chassis is fully compatible with all MICM MIDM AMCM and DHDC series units 9 Lal al E Lu Lu 9 Lu m mi mi mi mi mi mi mi m m m m m m MIRC 12V Chassis MIRC 12V Specifications Mechanical Dimensions W xH x D 19x3 5 x 7 5 inches Weight 1 1 lbs 0 5 kg MIRC 4D Description The 1RU MIRC 4D chassis includes the modular power supply and holds up to four modules The chassis Stock No 7711 is compatible with all modules Ay emm MIRC 4D MIRC 4D Specifications General Connectors Impedance Power Requirements 100 VAC to 240 VAC AC Input IEC Frequency 50 to 60 Hz DC Output 4 sets of cables Temperature Range 0 to 50 C Output Voltage amp Current Capacity Accessories Supplied 12 VDC 1 8 Amps 5 VDC 1 8 Amps AC Power Cable 6 ft IEC USA Mechanical Dimensions W x H x D 19 x 1 75 x 8 0 inches Weight 3 lbs 1 4 kg HE 12 HE 4 7 Instruction Manual MIRC 4CUBE CH Description The MIRC 4CUBE CH is a standalone version of the MIRC 4 It can be used in any installation where modulators are required and no standard headend rack is available The CU
43. y depressing the CH A UP and Y DN buttons a Continue past 99 for channels 100 135 the 100 LED will illuminate b Press and hold the CH A UP or Y DN arrow button for fast scrolling 2 Press the ENTER button when you reach the desired channel setting This will tune the upconverter output to the corresponding frequency for this entry a The LED display will blink continuously during the channel programming process and will not change the output channel until the ENTER button is depressed b The unit has a special feature that alerts an operator of an inadvertent or desired change to the unit by flashing LED readout The LED will continue to flash for 30 seconds if the ENTER button is not depressed and if no additional entries are made then the readout will return to the display of the previously programmed channel entry setting HE 12 HE 4 21 Instruction Manual Programming the DHDC U Continued Programming RF Level 1 Depress the RF Level A UP or Y DN buttons to increment or decrement the RF output level to the desired setting a The unit has a specified adjustment range of 35 dBmV to 45 dBmV output The unit software however will permit entries from 33 to 47 dBmV the out of range entries of 33 34 46 47 dBmV are meant for usage to correct any display error allowing the unit to be operated in the specified range It is also recommended to set the output level to 45 dBmV for optimum noise Y ATTENTION performance and exte
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