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1. wPEG2 video Ac3 Audio ENG WABC HD 7 II MPEG 2 video gt Audio ENG EH output 4 239 16 10 10 50003 4 73 PMT WNYW SD 8 2 2 MBit s lt Remove Button is located at the bottom FIGURE 6 3 Input Screen AQT8 21 User Manual In the section under the green header the user can select the programs to be included in the multiplexed MPTS output stream as follows Input indicates the physical RF input interface Selections are 1 through 8 to show only 1 input at a time or to show all 8 inputs the screen Edit Click button to access modulation variables Modulation Mode Select the appropriate modulation scheme to match the input Auto QAM will determine the proper QAM setting automatically Input Frequency Select the desired channel frequency center for each input from the pull down menu Input Baud Rate Baud rate of the input RF signal 8VSB defaults to 5381119 Hz In the section entitled IP Output under the blue header the user can view the list of the programs present in each output stream and corresponding bit rate Remove The user can remove any of the programs from the current list by selecting it and clicking the Remove button The top section in white indicates the following Current Selected Bitrate indicates the bitrate of the programs Previously Selected Bitrate indicates the total bitrate of the already selected programs2. Total Output Bitrate indicates the total bitrate of the selected programs 22 8 User Manual 6 4 Main gt MPTS Output config Screen The Main gt MPTS Output Config screen Figure 5 4 is a read and write screen where the following output parameters are configured and displayed for each multiplexed MPTS output stream Multiplexed MPTS Output Configuration TS Bitrate Output Type Modulation Mode Out of Band 38800000 QAM256 Disabled Oversubscription Configuration Control Occurrences Time Window Minutes IP Output Mapping 8VSB Input Short Name Major Ch Minor ch FIGURE 6 4 IP Output Config Screen AQTS 23 User Manual In the section entitled MPTS Output Configuration the user can select and configure the following parameters of the output TS ID must enter the identification number for the Transport Stream TS output The range is 1 to 65535 The TS ID assigned to each multiplexed MPTS output stream must be unique TS Bitrate must enter the bitrate for the multiplexed MPTS output It is recommended to enter the following values based on the selections made in amp below ear a Type Modulation Mode Bitrate bps Cable QAM 256 38800000 Cable QAM 64 26900000 Terrestrial 8VSB 19400000 Terrestrial 16VSB 38800000 Output Type select the mode of transmission for the output Possible options are Cab
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4. The unit accepts 8 RF inputs Each RF input can contain up to 20 unencrypted programs The IP output can support up to 20 program streams selected from the RF inputs Both SPTS and MPTS modes are supported Each program can consist of 1 video amp 3 audio elementary streams The AQT8 supports EAS program switching All IP programs switch to the EAS program when the EAS trigger is activated Features Accepts 8 RF inputs in 8VSB QAM format e Supports up to 20 programs on each input and 20 programs total on the 8 IP outputs e An IP output can be sent to the front panel ASI for in service monitoring of a selected output e PSIP manipulation for SPTS e Performs IP network de jitter PCR Program Clock Reference replacement null packet insertion and deletion e Supports RTP UDP protocols e Supports ARP IGMPv2 and ICMP protocols e Supports EAS switching based on contact closure trigger e Provides comprehensive GUI based monitoring and control via standard Web Browsers 8 AQTS User Manual Description Following are pictures of the front and rear of the unit INPUT STATUS BLONDER Atlee ies ear rare Mas TONGU LABORATORIES o 6 For in service monitoring of selected IP output address AQT8 IP 5 Transcoder Input STATUS LEDS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 LED is Off input channel tuner not locked LED is Green input channel tuner is locked POWER LED LED is Green AC power is d
5. SCREEN 22 65 MAIN IP OUTPUT CONFIG SCREEN ss 24 66 MAIN gt OUTPUT SCREEN P 25 CF dr cube ic M 27 0S MAIN REFRESH SCREEN Pu 28 NETWORK SEREEN 28 6 10 ADMIN HTML gt DIAGNOSTICS HIDDEN SCREEN 30 HME SCREEN 32 EVENT CLOC SCREEN eS 33 APPENDIX UPDATING THE SOFTWARE REMOTELY acscisscisscsssnvscnvesssanvsessnessanveonsusssassswssoasseessiesosssesssussoesseeseue senses 34 APPENDIX B VIEWING THE IP OUTPUT ON A VLC MEDIA PLAYER 37 4 AQT8 User Manual Section 1 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 is 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 of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER FROM THIS UNIT NO USER SERVICEABLE
6. SOLUTIONS FOR ALL YOUR APPLICATIONS USER MANUAL 8VSB QAM Transcoder AQTS IP 8x8VSB QAM to IP Status Date Document No Issue No Author ACTIVE April 14 2014 651235300 A MADE IN Se THE USA 800 523 6049 www blondertongue com 2014 Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks are the property of their respective owner 2 AQT8 User 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 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 651235300 A 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 AQTS 3 User Manual Table of Contents SECTION 1 GENERAL amp SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sscssssusssastiue nexFoasE b sv pan
7. 13 User Manual Go to the Input Map page Select Edit at the top of the IP Output Input table Change the input selection pull down to ALL Select Modulation mode Default is 8VSB For clear QAM inputs select Auto QAM Select desired channel input frequency Repeat mode and input settings for all inputs Press Save Total Output Bitrate IP Output Current Selected Bitrate Previously Selected Bitrate 2 0 16 6 16 6 3 18 1 Modulation Mode E po TE I input Frequency 7 17MHz v 7 bo _ PP input Baud Rate 5381119 E TE EERE The first program stream selected will become the low priority program in the output stream This setting is configurable via the MPTS Output Config page 7 52 AC3 Audio ENG ee Duplicate PIDs Program Numbers Channels Channel Names may exist when adding programs AC3 Audio SPA 0 1 MBit s Please see the MPTS Output Config page to apply the necessary corrections jPa pega output 1 239 16 10 10 50000 21 8 MBit s 180 PMT LIVWELL 3 20MBius 31 Bso pt WCBS HD 1 16 1 MBit s MPEG 2 video 1 9 MBit s Bf Modulation Mode 51 wPEG 2 video 15 7 MBit s 7184 AC3 Audio ENG 01MBit s s2 AC3 Audio ENG 0 4 MBit s Modulation Mode 8VSB v input Frequency Biss PMT 2 1 9 MBit s B input Baud Rate 5381119 b
8. Electric Service Equipment 1 Ground Clamps Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 ower Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H Grounding Conductors NEC Section 810 21 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 X 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 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 X Donot attempt 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 X Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel whenever the f
9. OIP ASI EAS Stream Info Status PID Program Bit Rate E od 32 PMT 2 Grouper 4 5 MBit s 33 MPEG 2 Video 4 1 MBit s 3b ACS Audio 0 4 MBit s EAS Testing Facilities EAS Test Duration EAS Test 6 Initiate EAS Test 7 EAS Override Force Enabled Force Disabled Save Remember to click on the SAVE button to apply the new values configurations AQTS 27 User Manual The TS requirements for the EAS input are as follows 1 The ASI input should be a single program input with PMT O If multiple programs are present in the EAS TS input then program 1 PMT O or first PMT will be selected for EAS override The other programs will be ignored 2 If ASI input 1 thru 11 have multiple audios then only the first Audio service is overridden with EAS Audio The front panel ASI Input LEOs will be flashing green when EAS is activated Upon removing the trigger mechanism the unit will return to its normal operation When EAS source IP EAS IP address EAS IP Port EAS IP protocol options are RTP amp UDP EAS source selection is IP or ASI Manual testing of EAS functionality Test duration can be 1 5 10 15 30 45 or 60 seconds Press Initiate EAS test to begin streaming EAS source Override the external EAS trigger by either forcing enabled or disable 28 AQT8 User Manual 6 8 Main gt Refresh Screen The Main gt Refresh tab can be clicked while you are on any of the following sub tabs screens
10. 27 14 19 00 2014 One or more transport stream tables have changed Thu Feb 27 14 19 00 2014 One or more transport stream tables have changed Thu Feb 27 14 18 58 2014 One or more transport stream tables have changed Thu Feb 27 14 18 58 2014 One or more transport stream tables have changed Thu Feb 27 14 18 58 2014 One or more transport stream tables have changed Thu Feb 27 14 18 58 2014 One or more transport stream tables have changed Figure 6 12 Event Log Destination see of Section 6 10 for details Log Destination Port see of Section 6 10 for details Clear Log allows the user to clear the records generated during unit s boot up process and operation afterward The records are cleared if the unit loses power Lines to Display allows the user to select the number of lines to be displayed The unit supports up to 400 Mb of data or approximately 65 000 lines The range is 1 to 65 535 Save Number of Displayed Lines allows the user to save the error log on the screen Please note that the error log would be saved only on the screen and not on any database 34 8 User Manual Appendix A Updating the Software Remotely General background There two different PROMs that need to be programmed in AQT8 They are called PROM1 and PROM 2 Please note not every software update requires both PROMs to be programmed However program both PROMs unless you get a written notice with Release notes to do otherwise
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13. Status Inputs and Output When clicked it will update all relevant fields parameters of the active screen as that information is retrieved from the in a real time basis 6 9 Network Screen The Network screen Figure 6 9 is a user configurable screen where the following parameters are displayed or configured Control Port MAC Address 00 14 39 00 3D 50 GigE Port MAC Address 00 14 39 00 3D 51 Software Version 1 0 0 Prerelease 18 CPU Version 1 10 MUX Version 1 1 Unit Serial Number 2014010197 Headend Name 8 Location 9 Login Timeout Minutes 15 Control Port IP Address 172 16 150 38 Control Port Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Control Port Default Gateway 172 16 150 254 GigE Port IP Address 192 168 253 1 Event Log Destination 172 16 70 2 Log Destination Port 514 1e Sae FIGURE 6 9 Network Screen Remember to click on the SAVE button to apply the new values configurations AQTS 29 User Manual Ethernet 1 MAC Address indicates the MAC Address of the Remote Control 10 100 Port Ethernet 2 MAC Address indicates the MAC Address of the Data Out 1GigE Port Software Version indicates the software version of the unit CPU Version indicates the current version MUX Version indicates the current version Unit Serial Number indicates the unit s serial number Headend Name a user defined field to make identification easier Location another user define
14. and will not be displayed New Guest Password used only if the user wants to change the current Guest password Must enter a new password 10 characters maximum Password is case sensitive and will not be displayed Confirm Guest Password must enter the same password as entered above If password entered does not match an error will be displayed System Watchdog automatically resets unit s Operating System if or when it is required Possible options are Enabled and Disabled Control Port IP Address is the static IP address that is assigned to the unit It allows the user to access the unit via the web interface The factory default IP address is 172 16 70 1 Control Port Subnet Mask is the Subnet Mask address of the unit It allows the user to access the unit from another network via the web interface The factory default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 Control Port Default Gateway is the gateway address of unit It allows the user to access the unit from another network via the web interface The factory default Subnet Mask is 172 16 70 254 GigE Port IP Address is the static IP address assigned to the Gigabit Ethernet GigE port The factory default value is 192 168 253 1 Event Log Destination is the IP address of the remote server to which Syslog sends the activities recorded by the unit for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes The factory default value is 172 16 70 2 Log Destination Port is the Error Log Destination
15. communicate with the unit you must first change your computer s IP address The following steps explain how to do this for a computer with Windows XP operating software a On your computer open the Control Panel b Double click on Network Connections c Right click on the Local Area Connection and then click on the properties d A dialog box entitled Local Area Connection Properties will appear In this box double click on the Internet Protocol TCP IP e A dialog box entitled Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties will appear Select the Use the following IP address option and enter the following addresses IP address 172 16 70 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 No need to enter a value for the Default Gateway Click OK to close the dialog box Now your computer is ready to communicate with the unit OR The following steps explain how to do this for a computer with Windows 7 operating software a On your computer open the Control Panel b Click on Network and Internet c Click on the View network status and tasks d Click on Change Adapter Settings on left hand side of the window e Right click on the Local Area Connection and then click on the properties f A dialog box entitled Local Area Connection Properties will appear In this box double click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 A dialog box entitled Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties will appe
16. output stream Coordinate with the IT System Administrator for required IP addresses Select the encapsulation RTP UDP based on the receiving unit s capabilities Enable the IP Output Click Save Status Input Map MPTS Output Config IP Output Output EAS Reffesh IP Output Configuration ASI Output Dest Port o Time to Live Stuffing 1 Enable v 2 239 16 10 10 UDP Disable gt Enable gt 239 16 10 10 UDP gt Disable Enable gt 239 16 10 10 UDP Disable gt Enable gt 239 16 10 10 UDP Disable gt Enable 238 15 10 10 UDP Disable Enable 238 15 10 10 UDP Disable 2 3 4 5 Enable gt 239 16 10 10 UDP Disable gt B 7 8 Enable 239 16 10 10 UDP Disable gt AQTS 15 User Manual Go back to the Input Map page Select the Edit button at the top of the Input table Put check marks next to desired programming Select the output and click Add Repeat for each output program The unit supports 1 video and 3 audios or each program Video starts streaming once added to the IP Output table IP Output Current Selected Bitrate Previously Selected Bitrate Total Output Bitrate 1 0 0 15 6 15 6 2 0 0 14 5 14 5 3 0 0 2 2 2 2 4 0 0 1 6 1 6 The first program stream selected will become the low priority program in the output stream This setting is configurable via the MPTS Output Config page Dupli
17. port to which a duplicate of the error messages created by the unit can be forwarded for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes The factory default value which cannot be modified is 514 Time Server IP is the IP address for the Time Server from where the unit can obtain its clock reference See Section 5 11 for details The factory default value is 172 16 70 2 Syslog Errors is to enable disable forwarding error messages in red font to a Syslog The factory default value is disabled Syslog Informational is to enable disable the unit to forward information messages in blue font to a Syslog The factory default value is disabled Syslog Feedback is to enable disable the unit to forward feedback or confirmation messages in green font to a Syslog The factory default value is disabled 32 8 User Manual 6 11 Time Screen The Time screen Figure 6 11 allows you to set the current date and time for the AQT8 QAM To remain compliant with ATSC and cable standards it is important to have the accurate date and time stamps For this reason it is recommended to use the Automatic option which allows the unit to automatically acquire time settings from a Time Server you must enter the IP address of the time server see Section 6 10 for details The time server specified must support the Network Time Protocol NTP in order for automatic time acquisition to work properly The unit would refresh the date and time set
18. the ad us Configuration described in 6 7 amp 8 above By default the first program number in the ASI Input will be assigned as low priority The user can select only one program number at a time in the output stream as low priority When the program marked as low priority is removed from the output stream due to violation ofthe Oversubscription Configuration See amp above for details the message Output Oversubscribed will appear on all screens 24 AQT8 User Manual 6 5 Main gt IP Output Config Screen The Main gt IP Output Config screen Figure 6 5 is a read and write screen where the following parameters are configured and displayed for each output stream IP Output Configuration IP Output ASI Output Dest Port Src Po Time to Live Stuffing Enable 239 16 10 10 UDP Disable Enable v 239 16 10 10 UDP v Disable gt Enable 239 16 10 10 UDP gt Disable gt Enable v 239 16 10 10 UDP gt Disable gt v 239 16 10 10 UDP Disable gt v 239 16 10 10 UDP gt Disable gt v 239 16 10 10 UDP Disable gt Enable v 239 16 10 10 UDP Disable gt FIGURE 6 5 IP Output Config IP Output allows operator to Enable Disable the GigE output port NOTE When IP Output option is Disabled on the Main gt Status screen will be highlighted in red See Figure 6 3 for details ASI Output allows the operator to
19. Destination IP field on the Main gt IP Output Config screen see 4 of Section 5 6 for details If multicast IP address is used then go to Step 2 Step 1 Change the IP address of the computer i Change the IP address of the computer to match the Destination IP updated on the Main gt IP Output Config screen see 4 of Section 5 6 for details and see Section 5 for instructions to change IP address of a computer Step 2 Using the VLC Media Player i Open VLC Media Player ii Select Media gt Open Network Stream iii Under the Network Protocol field enter the network address using any one of the formats depending on the Encapsulation selected on the Main IP Output Config screen see of Section 5 6 for details rtp 9 ip address port no eg rtp 239 10 10 31 50001 Or udp 9 ip address port no eg udp 192 168 253 100 50055 NOTE For uni cast the ip address will be the IP address of the computer For multicast the ip address will be the multicast address assigned under the Destination IP on Main gt IP Output Config screen see4 of Section 5 6 for details iv Select Play 5 Open Media File i Disc TF Network Capture Device Network Protocol Please enter a network URL 239 10 10 31 50001 le com stream avi imples com stream as cample org 8080 sdp e comJwakch vegg64x Show more options FIGURE 6 15
20. Input Prog FIGURE 6 2 Prog Name Output Prog Output Prog Output Prog Status Screen Rate Mbps Utilized Allowed Rate Mbps Utilized Allowed Rate Mbps Utilized Allowed Rate Mbps AQTS 19 User Manual Input indicates the physical RF input SNR indicates the signal to noise ratio of the input RF channel gt 22 dB is recommended Lights Green Good Yellow Possible Tiling Red No Input RF Chan indicates the channel number and center frequency the port is tuned to TS Rate Mbps indicates the incoming transport stream rate as provided by the content provider Maximum values allowed by relevant standards are 19 4 Mbps for over the air transmission 38 8 Mbps for transmission over cable Actual Data Rate Mbps indicates the actual input data rate received from the content provider Input Number indicates the physical RF input interface Input Prog indicates the program number selected by the user the program number is assigned by the content provider Output Prog indicates the user selectable MPEG output program number duplicates are not allowed Short Name indicates the user selectable name of the program duplicates are not allowed The program name may have up to 7 characters Selected Rate Mbps indicates the transmission rate of the corresponding output program Utilized Allowed Rate Mbps indicates the total output rate of i the multiplex
21. 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 X D3 D3 X Do not place the unit an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious personal injury and damage to unit Install the unit only in a mo
22. The total procedure takes about 10 minutes if you follow the steps below Step 1 FTP two files from your PC to AQTS8 Step 2 a Update PROM1 with the specific command line b Update PROM2 with the specific command line Step 1 FTP two Files to AQTS8 FTP both files EPCS 1 ver bin and EPCS 2 ver bin into the AQT8 server board there are many ways to do this NOTE The EPCS 1 is to program PROM1 and EPCS 2 _ver bin is to program 2 b all the commands are case sensitive It is recommended to copy the EPCS 1 ver bin and EPCS 2 ver bin files in the root directory i e My Computer gt C From a command DOS prompt you must be in the same folder as the EPCS files enter ftp A 172 16 70 1 At the FTP prompt enter the following commands Please ensure that you have entered the bin command to confirm that you are FTPing the files as binary files bin put EPCS 1 ver bin put EPCS 2 ver bin bye The above four commands may be automated by entering them in an ASCII text file called ftpcmd recommended but can be any name and executing the following ftp A s ftpcmd 172 16 70 1 You can place the ftp command above in a batch file bat then double click on the bat file to perform the entire download process AQTS 35 User Manual Telnet to AQT8 There are two ways to telnet to the AQT8 1 Use Command line and type in telnet IP address for example telnet 172 16 70 1 2 Use t
23. Un hU en Ua EEEE NOR senses 4 SECTION 2 PRODUCT NSENVUENEANSEFYP FENPKESINEYEMNYSEPYNMENENIETN NUM SUP VNYYEEN VENE NPYM S MT ERE 7 2l REVISION HISTORY nIN M UN Dd E SUM MUNDI REGIME EAD MESE EDDIE 7 24 PRODUCIAPPHEATION S DE SCRIP 7 59 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 10 SECTION 3 INSTAEEATION amp POWER UD esate sies ea roa SA IR OPES QAO RS ER UE 11 cM ONPE CRIN c M 11 CANO MT 11 mo U S ssa vd eb S erate rr MM MM ME KM MEDI PM UEM MM 11 SECTION 4 O0UICKSTART GUIDE cede uUUU Nul V dU VOUS aV cH UE 5 Ve YI UN Us 04097000 cue uc URS PUERO VERIS S EXVEPEPERRUPEPRS 12 SECTIONS COMMUNICATING WITH THE UNIT RANEESNRER ENS ENEAE NE ERNEERVAN YE U PE VV PSP YES EEn Enr usne PET P UPS 16 SECTION 6 QUICK CONFIGURATION isse oS paa REA SESS ERR S ROME EM IRR D E FPE PUN PSP OUPUS 17 6 1 ACCESSING THE UNIT VIA A WEB BROWSER pE Rv bRDU tu R UR 17 6 2 QUICK CONFIGURATION VIA CONFIG EIE 18 ur EMI TREE e idu c 20 64 MAIN gt MPTS OUTPUT CONFIG
24. air discharge openings V For safe and reliable operation the ground pin of the power cord plug must be grounded properly 3 3 Power up To power up the unit connect the line cord to a rear silk screen 110 230 VAC 60 50 Hz outlet Please note that the power inlet plug is also equipped with a fuse holder and fuse SLO BLO 3 0 Amp 250 AQTS8 and the GigE Switch are considered as elements of an integrated solution When a power cycle or re boot is deemed necessary for one element it may be necessary to power cycle one or all of the other elements as well 12 AQT8 User Manual Section 4 Quick Start Guide Step 1 Connect the Inputs Up to 8 terrestrial or clear QAM inputs an 8 Way Splitter are connected to the 8VSB QAM Inputs Connect computer 1 with a web browser to the 10 100 CONTROL port directly using the supplied cross over cable Connect computer 2 with an installed media player VLC player or equivalent through a GigE switch and then to the Data Out port on the unit Connect the power cord to AQTS8 8 Way Splitter IP 172 16 70 1 Crossover Computer 2 Computer 1 ee GigE Switch 1 lt 172 16 70 2 Step 2 Login e Assign 172 16 70 2 as the static IP address for computer 1 r Login e Enter 172 16 70 1 into your Browser to access the 8 e Password e Logon with Username Admin and the password is pass AQTS
25. amaged or defective external media such as CD ROM disk on which the software was originally delivered ii Seller does not warrant that the use of any software will be uninterrupted error free free of security vulnerabilities or that the software will meet the customer s particular requirements and the customer s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of this warranty is at Seller s option to receive a suitably modified software or part thereof or b comparable replacement software or part thereof iii Seller retains all right title and interest in and to and ownership of all software including all Core Product Software and Non Core Software including any and all enhancements modifications and updates to the same and iv in some cases the warranty on certain proprietary sub assembly modules manufactured by third party vendors and contained in Seller s products third party software installed in certain of Seller s products and on certain private label products manufactured by third parties for resale by Seller will be of shorter duration or otherwise more limited than the standard Seller limited warranty In such cases Seller s warranty with respect to such third party proprietary sub assembly modules third party software and private label products will be limited to the duration and other terms of such third party vendor s warranty if any In addition certain products that are not manufactured by Seller but are resold by
26. ar Select the Use the following IP address option and enter the following addresses IP address 172 16 70 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 No need to enter a value for the Default Gateway Click OK to close the dialog box Now your computer is ready to communicate with the unit AQTS 17 User Manual Section 6 Configuring the Unit 6 1 Accessing the Unit via a Web Browser You must complete the steps described in Section 5 before proceeding as follows 1 Open a web browser on your computer Internet Explorer 7 or higher is recommended and enter the following URL address http 172 16 70 1 The Login Screen Figure 5 1 will appear Page Header Login Submit FIGURE 6 1 Login Screen 2 Enter the following case sensitive factory default Username and Password and click on the Submit button NOTE when logged in as Admin the user has read and write permission Only one Admin can be logged in at a time When logged in as Guest the user has only read permission Up to four Guests can be logged in simultaneously Username Admin case sensitive OR Username Guest case sensitive Password pass case sensitive Password pass case sensitive Monitoring and configuration of the unit is achieved via a series of web pages as described in the Sections below The following read only information is displayed in a page header in blue color on top of each web page ESN unit s Ser
27. cate PIDs Program Numbers Channels Channel Names may exist when adding programs Please see the MPTS Output Config page to apply the necessary corrections ENEEENCI RN Bitrates output 1 224 40 50 50 50000 wec D video 52 audio ENG DN 53 Ac3 Audio SPA 1 7 4 DN cs video LN 2 audio ENG Output 2 172 16 70 2 50001 No Pus Found Output 3 172 16 70 2 50002 Will uo PMTs Found 155 uPEG 2 Video Perform channel scan on TV CATV Digital standard Confirm channel output on TV Note the that TV will display the virtual channel numbers as set by the content provider and not those set in step 6 Open the media player VLC or equiv Enter IP addresses as as assigned in Step 7 and confirm programs are being streamed AQTS 16 User Manual Section 5 Communicating with the Unit Local or remote communication with the unit is only possible through a GUl based menu via any standard web browser Before you can communicate with the unit you must configure the unit s IP address to conform with your existing IP network or LAN To do so follow these steps 1 Plug one end of the Ethernet cross cable that is provided in the hardware bag to unit s rear panel RJ45 interface marked 10 100 Remote Control Plug the other end of the cable to your computer 2 The factory default IP address of the unit is 172 16 70 1 To be able to
28. d field to make identification easier Login Timeout Minutes indicates the period of time before the unit logs itself out if there is no activity on the web screens Values are 5 15 30 or 60 minutes Control Port IP Address see 10 of Section 6 10 for details Control Port Subnet Mask see 41 of Section 6 10 for details Control Port Default Gateway see 2 of Section 6 10 for details GigE Port IP Address see 13 of Section 6 10 for details Event Log Destination see 14 of Section 6 10 for details Log Destination Port see is of Section 6 10 for details Click save to store changes 30 8 User Manual 6 10 Admin html gt Diagnostics Hidden Screen To change modify the IP network parameters as well as the Username and Password values for the unit you must be logged in to the unit as Admin to access a hidden screen shown in Figure 6 10 by typing the URL of the unit followed by a forward slash and Admin html for example http 172 16 70 1 Admin html Control Port MAC Address GigE Port MAC Address Unit Serial Number Login Current Password New Password Confirm New Password Guest Login Current Guest Password New Guest Password Confirm Guest Password System Watchdog Control Port IP Address Control Port Subnet Mask Control Port Default Gateway GigE Port IP Address Event Log Destination Log Destination Port Time Server IP Syslog Errors Syslog Informat
29. d sec 54 MPEG 2 Video 1 8 MBit s B input Baud Rate 5381119 W 1 148 PMT WCBS HD 1 16 2 MBit s AC3 Audio ENG 0 1 MBit s 48 WCBS HD 1 148 MBits 49 MPEG 2 Video 15 7 MBit s 5 57 KIDS 3 9 MBit s 7 49 MPEG 2 Video 343 MERIS JF 52 Ac3 Audio ENG 0 4 MBit s MPEG 2 Video 3 7 MBit s 7152 AC3 Audio ENG 0 4 MBit s 17153 AC3 Audio SPA 0 1 MBit s 59 AC3 Audio ENG 0 2 MBit s 7153 AC3 Audio SPA 01 MBit s 1 PMT CBSNY 2 2 4 MBit s d Output 2 239 16 10 10 50001 16 6 MBit s 185 MPEG 2 Video 2 2 MBit s 2 eo PMT WNBC 4 14 2 MBit s 68 Ac3 Audio ENG 0 2 MBit s I wPEG2 video 14 2 MBit s Add gt 2 lle Pmt coz M5 2 4 MBit s MPEG Video 2 2 MBit s I se Aca Audio ENG 0 2 MBit s 8 Output 3 239 16 10 10 50002 11 8 MBit s PMT CBSNY 6 2 4 MBit s Verify the front panel LED lights are green for each input AS i INPUT STATUS BLONDER Gastar 63 7 POWER LABORATORIES INC AQT8 IP ATSC QAM Transcoder 14 AQT8 User Manual Go to the Status page 1 gt 22 dB SNR for 8VSB gt 33 dB for QAM 256 Increase the RF input level as required to achieve the desired SNR 33 587 MHz 19 4 28 557 MHz 19 4 7 1 177MBz 19 4 38 617 MHz 18 4 13 213MHz 19 4 24 533MHz 18 4 36 605MHz 19 4 18 497MHz 19 4 on oon RR WwW Go to the IP Output Config page Configure the IP address port for each
30. e Oversubscription Configuration feature works in conjunction with the Low Priority feature described in below In the section entitled IP Output Configuration the user can select and configure the following parameters for each output stream indicated by Output IP Address Port Number under gray header 8VSB QAM Input indicates the list of programs selected by the user which are included in the output stream PID indicates the PID value EL to each elementary stream PID Packet Identifier values are embedded by the content provider in the MPEG 2 H 264 stream to identify tables and programming packets Program Number must enter a unique output number for each program PMT Mis A Map Table provides information on each program present in the transport stream such as program number and the list of the elementary streams audio video or data 2199 pene enter to change or add the short name of the channel Up to 7 alphanumeric characters are allowed Major Channel must enter the major channel number for the output program The range is 1 to 99 for Terrestrial and 1 to 999 for Cable Minor Channel must enter the minor channel number for the output program The range is 1 to 99 Terrestrial and 1 to 999 for Cable Low Priority a program number marked as low priority will ee from the output when it causes the output to exceed the total output bitrate assigned by user in above l This feature works in conjunction with
31. eature activate EAS and override all the input programs whether Component or Composite with the EAS INPUT see and below for details The EAS program substituion is for IP outputs only 9 EAS ASI IN SPTS EAS input stream EAS ASI or IP inputs should be SD with a transport rate of 3 Mbps max Higher data rates can be used with a lower number of output programs as to not exceed the maximum allowable bit rate on the QAM output channel 10 EAS 10 100 IP EAS INPUT FOR FUTURE USE SPTS EAS IP input 1 8VSB QAM Inputs These are the 8 RF inputs 10 AQT8 User Manual 2 3 Product Specification Input Connectors 8VSB QAM F Female 8VSB Mode Standard Tuning Range Data Rate Bandwidth Power Level Impedance QAM Mode Standard Tuning Range Data Rate Bandwidth Power Level Impedance Emergency Alert System ASI Connector Standard IP Connector Standard UDP RTP Transport Rate Trigger Connectors Trigger Mechanism General 13 to 158 F 25 to 70 C 0 to 95 RH 35 C max non condensation to 95 RH 35 C max non condensation Connectors 1x RJ45 Rear panel 1000Base T Ethernet GigE Supported user selectable IPv4 addresses amp port numbers user selectable Standard UDP RTP Address Assignment ATSC Digital Television A 53E UHF Ch 14 69 VHF Ch 2 13 19 392 Mbps 6 MHz 20 t
32. ed MPTS and ii the maximum allowed bitrate assigned by the user 20 AQT8 User Manual 6 3 Main gt Inputs Screen The Main Input screen Figure 6 3 is a user configurable screen where the following input source parameters can be configured maus naan METS oun Cori EAS IP Output curent Selected Bitrate 9 Previously Selected Bitrate Go Total Output Bitrate CO Ny C t A t N The first program stream selected will become the low priority program in the output stream This setting is configurable via the MPTS Output Config page Duplicate PIDs Program Numbers Channels Channel Names may exist when adding programs Please see the MPTS Output Config page to apply the necessary corrections Bitrates D output 1 239 16 10 10 50000 2 Al l ae 2 Ac3 Audio ENG Input Frequency 33 587 MHz 3 53 PMT LIVWELL 2 input Baud Rate 5381119 bd sec video T WCBS HD 1 se Ac3 Audio ENG 49 MPEG 2 Video 5 lt 05 3 7152 Ac3 Audio ENG MPEG 2 video 7 53 Ac3 Audio SPA 59 Ac3 Audio ENG 1 64 PMT CBSNY 2 Output 2 239 16 10 10 50001 Fs MPEG 2 Video 2 feo PMT WNBC 4 AC3 Audio ENG wPEG2 video 2 62 Pmt coz 5 wPEG2 video ce Aca Audio ENG D output 3 239 16 10 10 50002 CBSNY 6
33. ed to help reduce network traffic Remember to click on the SAVE button to apply the new values configurations AQTS 25 User Manual 6 6 Main gt Output Screen The Main gt Output screen is a user configurable screen for the Output Mode The Output Mode is selectable from 1 to 8x IP Outputs Output Mode 8x IP Outputs FIGURE 6 6 OUTPUT Screen 26 AQT8 User Manual 6 7 Main gt EAS Screen The Main gt EAS screen is an EAS feature enabling all input program streams to be replaced by the input present on the ASI or IP input This web page allows the user select between ASI and IP For IP the user also enters the address port and protocol Commands are available for manual test of the EAS mode IP Information Control Port MAC Address 00 14 39 00 30 50 Control Port IP Address 172 16 150 38 Control Port Subnet Mask 255 255 255 Control Port Default Gateway 172 16 150 254 GigE Port MAC Address 00 14 39 00 30 51 GigE IP Address 192 168 253 1 GIgE Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 GigE Default Gateway 172 16 70 254 Software Version 1 0 0 Prerelease 25 CPU Version 1 6 MUX Version 13 Unit Serial Number 2014010197 Headend Name BT Denis Rack Location Engineering Bench Event Log Destination 172 16 70 2 Log Destination Part amp 514 EAS Configuration EAS Stream Saurce IP 239 10 10 10 EAS Stream Source Port 50000 EAS Source RTF UDP UDP EAS Source IP ASI
34. etected LED is Off indicates i AC power is not connected or ii AC power is connected but the power supply is defective The unit must be sent to Blonder Tongue for repair for condition 4 DATA OUT GIGE RJ45 for 1000Base T Ethernet GigE interface for IP DATA outputs 5 contro 10 100 RJ45 connector for 10 100Base T Ethernet interface for monitoring and configuring the unit via standard web browser Only static IP address can be assigned to this interface The factory default value is 172 16 70 1 IP RESET When pushed and held for about 10 seconds resets the IP address Usernames and Passwords to Factory default values as follows IP address 172 16 70 1 Username Admin case sensitive Password pass case sensitive 7 INPUT POWER ASSEMBLY AND SWITCH IEC 14 power inlet plug rated 110 230 VAC 0 7 0 35 60 50 Hz equipped with Slo Blo 3 0A 250 V Fuse AQT8 User Manual 9 EAS CONTROL ss IPEASIN 110 230V 0 70 0 35A 60 50Hz DRY CONTACT 2 8VSB QAM INPUTS E 1 2 3 4 E a T 2 MODEL AQT8 IP MODEL 8 MODEL AQT8 QAM 3 0A 250V SLO BLO EE 10 00C NTROL GIGE BLONDER TONGUE LABORATORIES INC STOCK NO 6280 STOCK NO 6281 STOCK NO 6266 8 EAS TRIGGER CONTACTS Terminal strip to activate the EAS messaging feature in one of two the following ways a 5 12 VDC between terminals 1 amp 3 shown below b Dry Contact between terminals 2 amp 3 shown below H NOTE This f
35. he Terminal program such as Putty to telnet Use a terminal program such as Putty to telnet into the server board can use Linux DOS prompt Putty etc You can save your configurations so it s very quick and easy to telnet into the board again X PuTTY Configuration Category Session Basic options for your PuTTY session Logging Specify your connection by host name or IP address Terminal Keyboard Host Name or IP address Bell 172 1 6 70 1 23 Features Protocol Window O Baw Telnet Appearance Behaviour Translation Saved Sessions Selection AQT8 Colours Default Settings Load Connection CentOS Data Sia MPEGDEVI Dal Rigby Delete cs bsu edu hol SSH Kex Auth X11 Load save or delete a stored session Save Telnet Close window on exit O Always Only on clean exit After you telnet into the server board you must login into the unit with the following credentials Username Admin case sensitive Password pass case sensitive Then cd to the home ftp directory where the EPCS x bin files have been placed cd home ftp Is 36 AQT8 User Manual Step 2 Update PROM1 and or PROM2 Now you can use the field update utility epcs to program the EPCS PROMS This is a custom utility that resides in AQT8 Warning Care should be taken at this time if miss spelled characters or letters are typed by accident or you have missed t
36. ial number Headend name a user defined field to make identification easier Temperature temperature of unit s chipset Uptime time elapsed since last time the unit was turned on Location a user defined field to make identification easier As shown in Figure 6 2 under the blue page header the following Primary tabs will appear e Primary tab Main includes the following sub tabs Status Stream Info applicable to MPTS Mode only OAM Config Diagnostics Mode and Refresh e Primary tab Network doesn t include any sub tab e Primary tab Time doesn t include any sub tab e Primary tab Event Log doesn t include any sub tab e Primary tab Logout doesn t include any sub tab Each Primary and sub tab is described in the subsequent Sections 18 8 User Manual 6 2 Main gt Status Screen The Main gt Status screen Figure 6 2 is a read only screen and displays input and output information of each of the eight 8 channels METS Oupa Coria E Conia cusa EAS pp eq 19 4 1 33 587MHz 18 3 2 88 19 4 17 2 3 40 7 1 177MHz 19 4 18 7 4 94 38 617MHz 19 4 18 3 5 164 13 213MHz 19 4 18 4 B 236 24 533MHz 19 4 174 some 19 4 17 4 8 24 18 497MHz 19 4 17 8 IP Output 1 239 16 10 10 50000 Input Input Output Short Utilized Allowed Number Input Number Input Number Input Number Prog Input Prog Input Prog
37. ional Syslog Feedback 00 14 39 00 3D 50 00 14 39 00 3D 51 2014010197 Admin Disabled 172 16 150 38 255 255 255 0 172 16 150 254 192 168 253 1 172 16 70 2 514 47216702 Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Figure 6 10 AQTS8 131 User Manual The following parameters can be modified Login is the Administrator s login 10 characters maximum This login allows the user to make changes to any area of the unit The factory default Login is Admin Login is case sensitive Current Password is the Administrator s Current Password 10 characters maximum The factory default password is pass Password is case sensitive and will not be displayed New Password used only if the user wants to change the current Administrator s password Must enter a new password 10 characters maximum Password is case sensitive and will not be displayed Confirm New Password must enter the same password as entered in above If password entered does not 4 match an error will be displayed Guest Login is the Guest login 10 characters maximum This login allows the user to view the unit settings but does not allow any changes The factory default Guest Login is Guest Login is case sensitive Current Guest Password is the Current Guest Password 10 characters maximum The factory default Guest password is pass Password is case sensitive
38. le and Terrestrial Modulation Mode select the modulation mode depending on the output type selected Possible options are Reserved Analog QAM256 QAM64 8VSB and 16VSB Out of Band An out of band OOB is a channel which is the combination of the forward and reverse OOB channels When a cable virtual channel is flagged as being out of band it is carried on the out of band channel and Disable When Enabled the AQTS assigns the bit the TS packet and labels the TS as out of band NOTE As the ATSC and Cable standards the Output Type Modulation Mode and Out of Band fields are required to be assigned in the TS packet Selecting the above three fields would allow the TS packets to be compliant with industry standards but would not affect the input or output configuration of the AQT8 QAM In the section entitled Oversubscription Configuration the user can select and configure the following parameters for all output streams Control removes a program from the output stream if the program causes the stream to exceed the user assigned output bitrate Possible options are Enable and Disable Occurrences allows setting the threshold value for the number of times that a program is allowed to cause the output stream to exceed the user assigned total output bitrate assigned in Possible values are 2 to 10 Time Window minutes allows setting the time frame Possible options are 1 to 10 minutes NOTE Th
39. ll hold the goods complained of intact and duly protected for a period of up to sixty 60 days Upon the request of Seller the customer shall ship such allegedly non conforming or defective goods freight prepaid to Seller for examination by Seller s inspection department and verification of the defect Seller at its option will either repair replace or issue a credit for products determined to be defective Seller s liability and responsibility for defective products is specifically limited to the defective item or to credit towards the original billing All such replacements by Seller shall be made free of charge f o b the delivery point called for in the original order Products for which replacement has been made under the provisions of this clause shall become the property of Seller Under no circumstances are products to be returned to Seller without Seller s prior written authorization Seller reserves the right to scrap any unauthorized returns on a no credit basis Any actions for breach of a contract of sale between Seller and a customer must be commenced by the customer within thirteen 13 months after the cause of action has accrued A copy of Seller s standard terms and conditions of sale including the limited warranty is available from Seller upon request Copies of the limited warranties covering third party proprietary sub assembly modules and private label products manufactured by third parties may also be available from Seller on request
40. o 20 dBmV 75 ITU T J 83 Annex B 64 and 256 QAM CATV Ch 2 135 STD HRC IRC 38 8 Mbps QAM 256 26 97 Mbps QAM 64 Auto Detect 6 MHz 15 to 20 dBmV QAM 256 20 to 20 dBmV QAM 64 75Q 1x BNC Female DVB ASI EN 50083 9 sPTS 1 RI45 10 100Base T Supported user selectable Single program at 3 Mbps Higher data rates can be used with a lower number of output programs as to not exceed the maximum allowable bit rate on the QAM output channel Terminal Block 5 12 VDC amp Dry Contact Closure Alarms Monitoring Control 8 Channel LEDs 1x Power LED 1x IP Reset Button Local Monitoring Local Control Remote Monitoring Control GUl based menu via standard Web browser 1x RJ45 rear panel connector 10 100Base T AQTS 111 User Manual Section 3 Installation amp Power up 3 1 Unpacking You will find the following items in the box AQTS8 QTY 1 e Power Cord with IEC C13 line socket and 3 pin Type NEMA 5 plug QTY 1 e Blonder Tongue partit 741021800 containing Ethernet cross cable QTY 1 see Section 5 for details 3 2 Installation The AQTS is designed to be installed in a standard 19 inch 483 mm rack 310 D IEC 60297 and DIN 41494 SCA8D To install the unit secure the unit s front panel to the rack by inserting four 4 machine screws with cup washers through the four 4 mounting holes in the front panel V Do not block the unit s air intake or
41. o type the bin command in Step 1 this could cause the AQT8 Flash memory to be corrupted The AQTS will try to reload the OS using the corrupted file ten 10 times before it displays the following screen You can recover from this situation by repeating the procedure all over again from Step 1 above Clear Error and Reconfigure Failed reconfiguration attempts 10 Failed update flag 0 FIGURE 6 14 Ready Please read the rest of this page once before typing the commands Update FPGA1 by programming EPCS1 epcs 1 EPCS 1 ver bin Update FPGA2 by programming EPCS2 if necessary epcs 2 EPCS 2 vertt bin NOTE Both EPCS PROMS can be programmed concurrently using two different terminal sessions logins If you get errors during programming then DO NOT TURN OFF THE AQTS just repeat the epcs commands again The server board should now configure itself on power up Two choices to reset the AQTS8 1 Reset switch in the back of the unit 2 Use Telnet and type epcs this will automatically reboot the AQT8 without a need for resetting with power switch AQTS 37 User Manual Appendix B Viewing the IP output on a VLC Media player To view the IP output from the AQT8 on a VLC Media player in a computer or laptop the procedure is divided into two steps Step 1 Change the IP address of the computer Step 2 Using the VLC Media Player NOTE Step 1 needs to be followed only if an unicast IP address is assigned in the
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43. ollowing occurs X The power supply cord or plug is damaged X Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit X The unit has been exposed to rain or water X The unit has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged X The unit exhibits a distinct change in performance X 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 X 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 8 User Manual This page is intentionally left blank AQTS 7 User Manual Section 2 Product Summary 2 1 Revision History amp Reason This is the first issue of this Instruction Manual 2 2 Product Application amp Description Application The AQT8 IP is designed for 8VSB QAM channel processing applications providing streaming data across 8 IP addresses
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46. select the Output stream which is present at the front panel Destination IP allows user to assign the IP address of the recieving equipment Encapsulation There are two available options RTP amp UDP the user must select the one that matches the protocol used by the receiving equipment Destination Port must enter the IP Port of the receiving equipment The factory default value is 50000 The range is 1 to 65535 Source Port must enter the IP Port of the equipment the the Input IP source is generated The factory default value is 50000 The range is 1 to 65535 NOTE Port number is recommended to be from 49152 to 65535 and unique for each Output stream Reason Port 1 1023 and 1024 49151 are the Reserved Ports and the Registered Ports respectively Time to Live is a limit setting on the time that an IP packet can exist in an IP network The value is set by the sender of the packet and reduced by every host on the route to packet s final destination If the Time to Live reaches zero before the packet arrives at its final destination then the packet is discarded The purpose of this field is to avoid an undeliverable packet from circulating on an IP network perpetually The range is 1 to 255 Factory default value is 128 Stuffing Null packets are inserted to ensure that the TS bitrate assigned in 4 of Section 6 2 remains constant Possible options are Enable and Disable It is advisable to Disable stuffing when only GigE output is us
47. tings from the Time server every 20 minutes If however an internet connection is not available the date and time can be entered manually The unit is capable of adjusting the Day Light Saving DST time settings automatically provided the Automatically Adjust for Daylight Savings Time in Figure 6 11 is selected Yes Current Date mmidd yyyy 2 8 27 2014 Current Time 24hr 14 hrs 30 24 sec Configuration Method Manual Automatic Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Yes DST Start Date mm dd yyyy 1 111 2013 DST Start Time DST End Date mm dd yyyy 1 1 2013 DST End Time Refresh Save FIGURE 6 11 Time Screen AQTS 33 User Manual 6 12 Event Log Screen The Event Log screen Figure 6 12 is a read and write screen where the following parameters can be displayed or configured The data in event Log can be forwarded to an event log database Section 6 10 for details The lines are color coded as follows Red font error message Blue font information message Green font confirmation or feedback message Event Log Destination 172 16 70 2 Log Destination Port 514 Clear Log Lines to Display Save Number of Displayed Lines Thu Feb 27 14 19 00 2014 One or more transport stream tables have changed Thu Feb 27 14 19 00 2014 One or more transport stream tables have changed Thu Feb
48. unting rack designed for 19 rack mounted equipment AQTS8 5 User Manual Safety Instructions continued X 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 X 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 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 diagram Satellite Dish Coaxial Cable from Satellite Dish Ground Clamp gt
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