HDE-QAM User Manual
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1. see Section 5 for details The front panel key pad has five push down buttons as follows The LEFT button lt q denoted as L in this document The RIGHT button denoted as R in this document The UP button Adenoted as UP in this document The DOWN button w denoted as DN in this document The ENTER button denoted as ENTER in this document The L R buttons are primarily used to toggle between the ten 10 available QAM parameter fields The UP DN buttons are used to select or enter new parameter values The ENTER button is used to initiate a parameter value change and to lock the new value after changes are made The following ten 10 output parameter fields are available and will be displayed on the LCD screen QAM FEC MODE 2 QAM OUTPUT MODE Factory default value Normal INPUT SOURCE lt 4 Factory default value HDMI RF OUTPUT MODE Factory default value NTSC RF OUTPUT Factory default value 1128 J1 Factory default value CH 2 9 QAM BAUD RATE RF OUTPUT LEVEL Factory default value 5 3605 Factory default value 60 MBD Mega Baud dBmV 120 dBuV 12 HDE QAM Instruction Manual During normal operation however the following STATUS message will be displayed on the LCD screen HD OUTPUT STATUS 0 0000 MBD The FEC mode A B The instantaneous QAM output rate in IMBD Mega Baud Mega Symbols per seconds The QAM mode 16 32 64 1282. 256 512 1024 You can modify any of the factory default values if they are not compatible with your QAM output requirements see Section 4 3 below for details 4 2 Quick Configuration The HDE QAM encoder can be deployed in both the NTSC and the PAL television standards The primary difference in configuring the encoder for NTSC or PAL standard is the selection of the output QAM channel In the NTSC standard the QAM output channel is selected by entering the channel number i e channels 2 to 135 and sub band channels T7 to T14 See Section 4 2 1 below for detailed procedure In the PAL standard the QAM output channel is selected by entering the center frequency of the desired channel i e 107 5000 MHz for PAL B channel S1 See Section 4 2 2 below for detailed procedure The CATV channel designations and the corresponding frequency allocations for NTSC and PAL B G television standards are shown in Appendix A 4 2 1 NTSC Systems The factory default output mode is NTSC Follow the steps below to select the desired QAM output channel 1 Connect an HDMI source into the HDMI Input interface on the rear panel and verify that a Encoder Start Stop LED is Blue and b 720p or 10801 LED is Green or both are off if using a 480i or 480p format 2 To select the desired QAM channel output use the L or R buttons to toggle between the parameter fields until you see at the following LCD screen RF OUTPUT NTSC CHAN
3. FEC MODE field on the LCD screen 2 Press and hold for three seconds the ENTER button The default value will flash indicating that you can enter a new parameter Use the UP or DN buttons to select the desired parameter 3 Press the ENTER button to enter and lock the new parameter The LCD screen will then revert back to the default HD OUTPUT STATUS 4 3 2 Configuring the QAM MODE Parameter Seven 7 options are available if the QAM FEC mode is set to ITU A 16 32 64 128 256 512 and 1024 Only two 2 options are available if the QAM FEC mode is set to ITU B 64 and 256 The factory default is 256 To change the factory default value follow these steps 1 Use the L or R buttons to toggle between the parameter fields until you see the QAM MODE field on the LCD screen 2 Follow steps 2 and 3 in Section 4 3 1 above 4 3 3 Configuring the QAM ALPHA Parameter Three 3 options are available 12 15 and 18 The factory default is 12 When FEC MODE ITU B and the QAM MODE 256 the recommended ALPHA value is 12 When FEC MODE ITU B and the QAM MODE 64 the recommended ALPHA value is 18 When FEC MODE ITU A the recommended ALPHA value is 15 The unit will not allow you to change the recommended ALPHA value when operating in the ITU B mode However you can choose any of the available ALPHA values when operating the unit in ITU A mode by following these steps
4. mr p rio Chroma Formats 4 2 EG 2 188 byte Transport Stream Compressed Dolby Digital Pass Thru 19 0 x 18 125 x 1 75 inches 483 x 460 x 44 mm Operator Selectable 115 VAC 60 Hz or 230 VAC 50 Hz Fuse 3 0 amp 250 VDC Slo Blo 129 W 13 Ibs 5 9 kg 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 13 to 158 F 25 to 70 C 0 to 95 RH 35 C max non condensation 0 to 95 RH 35 C max non condensation UL Listed 60950 MP General Operating Temperature Operating Humidity torage Humidity arti 8 HDE QAM 9 Instruction Manual Section 3 Installation 8 Power up 3 1 Unpacking You will find the following items in the box HDE QAM Encoder QTY 1 e Power Cord with IEC C13 line socket and 3 pin Type B NEMA 5 plug QTY 1 e Six foot HDMI cable QTY 1 e Six foot cross pinned cross over RJ45 Ethernet cable QTY 1 3 2 Installation The HDE QAM encoder is designed to be installed in a standard 19 inch 483 mm rack EIA 310 D IEC 60297 and DIN 41494 SC48D To install the encoder secure its front panel to the rack by inserting four machine screws with cup washers through the four mounting holes in the front panel 3 3 Power u THE ENCODER IS EQUIPPED WITH A SWITCHING 115 VAC or 230 VAC POWER SUPPLY THE OPERATOR MUST SELECT THE C
5. 1 Use the L or R buttons to toggle between the parameter fields until you see the QAM ALPHA field on the LCD screen 2 Follow steps 2 and 3 in Section 4 3 1 above HDE QAM 15 Instruction Manual 4 3 4 Configuring the QAM INTERLEAVER Parameter All available options are shown in the table below JIG 7 8 J J J J 2 J4 J8 Interleaving is a technique used in conjunction with FEC Forward Error Correction to correct for the QAM errors that are induced by burst noise The HDE QAM encoder employs a convolutional interleaver Most television sets equipped with a QAM tuner use the factory default interleaving scheme shown in the table above However some QAM set top boxes may use an interleaving scheme different from our factory default value To change the factory default value follow these steps 1 Use the L or R buttons to toggle between the parameter fields until you see the QAM INTERLEAVER field on the LCD screen 2 Follow steps 2 and 3 in Section 4 3 1 above 4 3 5 Configuring the QAM BAUD RATE Parameter Baud Rate or modulation rate is the number of distinct symbol or signaling changes made to the QAM output transmission medium per second The measurement unit is typically in Mega Bauds MBD which is synonymous to Mega symbols per seconds Msps It follows then that the Baud Rate is dependent on the selection of the FEC mode and
6. configured properly then you must connect the encoder to an Ethernet network with an IP address consistent with encoder s IP address you assigned in section 5 1 YOU MUST USE AN ETHERNET CABLE STRAIGHT PINNED TO CONNECT THE ENCODER TO AN ETHERNET NETWORK Configuration Microsoft Internet Explorer Fle Edt mew Favotes Toos Heb O BAG trom AS BLONDER MPEG2 HD Encoder Configuration TONGUE pony Version 08 25 08 Release z Version 06 20 08 Fleas Wap Version 08 27 08 Release 1 JP Address 192 1605 10 Temperature 127 192 Status Configuration Network Configuration Settings Video PID Hex 0100 Audio PD Hex 0200 Mideo Transport Bitrate 16 76Mbps Video Bitrate Mbps 30 00 0001 Program Number Video Pre fiter ET Strength Chroma Format 94200422 Source v Colorspace Cancel Defaults GOP Size 15 Intra DC Precision QYCbCr ORGB MPEG2 HD Encoder Configuration After the unit is connected to an Ethernet network you can remotely access the unit from any location by opening a standard web browser Internet Explorer 7 is recommended and going to the following URL address http xxx xx xx x Admin htm where xxx xx xx x is the IP address assigned to the unit in step 6 of section 5 1 After entering the valid Username and Password as described in steps 4 and 7 of section 5 1 the MPEG2 HD Encoder Configuration screen wi
7. hold for three seconds the ENTER button The NTSC CHANNEL field will flash indicating that you can enter a new mode Use the UP or DN buttons to select the FREQUENCY mode RF OUTPUT MODE FREQUENCY 4 Press the ENTER button to enter and lock the FREQUENCY mode Next you must enter the desired QAM output channel by entering the center frequency of that channel The range is 8 5 to 861 0 MHz 5 To enter the center frequency of the visual carrier use the L or R buttons to toggle between the parameter fields until you see the following LCD screen RF OUTPUT 000 0000 MHz 6 Press and hold for three seconds the ENTER button The output frequency field will flash indicating that you can enter a new frequency Use the UP or DN buttons to enter the first digit of the desired frequency number For example if you want to enter PAL B Channel S1 whose frequency is 107 5000 MHz then you must enter digit 1 See Appendix A for the PAL B G frequency allocations 7 Use the R button to change the position of the cursor and move it to the second position of the desired frequency Then use the UP or DN buttons to enter the second digit of the frequency number digit 0 in the case of PAL B Channel S1 8 Repeat step 7 above until all desired digits are entered Please note that since the smallest increment of frequency selection is 12 5 KHz 0 0125 MHz you cannot change the last two pos
8. the QAM mode The Baud Rate of the HDE QAM encoder is automatically programmed as follows When FEC MODE ITU B and the QAM MODE 256 the assigned Baud Rate is 5 3605 MBD When FEC MODE ITU B and the QAM MODE 64 the assigned Baud Rate is 5 0569 MBD When FEC MODE ITU A the assigned Baud Rate is the last Baud Rate assigned prior to changing the FEC mode from ITU B to ITU A If you are deploying the HDE QAM in an NTSC television system the above assigned values should not need to be changed If you are deploying the HDE QAM in a PAL television system the above assigned values may need to be changed depending on the desired QAM output baud rate 16 HDE QAM Instruction Manual To change the factory default value follow these steps 1 Use the L or R buttons to toggle between the parameter fields until you see the QAM BAUD RATE field on the LCD screen 2 Press and hold for three seconds the ENTER button The baud rate field will flash indicating that you can enter a new baud rate Use the UP or DN buttons to enter the first digit of the desired baud rate For example if you want to enter 5 9876 then you must enter digit 5 3 Use the R button to change the position of the cursor and move it to the second position of the baud rate Then use the UP or DN buttons to enter the second digit of the baud rate digit 9 in the case of 5 9876 4 Repeat step 3 above until all desired digits
9. vord Bris docked P check v lesu 2 Gmer MPEG2 HD Encoder Configuration Logout BLONDER Leas ORE 08 2008 Release Weh 08 27008 Release 1 I Address 192168510 Temperature 127 1 a Status Configuration Network Network Configuration Settings 80 00 12 34 56 78 19216851 MAC Address Ethernet Default Gateway 192 1685 10 255 255 2550 Ethemet IP Address Ethernet Subnet Mask Network Screen 6 Click on the Network tab and enter the following URL address http 172 16 70 1 Admin htm You must now enter the IP Subnet Mask and Gateway addresses of your company s IT network through which the encoder will be remotely monitored and controlled This information is typically provided to you by your company s MIS Management Information Systems or IT Information Technology departments 7 At this time you may also change the factory default values of Username and Password 8 You should now be able to access the encoder remotely by following the steps described in section 5 2 However you must first change your computer s IP address to its original address by following the steps a through d in step 2 above and selecting Obtain an IP address automatically in step e 5 2 Remote Control 8 Configuration To access the unit remotely you must first complete the procedure described in section 5 1 Once the IP address of the unit is
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13. Multimedia Interface such as a locally owned originated content It delivers a real time broadcast quality MPEG 2 encoded high definition output in QAM format Quadrature Amplitude Modulation suitable for distribution over a typical private coaxial network i e sports arenas broadcast and cable television studios airports hospitals university campuses etc Description Below are the front and rear pictures of the unit a BLONDER e PISTE C TONGUE ABORATORIES 1 S ee 5 LABORATORIES INC Y 1 AIR INTAKE FANS To keep the temperature of the encoder chipset below its maximum operating limit 2 RF TEST POINT An F connector to test the QAM signal at 20 dB below the primary QAM output level 3 LEDs There are five LEDs as follows POWER Off Unit is not powered Green Unit is powered Encoder Start Stop MPEG 2 HD chip is not encoding SA MPEG 2 HD chip is encoding the Input Flashing Blue HDMI input is not present or is not valid Encoder output is a standard color bar in 720p Thermal Off Encoder temperature is within limits Red Encoder is not encoding chipset temperature exceeds limits 720p Off Encoding format is not 720p Green Encoding format is 720p 1080i Off Encoding format is not 1080i Green Encoding format is 1080i NOTE Although HDE QAM is capable of encoding in 480i 480p formats no LED is assigned to this format because it is not expected to be a popular forma
14. ND WILL NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON IN REGARD TO THE USE OF THIS ENCODER IN ANY MANNER OR FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN IN THE SPECIFIC MANNER AND FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE DESCRIBED IN THE USER S MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THIS ENCODER THE USER OF THE ENCODER SHALL INDEMNIFY DEFEND AND HOLD BLONDER TONGUE HARMLESS FROM ALL LIABILITY OR EXPENSE OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF ANY IMPROPER USE OF THE DIGITAL STREAM CONTENT OR ENCODER 5 To indicate that you have read understood and accept the terms and conditions above using the front panel keypad press the Enter button and then use the Up or Down button to change the NO to YES Press the Enter button again to manifest your acceptance 6 The following message will be displayed on the LCD Screen HD OUTPUT STATUS 5 3605 MBD 256B 7 The Blue Encoder LED will be flashing A standard Color Bar in 720p format is now available at the QAM output of the encoder The Encoder is now successfully powered up and ready for receiving and processing the HDMI input HDE QAM 11 Instruction Manual Section 4 QAM Output Configuration 4 1 General QAM output parameters of the encoder can only be monitored and configured via the front panel LCD screen and the key pad You cannot monitor or configure the HDMI input parameters from the front panel This can only be achieved remotely via the rear panel Ethernet Interface
15. NEL O00 Press and hold for 3 seconds the ENTER button The channel number will flash indicating that you can enter a new channel number Use the UP or DN buttons to select the desired channel number range is 2 to 135 and sub band channels T7 to T14 3 Press the ENTER button to enter and lock the selected channel The LCD screen will then revert back to the default HD OUTPUT STATUS 4 To verify that the correct channel is locked use the L or R buttons and toggle to the RF OUTPUT field and confirm that the channel number shown is the one you had selected THE OPTIMUM OUTPUT SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO SNR IS ACHIEVED BY SETTING THE OUTPUT LEVEL TO 60 dBmV IF SYSTEM REQUIRES A LOWER LEVEL THEN ATTENUATE THE LEVEL EXTERNALLY HDE QAM 3 Instruction Manual 4 2 2 PAL Systems The factory default output mode is NTSC Follow the steps below to first change the mode from NTSC to FREQUENCY and then to select the desired QAM output channel 1 Connect an HDMI source into the HDMI Input interface on the rear panel and verify that a Encoder Start Stop LED is Blue and b 720p or 1080i LED is Green or both are off if using a 480i or 480p format 2 To change the factory default output mode from NTSC to FREQUENCY use the L or R buttons to toggle between the parameter fields until you see at the following LCD screen RF OUTPUT MODE NTSC CHANNEL 3 Press and
16. ORRECT INPUT VOLTAGE BEFORE POWERING THE UNIT VIA THE SLIDE SWITCH ON THE SIDE PANEL THE FACTORY DEFAULT IS 115 VAC 60 Hz There is no power ON OFF switch on this unit To turn the encoder on or off simply connect disconnect the power cord to from the unit The unit s power inlet plug is equipped with a fuse holder and fuse Without having the HDMI input cable connected to the unit power up the encoder The following sequence of events will take place when the unit is powered up successfully 1 POWER Green LED will be on 2 The LCD screen light and display the following message for 5 seconds BLONDER TONGUE HDE QAM 6310 3 Upon successful initial power up the following message will be displayed on the LCD screen ACCEPT AGREEMENT SEC3 USER MAN NO 10 HDE QAM Instruction Manual 4 The Encoder will not boot up unless you accept the following terms and conditions of use HDE QAM is capable of encoding the digital stream via the HD MPEG 2 compression standard The HD MPEG 2 encoded content is then QAM modulated suitable for distribution over a coaxial network Consequently the HDE QAM is designed for applications where the USER OWNS THE CONTENT or HAS WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE CONTENT OWNER and the content is distributed over a PRIVATELY OWNED coaxial network BLONDER TONGUE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING PERMISSION FROM CONTENT OWNERS DOES NOT HAVE ANY RIGHTS TO OR CONTROL OVER CONTENT AND DOES NOT A
17. One Jake Brown Road Old Bridge NJ 08857 1000 USA TON GUE 800 523 6049 e 732 679 4000 e FAX 732 679 4353 www blondertongue com a BLONDER LABORATORIES INC Author AB AB AB INSTRUCTION MANUAL HDE QAM HDE ENCODER QAM Model Stock No Description HDE QAM 6310A HDMI to QAM Encoder Status Date Document No Issue No Active September 17 2009 651221700C 3 Obsolete Mar 3 2009 651221700B 2 Obsolete Sept 17 2008 651221700A 1 LISTED MADE IN USA zzz 2009 Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks are the property of their respective owner 2 HDE QAM Instruction Manual We recommend that you write the following information in the spaces provided below Purchase Location Name Purchase Location Telephone Number HDE QAM 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 USA 651221700C 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 copyri
18. R PARAMETER 4 3 5 CONFIGURING THE QAM BAUD RATE PARAMETER 4 3 6 CONFIGURING THE QAM OUTPUT MODE PARAMETER 4 3 7 CONFIGURING THE INPUT SOURCE PARAMETER 4 3 8 CONFIGURING THE RE OUTPUT MODE PARAMETER 4 3 9 CONFIGURING THE RF OUTPUT 4 3 10 CONFIGURING THE RF OUTPUT LEVER PARAMETER Hoax eda aa a EXT POPE 4 4 POWER CYCLE amp FACTORY SECTION 5 HDMI INPUT 5 1 ACCESSING THE UNIT REMOTELY 5 oerte 5 2 REMOTE CONTROL 8 CONFIGURATION 5 3 VERIFYING IP ADDRESS amp FACTORY SECTION 6 TROUBLE 5006 APPENDIX A CATV CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHART APPENDIX B MEASURING THE QAM OUTPUT SIGNAL LEVEL 4 HDE QAM Instruction 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 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 th
19. To change the IP values follow the procedures outlined in sections 5 1 and 5 2 To reset the IP value and the Username Password values of the unit to the original factory default values press and hold the UP and DN buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds and until the following message is displayed on the LCD screen IP Address RESET 37222 7 9 5 Al FOR THIS CHANGE TO TAKE EFFECT YOU MUST POWER THE ENCODER OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN HDE QAM 21 Instruction Manual Section 6 Trouble Shooting Problem do have picture on the TV but it appears tiled Solution The QAM level a the TV set is either too high or too low The recommended level for most TVs is 0 10 dBmvV for best results you should consult the TV manufacturer s documents However even with sufficient QAM levels at the TV set you may still experience the same problem because the signal to noise ration SNR is too low Low SNR is typically caused by the presence of a high level of broadband noise throughout the distribution network Problem do have picture on the TV but the quality doesn t appear to be High definition Solution One possible problem is that the Video Bitrate is too low For a 1080i video format the Video Bitrate must be set above 12 Mbps factory default is 30 Mbps Please see section 5 2 for procedures on how to change the Video Bitrate Another reason for experiencing the problem is that the TV itself is not set in t
20. ack mounted equipment 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 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 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 Eum Electric Service Equipment Antenna Discharge Unit gt NEC Section 810 20 Ground Clamps a
21. are entered 5 Once all the digits of the desired baud rate are entered press the ENTER button to enter and lock the new baud rate The LCD screen will then revert back to the default HD OUTPUT STATUS 6 To verify that the correct baud rate is locked use the L or R buttons and toggle to the QAM BAUD RATE field and confirm that the baud rate shown is the one you had entered 4 3 6 Configuring the QAM OUTPUT MODE Parameter Four 4 options are available NORMAL INVERTED OFF CW The factory default is NORMAL The INVERTED option inverts the QAM output spectrum The OFF option turns off the QAM output of the encoder no output will be available The CW Carrier Wave option is only applicable for testing purposes and must not be selected when operating the encoder for its intended use See Appendix B for details To change the factory default value follow these steps 1 Use the L or R buttons to toggle between the parameter fields until you see the QAM OUTPUT MODE field on the LCD screen 2 Follow steps 2 and 3 in Section 4 3 1 above 4 3 7 Configuring the INPUT SOURCE Parameter Five 5 options are available HDMI and four 4 Selftest modes PRBS15 PRBS15M PRBS23 PRBS23M The factory default value is HDMI The four 4 Selftest modes denoted PRBS Pseudo Random Binary Sequence are only applicable for testing purposes and must not be selected when operating the enc
22. at may be 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 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 Elevated Operating Ambient If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature per Section 2 3 Reduced Air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading C
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26. fication number in hexadecimal format The factory default value is 0200 8 PROGRAM NUMBER HEX Indicates the program number in hexadecimal format in the MPEG 2 transport stream The factory default value is 0001 9 CHROMA FORMAT Indicates the chroma Greek for color subsampling format Two options are available 4 2 0 and 4 2 2 The factory default value is 4 2 0 10 VIDEO SOURCE COLORSPACE Indicates the family of color spaces used Two options are available YCbCr and RGB The factory default value is YCbCr 5 3 Verifying IP Address amp Factory Reset To verify the current IP address of the unit click on the Network tab and the following screen will appear Be de inis sndr 2 Gatne BLONDER MPEG2 HD Encoder Configuration En TONGUE rs wer Verse AID jr Release 1 JP Address 192 10550 Temperature 127 1 F Erena P Address G2IG65 0 3 Ethemet Subnet Mask 2552552550 Ethernet Default Gateway 192 168 5 1 Network Screen This is a view only screen and provides the following information ETHERNET IP ADDRESS Factory Default value is 172 16 70 1 ETHERNET SUBNET MASK Factory default value is 255 255 255 0 MAC ADDRESS This is a quasi unique identifier assigned to the encoder in the factory It is intended to be a permanent and globally unique identification number ETHERNET DEFAULT GATEWAY Factory default value is 172 16 70 254
27. g box Now your computer is ready to communicate CONGU A with the unit 3 Open a web browser on your computer Internet Explorer 7 is recommended and enter the following URL address http 172 16 70 1 The Login Screen will appear 4 Enter the following case sensitive factory default Username and Password and click on the Submit button Username Admin Password pass Login Screen 5 The Status Screen is a view only screen and provides the following 8 information Encoder Version Hardware Version ee SOOT Ss eo e IP Address factory default value is 172 16 70 1 e Temperature indicates the internal temperature of the encoder e HDMI Source indicates if the input HDMI signal is present or not e Video Resolution indicates the measured resolution of the input HDMI signal BLONDER MPEGZ2 HD Encoder Configuration TONGUE pr Version 08 25 08 Release Fees Version 08 20 08 Release Wah Version IP Address 192 168 5 10 Temperature 127 1 F tatus Configuration Network Source Connected Scan Type indicates if the video signal is Interlaced or Progressive ideo 192051080 Scan Type interlaced Frame Rate indicates the input rate in frames per second Fare Rate Format 16801 e Format indicates one of the three possible input HDMI formats 480i 480p 720p and 1080i Status Screen HDE QAM 9 Instruction Manual
28. ght protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited HDE QAM 3 al Instruction Manu Table of Contents SECTION 1 GENERAL amp SAFETY INSTRUCTION G ccssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssessssssssssssssssssssssssesssessseessseeseees SECTION 777 2 1 REVISION HISTORY amp REASON ies sees O cscs OBJ A EEE cages AAE LESE Oe pedir eode 2 2 PRODUCT APPLICATION amp DESCRIPT QN 2 ati A aes anise aici dante ete 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SECTION 3 INSTALLATION amp 3 1 UNPACKINGZ ata sta i a EO Aa Z OZ A O OO aw zaa Y 3 2 3 3 SECTION 4 QAM OUTPUT CONFIGURATION AE GENERAL a az io ua EO WA AAA 4 2 QUICK CONFIGURATION retten 2 2 1 NTSC TV SYSTEMS iscccnstssscsncocassstecaovttonenstcccneadsdencaxdcasaasedadovpeane 4 3 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION rene 4 3 1 CONFIGURING THE QAM FEC MODE PARAMETER 4 3 2 CONFIGURING THE QAM MODE PARAMETER 4 3 3 CONFIGURING THE QAM ALPHA PARAMETER 4 3 4 CONFIGURING THE QAM INTERLEAVE
29. 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 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 HDE QAM Instruction Manual Section 2 Product Summary 2 1 Revision History amp Reason This is the third issue of this Instruction Manual The reason for this revision was to include sub band output capability The reason for the second revision was to include the terms and conditions of use in Section 3 2 and to update Section 6 2 2 Product Application amp Description Application The HDE QAM encoder accepts one input in HDMI format High Definition
30. he optimum resolution mode 1080i or in the optimum zoom mode Problem do have picture on the TV but it s tinted green or purple Solution The green tint is typically caused when the color space of HDMI input source is in RGB but the encoder s color space is set at YCbCR factory default is YCbCR The purple tint is typically caused when the color space of HDMI input source is in YCbCR but the encoder s color space is set at RGB Please see section 5 2 for procedures on how to change the encoder s Video Source Colorspace to be consistent with the HDMI s input source Problem am using the output of a DVD player as the input to the encoder do have picture on the TV but no Audio Solution Some DVD players allow for different audio settings for example Dolby Audio AC3 PCM etc HDE QAM does not provide any Audio encoding However if you set your source to play Dolby Audio not PCM then the HDE QAM will pass thru the Audio and TV should work properly Please choose an option that is NOT PCM on your settop box or DVD player Problem don t have picture on TV but do have QAM output on the analyzer Solution Make sure that your Input Source is set to HDMI Please see section 4 3 7 for details Problem cannot access the unit remotely i e via Internet Solution Using the cross pinned network cable that was provided with the unit you must change the IP configuration of the unit from its factory defau
31. ircuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Earthing Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit e g use of power strips Read all safety and operating instructions before you operate the unit V Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on the unit and in the safety and operating instructions HDE QAM 5 Instruction Manual Safety Instructions continued 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 Do not place the unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious personal injury and damage to the unit Install the unit only in a mounting rack designed for 19 r
32. itions of the output frequency 9 Once all the digits of the desired output frequency are entered press the ENTER button to enter and lock the center frequency of the desired output channel The LCD screen will then revert back to the default HD OUTPUT STATUS 10 To verify that the correct frequency is locked use the L or R buttons and toggle to the RF OUTPUT field and confirm that the frequency shown is the one you had entered THE OPTIMUM OUTPUT SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO SNR IS ACHIEVED BY SETTING THE OUTPUT LEVEL TO 60 dBmV IF SYSTEM REQUIRES A LOWER LEVEL THEN ATTENUATE THE LEVEL EXTERNALLY 14 HDE QAM Instruction Manual 4 3 Advanced Configuration The factory default values are selected to minimize the necessary configuration steps for units that are deployed in an NTSC system However you can change the factory default value of any of the ten 10 QAM parameter fields described in Section 4 1 above In this Section we provide an explanation of these parameters and instructions on how to change them 4 3 1 Configuring the QAM FEC MODE Parameter Two 2 options are available ITU A and ITU B The factory default is ITU B ITU A is used mostly with the PAL television standard and ITU B is used mostly with the NTSC television standard To change the factory default value follow these steps 1 Use the L or R buttons to toggle between the parameter fields until you see the QAM
33. ll appear This is an interactive screen and you can monitor or change the following ten 10 parameters UNLESS DEEMED NECESSARY IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE THE FACTORY DEFAULT VALUES 1 VIDEO TRANSPORT BITRATE Indicates the bit rate of the transport stream The following options are available 9 7 19 39 and 38 78 Mbps The factory default value is 38 78 Mbps 2 VIDEO BITRATE Indicates the encoding bit rate of the MPEG 2 stream The factory default value is 30 00 Mbps Values below 12 Mbps are not recommended 3 VIDEO PRE FILTER STRENGTH The following options are available Off 1 2 and 3 The factory default value is Off 4 GOP SIZE Indicates number of frames per GOP Group of Pictures The range is from 1 to 60 For example GOP of 15 contains one 1 I Frame followed by fourteen 14 P Frames The factory default value is 15 20 HDE QAM Instruction Manual 5 INTRA DC PRECISION Indicates the number of bits for quantized DC Coefficient of intra coded blocks Higher bits will result in better picture quality but it also slows down the encoding process and hence may create video tiling The following options are available 8 9 10 and 11 bit The factory default value is 8 bit 6 VIDEO PID HEX Indicates video PID Packet IDentification number in hexadecimal format The factory default value is 0100 7 AUDIO PID HEX Indicates audio PID Packet IDenti
34. lt value to one that is compatible with the Ethernet network of the facility where the encoder in installed see section 5 1 for details You will then need to use a straight pinned network cable i e Ethernet cable to physically connect the unit to the Ethernet network see section 5 2 for details At this point you can access the unit form any web browser Internet Explorer 7 is recommended by going to the following URL address http xxx xx xx x Admin htm where is the IP address assigned to the unit see section 5 2 for details Problem How can I find the IP address of the encoder Solution If you have remote access to the unit you can verify its IP address by clicking on the Network tab If you cannot establish remote access you must reset the unit s IP values to its factory default values and then follow procedures in Section 5 1 to re assign IP address and Username Password values See section 5 3 on how to reset the IP values to factory default values Problem forgot the Username and Password and cannot access the unit remotely Solution You must reset the unit s IP values to its factory default values and then follow procedures outlined in section 5 1 to re assign IP address and Username Password values See section 5 3 on how to reset the IP values to factory default values 22 HDE QAM Instruction Manual Appendix A CATV Channel Frequency Chart Center Center Center Ce
35. nter Frequency Chan Frequency Chan Frequency Chan Frequency MHz MHz MHz MHz HDE QAM 23 Instruction Manual Appendix A CATV Channel Frequency Chart continued PAL B and G CATV Channel Designation Center Center PAL 8 Frequency PAL G Frequency Channel MHz Channel MHz 50 5000 474 0000 57 5000 482 0000 64 5000 490 0000 107 5000 498 0000 114 5000 506 0000 121 5000 514 0000 128 5000 522 0000 135 5000 530 0000 142 5000 538 0000 149 5000 546 0000 156 5000 554 0000 163 5000 562 0000 170 5000 570 0000 177 5000 578 0000 184 5000 586 0000 191 5000 594 0000 198 5000 602 0000 205 5000 610 0000 212 5000 618 0000 219 5000 626 0000 226 5000 634 0000 233 5000 642 0000 240 5000 650 0000 247 5000 658 0000 254 5000 666 0000 261 5000 674 0000 268 5000 682 0000 275 5000 690 0000 282 5000 698 0000 289 5000 706 0000 296 5000 714 0000 305 5000 722 0000 313 5000 730 0000 321 5000 738 0000 329 5000 746 0000 337 5000 754 0000 345 5000 762 0000 353 5000 770 0000 361 5000 778 0000 369 5000 786 0000 377 5000 794 0000 385 5000 802 0000 393 5000 810 0000 401 5000 818 0000 409 5000 826 0000 417 5000 834 0000 425 5000 842 0000 433 5000 850 0000 441 5000 858 0000 449 5000 457 5000 465 5000 24 HDE QAM Instruction Manual Appendix B Measuring the QAM Out
36. nterface OUTPUT F Female F Female 20 dB below Primary output 16 32 64 128 256 512 amp 1024 Variable 1 to 7 MSymbols sec MBaud 5 75 to 864 MHz 60 dBmV 1 120 dByV 1 2 dB 50 to 60 dBmV 5 kHz over 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 0 5 kHz 77 F 25 C 0 25 dB over 6 MHz channel 98 dBc 10 kHz 60 dBc 75 dBc 60 dBmV output level 4 MHz bandwidth 75 Q 12 dB Auto Recognition 55 dB Greater than 40 dB Greater than 40 dB Less than 1 degree Less than 196 MPEG 2 HD ISO 13818 2 1080i MPEG 2 SD ISO 13818 2 480i Pass through compress audio Does Not Support Closed Captioning Alarms Monitoring Control Power Green LED Encoder Blue LED Temperature Red LED 720p Green LED 1080 Green LED Front panel 16 character 2 line LCD screen Front panel Navigational Key pad Local Monitoring Local Control Remote Monitoring Control GUl based menu via Web browser HDE QAM Instruction Manual 2 3 Product Specification HDMI 720 x 480 n profile amp P Frames 4 2 0 color components 720 x 576 n profile amp P Frames 4 2 2 color components 1920 x 1080 able user selectable from 9 7 to 100 Mbps able user selectable iable user selectable iable user selectable from 1 to 60 INPUT Mai Mai Transport Rate Vari Video Pre filter Vari iable user selectable from 8 to 11 bit 0 and 4 2 2 ITU R BT 601
37. oder for its intended use FOR NORMAL OPERATION THE INPUT SOURCE MUST BE HDMI however to change the factory default value follow these steps 1 Use the L or R buttons to toggle between the parameter fields until you see the QAM INPUT SOURCE field on the LCD screen 2 Follow steps 2 and 3 in Section 4 3 1 above 4 3 8 Configuring the RF OUTPUT MODE Parameter Two 2 options are available NTSC and FREQUENCY The factory default value is NTSC See Section 4 2 for a description of the output modes and how to change the factory default value 17 HDE QAM Instruction Manual 4 3 9 Configuring the RF OUTPUT Parameter The OUTPUT value is the channel on which the QAM output will be displayed on a television When OUTPUT MODE is NTSC the RF OUTPUT range is channels 2 to 135 and sub band channels T7 to T14 When OUTPUT MODE is FREQUENCY the RF OUTPUT range is 8 5 to 861 0 MHz The factory default value is NTSC channel 2 See Section 4 2 for a description of how to change the factory default value 4 3 10 Configuring the RF OUTPUT LEVEL Parameter The OUTPUT LEVEL is the value of the QAM output level in dBmV The available range is from 48 to 62 dBmV 108 to 122 dBuV The factory default value is 60 dBmV 120 THE OUTPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR FINE TUNING however to change the factory default value follow these steps 1 Use the L or R bu
38. put Signal Level The key pad on the HDE QAM encoder allows the operator to adjust the QAM output power level between 48 to 62 dBmV 108 to 122 dBuV However to ensure that the QAM output power level indicated on the LCD screen is indeed accurate an operator can also measure the true equivalent signal level for the QAM carrier using the CW Carrier Wave signal The encoder is capable of supplying the CW signal which simplifies the measurement process because the output level does not need to be adjusted for the bandwidth setting limitations of the spectrum analyzer Once the QAM output mode is set at CW please see Section 4 3 6 for instructions then any meter that can measure CW power level can be used to compare the output level entered via the key pad and the CW power level which is equal to the true QAM power level that will be presented in the NORMAL mode The diagram below shows the measurement made on a typical HDE QAM encoder when the output level was selected at 60 dBmvV using the key pad The actual measured output CW mode is 59 98 dBmV X Agilent 10 52 47 Aug 28 2008 L Mkr1 57 0 MHz Ref 63 75 dBmV Atten 25 dB 59 98 dBmV Peak Search Meas Tools Next Peak Next Pk Right 57 000000 MHz 59 98 dBmV Next Pk Left Min Search Pk Pk Search AAA Center 57 MHz Span 100 MHz Res BW 1 MHz VBW 300 kHz Sweep 5 ms 401 pts 1 of2 HDE QAM 25 Instruction Manual This page is intentionally left blank 2
39. rface Please see Section 4 on how to configure and monitor the QAM output parameters via the front panel LCD screen and key pad 5 1 Accessing the Unit Remotely Before you can remotely access 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 cross pinned RJ45 Ethernet cable that was provided in the packaging in the Ethernet interface located in the rear of the unit 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 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 T EET Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 9 Lie Kr BS s WB inci No need to enter a value for the Default Gateway Google BLONDER MPEG2 HD Encoder Configuration Click OK to close the dialo
40. t to be used by operators However if the encoder is configured to operate in 480i or 480p format then the status of the LEDs will be as follows Power Green Encoder Start Stop Blue 720i Off 1080i Off 6 HDE QAM 7 Instruction Manual 4 amp 5 LCD SCREEN amp KEY PAD The LCD has 2 lines each capable of displaying 16 characters The key pad has 5 push down buttons and is used to interface with the encoder to monitor or configure the QAM output parameters Monitoring or configuring of the HDMI input can only be achieved via Ethernet Interface referenced below OPERATOR MUST SELECT THE CORRECT INPUT VOLTAGE BEFORE POWERING THE UNIT THE FACTORY DEFAULT IS 115 VAC 60 Hz 117 230V 1 5 0 8A ETHERNET HD ENCODER QAM ES MODEL HDE QAM STOCK 6310 BLONDER TONGUE LABORATORIES INC 7 8 9 10 11 6 POWER SELECTOR SWITCH A slide switch that allows operator to select the input power type 115 VAC 60 Hz or 230 VAC 50 Hz 7 INPUT POWER IEC C14 power inlet plug rated 90 to 240 VAC 47 to 63 Hz equipped with Slo Blo 3 0 Amps 250 V Fuse 8 OUTPUT QAM RF F connector 9 AIR DISCHARGE FAN 10 INPUT HDMI connector 11 ETHERNET INTERFACE RJ45 connector for remote monitoring and control over Internet via GUI interface and a web browser Internet Explorer 7 is recommended Only the HDMI input parameters can be monitored or configured via this i
41. ttons to toggle between the parameter fields until you see the RF OUTPUT LEVEL field on the LCD screen 2 Follow steps 2 and 3 in Section 4 3 1 above 4 4 Power Cycle amp Factory Reset The QAM output parameters whether the original factory default or entered by operator are stored in the unit s micro controller and will remain the same after any power cycle turning off the unit and then turning it back on When power is restored to the unit after a power loss the unit will boot up with the same QAM output parameter values before the power loss You can reset the QAM output parameters to their factory default values by pressing and holding the L or R buttons simultaneously until the following message is displayed on the LCD screen FACTORY RESET Please see Section 5 3 on how to reset the unit s IP Address and Username Password to their factory default values 18 HDE QAM Instruction Manual Section 5 HDMI Input Configuration The HDMI input parameters cannot be configured from the front panel LCD screen and key pad however you can monitor and configure them via a GUI based menu Graphical User Interface and any standard web browser Internet Explorer 7 is recommended This allows you to access the unit locally or remotely i e via Internet using a standard computer and without downloading any special software Please note that the QAM output parameters cannot be configured or monitored via this inte
42. x 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 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 Do 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 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel whenever the following occurs LI The power supply cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled or objects
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