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1. 65 Video EXT R 037611493943 Beaves 4 4 WNBC Boves EXT Color coding ener Bsmoes 97 Video orange spare input red no input B ooc 037632506657 CH 7 WABC pink 1080i blocked output Bl auio R 037613250879 2 WCBS B zsooc R 036861755274 CH 9 WWOR 129 Video R 037636055115 202 CNNHD 145 Video 146 Audio 00 sree mi 162 Audio CU D eerie Les 178 Audio Figure 6 2 Main gt Status Screen In the section entitled Input under green header the following parameters about each input program in the TS are displayed Resolution indicates the resolution and frame rate of the video input Maximum allowable resolution for this system is 720p 1080i inputs will result in an Output RF Chan 5 to be highlighted in PINK and the encoder will not pass the programs The user is required to change the output resolution on the satellite receiver to 720p Input indicates the user defined name of the input source see Section 6 3 for details Displays receiver s assigned Receiver tuner channel number channel name if assigned Bitrate indicates the bitrate of the input program In the section entitled TS under an orange header the following parameters about each program in output TS are displayed TS Mapping indicates the list of programs selected by t
2. Modulation Mode Qutof Band ASI Output e fucose RICE 2 MEC HDE 8C QAM 15 Instruction Manual Step 5 Configure QAM Output Setup the QAM output channels by going to the Main gt Output gt QAM tab Select the channel for the 1st QAM The next 3 will be automatically assigned Ensure all outputs are on and CW mode is not enabled Click SAVE to apply changes QAM Parameters eae 16 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual Section 6 Configuring the Unit 6 1 Accessing the Unit Via the Web Browser You must complete the steps described in Section 4 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 6 1 will appear Login Username Password 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 simultaneou
3. No 6370 2 User Manual SOLUTIONS FOR ALL YOUR APPLICATIONS MPEG 2 HD Encoder HDE 8C QAM w Opt 2 8xComponent Composite 1xSpare inputs 4xQAM 1xASI outputs EAS compatible Document No Issue Author Status Date Active December 19 2014 651236600C 3 KK Obsolete October 28 2014 651236600B 2 KK Obsolete May 16 2014 651236600A BM MADE IN 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 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual We recommend that you write the following information in the spaces provided below Purchase Location Name Purchase Location Telephone Number HDE 8C 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 USA Document Number 651236600C 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 inte
4. 00 14 39 00 39 2F Software Version 3 0 16 Prerelease 9 1 Version 19 FPGA2 Version 14 FPGAS Version 14 FPGAA Version 14 FPGAS Version 14 Hardware Version 1 Serial Number 2013110649 Login Admin Current Password New Password Confirm New Password Guest Login Current Guest Password New Guest Password Confirm Guest Password Configuration Mode Automatic 2 System Watchdog Enabled System Reboot Reboot Unit Flush Settop DB Flush DB Settop Config File Control Delete Settop Config file Control Port IP Address 172 16 70 1 Control Port Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Control Port Default Gateway 172 16 70 254 Receivers Control Port IP Address 192 168 253 1 Receivers Control Port Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Receivers Control Port Default Gateway 192 168 253 254 Event Log Destination 172 16 70 10 Log Destination Port 514 Time Server IP 172 16 70 10 Download Configuration File Right click and choose Save as Config File Syslog Errors Enabled Disabled Syslog Informational Enabled Disabled Syslog Feedback Enabled Disabled Active Users 192 168 253 177 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Figure 6 10 Admin html Screen HDE 8C QAM 33 Instruction Manual The following parameters can be modified 1 Login is the Administrator s login 10 characters maximum This login allows the user to make changes to any
5. 6 1 ACCESSING THE UNIT VIA THE WEB BROWSER irent roe th eren eeu ern een natae 16 6 2 MAIN gt STATUS SCREE D 17 6 3 MAIN INPUT CONFIG SCREEN 18 6 4 MAIN gt SET TOP CONTROL gt CHANNEL CONFIG 9 19 6 5 MAIN gt SET TOP CONTROLS DIAGNOSTICS SCREEN 6 terit tear etui Reo naeh n 20 6 6 MAIN gt SET TOP CONTROL gt DHCP SCREEN notre rtr rr m n rona 22 6 7 MAIN gt ENCODER SCREENI tor eer edu danas dude t Ee 23 6 7 1 MAIN gt VIDEO gt SCREEN een ree ien eun Pax xu PE FORE ee ag a ORE RENT FE 23 6 7 2 MAIN AUDIO gt SCREEN toco E EY acs ORDRE TRO EON SER OK ED PET LOEO SUR EI ER MER 24 6 7 3 MAIN gt AUDIO gt SCREEN ett neret eere o tre Fera eR een re Io o EE E E KEENE ede Eae 26 6 8 MAIN gt OUTPU T SCREEHI it teer ceci esent eee eee od asinus De eee Fas Ree 26 6 8 1 MAIN gt OQUTPUT gt TS CONFIG SCREEN 2 t e Peta en RS Cea ue tu 26 6 9 2 MAIN gt OUTPUT QAM SCREEN terrent e erro tane deren ne 28 6 8 3 MAIN gt RE
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8. Pre filter Variable user selectable Audio Dolby Digital 48 kHz Variable 128 320 Kbps user selectable Output Format Sampling rate Bit rate Closed Captioning Component Composite EIA 608 1 RCA cc EIA 608 General 19 0 x 19 5 x 3 5 inches 483 x 495 x 89 mm Output Connector Modulation Standards DVB Symbol Rate Frequency Range Tuning Channel Bandwidth RF Level RF Level Adjustment Range Frequency Tolerance Frequency Stability Amplitude Flatness Phase Noise Spurious Broadband Noise Impedance Spectral Inversion Carrier Suppression Return Loss Signal to Noise Ratio SNR MER 1 0 Phase Error 1 0 Amplitude Imbalance Connector Output Assignment Format Standard 1x F Female rear panel up to 4x RF QAM ch combined QAM 16 32 64 128 and 256 ITU T J 83 Annex A and B Variable up to 7 MSymbol sec 54 to 1002 MHz CATV Channel Selectable CH 2 to 158 24 MHz 4x Adjacent 6 MHz 40 dBmV 1 dB 4 channels combined 35 to 42 dBmV 1 dB increments 0 5 kHz 9 77 F 25 C 5 kHz over 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 0 25 dB over 6 MHz channel 98 dBc 10 kHz 60 dBc 70 dBc 40 dBmV output level 5 5 MHz bandwidth 759 Auto Recognition 45 dB 14 dB typical 40 dB typical 39 dB typical Less than 1 degree Less than 196 1x BNC front panel Any 1 of 4 QAM output streams DVB AS
9. Unspecified indicates the decoder must determine the audio format by itself Disabled indicates the audio is not encoded in surround mode Enabled indicates the audio is encoded in surround mode Line Mode allows the user to select the type of Dynamic Range Compression to be applied to signals that will be used as direct audio feeds into a TV tuner or other receive devices The factory default value is None RF Mode allows the user to select the type of Dynamic Range Compression to be applied to signals that will be used for retransmission on an RF carrier and then fed into TV tuner or other receive devices at the end of the line The factory default value is None Possible options for and are i None no dynamic range controls have been assigned ii Film Standard suitable for movies where the very low level sounds are not to be amplified due to other undesirable background noises that may become audible but rather the peaks and valleys are normalized instead It has a null bandwidth of 10 dB 31 to 21 dB and can add up to 6 dB of boost for low levels and attenuate high levels The setting is used to quiet load shouting and amplifier whispers See Dolby Encoding guidelines for additional information iii Film Light is similar to Film Standard but with a null bandwidth of 20 dB 41 to 21 dB and can add up to 6 dB of boost for low levels and attenuate high levels iv Music Standard suitable for program content
10. 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 The 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 Q Confirm New Password user must enter the same password as entered in above If password entered in 88 does not 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 The password is case sensitive 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 user must enter the same password as entered in above If password entered in De does not match an error will be displayed 9 System Watchdog when Enabled automatically reboots the unit if the operating system stops working the s
11. enter 172 16 70 1 to access the HDE 8C QAM The Username is Admin and the password is pass case sensitive Login Username Password Submit STEP 3 Assigning Receivers f not already allow several minutes for the receivers to be discovered and assigned IP addresses From the Main gt Input Config Tab of the Web Pages assign RX 1 to Input 1 RX 2 to Input 2 etc Click SAVE to apply changes Input Device Names 2 037611493943 2 3 037634254496 4 037632506657 c 5 036861755274 2 1037636055115 2 7 037636162697 2 8 037635954359 2 9 Spare 037634297214 2 Spare Configuration Component 2 Input 3 Enable Disable sae 14 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual Step 4 TS Configuration Go to the Main gt Output gt TS Config Tab Verify the Multiplexed MPTS Output default settings are suitable for your application TS bitrate QAM Modulator Modulation Mode QAM 256 Out of band disabled Verify the Output Mapping Section Input for each TS must be different Every PID and Program Number must be different Short Name should be a descriptive name of the program as it will be shown on the television max 7 alphanumeric characters Major and Minor Channel numbers are what the TV will display as the channel Click SAVE to apply changes TSD 9
12. following sub tabs TS Config and QAM 6 8 1 Main gt Output gt TS Config Screen The Main gt Output gt TS Config screen Figure 6 8 1 is a user configurable screen where the following output parameters are configured and displayed for each output stream QAM Modulator Figure 6 8 1 Main gt Output gt TS Config Screen HDE 8C QAM 27 Instruction Manual In the section entitled Multiplexed MPTS Output Configuration the user can select and configure the following parameters of the MPTS output stream TS ID user must enter the identification number for the output TS The range is 1 to 65535 The TS ID assigned must be unique 2 TS Bitrate user must select bitrate for the TS Possible options are QAM Modulator Select this setting when using the QAM output of the encoder The maximum bitrate will be 38 81 Mbps for QAM 256 19 39 Mbps Select this setting when the primary encoder output will be ASI for an ATSC application 38 81 Mbps Select this setting if an external QAM 256 modulator s will be used with the encoder s ASI output s Modulation Mode user can select the modulation mode Possible options are Reserved Analog QAM64 QAM256 8 VSB and 16 VSB 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
13. for your PuTTY session Specify your connection by host name or IP address Host Name or IP address Port 17216 701 E 23 Protocol O Telnet Rlogin Load save or delete a stored session OSSH Saved Sessions 8 Default Settings Load CentOS HDE 8C QAM Home IP Save MPEGDEV1 Delete Rigby cs bsu edu Close window on exit Q Always Only on clean exit Figure 6 15 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 HDE 8C QAM 41 Instruction Manual Step 2 Update PROM1 and or 2 Now you can use the field update utility epcs to program the EPCS PROMS This is a custom utility that resides in HDE 8C QAM Warning Care should be taken at this time if miss spelled characters or letters are typed by accident or you have missed to type the bin command in Step 1 this could cause the HDE 8C QAM Flash memory to be corrupted The HDE 8C QAM will try to reload the OS using the corrupted file ten 10 times before it displays the following screen Figure 6 15 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
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16. that is mainly made up of music where the sound level is to be normalized reducing the loudness to be consistent with other programs It has a null bandwidth of 10 dB 31 to 21 dB and can add up to 12 dB of boost for low levels and attenuate high levels See Dolby Encoding guidelines for additional information v Music Light similar to Music Standard but with a null bandwidth of 20 dB 41 to 21 dB and can add up to 12 dB of boost for low levels and attenuate high levels vi Speech suitable for program content that is mainly made up of speech only and has a null band width of 10 dB 31 to 21 dB for average speech and can add up to 15 dB of boost for low levels and attenuate high levels The setting is used to quiet load shouting and amplifier whispers See Dolby Encoding guidelines for additional information Remember to click on the SAVE button to apply the new values configurations 25 26 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual 6 7 3 Main gt Output gt Refresh Tab The Main gt Output gt Refresh tab can be clicked while you are on any of the following sub tabs screens Status Inputs Encoder and Output When clicked it will update all relevant fields parameters of the active screen as that information is retrieved from the HDE 8C QAM in a real time basis 6 8 Main gt Output Screen The Main gt Output screen Figure 6 8 is a user configurable screen and includes the
17. the new values configurations 34 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual 6 11 Time Screen The Time screen Figure 6 11 allows you to set the current date and time for the HDE 8C 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 9 of Section 6 10 for details Mon 122014 12 13 29 Current UTC Time Mon 12 2014 17 13 29 GPS Leap Seconds Time Keeping Method Manual Apply Time Adjustments Local Date Setting May 2 12 2014 2 Daylight SavingTime 00000 00 2 0 DST Adjustment Off 2 Apply Date and Time Settings DST Start March 2 l 10 5 2013 Local Date and Time 2 00 2 DST End November 2 3 51 2013 2 Local Date and Tog 2 00 2 Apply Daylight Saving Time NTP Sever IP Acres Acquire NTP Time Now Apply All Time Settings Figure 6 11 Time Screen HDE 8C QAM 35 Instruction Manual 1 In the section entitled Time Adjustments the local time zone on Coordinated Universal Time UTC can be set In the section entitled Daylight Saving Time the user can apply the Daylight Savings settings either manually
18. thru 8 Spare RCA connectors for Video and Audio inputs marked as follows Y Pb Pr Analog Component Video Y Composite Video CC Analog NTSC Closed Captioning EIA 608 also known as Line 21 which will then be digitized and inserted in the MPEG 2 Transport Stream of the Component inputs L R Analog Left Right Audio RF our F connector for up to four 4 QAM RF outputs EAS CONTROL 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 a AAA 123 NOTE This feature is intended to activate EAS and override all the input programs whether Component Composite with the EAS INPUT see below for details The QAM OUT see Qj above and ASI OUT see will both contain the video and audio present at the corresponding RCA connectors of the EAS INPUT EAS INPUTS RCA connectors for EAS Analog Audio marked L amp R and Composite Video marked Video inputs EAS feature is functional only when i EAS Control is triggered ON and ii Video audio is detected on EAS INPUT connectors The EAS feature will not be functional unless both these conditions are met INPUT POWER IEC 14 power inlet plug rated 110 230 VAC 1 2 0 6A 60 50 Hz equipped with Slo Blo 4 0 Amps 250 V Fuse and On Off switch 1 RECEIVERS CONTROL 10 100 RJ45 connector
19. 3 Input Format allows the user to select the type of input video source Possible options are Component and Composite Video Filter Level A two dimensional low pass filter controlling the degree with which the input video is filtered Possible options are Off no filtering On Level 1 On Level 2 On Level 3 and On Level 4 highest filtering coefficient Level 1 filtering of the video will smoothen the sharp edges of the pixels and produce a softer image The softer an image the less number of bits required to encode the image at the quantizer level Video Coding Mode possible options are Frame or Field The factory default value is Frame GOP Size The length between I frames is known as the group of pictures GOP size The factory default value is 15 i e 1 I frame for every 14 non I frames The range is 1 to 120 Test Pattern is the video pattern that the encoder will display upon loss of input video Possible options are Color Bars Black Blue and Red screens Remember to click on the SAVE button to apply the new values configurations 24 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual 6 7 2 Main gt Encoder gt Audio Screen The Main gt Encoder gt Audio screen Figure 6 7 2 is a user configurable screen where the following parameters associated with the Dolby Digital encoded stereo audio are configured and displayed for the each audio input o S 2 r 8 o Ds
20. 54496 MSG OK Mon May 12 11 21 50 2014 Power on STB 037636055115 MSG OK Mon May 12 10 21 45 2014 Power on STB 037636162697 MSG OK Figure 6 12 Event Log Screen HDE 8C QAM 37 Instruction Manual 1 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 38 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual 6 13 Update Screen The Update screen Figure 6 14 allows user to browse select and download update the Config file Select Configuration File Browse Update Download Configuration File Right click and choose Save as Config File Download Settop Configuration File Right click and choose Save as Settop Config File Figure 6 13 Update Screen Choose File allows the user to select a desired configuration file to be uploaded to the unit from any location on the computer 2 Update allows the user to upload the
21. Closed Caption Dis Closed Caption Dis Closed Caption Disabled Input Format Component 2 Input Format Component 2 Input Format Component 2 Input Format Component 2 Video Filter Level On Level 1 2 Video Filter Level On Level 1 2 Video Filter Level On Level 1 2 Video Filter Level On Level 1 2 Video Coding gt Video Coding gt Video Coding gt Video Coding Mode Frame Mode Frame Mode Frame Mode Frame GOP Size 15 Size 5 GOP Size 5 GOP Size 15 Test Color Bars Test Pattem Color Bars Test Pattem Color Bars Test Pattem Color Bars Figure 6 7 1 Main gt Encoder gt Video Screen Bitrate allows user to enter the bitrate for each input video It is recommended to ensure that the sum of the bitrates of the input videos in a TS does not exceed TS Bitrate selected on the Main gt Output gt TS Config screen see of section 6 10 for details Setting higher bitrates will provide greater video detail in comparison to lower bitrates but may reduce the number of programs available within the TS Typically HD programs use 12 to 17 Mbps and SD programs use 3 to 7 Mbps bitrates Closed Caption is the process of passing EIA 608 Closed Captioning CC information and displaying the CC text on TV or other visual display Possible options are Enabled and Disabled The factory default value is Disabled
22. D 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 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 Circuit 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 shou
23. Equipped with EAS interface Analog Video L R Audio Supports Real time Dolby Digital audio encoding Supports Closed Captioning EIA 608 Supports user defined PSIP configuration Controls STB receivers through UPNP Connect the equipment as follows Control amp Monitoring DT 16PT100M RM Receiver Control DT 05PT100M PC w web browser ccn T Refer to DirecTV UT installation procedures 9501 M DECA Power Supply BBDECA Power Supply Port Ethernet Port Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories HDE 8C QAM 7 Instruction Manual Description Front panel connectors and indicators X 2098 QAM TEST ASI OUT BLONDER Se eigen 2 a T N e U E IP RESET POWER LABORATORIES INC geek eet pat jet Katy ett 7 HDE 8C QAM HD ENCODER 8 COMPONENT QAM VIDEO 20dB QAM RF TEST F connector for RF testing 20dB below the main QAM RF output 2 asi our The ASI OUT BNC connector delivers any one 1 of the four 4 QAM output and is typically used as input to an external modulator 3 INPUT STATUS LEDs LEDs indicate the status of audio and video of each of the eight 8 inputs plus the spare input as follows Audio LED Green Audio input is detected and has no errors Red Audio input with error Off Audio input not detected Video LED Green Video input is detected and has no errors Red Vide
24. FRESH gt SCREEN orror rr eren ae eh ir deer 30 6 9 NETWORK SCREEN Em 30 6 10 ADMIN Fil ME HIDDEN SCRBEEN irren e eas ra inerant rr aer 32 6 11 TIME SCREEN e 34 6 12 EVENT LOG ne rper ttr rette ene eo rh vetiatverseveapcevedi Fe ER ER RE PRX E Hoa d eto Eee na Tuan 36 6 13 UPDATE SCREEN e ETE 38 APPENDIX A UPDATING THE SOFTWARE REMOTELY cccssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssseesssssssesesssesseseseeeeees 39 4 HDE 8C 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 is intended to alert you to the presence of RRCOMMENDED 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 PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZAR
25. HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual 6 8 2 Main gt Output gt QAM Screen The Main gt Output gt QAM screen Figure 6 8 2 is a user configurable screen to assign QAM parameters to the TS 50 381MHz S87MHz 52 393MHz 55 399MHz Figure 6 8 2 Main gt Output gt QAM Screen HDE 8C QAM 29 Instruction Manual Output Channel Frequency user must assign a RF channel number to the RF QAM output of the Quad QAM module i e RF channel 50 as shown in Figure 6 11 2 The remaining three RF QAM channels will be automatically assigned to the next adjacent channels i e RF channels 51 52 and 53 The range is NTSC channels 2 to 155 The RF Channel number will be displayed on TV only if the source stream does not carry any virtual channel number 2 Output Control turns each of the 4 RF channels On Off CW Control allows the user to switch the QAM output mode to CW Continuous Waveform which activates an analog carrier at the selected channel s center frequency this is typically used in frequency alignment of the system Output Level must select the QAM RF output level for the output The range is 35 to 45 dBmV It is recommended to maintain the output level at 40 dBmV for normal operation 5 Output QAM Mode allows user to select the desired QAM modulation mode Possible options 64B 2568 16 32A 64A 128A and 256A For most applications in the USA the recommended QAM mo
26. I ETSI EN 50083 9 Power 110 230 VAC 50 60 Hz Fuse 4 0A 250 VDC Slo Blo 15 165 6 8 kg Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 13 to 158 F 25 to 70 C Operating Humidity 0 to 95 RH 9 35 max non condensing Storage Humidity 0 to 95 RH 35 C max non condensing Alarms Monitoring Control Local Monitoring 16x Input Status LEDs Video 1 8 Audio 1 8 2x Spare LEDs Video amp Audio 1x Power LED 1x F Female RF Test Port Local Control 1 IP Reset button Remote Monitoring Control GUl based menu via Web browser 1x RI45 connector 10 100Base T UPNP control of STB receivers 1x RJ45 connector 10 100Base T 10 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual Section 3 Installation amp Power up 3 1 Unpacking You will find the following items in the box HDE 8C QAM Encoder QTY 1 Power Cord with IEC C13 line socket and 3 pin Type NEMA 5 plug QTY 1 A hardware bag item 741021800 containing one 1 7 crossover RJ45 Ethernet cable eA hardware bag item 741022600 containing 10 receiver labels 3 2 Installation The HDE 8C QAM encoder is designed to be installed in a standard 19 inch 483 mm rack 310 D IEC 60297 and DIN 41494 SC48D To install the encoder secure the unit s front panel to the rack by inserting four 4 machine screws with cup washers through the four 4 mo
27. ON is the gateway address assigned to the Receivers Control Port It allows the user to access select satellite receivers from another network via the web interface The factory default Default Gateway is 192 168 253 254 7 Event Log Destination is the IP address of the remote server to which Syslog sends the activities recorded by HDE 8C QAM for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes The factory default value is 172 16 70 2 Log Destination Port is the Event Log Destination 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 6 8 for details The factory default value is 172 16 70 2 0 Syslog Errors enable disables the HDE 8C QAM to forward error messages red font to an SNMP syslog The factory default value is disabled Syslog Informational enable disables the HDE 8C QAM to forward information messages in blue font to an SNMP syslog The factory default value is disabled Syslog Feedback enable disables the HDE 8C QAM to forward feedback or confirmation messages in green font to an SNMP syslog The factory default value is disabled 3 Active Users indicates the username and IP address of the currently logged in users Remember to click on the SAVE button to apply
28. a 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 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 Seller may carry the original OEM
29. ated by an orange fill around the input number on the STATUS screen Fig 6 2 it can only be cleared manually This can be done after the signal has been restored on the failed receiver and confirmed on the STATUS screen The Replace Input 5 above will display the failed input Click the Disable button to return the encoder to the primary receiver Remember to click on the SAVE button to apply the new values configurations HDE 8C QAM 19 Instruction Manual 6 4 Main gt Settop Control gt Channel Config Screen The Channel Config menu facilitates setting the channel line up for the unit Settop Box Channels Figure 6 4 Main gt Settop Control Channel Config 1 Receiver 2 Software version of each receiver Channel user entered channel number for the receiver 8 20 Instruction Manual 6 5 Main gt Settop Control gt Diagnostics Screen This page allows the user to remove receivers from the unit s database Settop Control Warning Once saved changes cannot be undone ini Main gt Settop Control gt Diagnostics Screen Figure 6 5 HDE 8C QAM 21 Instruction Manual Line Not to be confused with Input This is the sequence the encoder obtained the receiver information Select the receivers to be removed then press SAVE Receiver Software Rev Accessible thru IP green accessible red not Receiver s channel n
30. ceiver labels in the plastic bag supplied with the encoder Number each label with UNIT numbers 1 through 9 Find the receiver ID number label on the first receiver Write the last 4 digits of the ID on label 1 RX1_ and place on the front of the receiver Repeat for all 9 satellite receivers 8 primary plus 1 optional spare Now connect each receiver output to the encoder inputs making sure that receiver 1 RX 1 e is connected to 1 component input on the encoder Repeat this process for remaining receivers o Connect the Receivers Control 10 100 port on the encoder see section 2 2 11 in manual to an Ethernet switch with a minimum of 5 ports with a CAT 5 jumper cable Connect the 9 satellite receivers and the BBDECAs as shown below Power up the receivers and the encoder Connect the equipment as follows RX 1 Control amp Monitoring DT 16PT100M RM Receiver Control DT 05PT100M JPC w web browser momo o o RS SPARE ESP 9501 M SWS 8WBMC Refer to DirecTV installation procedures BBDECA 3 Ethernet Port HDE 8C QAM 13 Instruction Manual STEP 2 Login Log in to the HDE 8C QAM using a standard web browser This can be done through the Control 10 100 port next to the Receiver Control port Either go directly from a computer or through an Ethernet switch Assign 172 16 70 2 as the static address for your computer Now open your browser and
31. dulation mode is 256B Output QAM Map allows user to select the desired QAM Map channel frequency plan Possible options are STD IRC and HRC D Output QAM Data Rate indicates the maximum data rate depending on the selected QAM mode for example 5 360500 Mbaud for QAM 256B Output QAM Interleaver indicates the interleaver value for the selected QAM mode Output QAM Alpha indicates the Alpha value for the selected QAM mode 40 QAM Lock State indicates whether Quad QAM module is working properly locked or not NOTE The module may take a few seconds to lock when QAM output parameters are changed Remember to click on the SAVE button to apply the new values configurations 30 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual 6 8 3 Main gt Output gt Refresh Tab The Main gt Output gt Refresh tab can be clicked while you are on any of the following sub tabs screens Status Inputs Encoder and Output When clicked it will update all relevant fields parameters of the active screen as that information is retrieved from the HDE 8C QAM 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 39 2E Receivers Control Port MAC Address 00 14 39 00 39 2F Software Version 3 0 16 Prerelease 9 FPGA1 Version 19 FPGA2 Version 14 Ve
32. e Receiver HDE 8C QAM 23 Instruction Manual 6 7 Main gt Encoder Screen The Main gt Encoder screen Figure 6 10 1 is a user configurable screen and includes the following sub tabs Video and Audio 6 7 1 Main gt Encoder gt Video Screen The Main gt Encoder gt Video screen Figure 6 10 1 is a user configurable screen to select the video encoder parameters for each input program Bitrate 17 60 Mbps Bitrate 17 60 Mbps Bitrate 17 60 Mbps Bitrate 17 60 Mbps Enabled C Enabled O Enabled C Enabled T T T 1 Closed Caption Disabled Closed Caption Disabled Closed Caption Dis Closed Caption Disabled Input Format Component 2 Input Format Component 2 Input Format Component 2 Input Format Component 2 Video Filter Level On Level 1 2 Video Filter Level On Level 1 2 Video Filter Level On Level 12 Video Filter Level On Level 1 2 Video Coding Video Coding gt Video Coding gt Video Coding a Mode Frame Frame Fame Mode ame 9 GOP Size 15 GOP Size 15 GOP Size 15 GOP Size 15 Test Patten ColorBars 2 Test Patten Color Bars Test Pattem Color Bars Test Pattem Color Bars 2 Bitrate 17 60 Mbps Bitrate 17 60 Mbps Bitrate 17 60 Mbps Bitrate 17 60 Mbps Enabled C Enabled C ion Enabled C ion Enabled C Closed Caption Dis
33. eam such as program number and the list of the elementary streams audio video or data The Program Number must be unique in a MPTS output stream If a duplicate Program Number exists assign a different number in the range of 1 to 65535 9 Short Name user may enter the short name of the channel Up to 7 alphanumeric characters are allowed Major Channel user may 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 user may enter minor channel number for the output program The range is 1 to 99 for Terrestrial and O to 999 for Cable NOTE when zero 0 is entered as a minor channel it sets the encoder to provide a one part virtual channel number as entered in the major channel field For example a major channel of 205 with a minor channel of 0 will be displayed on a TV 205 A major channel of 205 with a minor channel of 1 will be displayed on a TV as 205 1 V Make sure that the major minor channel pair is unique for each program on the MPTS output 2 save if duplicate values exist for PID Program Number Short Name or Major Minor Channel Pair in a MPTS output when the SAVE button is clicked the following pop up window would appear accordingly Error Duplicate Program Numbers found V Please ensure the duplicate values are edited amp click on SAVE button AGAIN to apply the new values configurations 28
34. ear 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 The following steps explain how do this for 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 g A dialog box entitled Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 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 12 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual Section 5 Quick Start Guide STEP 1 Connect the Inputs Locate the blank re
35. flag 0 Figure 6 16 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_ver bin NOTE If you get errors during programming then DO NOT TURN OFF THE HDE 8C QAM just repeat the epcs commands again The server board should now configure itself on power up Two choices to reset the HDE 8C QAM 1 Reset switch in the back of the unit 2 Use Telnet and type epcs this will automatically reboot the HDE 8C QAM without a need for resetting with power switch NOTE The boot up process for HDE 8C QAM is approximately 30 seconds 42 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual NOTES Blonder Taanis O Tongue SOLUTIONS FOR ALL YOUR APPLICATIONS 4 Encoders EdgeQAM IP Transcoders HD Solutions OEM Extended Warranty Program STANDARD TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY A THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AGREEMENT EWA If during the period following the expiration of the Blonder Tongue Manufacturers Standard Warranty Copy Included the products which constitute the subject matter of the extended warranty manifest any manufacturing or similar such defects then Blonder Tongue shall at its option repair or replace the product It is emphasized that the extended warranty is in effect an extension of the Blonder Tongue Warranty and covers the items stip
36. for 10 100Base T Ethernet interface for controlling satellite receivers CONTROL 10 100 RJ45 connector for 10 100Base T Ethernet interface for monitoring and configuring the unit Only static IP address can be assigned to this interface The factory default value is 172 16 70 1 2 3 Product Specification HDE 8C QAM 9 Instruction Manual Specifications Input Component Primary Connectors 8 sets each RCA for Video Y Pb Pr 8 sets each 2x RCA for Analog Audio L R 3x RCA for Video Y Pb Pr 2x RCA for Analog Audio L R 480i 720 DirecTV Requirement 4 3 amp 16 9 Spare Connectors Video Resolution Video Aspect Ratio Composite Video Primary Connectors 8 sets each 1x RCA for Video 8 sets each 2x RCA for Analog Audio L R shared with component connectors 1x RCA for Video Y 2x RCA for Analog Audio L R shared with component connectors Video Resolution 480i Spare Connectors EAS Emergency Alert System Connectors Trigger Mechanism 3x RCA Video Audio L amp R 5 12 VDC amp Dry Contact Closure Terminal Strip Encoding Profile Video Output Format MPEG 2 HD MP ML ISO 13818 2 Chroma 4 2 0 Resolution 480i 720p Frame rate 29 97 fps 480i 59 97 fps 720p Aspect Ratio 4 3 amp 16 9 GOP Structure amp P frames user selectable Transport Rate Variable user selectable Video Bit Rate Variable user selectable Video
37. he user to be assigned to each output TS TS 1 thru 4 The program information includes the PMT PID Program number Short Name Major minor channel number see Section 6 8 1 for details In the section entitled Output under blue header the following parameters about each program in output TS are displayed RF Chan indicates i the RF channel number of the QAM output and ii whether the output QAM is On or Off see Section 6 8 2 for details Status indicates whether the Quad QAM RF output module is locked or not In the section entitled Spare Input under green header the following parameters about the Spare Input 9th input are displayed Resolution indicates the resolution and frame rate of the video input Receiver assigned Receiver Channel receiver s channel short name 18 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual 6 3 Main gt Input Config Screen The Main gt Input Config screen Figure 6 3 is a user configurable screen where the following input source parameters can be configured Input Device Names T 037613250879 2 037611493943 3 037634254496 037632506657 036861755274 2 037636055115 037636162697 037635954359 037634297214 Spare Configuration Component 2 Input 32 Enable Disable Save Figure 6 3 Main gt Input Config Screen 1 Input indicates the physical input interface Input De
38. it 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 gt 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 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 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 technicia
39. ld 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 8 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 rack 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 ventila
40. llectual property rights Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 8 3 Instruction Manual Table of Contents SECTION 1 GENERAL amp SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cecsseessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssssesseseseees 4 SECTION 2 PRODUCT SUMMARY cccccsssssssssesssssssereseesssssssssssssssssssssssssssscsssssssssssssssssssssssesssssecsscsssessessessseesscesseees 6 2 1 REVISION HISTORY amp REASO NN iit rie ede D REO ERO ASA IUE E HO RE Do HO D apa 6 2 2 PRODUCT APPEICATION amp DESCRIPTIO N 2 etico ceat iH te didt 6 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION m 9 SECTION INSTALLATION amp POWER UP ccccccsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssseeees 10 ERAI qucEP M 10 3 2 INSTALLATION 10 3 3 POWER UIP cocci E H 10 SECTION 4 COMMUNICATING WITH THE 11 SECTION S QUICK START GUIDE cccccccccsssssssssceeeseeesssseeeeseeeccsssseeeesseecccsssesessseencccsssseesssseecoussseseessssencasesseeeeees 12 SECTION 6 CONFIGURING THE UNIT 16
41. n uses replacement parts specified by Blonder Tongue Unauthorized substitutions may damage the unit or cause electrical shock or fire and will void the warranty Upon completion of any service or repair to the unit ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the unit is in proper operating condition Returning Product for Repair or Credit A Return Material Authorization RMA Number is required on all products returned to Blonder Tongue regardless if the product is being returned for repair or credit Before returning product please contact the Blonder Tongue Service Department at 1 800 523 6049 Ext 4256 or visit our website www blondertongue com for further information 6 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual Section 2 Product Summary 2 1 Revision History amp Reason The second release of the manual added single part virtual channel numbering capability The third release updated the system connection diagram 2 2 Product Application amp Description Application HDE 8C QAM MPEG 2 HD Encoder 8xComponent 8xComposite 4xQAM accepts up to eight 8 analog programs from any of the following inputs 8xComponent and 8xComposite The encoder is equipped with a spare input 9th input to replace any one 1 of the primary eight 8 inputs in the event of a failure The encoder digitizes MPEG 2 encodes each input into a high definition stream multiplexes the resulting eight 8 program s
42. ngue The application and or use of any incorrect or abnormal electrical supply to the product Any defect in wiring or electrical connections which does not form part of the product at the time of the original purchase Neglect misuse or willful abuse of the product Any repairs or attempted repairs of the product by any person other than Blonder Tongue Service Department Any modification of the product by any person other than Blonder Tongue Service Department Fire flood war civil disturbance industrial action acts of God or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of Blonder Tongue Any defect caused by lightning strike or power surges Shipping costs to return products to Blonder Tongue for warranty service Blonder Tongue will not in any circumstances be liable for any consequential loss or damages suffered by the customer whether directly or indirectly related defect in the product to the extent permissible by law 14 Repairs may not be effected without prior authorization from Blonder Tongue Laboratories Spo CUT pe vy Po D GENERAL The customer shall notify Blonder Tongue Laboratories in writing within ten days of any change of his or her address Customer must provide original purchase receipt and serial number to initiate extended warranty coverage The fee paid for the warranty is not refundable under any circumstances unless cancelled within seven days of purchase The customer shall take all
43. o gt N lt 5 r o k o rg Figure 6 7 2 Main gt Encoder gt Audio Screen 8 Instruction Manual Data Rate allows the user to select the audio encoding bitrate in Kbps kilobits per second The range is 96 to 448 kbps The factory default value is 192 kbps that supports Audio Coding Mode 2 0 L NOTE See Dolby Encoding guidelines for additional information Delay allows the user to adjust the audio delay 300 to 300 ms to correct for input video audio sync mismatch Sample Rate indicates the input sampling rate of the encoder The HDE 8C QAM supports 48 kHz sampling rate Audio Coding Mode also referred to as Channel mode Indicates the number of main audio channels within the encoded bitstream and also indicates the channel format The unit supports 2 0 L R audio is a dual channel Left amp Right Dialog Normalization behaves as an Audio Automatic Gain Control AGC or Dynamic Range Control DRC It has the ability to take different incoming audio levels and normalize them The ability of the Dialog Normalization depends on the configuration of the Dynamic Range Control The HDE 8C QAM allows you to adjust the normalization from 1 to 31 dB The typical value is 27 dB This is based on the standard film audio formats which normally are between 25 and 31 cB Dolby Surround Mode indicates if the audio is two channel Dolby or not Possible options are
44. o input with error Off Video input not detected Audio and Video LED s in Spare Mode When the Spare Mode is enabled both audio and video LEDs on the spare input 9 and its user assigned replacement input will blink green The LED indicators will return to their previous states when the mode is disabled Audio and Video LED s in EAS Mode When EAS is activated the Audio LEDs will change one at a time to red starting from Input 1 and moving right towards Input 8 The sequence continues on the Video LED row again starting at input 1 and moving right After all LEDs are have turned red they all simultaneously switch back to green and the cycle begins again continuing until EAS has been deactivated IP RESET When pushed and held for about 10 seconds the power LED will blink once to confirm reset operation The encoder defaults to the original IP address Usernames and Passwords as shipped from the Factory shown below IP address 172 16 70 1 Username Admin case sensitive Password pass case sensitive power LED is Green AC power is detected 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 ii 8 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual Rear panel connectors are TONGUE LABORATORIES INC MODEL 8 STOCK NO 6370 CAUTION FoR continue INPUTS 1
45. on the out of band channel Possible options are Enable and Disable When Enabled assigns the OOB bit in the TS packet and labels the TS as out of band NOTE As per the ATSC and Cable standards the Modulation Mode and Out of Band fields are required to be assigned in the TS packet Selecting the above two fields would allow the TS packets to be compliant with industry standards but would not affect the input or output configuration of the HDE 8C QAM In the section entitled Output Mapping the user can select and configure the following parameters for each output TS indicated by TS under gray header 5 ASI Output allows the user to select any one of the four transport streams to be provided the front panel ASI output Input indicates the list of the programs selected by the user that are included in the TS It includes the Input program number video source and audio source PID indicates the PID value assigned to each stream PID Packet Identifier values are embedded by the content provider in the MPEG 2 stream to identify tables and programming packets The PID value must be unique in a MPTS output stream If a duplicate PID exists assign a different PID in the range of 48 to 8176 recommended range provided by the International Standards Program Number user must enter a unique output program number for each program PMT Program Map Table provides information on each program present in the transport str
46. or automatically using the DST Adjustment option In the section entitled NTP Server the user can enter the IP address of the NPT server to acquire the time directly from NTP Server when an internet connection is available see 9 of Section 6 10 for details 4 In the section entitled Set Date amp Time the user can manually enter the date and time 36 HDE 8C QAM Instruction 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 Error Log can be forwarded to a SysLog database see d 2 amp of Section 6 12 for details The lines are color coded as follows 7 Red font error message Blue font information message Green font confirmation or feedback message Event Log Destination 172 16 70 10 Log Destination Port 514 Log Lines to Display 1000 Save Number of Displayed Lines Mon May 12 11 21 51 2014 Power on STB 037636162697 MSG OK Mon May 12 11 21 51 2014 Power on STB 037634297214 MSG OK Mon May 12 11 21 51 2014 Power on STB 036861755274 MSG OK Mon May 12 11 21 50 2014 Power on STB 037635954359 MSG OK Mon May 12 11 21 50 2014 Power on STB 037632506657 MSG OK Mon May 12 11 21 50 2014 Power on STB 037611493943 MSG OK Mon May 12 11 21 50 2014 Power on STB 037613250879 MSG OK Mon May 12 11 21 50 2014 Power on STB 0376342
47. ranty Seller will at its sole option either repair or replace with a new or factory reconditioned product as Seller may determine any product manufactured or sold or in the case of software licensed by Seller which is defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the applicable specifications that are in effect on the date of shipment or such other specifications as may have been expressly agreed upon in writing i for a period of three 3 years from the date of original purchase for all stock hardware products other than those specifically referenced herein below having a shorter warranty period ii for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase with respect to all MegaPort IPTV products test equipment and fiber optics receivers transmitters couplers and integrated receiver distribution amplifiers iii for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase or such shorter period of time as may be set forth in the license agreement specific to the particular software being licensed from Seller with respect to all software products licensed from Seller other than Core Product Software that is a developed for a specific function or application b complimentary to and does not function without the Core Product Software and c listed with a specific model number and stock number in Seller s Price List Non Core Software iv for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase
48. rdware version Serial Number indicates the unit s serial number 2 Headend Name a user defined field to make identification easier 3 Location a user defined 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 Range is 5 15 30 or 60 minutes is Control Port IP Address see Dor Section 6 10 for details 6 Control Port Subnet Mask see 2 of Section 6 10 for details 7 Control Port Default Gateway see 3 of Section 6 10 for details 8 Receivers Control Port IP Address FUTURE OPTION see 4 of Section 6 10 for details 9 Receivers Control Port Subnet Mask FUTURE OPTION see 5 of Section 6 10 for details 0 Receivers Control Port Default Gateway FUTURE OPTION see of Section 6 10 for details 1 Event Log Destination see 7 of Section 6 10 for details 2 Log Destination Port see of Section 6 10 for details 32 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual 6 10 Admin html 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 7 1 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 00 14 39 00 39 2E Receivers Control Port MAC Address
49. reasonable precautions to maintain the product is maintained in good working order The warranty contract ceases to exist if the product is replaced or a credit is given to the customer Any monies paid for the warranty contract are forfeited and not refundable This is only applicable when the product is out of the manufacturer s warranty The extended warranty period as stated on the Extended Warranty Agreement shall be the governing period notwithstanding any additional supplier warranty on specific components 7 The warranty shall in no way effect the terms and conditions of the sale agreement in terms of which the customer bought the product The extended warranty is limited to the terms and conditions herein contained 9 Noagreement varying adding to amended deleting or cancelling this warranty shall be effective unless given in writing email is acceptable and signed by or on behalf of both parties 10 The cost of the extended warranty is 896 of the purchase price for a 1 or 2 year extension beyond the Blonder Tongue standard warranty e g A product price of 1000 will be 80 for the 1 year 12 mos and additional 80 for 2 year 24 mos extension for a total of 160 11 Warranty product return postage paid to Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc Attn Warranty Service Dept 1Jake Brown Road Old Bridge NJ 08857 iocur proc 9 go Contact Blonder Tongue at 800 523 6049 ext 555 to order extended warranty service Limited War
50. rporation All rights Users bpate 1 BLONDERTONGUE gt cd Users gt cd 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 vertt bin put EPCS 2 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 40 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual Telnet to HDE 8C QAM There are two ways to telnet to the HDE 8C QAM 1 Use Command line and type in telnet IP address for example telnet 172 16 70 1 2 Use the 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 PuTTY Configuration Category amp Session Logging Terminal Keyboard Bell Features Window Appearance Behaviour Translation Selection Colours J Connection Data Proxy Telnet Rlogin 5 SSH Kex Auth x11 Tunnels Basic options
51. rsion 14 FPGAA Version 14 FPGAS Version 14 Modulator Version 8 8 Hardware Version 1 Serial Number 2013110649 2 Headend Name Location Login Timeout Minutes 60 2 Control Port IP Address 172 16 70 1 Control Port Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Control Port Default Gateway 172 16 70 254 Receivers Control Port IP Address 168 253 1 Receivers Control Port Subnet Mask Receivers Control Port Default Gateway 192 168 253 254 Event Log Destination 172 16 70 10 Log Destination Port 514 Save Figure 6 9 Network Screen HDE 8C QAM 31 Instruction Manual 1 Control Port MAC Address indicates the MAC Address of the Control 10 100 Port 2 Receivers Control Port MAC Address indicates the MAC Address of the Receivers Control 10 100 Port 3 Software Version indicates the software version of the unit 4 FPGA1 Version indicates the current hardware version of the unit s FPGA1 chipset 5 2 Version indicates the current hardware version of the unit s FPGA2 chipset 6 FPGAS Version indicates the current hardware version of the unit s FPGA3 chipset 7 FPGA4 Version indicates the current hardware version of the unit s FPGA4 chipset 8 FPGAS Version indicates the current hardware version of the unit s FPGAS chipset 9 Modulator Version indicates the current version of the QAM Modulator firmware O Hardware Version indicates the unit s ha
52. selected configuration file to the unit Download Configuration File allows the user to download amp save the current configuration settings of the unit HDE 8C QAM 39 Instruction Manual Appendix A Updating the Software Remotely General background There are two different PROMs that need be programmed in HDE 8C OAM They are called PROM1 and PROM2 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 The total procedure takes about 10 minutes if you follow the steps below Step 1 FTP two files from your PC to HDE 8C QAM Step 2 a Update PROM1 with the specific command line b Update PROM2 with the specific command line Step 1 FTP two Files to HDE 8C QAM FTP both files 5 1 ver bin and EPCS 2 ver bin into the HDE 8C QAM server board there are many ways to do this NOTE a The EPCS 1 vertt bin is to program PROM1 and EPCS_2_ver bin is to program 2 b 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 d Only entering the command prompt if you see a directory different than the root directory as shown in Figure 1 then use the command cd to enter the C gt C Windows system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows Uersion 6 1 76611 ight 2889 Microsoft Co
53. sly Username Admin case sensitive Password pass case sensitive OR Username Guest case sensitive Password pass case sensitive Monitoring and configuration of the unit is achieved via a series of web pages described in following sections The following read only information is displayed in a page header in blue color on top of each web page ESN unit s Serial 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 Inputs Encoder Output and Refresh Primary tab Network doesn t include any sub tab Primary tab Time doesn t include any sub tab e Primary tab Event Log doesn t include any sub tab Primary tab Logout doesn t include any sub tab Each Primary and sub tab is described in the subsequent Sections HDE 8C QAM 17 Instruction Manual 6 2 Main gt Status Screen The Main gt Status screen Figure 6 2 is a read only screen and displays Input PID and Output information of each of the four 4 transport streams TS Each TS contains two 2 programs Output RF Chan Status
54. tatus LED turns status green or off When Disabled manual reboot is required in case of above events Possible options are Enabled and Disabled System Reboot allows the user to remotely reboot the unit Control Port IP Address is the static IP address that is assigned to the Control 10 100 Port 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 assigned to the Control Port of the unit It allows the user to determine which subnet the Control Port IP address belongs to The factory default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 Control Port Default Gateway is the gateway address assigned to the Control Port It allows the user to access the unit from another network via the web interface The factory default Default Gateway is 172 16 70 254 4 Receivers Control Port IP Address FUTURE OPTION is the static IP address that is assigned to the Receivers Control 10 100 Port It allows the user to remotely monitor and control up to nine select satellite receivers through UPnP protocol via the web interface The factory default IP address is 192 168 253 1 Receivers Control Port Subnet Mask FUTURE OPTION is the Subnet Mask assigned to the Receivers Control Port It allows the user to determine which subnet the Receivers Control Port IP address belongs to The factory default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 Receivers Control Port Default Gateway FUTURE OPTI
55. tion 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 E Electric Service Equipment Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Ground Clamps b Grounding Conductors ower Service NEC Section 810 21 Grounding Electrode Syst NEC Art 250 Part We strongly recommend using an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault protection For added protection during a lightning storm or when the un
56. treams and then modulates them onto four 4 adjacent QAM channels in the 54 1002 MHz range CATV 2 158 Any one 1 of the four 4 QAM output streams is also available in ASI format The encoder supports Dolby Digital audio encoding and Closed Captioning EIA 608 It is also equipped with an Emergency Alert System EAS interface A front panel RF test point allows for monitoring testing of the QAM output without service interruption The encoder accepts eight 8 primary analog programs and one 1 spare from DIRECTV Network s H25 100 satellite receivers Remote monitoring and control of the nine 9 satellite receivers is accomplished through UPnP protocol via a rear panel 10 100Base T Ethernet connection using a standard Web browser An Ethernet switch with a minimum of 5 ports and two 2 DirecTV DECA units are required for connecting the receivers to the encoder s receiver control port Features Accepts up to 8 programs from any of the following inputs 8xComponent and 8xComposite Supports additional 1 spare input to replace the failed input Digitizes MPEG 2 encodes and multiplexes up to 8 inputs into 4 QAM output channels 2 programs per QAM channel Provides any 1 of the 4 QAM output streams in ASI format Compatible with ITU Annex A and B digital QAM formats Provides comprehensive GUI based monitoring and control via standard Web browsers Provides a front panel RF test point at 20dB below primary QAM output
57. ulated in Paragraph B to the exclusion of the terms in Paragraph C of this agreement Eligibility to purchase EW is limited to 90 days following initial shipment on selected products of sufficient value The product products included in this extended warranty agreement are listed in the invoice that accompanies the EWA Term of the extension will be year s Purchase Order is required for extended warranty coverage B WHATIS COVERED 1 Ifa product has been determined to have failed which falls within the Terms amp Conditions of this EWA Blonder Tongue Inc may at its sole discretion repair modify or replace its component parts that are defective at 10096 coverage for parts and labor 2 Aloaner unit may be available on request PO required 3 Product is manufactured by Blonder Tongue Extended warranty period is up to and not to exceed 24 months and sold in increments of 12 months Order 9981 for 1 year and 9982 for 2 year extensions 5 Return of repair or replaced product shipping costs for ground shipments 6 Firmware upgrades at no charge with automatic notification C WHATIS NOT COVERED The warranty does not cover any defects caused by foreign objects connection errors Use other than by the customer at the declared address appearing in this document Failure by the end user to comply with the manufacturers instructions for installation maintenance or use The use of accessories which have not been approved by Blonder To
58. umber Save press Save to store changes This table is used for network diagnostic of the receivers The row of a unit previously detected but currently not able to communicate is shown in red Line Not to be confused with Input This is the sequence the encoder obtained the receiver information Receiver Assigned IP address Press Power On to power on receiver Ping press to ping unit The response is shown in the adjacent column Press Power Off to power off receiver 22 HDE 8C QAM Instruction Manual 6 6 Main gt Settop Control gt DHCP Screen The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP screen is a read only status of the server DHCP is the communication protocol which centrally manages the assignment of receiver IP addresses 192 168 253 20 192 168 253 21 192 168 253 22 192 168 253 23 192 168 253 24 192 168 253 25 192 168 253 26 192 168 253 27 e 192 168 253 28 Figure 6 6 Main gt Settop Control gt DHCP Screen DHCP Database IP addresses in database assigned to each receiver Detected IPs IP address retrieved from receivers Please note that the very first time that the receiver is connected to a Clean HDE 8C QAM database each receiver will get a new IP address However after the first time the HDE 8C QAM will remember the MAC address for each receiver and after any power up the HDE 8C OAM will provide a same IP address to th
59. unting holes in the front panel FOR SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION THE GROUND PIN OF THE POWER CORD PLUG MUST BE GROUNDED PROPERLY 3 3 Power up Connect the line cord to a 110 230 VAC 60 50 Hz outlet Please note that the IEC power connector on the rear panel of the unit is equipped with an ON OFF switch and a fuse SLO BLO 4 0 Amp 250 The POWER LED on the front panel will light green HDE 8C QAM 11 Instruction Manual Section 4 Communicating with the Unit Local or remote communication with the unit is only possible through a GUI based menu via any standard web browser Before you can communicate with the unit you must configure your computer s IP address to be in the same subnet as the units default IP address 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 Control 10 100 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 app
60. vice Displays the receiver s ID number The pull down displays available Receiver ID numbers or Other Device that can be assigned to the encoder input number Name enter a name to identify the input source device This feature is only available when Other Device in 2 above is selected For DirecTV receiver entries the Name field is grayed out 2 Spare Input allows the user to select the type of input source Possible options are Component and Composite Replace Input Options are Input 1 to 8 Allows the user to select the desired physical input interface number that can be manually replaced Spare Control Enable or returned to the assigned input receiver Spare Control Disable after an automatic or manual spare operation 6 Spare Control Allows the user to manually replace an input selected in 5 with the spare receiver The encoder also operates automatically If the HDE 8C detects the loss of video from any one of the eight 8 primary receivers the encoder will automatically switch to the spare receiver and tune to the same channel as the receiver it has replaced This action typically takes less than 30 seconds and may display a color bar test pattern prior to the spare switch over If the spare receiver cannot successfully tune to the required channel for any reason the non working or disconnected receiver will not be spared leaving the SPARE available Once the encoder has switched to the spare receiver indic
61. warranty for such products if any The limited warranty set forth above does not apply to any product sold by Seller which at the time of sale constituted a Refurbished Closeout Product the limited warranty for which is provided in the following paragraph Seller will at its sole option either repair or replace with a new or factory reconditioned product as Seller may determine any product sold by Seller which at the time of sale constituted a refurbished or closeout item Refurbished Closeout Product which is defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the applicable specifications that are in effect on the date of shipment of that product or fails to meet such other specifications as may have been expressly agreed upon in writing between the parties for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase Notwithstanding the foregoing in some cases the warranty on certain proprietary sub assembly modules manufactured by third party vendors and contained in Seller 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 Seller limited warranty for Refurbished Closeout Products In such cases Seller s warranty for Refurbished Closeout Products constituting such third party proprietary sub assembly modules third party software and private label products will be

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