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Blonder tongue FlexCoder 6582 User Manual

Flexible transcoder 4xip/4xasi/rfi option to 1xasi/4xqam/4xip
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Flexible Transcoder
FlexCoder
4xIP/4xASI/RFI Option to 1xASI/4XQAM/4xIP
Model
Stock No.
FlexCoder
6582
6582-RFI
Status
ACTIVE
©2016 Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective owner.
Description
Flexible Transcoder
FlexCoder with RF Input option
Date
Document No.
September 9, 2016
651238600A
800-523-6049
www.blondertongue.com
Stock No.
Stock No.
6582/6582-RFI
6582/6582-RFI

USER MANUAL

USER MANUAL
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Author
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KK
Blonder Tongue is ISO 9001:2008 Certified

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Document No. Issue No. Author ACTIVE September 9, 2016 651238600A 800-523-6049 www.blondertongue.com Blonder Tongue is ISO 9001:2008 Certified ©2016 Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective owner.
  • Page 2 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FlexCoder Instruction Manual Table of Contents SECTION 1 – GENERAL & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 4 SECTION 2 – PRODUCT SUMMARY ..........................5 2.1 REVISION HISTORY & REASON ..........................5 2.2 PRODUCT APPLICATION & DESCRIPTION ....................... 5 2.3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ............................7 SECTION 3 –...

  • Page 4: Section 1 - General & Safety Instructions

    å Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Blonder Tongue, as they may cause hazards, and will void the warranty.

  • Page 5: Section 2 - Product Summary

    FlexCoder Instruction Manual Section 2 — Product Summary 2.1 Revision History & Reason This is the first issue of the user manual. 2.2 Product Application & Description Application: The FlexCoder is a versatile solution that combines edge QAM, off-air transcoding, and IP grooming technology into one integrated package.
  • Page 6 6 FlexCoder Instruction Manual Description: Front panel connectors and indicators: INPUT STATUS LED: LED indicate the input status as follows: Green = Input is detected and has no errors Red = Input with error (Communication with QAM or over temperature condition) POWER: LED is Green = DC power is detected.

  • Page 7: Product Specification

    FlexCoder Instruction Manual 2.3 Product Specification Input Output Connectors: 1x RJ-45 No. of Output Modules: 1x Quad-QAM (total of 4 QAM channels) Standard: 1000Base-T Ethernet (GigE) Connector: 1x “F” Female (for combined output) UDP/RTP: Supported Modulation: QAM 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256 (user-selectable) Protocols: IGMPv2/IGMPv3 Supported...

  • Page 8: Section 3 - Communicating With The Unit

    8 FlexCoder Instruction Manual Section 3 – 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 the unit's IP address to conform with your existing IP network or LAN.

  • Page 9: Section 4 - Configuring The Unit

    FlexCoder Instruction Manual Section 4 – Configuring the Unit 4.1 Accessing the Unit via a Web Browser You must complete the steps described in Section 3 before proceeding as follows: Open a web browser on your computer (Internet Explorer 7 or higher is recommended) and enter the following URL (http://172.16.70.1).

  • Page 10: Main > Status" Screen

    10 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.2 “Main > Status” Screen After login, the “Main > Status” screen (Figure 4.2) appears as a “read-only” screen where the following parameters are displayed: Figure 4.2 - “Main > Status” Screen The Demux Mode is the default mode as shipped from the factory. If either the Pass-Thru or Mux Modes are desired (see section 2.3 “Modes of Operation”), the mode setting must be changed.

  • Page 11: Main > Input" Screen

    FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.3 “Main > Input” Screen The “Main > Input” screen (Figures 4.3a & 4.3b) allows configuration of the following parameters: The “RF Channel” Units without the column will only RFI option installed display when the will have the “RF” unit is installed source greyed out with RFI option.

  • Page 12: Main > Ts Map" Screen

    12 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.4 ”Main > TS Map” Screen The “Main > TS Map” screen (Figures 4.4a & 4.4b) is a “user-configurable” screen where the following output parameters are configured and displayed for each output stream. This screen is only available for Demux and Mux modes as follows: Figure 4.4a - “Main >...
  • Page 13 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.4 ”Main > TS Map” Screen (continued) Demux (Figure 4.4a) & Mux (Figure 4.4b) Modes The setting parameters are the same between DEMUX and MUX modes with the exception of the number of Input and Output TS’. The DEMUX has (4) Input TS’ with up to (32) Output TS’ whereas the MUX Mode is the complete opposite with (32) Input and (4) Output TS’s.

  • Page 14: Main > Ts Config" Screen

    14 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.5 ”Main > TS Config” Screen The “Main > TS Config” screen (Figures 4.5a & 4.5b) is a “user-configurable” screen where the following output parameters are configured and displayed for each output stream: Figure 4.5a - “Main > TS Config” Screen (Demux & Mux Modes) Figure 4.5b - “Main >...
  • Page 15 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.5 ”Main > TS Config” Screen Demux & Mux Modes (Figure 4.5a) In the section entitled “General TS Configuration”, the user can select and configure the following parameters of the output TS: User TS Bitrate: there are (4) user TS bitrate preset profiles. The available selections are (in Mbps): 38.81, 19.39, 12.00, 8.00, or User Defined.

  • Page 16: Main > Qam Config" Screen

    16 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.6 “Main > QAM Config” Screen The “Main > QAM Config” screen (Figure 4.6) allows configuration of the following parameters: Figure 4.6 - “Main > QAM Config” Screen All Modes In the section entitled, “RF Input”, the user must have the RF Input Option (Stk# 6582-RFI) in order to select and configure the following parameters: Input Channel: Drop down list of channel/frequency dependent upon MAP selection.
  • Page 17 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.6 “Main > QAM Config” Screen (continued) Final Output Level: allows the user to select the RF output level for the QAM outputs. The range is 35 to 42 dBmV. All four QAM outputs change simultaneously. It is recommended the output level be maintained at 40 dBmV for normal operation.

  • Page 18: Main > Output" Screen

    18 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.7 “Main > Output” Screen The “Main > Output” screen (Figures 4.7a & 4.7b) shows status and allows configuration of the following parameters: Figure 4.7a - “Main > Output” Screen (Demux Mode) Demux Mode (Figure 4.7a) Input Source: Displays input transport stream, program number, IP address and protocol format.
  • Page 19 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.7 “Main > Output” Screen (continued) Figure 4.7b - “Main > Output” Screen (Mux & Pass-Thru Modes) Mux & Pass-Thru Modes (Figure 4.7b) TS Mapping: Shows the status of the transport mapping to PID mapping. Bitrates: Shows the bit-rate for each output transport stream. IP Type: There are two available options (RTP &...

  • Page 20: Main > Refresh" Screen Tab

    20 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.8 "Main > Refresh" TAB The “Main > Refresh” tab performs a browser refresh of the information on the active screen. Refresh is helpful to verify parameters have changed. 4.9 “Network” Screen The “Network” screen (Figure 4.9) shows status and allows configuration of the following parameters: Figure 4.9 - “Network”...
  • Page 21 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.9 “Network” Screen (continued) MAC Address - Remote Control: indicates the MAC Address of the “100/1000 Control” Port. MAC Address - Data: indicates the MAC Address of the Data Port. Software Version: indicates the software version of the unit. FPGA Version: indicates the current hardware version of the unit’s FPGA chipset.

  • Page 22: Time" Screen

    22 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.10 “Time” Screen The “Time” screen (Figure 4.10) is a “read and write” screen where the following parameters are displayed or can be configured: Figure 4.10 - “Time” Screen The “Time” screen allows you to set various time-related parameters, including the current date and time for the unit. To remain compliant with ATSC and cable standards, it is important to have the accurate date and time stamps.

  • Page 23: Event Log" Screen

    FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.11 “Event Log” Screen The “Event Log” screen (Figure 4.11) is a “read and write” screen where the following parameters can be displayed or configured. The data in Event Log can be forwarded to a Syslog database. The lines are color coded as follows: Red font = error message Blue font = informational message...

  • Page 24: Admin" Screen

    24 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.12 “Admin” Screen When logged in as admin (and not guest), the “Admin” screen (Figure 4.12) appears as a “read and write” screen where the following parameters are displayed or can be configured: Figure 4.12a - “Admin” Screen Remember to click on the SAVE button to apply the new values/configurations.
  • Page 25 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.12 “Admin” Screen (continued) MAC Address - Remote Control: indicates the MAC Address of the “100/1000 Control” Port. MAC Address - Data: indicates the MAC Address of the Data Port. Software Version: indicates the software version of the unit. FPGA Version: indicates the current hardware version of the unit’s FPGA chipset.
  • Page 26 26 FlexCoder Instruction Manual 4.12 “Admin” Screen (continued) System Mode Select (Reboot Only): allows the user to switch between Demux, Mux and Pass-Thru modes. Changes are applied after a System Reboot. (Factory Default: Demux) System Reboot: allows the user to reboot the unit. IGMP Version Support: is selectable support for IGMPv2 or IGMPv3.
  • Page 27 10. The cost of the extended warranty is 8% 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.

  • Page 28: Limited Warranty

    BT may determine) any product manufactured by BT which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship or fails to Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. (BT) will at its sole option, either repair or replace (with a new or factory reconditioned product, as BT may 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 meet the specifications which are in effect on the date of shipment or such other specifications as may have been expressly...

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