Blonder tongue AQT8-IP User Manual

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January 15, 2016

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October 27, 2014

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September 24, 2014

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July 17, 2014

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651233200E

651233200D

651233200C

651233200A

Blonder Tongue is ISO 9001:2015 Certified

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6281

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Page 1 September 24, 2014 651233200A OBSOLETE July 17, 2014 651233200A 800-523-6049 www.blondertongue.com Blonder Tongue is ISO 9001:2015 Certified ©2017 Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective owner.
Page 2 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: 651233200E Printed in the United States of America.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual Table of Contents SECTION 1 – GENERAL & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 4 SECTION 2 – PRODUCT SUMMARY ..........................7 2.1 REVISION HISTORY & REASON ..........................7 2.2 PRODUCT APPLICATION & DESCRIPTION ....................... 7 2.3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ............................10 SECTION 3 –...
Page 4: Section 1 - General & Safety Instructions
Unplug the unit from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the unit. å Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Blonder Tongue, as they may cause hazards, and will void the warranty. å...
Page 5 The unit has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged; o 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 å...
Page 6 User Manual AQT8 Series Model Comparison Stock # Model Input QAM Output IP Output 6280 AQT8-IP 8VSB or clear Not Applicable Customizable IP Output • 8 IP outputs with EAS • Program selectable from input • 20 programs max • PSIP Manipulation...
Page 7: Section 2 - Product Summary
AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual Section 2 — Product Summary 2.1 Revision History & Reason Issue 5: Manual adds changes in unit operation when paired with BT Dashboard on firmware v1.0.10. Also added are more caution notes regarding the IP output's 20 program limit. Issue 4: Manual added the capability for the QAM outputs to follow the IP streams or RF inputs (RF default mode) using firmware v1.0.8 or above.
Page 8 8 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 2.2 Product Application & Description (Continued) Description: Following are pictures of the front and rear of the unit: -20dB QAM RF TEST: "F" female connector for RF QAM output signal, 20dB lower than the actual RF QAM output. Used for test purposes, without taking the unit out of service.
Page 9 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 2.2 Product Application & Description (Continued) INPUT POWER ASSEMBLY AND FUSE: IEC 14 power inlet plug – rated 110-230 VAC; 0.7/0.35; 60/50 Hz; equipped with Slo-Blo, 3.0A, 250 V Fuse. EAS TRIGGER CONTACTS: Terminal strip will activate the EAS messaging feature in the following ways: a) 5-12 VDC between terminals 1 &...
Page 10: Product Specification
10 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 2.3 Product Specifications Input Output Connectors 8VSB/QAM: 8x “F” Female Connectors: 1x RJ45 (Rear-panel) Standard: 1000Base-T Ethernet (GigE) 8VSB Mode UDP/RTP: Supported (user-selectable) Standard: ATSC Digital Television A/53E Address Assignment: 8x IPv4 addresses & port numbers (user-selectable) Tuning Range: (Ch.
Page 11: Section 3 - Installation & Power-Up
• AQT8-QAM/IP (QTY=1) • Power Cord with IEC C13 line socket and 3-pin Type B NEMA 5 plug (QTY=1) • Blonder Tongue part# 741021800 containing Ethernet cable (QTY=1; see Section 5 for details) 3.2 Installation The AQT8 Series is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch (483 mm) rack (EIA 310-D, IEC 60297, and DIN 41494 SC48D).
Page 12: Section 4 - Quick Start Guide
12 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual Section 4 - Quick Start Guide Step 1 - Connect the Input Up to 8 terrestrial and/or clear QAM inputs via an 8-Way Splitter are connected to the 8VSB/QAM Inputs. Connect computer #1 with a web browser to the 10/100 CONTROL port directly using the supplied cable. Connect computer #2 with an installed media player (VLC player or equivalent) to a GigE switch and then connect GigE switch to the Data Out port on the unit.
Page 13 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual Step 3 - Select Inputs Go to the "Input Map" page: Select "Edit" at the top of the IP Output – Input table. Change the input selection pull down to "All". Select Modulation Mode for all inputs. Default is "8VSB". For clear-QAM inputs select applicable modulation mode. If the RF input is not locked to an input or not used, select "Not Used"...
Page 14 14 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual Step 5 - Check SNR Go to the "Status" page: >22 dB SNR for 8VSB; >33 dB for QAM 256 is recommended. (Increase the RF input level as required to achieve the desired SNR). Step 6 - Configure QAM Output Go to "QAM"...
Page 15 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual Step 7 - Configure Output Go to the "Output" Page: Select number of IP outputs (from 1 to 8) or "disabled". Click “Save”. Step 8 - Configure IP Output Go to the "IP Output Configuration" page: Configure the “Dest IP” and ”Dest port” for each output stream. Coordinate with the IT System Administrator for required IP addresses.
Page 16 16 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual Step 9 - Select Output Go back to the "Input Map" page: Click the "Edit" button at the top of the Input table. Put check marks next to desired programming by clicking the appropiate box(s). Select the Output Click "Add".
Page 17: Section 5 - Communicating With The Unit
AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual Section 5 – 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 18: Section 6 - Configuring The Unit
18 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual Section 6 – Configuring the Unit 6.1 Accessing the Unit via a Web Browser You must complete the steps described in Section 5 before proceeding as follows: (1) Open a web browser on your computer (Internet Explorer 7 or higher is recommended) and enter the following URL address (http://172.16.70.1).
Page 19 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.2 "Main > Status" Screen (continued) Figure 6.2 - "Main > Status" Screen SNR: indicates the Signal-to-Noise Ratio of the input RF Modulation Poor Marginal Acceptable channel. Auto QAM <28 =>28 & <31 =>31 Use this only as a reference for the received input signal QAM 256B <28 =>28 &...
Page 20: Main > Input Map" Screen
20 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.2 "Main > Status" Screen (continued) Selected Rate (Mbps): indicates the transmission rate of the corresponding output program. Utilized / Allowed Rate (Mbps): indicates the total output rate of (i) the multiplexed MPTS, and (ii) the maximum allowed bitrate assigned by the user. The MAXIMUM total number of outputs is 20.
Page 21 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.3 "Main > Input Map" Screen (continued) Figure 6.3a - "Input Map" Screen Figure 6.3b - "Input Map" Screen...
Page 22: Main > Mpts Output Config" Screen
22 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.3 "Main > Input Map" Screen (continued) Total Output Bitrate: indicates the total bitrate of all current and previously selected programs. Total bitrate should not exceed TS bitrate assigned in MPTS output config page, item , default is 38800000 To select programs for IP Output: Step 1: Click the edit button Step 2: Put check marks next to desired programming by clicking the appropiate box(s)
Page 23 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.4 "Main > MPTS Output Config" Screen (continued) Main > Figure 6.4 - " MPTS Output Config" Screen TS Bitrate: Enter the bitrate for the multiplexed MPTS output. Output Type Modulation Mode Bit Rate (bps) It is recommended to enter the following values based on the Cable QAM 256 38800000...
Page 24 24 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.4 "Main > MPTS Output Config" Screen (continued) In the section entitled “Oversubscription Configuration”, the user can select and configure the following parameters for all output streams. These settings allow the user to define rules when low priority streams may be removed in order to keep output bit rate within selected limits.
Page 25: Main > Ip Output Config" Screen
AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.5 "Main > IP Output Config" Screen The “Main > IP Output Config” screen (Figure 6.5) is a “read and write” screen where the following parameters are configured and displayed for each IP Output configuration. This tab is only displayed when the output mode (see section 6.6) is active.
Page 26: Main > Output" Screen
26 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.6 "Main > Output" Screen The “Main > Output” screen (Figure 6.6) is a “user-configurable” screen for the Output Mode. The Output Mode is selectable from 1 to 8x IP Outputs or disabled. Main > Figure 6.6 - " Output"...
Page 27 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.7 "Main > QAM" Screen (continued) Figure 6.7 - "QAM" Screen 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 comparable to the digital QAM output level. In CW mode all 4 channels on the QAM output module will be on regardless of the “Output Control”...
Page 28: Main > Eas" Screen
28 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.7 "Main > QAM" Screen (continued) Output QAM Mode: Allows the user to select the desired QAM modulation mode. Options are: 64B, 256B, 16A, 32A, 64A, 128A, and 256A. For most applications in the USA, the recommended QAM modulation mode is 256B. Output QAM Data Rate: ...
Page 29 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.8 "Main > EAS" Screen (continued) Main > Figure 6.8 - " EAS" Screen All IP programs will be replaced by EAS stream. When in RF pass-through mode - QAM channels will not have EAS messaging. Remember to click on the SAVE button to apply the new values/configurations.
Page 30: Main > Refresh" Tab
30 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.9 "Main > Refresh" Tab The “Main > Refresh” tab can be clicked while on any screen. When clicked, it will update all relevant fields/parameters of the active screen as that information is retrieved from the unit in a real-time basis. 6.10 "Network"...
Page 31: Admin" Screen
AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.10 "Network" Screen (continued) Control Port IP Address: See of Section 6.11 for details. Control Port Subnet Mask: See of Section 6.11 for details. Control Port Default Gateway: See of Section 6.11 for details. EAS Port IP Address: See of section 6.11 for details EAS Port Subnet Mask: See of section 6.11 for details EAS Port default gateway: See...
Page 32 32 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.11 "Admin" Screen (continued) Figure 6.11 - "Admin" Screen Control Port DHCP Address: User settings are “Static until DHCP” and “Static Only”. This setting allows the user to define if the unit will use a DHCP server address (if available) or only the assigned (static) Control Port IP address. The default setting is “Static Only.”...
Page 33 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.11 "Admin" Screen (continued) Using the “Static until DHCP” setting when the DASHBOARD is not being used may cause communications problems should a DHCP server ever be present on the IP control network. In case the unit picks up a DHCP address and can no longer be communicated with because of an unknown IP address assigned, do the following: 1.
Page 34: Time" Screen
34 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.12 "Time" Screen The “Time” screen (Figure 6.12) is a “read and write” screen where the following parameters are displayed or can be configured: Figure 6.12 - "Time" Screen The “Time” screen allows the user to set 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 35: Event Log" Screen
AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual 6.13 "Event Log" Screen The “Event Log” screen (Figure 6.13) 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 (Section 6.11 for details). The lines are color coded as follows: Red font = error message...
Page 36: Appendix A: Updating The Software Remotely
36 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual Appendix A: Updating the Software Remotely General background: There are two different PROMs that need to be programmed in the unit. 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.
Page 37 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual You can save your configurations so it’s very quick and easy to telnet into the board again. 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.
Page 38: Appendix B: Viewing The Ip Output On A Vlc Media Player
38 AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual Appendix B: Viewing the IP output on a VLC Media player To view the IP output from the unit on a VLC Media player in a computer or laptop, the procedure is divided into two steps: Step 1: Change the IP address of the computer Step 2: Using the VLC Media Player NOTE: Step 1 needs to be followed only if an unicast IP address is assigned in the “Destination IP”...
Page 39: Appendix C: Program Output Limitations
AQT8-QAM/IP User Manual Appendix C: Program Output Limitations There is a firm twenty (20) program output limitation embedded in the AQT8-QAM/IP. However, during the setup, the message that displays AFTER the twenty (20) program limit has been reached is misleading. The message that appears in the dialog box is not a strong enough warning, and may lead the user to think that more than 20 programs can be done.
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Page 43 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 44 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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