Blonder tongue AQT8-QAM Quick Manual

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AQT8-QAM QUICK GUIDE

STEP 1 - Connect Inputs

Up to 8 terrestrial or clear QAM inputs via an 8-Way Splitter are connected to the 8VSB/QAM
1
Inputs.
Connect computer #1 with a web browser to the 10/100 CONTROL port directly using the
2
supplied cable.
If IP streaming is desired, then connect computer #2 with an installed media player (VLC player
3
or equivalent) through a GigE switch and then to the Data Out port on the unit.
4
Connect the power cord to the AQT8.
"Off-Air 8VSB" or
"CATV Clear QAM"
Power cord
4
Computer #1
2

STEP 2 - Login

• Assign "172.16.70.2" as the static IP address for computer #1.
• Enter "172.16.70.1" into your Browser to access the AQT8.
• Login with Username: "Admin" and the password is "pass".
NOTE: The default IP address for the AQT8 Series is "172.16.70.1".
www.blondertongue.com
You may view this guide as an
Instructional Video:
For QAM SET-UP:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oLXETk85-A
8-Way Splitter
1
IP=172.16.70.1
Cable
IP=172.16.70.2
GigE Switch
3
Document# 651236000B / Item#6288
*NOTE:
Requires 20dB
Attenuator if
directly
connected to
the TV*
Computer #2

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  • Page 1 AQT8-QAM QUICK GUIDE You may view this guide as an Instructional Video: For QAM SET-UP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oLXETk85-A STEP 1 - Connect Inputs Up to 8 terrestrial 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.
  • Page 2 STEP 3 - Select Inputs Go to the “Input Map” page: Select “Edit” at the top of the IP 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. Click “Save”.
  • Page 3 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 the “QAM”...
  • Page 4 STEP 8 - Configure IP Output The IP output programs are exactly the same as input programs. No input selection is allowed in this model. Go to the “IP Output Config” page: Configure the “Dest IP” and ”Dest port” for each output stream. Coordinate with the IT System Administrator for required IP addresses.

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