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DRAKE MEQ1000B Instruction Manual

Hybrid qam modulator multi-solution edge qam platform
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MEQ1000B Hybrid QAM Modulator
Multi-solution Edge QAM Platform
Model
Item #
MEQ1000B
1002511B
Program Acquisition Modules
DTD1000A
1002512A
SDM1000
1002576
IPI1000
1002608
ASII
1002397
MPEG Encoder Modules
SDE24A
1002514A
HDE24A
1002515A
SDI24A
1002516A
© 2015 R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Description
Multiplexing QAM Modulator w/ dual input bays
Digital Tuner and Demodulator Module - 8VSB/QAM
Satellite Tuner and Demodulator Module - QPSK/8PSK
IP Input Module – GigE
ASI Input Module w/ loop thru
SD Dual Video Encoder Module
HD Video Encoder Module
SDI Video Encoder Module
Rev: 120415 / 651238000A

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  • Page 1 ASII 1002397 ASI Input Module w/ loop thru MPEG Encoder Modules SDE24A 1002514A SD Dual Video Encoder Module HDE24A 1002515A HD Video Encoder Module SDI24A 1002516A SDI Video Encoder Module © 2015 R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC. Rev: 120415 / 651238000A...
  • Page 2 Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Manual Revision This is the first release of the instruction manual for MEQ1000B using a firmware release version of 1.0. For more information regarding product firmware releases, please visit our website at www.rldrake.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CAUTION STATEMENTS ................................. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................4 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................6 INSTALLATION & POWER-UP ..............................8 GENERAL DESCRIPTION & FEATURES ..........................9 FRONT AND REAR PANEL OPERATION ..........................10 LOGIN SCREEN ..................................12 STATUS TAB ................................... 13 MODULES TAB ..................................

  • Page 4: Caution Statements

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ..................................7 GENERAL DESCRIPTION....................................6 ETHERNET ACCESS....................................... 8 FEATURES........................................6 SETUP AND PROGRAMMING ................................... 10 INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING ................................6 Caution Statements FIRMWARE UPDATE....................................15 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ..................................7 SERVICE / IF YOU NEED TO CALL FOR HELP ............................18 ETHERNET ACCESS.......................................
  • Page 5 11. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the product's operating instructions.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications MEQ1000B Item # 1002511B Multiplexing QAM Modulator Requires Input Modules QAM MODULATOR RF UPCONVERTER OUTPUT FREQUENCY RANGE: 54MHz to 1002MHz MODULATION MODES: Standby, CW, 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM CHANNEL PLAN: Standard CATV, HRC, IRC, or Broadcast QUADRATURE PHASE ERROR: <...
  • Page 7 Note: Each Encoder module has two sets of inputs marked 1 and 2. Number 1 input from HDMI-EMBEDDED AUDIO: Supports PCM (uncompressed) all installed modules will appear as odd-numbered encoders in the MEQ1000B menu. digital audio from HDMI Likewise, number 2 SDE24A inputs will correspond to even-numbered encoders in the MEQ1000B menu.

  • Page 8: Installation & Power-Up

    Installation the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" The MEQ1000B is designed to be mounted in the close proximity to a 120 VAC – 60 HZ power plug. within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • Page 9: General Description & Features

    Output level can be selected at a value between + 46 dBmV and + 61 dBmV. The MEQ1000B operates in a fixed output clock mode and processes null packets when required to maintain the set fixed clock rate. PCR correction is included.

  • Page 10: Front And Rear Panel Operation

    Front and Rear Panel Operation FRONT PANEL Ethernet Control: GigE Ethernet wired connection for local and remote management IP Reset Button: When pressed for >1 seconds, the IP address of the control port will enable to the default factory IP address (172.16.80.1, Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0) The login credentials will also be enabled to the default username admin and password pass.
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  • Page 12: Login Screen

    Chrome or Firefox is recommended, for IE use IE11 minimum. Before you can communicate with the unit you must configure your computer's IP address to be on the same subnet as the MEQ1000B's default IP address. To do so, follow these steps: Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to the Control GigE port on the front panel of the MEQ1000B.

  • Page 13: Status Tab

    Slot: Two input bays per MEQ1000B. Type: Indicates the type of input module, if any. Output Statistics: Indicates the bitrate and buffer usage of the output. Log Messages: Displays the 10 most recent log entries. Reference: Link to MEQ1000B Product Information and RF Channel Lists.

  • Page 14: Modules Tab

    Modules Tab IPI10000 IP Input Module Select Module: Indicates Input module installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2. Module Information: Indicates Module Type and Firmware Version of input module. Module IP Address: User selectable from 000.000.000.000 thru 255.255.255.255 with the exception of 224.000.000.000 thru 239.255.255.255 is not valid.

  • Page 15: Module: Dtd1000A Demodulator Module

    Modules Tab DTD1000A Demodulator Module Select Module: Indicates module installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2. Module Information: Indicates Module Type, Software Version, and Firmware Revision. Tuner Lock: Lock or Unlocked. AGC Lock: Lock or uUnlocked. Demodulator Lock: Lock or Unlocked. SNR: Indicates SNR of input signal.

  • Page 16: Module: Sdi24A Encoder Module

    Modules Tab SDI24A Encoder Module Select Module: Indicates encoder module installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2. Module Information: Indicates module type of encoder module. Video Lock: Lock or Unlocked. Resolution: 480i ( ), 576i ( ), 720p @ 60 Hz ( 720×480 @ 30 fps 720×576 @ 25 fps 1280×720 @ 60 fps...

  • Page 17: Module: Asii Asi Input Module

    Modules Tab SDI24A Encoder Module (continued) Audio Encoder Format: Dolby Digital® or MPEG1, Layer 2 Audio Source: Embedded or Analog Audio Bitrate: 128, 192, 320, 384 kbps ASII ASI Input Module Select Module: Indicates input module installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2. Module Information: Indicates module type of input module.

  • Page 18: Module: Sde24A Encoder Module

    Modules Tab SDE24A Encoder Module...
  • Page 19 Modules Tab SDE24A Encoder Module Select Module: Indicates module installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2. Encoder Information: Indicates module type and firmware version of encoder module. Video Source: Composite video only. Resolution: 720x480 (NTSC) SD, some older set tops may prefer 480x480 Video Encoder Format: MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 / H.264, selectable Video Bitrate: 1 Mbps to 8 Mbps Brightness: Sets the video brightness - larger values increase brightness (Default: 128)

  • Page 20: Module: Hde24A Encoder Module

    Modules Tab HDE24A Encoder Module...
  • Page 21 Modules Tab HDE24A Encoder Module Select Module: Indicates Input module installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2. Module Information: Module type and firmware version of encoder module. Video Lock: Locked or Unlocked Audio Lock: Locked or Unlocked Closed Caption Valid: Valid or Invalid Resolution: 480i ( 720×480 @ 30 fps ), 480p ( 720×480 @ 60 fps ), 720p @ 60 Hz ( 1280×720 @ 60 fps ), 1080i @ 30 Hz ( 1920×1080 @ 30 fps ) Supports auto-scan for input resolution Video Source: HDMI (non HDCP), component or composite.

  • Page 22: Module: Sdm1000 Satellite Demodulator Module

    Modules Tab SDM1000 Satellite Demodulator Module Select Module: Indicates demodulator module installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2. Module Information: Indicates module type and firmware version of demodulator module. Demodulation Mode: QPSK DVB SCAN, QPSK DVB 1/2, QPSK DVB 2/3, QPSK DVB 3/4, QPSK DVB 5/6, QPSK DVB 7/8, QPSK DTV SCAN, QPSK DTV 1/2, QPSK DTV 2/3, QPSK DTV 6/7, QPSK DCII SCAN, QPSK DCII 1/2, QPSK DCII 2/3, QPSK DCII 3/4, QPSK DCII 5/6, QPSK DCII 7/8, QPSK DCII 5/11, QPSK DCII 3/5, QPSK DCII 4/5, LDPC SCAN, LDPC QPSK 1/2, LDPC QPSK 3/5, LDPC QPSK...
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  • Page 24: Multiplex Tab

    PSIP: Disabled, Enabled or Basic MGT/VCT. Disabled - the MEQ1000B does not process or output any MGT, VCT, or EIT tables. This can be a fine solution for cable systems that use set top boxes which operate from their own system channel map and have no need for these tables.
  • Page 25 Multiplex Tab Basic MGT/VCT - The MEQ1000B generates basic MGT/VCT tables based on infortation below. VCT: TVCT or CVCT Major Channel: Original Channel, Output Channel or User Defined. Original Channel - the Major Channel from the source stream will be used.

  • Page 26: Channels Tab

    Channels Tab MPEG Numbers Original: Original MPEG Number New: User Defined New MPEG Number Virtual Channel Numbers One-Part: One part VCN New Major: User Defined Major Channel in VCT (Virtual Channel Table) New Minor: User Defined Minor Channel in VCT (Virtual Channel Table)

  • Page 27: Output Tab

    Output Tab Output Mode: Normal or ASI only. ASI Output Bitrate (Mbps): Matches RF QAM rate or in ASI only mode may be set from 2 to 100 Mbps Note - ASI only mode disables the RF QAM output. RF Output Level (dBmV): Adjustable from +46 to +61 dBmV. Output: Normal, CW or Standby.

  • Page 28: Eas/Dta Tab

    Disabled Master (SCTE 18) – SCTE18 tables will force tune SCTE18 compatible TV tuners to a designated EAS channel when EAS contact closure is made. This designated EAS channel can be internal (from an encoder in that MEQ1000B) or external.
  • Page 29 EAS/DTA Tab Slave – The EAS channel comes from a master unit encoder host and is input to the MEQ1000B via the EAS ASI input. The MEQ1000B will internally switch all output channels to the EAS channel when triggered by EAS contact closure.

  • Page 30: System Configuration Tab

    Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 for local subnet Default Gateway: Only needed for remote access and should be in the same subnet as IP Address Reboot: Reboot the MEQ1000B Log Tab Max Lines to Display: Sets the maximum number of lines to display starting at the most recent.

  • Page 31: Admin Screen

    Admin Screen To change/modify 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 image below. At the top right of the screen select "Logged in as: admin". Username: is the Administrator’s login (16 characters maximum).

  • Page 32: Firmware Update Tab

    Firmware Update Tab This tab uploads the newest available firmware for the MEQ1000B and deploys firmware to the unit. While the firmware update tab is actively updating; the logging information and instructions are provided. When the update is completed, a "Reboot"...
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  • Page 34: Service

    Please perform whatever steps are applicable from the product’s Instruction Manual before calling or writing as this could save unnecessary phone charges. Please do not return the product without calling Drake Service and following the steps above first;...

  • Page 35: Warranty

    Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. (BT) will at its sole option, either repair or replace (with a new or factory reconditioned product, Seller will at its sole option, either repair or replace (with a new or factory reconditioned product, as Seller may determin e) any product manufactured or sold (or in as BT may determine) any product manufactured by BT which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship or fails to Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc.

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