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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL AQD-RCS AQD - Remote Configuration Server Stock No. 2730 651217900A ©2007 Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective owner.
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Page 2: Note To Catv System Installer
Should any damage be discovered after unpacking the unit, immediately file a claim with the carrier. A full report of the damage shall be made and a copy forwarded to Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc. The company will then advise what disposition is to be made of the equipment. -
Page 3: Video Modulation
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. - Page 4 When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician 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 ➧...
- Page 5 Software. LICENSE: This Software is licensed for use only in conjunction with Blonder Tongue (BT) products. Use of the Software in conjunction with non-BT products is not licensed hereunder. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, BT grants to You a nonexclusive, nontransferable, license under BT’s copyrights to use, modify and copy Software internally for Your own development...
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Page 6: System Requirements
Instruction Manual Description The Blonder Tongue AQD Remote Configuration Server is an optional accessory product to allow remote monitoring and control of an AQD (ATSC/QAM Demodulator) headend over the Internet. The Remote Configuration Server eliminates the need to load any special software onto a computer and uses a standard web browser to access the unit. It can also be used with any computer, Macintosh®... - Page 7 Instruction Manual The Unit Front Panel Ethernet Link – LED Indicator Ethernet Receive – LED Indicator Ethernet Transmit – LED Indicator Rear Panel ATSC/QAM DEMODULATOR REMOTE CONFIGURATION SERVER MODEL AQD-RCS STOCK NO. 2730 POWER RS232 CONFIG. ETHERNET á á á...
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Page 8: Unit Connections
VIDEO NOTE: It is recommended to place the AQD-RCS unit in the middle slot of the top AQD rack in the headend. The middle slots in the AQD chassis are subject to the most heat. The AQD-RCS has the capability to measure the ambient temperature. Placing the AQD-RCS in this location in the rack will provide the most valuable data about the overall temperature of the entire rack. - Page 9 Accessing the AQD-RCS The AQD-RCS features an easy to use web interface and is designed to be accessed by using a standard HTTP web browser. The AQD-RCS is optimized for use with Microsoft® Internet Explorer™ 6.0 or later and requires Javascript to enabled.
- Page 10 AQD-RCS Setup Page The AQD-RCS Setup Page is used to enter headend site information as well as the digital address of each respective PCM unit connected and deployed in the headend. The digital address of the PCM unit must be entered in order for the Remote Configuration Server to communicate correctly in real time.
- Page 11 1. Click the Add PCM button to display the script dialog box. NOTE: The AQD-RCS uses Javascript for the Add PCM dialog box to pop up, this may need to be enabled in your browser. Click anywhere on the warning bar (as pictured above & below) then select the Allow Scripted Windows option.
- Page 12 The AQD-RCS Headend Status Page provides a snapshot of the status for each AQD module connected and installed to a PCM that is entered and connected to the AQD-RCS. PCM units are displayed vertically in the order they are entered in the setup section.
- Page 13 Information Page. The Unit Information is displayed for each particular unit installed in the headend. The digital address of the PCM is found at the top left below the Blonder Tongue logo. Click the arrow and select the desired address to toggle between specific PCM units.
- Page 14 Instruction Manual The AQD-RCS is programmed with the ability to provide some detailed information when a user moves the cursor on or near a field (referred to as a mouseover) with interactive information. One significant example is on the View and Modify pages is when a mouseover is performed on the Channel Number, Channel Name and Frequency the Signal mode and Channel number is display (as shown below).
- Page 15 Instruction Manual Unit Information — Modify Mode The AQD-RCS Modify Mode Page permits changes for each AQD module connected to the Power & Control Module. Individual module changes may only be made from this page with the Administrator logon. Click for View Mode Click Arrow &...
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Page 16: Editable Fields
Factory Defaults Button - Resets the AQD-RCS back to factory default settings and deletes all stored configurations, IP addresses and identifications stored Reset Unit Button - Press the Reset Unit button to perform a warm power reset of the AQD-RCS unit. Refresh the page on your web browser to continue. - Page 17 Software Default Reset The AQD-RCS can be reset back to its factory default settings if the IP Address, Admin ID and Admin Password are known by clicking the Factory Defaults button on AQD-RCS Administration page. It will delete all data that may have been entered in the AQD-RCS but will not effect the programming or status of any deployed AQD module.
- Page 18 Updating the AQD-RCS Firmware The AQD-RCS firmware may also be updated from time to time via FTP. The firmware file has a *.firm file format extension, the name of the file contains the actual version number of the firmware. "AqdServer109.firm" indicates AQD Server version 1.09.
- Page 19 Transferring Files using FTP Commander V 7.33 • Open the FTP Commander Software • Click the "New Server" button (See picture) to create a new connection to the AQD-RCS unit or the BT FTP site to download the replacement web pages and/or firmware •...
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Page 20: 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, as BT may Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. (BT) will at its sole option, either repair or replace (with a new or factory reconditioned product, as BT may determine) any product manufactured by BT which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the specifications which...
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