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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HE-12/HE-4
Modular Headend Chassis
Model
MIRC-12V
MIRC-4D
MIRC-4CUBE-CH
Modular Headend Products
Model
MIPS-12C
MIRC-4CUBE-PS
AMCM-860B
AMCM-860HB
AMCM-860S
AMCM-860HS
MICM-45C
MICM-45S
MIDM-806C
DHDC-DV
DHDC-DH
DHDC-UV
DHDC-UH
AMM-806
MSBC
©2009 Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective owner.
Stock No.
Description
7715
Chassis
7711
Chassis
7703
Chassis
Stock No.
Description
7722C
Power Supply
7702
Power Supply
7766B
Agile Modulator
7766HB
Agile Modulator (Horizontal)
7766S
Stereo Agile Modulator
7766HS
Stereo Agile Modulator (Horizontal)
7797C
A/V Modulator
7797S
Stereo A/V Modulator
7740C
Demodulator
6264A
Digital High Definition Downconverter (Vertical)
6261A
Digital High Definition Downconverter (Horizontal)
6265A
Digital High Definition Upconverter (Vertical)
6262A
Digital High Definition Upconverter (Horizontal)
7763
Agile Micro Modulator
7727
Sub-Band Block Converter
Old Bridge, NJ 08857-1000 USA
(800) 523-6049 • (732) 679-4000 • FAX: (732) 679-4353
www.blondertongue.com
One Jake Brown Road
651204500J
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- Page 1 6262A Digital High Definition Upconverter (Horizontal) AMM-806 7763 Agile Micro Modulator MSBC 7727 Sub-Band Block Converter 651204500J ©2009 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: 651204500J Printed in the United States of America.
- Page 3 HE-12/HE-4 Instruction Manual Table of Contents SECTION 1 – GENERAL & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 4 SECTION 2 – PRODUCT SUMMARY ..........................6 2.1 REVISION HISTORY & REASON ............................6 2.2 PRODUCT APPLICATION & DESCRIPTION ........................6 2.3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ............................. 7 SECTION 3 –...
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Page 4: 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. ➥ Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Blonder Tongue, as they may cause hazards, and will void the warranty. ➥... - Page 5 ❏ The unit has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged; ❏ 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 ➥...
- Page 6 HE-12/HE-4 Instruction Manual Modular Headend Chassis MIRC-12V Description The MIRC-12V is a professional quality modular headend system designed to maximize rack space. The 2 RU MIRC-12V chassis will house up to 12 single width modules and one MIPS-12C power supply. Modular components consist of modulators and demodulators.
- Page 7 HE-12/HE-4 Instruction Manual MIRC-4CUBE-CH Description The MIRC-4CUBE-CH is a standalone version of the MIRC-4. It can be used in any installation where modulators are required and no standard headend rack is available. The CUBE system consists of a chassis (MIRC-4CUBE-CH), power supply (MIRC-4CUBE-PS) and any combination of up to four modules.
- Page 8 The AMCM-860B is a professional quality agile audio/video modulator with an output frequency range of 54-860 MHz. It joins Blonder Tongue’s impressive family of modular headend components and works in conjunction with the MIRC-4D and MIRC-12V rack chassis, MIRC-4CUBE-CH and MIPS- 12C power supply.
- Page 9 HE-12/HE-4 Instruction Manual Specifications AMCM-860B (Typical) General Frequency Range: 54-860 MHz Power Requirement: 5 W Voltage: Channels: CATV, VHF, UHF (STD, HRC, IRC) 12 VDC @ 280 mA FCC Offset (pre-programmed): 5 VDC @ 470 mA 0, +12.5, or 25 kHz Temperature Range: 0 to +50 °...
- Page 10 14. Power Connector 15. RF Output - “F” Connector It is strongly recommended to use the Blonder Tongue MIPS-12C or the MIRC-4D power supplies with the AMCM-860. It is also recommended to use the optional headend fan unit (QTHF, Stock No. 6235) when deploying more than 6 AMCM- 860 units in the MIRC-12V chassis.
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Page 11: Jumper Settings
HE-12/HE-4 Instruction Manual Operating Mode Selection The unit has 4 valid operating modes: STD CATV, IRC, HRC & broadcast UHF/VHF. The AMCM unit comes factory set to operate in the Standard CATV mode. To change the operating mode: 1. Simultaneously depress p UP and q DN for approximately 5 seconds. 2. - Page 12 12 HE-12/HE-4 Instruction Manual MICM-45 Modulators Description The MICM-45 is a professional quality, channelized, heterodyne audio/video modulator. The unit provides modulated RF carrier output on any single VHF channel, including: broadcast TV (2-13), CATV (14-135). The MICM-45 is ideal for placing audio and video onto any unused VHF channel.
- Page 13 HE-12/HE-4 Instruction Manual Operating Controls and Indicators - MICM-45 Front Panel All operating controls are located on, or are ac ces si ble from the front panel. BLONDER BLONDER TONGUE TONGUE 1. Audio - Adjusts the aural carrier modulation. MICM-c MICM-s 1A Audio - Aural carrier modulation control/overmodulation indicator.
- Page 14 14 HE-12/HE-4 Instruction Manual Internal jumper Settings - MICM-45B MICM-45B comes factory set for audio pre-emphasis enabled. There are three (3) MICM-45B PC Board layout revisions available. Choose the applicable one from the diagrams below. VIDEO JP 1 JP 2 jumper 1 - Audio Pre-Emphasis Setting jumper 2 - Not Used 1-2 position = Enabled .
- Page 15 AMM-806 — Agile Micro Modulator Description The AMM-806 is an economical CATV agile audio/video modulator. It joins Blonder Tongue's family of modular headend components and works in conjunction with the MIRC-12V rack chassis and MIPS-12C power supply. It covers channel frequencies between 54-806 MHz.
- Page 16 MSBC - Sub-Band Block Converter Description The MSBC is a modular sub band block up-converter designed for use in Blonder Tongue’s HE Series rack chassis’. The unit provides sub-band capability to MIDM-806C demodulators by block converting sub-band channels T7 to T13 to receivable VHF channels 7 to13.
- Page 17 The MIDM-806C is a professional quality single channel, agile audio/video demodulator. It provides an A/V output from any VHF, UHF or CATV channel (54-806 MHz) and is designed for use in the blonder Tongue Modular Headend System. The MIDM-806C demodulator and an MICM/AMCM modulator can be paired to perform off-air channel processing or to cherry pick cable channels.
- Page 18 18 HE-12/HE-4 Instruction Manual Operating Controls & Indicators - MIDM-806C Front Panel All operating controls are located on, or are accessible from the front panel. BLONDER TONGUE 1. Video - Adjusts video output level MIDM-806C 2. Audio - Adjusts audio output level 3.
- Page 19 HE-12/HE-4 Instruction Manual DHDP - Digital High Definition Processor Series DHDC-UH (Upconverter-Horizontal) • Stock No. 6262A DHDC-DV (Downconverter) • Stock No. 6264A DHDP-V - Vertical Combo Pack • Stock No. 6266b; (Combo: 6262A + 6265A) DHDC-UV (Upconverter) • Stock No. 6265A DHDP-H - Horizontal Combo Pack •...
- Page 20 Instruction Manual Setting Up the Units 1. Place each of the units into the appropriate Blonder Tongue Micromodular chassis by sliding the unit into the retaining rails. a. It is recommended to physically place one Downconverter and one Upconverter next to one another in the chassis.
- Page 21 HE-12/HE-4 Instruction Manual Programming the DHDC-U (Continued) Programming RF Level 1. Depress the RF Level p UP or q DN buttons to increment or decrement the RF output level to the desired setting. a. The unit has a specified adjustment range of +35 dbmV to +45 dbmV output. The unit software however, will permit entries from +33 to +47 dbmV, the out of range entries of 33-34 &...
- Page 22 22 HE-12/HE-4 Instruction Manual Appendix A Frequency Allocation Tables VHF Broadcast Channels Standard Incremental Harmonic Standard Incremental Harmonic Channel Video (MHz) Chan. Video Video (IRC) Video (HRC) Chan. Video Video (IRC) Video (HRC) 55.25 55.2500 55.2625 457.2500 457.2625 61.25 463.2500 463.2625 67.25 61.2500...
- Page 23 HE-12/HE-4 Instruction Manual Appendix B Appendix C DHDC-D Input & DHDC-U Output DHDC-U Center Frequencies Center Frequencies VHF Broadcast Channels Standard Incremental Harmonic Standard Incremental Harmonic Channel (MHz) Chan. CATV (IRC) (HRC) CATV Chan. (IRC) (HRC) 55.75 457.75 61.75 463.75 67.75 469.75 73.75...
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Page 24: 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 determine) any product manufactured by BT which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the specifications which are in effect on the date of shipment or such other specifications as may have been expressly agreed upon in writing (i) for a period of one (1)
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