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Electronic Program Guide Module
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6790
© Blonder Tongue Labs, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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Description
NXG-EPG
Electronic Program Guide Module
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
NXG-EPG
User Manual
P/N: 651250500A | Rev: 031020
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- Page 1 Stock # Model Name Description 6790 NXG-EPG Electronic Program Guide Module P/N: 651250500A | Rev: 031020 © Blonder Tongue Labs, Inc. ISO 9001:2015 Certified All Rights Reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.
- Page 2 A Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number is required on all products returned to Blonder Tongue, regardless if the product is being returned for repair or credit. Before returning product, please contact the Blonder Tongue Service Department at 1-800-523-6049, Ext. 4256 or visit our website: www.blondertongue.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
NXG-EPG User Manual Table of Contents SECTION 1 – GENERAL & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 4 SECTION 2 – PRODUCT SUMMARY ..........................5 2.1 REVISION HISTORY & REASON ..........................5 2.2 PRODUCT APPLICATION & FEATURES ........................5 2.3 MODULE SPECIFICATION ............................6 2.4 MODULE INSTALLATION ............................ -
Page 4: Section 1 - General & Safety Instructions
å Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Blonder Tongue, å Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire as they may cause hazards, and will void the warranty. -
Page 5: Section 2 - Product Summary
The NXG-EPG output is an MPEG-2 1080i video program, available in both IP and RF QAM formats supporting major and minor channels via the NXG QAM and/or IP output modules, so it can be displayed on TV’s with or without set top boxes. -
Page 6: Module Specification
6 NXG-EPG User Manual 2.3 Module Specification Input General Guide Data: From Service Provider via Master Controller Dimensions: 1.15” x 15.5” x 7.0” (W x D x H) (29 mm x 394 mm x 178 mm) Module 1Gb RJ45 Power:... -
Page 7: Section 3 - Choosing The Program Guide Theme
NXG-EPG User Manual Section 3 – Choosing the Program Guide Theme 3.1 Before You Begin There are various steps to setting up the EPG Module, however the two most important are choosing the Program Guide Theme and setting up the Network IP configurations. - Page 8 8 NXG-EPG User Manual 3.2 Choosing the Program Guide Theme (continued) Theme 3 Information: • Dynamically Generated to minimize empty space • Configurable widget left of program grid • Includes up to 6 banner images Advantages: • Larger channel/program Fields •...
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Page 9: Section 4 - Setting Up The Network Ip Configuration
NXG-EPG User Manual Section 4 – Setting up the Network IP Configuration 4.1 Before You Begin For this step, you MUST set the network configuration in two places within the module, as explained below in the following sub-sections. 4.2 Network IP Configuration Navigate to the “EPG Module >... -
Page 10: Section 5 - Basic Configuration: Epg Module
10 NXG-EPG User Manual Section 5 – Basic Configuration: EPG Module 5.1 Before You Begin After the inital two steps are complete, you can proceed with configuring the rest of the module. For this setup overview, we will briefly go over the tabbed sub-sections and settings under “EPG Module”. - Page 11 NXG-EPG User Manual 5.3 “EPG Module” > “System” Tab (continued) Figure 5.3 - “EPG Module” > “System” Tab The “Settings Configuration” section allows the user to back-up and re-load the configuration settings. Resets the module back to the Factory defaults. It is always recommended to save the existing configuration file before resetting to the default values .
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Page 12: Section 6 - Basic Configuration: Guide
12 NXG-EPG User Manual Section 6 – Basic Configuration: Guide 6.1 Before You Begin This configuration overview briefly goes over additional settings within the sub-tabs under "Guide:". 6.2 “Guide” > “Status” The “Guide > Status” tab displays the status of the guide data and other related guide information. -
Page 13: Guide" > "Channels
NXG-EPG User Manual 6.2 “Guide” > “Source” (continued) Figure 6.2b - “Guide” > “Source” Tab - Random Provider 6.4 “Guide” > “Channels” The “Guide > Channels” (Figure6.4a and 6.4b) tab allows the user edit the channels displayed on the grid. -
Page 14: Section 7 - Additional Theme Configuration
14 NXG-EPG User Manual 6.4 “Guide” > “Channels” (continued) While adding or editing a channel, the following settings can be configured: • Type: The available options are “Default” and “Custom”. • Data Source: This can only be configured when adding a new channel to the grid. - Page 15 NXG-EPG User Manual 7.2 “Guide” > “Encoder” (continued) Figure 7.3 - “Guide” > “Theme” Tab Theme #2: Events Widget Settings (Left Side) • Background color and Border color • Events Text (user-defined), Font color/style, Events divider color (max. 49 characters) •...
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Page 16: Guide" > "Settings
16 NXG-EPG User Manual 7.4 “Guide” > “Settings” The “Guide > Settings” tab (Figure 7.4a) allows the user to configure has several areas within each theme. Click on each area (left) to access its configuration settings (right). Configurable areas includes the following: •... -
Page 17: Section 8 - Firmware Updates
NXG-EPG User Manual Section 8 – Firmware Updates The “Firmware Update” tab (Figures 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d) is part of the Master Controller Module interface, and is used for all installed modules. It is located on the right side of the main menu allowing the user to review currently installed firmware versions and provides a quick and easy way to apply any new updates. -
Page 18: Section 9 - Troubleshooting
18 NXG-EPG User Manual Section 9 – Troubleshooting For technical support please contact us at 1-800-523-6049 between the hours of 8am and 5pm EST. Please refer to the operation manuals of each module for additional information. - Page 19 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 20 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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