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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AQD Series
ATSC/QAM Demodulator
Model
AQD
AQD PLUS
AQD PLUS ASI
AQD-PCM
QTRC
Accessories
AQD-RCS
AQD-SPS
QT-RFC
QTHF
Assemblies
QRA-AB-X1 to X9
Where:
A = "1" for QT-PCM; "2" for AQD-PCM; and "3" for AQT-PCM
B = "A" for Combiner only; "B" for Splitter only; and "C" for optional Combiner/Splitter assembly
X1 = Quantity of QTM-II modules
X2 = Quantity of QTM-HD modules
X3 = Quantity of QTM-HD PLUS modules
X4 = Quantity of AQD modules
X5 = Quantity of QTM-HD-NPU modules
X6 = Quantity of AQT modules
X7 = Quantity of AQD PLUS modules
X8 = Quantity of AQD PLUS ASI modules
X9 = "0" for no remote module, "1" for QT-HWS-II module, "2" for AQD-RCS module; and "3" for AQT-RCS module
Status
Active
Obsolete
Obsolete
Obsolete
Stock No.
Description
6245
ATSC/QAM Demodulator Module
6244
ATSC/QAM Demodulator PLUS Module (with AFD package)
6244-10
ATSC/QAM Demodulator PLUS Module with Dual ASI outputs
6246
ATSC/QAM Demodulator - Power and Control Module
6233
AQD/QAM Transcoder Rack Chassis
2730
AQD Remote Configuration Server
6253
AQD Standby Power Supply Unit
6234-1
8 Way RF Combiner / Splitter
6235
QT/AQD Headend Fan
6251-AB-X1 to X9
Date
August 27, 2009
July 12, 2009
May 7, 2009
October 7, 2008
(800) 523-6049 • (732) 679-4000 • FAX: (732) 679-4353
Document No.
651217100G
651217100F
651217100E
651217100D
M A D E I N U S A
One Jake Brown Road
Old Bridge, NJ 08857-1000 USA
www.blondertongue.com
Issue No.
Author
7
AB
6
AB
5
AB
4
CF
651217100G

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  • Page 1 One Jake Brown Road Old Bridge, NJ 08857-1000 USA (800) 523-6049 • (732) 679-4000 • FAX: (732) 679-4353 www.blondertongue.com INSTRUCTION MANUAL AQD Series ATSC/QAM Demodulator Model Stock No. Description 6245 ATSC/QAM Demodulator Module AQD PLUS 6244 ATSC/QAM Demodulator PLUS Module (with AFD package)
  • 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: 651217100G Printed in the United States of America.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AQD Series Instruction Manual Table of Contents SECTION 1 – GENERAL & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 5 SECTION 2 – PRODUCT SUMMARY ..........................7 2.1 REvISION HISTORy & REASON ............................7 2.2 PRODUCT SERIES APPLICATION & DESCRIPTION ......................7 2.3 PRoDUCT SPeCIFICATIoN ............................. 9 SECTION 3 –...
  • Page 4 AQD Series Instruction Manual SECTION 6 – AqD SPS ..............................21 6.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............................... 21 6.2 INSTALLATION ................................21 6.3 OPERATION .................................. 22 APPENDIX A: CATv CHANNEL FREqUENCY CHART ....................... 23 APPENDIX B: SCREEN ASPECT RATIO ..........................24 APPENDIX C: AFD ................................. 25...

  • Page 5: Section 1 - General & Safety Instructions

    AQD Series Instruction Manual Section 1 — General & Safety Instructions The SToP sign symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of ReQUIReD operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions that if not followed, may result in product failure or destruction.
  • Page 6 ➥ U nplug the unit from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the unit. ➥ D o not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Blonder Tongue, as they may cause hazards, and will void the warranty.

  • Page 7: Section 2 - Product Summary

    AQD Series Instruction Manual Section 2 — Product Summary 2.1 Revision History & Reason This is the seventh issue of the Instruction Manual. The reason for this issue was to add the UL logo indicating that the product is now UL approved.
  • Page 8 AQD Series Instruction Manual [15] [11] [12] [13] [14] [10] [1] UPGRADE ONLY: a 9-pin RS-232 connector used for firmware upgrades when applicable [2] LOCk: provides visual information about the status of the AQD module as follows: i. Solid green: Unit is locked to the RF input signal ii.

  • Page 9: Product Specification

    AQD Series Instruction Manual 2.3 Product Specification Input Output Connector: “F” Female Connector Video: “F” Female Standards Audio: RCA; Left & Right 8VSB: ATSC Digital Television Standard A/53E QAM: ITU-T J.83 NTSC Composite Video (64 and 256 QAM) Level: 1 Volt Peak-to-Peak...

  • Page 10: Section 3 - Installation & Power-Up

    AQD Series Instruction Manual Section 3 – Installation & Power-up 3.1 Unpacking AQD & AQD PLUS modules are shipped with one (1) video/audio cable assembly. AQD PLUS ASI modules are shipped with (i) one (1) video/audio cable assembly, and (ii) one (1) SMA connector-to-BNC connector adapter cable.

  • Page 11: Power-Up

    AQD Series Instruction Manual 3.3 Power-up THE POwERING REqUIREMENT OF AqD-PCM IS 110 vAC/50 HZ ONLY. There is no power on-off switch on this unit. To turn the unit on or off, simply connect/disconnect the power cord to/from AQD-PCM. The unit is also equipped with a fuse-holder and fuse (SLo-BLo, 4.0 Amps, 250v).

  • Page 12: Section 4 - Quick Configuration

    AQD Series Instruction Manual Section 4 – quick Configuration 4.1 General The Quick Configuration instructions are provided as the minimum steps required to configure the unit. Please see Section 5 for Advanced Configuration. The front-panel key-pad has five push-down buttons as follows:...
  • Page 13 AQD Series Instruction Manual Section 5.1 Section 5.5 Section 5.10 Section 5.15 For details see See section 5.5 See section 5.10 See section 5.15 #1 DEMOD MODE #1 AQD LOCK 16:9 #1 AQD PWR RESET 6VIN section 5.1 8VSDB UHF:44=653 MHz EXIT 6.2V...

  • Page 14: Quick Configuration

    AQD Series Instruction Manual 4.2 quick Configuration The following steps provide the minimum requirements necessary to configure each AQD module. Please see Section 5 for Advanced Configuration. (1) Measure the RF input level to make sure the input signal is within the -20 to +20 dBmv acquisition range of the unit.

  • Page 15: Section 5 - Advanced Configuration

    AQD Series Instruction Manual Section 5 – Advanced Configuration In this Section we provide an explanation of the “parameter values” described in Section 4.1, and instructions on how to change them. 5.1 “DEMOD MODE” parameter Two (2) options are available : 8vSB and QAM B.

  • Page 16: Scan Menu

    AQD Series Instruction Manual 5.3 “SCAN MENU” Five (5) options are available: exit, Yes, All Modules, Status, Stop Scan. You must perform a scan so that the AQD can search and find all available channels present on the input signal.

  • Page 17: Aqd Lock" Parameter

    AQD Series Instruction Manual 5.5 “AqD LOCk” parameter This is a read-only screen and displays the following information as received form the input stream: Picture Aspect Ratio: typically 16:9 or 4:3 Input Signal Mode: typically 8vSB, or Q64 (QAM 64), or Q256 Channel Number: for example 101, or UHF 44 Center Frequency of the channel above: for example 657 MHz in the case of Ch.

  • Page 18: Output Audio" Parameter

    AQD Series Instruction Manual 5.7 “OUTPUT AUDIO” parameter The range is from 0 to 100%. The factory default value is 100%. To change the factory default value, follow these steps: (1) Use the p (UP) or q (DN) buttons to toggle between the “parameter fields” until you see the “oUTPUT AUDIo”...

  • Page 19: Aqd Power Reset" Parameter

    AQD Series Instruction Manual 5.10 “AqD POwER RESET” parameter Three (3) options are available: exit, Yes, and All Modules. This is to power-cycle one or all the AQD modules. To choose any of the available options, follow these steps: (1) Use the p (UP) or q (DN) buttons to toggle between the “parameter fields” until you see the “AQD PoWeR ReSeT”...

  • Page 20: Power Status" Parameter

    AQD Series Instruction Manual 5.18 “POwER STATUS” parameter Two (2) options are available: Primary, and Standby. The PRIMARy selects the power source to be from the AQD-PCM module. The Standby selects the power source to be, if applicable, from the AQD SPS module.

  • Page 21: Section 6 - Aqd Sps

    6.2 Installation It is recommended to mount one (1) Standby Power unit between two (2)AQD Series rack chassis units. The fans draw airflow up for circulation. optimum performance is achieved when a full rack space is used between the chassis and the...

  • Page 22: Operation

    LCD Functional Interface Blonder Tongue digital products use an LCD display panel to provide the operator with as much information as needed regarding the condition and status of the particular modules. This includes status information pertaining to standby power.

  • Page 23: Appendix A: Catv Channel Frequency Chart

    AQD Series Instruction Manual Appendix A: CATv Channel Frequency Chart CATv Channel Frequency Chart Broadcast Chart 54 MHz to 864 MHz Center Center Center vHF Broadcast Channels Chan. Frequency Chan. Frequency Chan. Frequency Channel Center Frequency UHF Broadcast Channels Channel...

  • Page 24: Appendix B: Screen Aspect Ratio

    AQD Series Instruction Manual Appendix B: Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 LETTERBOX FULL Displays the entire picture image while fitting the picture Displays the entire picture image while fitting the picture to the screen by stretching the image vertically, so that it to the screen by applying bars to the top and bottom of fits the screen.

  • Page 25: Appendix C: Afd

    AQD Series Instruction Manual Appendix C: AFD Active Format Description (AFD) is industry standard data that can be used to describe active picture information about a video signal. This data enables video processing devices to make automatic adjustments according to aspect ratio and other Appendix C: AFD &...

  • Page 26: Appendix D: Glossary

    AQD Series Instruction Manual Appendix D: Glossary of Useful Terms & Acronyms Glossary of Useful Terms and Acronyms AFD — Active Format Description (AFD) is a standard set of codes that can be sent in the MPeg video stream or in the baseband SDI video signal that carries information about the video’s aspect ratio and active picture characteristics.
  • Page 27 AQD Series Instruction Manual MPEG — The Moving Pictures experts group (MPeg) is a working group of the ISo/IeC standard body charged with the development of video and audio encoding standards. Its first meeting was in May 1988 in ottawa, Canada and has since grown to include approximately 350 from various industries, universities, and research institutions.
  • Page 28 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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