Blonder tongue NXG-32CH-QM User Manual

Blonder tongue NXG-32CH-QM User Manual

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QAM Modulator Module
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NXG-32CH-QM
QAM Output Module - 32 Agile QAM Carriers
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
NXG-32CH-QM
User Manual
P/N: 651248000A | Rev: 091020

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  • Page 1 6785 NXG-32CH-QM QAM Output Module - 32 Agile QAM Carriers P/N: 651248000A | Rev: 091020 © 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 Returning Product for Repair (or Credit) 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 www.blondertongue.com Department at 1-800-523-6049, Ext.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    NXG-32CH-QM Module 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

    2.2 Product Application & Features Application: The NXG-32CH-QM (QAM Modulator Module) is part of the Blonder Tongue NeXgen Gateway (NXG) platform. The NXG- 32CH-QM multi-channel QAM Modulator provides up to 32 QAM 256 channels. All 32 output channels are fully agile from 54 to 1002 MHz, with the requirement that all channels must be within a 768 MHz frequency span.
  • Page 6: Module Specification

    6 NXG-32CH-QM Module User Manual 2.3 Module Specification Input Output Bandwidth: 2.2 Gb input transport streams from the NXG Connector: 1x “F” Female Mainframe back plane (Front-panel; for combined output) Modulation: QAM 256 Standards: ITU-T J.83; Annex A and B...
  • Page 7: Section 3 - Status

    NXG-32CH-QM Module User Manual Section 3 – Status The “Status” tab (Figure 3) displays the general health and module information at a glance. The information is provided as a quick way to monitor the module or assist with troubleshooting issues that may arise.
  • Page 8: Module Information

    8 NXG-32CH-QM Module User Manual 3.3 Module Information In the section entitled “Module Information”, the following module-specific information is shown below: Figure 3.3 - “Status” Tab - Module Information Serial Number: Indicates the serial number of the module installed. Software Version: Indicates the software version of the module. To update software, please see Section 8.
  • Page 9: Section 4 - Transport Stream Map

    NXG-32CH-QM Module User Manual Section 4 – Transport Stream Map The “TS (Transport Stream) Map” Tab (Figure 4.1) allows a user to select programs for QAM output. NOTE: Clicking the small arrow ( collapsed; expanded) beside each program will show or hide further choices or read- only data.
  • Page 10 10 NXG-32CH-QM Module User Manual 4.1 Configuration Settings and Parameters (continued) Average Bitrate: The bitrate is calculated over a period of time to give you the average bitrate of that program. The “average bitrate” is a slightly low pass filtered sudo-running average to reduce rapid changes and is calculated as: current_bitrate = (current_bitrate * 7 + new_value) / 8 If the new value is zero then the current_bitrate is also set to zero.
  • Page 11: Adding Programs To The Transport Stream Output

    NXG-32CH-QM Module User Manual 4.1 Configuration Settings and Parameters (continued) Program Source: Displays the module slot number that this program is being sourced from as well as the source stream name. Numbered modules correlate with what is currently installed and running in the NXG platform chassis.
  • Page 12: Removing Programs From The Transport Stream Output

    12 NXG-32CH-QM Module User Manual 4.3 Removing Programs from the Transport Stream Output Within the “Output Transports” column, and under each numbered TSO, the user can locate the program(s) they wish to remove and make them selectable once again under the “Available Inputs” column.
  • Page 13: Section 5 - Transport Stream Configuration

    NXG-32CH-QM Module User Manual Section 5 – Transport Stream Configuration The “TS (Transport Stream) Config” Tab (Figure 5.1) is a read and write screen which allows a user to assign TS parameters. Figure 5.1 - “TS Config” Tab - Full View 5.1 Transport Configuration - Basic Configuration...
  • Page 14: Transport Configuration - Advanced Configuration

    14 NXG-32CH-QM Module User Manual 5.2 Transport Configuration - Advanced Configuration To toggle into Advanced Configuration (Figure 5.2), click the plus sign ( ) next to Basic Configuration. The additional following parameters will then be shown: Figure 5.2 - “TS Config” Tab - Full View Pgm PID Base: The Program PID Base sets the first programs output PID number to this starting base number.
  • Page 15: Transport Configuration - Global Programs Relative Pid Map

    NXG-32CH-QM Module User Manual 5.3 Transport Configuration - Output Transports (continued) “Select All” and “Deselect All” will either fill in or remove the check from the boxes. The user can also manually check or uncheck any boxes they wish to show or hide from the list.
  • Page 16: Section 6 - Qam Output

    16 NXG-32CH-QM Module User Manual Section 6 – QAM Output The “QAM Out” Tab (Figure 6) allows the user to configure the QAM Output parameters. Figure 6 - “QAM Out” Tab - Full View 6.1 Global QAM Output Configuration QAM Map: allows user to select desired QAM Map (channel/frequency plan). Options are “STD”, “IRC”, and “HRC”.
  • Page 17 NXG-32CH-QM Module User Manual 6.2 Transport Stream Output Channel Settings (continued) Guide Listing: Enable or Disable the channel to the basic guide listing. Status: Indicates the status of the TS Output channel. Remember to click on the SAVE button to apply the new values/configurations.
  • Page 18: Section 7 - System

    18 NXG-32CH-QM Module User Manual Section 7 – System The “System” Tab allows the user to manage the module configuration through the following controls: Figure 7 - “System” Tab 7.1 Module Settings Configuration The “Module Settings Configuration” section allows the user to back-up and re-load the configuration settings.
  • Page 19: Section 8 - Firmware Updates

    NXG-32CH-QM Module 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 20: Section 9 - Troubleshooting

    20 NXG-32CH-QM Module User Manual Section 9 – Troubleshooting For technical support please contact us at 1-800-523-6049 between the hours of 8am and 5pm EST.
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  • Page 23 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 24 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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