Summary of Contents for Blonder tongue CV HDMI2 QAM IP
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DESCRIP TION 2 Channel HDMI to SRT Backhaul / QAM Encoder; 6569 CV HDMI2 QAM IP MPEG-2 / H.264 (AVC) / H.265 (HEVC) for up to 2 HD or SD programs or up to 2 Video Files All Righ ts Reserv ed. Specifications s ubj ect to chang e without not ice.
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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 review our...
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APPLICATION The CV HDMI2 QAM IP is a dual channel encoder/player that accepts up to two (2) HD or SD programs from two (2) rear panel HDMI input connectors or it can loop a video file from its internal file store. The unit multiplexes and modulates both HDMI streams into one QAM output channel, including PSIP for direct digital TV display, which extends to digital signage applications.
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6 NXG SYSTEM User Manual 2.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL IP Reset: When pushed and held for 5 seconds, temporarily resets the IP address, Usernames, and Passwords to Factory Default. Activation is indicated by the Power LED blinking twice. Default values are as follows: IP Address: 172.16.70.1 ▶...
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NXG SYSTEM User Manual 2.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) FRONT PANEL Input Power Assembly & Fuse: IEC 14 power inlet plug – rated 110-230 VAC; 0.4/0.2 A; 60/50 Hz; equipped with Slo-Blo, 3.0A, 250 V Fuse. The operation of the power assembly can be monitored through the User Interface.
8 NXG SYSTEM User Manual 2.3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT INPUT Connectors 2x HDMI, “Type A” RF QAM MODULATION (HDMI In, Rear Panel) QAM Connector 1x “F” Connector, Full Agile QAM Virtual 2x Video Files uploaded from HTTP UI; 512MB max per file; supports MP4 and QAM Test Point 1x “F”...
3.2 INSTALLATION AND POWER-UP The CV HDMI2 QAM IP is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch (483 mm) rack (EIA 310-D, IEC 60297, and DIN 41494 ). Adequate ventilation is very important for unit installations. Some air movement is advisable in enclosed rack cabinets.
10 NXG SYSTEM User Manual SECTION 4 – CONNECTING TO A PC/LAPTOP 4.1 ETHERNET ACCESS Local or remote communication with the unit is only possible through a GUI-based menu via any standard web browser. Before you can communicate with the unit, you must configure your computer's IP address to be in the same subnet as the units default IP address.
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NXG SYSTEM User Manual 4.2 ACCESSING THE GATEWAY VIA THE WEB BROWSER (CONTINUED) Monitoring and configuration of the unit is achieved via a series of web pages as described in the Sections below. The following read-only information is displayed in a “Page Header” at the top of each web page: PAGE HEADER Figure 4.2b - Page Header and Navigation...
Device: Indicates the following system components: • Host is the CV HDMI2 QAM IP system. • Fans displays data for each of the system fans on the chassis. • EC1 and EC2 displays information for each of the 2 input streams being encoded. These will populate other data as the channels are set up and enabled.
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Log tab. The user can click on the "Auto-Refresh" checkbox to enable that function. See Section 7.2 for more information on types of messages. Reference: The reference link within this sub-section points to the Blonder Tongue website.
14 NXG SYSTEM User Manual 5.3 “SYSTEM” TAB “System” (Figure 5.3) is a “read and write” screen. The general ethernet connection and user-defined identification data for the platform can be configured here. Figure 5.3 - “System Configuration” - Full View UNIT OPERATIONS Clicking this button will reboot the unit.
NXG SYSTEM User Manual 5.3 “SYSTEM” TAB (CONTINUED) Primary DNS: the primary Domain Name Server (DNS) hosts the controlling zone file, containing all the authoritative information for a domain. Secondary DNS: the secondary Domain Name Server (DNS) contains read-only copies of the zone file, and gets its info from a primary server in a communication known as a zone transfer.
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16 NXG SYSTEM User Manual 5.6 “TIME” TAB (CONTINUED) Figure 5.4b - “Time Settings” TIME SETTINGS Time Zone: user is able set the time zone, shown in UTC format. Time: Clicking the button will synchronize the Hardware time to Client time. This requires that the selected time zone and client system time are correct.
NXG SYSTEM User Manual SECTION 6 – CONFIGURING THE ENCODERS 6.1 “ENCODERS: STATUS” TAB The “Encoders: Status” Tab (Figure 6.1) is a “read-only” screen which indicates the status of each encoder. A visual status of the pipeline is also shown on the left side. When hovering over an encode block, the corresponding status table, to the right, will highlight.
18 NXG SYSTEM User Manual 6.2 “ENCODERS: SETTINGS” TAB The “Encoders: Settings” Tab (Figure 6.2) allows the user to configure each encoder (EC) and displays status information about the input and output streams. A visual status of the pipeline is also shown on the left side. When hovering over an encode block, the corresponding status table, to the right, will highlight.
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NXG SYSTEM User Manual 6.2 “ENCODERS: SETTINGS” TAB (CONTINUED) Output Video Bitrate: Sets the output video bitrate in Mbps. Options available for this model are “2.0” to “19.0”, incremented by “0.1” Mbps. Output Audio Encoding Format: Sets the output audio encoding format. Options available for this model are “AC3 (2.0)”...
20 NXG SYSTEM User Manual 6.3 “ENCODERS: GRAPHICS OVERLAY” TAB The “Encoders: Graphics Overlay” Tab (Figure 6.2) allows the user to insert an overlay, or watermark, onto the program’s active video. This is best utilized when paired with local live streaming purposes. Figure 6.3 - “Encoders: Graphics Overlay”...
NXG SYSTEM User Manual 6.4 “ENCODERS: GLOBAL OUTPUT SETTINGS” TAB The “Encoders: Global Output Settings” Tab (Figure 6.4) allows the user to configure each encoder (EC) and displays status information about the input and output streams. A visual status of the pipeline is also shown on the left side.
22 NXG SYSTEM User Manual SECTION 7 – UPDATE, TROUBLESHOOT, AND MAINTENANCE 7.1 “LOG” TAB The “Log” (Figure 7.1) screen displays system log messages. The following is a description of the changeable parameters for this screen as well as a description of the message filter types. Figure 7.1 - “System Log”...
Click the “Firmware Download Site” linked button and then click through the following folders to view the device files: “BLONDER TONGUE” > “C-” > “CV HDMI2_QAM_IP_Stk# 6569” NOTE: There is a check of the file name versus product model ID to eliminate a user inadvertently updating any product models with incorrect files.
24 NXG SYSTEM User Manual 7.3 “ADMIN” SCREEN The “Admin” (Figure 7.3) settings allow a user to change or modify the Username and Password values for the unit while logged in. To access this screen, click the “Admin” link at the top right corner as shown below. Figure 7.3 - “User Configuration”...
NXG SYSTEM User Manual 7.4 TROUBLESHOOTING For any additional technical support issues, please send more information to us about your issue via our website www.blondertongue.com/support/ or call us toll-free at 1-800-523-6049 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (EST, UTC -5). For best service on calls, please leave a voice message with a brief summary of your problems including the Product Model Name(s) which are having issues.
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