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IP Digital to RF Analog Synthesizer
MPEG-2 / H.264
for up to 16 NTSC Modulated Channels
Stock #
6566
© Blonder Tongue Labs, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Model Name
Description
Clearview NTSC16
IP Digital to RF Analog Synthesizer; 16 Channels
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Clearview NTSC16
/ H.265
(AVC)
User Manual
(HEVC)
P/N: 651252600A | Rev: 042021
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- Page 1 Clearview NTSC16 IP Digital to RF Analog Synthesizer; 16 Channels P/N: 651252600A | Rev: 042021 © 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Clearview NTSC16 User Manual Table of Contents SECTION 1 – GENERAL & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 4 SECTION 2 – PRODUCT SUMMARY ..........................5 2.1 PRODUCT APPLICATION & FEATURES ........................5 2.2 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ............................. 6 2.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................7 SECTION 3 –... -
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
2.1 Product Application & Features Application: The Clearview NTSC16 is a cutting-edge 1RU, multi-channel digital to RF analog synthesizer, designed to convert up to 16 HD or SD programs and the primary audio channel to 16 NTSC modulated RF analog channels. -
Page 6: Hardware Description
6 Clearview NTSC16 User Manual 2.2 Hardware Description Power LED: If the LED is Green, the AC power is detected. If the LED is Off, it will indicate one of the following: (i) AC power is not connected, or (ii) AC power is connected but the power supply is defective. Unit must be sent to factory for repairs. -
Page 7: Technical Specifications
Clearview NTSC16 User Manual 2.3 Technical Specifications Input Output Connector: 16x SPTS from IP Video RJ45 Connector: 1x “F” Female Control: 1x RJ45 for device control Output Frequency Range: 54 to 1002 MHz No. of Output Channels: 16 channels in a 208 MHz span Video Format: MPEG-2;... -
Page 8: Section 3 - Installation & Power-Up
• Power Cord with IEC C13 line socket and 3-pin Type B NEMA 5 plug (QTY=1) 3.2 Installation and Power-Up The Clearview NTSC16 is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch (483 mm) rack (EIA 310-D, IEC 60297, and DIN 41494 SC48D). -
Page 9: Section 4 - Connecting To A Pc/Laptop
Clearview NTSC16 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 web browser (Chrome or Firefox is recommended). 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. - Page 10 10 Clearview NTSC16 User Manual 4.2 Accessing the User Interface 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: Name: displays a user-defined name to make identification easier.
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Page 11: Section 5 - Basic Configuration
Clearview NTSC16 User Manual Section 5 – Basic Configuration 5.1 “Status” Screen “Status” (Figures 5.1a and 5.1b) is a “read-only” screen which displays the general health of the unit, such as temperature, fan speed and status reporting. The information is provided as a quick way to monitor the system or assist with troubleshooting issues that may arise. -
Page 12: System" Screen
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. 5.2 “System” Screen “System”... - Page 13 Clearview NTSC16 User Manual 5.2 “System” Screen (continued) Figure 5.2 - “System” Screen - Full View IMPORTANT: A reboot is required after defaulting or applying a configuration file. Command/Control Ethernet Settings Unit Name: a user-defined field to more easily identify the unit by name. The character limit is 64 alphaumeric, however if other character types are used, the display limit is decreased and may truncate.
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Page 14: Time" Screen
14 Clearview NTSC16 User Manual 5.3 “Time” Screen The “Time” tab (Figures 5.3a to 5.3d) is a “read and write” screen. Time settings for the system and the event log are configured here. Figure 5.3a - “Current Time at Page Load”... -
Page 15: Admin" Screen
Clearview NTSC16 User Manual 5.3 “Time” Screen (continued) Custom NTP Server IP (#1, #2, #3): Enter the custom NTP server IP addresses within these fields. The time servers specified must support the Network Time Protocol (NTP) in order for automated time acquisition to work properly. -
Page 16: Section 6 - Configuring The Decoders
16 Clearview NTSC16 User Manual Section 6 – Configuring the Decoders 6.1 “Decoders: Status” Screen “Decoders: Status” (Figure 6.1) is a “read-only” screen which indicates the status of each decoder. A visual status of the pipeline is also shown on the left side. When hovering over a Decode block, the corresponding status table, to the right, highlights. - Page 17 Clearview NTSC16 User Manual 6.2 “Decoders: Settings” Screen (continued) Figure 6.2b - “Decoders: Settings” - Video/Audio Pipeline Settings Pipeline Control: Allows the user to “Enable” or “Disable” each decoder block. Input Stream URI: The user can configure the URI Input stream settings: “Protocol”, “IP”, and “Port”. The user must select the protocol that matches the one used by the receiving equipment.
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Page 18: Decode/Output: Global Output" Tab
18 Clearview NTSC16 User Manual 6.3 “Decode/Output: Global Output” Tab The “Decode/Output: Global Output” Tab (Figure 6.3) allows the user to configure global settings for all output streams. The configurable options are as follows: Figure 6.3 - “Decode/Output: Global Output” Tab - Global Output Configuration Global Output Level: Allows the user to select the output level for all streams. -
Page 19: Section 7 - Firmware Updates And Troubleshooting
Clearview NTSC16 User Manual Section 7 – Firmware Updates and Troubleshooting 7.1 “Firmware Update” Screen The “Firmware Update” tab (Figures 7.1a to 7.1d) is located on the right side of the main menu. This page allows the user to review the currently installed firmware version and provides a quick and easy way to apply firmware updates. -
Page 20: Log" Screen
20 Clearview NTSC16 User Manual 7.2 “Log” Screen The “Log” (Figure 7.2) 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 7.2 - “System Log”... -
Page 21: Technical Support
Clearview NTSC16 User Manual 7.3 Technical Support For additional technical support please contact us at 1-800-523-6049 between the hours of 8am and 5pm EST. -
Page 22: Appendix A - Non-Standard Network Configuration
22 Clearview NTSC16 User Manual Appendix A – Non-Standard Network Configuration Example network configuration: 1. The Video Source device's control port is configured to be at 192.168.3.18. 2. The Clearview NTSC IP Video ports are configured to be at 192.168.6.71 192.168.6.86... - 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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