Blonder tongue AQT8-QAM User manual

AQT8-QAM QUICK GUIDE
Up to 8 terrestrial or clear QAM inputs via an 8-Way Splitter are connected to the 8VSB/QAM
Inputs.
Connect computer #1 with a web browser to the 10/100 CONTROL port directly using the
supplied cable.
If IP streaming is desired, then connect computer #2 with an installed media player (VLC player
or equivalent) through a GigE switch and then to the Data Out port on the unit.
Connect the power cord to the AQT8.
STEP 2 - Login
• Assign “172.16.70.2” as the static IP address for computer #1.
• Enter “172.16.70.1” into your Browser to access the AQT8.
• Login with Username: “Admin” and the password is “pass”.
NOTE: The default IP address for the AQT8 Series is “172.16.70.1”.
STEP 1 - Connect Inputs
For QAM SET-UP:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oLXETk85-A
You may view this guide as an
Instructional Video:
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IP=172.16.70.2
IP=172.16.70.1
8-Way Splitter
Cable
GigE Switch
Computer #1 Computer #2
Power cord
*NOTE:
Requires 20dB
Attenuator if
directly
connected to
the TV*
“Off-Air 8VSB” or
“CATV Clear QAM”
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STEP 3 - Select Inputs
STEP 4 - Verify Inputs are locked
Verify the front panel LED lights are green for each input.
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Go to the “Input Map” page:
Select “Edit” at the top of the IP Input table.
Change the input selection pull-down to “All”
Select Modulation mode for all inputs. Default is “8VSB”.
For clear-QAM inputs select applicable modulation mode.
Click “Save”.
Select desired channel “Input Frequency”.
Repeat mode and input settings for all inputs.
Click “Save”.
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STEP 5 - Check SNR
STEP 6 - Configure QAM Output
STEP 7 - Set Output Mode
Go to the “Status” page:
>22 dB SNR for 8VSB; >33 dB for
QAM 256 is recommended.
(Increase the RF input level
as required to achieve the
desired SNR).
Go to the “Status” page:
Select number of IP outputs
(from 1 to 8) or “disabled”.
Click “Save”.
Go to the “QAM” page to setup the output channels:
Select the 1st channel for
each set of QAM outputs.
Ensure all “Output Control”
selections are set to “On”.
Ensure “CW Control” mode
is not selected/enabled.
Select the QAM modulation
under “Output QAM
Mode”.
Click “Save”.
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STEP 8 - Configure IP Output
Perform channel scan on TV. (CATV Digital - standard).
Conrm channel output on TV. Note the that TV will display the virtual channel numbers as set by the
content provider and not those set in Step 6.
STEP 9 - Perform channel scan on TV
Open the media player (VLC or equiv.). Enter IP addresses as as assigned in Step 7 and conrm
programs are being streamed.
STEP 10 - Confirm Streaming Programs
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The IP output programs are exactly the same as input programs. No input selection is allowed in this
model. Go to the “IP Output Cong” page:
Congure the “Dest IP” and ”Dest port” for each output stream. Coordinate with the IT System
Administrator for required IP addresses.
Select the encapsulation,
“RTP” or “UDP”, based on the
receiving unit’s capabilities.
“Enable” the IP Output.
Click “Save”.
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