Questtel B-QAM-HDMI-IP-4CH User manual

User Manual
4 HDMI & YPbPr, CVBS to ASI, IP &
RF Digital Encoder Modulator
B-QAM-HDMI-IP-4CH

About This Manual
Intended Audience
This user manual has been written to help people who have to use, to integrate and to install the
product. Some chapters require some prerequisite knowledge in electronics and especially in broadcast
technologies and standards.
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The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued progress in
methodology, design and manufacturing. QuestTel shall have no liability for any error or damage of
any kind resulting from the use of this document.
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Directory
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 KEY FEATURES.............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 SPECIFICATION.............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.4 PRINCIPLE CHART......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.5APPEARANCE AND DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................... 3
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE .................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 POWER PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 DEVICE‟S INSTALLATION FLOW CHART ILLUSTRATED AS FOLLOWING.......................................................... 4
2.4 ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENT ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.5 GROUNDING REQUIREMENT ......................................................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION ................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 3.1 LCD MENU STRUCTURE......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 INITIAL STATUS............................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 GENERAL SETTING FOR MAIN MENU ............................................................................................................ 8
CHAPTER 4 WEB NMS OPERATION............................................................................................................... 15
4.1 LOGIN ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................. 16
CHAPTER 5 OPERATION OF CLOSED CAPTION (CC)....................................................................................... 26
CHAPTER 6 LOW DELAY SETTING ................................................................................................................. 27
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................. 29
CHAPTER 8 PACKING LIST............................................................................................................................. 30
CHAPTER 9 APPLICATION............................................................................................................................. 31
9.1APPLICATION EXAMPLE ............................................................................................................................... 31
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
All-in-one 4 Channel Full HD Compact Encoder Modulator which integrates encoding MPEG-2,
MPEG-4/H.264 modulation to convert HDMI/YPbPr /CVBS signals to digital RF output. To meet
customers various requirements the B-QAM-HDMI-IP-4CH is also equipped with 1 ASI input and
2 ASI output ports. In addition, two ethernet network ports are provided, one for configuration
(NMS GUI) and a second for IPTV output. The B-QAM-HDMI-IP-4CH is ideal solution to
distribute 4 SD or HD 720p / 1080i / 1080p Video Signals to an unlimited number of HD
Television over the existing coax cables. QuestTel Encoder/Modulators capable of modulating both
standards QAM and ATSC, using the NMS GUI. QuestTel's Encoder Modulator series products are
wildly used in public places such as metro, market hall, theatre, hotels, restaurants and etc for
advertising, monitoring, training and educating in company, schools, campuses, hospitals.
1.2 Key features
MPEG2 HD & MPEG4 AVC H.264 HD video encoding
DD AC3 (2.0), MPEG4-AAC, MPEG2-AAC, MPEG1 Layer II audio encoding
Support DD AC3 (2.0/5.1/7.1) passthrough
Support AC3 Dialog Normalization
4* HDMI/YPbPr/CVBS (Pr in) channels in
1*ASI in for re-mux; 1*RF in for RF mix
4* DVB-C & 4 ATSC RF out in one device
2 separate ASI output to mirrior MPTS or one carrier programs
IP(2*SPTS & 1*MPTS) out
Support CC (Closed Caption) EIA608
Support Low Delay
LCN (Logical Channel Number) support
VCT (Virtual Channel Table) support
Excellent modulation quality
LCD display, Remote control and firmware
Web-based NMS management; Updates via web
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1.3 Specification
Encoding Section
Video (HDMI)
Encoding
MPEG2; MPEG4 AVC/H.264
Interface
HDMI*4
Resolution
1920*1080_60P, 1920*1080_50P (For
MPEG 4 AVC/H.264 only),
1920*1080_60i, 1920*1080_50i,
1280*720_60p, 1280*720_50P
Low Delay
Normal, Mode 1, Mode 2
Aspect Ratio
4:3; 16:9
Audio (HDMI)
Encoding
MPEG1 Layer II; MPEG2-AAC; MPEG4-AAC;
DD AC3(2.0);
DD AC3 (2.0/5.1/7.1) passthrough
Interface
HDMI*4 /SPDIF*4
Sample rate
48KHz
Bit rate
64/96/128/ 192/256/320kbps
Video (YPbPr/CVBS)
Encoding
MPEG2; MPEG4 AVC/H.264
Interface
CVBS/YPbPr*4 (RCA)
Resolution
CVBS: 720*576_50i, 720*480_60i
YPbPr:1920*1080_60i, 1920*1080_50i;
1280*720_60p, 1280*720_50P
Audio (L/R)
Encoding
MPEG1 Layer II; MPEG2-AAC; MPEG4-AAC;
DD AC3(2.0);
DD AC3 (2.0/5.1/7.1) passthrough
Interface
4*Stereo/8*mono/4*SPDIF
Sample rate
48KHz
Bit rate
64/96/128/ 192/256/320kbps
DVB-C Modulator Section (Option)
Standard
J.83A (DVB-C), J.83B, J.83C
MER
≥43dB
RF frequency
30~960MHz, 1KHz step
RF output level
-30~ -10dbm (77~97 dbµV), 0.1db step
Symbol rate
5.000~9.000Msps adjustable
RF Out
4*DVB-C adjacent carriers combined output
J.83A
J.83B
J.83C
Constellation
16/32/64/128/
256 QAM
64/ 256 QAM
64/ 256 QAM
Bandwidth
8M
6M
6M
System
Local interface
LCD + control buttons
Remote management
Web NMS
Stream Out
2 ASI mirrored out (BNC type, 100M);
IP (4 SPTS&1MPTS) over UDP, RTP/RTSP
out (RJ45, 100M)
NMS interface
RJ45, 100M
Language
English
General
Power supply
AC 100V~240V
Dimensions
482*400*44mm
Weight
4.5 kg
Operation temperature
0~45℃
1.4 Principle Chart
M
U
X
Carrier A
RF In
DVB-C
Modulating
DVB-C
Modulating Carrier B RF
Built-in
Combiner
4 SPTS &1 MPTS
Output
DVB-C
Modulating
DVB-C
Modulating
Carrier C
Carrier D
ASI In
ASI Output
Independent ASI program packet output(for DVB-C)
MPEG-2/4 HD
Encoding 1
CVBS( Pr in)/HDMI/YPbPr
CVBS video in for CC only
MPEG-2/4 HD
Encoding 2
MPEG-2/4 HD
Encoding 3
MPEG-2/4 HD
Encoding 4
CVBS( Pr in)/HDMI/YPbPr
CVBS video in for CC only
CVBS( Pr in)/HDMI/YPbPr
CVBS video in for CC only
CVBS( Pr in)/HDMI/YPbPr
CVBS video in for CC only

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1.5 Appearance and Description
Front Panel Illustration
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
①LCD Screen
②NMS Port
③Data Port
④Power and Alarm Indicators
⑤TS Lock Indicators
⑥Up and Down, Left and Right Buttons
⑦Enter Button: for confirm
⑧Menu Button: for back step
⑨Lock Button: press to lock set
Rear Panel Illustration
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12
①HDMI input port
②YPbPr/CVBS(Pr) input port
③CVBS input port for CC only
④L/R Audio input (Stereo or Mono)
⑤SPDIF Audio input port
⑥ASI input port
⑦ASI Output port 1&2
⑧Power Switch
⑨Power supply Slot
⑩RF in port
⑪RF out port
⑫Grounding
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
This section is to explain the cautions the users must know in some case that possible injure
may bring to users when it‟s used or installed. For this reason, please read all details here and
make in mind before installing or using the product.
2.1 General Precautions
Must be operated and maintained free of dust or dirty.
The cover should be securely fastened, do not open the cover of the products when the
power is on.
After use, securely stow away all loose cables, external antenna, and others.
2.2 Power precautions
When you connect the power source, make sure if it may cause overload.
Avoid operating on a wet floor in the open. Make sure the extension cable is in good
condition
Make sure the power switch is off before you start to install the device
2.3 Device’s Installation Flow Chart Illustrated as following
Connecting
Grouding
Wire and
Power
Cord
Acquisition
Check Installing
Device Setting
Parameter Running
Device
Connecting
Signal
cable
2.4 Environment Requirement
Item
Requirement
Machine Hall Space
When user installs machine frame array in one machine hall,
the distance between 2 rows of machine frames should be
1.2~1.5m and the distance against wall should be no less than

5
0.8m.
Machine Hall Floor
Electric Isolation, Dust Free
Volume resistivity of ground anti-static material:
1X107~1X1010,Grounding current limiting resistance: 1M
(Floor bearing should be greater than 450Kg/㎡)
Environment
Temperature
5~40℃(sustainable ),0~45℃(short time),
installing air-conditioning is recommended
Relative Humidity
20%~80% sustainable 10%~90% short time
Pressure
86~105KPa
Door & Window
Installing rubber strip for sealing door-gaps and dual level
glasses for window
Wall
It can be covered with wallpaper, or brightness less paint.
Fire Protection
Fire alarm system and extinguisher
Power
Requiring device power, air-conditioning power and lighting
power are independent to each other. Device power requires
AC 110V±10%, 50/60Hz or AC 220V±10%, 50/60Hz. Please
carefully check before running.
2.5 Grounding Requirement
All function modules‟ good grounding is the basis of reliability and stability of devices.
Also, they are the most important guarantee of lightning arresting and interference rejection.
Therefore, the system must follow this rule.
Grounding conductor must adopt copper conductor in order to reduce high frequency
impedance, and the grounding wire must be as thick and short as possible.
Users should make sure the 2 ends of grounding wire well electric conducted and be
antirust.
It is prohibited to use any other device as part of grounding electric circuit
The area of the conduction between grounding wire and device‟s frame should be no
less than 25 ㎡.
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Chapter 3 Operation
The front panel of B-QAM-HDMI-IP-4CH Encoder Modulator is the user-operating interface and
the equipment can be conveniently operated and managed by user according to the procedures
displayed on the LCD:
Keyboard Function Description:
MENU: Cancel current entered value, resume previous setting; Return to previous menu.
ENTER: Activate the parameters which need modifications, or confirm the change after
modification.
LEFT/RIGHT: Choose and set the parameters.
UP/DOWN: Modify activated parameter or paging up/down when parameter is inactivated.
LOCK: Lock the screen/cancel the lock state. After pressing the lock key, the LCD will display the
current configuring state.
3.1 3.1 LCD Menu Structure
Switch On
Initializing
General Working
Status
1 Status
2 Input Sets 2.1 Input 1
2.3 Input 3
2.2 Input 2
Program Info
2.3.1 Parse Program
2.3.2 Mux Program
2.1.1 Program 1
2.1.2 Program 2
2.2.1 Program 1
2.2.2 Program 2
(Same content with 2.1.1)
(Same content with 2.1.1)
(Same content with 2.1.1)
Video
Audio

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3 Modulator 3.1 Output A
3.2 Output B
3.3 Output C
3.4 Output D
3.1.2 Standard
3.1.3 Constellation
3.1.4 Symbol Rate
3.1.5 RF Frequency
3.1.6 RF Level
3.1.1 RF On
3.2.1-3.2.7
(Same content with 3.1.1-3.1.7)
3.3.1-3.3.7
3.4.1-3.4.7
3.1.7 ASI output
4 TS Config 4.1 Output A
4.2 Output B
4.3 Output C
4.4 Output D
4.1.2 ON ID
4.1.1 TS ID
4.2.1-4.2.3
(Same content with 4.1.1-4.1.3)
4.3.1-4.3.3
4.4.1-4.4.3
4.5 Output E 4.5.1-4.5.3
5 Network 5.1 NMS
5.2 IP Stream
5.1.2 Subnet Mask
5.1.3 Gateway
5.1.4 MAC Address
5.1.5 Web NMS Port
5.1.6 Reset Password
5.1.1 NMS IP
5.2.2 Output SPTS2
5.2.3 Output SPTS3
5.2.4 Output SPTS3
5.2.1 Output SPTS1
Output IP
Data Enable
Null PKT Filter
Gateway
Output Port
Subnet Mask
Protocol
(Same content
with 5.2.1)
6 System 6.1 Save Config
6.2 Load Saved CFG
6.3 Factory Reset
6.4 LCD Time-out
6.6 Version
4.1.3 ASI output
5.2.5 Output MPTS

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3.1 Initial Status
After powering on the device,it will take a few seconds to initialize the system It shows as below:
DVB-C: to indicate the modulation standard of this device.
A/B/C/D: to indicate the 4 carrier outputs
XXX.XX MHz: to indicate the current output frequency (Range: 30~999MHz) of the 4 carriers
output, which shows in turn.
X.XX Mbps: to indicate the encoding bit rate of each encoding board respectively.
3.2 General setting for Main Menu
By pressing “Lock”key on the front panel, user can enter the main menu. The LCD will display the
following pages:
User can press UP/DOWN buttons to specify menu item, and then press ENTER to enter the
submenus as below:
1) Status
Press Enter to enter “Status”and it displays the working time duration of the device. It times upon
power on
2) Input Sets
Under this submenu, the LCD will show “2.1 Input 1”, “2.2 Input 2”and “2.3 Input 3”.
Start up…
Start OK…
DVB-C A XXX.00MHz
P1 X.XXMbps P2 X.XXMbps
1 Status
2 Input Sets
3 Modulator
4 TS Config
5 Network
6 System
1.1 Uptime
Uptime
2 Days-10:30:20
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“2.1 Input 1”and “2.2 Input 2”respectively represent the two encoding boards and there are two
programs under each input. User could enter each program to set the interface as per the signal source
and set the related video & audio parameters.
“Interface”: Connect the signal source to the corresponding input channel and select the interface
from the options provided in the submenu (YPbPr, CVBS and HDMI optional). Press Enter key to
confirm and the system will automatically search the signal source.
“Video Format”: the encoding module supports both MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC/H.264 formats.
Move the triangle mark with LEFT/RIGHT keys to specify the intended format and press ENTER to
2.1 Input 1
2.2 Input 2
2.3 Input 3
2.1 Input 1
2.1.1 Program 1
2.1.2 Program 2
Video in status
Interface
Video Format
Low Delay
Video Bitrate
Low Delay
Normal
Interface
CVBS
Video Bit Rate
08.000 Mbps
Video Format
MPEG-2
Video
Audio
Program Info
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confirm.
“Video Bit Rate”: Move the underline with LEFT/RIGHT keys and modify the value of frequency
(1-19Mbps) with UP/DOWN keys, and press ENTER key to save the settings.
“Low Delay”: Normal: not to enable the low delay mode.
NOTE: The different combination of Video Format, Video Bit-rate, Low Delay Mode and the
Resolution of signal source will have an impact on the time latency on receiving side. Please
refer to the Appendix attached for detailed information.
“Audio Format”: MPEG-1 Layer 2, MPEG-2 AAC, MPEG-4 AAC, AC3, AC3 Passthrough
optional.
“Audio Bitrate”:64-320Kbps optional.
“Audio Gain”: 000% to 400% adjustable.
“2.3 Input 3”represents the ASI input. User could parse and select program(s) to mux out.
2.3 Input 3
Program Output
Program Name
Service Provider
Program ID
PMT PID
PCR PID
Video PID
Audio PID
Video
Audio
Program Info
Audio Format
►MPEG-2 AAC
Audio Bitrate
►128Kbps
Video
Audio
Program Info
Audio Format
Audio Bitrate
Audio Gain
Audio Gain
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“Parse Program” is for checking the quantity of input programs from the corresponding Tuner
input.
“Mux Program” is for selecting programs from the ASI IN to output via corresponding carrier output
or ASI output (A, B, C, D, E optional). Move the triangle mark to specify the program and press
RIGHT/LEFT keys to shift the mark between “√” and “X”. (“√”: to output the corresponding
program; “X”: not to output the corresponding program)
3) Modulator Setting
When entering “Modulator” submenu, user can configure the modulating parameters for the 4 carrier
output separately:
As the B-QAM-HDMI-IP-4CH (DVB-C Modulating) is with 4 carrier outputs, “3.1”-“3.4”represent
the “Carrier A”, “Carrier B”, “Carrier B”, and “Carrier D”respectively. User can enter
“3.1”/“3.2”/“3.4”/“3.4”to set the corresponding modulating parameters. Submenus (taking “3.1”as
an example) are as below:
►1 GXTV √
2 SZTV X
Parse Program
Get 3 programs
2.3.1 Parse Program
2.3.2 Mux Program
3.1 Output A
3.2 Output B
3.3 Output C
3.4 Output D
3.1 Output A
3.1.1 RF On
3.1.2 Standard
3.1.5 RF Frequency
3.1.6 RF Level
3.1.3 Constellation
3.1.4 Symbol Rate
3.1.7 ASI output
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RF On
This interface is to decide whether to enable the RF (carrierA) output or not.
OFF: to disable programs to output through carrier A.
ON: to enable programs to output through carrier A.
Standard
There are three possible options provided for selecting Standard: J.83A (DVB-C), J.83B, J.83C
when the display shows them, user just need swift LEFT and RIGHT key to choose.
Constellation
Three different constellations: J.83A (DVB-C), J.83B, J.83C will show on the LCD window when
Constellation been entered.
J.83A (DVB-C) contains 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, and 256QAM;
J.83B contains 64QAM, 256QAM;
J.83C contains 64QAM, 256QAM.
16QAM: Quadrature Amplitude Modulation is 16
32 QAM: Quadrature Amplitude Modulation is 32
64QAM: Quadrature Amplitude Modulation is 64
128QAM: Quadrature Amplitude Modulation is 128
256QAM: Quadrature Amplitude Modulation is 256
Setting method is just the same. When the display shows them, user just need swift LEFT and
RIGHT key to choose and repressing “ENTER” for confirm.
Symbol Rate
The symbol rate range of both J.83A (DVB-C) & J.83C is 5Msps to 9Msps and J.83B is fixed and
cannot be changed.
RF Frequency
The RF output frequency range is from 30 to 999MHz with 1K stepping. After entering the RF
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frequency setting submenu, users the can press LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and DOWN buttons to adjust the
frequency and confirm by press ENTER button.
RF level
The RF attenuation range is from -30~-10dbm (81~97dbµV) with 0.1db step. After entering this
setting submenu, user can shift UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT key to set the output level and press
ENTER to confirm.
ASI Output:
B-QAM-HDMI-IP-4CH encoder & modulator (DVB-C Modulating) is with quad-carrier output A,
B, C, D and 1 ASI output E.
Output A: the ASI output programs are same as carrier output A.
Output B: the ASI output programs are same as carrier output B.
Output C: the ASI output programs are same as carrier output C.
Output D: the ASI output programs are same as carrier output D.
Output E: the ASI output programs are set separately.
NOTE: The setting principle of “3.2”, “3.3”, and “3.4”are the same with “3.1”explained above.
4) TS Config
Enter each menu to configure the TS ID and Original Network ID for the 4 carriers and ASI output.
ASI Output
Output A
RF Frequency
750.000 MHz
RF Level
-10.0 dbm
4.1 Output A
4.2 Output B
4.3 Output C
4.4 Output D
4.5 Output E

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5) Network
Network contains “5.1 NMS”and “5.2 IP Stream”.
“5.1 NMS”is for setting the network parameters for the connection between the device and PC.
“IP Stream”is for configuring the 4 SPTS and 1 MPTS output respectively.
6) System
It contains 5 submenus where users can save/load configurations.
5.1.5 Web NMS Port
5.1.6 Reset Password
5.1.3 Gateway
5.1.4 MAC Address
5.1.1 NMS IP
5.1.2 Subnet Mask
5.1 NMS
5.2 IP Stream
5.2.1Output SPTS1
5.2.2Output SPTS2
5.2.3 Output SPTS3
5.2.4 Output SPTS4
Data Enable
Null PKT Filter
Output IP
Output Port
Service IP
Subnet Mask
Gateway
Protocol
6.1 Save Config
6.2 Load Saved CFG
6.3 Factory Reset
6.4 LCD time-out
6.5 Version
5.2.5Output MPTS

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Chapter 4 WEB NMS operation
User not only can use front buttons for setting configuration, but also can control and set the
configuration in computer by connecting the device to web NMS Port. User should ensure that the
computer‟s IP address is different from the B-QAM-HDMI-IP-4CH‟s IP address; otherwise, it would
cause IP conflict.
4.1 login
The default IP of this device is 192.168.0.136. We can modify the IP through the front panel.
Connect the pc and the device with net cable, and use ping command to confirm they are on the
same network segment.
I.G. the PC IP address is 192.168.99.252, we then change the device IP to 192.168.99.xxx (xxx can
be 0 to 255 except 252 to avoid IP conflict).
Use web browser to connect the device with PC by inputting the Encoder & Modulator‟s IP address
in the browser‟s address bar and press Enter.
It will display the Login interface as Figure-1. Input the Username and Password (Both the default
Username and Password are “admin”.) and then click “LOGIN” to start the device setting.
Figure-1
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4.2 Operation
Welcome
When we confirm the login, it displays the WELCOME interface as Figure-2.
Figure-2
Input 1
From the menu on left side of the webpage, clicking “Input 1”, it displays the information of the
programs from the 1st encoding board as Figure-3.
User can click any item
here to enter the
corresponding interface
to check information or
set the parameters.
Device standard
and name
It displays the
signal source
interface as per
you set in “Input
1/2”interface
and displays
real-time
encoding bit rate
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input channel.

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Figure-3
User can choose the output program from 4 carriers(A, B, C, D) orASI(E).
For user to turn to refer detailed explanation of terms on this interface
Click this button to apply the default setting of Input 1
Click this button to apply the modified parameters.
Please refer to the Chapter 5 attached for detailed information.
…..……………………………………..... NOTE ……..……..……………………………….
The different combination of Video Format, Video Bit-rate, Low delay Mode and the Resolution
of signal source will have an impact on the latency. Please refer to the Chapter 6 attached for
Video Status: Green light
indicates the corresponding
source cables are properly
connected.
Encoding Status—Green light
indicates the encoding
process is running normally,
which otherwise turn to red.
General Settings
for the input
programs: User can
edit any item listed
as needed.
Program 1
Program 2
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