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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FAxM Series
Multi-Channel Frequency Agile Modulators
Model Stock No.
FA1M-50-860 59711B
FA2M-50-860 59712B
FA3M-50-860 59713B
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be
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persons.
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tenance (servicing) instructions
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER FROM THIS UNIT.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the CATV System Installer’s attention that the cable distribution
system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code
(NEC), in particular Section 820.93, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable
Unpacking and Handling
Each unit is shipped with all equipment assembled, wired, factory tested, and then packaged in an appropriate
shipping container.
Ensure that all accessories are removed from the container and packing material before they are discarded.
Mechanical Inspection
Inspect the front and rear of the equipment for shipping damage. Make sure the equipment is clean, and no wires,
cables, or connectors are broken, damaged or loose.
Precautions
Adherence to the initial installation precautions outlined in the Table below will help prevent problems arising
during the installation and future maintenance of the unit.
Damage in Shipment
Should any damage be discovered after unpacking the unit, immediately file a claim with the carrier. A full report
of the damage shall be made and a copy forwarded to Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc. The company will then
advise what disposition is to be made of the equipment.
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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 contact the Blonder Tongue Service Department at 1-800-523-6049, Ext. 4256
or visit our website: www.blondertongue.com for further information.
PRECAUTIONS REQUIREMENTS
Avoid Heat Buildup Allow (1) EIA rack space (1
Ensure easy access to rack wiring. Allow a minimum of 18 inches behind the equipment rack(s)
Facilitate servicing and maintenance. Allow a minimum of 36” of clearance in front of the equipment rack(s).
Avoid direct heating or air conditioning. If unavoidable, use deflector plates.
AC power source outlets. Locate equipment near sufficient outlets to provide power for test equipment and power
Rack Support. Make certain rack supports are sufficiently rigid to support racks.
Building leakage. Beware of dripping water onto equipment from leaky roofs, waveguide roof entries, and
Table 1 - Installation Precautions Table
3/4
") between powered headend products in the equipment
racks.
tools.
cold water pipe condensations.
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Safety Instructions
You should always follow these instructions to help ensure against injury to
yourself and damage to your equipment.
➧ Read all safety and operating instructions before you operate the unit.
➧ Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference.
➧ Heed all warnings on the unit and in the safety and operating instructions.
➧ Follow all installation, operating, and use instructions.
➧ Unplug the unit from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of
the unit.
➧ Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Blonder Tongue, as they may cause hazards, and
will void the warranty.
➧ Do not operate the unit in high-humidity areas, or expose it to water or moisture.
➧ Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious
personal injury and damage to the unit. Install the unit only in a mounting rack designed for 19” rack-mount
ed equipment.
➧ Do not block or cover slots and openings in the unit. These are provided for ventilation and protection from
overheating. Never place the unit near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place the unit in an enclo
sure such as a cabinet without proper ventilation. Do not mount equipment in the rack space directly above
or below the unit.
➧ Operate the unit using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label. Unplug the unit
power cord by gripping the plug, not the cord.
➧ The unit is equipped with a three-wire ground-type plug. This plug will fit only into a ground-type
power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the ground-type plug.
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➧ Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the unit.
➧ Be sure that the outdoor components of the antenna system are grounded in accordance with local, federal, and
National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements. Pay special attention to NEC Sections 810 and 820.
See the example shown in the following diagram:
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➧ We strongly recommend using an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault protection.
For added protection during a lightning storm, or when the unit is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the unit and other
equipment. This will prevent damage caused by lightning or power line surges.
➧ Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where
it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an antenna, take extreme care to avoid
touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them can be fatal.
➧ Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
➧ Never insert objects of any kind into the unit through openings, as the objects may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts. This could cause fire or electrical shock.
➧ Do not attempt to service the unit yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage and will void the warranty. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel.
➧ Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel whenever the
following occurs:
❐ The power supply cord or plug is damaged;
❐ Liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit;
❐ The unit has been exposed to rain or water;
❐ The unit has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged;
❐ The unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.
➧ When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician uses replacement parts
specified by Blonder Tongue. Unauthorized substitutions may damage the unit or cause electrical
shock or fire, and will void the warranty.
➧ Upon completion of any service or repair to the unit, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to ensure that the unit is in proper operating condition.
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Description
The FAxM Series are professional quality multi-channel agile audio/video modulators with an output frequency
range of 54-860 MHz.
The units provide a modulated aural & visual carrier on any channel in the 54 to 860 MHz range. Frequency
plans including Standard CATV, IRC, HRC and Broadcast are accommodated via front panel selection. Channel
tuning is easily accomplished with the use of front panel buttons following the entry instructions. All channels with
appropriate FCC offsets are pre-programmed and tuned electronically via microprocessor.
The units accept any standard audio/video source such as satellite receivers, television camera, video tape recorders
or demodulators. The advanced design ensures front panel access with LED indicators for all level and overmodulation controls.
Features
• One, Two or Three Combined Channels: 54 - 860 MHz, One +50 dBmV Combined Output
• Supports All Broadcast and CATV Channels, Including All HRC and IRC Assignments
• Custom SAW Filter Providing True VSB Response with Built-In FCC CATV Group Delay Pre-Distortion
• Front Panel Access to All Level Controls
• Rack Mount - 1 EIA (1.75”) Spacing, Rugged Aluminum Chassis
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Specifications (Typical)
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RF
Frequency Range: 54-860 MHz
Channels: CATV, VHF, UHF (STD,HRC,IRC)
FCC Offset (pre-programmed): 0, +12.5, or 25 kHz
Output Level - Combined Min: +50 dBmV
Output Level Adjust: 15 dB (k)
Aural/Visual Carrier Ratio: -10 to -17 dB (a)
Visual Carrier Frequency Tolerance
Standard Channels: ±5 kHz
FCC Aeronautical Channels: ±3 max kHz
4.5 MHz Aural Inter Carrier Frequency: ±1 kHz (i)
Channel Selectivity:
Adjacent Aural and Below: -40 dB
Adjacent Picture and Above: -50 dB
Spurious Outputs: -60 dBc
C/N Ratio In Channel: 63 dB (b)
Broadband Noise: -70 dBc (b)
Output Impedance: 75 ohms
Output Return Loss: 12 dB
Video
Input Level: 1.0 V p-p (d)
Frequency Response fv-0.5 MHz to fv+4.2 MHz:
±1.0 dB
P-P Video to RMS Hum Ratio: 65 dB
Video Signal-to-Noise Ratio, NTC-7 Weighted:
62 dB
Differential Gain: 2.0 % (d)
Differential Phase: 1.0 ° (d)
C/L Delay Inequality: see note(c)
Over Modulation Indicator: 87.5, ±2.5 %
Input Impedance: 75 ohm
Input Return Loss: 24 dB, min
Audio
Input Level: 140 mV RMS (e)
Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Pre-Emphasis-Mono: 75 µs
Frequency Response: ±1.0 dB (g)
If Pre-Emphasis Defeated: +0.5 dB
Audio Signal-to-Noise: 58 dB (e)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.6% (h)
Over Modulation Indicator : 25, ±2 kHz
Input Impedance: Greater than 10 K ohm,
unbalanced
General
Power Requirements: 110 VAC to 260 VAC
Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz
Temperature Range: 0° to +50° C
AC Current (l): 0.32 Amp for 115 VAC
Output Voltage: +12 Vdc, + 5 Vdc
Max Current Output / Voltage: 0.7 Amp
Mechanical
Dimensions (WxHxD): 19 x 1.75 x 14.25 in
Weight: 7 lbs (approx)
Connectors (Back Panel)
Video Input: "F" Type, Female
Audio Input: RCA Phono
RF Output: "F" Type, Female
Controls (Front Panel)
Channel Selection: Up/Down Push-Buttons
Video Level: Control
A/V Ratio: Control
Audio Level: Control
RF Output Level: Control
Channel Enter: Push-Button
Indicators (Front Panel)
2 Digital LED Channel Display
+100 Indicator: LED, RED
Video Over Modulation: LED, RED
Audio Over Modulation: LED, RED
Stereo Indicator: LED, GREEN - Not Used
NOTES
(a) continuously adjustable
(b) 4 MHz bandwidth, +50 dBmV output, 3 channels combined
(c) meets FCC CATV group delay pre-distortion requirements for
color transmission
(d) 87.5% depth of modulation
(e) for 25 kHz peak deviation
(f) available via internal jumper setting
(g) referenced to standard 75 µs pre-emphasis
(h) 30 Hz to 15 kHz, 25 kHz deviation
(i) 0 °C to +50 °C
(k) continuously adjustable, optimum performance at
+40 to +50 dBmV
(l) AC current with 3 modules installed
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Operating Controls
All operating controls and indicators for the modulators are located on, or are accessible from the front
panel.
1. Stereo Indicator - Lit when video and stereo audio are present.
2. Audio/Video Ratio Adjustment - Adjustment of the A/V Ratio is permitted from approximately -19
dB (full clockwise position) to approximately -10 dB
(full counterclockwise position) by rotating the potentiometer.
3. Video Adjustment - Adjustment of the Video Modulation Level is permitted
by rotating the potentiometer.
4. Video Over Modulation LED Indicator
5. Audio Adjustment - Adjustment of the Audio Modulation Level is permitted by
rotating the potentiometer.
6. Audio Over Modulation LED Indicator
7. Up/Down Buttons - Used to set the desired channel or mode.
8. +100 Indicator - Lights when channel settings are 100 -135.
9. Channel ENT Button - Enter button used to enter a desired channel or mode.
10. RF Level Adjustment - Potentiometer adjustment used to set the output
level. Has a range of 15 dB, optimum performance with a 10 dB adjustment.
Front Panel View
Connections
All connections to the units are made at the rear panel.
12. Video Input - “F” Connector
13. Audio Input - RCA Connector
14. RF Output - “F” Connector
Rear Panel View
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ATTENTIO N!
Unit Mounting
Mount the unit in a standard 19” EIA rack, ensuring access to rear connections and front controls. Make sure adequate ventilation
exists in the vicinity of the unit.
Preparation for Use
Plug in the 3-prong connector of the AC power cord into a suitable 117 Volt, 60 Hz AC outlet of adequate current carrying capacity.
Use appropriate cables (75 Ohm coaxial) to connect the program source to the video and audio input connectors and the RF output
of the unit to the system input.
Programming Each Agile Modulator
Each unit comes factory set to operate in the Standard CATV Mode. Each unit has 4 valid operating modes, STD CATV, IRC, HRC &
Broadcast UHF/VHF. If you wish to change the operating mode skip to the next section.
Programming the Unit
The AMCM unit comes factory set to operate in the Standard CATV mode.
The unit has 4 valid operating modes: STD CATV, IRC, HRC & Broadcast UHF/VHF. (Skip to the next section for
programming the operating mode)
Programming a Channel
1. Navigate to the desired channel number by depressing the CH p UP and q DN buttons.
a. Continuous past 99 for channels 100-135, the +100 red LED will illuminate.
2. Press the ENT button when you reach the desired channel setting. This will tune the modulator output to the
corresponding channel frequency for this entry.
a. The LED display will blink continuously during the channel programming process and will not change the
output frequency the unit is programmed until the ENT button is depressed.
b. The unit has a special feature that alerts an operator of an inadvertent or desired change to the channel
display by flashing the LED readout. The LED display will continue to flash for 30 seconds if the ENT button is
not depressed and then will return to the display of the previously programming channel entry setting.
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See Appendix A For a complete list of available channels CATV STD; IRC & HRC 1-135 and Broadcast 2-69
Operating Mode Selection
The unit has 4 valid operating modes: STD CATV, IRC, HRC & Broadcast UHF/VHF.
The AMCM unit comes factory set to operate in the Standard CATV mode.
To change the operating mode:
1. Simultaneously depress the CH p UP and q DN buttons for approximately
5 seconds.
2. The Channel LED display will switch to the operating mode selection.
3. Use the CH
a. C = STD CATV
b. H = HRC
c. I = IRC
d. U = Broadcast (VHF/UHF)
4. After selecting the desired mode depress the ENT button to set the mode.
5. The unit will return to the channel display mode.
a. Programming will reflect the mode chosen – See Appendix A for a detailed frequency plan.
b. The programming mode will also flash continuously during the programming process. The LED display will continue to
p UP and q DN buttons to select the desired mode:
flash for 30 seconds if the ENT button is not depressed and then will return to the display of the previously programming
channel & mode entry setting.
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Troubleshooting
A continuous flashing Channel Display indicates a Error Condition detected by the unit
microcontroller. Sample conditions include:
• Channel Selector Entry does not match the channel number on which the modulator is
operating, the display will flash for 30 seconds and then revert back to the previous CH entry
• Mode Selector Entry does not match the mode on which the modulator is
operating, the display will flash for 30 seconds and then revert back to the previous mode entry
• E1 is displayed if the Input & VCO is Not Locked
• E2 is displayed if the Output VCO is Not Locked
Correction Suggestions
The User should perform the following steps to correct an Error Condition:
1. Check that the Channel Display is set to the desired channel & reset as appropriate
2. Check that the unit is set to the appropriate desired operating mode
3. Verify the unit output on a spectrum analyzer
4. Disconnect & reconnect power to the unit
If an error condition continues to be displayed, unit should be replaced and serviced
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Appendix A
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Frequency Allocation Tables
EIA Standard Incremental Harmonic
Chan. Video Video
02 55.2500 55.2625 54
03 61.2500 61.2625 60
04 67.2500 67.2625 66
01 NA 73.2625 72
05 77.2500 79.2625 78
06 83.2500 85.2625 84
95 91.2500 91.2625 90
96 97.2500 97.2625 96
97 103.2500 103.2625 102
98 109.2750 109.2750
99 115.2750 115.2750 ref: refer to FCC regs
14 121.2625 121.2625 120
15 127.2625 127.2625 126
16 133.2625 133.2625 132
17 139.2500 139.2625 138
18 145.2500 145.2625 144
19 151.2500 151.2625 150
20 157.2500 157.2625 156
21 163.2500 163.2625 162
22 169.2500 169.2625 168
07 175.2500 175.2625 174
08 181.2500 181.2625 180
09 187.2500 187.2625 186
10 193.2500 193.2625 192
11 199.2500 199.2625 198
12 205.2500 205.2625 204
13 211.2500 211.2625 210
23 217.2500 217.2625 216
24 223.2500 223.2625 222
25 229.2625 229.2625 228
26 235.2625 235.2625 234
27 241.2625 241.2625 240
28 247.2625 247.2625 246
29 253.2625 253.2625 252
30 259.2625 259.2625 258
31 265.2625 265.2625 264
32 271.2625 271.2625 270
33 277.2625 277.2625 276
34 283.2625 283.2625 282
35 289.2625 289.2625 288
36 295.2625 295.2625 294
37 301.2625 301.2625 300
38 307.2625 307.2625 306
39 313.2625 313.2625 312
40 319.2625 319.2625 318
41 325.2625 325.2625 324
42 331.2750 331.2750 330
43 337.2625 337.2625 336
44 343.2625 343.2625 342
45 349.2625 349.2625 348
46 355.2625 355.2625 354
47 361.2625 361.2625 360
48 367.2625 367.2625 366
49 373.2625 373.2625 372
50 379.2625 379.2625 378
51 385.2625 385.2625 384
52 391.2625 391.2625 390
53 397.2625 397.2625 396
54 403.2500 403.2625 402
55 409.2500 409.2625 408
56 415.2500 415.2625 414
57 421.2500 421.2625 420
58 427.2500 427.2625 426
59 433.2500 433.2625 432
60 439.2500 439.2625 438
61 445.2500 445.2625 444
62 451.2500 451.2625 450
(IRC)
Video
Cannot lock to comb
(HRC)
EIA Standard Incremental Harmonic
Chan. Video Video
63 457.2500 457.2625 456
64 463.2500 463.2625 462
65 469.2500 469.2625 468
66 475.2500 475.2625 474
67 481.2500 481.2625 480
68 487.2500 487.2625 486
69 493.2500 493.2625 492
70 499.2500 499.2625 498
71 505.2500 505.2625 504
72 511.2500 511.2625 510
73 517.2500 517.2625 516
74 523.2500 523.2625 522
75 529.2500 529.2625 528
76 535.2500 535.2625 534
77 541.2500 541.2625 540
78 547.2500 547.2625 546
79 553.2500 553.2625 552
80 559.2500 559.2625 558
81 565.2500 565.2625 564
82 571.2500 571.2625 570
83 577.2500 577.2625 576
84 583.2500 583.2625 582
85 589.2500 589.2625 588
86 595.2500 595.2625 594
87 601.2500 601.2625 600
88 607.2500 607.2625 606
89 613.2500 613.2625 612
90 619.2500 619.2625 618
91 625.2500 625.2625 624
92 631.2500 631.2625 630
93 637.2500 637.2625 636
94 643.2500 643.2625 642
100 649.2500 649.2625 648
101 655.2500 655.2625 654
102 661.2500 661.2625 660
103 667.2500 667.2625 666
104 673.2500 673.2625 672
105 679.2500 679.2625 678
106 685.2500 685.2625 684
107 691.2500 691.2625 690
108 697.2500 697.2625 696
109 703.2500 703.2625 702
110 709.2500 709.2625 708
111 715.2500 715.2625 714
112 721.2500 721.2625 720
113 727.2500 727.2625 726
114 733.2500 733.2625 732
115 739.2500 739.2625 738
116 745.2500 745.2625 744
117 751.2500 751.2625 750
118 757.2500 757.2625 756
119 763.2500 763.2625 762
120 769.2500 769.2625 768
121 775.2500 775.2625 774
122 781.2500 781.2625 780
123 787.2500 787.2625 786
124 793.2500 793.2625 792
125 799.2500 799.2625 798
126 805.2500 805.2625 804
127 811.2500 811.2625 810
128 817.2500 817.2625 816
129 823.2500 823.2625 822
130 829.2500 829.2625 828
131 835.2500 835.2625 834
132 841.2500 841.2625 840
133 847.2500 847.2625 846
134 853.2500 853.2625 852
135 859.2500 859.2625 858
(IRC)
Video
(HRC)
VHF Broadcast Channels
Channel Video (MHz)
2 55.25
3 61.25
4 67.25
5 77.25
6 83.25
7 175.25
8 181.25
9 187.25
10 193.25
11 199.25
12 205.25
13 211.25
UHF Broadcast Channels
Channel Video (MHz)
14 471.25
15 477.25
16 483.25
17 489.25
18 495.25
19 501.25
20 507.25
21 513.25
22 519.25
23 525.25
24 531.25
25 537.25
26 543.25
27 549.25
28 555.25
29 561.25
30 567.25
31 573.25
32 579.25
33 585.25
34 591.25
35 597.25
36 603.25
37 609.25
38 615.25
39 621.25
40 627.25
41 633.25
42 639.25
43 645.25
44 651.25
45 657.25
46 663.25
47 669.25
48 675.25
49 681.25
50 687.25
51 693.25
52 699.25
53 705.25
54 711.25
55 717.25
56 723.25
57 729.25
58 735.25
59 741.25
60 747.25
61 753.25
62 759.25
63 765.25
64 771.25
65 777.25
66 783.25
67 789.25
68 795.25
69 801.25
NOTE: Refer to unit specifications for their respective operating ranges.
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Limited Warranty
Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. (BT) will at its sole option, either repair or replace (with a new or factory reconditioned product, as BT may
determine) any product manufactured by BT which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the specifications which
are in effect on the date of shipment or such other specifications as may have been expressly agreed upon in writing (i) for a period of one (1)
year from the date of original purchase (or such shorter period of time as may be set forth in the license agreement specific to the particular
software being licensed), with respect to iCentral™ (hardware and software) and all other software products (including embedded software)
licensed from BT, (ii)) for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, with respect to all MegaPort, IPTV products and fiber
optics receivers, transmitters, couplers and integrated receivers/distribution amplifiers (including TRAILBLAZER™, RETRO-LINX™ and TWIN
STAR™ products) as well as for VideoCipher® & DigiCipher® satellite receivers, and (iii) for a period of three (3) years from the date of original
purchase, with respect to all other BT products. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in some cases, the warranty on certain proprietary sub-assembly
modules manufactured by third party vendors and contained in BT products and on certain private-label products manufactured by third parties
for resale by BT are of shorter duration or otherwise more limited than the standard BT limited warranty. In such cases, BT’s warranty with
respect to such third party proprietary sub-assembly modules and private-label products will be limited to the duration and other terms of such
third party vendor’s warranty. In addition, certain products, that are not manufactured but are resold by BT, carry the original OEM warranty for
that product. The limited warranty set forth in this paragraph does not apply to any product sold by BT, which at the time of sale constituted a
Closeout Product.
BT will at its sole option, either repair or replace (with a new or factory reconditioned product, as BT may determine) any product sold by
BT which at the time of sale constituted a refurbished or closeout items (“Refurbished Product” and “Closeout Product”), which proves to be
defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the specifications which are in effect on the date of shipment or such other specifications
as may have been expressly agreed upon in writing, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in some cases, the warranty on third party software and on certain proprietary sub-assembly modules manufactured by third party
vendors and contained in BT products and on certain private-label products manufactured by third parties for resale by BT are of shorter
duration or otherwise more limited than the BT limited warranty for Closeout Products. In such cases, BT’s warranty for Closeout Products
constituting such third party software, third party proprietary sub-assembly modules and private-label products will be limited to the duration
and other terms of such third party vendor’s warranty. In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) certain Closeout Products that are not
manufactured (but are resold) by BT, carry the original OEM warranty for such products, which may be longer or shorter than the BT limited
warranty for Refurbished or Closeout Products. All sales of Refurbished or Closeout Products are final.
To obtain service under this warranty, the defective product, together with a copy of the sales receipt or other satisfactory proof of purchase
and a brief description of the defect, must be shipped freight prepaid to: Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc., One Jake Brown Road, Old Bridge,
New Jersey 08857.
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from (i) use or installation other than in strict accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions,
(ii) disassembly or repair by someone other than the manufacturer or a manufacturer-authorized repair center, (iii) misuse, misapplication or
abuse, (iv) alteration, (v) lack of reasonable care or (vi) wind, ice, snow, rain, lightning, or any other weather conditions or acts of God.
OTHER THAN THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE, BT MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF
ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONDITION, DESCRIPTION, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MER
CHANTABILITY OR AS TO ANY OTHER MATTER, AND SUCH WARRANTIES SUPERSEDE ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN WAR
RANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE OR IMPLIED BY BT OR BY ANY OF BT’S EMPLOYEES OR REPRESENTATIVES, OR
IN ANY OF BT’S BROCHURES, MANUALS, CATALOGS, LITERATURE OR OTHER MATERIALS. IN ALL CASES, BUYER’S SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND BT’S SOLE OBLIGATION FOR ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT F.O.B. SHIPPING POINT, AS BT IN
ITS SOLE DISCRETION SHALL DETERMINE. BT SHALL IN NO EVENT AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE OR
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, DIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES BASED
UPON BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE SALE, USE, INSTALLATION OR FAILURE OF ANY
PRODUCT ACQUIRED BY BUYER FROM BT.
All claims for shortages, defects and non-conforming goods must be made by Buyer in writing within five (5) days of receipt of merchandise,
which writing shall state with particularity all material facts, concerning the claim then known to Buyer. Upon any such complaint, Buyer shall
hold the goods complained of intact and duly protected, for a period of up to sixty (60) days. Upon the request of BT, Buyer shall ship such
allegedly nonconforming or defective goods, freight prepaid to BT for examination by BT’s inspection department and verification of the defect.
BT, at its option, will either repair, replace or issue a credit for products determined to be defective. BT’s liability and responsibility for defective
products is specifically limited to the defective item or to credit towards the original billing. All such replacements by BT shall be made free
of charge f.o.b. the delivery point called for in the original order. Products for which replacement has been made under the provisions of this
clause shall become the property of BT. Under no circumstances are products to be returned to BT without BT’s prior written authorization. BT
reserves the right to scrap any unauthorized returns on a no-credit basis. Any actions for breach of this contract must be commenced by Buyer
within thirteen (13) months after the cause of action has accrued. A copy of BT’s standard terms and conditions of sale, including the limited
warranty, is available from BT upon request. Copies of the limited warranties covering third party proprietary sub-assembly modules and private
label products manufactured by third parties are also available from BT on request. VideoCipher® & DigiCipher® are registered trademarks of
Motorola Corp.
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One Jake Brown Road
Old Bridge, NJ 08857-1000 USA
(800) 523-6049 • (732) 679-4000 • FAX: (732) 679-4353
www.blondertongue.com
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