The R.L. Drake DDC864 is a low noise
downconverter designed for translating
digital signals from their off-air or CATV
channel to a 44 MHz IF output. The output of
the DDC864 can be connected to a DUC
series upconverter to place the digital signal
on a new output channel.
TV
BC
PWR/
GAIN
ERROR
CATV
35
+100
CATV
DRMM4
DDC864
TV
BC
SIGNAL
PWR/
ERROR
CATV
25
+100
CATV
DUC864
TV
BC
PWR/
ERROR
CATV
28
+100
CATV
The DDC864 provides low noise figure and low
phase noise as well as a flat passband to
minimize signal deterioration.
The DDC864 is optimized for use with ATSC
8VSB modulation in a 6 MHz wide channel
assignment. The passband is designed for
optimized operation with 8VSB signals in an
When the DDC864 is used with the DUC550
or DUC860, all input/output channel
combinations are usable except "on
channel" conversions.
adjacent channel environment. For translation
of QAM signals, the Drake model QQP860 is
preferred for this task
.
GAIN
POWER SUPPLY
F1
F2
F3
CATV
+100
F4
F1 - POWER/ERROR Indicator
Lights when the unit is connected to the
required source of DC power via the rear panel
DC INPUT connector. A flashing condition
indicates an invalid channel setting or other
conditions that would cause the unit to operate
on an invalid channel. The RF output is
switched off for flashing (ERROR) conditions.
F2 - SIGNAL Indicator
Lights when a signal is present.
F3 - Channel Number Switch
Sets the desired operating channel for standard
CATV channels 02 through 135 or Broadcast
TV channels 02 through 69. See also Item F4
which sets the type of channel (CATV or
Broadcast TV) and sets the leading “1” for
CATV channels 100 through 135.
DDC864
PWR/
ERROR
SIGNAL
25
BC
TV
CATV
Figure 1
F4 - Mode Switch
Sets the type of channel, CATV or Broadcast
TV (“BC TV”). The "+100" position of the switch
sets a leading “1” for CATV channels 100
through 135. See also Item F3 for setting the
channel number.
For example:For example:
Setting for CATVSetting for CATV
channel "124"-channel "75"-
2575
CATV
+100
TVTV
CATVCATV
CATVBC
+100
BC
When the DDC864 is used with the DUC864,
"on channel" conversions, (the same input
channel on the DCC and output channel on
the DUC) are acceptable.
TM is a trademark of the R.L. Drake Company
is a registered trademark of the R.L. Drake Company
Copyright 2006 R.L. Drake Company P/N: 3852391A-1-2006 Printed in the U.S.A.
Page 2
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 3
4
INSTALLATION
R1
R2
R3
R1 - IF OUTPUT Connector
This is the 44 MHz IF output. The level is
+30 dBmV.
R2 - DC INPUT Connector
This 3-pin connector (Male) accepts the
appropriate mating DC power cable. Observe
proper orientation and wiring.
R3 - RF IN Connector
This is the downconverter RF input from an
antenna or CATV feed.
+12 V
GND
+5 V
Figure 2
IF OUT
POWER
RF IN
+12 V
GND
+5 V
CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS
All connections to and from each upconverter
are made through the rear panel.
DESCRIPTION
Figure 3 shows a typical installation utilizing the
Drake DRMM12 rack with 4 DDC864
downconverters, and 4 DUC upconverters.
A PS8 power supply module is used to power
all units.
POWER
SUPPLY
DC OUTPUTS X 8
12V GND 5V
DC OUTPUT RATING.
TOTAL OF ALL OUTPUTS: +5V:6A MAX.
+12V:2.5A MAX.
100-240 V ~
50/60 Hz
85 WATTS
AC POWER
CONNECTOR
RACK MOUNTING
Adequate ventilation is very important in
multichannel installations. Units should be
spaced apart vertically by at least 1.75"
wherever possible, and some air movement is
mandatory in enclosed rack cabinets.
Excessive heat will shorten component life and
performance will be degraded without
proper cooling.
54 to 864 MHz;
OFF-AIR channels 2 to 69,
CATV channels 2 to 135.
-30 dBmV to +30 dBmV.
75 Ohms, return loss of 8 dB
10 dB, typical.
55 dB.
44 MHz.
+30 dBmV, ±1 dB.
75 Ohms, return loss of 20 dB
±5 PPM.
6 MHz SAW filtered.
-95 dBc @ 10 kHz offset.
±3 dB over center 5 MHz
50 dB with +10 dBmV input level.
>35 dB (equalized).
+12 V ±5% @ 275 mA .
+5 V ±5% @ 275 mA.
00 C to +500 C ambient.
1” W x 3.5” H x 9.25” D. (2.5 cm) W x (8.9 cm) H x (23.5 cm) D.
14.5 oz. (0.41 Kg).
8
WARRANTY AND SPECIFICATIONS
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYTHREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYTHREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
R.L. DRAKE COMPANY warrants to the original purchaser this product shall be free from defects in material or workmanship for three (3)
years from the date of original purchase.
During the warranty period the R.L. DRAKE COMPANY or an authorized Drake service facility will provide, free of charge, both parts and
labor necessary to correct defects in material and workmanship. At its option, R.L. DRAKE COMPANY may replace a defective unit.
To obtain such warranty service, the original purchaser must:
(1)(1)
(1) Retain invoice or original proof of purchase to establish the start of the warranty period.
(1)(1)
(2)(2)
(2) Notify the R.L. DRAKE COMPANY or the nearest authorized service facility, as soon as possible after discovery of a possible defect,
(2)(2)
of:
(a) the model and serial number,
(b) the identity of the seller and the approximate date of purchase; and
(c) A detailed description of the problem, including details on the electrical connection to associated equipment and the list of such
equipment.
(3)(3)
(3) Deliver the product to the R.L. DRAKE COMPANY or the nearest authorized service facility, or ship the same in its original container
(3)(3)
or equivalent, fully insured and shipping charges prepaid.
Correct maintenance, repair, and use are necessary to obtain proper performance from this product. Therefore carefully read the Instruction
Manual. This warranty does not apply to any defect that R.L. DRAKE COMPANY determines is due to:
(1)(1)
(1) Improper maintenance or repair, including the installation of parts or accessories that do not conform to the quality and specifications
(1)(1)
of the original parts.
(2)(2)
(2) Misuse, abuse, neglect or improper installation.
(2)(2)
(3)(3)
(3) Accidental or intentional damage.
(3)(3)
All implied warranties, if any, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, terminate three (3) years from the
date of the original purchase.
The foregoing constitutes R.L. DRAKE COMPANY’S entire obligation with respect to this product, and the original purchaser shall have no
other remedy and no claim for incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses. Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and
exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty shall be
construed under the laws of Ohio.
Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.
R.L. DRAKE COMPANY
230 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PARTS TELEPHONE: +1 (937) 746-6990
FRANKLIN, OHIO 45005 U.S.A.
TELEFAX: +1 (937) 806-1576
WORLD WIDE WEB SITE: http://www.rldrake.com
Page 5
8
WARRANTY AND SPECIFICATIONS
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYTHREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYTHREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
R.L. DRAKE COMPANY warrants to the original purchaser this product shall be free from defects in material or workmanship for three (3)
years from the date of original purchase.
During the warranty period the R.L. DRAKE COMPANY or an authorized Drake service facility will provide, free of charge, both parts and
labor necessary to correct defects in material and workmanship. At its option, R.L. DRAKE COMPANY may replace a defective unit.
To obtain such warranty service, the original purchaser must:
(1)(1)
(1) Retain invoice or original proof of purchase to establish the start of the warranty period.
(1)(1)
(2)(2)
(2) Notify the R.L. DRAKE COMPANY or the nearest authorized service facility, as soon as possible after discovery of a possible defect,
(2)(2)
of:
(a) the model and serial number,
(b) the identity of the seller and the approximate date of purchase; and
(c) A detailed description of the problem, including details on the electrical connection to associated equipment and the list of such
equipment.
(3)(3)
(3) Deliver the product to the R.L. DRAKE COMPANY or the nearest authorized service facility, or ship the same in its original container
(3)(3)
or equivalent, fully insured and shipping charges prepaid.
Correct maintenance, repair, and use are necessary to obtain proper performance from this product. Therefore carefully read the Instruction
Manual. This warranty does not apply to any defect that R.L. DRAKE COMPANY determines is due to:
(1)(1)
(1) Improper maintenance or repair, including the installation of parts or accessories that do not conform to the quality and specifications
(1)(1)
of the original parts.
(2)(2)
(2) Misuse, abuse, neglect or improper installation.
(2)(2)
(3)(3)
(3) Accidental or intentional damage.
(3)(3)
All implied warranties, if any, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, terminate three (3) years from the
date of the original purchase.
The foregoing constitutes R.L. DRAKE COMPANY’S entire obligation with respect to this product, and the original purchaser shall have no
other remedy and no claim for incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses. Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and
exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty shall be
construed under the laws of Ohio.
TM
DDC864 DIGIT AL DOWNCONVERTER 1
12 POSITION RACK MOUNT POWER SUPPLY
DUC864
DDC864
25
CATV
+100BCTV
CATV
PWR/
PWR/
ERROR
ERROR
SIGNAL
21
CATV
+100BCTV
CATV
GAIN
DDC864
25
CATV
+100BCTV
CATV
DUC864
PWR/
PWR/
ERROR
ERROR
SIGNAL
21
CATV
+100BCTV
CATV
GAIN
CATV
+100BCTV
DDC864
25
CATV
DUC864
PWR/
PWR/
ERROR
ERROR
SIGNAL
21
CATV
+100BCTV
CATV
GAIN
DDC864
25
CATV
+100BCTV
CATV
DUC864
PWR/
PWR/
ERROR
ERROR
SIGNAL
21
CATV
+100BCTV
CATV
GAIN
PS8
DDC864
DOWNCONVERTER
TV
BC
PWR/
SIGNAL
ERROR
CATV
25
DDC864
+100
CATV
DUC864
TV
BC
35
GAIN
CATV
+100
CATV
DRMM4
DDC864
PWR/
ERROR
TV
BC
PWR/
SIGNAL
ERROR
CATV
25
+100
CATV
DUC864
TV
BC
PWR/
GAIN
ERROR
CATV
28
+100
CATV
POWER SUPPLY
R.L. DRAKE COMPANY
230 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PARTS TELEPHONE: +1 (937) 746-6990
FRANKLIN, OHIO 45005 U.S.A.
TELEFAX: +1 (937) 806-1576
WORLD WIDE WEB SITE: http://www.rldrake.com
The R.L. Drake DDC864 is a low noise
downconverter designed for translating
digital signals from their off-air or CATV
channel to a 44 MHz IF output. The output of
the DDC864 can be connected to a DUC
series upconverter to place the digital signal
on a new output channel.
The DDC864 provides low noise figure and low
phase noise as well as a flat passband to
minimize signal deterioration.
The DDC864 is optimized for use with ATSC
8VSB modulation in a 6 MHz wide channel
assignment. The passband is designed for
optimized operation with 8VSB signals in an
When the DDC864 is used with the DUC550
or DUC860, all input/output channel
combinations are usable except "on
channel" conversions.
adjacent channel environment. For translation
of QAM signals, the Drake model QQP860 is
preferred for this task
.
When the DDC864 is used with the DUC864,
"on channel" conversions, (the same input
channel on the DCC and output channel on
the DUC) are acceptable.
TM is a trademark of the R.L. Drake Company
is a registered trademark of the R.L. Drake Company
Copyright 2006 R.L. Drake Company P/N: 3852391A-1-2006 Printed in the U.S.A.
Page 6
2
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS and INDICATORS
SPECIFICATIONS 7
F1
F2
F3
CATV
+100
F4
F1 - POWER/ERROR Indicator
Lights when the unit is connected to the
required source of DC power via the rear panel
DC INPUT connector. A flashing condition
indicates an invalid channel setting or other
conditions that would cause the unit to operate
on an invalid channel. The RF output is
switched off for flashing (ERROR) conditions.
F2 - SIGNAL Indicator
Lights when a signal is present.
F3 - Channel Number Switch
Sets the desired operating channel for standard
CATV channels 02 through 135 or Broadcast
TV channels 02 through 69. See also Item F4
which sets the type of channel (CATV or
Broadcast TV) and sets the leading “1” for
CATV channels 100 through 135.
DDC864
PWR/
ERROR
SIGNAL
25
BC
TV
CATV
Figure 1
F4 - Mode Switch
Sets the type of channel, CATV or Broadcast
TV (“BC TV”). The "+100" position of the switch
sets a leading “1” for CATV channels 100
through 135. See also Item F3 for setting the
channel number.
For example:For example:
Setting for CATVSetting for CATV
channel "124"-channel "75"-
2575
CATV
+100
TVTV
CATVCATV
CATVBC
+100
BC
Frequency Range:
RF INPUT
Input level Range:
Impedance:
Noise Figure:
Image Rejection:
Output
IF Frequency:
Level:
Impedance:
Frequency Stability:
Channel Bandwidth:
SSB Phase Noise:
Amplitude Flatness
(6 MHz Channel):
C/N:
MER with 8VSB:
GENERAL
DC Power Input:
Operating Temperature:
Size:
Weight:
54 to 864 MHz;
OFF-AIR channels 2 to 69,
CATV channels 2 to 135.
-30 dBmV to +30 dBmV.
75 Ohms, return loss of 8 dB
10 dB, typical.
55 dB.
44 MHz.
+30 dBmV, ±1 dB.
75 Ohms, return loss of 20 dB
±5 PPM.
6 MHz SAW filtered.
-95 dBc @ 10 kHz offset.
±3 dB over center 5 MHz
50 dB with +10 dBmV input level.
>35 dB (equalized).
+12 V ±5% @ 275 mA.
+5 V ±5% @ 275 mA.
00 C to +500 C ambient.
1” W x 3.5” H x 9.25” D. (2.5 cm) W x (8.9 cm) H x (23.5 cm) D.
14.5 oz. (0.41 Kg).
Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.
This is the 44 MHz IF output. The level is
+30 dBmV.
R2 - DC INPUT Connector
This 3-pin connector (Male) accepts the
appropriate mating DC power cable. Observe
proper orientation and wiring.
R3 - RF IN Connector
This is the downconverter RF input from an
antenna or CATV feed.
IF OUT
POWER
+12 V
GND
+5 V
Figure 2
RF IN
+12 V
GND
+5 V
Page 8
4
INSTALLATION
CATV CHANNEL INPUT FREQUENCIES 5
CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS
All connections to and from each upconverter
are made through the rear panel.
DESCRIPTION
Figure 3 shows a typical installation utilizing the
Drake DRMM12 rack with 4 DDC864
downconverters, and 4 DUC upconverters.
A PS8 power supply module is used to power
all units.
POWER
SUPPLY
DC OUTPUTS X 8
12V GND 5V
DC OUTPUT RATING.
TOTAL OF ALL OUTPUTS: +5V:6A MAX.
+12V:2.5A MAX.
100-240 V ~
50/60 Hz
85 WATTS
AC POWER
CONNECTOR
RACK MOUNTING
Adequate ventilation is very important in
multichannel installations. Units should be
spaced apart vertically by at least 1.75"
wherever possible, and some air movement is
mandatory in enclosed rack cabinets.
Excessive heat will shorten component life and
performance will be degraded without
proper cooling.