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MEQ1000B Hybrid QAM Modulator

Multi-solution Edge QAM Platform

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model Item # Description

MEQ1000B 1002511B Multiplexing QAM Modulator w/ dual input bays

Program Acquisition Modules

DTD1000A 1002512A Digital Tuner and Demodulator Module - 8VSB/QAM

SDM1000 1002576 Satellite Tuner and Demodulator Module - QPSK/8PSK

IPI1000 1002608 IP Input Module – GigE

ASII 1002397 ASI Input Module w/ loop thru

MPEG Encoder Modules

SDE24A 1002514A SD Dual Video Encoder Module

HDE24A 1002515A HD Video Encoder Module

SDI24A 1002516A SDI Video Encoder Module

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We recommend that you write the following information in the spaces provided below.

Purchase Location Name:

Purchase Location Telephone Number:

MEQ1000B Serial Number:

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Manual Revision

This is the first release of the instruction manual for MEQ1000B using a firmware release version of 1.0.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION & POWER-UP GENERAL DESCRIPTION & FEATURES FRONT AND REAR PANEL OPERATION LOGIN SCREEN STATUS TAB MODULES TAB MODULE: IPI1000 IP INPUT MODULE MODULE: DTD1000A DEMODULATOR MODULE MODULE: SDI24A ENCODER MODULE MODULE: ASII ASI INPUT MODULE MODULE: SDE24A ENCODER MODULE MODULE: HDE24A ENCODER MODULE MODULE: SDM1000 SATELLITE DEMODULATOR MODULE MULTIPLEX TAB CHANNELS TAB OUTPUT TAB EAS/DTA TAB SYSTEM CONFIGURATION TAB LOG TAB ADMIN SCREEN FIRMWARE UPDATE TAB SERVICE WARRANTY

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................................................................... 2

SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

GENERAL DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

FEATURES........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

ETHERNET ACCESS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

SETUP AND PROGRAMMING ................................................................................................................................................................... 10

FIRMWARE UPDATE.................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

SERVICE / IF YOU NEED TO CALL FOR HELP ........................................................................................................................................ 18

WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

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product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10.

Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating,

and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

11.

Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power

supplied to your home, consult your product dealer or local power compan y. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the product's operating instructions.

12.

Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the

other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to inser

t the plug fully into the outlet, tr y reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Alternate Warnings – If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding- type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, the plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................................................................... 2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

SETUP AND PROGRAMMING ................................................................................................................................................................... 10

FIRMWARE UPDATE.................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

SERVICE / IF YOU NEED TO CALL FOR HELP ........................................................................................................................................ 18

Caution Statements:

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

A product and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. The lightning flash with arrow head symbol, within an

equilateral

triangle, i

s intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure

that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

acco

mpanying the

product.

WARNING: THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC

TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINE T, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES , N E PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN

PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS E N LAISSER AUCUNE PA R TIE A DECOUVER T.

Important Safety Instructions:

Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleansers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Attachments: Do not use attachments that are not re commended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement;

or near a swimming pool; and the like.

Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or

adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the

Caution Statements:

A product and cart combination should be moved

WARNING:

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

OR MOISTURE.

with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. The lightning flash with arrow head symbol, within an

equilateral

the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature product.

triangle, is intended to alert the user to

accompanying the

that may be of

WARNING: THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK O F FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINE T, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES , NE PA S UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN

PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE CO

URANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES

PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PAR TIE A DECOUVERT.

Important Safety Instructions

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product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your product dealer or local power compan y. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the product's operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to inser

Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,

paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point w

here they exit from the product.

Lightning: For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them may be fatal.

Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out

parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing

to qualified service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or wate r, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are cove red by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.

Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting: The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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Specifications

MEQ1000B Item #: 1002511B

Multiplexing Hybrid QAM Modulator (Requires Input Modules)

QAM MODULATOR

MODULATION MODES: Standby, CW, 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM,

128QAM, 256QAM, 512QAM, 1024QAM

SYMBOL RATE: 1 MS/s to 7 Ms/s

FEC: ITUA (DVB) or ITUB (Digicipher)

I/Q PHASE ERROR: < 1°

CARRIER REJECTION: > 40 dB

CHANNEL AMPLITUDE ERROR: < 1 dB

MER: > 40 dB

ASI OUTPUT

The ASI Output provides a copy of the transport stream that is input to the QAM modulator.

ETHERNET CONTROL INTERFACE

INTERFACE: 1x Front Panel RJ45 GigE

USER ACCESS: GUI-based menu via any standard web

browser. (Recommended: Chrome or

Firefox)

NETWORK ACCESS: UserspeciedIPAddressforlocalaccess.

UserspeciedGatewayIPaddressfor remote access

SNMP: UserspeciedTargetIP/PortforSNMP

traps

RF UPCONVERTER OUTPUT

FREQUENCY RANGE: 54 to 1002 MHz

CHANNEL PLAN: Standard CATV, HRC, IRC, or Broadcast

FREQUENCY STABILITY: ± 5 PPM

MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER: ± 61 dBmV (± 2 dB)

SPURIOUS: > -60 dBc

BROADBAND NOISE FLOOR: -80 dBc in a 6 MHz bandwidth

PHASE NOISE: -95 dBc @ 10 KHz offset

FREQUENCY RESOLUTION: 1Hz

RETURN LOSS: > -12 dB

ATTENUATION RANGE: 15.5 dB

ADJACENT CHANNEL: Meets DOCSIS spectral mask

SIDEBAND REJECTION: > 40 dB

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TEMPERATURE RATING: 0 - 50° C, ambient

FORM FACTOR: 19" Rackmount - 1RU

DIMENSIONS: Approximately 19” W x 1.75” H x 14.5” D

WEIGHT: 8 lbs

POWER REQUIREMENTS: 100-120 VAC/60 Hz

Module Specifications

IPI1000 Item #: 1002608

IP Input Module - GigE

INPUT: 1 x RJ45

1000Base-T Ethernet

INPUT PROTOCOL: UDP or RTP, or auto detects the

appropriate protocol.

INPUT FORMAT: 1 x SPTS or 1 x MPTS

(up to 20 program streams, MPTS only)

RECEIVE IP & PORT ADDRESS: User selectable

IGMP SUPPORT: v2 or v3, or auto responds with the

appropriate version. V3 will allow up to

twospecicsources,orallowsALLsources ifnospecicsourcesarespecied.

VIDEO INPUTS: Accepts VBR (Variable Bit-Rate) and

CBR (Constant Bit-Rate) IP Video Streams

DTD1000A Item #1002512A

Digital Tuner and Demodulator Module - 8VSB/QAM

FREQUENCY RANGE: 54MHz to 1002MHz

CHANNEL PLAN: Standard CATV, HRC, IRC, or Broadcast

RF INPUT LEVEL RANGE

8VSB: -84dBm to -15dBm

64 QAM: -78dBm to -15dBm

256 QAM:

-72dBm to -15dBm

ASII Item #: 1002397

ASI Input Module w/ loop thru

ASI INPUT CLOCK: 270 MHz

ASI INPUT DATA RATE: Maximum of 80 Mbps

ASI OUTPUT RATE: Identical to the ASI Input Stream

Specicaons, price, and availability are subject to change without noce or obligaon.

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Module Specifications

SDI24A Item #: 1002516A

High-Definition SDI Encoder with Closed Caption

VIDEO INPUTS

SD-SDI/HD-SDI: 1x 75-ohm HD-SDI capable input

AUDIO INPUTS

RCA-TYPE L+R: 1x 1Vrms nominal, 3.5Vrms maximum

SDI-EMBEDDED AUDIO: Supports PCM (uncompressed)

VIDEO OPTIONS

INPUT VIDEO MODES: 480i (720x480 @ 30 fps)

(

SUPPORTED) 576i (720x576 @ 25 fps)

ENCODER FORMAT: MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 / H.264, selectable

VIDEO ADUSTMENTS: Brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation

MPEG-4 PROFILE SUPPORT: Simple, Advanced Simple, High

BITRATE: Up to 19Mbps (depends on input format)

CLOSED CAPTIONING: Supports Closed Captioning extraction of

AUDIO OPTIONS

ENCODER FORMAT: Dolby Digital® or MPEG-1 layer 2

OUTPUT BITRATE: 128, 192, 320, 384kbps

digital audio from SDI

720p @ 69Hz (1280x720 @ 60 fps) 1080i @ 30Hz (1920x1080 @ 30 fps) 1080i @ 25Hz (1920x1080 @ 25 fps) Supports auto-scan for input resolution

either EIA-608 or EIA-708 embedded data.

HDE24A Item #: 1002515A

High-Definition Video Encoder

VIDEO INPUTS

HDMI™: 1x HDMI Input - to protect copyrighted

content, this encoder does not support HDMI copy protection (HDCP)

Component Video: 1x HD Component (YCrCb) Video Input

Composite Video: 1x 1V p-p +/- 3 dB, 480i only

Closed Captioning Input: 1x 1V p-p +/- 3 dB, 480i Composite Video

(used for Closed Captioning data extraction during HD encoding)

AUDIO INPUTS

RCA-TYPE L+R: 1x 1Vrms nominal, 3.5Vrms maximum

HDMI-EMBEDDED AUDIO: Supports PCM (uncompressed)

digital audio from HDMI

VIDEO OPTIONS

INPUT VIDEO MODES: 480i (720x480 @ 30 fps)

(SUPPORTED) 480p (720x480 @ 60 fps)

720p @ 60Hz (1280x720 @ 60 fps) 1080i @ 30Hz (1920x1080 @ 30 fps) Supports auto-scan for input resolution

ENCODER FORMAT: MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 / H.264, selectable

Supports auto scan

VIDEO ADUSTMENTS: Brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation

MPEG-4 PROFILE SUPPORT: Simple, Advanced Simple, High

BITRATE: Up to 19Mbps (depends on input format)

SDE24A Item #: 1002514A

Standard-Definition Dual Video Encoder

ANALOG INTERFACE

Composite Video Inputs: 2 composite inputs, one for each

program/source

Component Video Input Level: 1 Volt p-p ± 3 dB

Audio Inputs, for 2 Programs:: RCA type for L + R audio channels, 2 sets

Audio Input Level: 1 Vrms audio gain:15 to 0 dB

(user-adjustable)

MPEG ENCODER

ENCODE FORMAT - #1 INPUT: MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 / H.264, selectable

ENCODE FORMAT - #2 INPUT: MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 / H.264, selectable

Note: Each Encoder module has two sets of inputs marked 1 and 2. Number 1 input from all installed modules will appear as odd-numbered encoders in the MEQ1000B menu. Likewise, number 2 SDE24A inputs will correspond to even-numbered encoders in the

MEQ1000B menu.

INPUT ENCODING BITRATE: Constant Bitrate: 1 Mbps to 8 Mbps

ENCODING RESOLUTION: 720X480(StandardDenition)

VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS: Brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation

AUDIO ENCODER

SELECTABLE TYPES: Dolby Digital® AC-3 or MPEG1, Layer 2

DOLBY DIGITAL® ENCODER: Manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories

OUTPUT BITRATE: 128, 192, 320, 384kbps

AUDIO OPTIONS

ENCODER FORMAT: Dolby Digital® AC-3 or MPEG1, Layer 2

OUTPUT BITRATE: 128, 192, 320, 384kbps

SDM1000 Item #: 1002576

Satellite Tuner and Demodulator Module - QPSK/8PSK

FREQUENCY RANGE: 950 MHz to 2150 MHz

INPUT IMPEDANCE: 75 Ohm, return loss = 10 dB

INPUT LEVEL RANGE: -25 dBm to -65 dBm / transponder

MODE: QPSK, 8PSK

FEC: DVB-S2, DCII, advanced Turbo modes

SYMBOL RATE: 2 MS/s to 45 MS/s

NOTE: Firmware updates may be required for MEQ1000. MEQ1000s must be updated to V3.1 or later.

Specicaons, price, and availability are subject to change without noce or obligaon.

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A product and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. The lightning flash with ar rowhead symbol, within an

equilateral

triangle, i

s intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure

that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

acco

mpanying the

Unpacking

You will find the following items in the box:

• MEQ1000B Multiplexing QAM Modulator Unit (QTY = 1)

• MEQ1000B Instruction Manual

Installation

The MEQ1000B is designed to be mounted in the close proximity to a 120 VAC – 60 HZ power plug.

For safe and reliable operation, do not block airflow.

Power-Up

Plug into the power plug (120 VAC – 60 HZ).

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General Description & Features

The R.L. Drake model MEQ1000B is a commercial grade hybrid QAM modulator. The MEQ1000B features plug-in input modules that include an ATSC/QAM tuner, Satellite L-band tuner, GigE IP input, an ASI input, a SDI/HD-SDI input, HDMI (non-HDCP), Composite input, Component input, and analog NTSC inputs; thus the description 'hybrid' is used to describe it. A multiplexer is built in to combine the transport streams and input the filtered and groomed transport stream to the QAM modulator. This manual includes feature examples utilizing the Drake DTD1000A Digital Tuner and Demodulator Module, IPI1000 GigE IP module, SDM1000 Satellite Tuner and the ASII ASI-Input Module. Other available input modules include: SDE24A Dual SD MPEG Encoder, HDE24A High Definiton MPEG Encoder and SDI24A SDI/ HD-SDI Input Encoder. In addition, the MEQ1000B also supports older versions of these modules.

The MEQ1000B has two input module slots and the outputs interface to the MEQ1000B multiplexer, internally where they are MPEG program filtered, multiplexed, and groomed. Programs among the total group from input Slot 1 and input Slot 2 may be selected or not selected by the operator to be sent to the QAM modulator. Each input must contain no more than 20 programs and a maximum of 20 programs per input may be selected. Also, the total bitrate of the selected programs must not exceed that of the output QAM channel capacity.

Some common applications include: Channel Drop/Add, cherry picking programs from ASI or IP inputs, digital channel processing, or local origination additions.

The MEQ1000B contains a high performance QAM modulator that can operate in most ITU-A or ITU-B modes up through 256QAM. The very low noise, high output, up- converter provides coverage from 54 MHz to 1002 MHz while maintaining exceptionally low phase noise and broadband noise. Output level can be selected at a value between + 46 dBmV and + 61 dBmV.

The MEQ1000B operates in a fixed output clock mode and processes null packets when required to maintain the set fixed clock rate. PCR correction is included.

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Front and Rear Panel Operation

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FRONT PANEL

Ethernet Control: GigE Ethernet wired connection for local and remote management

IP Reset Button: When pressed for >1 seconds, the IP address of the control port will enable to the default factory

IP address (172.16.80.1, Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0) The login credentials will also be enabled to the default

username admin and password pass.

Note: The old IP address, login, and password will still be present in the encoder settings.

Status LED: The Status LED will blink continually after the IP Reset button has been held and the default IP/

credentials take effect.

Power: The LED is illuminated when the power is ON.

REAR PANEL

RF Output: Single QAM channel output @ +61 dBmV maximum and adjustable from 54 to 1002 MHz

EAS input: Supplied via the ASI input and selected by contact closure of EAS terminal.

Module Input Slot 1/2: Input Slot 1 on the left and input Slot 2 to the right.

ASI Output: Matches RF QAM rate or in ASI only mode may be set from 2 to 100 Mbps

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To begin setup, connect the appropriate input and output video cables and plug in the MEQ1000B power cable.

ETHERNET ACCESS:

Local or remote communication with the unit is only possible through a GUI-based menu via any standard web browser Chrome or Firefox is recommended, for IE use IE11 minimum. Before you can communicate with the unit you must configure your computer's IP address to be on the same subnet as the MEQ1000B's default IP address. To do so, follow these steps:

Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to the Control GigE port on the front panel of the MEQ1000B.

1. The following steps explain how to do this for a computer with Windows XP operating software:

a) On your computer, open the "Control Panel" b) Double-click on "Network Connections" c) Right-click on the "Local Area Connection", and then click on the "properties".

A dialog box entitled "Local Area Connection Properties" will appear. In this box, double-click on the "Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP)".

A dialog box entitled "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" will appear. Select the "Use the following IP address"

option and enter the following addresses:

IP address: 172.16.80.2 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

No need to enter a value for the Default Gateway for local access.

Click OK to close the dialog box. Now your computer is ready to communicate with the unit.

2. The following steps explain how to do this for a computer with Windows 7 operating software:

a) On your computer, open the "Control Panel" b) Click on “Network and Internet” c) Click on the "View network status and tasks"

Click on “Change Adapter Settings” on left hand side of the window

d) e) Right-click on the "Local Area Connection", and then click on the "Properties". f) A dialog box entitled "Local Area Connection Properties" will appear. In this box, double-click on the "Internet

Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".

g) A dialog box entitled "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties" will appear. Select the "Use the following

IP address" option and enter the following addresses:

IP address: 172.16.80.2 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

No need to enter a value for the Default Gateway for local access.

Click OK.

Open a web browser on your computer and enter the following URL address (http://172.16.80.1). Once the MEQ1000B web server has been loaded from your browser, you should see the login dialog. Enter the username and password and click LOG IN. The default username is "admin" (in lower case letters) and the default password is "pass" (in lower case letters).

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Status Tab

The status tab provides the following information (View only):

Version: Indicates the software version of the unit

Uptime: Indicates the uptime in which the unit has been operating.

Installed Modules

Slot: Two input bays per MEQ1000B.

Type: Indicates the type of input module, if any.

Output Statistics: Indicates the bitrate and buffer usage of the output.

Log Messages: Displays the 10 most recent log entries.

Reference: Link to MEQ1000B Product Information and RF Channel Lists.

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Modules Tab

IPI10000 IP Input Module

Select Module: Indicates Input module installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2.

Module Information: Indicates Module Type and Firmware Version of input module.

Module IP Address: User selectable from 000.000.000.000 thru 255.255.255.255 with the exception of

224.000.000.000 thru 239.255.255.255 is not valid.

IGMP Version: v2 or v3, or auto detects with the appropriate version. V3 will allow up to two specific

sources, or allows ALL sources if no specific sources are specified.

Receive Protocol: UDP or RTP, or auto detects the appropriate protocol.

Receive IP Address: User selectable from 000.000.000.000 thru 255.255.255.255

Receive Port: User selectable from 0 to 65535

Source IP Address 1: Same range restriction as the Module IP Address. Only used when IGMP

VERSION is set to V3 or AUTO. Not used when IGMP VERSION is set to V2.

Source IP Address 2: Same range restriction as the Module IP Address. Only used when IGMP

VERSION is set to V3 or AUTO. Not used when IGMP VERSION is set to V2.

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Modules Tab

DTD1000A Demodulator Module

Select Module: Indicates module installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2.

Module Information: Indicates Module Type, Software Version, and Firmware Revision.

Tuner Lock: Lock or Unlocked.

AGC Lock: Lock or Unlocked.

Demodulator Lock: Lock or Unlocked.

SNR: Indicates SNR of input signal.

Signal Level: Indicates signal level of input signal.

Channel Plan: Air/Broadcast, HRC, IRC or CATV

Modulation: VSB-8, QAM64 or QAM256

Channel: Input Channel

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Modules Tab

SDI24A Encoder Module

Select Module: Indicates encoder module installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2.

Module Information: Indicates module type of encoder module.

Video Lock: Lock or Unlocked.

Resolution: 480i ( 720×480 @ 30 fps ), 576i ( 720×576 @ 25 fps ), 720p @ 60 Hz ( 1280×720 @ 60 fps ),

1080i @ 30 Hz ( 1920×1080 @ 30 fps ), 1080i @ 25 Hz ( 1920×1080 @ 25 fps ) Supports auto-scan for input resolution

Video Encoder Format: MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 / H.264, selectable

Video Bitrate: Up to 19 Mbps (depending on input format)

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SDI24A Encoder Module (continued)

Audio Encoder Format: Dolby Digital® or MPEG1, Layer 2

Audio Source: Embedded or Analog

Audio Bitrate: 128, 192, 320, 384 kbps

ASII ASI Input Module

Select Module: Indicates input module installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2.

Module Information: Indicates module type of input module.

ASI Input: No configurable settings available for this module.

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Modules Tab

SDE24A Encoder Module

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SDE24A Encoder Module

Select Module: Indicates module installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2.

Encoder Information: Indicates module type and firmware version of encoder module.

Video Source: Composite video only.

Resolution: 720x480 (NTSC) SD, some older set tops may prefer 480x480

Video Encoder Format: MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 / H.264, selectable

Video Bitrate: 1 Mbps to 8 Mbps

Brightness: Sets the video brightness - larger values increase brightness (Default: 128)

Contrast: Sets the video contrast - larger values increase contrast (Default: 192)

Saturation: Sets the video contrast - larger values increase saturation (Default: 192)

Hue: 0 to 255 (Default: 128)

Audio Encoder Format: AC3 – Dolby Digital® Stereo or MPEG1, Layer 2 (MP2)

Audio Bitrate: 128, 192, 320, 384 kbps

Audio Input Limit: 1 Vrms or 2 Vrms, user-selectable

Gain: User-adjustable audio gain ± 15 dB

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Modules Tab

HDE24A Encoder Module

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Modules Tab

HDE24A Encoder Module

Select Module: Indicates Input module installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2.

Module Information: Module type and firmware version of encoder module.

Video Lock: Locked or Unlocked

Audio Lock: Locked or Unlocked

Closed Caption Valid: Valid or Invalid

Resolution: 480i ( 720×480 @ 30 fps ), 480p ( 720×480 @ 60 fps ), 720p @ 60 Hz ( 1280×720 @ 60

fps ), 1080i @ 30 Hz ( 1920×1080 @ 30 fps ) Supports auto-scan for input resolution

Video Source: HDMI (non HDCP), component or composite.

Video Encoder Format: MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 / H.264, selectable

Video Bitrate: Up to 19 Mbps (depending on input format)

Brightness: Sets the video brightness - larger values increase brightness (Default: 128)

Contrast: Sets the video contrast -larger values increase contrast (Default: 128)

Saturation: Sets the video contrast - larger values increase saturation (Default: 128)

Hue: Adjusts the video color hue - behavior varies by input mode (128 for Composite, 0 for other inputs)

Audio Encoder Format: Dolby Digital® AC3 or MPEG1, Layer 2

Audio Source: Analog or PCM (uncompressed) digital audio from HDMI

Audio Bitrate: Variable; 128, 192, 320kbps

Audio Gain: Varies audio level +/- 15dB (0, only avaliable when audio input is Analog)

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Modules Tab

SDM1000 Satellite Demodulator Module

Select Module: Indicates demodulator module installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2.

Module Information: Indicates module type and firmware version of demodulator module.

Demodulation Mode: QPSK DVB SCAN, QPSK DVB 1/2, QPSK DVB 2/3, QPSK DVB 3/4, QPSK DVB

5/6, QPSK DVB 7/8, QPSK DTV SCAN, QPSK DTV 1/2, QPSK DTV 2/3, QPSK DTV 6/7, QPSK DCII SCAN, QPSK DCII 1/2, QPSK DCII 2/3, QPSK DCII 3/4, QPSK DCII 5/6, QPSK DCII 7/8, QPSK DCII 5/11, QPSK DCII 3/5, QPSK DCII 4/5, LDPC SCAN, LDPC QPSK 1/2, LDPC QPSK 3/5, LDPC QPSK 2/3, LDPC QPSK 3/4, LDPC QPSK 4/5, LDPC QPSK 5/6, LDPC QPSK 8/9, LDPC QPSK 9/10, LDPC 8PSK 3/5, LDPC 8PSK 2/3, LDPC 8PSK 3/4, LDPC 8PSK 5/6, LDPC 8PSK 8/9, LDPC 8PSK 9/10, TURBO SCAN, TURBO QPSK 1/2, TURBO QPSK 2/3, TURBO QPSK 3/4, TURBO QPSK 5/6, TURBO QPSK 7/8, TURBO 8PSK 2/3, TURBO 8PSK 3/4, TURBO 8PSK 4/5, TURBO 8PSK 5/6, TURBO 8PSK 8/9

Frequency (MHz): 250 to 2150

Symbol Rate (M Sym/Sec): 2-45

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Multiplex Tab

Multiplex: Enabled, Slot 1 only or Slot 2 only.

NOTE: EAS will only work if Multiplex is "Enabled".

The following menu items are only available when multiplex is enabled.

Slot 2 Offset: Offsets Slot 2 MPEG channels # by multiples of 10 to avoid MPEG channel # conflicts. Set

to zero if no conflicts are present.

Program Numbers: Select All or Select Individual.

CA Filter: Enabled or Disabled

PSIP: Disabled, Enabled or Basic MGT/VCT.

Disabled - the MEQ1000B does not process or output any MGT, VCT, or EIT tables. This can be a

fine solution for cable systems that use set top boxes which operate from their own system channel map and have no need for these tables. MPEG program information is still processed. Some retail consumer QAM set tops operate perfectly in this mode and others may not.

Enabled - information from the MGT and VCT tables from both streams will be used to build a new

table for the combined output signal. Both input streams must have these tables present in order for

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Multiplex Tab

the unit to be able to perform this operation. EIT tables will be processed so as to provide program information, if present, for the next 12 hours. This selection is the only one that passes EIT table program information to the multiplexed output signal.

Basic MGT/VCT - The MEQ1000B generates basic MGT/VCT tables based on infortation below.

VCT: TVCT or CVCT

Major Channel: Original Channel, Output Channel or User Defined.

Original Channel - the Major Channel from the source stream will be used.

Output Channel - the Major Channel will be the same as the RF output channel.

User Defined - the MPEG program number and the major and minor virtual channel numbers may

be set to whatever number the operator chooses providing total flexibility. This is independent of the actual RF channel that the signal is distributed on. New MPEG program number and the major and minor virtual channel numbers are specified under the Channels tab.

Program Number Selection: This is only accessible when Program Numbers: Select Individual is

present.

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Channels Tab

1 2 3 4 5

MPEG Numbers

Original: Original MPEG Number

New: User Defined New MPEG Number

Virtual Channel Numbers

One-Part: One part VCN

New Major: User Defined Major Channel in VCT (Virtual Channel Table)

New Minor: User Defined Minor Channel in VCT (Virtual Channel Table)

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Output Tab

Output Mode: Normal or ASI only.

ASI Output Bitrate (Mbps): Matches RF QAM rate or in ASI only mode may be set from 2 to 100 Mbps

Note - ASI only mode disables the RF QAM output.

RF Output Level (dBmV): Adjustable from +46 to +61 dBmV.

Output: Normal, CW or Standby.

Modulation: 16A, 32A, 64A,128A, 256A, 64B or 256B

Interleave Mode: Sets the QAM modulator interleaver. Choose among the available selections based

upon your system/set top box requirements. For typical 256B-QAM (Annex B). DigiCipher II CATV systems, I128, J1 or I128, J4 is the most commonly used interleave setting but many other choices are available. This menu does not appear in the adjust mode if the QAM mode is Annex A (DVB) as there is only one choice in the DVB standard. When not in adjust mode, this screen will display the setting in QAM-A modes as well.

Symbol Rate (sym/s): This menu allows selection of the output QAM baudrate or symbol rate. For

Annex B (DigiCipher II ) is 5360537 sym/s for 256B and 5056941sym/S for 64B.

QAM Bitrate: Determined by Modulation selection. For 256QAM Annex B the data rate is 38.811Mbps

and for 64QAM Annex B it is and 26.970Mbps.

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Output Tab

Channel Plan: CATV-STD, CATV-IRC, CATV-HRC or Broadcast

Channel: Selectable from 2 to 158.

Show Channel Lists: RF Channel Frequency Table

EAS/DTA Tab

NOTE: Make sure the Multiplex tab is "Enabled" (refer to page 24). If this tab is disabled, EAS will not work.

EAS/DTA Control: Disabled, Master (SCTE18), Slave or Demod in slot 1

Disabled

Master (SCTE 18) – SCTE18 tables will force tune SCTE18 compatible TV tuners to a designated

EAS channel when EAS contact closure is made. This designated EAS channel can be internal (from an encoder in that MEQ1000B) or external.

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EAS/DTA Tab

Slave – The EAS channel comes from a master unit encoder host and is input to the MEQ1000B

via the EAS ASI input. The MEQ1000B will internally switch all output channels to the EAS channel when triggered by EAS contact closure.

Demod in Slot 1 – The DTA information comes from a demodulator in slot 1.

DTA Control requires demodulator for DTA data in slot 1.

DTA Control: Disabled, SCTE 65, SCTE 18, or SCTE 65 and SCTE18

Disabled

SCTE 65 - DTA Virtual Channel Tables are contained within SCTE-65 in-band SI data

supplied from demod card slot 1.

SCTE 18 - EAS Emergency Alert System Tables are contained within SCTE 18 in-band SI

data from demod card in slot 1.

SCTE 65 and SCTE 18 - tables contained within in-band SI data from demod card in slot 1

DTA Mode and EAS Mode applicable only when MEQ1000A is set as a slave to master encoder host.

DTA Mode: Disabled or Enabled

EAS Mode: SDE24EAS Encoder Card, SCTE 18 or both SDE24EAS encoder and SCTE18 tables.

Sections below only used when MEQ1000B is set for Master (SCTE18). The MEQ1000B generates the SCT18 EAS Emergency Alert System in-band SI data.

SCTE 18 Channel Source: Internal from the MEQ1000B or external from another designated channel on

the system.

SCTE 18 Channel Source Hidden: When the SCTE 18 EAS is generated internally you can chose to

hide the channel source, if desired.

EAS RF Channel: Specifies the EAS channel if EAS channel is external.

EAS Modulation: Specifies the EAS channel modulation if EAS channel is external.

EAS MPEG Program: Specifies EAS MPEG Program #.

EAS Major Channel: Specifies EAS Major Channel.

EAS Minor Channel: Specifies EAS Minor Channel.

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System Configuration Tab

IP Address: IP address of control port, IP reset button returns unit to factory default of 172.16.80.1

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 for local subnet

Default Gateway: Only needed for remote access and should be in the same subnet as IP Address

Reboot: Reboot the MEQ1000B

Log Tab

Max Lines to Display: Sets the maximum number of lines to display starting at the most recent.

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Admin Screen

To change/modify the Username and Password values for the unit, you must be logged in to the unit as “Admin” to

access a hidden screen shown in image below. At the top right of the screen select "Logged in as: admin".

Username: is the Administrator’s login (16 characters maximum). This login allows the user to make changes to

any area of the unit. The factory default Login is “admin”. Login is case sensitive.

Password: is used only if the users wants to change the current Administrator’s password (16 characters

maximum). The factory default password is “pass”. Password is case sensitive and will not be displayed.

Verify Password: is used only when the user is changing the current Administrator's password. The new password

must be typed in again before it can be changed. Password is case sensitive and will not be displayed.

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Firmware Update Tab

This tab uploads the newest available firmware for the MEQ1000B and deploys firmware to the unit. While the firmware

update tab is actively updating; the logging information and instructions are provided. When the update is completed, a

"Reboot" button will appear after the file uploads and update status gets reported. A user must refresh the page to get

status updates. It is recommended to click the "Firmware Update" tab to force the refresh.

Select Update File: Select the appropriate firmware file from your computer. This file should have ".fw"

or ".FW" for the file extension.

Upload File: Click the "Upload" button to transfer to the firmware update file to the MEQ1000B unit.

Once the file has been uploaded, the unit will automatically update.

For more the latest firmware releases, please visit our website at www.rldrake.com. You may also contact Technical Assist

ance at 800-523-6049 or by email: information@blondertongue.com.

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Service

A Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number is required on ALL PRODUCT RETURNS (regardless of whether the product is being returned for repair or for credit). Product that is received at the factory without an RMA Number will be returned to the sender, unopened.

RMA Numbers must be used when returning product for credit or repair. Use of RMA Numbers will ensure efcient

processing. When needing to return your product to R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC., please follow these simple steps listed below (in the order that they appear).

SERVICE REPAIRS ONLY CREDIT RETURNS ONLY

1. Contact R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC.’s Service Department

in one of three ways:

Phone: 800-523-6049 Email: information@blondertongue.com Fax: 732-679-4353

2. Request from Drake Service a copy of the Product Return

Authorization Form.

3. Complete the Product Return Authorization Form fully.

4. Return the completed Product Return Authorization Form

to the Drake Service Department using one of the contact methods listed in Step 1.

5. After completing Steps 1 through 4, an RMA Number will

be assigned to you.

6. Securely pack the product and mark the box with your

RMA Number. If shipping multiple boxes, all boxes must be marked with the RMA Number. Place the RMA Number near the return address in large, bold print (approx. 2” in height).

Ship your “SERVICE REPAIR ONLY” return to:

R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC. Attn: Product Service Returns One Jake Brown Road Old Bridge, NJ 08857

1. Contact R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC.’s Service Department

in one of three ways:

Phone: 800-523-6049 Email: information@blondertongue.com Fax: 732-679-4353

2. Request from Drake Service a copy of the Product Return

Authorization Form.

3. Complete the Product Return Authorization Form fully.

4. Return the completed Product Return Authorization Form

to the Drake Service Department using one of the contact methods listed in Step 1.

5. After completing Steps 1 through 4, an RMA Number will

be assigned to you.

6. Securely pack the product in its original undamaged box

(returning the product without its original packaging in good, new condition may cause the incursion of additional fees). Pack this box within another shipping container or box. Mark the shipping box or container with your RMA Number. Place the RMA Number near the return address in large, bold print (approx. 2” in height).

Ship your “CREDIT RETURNS ONLY” return to:

R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC. Attn: Product Credit Returns One Jake Brown Road Old Bridge, NJ 08857

*NOTE: All Credit Returns are subject to a 15% Restock Fee

*NOTE: All shipments are to be PRE-PAID by the sender. NO COD’s will be accepted.

IF YOU NEED TECHNICAL HELP

Call our Customer Service/Technical Support line at 800-523-6049 weekdays between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard

Time. Please have the unit’s serial number available. We will also need to know the specifics of any other equipment connected to the

unit. When calling, please have the unit up and running, near the phone if possible. Our technician(s) will likely ask certain questions to aid in diagnosis of the problem. Also, have a voltmeter handy, if at all possible.

DRAKE also provides technical assistance by

Email: information@blondertongue.com Fax: 732-679-4353

Many of the products that are sent to us for repair are in perfect working order when we receive them. For these units, there is a standard checkout fee that will be charged. Please perform whatever steps are applicable from the product’s Instruction Manual before calling or writing as this could save unnecessary phone charges. Please do not return the product without calling Drake Service and

following the steps above rst; it is preferred to help troubleshoot the problem over the phone (or by Email) rst, saving you both time

and money.

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