Toner Cable AQP-ATSC User Manual

AQP

ATSC/QAM Processor 1x 8VSB/QAM ► 1x QAM

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AQP (ATSC/QAM Processor) accepts one input in 8VSB (digital off-air) or QAM (digital cable) format, including the
sub-band QAM input channels T7 to T13, and delivers one output in QAM format in the 54-864 MHz range.

AQP can be utilized in a remote headend to “regenerate” a clean QAM channel from a degraded one. It also allows
TV sets to receive digital off-air programming on CATV channel assignments by transmodulating the 8VSB broadcast
to QAM.

It can also be utilized in remote digital origination applications, where the QAM channel needs to be delivered to the
headend via the sub-band frequencies.

Features

• Supports sub-band QAM input channels T7 to T13 for remote digital origination applications

• Input standards supported are digital off-air (8VSB & 16VSB) and digital cable (QAM 16/32/64/128/206)

• Agile QAM output at +55 dBmV and in the frequency range of 54-864 MHz range

Ordering Information

Model Stock # Description

AQP 6268 8VSB/QAM-to-QAM Processor with sub-band input

Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice Rev 04-12 ©Toner Cable Equipment, Inc.

969 Horsham Road lHorsham, Pennsylvania 19044 USA l Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] [e-mail]

AQP

ATSC/QAM Processor 1x 8VSB/QAM ► 1x QAM

Specifications

Connector: “F” Female
Standards

8VSB/16 VSB: ATSC Digital Television A/53E

QAM: ITU-T J.83 - Annex A & B

(16, 32, 64,128, and 256 QAM)

8VSB/16VSB Modes

Tuning Range: VHF (NTSC Ch. 2-13), UHF (NTSC Ch. 14-69)

Data Rate: 19.392 Mbps

Bandwidth: 6 MHz

8VSB Power Level: -28 to 20 dBmV

16VSB Power Level: -25 to 20 dBmV

QAM Mode

Tuning Range: CATV (NTSC Ch. T7-T13; 2-135)

Data Rate: 38.8 Mbps (QAM 256); 26.97 Mbps

(QAM 64) - Auto Detect

Bandwidth: 6 MHz

Power Level: -20 to +20 dBmV

Impedance: 75 Ω

Indicators

8VSB/QAM: Lock Status (Green LED)
Local Monitoring: Front-panel 16-character, 2-line LCD screen
Local Control: Front-panel Navigational Key-pad

Sub-band input on/off switch

Remote Monitoring/Control: Not Available

INPUT OUTPUT

ALARMS / MONITORING / CONTROL

Dimensions (W x D x H): 19 x 18.125 x 1.75 inches (483 x 460 x 44 mm)
Power: 105 to 135 VAC; 60 Hz

(Fuse:1 A, 250 VDC, SloBlo)

Power Dissipation: 23 W
Weight : 7 lbs (3.2 kg)
Operating Temperature: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
Storage Temperature: -13 to 158°F (-25 to 70°C)
Operating Humidity: 0 to 95% RH @ 35°C max, non-condensation
Storage Humidity: 0 to 95% RH @ 35°C max, non-condensation

GENERAL

Connector: “F” Female
QAM Modulation Modes: 16, 32, 64, 128, & 256
DVB Symbol Rate: Variable; 1 to 7 MSymbols/sec (mbaud)
Frequency Range: 54 to 864 MHz
QAM Tuning

NTSC: Per channel’s number from 2 to 135

PAL: Per channel’s center-frequency

(12.5 kHz increments)

RF Level: +55 dBmV (115 dBμV)
RF Level LCD Screen Error: ±2 dB
RF Level Adjustment Range: 45 to 55 dBmV
Frequency Tolerance: ±0.5 kHz @ 77°F (25°C)
Frequency Stability ±5 kHz over 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
Amplitude Flatness: ±0.25 dB (over 6 MHz channel)
Phase Noise: -98 dBc (@ 10 kHz)
Spurious: -60 dBc
Broadband Noise: -75 dBc (@ +55 dBmV output level, 4MHz bandwidth)
Impedance: 75 Ω
Return Loss: 12 dB
Spectral Inversion: Auto Recognition
Carrier Suppression: 55 dB
SNR: Greater than 40 dB
MER: Greater than 40 dB
I/Q Phase Error: Less than 1 degree
I/Q Amplitude Imbalance: Less than 1%