Blonder Tongue HDE-CSV-QAM/IP High Definition MPEG-2 Encoder Module

HDE-CSV-QAM/IP – Overview

• Features:

  • Accepts one (1) program from any of the following inputs: 1xComponent, 1xHD-SDI, 1xHDMI (unencrypted), 1xVGA, and 1xComposite
  • Simultaneously delivers 1xQAM, 1xIP, and 1xASI outputs
  • Provides full QAM output coverage from 5 to 1002 MHz (sub channels T7-T14, and 2-158)
  • Provides +40 dBmV QAM RF output level
  • Supports custom video and transport stream bit rate settings
  • Supports user-defined PSIP configuration
  • Supports Real-time Dolby Digital audio encoding
  • Supports Closed Captioning EIA-608 and EIA-708
  • Provides comprehensive GUI-based monitoring and control via standard Web browsers
  • Compact design permits installation of up to 3 Encoder modules in 1RU
   

• Specifications:

  • Input
  • Component Connectors: 3x RCA for Video (Y, Pb, Pr)
  • HD-SDI Connectors: 1x BNC (SMPTE 292M)
  • HDMI Connectors: 1x HDMI (480i, 720p, & 1080i)
  • VGA Connectors: 2x Female VGA (Input + Loop-through Output)
  • Composite Connectors: 1x RCA for Video (Y) (480i Resolution)

    Encoding Profile

  • Output Format: MPEG-2 HD MP@ML; ISO 13818-2
  • Chroma: 4:2:0
  • Resolution: 480i, 720p, & 1080i
  • Frame rate: 29.97 fps (480i); 29.97 fps (1080i); 59.97 fps (720p)
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 & 16:9
  • GOP Structure: I & P frames (user-selectable)
  • Video Bit Rate: Variable (user-selectable)
  • Video Pre-filter: Variable (user-selectable)
  • Color Space: YCbCr and RGB
  • Audio Output Format: Dolby Digital
  • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
  • Bit rate: Variable; 96 – 448 Kbps (user-selectable)

    Alarms/Monitoring/Control

  • Local Monitoring: 1x Power LED; 1x Status LED
  • Local Control: 1x IP Reset button
  • Remote Monitoring/Control: GUI-based menu via Web browser

    Output

  • Connector: 1x “F” Female (Rear-panel)
  • Modulation: QAM 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256
  • Standards: ITU-T J.83; Annex A and B
  • DVB Symbol Rate: Variable; up to 7 MSymbol/sec (MBaud)
  • Frequency Range: 5 to 1002 MHz
  • Tuning: CATV Channel Selectable (Ch. T7 to T14, 2 to 158)
  • Channels’ Bandwidth: 6 MHz
  • RF Level: +40 dBmV ±1 dB
  • RF Level Adjustment: +35 to +42 dBmV, 1 dB increment
  • Frequency Tolerance: ± 0.5 kHz @ 77 °F
  • Frequency Stability: ± 5 kHz over 32 to 122 °F
  • Amplitude Flatness: ± 0.25 dB (over 6 MHz channel)
  • Phase Noise: -98 dBc (@ 10 kHz)
  • Spurious: -60 dBc
  • Broadband Noise: -70 dBc (@ +40 dBmV output level, 5.5 MHz bandwidth)
  • Impedance: 75 Ω
  • Spectral Inversion: Auto Recognition
  • Carrier Suppression: 45 dB
  • Return Loss: 14 dB typical
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 40 dB typical
  • MER: 40 dB typical
  • I/Q Phase Error: Less than 1 degree
  • I/Q Amplitude Imbalance: Less than 1%
  • ASI Connector: 1x BNC (Front-panel)
  • Format: DVB-ASI
  • Standard: ETSI EN 50083-9
  • IP Connector: 1x RJ45 (Front-panel)
  • Standard: 100/1000Base-T Ethernet
  • TS Bit Rate: Variable (user-selectable)
  • UDP/RTP: Supported (user-selectable)

    General

  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 5.65 x 14.10 x 1.72 inches
  • Power: External Power Supply (Input 120 VAC / Output 12 VDC @ 3 Amps)
  • Power Dissipation: 20W
  • Weight: 1.75 lbs
  • Operating Temperature: 32 to 122 °F
  • Storage Temperature: -13 to 158 °F
  • Operating Humidity: 0 to 95% RH @ 35 °C max, non-condensing
  • Storage Humidity: 0 to 95% RH @ 35 °C max, non-condensing