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Alternatively, the MEQ1000A with 

DTD1000A Demodulator

 Module or other input modules may be programmed and monitored 

using the Drake Digital Headend Control Program.  The Headend Control Program is shipped with MEQ1000A or available for 
download through http://www.rldrake.com. You will require v5.2 or later.

To provide connectivity to the MEQ1000 or MEQ1000A you will require a computer with a serial COM port or USB to COM adapter. 
The COM port cable attaches to the RS-232 IN on the MEQ1000.  The RS-232 OUT is to daisy chain additional MEQ1000's or other 
compatible devices. Enter program mode by pressing the ENTER button on the MEQ1000 located in the center of the four arrow 
buttons and hold in for several seconds until the bottom line of the display begins to flash. Select the MEQ1000 settings by using 
the front panel select buttons.

MEQ1000A Remote Programming

To use the Headend Control Program, first set up the following on the MEQ1000A (accessible at any time through the front panel, 
as shown on Fig. 1):

1. 

 Unit ID: # (0 thru 63) 

• 

Assign a unique ID # from 1 to 63 to each MEQ1000A in order to distinguish them for remote access from the Drake.

• 

ID # 0 allows front panel access only.

2. 

 RS-232 Baud Rate:

 corresponds to baud rate from the connected computer.

3. 

 

Press the 

ENTER

 button to store settings.

Using the Headend Control Program

Figure 1

Operation

: MEQ1000/A

Configuration

Settings

CHANNEL MAP : Broadcast, CATV IRC or HRC

CHANNEL NUMBER : User selectable from 2 to 158 (CATV) 2 to 2 to 69 (broadcast), 1 to 158 (IRC or HRC)

DEMOD MODE : VSB-8, QAM-64B or QAM-256B

When used in an MEQ1000 or MEQ1000A:

Power on the chassis. When viewed from the rear panel, the leftmost slot is input A and input B to the right. Use front 
panel select buttons to cycle between MEQ1000/A Host QAM Modulator, DTD1000A Demodulator Module or other 
installed input modules. To enter program mode press the ENTER button that is located in the center of the four arrow 
buttons and hold in for several seconds until the bottom line of the display begins to flash. Once all parameters are 
entered press the ENTER button to store settings. The following configuration settings are available from the DTD1000A:

NOTES

1. 

The front panel display will show DTD1000A DEMOD LOCKED when tuning a valid RF channel.

2. 

MEQ1000/A must be updated to v4.0 or later.

Summary of Contents for 1002512A

Page 1: ...37 746 4556 www rldrake com Rev 030916 651228700A DTD1000A Demodulator Module 8VSB QAM INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2016 R L Drake Holdings LLC Model Item Description DTD1000A 1002512A Demodulator Module 8VSB QAM ...

Page 2: ...operty rights Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Manual Revision This instruction manual was updated on 8 14 15 to be current for the MEQ1000 A having firmware release version 4 0 or later For more information regarding product firmware releases please visit our website at www rldrake com or contact Technical Assistance at 937 746 6990 Purchase Location Name Purchase Location Telepho...

Page 3: ... Contents CAUTION STATEMENTS 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION FEATURES 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6 INSTALLATION POWER UP 7 OPERATION MEQ1000B 8 MODULE TAB 9 OPERATION MEQ1000 A 10 HEADEND CONTROL PROGRAM 10 SERVICE 14 WARRANTY 15 ...

Page 4: ...he antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 16 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of over head power lines other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits 17 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as ...

Page 5: ... lignes ou circuits électriques Entrer en contact avec de tels circuits ou lignes électriques pourrait être fatal 17 Surcharge Ne pas surcharger les prises de courant murales les rallonges électriques ou les prises de courant intégrées Un risque d incendie ou de choc électrique pourrait résulter d une telle surcharge 18 Insertion d objet ou de liquide Ne jamais insérer d objet par les ouvertures d...

Page 6: ...2 x 8 deep Weight 0 5 lbs Temperature Rating 0 50 C ambient INTRODUCTION The Drake DTD1000A Demodulator Module in tandem with the Drake MEQ1000A B Multiplexing Hybrid QAM Modulator is designed to provide a demodulated transport stream from a ATSC 8VSB or QAM annex B RF signal The MEQ1000A B accepts transport streams from up to two input modules These may be multiplexed into single transport The tr...

Page 7: ...put Module is inserted all the way into the MEQ1000 The DTD1000A Demodulator should be flush against the rear wall of the MEQ1000 4 Use the enclosed fastening screws to secure the DTD1000A from coming loose from the MEQ1000 5 Connect all cables to be input into the DTD1000A and output from the MEQ1000 6 Once the DTD1000A is inserted into the MEQ1000 and all cables are securely connected power up t...

Page 8: ...om the rear panel the leftmost slot is slot 1 and slot 2 to the right 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 cas...

Page 9: ... Firmware Revision Tuner Lock Lock or Unlocked AGC Lock Lock or uUnlocked 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 DTD1000A Demodulator Module Tab 10 10 ...

Page 10: ...gn a unique ID from 1 to 63 to each MEQ1000A in order to distinguish them for remote access from the Drake ID 0 allows front panel access only 2 RS 232 Baud Rate corresponds to baud rate from the connected computer 3 Press the ENTER button to store settings Using the Headend Control Program Figure 1 Operation MEQ1000 A Configuration Settings CHANNEL MAP Broadcast CATV IRC or HRC CHANNEL NUMBER Use...

Page 11: ...2 Headend Control Program continued Alternatively the MEQ1000 A with DTD1000A Demodulator Module or other input modules may be programmed and monitored using the Drake Digital Headend Control Program The Headend Control Program is shipped with MEQ1000 A or available for download at http tinyurl com 28o5f4d You will require V5 2 or later Figure 3 ...

Page 12: ...d to MEQ1000 to store new settings into DTD1000 They will then appear in the right hand column to show they have been stored See Fig 4 Configurable settings are as follows Channel Plan CATV IRC HRC or Broadcast Channel Number 2 to 158 CATV 1 to 158 IRC or HRC 2 to 69 Broadcast Demod Mode VSB 8 QAM 64B or QAM 256B SNR shows in box at top of right hand column settings above channel plan settings on ...

Page 13: ...13 937 746 4556 www rldrake com Notes ...

Page 14: ...ed 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 RE...

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