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INSTRUCTIONꢀMANUAL
AM Series
Agile Modulator with
Emergency Alert System
Model
AM-60-550
AM-60-806
Stock No.
59416
59419
Status
Active
Obsolete
Date
Document No.
651217400F
651217400E
Issue No.
Author
KK
September 22, 2014
December 11, 2009
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LISTED
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©2009 Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective owner.
AM Series
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Instruction Manual
Section 1 — General & Safety Instructions
The STOP sign symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of REQUIRED operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions that if not followed, may result in product failure or
destruction.
The YIELD sign symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of RECOMMENDED operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions.
The LIGHTNING flash symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electrical shock.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER FROM THIS UNIT.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the CATV System Installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected
to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Safety Instructions
YOU SHOULD ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO HELP ENSURE
AGAINST INJURY TO YOURSELF AND DAMAGE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT.
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Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be
greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum
ambient temperature per manufacturer's recommendation.
Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
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Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits
might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing
this concern.
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Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other
than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).
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Read all safety and operating instructions before you operate the unit.
Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference.
Heed all warnings on the unit and in the safety and operating instructions.
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Safety Instructions - continued
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Follow all installation, operating, and use instructions.
Unplug the unit from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the unit.
Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Blonder Tongue, as they may cause hazards, and will void the warranty.
Do not operate the unit in high-humidity areas, or expose it to water or moisture.
Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious personal injury and damage to the unit. Install
the unit only in a mounting rack designed for 19” rack-mounted equipment.
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Do not block or cover slots and openings in the unit. These are provided for ventilation and protection from overheating. Never place the unit near or
over a radiator or heat register. Do not place the unit in an enclosure such as a cabinet without proper ventilation. Do not mount equipment in the rack
space directly above or below the unit.
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Operate the unit using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label. Unplug the unit power cord by gripping the plug, not the cord.
The unit is equipped with a three-wire ground-type plug. This plug will fit only into a ground-type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the ground-type plug.
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Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
Be sure that the outdoor components of the antenna system are grounded in accordance with local, federal, and National Electrical Code (NEC) require-
ments. Pay special attention to NEC Sections 810 and 820. See the example shown in the following diagram:
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We strongly recommend using an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault protection. For added protection during a lightning storm, or
when the unit is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the unit and the
antenna. This will prevent damage caused by lightning or power line surges.
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing the antenna, take extreme care to avoid touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them can be fatal.
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Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
Never insert objects of any kind into the unit through openings, as the objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could cause
fire or electrical shock.
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Do not attempt to service the unit yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage and will void the warranty. Refer all
servicing to authorized service personnel.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel whenever the following occurs:
o The power supply cord or plug is damaged;
o Liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit;
o The unit has been exposed to rain or water;
o The unit has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged;
o The unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by Blonder Tongue. Unauthorized substitu-
tions may damage the unit or cause electrical shock or fire, and will void the warranty.
Upon completion of any service or repair to the unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the unit is in proper operating
condition.
Returning Product for Repair (or Credit)
A Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number is required on all products returned to Blonder Tongue, regardless if
the product is being returned for repair or credit. Before returning product, please contact the Blonder Tongue Service
Department at 1-800-523-6049, Ext. 4256 or visit our website: www.blondertongue.com for further information.
AM Series
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Instruction Manual
Description
The AM Series are professional quality agile audio/video modulators equipped with an Emergency Alert System (EAS)
feature, which can also be used for an alternate IF input. The units provide an audio and video modulated RF carrier on
any channel from 54 to 550 or 806 MHz depending upon the model. Any standard audio/video source can be used, such
as satellite receivers, television cameras, video tape recorders, or television demodulators.
Channel tuning is easily accomplished with the use of front panel channel up/down push buttons. Frequency plans
include CATV Standard EIA, IRC, HRC & Broadcast. All channel frequency information with appropriate FCC offsets is pre-
programmed and tuned electronically via a microprocessor.
The AM Series have optional features to fit many different applications. A stereo audio option, Option 05, also allows the
integration of a BTSC stereo encoder module into the AM Series. This optional stereo encoder converts stereo left and
right audio into a composite BTSC stereo audio signal. The factory installed option provides 20 dB of stereo separation,
less than 1.0% total harmonic distortion and 60 dB signal to noise ratio.
The EAS / Alternate IF feature allows a choice between manual and automatic selection of the EAS/ALT IF input signal. This
is done through a 3 position terminal strip on the rear of the unit. In the manual mode the EAS/ALT IF feature is activated
by a contact closure switch, which completes a ground connection. In the automatic mode, two positions on the terminal
strip are jumpered together enabling an automatic detection circuit in the unit. When an EAS/ALT IF signal is routed to the
EAS/ALT IF port the unit automatically switches to that alternate signal.
The AM Series meets FCC Docket 21006 aeronautical frequency offset requirements (5 kHz video carrier accuracy). A high
in-channel carrier to noise performance of 63 dB typical is achieved by the unit. A custom SAW IF filter is employed to
provide true vestigial sideband selectivity with built-in FCC group delay equalization. A state of the art converter design
with pre-programmed microprocessor controlled channel tuning ensures that the Blonder Tongue AM Series are the ideal
agile modulator for any demanding CATV headend need.
Options
02 Video Input Connector BNC 75 Ohm
04 Sub Band Output (AM-60-550 only)
05 Stereo Audio
07 Video AGC
08 Audio AGC
09 Balanced Audio Input
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Input
Output
Connector
Connector:
Impedance:
Return Loss:
Frequency Range
“F” Female
75 Ω
12 dB
Standard: “F” Female
Option 2: BNC Female
75 Ω
Impedance:
Return Loss:
18 dB
Video Input Level
AM-60-806 Model: 54 to 806 (NTSC CATV Ch. 2-125)
AM-60-550 Model: 54 to 550 MHz (NTSC CATV Ch. 2 -78 & 95-99)
Standard: 0.7 volt Peak-to-Peak (87.5% depth of modulation)
Option 7 (Video AGC): 0.4 to 2.5 volts Peak-to-Peak (87.5% ±2.5% depth of modulation)
Video-to-RMS Hum Ratio:
65 dB Peak-to-Peak
58 dB (Weighted; at 4MHz bandwidth)
2.0%
AM-60-550 with Option 4 (Sub-band): 7 to 550 MHz (NTSC CATV Ch. T7 -78 & 95-99)
NTSC Channel Modes:
Power Level
Power Level Range
Video Flatness:
Carrier-to-Noise: (In Channel)
Broadband Noise: (4 MHz bandwidth)
Spurious Outputs:
Aural/Visual Carrier Ratio:
4.5 MHz Aural Inter-carrier Freq. Tolerance: ±150 Hz; 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)
Channel Selectivity
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Differential Gain:
UHF, VHF, CATV (Standard, HRC, IRC)
+60 dBmV
+50 to +60 dBmV (in 0.2 dB increments)
fv-0.5 to fv+4.2 MHz (1.0 dB Peak-to-Valley)
63 dB
-77 dBc (@ +60 dBmV output level)
-63 dBc
-15 ±5 dB
Differential Phase:
1.0 degree
Over-modulation Indicator:
87 to 92%
Chrominance/Luminance Delay: Per FCC Requirements
Mono Audio (Standard)
Connector:
RCA
Option 9 (Balanced Audio Input):
Input Impedance:
Option 9 (Balanced Audio Input):
Input Level
Terminal Strip
Greater than 10 kΩ, unbalanced
600 Ω, balanced
Standard: 0.5 to 4.0 volt Peak-to-Peak
Option 8 (Audio AGC):
0.5 to 4.0 volt Peak-to-Peak (constant 25 kHz deviation)
Frequency Range:
50 Hz to 15 kHz
± 0.5 dB
Adjacent Aural & Below: -40 dB
Adjacent Picture & Above: -40 ±5 dB
Frequency Response:
Total Harmonic Distortion:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Over-modulation Threshold:
1% @ 25 kHz deviation
59 dB
Visual Carrier Frequency Tolerance
25 ± 2 kHz peak deviation
Standard Channels: ±5.0 kHz; 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)
FCC Aeronautical Channels: ±2.5 kHz; 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)
Stereo Audio (Option 5)
Connector:
Input Impedance:
Input Sensitivity
RCA
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
Input/Output Connector:
Aural Frequency:
Visual Frequency:
Composite IF Output
Greater than 10 kΩ, unbalanced
“F” Female / “F” Female
41.25 MHz
45.75 MHz
Standard: 1.0 volt Peak-to-Peak (55 kHz peak deviation with pilot tone)
Option 8 (Audio AGC): 0.5 to 4.0 volt Peak-to-Peak (constant 55 kHz deviation with pilot tone)
Frequency Response:
Separation:
Harmonic Distortion:
±0.75 dB (50 Hz to 14 kHz)
20 dB (50 Hz to 10 kHz)
Less than 1% (@ 1kHz)
Aural Carrier Level: +20 dBmV
Visual Carrier Level: +35 dBmV
Input/Output Impedance:
75 Ω
Input/Output Return Loss:
EAS/Alternative IF
16/15 dB
Connector: “F” Female
Input Level: +38 dBmV @ 45.75 MHz
Greater than 60 dB
Switch Isolation:
General
Alarms/Monitoring/Control
Dimensions (W x D x H):
Power:
19.0 x 14.25 x 1.75 in. (483 x 362 x 44 mm)
Front-Panel Indicators
Channel / Mode / RF Output: 3-Digit LED Display
117 VAC ±10%; 60Hz (Fuse: 0.40 Amp)
Also available in 220 VAC; 50Hz
Video Over-modulation: Red LED
Audio Over-modulation: Red LED
EAS/Alternative IF: Red LED
Stereo: Green LED
Power Dissipation:
Weight:
28 W (max)
7 lbs (3.18 kg)
Operating Temperature:
32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)
Front-Panel Controls
Channel / Mode /RF Output: Navigation Key-pad
Video Level: Potentiometer
Storage Temperature:
-13 to 158 °F (-25 to 70 °C)
Operating Humidity:
Storage Humidity:
0 to 95% RH @ 35 °C max, non-condensing
0 to 95% RH @ 35 °C max, non-condensing
Audio Level: Potentiometer
Aural Carrier Level: Potentiometer
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Controls and Connections
Operating Controls
All operating controls and indicators for the modulator are located on, or are accessible from the front panel.
[11]
[10]
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
[9]
Figure 1 - Front Panel
[7]
[8]
[1] EAS/ALT INDICATOR: Lights Red when EAS/ALT is active.
[2] VIDEO OVERMODULATION LED: Lights when modulation is above 87.5%.
[3] VIDEO MODULATION LEVEL: Adjusts percentage of modulation.
[4] AURAL-TO-VISUAL CARRIER RATIO: Controls amplitude of aural RF carrier relative to visual RF carrier.
[5] AUDIO MODULATION LEVEL: Adjusts aural carrier modulation.
[6] AUDIO OVERMODULATION LED: Lights when peak deviation of aural carrier is over 25 kHz.
[7] DISPLAY MODE BUTTON: Used to scroll through channel configuration, output level and modes.
[8] CHANNEL, CHANNEL CONFIGURATION/OUTPUT LEVEL DISPLAY
[9] UP/DOWN BUTTONS: Used to scroll through the channel, and channel configuraꢀon/output display.
[10] ENTER BUTTON: Evokes the current seꢁngs in the channel/output display when depressed.
[11] STEREO INDICATOR: Green LED lights when equipped with stereo opꢀon (AM Opt 5), the audio
select switch (on rear panel) in the stereo posiꢀon and video is applied to the modulator.
Note: All connections to the unit are made at the rear panel.
[3]
[2]
[6]
[7]
[1]
[8]
[9]
[4]
Figure 2 - Rear Panel
[5]
[10]
[1] RF OUTPUT: + 60 dBmV RF output
[2] IF INPUT: +35 dBmV IF Input
[3] EAS/ALT IF INPUT: Emergency Alert or Alternate IF Input
[4] IF OUT: +35 dBmV IF Output (See note #10 below)
[5] EAS/ALT IF TERMINAL: EAS / ALT IF mode selecꢀon (See page 9)
[6] BALANCED AUDIO INPUT: Balanced Audio Input (Opꢀon 9 units only)
[7] AUDIO INPUT: Audio input (standard)
[8] VIDEO AGC ON/OFF: Video AGC switch (Opꢀon 7 units only)
[9] VIDEO INPUT: 1 Volt PP video input
[10] IF LOOP CABLE: The IF loop cable (supplied) must be installed to provide RF continuity. The modulator will
not have an RF output without the IF loop installed.
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Operation
Opꢀon 4: (AM 60 550 Opt 4) Subchannel display
in standard configuraꢀon mode (only)
Display Mode
This button scrolls through the selection of Channel, Channel Configuration, Output Level mode in this order.
The resting state (default) of the AM's display mode is the channel number.
Channel Selection
The output channel is selected by pressing the UP or DN button when in the channel display mode.
The LED display will blink indicating a transition state.
The actual channel is not changed until the ENTER button is pressed.
If the ENTER button is not pressed, the display will return to resting state after 30 seconds.
Pressing and holding the UP or DN button will allow for faster scrolling of channel.
All internal attenuators are temporarily set for maximum attenuation during channel change.
Channel Configuration
The Channel Configuration is changed by pressing the UP or DN button when in the Channel Configuration display mode.
The LED display will blink indicating a transition state.
The channel configuration is not changed until the ENTER button is pressed.
If the ENTER button is not pressed, the display will return to resting state after 30 seconds.
If the mode is to be changed and it is not a valid mode for the existing channel, when the ENTER button is pressed, the new
mode will be selected, and the channel will default to channel-2.
The available Channel Configurations are as follows:
C = Standard (default from factory)
I = IRC
H = HRC
U = Broadcast VHF/UHF
Error Conditions
The Display will show a flashing "EE1" if the PLL1 is not locked.
The Display will show a flashing "EE2" if the PLL2 is not locked.
The Display will show a flashing "EE3" if both PLL1 and PLL2 are not locked.
All internal attenuators are automatically set for maximum attenuation in any of the above conditions.
Please contact our Service Department should any of these errors conditions occur.
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Adjustments
VIDEO LEVEL: With the intended signal source connected and a representative video program present turn the Video
Level Adjust control clockwise until the Video Overmodulation light just flashes, then back off slightly.
Alternatively, while watching the picture on a good TV monitor, adjust the control to the highest (clockwise)
level that does NOT cause the highlights (white portions of the picture) to become “washed out”.
AUDIO LEVEL: Turn the Audio Level Adjust control clockwise until the Audio Overmodulation light just flashes slightly on
the loudest peaks of the audio program material.
OUTPUT LEVEL: The Output Level is adjusted by pressing the UP or DN button when in the Output Level display mode.
The LED display will blink indicating a transition state. The output level is not changed until the ENTER
button is pressed. If the ENTER button is not pressed, the display will return to its resting state after 30
seconds. Pressing and holding the UP or DN button will allow for faster scrolling. The Level increments in
0.2 dB steps. Output level accuracy is typically +/- 1 dB of display, +/- 2 dB worst case.
A/V CARRIER RATIO: To adjust the aural-to-visual carrier ratio, tune the RF indicator device to the aural carrier frequency
and adjust the Aural Carrier control to obtain the desired aural carrier level. Recommended ratio is
-15 dB.
EAS/ALT IF:
AUTOMATIC: Connect a jumper to the terminal strip auto position. EAS will switch on when a +38 dBmV EAS IF signal is
detected.
MANUAL: EAS is active with a ground connection on the manual position of the terminal strip.
Stereo Compatibility Of The Modulator
The AM Series modulator are shipped configured for standard TV monaural operation (rear panel audio select switch is set
to mono audio). To defeat the audio pre-emphasis for use with an external MTS Stereo Generator or when using Option
5 Stereo, move the audio select switch on the rear panel to the stereo position.
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Option 5
Stereo Audio
Description
The stereo audio option integrates a BTSC stereo encoder module to the AM Series. The optional stereo encoder converts
stereo left and right audio into a composite BTSC stereo audio signal. This Option provides 20 dB of stereo separation,
less than 1.0% total harmonic distortion and 60 dB signal to noise ratio.
Specifications
Audio Input Sensitivity: 350 mV rms for 55 kHz peak dev.(w/pilot tone)
Video Input: 0.7 to 2 Vp-p
Frequency Response (Decoder output left or right channel):
L+R (In Phase Inputs)
50 Hz -10 kHz: 0.5 dB
50 Hz -12 kHz: 0.75 dB
L-R (Out of Phase Inputs)
50 Hz -10 kHz: 2.5 dB
50 Hz -12 kHz: 3.5 dB
L or R (One Grounded)
50 Hz -10 kHz: 1.5 dB
50 Hz -12 kHz: 1.75 dB
Separation 50 Hz -10 kHz: 20 dB
Harmonic Distortion @ 1 kHz (Decode Output: Left or right channel):
L+R: <1 %
L-R: <1 %
L or R: <1 %
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Appendix A
Frequency Allocation Tables
VHF Broadcast Channels
EIA
Standard
Video
Incremental
Video (IRC)
Harmonic
EIA
Standard
Video
Incremental
Video
Harmonic
Video
Channel
Video (MHz)
Chan.
Video (HRC)
Chan.
(IRC)
(HRC)
54
2
3
55.25
61.25
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
457.2500
463.2500
469.2500
475.2500
481.2500
487.2500
493.2500
499.2500
505.2500
511.2500
517.2500
523.2500
529.2500
535.2500
541.2500
547.2500
553.2500
559.2500
565.2500
571.2500
577.2500
583.2500
589.2500
595.2500
601.2500
607.2500
613.2500
619.2500
625.2500
631.2500
637.2500
643.2500
649.2500
655.2500
661.2500
667.2500
673.2500
679.2500
685.2500
691.2500
697.2500
703.2500
709.2500
715.2500
721.2500
727.2500
733.2500
739.2500
745.2500
751.2500
757.2500
763.2500
769.2500
775.2500
781.2500
787.2500
793.2500
799.2500
457.2625
463.2625
469.2625
475.2625
481.2625
487.2625
493.2625
499.2625
505.2625
511.2625
517.2625
523.2625
529.2625
535.2625
541.2625
547.2625
553.2625
559.2625
565.2625
571.2625
577.2625
583.2625
589.2625
595.2625
601.2625
607.2625
613.2625
619.2625
625.2625
631.2625
637.2625
643.2625
649.2625
655.2625
661.2625
667.2625
673.2625
679.2625
685.2625
691.2625
697.2625
703.2625
709.2625
715.2625
721.2625
727.2625
733.2625
739.2625
745.2625
751.2625
757.2625
763.2625
769.2625
775.2625
781.2625
787.2625
793.2625
799.2625
456
462
468
474
480
486
492
498
504
510
516
522
528
534
540
546
552
558
564
570
576
582
588
594
600
606
612
618
624
630
636
642
648
654
660
666
672
678
684
690
696
702
708
714
720
726
732
738
744
750
756
762
768
774
780
786
792
798
02
03
04
01
05
06
95
96
97
98
99
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
55.2500
61.2500
55.2625
61.2625
60
66
4
67.25
67.2500
67.2625
5
77.25
83.25
NA
73.2625
72
6
77.2500
79.2625
78
7
175.25
181.25
187.25
193.25
199.25
205.25
211.25
8
83.2500
85.2625
84
9
91.2500
91.2625
90
10
11
12
13
97.2500
97.2625
96
103.2500
109.2750
115.2750
121.2625
127.2625
133.2625
139.2500
145.2500
151.2500
157.2500
163.2500
169.2500
175.2500
181.2500
187.2500
193.2500
199.2500
205.2500
211.2500
217.2500
223.2500
229.2625
235.2625
241.2625
247.2625
253.2625
259.2625
265.2625
271.2625
277.2625
283.2625
289.2625
295.2625
301.2625
307.2625
313.2625
319.2625
325.2625
331.2750
337.2625
343.2625
349.2625
355.2625
361.2625
367.2625
373.2625
379.2625
385.2625
391.2625
397.2625
403.2500
409.2500
415.2500
421.2500
427.2500
433.2500
439.2500
445.2500
451.2500
103.2625
109.2750
115.2750
121.2625
127.2625
133.2625
139.2625
145.2625
151.2625
157.2625
163.2625
169.2625
175.2625
181.2625
187.2625
193.2625
199.2625
205.2625
211.2625
217.2625
223.2625
229.2625
235.2625
241.2625
247.2625
253.2625
259.2625
265.2625
271.2625
277.2625
283.2625
289.2625
295.2625
301.2625
307.2625
313.2625
319.2625
325.2625
331.2750
337.2625
343.2625
349.2625
355.2625
361.2625
367.2625
373.2625
379.2625
385.2625
391.2625
397.2625
403.2625
409.2625
415.2625
421.2625
427.2625
433.2625
439.2625
445.2625
451.2625
102
Cannot lock to comb
ref: refer to FCC regs
120
126
132
138
144
150
156
162
168
174
180
186
192
198
204
210
216
222
228
234
240
246
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342
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354
360
366
372
378
384
390
396
402
408
414
420
426
432
438
444
450
UHF Broadcast Channels
Channel
Video (MHz)
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
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29
30
31
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55
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69
471.25
477.25
483.25
489.25
495.25
501.25
507.25
513.25
519.25
525.25
531.25
537.25
543.25
549.25
555.25
561.25
567.25
573.25
579.25
585.25
591.25
597.25
603.25
609.25
615.25
621.25
627.25
633.25
639.25
645.25
651.25
657.25
663.25
669.25
675.25
681.25
687.25
693.25
699.25
705.25
711.25
717.25
723.25
729.25
735.25
741.25
747.25
753.25
759.25
765.25
771.25
777.25
783.25
789.25
795.25
801.25
Sub Band Channels
Channel
Standard Video
T7
T8
7
13
19
25
31
37
43
49
T9
T10
T11
T12
T13
T14
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Extended Warranty Program
STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY
A. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AGREEMENT (EWA)
If during the period following the expiration of the Blonder Tongue Manufacturers’ Standard Warranty ( Copy Included) the products which constitute the subject
matter of the extended warranty, manifest any manufacturing or similar such defects then Blonder Tongue shall at its option repair or replace the product. It is
emphasized that the extended warranty is in effect an extension of the Blonder Tongue Warranty and covers the items stipulated in Paragraph B to the exclusion of
the terms in Paragraph C of this agreement. Eligibility to purchase EW is limited to 90 days following initial shipment on selected products of sufficient value.
The product/products included in this extended warranty agreement are listed in the invoice that accompanies the EWA. Term of the extension will be ______
year(s). Purchase Order is required for extended warranty coverage.
B. WHAT IS COVERED?
1.
If a product has been determined to have failed, which falls within the Terms & Conditions of this EWA, Blonder Tongue Inc. may at its sole discretion
repair, modify or replace its component parts that are defective at 100% coverage for parts and labor.
A loaner unit may be available on request; PO required.
2.
3.
Product is manufactured by Blonder Tongue.
4.
Extended warranty period is up to and not to exceed 24 months and sold in increments of 12 months. Order # 9981 for 1 year and #9982 for 2 year
extensions.
5.
6.
Return of repair or replaced product shipping costs for ground shipments.
Firmware upgrades at no charge with automatic notification.
C. WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
The warranty does not cover any defects caused by foreign objects /connection errors .
Use other than by the customer at the declared address appearing in this document.
Failure by the end user to comply with the manufacturers’ instructions for installation, maintenance or use.
The use of accessories which have not been approved by Blonder Tongue.
The application and/or use of any incorrect or abnormal electrical supply to the product.
Any defect in wiring or electrical connections which does not form part of the product at the time of the original purchase.
Neglect, misuse, or willful abuse of the product.
Any repairs or attempted repairs of the product by any person other than Blonder Tongue Service Department.
Any modification of the product by any person other than Blonder Tongue Service Department.
10. Fire, flood, war, civil disturbance, industrial action, acts of God or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of Blonder Tongue.
11. Any defect caused by lightning strike or power surges.
12. Shipping costs to return products to Blonder Tongue for warranty service.
13. Blonder Tongue will not in any circumstances be liable for any consequential loss or damages suffered by the customer whether directly or indirectly
related defect in the product to the extent permissible by law.
14. Repairs may not be effected without prior authorization from Blonder Tongue Laboratories.
D. GENERAL
1. The customer shall notify Blonder Tongue Laboratories in writing within ten days of any change of his or her address.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Customer must provide original purchase receipt and serial number to initiate extended warranty coverage.
The fee paid for the warranty is not refundable under any circumstances unless cancelled within seven days of purchase.
The customer shall take all reasonable precautions to maintain the product is maintained in good working order.
The warranty contract ceases to exist if the product is replaced or a credit is given to the customer. Any monies paid for the warranty contract are forfeited
and not refundable. This is only applicable when the product is out of the manufacturer’s warranty.
The extended warranty period as stated on the Extended Warranty Agreement shall be the governing period notwithstanding any additional supplier
warranty on specific components.
6.
7.
8.
9.
The warranty shall in no way effect the terms and conditions of the sale agreement in terms of which the customer bought the product.
The extended warranty is limited to the terms and conditions herein contained
No agreement, varying, adding to, amended, deleting, or cancelling this warranty shall be effective unless given in writing (email is acceptable) and signed
by or on behalf of both parties.
10. The cost of the extended warranty is 8% of the purchase price for a 1 or 2 year extension beyond the Blonder Tongue standard warranty. e.g. A product
price of $1000 will be $80 for the 1st year (12 mos) and additional $80 for 2 year (24 mos) extension for a total of $160.
11. Warranty product return postage paid to:
Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc.
Attn: Warranty Service Dept.
1 Jake Brown Road
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Contact Blonder Tongue at 800-523-6049 ext. 555 to order extended warranty service.
Limited Warranty
Seller will at its sole option, either repair or replace (with a new or factory reconditioned product, as Seller may determine) any product manufactured or sold (or in
the case of software, licensed) by Seller which is defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the applicable specifications that are in effect on the date of
shipment or such other specifications as may have been expressly agreed upon in writing: (i) for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase for all
stock hardware products (other than those specifically referenced herein below having a shorter warranty period); (ii) for a period of one (1) year from the date of
original purchase, with respect to all MegaPort™, IPTV products, test equipment and fiber optics receivers, transmitters, couplers and integrated receiver/distribution
amplifiers; (iii) for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (or such shorter period of time as may be set forth in the license agreement specific to
the particular software being licensed from Seller) with respect to all software products licensed from Seller (other than Core Product Software) that is (a) developed
for a specific function or application, (b) complimentary to and does not function without the Core Product Software, and (c) listed with a specific model number and
stock number in Seller’s Price List (“Non-Core Software”); (iv) for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase, with respect to non-serialized
products and accessories, such as parts, sub-assemblies, splitters and all other products sold by Seller (other than Core Product Software and Refurbished/Closeout
Products) not otherwise referred to in clauses (i) through (iii) above. The warranty period for computer programs in machine-readable form included in a hardware
product, which are essential for the functionality thereof as specifically stated in the published product specifications (“Core Product Software”) will be coincident
with the warranty period of the applicable hardware product within which such Core Product Software is installed.
Software patches, bug fixes, updates or workarounds do not extend the original warranty period of any Core Product Software or Non-Core Software.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary,
(i) Seller’s sole obligation for software that when properly installed and used does not substantially conform to the published specifications in effect when the
software is first shipped by Seller, is to use commercially reasonable efforts to correct any reproducible material non-conformity (as determined by Seller in its sole
discretion) by providing the customer with: (a) telephone or e-mail access to report non-conformance so that Seller can verify reproducibility, (b) a software patch or
bug fix, if available or a workaround to bypass the issue if available, and (c) where applicable, replacement or damaged or defective external media, such as CD-ROM
disk, on which the software was originally delivered;
(ii) Seller does not warrant that the use of any software will be uninterrupted, error-free, free of security vulnerabilities or that the software will meet the customer’s
particular requirements; and the customer’s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of this warranty is, at Seller’s option, to receive (a) suitably modified software, or
part thereof, or (b) comparable replacement software or part thereof;
(iii) Seller retains all right, title and interest in and to and ownership of all software (including all Core Product Software and Non-Core Software) including any and all
enhancements, modifications and updates to the same; and
(iv) in some cases, the warranty on certain proprietary sub-assembly modules manufactured by third-party vendors and contained in Seller’s products, third party
software installed in certain of Seller’s products, and on certain private–label products manufactured by third-parties for resale by Seller, will be of shorter duration
or otherwise more limited than the standard Seller limited warranty. In such cases, Seller's warranty with respect to such third-party proprietary sub-assembly
modules, third-party software and private-label products will be limited to the duration and other terms of such third-party vendor's warranty, if any. In addition,
certain products, that are not manufactured by Seller, but are resold by Seller, may carry the original OEM warranty for such products, if any. The limited warranty
set forth above does not apply to any product sold by Seller, which at the time of sale constituted a Refurbished/Closeout Product, the limited warranty for which is
provided in the following paragraph.
Seller will at its sole option, either repair or replace (with a new or factory-reconditioned product, as Seller may determine) any product sold by Seller which at the
time of sale constituted a refurbished or closeout item (“Refurbished/Closeout Product”), which is defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the
applicable specifications that are in effect on the date of shipment of that product or fails to meet such other specifications as may have been expressly agreed upon
in writing between the parties, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in some cases the warranty on
certain proprietary sub-assembly modules manufactured by third-party vendors and contained in Seller products, third party software installed in certain of Seller’s
products, and on certain private–label products manufactured by third-parties for resale by Seller will be of shorter duration or otherwise more limited than Seller
limited warranty for Refurbished/Closeout Products. In such cases, Seller's warranty for Refurbished/Closeout Products constituting such third party proprietary
sub-assembly modules, third party software, and private-label products will be limited to the duration and other terms of such third-party vendor's warranty, if any.
In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) certain Refurbished/Closeout Products that are not manufactured (but are resold) by Seller, may carry the original OEM
warranty for such products, if any, which may be longer or shorter than Seller’s limited warranty for Refurbished/Closeout Products.
Refurbished/Closeout Products are final.
All sales of
To obtain service under this warranty, the defective product, together with a copy of the sales receipt, serial number if applicable, or other satisfactory proof of
purchase and a brief description of the defect, must be shipped freight prepaid to Seller at the following address: One Jake Brown Road, Old Bridge, New Jersey
08857.
This warranty does not cover failure of performance or damage resulting from (i) use or installation other than in strict accordance with manufacturer's written
instructions, (ii) disassembly or repair by someone other than the manufacturer or a manufacturer-authorized repair center, (iii) misuse, misapplication or abuse, (iv)
alteration, (v) exposure to unusual physical or electrical stress, abuse or accident or forces or exposure beyond normal use within specified operational or
environmental parameters set forth in applicable product specifications, (vi) lack of reasonable care or (vii) wind, ice, snow, rain, lightning, or any other weather
conditions or acts of God.
OTHER THAN THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE, SELLER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS
TO THE CONDITION, DESCRIPTION, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR AS TO ANY OTHER MATTER, AND SUCH WARRANTIES
SET FORTH ABOVE SUPERSEDE ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE OR IMPLIED BY SELLER OR BY ANY OF SELLER’S
EMPLOYEES OR REPRESENTATIVES, OR IN ANY OF SELLER’S BROCHURES MANUALS, CATALOGS, LITERATURE OR OTHER MATERIALS. IN ALL CASES, BUYER’S
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION FOR ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT F.O.B. SHIPPING POINT, AS SELLER IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION SHALL DETERMINE. SELLER SHALL IN
NO EVENT AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, DIRECT OR SPECIAL
DAMAGES BASED UPON BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY, ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE SALE, USE, INSTALLATION OR FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT ACQUIRED BY BUYER FROM SELLER.
All claims for shortages, defects, and non-conforming goods must be made by the customer in writing within five (5) days of receipt of merchandise, which writing
shall state with particularity all material facts concerning the claim then known to the customer. Upon any such claim, the customer shall hold the goods complained
of intact and duly protected, for a period of up to sixty (60) days. Upon the request of Seller, the customer shall ship such allegedly non-conforming or defective
goods, freight prepaid to Seller for examination by Seller's inspection department and verification of the defect. Seller, at its option, will either repair, replace or issue
a credit for products determined to be defective. Seller's liability and responsibility for defective products is specifically limited to the defective item or to credit
towards the original billing. All such replacements by Seller shall be made free of charge f.o.b. the delivery point called for in the original order. Products for which
replacement has been made under the provisions of this clause shall become the property of Seller. Under no circumstances are products to be returned to Seller
without Seller's prior written authorization. Seller reserves the right to scrap any unauthorized returns on a no-credit basis. Any actions for breach of a contract of
sale between Seller and a customer must be commenced by the customer within thirteen (13) months after the cause of action has accrued. A copy of Seller's
standard terms and conditions of sale, including the limited warranty, is available from Seller upon request. Copies of the limited warranties covering third-party
proprietary sub-assembly modules and private-label products manufactured by third-parties may also be available from Seller on request. (Rev 0713)
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