Goqam Modulator RF Output and IF Output Hardware Installation and Operation Guide
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GoQAM Modulator RF Output and IF Output Hardware Installation and Operation Guide Please Read Important Please read this entire guide. If this guide provides installation or operation instructions, give particular attention to all safety statements included in this guide. Notices Trademark Acknowledgments Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. (1009R) Publication Disclaimer Cisco Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in this publication. We reserve the right to change this publication at any time without notice. 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Contents Safety Precautions vii FCC Compliance xi About This Guide xiii Chapter 1 Introducing the GoQAM 1 System Overview ..................................................................................................................... 2 GoQAM Input Pairs................................................................................................................. 6 Input/Output Process ............................................................................................................. 7 Front Panel Overview ........................................................................................................... 10 Back Panel Overview ............................................................................................................. 12 Chapter 2 Installing the GoQAM 15 Installation Process Summary .............................................................................................. 16 Unpack and Inspect the GoQAM ........................................................................................ 18 Record the MAC Address ..................................................................................................... 19 Stacking Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 20 Install the Modulator Into a Rack ........................................................................................ 24 Connect Power Sources ......................................................................................................... 27 Connect the DVB ASI Input Ports ....................................................................................... 29 Connect the 10/100BaseT Ethernet Port ............................................................................. 31 Connect the RF OUT or IF OUT Ports ................................................................................ 33 Chapter 3 Provision the RF GoQAM 37 Understand the RF GoQAM GUIs ...................................................................................... 38 Provision GoQAMs on the DNCS ....................................................................................... 46 Chapter 4 Provision the IF GoQAM 53 Understand the IF GoQAM GUIs ........................................................................................ 54 Understand the Set Up IF GoQAM GUI ............................................................................. 55 Understand the Set Up UpConverter GUI ......................................................................... 63 Provision an IF GoQAM on the DNCS ............................................................................... 71 4004834 Rev D iii Contents Chapter 5 Operating the RF Modulator 77 Understand the Boot Process ............................................................................................... 78 Change the Boot Mode .......................................................................................................... 81 Read the Default Status Screen ............................................................................................ 83 Use the Front Panel Keys to Change Configuration Settings .......................................... 84 Adjust the Frequencies of a Selected Carrier ..................................................................... 86 Adjust the RF Output Level of a Selected Carrier ............................................................. 87 Mute the RF Output of a Selected Carrier .......................................................................... 88 Change the Carrier Mode of a Selected Carrier ................................................................. 89 Monitor Setup Options .......................................................................................................... 90 Change an RF Carrier Frequency ........................................................................................ 98 Resetting the GoQAM ........................................................................................................... 99 Chapter 6 Operating the IF GoQAM 101 Understand the Boot Process ............................................................................................. 102 Change the Boot Mode ........................................................................................................ 105 Read the Default Status Screen .......................................................................................... 107 Use the Front Panel Keys to Change Configuration Settings ........................................ 108 Adjust the IF Output Level of a Selected Carrier ............................................................ 110 Mute the IF Output of a Selected Carrier ......................................................................... 111 Change the Carrier Mode of a Selected Carrier ............................................................... 112 Monitor Setup Options ........................................................................................................ 113 Select an IF Channel or Carrier .......................................................................................... 121 Chapter 7 Inspect the Modulator 123 Quarterly Inspection ............................................................................................................ 124 Replace the Fuse ................................................................................................................... 125 Diagnose the Fan .................................................................................................................. 127 Replace the Fan .................................................................................................................... 128 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting the GoQAM 131 Alarm Conditions ................................................................................................................ 132 Troubleshooting Alarm Messages ..................................................................................... 134 Troubleshooting Boot Screen Error Messages ................................................................. 143 Chapter 9 Customer Information 147 iv 4004834 Rev D Contents Appendix A Technical Specifications 149 Installation and Operation Requirements ........................................................................ 150 IF Specifications.................................................................................................................... 152 RF Specifications .................................................................................................................. 153 ASI Input Specifications ...................................................................................................... 154 Modulation Specifications .................................................................................................. 155 Digital I/O Performance Specifications ............................................................................ 156 Connector Type .................................................................................................................... 157 Factory Default Settings ...................................................................................................... 158 Standard Output Frequencies ............................................................................................ 159 Index 161 4004834 Rev D v Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Read, Retain, and Follow These Instructions Carefully read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product. Follow all operating instructions that accompany this product. Retain the instructions for future use. Give particular attention to all safety precautions. Warning and Caution Icons WARNING: Avoid personal injury and product damage! Do not proceed beyond