Blonder tongue Clearview+ User manual

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User manual
Stock # Model Name Description
6557 1 Clearview+ MPEG-2, H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) to MPEG-2, H.264
(AVC), H.265 (HEVC) HD Transcoder
All Rights Reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.
HD Transcoder
MPEG-2 / H.264 (AVC) / H.265 (HEVC)
for up to 24 SPTS Programs
© Blonder Tongue Labs, Inc.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
P/N: 651251800A
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Rev: 111020
User Manual
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Clearview+
User Manual
Returning Product for Repair (or Credit)
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Department at 1-800-523-6049, Ext. 4256 or visit our website: 
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Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc.
One Jake Brown Road
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Printed in the United States of America.
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be the proprietary property of the registered owners.
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Dolby, Dolby Audio, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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 .................................................................................................................................................. 9
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 
 ................................................................................................................................................... 11
.................................................................................................................................................. 12
 ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
 ................................................................................................................................................... 15
 
 ....................................................................................................................... 16
 .................................................................................................................. 16
 
 ............................................................................................................................. 18
 ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
 ............................................................................................................................................ 20
 
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Clearview+
User Manual
å 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 Section 2.3.
å 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.
å Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such
that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
å 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.
å 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).
å Read all safety and operating instructions before you operate the unit.
å Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference.
å Heed all warnings on the unit and in the safety and operating instructions.
å Follow all installation, operating, and use instructions.
å Unplug the unit from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp
cloth for cleaning the exterior of the unit.
å Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Blonder Tongue,
as they may cause hazards, and will void the warranty.
å Do not operate the unit in high-humidity areas, or expose it to water or
moisture.
å Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The


å Do not block or cover slots and openings in the unit. These are provided for

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.
å 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.
å 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.
å 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.




       
           







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.
          

(servicing) instructions.
        
      
within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.

å Be sure that the outdoor components of the antenna system are grounded in


the following diagram:
å 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.
å 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.
å Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire
or electrical shock.
å 
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could cause fire or
electrical shock.
å 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.
å 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 
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.
å When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician uses
replacement parts specified by Blonder Tongue. Unauthorized substitutions
may damage the unit or cause electrical shock or fire, and will void the warranty.
å 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.
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Clearview+
User Manual
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

The Blonder Tongue Labs Clearview+ is a professional grade video and audio Transcoder in a 1RU form factor, designed to
accept up to twenty-four (24) HD or SD programs simultaneously, using up to 1Gb of data throughput. The unit can accept



The Clearview+ hardware-based video compression technology provides superior Transcoding quality at low bit rates, perfect


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
SD to HD upscaling or HD to SD downscaling
IP input up to 24 SPTS MPEG-2, H.264 , H.265  HD programs
IP output up to 24 SPTS MPEG-2, H.264 , H.265  HD programs
Primary and secondary Audio types: Dolby® Digital AC3, AAC, MPEG1-Layer2 (pass-through only), and MP3

24 front panel Status LEDs, one (1) per each program stream
Front panel Temperature LED
Easy-to-use GUI for monitoring and control
Clearview+
User Manual

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(i) AC power is not connected, or

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Solid Amber = Unit temperature is high.
Solid Green = Unit temperature is normal.





IP address = 
Username = 
Password = 
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



Solid Red = Transcode channel is experiencing an error or has failed. See log for details.
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

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Clearview+
User Manual

Input
IP
Connector:
Standard:
Protocols Supported:
1x Bi-directional Front Panel RJ45
(IP Video Port, Input/Output)
1000Base-T (GbE)
UDP
Stream Portfolio
Standard:
TS Packet Length:
Sync Byte:
TS Supported:
Video Format:
Video Resolution (fps):
Closed Captioning:
Addressing:
ISO/IEC 13818-1
188 bytes
0x47
24 SPTS
MPEG-2; H.264 (AVC); H.265 (HEVC)
480i (60), 480p (30/60), 720p (30/60),
1080i (60), 1080p (30)
Supported
Unicast
Audio
Format:
SAP:
Audio Bit Rates:
Sample Rates
AAC / MPEG:
Dolby
®
Digital AC3:
Dolby
®
AC3, AAC, MPEG1-Layer2
(Passthrough/Decode Only), MP3
Supported
64, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256,
320, and 384 kbps
16, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Output
IP
Connector:
Standard:
Protocols Supported:
1x Bi-directional Front Panel RJ45
(IP Video Port, Input/Output)
1000Base-T (GbE)
UDP
Stream Portfolio
Standard:
TS Packet Length:
Sync Byte:
Encoding Type:
Video Bit Rates:
TS Supported:
Video Format:
Video Resolution (fps):
Closed Captioning:
Addressing:
ISO/IEC 13818-1
188 bytes
0x47
CBR/Capped VBR
2-19 Mbps (0.1 Mbps increments)
24 SPTS
MPEG-2; H.264 (AVC); H.265 (HEVC)
480i (60), 480p (30/60), 720p (30/60),
1080i (60), 1080p (30)
Supported
Unicast
Audio
Format:
SAP:
Audio Bit Rates:
Dolby
®
AC3, AAC, MP3
(MPEG1-Layer2 is Pass-Through Only)
Supported
128, 192, and 256 kbps
Alarms/Monitoring/Control
Local Monitoring:
Local Control:
1x Power LED
1x Temperature LED
24x Status LEDs
1x IP Reset button
Remote Monitoring/
Control:
1x RJ45 (1000Base-T GbE)
GUI-based menu via web browser
General
Unit Dimensions:
(W x D x H)
19.0 x 19.2 x 1.75 inches
(483 mm x 488 mm x 45 mm)
Unit Weight: 9.5 lbs (4.31 kg)
Shipping Weight: 12 lbs (5.44 kg)
Power Supply:
Power Consumption:
110-230 VAC, 0.9/0.45 A, 60/50Hz
64 W
Operating Temperature:
Storage Temperature:
32 to 122 ˚F (0 to 50 ˚C)
-13 to 158 ˚F (-25 to 70 ˚C)
Operating/Storage
Humidity:
0 to 95% RH @ 35 ˚C max,
non-condensing
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User Manual
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To power the unit up, connect the IEC line cord to the input power receptacle on the rear panel. Then connect the
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The Clearview+
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Clearview+
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The following steps explain how to do this for a computer with ,  or 
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(Note: It can be found using the search box in the Start Menu or for Windows 8.x, the Start Screen)
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Click 
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is recommended)
same subnet as the units default IP address. To do so, follow these steps:
Control
of the Ethernet cable to your computer.
The factory default IP address of the Control port is . In order to communicate with the Control port, you
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
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

 before proceeding as follows:
Open a web browser on your computer (Chrome or Firefox is recommended) and
enter the following URL address Figure
4.2a) will appear.

click .


Username =  (case-sensitive)
Password =  (case-sensitive)

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
Clearview+
User Manual
As shown in Figure 4.2b


    
alongside the [

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
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




 displays the units serial number.


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

Clearview+
User Manual




that may arise.
176 °F
80 °C
ErrorErrorWarningWarning
Normal TemperatureNormal Temperature
185 °F
85 °C


 Indicates the following system components:
 is the Clearview+ system.

enabled. When a numbered transcode pair is not available the row will display as empty.
 displays data for each of the four system fans on the chassis.
1


2

 Temperature the Host unit is currently running
at. Temperatures are displayed in both Fahrenheit
and Celsius. (Figure 5.1a)
Temperature each module is currently
running at. The temperatures are displayed in both
Farenheit and Celsius. (Figure 5.1b)
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
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176 °F
80 °C
ErrorErrorWarningWarning
Normal TemperatureNormal Temperature
185 °F
85 °C


Clearview+
User Manual





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




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


Allows the user to the unit.
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

448
RPM
ErrorError ErrorErrorWarningWarning WarningWarningNormal RangeNormal Range
1794
RPM
8970
RPM
11213
RPM


 Types of messages under the status column(s).
 indicates the host is working without errors.

 indicates that one or more errors have been detected. See the message log below or navigate to the full Log
using the menu at the top.
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
speed, of each fan in the chassis. (Figure 5.1c)


 Types of messages under status column for each fan.


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
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Clearview+
User Manual

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The character limit is 64 alphanumeric, however
if other character types are used, the display limit is decreased and may truncate.
The character limit is 64 alphanumeric,
however if other characters types are used, the display limit is decreased and may truncate.

to the network.

.
 the subnet mask allows the user to access the unit from another network via the web interface. Factory
Default is  for local subnet.
 the gateway address of unit, allowing the user to access it from another network via the web interface.
The gateway address should be in the same subnet as IP Address.



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
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
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



Daylight Time).
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


a small margin.
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


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Admin
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 is the Administrators login (16 characters maximum). This login allows the user to make changes to any

 is only used when changing the current Administrators password (16 characters maximum). The password

 is required when changing the current Administrator's password. It 
and will not be displayed.

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
Clearview+
User Manual




right, is highlighted.




over a transcode block, the corresponding status table, to the right, highlights.

 The transcoder has not been detected yet.
: The transcoder is disabled.
 The transcoder is idle.

 The transcode has failed.
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
Clearview+
User Manual



Protocol Port

: This mode is not available for the Clearview+ model.
 480p30


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3


AACMP3
 

Mute

Protocol Port
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
Clearview+
User Manual


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
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Clearview+
User Manual
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


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

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Click this to clear the event log.
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
 The following severity messages can be displayed individually or show them all by clicking
All
 messages appear in 
 messages appear in green text 
 messages appear in  and indicates an event was logged pertaining to an issue that did
not cause a loss of service.
 messages appear in  and indicates an event was logged that caused or may cause loss of service.
 messages appear as  and indicates an ongoing event was logged that
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the user may show or hide the event log monitor messages of the Host unit.
 the user may show or hide the event log monitor messages of any or all transcoders.
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