Blonder Tongue AQD ATSC/QAM Demodulator Module
Receive & Demodulate Digital Signals For Analog Distribution!
- Accepts one 8VSB (digital off-air) or QAM 64/256 Input (digital cable) and delivers one output in NTSC composite video with analog stereo audio. It allows delivering of a digital off-air program to viewers with an analog TV set. It also allows an operator to cherry-pick channels from a "clear" QAM cable lineup.
- Input standards supported are digital off-air (8VSB) and digital cable (QAM 64 and 256)
- NTSC Composite Analog Audio/Video output is in 480i format and supports Closed Captioning (EIA-608)
- Optional AQD-RCS module allows remote monitoring and configuration of up to 80 AQD modules
- Optional AQD-SPS unit provides standby utility power to the primary power supply (AQD Power & Control module)
AQD-PLUS is the same as AQD, but includes the AFD broadcast package. AFD (Active Format Description)is a standard set of codes embedded in the video stream and used by digital television broadcasters to optimally display a 16:9 video format on an analog television set designed for 4:3 video format.Features
*Note:AQD-PCM Power and Control Module and QTRC QAM Transcoder Rack Chassis are required. These items are sold separately.
