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A Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number is required on ALL PRODUCT RETURNS (regardless of whether the 

product is being returned for repair or for credit). Product that is received at the factory without an RMA Number will be 

returned to the sender, unopened. 

RMA Numbers must be used when returning product for credit or repair. Use of RMA Numbers will ensure efficient 

processing.  When needing to return your product to R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC., please follow these simple steps listed 

below (in the order that they appear). 

Service

1. 

Contact R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC.’s Service Department 

in one of three ways: 
 

Phone: 732-313-4256 

 

Email:  drakerepair@rldrake.com 

 

Fax: 732-679-4022

2. 

Request from Drake Service a copy of the Product Return 

Authorization Form.

3. 

Complete the Product Return Authorization Form fully.

4. 

Return the completed Product Return Authorization Form 

to the Drake Service Department using one of the contact 

methods listed in Step 1.

5. 

After completing Steps 1 through 4, an RMA Number will 

be assigned to you.

6. 

Securely pack the product and mark the box with your 

RMA Number.  If shipping multiple boxes, all boxes must 

be marked with the RMA Number. Place the RMA Number 

near the return address in 

large, bold print

 (approx. 2” in 

height).

1. 

Contact R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC.’s Service Department 

in one of three ways: 
 

Phone: 937-746-6990 

 

Email:  servicehelp@rldrake.com 

 

Fax: 937-806-1510

2. 

Request from Drake Service a copy of the Product Return 

Authorization Form.

3. 

Complete the Product Return Authorization Form fully.

4. 

Return the completed Product Return Authorization Form 

to the Drake Service Department using one of the contact 

methods listed in Step 1.

5. 

After completing Steps 1 through 4, an RMA Number will 

be assigned 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 RETURNS ONLY” return to:

R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC. 

Attn: Product Credit Returns 

One Jake Brown Road 

Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Ship your “SERVICE REPAIR ONLY” return to:

R.L. Drake Holdings, LLC. 

Attn: Product Service Returns 

One Jake Brown Road 

Old Bridge, NJ 08857

SERVICE REPAIRS ONLY

CREDIT RETURNS ONLY

*NOTE: All Credit Returns are subject to a 15% Restock Fee
*NOTE: All shipments are to be PRE-PAID by the sender. NO COD’s will be accepted.

IF YOU NEED TECHNICAL HELP

 

Call our Customer Service/Technical Support line at +1 (937) 746-6990 weekdays between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard 

Time.  Please have the unit’s serial number available. We will also need to know the specifics of any other equipment connected to the 

unit.  When calling, please have the unit up and running, near the phone if possible. Our technician(s) will likely ask certain questions to 

aid in diagnosis of the problem. Also, have a voltmeter handy, if at all possible. 

DRAKE also provides technical assistance by

Email:  servicehelp@rldrake.com 

Fax: (937) 806-1510 

Many of the products that are sent to us for repair are in perfect working order when we receive them. For these units, there is a 

standard checkout fee that will be charged.  Please perform whatever steps are applicable from the product’s Instruction Manual before 

calling or writing as this could save unnecessary phone charges. Please do not return the product without calling Drake Service and 

following the steps above first; it is preferred to help troubleshoot the problem over the phone (or by Email) first, saving you both time 

and money.

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...

Page 15: ...R 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 BT All claims for shortages defects and non conforming goods must be made by ...

Page 16: ...R L DRAKE HOLDINGS LLC Sales 937 746 4556 Support 937 746 6990 Fax 937 806 1510 www rldrake com ...

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