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232-ATSC 4K and ATSC-SDI 4i Password Guide

The 232-ATSC 4K and the ATSC-SDI 4i have on-board web pages for control, monitoring, and configuration. Beginning with Application firmware v2.47, access to the on-board web pages will be password protected by default.


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CR Engineering August 11th, 2021

IPTV Configuration Guide

This guide will provide instructions for the configuration and setup of a basic IPTV system using a QIP series IPTV encoder, a QIP-D, or QIP-DVX IPTV decoder/controller, or IP-SDI 4i decoder. The devices will be connected to one managed network switch. This simple IPTV system will have two source channels available to a single decoder for viewing. The system may be easily expanded. Encoders may be added to provide additional source channels. Decoders may be added to accommodate more viewing locations.

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4 Things to Consider When Making the Move to AV Over IP

Modern technology is innovating our world more rapidly than ever before. While this technological revolution has resulted in both better products and outcomes, on the downside, it’s also created a lot of noise and confusion. These days, clarity and simplification are seen as a benefit, especially in technical industries.

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How do I Integrate an RF System using 8VSB?

Over-the-air TV channels are broadcast using 8VSB modulation, while cable channels use QAM to carry the video. In a recent firmware update (v. 2.6.4), all dual channel QMOD HDTV Modulator- IPTV Encoders can now broadcast RF channels in 8VSB format.

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Display Express TV Guide

This blog is dedicated to all those who use Display Express systems to control TVs. Here, we'll summarize the "controllability" status of popular makes of TVs, and we will update new facts and gotchas as we discover them.

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Basic Instructions for Integrating Display Express RF Control

Display Express is a very easy system to install and integrate, compared to other video distribution and control systems. Though it's really simple, it's often a new way of doing things for integrators.

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Yes, You Can Insert HD Programs into your Cable

Though I’m not a fan of sites forced to use cable boxes throughout their facility, there are sites that have them. In the past year, cable companies have been more open allowing cable boxes to access a few in-house programs.

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Display Express Overview

In this five part series, users will be taken through Display Express with focus on setup, features, customization of the display control software.

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Display Express Setup

In this five part series, users will be taken through Display Express with focus on setup, features, and customization of the display control software.

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Display Express Creating Presets

In this five part series, users will be taken through Display Express with focus on setup, features, and customization of the display control software.

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Display Express Creating Schedules and Alerts

In this five part series, users will be taken through Display Express with focus on setup, features, and customization of the display control software.

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Display Express Creating Web Control Panels and Users

In this five part series, users will be taken through Display Express with focus on setup, features, and customization of the display control software.

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Display Express PC Installation – Windows 7-10 Pro

Installing Display Express software into a Windows 7-10 Pro computer is a fairly simple process. The software can also be installed in Windows 10 Home.

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