
Application Notes: Proofing and Testing
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The video level for each channel at the end of a 100 foot drop will have:
• > 3 dBmV [76.605(a)(3)].
• < 8 dB variation over 24 hours & 6 months [76.605(a)(4)].
• < 3 dB of variation between adjacent channels [76.605(a)(4)].
• < 12 dB of difference between any 2 channels in a 500 MHz system and
1 dB allotted for each 100 MHz above 500 MHz. This is tilt and peak-to-
valley [76.605(a)(4)].
• A maximum level is stated that doesn’t overload the subscriber’s
receiver [76.605(a)(4)].
• The audio will always be lower than the associated video. The audio to
video delta shall be between 10 and 17 dB. One exception to this rule is
if a baseband converter is used, then the delta is specified for 6.5 to 17
dB [76.605(a)(5)].
In-Channel Sweeping [76.605(a)(6)]
If you want to perform an In-Channel Response (ICR) test, there are two
scenarios to choose from:
1. Use your existing sweep transmitter or
2. Obtain a function generator that will sweep, at a line rate (approx.
20ms to 50ms), from 250 kHz to 6 MHz.
Adjust the output level to meet the requirements of the modulator's video
input (~ 1 Vp-p).
NOTE: As of 12-30-99, In-Channel Response testing must
be done after the customer premise equipment, which
means after the setup box. The FCC rule is ± 2 dB of
flatness.
You must create a new channel plan for each channel that you will be doing
the test on. This is done on the Transmitter (Tx) or on the field unit if using a
function generator.
When building this channel plan, create ten (10) scrambled channels, 500
kHz apart, starting approximately .75 MHz above the lower boundary of the
cable channel continuing 5 MHz above.
After you have created the channel plan, select the appropriate mode from
the SWEEP RECEIVER menu. Select the Stealth mode if using the Tx or the
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