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Chapter 5 Configuring the Meter

Configure – Channel Plan Tab

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Table 33 Digital Channel Parameters

Name Description

Modulation The process whereby a transmission signal is modi-

fied to carry information. Options are 256 QAM, 128

QAM, 64 QAM and Other.

QAM Standard A method of combining amplitude modulation with

phase shift modulation that allows for the transfer of

several bits of information at the same time. Options

are DOCSIS and EuroDOCSIS.

Symbol Rate The symbol rate corresponds to the size and shape

(bandwidth) of the digital signal. The symbol rate

changes to carrier bandwidth if you select “Other”

for Modulation.

Inverted Spec-

trum

Designates whether or not the signal is inverted.

Valid options are Yes and No. The default option is

No.

Table 34 DOCSIS Channel Parameters

Name Description

Enabled Whether or not the channel is enabled. Options are

Yes and No.

Type The channel type. Options are TV, Single, Dual,

DIG and DOCSIS.

Channel Number The number assigned to the frequency.

Label A user-defined distinctive label used to identify the

channel. The label associates the channel’s number

to programming. The label is displayed to the left of

the channel number on most screens.

Frequency The rate at which the signal pattern is repeated.