Ross NWE-TS User Manual

NWE-TS

Nielsen Transport Stream Watermark Encoder

User Manual

NWE-TS User Manual

• Ross Part Number: NWETSDR-004-01

• Release Date: January 3, 2013.

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.

Copyright

© 2013 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved.

© 2013 The Nielsen Company. All rights reserved.

This work is proprietary and confidential to Ross Video Limited, its subsidiaries and its other
affiliated corporations and may not be copied, distributed, sold or otherwise used or relied upon
without the express written permission of Ross Video Limited. Reproduction or reverse
engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited.

Notice

The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without
notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited
assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

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Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel

Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety
Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.

The NWE-TS makes use of a number of individual component products to make up a complete
turnkey system. The Important Safety Instructions section of this manual is intended to
compliment individual OEM product manuals and the user must refer to, and heed, any safety
instructions outlined in these supplementary product manuals. The following is a link to the
Dell® safety conformity instructions:

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/about_dell/values/regulatory_compliance

Product may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy
certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call
attention to these specific requirements.

Symbol Meanings

Protective Earth — This symbol identifies a Protective Earth (PE) terminal, which is

provided for connection of the supply system’s protective earth (green or green/yellow)
conductor.

This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed this information may
present a major risk of damage to persons or equipment.

Warning — The symbol with the word “Warning” within the equipment manual indicates a

potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution — The symbol with the word “Caution” within the equipment manual indicates a

potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Notice — The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual indicates a

potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in major or minor equipment
damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non-compliant operating state.

Warning Hazardous Voltages — This symbol is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangers voltages” within the product enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons.

ESD Susceptibility — This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic

device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.

Important Safety Instructions

Warning

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purposes of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug as two blades
and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit in to your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug damage,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Warning

Caution

14. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled

with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

15. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect all power

supply cords from the AC receptacles.

16. The mains plug of the power supply cords shall remain readily operable.

17. The NWE-TS chassis is to be rack mounted only. To ensure safe operation and maintain

long-term system reliability, proper installation requires that the front and back area of
the chassis are clear from obstructions so as not to restrict airflow.

18. Indoor Use: WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture.

19. The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth connection be

provided. A grounding conductor in the equipment’s supply cord provides this
protective earth. To reduce the risk of shock to the operator and service personnel, this
ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground.

20. Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service

personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after
servicing.

21. Caution: This apparatus contains a Lithium battery, which if replaced incorrectly, or with

an incorrect type, may cause an explosion. Replace only with the same type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruction by
qualified service personnel.

22. Certain parts of this equipment still present a safety hazard, with the power switch in the

OFF position. To avoid electrical shock, disconnect all A/C power cords from the
chassis’ rear appliance connectors before servicing.

23. This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present a

risk of fire or electrical shock. Components contained within the product’s power
supplies and power supply area, are not intended to be customer serviced and should be
returned to the factory for repair.

24. To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating.

25. Use only power cords specified for this product and certified for the country of use.

26. The safe operation of this equipment requires that the user heed and adhere to all

installation and servicing instruction contained within the equipment’s manuals.

Warning — This product includes an “Ethernet Port” which allows this product to be

connected to a local area network (LAN). Only connect to networks that remain inside the
building. Do not connect to networks that go outside the building.

EMC Notices

United States of America
FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own
expense.

Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video

Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CANADA

This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe “A” est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Notice — This is a Class A product. In domestic environments, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may have to take adequate measures.

Maintenance/User Serviceable Parts

Routine maintenance to this product is not required. This product contains no user serviceable
parts. If the product does not appear to be working properly, please contact Technical Support
using the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section on the last page of this manual. This
product is covered by a generous 3-year warranty and will be repaired without charge for
materials or labor within this period. See the “Warranty and Repair Policy” section in this manual
for details.

Environmental Information

The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural
resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could
impact health and the environment.

To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need
for the extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate
take-back systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your
end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.

The crossed out wheelie bin symbol invites you to use these systems.

If you need more information on the collection, re-use, and recycling systems, please contact your
local or regional waste administration.

You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performance of our
products.

Company Address

Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated

8 John Street P.O. Box 880

Iroquois, Ontario, K0E 1K0 Ogdensburg, New York

Canada USA 13669-0880

General Business Office: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886

Fax: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4425

Technical Support: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886

After Hours Emergency: (+1) 613 • 349 • 0006

E-mail (Technical Support): [e-mail]

E-mail (General Information): [e-mail]

Website : http://www.rossvideo.com

The Nielsen Company

Encoder Support Group

501 Brooker Creek Blvd.

Oldsmar, Florida, USA 34677

Phone: (+1) 800 • 537 • 4872

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website : http://www.nielsen.com

Contents

Introduction 1

Overview.............................................................................................................................. 1-2

Functional Overview............................................................................................................ 1-3

System Integration ............................................................................................................... 1-4

Documentation Terms and Conventions.............................................................................. 1-5

Installation 2

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................2-2

Planning the Installation ...................................................................................................... 2-3

Front Panel Overview .......................................................................................................... 2-4

Rear Panel Overview ........................................................................................................... 2-6

Getting Started ..................................................................................................................... 2-8

Connecting the Transport Stream Device.......................................................................... 2-10

Linear Timecode Cabling .................................................................................................. 2-11

Ethernet Communications.................................................................................................. 2-12

Software Upgrades............................................................................................................. 2-14

Operator Interfaces ................................................................................................ 1-2

Features.................................................................................................................. 1-2

Terms..................................................................................................................... 1-5

Conventions........................................................................................................... 1-6

Static Discharge..................................................................................................... 2-2

Unpacking.............................................................................................................. 2-2

Related Publications .............................................................................................. 2-2

Compatibility with Existing Plant ......................................................................... 2-3

Determine Encoder Insertion Point ....................................................................... 2-3

Select the Time Reference Source......................................................................... 2-3

Installing the NWE-TS.......................................................................................... 2-8

Connecting the NWE-TS Power Supplies............................................................. 2-8

To connect the NWE-TS power supplies .............................................................. 2-8

Ethernet Connection .............................................................................................. 2-8

Launching DashBoard to Access the NWE-TS..................................................... 2-9

To launch DashBoard............................................................................................ 2-9

Cabling Overview................................................................................................ 2-10

To connect a transport stream source to your NWE-TS...................................... 2-10

To connect the ASI output of the NWE-TS ........................................................ 2-10

Bypass Relay ....................................................................................................... 2-10

Connecting an Unbalanced LTC Input................................................................ 2-11

To connect an LTC input..................................................................................... 2-11

Cabling for the NWE-TS..................................................................................... 2-12

Communications Setup........................................................................................ 2-12

To set up ethernet communications for the NWE-TS ......................................... 2-12

Manual Setup....................................................................................................... 2-12

To login to the NWE-TS ..................................................................................... 2-12

To assign a static IP address................................................................................ 2-13

To upgrade the software on the NWE-TS ........................................................... 2-14

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Configuration 3

Managing SID Entries.......................................................................................................... 3-2

Configuring an SID Entry......................................................................................3-2

To configure a SID entry ....................................................................................... 3-2

Activating and De-activating an SID Entry ...........................................................3-3

To activate an SID entry ........................................................................................ 3-3

To de-activate an SID entry...................................................................................3-3

Deleting an SID Entry ........................................................................................... 3-4

To delete an SID entry...........................................................................................3-4

Configuring the Time Reference..........................................................................................3-5

Specifying the Time Reference Input .................................................................... 3-5

To specify the time source.....................................................................................3-5

To manually set the date and time for the System Clock ...................................... 3-6

Specifying an Offset ..............................................................................................3-6

To specify an offset: ..............................................................................................3-6

Configuring the NWE-TS .................................................................................................... 3-7

Setting the Code Level........................................................................................... 3-7

To set the code level for a NWE-TS...................................................................... 3-7

Setting the Transport Stream ID ............................................................................ 3-7

To set the System TSID for your NWE-TS........................................................... 3-7

Using the Bypass Mode .........................................................................................3-7

To enable Bypass mode .........................................................................................3-8

To disable Bypass mode ........................................................................................ 3-8

Event Logs ........................................................................................................................... 3-9

Viewing the Event Log..........................................................................................3-9

To view the event log in DashBoard ..................................................................... 3-9

Logging Interface................................................................................................... 3-9

Saving the Event Log............................................................................................. 3-9

To save the event log as a compressed archive .....................................................3-9

DashBoard Menus 4

Status Tabs ...........................................................................................................................4-2

System Configuration Tab.....................................................................................4-2

Status Tab ..............................................................................................................4-3

System Information Tab ........................................................................................4-4

Current SID Assignment Tab ................................................................................ 4-5

SID Assignment Tab ............................................................................................................4-6

Configuration Tab ................................................................................................................4-8

Ethernet Tab ....................................................................................................................... 4-10

Event Log Tab....................................................................................................................4-11

Specifications 5

Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................5-2

SMPTE 310M Configuration 6

System Integration ...............................................................................................................6-2

Service Information 7

Troubleshooting Checklist ................................................................................................... 7-2

Saving the Configuration to a Text File ................................................................ 7-2

Warranty and Repair Policy .................................................................................................7-3

Index IX

ii • Contents NWE-TS User Manual (Iss. 01)

Introduction

In This Chapter

The following topics are discussed:

• Features

• Functional Overview

• System Integration

• Documentation Terms and Conventions

A Word of Thanks

Congratulations on your purchase of the NWE-TS - Nielsen Transport Stream Watermark
Encoder. The NWE-TS is part of a full line of Ross Video products which are backed by over 25
years of engineering and design expertise.

You will be pleased at how easily the NWE-TS fits into your overall working environment.
Equally pleasing is the product quality, reliability and functionality. Thank you for joining the
group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers!

Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your NWE-TS, please
contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. Our technical support staff is
always available for consultation, training or service.

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Overview

The NWE-TS is a Nielsen Transport Stream Watermark Encoder. It accepts MPEG-2 Transport
Stream (TS) input, extracts and watermarks selected audio services, and then re-injects them into
the TS in place of the un-watermarked audio inputs.

The NWE-TS adds data to audio used to track a video program through many national
distribution systems. Typically, the signal is monitored as it is broadcast on all commercial
full-power United States television stations, although other stations, cable feeds, and households
can be monitored.

The information that is encoded is used to uniquely identify the content of the creative and, if
desired, track the transport path of the creative through any other point in the distribution system
that does watermarking. This patented ability to add information at various stages is called
multi-level encoding. The encoded information typically consists of:

• Source Identification Number (SID) — A unique number is assigned to each source of

creative, usually one per encoder. Post-production facilities that serve more than one
Automated Measurement of Lineups (AMOL) client may use a separate SID for each
client.

• Date/Time — The local time that the creative was encoded.

The audio portion of the NWE-TS uses the Nielsen Audio Encoding System (NAES) Nielsen
Watermarks (NW) audio encoder. Audio is encoded on a continuous basis. The data is embedded
in an audio signal by performing minor modification of selected spectral frequency components
of successive blocks of audio data.

Operator Interfaces

The NWE-TS can be accessed via the following interfaces:

• DashBoard Control System™ — This interface enables you to monitor and control

openGear Connect compatible devices from a computer. Refer to the DashBoard User
Manual for details on using DashBoard.

• NWE-TS Network Configuration menu system— This interface enables you to setup

network communications for your NWE-TS directly from the NWE-TS chassis.
the section “Manual Setup” on page 2-12 for details.

Features

The NWE-TS was designed with the following client requirements in mind:

• Supports an ATSC Transport Stream carried in a DVB-ASI signal

• Ability to watermark up to ten audio streams

• Two levels of bypass for optimal protection from signal, power, and system failures:

› relays controlled by power and front-panel push buttons; and

› “soft” bypass under watchdog, software, and user control

• Reports status and configuration remotely via the DashBoard Control System™

• Reports serial number and IP address on the front panel

• Remote monitoring with IPMI (refer to the Dell® documentation for details)

• 3-year transferable warranty

Refer to

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Functional Overview

This section provides a functional block diagram for the NWE-TS.

NWE-TS

Bypass Control

and Status

ASI (ATSC TS)

LTC IN

(optional)

NTP Server

(optional)

IN

LTC

Interface

Server CPU

Local Area

Network

ASI

Interface

ASI (ATSC TS)
OUT

DashBoard

Client PC

Figure 1.1 NWE-TS — Simplified Block Diagram

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System Integration

This section provides a system diagram that illustrates one way to integrate your NWE-TS into a
watermarking system. Note that
from what is presented here.

ATS C

Transport

Stream

Timecode

Source

(optional)

Figure 1.2 is only an example and your facility needs may differ

ATS C

Transport

NWE-TS

Ethernet

Client PC

Stream

DashBoard

NTP

Server

(optional)

Figure 1.2 NWE-TS — System Integration Example

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Documentation Terms and Conventions

The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual.

Terms

The following terms are used:

•“5.1” refers to 5.1 surround sound.

•“Audio PID” refers to the audio stream in a TS that is identified by a 13bit packet
identifier.

•“ASI” or “DVB-ASI” refers to Asynchronous Serial Interface. A standard interface for
carriage of a Transport Stream (TS) in a 270megabit/second serial digital signal.

•“Basic Tree View” refers to the area located to the far left of the DashBoard window.
This area displays devices in a tree structure. When you launch DashBoard, all openGear
Connect compatible devices on the same network are auto-detected by default.

•“DashBoard” refers to the DashBoard Control System™.

•“Device View” refers to the area located to the far right of the DashBoard window. This
area typically displays tabs that include menus and options for control and monitoring an
openGear Connect compatible devices.

•“DHCP” refers to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

•“DST” refers to Daylight Saving Time.

•“ES” refers to elementary stream. One of the components of a program, such as video,
audio, or data.

•“LTC ” and “Timecode” refer to Linear Timecode unless otherwise noted.

•“MPEG-2” refers to a standard format for the transmission and storing of audio, video,
and PSIP data. This standard of multimedia compression is defined by the Moving
Picture Experts Group, a sub-group of the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO).

•“MPTS” refers to Multi Program Transport Stream. A TS that contains more than one
program.

•“NAES” refers to Nielsen Audio Encoding System.

•“NTP” refers to Network Time Protocol.

•“Operator” and “User” refer to the person who uses the NWE-TS.

•“PID” refers to Packet ID. A 13bit address that identifies each component of a TS. For
example, each ES and PSI table has its own PID. Some have fixed reserved values (e.g. 0
for the PAT) and others have values that are defined within the PSI.

•“Program” refers to a group of Elementary Streams intended to be presented together. A
television program typically contains one video, at least one audio, and possible some
data ES’s.

•“PSI” refers to Program Specific Information, defined by ISO/IEC 13818-1. Metadata
that describes the TS and its Programs to allow receivers to select and assemble the
appropriate components for presentation to the viewer. PSI is required in every MPEG-2
TS, including the DVB and ATSC formats. PSI consists of tables such as the PAT which
are used in both DVB and ATSC formats, and others such as the SDT which are used
only in DVB.

•“PSIP” refers to Program and System Information Protocol, defined by ATSC A/65. A
specification that defines metadata that is required in an ATSC TS, in addition to essential
PSI tables.

•“SID” refers to the Source Identification number assigned by Nielsen.

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•“System” and “Video system” refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal
equipment in which the NWE-TS operates.

•“TS” refers to MPEG-2 Transport Stream. A group of one or more Programs which are
carried together, along with information that describes the contents of the TS and its
Programs to allow receivers to select the appropriate components for presentation to the
viewer.

•“TSID” refers to a Transport Stream Identifier. This value identifies the content source of
an MPEG-2 transport stream.

Conventions

The following conventions are used:

• Operating Tips and Note boxes are used throughout this manual to provide additional
user information.

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Installation

In This Chapter

This chapter provides instructions for the physical installation of your NWE-TS, cabling for the
NWE-TS, and updating the NWE-TS software.

• Before You Begin

• Planning the Installation

• Front Panel Overview

• Rear Panel Overview

• Getting Started

• Connecting the Transport Stream Device

• Linear Timecode Cabling

• Ethernet Communications

• Software Upgrades

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Before You Begin

Before you begin, ensure that you are using DashBoard version 5.0.0 or higher. The DashBoard
Control System software and user manual are available from the Ross Video website.

Static Discharge

Throughout this chapter, please heed the following cautionary note:

ESD Susceptibility — Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive

semiconductor devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as
carpeted areas and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn. Always exercise proper grounding
precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment.

Unpacking

Unpack each NWE-TS you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are
included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video
directly.

Related Publications

It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring
your NWE-TS:

• DashBoard User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004

• NWE-TS Quick Start Guide, Ross Part Number: NWETSDR-002

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Planning the Installation

Before installing the NWE-TS, determine the following:

• Compatibility with Existing Plant

• Determine Encoder Insertion Point

• Select the Time Reference Source

Compatibility with Existing Plant

The NWE-TS is designed to work with an ATSC Transport Stream carried in a DVB-ASI signal
on coaxial cable. With companion converters, it can also be used in a SMPTE 310M path, as
discussed in the chapter

Determine Encoder Insertion Point

The best insertion point for the NWE-TS is downstream of the ATSC emission multiplexer, since
this enables it to use the PSIP data in identifying programs for watermarking. The PSIP is an
essential component of an ATSC Transport Stream. If it is missing, an alarm is generated and no
watermarking occurs.

Select the Time Reference Source

The NWE-TS requires an accurate time reference, in order to ensure correct watermarking and
crediting. The preferred source is Network Time Protocol (NTP) for the following reasons:

“SMPTE 310M Configuration” on page 6-1.

• It provides the date as well as the time.

• It reduces cabling since it uses the network connection which is required for DashBoard
control and monitoring.

• It is less prone to configuration errors, especially when Daylight Saving Time (DST) is
observed and/or when a time zone offset is required.

If NTP is unavailable at your facility, the time reference can be supplied by a Linear Timecode
(LTC) input.

For More Information on...

• connecting an LTC device to your NWE-TS, refer to the section“Linear Timecode
Cabling” on page 2-11.

• selecting a time reference source for the NWE-TS, refer to the section “Configuring the
Time Reference” on page 3-5.

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Front Panel Overview

This section provides a general overview of the features of the NWE-TS front panel.

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Figure 2.1 NWE-TS — Front Panel

1) Power Button 3) Diagnostic Panel 5) Bypass Mode Button

2) VGA Port 4) USB Ports 6) STATUS LEDs

EST

ACTIVE BYPASS

TS IN TS OUT ALARM ENCODE

1. Power Button

This is the main power button for the NWE-TS.

2. VGA Port

Use this port as described in the section “VGA Port” on page 2-6.

3. Diagnostic Panel

This panel reports the serial number, network address mode, IP address, and netmask of the
NWE-TS. Status information on the Dell® hardware is also displayed. Refer to the Dell
documentation that accompanied the NWE-TS for details on the type of messages this panel
displays.

4. USB Ports

Use these ports as outlined in the section “USB Ports” on page 2-7.

5. Bypass Mode Button

This button is used to force the transport stream into bypass mode or to restore it to active status.
Refer to the chassis silk-screen for button toggle position details.

6. STATUS LEDs

This panel provides four LEDs that reports on the transport stream (TS) signals and watermarking
signals of the NWE-TS.

Tab le 2.1 describes these LEDs starting with the left-most LED when

facing the NWE-TS front panel.

Table 2.1 LEDs on the Front Panel

LED Color Display and Description

Green

TS IN

When this LED is green, a valid ASI input signal is connected to the ASI IN
BNC located on the NWE-TS rear panel.

Off When this LED is off, the input signal is invalid or missing.

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Table 2.1 LEDs on the Front Panel

LED Color Display and Description

Green When this LED is green, the NWE-TS is producing a valid ASI output.

TS OUT

Off When this LED is off, the ASI output of the NWE-TS is invalid.

ALARM

ENCODE

Red

When this LED is red, an error condition is occurring. For example, there
may be errors in the transport stream because there are missing Audio PIDs.

Off When this LED is off, the NWE-TS is operating correctly with no errors.

Green When this LED is green, the NWE-TS is watermarking the audio signals.

Off

When this LED is off, no watermarking is occurring. For example, the
watermarking feature is disabled, or the audio is missing.

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Rear Panel Overview

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Gb 2

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This section provides a general overview of the features of the NWE-TS rear panel.

Figure 2.2 NWE-TS — Rear Panel

1) LTC IN BNC 5) Serial Port 9) USB Ports

2) LTC COMM LED 6) VGA Port 10) Power Supplies

3) ASI IN BNC 7) Gb1 Ethernet 10/100 Port

4) ASI OUT BNC 8) Gb2 Ethernet 10/100 Port

1. LTC IN BNC

This BNC provides an unbalanced SMPTE 12M LTC input connection for the NWE-TS. The
source on this BNC can be used as your time reference source. Refer to the section
the Time Reference” on page 3-5 for configuration details.

“Configuring

2. LTC COMM LED

This LED reports the communication activity on the LTC IN BNC as follows:

• When lit, this LED indicates a valid LTC signal is present.

• When off, this LED indicates that an LTC signal is not present.

3. ASI IN BNC

This BNC accepts a DVB-ASI MPEG-2 transport stream input. The TS IN LED on the front
panel reports the communication activity of the signal on this BNC.

4. ASI OUT BNC

This BNC carries the DVB-ASI MPEG-2 transport stream output, with watermarking, of the
NWE-TS. The TS OUT LED on the front panel reports the communication activity of the signal
on this BNC.

5. Serial Port

This port is reserved for future use.

6. VGA Port

Connect a monitor to this port if you do not have access to a network with DHCP for the initial
ethernet setup, or if you have a need to reset your NWE-TS static IP address outside of
DashBoard.

Refer to the section “Manual Setup” on page 2-12 for details.

7. Gb1 Ethernet 10/100 Port

This standard 10/100 Base-TX RJ45 connector is used to connect the NWE-TS to an external
Ethernet network. This connector is required to bridge the external ethernet network to the local
communication bus for monitoring and controlling the NWE-TS using DashBoard. This port is
also used for software upgrades.

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8. Gb2 Ethernet 10/100 Port

This port is reserved for future use.

9. USB Ports

Connect a keyboard to this port if you do not have access to a network with DHCP for the initial
ethernet setup, or if you have a need to reset your NWE-TS static IP address outside of
DashBoard.

Refer to the section “Manual Setup” on page 2-12 for details.

10. Power Supplies

The NWE-TS comes standard with two power supplies. One A/C power cable has been provided
with each power supply. Refer to the section

“Connecting the NWE-TS Power Supplies” on

page 2-8 for details.

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Getting Started

This section provides additional information for installing the NWE-TS, and DashBoard before
you can proceed to cabling and configuring your NWE-TS. Refer to the NWE-TS Quick Start
Guide that accompanied your device for installation information.

Installing the NWE-TS

Refer to the NWE-TS Quick Start Guide that accompanied your device for information on the
physical installation of the NWE-TS.

Connecting the NWE-TS Power Supplies

For redundancy, each power cord should be connected to a separate power source for protection
against failure of the A/C power circuit. In the event of one power supply failure, the frame load
is transferred to the other redundant power supply.

Warning — In some countries, it may be necessary to supply the correct mains supply cord.

Use only an approved IEC 320 C-13 type A/C line cord rated for a minimum 10A at 250V and
certified for the country of use.

The power supply plugs into the right-hand section of the NWE-TS rear panel. The universal
power supply supports all worldwide AC power voltages, and no power adjustments are required

.

To connect the NWE-TS power supplies

Warning Hazardous Voltages — The safe operation of this product requires that a

protective earth connection be provided. This protective earth is provided by the grounding
conductor in the equipment’s supply cord. To reduce the risk of electrical shock to operator and
service personnel, this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground.

1. Connect the cable’s female IEC connector to the right power socket. (Figure 2.2)

2. Plug the second IEC connector into left power socket.

3. Each AC connector includes a PowerLock, which is designed to retain the power cable

connector. Clip the PowerLock over the shoulder of the inserted AC Cable end.

4. Connect each supplied power cable’s three-prong male connector to an AC outlet.

5. Power on the NWE-TS by pressing the Power button on the front panel. Refer to Figure

2.2 for button location. The fans run at full speed for a short period at the startup.

Ethernet Connection

The exact steps for connecting to your facility via an ethernet network depend on the network
requirements for your facility. Contact your IT Department before connecting to your facility
network to ensure that there are no conflicts. They will provide you with an appropriate value for
the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for the NWE-TS. Note that the NWE-TS is set for
DHCP by default.

For More Information on...

• physical connections on the NWE-TS rear panel, refer to the NWE-TS QuickStart Guide.

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• configuring network settings, refer to the section “Ethernet Communications” on
page 2-12.

Launching DashBoard to Access the NWE-TS

The DashBoard client runs on a separate computer that is connected to the same network as the
NWE-TS (
PC connected to your facility network. The DashBoard software and user manual are available
from the Ross Video website.

To launch DashBoard

Figure 1.1). Before proceeding, ensure that the DashBoard software is installed on a

1. Ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 5.0.0 or higher.

2. Launch DashBoard by double-clicking its icon on your desktop.

3. Ensure that the NWE-TS is displayed in the Tre e View of DashBoard. If not, consult the

DashBoard User Manual for more information on troubleshooting.

4. Expand the nwets node in the Tree View to display the sub-nodes listed below. These

sub-nodes provide access to the configuration and error logging interfaces for your card

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Connecting the Transport Stream Device

Gb 1

Gb 2

To downstream equipment

From Transport Stream Source

This section provides a general overview of the connections available on the NWE-TS chassis for
connecting to a transport stream (TS) source. A SMPTE 310 configuration is possible using the
NWE-TS and the Ross Video ASI-310-R2 openGear card which provides conversion in both the
310-to-ASI and ASI-to-310 directions, and relay bypass of the SMPTE 310 signal.

For More Information on...

• SMPTE 310 workflow, refer to the appendix “SMPTE 310M Configuration” on
page 6-1.

Cabling Overview

The NWE-TS provides one DVB-ASI BNC for the transport stream source input and a second
DVB-ASI BNC as the watermarked output from the NWE-TS to your downstream equipment.

Figure 2.3 NWE-TS — Cabling for Transport Stream Devices

To connect a transport stream source to your NWE-TS

1. Locate the ASI IN BNC on the NWE-TS rear panel. Refer to Figure 2.3 for the BNC

location.

2. Connect one end of the TS Interface Cable to the ASI IN BNC on the NWE-TS rear

panel. Ross Video does not supply this cable.

3. Connect the other end of the TS Interface Cable to the BNC connector on your TS

device that will provide the input for the NWE-TS.

To connect the ASI output of the NWE-TS

1. Locate the ASI OUT BNC on the NWE-TS rear panel. Refer to Figure 2.3 for the BNC

location.

2. Connect one end of the TS Interface Cable to the ASI OUT BNC on the NWE-TS rear

panel. Ross Video does not supply this cable.

3. Connect the other end of the TS Interface Cable to the BNC connector on your

downstream equipment.

Bypass Relay

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The NWE-TS provides bypass relays from transport stream input to output via a button located
on the NWE-TS front panel. Refer to

“Front Panel Overview” on page 2-4 for button location.

Linear Timecode Cabling

Gb 1

Gb 2

From LTC Device

The NWE-TS requires a time reference to ensure accurate watermarking. NTP is the preferred
source. If this is not available, you can use the LTC IN BNC provided on the NWE-TS rear panel.
The NWE-TS receives Linear Timecode (LTC) on this BNC and DashBoard reports the LTC
presence in the Status tab.

This section provides an overview on cabling your LTC device to the NWE-TS rear panel. Refer
to the documentation for your LTC source for specific cabling requirements for your device.

Connecting an Unbalanced LTC Input

Before cabling, ensure that the following condition is met:

• For 59.94Hz video formats, the LTC source should be set to Drop Frame timecode as
opposed to Non-Drop Frame. SMPTE Drop Frame timecode, a SMPTE standard that
maintains time accuracy between the frame rate and actual wall-clock time, will prevent a
slight drift in a facility’s house time over extended periods of time. Setting the house
SMPTE timecode generator to Drop Frame time will prevent this cumulative timing error
from affecting the time accuracy of Nielsen’s SID (Source ID) insertions in the program
feed.

To connect an LTC input

1. Locate the LTC IN BNC on the NWE-TS rear panel. Refer to Figure 2.4 for the BNC

location.

Figure 2.4 NWE-TS — Cabling for LTC

2. Connect one end of the LTC Interface Cable to the LTC IN BNC on the NWE-TS rear

panel. Ross Video does not supply this cable.

3. Connect the other end of the LTC Interface Cable to the BNC connector on your LTC

device.

For More Information on...

• setting the time reference source to LTC, refer to the section “Configuring the Time
Reference” on page 3-5.

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Ethernet Communications

The Gb1 Ethernet 10/100 port on the rear module is also for software upgrades. The exact
steps for connecting to your facility via an ethernet network depends on the network requirements
of your facility. Contact your IT Department before connecting to your facility network to ensure
that there are no conflicts.

Cabling for the NWE-TS

Use a CAT5 Fast Ethernet cable or better (up to 100m) to connect the NWE-TS to an external
Ethernet hub or switch. The Gb1 Ethernet 10/100 port has its RJ45 connector wired as a
Network Interface card (NIC) and does not provide Power-over-Ethernet (PoE). There is no need
for a crossover cable as the NWE-TS includes an Auto-MDIX ethernet PHY that will switch to
crossover automatically as needed. Ross Video does not supply these cables.

Communications Setup

In order for the NWE-TS to function, it must be attached to a network. A network connection
enables remote access to the NWE-TS. Ross Video recommends that any required network
configurations be performed by a qualified Network Administrator. Some network settings, if
configured incorrectly, could prevent the NWE-TS from communicating on the network.

By default, the NWE-TS is set to DHCP. You will need to connect it initially to a network with
DHCP so that you can make a connection and follow the procedure below.

To set up ethernet communications for the NWE-TS

1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure.

2. Select the Ethernet tab in the Device View.

3. If you are manually configuring the ethernet settings:

• Select Static.

• Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway settings for the
NWE-TS.

4. If you want network settings to be automatically obtained, select DHCP.

5. Click Apply Changes to save the new settings.

Manual Setup

If you do not have access to a network with DHCP for the initial ethernet setup, or if you have
accidentally set your NWE-TS to an invalid static IP address, use the following steps to allow the
NWE-TS to connect to your network.

To login to the NWE-TS

1. Connect the supplied keyboard and a monitor to the USB and VGA ports on the

NWE-TS front or rear panel.
for port locations.

Refer to the section “Rear Panel Overview” on page 2-6

2. At the prompt, login using the following information:

• User: ipconfig

The NWE-TS Network Configuration menu is displayed.

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NWE-TS Network Configuration

Current configuration for NWETS:
IP address method: DHCP (Dynamic Host
Control Protocol: address and other
parameters are from DHCP server)

Menu:

1) Refresh network settings

2) Switch to Static IP Addressing

3) Exit leaving settings unchanged

NWE-TS Network Configuration Menu

To assign a static IP address

1. Enter the value 2 to display the Static IP Address menu.

NWE-TS Network Configuration

Modified configuration for NWETS:
IP address method: Static (address,
netmask, and gateway are set manually)
IP address:
Netmask: 255.255.0.0
Gateway:

Menu:

1) Discard changes and refresh network settings

2) Switch to DHCP IP Addressing

3) Modify IP address

4) Modify netmask

5) Modify Gateway

6) Discard changes and exit

7) Commit changes and exit

Static IP Address Menu

2. Use selections 3, 4 and 5 to assign the static IP address.

3. To implement your changes:

• Return to the Static IP Address menu.

• Select 7.

• The NWE-TS will now establish the network connection.

4. Confirm that the NWE-TS is visible in DashBoard as follows:

• Launch the DashBoard client on your PC.

• Ensure that the NWE-TS is displayed in the Tree View of DashBoard.

5. Disconnect the keyboard and monitor from the NWE-TS rear panel.

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Software Upgrades

The NWE-TS can be upgraded in the field using the options available in DashBoard.

Important — The NWE-TS outputs will be interrupted during the upgrade process. To avoid

disruption of your video and/or audio, please place the NWE-TS in bypass before beginning,
by clicking the Bypass button on the Configuration tab in DashBoard. After you have upgraded
the necessary firmware components, restore the NWE-TS to active operation by clicking the
Bypass button again.

To upgrade the software on the NWE-TS

1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file.

2. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure.

3. Select the Configuration tab in the Device View.

4. Select Upload, located near the bottom of the Configuration tab, to display the Select

file Upload dialog.

5. Navigate to the *.bin file you want to upload.

6. Click Open.

7. Click Finish to start the upgrade.

8. Monitor the upgrade.

•An Upload Status dialog enables you to monitor the upgrade process.

• The NWE-TS auto restarts as part of the upgrade process. This restart is required
after each software upgrade.

• The NWE-TS is temporarily taken offline for up to 7 minutes as part of the upgrade
process.

• The upgrade is complete once the status indicators for the Card State and
Connection fields return to their previous status. These fields are located in the top
left corner of the Device View, and directly above the Status tabs.

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Configuration

In This Chapter

The NWE-TS provides transport stream processing to add Nielsen Watermarking to any/all audio
streams. DashBoard provides tabs that allow you to identify Program and Audio streams and
specify which ones are to be watermarked. You can also specify watermarking parameters,
including the Source Identification (SID), obtained from Nielsen Encoder Support, for each
Program in the transport stream, and choose a source of the time and date to be used in
watermarking.

The following topics are discussed:

• Managing SID Entries

• Configuring the Time Reference

• Configuring the NWE-TS

• Event Logs

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Managing SID Entries

From the SID Assignment tab you can add or remove a SID entry, view whether a SID is enabled
or disabled, and verify SID assignment properties (such as program number). Note that each SID
entry must have a valid Major/Minor channel number, Program number, or AC3 PID entered for
encoding to begin.

Configuring an SID Entry

Each row in the SID Assignment tab potentially represents an audio elementary stream (ES) that
will be watermarked in the transport stream. You can activate up to ten audio streams to
watermark; the SID value is configurable for each stream individually. The list of channels is
automatically provided by the transport stream input connected to the NWE-TS.

To configure a SID entry

1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure.

2. Select the SID Assignment tab in the Device View.

3. In the SID and Check Code field, enter the Source Identification (SID) code you

obtained from Nielsen Encoder Support. The SID is supplied with check characters to
ensure that it is entered correctly into the NWE-TS. Note that this field is case sensitive
and the check characters must be entered in upper case with no spaces between the SID
and check code.

4. Ver if y th e PSI/PSIP field to ensure the SID Assignment tab parameters match what is

found in the transport stream input (green status) or if there is a mismatch (yellow
status). If there is a mismatch, click Validate to update the lists.

Note — If the desired Transport Stream (TS) is present at the input, you can select the audio

streams to be watermarked from a list provided by opening the DashBoard control. If the TS is
not present, you can type the desired values into the controls, but there is no way to verify that
they are correct until the TS is connected.

5. From the Mode menu, specify how you will identify the channels to be watermarked.

Select one of the following:

• Major/Minor — Select this option to have the NWE-TS watermark the selected
Program group in the transport stream, and its Audio PIDs, as identified by the
channel and sub-channel. The Major/Minor Ch field is now editable for this SID
row. Proceed to

• Program Number — Select this option to have the NWE-TS watermark the
selected Program group in the transport stream, and its associated Audio PIDs, as
identified by the Program number. The Program Number field is now editable for
this SID row. Proceed to

• Audio PID — Select this option to have the NWE-TS watermark an individual
audio stream, identified by its PID value. The Audio PID field is now editable for
this SID row. Proceed to

6. If you selected Major/Minor:

step 6.

step 7.

step 8.

• Specify the channels of the Program group you wish to watermark from the
Major/Minor Ch menu for the SID row. Channels are listed in the format of [xx-y]
where xx represents the major channel number and y represents the sub-channel
number.

• Verify that the PSIP Name field is updated with the correct channel information.

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7. If you selected Program Number:

• Specify the channels of the Program group you wish to watermark from the
Program Number menu for the SID row.

• Verify that the PSIP Name field is updated with the correct channel information

8. If you selected Audio PID, specify the audio packet identification number (PID) in the

Audio PID field for the SID row.

9. If you are inserting NAES2 watermarks, specify how to resolve conflicts between data

already present in the incoming signal, and data to be added by the NWE-TS by
selecting an option in the Insertion menu for that SID row. Choose from the following:

• Refrain — Select this option to not encode the NWE-TS data when incoming data
is present, and only transmit the incoming data. This should only be selected under
the guidance of Nielsen.

• Overwrite — Select this option to encode the NWE-TS data regardless of the
presence of incoming data.

10. Select the Active box for the SID row. This adds the SID entry to the transport stream
watermarking once the Submit button is clicked. Note that the order that you add SID
entries determines their order in the stream.

11. Verify the SID assignment parameters you selected in the above steps as follows:

•Click Val idate located near the bottom of the tab.

• The read-only fields below the button update to report the status of SID entries
against the information in the input transport stream.

• The Submit button is now enabled.

12. Verify that the Card State field, located above the Status tabs and in the top left corner

of the Device View window, does not report there are unsaved changes (yellow status
indicator).

13. Click Submit to apply your changes and to start encoding.

Activating and De-activating an SID Entry

You can choose to enable or disable an SID entry from the transport stream watermarking. Note
that the order of SID lines is important as the first validate line that is submitted is given priority.

To activate an SID entry

1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure.

2. Select the SID Assignment tab in the Device View.

3. In the SID Assignment tab, locate the row for the SID that you wish to activate.

4. Select the Active box next to the appropriate SID row.

5. Click Val idate.

6. Click Submit.

To de-activate an SID entry

1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure.

2. Select the SID Assignment tab in the Device View.

3. In the SID Assignment tab, locate the row for the SID that you wish to activate.

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4. Clear the Active box next to the appropriate SID row.

5. Click Val idate.

6. Click Submit.

Deleting an SID Entry

Deleting an SID entry from the list in the SID Assignment tab removes it from the NWE-TS
workflow. It does not delete it from the transport stream input source. Note that if there is a single
SID row present, it cannot be deleted.

To delete an SID entry

1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure.

2. Select the SID Assignment tab in the Device View.

3. In the SID Assignment tab, locate the row for the SID that you wish to de-activate.

4. Select the Delete box next to the appropriate SID row.

5. Click Val idate.

6. Click Submit.

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Configuring the Time Reference

The NWE-TS requires an external time source in order to accurately encode the time-of-day into
the audio stream. A variety of external time sources are supported. Without an external time
source, the encoded time-of-day will drift over extended periods.

Specifying the Time Reference Input

The options in DashBoard enable the selection of time/date source, configuration of applicable
time-zone offsets, and Daylight Savings Time (DST) adjustment parameters such as whether the
LTC input follows DST. This section also outlines how to set the time manually, in case the time
input is temporarily unavailable.

Note — The NWE-TS requires an NTP or LTC input for accurate timekeeping. If this is

temporarily unavailable, you can also select the free-running System Clock; however this is not
suitable for live system operation, as it will drift over time.

To specify the time source

1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure.

2. Select the Configuration tab in the Device View.

3. From the Time Reference area, specify the type of time reference input by choosing one

of the following:

• System Clock — Select this option to use the date and time as reported by the
NWE-TS internal clock. Refer to the section “
for the System Clock” for details on configuring the internal clock.

• NTP (Network Time Protocol) — Select this option to obtain the date and time
from a NTP server via the ethernet connection on the NWE-TS rear panel. Enter an
IP address for an NTP server that is accessible through your network.

• LTC — The time of day is obtained from the timecode signal connected to the LTC
BNC connector on the NWE-TS rear panel.

4. When using an LTC input, specify whether your LTC device automatically adjusts for

Daylight Savings Time (DST) by configuring the LTC Observe DST check box as
follows:

• Select the check box if your LTC device connected to the NWE-TS automatically
adjusts for DST.

• Clear the check box if your LTC device connected to the NWE-TS does not
recognize DST. This is the default setting.

• You will also need to set the Encoder Date as outlined in step 2. in the procedure
“To manually set the date and time for the System Clock” below.

• You may also need to specify an offset as outlined in the section “Specifying an
Offset” on page 3-6.

5. From the Time Zone menu, specify the time zone your facility is located in.

6. Click Set Time Reference.

To manually set the date and time

7. Verify that the Encoder Date and Encoder Time fields in the Status tab are correct.

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To manually set the date and time for the System Clock

1. From the Device View, select the Configuration tab.

2. To specify the current date:

•Use the Day, Month, and Yea r fields to specify the current date.

•Click Set Encoder Date to apply your changes.

3. To specify the current time:

•Use the Hours field to specify the hour value, 00 to 23, using 24-hour notation.

•Use the Minutes field to specify the minute value.

•Use the Seconds field to specify the seconds value.

•Click Set Encoder Time to apply your changes.

4. Verify that the Encoder Date and Encoder Time fields in the Status tab are correct.

Specifying an Offset

If the NWE-TS output is to be viewed in a separate location from the timing reference input
source, you need to include an offset to the time. This enables the NWE-TS to watermark the
local time in the broadcast area. For LTC, the offset is normally set to 0, unless the program will
be broadcast in a different time zone than the NWE-TS location.

To specify an offset:

1. From the Device View, select the Configuration tab.

2. In the LTC O ffs e t field, specify an offset using the following format: # hh:mm:ss where:

• # represents if you want to increase (+) or decrease (-) the offset by the indicated
value. For example, typing +00:00:04 adds an offset of 4 seconds.

• hh represents the number of hours to offset the time source by.

• mm represents the number of minutes to offset the time source by.

• ss represents the number of seconds to offset the time source by.

3. Click Set Time Reference.

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Configuring the NWE-TS

This section outlines additional communication setup such as setting the audio code scheme for
the NWE-TS, and using the Bypass buttons on the Configuration tab.

Setting the Code Level

You must specify the NWE-TS role in your program path.

To set the code level for a NWE-TS

1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure.

2. Select the Configuration tab in the Device View.

3. Set the audio code scheme for your NWE-TS by selecting an option in the SID Code

Level menu. Choose from the following:

• Final Distributor — Select this option if the NWE-TS is installed in the station or
cable network slot of the program-distribution chain.

• Program Content — Select this option if the NWE-TS is installed in the broadcast
network or syndicator slot of the program-distribution chain

4. Click Set beside the SID Code Level menu to apply your changes.

.

Setting the Transport Stream ID

A TSID value is assigned to each emitter of an ATSC signal. The NWE-TS compares the value in
the incoming stream to the one specified here. If they do not match, watermarking is disabled. To
disable this comparison and accept any ATSC TS input, enter the value 0.

To set the System TSID for your NWE-TS

1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure.

2. Select the Configuration tab in the Device View.

3. In the System TSID field, type the identification number for the incoming transport

stream for your NWE-TS.

4. Click Set beside the System TSID menu to apply your changes.

Using the Bypass Mode

In this mode, the ASI input is re-clocked and routed to the ASI output without any watermarking
or delay. This will occur if the NWE-TS is unable to process the ASI TS for some reason, or
under DashBoard control. In this mode, the Encode LED on the front panel is off. This section
outlines how to enable Bypass mode using DashBoard.

Note — This software-controlled bypass mode does not operate the same way as the front

panel BYPASS button. When the button is in the Bypass (out) position, the ASI input BNC is
looped passively to the ASI output BNC through a relay, and the input is not available for
inspection by the NWE-TS software. The BYPASS LED on the front panel is lit red, and the
main DashBoard status for the NWE-TS indicates Bypass.

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To enable Bypass mode

1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure.

2. From the Device View, select the Configuration tab.

3. From the System Mode area click Bypass. The button is now lit, and the Bypass field

in the Status tab indicates that the NWE-TS is operating in Bypass mode.

To disable Bypass mode

1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure.

2. From the Device View, select the Configuration tab.

3. From the System Mode area click Active. The button is now lit, and the Bypass field in

the Status tab indicates that the NWE-TS is operating in Active mode.

Important — The Transport Stream propagation delay through the NWE-TS is

approximately 430msec in Active mode, and 5µsec in Bypass mode. Switching between these
modes will cause a transient disruption of the video and audio programming, and should only
be done when absolutely necessary.

For More Information on...

• the location of the Bypass button on the front panel, refer to the section “Front Panel

Overview” on page 2-4.

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Event Logs

Viewing the Event Log

The following events and conditions are recorded in the event log:

• Configuration changes that affect the audio path such as watermarking parameters.

• Input state changes such as audio presence.

• Power-on or reboot cycles.

• Error conditions reported by DashBoard.

The log does not report the Check Code value entered in the Configuration tab.

The Event Log tab in DashBoard displays only the 20 most recent messages. Each message
includes a timestamp, and a short description of the event. To access a complete log of events,
you must navigate to the Logging interface as described in the section “
below.

Logging Interface”

To view the event log in DashBoard

1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to monitor.

2. From the Device View, select the Event Log tab.

Logging Interface

The NWE-TS also provides a second interface, System Logging, located under the nwets node in
the Tree View of DashBoard. Double-click the System Logging node to display the View System
Log tab in the Device View. This tab provides a more detailed list of events than what is reported
in the Event Log tab discussed above. The Logging interface is used by Ross Technical Support
and the Nielsen Encoder Group for troubleshooting. You should only access this node under their
direction.

Note — The information reported in the System Logging interface is stored in the

non-volatile memory of the NWE-TS.

Saving the Event Log

The complete event log can be downloaded to a file on your computer. The resulting file contains
log entries in chronological order. The event log stores messages in the non-volatile memory.
Upon read-back, the entries are displayed in chronological order.

To save the event log as a compressed archive

1. From the Tree View, expand the NWE-TS node for the card you want to monitor.

2. Double-click the System Logging node to display the Logging interface in the Device

Vie w.

3. Click Download and follow the on-screen instructions.

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DashBoard Menus

In This Chapter

This appendix briefly summarizes the menus, items, and parameters available from the NWE-TS
node in the Tree view of DashBoard. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are the factory
default values.

The following topics are discussed:

• Status Tabs

• SID Assignment Tab

• Configuration Tab

• Ethernet Tab

• Event Log Tab

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Status Tabs

This section provides a summary of the read-only information displayed in the Status tabs which
are located in the left pane of the Device View in DashBoard.

The fields in the Status tabs vary in severity from green (valid), yellow (caution), to red (alarm).
DashBoard reports the most severe alarm for a single field. Alarm colors are noted within the
tables as text set in brackets next to the parameter name.

System Configuration Tab

Tab le 4.1 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the System Configuration tab.
Note that the information in this tab reflects the last saved/applied settings made in the
Configuration tab.

Table 4.1 System Configuration Tab Items

Tab Title Item Parameters Description

NTP

Time Reference

System Clock

LTC

Indicates the selected Time Reference
source

System

Configuration

NTP Server ##.##.#.##

Time Zone ##

FINAL

SID Code Level

PROGRAM

Indicates the IP Address of the NTP time
source

Indicates the time zone you specified for
your facility

Indicates that the NWE-TS is configured
as the Final Distributor in the SID Code
Level field

Indicates that the NWE-TS is configured
as the Program Content in the SID Code
Level field

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Status Tab

Tab le 4.2 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Status tab.

Table 4.2 Status Tab Items

Tab Title Item Parameters Description

(Green)

TX

(Red)

(Green)

RX

(Red)

Indicates the NWE-TS is producing a
valid ASI Output

Indicates the ASI output of the NWE-TS
is invalid

Indicates a valid ASI input signal is
connected to the ASI IN BNC of the
NWE-TS

Indicates the input signal connected to the
ASI IN BNC is invalid or missing

Status

Encode

Alarm

Warning

System Mode

(Green)

(Red)

(Green)

(Red)

OK (Green)

# (Yellow)

Active (Green)

Switched Bypass (Red)

User Bypass (Red)

Indicates the NWE-TS is watermarking
the audio signals

Indicates that no watermarking is
occurring

Indicates that the NWE-TS is operating
correctly with no errors

Indicates that a serious error condition has
occurred in the last few seconds. Refer to
the Event Log tab for additional
information.

NWE-TS is not experiencing any error
conditions

NWE-TS has experienced a minor error
condition in the last few seconds

Indicates the ASI signal is routed through
the NWE-TS

Bypass mode set
via the Bypass
Mode button on the
front panel

Bypass mode set
using DashBoard

Indicates the ASI
signal on the ASI
IN BNC is looped
passively to the
ASI OUT BNC
through the relays

PSIP Present

Yes (Green)

PSIP Not Preset (Red) PSIP Tables are absent in the incoming TS

Yes (Green) PSI Tables are present in the incoming TS

PSI Present

PSI Not Present (Red) PSI Tables are absent in the incoming TS

Yes (Green)

PSIP PSI Match

PSIP Not Matching (Red) The levels are mis-matched or missing

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PSIP Tables are present in the incoming
Transport Stream (TS)

Revision levels in the PSI Tables match
the levels in the PSIP Tables

Table 4.2 Status Tab Items

Tab Title Item Parameters Description

TSID

## x ####

Unknown Identification is invalid or missing

Indicates the TS identification of the
incoming signal

Indicates the number of Programs
contained in the incoming TS

No Programs are detected or the incoming
TS is unavailable

Indicates the number of audio streams (2.0
or 5.1) within all the Programs detected in
the incoming TS

No audio streams are detected or the
incoming TS is unavailable

Indicates the number of audio streams the
NWE-TS is encoding into

NWE-TS is currently not encoding any
audio streams

reported by the time source selected on the
Configuration tab

Status

MPEG Program

# (Green)

Count

None (Red)

# (Green)

Total Audio Streams
Present

None (Red)

# (Green)

Total Audio Streams
Encoded

None (Red)

Encoder Date mm/dd/yy Reports the current encoding time as

Encoder Time hh:mm:ss

System Information Tab

Tab le 4.3 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the System Information tab.

Table 4.3 System Information Tab Items

Tab Title Item Parameters Description

Serial Number ######

Indicates the serial number of your
NWE-TS

Model NWE-TS Indicates the product name

LTC Driver Version #

DVB-ASI Firmware
Ve r si o n

System

Information

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DVB-ASI Driver
Ve r si o n

Build Date Mmm DD YYYY

OS Version #.#.#

Application Version #.#.##

User Interface
Ve r si o n

# x #

#

#.#.#

Indicates the version of the LTC card
installed in the NWE-TS chassis

Indicates the firmware version of the
MPEG card installed in the NWE-TS
chassis

Indicates the driver version of the MPEG
card installed in the NWE-TS chassis

Indicates the build date of the MPEG card
software

Indicates the software versions of the
NWE-TS software

Current SID Assignment Tab

Tab le 4.4 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Current SID Assignment tab.

Table 4.4 Current SID Assignment Tab Items

Tab Title Item Parameters Description

SID assignment
uses major/minor
notation

SID assignment
uses program
notation

SID assignment
uses PID entries

Current SID

Assignment

SID #, Major/Minor [##-#]

SID #, Program #

Slot #

SID #, Audio PID 0x####

Indicates the SID
assignment for the
slot in the output

<blank>

No SID is assigned to that slot in the
output

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SID Assignment Tab

Tab le 4.5 summarizes the SID Assignment tab options available in DashBoard.

Table 4.5 SID Assignment Tab Items

Menu Title Item Parameters Description

Deletes the specified SID row from the

Selected

Delete?

Cleared*

watermarking transport stream once the
Validate and Submit buttons are clicked

The specified SID row is not deleted the
next time the Validate and Submit buttons
are clicked

SID Assignment

Active

Selected

Cleared* No watermarking is inserted with this SID

SID and Check Code #**

Major/Minor

Mode

Program Number

Audio PID

PSIP Name (read-only)

(read-only) Mode is not set to Major/Minor

NWE-TS outputs the programming with
watermarking for this SID

Source Identification Number (SID) that
is assigned by Nielsen. The ** represent
the Check Code for that SID.

This field is case sensitive and you must
enter the characters in upper case.

Enables you to specify the major and
minor channels of a Program for
watermarking; watermarks all audio
program associated with Major/Minor.

Enables you to specify the Program for
watermarking; includes the Audio PIDs
associated with the Program

Enables you to specify individual Audio
PIDs for watermarking

Reports the identifier for the PSIP Tables
present in the incoming Transport Stream

• Mode is set to Major/Minor

Major/Minor Ch

#

(read-only) Mode is not set to Program Number

Program Number

#

(read-only) Mode is not set to Audio PID

Audio PID

#

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• Specify the Program using the format of
[xx-y] where xx represents the main
channel and y indicates the sub-channel

• Mode is set to Program Number

• Specify the Program to be watermarked

• Mode is set to Audio PID

• Specify the Audio PID to be
watermarked

Table 4.5 SID Assignment Tab Items

Menu Title Item Parameters Description

When the input audio contains
watermarks of the specified code type, the
NWE-TS does not add any watermarks of
its own.

When the input audio contains
watermarks of the specified code type, the
NWE-TS replaces the incoming

SID Assignment

Insertion

Refrain

a

Overwrite*

watermarks with its own.

Click this button to enable the NWE-TS to
verify the SID information entered on this
tab against the information from the
incoming transport stream. Once the

Validate

information is validated, the Submit
button is enabled.

If the PSI/PSIP field reports a HAS

b

CHANGED

(yellow indicator) condition,

clicking Validate will clear the condition.

• Applies the changes made to the SID
rows

• The Card State field, located above the
Status tabs, will report when there are

Submit

unsaved changes in the SID Assignment
tab

SID Assignment

• If the Submit button is disabled, changes
have been made to this tab but are not
validated

Ignores the changes made to the SID rows

Cancel

and cancels unapplied changes made in
the Configuration tab. The Submit button
is disabled.

The TS structure, as reported in the PSI

Up To Date (Green)

and PSIP, is the same as it was the last
time Validate was selected

PSI/PSIP (read-only)

HAS CHANGED
(Yellow)

Read-only fields #

a. Refrain and Overwrite settings only apply to NAES2 watermarks.
b. A yellow indicator is reported whenever there are changes to the SID Assignment fields that are not yet applied.

The TS structure, as reported in the PSI
and PSIOP, has changed since the last time
the Validate button was selected

Indicates the status of each SID that can
be watermarked

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Configuration Tab

Tab le 4.6 summarizes the Configuration tab options available in DashBoard.

Table 4.6 Configuration Tab Items

Menu Title Item Parameters Description

• Enables the NWE-TS to apply the
timecode defined by its internal clock

• Use the Day, Month, and Year fields to

System Clock

specify the date for the system clock

• Use the Hour, Minutes, and Seconds
fields to specify the time for the system
clock

Configuration

Time Reference

NTP

LT C

NTP Server ##.##.#.##

Selected

LTC O b se rve D S T

Cleared*

LTC O f f se t hh:mm:ss

• Enables the NWE-TS to apply the
timecode defined by the NTP server

• Use the NTP Server field to enter the IP
Address of your NTP server

• This is the recommended setting

Enables the NWE-TS to use the Linear
Timecode signal from an LTC device
connected to the unbalanced LTC BNC on
the NWE-TS rear panel

Specifies the IP Address of the NTP
Server of your facility

Specifies that the LTC device connected to
the NWE-TS automatically adjusts for
Daylight Savings Time

Specifies that the LTC device connected to
the NWE-TS does not apply DST

Specify the number of hours (hh), minutes
(mm), and/or seconds (ss) to offset the
timecode from the LTC source. Use an
“+” or “-” to increase/decrease the offset
by the specified value. For example,
typing +00:00:04 adds an offset of 4
seconds.

Time Zone #

Set Time Reference

Program Content

SID Code Level

Final Distributor*

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Specifies the time zone your facility is
located in

Applies the changes made to the Time
Reference, NTP Server, LTC Observe
DST, LTC Offset, and Time Zone fields

Specifies that your facility is the broadcast
network or syndicator in the program
distribution chain

Specifies that your facility is the final
station or network in the program
distribution chain

Table 4.6 Configuration Tab Items

Menu Title Item Parameters Description

Set

Applies the change made to the SID Code
Level menu

Active ASI signals are routed through the card

Configuration

System Mode

Bypass

System TSID # x ####

Set

Day ##

Month #

Year ####

Set Encoder Date

b

Hour

a

#

Minutes #

Seconds #

ASI signals on the input BNCs bypass the
card and are looped passively to the output
BNCs through the relays

Specifies the transport stream identifier
for the incoming signal

Applies the change made to the System
TSID field

Specifies the current date for the System
Clock to start counting from

• Applies the changes made to the Day,
Month, and Year fields

• Updates the Encoder Date field in the
Status tab

Specifies the hour for the System Clock to
start counting from; assumes a
twenty-four hour clock

Specifies the minute for the System Clock
to start counting from

Specifies the second for the System Clock
to start counting from

Set Encoder Time

Cancel Changes

Encoding Parameters For use by Nielsen only.

Password For use by Nielsen only.

Set Factory Defaults

a. This field is read-only when Time Reference is set to NTP.
b. This field is read-only when Time Reference is set to NTP or LTC.

• Applies the changes made to the Hour,
Minutes, and Seconds fields

• Updates the Encoder Time field in the
Status tab

Returns the menu items on the
Configuration tab and SID Assignment
tab to their previously saved settings

Resets the settings in the Configuration
and SID Assignments tabs to their default
values

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Ethernet Tab

Tab le 4.7 summarizes the Ethernet tab options available in DashBoard.

Table 4.7 Ethernet Tab Items

Menu Title Item Parameter Description

Static User manually supplies the Ethernet settings

Method

DHCP*

IP Address ###.###.###.### The IP Address for the NWE-TS

Subnet Mask ###.###.###.### The subnet mask for the NWE-TS

Ethernet

Default Gateway ###.###.###.###

Automates the assignment of the Ethernet
settings

The gateway for communication outside of the
local area network (LAN)

Apply Changes

Cancel

Applies and saves any changes made to the

Ethernet Settings

Cancels any setting changes and resets the
Ethernet Settings to the previous values

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Event Log Tab

Tab le 4.8 summarizes the Event Log tab options available in DashBoard.

Table 4.8 Event Log Tab Items

Menu Title Item Parameters Description

Displays the last 20 messages. Each
message reports:

DD mm dd, hh:mm:ss yyyy (code #): xxx

Event Log

Event Log Clear

Message Contents

Each entry in the log contains a timestamp, a code number and a description. Messages are
written to the log when significant changes occur in the operation of the NWE-TS. These include:
reference, audio or time inputs; power-on or reboot cycles; configuration changes that can have
an effect on watermarking; video/audio bypass; user clearing of the log; and alarm conditions.
Firmware version numbers are included in the startup message, to allow tracking of updates.

• the date and time of the message

• the type of message (code #)

• a brief description

Clears the fields in the Event Log tab.
Note that this does not clear the
information reported in the System
Logging tree node, nor the information
stored in the non-volatile memory of the
NWE-TS.

For More Information on...

• saving the log file, refer to the section “To save the event log as a compressed archive”
on page 3-9

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Specifications

In This Chapter

This appendix provides information on the specifications for your NWE-TS. Note that
specifications are subject to change without notice.

The following topics are discussed:

• Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

This section provides the technical specifications for the NWE-TS.

Table 5.1 NWE-TS Technical Specifications

Category Parameter Specification

Number of Inputs 1

Standards Accommodated DVB-ASI (EN 50083-9)

Transport

Stream Input

Transport

Stream
Output

Bypass

a

Mode

Impedance 75ohm terminating

Return Loss >15dB to 270MHz

Equalization >150m (500ft) of Belden 1694A cable

Connector Type BNC

Number of Outputs 1

Standards Accommodated DVB-ASI (EN 50083-9)

Impedance 75ohm

Return Loss >10dB to 270MHz

Signal Level 800mV ±10%

DC Offset 0V ±50mV

Rise and Fall Time 750ps typical

Overshoot <8%

Jitter <250ps

Connector Type BNC

Insertion Loss <1dB to 270MHz

Number of Inputs 1

Impedance 15kohm

LTC Input

Environment

Power

a. Power off or push-button.

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Minimum Input Level 200mV p-p

Maximum Signal Level >3.3V p-p

Connector Type BNC

Maximum ambient temperature 40°C (104°F)

Power Consumption (typical) <100W

Maximum Power Consumption 800W

SMPTE 310M Configuration

In This Chapter

This appendix provides information on creating a SMPTE 310M workflow using the NWE-TS,
and an openGear ASI-310 card. Note that the configuration presented here is an example and
your facility needs may differ than what is presented here.

The following topics are discussed:

• System Integration

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System Integration

ASI (ATSC TS)
OUT

ASI (ATSC TS)

IN

Bypass Control

and Status

Server CPU

ASI

Interface

NWE-TS

ASI IN

SMPTE 310M
OUT

ASI OUT310 to ASI

ASI to 310

Bypass

Relays

SMPTE 310M

IN

ASI-310

Figure 6.1 provides a system diagram that illustrates one way to set up the SMPTE 310M
conversion using an NWE-TS and a Ross Video ASI-310 converter.

Figure 6.1 NWE-TS and ASI-310 Setup — SMPTE 310M Conversion

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Service Information

In This Chapter

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Troubleshooting Checklist

• Warranty and Repair Policy

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Troubleshooting Checklist

Routine maintenance to the NWE-TS is not required. In the event of problems with your
NWE-TS, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the
problem. If the NWE-TS still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible
causes, please contact your NWE-TS distributor, or the Technical Support department at the
numbers listed under the “

1. Visual Review — Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems, such as

connectors not properly seated or loose cables. Check the chassis, and any associated
peripheral equipment for signs of trouble.

2. Power Check — Check the power indicator LED on the chassis for the presence of

power. If the power LED is not illuminated, verify that the power cable is connected to a
power source and that power is available at the power main. Confirm that the power
supplies are fully seated in their slots. If the power LED is still not illuminated, replace
the power supply with one that is verified to work.

3. Input Signal Status — Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a

valid signal is being supplied.

4. Output Signal Path — Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and

receiving a valid signal.

5. Unit Exchange — Exchanging a suspect unit with a unit that is known to be working

correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual units.

6. Re-load the Factory Defaults — If the NWE-TS appears to be working and reports no

errors, but is not generating any active picture or outputs black, restoring the default
factory configuration may fix the problem.

Company Address” section at the front of this manual.

Saving the Configuration to a Text File

You can save the NWE-TS editable settings to a text file on your PC. This information is used by
the Nielsen Encoder Support when troubleshooting issues you may be encountering with your
NWE-TS.

To save your card settings to a text file

1. From the Basic Tree View, right-click the NWE-TS node.

2. Select Save Configuration to File.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Warranty and Repair Policy

The NWE-TS is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance, quality,
reliability, and workmanship for a period of THREE (3) years from the date of shipment from our
factory. In the event that your NWE-TS proves to be defective in any way during this warranty
period, Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a
unit of equal or superior performance characteristics.

Should you find that this NWE-TS has failed after your warranty period has expired, we will
repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available. You, the
owner, will bear any labor and/or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said
equipment beyond the THREE (3) year warranty period.

In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages (including loss of profits) incurred by the use of this product. Implied
warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty.

This NWE-TS User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and
operation of your product. Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the NWE-TS are to be
conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative. Therefore, any
unauthorized attempt to repair this product, by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video
Limited factory representative, will automatically void the warranty. Please contact Ross Video
Technical Support for more information.

In Case of Problems

Should any problem arise with your NWE-TS, please contact the Ross Video Technical Support
Department. (Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication.)

A Return Material Authorization number (RMA) will be issued to you, as well as specific
shipping instructions, should you wish our factory to repair your NWE-TS. If required, a
temporary replacement frame will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping costs
incurred will be the responsibility of you, the customer. All products shipped to you from Ross
Video Limited will be shipped collect.

The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product
manufactured by Ross Video Limited, beyond the warranty period without charge, for the life of
the equipment.

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Index

Numerics

59.94Hz formats, LTC ....................................... 2-11

A

Activating, SID entry ........................................... 3-3

Active mode ................................................. 3-8, 4-9

Apply Changes button ........................................ 4-10

ASI

cabling ................................................. 2-6, 2-10

input, status ........................................... 2-4, 4-3

output, status ......................................... 2-5, 4-3

ASI-310, in a SMPTE 310M workflow ............... 6-1

Assigning, SID ..................................................... 4-6

Audio

channels, watermarking ................................ 3-2

PID, detecting ............................................... 2-5

PID, specifying ............................................. 3-3

PID, watermarking ........................................ 4-6

streams, status ............................................... 4-4

watermarking, code type ............................... 4-8

B

BNC

ASI IN ................................................. 2-6, 2-10

ASI OUT ............................................. 2-6, 2-10

LTC IN ................................................ 2-6, 2-11

Button

Apply Changes ............................................ 4-10

Bypass ......................................................... 2-10

Bypass Mode ................................................. 2-4

Power ............................................................ 2-4

Submit ........................................................... 4-7

Validate ......................................................... 4-7

Bypass mode ........................................................ 4-9

button, front panel ............................... 2-4, 2-10

disabling in DashBoard ................................. 3-8

enabling in DashBoard .................................. 3-8

enabling on front panel ................................. 3-7

overview ........................................................ 3-7

C

Cabling

ASI input ..................................................... 2-10

ASI output ................................................... 2-10

ethernet ........................................................ 2-12

LTC input .................................................... 2-11

transport stream ........................................... 2-10

Check code, entering a ......................... 3-2, 4-6, 4-7

Code level

final distributor ............................................. 4-8

program content ............................................ 4-8

setting ............................................................ 3-7

Communications, ethernet ................................. 2-12

Configuration tab ................................................. 4-8

Configuring

ethernet communications ............................ 2-12

SID entry ....................................................... 3-2

time reference input ...................................... 3-5

Consumption, power ............................................ 5-2

D

DashBoard

bypass mode, setting ..................................... 3-8

launching ....................................................... 2-9

Product tab .................................................... 4-4

Signal tab ...................................................... 4-3

software upgrades ....................................... 2-14

Status tabs ..................................................... 4-2

System Configuration tab ............................. 4-2

watermarking setup ....................................... 4-6

Data insertion ....................................................... 3-3

Date, encoder ....................................... 3-5, 3-6, 4-9

Daylight Savings Time ......................................... 4-8

DC Offset, specification ....................................... 5-2

De-activating, SID entry ...................................... 3-3

Default Gateway ................................................ 4-10

Deleting, SID entry .............................................. 3-4

DHCP ....................................................... 2-12, 4-10

Diagnostics, front panel ....................................... 2-4

Diagram

block .............................................................. 1-3

SMPTE 310M workflow .............................. 6-2

system integration ......................................... 1-4

Distributor, final ................................... 3-7, 4-2, 4-8

DST adjustment, LTC source ............................... 4-8

E

Encoder

date ................................................................ 4-4

date, setting ........................................... 3-6, 4-9

status ............................................................. 2-5

time ............................................................... 4-4

time, setting ........................................... 3-6, 4-9

Encoder Parameters field ..................................... 4-9

Entries, SID .......................................... 3-2, 3-3, 3-4

Ethernet

cabling ................................................. 2-8, 2-12

communications setup ....................... 2-12, 4-10

Default Gateway, selecting a ...................... 4-10

DHCP option ............................................... 2-12

IP Address, selecting a ................................ 4-10

manual setup ............................... 2-6, 2-7, 2-12

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port, location ......................................... 2-6, 2-7

static option ................................................. 2-12

Subnet Mask Address, selecting a ............... 4-10

Event log

overview .............................................. 3-9, 4-11

saving ............................................................ 3-9

viewing .......................................................... 3-9

F

Features ................................................................ 1-2

File, event log ....................................................... 3-9

Final Distributor .................................. 3-7, 4-2, 4-8

Front panel

bypass button ............................................... 2-10

diagnostics ..................................................... 2-4

LEDs ............................................................. 2-4

overview ........................................................ 2-4

USB ports ...................................................... 2-4

G

Gateway .............................................................. 2-12

I

Impedance

input, specification ........................................ 5-2

output, specification ...................................... 5-2

Inputs

ASI ............................................. 2-6, 2-10, 4-3

LTC ..................................................... 2-6, 2-11

return loss, specification ................................ 5-2

specifications ................................................. 5-2

status .............................................................. 2-4

time reference ................................................ 3-5

time reference, configuring ........................... 3-5

transport stream ........................................... 2-10

Installation

ethernet cabling ............................................. 2-8

overview ........................................................ 2-8

planning ......................................................... 2-3

power, connecting ......................................... 2-8

Interfaces, user ...................................................... 1-2

Invalid IP address, troubleshooting ... 2-6, 2-7, 2-12

IP Address ..................... 2-6, 2-7, 2-12, 2-13, 4-10

L

LEDs

ALARM ........................................................ 2-5

ENCODE ....................................................... 2-5

LTC COMM .................................................. 2-6

TS IN ............................................................. 2-4

TS OUT ......................................................... 2-5

Linear Timecode, see LTC

Log, event ................................................... 3-9, 4-11

Logging interface ................................................. 3-9

LTC

BNC ............................................................... 2-6

cabling ......................................................... 2-11

configuring time reference input ................... 3-5

DST adjustment ............................................. 4-8

installation, planning ..................................... 2-3

offset, specifying ................................... 3-6, 4-8

setting the time reference .............................. 4-8

status LED ..................................................... 2-6

LTC Observe DST ................................................ 4-8

M

MAC Address ..................................................... 2-12

Major/Minor ................................................. 3-2, 4-6

Messages, event log ............................................ 4-11

Mode, bypass ................................................ 3-7, 3-8

Monitoring

DashBoard ..................................................... 4-2

front panel LEDs ........................................... 2-4

rear panel LEDs ............................................. 2-6

MPEG program count .......................................... 4-4

N

Name, PSIP .......................................................... 3-2

Network Configuration menu ............ 2-6, 2-7, 2-12

Network Time Protocol, see NTP

NTP ............................................. 2-3, 3-5, 4-2, 4-8

setting an offset for ........................................ 3-6

Number, program ................................................. 4-6

O

Offset, LTC .......................................................... 4-8

Offset, specifying ................................................. 3-6

Outputs

ASI ............................................. 2-6, 2-10, 4-3

impedance, specification ............................... 5-2

specifications ................................................. 5-2

status .............................................................. 2-5

Overshoot, specification ....................................... 5-2

Overwrite ...................................................... 3-3, 4-7

P

Panel

front ............................................................... 2-4

rear ................................................................. 2-6

PID

definition ....................................................... 1-5

detecting audio .............................................. 2-5

specifying ...................................................... 3-2

Power

button, location .............................................. 2-4

connecting ..................................................... 2-8

consumption, specification ............................ 5-2

ports, location ................................................ 2-7

Product tab ............................................................ 4-4

Program

content ................................................... 3-7, 4-8

number, specifying ................................ 3-2, 4-6

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status ............................................................. 4-2

PSI/PSIP status ..................................................... 4-7

PSIP

data ................................................................ 2-3

name ...................................................... 3-2, 4-6

status ............................................................. 4-3

R

Rear panel

ASI input ....................................................... 2-6

ASI output ..................................................... 2-6

ethernet port .......................................... 2-6, 2-7

LEDs ............................................................. 2-6

LTC input ...................................................... 2-6

overview ........................................................ 2-6

power supplies .............................................. 2-7

serial port ...................................................... 2-6

USB ports ...................................................... 2-7

Reference

input, time ..................................................... 3-5

source, selecting ............................................ 2-3

time, external ................................................ 3-5

Refrain, data insertion .................................. 3-3, 4-7

Relay, bypass ..................................................... 2-10

Removing, SID entry ........................................... 3-4

Return loss, specification ..................................... 5-2

Rise and Fall Time, specification ......................... 5-2

S

Saving, event log ........................................ 3-9, 4-11

Serial

number .......................................................... 4-4

outputs, specifications ................................... 5-2

port ................................................................ 2-6

Setup

encoder date .................................................. 3-6

encoder time .................................................. 3-6

ethernet communications ............................ 2-12

IP address, manual ...................... 2-6, 2-7, 2-12

LTC ............................................................. 2-11

TSID .............................................................. 3-7

watermarking, DashBoard menus ................. 4-6

SID

activating an entry ......................................... 3-3

assignment tab ............................................... 4-6

code level status ............................................ 4-2

current assignment status .............................. 4-5

de-activating an entry .................................... 3-3

definition ............................................... 1-2, 3-1

entering a ....................................................... 4-6

entries, deleting ............................................. 3-4

LTC setup ................................................... 2-11

managing entries ........................................... 3-2

validating an entry ................................ 3-3, 4-7

Signal Level, specification ................................... 5-2

Signal tab .............................................................. 4-3

SMPTE 310M workflow ...................................... 6-1

SMPTE Drop Frame timecode ........................... 2-11

SMPTE standards ................................................. 5-2

Software upgrades .............................................. 2-14

Source Identification Number, see SID

Specifications ....................................................... 5-2

Static IP address ............................. 2-12, 2-13, 4-10

Status

ASI input ....................................................... 4-3

ASI output ..................................................... 4-3

code level ...................................................... 4-2

encode ........................................................... 2-5

LEDs, front panel .......................................... 2-4

LTC ............................................................... 2-6

MPEG program count ................................... 4-4

NTP server .................................................... 4-2

PSIP .............................................................. 4-3

SID ................................................................ 4-5

system ........................................................... 4-3

tabs in DashBoard ......................................... 4-2

time reference ............................................... 4-2

time zone ....................................................... 4-2

transport stream ............................................. 4-7

TSID .............................................................. 4-4

watermarking ................................................ 4-3

Submit button ....................................................... 4-7

Subnet Mask Address ............................... 2-12, 4-10

Supplies, power ............................................ 2-7, 2-8

System

clock ...................................................... 3-5, 4-8

configuration tab ........................................... 4-2

integration, example of ................................. 1-4

mode ...................................................... 3-8, 4-9

TSID ...................................................... 3-7, 4-9

System mode

status ............................................................. 4-3

T

Tab

Configuration ................................................ 4-8

Current SID Assignment ............................... 4-5

Event Log .................................................... 4-11

Product .......................................................... 4-4

SID Assignment ............................ 3-2, 3-3, 4-6

Signal ............................................................ 4-3

status ............................................................. 4-2

System Configuration ................................... 4-2

Text file, event log ............................................... 3-9

Time

encoder .......................................... 3-5, 3-6, 4-9

LTC Observe DST ........................................ 4-8

LTC offset, specifying .................................. 4-8

source, NTP .................................................. 2-3

status, reference ............................................ 4-2

zone ....................................................... 4-2, 4-8

Time reference

configuring .................................................... 3-5

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input ............................................................... 3-5

source, selecting .................................... 2-3, 4-8

Timecode, specifying an offset ............................ 3-6

Transport stream

cabling ......................................................... 2-10

configuring SID entries ................................. 3-2

ID, setting ...................................................... 3-7

specifications ................................................. 5-2

TS, see Transport stream
TSID

setting .................................................... 3-7, 4-9

status .............................................................. 4-4

Type, code ............................................................ 4-8

U

Upgrades, software ............................................. 2-14

USB ports

front panel ..................................................... 2-4

rear panel ....................................................... 2-7

User interfaces ...................................................... 1-2

V

Validating, SID entries ................................. 3-3, 4-7

W

Watermarking

code type ....................................................... 4-8

final distributor ...................................... 3-7, 4-8

program content .................................... 3-7, 4-8

setting up in DashBoard ................................ 4-6

specifying audio settings ............................... 4-8

status .............................................................. 4-3

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