Sencore MRD 3187B User Manual

MRD 3187B
Professional Receiver/Decoder

User Manual

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October 2011

MRD 3187B - User Manual

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Revision History

Date

Version

Description

Author

11/24/2010

1.0

Update to the new corporate image

JD

9/2/2011

1.1

Updated for 7.5.0 software release

NJ

10/13/2011

1.2

Updated for 7.6.0 software release

NJ

10/19/2011

1.3

Updated with minor additions to Appendix C

NJ

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FCC Class A Information

The Atlas MRD 3187B 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 instructions,
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 his or her own expense.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC
limits.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Dolby Digital Information

This product has been manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby Digital”, “DolbyE”, “AC-3” and “EAC-3” are licensed trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

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WARNING

PLEASE OBSERVE THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

There is always a danger present when using electronic equipment.

Unexpected high voltages can be present at unusual locations in defective equipment
and signal distribution systems. Become familiar with the equipment that you are
working with and observe the following safety precautions.

Every precaution has been taken in the design of your MRD 3187B to ensure

that it is as safe as possible. However, safe operation depends on you the
operator.

Always be sure your equipment is in good working order. Ensure that all points of

connection are secure to the chassis and that protective covers are in place and
secured with fasteners.

Never work alone when working in hazardous conditions. Always have another

person close by in case of an accident.

Always refer to the manual for safe operation. If you have a question about the

application or operation call SENCORE for assistance.

Never allow your equipment to be exposed to water or high moisture

environments. If exposed to a liquid, remove power safely (at the breaker) and
send your equipment to be serviced by a qualified technician.

When installing the MRD 3187B utilizing the DC power supply, the power supply

MUST be used in conjunction with an over-current protective device rated at 50
V, 5 A, type: Slow-blo, as part of battery-supply circuit.

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1) Documentation CD

2) Declaration of
Conformity

3) Quick Start Guide

4) AC Power Cable

Package Contents

The following is a list of the items that are included along with the MRD 3187B:

1. Documentation CD

2. Declaration of Conformity

3. Quick Start Guide

4. AC Power Cable

Note: If any option cables were ordered with the MRD 3187B, they will be included in the

box as well.

If any of these items were omitted from the packaging of the MRD 3187B please call 1­800-SENCORE to obtain a replacement.

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How to Use This Manual

Since the MRD 3187B is a modular device, this manual is arranged according to the
specific option cards available. During configuration steps, all button presses are
indicated by a picture of the actual button.

The beginning of each section includes a short description of the section, along with a
section specific table of contents.

When using this manual, many extra pieces of useful information are inserted where
pertinent and are designated in the following forms:

Note

Designator: Note: “ ”
Description: These items are little extra pieces of information to ease unit
configuration

Caution

Designator: CAUTION: “ ”
Description: These items should be seriously considered before configuring a setting.

Warning

Designator: Warning: “ ” or WARNING

Description: These items indicate actions that could have severe consequences.

Factory Configurations

The MRD 3187B is an extremely versatile piece of equipment and in order to further
expand its capabilities its internal setup can be factory configured in a number of
different ways.

Configuration 1 “Config 1” (No Decoder)

This configuration slaves the internal backplanes to one another but provides no
decoded video output. The placement of input cards can be in both RDS1 and RDS2
(Slots 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4). No video output cards may be installed. This
configuration is usually used as a satellite receiver or in combination with an MPEG/IP
card to encapsulate the TS from the active input and transmit it via IP.

Configuration 1 “Config 1” (Single Decoder)

This configuration slaves the internal backplanes to one another and provides one video
output. The placement of input cards can be in both RDS1 and RDS2 (Slots 1-2, 1-3, 1­4, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4). Video outputs cards may only be placed in slot 1-1. This configuration
allows for the tuning of two independent audio services. Only one input may be active
and only one program decoded at any time.

Configuration 1 “Config 1” (Dual Decoder)

This configuration slaves the internal backplanes to one another and provides two
mirrored video outputs. The placement of input cards can be in both RDS1 and RDS2
(Slots 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4). Video outputs cards may be placed in slots 1-1 and 2-

1. This configuration allows for the tuning of four independent audio services. This
configuration is commonly used to provide an HD and SD video output from the same
input signal. Only one input may be active and only one program decoded at any time.

Configuration 2 “Config 2” (No Decoder)

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This configuration utilizes the internal backplanes independent from one another
allowing one MRD to input two independent inputs simultaneously. With this
configuration, the MRD essentially acts like two configuration 1 no decoder units in the in
the rack space of one MRD. One input per RDS can be active.

Configuration 2 “Config 2” (Single Decoder)

This configuration utilizes the internal backplanes independent from one another. This
configuration operates identical to a configuration 1 unit except for input cards placed in
RDS2 (Slots 2-2, 2-3, 2-4) cannot be decoded. A popular use of this configuration is to
place an RF card and an ASI card (i.e. 8701A and 8702) in RDS2 to provide RF input
and ASI output to act as an 8-VSB or satellite receiver. The bottom RDS may then be
used independently to decode a different independent input.

Configuration 2 “Config 2” (Dual Decoder)

This configuration utilizes the internal backplanes independent from one another
allowing one MRD to input and decode two independent inputs simultaneously. With this
configuration, the MRD essentially acts like two configuration 1 single decoder units in
the in the rack space of one decoder. One input per RDS can be active and decode
unique video simultaneously.

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Table of Contents

Section 1 – Getting Started .............................................................................. 11

1.1 Installation .................................................................................................................. 12

1.2 Quick Start Guide ...................................................................................................... 13

1.3 Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 13

Section 2 – Controls and Configuration ......................................................... 14

2.1 Front of Unit ............................................................................................................... 15

2.2 Rear of Unit ................................................................................................................ 15

2.3 Front Panel Display Layout........................................................................................ 15

2.4 Front Panel Indicators ................................................................................................ 15

2.5 Input Error Logic ........................................................................................................ 16

2.6 Decoder Error Logic ................................................................................................... 16

2.7 Temperature Error Logic ............................................................................................ 16

2.8 Fan Error Logic .......................................................................................................... 16

2.9 SNMP Traps .............................................................................................................. 16

2.10 Input/Output Slot Organization .................................................................................. 16

Section 3 – Option Cards Overview ................................................................ 18

3.1 8VSB/QAM Receiver – Option 8701A ....................................................................... 21

3.2 Serial Transport Stream I/O (DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310M) – Option 8702...................... 21

3.3 High Bit Rate ASI Input – Option 8703 ...................................................................... 21

3.4 Video Output (2 SD-SDI, 1 Composite) – Option 8704A/8704B ............................... 21

3.5 Video Output (2 HD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr) – Option 8705/8705A .......................... 21

3.6 Video Output (1 RGBHV/YPbPr, 1 Composite) – Option 8706A ............................... 21

3.7 Audio Output (Dolby E, AES Digital, Analog) – Option 8707A .................................. 21

3.8 Video Output (2 HD/SD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) – Option 8708 ............. 22

3.9 Dual Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver – Option 8710/8710A ...................................... 22

3.10 Dual Input ASM Receiver – Option 8711 ................................................................... 22

3.11 Video Output (2 HD/SD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Comp) – Option 8712 ..................... 22

3.12 GPIO Module – Option 8713 ..................................................................................... 22

3.13 Dual Input COFDM Receiver – Option 8715 ............................................................. 22

3.14 Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 with LNB – Option 8716/8716G .................................... 23

3.15 CAM Decryption – Option 8721 ................................................................................. 23

3.16 Backup Network Controller – Option 8724 ................................................................ 23

3.17 MPEG over IP Input/Output – Option 8725 ............................................................... 23

3.18 Dual MPEG over IP Input/ UDP Output – Option 8727 ............................................. 23

3.19 PID Filtering Dual Output MPEG over IP UDP Output– Option 8728 ....................... 24

3.20 License Options ......................................................................................................... 24

Section 4 – Using the Front Panel to Configure the MRD 3187B .................. 25

4.1 Input Option – Active Input and Backup Configuration Selection .............................. 26

4.2 8VSB/QAM Receiver – Option 8701A ....................................................................... 28

4.3 Serial Transport Stream Input/Output (DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310M) – Option 8702 ...... 31

4.4 High Bit Rate ASI Input – Option 8703 ...................................................................... 32

4.5 Video Output (2 SD-SDI, 1 Composite) – Option 8704A/8704B ............................... 33

4.6 Video Output (2 HD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr) – Option 8705/8705A .......................... 43

4.7 Video Output (1 RGBHV/YPbPr, 1 Composite) - Option 8706A ............................... 52

4.8 Audio Output (DolbyE, AES Digital, Analog) – Option 8707A ................................... 61

4.9 Dual Video Output (2 SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) – Option 8708 ................. 63

4.10 Dual Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver – Option 8710/8710A ...................................... 76

4.11 Dual Input ASM Receiver – Option 8711 ................................................................... 79

4.12 Video Output (2 HD/SD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Comp) – Option 8712 ..................... 83

4.13 GPIO Module – 8713 ................................................................................................. 90

4.14 Dual Input COFDM Receiver – Option 8715 ............................................................. 94

4.15 Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver with LNB – Option 8716/8716G..................... 97

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4.16 CA Decryption – Option 8721 .................................................................................. 102

4.17 MPEG over IP Input/Output – Option 8725 ............................................................. 107

4.18 Dual MPEG over IP Input/ UDP Output – Option 8727 ........................................... 121

4.19 PID Filtering Dual MPEG over IP UDP Output – Option 8728 ................................ 136

4.20 MPEG-2/MPEG-4 4:2:0 Decoder (1 Video, 2 Audio) – Option

8730A/8731A/8732/8734 ......................................................................................... 143

4.21 MPEG2 Decoder 4:2:2 with Genlock (1 Video, 4 Audio) – Option 8733 ................. 154

4.22 Active Errors ............................................................................................................ 163

4.23 Event Log ................................................................................................................. 164

4.24 Password Strength .................................................................................................. 166

4.25 Network Security ...................................................................................................... 168

4.26 Network Setup ......................................................................................................... 170

4.27 Panel Lock ............................................................................................................... 172

4.28 SNMP Configuration ................................................................................................ 173

4.29 Genlock Reference .................................................................................................. 176

4.30 SMPTE 333M Configuration .................................................................................... 177

4.31 SCTE35 to SCTE104 Setup .................................................................................... 178

4.32 System Information .................................................................................................. 180

4.33 Feature Licensing .................................................................................................... 184

Section 5 – Using the Web Client to Configure the MRD 3187B ................. 185

5.1 Login ........................................................................................................................ 186

5.2 Status Indicators ...................................................................................................... 186

5.3 Configuration ........................................................................................................... 186

5.3.1 Input Setup............................................................................................................... 187

5.3.2 Services Setup ......................................................................................................... 187

5.3.3 Output Setup ............................................................................................................ 192

5.3.4 PSIP Information ...................................................................................................... 192

5.4 Unit ........................................................................................................................... 193

5.4.1 Active Errors ............................................................................................................ 193

5.4.2 Event Logging .......................................................................................................... 193

5.4.3 Unit Date/Time ......................................................................................................... 194

5.4.4 SNMP MIB Modules ................................................................................................ 195

5.4.5 SNMP Settings ........................................................................................................ 195

5.4.6 SMPTE333M ........................................................................................................... 196

5.5 Profiles ..................................................................................................................... 196

5.5.1 Saving a Profile ........................................................................................................ 197

5.5.2 Deleting a Profile ..................................................................................................... 197

5.5.3 Renaming a Profile .................................................................................................. 198

5.5.4 Applying a Saved Profile .......................................................................................... 199

5.5.5 Viewing a Saved Profile ........................................................................................... 199

5.5.6 Downloading a Saved Profile................................................................................... 199

5.5.7 Uploading a Saved Profile ....................................................................................... 200

5.6 Web Passwords ....................................................................................................... 200

5.7 Password Strength .................................................................................................. 201

5.8 Network Services ..................................................................................................... 201

5.9 Reset Unit ................................................................................................................ 202

5.10 Software Updates .................................................................................................... 202

5.11 Diagnostics .............................................................................................................. 202

5.11.1 Processes ................................................................................................................ 202

5.11.2 Network Interface Information.................................................................................. 203

5.12 About ........................................................................................................................ 204

5.13 Feature Licensing .................................................................................................... 204

Section 6 – Appendices .................................................................................. 205

Appendix A – Acronyms and Glossary .................................................. 206

Appendix B – Error/Event List ................................................................ 209

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Appendix C – Specifications ................................................................... 211

Appendix C.a. MRD 3187B – base unit ............................................................................. 211

Appendix C.b. 8VSB/QAM Receiver – Option 8701A ....................................................... 213

Appendix C.c. Serial TS Input/Output (DVB-ASI /SMPTE 310M) – Option 8702 ............. 214

Appendix C.d. High Bit Rate ASI Input – Option 8703 ...................................................... 214

Appendix C.e. Video Output (2 SD-SDI, 1 Composite) – Option 8704A/8704B ............... 215

Appendix C.f. Video Output (2 HD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr) – Option 8705/8705A ........... 216

Appendix C.g. Video Output (1 RGBHV/YPbPr, 1 Composite) – Option 8706A ............... 218

Appendix C.h. Audio Output (DolbyE, AES Digital, Analog) – Option 8707A ................... 219

Appendix C.i. Dual Video Output (2 SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) – Option

8708 220

Appendix C.j. Dual Input DVB-S2 Receiver – Option 8710/8710A ................................... 221

Appendix C.k. Dual Input ASM Receiver – Option 8711 ................................................... 222

Appendix C.l. Video Output (2 SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) – Option 8712 ........... 223

Appendix C.m. GPIO Module – Option 8713 ..................................................................... 225

Appendix C.n. Dual Input COFDM Receiver – Option 8715 ............................................. 225

Appendix C.o. Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver with LNB – Option 8716/8716G ..... 226

Appendix C.p. CAM Decryption – Option 8721 ................................................................. 227

Appendix C.q. Backup Network Controller – Option 8724 ................................................ 228

Appendix C.r. MPEG over IP Input/Output – Option 8725 ................................................ 229

Appendix C.s. Dual Input MPEG over IP Receiver/UDP Output – Option 8727 ............... 230

Appendix C.t. PID Filtering Dual MPEG over IP UDP Output – Option 8728 ................... 231

Appendix C.u. MPEG-2 Decoder (Video, 2 Audio) – Option 8730A ................................. 232

Appendix C.v. MPEG-2 Decoder (Video, 2 Audio) – Option 8731A ................................. 233

Appendix C.w. MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Decoder (1 Video, 2 Audio) – Option 8732 ................. 234

Appendix C.x. MPEG-2 Decoder with Genlock (1 Video, 4 Audio) – Option 8733 ........... 235

Appendix C.y. MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Decoder (1 Video, 2 Audio) – Option 8734 .................. 236

Appendix D – Pinout for 8705/8705A, 8706A, 8707A, 8708, 8712 ......... 237

Appendix E – Coordinated Universal Time ........................................... 238

Appendix F – MRD 3187B Audio Explanation ....................................... 239

Appendix G – Open Source Software ..................................................... 242

Appendix H – Warranty ........................................................................... 244

Appendix I – Support and Contact Information ................................... 245

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Section 1 – Getting Started

Introduction

This section includes the following topics:

1.1 Installation .................................................................................................................. 12

1.2 Quick Start Guide ...................................................................................................... 13

1.3 Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 13

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1. Determine the desired position in the rack for the MRD
3187B making sure that the air intake on the front of the
unit and the exhausts on the sides of the unit will not be
obstructed.

2. Insert the rack mount clips into place over the mounting
holes in the rack.

3. Slide the MRD 3187B into position in the rack.

4. Secure the MRD 3187B to the rack by installing the four
supplied screws through the front mounting holes and
tightening.

1.1 Installation
Cooling

The MRD 3187B is cooled via forced induction through the front of the unit and
exhausted through the vents on either side. The MRD 3187B is equipped with a
temperature controlled status indicator. If the temperature in the inside of the unit

exceeds 70° C the red “Error” LED will illuminate and a description of the error will

appear in the “Error List.”

Rack Information

The MRD 3187B is intended to be mounted in a standard 19” rack. It occupies 1RU
of rack space and the connections are all on the rear of the unit.

Rack Installation

To install the MRD 3187B into a rack use the following steps:

Power Connection

Using the proper power connections is vital to the safe operation of the MRD 3187B.
Only use the supplied 3-prong power connector or one with equal specifications.
NEVER tamper with or remove the 3rd – prong grounding pin. This could cause
damage to the MRD 3187B, personnel, or property.

AC Power Connection

The MRD 3187B is intended for use on either 120V or 240V systems. The power
supply will automatically detect the system it is connected to. To hook up the power
use the following steps:

1. Locate the AC power cord that was included with the MRD 3187B.

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2. Plug the female end of the power cord (end with no prongs) into the back of the
unit.

3. Locate a protected outlet (usually inside of the rack) to plug the male end of the
power cable into.

DC Power Connection (if equipped)

Using the proper power connections is vital to the safe operation of the MRD 3187B.
The MRD 3187B is intended for use in 40-65 VDC systems. The power supply will
automatically detect the system it is connected to. When installing the MRD 3187B,

the power supply MUST be used in conjunction with an over-current protective
device rated at 50 V, 5 A, type: Slow-blo, as part of battery-supply circuit.

Failure to include an over-current protective device could cause damage to the MRD
3187B, personnel, or property.

1.2 Quick Start Guide
Quick Start

To get the MRD 3187B up and running there is a few things that need to be done.

1. Select the desired input as active.

2. Setup the decoder with the proper PIDs.

3. Setup the desired output(s).
The easiest way to set these options up is to refer to Section 4. At the beginning of

Section 4 is a table that shows the specific cards included in that section. Find the
desired card in the table, then navigate to the corresponding page number and follow
the step-by-step instructions.

1.3 Maintenance

The MRD 3187B is virtually a maintenance-free piece of equipment. There are no
user serviceable parts on the inside of the unit however it is recommended that the
user cleans the intake filter on the front right side of the unit on a regular basis to
ensure the unit has an unobstructed cool air intake. This filter is removed easily, for
cleaning, by opening the door on the front right side of the unit and removing the
filter.

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Section 2 – Controls and

Configuration

Introduction

This section includes an overview of the MRD 3187B.

2.1 Front of Unit ............................................................................................................... 15

2.2 Rear of Unit ................................................................................................................ 15

2.3 Front Panel Display Layout........................................................................................ 15

2.4 Front Panel Indicators ................................................................................................ 15

2.5 Input Error Logic ........................................................................................................ 16

2.6 Decoder Error Logic ................................................................................................... 16

2.7 Temperature Error Logic ............................................................................................ 16

2.8 Fan Error Logic .......................................................................................................... 16

2.9 SNMP Traps .............................................................................................................. 16

2.10 Input/Output Slot Organization .................................................................................. 16

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RDS1 Serv Setup
Tune Mode:PID Lock
PID Select:Manual

►PCR PID :0x0031

1 3 1

4

2

2.1 Front of Unit

2.2 Rear of Unit

2.3 Front Panel Display Layout

The following figure shows a typical screen on the front panel. Several important
features have been circled and noted below. These features are common to all screens
and assist when navigating, viewing and editing unit information. The button will

return the user to the home level while in any screen. In order to edit a selected
parameter, the button must be pressed. Once a parameter has been changed, the

button must be pressed again before the change takes effect on the unit. Pressing

the button will leave an edit mode without changes taking effect.

1. Icons indicate which control buttons are currently valid for

2. Screen title.

3. Cursor shows which line is active.

4. When editing, active character or item is highlighted.

2.4 Front Panel Indicators

The MRD 3187B has four internal error parameters: INPUT, DECODER, FAN and
TEMPERATURE. These parameters can be monitored locally or remotely. Locally the

unit‟s status can be checked by visually looking at the INPUT LED and the ERROR LED

on the front panel, then use the “Error List” under the button to pinpoint the error.

Remotely, the unit‟s status can be checked by using the web client and looking at the
status icons on the top of the main window. To see a detailed list of errors, click on the

tab from the web client.

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The INPUT LED indicates the presence of a stream at the user-selected

input. “Stream present” is represented by a green INPUT LED while

“stream NOT present” is represented by a dark INPUT LED.

The ERROR LED represents the combined status of the unit‟s error

indicators. If INPUT, DECODER, TEMP, or FAN status is in the error
state, the LED will be red. If all error indicators are good, the LED will be
dark.

2.5 Input Error Logic

The input status is based on the selected input card‟s status and the transport error

indicator bit in the transport stream being decoded. For example if the current input is
VSB, the input status is based on: VSB receiver lock, RF channel level, and the MER
level. The RF channel and MER thresholds can be set by the user. If the unit detects the
presence of the transport error bit in a transport packet header, the input status will be
an error for 0.5 seconds each time the TS error bit is set. The system must detect a
constant cadence of sync bytes (0x47h) every 188 bytes and detect a valid PAT at least
every 500 ms in order for the INPUT LED to illuminate.

2.6 Decoder Error Logic

The decoder error indicator is based on the decoder‟s ability to decode what the user

has requested. The input status will be alarmed differently depending on the current
decoding mode:

In “Auto Mode”, the decoder status will be good unless the Video or Audio decoders
cannot decode a stream. For example: a stream defines program 4 to have video on
PID 52. If PID 52 is not actually present in the stream, or is un-decodable, the
decoder status will be in the error state. This is true for all modes.
In “PID Lock Mode”, the decoder status will be good if all of the PIDs entered by the
user, for video and audio, are being decoded by the unit. If the user wants nothing to
be decoded, they can set a PID to 0. If the user enters a PID which is not present or
cannot be decoded the decoder status will be in the error state.
In “Program Priority Mode”, the decoder status will be good if any priority is
currently active and the Audio and Video represented by that priority are being
decoded. If the PMT for a selected program lists a video or audio PID, but the
decoder cannot decode that PID, the indicator will be in the error state. If the user
enters an index for a priority that does not exist in the PMT, the indicator will still be
good because the decoder will be set to decode nothing on that audio output.

2.7 Temperature Error Logic

The temperature error indicator is based on the correct operation of the unit. If the unit‟s
internal temperature exceeds 70 degrees C, the temperature status will be in the error
state.

2.8 Fan Error Logic

If the fan in the unit fails, the fan status will be in the error state. The fan status will be
good as long as the fan is spinning at the proper RPM.

2.9 SNMP Traps

The unit contains separate SNMP Traps for Fan Status, Temperature Status, Decoder
Status, Input Status, and IP Receive Group. Whenever any item changes state, a trap is
sent to the configured host.

2.10 Input/Output Slot Organization

The MRD 3187B‟s modular design allows many different input/output configurations. An
indexing system is used to identify module slots for configuration and monitoring

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reference. The bottom row of slots is numbered 1-1 through 1-4 (left to right). The top
row is numbered 2-1 through 2-4 as shown.

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Section 3 – Option Cards

Overview

Introduction

This section includes a brief overview of the different option cards that are available
for the MRD 3187B. There are descriptions of each card as well as pictures of the
various inputs and outputs for each card.

3.1 8VSB/QAM Receiver – Option 8701A ....................................................................... 21

3.2 Serial Transport Stream I/O (DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310M) – Option 8702...................... 21

3.3 High Bit Rate ASI Input – Option 8703 ...................................................................... 21

3.4 Video Output (2 SD-SDI, 1 Composite) – Option 8704A/8704B ............................... 21

3.5 Video Output (2 HD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr) – Option 8705/8705A .......................... 21

3.6 Video Output (1 RGBHV/YPbPr, 1 Composite) – Option 8706A ............................... 21

3.7 Audio Output (Dolby E, AES Digital, Analog) – Option 8707A .................................. 21

3.8 Video Output (2 HD/SD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) – Option 8708 ............. 22

3.9 Dual Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver – Option 8710/8710A ...................................... 22

3.10 Dual Input ASM Receiver – Option 8711 ................................................................... 22

3.11 Video Output (2 HD/SD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Comp) – Option 8712 ..................... 22

3.12 GPIO Module – Option 8713 ..................................................................................... 22

3.13 Dual Input COFDM Receiver – Option 8715 ............................................................. 22

3.14 Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 with LNB – Option 8716/8716G .................................... 23

3.15 CAM Decryption – Option 8721 ................................................................................. 23

3.16 Backup Network Controller – Option 8724 ................................................................ 23

3.17 MPEG over IP Input/Output – Option 8725 ............................................................... 23

3.18 Dual MPEG over IP Input/ UDP Output – Option 8727 ............................................. 23

3.19 PID Filtering Dual Output MPEG over IP UDP Output– Option 8728 ....................... 24

3.20 License Options ......................................................................................................... 24

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3.1 8VSB/QAM Receiver – Option 8701A

3.2 Serial Transport Stream I/O (DVB­ASI/SMPTE 310M) – Option 8702

3.3 High Bit Rate ASI Input – Option 8703

3.4 Video Output (2 SD-SDI, 1 Composite) –
Option 8704A/8704B

3.5 Video Output (2 HD-SDI, 1
RGBHV/YPbPr) – Option 8705/8705A

3.6 Video Output (1 RGBHV/YPbPr, 1
Composite) – Option 8706A

3.7 Audio Output (Dolby E, AES Digital,
Analog) – Option 8707A

3.8 Video Output (2 HD/SD-SDI, 1
RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) – Option
8708

3.9 Dual Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver –
Option 8710/8710A

3.10 Dual Input ASM Receiver – Option 8711

3.11 Video Output (2 HD/SD-SDI, 1
RGBHV/YPbPr/Comp) – Option 8712

3.12 GPIO Module – Option 8713

3.13 Dual Input COFDM Receiver – Option
8715

3.14 Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 with LNB –
Option 8716

3.15 CAM Decryption – Option 8721

3.16 Backup Network Controller – Option
8724

3.17 MPEG over IP Input/Output – Option
8725

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3.18 Dual MPEG over IP Input/ UDP Output
– Option 8727

3.19 PID Filtering Dual Output MPEG over IP
UDP Output– Option 8728

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3.1 8VSB/QAM Receiver – Option 8701A

This card will receive a TS that is demodulated from an 8VSB signal or it will demodulate
a QAM64B or QAM256B RF input. With an 8VSB input, the card will tune to channels 2
– 69. With a QAM input, the card will tune to channels 2 – 134 in three cable frequency
bands (FCC, IRC, and HRC). The MRD 3187B will show a valid input if the following
conditions are met: the receiver equalizer and the FEC are locked. If the RF level is

lower than the “Low Warning Setting” or the MER is lower than the “Low MER Warning

Setting”, the red “Error” LED will illuminate on the front panel and there will be an error
recorded in the Error List.

3.2 Serial Transport Stream I/O (DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310M) –
Option 8702

This card will receive a TS from either a DVB-ASI input or a SMPTE 310M input. Only
one format may be selected at a time. For an ASI input, the bitrate of the TS must be
between 1.5 Mb/s and 160 Mb/s. For a SMPTE 310M input, the bitrate of the TS must be

19.392658 Mb/s. The selected input format will also be the output format. The 8702 card

can also be used as a TS output for any of the other input cards.

3.3 High Bit Rate ASI Input – Option 8703

This card will receive, up to a 160 Mb/s MPTS on ASI. This card is equipped with a
passive loop-through to allow the TS to be passed through the card without altering the
stream. The loop-through on this card cannot be used to output a TS from a different
input card. When the loop-through output is not in use it should be terminated with a 75
Ohm terminator.

3.4 Video Output (2 SD-SDI, 1 Composite) – Option
8704A/8704B

A standard definition video output card. It provides two mirrored serial digital (SMPTE
259M) outputs and one composite NTSC & PAL output. Four pairs of audio can be
embedded into the serial output on group 1 and 2. Closed captioning found within the
transport (608/708B) can be embedded into the serial video output. NTSC closed
caption, detected in the transport stream, can be inserted on line 21.

3.5 Video Output (2 HD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr) – Option
8705/8705A

A high definition video output card. It provides two mirrored serial digital (SMPTE 292M)
outputs and one analog component video output (RGBHV or YPbPr). Four pairs of audio
can be embedded into the serial output on group 1 and 2. Closed captioning found within
the transport (608/708B) can be embedded into the serial video output.

3.6 Video Output (1 RGBHV/YPbPr, 1 Composite) – Option
8706A

An analog only video output card that can output either high definition or standard
definition formats. Two outputs are on the card: one BNC for composite (NTSC & PAL)
and one 15-pin D-sub for component (RGBHV or YPbPr). The card outputs an SD or HD
signal, one at a time. Closed caption (NTSC), detected in the transport stream, can be
inserted on line 21 of the composite (NTSC video) output.

3.7 Audio Output (Dolby E, AES Digital, Analog) – Option
8707A

This card allows the output of both Digital-AES and analog audio. Each digital audio
output can be set to either Raw or PCM. In Raw, the compressed audio for the selected
PID is passed through to the digital output. Typically this setting is used to pass-through

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the Dolby AC-3 compressed digital signal. When the digital audio output is set to PCM,
two-channel linear coded PCM AES/EBU audio is output to the digital output. The
analog output provides two-channel (L, R) decoded analog audio from the selected
audio processor. The two audio processors on the decoder board, feeding the two digital
outputs, can process or decode Dolby AC-3, MPEG Layer 1, or MPEG Layer 2 formats.
The audio processor will self-sense which type of audio is in the TS. The 8707A also has
a Dolby E parsing feature.

3.8 Video Output (2 HD/SD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) –
Option 8708

A versatile video output card. It provides two user selectable serial digital (SMPTE
259M, or SMPTE 292M) outputs and one component RGBHV or YPbPr/Composite
NTSC & PAL output. Four pairs of audio can be embedded into the serial output on
group 1, and 2. Closed captioning found within the transport (608/708B) can be
embedded into the serial video output. NTSC closed caption, detected in the transport
stream, can be inserted on line 21.

3.9 Dual Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver – Option 8710/8710A

This card will input a satellite L-band (950 MHz – 2150 MHz) signal for demodulation of
KU-band or C-band DVB-S QPSK signals or DVB-S2 QPSK/8PSK signals. The symbol
rate ranges from 1 MSym/s to 45 MSym/s for DVB-S and 1-30 MSym/s for DVB-S2. This
card does not provide any power to the dish LNB. The “Input” LED will only illuminate if
the card detects frequency, symbol rate, FEC lock (Carrier Lock), and TS sync (Sync
Lock). The card provides A and B inputs, which may be independently configured, but
only one may be active at a time.

3.10 Dual Input ASM Receiver – Option 8711

This card will input a satellite L-band (950 MHz – 2150 MHz) signal for demodulation of
KU-band, C-band, or X-band DVB-QPSK, 8PSK, or Adv-QPSK signals. All these modes
are available using Turbo Coded forward error correction. The DVB-QPSK mode also
supports legacy DVB FEC. The symbol rate ranges from 0.256 MSym/s to 30 MSym/s
for all modulation types. This card does not provide any power to the dish LNB. The

“Input” LED will only illuminate if the card detects frequency, symbol rate, FEC lock

(Carrier Lock), and TS sync (Sync Lock). The card provides A and B inputs, which may
be independently configured, but only one may be active at a time.

3.11 Video Output (2 HD/SD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Comp) –
Option 8712

A versatile video output card. It provides two user selectable serial digital (SMPTE
259M, or SMPTE 292M) outputs and one component RGBHV or YPbPr/Composite
NTSC & PAL output. Eight pairs of audio can be embedded into the serial output on
group 1, 2, 3 and 4. Closed captioning found within the transport (608/708B) can be
embedded into the serial video output. NTSC closed caption, detected in the transport
stream, can be inserted on line 21.

Note: This card requires the 8733 decoder board.

3.12 GPIO Module – Option 8713

This module is considered a global unit option. In other words, the inputs and outputs of
a single installed module can be accessed by functions associated with general system
features, or RDS specific features in any unit configuration. Only one GPIO module can
be installed in a unit.

3.13 Dual Input COFDM Receiver – Option 8715

This card will input a (49 – 861 MHz) COFDM signal for use in electronic news gathering
(U.S.) or any COFDM Terrestrial Broadcast (DVB-T, European) applications. The card

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provides A and B inputs, which may be independently configured, but only one may be
active at a time.

3.14 Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 with LNB – Option 8716/8716G

This card will input a satellite L-band (950 MHz – 2150 MHz) signal for demodulation of
KU-band or C-band DVB-S QPSK signals or DVB-S2 QPSK/8PSK signals. The symbol
rate ranges from 1 MSym/s to 45 MSym/s for both DVB-S and DVB-S2. This card
provides LNB power and 22 kHz control tone to the active input. This card has advanced
feature options of multistream input, support for VCM, and support for 16APSK and
32APSK modulation. The “Input” LED will only illuminate if the card detects frequency,
symbol rate, FEC lock (Carrier Lock), and TS sync (Sync Lock). The card provides A, B,
C and D inputs, which may be independently configured, but only one may be active at a
time.

3.15 CAM Decryption – Option 8721

This is a factory installed slot that will allow for up to two CAM cards to be installed at a
time, giving the MRD 3187B the ability to decrypt Conditional Access transport streams.
This card also includes all the functionality of the 8722 option card as well.

3.16 Backup Network Controller – Option 8724

This is a factory installed option into slot 1-4, giving the user the ability to control the
MRD 3187B through a secondary network controller card.

3.17 MPEG over IP Input/Output – Option 8725

This card is a dual purpose card in that it can receive and/or transmit from the internal
TS bus, MPEG over IP. Up to two multicasts can be subscribed to, allowing for a backup
multicast to be chosen and three mirrored multicasts can be transmitted to allow for
redundancy.

3.18 Dual MPEG over IP Input/ UDP Output – Option 8727

This card is a dual purpose card in that it can receive and/or transmit from the internal
TS bus, MPEG over IP. It has two physical connectors that can be configured
independently. Up to two multicasts can be subscribed to, allowing for a backup
multicast to be chosen and two UDP mirrored unicasts can be transmitted to allow for
redundancy

Example Configurations: IP Address Selection

“Leave” IGMP V2 & V3 Multicast/Unicast Unicast: X.X.X.X –

223.255.255.255

Filter Mode: Include Multicast: 224.X.X.X –

239.255.255.255

IP list: empty Suggested Multicast Range:

239.192.X.X“Join” IGMP V2 & V3 Multicast/Unicast Suggested Port Selection

Filter Mode: Exclude - Choose a port number of 5000 or
more
IP list: empty - Choose even numbered ports

- If using FEC the following example

applies
“Join Filtered” IGMP V3 Multicast/Unicast - Destination port = 5000
Filter Mode: Include - Column FEC = 5002
IP: X.X.X.X - Row REC = 5004
Or - Next available multicast port =
5006
Filter Mode: Exclude
IP: X.X.X.X

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3.19 PID Filtering Dual Output MPEG over IP UDP Output–
Option 8728

The 8728 has the ablility to “remultiplex” the active input TS into a transport stream with

reduced services and/or a lower bitrate before transmission onto the network.
The MRD 3187B 8728 option is a single slot output only card that supports PID filtering

and automatic table modification. The 8728 output cardwill use two Ethernet connections
independently to transmit MPEG2 transport streams over IP networks from a valid input
source (ASI, DVB-S2, 8727 IP input, etc.) A multi program transport stream (MPTS)
input can be reduced into as many as 5 output transport streams. Any combination of
services present in the source stream may be selected for the output transport stream.
Each output IP stream can then be routed to one of two Ethernet ports as desired. The
8728 can also adapt the transport stream bitrate and recalculate the PCR values in the
output transport streams to be correct for the new multiplex.

IP Address Selection

Unicast: X.X.X.X – 223.255.255.255
Multicast: 224.X.X.X – 239.255.255.255
Suggested Multicast Range: 239.192.X.X

3.20 License Options

The MRD 3187B has license options available. A separate license must be purchased to
(1) decode MPEG4 or H.264 on an 8730A or 8731A decoder, to (2) convert SCTE35 to
SCTE104, or to enable the (3) Advanced Satellite Features of the 8716 Option card.

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Section 4 – Using the Front Panel

to Configure the MRD 3187B

Introduction

This section describes how to navigate through the configuration menus on the front
panel of the MRD 3187B.

Note: All instructions in this manual are based on the unit software versions 7.3.x. Newer

versions of software, when released, may operate slightly different in regards to
menus and configuration.

4.1 Input Option – Active Input and Backup Configuration Selection .............................. 26

4.2 8VSB/QAM Receiver – Option 8701A ....................................................................... 28

4.3 Serial Transport Stream Input/Output (DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310M) – Option 8702 ...... 31

4.4 High Bit Rate ASI Input – Option 8703 ...................................................................... 32

4.5 Video Output (2 SD-SDI, 1 Composite) – Option 8704A/8704B ............................... 33

4.6 Video Output (2 HD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr) – Option 8705/8705A .......................... 43

4.7 Video Output (1 RGBHV/YPbPr, 1 Composite) - Option 8706A ............................... 52

4.8 Audio Output (DolbyE, AES Digital, Analog) – Option 8707A ................................... 61

4.9 Dual Video Output (2 SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) – Option 8708 ................. 63

4.10 Dual Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver – Option 8710/8710A ...................................... 76

4.11 Dual Input ASM Receiver – Option 8711 ................................................................... 79

4.12 Video Output (2 HD/SD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Comp) – Option 8712 ..................... 83

4.13 GPIO Module – 8713 ................................................................................................. 90

4.14 Dual Input COFDM Receiver – Option 8715 ............................................................. 94

4.15 Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver with LNB – Option 8716/8716G..................... 97

4.16 CA Decryption – Option 8721 .................................................................................. 102

4.17 MPEG over IP Input/Output – Option 8725 ............................................................. 107

4.18 Dual MPEG over IP Input/ UDP Output – Option 8727 ........................................... 121

4.19 PID Filtering Dual MPEG over IP UDP Output – Option 8728 ................................ 136

4.20 MPEG-2/MPEG-4 4:2:0 Decoder (1 Video, 2 Audio) – Option

8730A/8731A/8732/8734 ......................................................................................... 143

4.21 MPEG2 Decoder 4:2:2 with Genlock (1 Video, 4 Audio) – Option 8733 ................. 154

4.22 Active Errors ............................................................................................................ 163

4.23 Event Log ................................................................................................................. 164

4.24 Password Strength .................................................................................................. 166

4.25 Network Security ...................................................................................................... 168

4.26 Network Setup ......................................................................................................... 170

4.27 Panel Lock ............................................................................................................... 172

4.28 SNMP Configuration ................................................................................................ 173

4.29 Genlock Reference .................................................................................................. 176

4.30 SMPTE 333M Configuration .................................................................................... 177

4.31 SCTE35 to SCTE104 Setup .................................................................................... 178

4.32 System Information .................................................................................................. 180

4.33 Feature Licensing .................................................................................................... 184

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1. Press the button.

2. Press the button to edit the Active
Input. The current Active Input is displayed

along with a “(P)” for Primary or “(B)” for

Backup if the Backup Mode in enabled.

3. Press the button again to edit the
Active Input.

4. Press the button again to use the
and buttons to change the Active Input
selection, then press the button to
save the selection.

1. Press the button.

2. Use the and buttons to move the
cursor to “Backup Mode”, then press the

button.

3. Press the button again to edit the
Backup settings.

Input
Active Input
►Backup Mode
Input Modules

Input
Active Input:

► ASI/310M 2-3 (P)

Active Input
Active Input:

ASI/310M 2-3 (P)

Input
►Active Input
Backup Mode
Input Modules

4.1 Input Option – Active Input and Backup Configuration
Selection

General Information

The selection of the Active input and configuration of the Backup input are described
in this section.
Supported Option Cards: 8701A, 8702, 8703, 8710/8710A, 8711, 8715, 8716,

8725 and 8727

Description: The Active input specifies the card that is being used as the input

option. The Backup configuration enables/disables the switching to a backup
input, defines the Primary Input and Backup Input, when to restore to the Primary
Input and a timeout before switching to the Backup Input or restoring to the
Primary Input.

Changing the Active Input

To set an Active Input, use the following steps:

Note: For Configuration 2 units, select RDS1 or RDS2, then press .

Note: When Backup Mode is enabled, only the Primary or Backup input option can be

made the active input. If Backup Mode is disabled, any installed input option can
be made the active input.

Configuring Input Backup Settings

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1. Use the and buttons to move

the cursor to “Backup:”, then press the

button.

2. Use the and buttons to select

“Enabled” or Disabled” and then press

the button to save the selection.

1. Use the and buttons to move
the cursor to the input shown as the

Primary Input, then press the
button.

2. Use the and buttons to select
the input option to use as the Primary

and then press the button to save
the selection.

1. Use the and buttons to move
the cursor to the input shown as the

Backup Input, then press the
button.

2. Use the and buttons to select
the input option to use as the Backup

and then press the button to save
the selection.

1. Use the and buttons to move

the cursor to the “Primary Restore”

setting, then press the button.

2. Use the and buttons to select

“Never”, “When Primary Rtns” or “On

Backup Failure”, then press the

button to save the selection.

1. Use the and buttons to move

the cursor to the “Switchover:” setting,

then press the button.

2. Use the and buttons to select
the column to edit and use the and

buttons to set the value of the

timeout (3 – 45 seconds), then press
the button to save the selection.

Backup Mode
Primary Restore:
Never
►Switchover:05 secs

Backup Mode
MPEG/IP 1-3
Primary Restore:
► Never

Backup Mode
ASI/310M 1-2
Backup Input:
► MPEG/IP 1-3

Backup Mode
Backup:Enabled
Primary Input:
► ASI/310M 1-2

Backup Mode
►Backup:Enabled
Primary Input:
ASI/310M 1-2

Setting the Backup Mode

Setting the Primary Input

Setting the Backup Input

Setting the Primary Restore Setting

Setting the Backup Timeout Setting

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Install Location: Any slot except 1-1 and 2-1.
I/O: (1) 75Ω Female F Connector
Supported Formats: 8VSB, QAM64B,

QAM256B

2. Use the and buttons to select
“Input Modules”, and press the button.

3. Use the and buttons to move the

cursor to the “VSB/QAM” card of the

specific slot (e.g. 1-4). Notice the location
diagram in the upper right corner of the
screen changes as the cursor moves by
each card.

4. Press the button once to display the
Status screen for the VSB/QAM card.

5. Press the button again to display the
Edit screen for the VSB/QAM card.

1. Use the and buttons to move the
cursor to “Chan:” then press the
button.

2. Use the and buttons to tune to
the specific RF channel of interest, then

press the button to save the selection.

VSB/QAM 1-4

►Chan:32

Modulation:8VSB
Air/CATV:OffAir

Input

ASI/310M 1-2
MPEG/IP 2-3
►VSB/QAM 1-4

Input
Active Input
Backup Mode
►Input Modules

4.2 8VSB/QAM Receiver – Option 8701A
General Information

Description: This card provides demodulation of 8VSB or QAM. For 8VSB the card

is able to tune to channels 2-69 on UHF/VHF and channels 2-134 on the cable
channel bands of FCC cable, IRC, and HRC. For QAM, the card is able to
receive both QAM64B and QAM256B and is able to tune to channels 2-134 in
the cable bands of FCC cable, IRC, and HRC.

To Edit the Option Card Input Settings

To edit this input card, use the following steps:

1. Press the button.

Note: For Configuration 2 units, select RDS1 or RDS2, then press .

Channel

Note: The Channel selection is (2 – 69) for “Air/CATV:” set to “OffAir”, and (2 – 134)

for the other “AirCATV:” settings.

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Modulation

1. Use the and buttons to move the
cursor to “Modulation:” then press the
button.

2. Use the and buttons to choose
the appropriate modulation type (“8VSB”,

“QAM64B”, “QAM256B”), then press the

button to save the selection.

1. Use the and buttons to move the
cursor to “Air/CATV:” then press the
button.

2. Use the and buttons to choose
the appropriate channel band (“OffAir”,

“Cable-FCC”, “Cable-HRC”, “Cable-IRC”),
then press the button to save the

selection.

1. Use the and buttons to move the
cursor to “Low:” then press the button.

2. Use the and buttons to select the
column to edit and use the and
buttons to set the value of the low signal

alarm threshold (-30dBmV - +40dBmV),
then press the button to save the

selection.

1. Use the and buttons to move the
cursor to “MER:” then press the
button.

2. Use the and buttons to select the
column to edit and use the and
buttons to set the value of the low MER

alarm threshold (0dB – 40dB), then press
the button to save the selection.

VSB/QAM 1-4
Air/CATV:OffAir
Low:+00dBmV

►MER:10dB

VSB/QAM 1-4
Modulation:8VSB
Air/CATV:OffAir
►Low:+00dBmV

VSB/QAM 1-4
Modulation:8VSB

►Air/CATV:OffAir

Low:+00dBmV

VSB/QAM 1-4
Chan:32
►Modulation:8VSB
Air/CATV:OffAir

Channel Bands

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Set Low Signal and MER Error Levels

These two values are user defined threshold levels for the signal level and MER
level. Once these values are set, if the input levels drops below the defined value, an
error will be triggered which will cause the red “Error” LED to illuminate on the front
panel, a description of the error will be shown in the “Active Errors” menu under the

button, and an entry will be logged in the event log.

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