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ST.RE.E10100.1
List of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter identifies the equipment versions covered b y thi s m a nual;
describes the purpose of the equipm ent i n a typi cal system; p r ovides a
summary of its main features; identifies the controls, indicators and
connectors.
Chapter 2: Installing the Equipment
This chapter provides a guide to the suitability of an installation; gives
detailed procedures for the preparation, installation and configuration of
the equipment including important safety information; provides pin-out
details of the external connectors; and details the power-up/-down
procedures.
Chapter 3: Operating the Equipment Locally
This chapter provides a guide to using the Front Panel LCD interface and
details the setting-up, configuration and operating procedures.
Preliminary Pages
Chapter 4: Operating the Equipment Remotely
This chapter provides a guide to configuring and preparing the unit for
remote operation.
Chapter 5: Alarms
This chapter provides a guide to configuring the alarm interface.
Chapter 6: Options
This chapter describes the available hardware and software options for the
IRD.
Chapter 7: Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding
This chapter details routine maintenance tasks to be performed; provides
general servicing advice, and information regarding warranty and
maintenance; provides general fault-finding information for other types of
problem which may be encountered.
Annex A: Glossary
Annex B: Technical Specification
Annex C: Menus
Annex D: Language Abbreviations
Annex E: Using the TT1260 with the TANDBERG Director
System
Annex F: Factory Defaults
Reference Guide: TT1260 Co ntribution Receiver Page iii
ST.RE.E10100.1
Preliminary Pages
About This Reference Guide
This Reference Guide provides instructions and information for the
installation and operation of the TT1260 Contribution Receiver and
Options.
This Reference Guide should be kept in a safe place for reference for the
life of the equipment. It is not intended that this Reference Guide will be
amended by the issue of individual pages. Any revision will be by a
complete reissue. Further copies of this Reference Guide can be ordered
from the address shown on
party, also pass the relevant documentation.
Information about this equipment was originally published as an
Instruction Manual under the number ST.TM.E10100. Issues of that
manual are listed below:
Issue Date Software Version Comments
1 March 2002 2.1 Initial release.
2 May 2002 2.1 Changes to Annex B Technical Specification, Chapter 4 added.
3 July 2002 2.2 DVB Common Interface, COFDM Demodulation, 4:2:0 Video Only
4 Dec 2003 2.2 – 3.0 TTV G.703 Interface, SNMP Control, High Speed Data over Ethernet.
page vii. If passing the equipment to a third
Option.
Since June 2004, information has been published in the form of a User
Guide and Reference Guide. Issues of the Reference Guide (ST.RE.E10100)
are listed below:
Issue Date Software Version Comments
1 June 2004 4.0.0
The following documents are also associated with this equipment:
· ST.US.E10100: User Guide
General
All best endeavours have been made to acknowledge registered
trademarks and trademarks used throughout this manual. Any notified
omissions will be rectified in the next issue of this manual. Some
trademarks may be registered in some jurisdictions but not in others.
Registered trademarks and trademarks used are acknowledged below and
marked with their respective symbols. However, they are not marked
within the text of this manual.
Registered Trademarks
Ethernet® is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
®
VideoGuard
Dolby Digital
Licensing Corporation
is a registered trademark of NDS Limited.
®
and AC-3® are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
.
Trademarks
Alteia™ is a trademark of TANDBERG Television Limited.
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Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to. The manufacturer can not be held responsible for injuries or
damage where warnings and cautions have been ignored or taken lightly.
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product
is operated.
Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
Preliminary Pages
WARNINGS GIVE INFORMATION WHICH, IF STRICTLY OBSERVED, WILL PREVENT PERSONAL
NJURY OR DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY OR THE ENVIRONMENT. THEY
I
ARE BOXED AND SHADED FOR EMPHASIS, AS IN TH S EXAMPLE, AND ARE PLACED
IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE POINT AT WHICH THE READER REQUIRES THEM.
Cautions give information which, if strictly followed, will prevent damage to equipment or other goods.
They are boxed for emphasis, as in this example, and are placed immediately preceding the point at
NOTES...
Notes provide supplementary information. They are highlighted for emphasis, as in this example, and
are placed immediately after the relevant text.
EMC Compliance
This equipment is certified to the EMC requirements detailed in Annex B,
Technical Specification. To maintain this certification, only use the leads
supplied or, if in doubt, contact Customer Services.
WARNINGS...
I
CAUTIONS...
which the reader requires them.
Reference Guide: TT1260 Co ntribution Receiver Page v
ST.RE.E10100.1
Preliminary Pages
Contact Information
TANDBERG Television Customer Services
Support Services
Our primary objective is to provide first class customer care that is tailored
to your specific business and operational requirements. All levels are
supported by one or more service performance reviews to ensure the
perfect partnership between TANDBERG Television and your business.
Warranty
All TANDBERG Products and Systems are designed and built to the highest
standards and are covered under a comprehensive 12 month warranty.
Levels of Continuing TANDBERG Television Service Support
For stand-alone equipment, then TANDBERG Television
BASIC Advantage is the value for money choice for you. BASIC provides
you with year-by-year Service long after the warranty has expired.
For systems support you can choose either Gold or Silver Advantage.
These packages are designed to save you costs and protect your income
through enlisting the help of TANDBERG Television support specialists.
VOYAGER Advantag e is the truly mobile service solution. This provides a
package specifically designed to keep you mobile and operational.
Call TANDBERG Sales for more details.
Where to Find Us
Europe, Middle East +44 (0) 23 8048 4455
and Africa: Fax: +44 (0) 23 8048 4467
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Preliminary Pages
Technical Training
Training Courses
TANDBERG Television provides a wide range of training courses on the
operation and maintenance of our products and on their supporting
technologies. TANDBERG can provide both regularly scheduled courses and
training tailored to individual needs. Courses can be run either at your
premises or at one of our dedicated training facilities.
Where to Find Us
For further information on TANDBERG Television's training programme
please contact us:
International Telephone: +44 23 8048 4229
International Facsimile +44 23 8048 4467
E-mail Address: training@tandbergtv.com
Internet Address http://www.tandbergtv.com
Customer Services and Technical Training Postal Address
Tandberg Telev ision
Unit 2
Strategic Park
Comines Way
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 4DA
United Kingdom
Return of Equipment
If you need to return equipment for repair, please contact the Customer
Services Helpdesk on +44 (0) 23 8048 4455. A Returns Authorisation
Number (RAN) will be issued and full details of the unit will be logged.
Technical Publications
If you need to contact TANDBERG Television Technical Publications
regarding this publication, e-mail: techpubs@tandbergtv.com.
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Chapter 1
Contents
1.1 Scope of This Reference Guide ................................ 1-3
1.1.1 Who Should Use This Reference Guide....... 1-3
This Reference Guide is written for operators/users of variants of the
TT1260 Contribution Receiver and options. It describes the unit’s functions
and operation. The Reference Guide is written to assist in the installation
and day-to-day care and operation of the unit. Maintenance information
requiring the covers to be removed is not included.
WARNING…
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT. HAZARDOUS VOL TAGES ARE PRESENT
WITHIN THIS EQUIPMENT AND MAY BE EXPOSED IF THE COVERS ARE REMOVED. ONLY
TANDBERG TELEVISION TRAINED AND APPROVED SERVICE ENGINEERS ARE PERMITTED TO
SERVICE TH S EQUIPMENT.
Unauthorised maintenance or the use of non-approved replacements may affect the equipment
specification and invalidate any warranties.
I
CAUTION…
Introduction
1.1.2 What Equipment is Covered by This Reference Guide
The Equipment Models
The IRD described in this Reference Guide is the base model.
Figure 1.1: Front View of the TT1260
Table 1.1: Equipment Model Descriptions
Model Number Marketing Code Description
Basic TT1260 with Common
Interface hardware
Basic TT1260 with Common
Interface hardware
(-48 Vdc version)
Basic TT1260 with Director
hardware
TT1260/CIBAS MPEG-2 SD Decoder with integrated Common Interface CAM
reader, AC mains voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 video decode only.
TT1260/CIBAS/48 MPEG-2 SD Decoder with integrated Common Interface CAM
reader,
-48 Vdc voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 video decode only.
TT1260/DIRBAS MPEG-2 SD Decoder with integrated Director Smart Card Reader,
AC mains voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 video decode only.
Software Version
This Reference Guide covers the functions of software version 4.0.0 and
later.
To verify the installed version access the Systems Menu (Menu 6.2). The
menus are described in Annex C, Menus.
The TT1260 is fully compliant with the appropriate sections of the
MPEG-2
1
, DVB-S2 and DSNG3 specifications and offers the following
features:
· Front Panel Controls and Indications:
² A vertical split two line x 40 character back-lit dot matrix LCD
display with pushbuttons for Up, Down, Left, Right, Edit, and Save
to provide information and operator choice entry
² LEDs to indicate lock and general alarm conditions
· Service Selection:
² Chosen from a menu list of available services carried in the
currently received transport stream
² Up to 40 preselected choices can be stored within the unit
· Multiple Inputs (Satellite Receivers)
² L-band Satellite Receivers have two inputs (either QPSK or BPSK,
QPSK, 8PSK and 16QAM)
· COFDM Input (Terrestrial Receivers)
· TANDBERGTV G.703 (DS3 and E3) Input (Telco Receivers)
· MPEG over IP Input (Telco Receivers)
· ATM AAL-1 DS3 Input (Telco Receivers)
· ATM AAL-1 E3 Input (Telco Receivers)
· Video Decoding:
² 4:2:0 mode support video resolutions up to 720 pixels x 576 active
lines (25 frame/s) or 720 pixels x 480 active lines (30 frame/s)
² 4:2:2 mode support video resolutions up to 720 pixels x 608 active
lines (25 frame/s) or 720 pixels x 512 active lines (30 frame/s)
² Support for PAL- I, B, G, D, PAL- N, PAL- M, and NTSC-M (with
pedestal or without) composite video output via two 75 Ω BNC
connectors
· Audio Decoding:
² Sampling rates 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
² All MPEG-1 data rates
² All Dolby Digital AC-3 data rates, decoded as a Dolby Stereo
downmix
² Linear uncompressed audio, data rates as defined by SMPTE 302M
· Data:
² Low Speed Data: RS-232 asynchronous (up to 38.4 kbit/s)
² High Speed Data: RS-422 synchronous (up to 2.048 Mbit/s)
(option)
1
Moving Pictures Expert Group: MPEG-2 specification ISO 13818.
2
European Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) Project. EN 300 421 Digital broadcasting systems for television, sound
and data services: Framing structure, channel coding and modulation for the 11/12 GHz satellite service.
3
European Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) Project : EN 301 210 Digital broadcasting systems for television, sound
and data services: Framing structure, channel coding and modulation for digital satellite news gathering (DSNG) and
other contribution applications by satellite.
² High Speed Data: Ethernet Data-piping (up to 5 Mbit/s) (option)
· Transport Stream Output:
² ASI transport stream output with maximum data rate 160 Mbit/s
· Conditional Access/Scrambling:
² Remote Authorisation System (RAS) version I and II (option)
² EBU Basic Interoperable Scrambling System BISS Mode 1 and
Mode E (as specified in EBU Tech 3292 May 2002)
² TANDBERG Director (option)
² TANDBERG Television Signal Protection (option)
² DVB Common Interface (option)
· TANDBERG Director system:
² Over-air remote control is available if the TT1260 is used as part of
a TANDBERG Director system (Over-air software downloading,
Re-start, Tuning and Retuning etc.)
NOTES…
1. The TANDBERG Director system GUI counts the inputs from zero (i.e. 0, 1).
2. TANDBERG Director versions 4 and onward allow selection of the L-band (RF) input.
Introduction
· Remote Control:
² RS-232 or RS-485
² SNMP
² Web Browser control
² Over-the-Air remote control via Director
² When the remote control is active, front panel control is disabled
but status information is still available (protocol is available from
TANDBERG Television Limited)
· Clock/Calendar:
² Available to co-ordinate universal and local time
² Constantly updated when locked to a valid transport stream
· Transport Stream Demultiplexing:
² Maximum capability is 160 Mbit/s, depending on CA in use and
input front end
· Video Decoding:
² Maximum Video decoding capability of 50 Mbit/s
· Audio:
² Audio embedding in the digital video output (compressed AC-3 not
² Video Programming System (VPS)/Programme Delivery Control
(PDC) data and pass through
² Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) data and pass through
² Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) insertion (525 and 625 line)
² Video Index data
² Neilson Coding AMOL 1 and AMOL 2
² Support for Closed Captioning (ATSC, Echostar and TTV)
² Insertion Test Signal (ITS) insertion (CCIR and FCC/UK)
² World System Teletext (WST)
² Inverted Teletext (WST)
² North American Basic Teletext (NABTS)
² Vertical Interval Test Signal (VITS) (525 and 625 line)
² Decode of VBI in Video (4:2:2 only)
· Error Data Handling (EDH):
² EDH is supported on the SDI (digital video) output
· Frame Synchronisation of digital video output to analogue input
NOTE…
All models have analogue outputs as standard.
1.2.2 Inputs
ASI Inputs (Decoder) [Option]
Two BNC connectors support both byte-mode and single packet burst mode.
QPSK L-Band Inputs (Satellite Receivers) [Option]
Two F-type connectors connect the L-band output of a suitable LNB either
directly or via a suitable attenuator giving lightning and surge protection.
Higher Order Modulation Inputs (Satellite Receivers)
[Option]
Four F-type connectors for reception of QPSK, 8PSK or 16QAM modulated
signal.
COFDM Input (Terrestrial Receivers) [Option]
Equipped with a BNC connector for receiving a COFDM modulated signal.
TANDBERGTV G.703 Input (Telco Receivers) [Option]
Equipped with a single BNC connector for receiving signals over a PDH
Telco network.
ATM AAL-1 DS3 Input (Telco Receivers) [Option]
Equipped with two BNC connectors for receiving full-duplex signals over a
PDH Telco network.
ATM AAL-1 E3 Input (Telco Receivers) [Option]
Equipped with two BNC connectors for receiving full-duplex signals over a
PDH Telco network.
IP Input [Option]
An RJ-45 connector for receiving MPEG-2 signals over an Ethernet
network.
An RJ-45 Ethernet connector connects to a PC or network switch to provide
a network connection for use with SNMP control.
Frame Synchronisation
A BNC connector accepts a composite video input to which the video
output timing can be synchronised.
1.2.3 Outputs
Transport Stream Outputs
· Two BNC connectors output ASI Transport Streams with a maximum
data rate of 160 Mbit/s.
Video Outputs
· Two analogue composite video outputs carried on BNC connectors.
· Two digital video outputs carried on BNC connectors.
Audio Outputs
· Two 9-way D-type, female connectors decode two PES streams of
audio from the Transport Stream. The audio outputs simultaneous
analogue and digital. The digital mode can be changed via the user
interface.
Introduction
Data Output
· RS-232 asynchronous low-speed data output carried on a 9-way,
D-type, female connector.
· RJ-45 high-speed data over Ethernet output (option).
· RS-422 synchronous high-speed data output carried on a 9-way
D-type, female connector (option).
Alarm Output
A 9-way D-type connector for alarm and failure monitoring is carried out
within the equipment. This produces a summary alarm signal and also
lights the general front-panel ALARM LED.
There is a 25-way D-type connector on the Alarm Relay Card
(TT1260/HDC/ALRM) with six relays for failure monitoring for NCP over-air.
The operator can define (using the Alarm Menu pages) which alarm
conditions drive the relays. This is described in Chapter 5, Alarms and
The transport stream received by the IRD may be encrypted. The CA
system is used to decrypt the required components of the transport
stream so that they can be decoded.
The following Conditional Access and Scrambling options are available for
the TT1260 range of Satellite Receivers and Decoders:
· No Conditional Access
· Basic Interoperable Scrambling System, BISS Mode 1 and Mode E only.
· TANDBERG Director
· Remote Authorisation System (RAS) 1 and 2
· Signal Protection
· DVB Common Interface
BISS (as specified in EBU Tech 3292 May 2002) is standard on all
Receivers/Decoders.
The different CA options can be combined, for instance:
· TANDBERG Director, RAS and BISS (however, streams with mixed CA
are not supported)
However, it is not possible to have both DVB Common Interface and
TANDBERG Director on the same unit.
When the CA system uses a smart card or Common Interface Module,
access by the user is via the back panel of the IRD.
1.3 The Satellite Receiver
1.3.1 Typical Satellite System
The TT1260 Satellite Receiver is a component of the MPEG-2/DVB
compliant range of TANDBERG Television equipment. It is designed for use
by broadcasters and distributors of video, audio and data services over
satellite.
1.3.2 Input Connections
The Satellite Receiver interfaces directly to Low-Noise Block (LNB) and
accepts an intermediate frequency (IF) input in the band 950 - 2150 MHz
(L-band) for operation in the specified symbol-rate range (see Annex B, Technical Specification). The unit can provide dc power and polarisation
The Receiver can be tuned to a specified satellite channel frequency and
polarisation. The input is down-converted via a Low-Noise Block (LNB) to
provide an L-band input to the Receiver. The front-end tuning is
microprocessor controlled with a frequency synthesised local oscillator. A
software tuning and acquisition algorithm resolves translation errors
(mainly due to the LNB).
Up-converter
TT1260
HP
▲
◄►
Ethernet
Control
The signal is then passed to a demodulator that recovers the signal using
soft-decision decoding. The resulting stream is Reed-Solomon decoded and
descrambled to provide inputs to the Decoder circuit. The received channel
may contain multiple services, therefore the Receiver’s demultiplexer is
configured to select a single video service and other audio/data
components and present them at the output.
1.3.4 Over-air Software Download
(TANDBERG Director Systems)
The TT1260 Satellite Receiver is shipped with the appropriate software
installed, but it is designed to allow replacement of this code by new
versions of software transmitted over-air. The new code is downloaded as
a background task in the same transport stream as used for the normal
transmission of services.
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TT1260 Satellite Receiver
Select a
service from
the satellite
channel
components from
the chosen service
Select the
Video
Audio
Data
Trans
ort Stream
Figure 1.4 shows the system required for this function. The existing
software continues to function during the download process. Once all the
new code has been received, installed and validated, it is loaded into the
active memory and becomes the operating software for the Receiver.
The Decoder is a component of TANDBERG Television’s range of
equipment. It is designed for use by broadcasters and distributors of video
and audio services. It can be used as a transport stream monitor or to
decode signals received over a telecommunications network.
evolution 5000
Encoder
Introduction
Local
Inputs
TANDBERG
Ethernet
evolution 5000
TANDBERG
Ethernet
evolution 5000
Encoder
TANDBERG
Transport Stream
Encoder
Processo
MPEG-2
Transport
Stream
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0 * ±
TANDBERG
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0 * ±
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0 * ±
TANDBERG
evolution 5000
Multiplex Element Manager
evolution 5000
Multiplexer (Main)
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0 * ±
Ethernet
Control
evolution 5000
Multiplexer (Standby)
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0 * ±
Ethernet
Control
10BaseT
evolution 5000
Modulator (Main)
TANDBERG
Ethernet
Control
evolution 5000
Modulator (Standby)
TANDBERG
Ethernet
Control
Ethernet Hub
▲
◄►
Telecommunications
Network
TANDBERG
TT1260 Decoder
▲
◄►
Ethernet
Control
Figure 1.5: Typical Compression System
1.4.2 Input Connections
The Decoder has the following inputs:
Two ASI copper interfaces for operation up to 160 Mbit/s for 188 byte
packets and 160 Mbit/s for 204 byte packets.
The Telco receiver has a BNC connector for direct reception of TTV G.703
Telco packages over a PDH network.
NOTE…
For ATM AAL-1 E3 and ATM AAL-1 DS3 systems, two BNCs may be provided for full duplex
operation.
The ASI interfaces are used to present the transport stream in the format
required by the internal Decoder circuitry. At this point, the operation of
the unit is the same as the Satellite Receiver.
The Decoder can be used to receive an input signal from a Public Telecom
Network via a Network Adapter Unit (NAU). No error correction is
supported at the input of the unit so a level of Quality of Service should be
negotiated with the Telecom Network Provider.
The Decoder is configured to select a single video service and other
audio/data components from the multiple services on the incoming
transport stream and present them at the output.
Incoming Transport Stream
carried over a
telecommunications network
Multiple services on the incoming transport
stream
Multiple components on the selected service
TT1260 Decoder
Select a service
from the incoming
transport s
tream
Select the
components from
l ted
the se ec
Video
Audio
Data
Transport Stream
Figure 1.6: Role of the Decoder
1.5 TT1260 Control Modes
1.5.1 Introduction
The TT1260 is designed for unattended operation. Once set up, the unit
requires no further attention except to ensure the fan is working. There
are up to four control modes associated with the Receiver (dependent
upon options fitted). The unit remains in the chosen control mode until
another mode is requested.
NOTE…
Local (Front Panel) Control is the factory default if TANDBERG Director is not installed.
When operating the IRD from the Front Panel, there are two main
operating modes: Navigate and Edit. See Section 3.3, Front Panel Operating Modes.
meout (5 minutes
Ti)
EDIT Off
Introduction
EDIT
EDIT On
SAVE
Figure 1.7: Front Panel States
1.5.3 Remote Control Modes
RS-232/RS-485 Port
The unit enters this state when the RS232/RS485 REMOTE port receives
a configuration change command or the Remote control mode is selected
in the System Menu (#6); see Section C.9, Sy stem Menu. The baud-rate
of the network control is dependent upon the selected protocol. Local
commands are ignored when the unit is in Remote Control mode.
Network
The unit will operate in a similar manner when the Network port is enabled
to receive SNMP commands. The TT1260 must have its IP Address and
Subnet Mask configured to conform to the controlling network.
NAVIGATE
1.5.4 TANDBERG Director NCP Control Mode
With the VideoGuard Conditional Access software installed and a valid
Smart Card inserted, a TT1260 Satellite Receiver can be put into Director
NCP control mode.
NOTE…
Front Panel mode is the factory default for Receivers used in a TANDBERG Director system. To switch
to Director NCP mode refer to Section 3.9, Setting Up System Parameters.
All Front Panel and Serial Remote commands are ignored except the
operating mode. The TT1260 can be put into a local lockout condition.
When in this condition, there are two ways to recover control:
· Cancelling the local lockout using an over-air command.
· Entering a PIN number via the Conditional Access menu in
Menu #4.3.6 (see Section C.7.4, Director Menu).
Either of these actions will put the Receiver out of local lockout mode.
The IRD is constructed using a screened self-ventilated modular system.
All operational inputs and outputs are via rear-panel connectors. The unit
may be operated freestanding or mounted in a 19-inch rack.
1.6.2 Front Panel Controls
The physical interface for the Front Panel consists of an alphanumeric LCD
display, pushbuttons, and status LEDs that are used to set up and monitor
the unit. The general layout is shown in
of these controls is given in Chapter 3, Operating the Equipment Locally.
User input is via six pushbuttons comprising four cursor pushbuttons: Left,
Right, Up, and Down; and two edit control pushbuttons: Edit and Save.
Each pushbutton has an integral green LED except Save, which has an
integral red LED. When lit these LEDs indicate to the user which
pushbutton is currently active.
Automatic repeat following an initial delay period is implemented for the
Left, Right, Up, and Down pushbuttons in software.
Figure 1.8. Information on the use
Figure 1.8: Front Panel Controls
1.6.3 Front Panel LEDs
Figure 1.8 shows the location of the LEDs on the front panel. The LEDs
indicate the equipment status as follows:
The red ALARM LED is used to indicate an IRD fault condition, e.g. a
missing or faulty input signal. It should be off for correct operation,
although it may be lit briefly during power-up.
The green LOCK LED is used to indicate that the IRD is locked to a
transport stream when lit, and indicates correct conditions and correct
system functioning.
Alarm LED
Lock LED
LCD display
Edit Left Up
Save
Down
Right
1.6.4 Bit Error Ratio Measurement
Bit Error Ratio (BER) measurement is done by an LCD display
representation. See the QPSK Satellite menu (Section C.5, Input Status
There is a slot on the rear panel to allow the insertion of a Conditional
Access (CA) card for the TANDBERG Director CA system.
Remote Authorisation System (RAS 1 and 2)
With the appropriate configuration, the TT1260 fully descrambles Remote
Authorisation System (RAS) input transport streams. The ability to decrypt
all the components in any other transport stream is a function of the
specific CA system decryption.
Basic Interoperable Scrambling System (BISS)
With the appropriate configuration, the TT1260 descrambles the BISS
Mode 1 or Mode E input selected service. This system has been developed
by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) as an open scrambling system.
BISS (as specified in EBU Tech 3292 May 2002) has five main levels of
operation: Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3 and Mode E.
Introduction
Signal Protection
With the appropriate configuration, the TT1260 fully descrambles Signal
Protection input transport streams.
DVB Common Interface
The TT1260 Common Interface version has a common interface (CI) slot
at the rear. The CI module has to be inserted first, before a card can be
inserted.
1.6.6 Rear Panel
Inputs and outputs to the unit are taken via the rear panel. Figure 1.9
shows a typical Decoder rear panel.
Figure 1.9: TT1260 Decoder Rear Panel
Connector descriptions are given in Chapter 2, Installing the Equipment
and Chapter 6, Options.
The TT1260 must be handled and installed carefully and thoughtfully to
prevent safety hazards and damage.
2.1.2 Installing the Equipment
Ensure the personnel designated to fit the unit have the appropriate skills
and knowledge. If in any doubt, contact TANDBERG Television Customer
Services (see Preliminary Pages for contact details).
Installation of the product should follow these instructions, and should only
use installation accessories recommended by the manufacturers. When
rack mounted, this equipment must have shelf supports as well as being
fixed at the front panel.
Do not use this product as a support for any other equipment.
2.1.3 Lifting
Although this product only weighs approximately 4 kg (8.8 lb), in some
circumstances it might be awkward to lift. In whi ch case, do not attempt to
lift or move it without proper assi stance or equipment. If in doubt, seek
assistance.
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2.1.4 Site Requirements
Power Supplies
See Annex B, Technical Specification for a full specification.
Environment
See Annex B, Technical Specification for a full specification.
Do not install this product in areas of high humidity or where there is
danger of water ingress.
Lightning Protection
IF THE TT1260 DECODER HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO A LIGHTNING STRIKE OR POWER SURGE
WHICH HAS STOPPED IT WORKING, DISCONNECT THE POWER IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
REAPPLY POWER UNTIL IT HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR SAFETY. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT
TANDBERG TELEVISION CUSTOMER SERVICES.
Where appropriate, ensure this product has an adequate level of lightning
protection. Alternatively, during a lightning storm or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the suppl y
outlet and disconnect the output equipment. This prevents damage to the
product due to lightning and power li ne surges.
SAFETY HAZARD OR/AND AFFECT THE EMC PERFORMANCE. CHECK WITH TANDBERG
TELEVISION CUSTOMER SERVICES.
Inspect the equipment for damage-in-transit. If in doubt, please contact
TANDBERG Television Customer Services (see Preliminary Pages).
2.2.2 Moving the Equipment Safely
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, bracket,
or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury and
serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,
bracket or table recommended by TANDBERG Television Ltd.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn. Do not move or carry the equipment whilst i t
is still connected to the supply or other leads, is live, or is in operation.
IREMOVING THE COVERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY INVAL DATE ANY WARRANTIES, CAUSE A
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2.3.1 Fixing
The TT1260 is designed for fixed use only and has been shipped with fixing
brackets suitable for a standard 19-inch rack. When installed i n a rack, it
should be secured using the fixing brackets. In addition, support shelves
must be used to reduce the weight on the brackets. Ensure it is firmly and
safely located and it has an adequate flow of free-air.
A freestanding unit should be installed on a secure horizontal surface
where it is unlikel y to be knocked or its connectors and leads disturbed.
2.3.2 Ventilation
Openings in the Covers
Side openings in the cabinet, as well as a front-mounted cooling fan, are
provided for ventilati on. They ensure rel i abl e operati on of the p roduct and
protect it from overheating. The op eni ngs or the fan m ust not be bl ocked or
covered.
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Air is released through vents at both
si
des of the unit.
Air is drawn into the interior by
a front-mounted cool
ing fan.
Figure 2.1: Air Flow Through the Equipment
Care in Positioning
CAUTIONS...
1. The fan contained within this unit is not fitted with a dust/insect filter. Pay attention to the
environment in which it is to be used.
2. Do not install units so that the air intake of one aligns with the outlet on another. Provide baffles and
adequate spacing.
The TT1260 should never be placed n ear or over a ra di a tor or other source
of heat. It should not be placed in a built-in i nstal l ation such as a rack unl ess
proper ventilation is provided and the i nstructions have been adhered to.
Allow at least 40 mm fr ee air-space at each side of the equipment to
ensure adequate cooling. Racks containing stack ed equipment may need
to be forced air-cooled to reduce the ambient temperature within the rack.
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Protection from Moisture
Do not install this equipment in areas of high humidity or where there is a
danger of water ingress.
2.3.3 Installing Cables - Safety
Power supply cables should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular
attention to cables at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the appl iance.
Do not run ac power cables in the same duct as signal leads. Do not move
or install equipment whilst it is still attached to the mains supply. Ensure
safety and ESD precautions are observed whilst inter-connecting
equipment.
2.4 EMC Compliance Statements
2.4.1 EN 55022/AS/NZS 3548
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
2.4.2 FCC
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 com mercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate rad io 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 his own
expense.
1
2.5 AC Supply Operating Voltage and Fusing Safety Information
The TT1260 operates from a wide-ranging mains power supply
(100-120 Vac or 220-240 Vac 50/60 Hz nominal) and is designed for use
in ambient air temperature in the range 0°C to +50 °C. There are no links
etc. to be altered for operation from different supply voltages. The full
Technical Specification is given in Annex B, Technical Specification.
1
The EMC information was c o rrect at the time of manufacture. The EMC tests were pe rformed with the Technica l
Earth attached.
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A
r
WARNINGS…
1.
THE TT1260 SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED FROM THE TYPE OF POWER SOURCE
INDICATED ON THE MARKING LABEL. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF THE TYPE TO YOUR
BUSINESS, CONSULT YOUR APPLIANCE DEALER OR LOCAL POWER COMPANY. DO NOT
OVERLOAD WALL OUTLETS AND EXTENSION CORDS AS THIS CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF
FII
RE OR ELECTR C SHOCK. AC SUPPLY.
2.
THE TT1260 RANGE OF RECEIVERS AND DECODERS ARE NOT FITTED WITH AN AC
POWER ON O FF SWITCH. ENSURE THE SUPPLY SOCKET OUTLETNSTALLED OR
LOCATED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT SO THATS ACCESSIBLE.
C Power Inlet
/ IS I
IT I
Fuse Carrie
To access the fuse, ease out the notch
with a small flat-blade screwdriver.
Figure 2.2: AC Power Inlet Assembly
Table 2.1: Fuse Information
Item Specification
Fuse Single pole, fitted in live conductor in power input filter at rear of unit.
Fuse type 5 mm x 20 mm anti-surge (T) HBC, IEC/EN 60127-2 Sheet 5
Fuse rating 1.6 A
Fuse rated voltage 250 Vac
Power lead connector fuse (if appropriate) 5 A
NOTE...
See Annex B, Technical Specification
for more fuse information.
2.5.1 AC Power Supply Cord
General
A two-metre mains supply cord is supplied with this product. It is fitted
with a moulded plug suitable for the USA, UK or mainland Europe as
advised at the time of ordering.
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Wire Colours
The wires in the supply cord are coloured as shown i n Ta ble 2.2.
Table 2.2: Supply Cord Wiring Colours
Earth: Green-and-yellow Green-and-yellow Green
Neutral: Blue Blue White
Live: Brown Brown Black
If the colours2 do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in a locally supplied plug, proceed as in
inclusion of
Table 2.3: Non Standard Supply Cord Wire Colours
Wire Colour (UK) Action
green-and-yellow ...must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the safety earth
blue ...must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
brown ...must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
UK (BS 1363) EUROPE (CEE 7/7) USA (NEMA 5-15P)
Table 2.3. The
Table 2.3 is for reference.
symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
2.5.2 Connecting the Equipment to the AC Power Supply
As there is no mains power switch fitted to this unit, ensure the local ac
power supply is switched OFF before connecting the supply cord.
Connect the mains lead to the TT1260 and then to the local supply.
2.6 -48 Vdc Power Supply
2.6.1 DC Power Supply
NOTE…
Only models TT1260/CIBAS/48 and TT1260/DIRBAS/48 use a 48 Vdc power supply.
CAUTION...
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your business, consult a qualified electrical engineer.
This product uses a –48 Vdc power supply source (see Annex B, Technical
Specification for a full power supply specification).
2
BS 415 : 1990 - Safety Requirements for Mains-operated Electronic and Related Apparatus for Household and
Similar General Use.
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2.6.2 Location of the DC Input Connector
The connector is located at the right-hand rear of the equipment.
WARNING…
THE –48 VDC UNIT IS NOT FITTED WITH AN ON/OFF SWITCH. ENSURE THAT THE SUPPLY HAS
A SUITABLE MEANS OF SOLAT ON WHICH IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. FA LURE TO SOLATE THE
III I
EQUIPMENT PROPERLY MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.
The equipment fuse is held in an integral fuse carrier at the dc power inlet
at the rear of the Receiver. See Annex B, Technical Specification for dc
fuse information.
2.6.3 Connecting the Equipment to the DC Power Supply
Connect the Receiver to the local dc power supply as follows.
1. Local DC Power Supply
Ensure the power supply is isolated and switched off.
2. Receiver
Ensure the correct fuse type and rating has been fitted to both the
equipment and the power cable.
3. Supply Cord
Connect the dc lead to the Receiver input connector and then to the
local dc power supply. Switch on the dc power supply.
2.7 Protective Earth/Technical Earth
WARNINGS...
1.
THIS UNIT MUST BE CORRECTLY EARTHED THROUGH THE MOULDED PLUG SUPPLIED.
IF THE LOCAL MAINS SUPPLY DOES NOT HAVE AN EARTH CONDUCTOR DO NOT
CONNECT THE UNIT. CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICES FOR ADVICE.
2. II
BEFORE CONNECT NG THE UNIT TO THE SUPPL Y, CHECK THE SUPPLY REQU REMENTS
IN ANNEX B.
The terminal marked at the rear panel is a Technical Earth. Its use is
recommended. This is NOT a protective earth for electric shock protection.
The terminal is provided to:
1. Ensure all equipment chassis fixed within a rack are at the same
technical earth potential. To do this, connect a wire between the
Technical Earth terminal and a suitabl e point on the rack
2. Eliminate the migration of stray charges when connecting between
equipment.
The Technical Earth provides a suitable connection between the TT1260
and the installation to give a low impedance path at normal operating
frequencies.
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Location of the Technical Earth
Figure 2.3: Location of the Technical Earth
2.8 Signal Connections
2.8.1 General
It is strongly recommended that the terminal marked
to a site Technical Earth before any external connections are made and the equipment is powered. This
limits the migration of stray charges.
CAUTION...
at the rear panel of the equipment is connected
All signal connections are made vi a the rear panel. A typical rear panel is
shown in
Figure 2.4. The connections are also shown schematically in
Figure 2.5, and a full technical specification is given in Annex B.
The Receiver provides a flexible transport stream input interface. It is not a
requirement for the equipment to support more than one optional input
type in any one configuration.
The status information appropriate to each input type is avai lable to the
user via the User Interface, and also via the remote control interfaces.
Figure 2.4: Typical Decoder Rear Panel
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A
Q
Frame Synchronisation
A
RS-232/RS-485 Remote Control
QPSK In
QPSK In
TT1260 Professional Receiver
Motherboard
(TT1260/DIRBAS)
ASI OUT 1
ASI OUT 2
AUDIO 1
FRAME SYNC HI-Z
RS232/RS485
Alarm Relay Card
(TT1260/HDC/ALRM)
QPSK nput Card
(TT1260/HWO/QPSK)
QPSK IN 1
QPSK IN 2
ALARM OPTION
I
AUDIO 2
CVBS 1
CVBS 2
RS232 DATA
SDI 1
SDI 2
LARM
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ASI Transport Streams
ASI Transport Streams
Analogue/Digital Audio Output
Analogue/Digital Audio Output
Analogue Video Output
Analogue Video Output
Digital Video Output
Digital Video Output
Low-speed Async Data
Alarms
larms
Option
Cards
QPSK/8PSK/16QAM In
QPSK/8PSK/16QAM In
QPSK/8PSK/16QAM In
QPSK/8PSK/16QAM In
Ethernet
ASI In
ASI In
ATM
COFDM In
8PSK/16QAM Card
(TT1260/HWO/HM)
QPSK/8PSK/16QAM IN 1
QPSK/8PSK/16QAM IN 2
QPSK/8PSK/16QAM IN 3
Figure 2.6: Typical Decoder Rear Panel, with ASI Input and Alarm Option Fitted
2.8.3 ASI Out
Two BNC sockets output ASI Transport Streams
with a maximum data rate of 160 Mbit/s.
Table 2.4: ASI Out Connector
ASI OUT 1/2
ItemSpecification
Connector typeBNC 75 W socket
Connector designationASI OUT 1
ASI OUT 2
Pin-outsCentre
Shield
Video output
Ground/Chassis
2.8.4 Audio Outputs
Connector
A pair of 9-way, male D-type connectors provi de two
stereo channels. Each connector carries a single channel
of a stereo pair in both analogue and digital form. The
output can be varied according to service and unit
configuration.
Audio control is through the Service Menu (Menu 3).
Table 2.5: Analogue Audio Connectors
ItemSpecification
AUDIO 1 / 2
Connector type9-way, D-type, Male
Connector designationsAUDIO 1
Pin 1 ¾ Digital audio +
Pin 2 ¾ Ground
Pin 3 ¾ Left +
Pin 4 ¾ Right +
Pin 5 ¾ Ground
Pin 6 ¾ Digital audio Pin 7 ¾ Ground
Pin 8 ¾ Left Pin 9 ¾ Right -
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Item Specification
Nominal output impedance 50 W
Maximum data rate 3.072 Mbit/s
Analogue Output level +18 dBm nominal clipping level. Selectable
in range 12 to +24 dBm.
Load impedance ³600 W balanced
Analogue Video Output
This BNC socket provides the standard definition (SD)
analogue output in the form of a composi t e v ideo output.
The output standard is configured using the Video Menu
#3.1. The specification for these connectors are given in
Section B.6.1, Video Outputs.
Table 2.6: Analogue Output Connector
Item Specification
Item Specification
Connector type BNC 75 W socket
Connector designation CVBS 1
CVBS 2
Pin-outs Centre Video output
Shield Ground/Chassis
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CVBS 1/2
Digital Video Output
The serial digital video output is routed in 4:2:2 format
to an SDI output at 270 Mbit/s via BNC sockets. Video
control is through the Video Menu #3.1. The specification
for these connectors are given in Section B.6.1, Video Outputs.
Table 2.7: Digital Output Connector
Item Specification
Item Specification
Connector type BNC 75 W socket
Connector designation SDI 1
A BNC socket is used by the Decoder to frame lock to an
external video source (NTSC or PAL). The frame
information is input as a composite signal, with or
without active video. The user can offset the
synchronisation to the video output by ±8 lines of the
reference signal, with a resoluti on of 1 p ixel of the
reference signal. Lip sync error introduced by the
Receiver is in the range -10 ms to +30 ms. This implies
audio frame skip and repeat may occur.
The video and audio can be synchronised to an analogue
studio reference signal. This supports both 625 and 525
frame locking.
This Frame Sync is activated through the Service menu
(Menu 3).
Table 2.8: Frame Sync Hi-Z Connector
ItemSpecification
FRAME SYNC
Connector typeBNC 75 W socket
Connector designationFRAME SYNC
Pin:CentreAnalogue Black and Burst Input
ShieldGround/Chassis
ImpedanceLast unit must be terminated with 75 W
2.8.6 Ethernet/Web Browser/SNMP
The TT1260 has an Ethernet remote control port for
SNMP or XPO Control. This is also used for high-speed
data over Ethernet output and TANDBERG engineering
debug purposes.
Connector type9-way, D-type, Male
Connector designationRS232/RS485 REMOTE
RS-232RS-485
Pin-outs
Pin
Data Carrier Detected (DCD)
1
Receive Data (RxD)
2
Transmit Data (TxD)
3
Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
4
Ground
5
Data Set Ready (DSR)
6
Request to Send (RTS)
7
Clear to Send (CTS)
8
Not connected
9
Direction
Input
Input
output
output
—
input
output
input
—
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Pin
Not connected
1
Not connected
2
Not connected
3
Rx
4
Ground
5
Not Tx
6
Tx
7
Not Rx
8
Not connected
9
2.8.7 Alarm Connector and Relay
The alarm relay connector has a summary alarm relay.
The summary relay is activ ated w h enev er the unit
detects an alarm, or the power is switched off.
Table 2.11: Alarm Connector
ItemSpecification
Connector type9-way, D-type, Female for the summary alarm relay
Connector designationALARM RELAY
Pin-outs
Pin 4
Pins1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7Not used
RS-232 Low-speed Asynchronous Data Output
A 9-way, D-type female connector provides an
asynchronous serial communications interface for the
reception of low-speed data. The status of the data
output on this connector is given in the Data menu
#3.4. The technical specification for this connector is
given in Section B.6.3, Data Outputs.
Relay 1, common pin
Pin 8Relay 1, Normally Closed (Open on Alarm)
Pin 9Relay 1, Normally Open (Closed on Alarm)
ALARM RELAY
RS232 DATA
NOTE…
Low-speed asynchronous data output is disabled when the High Speed RS-422 Data Enabler Card
(TT1260/HWO/HSDATA) is fitted.
Connector type 9-way, D-type, Female
Connector designation RS232 DATA
Standards RS-232 DATA
Configuration DCE
Pin-outs
Pin 1 ¾ Not used
Pin 2 ¾ Receive Data Output (RxD)
Pin 3 ¾ Not Used
Pin 4 ¾ Not Used
Pin 5 ¾ Ground
Pin 6 ¾ Not used
Pin 7 ¾ Not used
Pin 8 ¾ Not used
Pin 9 ¾ Not used
This equipment should not be operated unless the cooling fan is working and there is free-air flow
around the unit. Refer to Section 2.3.2 Ventilation.
Connect the signal inputs and ac power supply to the TT1260 and
power up the unit. After a short period of initialisation and the TT1260
gaining lock, the unit powers up in Navigate mode. This is the usual
operating condition.
The Lock LED will be on (green) when a signal is locked and off when
unlocked. See Figure 3.2 for the location of the Lock LED.
3.1.2 Power-up Operating Modes
INITI i ispl
TT1260ALISING s dayed
i
durng power-up. The Alarm LED
and Lock LED i uminate br
Front Panel items are described under Section 1.6, Guided Tour.
l
Alarm LED
LCD dispay
Edit Up
Left
Lock LED
Figure 3.2: Front Panel Controls and Pushbuttons
3.3 Front Panel Operating Modes
3.3.1 General
There are trwo modes of front panel operation: Navigate Mode (see
Section
3.3.2 Navigate Mode
Navigate mode allows the user to move between menus and pages within
menus (editing the left display area).
Table 3.1: Navigate Mode
3.3.2) and Edit Mode (see Section 3.3.3).
Save
Down
Right
Action Result
Up Pushbutton Pressed Go to page given by uplink of current page, obtain and display current data.
Down Pushbutton Pressed Go to page given by down link of current page, obtain and display current data.
Left Pushbutton Pressed Go to page given by left link of current page, obtain and display current data.
Right Pushbutton Pressed Go to page given by right link of current page, obtain and display current data.
Edit Pushbutton Pressed Enter Edit mode at current page (if permitted else no effect).
Save Pushbutton Pressed No effect.
Pushbutton LEDs are updated to indicate which pushbutton presses are still
valid as each navigation pushbutton press event is processed. For
example, a lit Up pushbutton LED indicates there are pages above the
current one.
3.3.3 Edit Mode
Edit mode edits the right displ ay area and allows the user to alter control
parameters that define the TT1260 behaviour. To enter Edit mode press
the Edit pushbutton when on a page containing an editable control
parameter and the front panel is the controlling user interface. Edit may be
entered on some special pages at all times, for example on the page
defining the controlling user interface.
The Front Panel returns to Navigate mode when Edit is pressed again
(abort edit with no save) or when Save is pressed (save modified
parameter values). Processing of events from the front panel event queue
depends on the current operating mode of the front panel.
Table 3.2: Edit Mode
Action Result
Up Pushbutton Pressed Increases value of current edit parameter by one unit.
Down Pushbutton Pressed Decreases value of current edit parameter by one unit.
Left Pushbutton Pressed Moves cursor one edit parameter/parameter digit left (making that the current edit
parameter).
Right Pushbutton Pressed Moves cursor one edit parameter/parameter digit right (making that the current edit
parameter).
Edit Pushbutton Pressed Aborts edit (no save/action of any modified parameters) and returns to Navigate
mode, obtain and display current data.
Save Pushbutton Pressed Save/action new parameter values and returns to Navigate mode, obtain and display
current data.
Pushbutton LEDs are updated to indicate which pushbutton presses are still
valid as each edit p u shb utton press event is processed. For example, when
the Left pushbutton LED is lit it indicates there are additional editable
parameters to the left of the current cursor position.
There is a maximum idle period of five minutes when Edit mode times out
and returns to Navigate mode.
Detailed LCD menu descriptions are given in Annex C, Menus. This chapter
concentrates on describing the use of the menus for local op eration.
3.4.2 Selecting a Menu Option
Some items shown in the right display area of the front panel LCD display
have a set number of options. An example of this is the VIDEO TEST
PATTERN (Menu #3.1.6) which has a number of preset Video Test Patterns
associated with it. Use the following steps as a general guide to selecting
an option.
Table 3.3: Selecting a Menu Option
Step Action Result
1 Select the menu and display the required Normally there is only one selectable item. If there is more than
selection. one, use the Right and Left pushbuttons as described in
Table 3.4.
2 Press Edit on the front panel. The Save button comes on to show that the new option can be
stored.
3 Use the arrow pushbuttons to step through
the options.
4 Press Save to store the option or press Edit
to cancel the selection and return to the
source menu.
This action scrolls through the options in a continuous loop.
3.4.3 Entering a Menu Value
Some items shown in the right display area of the front panel LCD display
have a user-entered value. An example of this is the FSYNC PAL OFFSET
(Menu #3.1.8) in which the frame sync offset for PAL has to be entered.
Use the following steps as a general g uide to entering a value.
Table 3.4: Entering a Menu Value
Step Action Result
1 Select the menu and display the required
selection.
2 Press Edit on the front panel. The Save button will come on to show that the new value can be
3 Use the Right or Left pushbutton to move
the cursor to the required digit.
4 Change the value by using the arrow
pushbuttons.
5 Press Save to store the option.
stored.
Each pushbutton has a built-in LED that turns on if the pushbutton
function is appropriate to the displayed information.
This group allows up to 40 Services to be stored as presets. Selecting a
Service from the preset list in Menu #1 automatically reconfigures the
TT1260 to receive that Service with its associated parameters set as
stored.
3.5.2 Setting Up a Preset Service
Follow the steps in Table 3.5 to store the current Service as a preset.
Table 3.5: Setting Up a Preset Service
Step Action Result
1 Use the menus to set up the unit so that the
required Service is current.
(Refer to Sections 3.5 and 3.6)
2 Go to Menu #1 to view the Preset menu. This displays the menu which allows the Current Service to be
3 Select a location to store the preset.
The EDIT mode cannot be entered unless a
valid Service being decoded.
4 Press Save. This stores the current Service and its associated parameters as
This selects the Service and associated parameters for the preset
process.
stored at a chosen location (01 – 40). If there is no Current
Service, the menu display reads NO STORED SERVICE.
Use Edit and the arrow pushbuttons to step through the stored
items. This allows a specific location to be chosen. Any vacant
locations are marked by NO STORED SERVICE.
a preset in the selected location. This adds the Service to the list
displayed on page 1.
3.6 Setting Up the Input (Menu #2)
3.6.1 Satellite Receiver
QPSK Satellite Receiver (TT1260/HWO/QPSK)
Table 3.6: Setting Up the QPSK Satellite Receiver
Step Action Result
1 Go to Menu #2.2 and select SOURCE 1. The Receiver can take its signals from two sources. Set up both
sources..
2 Scroll to Menu #2.3. Enter the LNB This sets up the LNB frequency for the selected Source in MHz.
FREQUENCY then press Save.
3 Scroll to Menu #2.3.1. Enter the SATELLITE This sets up the Satellite frequency for the selected Source in
FREQUENCY then press Save. MHz.
4 Scroll to Menu #2.3.2. Enter the SYMBOL Sets the symbol rate for the selected Source in Msymbols/s.
Scroll to Menu #2.3.5. Enter the LNB 22 kHz
setting then press Save.
Scroll to Menu #2.3.6. Enter the SEARCH
RANGE then press Save.
Scroll to Menu #2.2 and select SOURCE 2.
Repeat steps 2 through 8 using Menu #
2.4.x.
This sets up the Modulation (QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM) and FEC
(1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 8/9) rates for the selected Source. The
FEC selection is limited to the valid values of the currently
selected modulation type. For AUTO FEC, the Receiver searches
for and locks to the correct FEC rate for the received carrier.
Sets the LNB power for the selected Source (ON, OFF,
BOOSTED). BOOSTED provides 1V extra power over the ON
setting. Also sets the LNB voltage settings (18v – Horiz, 13v –
Vert).
Enables or disables the LNB 22 kHz control tone for the selected
Source (On, Off).
This sets up the centre frequency Search Range for the selected
Source in kHz.
Table 3.7: Setting Up the QPSK/8PSK/16QAM Satellite Receiver
Step Action Result
1 Go to Menu #2.2 and select SOURCE 1. The Receiver takes its signals from two sources. Set up both
sources.
2 Scroll down to Menu #2.3. Enter the LNB This sets up the LNB frequency for the selected Source in MHz.
FREQUENCY then press Save.
3 Scroll down to Menu #2.3.1. Enter the This sets up the Satellite frequency for the selected Source in
SATELLITE FREQUENCY then press Save. MHz.
4 Scroll down to Menu #2.3.2. Enter the Sets the symbol rate for the selected Source in msymbol/s.
SYMBOL RATE then press Save.
5 Scroll down to Menu #2.3.3. Enter the
MODULATION and FEC RATES then press
Save.
6 Scroll down to Menu #2.3.4. Enter the LNB
POWER and VOLTAGE settings then press
Save.
7
8
9
Scroll down to Menu #2.3.5. Enter the LNB
22 kHz setting then press Save.
Scroll down to Menu #2.3.6. Enter the
SEARCH RANGE then press Save.
Scroll down to Menu #2.2 and select
SOURCE 2. Repeat steps 2 through 8.
This sets up the Modulation (QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM) and FEC
(1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 8/9) rates for the selected Source. The FEC
selection is limited to the valid values of the currently selected
modulation type. For AUTO FEC, the Receiver searches for and
locks to the correct FEC rate for the received carrier.
Sets the LNB power for the selected Source (ON, OFF,
BOOSTED). BOOSTED provides 1V extra power over the ON
setting. Also sets the LNB voltage settings (18v – Horiz,
13v – Vert).
Enables or disables the LNB 22 kHz control tone for the selected
Source (On, Off).
This sets up the centre frequency Search Range for the selected
Source in kHz.
Table 3.8: Setting Up the QPSK/8PSK/16QAM Satellite Receiver
Step Action Result
1 Go to Menu #2.2 and select SOURCE 1. The Receiver takes its signals from two sources. Set up both
sources.
2 Scroll down to Menu #2.3. Enter the LNB
FREQUENCY then press Save.
3 Scroll down to Menu #2.3.1. Enter the
SATELLITE FREQUENCY then press Save.
4 Scroll down to Menu #2.3.2. Enter the
SYMBOL RATE then press Save.
5 Scroll down to Menu # 2.3.4. Enter GAIN
and then press Save.
6 Scroll to ROLL OFF. Enter the required
setting and then press Save.
7 Scroll to SPECTRUM SENSE. Enter the
required setting and then press Save.
8 Scroll down to Menu #2.3.7. Enter the LNB
POWER and VOLTAGE settings then press
Save.
9
10
11
Scroll down to Menu #2.3.8. Enter the LNB
22 kHz setting then press Save.
Scroll down to Menu #2.3.9. Enter the
SEARCH RANGE then press Save.
Scroll down to Menu #2.2 and select
SOURCE 2. Repeat steps 2 through 10.
This sets up the LNB frequency for the selected Source in MHz.
This sets up the Satellite frequency for the selected Source in
MHz.
Sets the symbol rate for the selected Source in msymbol/s.
Sets the gain to HIGH/LOW
Sets the roll off to 35 or 20%.
Sets the spectrum sense to NORMAL, INVERTED or AUTO.
Sets the LNB power for the selected Source (ON, OFF,
BOOSTED). BOOSTED provides 1V extra power over the ON
setting. Also sets the LNB voltage settings (18v – Horiz,
13v – Vert).
Enables or disables the LNB 22 kHz control tone for the selected
Source (On, Off).
This sets up the centre frequency Search Range for the selected
Source in kHz.
Table 3.9 steps through the set-up proced ure of the Terrestrial Receiver
using Menu #2 Input, and the COFDM inputs. The transmission parameters
must be known before starting.
Table 3.9: Tuning the Terrestrial Receiver
Step Action
1 Connect the cable to the COFDM input.
2 Power up the unit and navigate to Menu # 2 Input.
3 Press the Right pushbutton to access Menu # 2.1
4 Press the Down pushbutton to access Menu #2.2, then press Edit
5 Use the Up and Down pushbuttons to select RF input, then press Save.
6 Navigate to AUTO DETECT (Menu # 2.2.4), then press Edit.
Select ENABLE, then press Save.
7 Navigate to FREQUENCY (Menu # 2.3), then press Edit.
Enter the desired Satellite frequency in MHz, then press Save.
8 Navigate to CHANNEL SPACE (Menu # 2.3.2), then press Edit.
Select the desired channel space (6, 7, 8 MHz), then press Save.
9 Navigate to HIERARCHY STREAM (Menu # 2.4), then press Edit.
Enter the desired hierarchy stream, then press Save.
10 Return to Input Menu # 2, it should display the current status. If status is NOT LOCKED, verify that the cable is
properly connected and that all values have been entered correctly.
3.6.3 Telco Receiver
TTV G.703 (TT1260/HWO/G703)
Table 3.10 steps through the set up procedure of the Telco Receiver usin g
Menu #2 Input, and the TTV G.703 input.
Table 3.10: Setting up the TTV G.703 interface
Step Action
1 Connect the cable to the TTV G.703 input.
2 Power up the unit and navigate to Menu # 2 Input.
3 Press the Right pushbutton to access Menu # 2.2
4 Navigate to INTERLEAVER (Menu # 2.2.1), then press Edit
Select Enable or Disable, then press Save.
5 Navigate to SIGNAL LEVEL (Menu # 2.2.2), then press Edit
Select Normal or Low, then press Save.
6 Navigate to AUTO DETECT (Menu # 2.2.4), then press Edit.
Select ENABLE, then press Save.
7 Return to Input Menu # 2, it should display the current status. If status is NOT LOCKED, verify that the cable is
properly connected and that all values have been entered correctly.
Table 3.11 steps through the set up procedure of the Telco Receiver using
Menu #2 Input, and the IP input.
Table 3.11: Setting up the IP interface
Step Action
1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the IP input connector.
2 Power up the unit and navigate to Menu # 2 Input.
3 Navigate to UDP PORT (Menu # 2.2), then press Edit
Select the Receive UDP Port number, then press Save.
4 Navigate to IP INPUT IP ADDRESS (Menu # 2.2.1), then press Edit
Select the IP address, then press Save.
5 Navigate to IP INPUT SUBNET MASK (Menu # 2.2.2), then press Edit.
Select the Subnet mask, then press Save.
6 Navigate to IP INPUT GATEWAY ADDRESS (Menu # 2.2.3), then press Edit.
Select the Gateway address, then press Save.
7 Navigate to IP INPUT MULTICAST IP ADD (Menu # 2.2.4), then press Edit.
Select the Multicast IP address, then press Save.
8 Return to Input Menu # 2, it should display the current status. If status is NOT LOCKED, verify that the cable is
properly connected and that all values have been entered correctly.
Each Transport Stream may contain many Services. Menu #3 allows a
Service to be chosen as current and the profile of i t s components to be
specified. This Service will be used as the power-up default Service until a
new Service is selected.
Table 3.13: Selecting a Service
Step Action Result
1 Go to Menu #3 and select the required
Service.
The Edit mode cannot be entered unless
there are available Services.
2 Press Save. This stores the Service as the Current Service.
This page shows the total number of Services available in the
incoming Transport Stream. Use Edit and the arrow
pushbuttons to select the required Service.
3.7.2 Selecting the Video Component
Table 3.14: Selecting the Video Component
Step Action Result
1 Go to Menu #3.1 and press Edit. Select one of
the video streams or enter a video stream PID.
2 Scroll down to Menu #3.1.4 and edit the 525
line video output coding (NTSC-M, PAL-M,
NTSC-M NP) and the 625 line video output
coding (PAL-I, PAL-N, PAL-N CMB). Press
Save. Perform a system restart (see Section
3.12 Restarting the Unit).
3 Scroll down to Menu #3.1.5 and edit the
parameter for setting the default video line
standard (525 or 625) and the parameter for
setting the response to loss of video (FREEZE
FRAME, BLACK FRAME, NO SYNCS). Press
Save. Perform a system restart (see Section
3.12 Restarting the Unit).
4 Scroll down to Menu #3.1.6 and edit the video
test pattern to be displayed. Press Save.
5 Scroll to Menu #3.1.7 and edit the parameter
for framesync enable (ENABLED or
DISABLED). Press Save.
6 Scroll to Menu #3.1.8 and edit the PAL
framesync offset range (-199999 to +199999
pixels) and the NTSC framesync offset range
(-199999 to +199999 pixels). Press Save.
7 Scroll down to Menu #3.1.9 and edit the
parameter for setting the video monitor aspect
ratio (4:3, 16:9) and video output level (70 –
130%). Press Save..
Selects the video component.
Edits the 525 line video output coding and the 625 line video
output coding.
Edits the parameter for setting the default video line standard
and the parameter for setting the response to loss of video.
Edits the video test pattern to be displayed.
Edits the parameter for framesync enable.
Edits the PAL framesync offset range and the NTSC framesync
offset range.
Edits the parameter for setting the video monitor aspect ratio
and video output level.
embedded audio data ID (0X0 – 0xFFF) and
audio channel (NONE, ONE, TWO, or ONE
and TWO). Press Save.
9
Scroll down to Menu #3.1.11 and edit the first
active video line (22 or 23) and the parameter
for enabling EDH output (ENABLED or
DISABLED). Press Save.
Edits the embedded audio data ID and audio channel.
Edit the first active video line and the parameter for enabling
EDH output.
3.7.3 Selecting the Audio Component
Introduction
Automatic audio component selection is based on component order in the
PMT as follows:
· Audio 1 selects the first component i n the PMT and Audio 2 selects the
second component.
· Audio 1 does not select the same component as Audio 2 and vice-versa
when component-PIDs are reordered in a new PMT.
· Coding type and language are manually selectable through the
User PID and type parameters.
Selecting the Audio Manually
It is possible to manuall y select any audio component from the active
Service by using the front panel controls or via the remote control
interface. Select one of the audio components in the list or enter the
correct PID.
Table 3.15 describes the procedure for selecting a component.
Table 3.15: Manually Selecting the Audio Components
Step Action Result
1 Go to the Menu# 3.2 and press Edit. Select
one of the audio streams or enter an audio
PID.
2 Scroll to Menu #3.2.2 and edit the Audio 1
delay adjustment (range ± 0 to 49.5ms).
Press Save.
3 Scroll to Menu #3.2.3 and edit the Audio 1
digital output format (AES3 or AC-3) and
output routing (STEREO, MIXED TO BOTH,
LEFT TO BOTH, or RIGHT TO BOTH).
Press Save.
4 Scroll to Menu #3.2.4 and edit the clipping Edits the clipping value.
value (12 – 24 dB). Press Save.
5 Scroll to Menu #3.2.5 and edit the
AC-3 downmix parameter (SURROUND
STEREO or CONVENTIONAL STEREO)
Press Save.
6 Go to the Menu #3.3 for Audio 2 and repeat Selects the audio component.
steps 2 through 5.
Selects the audio component.
Edits the Audio 1 delay adjustment.
Edits the Audio 1 digital output format and output routing.
Note that when the input signal is STEREO, the Audio digital
These menu pages allow status monitoring and configuration of the
low-speed data.
NOTE…
When the High Speed RS-422 Data Enabler Card (S12595) is detected on power-up the unit will
recover high speed data (see ).. If it is not installed the unit will recover low speed data.
The unit can recover either low speed (RS-232) data or high speed (RS-422) data
simultaneously.
Table 3.16: Setting Up Async Data
Step Action Result
1 Go to Menu 3.4 and press Edit. Select the Selects the data stream.
data stream PID.
Section 3.7.6
but not both
2 Scroll to Menu 3.4.1 and edit the
low speed data output (ENABLED or
DISABLED). Press Save.
The unit receives and displays the correct bit-rate.
3.7.5 Setting Up High-speed Data over Ethernet
These menu pages allow status monitoring and configuration of the
high-speed data over Ethernet software option.
Table 3.17: Setting Up High-speed Data over Ethernet
Step Action Result
1 Go to Menu 3.5 and press Edit. Select the Selects the data user PID number.
data stream PID.
2 Scroll to Menu 3.5.1 and edit the
High-speed data output (ENABLED or
DISABLED). Press Save.
3 Scroll to Menu 3.5.3 and edit the Forward to
Gateway ON/OFF and the Gateway IP
address menu. Press Save.
The unit receives and displays the correct bit-rate.
If the Forward to Gateway option is turned on, the unit will forward
the data stream to the gateway address given.
3.7.6 Setting Up High-speed Synchronous Data (RS-422)
These menu pages allow status monitoring and configuration of the
synchronous high-speed data.
NOTE…
When the High Speed RS-422 Data Enabler Card (S12595) is detected on power-up the unit will
recover high speed data. If it is not installed the unit will recover low speed data (see )..
The unit can recover either low speed (RS-232) data or high speed (RS-422) data
simultaneously.
Table 3.18: Setting Up Synchronous High-speed Data
Step Action Result
1 Go to Menu 3.5 and press Edit. Select the Selects the data stream.
data stream PID.
Operating the Equipment Locally
2 Scroll to Menu 3.5.1 and edit the
High-speed data output (ENABLED or
DISABLED). Press Save.
The unit receives and displays the correct bit-rate.
3.7.7 Setting Up Teletext
The Teletext data is transmitted in Teletext PES packets. It uses its own
PID to extract the Teletext PES packets from the transport stream.
Table 3.19: Setting Up Teletext
Step Action Result
1 Go to Menu #3.6 and press Edit. Gains access to the Teletext insertion status.
2 Scroll down to Menu #3.6.1 and edit the
insertion status (ENABLED or DISABLED).
Press Save.
Edits the insertion status.
3.7.8 Setting Up the Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI)
The TT1260 is compliant with EN 300 472 and DVB TM 2304 for all the VBI
formats stated in
as PES packets. It uses its own PID to extract the VBI PES p a ck ets f r om
the transport stream.
Table 3.20. The TT1260 can handle VBI data transmitted
Table 3.20: Setting Up VBI
Step Action Result
1 Go to Menu #3.7 and select the VBI PID. Selects the VBI PID to be edited.
2 Scroll down to Menu #3.7.1 and edit the
parameter for enabling VPS pass through
(ENABLED or DISABLED). Press Save.
3 Scroll down to Menu #3.7.2 and edit the
parameter for enabling WSS pass through
(ENABLED or DISABLED). Press Save.
4 Scroll down to Menu #3.7.3 and edit the
parameter for enabling VITC pass through
(ENABLED or DISABLED). Press Save.
5 Scroll down to Menu #3.7.4 and edit the
parameters for specifying the first and
second insertion lines for 525 VITC, and edit
the parameters for specifying the first and
second insertion lines for 625 VITC. Press
Save.
6 Scroll down to Menu #3.7.5 and edit the
parameter for enabling Video Index pass
through (ENABLED or DISABLED). Press
Save.
Edits the parameter for enabling VPS pass through.
Edits the parameter for enabling WSS pass through.
Edits the parameter for enabling VITC pass through.
Edits the parameters for specifying the first and second insertion
lines for 525 VITC, and the parameters for specifying the first and
second insertion lines for 625 VITC.
Edits the parameter for enabling Video Index pass through.
3.8 Setting Up the Conditional Access/Scrambling
(Menu #4)
3.8.1 Introduction
Menu #4 allows the status and configuration of the Conditional Access
(CA) module to be checked. The structure and content of this group
depends on the CA system. The available CA options are as follows:
· No Conditional Access
· Basic Interoperable Scrambling System (BISS), Mode 1 and Mode E
only.
· Remote Authorisation System (RAS 1 and RAS 2)
· TANDBERG Director
· DVB Common Interface
BISS (as specified in EBU Tech 3292 May 2002) is standard on all units. It
is not possible to have both DVB Common Interface and TANDBERG
Director on the same unit.
3.8.2 Remote Authorisation System (RAS) (Menu #4.1)
RAS has two levels of operation: FIXED KEY MO DE and DSNG KEY MO DE.
FIXED KEY MODE has a fixed control word to encrypt the data in the
transport stream.
DSNG KEY MODE allows the user to specify the current session word so
that it can be matched with a live DSNG transm ission. In a RAS 2 system,
each receiver needs to be enabled to decrypt the Transport Stream via the
RAS II headend control system. Its main functionality is:
· Over-air addressing of Receivers for authorisation/de-authorisation to
decrypt the transmission.
· Group operation for authorisation/de-authorisation.
· Periodic control word changes during transmission.
Menu #4.1 allows fixed/dsng selection and allows entry of the dsng key.
3.8.3 TANDBERG Signal Protection (Menu #4.2)
The TT1260 can be enabled with TANDBERG Signal Protection, which is a
non-smart card based signal protection system. Contact TANDBERG
Television sales desk for more details.
Menu #4.2 allows this protection system to be enabled/disabled.
3.8.4 TANDBERG Director (Menu #4.3)
There is a single slot on the TT1260 rear panel to allow the insertion of a
Smart Card for the TANDBERG Director system. The TANDBERG Director
system offers premium functionality including Conditional Access, Over-Air
software download and Over-Air Control. Please refer to the TANDBERG
Director user manual for more details.
Other than the insertion of the Smart Card, no specific set-up is required
at the IRD for the Conditional Access or software download. For over-air
control (NCP) see Chapter 4, Operating the Equipment Remotely.
3.8.5 Basic Interoperable Scrambling System (BISS)
(Menu #4.4)
BISS Mode 1 is simil ar to RAS in that it uses a fixed control word to
encrypt the data in the transport stream. Unlike RAS, the scrambling
algorithm is non-proprietary, using the DVB Common Scrambling
Algorithm to allow interoperability with other manufacturers’
encoding/scrambling equipment.
Menu #4.4 allows selection of BISS Mode 1 or Mode E operation and allows
the fixed key to be entered. Menus #4.4.1 and #4.4.2 allow user injected
box ids to be entered.
3.8.6 DVB Common Interface (Menu #4)
There is one slot on the rear of the unit, to allow the insertion of a DVB
common interface (CI) conditional access module (CAM). This CAM module
will host the Conditional Access (CA) card for the CA system. The CAM and
the CA card needs to be manufactured to host the same CA system. Please
contact TANDBERG Television sales desk for the recom m ended CAM.
Table 3.23: Setting Up the Conditional Access
Step Action Result
1 Go to Menu #4.
2 Scroll down to Menu #4.1 and edit the RAS
mode (FIXED KEY MODE or DSNG KEY
MODE) and the DSNG key (7-digit number).
Press Save.
3 Scroll down to Menu #4.2 and edit the
Signal Protection (ENABLED or
DISABLED). Press Save.
4 Scroll down to Menu #4.3 and edit the
Director
Units Only
4
CIF Units
Only
5 Scroll down to Menu #4.4 and edit the BISS
6 Scroll down to Menu #4.4.1 and edit the
7 Scroll down to Menu #4.6 and edit the
Videoguard Customer ID, the NCP Lock
Override Pin (4-digit number), and the
Reset Lock Override Pin (13-digit number).
Press Save.
mode (1, E FIXED, E TTV, E USER ONE,
or E USER TWO) and the session word (12-
digit number). Press Save.
session word for BISS E user ID One (14-
digit number) and the session word for BISS
E user ID Two (14-digit number). Press
Save.
Transport Stream Output (ENCRYPTED,
PARTIALLY DECRYPTED, or
DECRYPTED) Press Save.
Gains entry into the Conditional Access menu.
Edits the RAS mode and the DSNG key.
Edits the Signal Protection.
Edits the Videoguard Customer ID and the NCP Lock Override
Pin and the Reset Lock Override Pin.
Edits the BISS mode and the session word.
Edits the session words for BISS E user ID One and user ID Two.
3.9 Setting Up the Transport Stream Output
(Menu #4.6)
3.9.1 Set-up Procedure
Use Table 3.24 to step through the Transport Stream Output set up
procedure using Menu #4.6. This allows the transport stream for the
current service to be output on the ASI output port.
Table 3.24: Setting up the Transport Stream Output (TSO)
Step Action Result
1 Go to Menu #4.6 to enter the TRANSPORT
STREAM OUTPUT setting.
2 Press EDIT then select one of the following:
ENCRYPTED (i.e. input transport stream);
PARTIALLY DECRYPTED (i.e. post TTV Signal
Protection and RAS);
DECRYPTED (i.e. post TTV, RAS, Common
Interface BISS, DIRECTOR)
3 Press Save to store the choice. The Transport Stream Output (TSO) is now set.
3.9.2 Transport Stream Output
The Maximum input/output rates are described in Table 3.25.
Menu #5 allows a selection of Alarms to be edited.
Table 3.26: Setting up the Alarms
Step Action Result
1 Go to Menu #5.
2 Scroll down to Menu #5.1 and edit the BIT
ERROR RATE range (9.9 E-1 to 1.0 E-8) and
status (NO ALARM, SET ALARM ONLY, SET
ALARM AND RELAY 1, SET ALARM AND
RELAY 2, SET ALARM AND RELAY 3, SET
ALARM AND RELAY 4, SET ALARM AND
RELAY 5, SET ALARM AND RELAY 6, SET
RELAY 1 ONLY, SET RELAY 2 ONLY, SET
RELAY 3 ONLY, SET RELAY 4 ONLY, SET
RELAY 5 ONLY, or SET RELAY 6 ONLY).
Press Save.
NOTE…
This menu is only available with TT1260 Receivers. Decoders will supply the Transport
Stream alarm first.
3 Scroll down to Menu #5.2 and edit the
TRANSPORT STREAM menu (NO ALARM,
SET ALARM ONLY, SET ALARM AND
RELAY 1 – 6, SET RELAY 1 – 6 ONLY).
Press Save.
4 Scroll down to Menu #5.3 and edit the VIDEO
menu (NO ALARM, SET ALARM ONLY, SET
ALARM AND RELAY 1 – 6, SET RELAY 1 – 6
ONLY). Press Save.
5 Scroll down to Menu #5.4 and edit the
AUDIO 1 menu (NO ALARM, SET ALARM
ONLY, SET ALARM AND RELAY 1 – 6, SET
RELAY 1 – 6 ONLY). Press Save.
6 Scroll down to Menu #5.5 and edit the
AUDIO 2 menu (NO ALARM, SET ALARM
ONLY, SET ALARM AND RELAY 1 – 6, SET
RELAY 1 – 6 ONLY). Press Save.
Accesses the Alarms menu.
Edits the BER alarms menu.
This menu gives access to the Setup Menu to set up and edit System
Parameters as well as the IRD Details menu (see
Table 3.27: Setting Up a System
Step Action Result
Table 3.28).
1
2 Scroll down to Menu #6.1 and edit the
3 Scroll down to Menu #6.1.1 and edit the LCD
4 Scroll down to Menu #6.1.2 and edit the
5 Scroll down to Menu #6.1.3 and edit the IP Edits the IP Address.
6 Scroll down to Menu #6.1.4 and edit the Edits the Subnet Mask.
7 Scroll down to Menu #6.1.5 and edit the Edits the Gateway address.
8 Scroll down to Menu #6.1.6 and edit the
9 Scroll down to Menu #6.1.7 and edit the
10 Scroll down to Menu #6.1.8 and edit the Input
11 Scroll down to Menu #6.1.7 and enter a Edits the Customisation Key menu.
Go to Menu #6.
Operating Mode (FRONT PANEL, SERIAL
REMOTE, DIRECTOR NCP or NETWORK
(SNMP). Press Save.
Contrast (LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH). Press
Save.
SERIAL REMOTE PROTOCOL mode
(RS232 TTV, RS232 ALTEIA or RS485
ALTEIA)
Address. Press Save.
Subnet Mask. Press Save.
Gateway address. Press Save.
Restore system defaults
(ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE). Press Save.
Service Hunt Mode (ENABLED or
DISABLED). Press Save.
Stream SI Type (AUTO, FORCED ATSC or
FORCED DVB). Press Save.
Customisation Key. Press Save.
Accesses the System menu.
Edits the Operating Mode menu.
Edits the LCD Contrast.
Select the interface needed for serial remote control.
Edits the Restore System Defaults menu.
Edits the Service Hunt Mode menu.
Edits the Input Stream SI Type.
Table 3.28: Viewing the IRD Details Menu
Step Action Result
1 Go to Menu #6.2.
2 Scroll down to Menu #6.2.1. Displays the Firmware Version.
3 Scroll down to Menu #6.2.2. Displays the Hardware Version.
4 Scroll down to Menu #6.2.3. Displays the PLD Version.
5 Scroll down to Menu #6.2.4. Displays the Electronic Serial Number.
Accesses the IRD Details Menu and displays the Software Version.
Operating the Equipment Locally
3.12 Restarti ng the Unit
The System Restart submenu all ows the user to reboot the unit without
having to remove and insert the power cable.
Table 3.29: System Restart Menu
Step Action Result
1
2 Press Edit. ACTIVATE will be displayed.
3 Press Save to activate. Unit is restarted.
Go to Menu #6.3.
Accesses the System Restart menu.
3.13 Setting Up a Preset Service
Follow the steps in Table 3.30 to store the current Service as a preset.
Table 3.30: Setting up a Preset Service
Step Action Result
1 Use the menus to set up the unit so that the
required Service is current.
(Refer to Sections 3.5 and 3.6)
2 Go to Menu #1 to view the Preset menu. This displays the menu which allows the Current Service to be
3 Select a location to store the preset.
The EDIT mode cannot be entered unless a
valid Service being decoded.
4 Press Save. This stores the current Service and its associated parameters as a
This selects the Service and associated parameters for the preset
process.
stored at a chosen location (01 – 40). If there is no Current
Service, the menu display reads NO STORED SERVICE.
Use Edit and the arrow pushbuttons to step through the stored
items. This allows a specific location to be chosen. Any vacant
locations are marked by NO STORED SERVICE.
preset in the selected location. This adds the Service to the list
displayed on page 1.
NOTE…
It is not possible to store a service to a preset unless that service is being received (including all the
required components such as video, audio, data, VBI, etc).
The IRD can be remotely controlled in a variety of ways. The basic control
methods are:
· TANDBERG Device Controller (TDC)
· Third-party application using TANDBERG SNMP MIB protocol
· Third-party application using TANDBERG RS-232 control protocol
· Third-party application using Alteia remote control protocol
(RS-232/RS-485)
· TANDBERG Director (over-air)
· Web Browser
Common for all control methods is that the TT1260 needs to be set up to
accept the remote control handling. Once in remote control mode, it
cannot be locally controlled unless the remote control is deactivated .
4.1.2 Remote Protocol Control Documentation
The protocols used for remote control are in the TT1260 Remote Control
Specification ST.TS.E10100. This protocol is not described, or intended to
be in the scope of this manual.
For information about remote control protocols contact TANDBERG
Television.
NOTE…
The remote control protocols are not contained as a part of the product. An additional license fee, NDA
or other agreement with TANDBERG may be necessary to obtain the information required to control
the product remotely.
4.1.3 Configuring the Unit for Remote Control Via SNMP
Port
For the unit to be controlled via the SNMP Ethernet port, the control mode
of the TT1260 needs to be set to Network (SNMP).
Table 4.1: Configuring the Serial Remote Port and Activating Remote Protocol (SNMP)
Step Action Result
1. Go to menu #6.1 SYSTEM SETUP menu Displays ‘OPERATING MODE’.
2. Press Edit. Displays ‘FRONT PANEL’.
3. Press the down pushbutton and select The settings should be set to match the external control host.
‘NETWORK (SNMP)’.
4. Press Save. The unit is ready for Remote Control.
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Operating the Equipment Remotely
4.1.4 Configuring the Unit For Remote Control Via the
Serial Remote Port
For the unit to be controlled via RS-232 or RS-485, the control mode of
the IRD needs to be set to Serial Remote and serial remote protocol
must be chosen (RS-232, RS-232 Alteia or RS-485 Alteia).
Table 4.2: Configuring the Serial Remote Port and Activating Remote Protocol
Step Action Result
1. Go to menu #6.1 SYSTEM SETUP menu Displays ‘OPERATING MODE’
2. Press the Edit button Displays ‘FRONT PANEL’
3.
4. Press Save The unit is ready for Remote Control
Press arrow down button and select
‘SERIAL REMOTE’
Once the communication parameters are entered correctly, set the system
into remote mode for the external computer to gain control of the unit:
Step Action Result
The settings should be set to match the external control host.
1. Go to menu #6.1.2 SETUP menu, Displays ‘SERIAL REMOTE PROTOCOL’
2. Press the Edit button Toggle between RS-232 TTV, RS-232 Alteia or RS-485 Alteia
3.
4. Press Save The unit is ready for Remote Control
Chose between RS-232 TTV, RS-232
Alteia or RS-485 Alteia
The settings should be set to match the external control host.
4.1.5 Configuring the Unit For Remote Control Over-air
Overview
For the unit to be controlled via over-air control (OAC), th e contr ol mode
of the TT1260 needs to be set to Director NCP.
Table 4.3: Activating Director NCP Remote Control
Step Action Result
1. Go to menu #6.1 SYSTEM SETUP menu Displays ‘OPERATING MODE’.
2. Press Edit. Displays ‘FRONT PANEL’.
3. Press the down pushbutton and select The settings should be set to match the external control host.
‘DIRECTOR NCP’.
4. Press Save. The unit is ready for OAC.
OAC Lockout
Once the unit is in OAC control mode, it is possible for the remote control
operator to issue a local lockout command to the Receiver. This will
effectively deny the local user access to configuring the unit.
However, if a situation occurs whereby the local user needs to regain
control over the unit, without a local lockout relinquish command being
sent from the OAC control PC, a four digit Personal Identification Number
(PIN) may be entered using the front panel.
TANDBERG Television Customer Services Help Desk will not be able to provide you with the Local
lockout PIN, as it is uniquely created at the time of the lockout.
The user creates the PIN at lockout time. To obtain the PIN, please consul t
the person responsible for the administration of the unit.
Entering the OAC Lock out PIN
Table 4.4: Entering the OAC Lockout PIN
Step Action Result
1. Go to menu #4.3.6 DIRECTOR. Displays ‘NCP LOCK OVERRIDE PIN’.
2. Press Edit. Displays ‘ENTER CURRENT PIN’.
3. Enter the four-digit PIN (as described in The unit is ready for local control.
Section 3.4.3) and press Save.
4.1.6 Remote Control using a Web Browser
XPO provides a web page with a number of sub-pages. Each page maps to
a function of the TT1260. These pages contain drop-down menus or
editable boxes which can be used to fully control the unit. Details of this
control are beyond the scope of this manual. Contact TANDBERG Customer
Support for more information.
To access a web page:
1. Go to Menu # 6.1.3, select a valid IP address for your network
2. Go to menu #6.1.4, select a valid subnet mask for your network.
3. Restart the unit.
Using a web browser, enter the IP address of the TT1260 as set up above.
4.2 Returning the Unit to Local Control Mode
Once the unit is in remote control mode, no local controls are available. To
reacquire local control, it is necessary to set the remote control parameter
back to “Front Panel”.
Table 4.5: Configuring the Unit for Local Control
Step Action Result
1. Go to menu #6.1 SYSTEM SETUP menu Displays ‘OPERATING MODE’.
2. Press Edit. Displays ‘SERIAL REMOTE’ or ‘DIRECTOR NCP’.
3. Press the down pushbutton and select The unit is ready to be locally controlled.
‘FRONT PANEL’ and press Save.
If the unit is controlled via TANDBERG Director, a local lockout may be
imposed. In this case, it is necessary to relinquish the lockout from the
remote system, or to enter the local lockout PIN, described in
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There are two Front Panel LEDs that indicate the status of the TT1260.
There is also one summary alarm relay and six additional alarm relays
(optional). These are used to ind icate abnormal performance of the unit.
5.2 Location of the Alarm and Lock LEDs
The red ALARM LED is used to indicate an equipment fault condition, for
example a missing or faulty input signal. It should be off during correct
operation, although it may be lit briefly during power-up.
The green LOCK LED is used to indicate that the equipment is locked to a
transport stream when lit, and indicates correct conditions and correct
system functioning.
Alarm LED
Alarms
Lock LED
Figure 5.1: Front Panel LEDs
5.3 ALARM LED and Summary Relay
The TT1260 supports a summary alarm signal that is active when one or
more of the individual monitored alarm conditions are active. It allows
masking of unwanted alarm conditions so that they do not contribute to
the summary alarm. Configuration of alarms is via the Front Panel and
remote control interfaces. The state of the summary alarm is reflected by
the ALARM LED on the front panel where red represents an alarm, and off
represents no alarm. The summary alarm relay is active when the al arm
LED is active.
These indicators provide a high-level indication of an alarm within the unit.
The alarm list depends on the unit model. The unit continuously monitors
for the following alarm conditi ons during normal operation: (if not masked,
see Menu #5, Annex C, Menus):
These options require extra hardware to be fitted to the unit. Contact the
Customer Services Helpdesk for details (see Preliminary Pages).
There are two Mezzanine option slot s and one Eurob oard op ti on slot.
Mezzanine options card may occupy one or two slots.
different types of option cards that are supported in Release 4.0.0. An
option card occupies two slots if both Mezzanine slots 1 and 2 are crossmarked.
Table 6.1: Hardware Options
Marketing Code Description Mezzanine Euroboard Max bit-rate
TT1260/HWO/ASI ASI input X 160
TT1260/HWO/QPSK QPSK demodulator input X X 77.8
TT1260/HWO/HM 16QAM/8PSK (Newtech) input
TT1260/HWO/COFDM678 Switchable 6, 7 and 8 MHz input X 31.6
TT1260/HWO/G703 G.703 input X 44.736
TT1260/HWO/IP IP Input X 50
TT1260/HWO/ATM-E3 ATM AAL-1 E3 Telco input X 34
TT1260/HWO/ATM-DS3 ATM AAL-1 DS3 Telco input X 45
TT1260/HWO/HOM 4-input 16 QAM/ QPSK
(TANDBERG) input
TT1260/HWO/HSDATA High Speed RS-422 Data Enabler 2.048
Card
TT1260/HDC/ALRM Additional Alarm Relay Card
slot 1 slot 2
1
Options
Table 6.1 lists all the
slot
(Mbit/s)
X X 110
X 145.1 (16QAM)
6.1.2 Software Options
Table 6.2 list the purchasable software options for enhanced functionality.
Table 6.2: Software Options
Marketing Code Description
TT1260/SWO/HSETHER High speed Ethernet data output
(data piping).
TT1260/SWO/16QAM Software key licence for TT1260/HWO/HOM, enabling QPSK, 8PSK, and 16QAM.
TT1260/SWO/8PSK Software key licence for TT1260/HWO/HOM, enabling QPSK and 8PSK.
TT1260/SWO/420 Allows only 4:2:0 operation
TT1260/SWO/LSYM Software key enabling low symbol-rate operation
TT1260/SWO/SNMP Enable SNMP protocol for use with TANDBERG TDC and nCompass control systems.
1
Requires software key lice nc e option , s ee Table 6 .2 .
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Options
6.1.3 Conditional Access
The transport stream received by the TT1260 may be encrypted. The CA
system is used to decrypt the required components of the transport
stream so that they can be decoded. At Release 4.0.0, the receiver
supports either DVB Common Interface or Smart Card based CA. These
are selectable on ordering.
All supported conditional access schemes are listed in Table 6 .3.
Table 6.3: Conditional Access (CA)
Marketing Code Conditional Access Scheme Standard
TT1260/SWO/SP TTV Signal Protection Tandberg Television proprietary CA 160
system
TT1260/SWO/RAS RAS-1 EM.RASTS.TE.S5870.4 160
TT1260/SWO/RAS2 RAS-2
TT1260/SWO/BISS
TT1260/SWO/DIR NDS Videoguard Director 60
BISS-1 EBU standard Tech 2392 60
BISS-E EBU standard Tech 2392 60
Both CA smart cards and DVB Common Interface CA modules are
accessible to the user at the rear of the receiver.
6.2 Hardware Enabled Options
6.2.1 ASI Input (TT1260/HWO/ASI)
The ASI Input card supports ASI transport stream on two BNCs. The
transport stream can be sourced from either input 1, input 2 or
automatically sensed.
Max
bit-rate
(Mbit/s
6.2.2 QPSK Input Card (TT1260/HWO/QPSK)
General
The QPSK Input Card supports QPSK demodulation for Satellite Receivers
with two L-band inputs.
Connector Details - L-Band Inputs
Connect the L-band output of a suitable LNB to the
F-type connector either directly or via a suitable
attenuator giving adequate consideration to lightning
and surge protection. The active input is chosen usi ng
the Input Status Menu (Menu #2).
In most cases an attenuator will not be required. The following list
summarises the circumstances when one should be used.When the desired
input level is greater than the specified maximum permissible (-25 dBm).
When the downlead is a short length of low-loss cable and the LNB in use
has a poor return loss (7 dB min).
When the Receiver is receiving one of many carriers in a multi-carrier FDM
system and the level of the wanted sig n al is close to the specified
maximum permissible.
The specification for this connector is given in Annex B, Technical Specification.
Connector Type F-type, Female
Connector designation
Pin: CentreRF Input
Shield Ground/Chassis
LNB Supply Refer to the next caution box
Impedance 75 W
1. The Receiver provides dc power (refer to Chapter 3, Operating the Equipment Locally) via the active
L-band input connector to drive an LNB (Low Noise Block Down-Converter). Do not connect
equipment other than an LNB to this connector. Failure to do this may result in damage to the
external equipment
2. The F-type connector is not suitable for repeated connection and disconnection. When intended for
use in this way, fit a sacrificial connector and connect to it.
QPSK IN 1
QPSK IN 2
CAUTIONS…
6.2.3 16QAM/8PSK Input Card2 (TT1260/HWO/HM)
The 16QAM – 8PSK input module is based on the NTC4197 demodulator
from Newtec:
The DSNG board is a complete digital front end board for DVB-S, DSNG
and other contribution applications and support 2 L-band inputs.
It is fully DVB - S (EN 300-421) and DVB - DSNG (EN 301 210) compliant.
It performs baseband downconversion, digital demodulation and decoding
of an L-band input signal.
6.2.4 COFDM Input (TT1260/HWO/COFDM678)
The COFDM digital terrestrial input card demodulates COFDM signals. The
board is able to be used in all RF channel bandwidths (6, 7 and 8 MHz).
6.2.5 TTV G.703 Input Card (TT1260/HWO/G703)
The TTV G.703 input card receives a transport stream directly from a PDH
network.
For technical specifications for the TTV G.703 card, see Annex B, Technical Specification.
2
Also requires software licence
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Options
6.2.6 IP Input Card (TT1280/HWO/IP)
The IP Input card provides a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port, on which a
transport stream can be received in UDP packets at up to 60 Mbit/s.
The mapping of MPEG-2 TS packets into IP data frames is done according
to the protocol stack shown in
Stack in use when mapping MPEG-2 into IP frames and Ethernet.
Figure 6.1. The figure shows the Protocol
Control traffic for in-band
management
(telnet, http, snmp
MPEG-2/DVB layer
TCP/UDP UDP – User Datagram Protocol
Transport layer - IP
Li) nk layer – 10/100BaseT Ethernet
MPEG-2 Transport Stream
(Multi-Program Transport
Stream or Single-Program
Transport Stream)
Figure 6.1: The Protocol Stack
The MPEG-2/DVB layer is specified in ISO/IEC IS 13818 – Generic Coding
of Moving Pictures and Associated Audio. The UDP layer is compliant with
RFC768 – User Datagram Protocol. A configurable number of 188-byte
MPEG-2 TS packets are mapped straight into a UDP frame with no
additional overhead. The MTU for Ethernet is usually 1500 bytes. This
limits the number of MPEG-2 TS packets per UDP frame to lie within
one to seven.
The IP layer is according to RFC791 – Internet Protocol Specification.
Figure 6.2 shows a more detailed picture of the MPEG-2 data transfer.
TS-packets are mapped in a datagram, using User Data Protocol (UDP),
Internet Protocol (IP) and Ethernet.
This provides transmission of MPEG2-TS packets (respectively RS coded
MPEG2-TS packets) over PDH links using ATM cells, thi s particular version
uses E3 style PDH framing.
This provides transmission of MPEG2-TS packets, respectively RS coded
MPEG2-TS packets, over PDH links using ATM cells, this particular version
uses DS3 style PDH framing.
The HMO Card is a 16QAM, 8PSK, QPSK, BPSK input module.
This card provides a complete digital front-end board for DVB-S, DSNG
and other contribution applications and support 4 L-band inputs
The HOM card provides a method of receiving new code via the TT1260’s
debug interface, this takes the form of an FTP download into the TT1260.
The 16 QAM and 8PSK modes of operation are only available if purchased
by the customer (this takes the form of a customisation licence key).
6.2.10 High Speed RS-422 Data Input
(TT1260/HWO/HSDATA)
High-speed data (synchronous data) can be carried in a transport stream
as private data. This is then extracted from the transport stream and
output from the IRD via an RS-422 interface or Ethernet.
6.2.11 Alarm Relay Card (TT1260/HDC/ALRM)
General
The Alarm Relay Card has six additional relays. The alarm relays are
programmable to reflect the state of one or more of the individual
monitored alarm conditions.
NOTE…
Without this option, only the summary alarm is available.
6.3 Software Enabled Options
6.3.1 Licence Keys
These options may be enabled through software licence keys. Contact the
Customer Services Helpdesk for details (see Preliminary Pages).
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6.3.2 High Speed Data Over Ethernet
(TT1260/SWO/HSETHER)
The IRD can be enabled through a licence key to output high-speed data
over the Ethernet port. The IRD uses the Data-Piping protocol to
de-encapsulate the data received. The data must be carried as private
data on a designated transport stream PID.
Careful consideration needs to be taken to ensure interoperability with the
transmitting equipment.
6.3.3 8PSK Software Licence (TT1260/SWO/8PSK)
Software key licence for TT1260/HWO/HM, enabling QPSK and 8PSK.
6.3.4 16QAM Software Licence
Software key licence for TT1260/HWO/HM, enabling QPSK, 8PSK, and
16QAM
6.3.5 4:2:0 Operation (TT1260/SWO/420)
Allows only 4:2:0 operation.
6.3.6 Low Symbol-rate Operation (TT1260/SWO/LSYM)
Software key enabling low symbol-rate operation.
6.3.7 SNMP Enabling (TT1260/SWO/SNMP)
Enable SNMP protocol for use with TANDBERG TDC and nCom p a ss control
systems.
There are no routine checks associated wi th this equipment other than to
ensure that the unit is adequately cool ed. This equipment must never be
operated unless the cooling fan is working. This should be checked
periodically.
The fan contained within this unit is not fitted with an insect/dust filter. Pay particular attention to the
environment in which it is going to be used.
Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding
CAUTION...
Figure 7.1: Cooling Fan Location
7.1.2 Cleaning
Unplug the equipment from the sup ply before cleaning. Do not use l iquid
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the
Receiver.
7.2
7.2.1
Servicing
Conditions Requiring Servicing
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT AS OPENING OR REMOVING COVERS MAY
EXPOSE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES OR OTHER HAZARDS. REFER ALL SERVICING TO SERVICE
PERSONNEL WHO HAVE BEEN AUTHORISED BY TANDBERG TELEVISION.
Cooling Fan
WARNING…
The following is a list of conditions that may indicate the need for
servicing:
1. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
2. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
3. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
4. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operati on.
5. If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
6. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
7. If the equipment has been subject to a lightning stri k e or power surge.
7.2.2 Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure only parts specified by
TANDBERG Television Ltd (or having the same characteristics as the
original part) have been used. Unauthorised substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
7.2.3 Checks on Completion of Servicing
Upon completion of any servi ce or repa irs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in a
safe operating condition. Also, performance and EMC checks may be
required.
7.3 Maintenance and Support Services
7.3.1 Introduction
TANDBERG Television is a leader in the design, integration and
implementation of digital broadcasti ng products and systems. It has a
large team dedicated to keeping our customers on air 24 hours a day, 365
days a year.
With regional offices worldwide, and ultra-modern specialist service
facilities in the US, UK, Hong Kong and Australia, TANDBERG Television
covers the world. There is a customer service centre open round the clock,
every day of the year, in your time zone.
TANDBERG’s years of design and support experience enable it to offer a
range of service options that will meet your needs at a price that makes
sense.
It’s called the TANDBERG Advantage.
7.3.2 Warranty
All TANDBERG Products and Systems are designed and built to the highest
standards and are covered under a comprehensive 12 month warranty.
7.3.3 Levels of Continuing TANDBERG Television Service
Support
For stand-alone equipment, then TANDBERG Telev ision BASIC
Advantage is the value for money choice for you.
BASIC provides you with year-by-year Service long after the warranty has
expired.
For systems support you can choose either Gold or Silver Advantage.
These packages are designed to save you costs and protect your income
through enlisting the help of TANDBERG Television support specialists.
Call TANDBERG Customer Services for more details.
7.4 Fault-finding
7.4.1 General
The information contained in this chapter is intended to isolate the unit as
the faulty equipment if a system failure occurs. If the following information
fails to clear the abnormal condition, please contact Customer Services
using the information given in the Preliminary Pages of this manual.
7.4.2 Factory Default Settings
TT1260 are dispatched with the factory defaults shown in Annex F. These
can be restored at any time using System Menu (#6).
Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding
7.4.3 Preliminary Investigations
1. Ensure all leads and connectors are in place and serviceable.
2. Ensure the unit is powered. If not investigate the power source.
Check the fuse.
3. Ensure the red alarm LED on the front of the unit is not lit. If it is,
investigate the Alarm status (see Chapter 5, Alarms).
4. Use the BER display to ensure that the Post Viterbi BER is less than
2.0 E-4 (refer to Section C.5.2). If it is not, check the input to the
Receiver.
7.4.4 Remote Control
The TT1260 remote control input operates with RS-232, RS-485 serial data
formats (Menu #6.1.2) and SNMP web page Ethernet format.
CAUTION…
Be sure to set the correct format and address via the front panel before attempting to use this input. The
TT1260 will ignore any remote control commands if the input is not correctly set.
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home or business, consult your appliance dealer or
local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
The power supply used in this equipment is a wide-ranging, ac power
supply unit designed for use in ambient air temperature conditions of 0°C
to +50°C for 100-120 Vac and 220-240 Vac, 50-60 Hz (see Annex B, Technical Specification for details). There are no links or switches to be
altered for operation from different ac supplies.
The TT1260 is designed for User Accessible Fuse Replacement.
In addition to the fuse in the supply cable plug (if appropriate) there is a
fuse held in an integral fuse carri er at the ac power i nlet at the rear of the
unit.
Table 7.1: Fuse Information
Item Specification
Fuse Single pole, fitted in live conductor in power input filter at rear of unit.
Fuse type 5 mm x 20 mm anti-surge (T) HBC, IEC/EN 60127-2 Sheet 5
Fuse rating 1.6 A, 250 Vac
To replace the ac power fuse perform the following:
WARNING…
BEFORE REPLACING THE REAR PANEL FUSE, DISCONNECT THE EQUIPMENT FROM THE
SUPPLY. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY EXPOSE HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES. UNPLUG THE
EQUIPMENT FROM THE LOCAL SUPPLY SOCKET.
1. Ensure that power is turned off and the power cable is disconnected
from the ac power inlet.
2. Ease out the fuse carrier by placing a small, flat-bl aded screwdriver in
the notches at the sides of the carrier.
CAUTION...
When replacing the power input fuse, always ensure that a fuse of the correct type and rating is fitted.
Failure to do so results in inadequate protection.
3. Replace the fuse in the carrier.
4. Insert the fuse carrier back in the ac power inlet.
To access the fuse, ease out the notch
with a small flat-blade screwdriver.
Figure 7.2: Fuse Carrier
If the replacement fuse also blows, do not continue. Disconnect the
equipment and contact TANDBERG Customer Services (see Preliminary Pages) for advice.
7.5.2 DC User Accessible Fuse Replacement
WARNING…
BEFORE REPLACING THE REAR PANEL FUSE, ISOLATE THE UNIT FROM THE SUPPLY.
FAILURE TO ISOLATE THE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.
NOTE…
Refer to for information about the dc fuse.
To replace the dc power fuse:
1. Ensure that dc power is turned off or the power cable is disconnected
2. Unscrew the fuse carrier and remove the old fuse (see Figure 7.3).
Annex B, Technical Specification
from the power inlet.
CAUTION...
When replacing the power input fuse, always ensure that a fuse of the correct type and rating, is fitted.
Failure to do so results in inadequate protection.
3. Insert the new fuse in the carrier.
4. Insert the fuse carrier back in the dc power inlet.
Fuse Carrier
Figure 7.3: Position of Fuse Carrier for -48 Vdc Input
If the moulded plug fitted to the mains cable supplied with this equipment
is not required, use another cable. If the supplied plug is to be changed,
cut it off and dispose of it safely.
IF THE MOULDED PLUG F TTED TO THE MAINS CABLE SUPPLIED WIT H THIS EQUIPMENT IS
NOT REQUIRED, PLEASE CUT IT OFF AND DISPOSE OF IT SAFELY. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY
ENDANGER LII
7.6.2 Equipment
Dispose of this equipment safely at the end of its life. Local codes and/or
environmental restrictions may affect its disposal. Check with your local
authority.
FE AS L VE ENDS MAY BE EXPOSED IF THE REMOVED PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
The following list covers most of the abbreviations, acronyms and terms used in
TANDBERG Television Limited Manuals. All terms may not be included in this manual.
mm
3:2 pulldown
4:2:0
4:2:2
422P@ML
5B6B
AC-3
ACC
ADPCM
ADT
AFC
AFS
AGC
AMOL I and II
ASI
ASIC
Async
ATM
ATSC
Micrometre (former name - micron): a unit of length equal to one millionth (10
A technique used when converting film material (which operates at 24 pictures per second) to 525-line video
(operating at 30 pictures per second).
Digital video coding method in which the colour difference signals are sampled on alternate lines at half the
luminance rate.
Digital video coding method in which the colour difference signals are sampled on all lines at half the luminance
rate.
422 Profile at Main Level: A subset of the MPEG-2 standard, which supports digital video storage (DVD etc.) and
transmissions up to 50 Mbit/s over various mediums. Used for Contribution and Distribution applications.
5 Binary Bits Encoded to 6 Binary Bits: Block code.
Audio Coding algorithm number 3 (See Dolby Digital).
Authorisation Control Computer.
Adaptive Differential Pulse C ode Modulation: An advanced PCM technique that reduces the bit-rate by coding
the difference values between successive samples rather than the absolute value of each sample.
Audio, Data And Teletext.
Automatic Frequency Control.
Automation File Server.
Automatic Gain Control.
Automatic Me asure of Line-ups I a nd II: Used by automated equipment to measure programme-viewing ratings.
Asynchronous Serial Interface.
Application-Specific Integrated Circuit: A customised chip designed to perform a specific function.
Asynchronous.
Asynchronous Transfer Mode: A connection orientated, cell based, data transport technology designed for
Broadband ISDN (B-ISDN). It provides a circuit-switched bandwidth-on-demand carrier system, with the flexibility
of packet switching. It offers low end-to-end delays and (negotiable on call set-up) Quality of Service guarantees.
Asynchronous refers to the sporadic nature of the data being transmitted. Cells are transmitted only when data is
to be sent; therefore the time interval between cells varies according to the availability of data.
Advanced Television Standards Committee: An organisation founded in 1983 to research and develop a digital
TV standard for the U.S.A. In late 1996, the FCC adopted the ATSC standard, the digital counterpart of the NTSC
standard.
-6
) of a metre.
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Glossary
B3ZS
Backward Compatibility
BAT
baud rate
BER
BISS
BISS-E
Bit-rate
Block; Pixel Block
Bouquet
B-Picture; B-Frame
BPSK
Buffer
BW
Byte-mode
CA
CAT
C-Band
CCIR
CCITT
Channel
Channel Coding
Chrominance
Closed Captioning
CODE
Codec
Bipolar with Three Zero Substitution: A method of eliminating long zero strings in a transmission. It is used to
ensure a sufficient number of transitions to maintain system synchronisation when the user data stream contains
an insufficient number of 1s to do so. B3ZS is the North American equivalent of the European HDB3.
Refers to hardware or software that is compatible with earlier versions.
Bouquet Association Table: Part of the service information data. The BAT provides information about bouquets.
It gives the name of the bouquet and a list of associated services.
The rate of transfer of digital data when the data comprises information symbols that may consist of a number of
possible states. Equivalent to bit-rate when the symbols only have two states (1 and 0). Measured in Baud.
Bit Error Rate: A measure of transmission quality. The rate at which errors occur in the transmission of data bits
over a link. It is generally shown as a negative exponent, (e.g. 10
-7
means that 1 in 10,000,000 bits are in error).
Basic Interoperable Scrambling System: Non-proprietary encryption from EBU (Tech3290).
Basic Interoperable Scrambling System: with Encrypted keys.
The rate of transfer of digital data when the data comprises two logic states, 1 and 0. Measured in bit/s.
An 8-row by 8-column matrix of luminance sample values, or 64 DCT coefficients (source, quantised, or
dequantised).
A collection of services (TV, radio, and data, or any combination of the three) grouped and sold together, and
identified in the SI as a group. A single service may be in several bouquets.
Bi-directionally Predictive Coded Picture/Frame: A picture that is coded using motion-compensated prediction
from previous I or P frames (forward prediction) and/or future I or P frames (backward prediction). B frames are not
used in any prediction.
Binary Phase Shift Keying: A data modulation technique.
A memory store used to provide a consistent rate of data flow.
Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of an electronic line such as (among others) a communications network,
computer bus, or broadcast link. It is expressed in bits per second, bytes per second or in Hertz (cycles per
second). When expressed in Hertz, the frequency may be a greater number than the actual bits per second,
because the bandwidth is the difference between the lowest and highest frequencies transmitted. High bandwidth
allows fast transmission or high-volume transmission.
Each byte is delivered separately in the ASI Transport Stream, with stuffing data added between the Bytes to
increase the data rate to 270 Mbit/s. See DVB Document A010 rev. 1, Section B3.3, (ASI) Layer-2 Transport
Protocol.
Conditional Access: The technology used to control the access to viewing services to authorised subscribers
through the transmission of encrypted signals and the programmable regulation of their decryption by a system
such as viewing cards.
Conditional Access Table: Part of the MPEG-2 Program Specific Information (PSI) data. Mandatory for MPEG-2
compliance if CA is in use.
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, which spans the frequency range of approximately 4 GHz to 6 GHz.
Used by communications satellites. Preferred in tropical climates because it is not susceptible to fading.
See: ITU-R.
See: ITU-T.
A narrow range of frequencies, part of a frequency band, for the transmission of radio and television signals
without interference from other channels.
In the case of OFDM, a large number of carriers spaced apart at precise frequencies are allocated to a channel.
A way of encoding data in a communications channel that adds patterns of redundancy into the transmission path
in order to improve the error rate. Such methods are widely used in wireless communications.
The colour part of a TV picture signal, relating to the hue and saturation but not to the luminance (brightness) of
the signal. In a composite-coded colour system, the colour information (chrominance, often referred to as
chroma) is modulated onto a high frequency carrier and added to the monochrome-format video signal carrying
the luminance (Y). In a component-coded colour system, the two colour-difference signals (R-Y)(B-Y) usually
referred to as C
(digital) or PRPB (analogue), are used to convey colour information. When CRCB (PRP
RCB
added to the luminance
(Y), the complete picture information is conveyed as YC
RCB
(YPRP
).
B
) is
B
A TV picture subtitling system used with 525-line analogue transmissions.
Create Once Distribute Everywhere.
The combination of an Encoder and a complementary Decoder located respectively at the input and output of a
Coded OFDM: COFDM adds forward error correction to the OFDM transmission consisting of Reed-Solomon
(RS) coding followed by convolutional coding to add extra bits to the transmitted signal. This allows a large number
of errors at the receive end to be corrected by convolutional (Viterbi) decoding followed by RS decoding.
Reduction in the number of bits used to represent the same information. For the purposes of a broadcast system,
it is the process of reducing digital picture information by discarding redundant portions of information that are not
required when reconstituting the picture to produce viewing clarity. Compression allows a higher bite-rate to be
transmitted through a given bandwidth.
Responsible for compressing and multiplexing the video / audio / data bit-streams, together with the authorisation
stream. The multiplexed data stream is then ready for transmission.
Digital Colour difference signals. These signals, in combination with the luminance signal (Y), define the colour
and brightness of each picture element (pixel) on a TV line. See: Chrominance
Cyclic Redundancy Check: A mathematical algorithm that computes a numerical value based on the bits in a
block of data. This number is transmitted with the data and the receiver uses this information and the same
algorithm to ensure the accurate delivery of data by comparing the results of algorithm and the number received. If
a mismatch occurs, an error in transmission is presumed.
Cable Virtual Channel Table (ATSC).
Decibels: A ratio of one quantity to another using logarithmic scales to give results related to human aural or
visual perception. dB is a ratio whereas dBm, for example, is an absolute value, quoted as a ratio to a fixed point
of 0 dBm. 0 dBm is 1 mW at 1 kHz terminated in 600Ω. 0 dBmV is 1 mV terminated in 75Ω.
Data Communications Equipment: Typically a modem. It establishes, maintains and terminates a session on a
network but in itself is not the source (originator) or destination (end receiving unit) of signals (e.g. a computer, see
DTE). A DCE device may also convert signals to comply with the transmission path (network) format.
Discrete Cosine Transform: A technique for expressing a waveform as a weighted sum of cosines. Raw video
data is not readily compressible. DCT is not in itself a compression technique but is used to process the video data
so that it is compressible by an encoder. DCT processes the picture on an 8x8-pixel block basis, converting the
data from an uncompressible X Y form (as displayed by an oscilloscope) to a compressible frequency domain form
(as displayed by a spectrum analyser). Can be forward DCT or inverse DCT.
Direct Digital Synthesiser.
The unit containing the electronic circuitry necessary to decode encrypted signals. Some Decoders are separate
from the receiver but in satellite TV broadcasting, the term is often used interchangeably as a name for an
Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD). The term IRD, or IRD / Decoder, is usually associated with satellite TV
broadcasting while Cable systems are based on Converters or on Set-Top Boxes / Converters.
A field that may be present in a PES packet header that indicates the time that an access unit is to be decoded in
the system target Decoder.
Data Identifier.
Method of coding using the difference between the value of a sample and a predicted value.
Dual In Line: The most common type of package for small and medium scale integrated circuits. The pins hang
vertically from the two long sides of the rectangular package, spaced at intervals of 0.1 inch.
Deutsches Institut für Normung: German Standards Institute.
Formerly AC-3. An audio coding system based on transform coding techniques and psychoacoustic principles.
The part of the satellite communications circuit that extends from the satellite to an Earth station.
The process by which the frequency of a broadcast transport stream is shifted to a lower frequency range.
Differential Pulse Code Modulation: An audio digitisation technique that codes the difference between samples
rather than coding an absolute measurement at each sample point.
Digital Satellite News-Gathering.
Digital Signal Processor.
Data circuit Terminating Equipment: A communications device that originates (is the source) or is the end
receiving unit (destination) of signals on a network. It is typically a terminal or computer.
Direct To Home. The term used to describe uninterrupted transmission from the satellite directly to the subscriber,
that is, no intermediary cable or terrestrial network utilised.
Digital Theater Systems: A motion picture digital sound system.
Digital Video Broadcasting: A European project which has defined transmission standards for digital
broadcasting systems using satellite (DVB-S), cable (DVB-C) and terrestrial (DVB-T) medium, created by the
EP-DVB group and approved by the ITU. Specifies modulation, error correction, etc. (see EN 300 421 for satellite,
EN 300 429 for cable and EN 300 744 for terrestrial).
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DVB SI Digital Video Broadcasting Service Information.
DVB-PI
Earth
DVB-Professional Interfaces: TTV Lan search shows – DVB Physical Interfaces
Technical Earth: Ensures that all equipment chassis within a rack are at the same potential, usually by
connecting a wire between the Technical earth terminal and a suitable point on the rack. This is sometimes known
as a Functional earth.
Protective Earth: Used for electric shock protection. This is sometimes known as a safety earth.
EBU European Broadcast Union.
ECM
Entitlement Control Message.
EDI Ethernet Data Input
EIA Electronics Industries Association (USA).
EIT
Event Information Table: Equipment: A component of the DVB-Service Information (SI) stream generated within
an Encoder, containing information about events or programmes such as event name, start time, duration, etc.
System: EIT (Present/Following) contains the name of the current and next event. It may include an optional
descriptor (synopsis) giving brief details of content. EIT (Schedule) is used to produce a full EPG. The EIT is the
only DVB-SI table, which can be encrypted.
Elementary Stream A generic term for a coded bit-stream, be it video, audio or other.
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility.
EMM
Encryption
Entitlement Management Message.
Encoding of a transmission to prevent access without the appropriate decryption equipment and authorisation.
The most widely used local area network (LAN) defined by the IEEE as the 802.3 standard. Transmission speeds
vary according to the configuration. Ethernet uses copper or fibre-optic cables.
ETS European Telecommunications Standa rd.
ETSI
FCC
FDM
European Telecommunications Standards Institute.
Federal Communications Commission.
Frequency Division Multiplex: A common communication channel for a number of signals, each with its own
allotted frequency.
FEC Forward Error Correction: A method of catching errors in a transmission. The data is processed through an
algorithm that adds extra bits and sends these with the transmitted data. The extra bits are then used at the
receiving end to check the accuracy of the transmission and correct any errors.
FFT Fast Fourier Transformation: A fast algorithm for performing a discrete Fourier transform.
FIFO
First In, First Out: A data structure or hardware buffer from which items are taken out in the same order they
were put in. Also known as a shelf from the analogy with pushing items onto one end of a shelf so that they fall off
the other. A FIFO is useful for buffering a stream of data between a sender and receiver that are not synchronised
- i.e. they not sending and receiving at exactly the same rate.
Footprint The area of the Earth’s surface covered by a satellite’s downlink transmission. Also (generally) the area from
which the satellite can receive uplink transmissions.
FTP File Transfer Protocol: A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network (Internet, UNIX, etc.). For
example, after developing the HTML pages for a Web site on a local machine, they are typically uploaded to the
Web server, using FTP. Unlike e-mail programs in which graphics and program files have to be attached, FTP is
designed to handle binary files directly and does not add the overhead of encoding and decoding the data.
G.703 The ITU-T standard which defines the physical and electrical characteristics of hierarchical digital interfaces.
GOP Group of Pictures: MPEG video compression works more effectively by processing a number of video frames as
a block. The TANDBERG Television Encoder normally uses a 12 frame GOP; every twelfth frame is an I frame.
GUI
Graphical User Interface: The use of pictures rather than just words to represent the input and output of a
program. A program with a GUI runs under a windowing system and has a screen interface capable of displaying
graphics in the form of icons, drop-down menus and a movable pointer. The on-screen information is usually
controlled / manipulated by a mouse or keyboard.
HDTV High Definition Television.
HPA
High Power Amplifier: Used in the signal path to amplify the modulated and up-converted broadcast signal for
feeding to the uplink antenna.
HSYNC Horizontal (line) SYNCs.
Hub
A device in a multipoint network at which branch nodes interconnect.
Integrated Conditional Access Module: Embedded in the IRD and responsible for descrambling, plus packet
filtering and reception. It also contains the physical interface to the subscriber’s viewing card.
International Electrotechnical Committee.
Intermediate Frequency: Usually refers to the 70 MHz or 140 MHz output of the Modulator in cable, satellite and
terrestrial transmission applications.
Compression coding involving consecutive frames. When consecutive frames are compared, temporal redundancy
is used to remove common elements (information) and arrive at difference information. MPEG-2 uses B and P
frames, but since they are individually incomplete and relate to other adjacent frames, they cannot be edited
independently.
Compression coding involving a single frame. Redundant information is removed on a per frame basis. All other
frames are ignored. Coding of a macroblock or picture that uses information only from that macroblock or picture.
Exploits spatial redundancy by using DCT to produce I frames; these are independent frames and can be edited.
Internet Protocol: The IP part of TCP/IP. IP implements the network layer (layer 3) of the protocol, which contains
a network address and is used to route a message to a different network or sub-network. IP accepts packets from
the layer 4 transport protocol (TCP or UDP), adds its own header to it and delivers a datagram to the layer 2 data
link protocol. It may also break the packet into fragments to support the Maximum Transmission / Transfer Unit
(MTU) of the network.
Intracoded Picture/Frame: A picture / frame, which is coded using purely intracoding with reference to no other
field or frame information. The I frame is used as a reference for other compression methods.
Impulse Pay Per View: One-time events, purchased at home (on impulse) using a prearranged SMS credit line.
Integrated Receiver Decoder: The Receiver with an internal MPEG Decoder, which is connected to the
subscriber’s TV. The IRD is responsible for receiving and de-multiplexing all signals. The unit receives the
incoming signal and if CA is active, decodes the signal when provided with a control word by the viewing card.
Domestic IRDs are also known as Set-Top Units or Set-Top Boxes.
Institute of Radio Engineers: No longer in existence but the name lives on as a unit of video amplitude
measurement. This unit is 1% of the range between blanking a peak white for a standard amplitude signal.
Integrated Services Digital Network: The basic ISDN service is BRI (Basic Rate Interface), which is made up of
two 64 kbit/s B channels and one 16 kbit/s D channel (2B+D). If both channels are combined into one, called
bonding, the total data rate becomes 128 kbit/s and is four and a half times the bandwidth of a V.34 modem
(28.8 kbit/s).
The ISDN high-speed service is PRI (Primary Rate Interface). It provides 23 B channels and one 64 kbit/s D
channel (23B+D), which is equivalent to the 24 channels of a T1 line. When several channels are bonded together,
high data rates can be achieved. For example, it is common to bond six channels for quality videoconferencing at
384 kbit/s. In Europe, PRI includes 30 B channels and one D channel, equivalent to an E1 line.
International Standards Organisation.
Inter-union Satellite Operations Group.
Insertion Test Signal: A suite of analogue test signals placed on lines in the VBI. Also known as VITS.
Invitation To Tende r.
International Telecommunications Union - Radiocommunications Study Groups (was CCIR).
International Telecommunications Union - Telec ommunications Standardisation Sector (was CCITT).
Joint Photographic E xperts Group: ISO/ITU standard for compressing still images. It has a high compression
capability. Using discrete cosine transform, it provides user specified compression ratios up to around 100:1 (there
is a trade-off between image quality and file size).
1000 bits per second.
1024 bits, usually refers to memory capacity or allocation.
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, which spans the frequency range of approximately 12 GHz to
14 GHz. Used by communications satellites. Preferred for DTH applications because this range of frequency is
less susceptible to interference.
Local Area Network: A network, which provides facilities for communications within a defined building or group of
buildings in close proximity.
The frequency band from 950 MHz to 2150 MHz, which is the normal input-frequency-range of a domestic IRD.
The incoming signal from the satellite is down-converted to L-band by the LNB.
Light Emitting D iode.
Low Noise Block Down-Converter: The component of a subscriber satellite transmission receiving dish which
amplifies the incoming signal and down-converts it to a suitable frequency to input to the IRD (typically 950 MHz 1600 MHz).
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Glossary
LO Local Oscillator.
LSB
Luminance
Least significant bit.
The television signal representing brightness, or the amount of light at any point in a picture. The Y in YCRC
B.
LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signal: LVDS is a generic multi-purpose Interface standard for high speed / low power
data transmission. It was standardised in ANSI/TIA/EIA-644-1995 Standard (aka RS-644).
Macroblock A 16x16-pixel area of the TV picture. Most processing within the MPEG domain takes place with macro blocks.
These are converted to four 8x8 blocks using either frame DCT or field DCT. Four 8 x 8 blocks of luminance data
and two (4:2:0 chrominance format), four (4:2:2) or eight (4:4:4) corresponding 8 x 8 blocks of chrominance data
coming from a 16 x 16 section of the luminance component of the picture. Macroblock can be used to refer to the
sample data and to the coded representation of the sample values and other data elements.
Mbit/s Million bits per second.
MCC
Multiplex Control Computer: A component of a System 3000 compression system. The MCC sets up the
configuration for the System 3000 Multiplexers under its control. The MCC controls both the main and backup
Multiplexer for each transport stream.
MCPC Multiple Channels Per Carrier.
MEM
Multiplex Element Manager: A GUI based control system, part of the range of TANDBERG Television
compression system control element products. The evolution 5000 MEM holds a model of the system hardware.
Using this model, it controls the individual system elements to configure the output multiplexes from the incoming
elementary streams. The MEM monitors the equipment status and controls any redundancy switching.
MMDS Multichannel Microwave Distribution System: A terrestrial microwave direct-to-home broadcast transmission
system.
Motion Compensation
The use of motion vectors to improve the efficiency of the prediction of sample values. The prediction uses motion
vectors to provide offsets into the past and/or future reference frames or fields containing previously decoded
sample values that are used to form the prediction error signal.
Motion Estimation The process of estimating motion vectors in the encoding process.
Motion Vector A two-dimensional vector used for motion compensation that provides an offset from the co-ordinate position in the
current picture or field to the co-ordinates in a reference frame or field.
MP@ML
Main Profile at Main Level: A subset of the MPEG-2 standard, which supports digital video storage (DVD etc.)
and transmissions up to 15 Mbit/s over various mediums.
MP@HL Main Profile at High Level: A subset of the MPEG-2 standard, which supports digital video storage (DVD etc.)
and transmissions up to 80 Mbit/s over various mediums.
MPEG Moving Pictures Experts Group: The name of the ISO/IEC working group, which sets up the international
standards for digital television source coding.
MPEG-2
Industry standard for video and audio source coding using compression and multiplexing techniques to minimise
video signal bit-rate in preparation for broadcasting. Specified in ISO/IEC 13818. The standard is split into layers
and profiles defining bit-rates and picture resolutions.
MSB Most significant bit.
Msymbol/s
Multiplex
(Msym/s) Mega (million) Symbols per second (10
A number of discrete data streams (typically 8 to 12), from encoders, that are compressed together in a single
6
Symbols per second).
DVB compliant transport stream for delivery to a Modulator.
MUSICAM
Masking pattern adapted Universal Sub-band Integrated Coding And Multiplexing: An audio bit-rate
reduction system relying on sub-band coding and psychoacoustic masking.
Mux Multiplexer: Transmission Multiplexer: receives EMMs from the ACC, ECMs from the BCC, video/audio data from
the encoders, and the SI stream from the SIC. It then multiplexes them all into a single DVB-compliant transport
stream, and delivers the signal to the uplink after modulation.
The Multiplexer also contains the cypher card, which scrambles the services according to the control words
supplied by the BCC.
Network In the context of broadcasting: a collection of MPEG-2 transport stream multiplexes transmitted on a single
delivery system, for example, all digital channels on a specific cable system.
NICAM Near Instantaneously Companded Audio Multiplex: Official name is NICAM 728. Used for digital stereo
sound broadcasting in the UK employing compression techniques to deliver very near CD quality audio.
728 refers to the bit-rate in kbit/s.
NIT Network Information Table: Part of the service information data. The NIT provides information about the physical
organisation of each transport stream multiplex, and the characteristics of the network itself (such as the actual
frequencies and modulation being used).
nm Nanometre: a unit of length equal to one thousand millionth (10
NTSC
National Television Systems Committee: The group, which developed analogue standards used in television
-9
) of a metre.
broadcast systems in the United States. Also adopted in other countries (e.g. Mexico, Canada, Japan). This
system uses 525 picture lines and a 59.97 Hz field frequency.
NVOD
Near Video On Demand: Method of offering multiple showings of movies or events. The showings are timed to
start at set intervals, determined by the broadcaster. Each showing of a movie or event can be sold to subscribers
separately.
NVRAM Non-volatile Random Access Memory: Memory devices (permitting random read / write access) that do not lose
their information when power is removed. Stores the default configuration parameters set by the user.
OFDM
Orthogonal FDM: A modulation technique used for digital TV transmission in Europe, Japan and Australia; more
spectrally efficient than FDM. In OFDM, data is distributed over a large number of carriers spaced apart at precise
frequencies. The carriers are arranged with overlapping sidebands in such a way that the signals can be received
without adjacent channel interference.
OPPV Order ahead Pay Per View: An advance purchase of encrypted one-time events with an expiry date.
OSD
On-screen display: Messages and graphics, typically originating from the SMS, and displayed on the subscriber’s
TV screen by the IRD, to inform the subscriber of problems or instruct the subscriber to contact the SMS.
Packet A unit of data transmitted over a packet-switching network. A packet consists of a header followed by a number of
contiguous bytes from an elementary data stream.
PAL Phase Alternating Line: A colour TV broadcasting system where the phase of the R-Y colour-difference signal is
inverted on every alternate line to average out errors providing consistent colour reproduction.
PAT
Program Association Table: Part of the MPEG-2 Program Specific Information (PSI) data and is mandatory for
MPEG-2 compliance. The PAT points (maps) to the PMT.
PCM Pulse Code Modulation: A process in which a signal is sampled, each sample is quantised independently of
other samples, and the resulting succession of quantised values is encoded into a digital signal.
PCR Program Clock Reference: A time-stamp in the transport stream from which the Decoder timing is derived.
PDC
Programme Delivery Control (VBI): A Teletext service allowing simple programming (i.e. VideoPlus) of VCR
recording times. If the desired program is rescheduled, PDC updates the programming information in the VCR.
Pel
Picture Element: Also known as a pixel. The smallest resolvable rectangular area of an image either on a screen
or stored in memory. On screen, pixels are made up of one or more dots of colour. Monochrome and grey-scale
systems use one dot per pixel. For grey-scale, the pixel is energised with different intensities, creating a range
from dark to light (a scale of 0-255 for an eight-bit pixel). Colour systems use a red, green and blue dot per pixel,
each of which is energised to different intensities, creating a range of colours perceived as the mixture of these
dots. If all three dots are dark, the result is black. If all three dots are bright, the result is white.
PES Packetised Elementary Stream: A sequential stream of data bytes that has been converted from original
elementary streams of audio and video access units and transported as packets. Each PES packet consists of a
header and a payload of variable length and subject to a maximum of 64 kbytes. A time-stamp is provided by the
MPEG-2 systems layer to ensure correct synchronisation between related elementary streams at the Decoder.
PID Packet Identifier: The header on a packet in an elementary data stream, which identifies that data stream. An
MPEG-2 / DVB standard.
PIN
Personal Identification Number: A password used to control access to programming and to set purchase limits.
Each subscriber household can activate several PINs and may use them to set individual parental rating or
spending limits for each family member.
Pixel PIX (picture) Element: The digital representation of the smallest area of a television picture capable of being
delineated by the bit-stream. See Pel for more information.
pk-pk peak to peak: Measurement of a signal or waveform from its most negative point to its most positive point.
PLL
Phase-Locked Loop. A phase-locked loop is a control system which controls the rotation of an object by
comparing its rotational position (phase) with another rotating object as in the case of a sine wave or other
repeating signal. This type of control system can synchronise not only the speed, but also the angular position of
two waveforms that are not derived from the same source.
PMT
Program Map Table: Part of the MPEG-2 Program Specific Information (PSI) data and is mandatory for MPEG-2
compliance. Each service has a PMT, which lists the component parts (elementary streams of video, audio, etc.)
for the various services being transmitted.
P-picture/P-frame A picture / frame produced using forward prediction. It contains predictions from either previous I frames or
previous P frames. The P frame is used as a reference for future P or B frames.
ppm Parts per million.
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PPV Pay Per View: A system of payment for viewing services based on a usage / event basis rather than on on-going
subscription. Subscribers must purchase viewing rights for each PPV event that they wish to view. PPV events
may be purchased as IPPV or OPPV.
Program
PC - A sequence of instructions for a computer.
TV - A concept having a precise definition within ISO 13818-1 (MPEG-2). For a transport stream, the timebase is
defined by the PCR. The use of the PCR for timing information creates a virtual channel within the stream.
Programme A linking of one or more events under the control of a broadcaster. For example, football match, news, film show.
In the MPEG-2 concept, the collection of elementary streams comprising the programme, have a common start
and end time. A series of programmes are referred to as events.
B
Analogue Colour difference signals. Refer to CRC
for an explanation. PRP
B
PROM Programmable Read-Only Memory: A device, which may be written once with data for permanent storage, and
then read whenever required. Special types of PROM permit the erasure of all data by Ultraviolet light (EPROM) or
by application of an electronic signal (EEPROM).
PS Program Stream: A combination of one or more PESs with a common timebase.
PSI
Program Specific Information: Consists of normative data, which is necessary for the demultiplexing of transport
streams and the successful regeneration of programs. (See also: SI).
PSIP Program System Information Protocol: The ATSC equivalent of SI for DVB.
PSK
PSR
PSU
PTS
QAM
Phase Shift Keying: A method of modulating digital signals particularly suited to satellite transmission.
Professional Satellite Receiver: See also: IRD.
Power Supply Unit.
Presentation Time Stamp (ATSC).
Quadrature Amplitude Modulation: A method of modulating digital signals, which uses combined techniques of
phase modulation and amplitude modulation. It is particularly suited to cable networks.
QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying: A form of phase shift keying modulation using four states.
QSIF
Quantise
Quarter Screen Image Format.
A process of converting analogue waveforms to digital information. 8-bit quantisation as set out in ITU-R Rec. 601.
uses 256 levels in the range 0 – 255 to determine the analogue waveform value at any given point. The value is
then converted to a digital number for processing in the digital domain.
RAM Random Access Memory: A volatile storage device for digital data. Data may be written to, or read from, the
device as often as required. When power is removed, the data it contains is lost.
RAS Remote Authorization System: A TANDBERG TV proprietary public-key encryption system used to prevent
unauthorized viewing of a TV programme or programmes.
RF Radio Frequency.
ROM
Read Only Memory: A non-volatile storage device for digital data. Data has been stored permanently in this
device. No further information may be stored (written) there and the data it holds cannot be erased. Data may be
read as often as required.
RS Reed-Solomon c oding: An error detection and correction, coding system. 16 bytes of Reed-Solomon Forward
Error Correction code are appended to the packet before transmission, bringing the packet length to 204 bytes.
The 16 bytes are used at the receiving end to correct any errors. Up to eight corrupted bytes can be corrected.
RLC Run Length Coding: Minimisation of the length of a bit-stream by replacing repeated characters with an
instruction of the form ‘repeat character x y times’.
SCPC Single Channel Per Carrier.
Spectral Scrambling
A process (in digital transmission) used to combine a digital signal with a pseudo-random sequence, producing a
randomised digital signal that conveys the original information in a form optimised for a broadcast channel.
Scrambling
Alteration of the characteristics of a television signal in order to prevent unauthorised reception of the information
in clear form.
SDI Serial Digital Interface.
SDT
Service Description Table: Provides information in the SI stream about the services in the system; for example,
the name of the service, the service provider, etc.
SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage (EN 60950).
STB
Set-Top Box: A box that sits on top of a television set and is the interface between the home television and the
cable TV company. New technologies evolving for set-top boxes are video-on-demand, video games, educational
services, database searches, and home shopping. The cable equivalent of the IRD.
SFN Single Frequency Network: The SFN technique allows large geographic areas to be served with a common
transmission multiplex. All transmitters in the network are synchronously modulated with the same signal and they
all radiate on the same frequency. Due to the multi-path capability of the multi-carrier transmission system
(COFDM), signals from several transmitters arriving at a receiving antenna may contribute constructively to the
total wanted signal. The SFN technique is not only frequency efficient but also power efficient because fades in the
field strength of one transmitter may be filled by another transmitter.
SI
Service Information: Digital information describing the delivery system, content and scheduling (timing) of
broadcast data streams. DVB-SI data provides information to enable the IRD to automatically demultiplex and
decode the various streams of programmes within the multiplex.
Specified in ISO/IEC 13818[1]. (DVB)
Single Packet Burst Mode
A burst of ASI bytes (either 188 or 204, depending on packet length) is contiguously grouped into an MPEG-2
Transport Stream packet. Stuffing data is added between the packets to increase the data rate to 270 Mbit/s. See
DVB Document A010 rev. 1, Section B3.3, (ASI) Layer-2 Transport Protocol.
Smart Card A plastic card with a built-in microprocessor and memory used for identification, financial transactions or other
authorising data transfer. When inserted into a reader, data is transferred to and from the host machine or a
central computer. It is more secure than a magnetic stripe card and it can be disabled if the wrong password is
entered too many times. As a financial transaction card, it can be loaded with digital money and used in the same
way as cash until the balance reaches zero. The file protocol is specific to its intended application.
SMATV
Satellite Mast Antenna Television: A distribution system, which provides sound and television signals to the
households of a building or group of buildings, typically used to refer to an apartment block.
SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers.
SMS Subscriber Management System: A system which handles the maintenance, billing, control and general
supervision of subscribers to conditional access technology viewing services provided through cable and satellite
broadcasting.
An SMS can be an automatic (e.g. Syntellect) system where subscribers order entitlements by entering
information via a telephone. Alternatively, an SMS can be a manual system, which requires subscribers to speak
with an operator who then manually enters their entitlement requests. Some systems support multiple SMSs.
Information repetition due to areas of similar luminance and/or chrominance characteristics within a single frame.
Removed using DCT and Quantisation (Intra-Frame Coding).
SPI Synchronous Parallel Interface.
Statistical Redundancy Data tables are used to assign fewer bits to the most commonly occurring events, thereby reducing the overall
bit-rate. Removed using Run Length Coding and Variable Length Coding.
TAXI Transparent Asynchronous Tx / Rx Interface: A proprietary high-speed data interface.
TCP / IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol: A set of communications protocols that may be used to
connect different types of computers over networks.
TDM
Time Division Multiplex: One common, communications channel carrying a number of signals, each with its own
allotted time slot.
TDT Time and Date Table: Part of the DVB Service Information. The TDT gives information relating to the present time
and date.
Temporal Redundancy Information repetition due to areas of little or no movement between successive frames. Removed using motion
estimation and compensation (Inter-Frame Coding).
Time-stamp
A term that indicates the time of a specific action such as the arrival of a byte or the presentation of a presentation
unit.
TOT Time Offset Table: This optional SI table supports the use of local offsets as well as the UTC time/date
combination.
The purpose of the table is to list by country the current offset from UTC and the next expected change to that
offset (to track when daylight saving occurs).
The offset resolution is to within 1 minute over a range of ±12 hours from UTC.
Transport Stream A set of packetised elementary data streams and SI streams, which may comprise more than one programme, but
with common synchronisation and error protection. The data structure is defined in ISO/IEC 13818-1 [1] and is the
basis of the ETSI Digital Video Broadcasting standards.
Transport Stream Packet A data structure used to convey information about the transport stream payload.
Header
TS Transport Stream.
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TSDT Transport Stream Descriptor Table: A component of the MPEG-2 PSI data. This table describes which type of
Transport stream it is in (i.e. DVB, ATSC etc.). It may also contain other descriptors.
TSP Transport Stream Processor.
TVCT
U
UART
Terrestrial Virtual Channel Table (ATSC).
44.45 mm (rack height standard).
Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter: A device providing a serial interface for transmitting and
receiving data.
UHF Ultra High Frequency: A portion of the electromagnetic spectrum covering 300 MHz to 3000 MHz (3 GHz).
Upconvert
The process by which the frequency of a broadcast transport stream is shifted to a higher frequency range.
Uplink The part of the communications satellite circuit that extends from the Earth to the satellite.
UPS
Uninterruptable Power Supply: A method of supplying backup power when the electrical power fails or drops to
an unacceptable voltage level. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes; enough to power
down the computer in an orderly manner. This is particularly important where write back cache is used.
Write back cache is where modified data intended for the disk, is temporarily stored in RAM and can be lost in the
event of a power failure. Sophisticated systems are tied to electrical generators that can provide power for days.
UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may provide voltage regulation.
UTC Universal Time Co-ordinate: An internationally agreed basis for timekeeping introduced in 1972 and based on
international atomic time (corresponds to Greenwich Mean Time or GMT).
VCT Virtual Channel Table (ATSC).
VHF
VITC
Very High Frequency: A portion of the electromagnetic spectrum covering 30 MHz to 300 MHz.
Vertical Interval Time Code.
VITS Vertical Interval Test Signal: See: ITS.
VPS
WSS
Video Programming System: A German precursor to PDC
Wide Screen Switching: Data used in wide-screen analogue services, which enables a receiver to select the
appropriate picture display mode.
WST World System Teletext: System B Teletext. Used in 625 line / 50 Hz television systems (ITU-R 653).
XILINX
A type of programmable Integrated Circuit.
Y (Luminance) Defines the brightness of a particular point on a TV line. The only signal required for black and white pictures.
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