TANDBERG TT1280, TT1282 User Manual

ST.RE.E10141.5

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REFERENCE GUIDE

TT1280 and TT1282 High Definition

Professional Receiver/Decoder

Software Version 2.0.0 (and later)

TT1280 and TT1282 HD Professional Receiver/Decoder

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List of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter identifies the equipment versions covered by this manual;
describes the purpose of the equipment in a typical system; provides 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: Factory Defaults

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About This Reference Guide

This Reference Guide provides instructions and information for the
installation and operation of the TT1280 and TT1282 1U digital integrated
Receiver/Decoder (IRD).

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 page vii. If passing the equipment to a third
party, also pass the relevant documentation.

General

Issues of this manual are listed below:

Issue Date Software Version Comments

1 Oct 2003 1.0.0 Initial release.
2 Jan 2004 1.1.5 -48 V version added. IP Input card, RAS and RAS 2 added.
3 Feb 2004 2.0.0

4 May 2004 2.0.0 HOM option card added
5 Mar 2006 2.0.0 Inclusion of DVB-S2 information

TT1282 added. DTS, Closed Captions, RS-422 data, frame sync and
Ethernet HSD added.

The following documents are also associated with this equipment:

• ST.US.E10141: User Guide

All best endeavours have been made to acknowledge registered
trademarks and trademarks used throughout this Reference Guide. Any
notified omissions will be rectified in the next issue of this Reference
Guide. 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 Reference Guide.

Registered Trademarks

Ethernet® is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
VideoGuard
Dolby Digital

Licensing Corporation

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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.

Macrovision

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected
by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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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

INJURY OR DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY OR THE ENVIRONMENT. THEY

ARE BOXED AND SHADED FOR EMPHASIS, AS IN THIS 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...

CAUTIONS...

which the reader requires them.

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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 Advantage is the truly mobile service solution. This pro vides a
package specifically designed to keep you mobile and operational.

Call TANDBERG Sales for more details.

Where to Find Us

Europe, Middle East [phone]
and Africa: Fax: [phone]
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Americas: [phone] (US and Canada)
[phone] (Outside of mainland US)
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China: [phone] (Beijing)
[phone] (Hong Kong)

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Australia/NZ: [phone]

[e-mail]
Internet Address: http://www.tandbergtv.com

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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: [phone]
International Facsimile [phone]

E-mail Address: [e-mail]
Internet Address http://www.tandbergtv.com

Customer Services and Technical Training Postal Address

Tandberg Television
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 [phone]. 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: [e-mail].

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Chapter 1

1. 1Introduction

Contents

1.1 Scope of This Reference Guide................................ 1-3

1.1.1 Who Should Use This Reference Guide....... 1-3

1.1.2 What Equipment is Covered by This

Reference Guide .......................................... 1-3

The Equipment Models................................. 1-3

Software Version ..........................................1-4

1.2 Summary of Features ...............................................1-4

1.2.1 Main Features............................................... 1-4

1.2.2 Inputs............................................................ 1-5

ASI Input (Decoder)...................................... 1-5

SSI Input (Decoder)...................................... 1-5

Remote Control ............................................ 1-5

QPSK L-Band Inputs (Satellite Receivers)

(Option)......................................................... 1-5

BPSK/QPSK/8PSK/16QAM (HOM) L­Band Inputs (Satellite Receivers) (Option) ...1-6

TTV G.703 DS3 and E3 Input (Telco

Receivers) (Option) ...................................... 1-6

IP Input (Telco Receivers) (Option) .............. 1-6

Frame Synchronisation................................. 1-6

1.2.3 Outputs......................................................... 1-6

Transport Stream Outputs............................ 1-6

Video Outputs............................................... 1-6

Audio Outputs............................................... 1-6

Data Output ..................................................1-6

Alarm Output ................................................ 1-6

1.4.1 Typical Decoder System ...............................1-9

1.4.2 What the Decoder Does..............................1-10

1.5 Control Modes.........................................................1-10

1.5.1 Introduction .................................................1-10

1.5.2 Front Panel (Local) Modes..........................1-11

1.6 Guided Tour ............................................................1-11

1.6.1 Construction................................................1-11

1.6.2 Front Panel Controls ...................................1-11

1.6.3 Front Panel LEDs........................................1-12

1.6.4 Rear Panel ..................................................1-12

List of Figures

Figure 1.1: Front View of a Satellite Receiver ............................... 1-3

Figure 1.2: Typical Satellite Compression System ........................ 1-7

Figure 1.3: What the Satellite Receiver Does................................ 1-8

Figure 1.4: Typical Compression System...................................... 1-9

Figure 1.5: Role of the Decoder................................................... 1-10

Figure 1.6: Front Panel States..................................................... 1-11

Figure 1.7: Front Panel Controls.................................................. 1-12

List of Tables

Table 1.1: Equipment Model Descriptions..................................... 1-3

1.3 The Satellite Receiver............................................... 1-7

1.3.1 Typical Satellite System................................ 1-7

1.3.2 Input Connections......................................... 1-7

1.3.3 What the Satellite Receiver Does................. 1-8

1.4 The Telco Receiver/Decoder .................................... 1-9

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1.1 Scope of This Reference Guide

1.1.1 Who Should Use This Reference Guide

This Reference Guide is written for operators/users of the TT1280 and
TT1282 Integrated Receiver/Decoder (IRD). 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.

The TT1280 and TT1282 are usually referred to throughout this Reference
Guide as ‘IRD(s)’ unless there is a specific difference, where they will be
referred to by the model number.

WARNING…

DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES 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 THIS EQUIPMENT.

Introduction

CAUTION…

Unauthorised maintenance or the use of non-approved replacements may affect the equipment

specification and invalidate any warranties.

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 a Satellite Receiver

Table 1.1: Equipment Model Descriptions

Model Number Marketing Code Description

TT1280 Common
Interface

TT1280 Common
Interface
(-48 V version)

TT1280 Director
(-48 V version)

TT1280 Director TT1280/DIRBAS MPEG-2 HD Decoder with integrated Director Smart Card Reader,

TT1282 Common
Interface

TT1282 Director
(-48 V version)

TT1280/CIBAS MPEG-2 HD Decoder with integrated Common Interface CAM reader,

AC mains voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 video decode only.

TT1280/CIBAS/48V MPEG-2 HD Decoder with integrated Common Interface CAM reader,

-48 Vdc voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 video decode only.

TT1280/DIRBAS/48V MPEG-2 HD Decoder with integrated Director Smart Card Reader,

-48 Vdc voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 video decode only.

AC mains voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 video decode only.

TT1282/CIBAS MPEG-2 HD Decoder with integrated Common Interface CAM reader,

AC mains voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 video decode.

TT1282/DIRBAS/48V MPEG-2 HD Decoder with integrated Director Smart Card Reader,

-48 Vdc voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 video decode.

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Model Number Marketing Code Description

TT1282 Common
Interface
(-48 V version)

TT1282 Director TT1282/DIRBAS MPEG-2 HD Decoder with integrated Director Smart Card Reader,

TT1282/CIBAS/48V MPEG-2 HD Decoder with integrated Common Interface CAM reader,

-48 Vdc voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 video decode.

AC mains voltage input. MPEG 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 video decode.

Software Version

This Reference Guide covers the functions of software version 2.0.0 and
later.

To verify the installed version access the Systems Menu (Menu 7.2.1).
The menus are described in Annex C, Menus.

1.2 Summary of Features

1.2.1 Main Features

The IRD is fully compliant with the appropriate sections of the MPEG-21,
DVB-S

• Front Panel Controls and Indications:

2

and DSNG3 specifications and offers the following features:

 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.

 LEDs to indicate lock and general alarm conditions.

• Service Selection:

 Chosen from a menu list of available Services carried in the

currently received Transport Stream.

 Up to 40 preselected choices can be stored within the unit.

• Multiple Inputs (Satellite Receivers):

 L-band Satellite Receivers have two inputs (QPSK).

• TTV G.703 (DS3 and E3) Input (Telco Receivers).

• IP Input (Telco Receivers).

• Video Decoding:

 MPEG 4:2:0 mode support.
 MPEG 4:2:2 mode support (TT1282 only).

• Audio Decoding:

 Sampling rates 32, 44.1, 48 kHz.
 All MPEG-1 data rates.
 All Dolby Digital AC-3 data rates, decoded as a Dolby Stereo

downmix.

 Linear uncompressed audio, data rates as defined by SMPTE 302M.

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.

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• Data:

 DTS audio detection and pass-through.
 Low Speed Data: RS-232 asynchronous (up to 38.4 kbit/s).
 High Speed Data: Ethernet Data-piping (up to 5 Mbit/s) (option).
 High Speed Data: RS-422 synchronous (up to 2048 kbit/s)

(option).

• Transport Stream Output:

 ASI Transport Stream output with maximum data rate 160 Mbit/s.

• Remote Control:

 SNMP.
 RS-232 (Alteia protocol).

• Clock/Calendar:

 Available to co-ordinate universal and local time.
 Constantly updated when locked to a valid Transport Stream.

• Transport Stream Demultiplexing:

 Maximum capability is 160 Mbit/s, depending on CA in use and

input front end.

Introduction

• Video Decoding:

 Maximum Video decoding capability of 50 Mbit/s.

• Audio:

 Audio embedding in the digital video output (compressed AC-3 not

supported).

• VANC data support:

 Closed Captions.
 VITC.

• Frame Synchronisation of video output to a composite analogue input.

• Local Control Methods:

 Front Panel User Interface.

1.2.2 Inputs

ASI Input (Decoder)

One BNC connector supporting both byte-mode and single packet burst
mode.

SSI Input (Decoder)

One BNC connector providing SMPTE 310M compliant input.

Remote Control

An RJ-45 Ethernet connector for connection to a PC or network switch to
provide SNMP control.

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.

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BPSK/QPSK/8PSK/16QAM (HOM) L-Band Inputs (Satellite Receivers) (Option)

Four F-type connectors connect the L-band output of a suitable LNB either
directly or via a suitable attenuator giving lightning and surge protection.

DVB-S QPSK, DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK Input (Satellite Receivers)(Option)

Four F-type connectors (TT1280/HWO/DVBS2) or Three F-type connectors
+ IF Inputs + Constellation output (TT1280/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST).
Connect the L-Band output of a suitable LNB either directly or via a
suitable attenuator giving lightning and surge protection.

TTV G.703 DS3 and E3 Input (Telco Receivers) (Option)

Equipped with a single BNC connector for receiving signals over a PDH
Telco network.

IP Input (Telco Receivers) (Option)

A single 10/100BaseT RJ-45 connector for receiving signals over Ethernet.

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, depending on the CA in use and the input card
front-end.

Video Outputs

• One SVGA HD video output carried on a D-type connector.

• Two digital video outputs carried on BNC connectors.

Audio Outputs

• Two 9-way D-type, male 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.

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.

Alarm Output

A 9-way, D-type connector for interfacing to the alarm and failure
monitoring within the equipment. This includes a summary alarm signal
that coincides with the general front-panel ALARM LED.

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There are five relays for failure monitoring (four alarms and one summary

)

)

alarm). The operator can define (using the Alarm Menu pages) which alarm
conditions drive the relays. This is described in Chapter 5, Alarms and
Annex C, Menus.

1.3 The Satellite Receiver

1.3.1 Typical Satellite System

The IRD Satellite Receivers are components of the MPEG-2/DVB compliant
range of TANDBERG Television equipment. They are designed for use by
broadcasters and distributors of video, audio and data Services over
satellite.

evolution 5000

Local

Inputs

Encoder (1

TANDBERG

Ethernet

evolution 5000

Encoder (2

TANDBERG

Ethernet

evolution 5000

Encoder (n)

TANDBERG

Ethernet

Transport Stream

Processor

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0 * ±

evolution 5000

Multiplexer (Main)

TANDBERG

1 2 3
4 5 6

TANDBERG

7 8 9
0 * ±

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0 * ±

Ethernet

Control

evolution 5000

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0 * ±

Multiplexer (Standby)

TANDBERG

Ethernet

Control

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

TANDBERG

0 * ±

evolution 5000

Modulator (Main)

▲
◄ ►
▼

Ethernet

Control

TANDBERG

evolution 5000

Modulator (Standby)

▲
◄ ►
▼

Ethernet

Control

Up-converter

and HPA

Introduction

TANDBERG

TT1280/TT1282

MPEG-2

Transport

Stream

10BaseT

Ethernet
Control

Ethernet Hub

evolution 5000

Multiplex Element Manager

Figure 1.2: Typical Satellite Compression System

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
switching to the LNB.

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1.3.3 What the Satellite Receiver Does

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).

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.

f

horizontal

polarisation

vertical

polarisation

Low-Noise Block

n+1

f

n

L-band

Tune to a

satellite
channel

Multiple satellite channels

Multiple Services on the tuned satellite channel

Multiple components on the selected Service

f

n+3

f

n+4

TT1280/TT1282 Satellite Receiver

Select a

Service from

the satellite

channel

f

n+2

SHF

Select the

components from

the chosen Service

Video
Audio
Data
Trans

ort Stream

Figure 1.3: What the Satellite Receiver Does

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1.4 The Telco Receiver/Decoder

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(2)

)

1.4.1 Typical Decoder System

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.

Introduction

Local

Inputs

evolution 5000

TANDBERG

Ethernet

evolution 5000

TANDBERG

Ethernet

evolution 5000

Encoder (n

TANDBERG

Ethernet

Transport Stream

Encoder (1

Encoder

Processor

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

TANDBERG

TANDBERG

Adapter Unit

Ethernet Hub

Network

Adapter Unit

Network

Telecommunications

Network

TANDBERG

TT1280/TT1282

Decoder

Ethernet
Control

Figure 1.4: Typical Compression System

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1.4.2 What the Decoder Does

The ASI interface is 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

Network

Adapter Unit

TANDBERG

TT1280/TT1282 Decoder

Select a Service from

the incoming Transport

Stream

Select the components

from the selected Service

Video
Audio
Data
Transport Stream

Multiple Services on the incoming Transport Stream

Multiple components on the selected Service

Figure 1.5: Role of the Decoder

1.5 Control Modes

1.5.1 Introduction

The IRD 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 three 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.

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1.5.2 Front Panel (Local) Modes

Operating the IRD from the Front Panel is via two main operating modes:
Navigate and Edit. See Section 3.3, Front Panel Operating Modes.

EDIT

Timeout (5 minutes)

EDIT Off

EDIT On

Introduction

NAVIGATE

SAVE

Figure 1.6: Front Panel States

1.6 Guided Tour

1.6.1 Construction

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 Figure 1.7. Information on the use
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.

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Figure 1.7: Front Panel Controls

1.6.3 Front Panel LEDs

Figure 1.7 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 Up

Left

Save

Down

Right

1.6.4 Rear Panel

Inputs and outputs to the unit are taken via the rear panel. Connector
descriptions are given in Chapter 2, Installing the Equipment and

Chapter 6, Options.

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2. Installing the Equipment

Contents

2.1 Read This First!.........................................................2-3

2.1.1 Handling .......................................................2-3

2.1.2 Installing the Equipment...............................2-3

2.1.3 Lifting............................................................2-3

2.1.4 Site Requirements........................................2-3

Power Supplies.............................................2-3

Environment .................................................2-3

Lightning Protection......................................2-3

2.2 Preliminary Checks...................................................2-4

2.2.1 Mechanical Inspection..................................2-4

2.2.2 Moving the Equipment Safely.......................2-4

2.3 Installing the Equipment............................................2-5

2.3.1 Fixing............................................................2-5

2.3.2 Ventilation.....................................................2-5

Openings in the Covers................................2-5

Care in Positioning .......................................2-5

Protection from Moisture ..............................2-6

2.3.3 Installing Cables - Safety..............................2-6

2.4 EMC Compliance Statements................................... 2-6

2.4.1 EN 55022/AS/NZS 3548...............................2-6

2.4.2 FCC..............................................................2-6

2.5 AC Supply Operating Voltage and Fusing - Safety

Information................................................................ 2-6

2.5.1 AC Power Supply .........................................2-6

2.5.2 AC Power Supply Cord.................................2-7

General.........................................................2-7

Wire Colours.................................................2-7

2.5.3 Connecting the Equipment to the AC

Power Supply ...............................................2-8

2.6 -48 Vdc Power Supply...............................................2-8

2.6.1 DC Power Supply.........................................2-8

Chapter 2

2.6.2 Location of the DC Input Connector..............2-8

2.6.3 Connecting the Equipment to the DC

Power Supply................................................2-9

2.7 Protective Earth/Technical Earth...............................2-9

2.8 Signal Connections..................................................2-10

2.8.1 General.......................................................2-10

2.8.2 ASI Out .......................................................2-12

2.8.3 Audio Outputs.............................................2-12

2.8.4 SVGA Output (RGB HV).............................2-13

2.8.5 Digital Video Output....................................2-13

2.8.6 Frame Synchronisation...............................2-14

2.8.7 Ethernet ......................................................2-14

2.8.8 Alarm Connector and Relay........................2-15

2.8.9 RS-232 Low-speed Asynchronous and
RS-422 High-speed Synchronous Data

Outputs .......................................................2-15

2.9 Option Card Connectors..........................................2-16

List of Figures

Figure 2.1: Air Flow Through the Equipment.................................2-5

Figure 2.2: AC Power Inlet Assembly............................................2-7

Figure 2.3: Location of the Technical Earth...................................2-9

Figure 2.4: Typical Decoder Rear Panel .....................................2-10

Figure 2.5: Signal Connections....................................................2-11

List of Tables

Table 2.1: Supply Cord Wiring Colours......................................... 2-7

Table 2.2: Non Standard Supply Cord Wire Colours.....................2-8

Table 2.3: ASI Out Connector......................................................2-12

Table 2.4: Analogue Audio Connectors.......................................2-12

Table 2.5: SVGA Connector........................................................ 2-13

Table 2.6: Digital Output Connector............................................ 2-13

Table 2.7: Frame Sync Hi-Z Connector.......................................2-14

Table 2.8: Ethernet Pin-outs........................................................2-14

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Table 2.9: Alarm Connector......................................................... 2-15

Table 2.10: RS-232 Low-speed/RS-422 High-speed Data

Connector................................................................... 2-15

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2.1 Read This First!

2.1.1 Handling

The IRD 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

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In some circumstances the unit might be awkward to lift. In which case, do
not attempt to lift or move it without proper assistance or equipment. If in
doubt, seek assistance.

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 RECEIVER 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.

WARNING…

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 supply
outlet and disconnect the output equipment. This prevents damage to the
product due to lightning and power line surges.

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2.2 Preliminary Checks

2.2.1 Mechanical Inspection

WARNING…

REMOVING THE COVERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY INVALIDATE ANY WARRANTIES, CAUSE A

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 it
is still connected to the supply or other leads, is live, or is in operation.

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2.3.1 Fixing

The IRD is designed for fixed use only and has been shipped with fixing
brackets suitable for a standard 19-inch rack. When installed in a rack, it
should be secured using the fixing brackets and M6 x 18 mm panhead
screw in each corner of the front panel. 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 unlikely 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 ventilation. They ensure reliable operation of the product and
protect it from overheating. The openings or the fan must not be blocked or
covered.

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Air is drawn into the interior by a front­mounted cooling fan.

Air is released through vents at both sides of the
unit.

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 IRD should never be placed near or over a radiator or other source of
heat. It should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a rack unless
proper ventilation is provided and the instructions have been adhered to.

Allow at least 40 mm free air-space at each side of the equipment to
ensure adequate cooling. Racks containing stacked 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 appliance.

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 Statements1

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 commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

2.5 AC Supply Operating Voltage and Fusing ­Safety Information

2.5.1 AC Power Supply

The IRD operates from an 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 correct at the time of manufacture. The EMC tests were performed with the Technical Earth

attached.

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WARNINGS…

1. THE TT1280 AND TT1282 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 FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

2. THE TT1280 AND TT1282 RANGE OF RECEIVERS/DECODERS ARE NOT FITTED WITH AN
AC POWER ON/OFF SWITCH. ENSURE THE SUPPLY SOCKET OUTLET IS INSTALLED OR
LOCATED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE.

Supply Inlet Mains

Position of the fuse carrier

Figure 2.2: AC Power Inlet Assembly

NOTE...

See Annex B, Technical Specification for fuse information.

2.5.2 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.

NOTE...

The IRD is not fitted with an a.c. power supply ON/OFF switch. Ensure the socket-outlet supplying the
equipment is installed near the equipment so that it is easily accessible.

Wire Colours

The wires in the supply cord are coloured as shown in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1: Supply Cord Wiring Colours

UK (BS 1363) EUROPE (CEE 7/7) USA (NEMA 5-15P)

Earth: Green-and-yellow Green-and-yellow Green
Neutral: Blue Blue White
Live: Brown Brown Black

If the colours do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in a locally supplied plug, proceed as in Table 2.2. The inclusion
of Table 2.2 is for reference.

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Table 2.2: 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

symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
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.

2.5.3 Connecting the Equipment to the AC Power Supply

As there is no mains power switch fitted to this unit, ensure the local a.c.
power supply is switched OFF before connecting the supply cord.

Connect the mains lead to the IRD and then to the local supply.

2.6 -48 Vdc Power Supply

2.6.1 DC Power Supply

NOTE…

Only models TT1280/CIBAS/48V, TT1280/DIRBAS/48V, TT1282/CIBAS/48V and
TT1282/DIRBAS/48V use a d.c. 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).

2.6.2 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 ISOLATION WHICH IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. FAILURE TO ISOLATE

THE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.

The equipment fuse is held in an integral fuse carrier at the d.c. power
inlet at the rear of the Receiver. See Annex B, Technical Specification for
d.c. fuse information.

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2.6.3 Connecting the Equipment to the DC Power Supply

Connect the Receiver to the local d.c. 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 d.c. lead to the Receiver input connector and then to the
local d.c. power supply. Switch on the d.c. 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. BEFORE CONNECTING THE UNIT TO THE SUPPLY, CHECK THE SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
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 suitable point on the rack

2. Eliminate the migration of stray charges when connecting between
equipment.

The Technical Earth provides a suitable connection between the IRD and
the installation to give a low impedance path at normal operating
frequencies.

Location of the Technical Earth

Figure 2.3: Location of the Technical Earth

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2.8 Signal Connections

2.8.1 General

CAUTION...

It is strongly recommended that the terminal marked at the rear panel of the equipment is connected

to a site Technical Earth before any external connections are made and the equipment is powered. This

limits the migration of stray charges.

All signal connections are made via 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.
The status information appropriate to each input type is available to the
user via the User Interface, and also via the remote control interfaces.

ASI/SMPTE 310 In

Alarm Relay

Technical Earth

Video Out

Audio 1 and 2

Frame Sync

Figure 2.4: Typical Decoder Rear Panel

ASI/HDSDI OUT 1

and 2

10/100BaseT

RS-232/RS-422 Data

Out

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/

ASI/SSI In

Frame Synchronisation

IP In

QPSK In
QPSK In

TT128x Professional Receivers

Motherboard
(TT1280/CIBAS), TT1280/DIRBAS),
(TT1282/CIBAS), (TT1282/DIRBAS)

ASI/SSI
FRAME SYNC

IP IN

QPSK IN 1
QPSK IN 2

ALARM RELAY

IP Input Card

(TT1280/HWO/IP)

QPSK Input Card

(TT1280/HWO/QPSK)

ASI OUT 1
ASI OUT 2

AUDIO 1
AUDIO 2

Video Out

HDSDI 1
HDSDI 2

DATA OUT

ASI Transport Streams
ASI Transport Streams
Analogue/Digital Audio Output
Analogue/Digital Audio Output
Analogue Video Output
Digital Video Output
Digital Video Output
Low-speed Async Data
Alarms

Option Cards

DS3/E3

QPSK/8PSK

16QAM In

AC Mains Supply

Figure 2.5: Signal Connections

G.703 E3/DS3 Input Card

(TT1280/HWO/G703)

DS3/E3 IN

4 Input HOM Card

(TT1280/HWO/HOM)

IN 1
IN 2
IN 3
IN 4

Power Supply Unit

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2.8.2 ASI Out

Two BNC sockets output ASI Transport Streams with a
maximum data rate of 160 Mbit/s.

NOTE…

These sockets are shared with the HD SDI output, under the control of Menu 5.1

Table 2.3: ASI Out Connector

Item Specification

Connector type BNC 75 Ω socket
Connector designation ASI/HDSDI OUT 1

ASI/HDSDI OUT 2

Pin-outs Centre

Shield

Video output
Ground/Chassis

2.8.3 Audio Outputs

A pair of 9-way male D-type connectors provide two
stereo channels. Each connector carries a single channel
of a stereo pair in both analogue and digital form.

Audio control is through the Service Menu (Menu 3).

Table 2.4: Analogue Audio Connectors

Item Specification

Connector type 9-way, D-type, Male
Connector designations AUDIO 1

AUDIO 2

Pin-outs

Nominal output impedance 50 Ω
Maximum data rate 3.072 Mbit/s
Analogue Output level +18 dBm nominal clipping level. Selectable

Load impedance ≥600 Ω balanced

Pin 1  Digital audio +
Pin 2  Ground
Pin 3  Left +

Pin 4  Right +
Pin 5  Ground

Pin 6  Digital audio ­Pin 7  Ground

Pin 8  Left ­Pin 9  Right -

in range 12 to +24 dBm.

AUDIO 1 / 2

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2.8.4 SVGA Output (RGB HV)

The IRD is equipped with a SVGA 15-pin D-type
connector for video output in the standard
configuration.

The SVGA connector shall be set to RGB/HV (SVGA)
or YPrPb under control of the user interface and
remote control interfaces.

Table 2.5: SVGA Connector

Item Specification

Connector type 15-way D-type
Connector designation Video Out
Pin-outs

1 Red / Pr
2 Green / Y
3 Blue / Pb
4 NC
5 Video GND
6 Red GND
7 Green GND
8 Blue GND

9 NC
10 Sync GND
11 NC
12 NC
13 H-Sync
14 V-Sync
15 NC

75 Ω, 0,7Vt-t
75 Ω, 0,7Vt-t
75 Ω, 0,7Vt-t

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2.8.5 Digital Video Output

The IRD has two ASI/SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI) outputs in
the standard configuration.

The output standard (ASI or SMPTE 292) must be
selected from the user interface or remote control
interface.

The HD-SDI output is coaxial via BNC connectors. Video
control is through the Video Menu (Menu 3.1).

Table 2.6: Digital Output Connector

Item Specification

Connector type BNC 75 Ω female socket
Connector designation ASI/HDS D I OU T 1

ASI/HDSDI OUT 2

Pin-outs Centre

Shield

Video output
Ground/Chassis

HDSDI OUT 1/2

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NOTE…

These connectors are shared with the ASI output, under the control of menu 5.1.

2.8.6 Frame Synchronisation

A BNC socket is used by the Decoder to frame lock to an
external video source (NTSC, PAL or SECAM). 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 resolution of 1 pixel 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.

This Frame Sync is activated through the Service menu
(Menu 3).

Table 2.7: Frame Sync Hi-Z Connector

FRAME SYNC

Item Specification

Connector type BNC 75 Ω socket
Connector designation FRAME SYNC
Pin: Centre Analogue Black and Burst Input
Shield Ground/Chassis
Impedance Last unit must be terminated with 75 Ω

2.8.7 Ethernet

The IRD has an Ethernet remote control port for SNMP
Control. This is also used for high-speed data over
Ethernet output and TANDBERG engineering debug
purposes.

Table 2.8: Ethernet Pin-outs

Item Specification

Connector type RJ-45 (100BaseT)
Connector designation 10/100BaseT
Pin-outs

(Unused pins not connected)

10/100BaseT

Pin 1  Tx Out (+)
Pin 2  Tx Out (-)
Pin 3  Rx In (+)
Pin 6  Rx In (-)

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2.8.8 Alarm Connector and Relay

A

Y

The alarm relay connector has a summary and four
general purpose relays. The summary relay is
activated whenever the unit detects an alarm, or the
power is switched off.

Table 2.9: Alarm Connector

Item Specification

Connector type 9-way, D-type, Female for the summary alarm relay
Connector designation ALARM RELAY
Pin-outs Pin 1 Relay 2, Normally open

Pin 2 Relay 3, Normally open
Pin 3 Relay 4, Normally closed
Pin 4 Relay 1, common pin
Pin 5 Relay 5, Normally closed
Pin 6 Relays 2 and 3, common pin
Pin 7 Relays 4 and 5, common pin
Pin 8 Relay 1, Normally Closed (Open on Alarm)
Pin 9 Relay 1, Normally Open (Closed on Alarm)

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LARM RELA

2.8.9 RS-232 Low-speed Asynchronous and RS-422 High-speed Synchronous Data Outputs

A 9-way, D-type female connector provides a shared
simultaneous asynchronous low-speed data and
synchronous high-speed data serial communications
interface. The status of the data output on this
connector is given in the Data menus (Menus 3.4
and 3.5).

Table 2.10: RS-232 Low-speed/RS-422 High-speed Data Connector

Item Specification

Connector type 9-way, D-type, Female
Connector designation RS232/RS422 Data Out
Standards RS-232 DATA/RS-422 DATA
Configuration DCE

Pin-outs

Pin 1  CLK (RS-422)
Pin 2  Receive Data Output (RxD) (RS-232)
Pin 3  Not Used
Pin 4  Not Used
Pin 5  Ground (RS-232)
Pin 6  CLK (inverted) (RS-422)
Pin 7  Not used
Pin 8  DATA (RS-422)
Pin 9  DATA (inverted) (RS-422)

RS232/RS422 Data Out

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2.9 Option Card Connectors

Option cards are described in Chapter 6, Options.

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Contents

3.1 Powering the Equipment........................................... 3-3

3.1.1 Switching On ................................................3-3

3.1.2 Power-up Operating Modes..........................3-3

3.2 Front Panel Controls and Pushbuttons.....................3-4

3.3 Front Panel Operating Modes................................... 3-4

3.3.1 General.........................................................3-4

3.3.2 Navigate Mode .............................................3-4

3.3.3 Edit Mode .....................................................3-4

3.4 Using the Local Controls...........................................3-6

3.4.1 LCD Menu Descriptions................................3-6

3.4.2 Selecting a Menu Option..............................3-6

3.4.3 Entering a Menu Value.................................3-6

3.5 Setting Up Preset Services (Menu 1)........................3-7

3.5.1 Using Preset Services..................................3-7

3.5.2 Setting Up a Preset Service .........................3-7

3.6 Setting Up the Input (Menu 2)................................... 3-7

3.6.1 QPSK Satellite Receiver...............................3-7

3.6.2 HOM Satellite Receivers

(TT1280/HWO/HOM)....................................3-8

3.6.3 DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver
(TT1280/HWO/DVBS2 and

TT1280/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)................3-9

DVB-S2 Input Option Card

TT1280/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST................. 3-9

3.6.4 Telco Receiver - TTV G.703.......................3-10

3.6.5 10/100BaseT IP..........................................3-10

Chapter 3

Selecting the Audio Manually......................3-12

3.7.4 Setting Up Asynchronous Data (RS-232)...3-13

3.7.5 Setting Up High-speed Data over

Ethernet ......................................................3-13

3.7.6 Setting Up High-speed Synchronous

Data (RS-422).............................................3-13

3.7.7 Setting Up Closed Captions........................3-14

3.7.8 Setting Up VITC..........................................3-14

3.7.9 Setting the PCR PID Menu.........................3-14

3.7.10 Viewing the Network ID Menu.....................3-14

3.8 Setting Up the Conditional Access/Scrambling

(Menu 4)..................................................................3-14

3.8.1 Introduction.................................................3-14

3.8.2 Basic Interoperable Scrambling System

(BISS) (Menu 4.4).......................................3-15

3.8.3 Remote Authorisation System (RAS)

(Menu 4.1)...................................................3-15

3.8.4 TANDBERG Director (Menu 4.3)................3-15

3.8.5 DVB Common Interface (Menu 4.3)............3-15

3.9 Setting Up the Transport Stream Output (Menu 5) .3-16

3.9.1 Set-up Procedure........................................3-16

3.9.2 Setting the Output Connector .....................3-16

3.9.3 Transport Stream Output Bit-rates..............3-16

3.9.4 Transport Stream Packet Lengths..............3-17

3.9.5 ASI Output Mode ........................................3-17

3.10 Setting Up the Alarms (Menu 6)..............................3-17

3.11 Setting Up System Parameters (Menu 7)................3-18

3.7 Service Configuration (Menu 3) ..............................3-11

3.7.1 Selecting and Setting Up a Service............3-11

3.7.2 Selecting the Video Component................. 3-11

3.7.3 Selecting the Audio Component................. 3-12

Introduction.................................................3-12

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3.12 Restarting the Unit...................................................3-19

List of Figures

Figure 3.1: Power-up Operating Mode.......................................... 3-3

Figure 3.2: Front Panel Controls and Pushbuttons .......................3-4

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List of Tables

Table 3.1: Navigate Mode............................................................. 3-4

Table 3.2: Edit Mode ..................................................................... 3-5

Table 3.3: Selecting a Menu Option.............................................. 3-6

Table 3.4: Entering a Menu Value................................................. 3-6

Table 3.5: Setting Up a Preset Service......................................... 3-7

Table 3.6: Setting Up the QPSK Satellite Receiver....................... 3-7

Table 3.7: Setting Up the HOM Satellite Receiver........................ 3-8

Table 3.8: Setting Up the DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver.................... 3-9

Table 3.9: Setting Up the TTV G.703 Interface........................... 3-10

Table 3.10: Setting Up the IP Interface....................................... 3-10

Table 3.11: Selecting a Service................................................... 3-11

Table 3.12: Selecting the Video Component............................... 3-11

Table 3.13: Manually Selecting the Audio Components.............. 3-12

Table 3.14: Setting Up Async Data............................................. 3-13

Table 3.15: Setting Up High-speed Data over Ethernet..............3-13

Table 3.16: Setting Up Synchronous High-speed Data............... 3-13

Table 3.17: Setting Up Closed Captions..................................... 3-14

Table 3.18: Setting Up VITC........................................................ 3-14

Table 3.19: Viewing the PCR PID Menu..................................... 3-14

Table 3.20: Viewing the Network ID Menu..................................3-14

Table 3.21: Setting Up the Transport Stream Output (TSO)....... 3-16

Table 3.22: Setting Up the Output Connector ............................. 3-16

Table 3.23: Maximum Descrambled Transport Stream Output

Bit-rates...................................................................... 3-16

Table 3.24: Setting up the Alarms............................................... 3-17

Table 3.25: Setting Up a System................................................. 3-18

Table 3.26: Viewing the IRD Details Menu.................................. 3-18

Table 3.27: System Restart Menu............................................... 3-19

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3.1 Powering the Equipment

3.1.1 Switching On

CAUTION...

This equipment should not be operated unless the cooling fan is working and there is free-air flow

around the unit.

Connect the signal inputs and ac power supply to the IRD and power up
the unit. After a short period of initialisation and the IRD 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

Operating the Equipment Locally

IRD INITIALISING is displayed
during power-up. The Alarm LED
and Lock LED illuminate briefly

Secondary
Flash code

is loaded

Power-up

Yes

Show SERVICE Menu (#3)

Local

Is the

RIGHT button

held in?

No

Initialisation

What was

Control Mode at

Power Off?

Remote

FRONT

PANEL

(LOCAL)

CONTROL

NCP Command

LOCAL

LOCKOUT

Enter PIN

NCP

TANDBERG

DIRECTOR

NCP

CONTROL

REMOTE

CONTROL

Only available when
VideoGuard is
installed and a valid
Smart Card inserted

Figure 3.1: Power-up Operating Mode

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3.2 Front Panel Controls and Pushbuttons

Front Panel items are described under Section 1.6, Guided Tour.

Alarm LED

LCD display

Edit Up

Lock LED

Save

Figure 3.2: Front Panel Controls and Pushbuttons

3.3 Front Panel Operating Modes

Left

Down

Right

3.3.1 General

Operating the IRD from the Front Panel is via two operating modes:

Navigate Mode (see Section 3.3.2) and Edit Mode (see Section 3.3.3).

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

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 will be 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 display area and allows the user to alter control
parameters that define the IRD 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.

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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 pushbutton 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 will time
out and return to Navigate mode.

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3.4 Using the Local Controls

3.4.1 LCD Menu Descriptions

Detailed LCD menu descriptions are given in Annex C, Menus. This chapter
concentrates on describing the use of the menus for local operation.

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

selection.

2 Press Edit on the front panel. The Save button will come on to show that the new option can be

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.

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 IP Address
(Menu 7.1.3) in which the unit’s Network address has to be entered. Use
the following steps as a general guide 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.

Normally there is only one selectable item. If there is more than
one, use the Right and Left pushbuttons as described in
Table 3.4.

stored.
This action scrolls through the options in a continuous loop.

stored.
Each pushbutton has a built-in LED that turns on if the pushbutton

function is appropriate to the displayed information.

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3.5 Setting Up Preset Services (Menu 1)

3.5.1 Using Preset Services

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 IRD
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 Section 3.6).

2 Go to Menu 1 to view the Preset menu.

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.

This displays the menu which allows the Current Service to be
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 QPSK Satellite Receiver

Table 3.6: Setting Up the QPSK Satellite Receiver

Step Action Result

1 Go to Menu 2.3 and select SOURCE 1. The Receiver can take its signals from two sources. Set up

source 1.

2 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2. Enter the LNB

FREQUENCY then press Save.

3 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.1. Enter the

SATELLITE FREQUENCY then press
Save.

4 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.2. Enter the

SYMBOL RATE then press Save.

5 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.3. Enter the

MODULATION and FEC RATES then
press Save.

6 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.4. Enter the LNB

POWER and VOLTAGE settings then
press Save.

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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 Msymbols/s.

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).

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Step Action Result

7 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.5. Enter the LNB

22 kHz setting then press Save.

8 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.6. Enter the

SEARCH RANGE then press Save.

9 Scroll to Menu 2.3 and select SOURCE 2.

Repeat steps 2 through 8.

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.

3.6.2 HOM Satellite Receivers (TT1280/HWO/HOM)

Table 3.7: Setting Up the HOM Satellite Receiver

Step Action Result

1 Go to Menu 2.3 and select SOURCE 1. The Receiver can take its signals from four sources. Set up

source 1.

2 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2. Enter the LNB

FREQUENCY then press Save.

3 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.1. Enter the

SATELLITE FREQUENCY then press
Save.

4 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.2. Enter the

SYMBOL RATE then press Save.

5 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.3. Enter the

MODULATION and FEC RATES then
press Save.

6 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.4. Select the

appropriate Input Gain mode then press
Save.

7 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.5. Enter the ROLL

OFF then press Save.

8 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.6. Select the

appropriate SPECTRUM SENSE then
press Save

9 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.7. Enter the LNB

POWER and VOLTAGE settings then
press Save.

10 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.8. Enter the LNB

22 kHz setting then press Save.

11 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.9. Enter the

SEARCH RANGE then press Save.

12 Repeat steps 2 through 8 for input 2 to 4

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 Msymbols/s.

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.

High Gain mode should be selected for input signals of low power.
Low Gain mode should be selected for input signals of high power.

Sets the Roll Off of the demodulator Root Nyquist Filter. Choose
between 35% and 20%. This value should match that set in the
transmitting modulator.

Sets the SPECTRUM SENSE to NORMAL, INVERTED or AUTO.
This should be set to match the spectrum sense of the received
signal.

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.

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3.6.3 DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver (TT1280/HWO/DVBS2 and TT1280/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)

Table 3.8: Setting Up the DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver

Step Action Result

1 Go to Menu 2.3 and select SOURCE 1. The Receiver can take its signals from four sources. Set up

source 1.

2 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2. Enter the LNB

FREQUENCY then press Save.

3 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.1. Enter the

SATELLITE FREQUENCY then press
Save.

4 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.2. Enter the

SYMBOL RATE then press Save.

5 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.3. Enter the DVB

Modulation Standard then press Save.

6 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.4. Enter the ROLL

OFF then press Save.

7 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.5. Enter the

SEARCH RANGE then press Save.

8 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.6. Enter the LNB

POWER and VOLTAGE settings then
press Save.

9 Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.7. Enter the LNB

22 kHz setting then press Save.

10 Repeat steps 2 through 9 for input 2 to 4

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 Msymbols/s.

This sets up the DVB modulation Standard (DVB-S or DVB-S2).
FEC detection is automatic. In DVB-S2 mode the demodulator
automatically detects and locks to both QPSK and 8PSK
constellations.

Sets the Roll Off of the demodulator Root Nyquist Filter. Choose
between 35%, 25%, 20%. This value should match that set in the
transmitting modulator.

This sets up the centre frequency Search Range for the selected
Source in kHz.

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).

DVB-S2 Input Option Card TT1280/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST

The DVB-S2 demod option TT1280/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST offers three
L-band inputs plus an IF input. If this input option card is fitted in the
receiver then note that Menu 2.3.5 sets the IF input frequency. LNB
Frequency, Satellite Frequency and LNB Power parameters are not
applicable for this input.

The DVB-S2 demod option TT1280/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST also offers a
constellation output in DVB-S2 mode. This output can be enabled for each
L-band/IF input from the menu 2.3.X.6. Enabling this mode disables the
demodulator transport stream rendering the receiver unable to decode a
service.

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3.6.4 Telco Receiver - TTV G.703

Table 3.9 steps through the set up procedure of the Telco Receiver using
Menu 2 Input, and the TTV G.703 input.

Table 3.9: Setting Up the TTV G.703 Interface

Step Action Result

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

2.3.

4 Navigate to INTERLEAVER (Menu 2.3.3),

then press Edit.
Select Enable or Disable, then press Save.

5 Navigate to SIGNAL LEVEL (Menu 2.3.4),

then press Edit.
Select Normal or Low, then press Save.

6 Navigate to REED-SOLOMON (Menu 2.3.2),

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.

Accesses the Input menu.

Selects the G.703 menu.

Sets the required interleaving.

Sets the unit sensitivity to the input signal level.

Enables FEC functionality.

3.6.5 10/100BaseT IP

Table 3.10 steps through the set up procedure of the Telco Receiver using
Menu 2 Input, and the IP input.

Table 3.10: Setting Up the IP Interface

Step Action Result

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 2.3.2), then

press Edit.
Select the Receive UDP Port number, then

press Save.

4 Navigate to IP INPUT IP ADDRESS (Menu

2.3.2.1), then press Edit.
Select the IP address, then press Save.

5 Navigate to IP INPUT SUBNET MASK (Menu

2.3.2.2), then press Edit.
Select the Subnet mask, then press Save.

6 Navigate to IP INPUT GATEWAY ADDRESS

(Menu 2.3.2.3), then press Edit.
Select the Gateway address, then press Save.

Accesses the Input menu.

Edits the UDP Port parameter.

Edits the IP Input address parameter.

Edits the IP Input subnet mask parameter.

Edits the IP Input Gateway address parameter.

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7 Navigate to IP INPUT MULTICAST IP ADD

(Menu 2.3.2.4), 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.

Edits the IP Input Multicast IP address parameter.

3.7 Service Configuration (Menu 3)

3.7.1 Selecting and Setting Up a Service

Each Transport Stream may contain many Services. Menu 3 allows a
Service to be chosen as current and the profile of its components to be
specified. This Service will be used as the power-up default Service until a
new Service is selected.

Table 3.11: 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 3.12: 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 to Menu 3.1.5 and edit the parameter for

setting the response to loss of video (FREEZE
FRAME, BLACK FRAME, BLUE FRAME, NO
SYNCS, 75% BARS AND RED, BLUE PLUS
TEXT, RED PLUS TEXT). Press Save.
Perform a system restart (see Section 3.12
Restarting the Unit).

3 Scroll to Menu 3.1.6 and edit the video test

pattern to be displayed. Press Save.

4 Scroll to Menu 3.1.7 and edit the parameter for

framesync enable (ENABLED or DISABLED).
Press Save.

5 Scroll to Menu 3.1.7.1 and edit the PAL

framesync offset range (-199999 to +199999
pixels) and the NTSC framesync offset range
(-199999 to +199999 pixels). Press Save.

6 Scroll to Menu 3.1.11.1 and edit the

embedded audio data IDs (0X0 – 0xFFF) and
audio channel (NONE, ONE, TWO, or ONE
and TWO). Press Save.

Selects the video component.

Edits 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 embedded audio data IDs and audio channel.

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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 in 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 manually 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 3.13 describes the procedure for selecting a component.

Table 3.13: 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 3.2.3 and edit the Audio 1

delay adjustment (range ± 0 to 49.5ms).
Press Save.

3 Scroll to Menu 3.2.4 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 3.2.5 and edit the clipping

value (12 – 24 dB). Press Save.

5 Scroll to Menu 3.2.6 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

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

output format will always be STEREO.

Edits the clipping value.

Edits the AC-3 downmix parameter.

Selects the audio component.

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3.7.4 Setting Up Asynchronous Data (RS-232)

These menu pages allow status monitoring and configuration of the
low speed data.

Table 3.14: Setting Up Async Data

Step Action Result

1 Go to Menu 3.5 and press Edit. Select the

data stream PID.

2 Scroll to Menu 3.5.1 and edit the

low speed data output (ENABLED or
DISABLED). Press Save.

Selects the data stream.

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 3.15: Setting Up High-speed Data over Ethernet

Step Action Result

1 Go to Menu 3.7 and press Edit. Select the

data stream PID.

2 Scroll to Menu 3.7.1 and edit the

High-speed data output (ENABLED or
DISABLED). Press Save.

3 Scroll to Menu 3.7.3 and edit the Forward to

Gateway ON/OFF and the Gateway IP
address menu. Press Save.

Selects the data user PID number.

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.

Table 3.16: Setting Up Synchronous High-speed Data

Step Action Result

1 Go to Menu 3.6 and press Edit. Select the

data stream PID.

2 Scroll to Menu 3.6.1 and edit the

High-speed data output (ENABLED or
DISABLED). Press Save.

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Selects the data stream.

The unit receives and displays the correct bit-rate.

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3.7.7 Setting Up Closed Captions

Table 3.17: Setting Up Closed Captions

Step Action Result

1 Scroll to Menu 3.8.2 and edit the parameter

for enabling Closed Captions pass through
(ENABLED or DISABLED). Press Save.

Edits the parameter for enabling Closed Captions pass-through.

3.7.8 Setting Up VITC

Table 3.18: Setting Up VITC

Step Action Result

1 Scroll to Menu 3.8.1 and edit the parameter

for enabling VITC pass through (ENABLED
or DISABLED). Press Save.

Edits the parameter for enabling VITC pass-through.

3.7.9 Setting the PCR PID Menu

Table 3.19: Viewing the PCR PID Menu

Step Action Result

1 Go to Menu 3.9 and scroll to USER PID and

edit the PID for enabling manual selection of
the PCR PID.

Gains access to the selection between automatically detected
PCR PID or manually entered PCR PID.

3.7.10 Viewing the Network ID Menu

Table 3.20: Viewing the Network ID Menu

Step Action Result

1 Go to Menu 3.10. Gains access to the Network ID and the Original Network ID.

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:

• Basic Interoperable Scrambling System (BISS), Mode 1 and Mode E

only.

• Remote Authorisation System (RAS) and RAS 2

• TANDBERG Director

• DVB Common Interface

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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 options fitted on the same unit.

3.8.2 Basic Interoperable Scrambling System (BISS) (Menu 4.4)

BISS Mode 1 is similar 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.

3.8.3 Remote Authorisation System (RAS) (Menu 4.1)

RAS has two levels of operation: FIXED KEY MODE and DSNG KEY MODE.
FIXED KEY MODE has a fixed control word to encrypt the data in the

transport stream.
DSNG KEY MODE is used for fixed head-end systems. 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.

3.8.4 TANDBERG Director (Menu 4.3)

There is a single slot on the IRD pack panel to allow the insertion of a
Smart Card for the TANDBERG Director system. Director functionality
includes Conditional Access, over-air software download and over-air
control.

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 DVB Common Interface (Menu 4.3)

There is a single slot on the IRD pack panel to allow the insertion of a DVB
Common Interface (CI) Conditional Access module (CAM) and related
conditional access card.

Other than the insertion of the CAM and Access card, no specific set-up is
required at the IRD for the DVB Conditional Access.

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3.9 Setting Up the Transport Stream Output (Menu 5)

3.9.1 Set-up Procedure

Use Table 3.21 to step through the Transport Stream Output set-up
procedure using Menu 5. This allows the Transport Stream for the current
Service to be output on the ASI output connectors.

Table 3.21: Setting Up the Transport Stream Output (TSO)

Step Action Result

1 Go to Menu 5 to enter the TRANSPORT

STREAM OUTPUT setting.
Press Edit then select one of the following:

POST INPUT (i.e. as input Transport Stream);
POST TS DESCRAMBLE (i.e. post TTV Signal Protection

and RAS descrambling);

POST ES DESCRAMBLE (i.e. post TTV,
RAS, Common Interface, BISS, DIRECTOR
descrambling).

2 Press Save to store the choice. The Transport Stream Output (TSO) is now set.

The Transport Stream Output will be formatted according to the
choice made.

3.9.2 Setting the Output Connector

Use Table 3.22 to step through the Connector configuration procedure
using Menu 5.1.

Table 3.22: Setting Up the Output Connector

Step Action Result

1 Go to Menu 5.1 to enter the Connector

configuration.

2 Press Edit then select one of the following,

for each connector:

DISABLED
ASI

HD SDI

3 Press Save to store the choice. The Connector output is now set.

Edits the Connector output function for BNC connectors 1 and 2.

The Connectors output will be formatted according to the choice
made.

3.9.3 Transport Stream Output Bit-rates

The Maximum input/output rates are described in Table 3.23.

Table 3.23: Maximum Descrambled Transport Stream Output Bit-rates

Level of Descrambling TSO Setting Input Output

None POST INPUT 160 Mbit/s
Signal Protection or RAS POST ES

DESCRAMBLE

Common Interface, BISS or
Director

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POST TS
DESCRAMBLE

160 Mbit/s 160 Mbit/s

55 Mbit/s 55 Mbit/s

160 Mbit/s

3.9.4 Transport Stream Packet Lengths

The input transport stream packet lengths may be 188/204/208 bytes.
With the transport stream output set to POST INPUT or POST TS
DESCRAMBLE, the output packet length is the same as the input. With the
transport stream output set to POST ES DESCRAMBLE, the output is
always 188 bytes.

3.9.5 ASI Output Mode

•

Spread mode in = > spread mode out (except when the TSO is set to
POST ES DESCRAMBLE in step 2 in Table 3.21. Then the output is
always bursted).

• Burst mode in = > burst mode out.

3.10 Setting Up the Alarms (Menu 6)

Menu 6 allows a selection of Alarms to be edited.

Table 3.24: Setting up the Alarms

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Step Action Result

1 Go to Menu 6.
2 Scroll to Menu 6.6 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 RELAY 1 ONLY,
SET RELAY 2 ONLY, SET RELAY 3 ONLY,
SET RELAY 4 ONLY). Press Save.

3 Scroll to Menu 6.1 and edit the TRANSPORT

STREAM menu (NO ALARM, SET ALARM
ONLY, SET ALARM AND RELAY 1 – 4, SET
RELAY 1 – 6 ONLY). Press Save.

4 Scroll to Menu 6.2 and edit the VIDEO menu

(NO ALARM, SET ALARM ONLY, SET
ALARM AND RELAY 1 – 4, SET RELAY 1 –
4 ONLY). Press Save.

5 Scroll to Menu 6.3 and edit the

AUDIO 1 menu (NO ALARM, SET ALARM
ONLY, SET ALARM AND RELAY 1 – 4, SET
RELAY 1 – 4 ONLY). Press Save.

6 Scroll to Menu 6.4 and edit the

AUDIO 2 menu (NO ALARM, SET ALARM
ONLY, SET ALARM AND RELAY 1 – 4, SET
RELAY 1 – 4 ONLY). Press Save.

7 Scroll to Menu 6.5 and edit the

MER menu (NO ALARM, SET ALARM ONLY,
SET ALARM AND RELAY 1 – 4, SET RELAY
1 – 4 ONLY). Press Save.

8 Scroll to Menu 6.7 and edit the

TEMPERATURE menu (NO ALARM, SET
ALARM ONLY, SET ALARM AND RELAY 1 –
4, SET RELAY 1 – 4 ONLY). Press Save.

Accesses the Alarms menu.

Edits the BER alarms menu.

Edits the Transport Stream alarms menu.

Edits the Video alarms menu.

Edits the Audio 1 alarms menu.

Edits the Audio 2 alarms menu.

Edits the MER Error Rate (00.0 to 69.9) and status menu.

Edits the Temperature menu.

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3.11 Setting Up System Parameters (Menu 7)

This menu gives access to the Setup Menu to set up and edit System
Parameters as well as the IRD Details menu (see Table 3.26).

Table 3.25: Setting Up a System

Step Action Result

1 Go to Menu 7.
2 Scroll to Menu 7.1 and edit the Operating

Mode (FRONT PANEL, SERIAL REMOTE,
NCP or NETWORK (SNMP). Press Save.

3 Scroll to Menu 7.1.1 and edit the LCD

Contrast (LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH). Press
Save.

4 Scroll to Menu 7.1.2 and edit the SERIAL

REMOTE PROTOCOL mode (RS232 ALTEIA
or RS485 ALTEIA).

5 Scroll to Menu 7.1.3 and edit the IP Address.

Press Save.

6 Scroll to Menu 7.1.3.1 and edit the Subnet

Mask. Press Save.

7 Scroll to Menu 7.1.3.2 and edit the Gateway

address. Press Save.

8 Scroll to Menu 7.1.4 and activate/deactivate

the Restore system defaults. Press Save.

9 Scroll to Menu 7.1.5 and edit the Service Hunt

Mode (ENABLED or DISABLED). Press
Save.

10 Scroll to Menu 7.1.6 and edit the Input Stream

SI Type (AUTO, ATSC or DVB). Press Save.

11 Scroll to Menu 7.1.7 and edit the

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 IP Address.

Edits the Subnet Mask.

Edits the Gateway address.

Edits the Restore System Defaults menu.

Edits the Service Hunt Mode menu.

Edits the Input Stream SI Type.

Edits the Customisation Key menu.

Table 3.26: Viewing the IRD Details Menu

Step Action Result

1 Go to Menu 7.2.
2 Scroll to Menu 7.2.1. Displays the Software Version.
3 Scroll to Menu 7.2.2. Displays the Firmware Version.
4 Scroll to Menu 7.2.3. Displays the Hardware Version.
5 Scroll to Menu 7.2.4. Displays the PLD Version.
6 Scroll to Menu 7.2.5. Displays the Temperature.

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Accesses the IRD Details Menu and displays the Electronic Serial Number.

3.12 Restarting the Unit

The System Restart submenu allows the user to reboot the unit without
having to remove and insert the power cable.

Table 3.27: System Restart Menu

Step Action Result

1 Go to Menu 7.3.
2 Press Edit. ACTIVATE will be displayed.
3 Press Save to activate. Unit is restarted.

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Accesses the System Restart menu.

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Chapter 4

4. Operating the Equipment Remotely

4.1 Remote Control......................................................... 4-3

4.1.1 Introduction...................................................4-3

4.1.2 Remote Protocol Control Documentation.....4-3

4.1.3 Configuring the Unit for Remote Control

Via SNMP Port .............................................4-3

4.1.4 Configuring the Unit For Remote Control

Via the Serial Remote Port........................... 4-3

4.1.5 Configuring the Unit For Remote Control

Over-air.........................................................4-4

Overview.......................................................4-4

OAC Lockout................................................4-4

Entering the OAC Lockout PIN.....................4-5

4.2 Returning the Unit to Local Control Mode.................4-5

List of Tables

Table 4.1: Configuring the Serial Remote Port and Activating

Remote Protocol (SNMP)............................................. 4-3

Table 4.2: Configuring the Serial Remote Port and Activating

Remote Protocol...........................................................4-4

Table 4.3: Activating Director NCP Remote Control .....................4-4

Table 4.4: Entering the OAC Lockout PIN.....................................4-5

Table 4.5: Configuring the Unit for Local Control..........................4-5

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4.1 Remote Control

4.1.1 Introduction

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 Alteia remote control protocol

(RS-232/RS-485)

• TANDBERG Director (over-air)

Common for all control methods is that the IRD 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

For information about remote control protocols contact TANDBERG
Television.

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 IRD 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 7.1. Displays ‘OPERATING MODE’.

2. Press Edit. Displays ‘FRONT PANEL’.

3.

4. Press Save. The unit is ready for Remote Control.

Press the down pushbutton and select
‘NETWORK (SNMP)’.

NOTE…

The remote control protocols are not contained as a part of the product. An additional licence fee, NDA
or other agreement with TANDBERG may be necessary to obtain the information required to control
the product remotely.

The settings should be set to match the external control host.

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 Alteia or RS-485 Alteia).

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Table 4.2: Configuring the Serial Remote Port and Activating Remote Protocol

Step Action Result

1. Go to menu 7.1. Displays ‘OPERATING MODE’.

2. Press Edit. Displays ‘FRONT PANEL’.

3.

4. Press Save. The unit is ready for Remote Control.

Press the down pushbutton 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

1. Go to menu 7.1.2. Displays ‘SERIAL REMOTE PROTOCOL’.

2. Press Edit. Toggle between RS-232 Alteia or RS-485 Alteia.

3.

4. Press Save. The unit is ready for Remote Control.

Chose between RS-232 Alteia or RS-485
Alteia.

The settings should be set to match the external control host.

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), the control mode
of the IRD needs to be set to Director NCP.

Table 4.3: Activating Director NCP Remote Control

Step Action Result

1. Go to menu 7.1. Displays ‘OPERATING MODE’.

2. Press Edit. Displays ‘FRONT PANEL’.

3.

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 through the keypad.

Press the down pushbutton and select
‘DIRECTOR NCP’.

The settings should be set to match the external control host.

CAUTION…

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 consult
the person responsible for the administration of the unit.

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Entering the OAC Lockout 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 and press Save. The unit is ready for local control.

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 7.1. Displays ‘OPERATING MODE’.

2. Press Edit. Displays ‘SERIAL REMOTE’ or ‘DIRECTOR NCP’.

3.

Press the down pushbutton and select
‘FRONT PANEL’ and press Save.

The unit is ready to be locally controlled.

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Chapter 5

5. Alarms

5.1 Introduction ...............................................................5-3

5.2 Location of the Alarm and Lock LEDs.......................5-3

5.3 ALARM LED..............................................................5-3

List of Figures

Figure 5.1: Front Panel LEDs........................................................ 5-3

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5.1 Introduction

There are two Front Panel LEDs that indicate the status of the IRD. These
are used to indicate 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

Figure 5.1: Front Panel LEDs

5.3 ALARM LED

The IRD 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.

This LED provides 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 conditions during normal operation: (if not masked,
see Menu 6, Annex C, Menus):

• No transport stream

Lock LED

• Video not running

• Audio 1 not running

• Audio 2 not running

• Unit temperature

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It is possible to signal additional alarms depending on the
Transport Stream input type and optional functionality in the unit.

Satellite inputs:

• Bit Error Rate (BER) above (programmable) threshold.

• Modulation Error Ratio (MER) above (programmable) threshold.

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6. Options

6.1 Hardware Enabled Options.......................................6-3

6.2 QPSK Input Card (TT1280/HWO/QPSK)..................6-3

6.2.1 General.........................................................6-3

6.2.2 Connector Details - L-Band Inputs ...............6-3

6.3 HOM Input Card (TT1280/HWO/HOM).....................6-4

6.3.1 General.........................................................6-4

6.3.2 Connector Details - L-Band Inputs ...............6-4

6.4 DVB-S2 Input Cards (TT1280/HWO/DVBS2 and

TT1280/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)............................6-5

6.4.1 General.........................................................6-5

6.4.2 Connector Details - L-Band Inputs ...............6-5

6.4.3 Connector Details – IF Monitor Input

(TT1280/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)...............6-5

6.4.4 Connector Details – Constellation Output

(TT1280/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)...............6-6

6.5 TTV G.703 DS3 and E3 Input Card

(TT1280/HWO/G703)................................................6-6

6.6 IP Input Card (TT1280/HWO/IP)............................... 6-7

6.7 Software Enabled Options ........................................6-8

List of Figures

Figure 6.1: The Protocol Stack...................................................... 6-7

Figure 6.2: Building the Ethernet Frame ....................................... 6-7

List of Tables

Table 6.1: QPSK Satellite Receiver (L-band) Connector.............. 6-3

Table 6.2: HOM Satellite Receiver (L-band) Connector................ 6-4

Table 6.3: DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver (L-band) Connector........... 6-5

Table 6.4: DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver (IF Monitor Input)

Connector..................................................................... 6-6

Table 6.5: DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver (Constellation Output)

Connector..................................................................... 6-6

6.8 High Speed Data Over Ethernet

(TT1280/SWO/HSETHER)........................................6-8

6.9 Dolby Digital Decoder (TT1280/SWO/AC3)..............6-8

6.10 RAS Mode 1 Conditional Access

(TT1280/SWO/RAS).................................................6-8

6.11 RAS Mode 2 Conditional Access

(TT1280/SWO/RAS2)...............................................6-8

6.12 Director Functionality (TT1280/SWO/DIR)................ 6-8

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These options require extra hardware to be fitted to the unit. Contact the
Customer Services Helpdesk for details (see Preliminary Pages).

6.2 QPSK Input Card (TT1280/HWO/QPSK)

6.2.1 General

The QPSK Input Card supports QPSK demodulation for Satellite Receivers
with two L-band inputs.

6.2.2 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 using
the Input Status Menu (Menu 2).

QPSK IN 1/2

Options

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 signal is close to the specified
maximum permissible.

The specification for this connector is given in Annex B, Technical
Specification.

Table 6.1: QPSK Satellite Receiver (L-band) Connector

Input Specification

Connector Type F-type, Female
Connector designation

Pin: Centre
Shield

LNB Supply Refer to the next caution box
Impedance 75 Ω

QPSK IN 1
QPSK IN 2

RF Input
Ground/Chassis

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CAUTION…

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.

6.3 HOM Input Card (TT1280/HWO/HOM)

6.3.1 General

The Higher Order Modulation Input Card supports QPSK, 8PSK & 16QAM
demodulation for Satellite Receivers with four L-band inputs.

6.3.2 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 using
the Input Status Menu (Menu 2).

IN 1/2/3/4

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 signal is close to the specified
maximum permissible.

The specification for this connector is given in Annex B, Technical
Specification.

Table 6.2: HOM Satellite Receiver (L-band) Connector

Input Specification

Connector Type F-type, Female
Connector designation IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4
Pin: Centre

Shield
LNB Supply Refer to the next caution box
Impedance 75 Ω

RF Input
Ground/Chassis

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6.4 DVB-S2 Input Cards (TT1280/HWO/DVBS2 and TT1280/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)

6.4.1 General

The DVB-S2 Input card supports DVB-S, QPSK demodulation and DVB-S2,
QPSK and 8PSK demodulation.

Two options are available. TT1280/HWO/DVB-S2 offers four L-band inputs,
TT1280/HWO/DVB-S2/IF/CONST offers three L-band inputs plus an
IF monitor input plus received constellation output.

6.4.2 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 using
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.

IN 1/2/3/4

Options

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 signal is close to the specified
maximum permissible.

The specification for this connector is given in Annex B, Technical
Specification.

Table 6.3: DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver (L-band) Connector

Input Specification

Connector Type F-type, Female
Connector designation IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4
Pin: Centre

Shield
LNB Supply Refer to the next caution box
Impedance 75 Ω

RF Input
Ground/Chassis

6.4.3 Connector Details – IF Monitor Input
(TT1280/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)

Connect the IF Monitor input to a suitable IF frequency source
e.g. a satellite modulator. The input can be activated using
Input Status Menu (Menu 2).

This monitor input is designed to give error free demodulation
in the presence of a wanted carrier only, for example when
being fed directly from a satellite modulator.

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Options

The specification for this connector is given in Annex B, Technical
Specification.

Table 6.4: DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver (IF Monitor Input) Connector

Input Specification

Connector Type BNC, Female
Connector designation IF
Pin: Centre

Shield
Impedance 75 Ω

IF Input
Ground/Chassis

6.4.4 Connector Details – Constellation Output
(TT1280/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)

Connect the I and Q constellation output connectors to a
suitable display device such as an oscilloscope set to X-Y
mode.

Constellation output is enabled using the Input Status
Menu (Menu 2).

NOTE…
Enabling the constellation mode will disable the demodulator’s output transport stream rendering the
receiver unable to decode a service.
Constellation output mode is only available when decoding DVB-S2 signals

The specification for this connector is given in Annex B, Technical
Specification.

Table 6.5: DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver (Constellation Output) Connector

Input Specification

Connector Type BNC, Female
Connector designation I, Q
Pin: Centre

Shield
Impedance 75 Ω

I/Q Output
Ground/Chassis

6.5 TTV G.703 DS3 and E3 Input Card (TT1280/HWO/G703)

The TTV G.703 input card receives a transport stream directly from a PDH
network. The card is user selectable to receive from either a DS3 network
or E3 network.

For technical specifications for the TTV G.703 card, see Annex B, Technical

Specification.

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6.6 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 50 Mbit/s.

The mapping of MPEG-2 TS packets into IP data frames is done according
to the protocol stack shown in Figure 6.1. The figure shows the Protocol
Stack in use when mapping MPEG-2 into IP frames and Ethernet.

Options

Control traffic for in-band
management
(telnet, http, snmp)

MPEG-2/DVB layer

MPEG-2 Transport Stream
(Multi-Program Transport
Stream or Single-Program
Transport Stream)

TCP/UDP UDP – User Datagram Protocol

Transport layer - IP

Link layer – 10/100BaseT Ethernet

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-byt e
MPEG-2 TS packets are mapped straight into an 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.

Information 20 H

Information 14H

Information 8 H

188

…

188

TS packets (1 to 7)

UDP datagram

IP datagram

Ethernet frame

Figure 6.2: Building the Ethernet Frame

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Options

6.7 Software Enabled Options

These options may be enabled through software licence keys. Contact the
Customer Services Helpdesk for details (see Preliminary Pages).

6.8 High Speed Data Over Ethernet (TT1280/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.

6.9 Dolby Digital Decoder (TT1280/SWO/AC3)

The IRD can be enabled through a licence key to apply Dolby Digital
decoding functionality.

6.10 RAS Mode 1 Conditional Access (TT1280/SWO/RAS)

This option enables RAS Mode 1 conditional access descrambling.

6.11 RAS Mode 2 Conditional Access (TT1280/SWO/RAS2)

This option enables RAS Mode 2 conditional access descrambling.

6.12 Director Functionality (TT1280/SWO/DIR)

This option enables Director functionality.

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Chapter 7

7. Preventive Maintenance and Fault-

finding

Contents

7.1 Routine Checks.........................................................7-3

7.1.1 Cooling Fan..................................................7-3

7.1.2 Cleaning .......................................................7-3

7.2 Servicing ...................................................................7-3

7.2.1 Conditions Requiring Servicing.....................7-3

7.2.2 Replacement Parts.......................................7-4

7.2.3 Checks on Completion of Servicing..............7-4

7.3 Maintenance and Support Services..........................7-4

7.3.1 Introduction...................................................7-4

7.3.2 Warranty.......................................................7-4

7.3.3 Levels of Continuing TANDBERG

Television Service Support...........................7-4

7.4 Fault-finding ..............................................................7-5

7.4.1 General.........................................................7-5

7.4.2 System Defaults ...........................................7-5

7.4.3 Preliminary Investigations.............................7-5

7.4.4 Ethernet Remote Control..............................7-5

7.5 Changing the Equipment Fuse..................................7-6

7.5.1 AC User Accessible Fuse Replacement.......7-6

7.5.2 DC User Accessible Fuse Replacement.......7-7

List of Figures

Figure 7.1: Cooling Fan Location...................................................7-3

Figure 7.2: Fuse Carrier.................................................................7-7

Figure 7.3: Position of Fuse Carrier for -48 Vdc Input................... 7-7

List of Tables

Table 7.1: Fuse Information........................................................... 7-6

7.6 Disposal ....................................................................7-8

7.6.1 Moulded Plugs..............................................7-8

7.6.2 Equipment ....................................................7-8

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7.1 Routine Checks

7.1.1 Cooling Fan

There are no routine checks associated with this equipment other than to
ensure that the unit is adequately cooled. 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.

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CAUTION...

Cooling Fan

Figure 7.1: Cooling Fan Location

7.1.2 Cleaning

Unplug the equipment from the supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the
Receiver.

7.2 Servicing

7.2.1 Conditions Requiring Servicing

WARNING…

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.

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.

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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 operation.

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 strike 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 service or repairs 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 broadcasting 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 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.

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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 Advantage is the truly mobile service solution.
service specifically designed to keep you mobile and operational.

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 System Defaults

The system defaults can be restored at any time using the Restore System
Defaults option (Menu 7.1.4).

7.4.3 Preliminary Investigations

1. Ensure all leads and connectors are in place and serviceable.

This provides a

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. If it is not, check the input to the Receiver.

7.4.4 Ethernet Remote Control

The IRD remote control input operates with SNMP Ethernet format.

CAUTION…

Be sure to set the correct format and address via the front panel before attempting to use this control

method. The IRD will ignore any remote control commands if the input is not correctly set.

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7.5 Changing the Equipment Fuse

7.5.1 AC User Accessible Fuse Replacement

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 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 IRD 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 carrier at the AC power inlet 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 2 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-bladed 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.

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4. Insert the fuse carrier back in the AC power inlet.

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A

C Power Inlet

Fuse Carrier 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 Annex B, Technical Specification 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
from the power inlet.

2. Unscrew the fuse carrier and remove the old fuse (see Figure 7.3).

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

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7.6 Disposal

7.6.1 Moulded Plugs

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 FITTED TO THE MAINS CABLE SUPPLIED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT IS

NOT REQUIRED, PLEASE CUT IT OFF AND DISPOSE OF IT SAFELY. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY

ENDANGER LIFE AS LIVE ENDS MAY BE EXPOSED IF THE REMOVED PLUG IS INSERTED INTO

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.

WARNING...

A MAINS OUTLET.

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Annex A

A. Glossary

The following list covers most of the abbreviations, acronyms and terms as used in
TANDBERG Television Limited Manuals, User and Reference Guides. All terms may not
be included in this Reference Guide.

µm Micrometre (former name - micron): a unit of length equal to one millionth (10-6) of a metre.
3:2 pulldown

4:2:0

4:2:2

422P@ML

5B6B 5 Binary Bits Encoded to 6 Binary Bits: Block code.
AC-3 Audio Coding algorithm number 3 (See Dolby Digital).
ACC Authorisation Control Computer.
ADPCM

ADT Audio, Data And Teletext.
AFC Automatic Frequency Control.
AFS Automation File Server.
AGC Automatic Gain Control.
AMOL I and II Automatic Measure of Line-ups I and II: Used by automated equipment to measure programme-viewing ratings.
ASI Asynchronous Serial Interface.
ASIC Application-Specific Integrated Circuit: A customised chip designed to perform a specific function.
Async Asynchronous.
ATM

ATSC

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.

Adaptive Differential Pulse Code 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.

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.

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Glossary

B3ZS

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.

Backward Compatibility Refers to hardware or software that is compatible with earlier versions.
BAT

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.

baud rate

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.

BER

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).

BISS Basic Interoperable Scrambling System: Non-proprietary encryption from EBU (Tech3290).
BISS-E Basic Interoperable Scrambling System: with Encrypted keys.
Bit-rate The rate of transfer of digital data when the data comprises two logic states, 1 and 0. Measured in bit/s.
Block; Pixel Block

An 8-row by 8-column matrix of luminance sample values, or 64 DCT coefficients (source, quantised, or
dequantised).

Bouquet

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.

B-Picture; B-Frame

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.

BPSK Binary Phase Shift Keying: A data modulation technique.
Buffer A memory store used to provide a consistent rate of data flow.
BW

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.

Byte-mode

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.

CA

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.

CAT

Conditional Access Table: Part of the MPEG-2 Program Specific Information (PSI) data. Mandatory for MPEG-2

compliance if CA is in use.

C-Band

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.

CCIR See: ITU-R.
CCITT See: ITU-T.
Channel

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.

Channel Coding

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.

Chrominance

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
added to the luminance

(digital) or PRPB (analogue), are used to convey colour information. When CRCB (PRPB) is

RCB

(Y), the complete picture information is conveyed as YCRCB (YPRPB).

Closed Captioning A TV picture subtitling system used with 525-line analogue transmissions.
CODE Create Once Distribute Everywhere.
Codec

The combination of an Enco

der and a complementary Decoder located respectively at the input and output of a

transmission path.

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COFDM

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.

Compression

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.

Compression System

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.

CRCB

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

CRC

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.

CVCT Cable Virtual Channel Table (ATSC).
dB

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.

DCE

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.

DCT

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.

DDS Direct Digital Synthesiser.
Decoder

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.

Decoding Time-stamp

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.

DID Data Identifier.
Differential Coding Method of coding using the difference between the value of a sample and a predicted value.
DIL

Dual In Line: The most common type of package for small and medium scale integrated circuit

s. The pins hang

vertically from the two long sides of the rectangular package, spaced at intervals of 0.1 inch.

DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung: German Standards Institute.
Dolby Digital Formerly AC-3. An audio coding system based on transform coding techniques and psychoacoustic principles.
Downlink The part of the satellite communications circuit that extends from the satellite to an Earth station.
Downconvert The process by which the frequency of a broadcast transport stream is shifted to a lower frequency range.
DPCM

Differential Pulse Code Modulation: An audio digitisation technique that codes the difference between samples

rather than coding an absolute measurement at each sample point.

DSNG Digital Satellite News-Gathering.
DSP Digital Signal Processor.
DTE

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.

DTH

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.

DTS Digital Theater Systems: A motion picture digital sound system.
DVB

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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Glossary

DVB SI Digital Video Broadcasting Service Information.
DVB-PI DVB-Professional Interfaces: TTV Lan search shows – DVB Physical Interfaces
Earth

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 Entitlement Management Message.
Encryption Encoding of a transmission to prevent access without the appropriate decryption equipment and authorisation.
EPG Electronic Programme Guide: On-screen programme listing using thumbnail pictures and/or text.
Ethernet

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 Standard.
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute.
FCC Federal Communications Commission.
FDM

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.

HOM Higher Order Modulation. 8PSK and 16QAM.
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.

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Hub A device in a multipoint network at which branch nodes interconnect.
ICAM

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.

IEC International Electrotechnical Committee.
IF

Intermediate Frequency: Usually refers to the 70 MHz or 140 MHz output of the Modulator in cable, satellite and

terrestrial transmission applications.

Interframe Coding

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.

Intraframe Coding

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.

IP

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.

I-picture; I-frame

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.

IPPV Impulse Pay Per View: One-time events, purchased at home (on impulse) using a prearranged SMS credit line.
IRD

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.

IRE

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.

ISDN

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.

ISO International Standards Organisation.
ISOG Inter-union Satellite Operations Group.
ITS Insertion Test Signal: A suite of analogue test signals placed on lines in the VBI. Also known as VITS.
ITT Invitation To Tender.
ITU-R International Telecommunications Union - Radiocommunications Study Groups (was CCIR).
ITU-T International Telecommunications Union - Telecommunications Standardisation Sector (was CCITT).
JPEG

Joint Photographic Experts 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).

kbit/s 1000 bits per second.
Kbit 1024 bits, usually refers to memory capacity or allocation.
Ku-band

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.

LAN

Local Area Network: A network, which provides facilities for communications within a defined building or group of

buildings in close proximity.

L-band

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.

LED Light Emitting Diode.

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LNB

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).

LO Local Oscillator.
LSB Least significant bit.
Luminance The television signal representing brightness, or the amount of light at any point in a picture. The Y in YC
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 (Msym/s) Mega (million) Symbols per second (10
Multiplex

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.

RCB.

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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

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) 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.

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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.
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.

PRPB Analogue Colour difference signals. Refer to C
PROM

Programmable Read-Only Memory: A device, which may be written once with data for permanent storage, and

for an explanation.

RCB

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 Phase Shift Keying: A method of modulating digital signals particularly suited to satellite transmission.
PSR Professional Satellite Receiver: See also: IRD.
PSU Power Supply Unit.
PTS Presentation Time Stamp (ATSC).
QAM

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 Quarter Screen Image Format.
Quantise

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 coding: 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).

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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.

STT System Time Table (ATSC).
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.

SNG Satellite News-Gathering.
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol.
Spatial Redundancy

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.

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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.
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 Terrestrial Virtual Channel Table (ATSC).
U 44.45 mm (rack height standard).
UART

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 Very High Frequency: A portion of the electromagnetic spectrum covering 30 MHz to 300 MHz.
VITC Vertical Interval Time Code.
VITS Vertical Interval Test Signal: See: ITS.
VPS Video Programming System: A German precursor to PDC
WSS

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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Contents

B.1 Output ......................................................................B-3

B.1.1 Supported Video Resolutions.......................B-3

B.1.2 Supported Video Bit-rates ............................B-3

B.1.3 Performance Figures....................................B-3

B.1.4 HD SDI .........................................................B-4

B.2 Audio Decoding and Output Stage............................B-4

B.2.1 General......................................................... B-4

B.2.2 MPEG Audio................................................. B-4

B.2.3 Dolby Digital AC-3 Audio..............................B-4

B.2.4 Linear Audio .................................................B-5

B.2.5 DTS Audio ....................................................B-5

B.3 Audio Output Format.................................................B-5

B.3.1 General......................................................... B-5

B.3.2 Analogue Audio ............................................B-5

B.3.3 Audio Routing...............................................B-6

B.3.4 Lip Sync........................................................B-6

B.3.5 Supported Audio Specifications....................B-6

B.3.6 Supported Audio Bit-rates ............................B-7

B.3.7 Digital Audio Outputs....................................B-7

B.4 Input Specifications................................................... B-7

B.4.1 QPSK Satellite Receivers.............................B-7

General.........................................................B-7

LNB Power and Control................................B-9

B.4.2 HOM Satellite Receivers ............................B-10

General.......................................................B-10

LNB Power and Control..............................B-11

B.4.3 DVB-S2 Satellite Receivers........................B-12

General.......................................................B-12

LNB Power and Control..............................B-14

B.4.4 TTV G.703 (DS3 and E3) OTTV G.703

(DS3 and E3) (Option Card).......................B-15

Annex B

B.4.5 DVB-ASI Input............................................ B-15

B.4.6 10/100BaseT IP Input (Option Card) ......... B-15

B.4.7 SSI Input (SMPTE 310M) .......................... B-16

B.4.8 Frame Sync Connector.............................. B-16

B.5 Output Specifications.............................................. B-16

B.5.1 Video Outputs ............................................ B-16

Analogue HD Video ................................... B-16

Digital Video............................................... B-18

B.5.2 Audio Outputs ............................................ B-18

B.5.3 Data Outputs.............................................. B-18

RS-232 Asynchronous (Low-speed) Data

and RS-422 Synchronous (High-speed)

Data ........................................................... B-18

High-Speed Data over Ethernet................. B-19

B.5.4 SNMP Remote Control Connector............. B-19

B.5.5 Alarm Connectors ...................................... B-19

B.6 Environmental......................................................... B-20

B.6.1 Conditions.................................................. B-20

B.6.2 Physical...................................................... B-20

B.7 Power Supply ......................................................... B-21

B.7.1 AC Mains Input .......................................... B-21

B.7.2 DC Supply Input (-48 V Version)................ B-22

B.8 Cable Types ........................................................... B-22

B.9 Compliance............................................................. B-23

B.9.1 Safety......................................................... B-23

B.9.2 EMC........................................................... B-23

B.9.3 CE Marking ................................................ B-24

B.9.4 C-Tick Mark................................................ B-24

List of Tables

Table B.1: Supported Video Resolutions....................................... B-3

Table B.2: Video Performance.......................................................B-3

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Table B.3: Analogue Audio Performance Specifications............... B-6

Table B.4: Supported Audio Specifications ...................................B-6

Table B.5: Supported Audio Data Bit-rates (MPEG-2) .................. B-7

Table B.6: QPSK Satellite Receiver Input Specification................ B-7

Table B.7: QPSK L-band Satellite Input — Eb/No Ratio ............... B-8

Table B.8: QPSK Bit-rate R188 Limits (Mbit/s).............................. B-9

Table B.9: LNB Power and Control ...............................................B-9

Table B.10: HOM Satellite Receiver Input Specification .............B-10

Table B.11: L-band Satellite Input — Eb/No Ratio ...................... B-11

Table B.12: LNB Power and Control ...........................................B-11

Table B.13: DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver Input Specification......... B-12

Table B.14: DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver Input – DVB-S Eb/No

Ratio........................................................................... B-13

Table B.15: DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver Input – DVB-S2 Es/No

Ratio........................................................................... B-14

Table B.16: LNB Power and Control ...........................................B-15

Table B.17: TTV G.703 Input Specification .................................B-15

Table B.18: DVB-ASI Copper...................................................... B-15

Table B.19: 10/100BaseT IP Input Specifications .......................B-15

Table B.20: SSI Input (SMPTE 310M) Specifications .................B-16

Table B.21: Frame Sync Connector ............................................B-16

Table B.22: Analogue Video Output Connectors......................... B-16

Table B.23: Digital Video Output Connectors..............................B-18

Table B.24: Analogue and Digital Audio Output Connector ........B-18

Table B.25: RS-232 Asynchronous (Low-speed) Data

Connector................................................................... B-18

Table B.26: RS-422 Synchronous (High-speed) Data

Connector................................................................... B-19

Table B.27: High-speed Data Over Ethernet Connector .............B-19

Table B.28: SNMP Control Connector......................................... B-19

Table B.29: Relay Alarm Output Specification ............................B-19

Table B.30: Environmental Conditions ........................................B-20

Table B.31: Physical Parameters ................................................B-20

Table B.32: AC Power Supply Specification................................ B-21

Table B.33: DC Power Supply Specification ...............................B-22

Table B.34: Suitable Signal Cable Types .................................... B-22

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B.1 Output

B.1.1 Supported Video Resolutions

The IRD supports 4:2:0 MP@HL and 4:2:2 P@ML (TT1282 only) with video
resolutions described in Table B.1.

Table B.1: Supported Video Resolutions

Technical Specification

Input Resolutions

Frame Rates Output Format (H x V) Specification

(H x V)

1920 x 1080

1440 x 1080

1280 x 1080

1920 x 1080

1440 x 1080

1280 x 1080

1280 x 720 50

23.976

24

25

29.97

30

59.94

60

1920 x 1080 SF SMPTE RP211

1920 x 1080 interlaced SMPTE 274M

1280 x 720 progressive SMPTE 296M

B.1.2 Supported Video Bit-rates

The equipment supports decoding of non-encrypted compressed video at
rates of up to 50 Mbit/s.

B.1.3 Performance Figures

Table B.2: Video Performance

Parameter Value for

Y, R, G, B

Amplitude 700 mV ± 2% 700 mV ± 2% 100% colour bar

DC offset ± 10 mV ± 10 mV black field

Bandwidth DC to 30 MHz ± 0.1 dB DC to 15 MHz ± 0.1 dB sweep

Group delay DC to 30 MHz < 50 ns DC to 15 MHz < 100 ns

Noise DC to 30 MHz < -50 dB DC to 15 MHz < -50 dB 100% ramp

Out-of-band noise 30 MHz to 100 MHz

< -50 dB

Linearity < 5% < 5% 5 step

Inter-channel delay < 10 ns < 10 ns 100% colour bar

Interchannel crosstalk < -40 dB < -40 dB multiburst

Blanking rise and fall time 100 ns ± 50 ns 200 ns ± 50 ns flat field 20% to 80%

Active line width inequality <50 ns <50 ns flat field

Output impedance 75 Ω 75 Ω

Return loss DC to 50 MHz > 40 dB DC to 25 MHz > 40 dB

Value for
Pb, Pr

15 MHz to 100 MHz
< -50 dB

Condition Notes

sweep

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B.1.4 HD SDI

HD SDI output supports:

• Embedded Decoded Audios

• Closed Captioning (EIA 708B)

• VITC

B.2 Audio Decoding and Output Stage

B.2.1 General

The IRD is capable of simultaneously decoding two PES streams of audio
from the transport stream. Each of the decoders is identical in operation,
but act completely independently of the other, with the following
exceptions:

• Both decoders must be decoding channels that have the same

sampling rate

• Both decoders are not required to simultaneously decode the same PES

stream

Each channel supports extraction of four types of coded audio from the
Transport Stream as follows:

• MPEG-1, Layer 2 Audio (Musicam): ISO/IEC 13818-3

• Dolby Digital AC-3 Audio: ATSC document A/52

• Linear Audio: SMPTE 302M – 2000

• DTS Audio pass-through

Audio component selection is automatic or may be specified from the User
Interface or remote interfaces. The IRD automatically detects the audio
type of the selected audio component and applies the appropriate
algorithm. Audio component selection is based on the position of the
component descriptor in the PMT. Audio 1 takes the first component,
Audio 2 the second. These may be overridden by selecting User-specified
component PIDs.

B.2.2 MPEG Audio

The IRD supports decoding of MPEG audio as follows:

• Compression layers: MPEG-1 layers I and II

• Sampling rates (kHz): 32, 44.1, 48

• Maximum compressed data rate: 384 kbit/s (layer II)

B.2.3 Dolby Digital AC-3 Audio

The IRD is able to decode and output the primary stereo pair of a Dolby
Digital AC-3 encoded audio stream. When there is data encoded on the
audio surround channels, the Decoder applies downmixing, so that either a
surround encoded stereo pair (LtRt downmix) or a conventional stereo pair
(LoRo downmix) is available at the output.

The IRD is not able to decode and output all 5.1 channels individually as
separate channels.

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It is possible to output the compressed Dolby Digital stream from the
digital audio output, allowing it to be decoded to 5.1 channels by an
external Decoder.

Sampling rates (kHz): 32, 44.1, 48
Maximum compressed data rate: 640 kbit/s

NOTE…

Support for Dolby Digital decoding requires approval and licensing from Dolby. The compressed Dolby
Digital stream is not embedded on the SDI output.

B.2.4 Linear Audio

The IRD is able to receive audio data in the form of linear PCM digital audio
data, up to 20 bits in resolution, and makes it available for output as either
analogue or digital audio.

B.2.5 DTS Audio

The IRD is able to detect DTS audio Modes 1, 2 or 3. DTS audio is
presented in AES format at the digital audio output.

Technical Specification

B.3 Audio Output Format

B.3.1 General

The IRD provides an independent stereo pair output for each audio
channel. Analogue audio is always output and the following digital audio
formats can be chosen from the User Interface and remote control
interfaces:

• AES3 format

• Dolby Digital (AC-3) compressed format

Digital Audio embedded into the HD Serial Digital Video Output is always
output using the DIDs for channel mapping specified at the user interface.

B.3.2 Analogue Audio

The IRD supports level control of the audio outputs. Independent control of
each output of each stereo pair is provided via the User Interface and
remote interfaces.

Audio output connector type: 2 x 9 way female D-type
Output level: +18 dBm nominal clipping level. Selectable in range +12 to

+24 dBm.
Output impedance: 50 Ω (nominal).

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Table B.3: Analogue Audio Performance Specifications

Parameter Conditions Limit

Gain 0 dBm input level ±1 dB

Frequency response 100 Hz - 15 kHz, 0 dBm input level ±0.2 dB

20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0 dBm input level +0.5 dB, -1 dB

Cross talk 0 dB input level, 100 Hz -80 dB

0 dB input level, 1 kHz -70 dB

0 dB input level, 10 kHz -60 dB

Distortion +8 dBm input level, 100 Hz -70 dB

+8 dBm input level, 6.3 kHz -70 dB

Noise RMS -65 dB

Phase 40 Hz to 15 kHz ±2°

Lip sync delay Depends on synchroniser configuration ±5 ms

B.3.3 Audio Routing

The IRD supports the following routing of audio signal:

• STEREO (Channel 1 left, Channel 2 right)

• MIXED TO BOTH (Channel 1 and 2 on left and right)

• LEFT TO BOTH (Channel 1 on left and right)

• RIGHT TO BOTH (Channel 2 on left and right)

When the input signal is STEREO, the Audio digital output format will
always be STEREO.

Where a dual mono service is available, it is possible to configure the
output as MIXED TO BOTH, LEFT TO BOTH and RIGHT TO BOTH.

B.3.4 Lip Sync

The audio at the output remains synchronous to the decoded video by
default (i.e. where both video and audio streams are available from the
same service). In such circumstances the video and audio streams share
the same PCR.

The lip sync error (delay from presentation of video until presentation of
audio) introduced by the Receiver is in the range of ±5 ms.

The lip sync delay between stereo pair 1 and 2 is ±2 ms because the PTS
will be presented independently for each pair.

When using frame sync the lip sync error is up to 40 ms due to audio
frame skip and repeats.

B.3.5 Supported Audio Specifications

Table B.4: Supported Audio Specifications

Specification Description

ISO/IEC 13818-3 Generic Coding of Moving Pictures and Associated Information: (MPEG-2) Audio.

ATSC A-52 Digital Audio Compression Standard (Dolby Digital).

SMPTE 302M Linear Audio (TANDBERG Television’s interpretation of the specification).

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B.3.6 Supported Audio Bit-rates

Table B.5: Supported Audio Data Bit-rates (MPEG-2)

Mono kbit/s Stereo kbit/s Mono kbit/s Stereo kbit/s

32 64 96 192

48 96 112 224

56 112 128 256

64 128 160 320

80 160 192 384

B.3.7 Digital Audio Outputs

Digital audio outputs comply with E1A-4221 and have a maximum data
rate of 3.072 Mbit/s.

Digital audio is output on two 9-way, D-type connectors.
Audio output: balanced 2 – 7 volts.

Technical Specification

B.4 Input Specifications

B.4.1 QPSK Satellite Receivers

General

Table B.6: QPSK Satellite Receiver Input Specification

Parameter Specification

L-band input

Safety status SELV

Number of inputs 2

Input connector type F-type, female 75 Ω

Input impedance 75 Ω

Return loss > 9 dB

Isolation between inputs > 40 dB typical

Frequency

Tuning range2 Fc = 950 to 2150 MHz

Tuning step 100 kHz

Carrier frequency search range 0 to ± 5 MHz

Receive spectrum sense Normal and inverted

Power

Input power level per carrier -65 to –25 dBm

Total L-band input power < -10 dBm

Oscillator power at the L-band input < -63 dBm, F = Fc and Fc/2

1

EIA-422-A-1978: Electrical characteristics of balanced voltage digital interface circuits.

2

The displayed frequency is either L-band or SHF dependent on the LNB frequency and the SHF carrier frequency set

in the satellite receiver input menu.

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Parameter Specification

Modulation

Signal type QPSK per EN 300 4213

Convolutional FEC rates 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8

Symbol rate range Rs = 1.0 to 45.0 MSymbol/s

Symbol rate step 1 Symbol/s

Symbol rate lock range ± 120 ppm

Bit-rate R188 range See Table B.8 for QPSK bit-rate R188 limits
Eb/No ratio See Table B.7

Miscellaneous

Phase noise tolerance

LNB power and control See Table B.9

SSB phase-noise power spectral density < K + 8.5*Log(Rs)4 (typical)
at δF = 10 kHz

Phase noise power spectral density of the form C – 20*Log(δF)
δF = Frequency offset from carrier
Rs = Symbol-rate (Msymbol/s)
Convolutional FEC rate K
1/2 -77
2/3 -74
3/4, 5/6, 7/8 -71

Table B.7 shows the Eb/No requirements to ensure error free demodulation
for all supported FEC rates.

Table B.8 shows the minimum and maximum possible bit-rates for all FEC
rates.

Table B.7: QPSK L-band Satellite Input — Eb/No Ratio

Convolutional FEC Rate Eb/No Ratio (dB) in IF Loop for correct MPEG-2 system

operation

1/2 4.5

2/3 5.0

3/4 5.5

5/6 6.0

7/8 6.4

Eb/No ratio is referred to user bit-rate Ru188. See EN 300 421
specification. For more detailed specification information and advice on
performance in specific applications, please contact TANDBERG Television
Customer Services.

3

EN 300 421: Digital broadcasting systems for television, sound and data services; Framing structure, channel coding

and modulation for 11/12 GHz satellite services.

4

These specifications apply in the presence of thermal noise at the threshold Eb/N0 ratio given in Table B.7.

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