Technalogix TP1000 User Manual

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TP1000

Media Gateway Platform

User Manual

V1.1RC

About This Manual

This manual describes the installation, setup and operation of this equipment in details. Please read it carefully to make sure you can operate the multiplexer correctly.

Important

 Avoid personal injury and product damage! Do not proceed beyond any symbol until you

fully understand the indicated conditions. You may find this symbol in the document that accompanies this product. This symbol indicates important operating or maintenance instructions.

 Please use the cable of good quality and make sure the connector is in good condition.  Please do not use the power supply that doesn’t match the requirement.  Please do not open the machine cover.  Specifications and functions may be changed for improvement without notice in advance.

Notices

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Safety Instructions

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical

circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.

Electric Shock Hazard

This equipment meets applicable safety standards. Refer to this equipment's Identification label or contact factory for details about regulatory compliance approvals.

WARNING: To reduce risk of electric shock, perform only the instructions that are included in the operating instructions. Refer all servicing and installation to qualified service personnel only.

Electric shock can cause personal injury or even death. Avoid direct contact with dangerous voltages at all times. The protective ground connection, where provided, is essential to safe operation and must be verified before connecting the power supply. Know the following safety warnings and guidelines:

- Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

- Only qualified service personnel are allowed to remove chassis covers and access any of the components inside the chassis.

- No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not open.

Important Safety Instructions

 Read these instructions.  Keep these instructions.  Heed all warnings.  Follow all instructions.  Do not use this apparatus near water.  Clean only with dry cloth.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions.

 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

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

 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold

with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

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

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Installation Site

When selecting the installation site, comply with the following: Protective Ground - The protective ground lead of the building's electrical installation should comply with national and local requirements. Environmental Condition - The installation site should be dry, clean, and ventilated. Do not use this equipment where it could be at risk of contact with water.

Installation Requirements

Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.

Equipment Placement

 Make sure the mounting surface or rack is stable and can support the size and weight of this

equipment.

 The mounting surface or rack should be appropriately anchored according to manufacturer's

specifications. Ensure this equipment is securely fastened to the mounting surface or rack where necessary to protect against damage due to any disturbance and subsequent fall.

 To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis

using the handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to support the weight of the unit.

 Installation of this equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for

safe operation of this equipment is not compromised.

 Only install this equipment in a humidity- and temperature-controlled environment that

meets the requirements given in this equipment's technical specifications.

AC Power

 This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection to be provided as part of the

building installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. The outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible.

 Connect this equipment only to the power sources that are identified on the

equipment-rating label normally located close to the power inlet connector(s).

 The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main

disconnecting device.

 Always pull on the plug or the connector to disconnect a cable. Never pull on the cable itself.  Unplug this equipment when unused for long periods of time.

Circuit Overload

Know the effects of circuit overloading before connecting this equipment to the power supply. Take care when connecting units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded.

WARNING:

Consideration should be given to the connection of this equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of information given on the equipment-rating label should be used when addressing this concern.

General Servicing Precautions

WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Opening or removing this equipment's cover

may expose you to dangerous voltages.

Be aware of the following general precautions and guidelines:  Wristwatch and Jewelry - For personal safety and to avoid damage of this equipment

during service and repair, do not wear electrically conducting objects such as a wristwatch or jewelry.

 Lightning - Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of

lightning activity.

 Labels - Do not remove any warning labels. Replace damaged or illegible warning labels

with new ones.

 Covers - Do not open the cover of this equipment and attempt service unless instructed to

do so in the instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. The covers are integral part of the safety design of the product. Do not operate the unit without the covers installed.

 Safety Checks - After service, assemble this equipment and perform safety checks to

ensure it is safe to use before putting it back into operation.

Electrostatic Discharge

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) results from the static electricity buildup on the human body and other objects. This static discharge can degrade components and cause failures.

Take the following precautions against electrostatic discharge:  Use an anti-static bench mat and a wrist strap or ankle strap designed to safely ground ESD

potentials through a resistive element.

 Keep components in their anti-static packaging until installed.  Avoid touching electronic components when installing a module.

Contents

CHAPTER1 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................... 8

1.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 8

1.2 FRONT PANEL .................................................................................................................... 8

1.3 REAR PANEL ...................................................................................................................... 9

CHAPTER2 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 10

2.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 10

2.2 INSTALLATION PREPARATION ............................................................................................ 10

2.3 OPERATING TEMPERATURE .............................................................................................. 11

2.4 RACK MOUNTING ............................................................................................................. 11

2.4.1 Tools and Accessories............................................................................................. 11

2.4.2 Mounting Requirements .......................................................................................... 11

2.4.3 Mounting the equipment ......................................................................................... 12

2.5 CONNECTING THE AC POWER .......................................................................................... 12

2.6 CABLING THE MANAGEMENT PORTS ................................................................................. 13

CHAPTER3 OPERATION GUIDE ........................................................................................... 14

3.1 OPERATION THROUGH WEB MANAGEMENT SYSTEM .......................................................... 14

3.1.1 Assigning IP Addresses .......................................................................................... 14

3.1.2 Web UI Introduction ................................................................................................ 15

3.1.3 Basic Operation Introduction................................................................................... 18

3.1.4 Parameters Setting of the Sub-module................................................................... 30

3.1.5 Advanced Configuration .......................................................................................... 73

3.2 OPERATION THROUGH FRONT PANEL ............................................................................... 85

3.2.1 Front Panel Control Buttons.................................................................................... 85

3.2.2 Front Panel Operation Menu Structure ................................................................... 86

3.2.3 Front Panel Operation Procedure ........................................................................... 86

CHAPTER4 TERMINOLOGIES .............................................................................................. 87

Chapter1 Overview

1.1 General

The device is a new generation integrated media platform with powerful media processing capability (4Gigabit data). Focused on the growing small and compound application requirement, it is architected to house three modules of various functional options to perform almost all the critical media application in a 1U chassis, including receiving, decoding, encoding, transcoding, scrambling and modulation. Industry standard interface, user-friendly operation UI and flexible upgrading strategy allow the platform being easily integrated into customer’s existing network infrastructures. What the device provide enable the DVB content providers enjoy a highly effective, flexible, reliable and money-saving DVB solution.

1.2 Front Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1. LED indicator: Indicate the status of the mother board and modules.

 Green and flashing: module is under initiation  Green: normal  Red and flashing: initiation fails  Red: error detected

2. LCD display.

3. Front panel operation Keys

4. Menu button.

5. OK button

6. Esc button

7. Reset button

1.3 Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1.Module slot: Insert Modules x 3

2.ASI IN;

3.ASI OUT:

4.Ethernet interface for remote management control

5.TS/IP I/O

6.Power supply interface

7.Switch

NOTE: Modules in the TP1000 are not hot swappable. Hot swapping the modules might cause unrecoverable hardware damage to the unit. Before pulling in or pulling out the modules, please power off the TP1000.

Chapter2 Installation

430mm

44mm 390 mm

2.1 Introduction

This chapter contains the information for technicians installing the equipment.

WARNING: Allow only authorized and qualified service personnel to install, operate, maintain,

and service this product. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage may occur.

2.2 Installation Preparation

Before You Start

Make sure that the chassis is in good condition and that you have the tools and equipment needed.

Unpacking and Inspecting the Housing As you unpack the housing, inspect it for shipping damage. If you find any damage, contact the customer services department.

Chassis Dimensions The following drawing shows the dimensions of the equipment.

2.3 Operating Temperature

The equipment is designed to operate within a 0 to 50⁰C (32 to 122⁰F) operating temperature range. Install the equipment in an environment that fits the temperature operating requirements.

WARNING: Avoid damage to the equipment. Your warranty is void if you operate this product

above the maximum specified operating temperature.

We recommend the following activities to moderate the operating temperature:  Mount ventilation profiles at the bottom and top of the 19-inch equipment rack. This allows

the fresh air to enter and the hot air to leave the rack.

 Place the 19-inch equipment rack in a conditioned room with a temperature below 25°C

(77°F).

2.4 Rack Mounting

2.4.1 Tools and Accessories

You need the following tools and accessories for mounting the unit:

 Screwdriver.  Support brackets and rack mounting screws.

2.4.2 Mounting Requirements

Follow the mounting guidelines below:

 Use 19-inch racks with the appropriate depth.  Mount the unit adequately to secure optimal operation and reliability.  Use rack-compatible support brackets to support the unit properly.  Pay attention to the mechanical loading and stability to avoid hazardous situations.

4.3 Mounting the equipment

It is of great importance to place the equipment and its components in a conditioned room within the ambient temperature specifications.

Perform the following procedure to install the equipment.

1. Unpack the device.

2. Select a 1 RU high location in the rack.

3. If the rack holes are not threaded, install a cage nut in the top and bottom holes of the

selected 1 RU space.

4. Mount a left and right support bracket in the 19-inch rack.

5. Slide the housing completely in the 19-inch rack with the bottom being supported by the

support brackets.

6. Insert the front panel rack mounting screws through the washers into the threaded holes or cage nuts.

7. Tighten the front panel rack mounting screws.

2.5 Connecting the AC Power

Perform the following steps to connect AC power to the equipment.

1. Connect the AC power cord to the back of the device.

2. Connect the power cord to the AC power outlet.

Note:  If your equipment is equipped with two AC type power supply units, it is advisable to

plug each power supply unit into a separate dedicated branch circuit.

 Once the equipment is powered up, the device starts booting. Booting the

equipment can take some time depending on the configuration and the features of the device.

Caution:

Switch

 Do not insert nor unplug a powered power supply from the chassis without

disconnecting the power source.

 When the equipment is brought from a cold into a warm environment, the device

should be acclimated to the environment temperature and humidity conditions for at least 30 minutes. Non-acclimated devices may not meet the technical specifications as described. Powering up a non-acclimated device may result in damage to the component and/or chassis.

2.6 Cabling the Management Ports

Introduction

The operation on the equipment will be mostly carried out through the Network Management Software (NMS). Please connect the management port on the rear panel with the monitoring computer in advance

Required Cable

Use Category 5 (CAT5E, minimum) STP Ethernet cable for connecting the management ports.

Chapter3 Operation Guide

Parameter

Default Setting

IP address

192.168.1.241

Subnet Mask address

255.255.255.000

Gateway

192.168.1.1

3.1 Operation through Web Management System

3.1.1 Assigning IP Addresses

The equipment is equipped with a 10/100Base-T port for communication with a remote control and monitoring PC. When the equipment leaves our factory, the Ethernet port is configured with the following parameter settings:

Before the equipment can be connected to a LAN, the default IP settings of the equipment must be changed to correct values according to the actual network environment.

1. Setup a connection between the device and monitor PC.

Note: Step 1 to Step 2 is operated from the front panel. There are six buttons on the front panel: Up / Down / Left / Right / Menu / OK for you to manually configure the basic parameters of the device.

 Step 1: Check out the device IP

Press MENU button to enter main menu. Press UP button and DOWN to navigate to the sub menu System. Press OK to Enter the Sub menu Ethernet Setup, within it, press UP button and DOWN button, you can check out the IP, Gateway, Subnet Mask, etc.

 Step 2: Change the IP, Gateway and Subnet Mask to make it in the same network

section as the management PC: Example:

Processor

Management PC

IP Address

192.168.1.241

192.168.1.XXX

Gateway

192.168.1.1

Sub Mask

255.255.255.0

Note: to Change a parameter, you can first press OK button, Then the parameter will be selected with a blinking short line under its first character (or number), then you can use UP and DOWN button to change the parameter’s value as you desired, press OK button to take effect.

 Step 3: After you have setup the above parameters, press MENU button to exit the

configuration, the device will reboot automatically.

 Step 4: Ping the new IP of the device through the management PC to check the

connectivity.

Note:

 Ethernet interfaces with conflicting IP address may cause serious network problems.

Contact your network administrator for correct IP settings.

 Both Ethernet interfaces should be connected to a different subnet.  Connect your remote PC and the equipment to the same network without any L3 routers

in-between.

 3.1.2 Web UI Introduction

The device provides a web-based management system to configure the device and constantly monitor the device running status.

Step 1: Open a web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, etc.) and enter the IP address of the device in the address bar, then click OK, it will redirect to the login interface.

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Step 2: Enter the correct User Name and Password (Default User Name and Password are

“admin”.) and click Login to enter the web-based system management interface.

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After successful log on, the following screen will display:

 Main Interface Introduction

(1) Tool Bar: Tool bar contains below 5 tabs, click the ∨ mark beside these tabs to expand

these tabs structure, the sub-tabs will appear.

a. Status: This tab provides you access to view the chassis and sub-module running

status (the TP1000 chassis can be inserted with at most three sub-modules). Below status are common for the chassis and most of the sub-modules

 Total bitrate: Indicates the total bit rate of input / output signal (including

the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

 Effective bitrate: Indicates the valid bit rate of input / output signal. (excluding the

null packet). The unit is Mbps.

Since the chassis is embedded with 2 ASI input & 2 ASI output interface as well as 12 IP input / output internal channels, the chassis status includes the signal throughput information of the embedded ASI and IP interfaces, which is different from the ASI /IP modules status.

b. Service configuration: This tab provides you access to configure the business logic of

the services that going through the chassis.

c. Module Configuration: This tab provides you access to configure the sub-module

parameters to indicate how this module will work. The embedded ASI and IP module parameter can also be configured under this tab (It is showing as “ASI [Embedded], IP [Embedded]”), the method is the same with that to configure an independent ASI or IP sub-module.

d. Equipment Configuration: This tab provides you access to view the equipment

information like software / firmware version, License of the chassis and the sub-modules as well as some basic management options, like upgrade, Import / Export service configuration, User Authorization.

 Version Information: This tab allows the software/firmware/hardware version of

the sub-modules and mainboard.

 License: the equipment provides very flexible license management on its

modules. User can purchase new license to expand the module capability along with the business development, e.g. to update the license of a QAM module to let it support more channel output.

 Import / Export: This tab allows you to export the existing service configuration or

import a prepared service configuration file to the chassis.

 Upgrade: This tab allows you to upgrade the firmware/ software for the

sub-modules / chassis.

 User Authorization: This tab allows the system administrator to create / delete

authorized user to access the management system.

e. Logout: This tab provides you access to logout from the web-based management UI.

(2) Information Window: This part showing the specific information according to your

selection in the tool bar. You can set the parameter of the chassis and sub-modules as well as the business logic of the services in this page.

3.1.3 Basic Operation Introduction

3.1.3.1 Service Configure Introduction:

Below content introduce the basic configuration of the service business logic in the service configuration page:

① Input Program Configuration: the “Input Program Configuration” is on the left side of the

“Program Info” window. It displays all the inserted modules information and the received

input streams.

1. Scan the input TS: after the parameters of the inserted module are properly configured, select one port which is connected with input stream, and then click the mouse right button. If

the input stream complies to DVB standard, please select “Scan TS (DVB)”; If the input stream

complies to ATSC standard, please select “Scan TS(ATSC)”. All the input stream of that port will be scanned and displayed. Click “Clear TS” to clear all input programs of this port if needed.

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Name of the module

The port number depends on the Physical interface of the module

The TS number depends on the channel output capability of the module

② Output Program Configuration:

In the “Output Program Configuration” window, it shows the inserted module which can be

set to transmit output stream. These kinds of modules include the Gigabit IP module, ASI module, 8-QAM and 4-OFDM module, etc.

 In the “Output Program Info” window, it shows the inserted module which can be set to

transmit output stream. These kinds of modules include the Gigabit IP module, ASI module, 8-QAM and 4-OFDM module, etc. The operations on these modules are all the same.

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 Operation Procedures

Two kinds of operation are provided: 1) transfer the whole TS including all PIDs; 2) transfer programs one by one.

1) Transfer the whole TS

 In “Input Program Info”, select a TS# that you want to transfer the ts from, click left

button of the mouse, and keep the mouse light button being pressed and drag the TS# to a TS# in “Output Program Info”, then the whole TS will be transferred.

PSI/SI—click it to open PSI/SI tables and check further programs information, such as PAT,PMT,NIT,EMM,EPG, etc.

BypassTS—this option allows the whole TS stream transferred without any change. In this

case, it’s not allowed to transfer program one by one, and only TS transfer is allowed. Especially, it’s used when there’s problem in CI descrambling.

2) Transfer programs one by one

 Select the module which you want to transmit the output stream.  Select which TS (Channel) to output the stream, and then click the right mouse button

to choose ‘Add TS’.

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 Input the “Original Network ID” and “TS ID” for the channel, and click the “OK” button.

The TS# will be created and assigned with “Original Network ID” and “TS ID”. Under the TS#, a program port is created to receive the programs.

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To delete the existing TS#, click on the TS# to highlight it, a “X” mark will appear besides the TS#, click on the X mark, the TS will be deleted.

To change the “Original Network ID” and “TS ID”, right click on the TS (channel) name, Then select Edit TS Info (DVB), the TS information will become editable.

Note: When you right-click TS#, you’ll see “SI Setting (DVB) and PID Setting” option. The

SI Setting option allows operator editing the NIT, SDT, BAT and inserting LCN and private descriptors. The PID Setting allows operators to change the service related PID values. (Will be introduced in other chapters)

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 Select a program to be transmitted out on the left hand side “Input Program Info”

window, click on left button of the mouse and keep it being pressed, then drag the program to the program port under the TS you just created in “Output Program Info” window, then the program will be transferred there.

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 Follow the same operation steps, user can set the selected input stream to be

transmitted at any assigned output TS (channel). After the program/ ts has been transferred as you desired, click “Apply” to allow the configuration take effect.

 you can click “Clear All” to delete all of the existing service configuration.

③ PID edit:

Customer can edit the program / stream ID / PID: Select a TS in output program Info window, and right click on it, select “Edit TS Info”. Customer can edit the Network ID, TS ID, Service Name, Provider Name, Service ID, PMT PID, PCR PID and Service Type.

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After above information has been edited as your need, you can click Apply to make it take effect.

3.1.3.2 Change IP setting of the equipment

System operator can change the IP setting of the equipment from the Equipment Configuration page, IP address, Network Mask, Gateway and Mac address are all available for change, after change these parameters, you can click Apply to make the change take effect.

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3.1.3.3 License update procedure

 Select “License” tab under Equipment Configuration in the tool bar. In the

“License” main interface, select a module which you want to update the license.

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 Click “License Export” button to save the license file of the selected module, e.g.

to export the old license as “license backup.license”

 Send the license file “license backup.license” to our company for an updated

license.

 Select “License Update” button to import the new license file.

 License update succeeds.

3.1.3.4 Import & Export configuration file

The backup configuration files of equipments are very important for the operator in actual application. It can help operator to restore all previous configuration quickly in case that equipment loses configuration or you need replace the current equipment due to any reason, so that the equipment can continue operating with less break time.

1. To export the configuration file, click Export, and input the name of the backup file and click ‘Save’ to save the entire configuration.

2. To import the backup file to the equipment, click Import, and select the backup file and click ‘Save’. Then the file will be imported automatically.

3.1.3.5 Upgrade

In the “Upgrade” tab, user can upgrade the software version of the mainboard and sub-modules. The upgrade usually is either to fix any bug or implement new features.

 Improper upgrade operation might damage the equipment. Contact your

service provider before the upgrade.

 Make sure the network connection and power supply is in good condition

before the upgrade. NEVER TURN OFF THE equipment, CUT OFF THE

POWER SUPPLY OR UNPLUG ANY MODULAR CARD DURING THE UPGRADE.

Standard Upgrade Procedures:

 Select “Upgrade” tab under Equipment Configuration in the Tool bar.

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 Click “Browse” button and navigate the corresponding directory where the

upgrading file is stored, find the correct upgrading file, and click OK.

 Then click Upgrade, the upgrading procedure will automatically processed until a

message appears: Upgrade to [version No.] successfully”.

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3.1.3.6 User Authorization

This page allows system operator to manage user authorization to access the system. System operator can create a new user to access the system or delete a existing user, change user name / password. After the change is made, click Apply to save the changes.

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3.1.4 Parameters Setting of the Sub-module

Parameters

Description

Port

Indicates which input port the channel comes from.

Frequency

Frequency on which the channel is transmitted. The unit is in KHz.

Symbol Rate

Symbol rate of the input channel. The unit is in KS/s.

QAM Mode

Select the actual QAM mode of the input channel.

Lock Status

Indicate whether a cable signal is locked

In accordance with the 3 modular slots of the equipment, there are total 3 module parameters setting tabs under the tab Module Configuration in the tool bar. Each tab contains the access to configure the parameters of the module.

It is of great importance to correctly set the parameters of each module so that the equipment can work properly. Please go through this section for the module setting details before operating the equipment.

3.1.4.1 DVB-C Module

 Setting In order to receive the input signal successfully, it’s important to set the correct parameters in the setting menu.

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Below are the key parameters:

Note: the input signals of Port 1&2 are from the ‘RF-IN 1/2’ port of tuner 1, and the input signals of Port 3&4 are from the ‘RF-IN 3/4’ port of tuner 2.

Please contact your program provider for the parameters details of the channel if you are not clear about.

After setting all parameters, you should press the ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.

Parameters

Description

Lock Status

Indicate whether a cable signal is locked.

Total Bitrate

Indicates the total bit rate of input signal, including the valid and null packet. The unit is Mbps

Effective Bitrate

Indicates the bit rate of valid packet (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

Carrier Level

Indicates the carrier level.

SNR

C/N

MER

BER

Indicates the real-time bit error rate.

 Status Go to “Status” tab and click sub-tab “DVB-C”. The parameters of this part are derived from the input signal; they will be gotten automatically when the input signal is available, and cannot be changed by the user.

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Introduction to the parameters of status:

3.1.4.2 DVB-T Receiving Module

Parameters

Description

Port

Indicates which input port the channels comes from

Frequency

Input the frequency of being used by the content provider which you want to receive programs. The unit is MHz

Bandwidth

Bandwidth depends upon the current standards on different countries, but it is variable at 6 MHz, 7 MHz, and 8MHz.

Mode

Indicates which signal you want to received ( ISDB-T / DVB-T)

 Setting

Below are the key parameters:

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After setting all parameters, press ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.

 Status Go to “Status” tab and click sub-tab “Receiver-T”. The parameters of this part are derived from the input signal; they will be gotten automatically when the input signal is available, and cannot be changed by user.

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Parameters

Description

Total Rate

Indicates the total bit rate of input signal, including the valid and null packet. The unit is Mbps

Effective Rate

Indicates the bit rate of valid packet (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

C/N

Indicates the real-time carrier to noise ratio.

BER

Indicates the real-time bit error rate.

Introduction to the parameters of status:

3.1.4.3 DVB-S/S2 Module

 Setting

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Below are the key parameters:

Parameters

Description

Port

Indicates which input port the channels comes from

Frequency

Input the frequency of transponder which you want to receive programs. The unit is MHz

Symbol Rate

Input the symbol rate of the transponder. The unit is KS/s

Polarization

Select the voltage provided to LNB (13V for vertical or 18V for Horizontal).

Band Selection

Select the band of LNB you want to use, including Auto, Forced Low and Forced High

LNB Type

Select the actual type of your LNB, Single Band or Dual Band

LO Low Frequency

The low frequency of LNB. The unit is MHz

LO High Frequency

The high frequency of LNB. The unit is MHz

Bias

Enable or disenable the polarization setting.

Note:

1. Only LNB 1 & 3 inputs support polarization setting. LNB 2 & 4 cannot provide power (13V or 18V) to the LNB.

2. Satellite parameters may changed, please coordinate with the content provider or browse www.lyngsat.com for the updated parameters.

3. Symbol rate usually if:

b) Ku-Band: 11,300 KS/s. c) C-Band: 5150 KS/s

After setting all parameters, you should press ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.

 Status Go to “Status” tab and click sub-tab “DVB-S2”. The parameters of this part are derived from the input signal; they will be gotten automatically when the input signal is available, and cannot be changed by user.

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Parameters

Description

Port#(T)

Indicates the total bit rate of input signal, including the valid and null packet. The unit is Mbps

Port#(E)

Indicates the bit rate of valid packet (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

Port

Indicates which input port the channel comes from.

Signal

Indicates whether the input signal is LOCK (green) or UNLOCK (red).

RFLevel

Indicates the real-time RF Level of the input signal.

C/N

Indicates the real-time carrier to noise ratio.

BER

Indicates the real-time bit error rate.

Frequency Offset

Symbolrate Offset

SNR

EB/NO

LINK Margin

FEC CodeRate

Indicates the code rate which is used in FEC.

Mode

Indicates which standard the input signal is, DVB-S or DVB-S2.

Constellation

Indicates the constellation used in the input signal.

Spectrum inversion

Indicates the Spectrum status: normal or inverse.

Note: If there’s no signal received, please do as follows:

 Check the Parameters and Setting configuration if it’s correct.  Check the Cable.  You can double check at the back of the equipment if there’s already a signal

coming in. The DVB-S2 module has a LED display as well, showing that the signal is LOCK on the ports on which the signal was connected.

Introduction to the parameters of Status:

3.1.4.4 ASI I/O Module

 Setting

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Below are the key parameters:

Parameters

Description

Type

Set each ASI port to be Input or Output.

ConstantRate(Mbit)

Set constant bitrate for ASI output.

Parameters

Description

Total Bitrate

Indicates the total bit rate of input signal, including the valid and null packet. The unit is Mbps

Effective Bitrate

Indicates the bitrate of valid packet (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

Note: For the input parameters, it is automatically obtained by the NMS when connected with the input signal. It is not editable.

 Status Go to “Status” tab and click sub-tab “ASI”. The parameters of this part are derived from the input signal; they will be gotten automatically when the input signal is available, and cannot be changed by the user.

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Introduction to the parameters of status:

NOTE:

 Once the settings is properly configured, when the source what inserted on the

proper port, a data will automatically appear on the specific port.

 If no data, please check the source if it really has an output or it can be a loose

contact.

3.1.4.5 GbE IP I/O Module

The IP module is equipped with two RJ45 connectors and two SFP connectors. These two types of connectors cannot be used simultaneously. For both the RJ45 connectors or SFP connectors: the left one is for the IP stream input/output; The other is for stream output only, and it is as the backup output when you set the left port as output mode.

The settings on the IP module include the settings on the ‘Input’, ‘Output’ and ‘Setup.

 ‘Setup’ Setting of the IP I/O Module

Parameters

Description

IP Address

Set IP address of IP module. The IP address of IP module is used for communication with CAS server that should be in the same IP section with IP address of the equipment

Subnet Mask

Set Subnet Mark of the IP module

Gateway

Set Gateway of the IP module

MAC Address

MAC address of the IP module

IGMP Auto Report

IGMP Version

Set IGMP Version for multicast. The IGMP version setting should match the IGMP version of the switch in the network.

In the ‘Setup’ setting menu, user need to set correct parameters for the IP module such as the IP address, subnet Mask, Gateway, etc, so that the module can work normally in the network.

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 ‘Input’ Setting

Parameters

Description

Channel#

Indicate which channel you are configuring.

Enable Channel

If check this option, the IP receiving function of corresponding channel is enabled, otherwise, it is disabled.

SourceIPAddress

Set the IP address of the multicast/unicast that are going to receive

SourcePort

Set port of multicast/unicast

Protocol

Select UDP/RTP for multicast/unicast

ColPortMatching

If the output IP stream quality looks not as good as the input stream, user can select to ‘Enable’ these two options then to enable the FEC function.

RowPortMatching

The ‘Input’ setting menu is to set the IP input function for receiving multicast or unicast IP stream.

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After setting all the parameters, you should press ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.

 ‘Output’ Setting

Parameters

Description

Channel#

Indicate which channel you are configuring on.

Enable Channel

If check this option, the corresponding IP output channel is enabled, otherwise, it is disabled.

Dest Port

Set port of multicast/unicast

DestIPAddress

Set IP address of the multicast/unicast.

Protocol

Select UDP/RTP for multicast/unicast

ConstantRate(Mbit)

Set constant bitrate for output

Enable Dest Mac

Dest Mac

The ‘Output’ setting menu is to set the IP output function for transmitting multicast/unicast IP stream to other devices.

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After setting all parameters, you should press ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.

Status

Parameters

Description

Input Effective Bitrate

Indicates the valid bit rate of input signal. (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps

Output Effective Bitrate

Indicates the bit rate of valid packet (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

Go to “Status” tab and click sub-tab “IP”. The parameters of this part are derived from the input signal; they will be gotten automatically when the input signal is available, and cannot be changed by the user.

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NOTE:

 Once the IP module is properly configured, a status data will automatically

appear.

 If no data status shown on the TSIP Input:

o Check the configuration is the Multicast Address and port is correct

based from the source input.

o Check the TSIP out of the source (via VLC) it is really transmitting.

3.1.4.6 QAM/COFDM Module

The QAM/COFDM module can output up to 8 separate RF QAM frequencies signals with one physical output interface, and extra monitor port is used for local monitoring. With adopting corresponding license key, the module can turn to a 4-COFDM module without changing the hardware.

 Setting

Parameters

Description

Bandwidth

Select the bandwidth of output RF, 6M/7M/8M are available.

RF Level

Set RF output signal level in dBuV, the value RF Level is 90dBuV~106dBuV.

SymbolRate (Channel 1~4)

Set symbol rate for the first four transmission frequencies

SymbolRate (Channel 5~8)

Set symbol rate for the last four transmission frequencies Spectrum Shaping

Enable or disable it according to the requirement of receiver.

Enable

Switch ‘Enable’ or ‘Disable’ for the selected channel output

RF Frequency (KHz)

Set the carrier frequency for the first modulation frequency. Note: for the RF frequencies of port 2~8, they will be set automatically by the NMS base on the frequency of port 1 and the ‘Bandwidth’ setting.

Mode

Set modulation type of each modulators port. The modulation mode can be QAM16, QAM32, QAM64, QAM128, QAM256.

Max Rate

The maxrate is automatically calculated by the NMS according to the QAM mode the user selects.

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Below are key parameters:

After setting all parameters, you should press ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.

QAM Module Status

Parameters

Description

Total Bitrate

Indicates the total bit rate of input signal, including the valid and null packet. The unit is Mbps

Effective Bitrate

Indicates the bit rate of valid packet (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

RF Level status

Indicates if the physical RF port works (green) or not (red)

Go to “Status” tab and click sub-tab “QAM”. The parameters of this part are derived from the input signal; they will be gotten automatically when the input signal is available, and cannot be changed by the user.

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Introduction to the parameters of status:

4-COFDM Module Parameter Setting

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Below are the key parameters:

Parameters

Description

Bandwidth

Select the bandwidth of output RF, 6M/7M/8M are available.

RF Level

Set RF output signal level in dBu, the value RF Level is 90dBuV~112dBuV.

SpectrumShaping

Enable or disable it according to the requirement of receiver.

Enable

Switch ‘Enable’ or ‘Disable’ for the selected channel output

Frequency (KHz)

Set the carrier frequency for the first modulation frequency. Note: for the RF frequencies of port 2~4, they will be set automatically by the NMS base on the frequency of port 1 and the ‘Bandwidth’ setting.

GuardInterval

Select proper guard interval according to your network.

OFDM Mode

Select proper OFDM mode according to your network.

Constellation

Select proper constellation according to your network.

FEC HP

Select proper FEC HP according to your network.

MaxRate

The maxrate is automatically calculated by the NMS according to the QAM mode the user selects

After setting all parameters, you should press ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.

COFDM Module Status

Go to “Status” tab and click sub-tab “OFDM”. The parameters of this part are derived from the input signal; they will be gotten automatically when the input signal is available, and cannot be changed by the user.

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Introduction to the parameters of status:

Parameters

Description

Total Rate

Indicates the total bit rate of input signal, including the valid and null packet. The unit is Mbps

Effective Rate

Indicates the bit rate of valid packet (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

RF Level status

Indicates if the physical RF port works (green) or not (red)

Note:

 Total allowable Bit rate, will automatically appear based on the configuration that

was set.

 Effective bit rate should not exceed total allowable bit rate. Otherwise, overflow

will occur.

 It is advisable to save a space to prevent overflow.

3.1.4.7 CI Descrambling Module

The CI descrambling module is for descrambling the input scrambled stream via CAM module. The module supports 2 CAMs working simultaneously.

 Setting

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In the CI module NMS interface, there are four items for user to select/configure. Only after the

Parameters

Description

CAM No.

Indicates which CAM the user is operating.

TSClock

The TSClock is selected according to the CAM and actual bitrate of input TS. Five options in the TSClock can be selected:

9MHz--support up to 72Mbit input TS.

9.5MHz--support up to 76Mbit input TS.

10.5MHz--support up to 84Mbit input TS.

11.5MHz--support up to 92Mbit input TS. 13MHz--support up to 104Mbit input TS.

！Please select default 9MHz for the TSClock if input TS is less than 72Mbit in total bitrate.

ConstantRate (Mbit)

To set a fixed output bitrate for the CI module. It will take effect when user selects the CBR mode.

！Please set a bigger bitrate value than the input TS rate and reserve a bit buffer.

Auto Reset

parameters are correctly set can the CI module work normally.

After setting all the parameters, you should press ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.

 Descramble Operation Procedure:

Note:

1. The descramble function needs the support of a CI descrambling module.

2. The inserted CAM should be able to support the CAS of the scrambling program.

3. User needs to have a valid authorized smart card (same CAS type as the scrambling program) to work with the CAM.

1. Select a scrambling program of a receiving module in the input window and transfer it

to the corresponding CI module port (port 1 or 2) in the output window. The EMM data of the scrambling program must be transferred at the same time.

 Note: To avoid any SI problem, it is recommended to use “Bypass” mode when

transfer the program to CI module, following content will describe the operation:

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Right click on the TS in which there is (are) channels need to be decode, and select BypassTS.

Then transfer the whole TS to the CI module, and select program(s) need to be decoded from the TS, and right click on the program and select Descramble.

2. Use the right mouse button to click on the transferred program, and select “Descramble” menu.

To cancel the descrambling operation on a program, just use the right mouse button to click the descrambling program and select menu “Non-descramble”.

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 After the program is descrambled, a tab “[Descramble]” will appear beside the

program.

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 Back to the input program window, the descrambled programs have already been

automatically transferred to the corresponding port of the CI module and waiting for setting to output. Select the descrambled programs and transfer them to any

transmission modules (IP/QAM/ASI). Click “Set” button to apply all the settings at the

final step. Operation of program descrambling finish.

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 Status

Go to “Status” tab and click sub-tab “CI”. The parameters of this part are derived from the input signal; they will be gotten automatically when the input signal is available, and cannot be changed by the user.

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Parameters

Description

Input Effective Bitrate

Output Effective Bitrate

Output Total Bitrate

CAM Insert Status

Indicates if the CAM module is detected (Inserted) or not (Null)

CAMInitStatus

Indicates if the initialization of CAM module is successful (Good) or failed (No good)

CAM Name

Indicates the CAM module name.

CASystemID

Indicates the CAS system ID of the inserted CAM module.

CC Error

Below are the key parameters:

All CI information status will automatically appear once the CAM Card and CAM module is properly inserted.

NOTE:

 In decrypting the encrypted programs, you just need to pick a specific program

and transfer it to the CI board at program information.

 CI has two clot, select which slot it should belong (from you the CAM Card is

inserted).

 Status monitoring, will automatically display the data of the programs being

decrypted.

3.1.4.8 SD&HD H.264 SDI/AV Encoder Module

The 2-SD&HD H.264 SDI/AV Encoder Module supports encoding 2 SDI channels or 2 AV channels simultaneously.

 Setting

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Below are the key parameters:

Parameters

Description

Sub-module1

Display the type of the module

Sub-module2

Display the audio type of the expansion board

Video Source

To select the correct video source for the input from SDI or CVBS

Video Encode Rate

To set the encode rate for both CBR mode and VBR mode. The range is 2000 ~ 15000 Kbps.

Video Encode Mode

Select CBR or VBR for the encoding mode  CBR: Constant Bitrate. The bitrate is fixed at the bitrate set

in the “Video Encode Rate” option

 VBR: Variable Bitrate. The bitrate is floating between the

Maximum and Minimum bitrate range defined by the Max. and Min. Encode rate options

Video Max Encode Rate

To set the Max encode rate for VBR mode.

Max. Encode Rate: base on the parameter set in “Video Encode Rate”, it should be input a parameter from 1.75 to 2 times the

encode rate.

Video Min Encode Rate

To set the Min encode rate for VBR mode.

Min. Encode Rate: base on the parameter set in “Video Encode Rate”, it should be input a parameter from 0 to 0.75 times the

encode rate.

Audio source

To select the correct audio source for the input from SDI or CVBS

Audio Encode Type

To select the audio encode type

Audio Encode Rate

Select the encoded audio bitrate from 64/128/192/256/320/384 Kbps

Belong to

Configure the audio to the program

Audio Mode

To select the audio mode from Stereo/Joint stereo/Dual channel/Single channel.

Volume

To adjust the audio volume

Audio PID

To edit the audio PID.

GOP Structure

Base on the GOP structure definition and bandwidth to select an appropriate parameter

Frame Rate

To select correct frame rate according to the input source. The frame rate should be the same as that of input source

Video Standard

Select the encode video standard

PCR PID

To edit the PCR PID

Video PID

To edit the Video PID

PMT PID

To edit the PMT PID

Service ID

To edit the service ID

Program Name

To edit the program name

Provider Name

To edit the provider name

After setting all the parameters, you should press ‘Set’ button to save the settings.

Parameters

Description

Port#(T)

Indicates the total bit rate of input signal, including the valid and null packet. The unit is Mbps

Port#(E)

Indicates the bit rate of valid packet (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

VideoResolution

the resolution of input video

 Status Go to “Status” tab and click sub-tab “HD-Encoder_SDI”. The parameters of this part are derived from the input signal; they will be gotten automatically when the input signal is available, and cannot be changed by the user.

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3.1.4.9 SD MPEG2 SDI/AV Encoder Module

The 2-SD MPEG2 SDI/AV Encoder Module supports encoding 2 SDI channels or 2 AV channels simultaneously.

 Setting

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Below are the key parameters:

Parameters

Description

Sub-module 1

Display the type of the module

Sub-module 2

Display the audio type of the expansion board

Video Source

To select the correct video source for the input from SDI or CVBS.

Video Encode Rate

To set the encode rate for video. The range is 2000 ~ 15000 Kbps

Audio source

To select the correct audio source for the input from SDI or CVBS

Audio Encode Type

To select the audio encode type

Audio Encode Rate

Select the encoded audio bitrate from 64/128/192/256/320/384 Kbps

Belong to

Configure the audio to the program

Audio Mode

To select the audio mode from Stereo/Joint stereo/Dual channel/Single channel.

Volume

To adjust the audio volume

Audio PID

To edit the audio PID.

GOP Structure

Base on the GOP structure definition and bandwidth to select an appropriate parameter

GOP Size

Base on the GOP structure definition and bandwidth to input an appropriate parameter

Aspect Ratio

Select the encode aspect ratio

Video Standard

Select the encode video standard

PCR PID

To edit the PCR PID

Video PID

To edit the video PID

PMT PID

To edit the PMT PID

Service ID

Default values of the service ID.

Provider Name

To edit the provider name

Program Name

To edit the program name

After setting all the parameters, you should press ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.

 Status Go to “Status” tab and click sub-tab “SD-Encoder_AV/SDI”. The parameters of this part are derived from the input signal; they will be gotten automatically when the input signal is available, and cannot be changed by the user.

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Parameters

Description

Port#(T)

Indicates the total bit rate of input signal, including the valid and null packet. The unit is Mbps

Port#(E)

Indicates the bit rate of valid packet (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

VideoResolution

the resolution of input video

3.1.4.10 HD H.264 HDMI Encoder Module

The HD H.264 HDMI Encoder Module supports encoding 2 HDMI channels simultaneously.

 Setting

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Below are the key parameters:

Parameters

Description

Encode Mode

Select CBR or VBR for the encoding mode.  CBR: Constant Bitrate. The bitrate is fixed at the bitrate

set in the “Video Encode Rate” option.

 VBR: Variable Bitrate. The bitrate is floating between the

Maximum and Minimum bitrate range defined by the Max. and Min. Encode rate options.

Video Max Encode Rate

To set the Max encode rate for VBR mode. Max. Encode Rate: base on the parameter set in “Video Encode Rate”, it should be input a parameter from 1.75 to 2 times the encode rate.

Video Min Encode Rate

To set the Min encode rate for VBR mode. Min. Encode Rate: base on the parameter set in “Video Encode Rate”, it should be input a parameter from 0 to 0.75 times the encode rate.

Video Encode Rate

To set the encode rate for both VBR mode and CBR mode. The range is 6000 ~ 20000 Kbps.

Audio Encode Rate

Select the encoded audio bitrate from 64/128/192/256/320/384 Kbps

Total Encode Rate

The total encode rate of video and audio contents. Calculated

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automatically by the software.

GOP Structure

Base on the GOP structure definition and bandwidth to input an appropriate parameter.

Frame Rate Setting

To select correct frame rate according to the input source. The frame rate should be the same as that of input source.

PCR PID

To edit the PCR PID.

Video PID

To edit the video PID.

Audio PID

To edit the audio PID.

PMT PID

To edit the PMT PID.

Service ID

To Edit the Service ID.

Transport Stream ID

To edit the transport stream ID.

Program Name

To edit the program name.

Provider Name

To edit the program provider name.

Video Standard

Select the video standard from PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, NTSC and Automatic

After setting all the parameters, you should press ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.

 Status Go to “Status” tab and click sub-tab “HD-Encoder_HDMI”. The parameters of this part are derived from the input signal; they will be gotten automatically when the input signal is available, and cannot be changed by the user.

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Introduction to the parameters of status:

Parameters

Description

Port#(T)

Indicates the total bit rate of input signal, including the valid and null packet. The unit is Mbps

Port#(E)

Indicates the bit rate of valid packet (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

VideoResolution

the resolution of input video

3.1.4.11 DVB Scrambler Module

Insert the scrambler module to an empty slot. After successful initialization, log on web-based management system and select “Scrambler” tab in the tool bar and click + to expand the configuration option. The scrambler configuration includes four parts:

1. Basic setup:

Click the “Setup” under the Scrambler module in the Module Configuration, this page provide access to check / configure the basic parameters of the scrambler module, like IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Mac Address.

System operator can decide how many CAS is needed for symulcrypt in the system, the module support at most 4 different CAS symulcrypt simultaneously.

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Below are the key parameters of the Setup page:

Parameters

Description

CryptoPeriod

the time interval between two ECMs generated by ECMG.

CA System#

the scrambler module supports up to 4 different CAS Simulcrypt. User can enable or disable the running of different CAS system by selecting the CA System filed as on / off.

Bitrate Monitor

This option allow customer to monitor the bitrate of the stream.

Scrambling Type

Parameters

Description

System ID

Each CAS system has a unique SystemID when it is registered in DVB. Please contact your CAS service provider if you don’t know what the ID is.

Sub System ID

Input the Sub system ID if the CA system required.

ECMG IP Address

Input the CAS server IP address.

ECMG Port

Input the same ECMG port No. which is set in the CA system.

2. ECMG Setup: Customer can configure the ECMG from ECMG page.

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Below are the key parameters for the configuration of this page:

3. ECM Setting: This page allow system operator to set the parameters for ECM information. Customer can input the proper ECM PID and AC data for each service, and click Add to insert

this AC data.

Parameters

Description

ECM System ID

Showing the ECM System ID.

ECM ID

Showing the ECM ID.

ECM PID

Input a proper ECM PID.

AC Data (Hex)

Input proper AC data according to the requirement of the CA system.

Below are the key parameters:

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4. EMMG setup: This page allow customer to set the EMMG parameters, these

parameters should be coincident with that configured in the CA system.

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Below are the key parameters:

Parameters

Description

EMMG TCP Port

Input the same EMMG TCP Port No. as the setting in the CA system.

EMMG UDP Port

Input the same EMMG UDP Port No. as the setting in the CA system.

EMM Send Type

EMM Bandwidth

Input the same EMM bandwidth as the setting in the CA system.

EMM Channel ID

Input the same EMM Channel ID as the setting in the CA system.

EMM Stream ID

Input the same EMM Stream ID as the setting in the CA system.

EMM Data ID

Input the same EMM Data ID as the setting in the CA system.

After configuring on the scrambler module configuration window, user shall operate in the “Service Configuration” tab to specify which program to be scrambled and transfer to the transmission module (QAM/IP/ASI) for output. Operation steps are as following:

 Select the program which is to be scrambled and transfer it from the signal source to the

scrambler module at “Output Program Info”. (To know how to transfer programs, please refer to chapter xxx)

In below example picture, program “CCTV1, CCTV2, CCTV10, CCTV15” is selected and is transferred from DVB-S2 module in “Input Program Info” window to scrambler module in “Output Program Info” window.

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 Edit the Network ID, TSID for the selected program, same as the setting in the CAS server

for that program. Select the program name and click mouse right button to select “Scramble Setting”.

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 In the “Scrambler Setting” window, select an AC Data we previously input and click “OK” to

bond with the selected program.

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 The scrambling program stream will be automatically transferred to the Scrambler module

in the “Input Program Info” window for transmission. Select the program we just scrambled in the Scrambler module in “Input Program Info” window, and transfer it to any transmission

module. Don’t forget to transfer EMM PID together. The output program is already scrambled.

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 Status

Go to “Status” tab and click sub-tab “Scrambler”. The parameters of this part are derived from the input signal; they will be gotten automatically when the input signal is available, and cannot be changed by the user.

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Introduction to the parameters of status:

Parameters

Description

Input Rate (TS#)

the input bitrate of channel1~channel12

Output Rate(TS#)

the output bitrate of channel1~channel12

ECM

the bitrate of ECM stream generated by ECMG

EMM

the bitrate of EMM stream generated by EMMG

ECMG

communication

Status

The communication status between ECMG and Scrambler. Green means the status is good, while red indicates the communication is interrupted.

EMMG

communication

Status

The communication status between EMMG and Scrambler. Green means the status is good, while red indicates the communication is interrupted.

ECM Count

The number is the number of ECM, also the number of programs you have scrambled.

Count

The number is the accumulated number of EMM, which should keep increasing to send the EMM to scrambler.

3.1.4.12 MPEG2 to MPEG4 (TC4) Transcoder Module

The MPEG2 to MPEG4 transcoder module supports transforming two MPEG-2 HD or four MPEG-2 SD programs to MPEG4 format simultaneously.

 Setting

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Parameters

Description

Channel

 The channel quantity represents the supported max.

transcoding channels.

 For 2-channel transcoding module, channel1~channel2 are

available in this option, while channel1~channel4 are available for 4-channel module.

 Each channel transcoding parameters can be set in

separated pages when selecting different channel.

Video Encoder Mode

Set the encode mode, options are available for: CBR/VBR. CBR: the encoded program bitrate is a constant value. VBR: the encoded program bitrate can be variable according to the input program content

Video Encode Rate

Set the encoded video bitrate, range from 1.0 to 20.0Mpbs

Audio Encode Rate

Set the encoded audio bitrate, range from 64 to 384Kpbs

Total Encode Rate

Total bitrate automatically by the software which is not editable. The bitrate is summed up by audio and video bitrate.

Volume (0~49)

Define the output channel volume after transcoding. Level 0 means mute while level 49 is the Max. volume output.

Video VBR Max. Encode Rate

This parameter takes effect only when the Video Encode Mode is set to “VBR” on TC4 module. Max. Encode Rate: base on the parameter set in “Video Encode Rate”, it should be input a parameter from 1.75 to 2 times the encode rate.

Video VBR Min. Encode Rate

This parameter takes effect only when the Video Encode Mode is set to “VBR” on TC4 module. Min. Encode Rate: base on the parameter set in “Video Encode Rate”, it should be input a parameter from 0 to 0.75 times the encode rate.

GOP Struct

Set the GOP structure, options: IBBPBBPBB/IPPPPPPPP/IIIIIIIIII/IBBPBBPBB

Latency Adjustment

To adjust the latency between input and output.

Aspect Ration Conversion

Options are available for 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios.

Output Video Resolution

Set the output Video resolution

After setting all the parameters, you should press ‘Set’ button to save the settings.

 Status

Parameters

Description

Port#(T)

Indicates the total bit rate of input signal, including the valid and null packet. The unit is Mbps

Port#(E)

Indicates the bit rate of valid packet (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

FirmwareIniStatus

the status indicates if the firmware is initiated successfully

Introduction to the parameters of status:

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Note:（1） Each transcoder module has 4 channels (channel1 to channel 4), each channel can only transcode 1 program.

(2) Channel 1 and channel 3 can transcode input signal to SD or HD program,

channe2 and channel 4 can only transcode input signal to SD program.

3.1.4.13 MPEG4 to MPEG2 (TC2) Transcoder Module

The MPEG4 to MPEG2 transcoder module supports transforming two internal MPEG-4 HD or four MPEG-4 SD programs within the equipment to MPEG2 SD format simultaneously.

The configuration page of this module includes two parts:

Setting: set the parameters for receiving the input signal. Status: indicates the basic parameter and locking status of input signal.

 Setting

Parameters

Description

Channel

 The channel quantity represents the supported max.

transcoding channels.

 For 2-channel transcoding module, channel1~channel2 are

available in this option, while channel1~channel4 are available for 4-channel module.

 Each channel transcoding parameters can be set in

separated pages when selecting different channel.

Audio Mode

To select output channel audio mode. Options are available for: Stereo/Left/Right/Mono/Dual

Video Encode Rate

To set the Video encode bit rate. Range from

2.0Mbps~20.0Mbps

Audio Encode Rate

Select the audio encode bit rate, options: 64K, 128, 192K, 256K, 320K, 384K

Total Encode Rate

Total encode rate generate automatically, can not be editable. This bit rate is summed up by Video and audio encode rate.

Audio Volume

Define the output channel volume after transcoding.

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Level 0 means mute while level 49 is the Max. volume output.

Video Standard

To select the video standard. Options as available for: NTSC/PAL.

GOP Size

Set the GOP size, range from 0~255

GOP Sruct

Set the GOP struct, options: IBBPBBPBB/IPPPPPPPP/IIIIIIIIII/IBBPBBPBB

Aspect Ratio Conversation

To adjust the latency between input and output.

Latency Adjustment

To adjust the latency between input and output.

OutputVideoResolution

To set the output video resolution the same as input video resolution.

Parameters

Description

Port#(T)

Indicates the total bit rate of input signal, including the valid and null packet. The unit is Mbps

Port#(E)

Indicates the bit rate of valid packet (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

FirmwareIniStatus

the status indicates if the firmware is initiated successfully

After setting all the parameters, you should press ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.

 Status

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Introduction to the parameters of status:

Note:

(1) Each transcoder module has 4 channels (channel1 to channel 4), each channel can only transcode 1 program.

(2) Channel 1 and channel 3 can transcode input signal to SD or HD program, channe2 and channel 4 can only transcode input signal to SD program. TC2 can only transcode input signal to SD program.

 3.2.4.14 SD H.264/MPEG-2 SDI/AV Encoder Module (Premium)

The 2-SD H.264 SDI/AV Encoder Module supports encoding 2 SDI channels or 2 AV channels in very low bit rate simultaneously.

 Setting

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Below are the key parameters:

Parameters

Description

Channel

Indicates which input port the channel comes from.

Video Source

To select the correct video source for the input.

Video Encoder Type

To select the video encoding format, available options include: MPEG-2 and H.264

Video Encode Rate

To set the encode rate for CBR mode.

Video Encode Mode

Select encoding mode, available options include: CBR and VBR

Video Max Encode Rate

To set the upper limit of encode rate for VBR mode.

Video Min Encode Rate

To set the bottom limit of encode rate for VBR mode.

Audio Source

To select the correct audio source for the input.

Audio Encoder Type

To select the audio encoding format, available options include: MPEG-1 Layer II and AAC

Audio Encode Rate

To choose the encoding bitrate for the audio.

Belong To

To assign the audio to a certain program.

Audio Mode

To select the Audio Mode.

Audio Volume

To set the Audio volume

Audio PID

To edit the video PID.

GOP Size

To edit the GOP size

GOP Struct

To select GOP structure.

Frame Rate

To select the Frame Rate.

Aspect Ratio

To select the Aspect Ratio.

Input Resolution

To select the Input Resolution.

Output Resolution

To select the output Resolution.

PCR PID

To edit the PCR PID.

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Video PID

To edit the Video PID.

PMT PID

To edit the PMT PID.

Service ID

To edit the service ID.

Provider Name

To edit the service provider name.

Program Name

To edit the channel name.

Parameters

Description

Port#(T)

Indicates the total bit rate of input signal, including the valid and null packet. The unit is Mbps

Port#(E)

Indicates the bit rate of valid packet (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

Video Resolution

the resolution of input video

After setting all the parameters, you should press ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.

 Status

Go to “Status” tab and check the module running status. The parameters of this part are derived from the input signal; they will be gotten automatically when the input signal is available, and cannot be changed by the user.

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 3.2.4.15 Low Bitrate H.264/MPEG-2 SD Transcoder Module

The low bitrate SD transcoder module supports transforming 2 HD or 4 SD channels to MPEG-2 or H.264 SD format in very low bit rate simultaneously.

 Setting

Parameters

Description

Channel

Indicates which channel the following configuration is on

Video Encoder Type

To select the video encoding format, Available options include: MPEG-2 and H.264

Audio Encoder Type

To select the audio encoding format, available options include: MPEG-1 Layer II and AAC

Video Encode Mode

Select encoding mode, available options include: CBR and VBR

Video Max Encode Rate

To set the upper limit of encode rate for VBR mode.

Video Min Encode Rate

To set the bottom limit of encode rate for VBR mode.

Video Encode Rate

To set the encode rate for CBR mode.

Audio Encode Rate

To choose the encoding bitrate for the audio.

Channel Delay

To set the channel delay time

Audio Mode

To select the audio mode, Available options include: Stereo, Joint Stereo,Dual Channel, Single Channel

GOP Size

To set the GOP size.

GOP Struct

To set the GOP struct

Volume (0~49)

To set the audio volume, Available range is: 0~49

Aspect ratio Conversioin

To set the aspect ratio of the picture. Available options include: Automatic, 4:3 letterbox, 4:3 Pan and Scan, 16:9 Letterbox, 16:9 Pan and Scan.

Output Video Resolution

To set the output video resolution

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After setting all the parameters, you should press ‘Apply’ button to save the settings.

Parameters

Description

Port#(T)

Indicates the total bit rate of input signal, including the valid and null packet. The unit is Mbps

Port#(E)

Indicates the bit rate of valid packet (excluding the null packet). The unit is Mbps.

Decoder1 Firmware Version

Indicate the decoder module firmware version

 Status

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Introduction to the parameters of status:

3.1.5 Advanced Configuration

 Data Insertion

 NIT Insertion

1. Connect the equipment through NMS, and complete the configuration on the output module. Here take 8QAM module as an example. The 8QAM 8TS output is set at frequencies 474, 482, 490, 498, 506, 514, 522 and 530, SR 6.875.

2. Switch to “Service Configuration” tab to configure the output channels at each QAM channel. Here we output total 6 programs at 3 TS channels: CCTV-1, CCTV-2 and CCTV-7 at TS1; CCTV-10 at TS2; CCTV-11, CCTV-12 at TS3

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3. Select a TS channel, right click on it and select “SI setting” to enter the “PSI/SI” menu. Below example will show you the procedure starting from TS1.

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4. The PSI/SI menu is showing as below, select “NIT Actual”, and right click on it and select “Add NIT”.

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5. In the pop-up window, enter proper “Network ID” and “Network Name” and click “Ok” to continue,

6. Click + to expand the NIT Actual table, and find the new added NIT table, select the “transport_stream” item and right click on it to select “Add NIT TS”.

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Same as the ID set in the output TS channel

7. In the pop-up window, enter the Network ID and the TS ID then click OK. The ID must be same as that set in the output TS channel.

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8. Under the new added “transport_stream”, find the item “transport_descriptor”, use mouse right button to select to add proper descriptor base on the actual situation. We select “Add Cable Descriptor” here because we use 8QAM module.

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9. Input the TS1 channel parameter for the cable descriptor. (for the FEC_Inner option, please always select “No Define”)

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After input the descriptor, click “Add”, then user can expand the “transport_descriptor” menu

to check whether the new added data correct or not. Then repeat steps 7~10 to add other frequencies to this NIT table.

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10. After the configurations of the NIT, do remember to click “Apply” and then “Save” button in the “Program Info” window to apply the settings.

If needed, you can right click ‘Transport Description→Descriptor Tag 0x44 cable delivery system descriptor’ to modify or delete the descriptor.

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 LCN Insertion

In telecommunications, a logical channel number (LCN), also known as virtual channel, is a channel designation which differs from that of the actual radio channel (or range of frequencies) on which the signal travels.

The most common reason for a television station using a virtual channel is to minimize viewer confusion when a digital transmission is airing on a different channel from the one the station used in analog mode. The virtual channel thus enables viewers to tune in the station by choosing the same channel number as they would have previously.

The equipment supports LCN feature in a DTV system. Through following a few simple configuration steps then you can activate this feature.

1. Select the TS where your actual NIT table locates from an output module in “Output Program Info” window. Right click on the TS, and select “SI setting” to enter the PSI/SI editing page.

2. In the PSI/SI editing page, click + besides NIT Actual table to expand the table, find the “transport_descriptor”, and right click on it and select “Add LCN Descriptor” to enter the LCN editing page.

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Below example will describe the procedure to edit LCN from a QAM module.( The QAM module in this unit is inserted to the slot 3. So it is showing as Board3 [QAM] in the LCN editing page)

1) In “Board TS List”, Click to check the corresponding TS (for example: “Board3[QAM]-Port1-TS1” ) in which the programs need to be assigned with LCN. Then all of the programs within that TS will be listed in the “Services” list.

2) Click Add in front of a program name in the Service list, the service ID, Logic Channel Number, Visible Service Flag of this program will appear in the following LCN table. Input a proper LCN for this program; Following above steps to assign LCN for more programs in this TS. Then click Add at the bottom of this page to save the LCN setting. (Please keep “visible_service_flag” as the default setting – 1).

3) Repeat steps 1)-2) to add LCN for other programs in other TS, and then click “Exit”.

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3. After the settings on all output TS channel, do remember to click “Apply” and then “Save” button in the “Service Configuration” window to apply the settings.

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 OTA descriptor Insertion

To do the OTA upgrade for STB, generally you need insert an OTA descriptor into the NIT under the central frequency in head-end equipments.

1. Right click the TS which you set as central frequency TS and click ‘PSI/SI’.

2. Enter ‘NIT Actual→Network Descriptors’ and right click it and select ‘Add network description’.

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3. Input the Tag and OTA descriptor and click ‘Add’

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3.2 Operation through Front Panel

For some basic operation, such as checking the equipment and sub-board information, and working status, besides using the NMS, user can also operate via the front panel control buttons and menu.

For detailed configuration on each module and advanced application, it is recommended to operate via NMS.

3.2.1 Front Panel Control Buttons

1. Navigation Keys: Up/Down/Left/Right buttons. Used for moving the cursor during the

operation.

2. Menu: to Enter a menu or Return to previous/upper level menu.

3. OK: to confirm the edit in the menu.

4. Esc: to return to the previous level menu.

5. Reset: to reboot the device.

3.2.2 Front Panel Operation Menu Structure

Class1

Class2

Class3

Class4

Class5

Default Parameter

Main Menu

TS/IP

Output

Setting

Channel 1

Program Setup

Enable

Dest Address

227.010.020.080

Dest Port

01234

TS Packet

Channel 2-12

Program Setup

The same with Channel 1

Stream IP Address

192.168.001.034

Stream MAC Address

A0-69-86-00-FF-FF

Stream Subnet Mask

255.255.255.000

Stream Gateway

192.168.001.001

IGMP Version

IGMP-V2

System

Ethernet Setup

Host IP Address

192.168.001.241

Host Subnet Mask

255.255.255.000

Host Gateway

192.168.001.001

Host MAC Address

00-00-00-00-00-00

Trap IP Address1

000.000.000.000

Trap IP Address2

000.000.000.000

Menu Language

English, Chinese

English

Factory Setting

YES,NO

Save &

Clean

Save Setting

Clean Setting

Version

Show Current software version

3.2.3 Front Panel Operation Procedure

 Press “MENU” button to enter the main menu list;

 Use Up/Down navigation keys to select each sub-menu, and press “OK” to enter that

menu.

 To change any parameters of the menu, press “OK” to enter the editable status, and then

use Up/Down/Left/Right navigation keys to modify the parameters. After the modification, press “OK” to confirm.

 Press “ENTER” to cancel the modification and return to the previous menu.

Chapter4 Terminologies

ASI：Asynchronous serial interface BAT：Bouquet Association Table CAT：Condition Access Table CVBS: Composite Video, Blanking, and Sync, equals to “Composite video”.

DVB: Digital Video Broadcasting EIT：Event Information Table

FEC：Forward Error Correction HD：High Definition HDMI：High-Definition Multimedia Interface IEC：International Electrotechnical Commission ISO：International Organization for Standardization LCD：Liquid Crystal Display QAM：Quadrature Amplitude Modulation LED：Light-emitting diode LNB：Low noise block-downconverter MPEG：Moving Picture Experts Group MPTS：Multiple Programs Transport Stream NIT：Net work Information Table NMS：Network Management Software OFDM：Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing PAT：Program Association Table PCR：Program Clock Reference PID：Packet Identifier PMT： Program Map Table PSI：Program Specific Information PSU：Power Supply Unit QPSK：Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying SD：Standard Definition SDT：Service Description Table SI：Service Information SPTS：Single Program Transport Stream TDT：Time and Date Table

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