Technalogix TP160 IRD User Manual

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TP160 IRD

Professional HD

Integrated Receiver Decoder

User Manual

V1.0RC

Preface

Symbols Definition

For the symbols that might appear in this document, the meanings they represent are as the following:

Symbol

Meaning

There is highly potential danger. If it cannot be avoided, it will lead to the deaths or serious injury.

There is medium or low potential danger. If it cannot be avoided, it will lead to medium or slight injury.

There are potential risks. If ignore these texts, it may cause damage to the device, data loss, equipment performance reduce or unpredictable results.

Tips that help you to solve problems or save your time. Remarks. Additional information to the text, in order to emphasize something.

Introduction

This manual provides introductions to users about how to operate the device correctly. The content includes introduction to product installation, product characteristics and product settings, etc. It is highly suggested users to go through this document before actually operating the device.

If you need help, please contact us at:

Technalogix Ltd.

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Contents

1 About This Product .......................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4

1.2 Safety ........................................................................................................................ 4

1.3 Architecture ............................................................................................................... 5

1.4 Methods of Operation ................................................................................................ 6

1.4.1 Operation through WEB UI ...................................................................... 6

1.4.2 Operation through Front Panel Operation ............................................... 7

1.5 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................ 7

1.5.1 Physical Specifications ................................................................................... 7

1.5.2 Performance and Capacity ............................................................................. 8

1.5.3 Interfaces and Protocols ................................................................................. 8

2 Installation ..................................................................................................................... 10

2.1 Installation Procedure ............................................................................................. 10

2.2 Preparation before Installation ................................................................................ 10

2.3 Check Package and Accessories............................................................................. 11

2.4 Equipment Wiring and Connection .......................................................................... 11

2.4.1 Connection Setup for RF Signal Input .......................................................... 12

2.4.2 Connection Setup for ASI signal input .......................................................... 12

2.4.3 Connection Setup for IP signal input ............................................................ 12

3 Operation Guide ............................................................................................................ 13

3.1. Operation Overview ........................................................................................... 13

3.2. Powering Up and Initialization ........................................................................... 13

3.3. Front Panel Operation ....................................................................................... 13

3.3.1 Front Panel Menu Structure ................................................................... 14

3.3.2 Front Panel Operation Guide ................................................................. 16

3.4. WEB UI Operation ............................................................................................. 17

3.4.1 WEB Management Connecting ............................................................. 17

3.4.2 Parameters Configuration ...................................................................... 19

3.5. Operation Verification ........................................................................................ 34

3.5.1 Signal Reception Verification ................................................................. 35

3.5.2 Descrambling Function Verification ....................................................... 35

3.5.3 Decoding Function Verification .............................................................. 36

3.6. Preparation before Officially Operation ............................................................. 37

3.6.1 Clear all useless data ............................................................................. 37

3.6.2 Configure the equipment with working data .......................................... 37

3.6.3 Full checking before implementation ..................................................... 37

4 FAQ ............................................................................................................................... 39

5 Terminology ................................................................................................................... 41

1 About This Product

1.1 Introduction

This product is a new generation integrated receiver decoder to support the growing demands for multi-format, multi-standard video delivery and distribution. It can receive digital signals from several of inputs (DVB-S/S2, DVB-C (optional), DVB-T/ISDB-T (optional), IP, Genlock and ASI), decrypt, and process/select programs to various outputs including IP, CVBS, HDMI, SD/HD SDI and ASI. It supports multi-channel descrambling. It also supports video decoding with two audio channels. With remote web-based management interface, it is ideal to support advanced application such as content distribution, real-time signal conversion and transmission.

1.2 Safety

 To avoid electric-shock hazards, please do not open the receiver; refer service to

qualified personnel only.

 Do not expose the device in the sunlight, and keep it away from the heat source.  Do not block ventilation holes of the device so that air can circulate freely.  Switch the device off whenever it remains out of service for an extended period.  Be sure to turn the device off and disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning the

receiver surface.

 The apparatus shall be connected the mains socket outlet with a protective earthing

connection

 The appliance coupler used as the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.  This product has gone through regulated EMC test and meets with EMC safety

requirement.

( Such tests are conducted in a controlled EMC environment. A controlled EMC environment exists in a building where the installation has been designed

having special regards to EMC, and where technical personnel are present with

experience of EMC technology.)

1.3 Architecture

The equipment of this section is shown in schematic diagram. It is subject to change for improvement on the real product without advanced notice.

Front Panel

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1. Power status indicator: This LED light is turned on when the IRD is power on.

2. (Signal) Lock status indicator: This LED light is turned on when a channel is locked.

Otherwise there is no channel locked.

3. Alarm status indicator: This LED flickers when there is something abnormal. For example, the strength of the input signal is too weak.

4. Display screen: This LCD screen can show the program and configuration information.

5. CI SLOTS: There are two CI slots for various CAS CAM (PCMCIA) modules.

6. KEY PADS:

 Up/Down/Left/Right arrow keys: To change channels, to adjust volumes and

configure the IRD.

 Menu: To enter the menu and the quit function of the sub menus.  OK: To confirm the operation in the setup.

Rear Panel 22 23 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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Analog Audio OUT

HDMI OUT

SDI OUT

L-AUDIO 1

L-AUDIO 2

ASI OUT 1

ASI IN 1

MANAGEMENT

TS/IP

TS/IP (Redundant)

Power switch

GPI

CVBS

R-AUDIO1

R-AUDIO2

ASI OUT 2

ASI IN 2

RF OUT

RF IN 1

SDI OUT

GENLOCK IN

CVBS OUT(CC)

AUDIO

1.4 Methods of Operation

1.4.1 Operation through WEB UI

Operate the IRD remotely through WEB UI. The WEB UI operation supports:

Functions

Description

Related Items

Parameters Setting

Allows users to conduct operations of parameters configuration, modification and setup.

Signal receive setup CI setup Decoder setup

Status Monitoring

Support real-time monitoring on running status of input signal, CI descrambling, etc.

RF signal strength indication CI slot/CAM information HW/SW version information

1.5 Technical Specifications

1.5.1 Physical Specifications

Items

Index

Power

AC100~240VAC

Max. Power Consumption

Approx 40W

Size

1RU

Dimension

480mm (W) × 44mm (H) × 440mm (D)

Net Weight

Approx 4Kg

Gross Weight

Approx 5Kg

1.5.2 Performance and Capacity

Items

Index

ASI Max. Input Bitrate

100Mbps

ASI Max. Output Bitrate

100Mbps

Decoder Max. Resolution

1920 X 1080P

CI Max. Output Bitrate

100Mbps

1.5.3 Interfaces and Protocols

Physical Connector Interfaces

Inputs

IP Input (optional)

ASI Input

Interface: 1 x 1000 Mbps

Interface: 2 ASI inputs, 75Ω

IP Encapsulation: UDP/RTP

MPEG Format: 188/204 Bytes per TS

MPEG TS: MPTS and SPTS

Max bit rate: 100 Mbps (per TS)

Input processing: 1Socket, max at 72 Mbps per socket.

DVB-S/S2 Input

QAM RF Input (optional)

Input Frequency: 950~2150 MHz

Frequency Range: 48~862 MHz

Constellation: QPSK, 8 PSK

Modulation Mode: 16/32/64/128/256 QAM

DVB-T2 (Optional)

DVB-T (Optional)

Constellation: 16/32/64/128/256 QAM

Constellation: QPSK/16/64QAM

Bandwidth: 1.7Mhz, 5Mhz, 6Mhz, 7Mhz, 8Mhz, 10Mhz

Bandwidth: 6/7/8Mhz Input frequency: 48~862MHz

Input frequency: 48~862MHz

Max. bitrate: 50Mbps

Max. bitrate: 31.67Mbps

Transmission mode: 1K, 2K, 4K, 8K, 16K, 32K

Transmission mode: 2K, 8K

ISDB-T/Tb (Optional)

ATSC (Optional)

Constellation: QPSK/16/64QAM DQPSK

Constellation: 8VSB

Bandwidth: 1.7Mhz, 5Mhz, 6Mhz, 7Mhz, 8Mhz, 10Mhz

Bandwidth: 6Mhz

Input frequency: 48~862MHz

Input frequency: 57~803MHz (fixed)

Transmission mode: 1K, 2K, 4K, 8K, 16K, 32K

Max bitrate: 19.39Mbps

GENLOCK

Interface: BNC

Outputs

IP output

ASI output

Interface: RJ 45

Interface: 2 ASI outputs, 75Ω

IP Encapsulation: UDP/RTP

MPEG Format: 188/204 Bytes per TS

MPEG TS: MPTS and SPTS

Max bit rate: 100 Mbps (per TS)

Output processing: Up to 4 Sockets, max at 50 Mbps per socket.

The physical connector design is subject to change without advanced notice

(either the connector type or specific connector location) according to user’s sepcifc order, performance improvement, or for better user experience.

2 Installation

2.1 Installation Procedure

2.2 Preparation before Installation

Before installation, the installation personnel should read through and confirm the followings:

 Go through this user manual.  Has the knowledge of digital television system.  Has defined the sources, racks allocation, and set-up plan system wiring.  Knows how to operate this unit and parameters configuration.  Go through related engineering design documents about the system.

Preparation before

Installation

Check Package

and Accessories

Setup Connection

(signals, wiring)

Parameters

Configuration

System Debug

Finish

2.3 Check Package and Accessories

The IRD package includes the following accessories(could be different according to differnt models):

 Base Unit x1  Power cord x1  Earth cord x1  BNC cord x1  BNC-RCA cord x2  User Guide Disc x1

2.4 Equipment Wiring and Connection

To avoid electric shock and damage to the equipment, before setting up the

wiring connection, please power off the equipment and all other connected external devices. The equipment and external devices must be grounded. Powering on the equipment only after all the wiring connection is completed.

Connection Diagram

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In actual application, not all connection interfaces need to be connected with

signal/external devices. Please connect according to actual application purpose.

To ensure a smooth communication between the management PC and the

IRD, please try to connect the IRD management port to a switch without large data processing.

2.4.1 Connection Setup for RF Signal Input



Connect signal to tuner input with a RF cable.



Connect the IRD “Management” port to a switch, set up a management network with

the management PC.



Connect the IRD with the monitor via HDMI, SDI or CVBS ports.

2.4.2 Connection Setup for ASI signal input



Connect ASI signal to IRD “ASI IN” port with a BNC cable.



Connect the IRD “Management” port to a switch, set up a management network with

the management PC.



Connect the IRD with the monitor via HDMI, SDI or CVBS ports.

2.4.3 Connection Setup for IP signal input



Connect IP signal to IRD “TS/IP” port with a twisted cable.



Connect the IRD “Management” port to a switch, set up a management network with

the management PC.



Connect the IRD with the monitor via HDMI, SDI or CVBS ports.

3 Operation Guide

3.1. Operation Overview

This chapter provides information on how to operate the IRD through front panel and WEB UI. User can select the most proper operation method to set up the unit.

3.2. Powering Up and Initialization

Before powering-up the device, make sure that all cabling is correctly

connected (refer to chapter 2.4 of this manual). The device is correctly connected to the power inlet and grounded.

Switch on the equipment through the rear power switch, and the unit is powered up and starts the initialization. The LCD screen is lighted up, and display information as following:

The initialization takes about 20 seconds to complete, and then the IRD shows the IP address information as following:

If the unit fails to initialize and hangs at the “booting” stage, switching off the

device and then powering up again may help. If the device still fails to initialize, please contact your service representative for help.

3.3. Front Panel Operation

Ways of operation: use the 6 navigation keys on front panel: Up / Down / Left / Right / Menu /

UMH160R-SDI-G IP: 192.168.001.098

Booting…

Ok to configure the IRD parameters. The configuration and settings are displayed through front panel LCD.

3.3.1 Front Panel Menu Structure

1st Layer

2nd Layer

3rd Layer

Status

Input Tuner

Lock Status

Frequency Tune

TS Rate

C/N

BER

Input ASI

Lock Status

TS Rate

Input IP

Lock Status

TS Rate

Decoder

TS Rate

PCR PID

Audio PID

Video PID

PMT PID

Program No.

CI Slot 1/2

Output ASI

TS Rate

Output IP

IP 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 TS Rate

Active Alarms

Tuner LNB Short

Inactive

Invalid License

Inactive

CAM1 Communication Err

Inactive

CAM2 Communication Err

Inactive

Signal Unlock

Inactive

Inputs

Source

Source Select

ASI/ IPTV/ TUNER

TS Standard

DVB/ATSC

Scan TS

Tuner

Satellite Frequency

LNB Frequency

Symbol Rate

LNB Power Supply

LNB 22KHz

LNB Fre

Scan TS

ASI

Enable

TS Standard

Scan TS

Local Setting

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Gateway

Mac Address

TSIP Channel 1/8

Source IP Address

Source IP Port

Protocol

Outputs

Setting

Decoder

Playing Program

Video

Video Standard

Aspect Ratio

Video Format

Audio

Audio Volume

Audio Mixer

Audio 1/2 Language

Subtitle

Subtitle Standard

Teletext

Teletext Standard

ASI

Constant Rate

Trans Mode

TSIP Channel 1

Enable

Dest IP Address

Dest Port

Protocol

CA Setting

Common Interface

CI 1/2

Descrambling

CAM Max Bitrate

BISS Setting

BISS Setup

BISS Mode

BISS-1 Setup

BISS-E Setup

System

Local Setup

Local IP Address

Local Subnet Mask

Local Gateway

Trap IP1 Adderss

Trap IP2 Adderss

MAC Address

Version

Alarms Setting

LNB Connection Short

GPI1/2

Alarm Mask

Signal Unlock

CAM Descrambling

CAM Communication

3.3.2 Front Panel Operation Guide

 Enter “Menu”:

o Press “MENU” button to enter main menu.

 Exit Menu/Back to parent Menu

o Upon completion of configuration settings, press “MENU” button until you

go back to the Parent Menu.

 Enter Sub-Menu

o Press MENU button to enter main menu. o Select a sub-menu by pressing arrow UP and arrow DOWN button. o Press OK button on the selected sub-menu.

 To change parameter

o Step 1: Enter main menu by pressing MENU button. o Step 2: Scroll sub-menu by pressing arrow UP and arrow DOWN button,

and press OK button to change the selected sub-menu.

o Step 3: To change parameter settings, press arrow RIGHT and arrow LEFT

button to move the cursor in which change must be made.

o Press arrow UP button and arrow DOWN to input / select an appropriate

setting, then press OK button to save.

3.4. WEB UI Operation

Accessing the equipment via Web can be very convenient for remote configuration of the equipment. Relative to the front panel settings WEB operation can provide a more friendly man-machine interface, and with less limits in space. WEB Management is recommended.

3.4.1 WEB Management Connecting

Connection Instruction:

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1. Connect the “MANAGEMENT” port of the IRD to a network switch and connect the management PC/server to the same network switch.

2. The IRD default IP address is 192.168.1.98. Please modify the management server’s IP address or IRD IP address to be in the same IP section. To ensure that the equipment is smoothly connected to the network.

3. Open any web browser (e.g. Mozilla, internet explorer, safari and etc.), input the equipment’s IP address in format: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx refers to IRD’s IP address) and press ENTER button to confirm. The browser will attempt to connect to the device. If succeed, a login page will appear. (see PIC-3.4.2)

Note: Through WEB browser, you can manage several pieces of HD IRD at the same time, as long as those equipments are connected to the server via Network

Switch. Make sure that the equipment and server’s IP address should be in the

same section. Nevertheless, Subnet Mask and Gateway should be the same both the server and the equipment.

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 To login, you need to enter the default username “admin” and password “admin”.

Then click “Login”.

 If the user name and password is entered correctly, you will be redirected directly to

the main page.

3.4.2 Parameters Configuration

3.4.2.1 Main Page

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 Area to the left function menu is used to switch in a different configuration menu page.  Area to the right, displays the selected content of the configuration of the menu items.

The WEB management page allows you to monitor and/or configure: Status, Inputs, Outputs, Decoder, CA, Local Setup, Import/Export, GPI Alarms Setting, User Management, License, Upgrade, Log and etc.

Left menu section:

This area shows the main menu items of the machine, you can click the item you want configure or monitor, then the detailed information will appear in the right area.

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Right function section:

This section is the main place for monitor and configuration of the machine where can show you the detailed information and you can operate it as follows:

3.4.2.2 Status Page

This page allows you to monitor the status of input and output signal, and check the information of CI cards.

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 Input status (tuner/ ASI/ IP): It shows the main information of input streams, such

as lock status, RF BER, RF Level, Total RF Rate , ASI total rate, ASI effective rate etc.

 Decoder status: Here you can see the decoder information: video PID, Audio PID

and PMT PID.

 CI status: You are able to monitor the status of CI cards.  Output status (ASI/ IP): You can check the output TS rate and the TS status.  Active Alarm: Display the alarm information.

3.4.2.3 Programs

When you turn to the Programs interface, where you are able to check and modify the parameter of programs output.

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① Source Select & TS Scan: It is able to set the source and scan TS.

② Program List: It displays all programs on the received input streams. You can

choose CI option and Destination for each program listed. It is also supported to bypass the whole stream via ASI or IP, to bypass Other PIDs and to remove CA Descriptors.

After completing the configuration, you should click “Apply” button to enforce it.

3.4.2.4 Inputs

 Receiver

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Additionally, in this section, you are able to set the dual RF receiver parameters including the Satellite Frequency, Symbol Rate, LNB Frequency, and LNB Voltage (Polarization) with accurate values. Then you can press the “Apply” button to save your settings.

 SATELLITE FREQUENCY (MHz): this is the satellite down conversion

frequency, every transponder has one frequency, and you can get this parameter from the satellite program provider.

 SYMBOL RATE (KBaud): every transponder has one symbol rate; you can

get this parameter from the satellite program provider.

 LNB Frequency: this is the LNB’s local oscillation (LO) frequency, every

LNB have one or two oscillation frequencies which can be obtained from the LNB provider, or you can check on the LNB label. The value is between 5000 and 6000.

 LNB Power Supply: LNB voltage is the power that supply to the LNB in

order to receive satellite signal with different polarization. Generally 18V is for Horizontal while 13V is for Vertical.

 LNB 22 KHz: Generally this is used to control 22KHz switch, typically used

for LNB with double L.O. in Ku band. “ON” is for high L.O and “OFF” is for low L.O.

Sometimes the parameters may change; it is advisable to check through

www.lyngsat.com for the updated satellite parameters.

 IP(optional)

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This page shows the local IP setup and Input IP information. There is one channel available to receive IP streams. Then you can press the “Apply” button to save your settings. Before you can receive the IP streams, you should configure the following parameters:

 IP Address: Local IP setting for connecting to the server. This IP and the

management server’s IP should be in the same section.

 Subnet Mask: Network Mask setting for connecting to the server. It should be

the same as management server: 255.255.255.0

 Gateway: Gateway setting for connecting to the server. It should be the same

as the management server.

 Speed Mode: Here shows the speed mode of the TSIP port.  Mac: Here shows the MAC address of IP module. The MAC address is fixed

and not editable.

The parameter of channel:

 Enable: Enable or disable corresponding output channel  Source IP Address: it is the IP address of the source IP streams.  Source Port: It is the port of source IP streams.

 Protocol: You can choose UDP or RTP for multicast/unicast.  IGMP: to click the “Setting” button to get the configuration page.

 IP- IGMP

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 IGMP Version: to choose Auto/IGMP V1/IGMP V2/IGMP V3 options.  IGMP Auto Report: to enable the auto report function.  Filter: to include or exclude the source IP address.  Source IP Address: to input the IP address to include or exclude.  Source List: the IP address added will be listed here.

3.4.2.5 Outputs

 ASI Here, you are able to set the Constant Rate of ASI signal. After configuration you need to

click submit button to enforce it.

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o Constant Rate: set ASI output bit rate.

 IP(optional) This is the main parameter of output IP streams. There are two channels for output and you can set both of them. After configuration you need to click submit button to enforce it.

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 Enable: Enable or disable corresponding output channel  Dest IP Address: The IP address for the multicast/unicast.  Dest Port: The port of the multicast/unicast, it must stay same with the

value of the destination device.

 Protocol: You can choose UDP OR RTP for multicast/unicast.  Constant Rate: to set IP output bit rate.

3.4.2.6 Decoder

 Playing This page shows Playing Program, video, audio, subtitle and teletext parameter:

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 Playing Program On this interface, you can choose the Tuner, ASI or IP inputs as signal source. And set the

program for decoding.

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o Program: To choose the program for decoding from the selected signal

sources.

 Video: Here, you can configure the video parameter, as follows:

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o Aspect Radio Conversion: you had the options to select from various

aspect ratios as follows: Automatic, Pillarbox(Side Bars), 16:9 Pan and Scan, 4:3 LetterBox, and 4:3 Pan and Scan.

o Video Output Resolution:you can choose from the following video formats

(resolution) for applying to the decoding output program:

Automatic / 480i / 576i / 720p50 / 720p59 / 720p60 / 1080i50 / 1080i59 / 1080i60 /1080p24 /1080p30 /1080p59/ 1080p60.

The decoder output video resolution should meet with the monitor resolution

setting to avoid and display issue.

 Audio: In this section, you can configure the information of Audio, as follows:

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o Audio1 Preferred Language: To choose a language for Audio1 output. o Audio2 Preferred Language: To choose a language for Audio2 output.

 Subtitle: In this section, you can configure the information of Subtitle, as follows:

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o Subtitle Standard: Set subtitle standard. There are two options to choose

from: EBU and DVB.

o Subtitle Language: choose a language.

 Teletext (VBI): In this section, you can configure the information of Subtitle, as follows:

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o Enable: to enable or disable the teletext function. o Teletext Language: to choose the teletext language.

 Basic For Basic setting on program decoder output:

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 Fail Mode: 2 options for fail mode: Black Screen or Still Picture.

 Video Standard: 6 options for video standard: Auto, PAL, PAL_N, PAL_M, NTSC, SECAM.

 Audio: Audio Volume: It can be set from -63 to 0. Mixer: 4 formats of audio supported: including Stereo, Left, Right, Mono and Dual.

 Enhanced On Enhanced page, you can set advanced program output parameters including

Genlock, Fail Mode, SDI, CVBS and Audio.

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 Genlock: In this section, you can configure the information of genlock as follow. Reference Source: Select “External” to use genlock source or “Disable” to use internal timing. SD Vertical (lines)/SD Horizontal(Pixels)/SD Subcarrier(Degrees): Adjust parameters to lock genlock source for SD decoder output. HD Vertical (lines)/HD Horizontal(Pixels): Adjust parameters to lock genlock source for HD decoder output.  Fail Mode: 2 CVBS output options for input source unlocked: Disable Composite and Display Raster.  SDI: In this section, you can set Closed Caption and audio on SDI output.

SD EIA 708-B: disable or enable SD EIA708-B output. Line: select specific line to be used for SD EIA 708-B. SD VBI L21 Captions: disable or enable SD VBI L21 Captions. HD EIA 708-B: disable or enable HD EIA708-B output. Line: select specific line to be used for HD EIA 708-B. Audio Group 1 Pair 1/Audio Group 1 Pair 2/Audio Group 2 Pair 1/Audio Group 2 Pair 2:

3 options for each SDI embedded audio, Off, Audio1 PCM and Audio2 PCM.  CVBS: In this section, you can set detailed CVBS output. NTSC Pedestal: you can choose Black at 7.5 IRE or Black at 0 IRE according to actual environment. 525 Standard: It’s fixed NTSC.

625 Standard: It’s fixed PAL-BGID. L21 Captions: enable or disable CVBS caption output.

 Audio: 2 analog output and 2 digital output in 1 audio output port.

Analog Output 1/Analog Output 2: 3 options for analog output, OFF, audio 1 and audio 2. Level: audio volume can be adjusted from -14 to 0. Digital Output 1/Digital Output 2: 4 options for digital output, OFF, Audio 1 PCM, Audio 2

PCM, Audio 1 Pass-through.

3.4.2.7 CA

In this page, user can manage the configuration setting related to the device decryption and descrambling capability.

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 COMMON INTERFACE is used to interface between the pay-per-view card and

the receiver. This is a defined standard that enables the addition of Conditional Access Module (CAM) in a DTV receiver to adapt it to different kinds of cryptography.

o CAM Max Bitrate: Set the max output bit rate of the CAM.

 BISS: BISS(Basic Interoperable Scrambling System) is a satellite signal

scrambling system developed by the European Broadcasting Union and a consortium of hardware manufacturers. There are two BISS Mode:

o BISS-1, transmission are protected by a 12 digit hexadecimal “session key”

that is agreed by the transmitting and receiving parties prior to transmission. The key is entered into both the encoder and decoder, this key then forms part of the encryption of the digital TV signal and any receiver with BISS-support with correct key will decrypt the signal.

o BISS-E (E for encrypted), is a variation where the decoder has stored one

secret BISS-key entered by for example a rights holder. This is unknown to the user of the decoder. The user is then sent a 16-digit hexadecimal code,

which is entered as a “session key”. This session key is then mathematically

combined internally to calculate a BISS-1 key that can decrypt the signal.

o BISS-E ID, an identification ID given prior to transmission and reception.

Usually a standard CAM can support Max. 72Mbit data processing unless it

has instruction for higher bit rate support. Selecting a wrong CAM output bit rate will cause video mosaic issue because the actual processed data exceeds the CAM Max handling capability.

3.4.2.8 System

 Local Setting

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In this page, you can do factory set and reboot, and able to configure the following parameters:

 IP Address: Local IP setting for connecting to the server. This IP and the

management server’s IP should be in the same section.

 Subnet Mask: Subnet Mask setting for connecting to the server. It should be

the same as management server: 255.255.255.0

 Gateway: Gateway setting for connecting to the server. It should be the same

as the management server.

 Trap IP Address1: This IP should be the same as the monitoring server’s IP.

After correct setup, the IRD will pass the alarming and running information to the monitoring server.

 Trap IP Address2: This IP should be the same as the monitoring server’s IP.

After correct setup, the IRD will pass the alarming and running information to the monitoring server.

 SFN: to enable or disable the SFN supporting.  Mac Address: Here shows the MAC address of the device. The MAC address

is fixed and not editable.

 Software Version (Main Board): Here shows the Software Version of Main

Board.  Import/ Export This page allows you to import and export configurations, Preset 1/Preset 2 or local can be selected.

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 GPI Alarms Setting

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In this section, you can set the alarm information to monitor the device and signal. After setting the “Alarm Mask” on, the “GPI” item will be optional. If you set the GPI on, when

there are LNB Disconnect, Signal unlocked, CAM error, decoder failure, ASI output lost error, the alarm information will be sent out via GPI.

 User Management

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 Change Password: When choose this button, you are able to change the password with a new one. But you should enter the old password firstly.  Change Username: Here, you can change the existed username to a new one.  Create a User: The device allows you to add up to 10 new users to operate the device. You can set the new username and password after select “Create a User” button.  Delete a User: By selecting this section, you are able to delete the user account from the existing account. If the user account is deleted, the user will have no access to the device any more.

 License This page allows you to upgrade and export license.

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 Upgrade

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Click Browse button, then you can select the upgrade file, and click “Upgrade” button to start the upgrade. Do not close the IRD or the WEB browser during the upgrade. If succeed, please restart the device and it will load the new version auto.

 Log

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To get the Log for R&D for analysis.

3.4.2.9 Logout

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This interface will show a “Logout” button for you to logout the WEB UI.

3.5. Operation Verification

This section briefly describes some simple verification/debugging on the device after configuring the parameters of the device.

3.5.1 Signal Reception Verification

Precondition:

a. For tuner input test: satellite signal is ready and strong. b. For ASI input test: ASI signal source equipment can stream out ASI signal.

The configuration of IRD: The items need to be checked are listed in the following table.

Items

Method

Modify the signal reception mode (Front panel modification)

Inputs -> Source select menu (Through the front panel to select from ASI or Tuner which matches your current input signal).

Modify the signal reception mode (Modification through WEB)

Login WEB UI to select correct input source in “Inputs->Source Select” configuration page. (Refer to Figure 3.4 of this manual)

Signal Connection

Make sure the signal is well connected to the right interfaces:

1. Whether the RF signal is connected to the tuner input.

2. Whether the ASI source is connected ASI Input.

3. Whether the device has been connected to management network through the device “Management” port.

Verification Result Once the signal source is properly connected and the parameters based on the input is accurately configured, front panel LOCK indicator will lights up in GREEN, indicating that the signal reception is normal.

3.5.2 Descrambling Function Verification

Precondition:

a. Scrambled satellite signal or test stream are available.

b. The smart card has already been authorized. c. Corresponding CAM for the test signal/stream is available. d. The descrambled picture can be seen via monitors.

The configuration of the device: The items need to be checked are listed in the following table.

Items

Method

Front Panel Modification

Outputs->Program Setup menu (Select the program which needs to be descrambled from Program List. Select CI Slot1or CI Slot2 according to which CI ports the CAM module and CAM Card is inserted.)

Modification through WEB

Select “Outputs->Program Setup” page (Refer to Figure 3.4 of this manual)

Verification Result If the scrambled programs can be seen on the monitor after descrambling setting, then it verifies the IRD descrambling function works well.

3.5.3 Decoding Function Verification

Precondition:

a. The input signal is available and well fed to the input ports. b. The scrambled satellite signal and code streams are dealt with correct CAM

module and authorized smart card.

c. The descrambled picture can be seen via the monitor.

The configuration of IRD: The items need to be checked are listed in the following table.

Items

Method

Front Panel Modification

Outputs->Program Setup menu (for scrambled program) (Select the program which needs to be descrambled from Program List. Select CI Slot1or CI Slot2 according to which CI ports the CAM module and CAM Card is inserted.)

Items

Method

Outputs->Decoder Setup menu (Select the programs that need decoding output, and then choose Output->Decoder Setup->Audio menu and Output->Decoder Setup->Video menu to set decoding resolution, aspect ratio, output mode etc.

Modification through WEB

Outputs->Decoder Setup page (Refer to Figure 3.4 of this manual)

Verification Result The selected programs are displayed on the monitor after setting. It means the decoding is working fine.

3.6. Preparation before Officially Operation

This section advises what need to be performed on the IRD before formally starts operation. It includes but not limited to the following:

 Clear test data  Configure the equipment with working data.  Routing inspection.

3.6.1 Clear all useless data

To do a factory default setting on the device in order to clean up all test data generated in the process of debugging and testing.

3.6.2 Configure the equipment with working data

According to the formal system plan to configure the IRD from signal input, descramble and decoding output.

3.6.3 Full checking before implementation

After completion of the test and configuration, users are recommended to give the

equipment a final full-scale checking to ensure everything is on track for working with

long-term stability. It shall contain (but not limited to) the following items：



Check the strength and quality of all input signals.



Check if there is any alarm lights up on front panel LED indicator.



Check whether the cable connection is in good condition with each external device.

4 FAQ

Problem

Possible Reasons

What to do

The LCD display on the front panel does not light up.

No power.

Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power socket.

No Video output

Parameters are not properly configured.

Check the parameters configuration

No signal

Check the source and other factors that affect the signal reception.

The TV set is not tuned to the right TV mode.

Set TV in right mode, e.g. (Set TV to CVBS display mode for CVBS decoding input from IRD, and HDMI mode for IRD HDMI input, etc.)

No or bad signal. No cable connection or the

program does not exist in current satellite.

Check the cable connections, LNB and other equipment connected between the LNB and the STB, and /or adjust the dish.

The satellite dish is not properly oriented to the satellite.

Align the dish. Check the signal level in the IRD menu.

Bad picture / Blocking error.

The satellite dish is not properly oriented to the satellite.

Align the dish.

Problem

Possible Reasons

What to do

Signal is too strong.

Connect a signal attenuator to the LNB input.

Signal is too weak.

Change to a larger dish.

LNB noise figure is too high.

Change a LNB with lower noise figure.

The LNB is defective

Change a LNB.

Signal is good. But No picture and no audio on decoding output

The picture and audio are scrambled.

Insert correct CAM and authorized smart card to descramble the programs.

Cannot have access to the IRD through WEB UI

IP setting

Check whether the management PC IP and the IRD IP have been set to be in same section.

Network cable problem

Make sure the cable is good one and connect well to the IRD management port.

Cannot Decrypt Programs.

Haven’t selected decrypted

programs or select incorrectly.

Select decrypted programs to be correctly.

CAM Modular Error.

Change for another CAM.

Smart Card doesn’t have authorization

Change for an authorized smart card

Incorrect insertion of CAM or Smart card.

Correctly insert CAM and Smart card.

5 Terminology

A - Z

Abbreviation

Specific Meaning

AES

Audio Engineering Society

ASI

Asynchronous Serial Interface

BISS

Basic Interoperable Scrambling System

BNC

Bayonet Nut Connector

Common Interface

CVBS

Composite Video Broadcast Signal

DVB

Digital Video Broadcast

DVB-C

DVB-Cable

DVB-S/S2

DVB-Satellite

DVB-T

DVB-Terrestrial

EBU

European Broadcasting Union

ETSI

European Telecommunications Standards Institute

FEC

Forward Error Correction

High Definition

HDMI

High Definition Multimedia Interface

ISO

International Standard Organization

ITU

International Telecommunications Union

LNB

Low Noise Block

MPEG

Moving Pictures Experts Group

PCMCIA

Personal Computer Memory Card International Association

RTP

Real-time Transport Protocol

Standard Definition

SDI

Serial Digital Interface

Transport Stream

UDP

User Datagram Protocol

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