Technalogix tp400d-8vsb User Manual

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TP400D-8VSB

TRANSMODULATOR / PROCESSOR

User Manual

Version 1.5

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. #4, 8021 Edgar Industrial Place Red Deer, Alberta, Canada T4P 3R3 Phone: 403.347.5400 Fax: 403.347.7444 URL: www.technalogix.ca Email: techsupport@technalogix.ca

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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 Operations…………………………………………………………………….….....6

1.4.1 Operations through WEB GUI…………………………………………………..……6

1.4.2 Operations through Front Panel………………………………….…..………..…....7

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

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

1.5.2 Performance and Capacity………………….…………………………….....................................7

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

2. Installation………………………………………………………………………………………….…...9

2.1 Installation Procedures………………………………………………………………………………...9

2.2 Preparation before Installation…………………………………………………………………...…...9

2.3 Check Package and Accessories……………………...……………………………………….…...10

2.4 Equipment Wiring and Connections………………...…………………………………………......10

2.4.1 Connection Setup for RF Signal Input…………………………...…………………………........11

2.4.2 Connection Setup for ASI Signal Input……………………………...……………………….......11

2.4.3 Connection Setup for IP Signal Input…………………………….................................……….11

3. Operation Guide…………………………..……………………………………………...…………....12

3.1 Operation Overview………………..……………………………………………………………….....12

3.2 Powering Up and Initialization…………...………………………………………………………….12

3.3 Front Panel Operation…………………………..………………………………………………..……12

3.3.1 Front Panel Menu Structure…….……………………...……………………………………..…...13

3.3.2 Front Panel Operation Guide………………………………...………………………………..…..15

3.4 WEB GUI Operation……………………………..………………………………………………..……16

3.4.1 Web Management Connecting………………………………………………………………..……16

3.4.2 Parameters Configurations………………………...………………………………………..……..17

3.4.2.2 Status Page………………………………………………………………………………………….19

3.4.2.3 Program Mux Settings…………………………………………………………………………….20

3.4.2.4 Inputs………………………………………………..…………………………...………………….24

3.4.2.5 Outputs…………………………………….……………………...………………………………..28

3.4.2.5 Failover Slate…………………………..………………………..........................................…....31

3.4.2.6 Conditional Access…………………………………………………………………………...…...32

3.4.2.7 System……………………………………………………………………………………………….34

3.5 Preparation before Official Operation……………………………………..………………...…...36

3.5.1 Clear all useless data……………………………………….……….……………………………...37

3.5.2 Configure the equipment with working data…………………………………………….……..37

3.5.3 Full checking before implementation…………………..……………......................................37

4. FAQ…………………………………………………………………………………..……………….....38

5. Terminology……………………………………………………………………..………………….….40

6. Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………….…41

1 About This Product

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This product is a new generation Transmodulator/Processor to support the growing demands for multi-format, multi-standard video delivery and distribution. It can receive digital signals from several inputs i.e. 8-VSB, (DVB-S/S2, DVB-C (optional), DVB-T/T2/ISDB-T (optional), ASI, and others), It can also decrypt and process/select programs to various outputs including CVBS, HDMI, SD/HD SDI, ASI, Output Modulator, etc. It supports multi-channel descrambling, multiplexing, external table/data insertion, transcoding and transmodulating. It also supports video decoding with two audio channels. With remote web-based management interface, it is ideal to support advanced applications such as content distribution, real-time signal conversion and transmission.

1.2 SAFETY

 To avoid electric-shock hazards, do not open the unit; refer service to qualified personnel only.  Do not expose the device in the sunlight, and keep it away from a 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 unit

surface.

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

connection.

 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 the schematic diagram. It is subject to change due to improvements or advancements in the product.

Changes may be made without advanced notice. Front Panel

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1. Power status indicator: This LED light is turned on when the unit 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 weak.

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

5. KEY PADS:

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

the unit.

6. Menu: To enter the menu and the quit function of the sub menus.

7. OK: To confirm the operation in the setup.

Rear Panel

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RF LOOP IN

RF OUT

GPI/LS DATA Out

CVBS Out

R-AUDIO 1

R-AUDIO 2

ASI OUT 2

ASI IN 2

RF IN

BALANCED AUDIO OUT

HDMI

SDI OUT

L-AUDIO 1

L-AUDIO 2

ASI OUT 1

ASI IN 1

MANAGEMENT

TS/IP

TS/IP (Redundant)

POWER CORD IN

POWER SWITCH

Redundant POWER (Optional)

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

Items

Index

Power

AC100~240VAC

Max. Power Consumption

Approx 40W

Size

1RU

Dimension

480mm (W) × 44mm (H) × 440mm (D)

Net Weight

Approx 3.8Kg

Gross Weight

Approx 5Kg

Items

Index

ASI Max. Input Bitrate

100Mbps

ASI Max. Output Bitrate

100Mbps

Decoder Max. Resolution

1920 X 1080i

CI Max. Output Bitrate

100Mbps

Operation through front panel control buttons; users may configure all the parameters according to the following:

1.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.5.1 Physical Specifications

1.5.2 Performance and Capacity

Inputs

IP input

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

Input processing: Up to 2 channels, max at 72 Mbps per channel.

Support input redundancy.

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

Max. bitrate: 50Mbps

Max. bitrate: 31.67Mbps

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

Transmission mode: 2K, 8K

DVB-S/S2

DVB-C (Optional)

Input Frequency: 950~2150 MHz

Frequency: 48~862 MHz

Constellation: QPSK, 8 PSK

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

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

Outputs

IP output

ASI output

Interface: RJ45

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

Output processing: Up to 2 channels, max at 72 Mbps per channel, support TS/IP redundancy.

1.5.3 Interfaces and Protocols

The physical connector design is subject to change without advanced notice

(to either the connector type or specific connector location) according to user’s

specific order, performance improvement, or for better user experience.

2 Installation

Preparation

Check Package

Setup Connection

(signals, wiring)

Parameters

Configuration

System Debug

Finish

2.1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2.2 PREPARATION BEFORE INSTALLATION

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

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

2.3 CHECK PACKAGE AND ACCESSORIES

The unit packaging includes the following accessories:

 Base Unit x1  Power cord x2  Ground Wire 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 TP400D, please try to connect the UNIT management port to a switch without large data processing.

2.4.1 Connection Setup for RF Signal Input

Connect signal to tuner input (either RF1 or RF2 input) with a RF cable.

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Connect the TP400D “Management” port to a switch, set up a management network

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with the management PC.

Connect the TP400D with the monitor via HDMI, SDI or CVBS ports.

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2.4.2 Connection Setup for ASI signal input

Connect ASI signal to TP400D “ASI IN” port with a BNC cable.

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Connect the TP400D “Management” port to a switch, set up a management network

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with the management PC.

Connect the TP400D with the monitor via HDMI, SDI or CVBS ports.

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2.4.3 Connection Setup for IP signal input

Connect IP signal to TP400D “TS/IP” port with a twisted cable.

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Connect the TP400D “Management” port to a switch, set up a management network

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with the management PC.

Connect the TP400D with the monitor via HDMI, SDI or CVBS ports.

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3 Operation Guide

TP400D Transmodulator/Processor IP: 192.168.001.098

TP400D Transmodulator/Processor Setting System…

3.1. OPERATION OVERVIEW

This chapter provides information on how to operate the TP400D through front panel and WEB GUI. User can select the appropriate operation method to set up the unit.

3.2. POWERING UP AND INITIALIZATION

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

The initialization takes about 20 seconds to complete, and then the unit shows the IP address information is as follows:

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

correctly connected (refer to chapter 3.4 of this manual). Make sure the device is correctly connected to the power inlet and is grounded.

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 / Ok to configure the TP400D 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 1/2

Lock Status

FEC

PER

Frequency Offset

Frequency Tune

TS Rate

RF Level

C/N

BER

Input ASI 1/2

Lock Status

TS Rate

Input IP 1/2

Lock Status

TS Rate

Decoder

TS Rate

PCR PID

Audio PID

Video PID

PMT PID

Program No.

CI Slot 1/2

Output ASI

ASI 1 TS Rate

ASI 2 TS Rate

Output IP

IP 1 TS Rate

IP 2 TS Rate

Inputs

Tuner 1/2

Tuner 1/2 Params

Enable

TS Standard

LNB Frequency

Satellite Frequency

Symbol Rate

Front Panel Menu Structure

LNB Power Supply

LNB 22KHz

Scan TS

ASI 1/2

Enable

TS Standard

Scan TS

Local Setting

TSIP Channel 1/2

Outputs

Decoder

Playing Program

TS Source

Program List

Video

Video Standard

Aspect Ratio

Video Format

Audio

Audio Volume

Audio Mixer

Audio 1/2 Language

Subtitle

Subtitle Standard

Teletext

Teletext Standard

ASI

ASI 1/2 TS Source

Tuner 1/2

Mux 1/2

ASI 1/2

TSIP Channel 1/2

Enable

TS Source

Dest IP Address

Dest Port

Protocol

Time to Live

TS Packet Number

Enable Dest MAC

Dest MAC

Common Interface

CI 1/2

TS Source

Descrambling

CAM Max Bitrate

BISS Setting

BISS Setup

BISS Mode

BISS-1 Setup

BISS-E Setup

System

Local Setup

Local IP Address

Local Network Mask

Local Gateway

MAC Address

Version

Factory Setting

Reboot

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 (RECOMMENDED)

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 friendlier 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 UNIT to a network switch and connect the management PC/server to the same network switch.

2. The UNIT default IP address is 192.168.1.98. It is important to set the IP address of the UNIT and the monitoring severs in the same section to ensure a smoothly connection between them.

3. Open a web browser (e.g. Mozilla, internet explorer, safari and etc.), enter the equipment’s IP address in format: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx refers to UNIT’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 may manage several pieces of the TP400D 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 for both the server and the equipment.

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Menu Area

Parameters Area

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

“admin”. Then click “Submit”.

 If the user name and password is correct, it will redirect to the main page.

3.4.2 Parameters Configuration

3.4.2.1 Main Page

The main page can be divided into two functional areas:

 Menu Area: you can switch between the menus to display the corresponding

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parameter setting and monitoring pages.

 Parameters Area: displays the corresponding parameters pages according to the

menu selection.

The WEB management page allows you to monitor and/or configure: Status, Receiver, Program Setup, CA, Local Setup, Alarms Setup, User Management, Preset, Upgrade, Log and etc.

Menu Area:

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

Parameters Area:

This section is the main section for monitoring and configuration of the machine. It shows the detailed information of the machine of each menu. Its detailed function will be introduced in to following chapters.

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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.

3.4.2.3 Programs Mux Setting s

If you want to configure the parameters of multiplexed programs, just click the “programs

Mux Setting” button on the left bar. Then you will turn to the programs information

interface, where you are able to check and modify the parameters of programs.

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① Input Program Configuration: The “Input Program Configuration” is on the left

side of the window. It displays the entire information of the received input streams

② Output Program Configuration: In the “Output Program Configuration” window,

it shows the ports which can be set to transmit output stream. The programs set to be outputted are shown in the submenu of each port.

③ Operation Buttons: This area contains three functional buttons: Refresh, Apply and Save.

Apply: to make the programs configuration take effect. Once the device is powered off, the programs configuration will lose and device will be restored to the last saved configuration. Save: to make the programs configuration take effect as well as save the configuration information. Refresh: by clicking this button to refresh the programs information.

How to dispose the Inputs:

To get the input programs, you should choose the sub-menu in the Inputs menu on the left. Then it will turn to the corresponding page where you are able to set the receiving parameters to lock the signals. (Referring to chapter 3.4.2.4) If the signal is locked then programs information will be listed on the frame as the following picture shows.

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How to configure the Outputs (Mux1 and Mux2):

Firstly, select the port which you want to transmit the output stream. Right click the TS in that port and a pop-up menu will appear. Click “ADD TS” item and you will get the input box.

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Secondly, Input the “Original Network ID” and “TS ID” for the channel, and click the “OK”

button. Then the “Original Network ID” and “TS ID” will be assigned to the selected

output TS (channel).

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Also, by clicking the edit icon, you are able to modify the TS name, network ID and TS ID. To delete existing TS, you can click the minus icon as follows:

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And it is able to delete the TS or programs in the Mux menu by clicking the cross icon at the rear of the program or TS. Shown as the following picture:

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After completing the configuration, you should click “Apply” button to enter it or

“Save” button to enter and save it.

The outputs ( Mux1 and Mux2) will be available for ASI/ IP inputs after

configuration.

3.4.2.4 Inputs

Area 3

Area 1

Area 2

 DVB-S/S2

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Area 1/ Area 2: 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 “Submit” button to save your

settings or click “Refresh” button to refresh the screen.

Area 3: When the signal is locked, it is able to get the program list in by clicking the

ScanTS (Tuner1/Tuner2).

 Enable: Enable or disable corresponding input channel  Satellite Frequency (MHz): set the satellite down conversion

frequency. You can get this parameter from the satellite program provider.

 Symbol Rate (KBaud): set the correct 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.

 TS Standard: there are two options for TS standards: DVB and ATSC.

Depending on the input module used, sometimes the parameters

may change; it is advisable to check through www.lyngsat.com for the updated satellite parameters if utilizing a satellite delivered program source.

 DVB-T/T2 (Optional)

If the tuner is for DVB-T/T2 or 8VSB receive, it will change to the above (or similar) interface when clicking the inputs menu. This page is to configure the parameters of DVB-T/T2 receive. There are three parameters as following:

 Mode: to set DVB-T or DVB-T2 receiving.  Frequency: to input the frequency that the receiver is appointed to

receiving..

 Bandwidth: There are three options: 6M/7M/8M. Set the corresponding

parameter according to the operator requirement.

 DVB-C (Optional)

Regarding DVB-C parameters, user only needs to input the frequency, symbol rate and QAM mode to scan and receive the input signal.

 ASI

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Area 1

Area 2

Area 3

Area 1

Area 2

This page shows the Input ASI information. There are two channels available to receive ASI streams: ASI1 and ASI2. Area1: set the ASI parameters, include Enable and TS Standard. Enable: enable / disable the ASI channel to receive input stream. TS Standard: select the correct TS standard: DVB or ATSC Area2: displays the programs list of the input stream. You can get the programs list by clicking the ScanTS (ASI1) and ScanTS (ASI2).

 IP

From this page, you can setup the device’s local IP parameters (Area1) as well as the

TSIP ports’ output parameters (Area2 and Area3). There are two TSIP channels

available for receiving IP streams.

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Area1: Set the devices’ local IP parameters to enable it to be connected into the

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network:

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

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

 SubnetMask: 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.

 IGMP Version: The IP transmission supports IGMP V2 and IGMP V3, you

can choose the one you need manually. Area2: The parameter of channel 1 and channel 2. After finishing the configuration, click “Submit” to make it into effect.

 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.

Area3: To get the program list of IP input by clicking ScanTS (Tuner1) / ScanTS (Tuner2).

 Backup Setting

In the Backup Setting page, user can set redundant sources for the main input signal. The main and backup input source can be selected from Tuner, ASI or IP. In case there is any error for the main input signal, the UNIT will automatically switch the input from main to the backup, to ensure the UNIT output non-stop.

3.4.2.5 Outputs

 Decoder

In this page, user can view and configure the decoding output program parameters, including: Program, CAM, Video, Audio, Subtitle and Teletext.

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The device can decode the input streams and output by CVBS or HDMI.

For each time only one program can be decoded and output.

The parameters set in “Program Setup” interface work for all selected

program.

 Playing Programs: This interface, all the programs received will be listed in “TS Source” region. By changing the program’s operation, you can determine which program to decode.

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If the input signal is not locked and searched, the “program” section shows empty. User

cannot do any setup until the unit is locked.

 Video:

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

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o Video Standard: in this item, you can select video standard, available

options include: Automatic, SECAM, NTSC, PAL-N, PAL-M and PAL.

o Aspect Ratio Conversion: you can setup the aspect ratio for the

decoded programs, available options include: Pillarbox (Side Bars), 16:9 Pan and Scan, 4:3 LetterBox, and 4:3 Pan and Scan.

o Video Output Resolution, you can select the video format (resolution)

for the decoded program, available options include: Auto / 480i / 576i / 720p50 / 720p59 / 720p60 / 1080i50 / 1080i59 /

1080i60.

The decoder output video resolution should meet with the monitor

resolution setting.

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

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o Audio Volume: Set the output audio level from -63 to max. 0 in dB. o Mixer: set the format of audio, including Stereo, Left, Right, Mono and

Dual.

o Audio1/2 Preferred Language: Select audio language if there are

multiple audios contained in the signal.

 Subtitle:

o Subtitle Standard: You can set the subtitle to be EBU or DVB.

o Subtitle Language: Here you can set the language of subtitle from the

 Teletext

o Teletext Standard: choose disable to turn off the Teletext or enable to

o Teletext Language: You can set the Teletext language here.

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EBU: The European Broadcasting Union is the world's foremost alliance of public service media entities DVB: It means Digital Video Broadcasting, a set of standards relating to digital television

existing selections.

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turn on the Teletext.

 ASI In this page you are able to choose the input signal from Tuner, ASI, IP or Mux as signal source for the ASI output. After configuration you need to click submit button to make it taking effect immediately.

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Only the Enabled Input will be listed on the TS source list.

 IP In this page, you can set up the parameter of IP output. There are two channels for output and you can set both of them.

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 Enable: Enable or disable corresponding output channel  TS Source: to choose the input signal as IP output.  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 dest device.

 Protocol: You can choose UDP OR RTP for multicast/unicast.  Time to Live: Range is 1-255. (Num 8 is recommended)

 Enable Dest MAC: You can decide whether to set the MAC of

destination device.

 Failover Slate

In this page, user can view and configure the output in case that the input is lost. The user has the choice to output either a slate (still Picture) or black.

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Sample of the Slate/Still image:

Area 1

Area 3

Area 2

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3.4.2.6 Conditional Access (Optional, Consult Factory)

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

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Area1: this area is for CAM (Conditional Access Module) bit-rate setting, where you can

set the maximum bit rate according to the CAM inserted.

Area2: This area is for the BISS setting.

 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 types:

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.

Area3: In this area, it is able to choose the programs that need to be descrambled and

set the CAM info. All the received signals will be listed in the “TS Source” menu. Then

you can choose the programs that you want to descramble on the program list and click the “Submit” button to make it into effect.

 TS Source: to choose the input signal as IP output.

Usually a standard CAM can support a certain 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.

3.4.2.7 System

 LocalSetup

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In this page, you are 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.

 Network 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.

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

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

 Language: to configure the UI displaying language.

 Import/Export

This menu is for user to import/export the machine configuration file.

 GPI Alarms

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In this section, user can set the alarm information to monitor the device and signal. After

setting the “Alarm Mask” on, the “GPI” item will be available to be set as On or Off. If the

GPI is set to on, when there are LNB Disconnect, Signal unlocked or CAM error, the alarm information will be sent out via GPI.

 User Management

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 Change Password:

When the user puts a check on this button, user can change the password

with a new one.  Change Username: Here, you can change the existing 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 selecting “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 rights to

access the device.

 License

This menu is for module licensing control on the machine. User can purchase upgrade packages from EMCEE to extend the machine I/O function and capability. User must check with the factory first to determine whether the unit supports license upgrade or not.

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 Upgrade

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Click Browse button, then user can select the upgrade file, and click “Upgrade” button to

start the upgrade. If succeed, restart the device and it will load the new version

 Log

In this page user can export and review the log of the machine.

 LogOut

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User can logout of the management system by clicking this button.

3.5. PREPARATION BEFORE OFFICIAL OPERATION

This section advises what needs to be performed on the UNIT before you formally start on-line operation. It includes but not limited to the following:

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

3.5.1 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.

3.5.2 Configure the equipment with working data

According to the formal system plan, configure the UNIT for signal input, descramble function, and decoding output.

3.5.3 Full check before implementation

After completion of the test and configuration, users are recommended to give the equipment a final full-scale check 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 are any alarm lights on front panel LED indicator.



Check whether the cable connections are in good condition which are connected to each external device.

4 FAQ/Trouble Shooting

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 UNIT, and HDMI mode for UNIT 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 UNIT menu.

Bad picture / Blocking error. The satellite dish is not

properly oriented to the satellite.

Align the dish.

Signal is too strong.

Connect a signal attenuator to the LNB input.

Problem

Possible Reasons

What to do

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 UNIT through WEB UI

IP setting

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

Network cable problem

Make sure the cable is good one and connect well to the UNIT 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 no 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 Converter

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

6 SPECIFICATIONS

AC Power Input, Single Power Supply

Voltage 100-240 VAC, Dual

Switching Supplies

Current Max 60 Watts, <.2

Amps Typical

Frequency 47-63 Hz

Environmental

Operating Temperature 0⁰ to 50⁰ C

Maximum Altitude 10,000 Ft., 3048 Meters,

AMSL

Humidity 95%, Non-Condensing

RF Input

Frequency Range 57-803 MHz

Broadcast Channels 2-69

CATV Channels 1-125

Impedance 75 Ohms, (50 Ohms

Optional)

Input Connector Type 'F' Female

RF Bandwidth 6 MHz

Demodulator Input Board

Type ATSC, 8-VSB, Standard Other Formats Available, Consult

Factory

Adaptive Equalizer Xilinx Version 7, 4096 Taps

Input Data Rate 19.392658 Mb/sec

SNR (MER) Threshold 15dB

RF Sensitivity >-63dBm UHF, >-72dBm Band III,

>-82dBm Band I

RF Output

Frequency Range 44-850 MHz, Direct Digital

Frequency Step Size 1KHz

Frequency Accuracy <± 2 ppm

Frequency Stability <±2 ppm

Output Level -20 to 0 dBm

Impedance 75 Ohms, (50 Ohms Optional)

Output Connector Type 'F' Female

Spurious Output -60 dBc

Return Loss (VSWR) >17dB (VSWR 1.329:1)

Mechanical

Size 480mm x 40mm x

44mm

Weight 12 Pounds

Chassis Expansion Slots 2

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