Toner Cable RX8252 User Manual

Broadcasters and Programmers are continually looking to take advan­tage of technological advances that reduce their distribution costs.
MPEG-4 AVC compression in conjunction with DVB-S2 satellite
transmission is the perfect combination to achieve such transmission
efficiency gains. However, many TV systems are locked into MPEG-2
technology for the foreseeable future by the deployed set-top box
population.

The Ericsson RX8252 Program Transcoder allows legacy systems to continue MPEG-2 operation whilst allowing the
Programmer to distribute using MPEG-4 AVC compression by offering both dense and high quality transcoding from MPEG­4 AVC to MPEG-2.

The RX8252 Program Transcoder offers a high level of transcode density and sophistication. The RX8252 can be config­ured to enable up to 6 transcodes of any combination of HD to HD, HD to SD and SD to SD transcoding - allowing the pro­grammer to address all tiers of service providers. In addition to video processing the RX8252 Program Transcoder also pro­vides an unsurpassed level of flexibility in its network interfacing through a choice of service filtering and PID remapping
capabilities.

Program content delivered over satellite is securely protected through the RX8252 Program Transcoder’s conditional access
capabilities. The RX8252 is fully integrated to provide compatibility with DVB Common Interface and BISS CA. Conditional
access and control ability can be further enhanced by employing Director by Ericsson - a sophisticated CA and receiver
population control and management system.

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BASE UNIT FEATURES

RX8252 – Program Transcoder (RX8252/BAS)

The following features are available as standard:

• 1x ASI input transport stream input

• 4x satellite input module

• 2x composite video outputs

• 2x switchable ASI/SDI outputs

• 2x stereo pairs of analog and digital audio outputs

• Front panel control

• Web browser and SNMP remote control

• Alarm relay and SCTE 35 controlled contact closures for ad­insertion signaling

• Many sophisticated, additional hardware and software based­modules available as options

RX8252 Program Transcoder

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

A Program Transcoder With an Unrivalled Pedigree

The RX8252 Program Transcoder shares its heritage with
Ericsson’s fourth generation RX8200 Advanced Modular
Receiver, providing a level of quality and flexibility that is
unsurpassed.

Increased Distribution Capacity and Efficiency

The RX8252 Program Transcoder, in combination with
Ericsson’s MPEG-4 AVC Encoders, DVB-S2 and PREKOR™
Satellite Modulators achieves a level of bandwidth efficiency
that is unrivalled allowing more or higher quality HD services
per transponder compared with any competing solution.

Wide Choice of Inputs and Outputs for Enhanced
Connectivity

The RX8252 can be integrated into a variety of system archi­tectures, including satellite delivery, ASI and IP systems
through a choice of input and output modules.

Simplified Control and Lower Cost of Operations

Organizations with large populations of RX8252 Program
Transcoders or other Ericsson receivers can simplify control
by integrating with the Director by Ericsson control system.
Director provides remote, overair, single-view control and CA
from a central location, reducing the need for on-site local
operators.

Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice Rev 10-11 ©Toner Cable Equipment, Inc.

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RX8252 Program Transcoder

Video Transcoding
MPEG-4 AVC SD Input

Profiles: MP@L3
Max. video rate: 10 Mbps
Video format: 480i and 576i 29.97, 25 fps

MPEG-4 AVC HD Input

Profiles: MP@L4, HP@L4
Max. video rate: 20 Mbps
Video format: 1080i at 29.97, 30 and 25 fps,
720p at 59.94, 60 and 50 fps

MPEG-2 SD Output

Profiles: MP@ML
Max video rate: 15 Mbps (MP@ML)
Video format: 480i and 576i 29.97, 25 fps

MPEG-2 HD Output

Profiles: MP@HL
Max. video rate: 20 Mbps (MP@HL)
Video format: 1080i at 29.97, 30 and 25 fps
720p at 59.94, 60 and 50 fps

VBI support

Closed captions pass-through, 708 to 608 CC
conversion, DVB Subtitle pass-through,
Teletext Pass-through, AFD Pass-through

Other

EBIF data pass-through
SCTE 35 splice-point data pass-through
Addressable SCTE 35 capability
MHEG data pass-through

Audio
Balanced Audio Output

Connector: 2x 9-pin D-type
Analog audio: two balanced stereo pairs
Digital audio: two balanced stereo pairs

MPEG-1 Layer II Pass-Through

Pass-through of MPEG-1 Layer II audio
service
Max: 2x per video service

Dolby® Digital Pass-Through (RX8200/
SWO/AC3)

Pass-through of Dolby Digital 5.1 or 2.0
service
Max: 2x per video service
Decode (down-mix) of Dolby Digital service
for monitoring

AAC Audio Pass-Through (RX8200/SWO/
AAC)

Pass-through of AAC-LC, HE AAC service
Max: 2x per video service
Decode (down-mix) of AAC service for
monitoring

Other Features

Program selection for ATSC, DVB and
MPEG-only streams
One alarm relay, two relays under SCTE 35
control

Control

Front panel keypad and LCD
SNMP control, traps and alarms
Web browser

Physical and Power
Dimensions (W x D x H)

442.5 x 545 x 44mm
(17.5“ x 20.7“ x 1.75“ approx.)

Input Voltage

110 VAC / 240 VAC

Power Consumption

120 Watt Max. (depending on options fitted)

Cooling

Integrated fan

Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature
0°C to +50°C (32° to 122°F)
Storage Temperature

-20°C to +60°C (4° to 140°F)
Relative Humidity
5% to 95%

Compliance

CE marked in accordance with EU Low
Voltage and EMC Directives

EMC Compliance

EN55022, EN61000-3-2

10

, EN61000-3-310,
EN55024, CISPR22, FCC CFR47 Part 15B
Class A

Safety Compliance

EN60950-1, IEC60950-1, UL60950-1

SPECIFICATIONS

INPUT OPTIONS

The RX8252 Program Transcoder has a single ASI input and a 4
input satellite input module fitted as standard.

Satellite Input Options

The RX8252 satellite input module comes with DVB-S QPSK sup­port as standard. The unit can optionally be licensed to support
the new highly efficient DVB-S2 satellite transmission standard.

DVB-S2 QPSK License (RX8200/SWO/DVBS2/QPSK)

• Adds DVB-S2 QPSK capability to DVB-S2 input option card

DVB-S2 8PSK License (RX8200/SWO/DVBS2/8PSK)

• Adds DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK capability to DVB-S2 input option

card

DVB-S2 16APSK License (RX82XX/SWO/DVBS2/16APSK)*

• Adds DVB-S2 QPSK, 8PSK and 16APSK capability to DVB-S2

input option card

DVB-S2 Low Symbol Rate License
(RX8200/SWO/DVBS2/LSYM)

• Enables DVB-S2 symbol rate of 1 Msym/s to 5 Msym/s

Input Redundancy

The RX8252 Program Transcoder offers as standard automatic
redundancy switching between ASI input and the additional input
option. This redundancy switching capability may be further
enhanced with the following option.

Null Packet Detection Redundancy Switching
(RX8200/SWO/NULL)

• Redundancy switching from primary to secondary input triggered

by presence of null packets in the incoming stream

• User definable percent of null packets to trigger redundancy

switch

TRANSPORT STREAM OUTPUT OPTIONS

The RX8252 Program Transcoder provides ASI transport stream
output as standard. IP transport stream output capability may addi­tionally be specified.

IP Transport Stream Output (RX8200/HWO/IP/OUT)

• Encapsulation of transport stream output into IP multicast

• MPTS or single SPTS output stream

• 2x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 interfaces capability

CONDITIONAL ACCESS OPTIONS

The RX8252 Program Transcoder supports many types of widely
used conditional access systems to allow for secure transmission
of content including Director by Ericsson - the highly secure CA
and flexible receiver control system.

Director by Ericsson (RX8200/SWO/DIR)

• Director CA

• Director over-air control

• Director over-air software downloads

Director by Ericsson Multi-service Decryption
(RX8200/SWO/DIR5/MSD)

• Multi-service decryption for Director by Ericsson

DVB Common Interface (RX8200/SWO/CI)

• Enables support for Conditional Access modules

DVB Common Interface Multi-service Decryption
(RX8200/SWO/MSD)

• Multi-service decryption DVB Common Interface

BISS CA (RX8200/SWO/BISS)

• BISS Mode 1 and BISS Mode E descrambling

BISS Multi-service CA (RX8200/SWO/BISS/MSD)

• Multi-service decryption for BISS

VIDEO TRANSCODING OPTIONS

The RX8252 Program Transcoder offers MPEG-4 to MPEG-2
transcoding. The transcoding offers the capability to transcode up
to 6x 4:2:0 video services and simultaneously monitor one service
on SD composite video and SDI outputs.

Transcode Options

The RX8252 Program Transcoder may be configured with a quan­tity of SD and/or HD transcodes up to a total of six as required.

HD 4:2:0 transcoding (RX8200/SWO/MP4/TRANS/HD)

• MPEG-4 HD to MPEG-2 HD transcoding

• QTY 1 required per video service

SD 4:2:0 transcoding (RX8200/SWO/MP4/TRANS/SD)

• MPEG-4 SD to MPEG-2 SD transcoding

• QTY 1 required per video service

AUDIO OPTIONS

The RX8252 Program Transcoder provides many different audio
capabilities to allow optimal system interoperability.

Audio Pass-Through Options

The RX8252 Program Transcoder can be enabled to pass-through
to the outgoing transport stream many different types of audio

Dolby® Digital (RX8200/SWO/AC3)

• Enables pass-through of Dolby Digital Audio

• Enables decode and down-mix

• QTY 1 required per Dolby Digital audio service

AAC Audio (RX8200/SWO/AAC)

• Enables pass-through of AAC-LC and HE-AAC audio

• QTY 1 required per AAC audio service

Cable Options

The RX8252 Program Transcoder can be delivered with audio
breakout cables to various types of terminals

XLR Terminal Audio Break-Out Cable
(RX8XXX/CABLE/XLR)

• Provides XLR terminal connections for analogue and digital

audio output

• 1x stereo pair per breakout cable via 2x XLR connectors

Screw Terminal Audio Break-Out Cable
(RX8XXX/CABLE/SCRTRM)

• Provides screw terminal connections for analog and digital audio

output

• 1x stereo pair per breakout cable via 2x Screw terminal connec-

tors

OTHER OPTIONS

The RX8252 Program Transcoder may be configured to offer the
following additional functionality as required

Password Protection of Web Browser (RX8200/SWO/PW)

• Protects Web browser from malicious or accidental changes

*Check availability

Input Interfaces
ASI Transport Stream Input

Connector: 1x BNC (F) 75 Ohm
Max. input rate: 160 Mbps
Packet length: 188/204 byte packets
Standard: EN50083-9

Satellite Input

Connector: 4x F-Type (F), 75 Ohm
Modulation: DVB-S QPSK
Standard: EN300 421
Frequency range: 950 MHz to 2150 MHz
Input level: -25 dBm to -65 dBm
Symbol rate: 1 Msym/s to 45 Msym/s (DVBS),
1y(5) Msym/s to 31 Msyms (/DVB-S2),
60Msym/s on inputs 1,2 (/DVBS2/2)
Bit rate: 170Mbips Max via /DVBS2/2 options
FEC, DVB-S: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
LNB Power: 13V, 18V or off, 22 kHz on/off

DVB-S2 Satellite Input
(RX8200/SWO/DVBS2/QPSK)

Modulation: DVB-S2 QPSK
Standard: EN302 307
Symbol rate: 5 to 31 (60*) Msym/s
FEC DVB-S2 QPSK: (1/4, 1/3, 2/5*), 1/2, 3/5,
2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
DVB-S2 FEC frame: Short frames*, Normal
frames

DVB-S2 Satellite Input
(RX8200/SWO/DVBS2/8PSK)

Includes DVB-S2 QPSK functionality
Modulation: DVB-S2 8PSK
FEC, DVB-S2 8PSK: 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9,
9/10

DVB-S2 Satellite Input
(RX8200/SWO/DVBS2/16APSK)*

Includes DVB-S2 QPSK and 8PSK
functionality
Modulation: DVB-S2 16APSK
FEC, DVB-S2 16APSK: 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9,
9/10

DVB-S2 Low Symbol Rate
(RX8200/SWO/DVBS2/LSYM)

Symbol rate - extended to 1 to 31 (60*)
Msym/s
Applies to DVB-S2 modes only

Monitoring Video Output
SD Video Output

HD services monitored as SD with ARC under
manual or AFD control

Composite Video

Connector: 2x BNC (F) 75 Ohm
Format: PAL / NTSC

SDI Output

See TS output

TS Output
SDI/DVB ASI-C (Switchable)

Connector: 2x BNC 75 ohms
SD-SDI standard: SMPTE 259M
Embedded Audio: SMPTE 272M (SD)
ASI standard: EN50083-9

IP Output Option (RX8200/HWO/IP/OUT)

Transport encapsulation into IP
MPTS/IP/UDP with multi-service transcode ­CBR mode
SPTS/IP/UDP with single service transcode­CBR mode
2x Gigabit Ethernet outputs, 100/1000
autosensing

Conditional Access Options
Director by Ericsson Multi-service decryp­tion (RX8200/SWO/DIR5/MSD)

Director multi-service decryption

DVB Common Interface
(RX8200/SWO/CI)

Enables support for all major CAM modules
Single service decryption
Service pre-filtering

DVB Common Interface Multi-Service
Decryption (RX8200/SWO/MSD)

Single CAM, up to 24 PIDs

BISS Decryption (RX8200/SWO/BISS)

Decryption of BISS Mode 1 and E

BISS Multi-Service Decryption
(RX8200/SWO/BISS/MSD)

Common BISS key

Stream Processing
SI Manipulation

Regeneration on PAT and PMT
Regeneration or re-mapping of NIT, SDT, EIT,
CAT
Insertion of locally stored NIT
Pass-through of TDT/TOT
Re-mapping of PID for video, audio services
Re-mapping of PID for DVB subs, Teletext,
MHEG Data

*Check availability

SPECIFICATIONS

SAMPLE CONFIGURATION