Ericsson Multi Format Receiver RX1290 User Manual

RX1290 Multi-Format Receiver  
Software Version 3.0.0 (and later)  
REFERENCE GUIDE  
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Preliminary Pages  
Contents  
Chapter 1: Introduction  
This chapter identifies the equipment versions covered by this Reference Guide;  
describes the purpose of the equipment in a typical system; provides a summary of  
its main features; identifies the controls, indicators and connectors.  
Chapter 2: Installing the Equipment  
This chapter provides a guide to the suitability of an installation; gives detailed  
procedures for the preparation, installation and configuration of the equipment  
including important safety information; provides pin-out details of the external  
connectors; and details the power-up/-down procedures.  
Chapter 3: Operating the Equipment Locally  
This chapter provides a guide to using the Front Panel LCD interface and details the  
setting-up, configuration and operating procedures.  
Chapter 4: Operating the Equipment Remotely  
This chapter provides a guide to configuring and preparing the unit for remote  
operation.  
Chapter 5: Alarms  
This chapter provides a guide to configuring the alarm interface.  
Chapter 6: Options  
This chapter describes the available hardware and software options for the  
equipment.  
Chapter 7: Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding  
This chapter details routine maintenance tasks to be performed; provides general  
servicing advice, and information regarding warranty and maintenance; provides  
general fault-finding information for other types of problem which may be  
encountered.  
Annex A: Glossary  
Annex B: Technical Specification  
Annex C: Menus  
Annex D: Annex A: Glossary  
Annex E: Factory Defaults  
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Introduction  
This Reference Guide provides instructions and information for the installation and  
operation of the RX1290 Multi-Format Receiver.  
This Reference Guide should be kept in a safe place for reference for the life of the  
equipment. It is not intended that this Reference Guide will be amended by the issue  
of individual pages. Any revision will be by a complete reissue. Further copies of this  
Reference Guide can be ordered from the address listed in Customer Services. If  
passing the equipment to a third party, also pass the relevant documentation.  
Revision History  
Issues of this Reference Guide are listed below:  
Issue Date  
Software Version Comments  
1
2
Jul 2006  
1.0.0  
1.0.0  
Initial release.  
Oct 2006  
Updates to Annex B Technical Specification  
Product name also corrected.  
3
4
5
A
Mar 2007  
Jan 2008  
2.0.0  
3.0.0  
G.703 and IP Options added..  
Maintenance release.  
May 2008 3.0.0  
June 2011 3.0.0  
References to New IP Card added.  
Allocation of Ericsson Number Identity and  
re-brand completion.  
Associated Documents  
The following manuals/guides are also associated with this equipment:  
Ericsson Document Identity  
Original Document  
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Title  
1/1424-EN/LZT 790 0003 Uen A  
1424-EN/LZT 790 0003 Uen A  
ST.US.E10228  
ST.TS.E10288  
RX1290 User Guide  
RX1290 RCP  
Trademarks  
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Registered trademarks and trademarks used are acknowledged below and marked  
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Reference Guide.  
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Registered Trademarks  
Ethernet®  
Registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.  
Dolby®/AC-3®  
Registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing  
Corporation.  
Trademarks  
Alteia™  
Trademark of Ericsson AB.  
Macrovision  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S.  
patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection  
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for  
home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
Warnings, Cautions and Notes  
Heed Warnings  
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.  
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for injuries or damage where warnings  
and cautions have been ignored or taken lightly.  
Read Instructions  
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is  
operated.  
Follow Instructions  
All operating and use instructions should be followed.  
Retain Instructions  
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.  
Warning!  
Warnings give information which, if strictly observed, will prevent personal injury or  
death, or damage to property or the environment. They are highlighted for  
emphasis, as in this example, and are placed immediately preceding the point at  
which the reader requires them.  
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Caution!  
Cautions give information which, if strictly followed, will prevent damage to  
equipment or other goods. They are highlighted for emphasis, as in this example,  
and are placed immediately preceding the point at which the reader requires them.  
Note: Notes provide supplementary information. They are highlighted for  
emphasis, as in this example, and are placed immediately after the relevant  
text.  
EMC Compliance  
This equipment is certified to the EMC requirements detailed in Annex B, Technical  
Specification. To maintain this certification, only use the leads supplied or if in doubt  
contact Customer Services.  
Contact Information  
Support Services  
Our primary objective is to provide first class customer care that is tailored to your  
specific business and operational requirements. All levels are supported by one or  
more service performance reviews to ensure the perfect partnership between  
Ericsson and your business.  
Warranty  
All Ericsson products and systems are designed and built to the highest standards  
and are covered under a comprehensive 12 month warranty.  
Levels of Continuing Ericsson Service Support  
For standalone equipment, then Ericsson BASIC Essential support is the value for  
money choice for you. BASIC provides you with year-by-year Service long after the  
warranty has expired.  
Call Ericsson Sales for more details.  
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Customer Services  
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Technical Training  
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Return of Equipment  
If you need to return equipment for repair please contact your local Ericsson  
Customer Services Department.  
Please refer to the Customer Services Contact Information on Page vii  
You will then be directed to return the faulty equipment to a repair centre with  
the appropriate facilities for that equipment. A tracking number will be issued that  
should be used if you need to enquire about the progress of the repair. The  
equipment should be properly packed and the tracking number should be clearly  
marked on the outside of the packaging.  
Technical Publications  
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1 Introduction  
Chapter 1  
Contents  
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Introduction  
1.1  
Scope of This Reference Guide  
1.1.1  
Who Should Use This Reference Guide  
This Reference Guide is written for operators/users of the RX1290 Multi-Format  
Receiver. It describes the unit’s functions and operation. The Reference Guide is  
written to assist in the installation and day-to-day care and operation of the unit.  
Maintenance information requiring the covers to be removed is not included.  
Warning!  
Do not remove the covers of this equipment. Hazardous voltages are present within  
this equipment and may be exposed if the covers are removed. Only Ericsson  
television trained and approved service engineers are permitted to service this  
equipment.  
Caution!  
Unauthorized maintenance or the use of non-approved replacements may affect the  
equipment specification and invalidate any warranties.  
1.1.2  
What Equipment is Covered by This Reference Guide  
The Equipment Models  
1.1.2.1  
Ericsson is introducing an improved ordering system for its television products. New  
part numbers are being introduced to support this new system. The tables below  
shows the new part numbers used for ordering and supply of the product and its  
options. The Multi-Format Receiver described in this Reference Guide is the base  
model.  
Figure 1.1 Front View of a RX1290 Multi-Format Receiver  
Table 1.1 Equipment Model Descriptions  
Marketing Code  
Price Object  
Number  
Supply Object  
Number  
Description  
RX1290/BAS  
FAZ 101 0116/1 KDU 137 642/1  
Decoder with integrated Common Interface  
CAM reader, AC voltage input. SD MPEG-2  
4:2:0, SD MPEG-2 4:2:2, HD MPEG-2 4:2:0  
video decode only.  
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Table 1.2 Hardware Options  
Marketing Code  
Price Object  
Number  
Supply Object Description  
Number  
RX1290/HWO/DVBS2  
FAZ 101 0116/3  
FAZ 101 0116/5  
FAZ 101 0116/8  
ROA 128 3800  
ROA 128 3801  
ROA 128 3802  
DVBS2 I/P SAT DEMOD  
OPTION  
RX1290/HWO/DVBS2/IF/C  
RX1290/HWO/IP/PROFEC  
DVBS2 I/P SAT  
DEMOD+CONST O/P  
IP, PRO-MPEG INPUT  
OPTION  
RX1290/HWO/G703  
FAZ 101 0116/6  
FAZ 101 0116/7  
ROA 128 3803  
ROA 128 3804  
G.703 INPUT OPTION CARD  
RX1290/HWO/IP/GIGE  
100/1000 BASE-T INPUT  
OPTION  
Table 1.3 Software Options  
Marketing Code  
Price Object  
Number  
Supply Object Description  
Number  
RX1290/SWO/MPEG2/HD/422  
RX1290/SWO/MPEG4/SD  
RX1290/SWO/MPEG4/HD  
RX1290/SWO/DIR5  
FAZ 101 0116/22 FAT 102 0205  
FAZ 101 0116/24 FAT 102 0206  
FAZ 101 0116/23 FAT 102 0207  
FAZ 101 0116/14 FAT 102 0208  
FAZ 101 0116/11 FAT 102 0209  
FAZ 101 0116/18 FAT 102 0210  
FAZ 101 0116/16 FAT 102 0211  
FAZ 101 0116/17 FAT 102 0212  
MPEG-2 HD 4:2:2 LICENSE  
MPEG-4 SD 4:2:0 LICENSE  
MPEG-4 HD 4:2:0 LICENSE  
DIRECTOR V5 LICENSE  
DOLBY AC3 LICENSE  
RX1290/SWO/AC3  
RX1290/SWO/DVBS2/QPSK  
RX1290/SWO/DVBS2/8PSK  
RX1290/SWO/DVBS2/LSYM  
DVB-S2 QPSK LICENSE  
DVB-S2 8PSK LICENSE  
DVB-S2 LOW SYMBOL RATE  
LICENSE  
RX1290/SWO/DVBS2/16APSK  
RX1290/SWO/CI  
FAZ 101 0116/15 FAT 102 0213  
FAZ 101 0116/12 FAT 102 0214  
DVB-S2 16APSK LICENSE  
COMMON INTERFACE  
LICENSE  
RX1290/SWO/RAS  
FAZ 101 0116/28 FAT 102 0215  
FAZ 101 0116/26 FAT 102 0216  
FAZ 101 0116/20 FAT 102 0217  
FAZ 101 0116/29 FAT 102 0218  
FAZ 101 0116/13 FAT 102 0219  
RAS LICENSE  
RX1290/SWO/PROV/LOCK  
RX1290/SWO/IP/PROMPEG  
RX1290/SWO/UPCONV  
RX1290/SWO/DCONV  
PROVIDER LOCK LICENSE  
PRO-MPEG IP LICENSE  
UPCONVERSION LICENSE  
DOWN CONVERSION  
LICENSE  
RX1290/SWO/AAC  
RX1290/SWO/PW  
FAZ 101 0116/10 FAT 102 0220  
FAZ 101 0116/27 FAT 102 0222  
AAC AUDIO LICENSE  
PASSWORD PROTECTION  
LICENSE  
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Marketing Code  
Price Object  
Number  
Supply Object Description  
Number  
RX1290/SWO/LDELAY  
RX1290/SWO/HSETHER  
RX1290/SWO/PAA  
FAZ 101 0116/21 FAT 102 0223  
FAZ 101 0116/19 FAT 102 0224  
FAZ 101 0116/25 FAT 102 0229  
LOW LATENCY DECODE  
MODE (4:2:0 ONLY)  
HIGH SPEED DATA PIPING  
LICENSE  
QUAD PHASE ALIGNED  
MPEG-1 LAYER 2 AUDIO  
RX1290/SWO/4AUD  
RX1290/SWO/EBU/3.6.2  
FAZ 101 0116/9  
FAT 102 0221  
DIGITAL AUDIO 3&4  
LICENSE  
FAZ 101 0116/34 FAT 102 0227  
RX1290 SW 3.6.2 FOR EBU  
RX1290/SWO/UPG/MP4SD/MP4H FAZ 101 0116/31 FAT 102 0225  
UPGRADE FROM MPEG4 SD  
TO HD  
RX1290/SWO/UPG/MP2422/MP4H FAZ 101 0116/30 FAT 102 0226  
UPGRADE FROM MPEG-2  
HD 4:2:2 TO MPEG-4 HD  
1.1.2.2  
Software Version  
This Reference Guide covers the functions of software version 3.0.0 and later.  
To verify the installed version access the Systems Menu (Menu 7.2.1). The menus  
are described in Annex C, Menus.  
1.2  
Summary of Features  
1.2.1  
Main Features  
The Multi-Format Receiver is fully compliant with the appropriate sections of the  
MPEG-2 , DVB-S and MPEG-4 AVC specifications and offers the following  
features:  
Front Panel Controls and Indications:  
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A vertical split two line x 40 character back-lit dot matrix LCD display with  
pushbuttons for Up, Down, Left, Right, Edit, and Save to provide information  
and operator choice entry.  
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LEDs to indicate lock and general alarm conditions.  
Service Selection:  
-
Chosen from a menu list of available Services carried in the currently  
received Transport Stream.  
1 Moving Pictures Expert Group: MPEG-2 specification ISO 13818.  
2 European Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) Project. EN 300 421 Digital broadcasting systems for television, sound and data services:  
Framing structure, channel coding and modulation for the 11/12 GHz satellite service.  
3 ITU-T Recommendation and ISO/IEC 14496-10 (MPEG-4 AVC) Advanced Video Coding.  
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Up to 40 preselected choices can be stored within the unit.  
Multiple Inputs (Satellite Receivers):  
L-band Satellite Receivers have four inputs.  
Video Decoding:  
-
-
-
MPEG 4:2:0 mode support.  
MPEG 4:2:2 mode support (MPEG-2 Only).  
Audio Decoding:  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sampling rate 48 kHz.  
All MPEG-1 data rates.  
AAC decode.  
All Dolby Digital AC-3 data rates, decoded as a Dolby Stereo downmix.  
Dolby E pass-through.  
Linear uncompressed audio, data rates as defined by SMPTE 302M.  
DTS audio detection and pass-through.  
Data:  
-
-
Low Speed Data: RS-232 asynchronous (up to 38.4 kbps).  
High Speed Data: Ethernet Data-piping (up to 5 Mbps) (option).  
Transport Stream Output:  
ASI Transport Stream output with maximum data rate 160 Mbps.  
Remote Control:  
-
-
-
SNMP.  
RS-232 (Alteia protocol).  
Clock/Calendar:  
-
-
Available to coordinate universal and local time.  
Constantly updated when locked to a valid Transport Stream.  
Transport Stream Demultiplexing:  
-
Maximum capability is 160 Mbps, depending on CA in use and input front-  
end.  
Video Decoding:  
Maximum Video decoding capability of 90 Mbps.  
Audio:  
-
-
Audio embedding in the digital video output.  
VANC data support:  
-
-
-
Closed Captions.  
VITC.  
ARIB reference spec TR23.  
Frame Synchronization of video output to a composite analogue input.  
Local Control Methods:  
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Front Panel User Interface.  
1.2.2  
Inputs  
1.2.2.1  
ASI Input (Decoder)  
One BNC connector supporting both byte-mode and single packet burst mode.  
1.2.2.2  
1.2.2.3  
1.2.2.4  
Remote Control  
An RJ-45 Ethernet connector for connection to a PC or network switch to provide  
SNMP control.  
DVB-S / DVB-S2 L-Band Inputs (Satellite Receivers) (Option)  
Four F-type connectors connect the L-band output of a suitable LNB either directly  
or via a suitable attenuator giving lightning and surge protection.  
TTV G.703 DS3 and E3 Input (Telco Receivers) (Option)  
Equipped with a single BNC connector for receiving signals over a PDH Telco  
network.  
1.2.2.5  
1.2.2.6  
IP Input (Telco Receivers) (Option)  
A single 10/100/1000BaseT RJ-45 connector for receiving signals over Ethernet  
Frame Synchronization  
A BNC connector accepts a composite video input to which the video output timing  
can be synchronized.  
1.2.3  
Outputs  
1.2.3.1  
Transport Stream Outputs  
Up to three BNC connectors output ASI Transport Streams with a maximum  
data rate of 160 Mbps, depending on the CA in use and the input card front-end.  
1.2.3.2  
1.2.3.3  
Video Outputs  
One SVGA HD video output carried on a D-type connector for monitoring only.  
Three digital video outputs carried on BNC connectors (same connectors as  
ASI).  
One SD Analogue composite video output on BNC.  
Audio Outputs  
Two 9-way, D-type, male connectors each provide simultaneous analogue  
stereo and balanced digital audio output. The digital mode can be changed via  
the user interface.  
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Four BNC connectors providing unbalanced audio output.  
1.2.3.4  
Data Output  
RS-232 asynchronous low-speed data output carried on a 9-way, D-type, female  
connector.  
RJ-45 high speed data over Ethernet output (option).  
1.2.3.5  
Alarm Output  
A 9-way, D-type connector for interfacing to the alarm and failure monitoring within  
the Multi-Format Receiver. This includes a summary alarm signal that coincides with  
the general front-panel ALARM LED.  
There is one relay for failure monitoring. The operator can define (using the Alarm  
Menu pages) which alarm conditions drive the relay. This is described in Chapter 5,  
Alarms and Annex C, Menus.  
1.3  
The Satellite Receiver  
1.3.1  
Typical Satellite System  
The Multi-Format Receiver is a component of the MPEG-4 AVC/MPEG-2/DVB  
compliant range of Ericsson's equipment. They are designed for use by  
broadcasters and distributors of video, audio and data Services over satellite.  
Figure 1.2 Typical Satellite Compression System  
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1.3.2  
1.3.3  
Input Connections  
The Satellite Receiver interfaces directly to Low-Noise Block (LNB) and accepts an  
intermediate frequency (IF) input in the band 950 - 2150 MHz (L-band) for operation  
in the specified symbol-rate range (see Annex B, Technical Specification). The unit  
can provide dc power and polarization switching to the LNB.  
What the Satellite Receiver Does  
The Receiver can be tuned to a specified satellite channel frequency and  
polarization. The input is down-converted via a Low-Noise Block (LNB) to provide an  
L-band input to the Receiver. The front-end tuning is microprocessor controlled with  
a frequency synthesized local oscillator. A software tuning and acquisition algorithm  
resolves translation errors (mainly due to the LNB).  
The signal is then passed to a demodulator that recovers the signal using soft-  
decision decoding. The resulting stream is Reed-Solomon decoded and  
descrambled to provide inputs to the Decoder circuit. The received channel may  
contain multiple Services, therefore the Receiver’s demultiplexer is configured to  
select a single video Service and other audio/data components and present them at  
the output.  
Figure 1.3 What the Satellite Receiver Does  
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1.4  
The Telco Receiver/Decoder  
1.4.1  
Typical Decoder System  
The Decoder is a component of Ericsson’s range of equipment. It is designed for  
use by broadcasters and distributors of video and audio Services. It can be used as  
a Transport Stream monitor or to decode signals received over a  
telecommunications network.  
Figure 1.4 Typical Compression System  
1.4.2  
What the Decoder Does  
The ASI interface is used to present the Transport Stream in the format required by  
the internal Decoder circuitry. At this point, the operation of the unit is the same as  
the Satellite Receiver.  
The Decoder can be used to receive an input signal from a Public Telecom Network  
via a Network Adapter Unit (NAU). No error correction is supported at the input of  
the unit so a level of Quality of Service should be negotiated with the Telecom  
Network Provider.  
The Decoder is configured to select a single video Service and other audio/data  
components from the multiple Services on the incoming Transport Stream and  
present them at the output.  
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Figure 1.5 Role of the Decoder  
1.5  
Control Modes  
1.5.1  
Introduction  
The Multi-Format Receiver is designed for unattended operation. Once set-up, the  
unit requires no further attention except to ensure the fans are working. There are  
up to three control modes associated with the Receiver (dependent upon options  
fitted). The unit remains in the chosen control mode until another mode is requested.  
Note: Local (Front Panel) Control is the factory default if Director is not installed.  
1.5.2  
Front Panel (Local) Modes  
Operating the Multi-Format Receiver from the Front Panel is via two main operating  
modes: Navigate and Edit. See Section 3.3, Front Panel Operating Modes.  
Timeout (5 minutes)  
EDIT Off  
NAVIGATE  
EDIT  
EDIT On  
SAVE  
Figure 1.6 Front Panel States  
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1.6  
Guided Tour  
1.6.1  
Construction  
The Multi-Format Receiver is constructed using a screened self-ventilated modular  
system. All operational inputs and outputs are via rear-panel connectors. The unit  
may be operated freestanding or mounted in a 19-inch rack.  
1.6.2  
Front Panel Controls  
The physical interface for the Front Panel consists of an alphanumeric LCD display,  
pushbuttons, and status LEDs that are used to set-up and monitor the unit. The  
general layout is shown in Figure 1.7. Information on the use of these controls is  
given in Chapter 3, Operating the Equipment Locally.  
User input is via six pushbuttons comprising four cursor pushbuttons: Left, Right,  
Up, and Down; and two edit control pushbuttons: Edit and Save.  
Each pushbutton has an integral green LED except Save, which has an integral red  
LED. When lit these LEDs indicate to the user which pushbutton is currently active.  
Automatic repeat following an initial delay period is implemented for the Left, Right,  
Up, and Down pushbuttons in software.  
ALARM LED  
LCD display  
Edit  
Left  
Up  
POWER LED  
Save  
Down  
Right  
Figure 1.7 Front Panel Controls  
1.6.3  
Front Panel LEDs  
Figure 1.7 shows the location of the LEDs on the front panel The LEDs indicate the  
Multi-Format Receiver status as follows:  
The red ALARM LED is used to indicate a Multi-Format Receiver fault condition,  
e.g. a missing or faulty input signal. It should be off for correct operation, although it  
may be lit briefly during power up.  
The green POWER LED is used to indicate that the Multi-Format Receiver is locked  
to a Transport Stream when lit, indicates correct conditions and correct system  
functioning.  
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1.6.4  
Rear Panel  
Inputs and outputs to the unit are taken via the rear panel. Connector descriptions  
are given in Chapter 2, Installing the Equipment and Chapter 6, Options.  
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Chapter 2  
Contents  
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List of Figures  
List of Tables  
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2.1  
Read This First!  
2.1.1  
Handling  
The equipment must be handled and installed carefully and thoughtfully to prevent  
safety hazards and damage.  
2.1.2  
Installing the Equipment  
Ensure the personnel designated to fit the unit have the appropriate skills and  
knowledge. If in any doubt, contact Ericsson Customer Services (see Preliminary  
Pages for contact details).  
Installation of the product should follow these instructions, and should only use  
installation accessories recommended by the manufacturers. When rack mounted,  
this equipment must have shelf supports as well as being fixed at the front panel.  
Do not use this product as a support for any other equipment.  
2.1.3  
Lifting  
In some circumstances the unit might be awkward to lift. In which case, do not  
attempt to lift or move it without proper assistance or equipment. If in doubt, seek  
assistance.  
2.1.4  
Site Requirements  
2.1.4.1  
Power Supplies  
See Annex B Technical Specification for a full specification.  
Environment  
2.1.4.2  
2.1.4.3  
See Annex B, Technical Specification for a full specification.  
Do not install this product in areas of high humidity or where there is danger of water  
ingress.  
Lightning Protection  
Warning!  
If the receiver has been subject to a lightning strike or power surge that has stopped  
it working, disconnect the power immediately. Do not re-apply power until it has  
been checked for safety. If in doubt contact Ericsson Customer Services.  
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Where appropriate, ensure this product has an adequate level of lightning  
protection. Alternatively, during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and  
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the supply outlet and disconnect the  
output equipment. This prevents damage to the product due to lightning and power  
line surges.  
2.2  
Preliminary Checks  
2.2.1  
Mechanical Inspection  
Warning!  
Removing the covers of this equipment may invalidate any warranties, cause a  
safety hazard or/and affect the EMC performance.  
2.2.2  
Moving the Equipment Safely  
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, bracket, or  
table. The product may fall, causing serious injury and serious  
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, bracket or  
table recommended by Ericsson.  
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,  
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart  
combination to overturn. Do not move or carry the equipment whilst it is still  
connected to the supply or other leads, is live, or is in operation.  
2.3  
Installing the Equipment  
2.3.1  
Fixing  
The equipment is designed for fixed use only and has been shipped with fixing  
brackets suitable for a standard 19-inch rack. When installed in a rack, it should be  
secured using the fixing brackets. In addition, support shelves must be used to  
reduce the weight on the brackets. Ensure it is firmly and safely located and it has  
an adequate flow of free-air.  
Slide the receiver onto the chassis supports and affix to the rack by means of an  
M6 x 18 mm panhead screw in each corner.  
A freestanding unit should be installed on a secure horizontal surface where it is  
unlikely to be knocked or its connectors and leads disturbed.  
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2.3.2  
2.3.3  
Ventilation  
Openings in the Covers  
Side openings in the unit, as well as side-mounted cooling fans, are provided for  
ventilation. They ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from  
overheating. The openings of the fans must not be blocked or covered.  
Air is released through  
vents at this  
side of the unit.  
Fans are mounted on  
this side of the unit  
Figure 2.1 Air-flow Through the Equipment  
2.3.3.1  
Care in Positioning  
Cautions!  
The fans contained within this unit are not fitted with a dust/insect filter. Pay  
attention to the environment in which it is to be used.  
Do not install equipment so that the air intake of one aligns with the outlet on  
another. Provide baffles and adequate spacing.  
The equipment should never be placed near or over a radiator or other source of heat.  
It should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a rack unless proper ventilation  
is provided and the instructions have been adhered to.  
Allow at least 40 mm free air-space at each side of the equipment to ensure  
adequate cooling. Racks containing stacked equipment may need to be forced air-  
cooled to reduce the ambient temperature within the rack.  
2.3.3.2  
Protection from Moisture  
Do not install this equipment in areas of high humidity or where there is a danger of  
water ingress.  
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2.3.4  
Installing Cables - Safety  
Power supply cables should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or  
pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cables at  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.  
Do not run AC power cables in the same duct as signal leads. Do not move or install  
equipment whilst it is still attached to the mains supply. Ensure safety and ESD  
precautions are observed whilst inter-connecting equipment.  
2.4  
EMC Compliance Statements  
2.4.1  
EN 55022/AS/NZS 3548  
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio  
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.  
2.4.2  
FCC  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is  
operated in a commercial environment.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the Reference Guide, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential  
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to  
correct the interference at his/her own expense.  
2.5  
AC Supply Operating Voltage and Fusing – Safety  
Information  
2.5.1  
AC Power Supply  
The equipment operates from an wide-ranging mains power supply (100-240 V AC  
50/60 Hz nominal) and is designed for use in ambient air temperature in the range  
0°C to +50°C. There are no links etc. to be altered for operation from different  
supply voltages. The full Technical Specification is given in Annex B, Technical  
Specification.  
1 The EMC information was correct at the time of manufacture. The EMC tests were performed with the Technical Earth attached.  
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Warning!  
The RX1290 should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on  
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type to your business, consult your  
appliance dealer or local power company. Do not overload wall outlets and  
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
The RX1290 Receivers are not fitted with an AC power ON/OFF switch. Ensure the  
supply socket outlet is installed or located near the equipment so that it is  
accessible.  
AC Power Inlet  
Position of the fuse carrier  
Figure 2.2 AC Power Inlet Assembly  
Note: See Annex B, Technical Specification for fuse information.  
2.5.2  
AC Power Supply Cord  
General  
2.5.2.1  
A two-meter power supply cord is supplied with this product. It is fitted with a molded  
plug suitable for the USA, UK or mainland Europe as advised at the time of ordering.  
Note: The equipment is not fitted with an AC power supply ON/OFF switch.  
Ensure the socket-outlet supplying the equipment is installed near the  
equipment so that it is easily accessible.  
2.5.2.2  
Wire Colors  
The wires in the supply cord are colored as shown in Table 2.1.  
Table 2.1 Supply Cord Wiring Colors  
UK (BS 1363)  
Green-and-yellow  
Blue  
EUROPE (CEE 7/7)  
Green-and-yellow  
Blue  
USA (NEMA 5-15P)  
Earth:  
Neutral:  
Live:  
Green  
White  
Black  
Brown  
Brown  
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If the colors do not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in  
a locally supplied plug, proceed as in Table 2.2. The inclusion of Table 2.2 is for  
reference.  
Table 2.2 Non Standard Supply Cord Wire Colors  
Wire Color (UK)  
Action  
green-and-yellow  
...must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked  
with the letter E or the safety earth symbol  
green-and-yellow.  
or colored green or  
blue  
...must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked  
with the letter N or colored black.  
brown  
...must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked  
with the letter L or colored red.  
2.5.3  
Connecting the Equipment to the AC Power Supply  
As there is no mains power switch fitted to this unit, ensure the local AC power  
supply is switched OFF before connecting the supply cord.  
Connect the mains lead to the equipment and then to the local supply.  
2.6  
Protective Earth/Technical Earth  
Warning!  
This unit must be correctly earthed through the molded plug supplied. If the local  
mains supply does not have an earth conductor do not connect the unit. Contact  
Ericsson Customer Services for advice.  
Before connecting the unit to the supply, check the supply requirements in Annex B.  
The terminal marked at the rear panel is a Technical Earth. Its use is  
recommended. This is NOT a protective earth for electric shock protection. The  
terminal is provided to:  
Ensure all equipment chassis fixed within a rack are at the same technical earth  
potential. To do this, connect a wire between the Technical Earth terminal and a  
suitable point on the rack.  
Eliminate the migration of stray charges when connecting between equipment.  
The Technical Earth provides a suitable connection between the equipment and the  
installation to give a low impedance path at normal operating frequencies.  
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Technical Earth  
Figure 2.3 Location of the Technical Earth  
2.7  
Signal Connections  
2.7.1  
General  
Caution!  
It is strongly recommended that the terminal marked  
at the rear panel of the  
equipment is connected to a site Technical Earth before any external connections  
are made and the equipment is powered. This limits the migration of stray charges.  
All signal connections are made via the rear panel. A typical rear panel is shown in  
Figure 2.4. The connections are also shown schematically in Figure 2.5, and a full  
technical specification is given in Annex B. The Receiver provides a flexible  
Transport Stream input interface. The status information appropriate to each input  
type is available to the user via the User Interface, and also via the remote control  
interfaces.  
AUD 1,2,3 & 4  
ALARM  
RELAY  
TECHNICAL  
EARTH  
FRAME  
SYNC  
RGB HD  
10/100  
Base T -  
ASI/HD–SDI/SD–SDI  
OUT x3  
RS232/RS485  
REMOTE  
AC IN  
DATA  
OUT  
CVBS  
AUDIO 1 & 2  
ASI IN  
Figure 2.4 Typical Receiver Rear Panel  
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RX1290 Multi-Format Receiver  
Motherboard  
RX1290/BAS  
ASI/HDSDI/SDSDI OUT 1  
ASI/HDSDI/SDSDI OUT 2  
ASI/HDSDI/SDSDI OUT 3  
AUDIO 1  
Transport Stream/Digital Video Output  
Transport Stream/Digital Video Output  
Transport Stream/Digital Video Output  
Analogue/Digital Audio Output  
Analogue/Digital Audio Output  
Analogue Video Output  
Low-speed Async Data  
Alarms  
ASI  
ASI In  
AUDIO 2  
FRAME SYNC  
Frame Synchronization  
RS232/485  
CVBS OUT  
DATA OUT  
ALARM RELAY  
AUD 1  
REMOTE CONTROL  
Digital Audio Output  
Digital Audio Output  
10 /100Base-T  
ETHERNET  
AUD 2  
AUD 3  
Digital Audio Output  
AUD 4  
Digital Audio Output  
RGB HD  
RGB HD Out  
Constellation Output Satellite  
DemodCard  
(RX1290/HWO/DVBS/IF/CONST  
Option Cards  
PRO-MPEG FEC Input Card  
(RX1290/HWO/IP/PROFEC  
G.703 E3/DS3 Input Card  
(TT1290/HWO/G703)  
AC Power Supply  
Power Supply  
Figure 2.5 Signal Connections  
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2.7.2  
ASI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI OUT  
The unit has three ASI/SMPTE 292M video (HD-SDI)/656 video  
(SD-SDI) outputs in the standard configuration.  
ASI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI  
OUT 1/2/3  
The output standard must be selected from the user interface or  
remote control interface.  
The ASI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI output is coaxial via BNC connectors.  
Video control is through the Video Menu (Menu 3.1).  
Table 2.3 Digital Output Connector  
Item  
Specification  
Connector type  
Connector designation  
BNC 75 Ω female socket  
ASI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI OUT 1  
ASI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI OUT 2  
ASI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI OUT 3  
Pin-outs  
Centre  
Shield  
Video output  
Ground/Chassis  
Note: These sockets are under the control of Menu 5.1  
2.7.3  
CVBS  
A BNC socket is provided for composite video output which  
supports NTSC(M) (with and without pedestal) and  
PAL(B,D,H,I,M).  
CVBS  
Table 2.4 Digital Output Connector  
Item  
Specification  
Connector type  
Connector designation  
BNC 75 Ω female socket  
ASI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI OUT 1  
ASI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI OUT 2  
ASI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI OUT 3  
Pin-outs  
Centre  
Shield  
Video output  
Ground/Chassis  
1
5
2.7.4  
Audio Outputs  
6
9
A pair of 9-way male D-type connectors provide two stereo  
channels. Each connector carries a single channel of a stereo  
pair in both analogue and balanced digital form.  
AUDIO 1 / 2  
Audio control is through the Service Menu (Menu 3).  
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In addition, four unbalanced digital audio outputs are available  
via separate BNC connectors.  
Table 2.5 Analogue/Digital Audio Connectors  
AUD 1  
Item  
Specification  
Connector type  
9-way, D-type, Male  
Connector  
designations  
AUDIO 1  
AUDIO 2  
Pin-outs  
Pin 1 - Digital audio +  
Pin 2 - Ground  
Pin 3 - Left +  
Pin 4 - Right +  
Pin 5 - Ground  
Pin 6 - Digital audio -  
Pin 7 - Ground  
Pin 8 - Left -  
Pin 9 - Right -  
Nominal output  
impedance  
50 Ω  
Maximum data rate  
3.072 Mbps  
Analogue Output level +18 dBm nominal clipping level.  
Selectable in range 12 to +24 dBm.  
Load impedance  
600 Ω balanced  
Table 2.6 Digital (Unbalanced) Audio Connectors  
Item  
Specification  
Connector type  
BNC 75 Ω socket  
Connector designation AUD 1, AUD 2, AUD 3 and AUD 4  
Pin-outs  
Centre  
Shield  
Digital Audio output (AES/EBU)  
Ground/Chassis  
2.7.5  
SVGA Output (RGB HV)  
The EQUIPMENT is equipped with a SVGA 15-pin D-type  
connector for video output monitoring in the standard  
configuration.  
The SVGA connector shall be set to RGB/HV (SVGA) or  
YPrPb under control of the user interface and remote  
control interfaces.  
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Table 2.7 SVGA Connector  
Item  
Specification  
Connector type  
15-way D-type  
Video Out  
Connector  
designation  
Pin-outs  
1
2
Red / Pr  
Green / Y  
Blue / Pb  
NC  
75 Ω, 0,7Vt-t  
75 Ω, 0,7Vt-t  
75 Ω, 0,7Vt-t  
3
4
5
Video GND  
Red GND  
Green GND  
Blue GND  
NC  
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Sync GND  
NC  
NC  
H-Sync  
V-Sync  
NC  
2.7.6  
Frame Synchronization  
A BNC socket is used by the Decoder to frame lock to an  
external video source (NTSC, PAL or SECAM). The frame  
information is input as a composite signal, with or without active  
video. The user can offset the synchronization to the video  
output by ±8 lines of the reference signal, with a resolution of 1  
pixel of the reference signal. Lip sync error introduced by the  
Receiver is in the range -10 ms to +30 ms. This implies audio  
frame skip and repeat may occur.  
FRAME SYNC  
This Frame Sync is activated through the Service Menu  
(Menu 3).  
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Table 2.8 Frame Sync Hi-Z Connector  
Item  
Specification  
BNC 75 Ω socket  
FRAME SYNC  
Connector type  
Connector  
designation  
Pin:  
Centre  
Shield  
Analogue Black and Burst Input  
Ground/Chassis  
Impedance  
Last unit must be terminated with 75 Ω  
1
8
2.7.7  
Ethernet  
The equipment has an Ethernet remote control port for SNMP  
Control. This is also used for high speed data over Ethernet  
output and engineering debug purposes.  
10/100BaseT  
Table 2.9 Ethernet Pin-outs  
Item  
Specification  
RJ-45 (100BaseT)  
10/100BaseT  
Connector type  
Connector  
designation  
Pin-outs  
(Unused pins not  
connected)  
Pin 1 - Tx Out (+)  
Pin 2 - Tx Out (-)  
Pin 3 - Rx In (+)  
Pin 6 - Rx In (-)  
2.7.8  
ASI IN  
A BNC socket is provided for detection of the transport  
stream lock on the ASI input.  
ASI IN  
Table 2.10 Digital Input Connector  
Item  
Specification  
BNC 75 Ω female socket  
ASI IN  
Connector type  
Connector  
designation  
Pin-outs  
Centre ASI Input  
Shield Ground/Chassis  
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1
2.7.9  
Alarm Connector and Relay  
The alarm relay connector has a summary relay. The  
summary relay is activated whenever the unit detects an  
alarm, or the power is switched off.  
9
6
ALARM RELAY  
Table 2.11 Alarm Connector  
Item  
Specification  
Connector type  
9-way, D-type, Female for the summary alarm  
relay  
Connector  
ALARM RELAY  
designation  
Pin-outs  
Pin 1 - Open  
Pin 2 - Open  
Pin 3 - Open  
Pin 4 - Relay 1, common pin  
Pin 5 - Open  
Pin 6 - Open  
Pin 7 - Open  
Pin 8 - Relay 1, Normally Closed (Open on  
Alarm)  
Pin 9 - Relay 1, Normally Open (Closed on  
Alarm)  
5
1
2.7.10  
RS-232 Low-speed Asynchronous Data Output  
A 9-way, D-type female connector provides a asynchronous  
low-speed data serial communications interface. The status  
of the data output on this connector is given in the Data  
Menus (Menus 3.4 and 3.5).  
9
6
DATA  
Table 2.12 RS-232 Low-speed Data  
Item  
Specification  
Connector type  
9-way, D-type, Female  
RS-232 Data Out  
Connector  
designation  
Standards  
Configuration  
Pin-outs  
RS-232 DATA  
DCE  
Pin 1 - Reserved  
Pin 2 - Receive Data Output (RxD) (RS-232)  
Pin 3 - Reserved  
Pin 4 - No connection  
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Item  
Specification  
Pin 5 - Ground (RS-232)  
Pin 6 - Reserved  
Pin 7 - No connection  
Pin 8 - Reserved  
Pin 9 - Reserved  
1
5
2.7.11  
Serial Remote Control  
A 9-way, D-type male connector provides a configurable  
RS232/RS485 asynchronous low-speed data serial  
communications interface for remote control.  
6
9
RS232/RS485 REMOTE  
Table 2.13 RS232/RS485 Remote Control  
Item  
Specification  
Connector type  
9-way, D-type, Female  
Connector designation RS232/RS485 Remote  
Standards  
Configuration  
Pin-outs  
RS-232/RS-485  
RS-232  
RS-485  
Pin 1 - Data Carrier Detect (DCD) - Input  
Pin 2 - Receive Data (RXD) - Input  
Pin 3 - Transmit Data (TXD) - Output  
Pin 4 - Data Terminal Ready - Output  
Pin 5 - Ground  
Pin 1 - Not connected - Input  
Pin 2 - Not connected - Input  
Pin 3 - Not connected - Output  
Pin 4 - Rx - Input  
Pin 5 - Ground  
Pin 6 - Data Set Ready - Input  
Pin 7 - Request to Send - Output  
Pin 8 - Clear to Send - Input  
Pin 6 - Not TX - Output  
Pin 7 - TX - Output  
Pin 8 - Not RX - Input  
Pin 9 - Not connected  
Pin 9 - Not connected  
2.8  
Option Card Connectors  
Option cards are described in Chapter 6, Options.  
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Chapter 3  
Contents  
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Operating the Equipment Locally  
List of Figures  
List of Tables  
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3.1  
Powering the Equipment  
3.1.1  
Switching On  
Caution!  
This equipment should not be operated unless the cooling fan is working and there  
is free-air flow around the unit.  
Connect the signal inputs and AC power supply to the Multi-Format Receiver and  
power up the unit. After a short period of initialization and the Multi-Format Receiver  
gaining lock, the unit powers up in Navigate mode. This is the usual operating  
condition.  
The POWER LED will be on (green) when a signal is locked and off when unlocked.  
See Figure 3.2 for the location of the POWER LED.  
3.1.2  
Power up Operating Modes  
Figure 3.1 Power up Operating Mode  
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3.2  
Front Panel Controls and Pushbuttons  
Front Panel items are described under Section 1.6, Guided Tour.  
ALARM LED  
LCD display  
Edit  
Left  
Up  
POWER LED  
Save  
Down  
Right  
Figure 3.2 Front Panel Controls and Pushbuttons  
3.3  
Front Panel Operating Modes  
3.3.1  
General  
Operating the Multi-Format Receiver from the Front Panel is via two operating  
modes: Navigate Mode (see Section 3.3.2) and Edit Mode (see Section 3.3.3).  
3.3.2  
Navigate Mode  
Navigate mode allows the user to move between menus and pages within menus  
(editing the left display area).  
Table 3.1 Navigate Mode  
Action  
Result  
Up Pushbutton Pressed  
Go to page given by uplink of current page, obtain and  
display current data.  
Down Pushbutton Pressed Go to page given by down link of current page, obtain and  
display current data.  
Left Pushbutton Pressed  
Right Pushbutton Pressed  
Edit Pushbutton Pressed  
Save Pushbutton Pressed  
Go to page given by left link of current page, obtain and  
display current data.  
Go to page given by right link of current page, obtain and  
display current data.  
Enter Edit mode at current page (if permitted else no  
effect).  
No effect.  
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Pushbutton LEDs will be updated to indicate which pushbutton presses are still valid  
as each navigation pushbutton press event is processed. For example, a lit Up  
pushbutton LED indicates there are pages above the current one.  
3.3.3  
Edit Mode  
Edit mode edits the right display area and allows the user to alter control  
parameters that define the Multi-Format Receiver behavior. To enter Edit mode  
press the Edit pushbutton when on a page containing an editable control parameter  
and the front panel is the controlling user interface. Edit may be entered on some  
special pages at all times, for example on the page defining the controlling user  
interface.  
The Front Panel returns to Navigate mode when Edit is pressed again (abort edit  
with no save) or when Save is pressed (save modified parameter values).  
Processing of events from the front panel event queue depends on the current  
operating mode of the front panel.  
Table 3.2 Edit Mode  
Action  
Result  
Up Pushbutton Pressed  
Increases value of current edit parameter by one unit.  
Decreases value of current edit parameter by one unit.  
Down Pushbutton  
Pressed  
Left Pushbutton Pressed  
Moves cursor one edit parameter/parameter digit left (making  
that the current edit parameter).  
Right Pushbutton  
Pressed  
Moves cursor one edit parameter/parameter digit right  
(making that the current edit parameter).  
Edit Pushbutton Pressed  
Aborts edit (no save/action of any modified parameters) and  
returns to Navigate mode, obtain and display current data.  
Save Pushbutton Pressed Save/action new parameter values and returns to Navigate  
mode, obtain and display current data.  
Pushbutton LEDs are updated to indicate which pushbutton presses are still valid as  
each edit pushbutton press event is processed. For example, when the Left  
pushbutton LED is lit it indicates there are additional editable parameters to the left  
of the current cursor position. There is a maximum idle period of five minutes when  
Edit mode will time out and return to Navigate mode.  
3.4  
Using the Local Controls  
3.4.1  
LCD Menu Descriptions  
Detailed LCD menu descriptions are given in Annex C, Menus. This chapter  
concentrates on describing the use of the menus for local operation.  
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3.4.2  
Selecting a Menu Option  
Some items shown in the right display area of the front panel LCD display have a  
set number of options. An example of this is the VIDEO TEST PATTERN (Menu  
3.1.6) which has a number of preset Video Test Patterns associated with it. Use the  
following steps as a general guide to selecting an option.  
Table 3.3 Selecting a Menu Option  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Select the menu and display the Normally there is only one selectable item. If  
required selection.  
there is more than one, use the Right and Left  
pushbuttons as described in Table 3.4.  
2
3
4
Press Edit on the front panel.  
The Save button will come on to show that the  
new option can be stored.  
Use the arrow pushbuttons to  
step through the options.  
This action scrolls through the options in a  
continuous loop.  
Press Save to store the option  
or press Edit to cancel the  
selection and return to the  
source menu.  
3.4.3  
Entering a Menu Value  
Some items shown in the right display area of the front panel LCD display have a  
user-entered value. An example of this is the IP Address (Menu 7.1.3) in which the  
unit’s Network address has to be entered. Use the following steps as a general  
guide to entering a value.  
Table 3.4 Entering a Menu Value  
Step Action  
Result  
1
2
3
Select the menu and display the  
required selection.  
Press Edit on the front panel.  
The Save button will come on to show that the  
new value can be stored.  
Use the Right or Left  
pushbutton to move the cursor  
to the required digit.  
Each pushbutton has a built-in LED that turns  
on if the pushbutton function is appropriate to  
the displayed information.  
4
5
Change the value by using the  
arrow pushbuttons.  
Press Save to store the option.  
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3.5  
Setting Up Preset Services (Menu 1)  
3.5.1  
Using Preset Services  
This group allows up to 40 Services to be stored as presets. Selecting a Service  
from the preset list in Menu 1 automatically reconfigures the Multi-Format Receiver  
to receive that Service with its associated parameters set as stored.  
3.5.2  
Setting Up a Preset Service  
Follow the steps in Table 3.5 to store the current Service as a preset.  
Table 3.5 Setting Up a Preset Service  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Use the menus to set-up the unit This selects the Service and associated  
so that the required Service is  
current.  
parameters for the preset process.  
(Refer to Section 3.7, Service  
2
Go to Menu 1 to view the Preset This displays the menu which allows the  
menu.  
Current Service to be stored at a chosen  
location (01 – 40). If there is no Current  
Service, the menu display reads NO STORED  
SERVICE.  
3
4
Select a location to store the  
preset. The Edit mode cannot  
be entered unless a valid  
Service being decoded.  
Use Edit and the arrow pushbuttons to step  
through the stored items. This allows a specific  
location to be chosen. Any vacant locations  
are marked by NO STORED SERVICE.  
Press Save.  
This stores the current Service and its  
associated parameters as a preset in the  
selected location. This adds the Service to the  
list displayed on page 1.  
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3.6  
Setting Up the Input (Menu 2)  
3.6.1  
DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver (TT1290/HWO/DVBS2 and  
TT1290/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)  
Table 3.6 Setting Up the DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver  
Step  
Action  
Result  
1
Go to Menu 2.3 and select  
SOURCE 1.  
The Receiver can take its signals from four  
sources. Set-up source 1.  
2
3
4
5
Scroll to Menu 2.3.2. Enter the This sets up the LNB frequency for the  
LNB FREQUENCY then press selected Source in MHz.  
Save.  
Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.1. Enter  
This sets up the Satellite frequency for the  
the SATELLITE FREQUENCY selected Source in MHz.  
then press Save.  
Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.2. Enter  
the SYMBOL RATE then press Msymbols/s.  
Save.  
Sets the symbol rate for the selected Source in  
Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.3. Enter  
the DVB Modulation Standard  
then press Save.  
This sets up the DVB modulation Standard  
(DVB-S or DVB-S2). FEC detection is  
automatic. In DVB-S2 mode the demodulator  
automatically detects and locks to both QPSK  
and 8PSK constellations.  
6
Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.4. Enter  
the  
ROLL-OFF then press Save.  
Sets the Roll-Off of the demodulator Root  
Nyquist Filter. Choose between 35%, 25%,  
20%. This value should match that set in the  
transmitting modulator.  
7
8
Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.5. Enter  
the SEARCH RANGE then  
press Save.  
This sets up the centre frequency Search  
Range for the selected Source in kHz.  
Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.6. Enter  
the LNB POWER and  
Sets the LNB power for the selected Source  
(ON, OFF, BOOSTED). BOOSTED provides  
VOLTAGE settings then press 1V extra power over the ON setting. Also sets  
Save.  
the LNB voltage settings (18v – Horiz, 13v –  
Vert).  
9
Scroll to Menu 2.3.2.7. Enter  
the LNB 22 kHz setting then  
press Save.  
Enables or disables the LNB 22 kHz control  
tone for the selected Source (On, Off).  
10  
Repeat steps 2 through 9 for  
input 2 to 4  
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3.6.1.1  
DVB-S2 Input Option Card TT1290/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST  
The DVB-S2 demod option TT1290/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST offers three  
L-band inputs plus an IF input. If this input option card is fitted in the receiver then  
note that Menu 2.3.5 sets the IF input frequency. LNB Frequency, Satellite  
Frequency and LNB Power parameters are not applicable for this input.  
The DVB-S2 demod option TT1290/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST also offers a  
constellation output in DVB-S2 mode. This output can be enabled for each L-  
band/IF input from the menu 2.3.X.6. Enabling this mode disables the demodulator  
transport stream rendering the receiver unable to decode a service.  
3.6.2  
Telco Receiver – RX1290/HWO/G703  
Table 3.7 steps through the set-up procedure of the Telco Receiver using  
Menu 2 Input, and the TTV G.703 input.  
Table 3.7 Setting Up the TTV G.703 Interface  
Step Action  
Result  
1
2
3
4
Connect the cable to the TTV  
G.703 input.  
Power up the unit and navigate Accesses the Input menu.  
to Menu 2 Input.  
Press the Right pushbutton to Selects the G.703 menu.  
access Menu 2.3.  
Navigate to INTERLEAVER  
Sets the required interleaving.  
(Menu 2.3.3), then press Edit.  
Select Enable or Disable, then  
press Save.  
5
6
7
Navigate to SIGNAL LEVEL  
(Menu 2.3.4), then press Edit.  
Sets the unit sensitivity to the input signal level.  
Select Normal or Low, then  
press Save.  
Navigate to REED-SOLOMON Enables FEC functionality.  
(Menu 2.3.2), then press Edit.  
Select ENABLE, then press  
Save.  
Return to Input Menu 2, it should  
display the current status. If  
status is NOT LOCKED, verify  
that the cable is properly  
connected and that all values  
have been entered correctly.  
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3.6.3  
10/100BaseT Input – RX1290/HWO/IP  
Table 3.8 steps through the set-up procedure of the Telco Receiver using  
Menu 2 Input, and the IP input.  
Table 3.8 Setting Up the IP Interface  
Step Action  
Result  
1
2
3
Connect the Ethernet cable to  
the IP input connector.  
Power up the unit and  
navigate to Menu 2 Input.  
Accesses the Input menu.  
Navigate to UDP PORT (Menu Edits the UDP Port parameter.  
2.3.2), then press Edit.  
Select the Receive UDP Port  
number, then press Save.  
4
5
6
7
8
Navigate to IP INPUT IP  
ADDRESS (Menu 2.3.2.1),  
then press Edit.  
Edits the IP Input address parameter.  
Select the IP address, then  
press Save.  
Navigate to IP INPUT  
SUBNET MASK (Menu  
2.3.2.2), then press Edit.  
Edits the IP Input subnet mask parameter.  
Edits the IP Input Gateway address parameter.  
Edits the IP Input Multicast IP address parameter.  
Select the Subnet mask, then  
press Save.  
Navigate to IP INPUT  
GATEWAY ADDRESS (Menu  
2.3.2.3), then press Edit.  
Select the Gateway address,  
then press Save.  
Navigate to IP INPUT  
MULTICAST IP ADD (Menu  
2.3.2.4), then press Edit.  
Select the Multicast IP  
address, then press Save.  
Return to Input Menu 2, it  
should display the current  
status. If status is NOT  
LOCKED, verify that the cable  
is properly connected and that  
all values have been entered  
correctly.  
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3.6.4  
100/1000BaseT Dual IP Input – RX1290/HWO/GIGE  
Steps through the set-up procedure of the Receiver using  
Menu 2 Input, and the IP input.  
Table 3.9 Setting Up the Dual IP Interface  
Step Action  
Result  
1
2
3
4
Connect the Ethernet cables to  
the IP input connectors.  
Power up the unit and navigate Accesses the Input menu.  
to Menu 2 Input.  
Navigate to NETWORK  
INTERFACE 1  
Accesses parameters of Port 1  
Navigate to IP ADDRESS, then Edits the IP Input address parameter.  
press Edit.  
Select the IP address, then  
press Save.  
5
6
7
Navigate to NET MASK  
ADDRESS, then press Edit.  
Edits the IP Input subnet mask parameter.  
Edits the IP Input Gateway address parameter.  
Accesses and edits parameters of Port 2  
Select the Subnet mask, then  
press Save.  
Navigate to GATEWAY  
ADDRESS, then press Edit.  
Select the Gateway address,  
then press Save.  
Navigate to NETWORK  
INTERFACE 2 and repeat steps  
4, 5 and 6  
8
9
Navigate to LISTENING  
STREAM 1  
Accesses parameters of listening multicast 1  
Edits the Listening IP address parameter.  
Navigate to MCAST IP, then  
press Edit.  
Select the IP address, then  
press Save.  
10  
11  
Navigate to UDP PORT, then  
press Edit.  
Edits the Listening UDP port number parameter.  
Select the UDP port number,  
then press Save.  
Navigate to LISTENING  
Accesses and edits parameters of listening  
STREAM 2 and repeat steps 9 multicast 2  
and 10  
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Step Action  
12  
Result  
Return to Input Menu 2, it  
should display the current  
status. If status is NOT  
LOCKED, verify that the cable is  
properly connected and that all  
values have been entered  
correctly.  
3.7  
Service Configuration (Menu 3)  
3.7.1  
Selecting and Setting Up a Service  
Each Transport Stream may contain many Services. Menu 3 allows a Service to be  
chosen as current and the profile of its components to be specified. This Service will  
be used as the power up default Service until a new Service is selected.  
Table 3.10 Selecting a Service  
Step Action  
Result  
1
2
Go to Menu 3 and select the  
required Service.  
The Edit mode cannot be  
entered unless there are  
available Services.  
This page shows the total number of Services  
available in the incoming Transport Stream. Use  
Edit and the arrow pushbuttons to select the  
required Service.  
Press Save.  
This stores the Service as the Current Service.  
3.7.2  
Selecting the Video Component  
Table 3.11 Selecting the Video Component  
Step Action Result  
1
Go to Menu 3.1 and press  
Selects the video component.  
Edit. Select one of the video  
streams or enter a video  
stream PID.  
2
Scroll to Menu 3.1.6 and edit  
the parameter for setting the  
response to loss of video  
(FREEZE FRAME, BLACK  
FRAME, BLUE FRAME,  
Edits the parameter for setting the response to  
loss of video.  
75% BARS AND RED, BLUE  
PLUS TEXT, RED PLUS  
TEXT). Press Save. Perform a  
system restart (see Section  
3.12 Restarting the Unit).  
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Step Action  
Result  
3
Scroll to Menu 3.1.7 and edit  
Edits the video test pattern to be displayed.  
the video test pattern to be  
displayed. Press Save.  
4
Scroll to Menu 3.1.10 and edit  
the parameter for framesync  
enable (ENABLED or  
Edits the parameter for framesync enable.  
DISABLED). Press Save.  
5
6
Scroll to Menu 3.1.10.1 and  
edit the PAL framesync offset  
range (-199999 to +199999  
pixels) and the NTSC  
framesync offset range (-  
199999 to +199999 pixels).  
Press Save.  
Edits the PAL framesync offset range and the  
NTSC framesync offset range.  
Scroll to Menu 3.1.14 and  
Menu 3.1.15 edit the  
Edits the embedded audio data IDs and audio  
channel.  
embedded audio group  
(NONE, ONE, TWO, THREE  
or FOUR). Press Save.  
3.7.3  
Setting Down Conversion Mode  
This menu allows the user to set the receiver to produce a down converted SD  
version of the incoming HD video source.  
Note: The RX1290 provides ‘grade 2’ down conversion video quality. The  
suitability of grade 2 video for broadcast will depend on the intended  
application.  
Table 3.12 Setting Down Conversion  
Step Action  
Scroll to Menu 3.1.8 and edit  
Result  
1
Edits the parameter for down conversion enable  
and the output format.  
the parameter for down  
conversion enable  
(ANAMORPHIC, CROPPED,  
LETTERBOX or DISABLED).  
Press Save.  
3.7.4  
Setting SD Monitor Aspect Ratio  
This menu allows the user to set the SD output aspect ratio.  
Note: This function only applies to 4:2:0 video, and has no effect on the down  
converted SD output  
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Table 3.13 Setting Aspect Ratio  
Step Action  
Scroll to Menu 3.1.9 and edit  
Result  
1
Edits the parameter for the output SD aspect  
ratio.  
the parameter for aspect ratio  
(4:3, or 16:9). Press Save.  
3.7.5  
3.7.6  
3.7.7  
Setting Video Delay  
This menu allows the user to vary the output presentation delay.  
Note: This will delay both the video and audio presentation.  
Table 3.14 Setting Video Delay Mode  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Go to Menu 3.1.11 and edit the Edits the values for either the 4:2:0 or 4:2:2  
option displayed. Press Save  
output delay. This has a maximum value of  
199 mS.  
Setting Video Output mode  
This menu allows the user to edit the analogue HD video output.  
Note: This applies to the analogue connector only.  
Table 3.15 Setting Video Ddelay Mode  
Step  
Action  
Result  
1
Go to Menu 3.1.12 and edit Edits the HD output format  
the parameter (RGB or  
YPbPr) displayed. Press  
Save  
Setting Low Delay Mode – RX1290/SWO/LDELAY  
This menu allows the user to set the receiver into low delay mode.  
Note: In this mode only MPEG-1 layer II audio (Musicam) audio and 4:2:0 video is  
supported.  
This will reduce the decoding delay through the RX1290 by up to 320mS, depending  
on video mode.  
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Table 3.16 Setting Low delay mode  
Step  
Action  
Result  
1
Go to Menu 3.1.15 and edit Gains access to the low delay option. There is a  
the option displayed. (LOW choice between low delay and normal mode.  
DELAY MODE, NORMAL).  
Press Save  
3.7.8  
Selecting the Audio Component  
Introduction  
3.7.8.1  
Automatic audio component selection is based on component order in the PMT as  
follows:  
Audio 1 selects the first component in the PMT, Audio 2 selects the second  
component, Audio 3 selects the third component and Audio 4 selects the fourth  
component.  
Audio 1 does not select the same component as Audio 2 and vice-versa when  
component-PIDs are reordered in a new PMT.  
Coding type and language are manually selectable through the User PID and  
type parameters.  
3.7.8.2  
Selecting the Audio Manually  
It is possible to manually select any audio component from the active Service by  
using the front panel controls or via the remote control interface. Select one of the  
audio components in the list or enter the correct PID. Table 3.17 describes the  
procedure for selecting a component.  
Table 3.17 Manually Selecting the Audio Components  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Go to the Menu 3.2 and press  
Edit. Select between Standard  
(the default for most  
Selects if the user wishes to do a AAC5.1  
decode or not.  
applications) and AAC Downmix  
+ 5.1decode.  
1
2
Go to the Menu 3.3 and press  
Edit. Select one of the audio  
streams or enter an audio PID.  
Selects the audio component.  
Scroll to Menu 3.3.3 and edit the Edits the Audio 1 delay adjustment.  
Audio 1 delay adjustment (range  
± 0 to 49.5ms). Press Save.  
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Step Action  
Result  
3
Scroll to Menu 3.3.4 and edit the Edits the Audio 1 digital output format and  
Audio 1 digital output format  
(AES3 or AC-3) and output  
routing (STEREO, MIXED TO  
BOTH, LEFT TO BOTH, or  
RIGHT TO BOTH). Press Save.  
output routing.  
Note that when the input signal is STEREO,  
the Audio digital output format will always be  
STEREO.  
4
5
Scroll to Menu 3.3.5 and edit the Edits the clipping value.  
clipping value (12 – 24 dB).  
Press Save.  
Scroll to Menu 3.3.6 and edit the Edits the AC-3 down mix parameter.  
AC-3 down mix parameter  
(SURROUND STEREO or  
CONVENTIONAL STEREO)  
Press Save.  
6
Go to the Menu 3.4 for Audio 2,  
Menu 3.5 for Audio 3, Menu 3.6  
for Audio 4 and repeat steps 2  
through 5.  
Selects the audio component.  
3.7.9  
Setting Up Asynchronous Data (RS-232)  
These menu pages allow status monitoring and configuration of the low speed data.  
Table 3.18 Setting Up Async Data  
Step Action  
Result  
1
2
Go to Menu 3.7 and press  
Edit. Select the data stream  
PID.  
Selects the data stream.  
Scroll to Menu 3.7.1 and edit  
the low speed data output  
(ENABLED or DISABLED).  
Press Save.  
The unit receives and displays the correct bit-  
rate.  
3.7.10  
Setting Up High Speed Data Over Ethernet – RX1290/SWO/HSETHER  
These menu pages allow status monitoring and configuration of the high speed data  
over Ethernet software option.  
Table 3.19 Setting Up High speed Data over Ethernet  
Step Action  
Go to Menu 3.8 and press  
Result  
1
Selects the data user PID number.  
Edit. Select the data stream  
PID.  
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Step Action  
Result  
2
Scroll to Menu 3.8.1 and edit  
The unit receives and displays the correct bit-  
rate.  
the High speed data output  
(ENABLED or DISABLED).  
Press Save.  
3
Scroll to Menu 3.8.3 and edit  
the Forward to Gateway  
ON/OFF and the Gateway IP  
address menu. Press Save.  
If the Forward to Gateway option is turned on,  
the unit will forward the data stream to the  
gateway address given.  
3.7.11  
Setting Up Teletext  
Table 3.20 Setting Up Teletext  
Step Action  
Result  
1
2
Scroll to Menu 3.9. and edit  
the parameter for stream or  
PID value. Press Save.  
Edits the parameter for choosing the appropriate  
component or PID if the required Teletext data  
is not currently present  
Scroll to menu 3.9.1 and edit  
the parameter for enabling  
Teletext (ENABLED or  
DISABLED)  
Enables/Disables Teletext  
3
Scroll to menu 3.9.2 and edit  
the parameter (ENABLED or  
DISABLED)  
Chooses if the Teletext is played out straight  
away or on the PTS  
3.7.12  
Setting Up VITC  
Table 3.21 Setting Up VITC  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Scroll to Menu 3.10.1 and edit  
Edits the parameter for enabling VITC  
pass-through.  
the parameter for enabling  
VITC pass-through (ENABLED  
or DISABLED). Press Save.  
2
Scroll to menu 3.10.2 and edit  
the line number for VITC to be  
inserted  
Selects the line for VITC insertion.  
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3.7.13  
Setting Up Closed Captions  
Table 3.22 Setting Up Closed Captions  
Step Action Result  
Scroll to Menu 3.10.3 and edit  
1
Edits the parameter for enabling Closed  
Captions pass-through.  
the parameter for enabling  
Closed Captions pass-through  
(ENABLED or DISABLED).  
Press Save.  
3.7.14  
Setting Up ITS Insertion  
Table 3.23 Setting Up ITS Insertion  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Scroll down to Menu 3.10.4  
and edit the parameter for  
enabling ITS insertion  
(ENABLED (CCIR), ENABLED  
(FCC/UK) or DISABLED).  
Press Save.  
Edits the parameter for enabling ITS insertion.  
3.7.15  
Setting Up VPS  
Table 3.24 Setting Up VPS  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Scroll down to Menu 3.10.5  
and edit the parameter for  
enabling VPS insertion  
(ENABLED or DISABLED).  
Press Save.  
Edits the parameter for enabling VPS pass-  
through.  
3.7.16  
Setting Up WSS  
Table 3.25 Setting Up WSS  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Scroll down to Menu 3.10.6  
and edit the parameter for  
enabling WSS insertion  
(ENABLED or DISABLED).  
Press Save.  
Edits the parameter for enabling WSS pass-  
through.  
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3.7.17  
3.7.18  
3.7.19  
3.7.20  
Setting Up Video Index  
Table 3.26 Setting Up Video Index  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Scroll down to Menu 3.10.7  
and edit the parameter for  
enabling Video Index insertion  
(ENABLED or DISABLED).  
Press Save.  
Edits the parameter for enabling Video Index  
pass-through.  
Setting Up Monochrome Samples  
Table 3.27 Setting Up Monochrome  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Scroll down to Menu 3.10.8  
and edit the parameter for  
enabling Monochrome  
Edits the parameter for enabling Monochrome  
samples.  
samples insertion (ENABLED  
or DISABLED). Press Save.  
Setting Up AMOL 1 and 2  
Table 3.28 Setting Up AMOL 1 and 2  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Scroll down to Menu 3.10.9  
and edit the parameter for  
enabling AMOL insertion  
(ENABLED or DISABLED).  
Press Save.  
Edits the parameter for enabling AMOL pass-  
through.  
Setting Up NTSC Pedestal Insertion  
Table 3.29 Setting Up NTSC Pedestal Insertion  
Step Action  
Scroll down to Menu 3.10.10  
Result  
1
Edits the parameter for enabling NTSC Pedestal  
insertion.  
and edit the parameter for  
enabling NTSC Pedestal  
insertion (ENABLED or  
DISABLED). Press Save.  
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3.7.21  
Setting Up VANC Data Insertion  
Table 3.30 Setting Up VANC Data Insertion  
Step Action Result  
Scroll down to Menu 3.11.1  
1
Edits the parameter for enabling VANC Data  
insertion.  
and edit the parameter for  
enabling VANC Data insertion  
(ENABLED or DISABLED).  
Press Save.  
PLEASE NOTE: Any data passed by this  
method will overwrite any duplicate VBI  
information.  
3.7.22  
3.7.23  
3.7.24  
Setting Up Splice Point Insertion  
Table 3.31 Setting Up Splice Point Insertion  
Step Action Result  
Scroll down to Menu 3.12.1  
1
Edits the parameter for enabling Splice Point  
insertion.  
and edit the parameter for  
enabling VANC Data insertion  
(ENABLED or DISABLED).  
Press Save.  
Setting Up Station ID Insertion  
Table 3.32 Setting Up Station ID Insertion  
Step Action Result  
Scroll down to Menu 3.13.1  
1
Edits the parameter for enabling Station ID  
insertion.  
and edit the parameter for  
enabling Station ID insertion  
(ENABLED or DISABLED).  
Press Save.  
Setting Up AFD Insertion  
Table 3.33 Setting Up AFD Insertion  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Scroll down to Menu 3.14.1  
and edit the parameter for  
enabling AFD insertion  
(ENABLED or DISABLED).  
Press Save.  
Edits the parameter for enabling AFD insertion.  
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Setting Up DVB Subtitles  
Table 3.34 Setting Up DVB Subtitles  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Scroll down to Menu 3.15.1  
and edit the parameter for  
enabling DVB Subtitles  
(ENABLED or DISABLED).  
Press Save.  
Edits the parameter for enabling DVB Subtitles.  
PLEASE NOTE: This feature is only supported  
for SD 4:2:0 video sources only.  
3.7.26  
Setting the PCR PID Menu  
Table 3.35 Viewing the PCR PID Menu  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Go to Menu 3.16 and scroll to  
Gains access to the selection between  
USER PID and edit the PID for automatically detected PCR PID or manually  
enabling manual selection of  
the PCR PID.  
entered PCR PID.  
3.7.27  
Viewing the Network ID Menu  
Table 3.36 Viewing the Network ID Menu  
Step Action  
Go to Menu 3.17.  
Result  
1
Gains access to the Network ID and the Original  
Network ID.  
3.8  
Setting Up the Conditional Access/Scrambling (Menu 4)  
3.8.1  
Introduction  
Menu 4 allows the status and configuration of the Conditional Access (CA) module  
to be checked. The structure and content of this group depends on the CA system.  
The available CA options are as follows:  
Basic Interoperable Scrambling System (BISS), Mode 1 and Mode E only.  
Remote Authorisation System (RAS) and RAS 2  
Director  
DVB Common Interface  
BISS (as specified in EBU Tech 3292 May 2002) is standard on all units.  
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3.8.2  
Basic Interoperable Scrambling System (BISS) (Menu 4.4)  
BISS Mode 1 is similar to RAS in that it uses a fixed control word to encrypt the data  
in the transport stream. Unlike RAS, the scrambling algorithm is non-proprietary,  
using the DVB Common Scrambling Algorithm to allow interoperability with other  
manufacturers’ encoding/scrambling equipment.  
3.8.3  
Remote Authorization System (RAS) (Menu 4.1)  
RAS has two levels of operation: FIXED KEY MODE and DSNG KEY MODE.  
FIXED KEY MODE has a fixed control word to encrypt the data in the transport  
stream.  
DSNG KEY MODE is used for fixed headend systems. Its main functionality is:  
Over-air addressing of Receivers for authorization/de-authorization to decrypt  
the transmission.  
Group operation for authorization/de-authorization.  
Periodic control word changes during transmission.  
3.8.4  
Director (Menu 4.3)  
Director functionality includes Conditional Access, over-air software download and  
over-air control.  
No specific set-up is required in the Multi-Format Receiver for the Conditional  
Access or software download. For over-air control (NCP) see Chapter 4, Operating  
the Equipment Remotely.  
3.8.5  
DVB Common Interface (Menu 4.2)  
There is a single slot on the Multi-Format Receiver front panel to allow the insertion  
of a DVB Common Interface (CI) Conditional Access module (CAM) and related  
conditional access card.  
Other than the insertion of the CAM and Access card, no specific set-up is required  
at the Multi-Format Receiver for the DVB Conditional Access, however DVB  
Common Interface functionality is only available if the RX1290/SWO/CI license has  
been installed.  
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3.9  
Setting Up the Transport Stream Output (Menu 5)  
3.9.1  
Set-Up Procedure  
Use Table 3.37 to step through the Transport Stream Output set-up procedure using  
Menu 5. This allows the Transport Stream for the current Service to be output on the  
ASI output connectors.  
Table 3.37 Setting Up the Transport Stream Output (TSO)  
Step Action  
1
Go to Menu 5 to enter the  
Result  
The Transport Stream Output will be formatted  
TRANSPORT STREAM OUTPUT according to the choice made.  
setting.  
Press Edit then select one of the  
following:  
POST INPUT (i.e. as input  
Transport Stream);  
POST TS DESCRAMBLE (i.e.  
post TTV, RAS descrambling);  
POST ES DESCRAMBLE (i.e.  
post TTV, RAS, Common  
Interface, BISS, DIRECTOR  
descrambling).  
2
Press Save to store the choice.  
The Transport Stream Output (TSO) is now set.  
3.9.2  
Setting the Output Connector  
Use Table 3.38 to step through the Connector configuration procedure using Menu  
5.1.  
Table 3.38 Setting Up the Output Connector  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Go to Menu 5.1 to enter the  
Connector configuration.  
Edits the Connector output function for BNC  
connectors 1, 2 and 3.  
2
Press Edit then select one of the The Connectors output will be formatted  
following, for each connector:  
according to the choice made.  
DISABLED  
ASI  
HD SDI  
SD SDI  
AUTO  
3
Press Save to store the choice.  
The Connector output is now set.  
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3.9.3  
Transport Stream Output Bit-rates  
The Maximum input/output rates are described in Table 3.39.  
Table 3.39 Maximum Descrambled Transport Stream Output Bit-rates  
Level of  
TSO Setting  
Input  
Output  
Descrambling  
None  
POST INPUT  
160 Mbps  
100 Mbps  
160 Mbps  
100 Mbps  
Common Interface, POST TS  
BISS or Director  
DESCRAMBLE  
Common Interface  
POST TS  
55 Mbps  
55 Mbps  
DESCRAMBLE  
3.9.4  
Transport Stream Packet Lengths  
The input transport stream packet lengths may be 188/204/208 bytes. With the  
transport stream output set to POST INPUT or POST TS DESCRAMBLE, the  
output packet length is the same as the input. With the transport stream output set  
to POST ES DESCRAMBLE, the output is always 188 bytes.  
3.10  
Setting Up the Alarms (Menu 6)  
Menu 6 allows a selection of Alarms to be edited.  
Table 3.40 Setting Up the Alarms  
Step Action  
Result  
1
2
Go to Menu 6.  
Accesses the Alarms menu.  
Edits the BER alarms menu.  
Scroll to Menu 6.6 and edit the  
BIT ERROR RATE range (9.9 E-  
1 to 1.0 E-8) and status (NO  
ALARM, SET ALARM ONLY).  
Press Save.  
3
Scroll to Menu 6.1 and edit the  
TRANSPORT STREAM menu  
(NO ALARM, SET ALARM  
ONLY). Press Save.  
Edits the Transport Stream alarms menu.  
4
5
Scroll to Menu 6.2 and edit the  
VIDEO menu (NO ALARM, SET  
ALARM ONLY). Press Save.  
Edits the Video alarms menu.  
Edits the Audio 1 alarms menu.  
Scroll to Menu 6.3 and edit the  
AUDIO 1 menu (NO ALARM,  
SET ALARM ONLY). Press Save.  
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Step Action  
Result  
6
Scroll to Menu 6.4 and edit the  
AUDIO 2 menu (NO ALARM,  
SET ALARM ONLY). Press Save.  
Edits the Audio 2 alarms menu.  
Edits the Audio 3 alarms menu.  
Edits the Audio 4 alarms menu.  
7
Scroll to Menu 6.5 and edit the  
AUDIO 3 menu (NO ALARM,  
SET ALARM ONLY). Press Save.  
8
Scroll to Menu 6.6 and edit the  
AUDIO 4 menu (NO ALARM,  
SET ALARM ONLY). Press Save.  
9
Scroll to Menu 6.7 and edit the  
MER menu (NO ALARM, SET  
ALARM ONLY). Press Save.  
Edits the MER Error Rate (00.0 to 69.9) and  
status menu.  
10  
11  
12  
Scroll to Menu 6.8 and edit the  
BER menu (NO ALARM, SET  
ALARM ONLY). Press Save.  
Edits the BER Error Rate (00.0 to 69.9) and  
status menu.  
Scroll to Menu 6.9 and edit the  
EBNO menu (NO ALARM, SET  
ALARM ONLY). Press Save.  
Edits the EBNO  
Scroll to Menu 6.10 and edit the Edits the Temperature menu.  
TEMPERATURE menu (NO  
ALARM, SET ALARM ONLY).  
Press Save.  
3.11  
Setting Up System Parameters (Menu 7)  
This menu gives access to the Set-up Menu to set-up and edit System Parameters  
as well as the Multi-Format Receiver Details menu (see Table 3.42).  
Table 3.41 Setting Up a System  
Step Action  
Result  
1
2
Go to Menu 7.  
Accesses the System menu.  
Edits the Operating Mode menu.  
Scroll to Menu 7.1 and edit the  
Operating Mode (FRONT PANEL,  
SERIAL REMOTE, NCP or NETWORK  
(SNMP). Press Save.  
3
4
5
Scroll to Menu 7.1.1 and edit the LCD Edits the LCD Contrast.  
Contrast (LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH).  
Press Save.  
Scroll to Menu 7.1.2 and edit the  
Select the interface needed for serial  
SERIAL REMOTE PROTOCOL mode remote control.  
(RS232 ALTEIA or RS485 ALTEIA).  
Scroll to Menu 7.1.3 and edit the IP  
Edits the IP Address.  
Address. Press Save.  
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Step Action  
Result  
6
7
8
Scroll to Menu 7.1.3.1 and edit the  
Subnet Mask. Press Save.  
Edits the Subnet Mask.  
Scroll to Menu 7.1.3.2 and edit the  
Gateway address. Press Save.  
Edits the Gateway address.  
Scroll to Menu 7.1.4 and  
Edits the Restore System Defaults menu.  
activate/deactivate the Restore system  
defaults. Press Save.  
9
Scroll to Menu 7.1.5 and edit the  
Service Hunt Mode (ENABLED or  
DISABLED). Press Save.  
Edits the Service Hunt Mode menu.  
10  
11  
Scroll to Menu 7.1.6 and edit the Input Edits the Input Stream SI Type.  
Stream SI Type (AUTO, ATSC or  
DVB). Press Save.  
Scroll to Menu 7.1.7 and edit the  
Edits the Customization Key menu.  
Customization Key. Press Save.  
Table 3.42 Viewing the Multi-Format Receiver Details Menu  
Step Action  
Result  
1
Go to Menu 7.2.  
Accesses the Multi-Format Receiver Details  
Menu and displays the Electronic Serial Number.  
2
2
3
4
5
Scroll to Menu 7.2.1.  
Scroll to Menu 7.2.2.  
Scroll to Menu 7.2.3.  
Scroll to Menu 7.2.4.  
Scroll to Menu 7.2.5.  
Displays the Software Version.  
Displays the Firmware Version.  
Displays the Hardware Version.  
Displays the PLD Version.  
Displays the Temperature.  
3.12  
Restarting the Unit  
The System Restart submenu allows the user to reboot the unit without having to  
remove and insert the power cable.  
Table 3.43 System Restart Menu  
Step Action  
Result  
1
2
3
Go to Menu 7.3.  
Accesses the System Restart menu.  
ACTIVATE will be displayed.  
Unit is restarted.  
Press Edit.  
Press Save to activate.  
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Chapter 4  
Contents  
List of Tables  
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4.1  
Remote Control  
4.1.1  
Introduction  
The Multi-Format Receiver can be remotely controlled in a variety of ways. The  
basic control methods are:  
nCompass Control  
Third-party application using SNMP MIB protocol  
Third-party application using Alteia remote control protocol (RS-232/RS-485)  
Director (over-air)  
Common for all control methods is that the Multi-Format Receiver needs to be set-  
up to accept the remote control handling. Once in remote control mode, it cannot be  
locally controlled unless the remote control is deactivated.  
4.1.2  
4.1.3  
Remote Protocol Control Documentation  
For information about remote control protocols contact Ericsson.  
Configuring the Unit for Remote Control via SNMP Port  
For the unit to be controlled via the SNMP Ethernet port, the control mode of the  
Multi-Format Receiver needs to be set to Network (SNMP).  
Table 4.1 Configuring the Serial Remote Port and Activating Remote Protocol  
(SNMP)  
Step Action  
Result  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Go to menu 7.1.  
Displays ‘OPERATING MODE’.  
Displays ‘FRONT PANEL’.  
Press Edit.  
Press the down pushbutton and  
select ‘NETWORK (SNMP)’.  
The settings should be set to match the  
external control host.  
4.  
Press Save.  
The unit is ready for Remote Control.  
Note: The remote control protocols are not contained as a part of the product. An  
additional license fee, NDA or other agreement with Ericsson may be  
necessary to obtain the information required to control the product remotely.  
4.1.4  
Configuring the Unit for Remote Control Via the Serial Remote Port  
For the unit to be controlled via RS-232 or RS-485, the control mode of the Multi-  
Format Receiver needs to be set to Serial Remote and serial remote protocol must  
be chosen (RS-232 Alteia or RS-485 Alteia).  
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Table 4.2 Configuring the Serial Remote Port and Activating Remote Protocol  
Step Action  
Result  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Go to menu 7.1.  
Displays ‘OPERATING MODE’.  
Displays ‘FRONT PANEL’.  
The settings should be set to match the external  
Press Edit.  
Press the down pushbutton  
and select ‘SERIAL REMOTE’. control host.  
4.  
Press Save. The unit is ready for Remote Control.  
Once the communication parameters are entered correctly, set the system into  
remote mode for the external computer to gain control of the unit:  
Step Action  
Result  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Go to menu 7.1.2.  
Press Edit.  
Displays ‘SERIAL REMOTE PROTOCOL’.  
Toggle between RS-232 Alteia or RS-485 Alteia.  
Chose between RS-232 Alteia The settings should be set to match the external  
or RS-485 Alteia.  
control host.  
4.  
Press Save.  
The unit is ready for Remote Control.  
4.1.5  
Configuring the Unit for Remote Control Over-air  
Overview  
4.1.5.1  
For the unit to be controlled via over-air control (OAC), the control mode of the Multi-  
Format Receiver needs to be set to Director NCP.  
Table 4.3 Activating Director NCP Remote Control  
Step Action  
Result  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Go to menu 7.1.  
Displays ‘OPERATING MODE’.  
Displays ‘FRONT PANEL’.  
Press Edit.  
Press the down pushbutton  
and select ‘DIRECTOR NCP’.  
The settings should be set to match the external  
control host.  
4.  
Press Save.  
The unit is ready for OAC.  
4.1.5.2  
OAC Lockout  
Once the unit is in OAC control mode, it is possible for the remote control operator  
to issue a local lockout command to the Receiver. This will effectively deny the local  
user access to configuring the unit.  
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However, if a situation occurs whereby the local user needs to regain control over  
the unit, without a local lockout relinquish command being sent from the OAC  
control PC, a four digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) may be entered through  
the keypad.  
Caution!  
Ericsson Customer Services Help Desk will not be able to provide you with the Local  
lockout PIN, as it is uniquely created at the time of the lockout.  
The user creates the PIN at lockout time. To obtain the PIN, please consult the  
person responsible for the administration of the unit.  
4.1.5.3  
Entering the OAC Lockout PIN  
Table 4.4 Entering the OAC Lockout PIN  
Step Action  
Result  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Go to menu #4.3.6 DIRECTOR.  
Displays ‘NCP LOCK OVERRIDE PIN’.  
Displays ‘ENTER CURRENT PIN’.  
The unit is ready for local control.  
Press Edit.  
Enter the four-digit PIN and  
press Save.  
4.2  
Returning the Unit to Local Control Mode  
Once the unit is in remote control mode, no local controls are available. To reacquire  
local control, it is necessary to set the remote control parameter back to Front  
Panel.  
Table 4.5 Configuring the Unit for Local Control  
Step Action  
Result  
1.  
2.  
Go to menu 7.1.  
Displays ‘OPERATING MODE’.  
Press Edit.  
Displays ‘SERIAL REMOTE’ or ‘DIRECTOR  
NCP’.  
3.  
Press the down pushbutton and  
select ‘FRONT PANEL’ and  
press Save.  
The unit is ready to be locally controlled.  
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Alarms  
5.1  
5.2  
Introduction  
There are two Front Panel LEDs that indicate the status of the Multi-Format  
Receiver. These are used to indicate abnormal performance of the unit.  
Location of the Alarm and Power LEDs  
The red ALARM LED is used to indicate an equipment fault condition, for example a  
missing or faulty input signal. It should be off during correct operation, although it  
may be lit briefly during power up.  
The green POWER LED is used to indicate that the equipment is locked to a  
transport stream when lit, and indicates correct conditions and correct system  
functioning.  
ALARM LED  
LCD display  
Edit  
Left  
Up  
POWER LED  
Save  
Down  
Right  
Figure 5.1 Front Panel LEDs  
5.3  
Alarm LED  
The Multi-Format Receiver supports a summary alarm signal that is active when one  
or more of the individual monitored alarm conditions are active. It allows masking of  
unwanted alarm conditions so that they do not contribute to the summary alarm.  
Configuration of alarms is via the Front Panel and remote control interfaces. The  
state of the summary alarm is reflected by the ALARM LED on the front panel  
where red represents an alarm and off represents no alarm.  
This LED provides a high-level indication of an alarm within the unit. The alarm list  
depends on the unit model. The unit continuously monitors for the following alarm  
conditions during normal operation: (if not masked, see Annex C, Menus, Menu 6):  
No transport stream - This alarm is raised if no valid transport stream is present.  
Video not running - This alarm is raised if no valid video is present.  
Audio 1 not running - This alarm is raised if the first audio is incorrect.  
Audio 2 not running - This alarm is raised if the second audio is incorrect.  
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Audio 3 not running - This alarm is raised if the third audio is incorrect.  
Audio 4 not running - This alarm is raised if the forth audio is incorrect.  
Unit temperature - This alarm is raised if the unit exceeds an internal  
temperature of +65oC  
It is possible to signal additional alarms depending on the Transport Stream input  
type and optional functionality in the unit.  
Satellite inputs:  
Bit Error Rate (BER) above (programmable) threshold - This is user  
configurable; an alarm is raised when the measured BER value is greater than  
the predefined threshold.  
EBNO - This is user configurable; an alarm is raised when the measured BER  
value is greater than the predefined threshold.  
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Chapter 6  
Contents  
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Options  
6.1  
Hardware Enabled Options  
These options require extra hardware to be fitted to the unit. Contact the Customer  
Services Helpdesk for details (see Preliminary Pages).  
6.2  
DVB-S2 Input Cards (RX1290/HWO/DVBS2 and  
RX1290/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)  
6.2.1  
General  
The DVB-S2 Input card supports DVB-S, QPSK demodulation and DVB-S2, QPSK  
and 8PSK demodulation.  
Two options are available. RX1290/HWO/DVB-S2 offers four L-band inputs,  
RX1290/HWO/DVB-S2/IF/CONST offers three L-band inputs plus an IF monitor  
input plus received constellation output.  
6.2.2  
Connector Details - L-Band Inputs  
Connect the L-band output of a suitable LNB to the F-type  
connector either directly or via a suitable attenuator giving  
adequate consideration to lightning and surge protection.  
IN 1/2/3/4  
The active input is chosen using the input Status Menu  
(Menu 2).  
In most cases an attenuator will not be required. The following list summarizes the  
circumstances when one should be used.  
When the desired input level is greater than the specified maximum permissible  
(-25 dBm).  
When the down-lead is a short length of low-loss cable and the LNB in use has a  
poor return loss (7 dB min).  
When the Receiver is receiving one of many carriers in a multi-carrier FDM system  
and the level of the wanted signal is close to the specified maximum permissible.  
The specification for this connector is given in Annex B, Technical Specification.  
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Table 6.1 DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver (L-band) Connector  
Input  
Specification  
Connector Type  
Connector designation  
F-type, Female  
IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4  
3 x L-band inputs only on RX1290/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST  
Pin: Centre  
Shield  
RF Input  
Ground/Chassis  
LNB Supply  
Impedance  
Refer to the next caution box  
75 Ω  
Cautions!  
The receiver provides DC power (refer to Chapter 3, Operating the Equipment  
Locally) via the active L-band input connector to drive an LNB (Low Noise Block  
Down-Converter). Do not connect equipment other than an LNB to this connector.  
Failure to do this may result in damage to the external equipment.  
The F-type Connector is not suitable for repeated connection and disconnection.  
When intended for use in this way, fit a sacrificial connector and connect to it.  
6.2.3  
Connector Details – IF Monitor Input (RX1290/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)  
Connect the IF Monitor input to a suitable IF frequency source e.g. a  
satellite modulator. The input can be activated using Input Status  
Menu (Menu 2).  
This monitor input is designed to give error-free demodulation in the  
presence of a wanted carrier only, for example when being fed  
directly from a satellite modulator.  
IF Input  
The specification for this connector is given in Annex B, Technical Specification.  
Table 6.2 DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver (IF Monitor Input) Connector  
Input  
Specification  
BNC, Female  
IF  
Connector Type  
Connector designation  
Pin: Centre  
Shield  
IF Input  
Ground/Chassis  
Impedance  
75 Ω  
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6.2.4  
Connector Details – Constellation Output  
(RX1290/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)  
Connect the I and Q constellation output connectors to a suitable  
display device such as an oscilloscope set to X-Y mode.  
I/Q Output  
Constellation output is enabled using the Input Status Menu  
(Menu 2).  
Notes: Enabling the constellation mode will disable the demodulator’s output  
transport stream rendering the receiver unable to decode a service.  
Constellation output mode is only available when decoding DVB-S2 signals.  
The specification for this connector is given in Annex B, Technical Specification.  
Table 6.3 DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver (Constellation Output) Connector  
Input  
Specification  
BNC, Female  
I, Q  
Connector Type  
Connector designation  
Pin: Centre  
Shield  
I/Q Output  
Ground/Chassis  
Impedance  
75 Ω  
6.3  
6.4  
TTV G.703 DS3 and E3 Input Card (TT1290/HWO/G703)  
The TTV G.703 input card receives a transport stream directly from a PDH network.  
The card is user selectable to receive from either a DS3 network or E3 network.  
For technical specifications for the TTV G.703 card, see Annex B, Technical  
Specification.  
IP Input Card (TT1290/HWO/IP)  
The IP Input card provides a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port, on which a transport  
stream can be received in UDP packets at up to 50 Mbps.  
The mapping of MPEG-2 TS packets into IP data frames is done according to the  
protocol stack shown in Figure 6.1. The figure shows the Protocol Stack in use when  
mapping MPEG-2 into IP frames and Ethernet.  
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MPEG-2 Transport Stream  
(Multi-Program Transport  
Stream or Single-Program  
Transport Stream)  
Control traffic for in-band  
management  
(telnet, http, snmp)  
MPEG-2/DVB layer  
UDP – User Datagram Protocol  
Transport layer - IP  
Link layer – 10/100BaseT Ethernet  
TCP/UDP  
Figure 6.1 The Protocol Stack  
The MPEG-2/DVB layer is specified in ISO/IEC IS 13818 – Generic Coding of  
Moving Pictures and Associated Audio. The UDP layer is compliant with RFC768 –  
User Datagram Protocol. A configurable number of 188 Byte MPEG-2 TS packets  
are mapped straight into an UDP frame with no additional overhead. The MTU for  
Ethernet is usually 1500 bytes. This limits the number of MPEG-2 TS packets per  
UDP frame to lie within one to seven.  
The IP layer is according to RFC791 – Internet Protocol Specification.  
Figure 6.2 shows a more detailed picture of the MPEG-2 data transfer. TS-packets  
are mapped in a datagram, using User Data Protocol (UDP), Internet Protocol (IP)  
and Ethernet.  
Figure 6.2 Building the Ethernet Frame  
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6.5  
100/1000BaseT Dual IP Input – RX1290/HWO/GIGE  
Dual IP NIC Input card provides a 100/1000BaseT Ethernet port, on which a  
transport stream can be received in UDP packets at up to 208 Mbps.  
The card can receive RTP encapsulated transport streams. RTP encapsulation  
provides a more robust transport stream than UDP encapsulation. RTP  
encapsulated transport streams are resistant to service disruption related to “IP  
reordering”. IP frame reordering can occur inside an IP interconnection device (e.g.  
hub, switch, router) or when a IP/TS stream can take multiple routes to a  
destination. RTP encapsulation will introduce an overhead.  
When you have Dual IP NIC option card installed, a few redundancy modes became  
available:  
Use Input Ports - Port 1/Port 2/Auto.  
Auto Revert Delay – delay in seconds.  
Alias names: Primary Port is Port 1, Secondary Port is Port 2  
Mode of Operation when input port is set to Auto  
6.5.1.1  
A link down or TS lock drop on the primary port would cause a switch from the  
primary to the secondary port. When the primary link is up again, the action depends  
on the user’s setup.  
6.5.1.1.1  
Switch back  
If the auto-revert is non-zero, the unit would automatically switch back to the primary  
port, after linkup has been indicated for a defined length of time, this length of time is  
the auto-revert time the user specifies. The delay is present to allow an opportunity  
for the switch to boot, configure and enter normal operation.  
Before the switchback to the primary port check the primary link status is up, if it is  
down, stay on the secondary port and wait till the primary link is up again and repeat  
the process again.  
6.5.1.1.2  
No switch back  
If the auto-revert is set to zero, this indicates that the user will switch back manually,  
so no action is taken.  
If the active port is the secondary port and the redundancy mode is set to Auto, if the  
link is up on the primary then it would cause an automatic switch to the primary port  
without checking the link up length time.  
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6.5.1.2  
Mode of Operation when input port is set to Port 1 or Port 2  
When the user sets the input port to either port 1 or port 2, a link down or TS lock  
drop does not cause any switch over to the other port. This mode of operation is the  
manual mode where the user decides what port is being used regardless of the  
status of the link.  
6.5.1.3  
Mode of Operation when switching from input Port 2 to Auto  
If the active port is the secondary port and the redundancy mode is set to Auto, if the  
link is up on the primary then it would cause an automatic switch to the primary port  
without checking the link up length time.  
6.6  
6.7  
Software Enabled Options  
These options may be enabled through software license keys. Contact the  
Customer Services Helpdesk for details (see Preliminary Pages).  
High Speed Data Over Ethernet  
(RX1290/SWO/HSETHER)  
The Multi-Format Receiver can be enabled through a license key to output high  
speed data over the Ethernet port. The Multi-Format Receiver uses the Data-Piping  
protocol to de-encapsulate the data received. The data must be carried as private  
data on a designated transport stream PID.  
Careful consideration needs to be taken to ensure interoperability with the  
transmitting equipment.  
6.8  
Dolby Digital Decoder (RX1290/SWO/AC3)  
The Multi-Format Receiver can be enabled through a license key to apply Dolby  
Digital AC-3® decoding functionality. The RX1290 can decode a maximum of 2x  
Dolby Digital® AC-3® services.  
6.9  
RAS Mode 1 and 2 Conditional Access  
(RX1290/SWO/RAS)  
This option enables RAS Mode 1 and 2 conditional access descrambling.  
6.10  
Director Functionality (RX1290/SWO/DIR5)  
This option enables Director functionality.  
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Options  
6.11  
MPEG-2 HD 4:2:2 Decode (RX1290/SWO/MPEG-  
2/HD/422)  
This option enables MPEG-2 HD 4:2:2 decode functionality.  
6.12  
6.13  
MPEG-4 SD Decode (RX1290/SWO/MPEG4/SD)  
This option enables MPEG-2 HD decode functionality.  
MPEG-4 HD, SD MPEG-2, HD 4:2:2 Decode  
(RX1290/SWO/MPEG-4/HD)  
This option enables H.264 HD and SD and MPEG-2 HD 4:2:2 decode functionality.  
6.14  
6.15  
6.16  
DVB-S2 QPSK (RX1290/SWO/DVBS2/QPSK)  
This option enables the DVB-S2 demodulator option card QPSK demodulation  
functionality.  
DVB-S2 QPSK and 8PSK (RX1290/SWO/DVBS2/8PSK)  
This option enables the DVB-S2 demodulator option card QPSK and 8PSK  
demodulation functionality.  
DVB-S2 Low Symbol Rate (RX1290/SWO/DVBS2/LSym)  
This option enables the DVB-S2 demodulator option card low symbol rate  
demodulation functionality.  
6.17  
6.18  
ProMPEG FEC (RX1290/SWO/IP/PROMPEG)  
This option enables the IP Input option card ProMPEG functionality.  
Four Channel Audio Support (RX1290/SWO/4AUD)  
This option enables the receiver to simultaneously decode four separate stereo  
pairs of audio. Four stereo pairs of audio supported for MPEG-1 layer 2 and AAC  
audio only.  
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Options  
6.19  
AAC Audio Support (RX1290/SWO/AAC)  
This option enables AAC audio decode support on the receiver.  
6.20  
6.21  
6.22  
6.23  
Down Conversion (RX1290/SWO/DCONV)  
This option enables down conversion of HD to SD video on the receiver.  
Common Interface (RX1290/SWO/CI)  
This option enables Common Interface descrambling support on the receiver.  
Provider Lock (RX1290/SWO/PROV/LOCK)  
This provides the option to support Provider Lock.  
Web Browser Password Protection (RX1290/SWO/PW)  
This provides the option to password protect the web browser of the RX1290.  
The default settings for this are:  
Password: password  
Username: username  
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7 Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding  
Chapter 7  
Contents  
List of Figures  
List of Tables  
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Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding  
7.1  
Introduction  
This chapter provides the schedules and instructions, where applicable, for routine  
inspection, cleaning and maintenance which should be performed by an operator.  
There are also some basic fault-finding procedures to follow in the event of a  
suspected failure of the RX1290 Multi-Format Receiver.  
7.2  
Routine Checks  
7.2.1  
Cooling Fans  
There are no routine checks associated with this equipment other than to ensure  
that the unit is adequately cooled. This equipment must never be operated unless  
the cooling fans are working. They should be checked periodically.  
Caution!  
The fan contained within this unit is not fitted with an insect/dust filter. Pay particular  
attention to the environment in which it is going to be used.  
Figure 7.1 Cooling Fans Location  
7.2.2  
Cleaning  
Unplug the equipment from the supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol  
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the Receiver.  
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Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding  
7.3  
Servicing  
7.3.1  
Conditions Requiring Servicing  
Warning!  
Removing the covers of this equipment may invalidate any warranties, cause a  
safety hazard or/and affect the EMC performance.  
The following is a list of conditions that may indicate the need for servicing:  
1. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.  
2. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.  
3. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
4. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.  
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an  
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its  
normal operation.  
5. If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.  
6. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.  
7. If the equipment has been subject to a lightning strike or power surge.  
7.3.2  
7.3.3  
Replacement Parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure only parts specified by Ericsson (or  
having the same characteristics as the original part) have been used. Unauthorized  
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.  
Checks on Completion of Servicing  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician  
to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in a safe operating  
condition. Also, performance and EMC checks may be required.  
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Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding  
7.4  
Maintenance and Support Services  
7.4.1  
Introduction  
Our primary objective is to provide first class customer care that is tailored to your  
specific business and operational requirements. All levels are supported by one or  
more service performance reviews to ensure the perfect partnership between  
Ericsson and your business.  
7.4.2  
7.4.3  
Warranty  
All Ericsson products and systems are designed and built to the highest standards  
and are covered under a comprehensive 12 month warranty.  
Levels of Continuing Ericsson Service Support  
For standalone equipment, then Ericsson BASIC Essential support is the value for  
money choice for you. BASIC provides you with year-by-year Service long after the  
warranty has expired.  
For systems support you can choose either Gold Business Critical support or  
Silver Business Advantage. These packages are designed to save you costs and  
protect your income through enlisting the help of Ericsson support specialists.  
Call Ericsson Sales for more details.  
7.4.4  
Warranty  
All Ericsson products and systems are designed and built to the highest standards  
and are covered under a comprehensive 12 month warranty.  
7.4.4.1  
Levels of Continuing Ericsson Service Support  
For standalone equipment, then Ericsson BASIC Essential support is the value for  
money choice for you. BASIC provides you with year-by-year Service long after the  
warranty has expired.  
Call Ericsson Sales for more details.  
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Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding  
7.5  
Fault-finding  
7.5.1  
General  
The information contained in this chapter is intended to isolate the unit as the faulty  
equipment if a system failure occurs. If the following information fails to clear the  
abnormal condition, please contact Customer Services using the information given  
in the Preliminary Pages of this manual.  
7.5.2  
7.5.3  
System Defaults  
The system defaults can be restored at any time using the Restore System  
Defaults option (Menu 7.1.4).  
Preliminary Investigations  
1. Ensure all leads and connectors are in place and serviceable.  
2. Ensure the unit is powered. If not investigate the power source.  
Check the fuse.  
3. Ensure the red alarm LED on the front of the unit is not lit. If it is, investigate the  
Alarm status (see Chapter 5, Alarms).  
4. Use the C/N margin display to ensure that the C/N margin is greater than 0 db. If  
it is not, check the input to the Receiver.  
7.5.4  
Ethernet Remote Control  
Caution!  
Be sure to set the correct format and address via the front panel before attempting  
to use this control method. The Multi-Format Receiver will ignore any remote control  
commands if the input is not correctly set.  
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Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding  
7.6  
AC User Accessible Fuse Replacement  
Caution!  
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the  
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home or  
business, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products  
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating  
instructions.  
The power supply used in this equipment is a wide-ranging, AC power supply unit  
designed for use in ambient air temperature conditions of 0°C to +50°C for  
100 - 240 V AC, 50-60 Hz (see Annex B, Technical Specification for details). There  
are no links or switches to be altered for operation from different AC supplies.  
The Multi-Format Receiver is designed for User Accessible Fuse Replacement.  
In addition to the fuse in the supply cable plug (if appropriate) there is a fuse held in  
an integral fuse carrier at the AC power inlet at the rear of the unit.  
Table 7.1 Fuse Information  
Item  
Specification  
Fuse  
Single pole, fitted in live conductor in power input filter at rear of unit.  
5 mm x 20 mm anti-surge (T) HBC, IEC/EN 60127-2 Sheet 5  
4 A, 250 V AC  
Fuse type  
Fuse rating  
To replace the AC power fuse perform the following:  
Warning!  
Before replacing the rear panel fuse, disconnect the equipment from the supply.  
Failure to do this may expose hazardous voltages. Unplug the equipment from the  
local supply socket.  
1. Ensure that power is turned off and the power cable is disconnected from the  
AC power inlet.  
2. Ease out the fuse carrier by placing a small, flat-bladed screwdriver in the  
notches at the sides of the carrier.  
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Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding  
Caution!  
When replacing the power input fuse, always ensure that a fuse of the correct type  
and rating is fitted. Failure to do so results in inadequate protection.  
3. Replace the fuse in the carrier.  
4. Insert the fuse carrier back in the AC power inlet.  
Figure 7.2 Fuse Carrier  
If the replacement fuse also blows, do not continue. Disconnect the equipment and  
contact Customer Services (see Preliminary Pages) for advice.  
7.7  
Disposal  
7.7.1  
Molded Plugs  
If the molded plug fitted to the mains cable supplied with this equipment is not  
required, use another cable. If the supplied plug is to be changed, cut it off and  
dispose of it safely.  
Warning!  
If the molded plug fitted to the mains cable supplied with this equipment is not  
required, please cut it off and dispose of it safely. Failure to do this may endanger  
life as live ends may be exposed if the removed plug is inserted into a mains outlet.  
7.7.2  
Equipment  
Dispose of this equipment safely at the end of its life. Local codes and/or  
environmental restrictions may affect its disposal. Check with your local authority.  
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A Glossary  
Annex A  
The following list covers most of the abbreviations, acronyms and terms as used in  
Ericsson Manuals, User and Reference Guides. All terms may not be included in  
this Reference Guide.  
Micrometer (former name - micron): a unit of length equal to one  
millionth (10-6) of a meter.  
μm  
1000BaseT  
The term for the Electrical Gigabit Ethernet interface. This is the  
most common interface for Gigabit Ethernet. Most Gigabit-enabled  
PCs and equipment use this interface.  
3:2 pull-down  
A technique used when converting film material (which operates at  
24 pictures per second) to 525-line video (operating at 30 pictures  
per second).  
4:2:0  
Digital video coding method in which the color difference signals are  
sampled on alternate lines at half the luminance rate.  
4:2:2  
Digital video coding method in which the color difference signals are  
sampled on all lines at half the luminance rate.  
422P@ML  
422 Profile at Main Level: A subset of the MPEG-2 standard, which  
supports digital video storage (DVD etc.) and transmissions up to 50  
Mbps over various mediums. Used for Contribution and Distribution  
applications.  
5B6B  
5 Binary Bits Encoded to 6 Binary Bits: Block code.  
ADPCM  
Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation: An advanced PCM  
technique that converts analogue sound into digital data and vice  
versa. Instead of coding an absolute measurement at each sample  
point, it codes the difference between samples and can dynamically  
switch the coding scale to compensate for variations in amplitude  
and frequency.  
ACC  
ADT  
AFC  
AFS  
AGC  
Authorization Control Computer.  
Audio, Data And Teletext.  
Automatic Frequency Control.  
Automation File Server.  
Automatic Gain Control.  
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A-1  
Glossary  
AMOL I and II  
ARP  
Automatic Measure of Line-ups I and II: Used by automated  
equipment to measure programme-viewing ratings.  
Address Resolution Protocol. A protocol used to "resolve" IP  
addresses into underlying Ethernet MAC addresses.  
ASI  
Asynchronous Serial Interface.  
ASIC  
Application-Specific Integrated Circuit: A customized chip designed  
to perform a specific function.  
Async  
ATM  
Asynchronous.  
Asynchronous Transfer Mode: A connection orientated, cell based,  
data transport technology designed for Broadband ISDN (B-ISDN).  
It provides a circuit-switched bandwidth-on-demand carrier system,  
with the flexibility of packet switching. It offers low end-to-end delays  
and (negotiable on call set up) Quality of Service guarantees.  
Asynchronous refers to the sporadic nature of the data being  
transmitted. Cells are transmitted only when data is to be sent,  
therefore the time interval between cells varies according to the  
availability of data.  
ATSC  
B3ZS  
Advanced Television Standards Committee: An organization  
founded in 1983 to research and develop a digital TV standard for  
the U.S.A. In late 1996, the FCC adopted the ATSC standard, the  
digital counterpart of the NTSC standard.  
Bipolar with Three Zero Substitution: A method of eliminating long  
zero strings in a transmission. It is used to ensure a sufficient  
number of transitions to maintain system synchronization when the  
user data stream contains an insufficient number of 1s to do so.  
B3ZS is the North American equivalent of the European HDB3.  
Backward  
Compatibility  
Refers to hardware or software that is compatible with earlier  
versions.  
BAT  
Bouquet Association Table: Part of the service information data. The  
BAT provides information about bouquets. It gives the name of the  
bouquet and a list of associated services.  
baud rate  
The rate of transfer of digital data when the data comprises  
information symbols that may consist of a number of possible states.  
Equivalent to bit rate when the symbols only have two states (1 and  
0). Measured in Baud.  
BER  
Bit Error Rate: A measure of transmission quality. The rate at which  
errors occur in the transmission of data bits over a link. It is  
generally shown as a negative exponent, (e.g., 10-7 means that 1 in  
10,000,000 bits are in error).  
BISS  
Basic Interoperable Scrambling System: Non-proprietary encryption  
from EBU (Tech3290).  
Bit rate  
The rate of transfer of digital data when the data comprises two logic  
states, 1 and 0. Measured in bit/s.  
Block; Pixel Block  
An 8-row by 8-column matrix of luminance sample values, or 64  
DCT coefficients (source, quantized, or de-quantized).  
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Glossary  
Bouquet  
A collection of services (TV, radio, and data, or any combination of  
the three) grouped and sold together, and identified in the SI as a  
group. A single service may be in several bouquets.  
B-Picture; B-Frame Bi-directionally Predictive Coded Picture/Frame: A picture that is  
coded using motion-compensated prediction from previous I or P  
frames (forward prediction) and/or future I or P frames (backward  
prediction). B frames are not used in any prediction.  
BPSK  
Buffer  
BW  
Binary Phase Shift Keying: A data modulation technique.  
A memory store used to provide a consistent rate of data flow.  
Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of an electronic line such as  
(among others) a communications network, computer bus, or  
broadcast link. It is expressed in bits per second, bytes per second  
or in Hertz (cycles per second). When expressed in Hertz, the  
frequency may be a greater number than the actual bits per second,  
because the bandwidth is the difference between the lowest and  
highest frequencies transmitted. High bandwidth allows fast  
transmission or high-volume transmission.  
Byte-mode  
CA  
Each byte is delivered separately in the ASI transport stream, with  
stuffing data added between the Bytes to increase the data rate to  
270 Mbps. See DVB Document A010 rev. 1, Section B3.3, (ASI)  
Layer-2 Transport Protocol.  
Conditional Access: The technology used to control the access to  
viewing services to authorized subscribers through the transmission  
of encrypted signals and the programmable regulation of their  
decryption by a system such as viewing cards.  
CAT  
Conditional Access Table: Part of the MPEG-2 Program Specific  
Information (PSI) data. Mandatory for MPEG-2 compliance if CA is  
in use.  
C-Band  
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, which spans the  
frequency range of approximately 4 GHz to 6 GHz. Used by  
communications satellites. Preferred in tropical climates because it  
is not susceptible to fading.  
CCIR  
See: ITU-R.  
See: ITU-T.  
CCITT  
Channel  
a narrow range of frequencies, part of a frequency band, for the  
transmission of radio and television signals without interference from  
other channels.  
In the case of OFDM, a large number of carriers spaced apart at  
precise frequencies are allocated to a channel.  
Channel Coding  
A way of encoding data in a communications channel that adds  
patterns of redundancy into the transmission path in order to  
improve the error rate. Such methods are widely used in wireless  
communications.  
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Glossary  
Chrominance  
The color part of a TV picture signal, relating to the hue and  
saturation but not to the luminance (brightness) of the signal. In a  
composite-coded color system, the color information (chrominance,  
often referred to as chroma) is modulated onto a high frequency  
carrier and added to the monochrome-format video signal carrying  
the luminance (Y). In a component-coded color system, the two  
color-difference signals (R-Y)(B-Y) usually referred to as CRCB  
(digital) or PRPB (analogue), are used to convey color information.  
When CRCB (PRPB) is added to the luminance (Y), the complete  
picture information is conveyed as YCRCB (YPRPB).  
Closed Captioning  
A TV picture subtitling system used with 525-line analogue  
transmissions.  
CODE  
Codec  
Create Once Distribute Everywhere.  
The combination of an Encoder and a complementary Decoder  
located respectively at the input and output of a transmission path.  
COFDM  
Coded OFDM: COFDM adds forward error correction to the OFDM  
transmission consisting of Reed-Solomon (RS) coding followed by  
convolutional coding to add extra bits to the transmitted signal. This  
allows a large number of errors at the receive end to be corrected by  
convolutional (Viterbi) decoding followed by RS decoding.  
Composite  
CVBS Video Signal, 1 V pk-pk  
Compression  
Reduction in the number of bits used to represent the same  
information. For the purposes of a broadcast system, it is the  
process of reducing digital picture information by discarding  
redundant portions of information that are not required when  
reconstituting the picture to produce viewing clarity. Compression  
allows a higher bite-rate to be transmitted through a given  
bandwidth.  
Compression  
System  
Responsible for compressing and multiplexing the video / audio /  
data bitstreams, together with the authorization stream. The  
multiplexed data stream is then ready for transmission.  
CRCB  
CRC  
Digital Color difference signals. These signals, in combination with  
the luminance signal (Y), define the color and brightness of each  
picture element (pixel) on a TV line. See: Chrominance  
Cyclic Redundancy Check: A mathematical algorithm that computes  
a numerical value based on the bits in a block of data. This number  
is transmitted with the data and the receiver uses this information  
and the same algorithm to ensure the accurate delivery of data by  
comparing the results of algorithm and the number received. If a  
mismatch occurs, an error in transmission is presumed.  
CVBS  
dB  
Color Video Black Sync Signal  
Decibels: A ratio of one quantity to another using logarithmic scales  
to give results related to human aural or visual perception. dB is a  
ratio whereas dBm, for example, is an absolute value, quoted as a  
ratio to a fixed point of 0 dBm. 0 dBm is 1 mW at 1 kHz terminated  
in 600. 0 dBmV is 1 mV terminated in 75.  
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Glossary  
DCE  
DCT  
Data Communications Equipment: Typically a modem. It  
establishes, maintains and terminates a session on a network but in  
itself is not the source (originator) or destination (end receiving unit)  
of signals (e.g. a computer, see DTE). A DCE device may also  
convert signals to comply with the transmission path (network)  
format.  
Discrete Cosine Transform: A technique for expressing a waveform  
as a weighted sum of cosines. Raw video data is not readily  
compressible. DCT is not in itself a compression technique but is  
used to process the video data so that it is compressible by an  
encoder. DCT processes the picture on an 8x8-pixel block basis,  
converting the data from an uncompressible X Y form (as displayed  
by an oscilloscope) to a compressible frequency domain form (as  
displayed by a spectrum analyzer). Can be forward DCT or inverse  
DCT.  
DDS  
Direct Digital Synthesiser.  
Decoder  
The unit containing the electronic circuitry necessary to decode  
encrypted signals. Some Decoders are separate from the receiver  
but in satellite TV broadcasting, the term is often used  
interchangeably as a name for an Integrated Receiver Decoder  
(IRD). The term IRD, or IRD / Decoder, is usually associated with  
satellite TV broadcasting while Cable systems are based on  
Converters or on Set-Top Boxes / Converters.  
Decoding Time  
stamp  
A field that may be present in a PES packet header that indicates  
the time that an access unit is to be decoded in the system target  
Decoder.  
DENG  
DID  
Digital Electronic News Gathering  
Data Identifier.  
Differential Coding Method of coding using the difference between the value of a  
sample and a predicted value.  
DiffServ  
DIL  
Differentiated Services. A mechanism used on layer 3 - e.g. the IP  
layer - to differentiate between traffic of various types. DiffServ is  
based on the ToS field and provides a mechanism for the network to  
give e.g. video traffic higher priority than other traffic (for example  
Internet traffic).  
Dual In Line: The most common type of package for small and  
medium scale integrated circuits. The pins hang vertically from the  
two long sides of the rectangular package, spaced at intervals of 0.1  
inch.  
DIN  
Deutsches Institut für Normung: German Standards Institute.  
Downlink  
The part of the satellite communications circuit that extends from the  
satellite to an Earth station.  
Downconvert  
DPCM  
The process by which the frequency of a broadcast transport stream  
is shifted to a lower frequency range.  
Differential Pulse Code Modulation: An audio digitization technique  
that codes the difference between samples rather than coding an  
absolute measurement at each sample point.  
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Glossary  
DSNG  
DSP  
Digital Satellite News-Gathering.  
Digital Signal Processor.  
DTE  
Data circuit Terminating Equipment: A communications device that  
originates (is the source) or is the end receiving unit (destination) of  
signals on a network. It is typically a terminal or computer.  
DTH  
Direct-To-Home. The term used to describe uninterrupted  
transmission from the satellite directly to the subscriber, that is, no  
intermediary cable or terrestrial network utilized.  
DTMF  
DVB  
Dual-Tone MultiFrequency  
Digital Video Broadcasting: A European project which has defined  
transmission standards for digital broadcasting systems using  
satellite (DVB-S), cable (DVB-C) and terrestrial (DVB-T) medium,  
created by the EP-DVB group and approved by the ITU. Specifies  
modulation, error correction, etc. (see EN 300 421 for satellite,  
EN 300 429 for cable and EN 300 744 for terrestrial).  
DVB SI  
DVB-PI  
Digital Video Broadcasting Service Information.  
DVB-Professional Interfaces: TTV Lan search shows – DVB  
Physical Interfaces  
DWDM  
Earth  
Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing. A mechanism to utilize  
existing fiber with even more bandwidth by adding extra signals  
using other wavelengths/colors  
Technical Earth: Ensures that all equipment chassis within a rack  
are at the same potential, usually by connecting a wire between the  
Technical earth terminal and a suitable point on the rack. This is  
sometimes known as a Functional earth.  
Protective Earth: Used for electric shock protection. This is  
sometimes known as a safety earth.  
EBU  
ECM  
EDI  
European Broadcast Union.  
Entitlement Control Message.  
Ethernet Data Input  
EIA  
Electronics Industries Association (USA).  
EIT  
Event Information Table: Equipment: A component of the DVB-  
Service Information (SI) stream generated within an Encoder,  
containing information about events or programmes such as event  
name, start time, duration, etc.  
System: EIT (Present/Following) contains the name of the current  
and next event. It may include an optional descriptor (synopsis)  
giving brief details of content. EIT (Schedule) is used to produce a  
full EPG. The EIT is the only DVB-SI table, which can be encrypted.  
Elementary Stream A generic term for a coded bitstream, be it video, audio or other.  
EMC  
EMM  
Electromagnetic Compatibility.  
Entitlement Management Message.  
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Glossary  
Encryption  
EPG  
Encoding of a transmission to prevent access without the  
appropriate decryption equipment and authorization.  
Electronic Programme Guide: On-screen programme listing using  
thumbnail pictures and/or text.  
Ethernet  
The most widely used local area network (LAN) defined by the IEEE  
as the 802.3 standard. Transmission speeds vary according to the  
configuration. Ethernet uses copper or fiber-optic cables.  
ETS  
European Telecommunications Standard.  
European Telecommunications Standards Institute.  
German for CVBS  
ETSI  
FBAS  
FCC  
FDM  
Federal Communications Commission.  
Frequency Division Multiplex: A common communication channel for  
a number of signals, each with its own allotted frequency.  
FEC  
Forward Error Correction: A method of catching errors in a  
transmission. The data is processed through an algorithm that adds  
extra bits and sends these with the transmitted data. The extra bits  
are then used at the receiving end to check the accuracy of the  
transmission and correct any errors.  
FFT  
Fast Fourier Transformation: A fast algorithm for performing a  
discrete Fourier transform.  
FIFO  
First In, First Out: A data structure or hardware buffer from which  
items are taken out in the same order they were put in. Also known  
as a shelf from the analogy with pushing items onto one end of a  
shelf so that they fall off the other. A FIFO is useful for buffering a  
stream of data between a sender and receiver that are not  
synchronized - i.e. they not sending and receiving at exactly the  
same rate.  
FM  
Frequency Modulation: Analogue modulation procedure  
Footprint  
The area of the Earth’s surface covered by a satellite’s downlink  
transmission. Also (generally) the area from which the satellite can  
receive uplink transmissions.  
FTP  
File Transfer Protocol: A protocol used to transfer files over a  
TCP/IP network (Internet, UNIX, etc.). For example, after developing  
the HTML pages for a Web site on a local machine, they are  
typically uploaded to the Web server, using FTP. Unlike e-mail  
programs in which graphics and program files have to be attached,  
FTP is designed to handle binary files directly and does not add the  
overhead of encoding and decoding the data.  
G.703  
GOP  
The ITU-T standard which defines the physical and electrical  
characteristics of hierarchical digital interfaces.  
Group of Pictures: MPEG video compression works more effectively  
by processing a number of video frames as a block. The Ericsson  
AB Encoder normally uses a 12 frame GOP; every twelfth frame is  
an I frame.  
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Glossary  
GUI  
Graphical User Interface: The use of pictures rather than just words  
to represent the input and output of a program. A program with a  
GUI runs under a windowing system and has a screen interface  
capable of displaying graphics in the form of icons, drop-down  
menus and a movable pointer. The on-screen information is usually  
controlled / manipulated by a mouse or keyboard.  
HDTV  
HPA  
High Definition Television.  
High Power Amplifier: Used in the signal path to amplify the  
modulated and up-converted broadcast signal for feeding to the  
uplink antenna.  
HSYNC  
HTTP  
Horizontal (line) SYNCs.  
HyperText Transfer Protocol. The fundamental protocol used on the  
Internet for transmission of WEB pages and other data between  
servers and PCs  
HU  
Height Unit  
Hub  
A device in a multi-point network at which branch nodes  
interconnect.  
ICAM  
ICMP  
IGMP  
Integrated Conditional Access Module: Embedded in the IRD and  
responsible for descrambling, plus packet filtering and reception. It  
also contains the physical interface to the subscriber’s viewing card.  
Internet Control Message Protocol. ICMP messages, delivered in IP  
packets, are used for out-of-band messages related to network  
operation or mis-operation  
Internet Group Management Protocol. IGMP is a protocol used to  
manage multicasts on the Internet. For a host (receiver unit) to  
receive a multicast, it needs to transmit IGMP "join" messages on  
the right format. Three versions exist. IGMPv2 is common today but  
IGMPv3 is the next step.  
IDU  
IEC  
IF  
Indoor unit  
International Electrotechnical Committee.  
Intermediate Frequency: Usually refers to the 70 MHz or 140 MHz  
output of the Modulator in cable, satellite and terrestrial transmission  
applications.  
Interframe Coding  
Compression coding involving consecutive frames. When  
consecutive frames are compared, temporal redundancy is used to  
remove common elements (information) and arrive at difference  
information. MPEG-2 uses B and P frames, but since they are  
individually incomplete and relate to other adjacent frames, they  
cannot be edited independently.  
Intraframe Coding  
Compression coding involving a single frame. Redundant  
information is removed on a per frame basis. All other frames are  
ignored. Coding of a macroblock or picture that uses information  
only from that macroblock or picture. Exploits spatial redundancy by  
using DCT to produce I frames; these are independent frames and  
can be edited.  
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Glossary  
IP  
Internet Protocol: The IP part of TCP/IP. IP implements the network  
layer (layer 3) of the protocol, which contains a network address and  
is used to route a message to a different network or sub-network. IP  
accepts packets from the layer 4 transport protocol (TCP or UDP),  
adds its own header to it and delivers a datagram to the layer 2 data  
link protocol. It may also break the packet into fragments to support  
the Maximum Transmission / Transfer Unit (MTU) of the network.  
I-picture; I-frame  
Intracoded Picture/Frame: A picture / frame, which is coded using  
purely intracoding with reference to no other field or frame  
information. The I frame is used as a reference for other  
compression methods.  
IPPV  
IRD  
Impulse Pay Per View: One-time events, purchased at home (on  
impulse) using a prearranged SMS credit line.  
Integrated Receiver Decoder: The Receiver with an internal MPEG  
Decoder, which is connected to the subscriber’s TV. The IRD is  
responsible for receiving and de-multiplexing all signals. The unit  
receives the incoming signal and if CA is active, decodes the signal  
when provided with a control word by the viewing card. Domestic  
IRDs are also known as Set-Top Units or Set-Top Boxes.  
IRE  
Institute of Radio Engineers: No longer in existence but the name  
lives on as a unit of video amplitude measurement. This unit is 1%  
of the range between blanking a peak white for a standard  
amplitude signal.  
ISDN  
Integrated Services Digital Network: The basic ISDN service is BRI  
(Basic Rate Interface), which is made up of two 64 kbps B channels  
and one 16 kbps D channel (2B+D). If both channels are combined  
into one, called bonding, the total data rate becomes 128 kbps and  
is four and a half times the bandwidth of a V.34 modem (28.8 kbps).  
The ISDN high speed service is PRI (Primary Rate Interface). It  
provides 23 B channels and one 64 kbps D channel (23B+D), which  
is equivalent to the 24 channels of a T1 line. When several channels  
are bonded together, high data rates can be achieved. For example,  
it is common to bond six channels for quality videoconferencing at  
384 kbps. In Europe, PRI includes 30 B channels and one D  
channel, equivalent to an E1 line.  
ISO  
International Standards Organisation.  
Inter-union Satellite Operations Group.  
ISOG  
ITS  
Insertion Test Signal: A suite of analogue test signals placed on  
lines in the VBI. Also known as VITS.  
ITT  
Invitation To Tender.  
ITU-R  
International Telecommunications Union - Radiocommunications  
Study Groups (was CCIR).  
ITU-T  
International Telecommunications Union - Telecommunications  
Standardization Sector (was CCITT).  
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Glossary  
JPEG  
Joint Photographic Experts Group: ISO/ITU standard for  
compressing still images. It has a high compression capability.  
Using discrete cosine transform, it provides user specified  
compression ratios up to around 100:1 (there is a trade-off between  
image quality and file size).  
kbps  
1000 bits per second.  
Kbit  
1024 bits, usually refers to memory capacity or allocation.  
Ku-band  
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, which spans the  
frequency range of approximately 12 GHz to 14 GHz. Used by  
communications satellites. Preferred for DTH applications because  
this range of frequency is less susceptible to interference.  
LAN  
Local Area Network: A network, which provides facilities for  
communications within a defined building or group of buildings in  
close proximity.  
L-band  
The frequency band from 950 MHz to 2150 MHz, which is the  
normal input-frequency-range of a domestic IRD. The incoming  
signal from the satellite is down-converted to L-band by the LNB.  
LED  
LNB  
Light Emitting Diode.  
Low Noise Block Down-Converter: The component of a subscriber  
satellite transmission receiving dish which amplifies the incoming  
signal and down-converts it to a suitable frequency to input to the  
IRD (typically 950 MHz - 1600 MHz).  
LO  
Local Oscillator.  
lsb  
Least significant bit.  
Luminance  
The television signal representing brightness, or the amount of light  
at any point in a picture. The Y in YCRCB.  
LVDS  
Low Voltage Differential Signal: LVDS is a generic multi-purpose  
Interface standard for high speed / low power data transmission. It  
was standardized in ANSI/TIA/EIA-644-1995 Standard (aka RS-  
644).  
Macroblock  
A 16x16-pixel area of the TV picture. Most processing within the  
MPEG domain takes place with macro blocks. These are converted  
to four 8x8 blocks using either frame DCT or field DCT. Four 8 x 8  
blocks of luminance data and two (4:2:0 chrominance format), four  
(4:2:2) or eight (4:4:4) corresponding 8 x 8 blocks of chrominance  
data coming from a 16 x 16 section of the luminance component of  
the picture. Macroblock can be used to refer to the sample data and  
to the coded representation of the sample values and other data  
elements.  
Mbps  
MCC  
Million bits per second.  
Multiplex Control Computer: A component of a System 3000  
compression system. The MCC sets up the configuration for the  
System 3000 Multiplexers under its control. The MCC controls both  
the main and backup Multiplexer for each transport stream.  
MCPC  
Multiple Channels Per Carrier.  
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MEM  
Multiplex Element Manager: A GUI-based control system, part of the  
range of Ericsson AB compression system control element products.  
The evolution 5000 MEM holds a model of the system hardware.  
Using this model, it controls the individual system elements to  
configure the output multiplexes from the incoming elementary  
streams. The MEM monitors the equipment status and controls any  
redundancy switching.  
Meta-data  
MMDS  
Meta-data is descriptive data that is "tagged" to a movie or audio  
clip. Meta-data is essential for the broadcaster.  
Multichannel Microwave Distribution System: A terrestrial microwave  
direct-to-home broadcast transmission system.  
Motion  
Compensation  
The use of motion vectors to improve the efficiency of the prediction  
of sample values. The prediction uses motion vectors to provide  
offsets into the past and/or future reference frames or fields  
containing previously decoded sample values that are used to form  
the prediction error signal.  
Motion Estimation  
Motion Vector  
The process of estimating motion vectors in the encoding process.  
A two-dimensional vector used for motion compensation that  
provides an offset from the coordinate position in the current picture  
or field to the coordinates in a reference frame or field.  
MP@ML  
MP@HL  
MPEG  
Main Profile at Main Level: A subset of the MPEG-2 standard, which  
supports digital video storage (DVD etc.) and transmissions up to 15  
Mbps over various mediums.  
Main Profile at High Level: A subset of the MPEG-2 standard, which  
supports digital video storage (DVD etc.) and transmissions up to 80  
Mbps over various mediums.  
Moving Pictures Experts Group: The name of the ISO/IEC working  
group which sets up the international standards for digital television  
source coding.  
MPEG-2  
Industry standard for video and audio source coding using  
compression and multiplexing techniques to minimize video signal  
bit rate in preparation for broadcasting. Specified in ISO/IEC 13818.  
The standard is split into layers and profiles defining bit rates and  
picture resolutions.  
MPLS  
MPTS  
Multi-protocol Label Switching. A Quality of Service mechanism for  
IP networks that allow IP packets to flow along a predefined path in  
a network, improving the reliability and robustness of the  
transmission.  
Multi-Program Transport Streams. Transport Streams that carry  
multiple TV/Radio services.  
msb  
Most significant bit.  
Msymbol/s  
(Msym/s) Mega (million) Symbols per second (106 Symbols per  
second).  
Multiplex  
A number of discrete data streams (typically 8 to 12), from  
encoders, that are compressed together in a single DVB compliant  
transport stream for delivery to a Modulator.  
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Multicast  
An IP mechanism that allows transmission of data to multiple  
receivers. A multicast can also have several transmit sources  
simultaneously. In video applications, multicast is typically used to  
distribute a video signal from a central source to multiple  
destinations.  
MUSICAM  
Mux  
Masking pattern adapted Universal Sub-band Integrated Coding  
And Multiplexing: An audio bit rate reduction system relying on sub-  
band coding and psychoacoustic masking.  
Multiplexer: Transmission Multiplexer: receives EMMs from the  
ACC, ECMs from the BCC, video/audio data from the encoders, and  
the SI stream from the SIC. It then multiplexes them all into a single  
DVB-compliant transport stream, and delivers the signal to the  
uplink after modulation.  
The Multiplexer also contains the cipher card, which scrambles the  
services according to the control words supplied by the BCC.  
Network  
NICAM  
In the context of broadcasting: a collection of MPEG-2 transport  
stream multiplexes transmitted on a single delivery system, for  
example, all digital channels on a specific cable system.  
Near Instantaneously Companded Audio Multiplex: Official name is  
NICAM 728. Used for digital stereo sound broadcasting in the UK  
employing compression techniques to deliver very near CD quality  
audio. 728 refers to the bit rate in kbps.  
NIT  
Network Information Table: Part of the service information data. The  
NIT provides information about the physical organization of each  
transport stream multiplex, and the characteristics of the network  
itself (such as the actual frequencies and modulation being used).  
nm  
Nanometer: a unit of length equal to one thousand millionth (10-9) of  
a meter.  
NMS  
Network Management System. A system used to supervise  
elements in an IP network. When a device reports an alarm, the  
alarm will be collected by the NMS and reported to the operator.  
NMS systems typically collect valuable statistics information about  
the network performance and can warn the operator early.  
NTSC  
National Television Systems Committee: The group, which  
developed analogue standards used in television broadcast systems  
in the United States. Also adopted in other countries (e.g. Mexico,  
Canada, Japan). This system uses 525 picture lines and a 59.97 Hz  
field frequency.  
NVOD  
NVRAM  
ODU  
Near Video On-Demand: Method of offering multiple showings of  
movies or events. The showings are timed to start at set intervals,  
determined by the broadcaster. Each showing of a movie or event  
can be sold to subscribers separately.  
Non-volatile Random Access Memory: Memory devices (permitting  
random read / write access) that do not lose their information when  
power is removed. Stores the default configuration parameters set  
by the user.  
Outdoor Unit  
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Glossary  
OFDM  
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex: A modulation technique  
used for digital TV transmission in Europe, Japan and Australia;  
more spectrally efficient than FDM. In OFDM, data is distributed  
over a large number of carriers spaced apart at precise frequencies.  
The carriers are arranged with overlapping sidebands in such a way  
that the signals can be received without adjacent channel  
interference.  
OPPV  
OSD  
Order ahead Pay Per View: An advance purchase of encrypted one-  
time events with an expiry date.  
On-screen display: Messages and graphics, typically originating  
from the SMS, and displayed on the subscriber’s TV screen by the  
IRD, to inform the subscriber of problems or instruct the subscriber  
to contact the SMS.  
Packet  
PAL  
A unit of data transmitted over a packet switching network. A packet  
consists of a header followed by a number of contiguous bytes from  
an elementary data stream.  
Phase Alternating Line: A color TV broadcasting system where the  
phase of the R-Y color-difference signal is inverted on every  
alternate line to average out errors providing consistent color  
reproduction.  
PAT  
Program Association Table: Part of the MPEG-2 Program Specific  
Information (PSI) data and is mandatory for MPEG-2 compliance.  
The PAT points (maps) to the PMT.  
PCM  
Pulse Code Modulation: A process in which a signal is sampled,  
each sample is quantized independently of other samples, and the  
resulting succession of quantized values is encoded into a digital  
signal.  
PCR  
PDC  
Program Clock Reference: A time stamp in the transport stream  
from which the Decoder timing is derived.  
Program Delivery Control: A Teletext service allowing simple  
programming (i.e. VideoPlus) of VCR recording times. If the desired  
program is rescheduled, PDC updates the programming information  
in the VCR.  
Pel  
Picture Element: Also known as a pixel. The smallest resolvable  
rectangular area of an image either on a screen or stored in  
memory. On-screen, pixels are made up of one or more dots of  
color. Monochrome and grey-scale systems use one dot per pixel.  
For grey-scale, the pixel is energized with different intensities,  
creating a range from dark to light (a scale of 0-255 for an eight-bit  
pixel). Color systems use a red, green and blue dot per pixel, each  
of which is energized to different intensities, creating a range of  
colors perceived as the mixture of these dots. If all three dots are  
dark, the result is black. If all three dots are bright, the result is  
white.  
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PES  
Packetized Elementary Stream: A sequential stream of data bytes  
that has been converted from original elementary streams of audio  
and video access units and transported as packets. Each PES  
packet consists of a header and a payload of variable length and  
subject to a maximum of 64 kbytes. A time stamp is provided by the  
MPEG-2 systems layer to ensure correct synchronization between  
related elementary streams at the Decoder.  
PID  
PIN  
Packet Identifier: the header on a packet in an elementary data  
stream, which identifies that data stream. An MPEG-2 / DVB  
standard.  
Personal Identification Number: A password used to control access  
to programming and to set purchase limits. Each subscriber  
household can activate several PINs and may use them to set  
individual parental rating or spending limits for each family member.  
Pixel  
PIX (picture) Element: The digital representation of the smallest  
area of a television picture capable of being delineated by the  
bit-stream. See Pel for more information.  
pk-pk  
PLL  
peak to peak: Measurement of a signal or waveform from its most  
negative point to its most positive point.  
Phase-Locked Loop. A phase-locked loop is a control system which  
controls the rotation of an object by comparing its rotational position  
(phase) with another rotating object as in the case of a sine wave or  
other repeating signal. This type of control system can synchronize  
not only the speed, but also the angular position of two waveforms  
that are not derived from the same source.  
PMT  
Program Map Table: Part of the MPEG-2 Program Specific  
Information (PSI) data and is mandatory for MPEG-2 compliance.  
Each service has a PMT, which lists the component parts  
(elementary streams of video, audio, etc.) for the various services  
being transmitted.  
P-picture/P-frame  
A picture / frame produced using forward prediction. It contains  
predictions from either previous I frames or previous P frames. The  
P frame is used as a reference for future P or B frames.  
ppm  
PPV  
Parts per million.  
Pay Per View: A system of payment for viewing services based on a  
usage / event basis rather than on on-going subscription.  
Subscribers must purchase viewing rights for each PPV event that  
they wish to view. PPV events may be purchased as IPPV or OPPV.  
Program  
PC - A sequence of instructions for a computer.  
TV - A concept having a precise definition within ISO 13818-1  
(MPEG-2). For a transport stream, the timebase is defined by the  
PCR. The use of the PCR for timing information creates a virtual  
channel within the stream.  
Programme  
A linking of one or more events under the control of a broadcaster.  
For example, football match, news, film show. In the MPEG-2  
concept, the collection of elementary streams comprising the  
programme, have a common start and end time. A series of  
programmes are referred to as events.  
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PRPB  
Analogue Color difference signals. Refer to CRCB for an explanation.  
PROM  
Programmable Read-Only Memory: A device, which may be written  
once with data for permanent storage, and then read whenever  
required. Special types of PROM permit the erasure of all data by  
Ultraviolet light (EPROM) or by application of an electronic signal  
(EEPROM).  
PS  
Program Stream: A combination of one or more PESs with a  
common timebase.  
PSI  
Program Specific Information: Consists of normative data, which is  
necessary for the de-multiplexing of transport streams and the  
successful regeneration of programs (see also: SI).  
PSIP  
PSK  
Program System Information Protocol: The ATSC equivalent of SI  
for DVB.  
Phase Shift Keying: A method of modulating digital signals  
particularly suited to satellite transmission.  
PSR  
PSU  
QAM  
Professional Satellite Receiver: See also: IRD.  
Power Supply Unit.  
Quadrature Amplitude Modulation: A method of modulating digital  
signals, which uses combined techniques of phase modulation and  
amplitude modulation. It is particularly suited to cable networks.  
QoS  
Quality of Service. A common term for a set of parameters  
describing the quality you get from an IP network: Throughput,  
availability, delay, jitter and packet loss.  
QPSK  
Quadrature Phase Shift Keying: A form of phase shift keying  
modulation using four states.  
QSIF  
Quarter Screen Image Format.  
Quantise  
A process of converting analogue waveforms to digital information.  
8-bit quantization as set out in ITU-R Rec. 601. Uses 256 levels in  
the range 0 – 255 to determine the analogue waveform value at any  
given point. The value is then converted to a digital number for  
processing in the digital domain.  
RAM  
RAS  
Random Access Memory: A volatile storage device for digital data.  
Data may be written to, or read from, the device as often as  
required. When power is removed, the data it contains is lost.  
Remote Authorization System: A Ericsson AB proprietary public-key  
encryption system used to prevent unauthorized viewing of a TV  
programme or programmes.  
RF  
Radio Frequency.  
RGB  
RIP2  
Red, Green, Blue: The Chroma information in a video signal.  
Routing Information Protocol v2. A protocol used between network  
routers to exchange routing tables and information.  
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ROM  
RS  
Read Only Memory: A non-volatile storage device for digital data.  
Data has been stored permanently in this device. No further  
information may be stored (written) there and the data it holds  
cannot be erased. Data may be read as often as required.  
Reed-Solomon coding: An error detection and correction, coding  
system. 16 bytes of Reed-Solomon Forward Error Correction code  
are appended to the packet before transmission bringing the packet  
length to 204 bytes. The 16 bytes are used at the receiving end to  
correct any errors. Up to eight corrupted bytes can be corrected.  
RSVP  
RTP  
ReSerVation Protocol. A Quality-of-service oriented protocol used  
by network elements to reserve capacity in an IP network before a  
transmission takes place.  
Real-time Transfer Protocol. A protocol designed for transmission of  
real-time data like video and audio over IP networks. RTP is used  
for most video over IP transmissions.  
RLC  
Run Length Coding: Minimization of the length of a bit-stream by  
replacing repeated characters with an instruction of the form ‘repeat  
character x y times’.  
SCPC  
Single Channel Per Carrier.  
Spectral  
Scrambling  
A process (in digital transmission) used to combine a digital signal  
with a pseudo-random sequence, producing a randomized digital  
signal that conveys the original information in a form optimized for a  
broadcast channel.  
Scrambling  
Alteration of the characteristics of a television signal in order to  
prevent unauthorized reception of the information in clear form.  
SDI  
Serial Digital Interface.  
SDT  
Service Description Table: Provides information in the SI stream  
about the services in the system; for example, the name of the  
service, the service provider, etc.  
SDTI  
Serial Data Transport Interface. A mechanism that allows  
transmission of various types of data over an SDI signal. This may  
be one or more compressed video signals or other proprietary data  
types. The advantage of SDTI is that existing SDI transmission  
infrastructure can be used to transport other types of data.  
SELV  
SFP  
Safety Extra Low Voltage (EN 60950).  
Small Form-factor Pluggable module. A standardized mechanism to  
allow usage of various optical interfaces for Gigabit Ethernet.  
Several types of SFP modules exist: Single-mode fiber modules for  
long-distance transmission and multi-mode fiber modules for shorter  
distances. SFP is also known as "mini-GBIC".  
SIP  
Session Initiation Protocol. A common acronym for the ongoing  
effort to standardize signaling over IP networks, i.e. connection  
set-up and tear-down. SIP makes it possible to "dial" a remote  
receiver of data and set-up the connection in this way.  
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STB  
SFN  
Set-Top Box: A box that sits on top of a television set and is the  
interface between the home television and the cable TV company.  
New technologies evolving for set-top boxes are video-on-demand,  
video games, educational services, database searches, and home  
shopping. The cable equivalent of the IRD.  
Single Frequency Network: The SFN technique allows large  
geographic areas to be served with a common transmission  
multiplex. All transmitters in the network are synchronously  
modulated with the same signal and they all radiate on the same  
frequency. Due to the multi-path capability of the multi-carrier  
transmission system (COFDM), signals from several transmitters  
arriving at a receiving antenna may contribute constructively to the  
total wanted signal. The SFN technique is not only frequency  
efficient but also power efficient because fades in the field strength  
of one transmitter may be filled by another transmitter.  
SI  
Service Information: Digital information describing the delivery  
system, content and scheduling (timing) of broadcast data streams.  
DVB-SI data provides information to enable the IRD to automatically  
demultiplex and decode the various streams of programmes within  
the multiplex. Specified in ISO/IEC 13818[1]. (DVB)  
Single Packet Burst A burst of ASI bytes (either 188 or 204, depending on packet length)  
Mode  
is contiguously grouped into an MPEG-2 transport stream packet.  
Stuffing data is added between the packets to increase the data rate  
to 270 Mbps. See DVB Document A010 rev. 1, Section B3.3, (ASI)  
Layer-2 Transport Protocol.  
Smart Card  
A plastic card with a built-in microprocessor and memory used for  
identification, financial transactions or other authorizing data  
transfer. When inserted into a reader, data is transferred to and from  
the host machine or a central computer. It is more secure than a  
magnetic stripe card and it can be disabled if the wrong password is  
entered too many times. As a financial transaction card, it can be  
loaded with digital money and used in the same way as cash until  
the balance reaches zero. The file protocol is specific to its intended  
application.  
SMATV  
Satellite Mast Antenna Television: A distribution system, which  
provides sound and television signals to the households of a  
building or group of buildings, typically used to refer to an apartment  
block.  
SMPTE  
SMS  
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers.  
Subscriber Management System: A system which handles the  
maintenance, billing, control and general supervision of subscribers  
to conditional access technology viewing services provided through  
cable and satellite broadcasting. An SMS can be an automatic (e.g.  
Syntellect) system where subscribers order entitlements by entering  
information via a telephone. Alternatively, an SMS can be a manual  
system, which requires subscribers to speak with an operator who  
then manually enters their entitlement requests. Some systems  
support multiple SMSs.  
SNG  
Satellite News-Gathering.  
SNMP  
Simple Network Management Protocol.  
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SNTP  
Simple Network Time Protocol is an Internet protocol used to  
synchronize the clocks of computers to some time reference. It is a  
simplified version of the protocol NTP protocol which is too  
complicated for many systems.  
Spatial Redundancy Information repetition due to areas of similar luminance and/or  
chrominance characteristics within a single frame. Removed using  
DCT and Quantization (Intra-Frame Coding).  
SPI  
Synchronous Parallel Interface.  
Statistical  
Redundancy  
Data tables are used to assign fewer bits to the most commonly  
occurring events, thereby reducing the overall bit rate. Removed  
using Run Length Coding and Variable Length Coding.  
TAXI  
Transparent Asynchronous Tx / Rx Interface: A proprietary high  
speed data interface.  
TCP / IP  
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol: A set of  
communications protocols that may be used to connect different  
types of computers over networks.  
TDM  
TDT  
Time Division Multiplex: One common, communications channel  
carrying a number of signals, each with its own allotted time slot.  
Time and Date Table: Part of the DVB Service Information. The TDT  
gives information relating to the present time and date.  
Temporal  
Redundancy  
Information repetition due to areas of little or no movement between  
successive frames. Removed using motion estimation and  
compensation (Inter-Frame Coding).  
Time stamp  
TOT  
A term that indicates the time of a specific action such as the arrival  
of a byte or the presentation of a presentation unit.  
Time Offset Table: This optional SI table supports the use of local  
offsets as well as the UTC time/date combination. The purpose of  
the table is to list by country the current offset from UTC and the  
next expected change to that offset (to track when daylight saving  
occurs). The offset resolution is to within 1 minute over a range of  
±12 hours from UTC.  
Transport Stream  
A set of packetized elementary data streams and SI streams, which  
may comprise more than one programme, but with common  
synchronization and error protection. The data structure is defined in  
ISO/IEC 13818-1 [1] and is the basis of the ETSI Digital Video  
Broadcasting standards.  
Transport Stream  
Packet Header  
A data structure used to convey information about the transport  
stream payload.  
TS  
Transport Stream.  
TSDT  
Transport Stream Descriptor Table: A component of the MPEG-2  
PSI data. This table describes which type of Transport stream it is in  
(i.e. DVB, ATSC etc.). It may also contain other descriptors.  
TSP  
U
Transport Stream Processor.  
44.45 mm (rack height standard).  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
A-18  
Glossary  
UART  
UDP  
Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter: A device providing a  
serial interface for transmitting and receiving data.  
User Datagram Protocol. A protocol above the IP layer that provides  
port multiplexing in addition. In essence, you can transmit IP data  
packets to several receiving processes in the same unit/device.  
Unicast  
Point-to-point connection, i.e. the "opposite" of multicast which is  
one to many (or many to many). In this mode, a transmit unit sends  
video data direct to a unique destination address.  
Upconvert  
Uplink  
UPS  
The process by which the frequency of a broadcast transport stream  
is shifted to a higher frequency range.  
The part of the communications satellite circuit that extends from the  
Earth to the satellite.  
Uninterruptable Power Supply: A method of supplying backup power  
when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage  
level. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes;  
enough to power down the computer in an orderly manner. This is  
particularly important where write back cache is used. Write back  
cache is where modified data intended for the disk is temporarily  
stored in RAM and can be lost in the event of a power failure.  
Sophisticated systems are tied to electrical generators that can  
provide power for days. UPS systems typically provide surge  
suppression and may provide voltage regulation.  
UTC  
Universal Time Coordinate: An internationally agreed basis for  
timekeeping introduced in 1972 and based on international atomic  
time (corresponds to Greenwich Mean Time or GMT).  
VITC  
VITS  
VLAN  
Vertical Interval Time Code.  
Vertical Interval Test Signal: See: ITS.  
Virtual LAN, a network of units that behave as if they are connected  
to the same wire even though they may actually be physically  
located on different segments of a LAN.  
VPS  
Video Programming System: A German precursor to PDC  
WSS  
Wide Screen Switching: Data used in wide-screen analogue  
services, which enables a receiver to select the appropriate picture  
display mode.  
WST  
World System Teletext: System B Teletext. Used in 625 line / 50 Hz  
television systems  
(ITU-R 653).  
XILINX  
XLR  
A type of programmable Integrated Circuit.  
Audio connector featuring three leads, two for signal and one for  
GND.  
XML  
eXtensible Markup Language. A very common self-describing text-  
based data format. Used for many purposes: Meta-data,  
configuration files, documents, etc. The readability of the format has  
made it very popular and is now the fundament for many types of  
WEB services.  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
A-19  
Glossary  
Y (Luminance)  
Defines the brightness of a particular point on a TV line. The only  
signal required for black and white pictures.  
Y/C  
Broadcast video with separate color, Y (luminance) and C (Chroma)  
(sometimes called S-Video).  
YUV  
Y: Luminance component (Brightness), U and V: Chrominance  
(Color difference)  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
A-20  
B Technical Specification  
Annex B  
Contents  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-1  
Technical Specification  
List of Tables  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-2  
Technical Specification  
B.1  
Output  
B.1.1  
Supported Video Resolutions  
The Multi-Format Receiver supports H.264, 4:2:0 and 4:2:2.  
Table B.1 Supported Video Resolutions  
Input Resolutions Frame  
Output Format  
(H x V)  
Specification  
(H x V)  
Rates  
1920 x 1080  
1440 x 1080  
1280 x 1080  
960 x 1080  
25  
1920 x 1080  
interlaced  
SMPTE 274M  
29.97  
30  
1280 x 720  
960 x 720  
50  
1280 x 720  
progressive  
SMPTE 296M  
SMPTE 174M  
59.94  
60  
All SD Formats  
29.97  
25  
720 x 512  
interlaced  
B.1.2  
Supported Video Bit-rates  
The equipment supports decoding of non-encrypted compressed video at rates of  
up to  
90 Mbps MPEG-2 and 20 Mbps H.264.  
Table B.2 Supported Video Rates  
Coding Technology  
H.264  
Parameter  
Level 3  
Limit  
10 Mbps  
20 Mbps  
20 Mbps  
15 Mbps  
90 Mbps  
50 Mbps  
90 Mbps  
H.264  
Level 4  
H.264  
Level 4.1  
MPEG-2  
MPEG-2  
MPEG-2  
MPEG-2  
4:2:0, Main Level  
4:2:0, High Level  
4:2:2, Main Level  
4:2:2, High Level  
B.1.3  
Composite Video Output  
The equipment supports video decoding as per ITU-R BT.470 and ANSI/SMPTE  
170M.  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-3  
 
Technical Specification  
Table B.3 625 Line  
Description  
Bar Level  
Test Signal  
VITS17  
Limit  
700mV +/- 7mV  
<0.5%  
Bar Tilt  
VITS17  
Sync Level  
VITS17  
300mV +/- 3mV  
+/- 100mV  
100 +/- 5%  
DC Offset  
VITS17  
Chrominance to Luminance  
Gain Inequality  
Colour Bars  
Chrominance to Luminance  
Phase Inequality  
VITS17  
<20nS  
K factor K 2T  
VITS17  
VITS17  
<1%  
Pulse X bar K rating  
100 +/- 1%  
VITS18 0. 5 MHz  
VITS18 1 MHz  
VITS18 2 MHz  
VITS18 4 MHz  
VITS18 4.8 MHz  
VITS18 5.8 MHz  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.3 dB  
0dB +/- 0.3 dB  
0dB +/- 0.3 dB  
Frequency Response  
(MultiBurst)  
Differential Gain  
VITS330  
<1.5%  
<1 Degree  
<5%  
Differential Phase  
Non-Linearity  
VITS330  
VITS17  
Jitter  
VITS17  
<5nS  
Weighted Luminance Noise  
Weighted Luminance Noise  
Chrominance PM Noise  
Luminance Ramp  
Flat Grey Field  
Flat Red Field  
<60 dB  
<63 dB  
<55 dB  
Table B.4 525 Line  
Description  
Bar Level  
Test Signal  
NTC-7 comp  
NTC-7 comp  
NTC-7 comp  
NTC-7 comp  
NTC-7 comp  
Limit  
100 IRE +/- 1 IRE  
<0.5%  
Bar Tilt  
Sync Level  
40 IRE +/- 0.5 IRE  
+/- 100mV  
DC Offset  
Chrominance to Luminance  
Gain Inequality  
100 +/- 5%  
Chrominance to Luminance  
Phase Inequality  
NTC-7 comp  
<20nS  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-4  
 
Technical Specification  
Description  
Test Signal  
Limit  
K factor K 2T  
NTC-7 comp  
<1%  
Pulse X bar K rating  
100 +/- 1%  
FCC Multi-burst  
0.5 MHz  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.3 dB  
0dB +/- 0.3 dB  
1.25 MHz  
2 MHz  
Frequency Response  
(MultiBurst)  
3 MHz  
3.58 MHz  
4.1 MHz  
Differential Gain  
NTC-7 comp  
NTC-7 comp  
NTC-7 comp  
<2%  
Differential Phase  
Non-Linearity  
<1 Degree  
<5%  
Jitter  
<5nS  
Weighted Luminance Noise  
Weighted Luminance Noise  
Chrominance PM Noise  
Luminance Ramp  
Flat Grey Field  
Flat Red Field  
<60 dB  
<63 dB  
<55 dB  
B.1.4  
Performance Figures  
Table B.5 HD Analogue Output Specification  
Parameter  
Value for  
Y, R, G, B  
Value for  
Pb, Pr  
Condition  
Notes  
Amplitude  
DC offset  
Bandwidth  
100% color bar  
Black field  
Sweep  
700 mV ± 2%  
700 mV ± 2%  
± 10 mV  
± 10 mV  
DC to 10 MHz ± 0.2 dB  
DC to 10 MHz ±  
0.2 dB  
10 MHz to 20 MHz ± 1 dB  
10 MHz to 15 MHz ±  
1 dB  
20 MHz to 30 MHz  
+1 dB/-2.5 dB  
Group delay  
Noise  
DC to 30 MHz < 50nS  
DC to 30 MHz < -50 dB  
DC to 30 MHz < 50nS  
DC to 30 MHz < -  
50 dB  
100% ramp  
Sweep  
Out-of-band noise  
Linearity  
30 MHz to 100 MHz  
< -50 dB  
15 MHz to 100 MHz  
< -50 dB  
< 5%  
< 5%  
5 step  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-5  
 
Technical Specification  
Parameter  
Value for  
Y, R, G, B  
Value for  
Pb, Pr  
Condition  
Notes  
Inter-channel delay < 10 nS  
< 10 nS  
< -40 dB  
100% color bar  
Multiburst  
Interchannel  
crosstalk  
< -40 dB  
Blanking rise and  
fall time  
Flat field  
Flat field  
20% to 80%  
50% to 50%  
20% to 80%  
100 nS ± 50 nS  
<50 nS  
100 nS ± 50 nS  
<50 nS  
Active line width  
inequality  
Sync edge to start  
of active picture  
2.586uS +80nS/-0nS  
2.586uS +80nS/-0nS  
Sync amplitude  
Pos and Neg  
300mV ± 5%  
300mV ± 5%  
Tri-level Sync rise  
and fall time  
54 nS ± 20 nS  
54 nS ± 20 nS  
Output impedance  
Return loss  
75 Ω nominal  
75 Ω nominal  
DC to 20 MHz > 20 dB  
DC to 20 MHz > 20 dB  
Table B.6 Sync Output Specification  
Parameter  
Value  
Condition  
Notes  
H and V Sync.  
High Voltage  
>2.5V  
2.2k  
H and V Sync.  
Low Voltage  
<0.5V  
2.2k Ω  
B.1.5  
HD SDI  
HD SDI output supports:  
Embedded Decoded Audios  
Closed Captioning (EIA 708B)  
VITC  
VANC  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-6  
 
Technical Specification  
B.2  
Audio Decoding and Output Stage  
B.2.1  
General  
The Multi-Format Receiver is capable of simultaneously decoding four PES  
streams of audio from the transport stream. Each of the decoders is identical in  
operation, but act completely independently of the other.  
Each channel supports extraction of four types of coded audio from the  
Transport Stream as follows:  
MPEG-1, Layer 2 Audio (Musicam): ISO/IEC 13818-3  
Dolby Digital AC-3 Audio: ATSC document A/52  
Linear Audio: SMPTE 302M – 2000  
DTS Audio pass-through  
AAC  
HE-AAC  
Dolby E pass-through  
Audio component selection is automatic or may be specified from the User Interface  
or remote interfaces. The Multi-Format Receiver automatically detects the audio  
type of the selected audio component and applies the appropriate algorithm. Audio  
component selection is based on the position of the component descriptor in the  
PMT. Audio 1 takes the first component, Audio 2 the second, Audio 3 the third and  
Audio 4 the fourth. These may be overridden by selecting User-specified component  
PIDs.  
B.2.2  
MPEG Audio  
The Multi-Format Receiver supports decoding of MPEG audio as follows:  
Compression layers: MPEG-1 layers I and II  
Sampling rate (kHz): 48  
Maximum compressed data rate: 384 kbps (layer II)  
B.2.3  
Dolby Digital AC-3 Audio  
The Multi-Format Receiver is able to decode and output the primary stereo pair of a  
Dolby Digital AC-3 encoded audio stream. When there is data encoded on the audio  
surround channels, the Decoder applies down mixing, so that either a surround  
encoded stereo pair (LtRt down mix) or a conventional stereo pair (LoRo down mix)  
is available at the output.  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-7  
 
Technical Specification  
The Multi-Format Receiver is not able to decode and output all 5.1 channels  
individually as separate channels.  
It is possible to output the compressed Dolby Digital stream from the digital audio  
output, allowing it to be decoded to 5.1 channels by an external Decoder.  
Sampling rate (kHz): 48  
Maximum compressed data rate: 640 kbps  
Note: Support for Dolby Digital decoding requires approval and licensing from  
Dolby.  
The Multi-Format Receiver is able to receive audio data in the form of linear PCM  
digital audio data, up to 20 bits in resolution, and makes it available for output as  
either analogue or digital audio.  
B.2.4  
DTS Audio  
The Multi-Format Receiver is able to detect DTS audio Modes 1, 2 or 3. DTS audio  
is presented in AES format at the digital audio output.  
B.3  
Audio Output Format  
B.3.1  
General  
The Multi-Format Receiver provides an independent stereo pair output for each  
audio channel. Analogue audio is always output and the following digital audio  
formats can be chosen from the User Interface and remote control interfaces:  
AES3 format  
Dolby Digital (AC-3) compressed format  
Digital Audio embedded into the HD Serial Digital Video Output is always output  
using the DIDs for channel mapping specified at the user interface.  
B.3.2  
Analogue Audio  
The Multi-Format Receiver supports level control of the audio outputs. Independent  
control of each output of each stereo pair is provided via the User Interface and  
remote interfaces.  
Audio output connector type: 2 x 9 way female D-type  
Output level: +18 dBm nominal clipping level. Selectable in range +12 to +24 dBm.  
Output impedance: 50 Ω (nominal).  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-8  
 
Technical Specification  
Table B.7 Analogue Audio Performance Specifications  
Parameter  
Specification  
Male 9 pin D-sub  
Balanced  
Output connector  
Output format  
Bit-rates  
32 kbps to 384 kbps  
48 KHz  
Sampling rates  
Nominal Output Level  
0dBu +/- 0.1 dB in 20 kΩ  
Output impedance: <20kΩ  
Clipping Level  
12 dBFS – 24 dBFS (step size 1dB)  
Frequency Response 48 kHz  
+/- 0.65 dB (< 25 Hz)  
+/- 0.5 dB (25 Hz – 16 kHz)  
+/- 0.65 dB (16 kHz – 20 kHz)  
THD+N at 8dB  
100 Hz <-70 dB  
1 kHz <-70 dB  
Cross-talk @ 0dB  
100 Hz <-70 dB  
1 kHz <-70 dB  
6.3 kHz <-70 dB  
10 kHz <-70 dB  
Noise Unweighted  
Noise A-weighted  
Linearity @ 1 kHz  
<66 dB  
<62 dB  
+10 dB +/- 0.2 dB  
-10 dB +/- 0.2 dB  
- 20 dB +/- 0.2 dB  
-30 dB +/- 0.2 dB  
-40 dB +/- 0.3 dB  
Phase @ 0 dB  
+/- 2 Degrees  
(40 Hz – 15 kHz)  
B.3.3  
Audio Routing  
The Multi-Format Receiver supports the following routing of audio signal:  
STEREO (Channel 1 left, Channel 2 right)  
MIXED TO BOTH (Channel 1 and 2 on left and right)  
LEFT TO BOTH (Channel 1 on left and right)  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-9  
 
Technical Specification  
RIGHT TO BOTH (Channel 2 on left and right)  
When the input signal is STEREO, the Audio digital output format will always be  
STEREO.  
Where a dual mono service is available, it is possible to configure the output as  
MIXED TO BOTH, LEFT TO BOTH and RIGHT TO BOTH.  
B.3.4  
Lip Sync  
The audio at the output remains synchronous to the decoded video by default (i.e.  
where both video and audio streams are available from the same service). In such  
circumstances the video and audio streams share the same PCR.  
The lip sync error (delay from presentation of video until presentation of audio)  
introduced by the Receiver is in the range of ±5 ms.  
The lip sync delay between stereo pair 1 and 2 is ±2 ms because the PTS will be  
presented independently for each pair.  
When using frame sync the lip sync error is up to 40 ms due to audio frame skip and  
repeats.  
B.3.5  
Supported Audio Specifications  
Table B.8 Supported Audio Specifications  
Specification  
Description  
ISO/IEC 13818-3  
Generic Coding of Moving Pictures and Associated Information:  
(MPEG-2) Audio.  
ATSC A-52  
Digital Audio Compression Standard (Dolby Digital).  
SMPTE 302M  
Linear Audio (Ericsson’s interpretation of the specification).  
B.3.6  
Supported Audio Bit-rates  
Table B.9 Supported Audio Data Bit-rates (MPEG-2)  
Mono kbps  
Stereo kbps  
32  
48  
56  
64  
80  
96  
64  
96  
112  
128  
160  
192  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-10  
 
Technical Specification  
Mono kbps  
Stereo kbps  
112  
128  
160  
192  
224  
256  
320  
384  
B.3.7  
Digital Audio Outputs  
Digital audio outputs comply with E1A-422 and have a maximum data rate of  
3.072 Mbps.  
Digital audio is output on two 9-way, D-type and four BNC connectors.  
Audio output: balanced 2 – 7 Volts.  
B.4  
Input Specifications  
B.4.1  
DVB-S2 Satellite Receivers  
General  
B.4.1.1  
Table B.10 DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver Input Specification  
Parameter  
Specification  
L-band input  
Safety status  
Number of inputs  
TNV - 1  
4 (RX1290/HWO/DVBS2)  
3 (RX1290/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)  
Input connector type  
Input impedance  
Return loss  
F-type, female 75 Ω  
75 Ω  
> 11 dB  
Isolation between inputs  
L-band Frequency  
Tuning range2  
> 60 dB, typically 70 dB  
Fc = 950 to 2150 MHz  
1 kHz  
Tuning step  
Carrier frequency search  
± 1 to ± 5 MHz  
1 EIA-422-A-1978: Electrical characteristics of balanced voltage digital interface circuits.  
2
The displayed frequency is either L-band or SHF dependent on the LNB frequency and the SHF carrier frequency set in the satellite  
receiver input menu.  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-11  
     
Technical Specification  
Parameter  
Specification  
range  
Receive spectrum sense  
Normal and inverted  
L-band Power  
Input power level per carrier -65 to –25 dBm  
Total L-band input power  
< -10 dBm  
Oscillator power at the  
L-band input  
< -65 dBm, 950 < Fosc < 2150 MHz  
IF Monitor Input  
Safety Status  
SELV  
0 (RX1290/HWO/DVBS2)  
Number of inputs  
1 (RX1290/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)  
Input connector type  
Input impedance  
Return loss  
BNC, female 75 Ω  
75 Ω  
-19 dB typical  
Fc = 50 to 180 MHz  
1 kHz  
Tuning range  
Tuning Step  
Input power level per carrier -40 to –25 dBm  
DVB-S Modulation (EN 300 421)  
Modulation  
QPSK  
Convolutional FEC rates  
Symbol rate range  
Symbol rate step  
Symbol rate lock range  
Eb/No ratio  
1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8  
Rs = 1.0 to 45.0 MSymbol/s  
1 Symbol/s  
± 100 ppm  
DVB-S2 Modulation (EN 302 307)  
DVB-S2 Mode  
Broadcast Services  
Modulation  
QPSK, 8PSK  
QPSK LDPC FEC rates  
8PSK, LDPC FEC rates  
LDPC FEC Frame length  
Pilot tones  
1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9. 9/10  
3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10  
Normal  
Automatic detection  
Symbol rate range  
Rs = 1 to 31 MSymbol/s, (1 Msym/s min with low symbol  
rate license)  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-12  
Technical Specification  
Parameter  
Specification  
1 Symbol/s  
± 100 ppm  
90 Mbps  
Symbol rate step  
Symbol rate lock range  
Maximum Channel bit-rate  
Maximum user bit-rate  
Es/No (C/No) ratio  
Constellation Output3  
Availability  
81 Mbps  
RX1290/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST only  
Safety status  
SELV  
Number of outputs  
Output connector type  
Output impedance  
Miscellaneous  
2 (I and Q)  
BNC, female 75 Ω  
75 Ω  
DVB-S Phase noise  
tolerance4  
SSB phase-noise power spectral density < -68 –  
10*log(Rs/20) dBc/Hz at δF = 10 kHz offset  
Phase noise power spectral density of the form C –  
20*Log(δF)  
δF = Frequency offset from carrier  
Rs = Symbol-rate (Msymbol/s)  
DVB-S2 Phase noise  
tolerance5  
-25 dBc/Hz at δF = 100 Hz  
-50 dBc/Hz at δF = 1 kHz  
-73 dBc/Hz at δF = 10 kHz  
-93 dBc/Hz at δF = 100 kHz  
-103 dBc/Hz at δF = 1 MHz  
-114 dBc/Hz at δF > 10 MHz  
LNB power and control  
Table B.11 shows the Eb/No requirements for DVB-S and Table B.12 for DVB-S2  
Es/No requirements to ensure error-free demodulation for all supported FEC rates.  
3 Enabling this feature disables output transport stream and renders the receiver unable to decode a service. Operational for DVB-S2 modes  
only.  
4 These specifications apply in the presence of thermal noise at the threshold Eb/N0 ratio given in Table B.11  
5 These specifications apply in the presence of thermal noise at the threshold Es/No ratio given in Table B.12 and assume a degradation to  
the thermal noise performance of 0.3 dB.  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-13  
     
Technical Specification  
Table B.11 DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver Input – DVB-S Eb/No Ratio  
Convolutional FEC  
Rate  
Eb/No Ratio (dB) in IF Loop for correct  
MPEG-2 system operation  
1/2  
2/3  
3/4  
5/6  
7/8  
4.5  
5.0  
5.5  
6.0  
6.4  
Eb/No ratio is referred to user bit-rate Ru188. See EN 300 421 specification. For  
more detailed specification information and advice on performance in specific  
applications, please contact Customer Services.  
Table B.12 DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver Input – DVB-S2 Es/No Ratio  
LDPC FEC Rate  
DVB-S2 Theoretical Es/No Ratio (dB) in  
perfect linear channel for correct  
MPEG-2 system operation  
1/2 QPSK  
3/5 QPSK  
2/3 QPSK  
3/4 QPSK  
4/5 QPSK  
5/6 QPSK  
8/9 QPSK  
9/10 QPSK  
3/5 8PSK  
2/3 8PSK  
3/4 8PSK  
5/6 8PSK  
8/9 8PSK  
9/10 8PSK  
1.00  
2.23  
3.10  
4.03  
4.68  
5.18  
6.20  
6.42  
5.50  
6.62  
7.91  
9.35  
10.69  
10.98  
For more detailed specification information and advice on performance in specific  
applications, please contact Customer Services.  
6 Add 0.2 dB (0.4 dB for FEC 3/5) to any system calculation for modulator – demodulator implementation margin  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-14  
       
Technical Specification  
B.4.2  
LNB Power and Control  
The Multi-Format Receiver provides LNB power and control signals through the  
active RF input connector. LNB power and controls are enabled through the Satellite  
Input Menu, see Annex C, Menus.  
The Multi-Format Receiver supports voltage controlled LNBs only. The LNB power  
circuit provides automatic protection against short circuits in the LNB or its cable.  
When the short circuit has been removed recovery is automatic. Switchable boost of  
the LNB voltage to allow for losses in long cables and control of 22 kHz tone  
insertion are provided. The LNB power characteristics comply with IEC 1319-1 and  
are as per Table B.13.  
Table B.13 LNB Power and Control  
Parameter  
Specification  
Voltage V (nominal)  
Receiver  
Polarisation  
Voltage  
13  
18  
Vertical/circular right  
Horizontal/circular left  
Current  
350 mA maximum  
22 ± 2 kHz tone  
0.65 ±0.2 Vp-p  
1 V typical  
LNB control  
Tone amplitude  
Boost voltage  
B.4.3  
TTV G.703 (DS3 and E3) OTTV G.703 (DS3 and E3) (Option Card)  
Table B.14 TTV G.703 Input Specification  
Input  
Specification  
SELV  
Safety status  
Connector type  
Input impedance  
Data rate  
BNC, Female  
75 Ω  
DS3: 45 Mbps  
E3: 34 Mbps  
Network Type  
PDH  
Network  
CCITT (ITU-T) G.703  
Specification  
Reed-Solomon  
On/Off, Not available in 188-packet mode  
7 Receive Polarisation: As specified in ETS 300 784: Satellite Earth Station and Systems (SES); Television Receive-only (TVRO) earth  
stations operating in the 11/12 GHz frequency bands.  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-15  
     
Technical Specification  
Input  
Specification  
De-Interleaver  
Status LED  
Output Connector  
On/Off, Not available in 188-packet mode  
Green: Lock, Red: No Lock  
Not in use  
B.4.4  
DVB-ASI Input  
Table B.15 DVB-ASI Copper  
Input  
Specification  
Safety status  
Connector type  
Input impedance  
Data rate range  
Error decoding  
SELV  
BNC, Female  
75 Ω  
0.350 - 160 Mbps  
None  
B.4.5  
10/100BaseT IP Input (Option Card)  
Table B.16 10/100BaseT IP Input Specifications  
Input  
Specification  
SELV  
Safety status  
Connector type  
8-way RJ-45  
10/100 BT  
Connector  
Designation  
Signal Type  
Data Rate  
10/100BaseT Ethernet (IEEE 802.3/802.3u)  
1.5 – 50 Mbps  
B.4.6  
100/1000BaseT Dual NIC Input (Option card)  
Table B.17 100/1000BaseT IP Dual NIC Input Specifications  
Input  
Specification  
SELV  
Safety status  
Connector type  
8-way RJ-45  
100/1000 BT  
Connector  
Designation  
Signal Type  
100/1000BaseT Ethernet (IEEE 802.3/802.3u) Full  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-16  
 
Technical Specification  
Input  
Specification  
Duplex mode  
Data Rate  
TS  
1.5 – 208 Mbps  
CBR MPTS/SPTS feeds  
Pro MPEG FEC  
Error correction  
B.4.7  
Frame Sync Connector  
The Decoder can frame lock to an external video source. The frame information is  
input as a composite synchronous signal, with or without active video. The user can  
offset the sync to the video output by ±32,000 HD pixels, with a resolution of one  
pixel.  
It is possible to connect multiple Receivers to the same reference signal. This input  
requires an external 75 Ω termination.  
Table B.18 Frame Sync Connector  
Item  
Specification  
SELV  
Safety status  
Connector type  
BNC, Female  
Frame Sync  
Connector  
designation  
Pin:  
Centre  
Shield  
Analogue Black and Burst Input  
Ground/Chassis  
B.5  
Output Specifications  
B.5.1  
Video Outputs  
B.5.1.1  
Analogue HD Video  
Table B.19 Analogue Video Output Connectors  
Item  
Specification  
SELV  
Safety status  
Connector type  
Connector designation  
Video standards  
Video level (luminance)  
15-way D-type  
Video Out  
1080 interlaced  
700 mV ± 30 mV  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-17  
 
Technical Specification  
B.5.1.2  
Digital Video  
Table B.20 Digital Video Output Connectors  
Item  
Specification  
SELV  
Safety status  
Connector type  
Connector designation  
BNC, Female, 75 Ω  
HD SDI 1  
HD SDI 2  
HD SDI 3  
Output standard (USA)  
SDI output level  
ANSI/SMPTE 292M  
800 mV pk-pk nominal ±10%  
Jitter Performance, Nominal  
SMPTE Recommended Practices RP 192 –1996  
Jitter Measurement Procedures in Bit-Serial  
Digital Interfaces  
Table B.21 625 Line  
Description  
Bar Level  
Test Signal  
VITS17  
Limit  
700mV +/- 7mV  
<0.5%  
Bar Tilt  
VITS17  
Sync Level  
VITS17  
300mV +/- 3mV  
+/- 100mV  
100 +/- 5%  
DC Offset  
VITS17  
Chrominance to Luminance  
Gain Inequality  
Color Bars  
Chrominance to Luminance  
Phase Inequality  
VITS17  
<20nS  
K factor K 2T  
VITS17  
VITS17  
<1%  
Pulse X bar K rating  
100 +/- 1%  
Frequency Response  
(MultiBurst)  
VITS18 0.5 MHz  
VITS18 1 MHz  
VITS18 2 MHz  
VITS18 4 MHz  
VITS18 4.8 MHz  
VITS18 5.8 MHz  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
Differential Gain  
Differential Phase  
Non-Linearity  
Jitter  
VITS330  
VITS330  
VITS17  
VITS17  
<1.5%  
<1 Degree  
<5%  
<5nS  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-18  
 
Technical Specification  
Description  
Test Signal  
Limit  
Weighted Luminance Noise  
Weighted Luminance Noise  
Chrominance PM Noise  
Luminance Ramp  
Flat Grey Field  
Flat Red Field  
<60 dB  
<63 dB  
<55 dB  
Table B.22 525 Line  
Description  
Bar Level  
Test Signal  
NTC-7 comp  
NTC-7 comp  
NTC-7 comp  
NTC-7 comp  
NTC-7 comp  
Limit  
100 IRE +/- 1 IRE  
<0.5%  
Bar Tilt  
Sync Level  
40 IRE +/- 0.5 IRE  
+/- 100mV  
DC Offset  
Chrominance to Luminance  
Gain Inequality  
100 +/- 5%  
Chrominance to Luminance  
Phase Inequality  
NTC-7 comp  
NTC-7 comp  
<20nS  
K factor K 2T  
<1%  
Pulse X bar K rating  
100 +/- 1%  
Frequency Response  
(MultiBurst)  
FCC Multi-burst  
0.5 MHz  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
0dB +/- 0.2 dB  
1.25 MHz  
2 MHz  
3 MHz  
3.58 MHz  
54.1 MHz  
Differential Gain  
NTC-7 comp  
NTC-7 comp  
NTC-7 comp  
<2%  
Differential Phase  
Non-Linearity  
<1 Degree  
<5%  
Jitter  
<5nS  
Weighted Luminance Noise  
Weighted Luminance Noise  
Chrominance PM Noise  
Luminance Ramp  
Flat Grey Field  
Flat Red Field  
<60 dB  
<63 dB  
<55 dB  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-19  
 
Technical Specification  
B.5.2  
Audio Outputs  
Table B.23 Digital (Unbalanced) Audio Connectors  
Item  
Specification  
Connector type  
Connector designation  
BNC 75 Ω socket  
AUD 1, AUD 2, AUD 3 and AUD 4  
Pin-outs  
Centre  
Shield  
Digital Audio output (AES/EBU)  
Ground/Chassis  
Table B.24 Analogue and Digital Audio Output Connector  
Item  
Specification  
SELV  
Safety status  
Connector type  
Connector designation  
2 x 9-Way D-type  
AUDIO 1  
AUDIO 2  
Output level  
+18 dBm nominal clipping level.  
Selectable in range 12 to +24 dBm.  
Nominal output  
impedance  
50 Ω  
Load impedance  
Compressions layers  
Sampling rates  
600 Ω  
MPEG-2 layer 1 and 2, linear audio and Dolby Digital (AC-3)  
48 kHz  
Output formats  
Analogue, AES3 and Dolby Digital AC-3  
B.5.3  
Data Outputs  
B.5.3.1  
RS-232 Asynchronous (Low-speed) Data  
Table B.25 RS-232 Asynchronous (Low-speed) Data Connector  
Item  
Specification  
Safety status  
Connector type  
Connector designation  
Data rates (bit/s)  
Standards  
SELV  
9-Way D-type  
RS232/RS422 DATA OUT  
1200; 2400; 4800; 9600; 19 200; 38 400  
EIA RS-232C / ITU-T BT. V.24/V.28  
< 15 meters  
Line length  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-20  
 
Technical Specification  
B.5.3.2  
High Speed Data over Ethernet  
This connector is located at the back of the unit using the RJ-45 Ethernet port and is  
enabled through the license key (RX1290/SWO/HSETHER).  
Table B.26 High Speed Data Over Ethernet Connector  
Item  
Specification  
Safety status  
SELV  
Connector Type  
Connector designation  
Data rates (bit/s)  
Standards  
RJ-45 (100BaseT)  
10/100BaseT  
5 Mbps  
ETSI EN 301 192 v.1.2.1 (1999-06), Section 4  
Data-Piping (Proprietary)  
De-encapsulation type  
B.5.4  
SNMP Remote Control Connector  
Table B.27 SNMP Control Connector  
Item  
Specification  
SELV  
Safety status  
Connector type  
Connector designation  
Standard  
RJ-45 (100BaseT)  
10/100BaseT  
Ericsson SNMP Control MIB  
B.5.5  
Alarm Connector  
Table B.28 Relay Alarm Output Specification  
Item  
Specification  
Safety status  
SELV  
Connector type  
Connector designation:  
Contact Configuration  
9-way D-type female  
ALARM  
SPDT (Change-over)  
All volt-free contacts, fully isolated.  
Contact Rating  
1 A at 24 V DC  
1 A at 50 V AC  
Maximum Switching Current  
Maximum Switching Voltage  
1 A  
50 Vdc / 30 V AC  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-21  
 
Technical Specification  
Item  
Specification  
24 W / 60 VA  
Maximum Switching Power  
Minimum Switching Load  
0.1 mA, 100 mV DC  
B.6  
Environmental  
B.6.1  
Conditions  
Table B.29 Environmental Conditions  
Operational  
Specification  
Temperature  
0°C to +50°C ambient air temperature with free air-flow  
0% to 95% (non-condensing)  
Humidity  
Cooling requirements  
Handling/movement  
Storage/Transportation  
Temperature  
Convection cooling/free air-flow  
Fixed (non-mobile) use only  
-20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F)  
Humidity  
0% to 95% (non-condensing)  
B.7  
B.8  
Compliance  
Safety  
This equipment has been designed and tested to meet the requirements of the  
following:  
EN 60950-1  
European  
Information technology equipment - Safety.  
Information technology equipment - Safety.  
Information Technology Equipment - Safety.  
IEC 60950-1 International  
UL 60950-1  
USA  
8 The version of the standards shown is that applicable at the time of manufacture.  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-22  
   
Technical Specification  
B.8.1  
EMC  
The equipment has been designed and tested to meet the following:  
EN 55022  
and  
CISPR22  
European  
Emission Standard  
Limits and methods of measurement of radio  
frequency interference characteristics of  
information technology equipment - Class A.  
International  
EN 61000-3-2  
European  
European  
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Part 3  
Limits; Section 2. Limits for harmonic current  
emissions (equipment input current 16 A  
per phase).  
EN 61000-3-310  
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Part 3.  
Limits; Section 3. Limitation of voltage  
fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply  
systems for equipment with rated current ≤  
16 A.  
EN 55024  
FCC  
European  
USA  
Information technology equipment - Immunity  
characteristics - Limits and methods of  
measurement.  
Conducted and radiated emission limits for a  
Class A digital device, pursuant to the Code  
of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title  
47-Telecommunications, Part 15: Radio  
frequency devices, subpart B - Unintentional  
Radiators.  
B.8.2  
B.8.3  
Telecommunications  
If certain Option Modules (telecom interfaces) are fitted, this equipment comes  
within the scope of the RTTE Directive, 1999/5/EC. Compliance with the applicable  
essential requirements of this Directive (safety and EMC) are met by conformance  
with the safety and EMC standards listed above.  
CE Marking  
The CE mark is affixed to indicate compliance with the following directives:  
DIRECTIVE 2006/95/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE  
COUNCIL of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member  
States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage  
limits.  
DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE  
9 The EMC tests were performed with the Technical Earth attached, and configured using recommended cables.  
10 Applies only to models of the Product using ac power sources.  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-23  
       
Technical Specification  
COUNCIL of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the  
Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility  
1999/5/EC of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications  
terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity. (If fitted with  
telecom type interface modules).  
Note: The CE mark was first affixed to this product in 2006.  
B.8.4  
C-Tick Mark  
The C-Tick mark is affixed to denote compliance with the Australian  
Radiocommunications (Compliance and Labelling – Incidental Emissions) Notice  
made under s.182 of Radiocommunications Act 1992.  
Note: The C-Tick mark was first affixed to this product in 2006.  
B.8.5  
B.8.6  
Packaging Statement  
The Stratocell® or Ethafoam 220® polyethylene foam inserts can be easily recycled  
with other low density polyethylene (LDPE) materials.  
Packaging Markings  
The symbols printed on the outer carton are described below:  
Handle with care.  
This way up.  
Fragile.  
Protect from moisture.  
See Reference Guide for compliance with directives details.  
See Reference Guide for compliance details.  
Defines country of origin.  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-24  
 
Technical Specification  
The packaging is reusable per GB 18455-2001.  
This symbol guarantees that packaging with this symbol is  
recyclable and will be accepted by cardboard recyclers.  
Recyclable per GB 18455-2001.  
B.8.7  
Materials Declarations  
Ericsson’s products are designed and manufactured in keeping with good  
environmental practice. Our component and materials selection policy prohibits the  
use of a range of potentially hazardous materials. In addition, we comply with  
relevant environmental legislation.  
B.8.7.1  
B.8.7.2  
For the European Union  
For products sold into the EU after 1st July 2006, we comply with the EU RoHS  
Directive. We also comply with the WEEE Directive.  
For China  
For product sold into China after 1st March 2007, we comply with the “Administrative  
Measure on the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products”. In the first  
stage of this legislation, content of six hazardous materials has to be declared  
together with a statement of the “Environmentally Friendly Use Period (EFUP)”: the  
time the product can be used in normal service life without leaking the hazardous  
materials. Ericsson expects the normal use environment to be in an equipment room  
at controlled temperatures (around 22°C) with moderate humidity (around 60%) and  
clean air, near sea level, not subject to vibration or shock.  
Where an Ericsson product contains potentially hazardous materials, this is  
indicated on the product by the appropriate symbol containing the EFUP. For  
Ericsson products, the hazardous material content is limited to lead (Pb) in some  
solders. This is extremely stable in normal use and the EFUP is taken as 50 years,  
by comparison with the EFUP given for Digital Exchange/Switching Platform in  
equipment in Appendix A of “General Rule of Environment-Friendly Use Period of  
Electronic Information Products”. This is indicated by the product marking:  
50  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-25  
 
Technical Specification  
It is assumed that while the product is in normal use, any batteries associated with  
real-time clocks or battery-backed RAM will be replaced at the regular intervals.  
The EFUP relates only to the environmental impact of the product in normal use, it  
does not imply that the product will continue to be supported for 50 years.  
B.8.8  
Equipment Disposal  
General  
B.8.8.1  
Dispose of this equipment safely at the end of its life. Local codes and/or  
environmental restrictions may affect its disposal. Regulations, policies and/or  
environmental restrictions differ throughout the world. Contact your local jurisdiction  
or local authority for specific advice on disposal.  
B.8.8.2  
For the European Union  
"This product is subject to the EU Directive 2002/96/EC on  
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and  
should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste."  
B.8.9  
Recycling  
Ericsson SA TV Recycling has a process facility that enables customers to return  
Old and End-of-Life Products for recycling if it is required.  
Ericsson provides assistance to customers and recyclers through our Ericsson and  
SATV Recycling eBusiness Portal.  
This can be reached at: https://ebusiness.ericsson.net/.  
To gain access to the Recycling site, you must be set up with a unique login and  
password.  
To request the login, please contact [email protected], and include the  
information below:  
First/Last name  
Password request (6 numbers/characters). If you do not include this information  
one will be created for you.  
Phone  
Location (Country)  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-26  
 
Technical Specification  
Company  
Work Area (select one of the below)  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Executive Management  
Marketing and Sales  
Planning/Engineering  
Procurement/Supply  
Project & Programme  
Implementation  
Operations and Maintenance  
R&D  
Other  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-27  
Technical Specification  
BLANK  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
B-28  
CMenus  
Annex C  
Contents  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
C-1  
Menus  
List of Tables  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
C-2  
Menus  
BLANK  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
C-4  
Menus  
C.1  
LCD Menus  
C.1.1  
Using the Menus  
Detailed description of the use of menus is given in Chapter 3, Operating the  
Equipment Locally.  
C.1.2  
Menu Descriptions  
This annex describes the front panel LCD menus.  
When the unit is first powered up, it progresses through a series of start-up pages  
on the LCD display.  
The menu is created in a tree structure, where each branch may contain items, new  
branches, or both.  
An item is viewed as an information string on the left side of the LCD, with an  
editable or selectable item on the right side, or an information string.  
A path to a new sub branch is viewed as an information string on the left side of the  
LCD, where the string starts with a > character. The > symbolizes the arrow  
pushbutton to press, to enter the submenu.  
C.2  
Menu Pages - Main Menu  
The main menu displays the highest points of each submenu. These points  
represent the main functional areas of the Multi-Format Receiver.  
Table C.1 Main Menu Items  
Display Title: Main Menu Description  
Section  
Presets  
Input  
Enters the Presets menu.  
Enters the Input menu.  
Service  
CA  
Enters the Service menu.  
Enters the Conditional Access menu.  
Enters the Output menu.  
Enters the Alarms menu.  
Enters the System menu.  
Output  
Alarms  
System  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
C-5  
 
Menus  
C.3  
The Menu Structure  
Switch ON  
2. Input  
1. Presets  
Boot Screen  
RX1290  
1 Presets Select  
1.1 Presets Save  
2.1 Input Select  
1 Preset Menu  
2 Input Menu  
3. Service Selection  
3 Service Menu  
4 Conditional Access Menu  
5 TS Output Menu  
6 Alarms Menu  
3.1 Video Selection  
3.1.1 Resolution/Frame Rate  
3.1.2 Coding Mode/Profile  
3.1.3 GOP/Pixel/Aspect Ratio  
3.1.4 Rate Buffer Level/Bit-rate  
3.1.5 525/625 Line Output  
3.1.6 Fail Mode  
7 System Menu  
7. System  
3.1.7 Test Pattern  
3.1.7.1 Test Standard  
3.1.8 Frame Sync  
3.1.8.1 Frame Sync Offset  
3.1.9 Video Delay  
7 Date/Time  
7.1 Setup Operating Mode  
7.1.1 LCD Contrast  
7.1.2 Serial Remote Protocol  
7.1.3 IP Address  
3.1.10 Output Mode  
3.1.11 Trysync Mode  
3.1.12 Embedded Audio 1 / 2  
3.1.13 Embedded Audio 3 / 4  
7.1.3.1 Subnet Mask  
7.1.3.2 Gateway Address  
7.1.4 Restore System Defaults  
7.1.5 Service Hunt Mode  
7.1.6 SI Mode  
3.2 Audio 1 Selection  
3.2.1 Sampling Rate/Bit-rate  
3.2.2 Rate Buffer Level  
3.2.3 Delay Adjustment  
3.2.4 Digital Output/Routing  
3.2.5 Clipping Level  
7.1.7 Customisation Key  
7.2 IRD Details Electronic Serial No.  
7.2.1 Software Version  
7.2.2 Firmware Version  
7.2.3 Hardware Version  
7.2.4 PLD Version  
3.2.6 AC3 Downmix Method  
3.3 Audio 2 Selection  
7.2.5 Temperature  
7.2.6 Model Number  
3.3.1 Sampling Rate/Bit-rate  
3.3.2 Rate Buffer Level  
3.3.3 Delay Adjustment  
3.3.4 Digital Output/Routing  
3.3.5 Clipping Level  
7.3 System Restart  
3.3.6 AC3 Downmix Method  
6. Alarms  
3.4 Audio 3 Selection  
3.4.1 Sampling Rate/Bit-rate  
3.4.2 Rate Buffer Level  
3.4.3 Delay Adjustment  
3.4.4 Digital Output/Routing  
3.4.5 Clipping Level  
6.1 Transport Stream Alarm Setup  
6.2 Video Alarm Setup  
6.3 Audio Alarm 1 Setup  
6.4 Audio Alarm 2 Setup  
6.5 Audio Alarm 3 Setup  
6.6 Audio Alarm 4 Setup  
6.7 MER Alarm Setup  
6.8 BER Alarm Setup  
6.9 EBNO Alarm Setup  
6.10 Temperature Alarm Setup  
3.4.6 AC3 Downmix Method  
3.5 Audio 4 Selection  
3.5.1 Sampling Rate/Bit-rate  
3.5.2 Rate Buffer Level  
3.5.3 Delay Adjustment  
3.5.4 Digital Output/Routing  
3.5.5 Clipping Level  
3.5.6 AC3 Downmix Method  
3.6 Async Data  
3.6.1 Bit-rate/Status  
5. TS Output  
3.7 Ethernet  
3.7.1 Bit-rate/Status  
3.7.2 Diagnostics  
3.7.3 Gateway Setup  
5.1 Output 1/2  
5.2 Output 3  
3.8 VBI Selection  
3.8.1 VITC Insertion  
3.8.2 Closed Caps  
4. Conditional Menu  
3.9 PCR Service  
4.1 RAS Mode/RAS Key Setup  
4.2 Common Interface  
4.3 Director 5  
3.10 Network ID/Original Network ID  
4.4 Mode 1  
4.5 Provider Lock  
Figure C.1 Menu Structure  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
C-6  
 
Menus  
C.4  
Presets Menu Items (Menu 1)  
The Presets menu contains up to 40 editable preset numbers in the range 01 – 40.  
Selecting a Service via the Presets menu automatically reconfigures the input of the  
Multi-Format Receiver. Each preset can have a selected language, network name  
and service provider associated with it.  
Table C.2 Presets Menu Items  
Display Title: Presets  
Description  
Where YY is the EDITABLE preset number in the range 01 – 40;  
Select #YY of 40  
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is the stored preset  
service name  
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
Save  
Where XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is the current service name  
from the SDT;  
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX as  
#YY of 40  
YY is the EDITABLE preset number in the range 01 – 40  
C.5  
Input Status Menu (Menu 2)  
C.5.1  
Overview  
The Input Status menu is the primary reference for transport stream lock status.  
Table C.3 Input Status Menu Items  
Display Title: Input  
Description  
Section  
WWWWWWWWWW ZZZ TID XXXXX  
Bit-rate YYY.YY Mbit/s  
WWWWWWWWWW is the transport lock status  
(LOCKED, NOT LOCKED)  
XXXXX is the transport stream ID  
YY.YY is the Transport stream rate (YYY.YY  
above 100 Mbit/s)  
ZZZ indicates the packet byte length of the current  
TS (188, 204)  
Input Selection  
The submenu allows the user to select the TS  
source.  
Input Selection Option  
The submenu accesses the option card  
parameters.  
C.5.2  
Input Selection Menu  
The Input Selection menu allows the user to select the Transport Stream source.  
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Table C.4 Input Selection Menu  
Display Title: Input  
Description  
Select XXXX  
XXXX is the editable input source selection (ASI, SMPTE 310,  
any option cards).  
C.5.3  
DVB-S2 Option  
DVB-S2 Input Option (RX1290/HWO/DVBS2 or  
RX1290/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST)  
When a DVB-S2 interface is used, the Input menu allows the user to edit the  
parameters.  
Table C.5 DVB-S2 Input Menu  
Display Title: Input  
Description  
Input Quality  
BER1 XX  
XX is the signal quality expressed as BER  
C/N YY  
YY is the estimated carrier to noise ratio in dB  
ZZ is the estimated carrier to noise ratio margin to failure in dB  
C/N Margin ZZ  
Input Select  
Source XX  
XX is 1, 2 3 or 4 for RX1290/HWO/DVBS2  
XX is 1,2,3, IF for RX1290/HWO/DVBS2/IF/CONST  
Input LNB Frequency RR  
Satellite Frequency SS  
Symbol Rate TT  
Modulation UU  
RR is the LNB FREQUENCY in MHz  
SS is the SATELLITE FREQUENCY in MHz  
TT is the SYMBOL RATE in Msym/s  
UU is the MODULATION Standard (DVB-S or DVB-S2)  
VV is the spectral ROLL-OFF (35%, 25%, 20%)  
WW is the SEARCH Range in kHz  
Roll-off VV  
Search Range WW  
Mode XX2  
XX is the constellation output mode (NORMAL or CONSTELLATION)  
YY is the LNB POWER (ON, OFF or BOOSTED)  
ZZ is ENABLE/DISABLE  
LNB Power YY  
LNB 22 kHz ZZ  
C.5.4  
TTV G.703 (DS3 and E3) Option Menu  
When a TTV G.703 input interface is used, the Input menu allows the user to edit  
the set-up parameters  
1 BER is Post Viterbi BER for DVB-S, Packet Error Ratio for DVB-S2  
2 TT1260/HWO/DVBS2/ASI/IF/C option only. Enabling CONSTELLATION Mode renders the receiver unable to decode a service.  
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Table C.6 TTV G.703 Menu  
Display Title: Input  
STATUS  
Description  
PDH Rate  
XXXXX is the framing mode of the TTV G.703 input module (None, C-Bit,  
M13)  
XXXXX  
RANDOMISATION XXXX  
STUFFING PKTS YYYY  
XXXX (ACTIVE, NOT ACTIVE)  
YYYY (PRESENT, NOT PRESENT)  
SETUP  
REED-SOLOMON DECODER  
XXXXX  
XXXXX is the EDITABLE Reed-Solomon option. (DISABLED, ENABLED)  
XXX.X is the EDITABLE Interleaver option (DISABLED, ENABLED)  
XXXX is the EDITABLE Signal Level option (NORMAL, LOW)  
INTERLEAVER  
XXX  
INPUT SENSITIVITY  
XXXX  
C.5.5  
10/100BaseT IP Input Option Menu  
When a 10/100BaseT input interface is used, the Input menu allows the user to edit  
the set-up parameters  
Table C.7 IP Input Menu  
Display title: Input  
STATUS  
Description  
Last IP Received From  
XXXX.XXXX.XXXX.XXXX  
XXXX.XXXX.XXXX.XXXX is the IP address the last MPEG-2 packet was  
received from.  
Encapsulation Mode  
YYYY  
YYYY (UDP ONLY, RTP ONLY, RTP FEC MODE)  
XXXX  
XXXX status (NO DATA, LINK DOWN, OUT OF REGULATION)  
SETUP  
UDP PORT NUMBER  
XXXXX  
XXXXX shows the EDITABLE UDP Port Number on which the IP Input  
Card is listening for packets.  
IP ADDRESS  
XXXX.XXXX.XXXX.XXXX  
XXXX.XXXX.XXXX.XXXX is the EDITABLE IP address of the IP input  
card.  
NETWORK MASK  
XXXX.XXXX.XXXX.XXXX  
XXXX.XXXX.XXXX.XXXX is the EDITABLE subnet mask of the IP input  
card.  
DEFAULT GATEWAY  
XXXX.XXXX.XXXX.XXXX  
XXXX.XXXX.XXXX.XXXX is the EDITABLE gateway address of the IP  
input card.  
MULTICAST IP ADDRESS  
XXXX.XXXX.XXXX.XXXX  
XXXX.XXXX.XXXX.XXXX is the EDITABLE multicast IP address of the IP  
input card.  
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C.5.6  
100/1000BaseT Dual IP NIC Input Option Menu  
When a 100/1000BaseT input interface is used, the Input menu allows the user to  
edit the set-up parameters.  
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C.6  
Conditional Access Menu  
C.6.1  
Overview  
The CA Menu allows the user to enter the various keys required for the different  
scrambling modes.  
C.6.2  
RAS Mode  
Allows the user to select between DSNG KEY MODE and FIXED KEY MODE  
Table C.8 RAS Mode Menu  
Display  
Description  
CA RAS DSNG KEY MODE KEY  
XXXXXXX  
XXXXXXX is the DSNG Key  
C.6.3  
Common Interface  
Table C.9 Common Interface Menu  
Display  
Description  
COMMON INTERFACE DISPLAY  
XXXX  
XXXX display CI card detected  
(Displays information about common  
interface card inserted)  
C.6.4  
Director 5  
Contains information regarding Director V5  
Table C.10 Director 5 Menu  
Director 5 Display  
Description  
Authorization Status  
XXXX  
XXXX display is authorized  
Unique Hardware ID  
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX displays unique  
hardware ID  
ManuF ID XX h  
HW TYPE XX h  
Model ID XX h  
XX is relevant ID codes  
Download Status  
XXX XX XX- XX XXX  
XXX XX XX- XX XXX is download status  
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Director 5 Display  
Description  
NCP Lock Override PIN  
XXXX  
XXXX is PIN code  
RESET Lock Override PIN  
XXXXXXXXXXXXX  
XXXXXXXXXXXXX is PIN code  
XXXX enabled/disabled  
XXXX is clear carrier slot  
XXXX is clear carrier slot  
NCP EXTENDED TIMEOUT  
XXXX  
POWER UP CARRIER  
XXXX  
EMERGENCY HOME CARRIER  
XXXX  
C.6.5  
CA Mode  
Table C.11 CA Mode Menu  
Display  
Description  
CA MODE X  
BISS KEY YYYYYYYYYYYY  
X is CA mode to be selected  
YY is the BISS KEY  
USER ID ONE  
BISS XXXXXXXXXXXX  
XXX is the BISS KEY  
XXX is the BISS KEY  
USER ID TWO  
BISS XXXXXXXXXXXX  
C.6.6  
CA Provider Lock  
Table C.12 CA Provide Lock Menu  
Display  
Description  
PROVIDER ID  
XXXXXXX  
XX Provider ID Key  
C.7  
Service Menu (Menu 3)  
C.7.1  
Overview  
The Service menu allows access to the currently available services. This group  
provides a summary of the data streams associated with the decoded service. In the  
case of multiple streams of the same component type, each stream can be selected  
independently.  
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After making a selection (in EDIT mode using page 1), and selecting the required  
component data streams (using the other pages), pressing SAVE makes it the  
current service. The audio and data modules will decode according to the default  
parameters set in other pages.  
Table C.13 Service Menu  
Display Title:  
Service  
Description  
Section  
Video  
The Video signal status submenu contains  
information about the currently decoded MPEG-2  
video.  
Audio 1  
The Audio 1 signal status submenu contains  
information about the audio format and quality of  
the currently decoded audio stream on the primary  
audio output.  
Audio 2  
Audio 3  
Audio 4  
The Audio 2 signal status submenu contains  
information about the audio format and quality of  
the currently decoded audio stream on the  
secondary audio output.  
The Audio 3 signal status submenu contains  
information about the audio format and quality of  
the currently decoded audio stream on the  
secondary audio output.  
The Audio 4 signal status submenu contains  
information about the audio format and quality of  
the currently decoded audio stream on the  
secondary audio output.  
Async Data  
The Async Data submenu allow status monitoring  
and configuration of the low and high speed data.  
Ethernet Data  
The Ethernet Data sub menu allows status  
monitoring and configuration of the High Speed  
Data over Ethernet.  
VBI  
The VBI status submenu displays the current status C.7.9  
of the VBI components.  
PCR PID  
Network ID  
The PCR PID submenu displays the Program Clock C.7.10  
Reference packet identifier and its status.  
The Network ID submenu displays the network ID  
and the Original Network ID from the current  
Service Description Tables.  
C.7.2  
Video Menu  
The Video signal status submenu contains information about the currently decoded  
MPEG-2 video.  
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Table C.14 Video Menu  
Display Title: Video  
Description  
XX Stream PID ZZZZ  
YYYY  
XX is the number of video streams  
ZZZZ is the currently selected video stream PID  
YYYY is the currently selected video stream status (OK, STOP, FAIL)  
Resolution XXXXXXXXX  
Frame Rate YY.YY Hz  
XXXXXXXXX is the current video resolution (e.g. 1920 x 1080)  
YY.YY is the current video frame rate (25 Hz, 29.97 Hz)  
Coding mode XXXXX  
Profile YYYYY  
Coding mode is the current video coding (4:2:0, 4:2:2)  
Is the current video profile (ML@HL)  
GOP Structure Y…..Y  
Pixel Aspect Ratio YYY  
Y…..Y video GOP structure and length  
YYY is the current video aspect ratio (16:9)  
Rate Buffer Level XXX%  
Bit-rate YY.YY Mbit/s  
XXX is the current video rate buffer level fill percentage  
YY.YY is the current video stream bit-rate  
Fail mode YYYYYYYYYYYY  
YYYYYYYYYYYY is the editable parameter for setting the response to  
loss of video (FREEZE FRAME, BLACK FRAME, BLUE FRAME,  
75% BARS AND RED, BLUE PLUS TEXT, RED PLUS TEXT, BLACK  
PLUS TEXT)  
Test Pattern  
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is the editable video test pattern to  
be displayed:  
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
NONE, 75% BARS AND RED, MOVING BAR, BORDER, 100%  
COLOUR BARS, PATHOLOGICAL, MULTIBURST, MONITOR  
LINEUP, CONTRAST  
Test Pattern Standard  
XXXXXXXX  
XXXXXXXX is the editable standard for the test pattern:  
AUTO, 1080i 30 Hz, 1080i 29.97 Hz, 1080i 25 Hz, 1080i 24 Hz, 1080i  
23.976 Hz, 720p 60 Hz, 720p 59.94 Hz, 720p 50 Hz, 480i 29.97 Hz,  
576i 25 Hz  
Framesync XXXXXXX  
YYYYYYYY  
XXXXXXX is the editable parameter for Framesync enable (ENABLED,  
DISABLED)  
YYYYYYYY shows the presence of a framesync input (SIGNAL NOT  
PRESENT, SIGNAL PRESENT, FRAME RATE MISMATCH, SIGNAL  
LOCKED);  
Framesync PAL Offset XXXXXX  
Framesync NTSC Offset YYYYYY  
XXXXXX is the editable PAL framesync offset range –199999  
to+199999 pixels  
YYYYYY is the editable NTSC framesync offset range –199999 to  
+199999 pixels  
4:2:0 Delay XXX ms  
4:2:2 Delay YYY ms  
XXX is the editable parameter for delaying 4:2:0 video frames (0 to  
100 ms)  
YYY is the editable parameter for delaying 4:2:2 video frames (0 to  
100 ms)  
Output Mode YYY%  
Trisync Mode  
YYY is the editable video output mode (RGB, YPbPr)  
Trisync on (NONE, ALL, GREEN)  
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Display Title: Video  
Description  
Embedded Audio ID  
Group  
Group 1,2,3 or 4  
525 Line Output  
625 Line Output  
NTSC-M, PAL-M, NTSC-MNP  
PAL-B/G/I, PAL-N,PAL-N CMB  
C.7.3  
Audio 1 Menu  
The Audio 1 signal status submenu contains information about the audio format and  
status of the currently decoded audio stream on the primary audio output.  
Table C.15 Audio 1 Menu  
Display Title: Audio 01  
Description  
XX Streams  
PID YYYY  
VVV ZZZZ  
XX is the number of Audio streams present  
WWWW WWWW W  
YYYY is the currently selected audio1 PID  
ZZZZ is the stream status (OK, STOP, FAIL)  
VVV is the audio layer (MUS, LIN, DD)  
WWWWWWW is the audio language  
Sampling Rate XX.X kHz  
Bit-rate YYY kbit/s  
XX.X is the Audio 1 sample rate  
YY is the Audio 1 bit-rate  
Rate Buffer Level  
Audio 1 percentage rate buffer level  
Delay Adjustment XXX.X ms  
XXX.X is the Audio 1 decoding delay (range +/- 0 to 49ms)  
Digital Output XXXXX  
Routing YYYYYY  
XXXXX is the editable Audio 1 digital output format (AES3, AC-3)  
YYYYYY is the editable Audio 1 output routing (STEREO,  
MIXED TO BOTH, LEFT TO BOTH, RIGHT TO BOTH)  
Clipping Level XX dB  
XX is the editable Audio 1 clipping value (12 – 24 dB)  
AC3 Downmix Method  
XXXXXXXXXXXXX  
XXXXXXXXXXXXX is the editable Dolby Digital AC-3 downmix  
parameter (SURROUND STEREO, CONVENTIONAL STEREO)  
C.7.4  
Audio 2 Menu  
The Audio 2 signal status submenu contains information about the audio format and  
status of the currently decoded audio stream on the secondary audio output.  
Table C.16 Audio 2 Menu  
Display Title: Audio 02  
Description  
XX Streams  
PID YYYY  
VVV ZZZZ  
XX is the number of Audio streams present  
WWWW WWWW W  
YYYY is the currently selected audio2 PID  
ZZZZ is the stream status (OK, STOP, FAIL)  
VVV is the audio layer (MUS, LIN, DD)  
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Display Title: Audio 02  
Description  
WWWWWWW is the audio language  
Sampling Rate XX.X kHz  
Bit-rate YYY kbit/s  
XX.X is the Audio 2 sample rate  
YY is the Audio 2 bit-rate  
Rate Buffer Level  
Audio 2 percentage rate buffer level  
Delay Adjustment XXX.X ms  
XXX.X is the Audio 2 decoding delay (range +/- 0 to 49ms)  
Digital Output XXXXX  
Routing YYYYYY  
XXXXX is the editable Audio 2 digital output format (AES3, AC-3)  
YYYYYY is the editable Audio 2 output routing (STEREO,  
MIXED TO BOTH, LEFT TO BOTH, RIGHT TO BOTH)  
Clipping Level XX dB  
XX is the editable Audio 2 clipping value (12 – 24 dB)  
AC3 Downmix Method  
XXXXXXXXXXXXX  
XXXXXXXXXXXXX is the editable Dolby Digital AC-3 downmix  
parameter (SURROUND STEREO, CONVENTIONAL STEREO)  
C.7.5  
Audio 3 Menu  
The Audio 3 signal status submenu contains information about the audio format and  
status of the currently decoded audio stream on the secondary audio output.  
Table C.17 Audio 3 Menu  
Display Title: Audio 02  
Description  
XX Streams  
PID YYYY  
VVV ZZZZ  
XX is the number of Audio streams present  
WWWW WWWW W  
YYYY is the currently selected audio3 PID  
ZZZZ is the stream status (OK, STOP, FAIL)  
VVV is the audio layer (MUS, LIN, DD)  
WWWWWWW is the audio language  
Sampling Rate XX.X kHz  
Bit-rate YYY kbit/s  
XX.X is the Audio 3 sample rate  
YY is the Audio 3 bit-rate  
Rate Buffer Level  
Audio 3 percentage rate buffer level  
Delay Adjustment XXX.X ms  
XXX.X is the Audio 3 decoding delay (range +/- 0 to 49ms)  
XXXXX is the editable Audio 3 digital output format (AES3, AC-3)  
Digital Output XXXXX  
Routing YYYYYY  
YYYYYY is the editable Audio 3 output routing (STEREO, MIXED  
TO BOTH, LEFT TO BOTH, RIGHT TO BOTH)  
AC3 Downmix Method  
XXXXXXXXXXXXX  
XXXXXXXXXXXXX is the editable Dolby Digital AC-3 downmix  
parameter (SURROUND STEREO, CONVENTIONAL STEREO)  
C.7.6  
Audio 4 Menu  
The Audio 4 signal status submenu contains information about the audio format and  
status of the currently decoded audio stream on the secondary audio output.  
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Table C.18 Audio 4 Menu  
Display Title: Audio 02  
Description  
XX Streams  
PID YYYY  
VVV ZZZZ  
XX is the number of Audio streams present  
WWWW WWWW W  
YYYY is the currently selected audio4 PID  
ZZZZ is the stream status (OK, STOP, FAIL)  
VVV is the audio layer (MUS, LIN, DD)  
WWWWWWW is the audio language  
Sampling Rate XX.X kHz  
Bit-rate YYY kbit/s  
XX.X is the Audio 4 sample rate  
YY is the Audio 4 bit-rate  
Rate Buffer Level  
Audio 4 percentage rate buffer level  
Delay Adjustment XXX.X ms  
XXX.X is the Audio 4 decoding delay (range +/- 0 to 49ms)  
Digital Output XXXXX  
Routing YYYYYY  
XXXXX is the editable Audio 4 digital output format (AES3,  
AC-3)  
YYYYYY is the editable Audio 4 output routing (STEREO,  
MIXED TO BOTH, LEFT TO BOTH, RIGHT TO BOTH)  
AC3 Downmix Method  
XXXXXXXXXXXXX  
XXXXXXXXXXXXX is the editable Dolby Digital AC-3  
downmix parameter (SURROUND STEREO,  
CONVENTIONAL STEREO)  
C.7.7  
Async Data Menu  
The Async Data submenu allows status monitoring and configuration of the low speed data.  
Table C.19 Async Data Menu  
Display Title: Async Data  
Description  
WW Streams PID XXXX  
YYYYYYYYYYY  
WW is the number of Low speed data streams present  
XXXX is the currently selected LSD PID  
YYYYYYYYYYY is the stream status (PRESENT, NOT  
PRESENT)  
Bit-rate  
XXXXX is the Asynchronous data bit-rate (Up to 38400 bit/s)  
YYYYYYYY is editable control (ENABLED, DISABLED)  
ZZZZ is the output status (OK, STOP, FAIL)  
YYYYYYYY ZZZZ  
C.7.8  
Ethernet Data Menus  
The Ethernet Data submenu allows status monitoring and configuration of the high  
speed data over Ethernet option.  
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Table C.20 High Speed Data Over Ethernet Menu  
Display Title: Ethernet Data  
Description  
User PID XXXX  
YYY PIPE ZZZZ  
XXXX is the currently selected HSD PID  
YYY is the stream status (PRESENT, NOT PRESENT)  
ZZZZ is the status of the service (OK, STOP, FAILED)  
Bit-rate X.XX  
YYY ZZZZ  
XXXXX is the data bit-rate  
YYY is editable control (ENABLED, DISABLED)  
ZZZZ is the output status (OK, STOP, FAIL)  
Packet Lost  
Frame Lost  
XXXXX is the number of Packets lost  
YYYY is the number of framed Lost  
Forward to Gateway XXX  
XXX is the editable Gateway option (ON, OFF)  
Gateway YYY.YYY.YYY.YYY  
When XXX is set to ON, the destination Gateway can be set.  
C.7.9  
VBI Menu  
The VBI status submenu displays the current status of the VBI components.  
Note: The VITC menu functionality is not supported in software version 1.0.0.  
Table C.21 VBI Menu  
Display Title: VBI  
Description  
Closed Captions XXXXXXXXXXX  
YYYYYYY ZZZZ  
XXXXXXXXXXX indicates the presence of Closed Captions  
(PRESENT, NOT PRESENT)  
YYYYYYY is the editable parameter for enabling Closed  
Captions pass-through (ENABLED, DISABLED)  
ZZZZ indicates the status of the output (OK, STOP, FAIL)  
C.7.10  
PCR PID Menu  
The PCR PID submenu displays the Program Clock Reference packet identifier and  
its status.  
Table C.22 PCR PID Menu  
Display Title: PCR PID  
Description  
PCR PID XXXX  
YYYYYYYYYY  
XXXX is the PCR PID  
YYYYYYYYYY is (PRESENT, NOT PRESENT)  
C.7.11  
Network ID Menu  
The Network ID submenu displays the network ID and the Original Network ID from  
the current Service Description Tables.  
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Table C.23 Network ID Menu  
Display Title: Network ID  
Description  
Network ID XXXXX  
XXXXX is the network ID from the current SDT (or ----- when SDT not  
available)  
Original Network ID YYYYY  
YYYYY is the original network ID from the current SDT (or ----- when  
SDT not available)  
C.8  
Transport Stream Output Menu  
C.8.1  
Overview  
The Transport Stream Output submenu allows editing of the position of the ASI  
output.  
Table C.24 Transport Stream Output Menu  
Display Title:  
Description  
Transport Stream Output  
XXXXXXXXXXX  
Position of TS output (POST INPUT, POST ES DESCRAMBLE,  
POST TS DESCRAMBLE).  
C.8.2  
Output Connector Selector Submenu  
This menu allows editing of the output connector functionality.  
Table C.25 Output Connector Selector Submenu  
Display Title: Output  
Description  
Connector 1  
Connector 2  
Connector 2  
Selection of output type (ASI, DISABLED, HD SDI, SD SDI, AUTO).  
Selection of output type (ASI, DISABLED, HD SDI, SD SDI, AUTO).  
Selection of output type (ASI, DISABLED, HD SDI, SD SDI, AUTO).  
C.9  
Alarms Menu (Menu 6)  
C.9.1  
Overview  
The Alarms menu provides a summary of the alarm status.  
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Table C.26 Alarms Menu  
Display Title: Alarms  
Transport Stream Alarm Setup  
Video Alarm Setup  
Description  
Section  
Transport Stream alarm and relay settings.  
Video alarm and relay settings.  
Audio 1 alarm and relay settings.  
Audio 2 alarm and relay settings.  
Audio 3 alarm and relay settings.  
Audio 4 alarm and relay settings.  
Satellite BER alarm and relay settings.  
COFDM MER alarm and relay settings  
EBNO alarm relay settings  
Audio 1 Alarm Setup  
Audio 2 Alarm Setup  
Audio 3 Alarm Setup  
Audio 4 Alarm Setup  
Satellite BER Alarm Setup  
COFDM MER Alarm Setup  
EBNO Alarm Setup  
Temperature Alarm Setup  
Temperature alarm and relay settings.  
C.9.2  
C.9.3  
C.9.4  
Transport Stream Alarm Setup Menu  
Table C.27 Transport Stream Alarm Setup Menu  
Display Title: Alarms  
Description  
IF NO TRANSPORT STREAM  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYY  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY is editable:  
NO ALARM  
SET ALARM ONLY  
Video Alarm Setup Menu  
Table C.28 Video Alarm Setup Menu  
Display Title:  
Description  
IF VIDEO NOT RUNNING  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY is editable:  
NO ALARM  
SET ALARM ONLY  
Audio 1 Alarm Setup Menu  
Table C.29 Audio 1 Alarm Setup Menu  
Display Title:  
Description  
IF AUDIO 01 NOT RUNNING  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY is editable:  
NO ALARM  
SET ALARM ONLY  
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C.9.5  
Audio 2 Alarm Setup Menu  
Table C.30 Audio 2 Alarm Setup Menu  
Display Title:  
Description  
IF AUDIO 02 NOT RUNNING  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY is editable:  
NO ALARM  
SET ALARM ONLY  
C.9.6  
C.9.7  
C.9.8  
Audio 3 Alarm Setup Menu  
Table C.31 Audio 3 Alarm Setup Menu  
Display Title:  
Description  
IF AUDIO 03 NOT RUNNING  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY is editable:  
NO ALARM  
SET ALARM ONLY  
Audio 4 Alarm Setup Menu  
Table C.32 Audio 4 Alarm Setup Menu  
Display Title:  
Description  
IF AUDIO 04 NOT RUNNING  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY is editable:  
NO ALARM  
SET ALARM ONLY  
Satellite BER Alarm Setup Menu  
Table C.33 Satellite BER Alarm Setup Menu  
Display Title: ALARMS  
Description  
VVVV WWWW UUU  
VVVV is BER, or NONE  
WWWW is LOCK  
XXXXX is VIDEO  
YYYYYY is AUDIO1  
ZZZZZZZ is AUDIO2  
UUU is MER  
XXXXX YYYYYY ZZZZZZ  
If BER exceeds X.X E-X  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY  
X.X E-X is editable 9.9 E-1 to 1.0 E-8  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY is editable:  
NO ALARM  
SET ALARM ONLY  
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C.9.9  
MER Alarm Setup Menu  
Table C.34 MER Alarm Setup Menu  
Display Title:  
Description  
IF MER LESS THAN XX.X  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY is editable 0 to 69.9:  
NO ALARM  
SET ALARM ONLY  
C.9.10  
C/N Alarm Setup Menu  
Table C.35 C/N Alarm Setup Menu  
Display Title:  
Description  
IF C/N LESS THAN XX.X  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY  
YYYYYYYYYYYYYY is editable 0 to 69.9:  
NO ALARM  
SET ALARM ONLY  
C.9.11  
Temperature Alarm Setup Menu  
Table C.36 Temperature Alarm Setup Menu  
Display Title:  
Description  
YYYYYYYYYYYY is editable:  
NO ALARM  
IF Temperature exceeds 65° C  
YYYYYYYYYYYY  
SET ALARM ONLY  
C.10  
System Menu (Menu 7)  
C.10.1  
Setup Menu  
The Setup submenu allows the user to edit the operating mode, LCD contrast, serial  
remote protocol, IP address, subnet mask, service hunt mode, and the  
customization key.  
Table C.37 Setup Menu  
Display Title: Setup  
Description  
Date: XX/XX/XXXX  
Time: YY:YY:YY  
XX/XX/XXXX is the system date from the TDT  
YY:YY:YY is the system time from the TDT  
Operating Mode  
XXXXXXXXXXXXX is editable:  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
C-23  
         
Menus  
Display Title: Setup  
Description  
XXXXXXXXXXXXX  
FRONT PANEL  
SERIAL REMOTE (not supported in software version  
1.0.0)  
NETWORK (SNMP)  
LCD Contrast XXXXXX  
XXXXXX is editable in the range:  
LOW  
MEDIUM  
HIGH  
Serial Remote Protocol  
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is editable:  
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
RS-232 TTV, RS-232 ALTEIA AT ADDR YYY, RS-485  
ALTEIA AT ADDR YYY where YYY is CR address  
from 000 to 999.  
IP Address  
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX is the editable IP address  
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX is the editable subnet mask  
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX is the editable Gateway address  
XXX.XXX.XXX is the editable Syslog address.  
Restores system defaults.  
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX  
Subnet Mask  
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX  
Gateway Address  
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX  
Syslog Address  
XXX.XXX.XXX  
Restore System Defaults  
Service Hunt Mode  
XXXXXXXX  
XXXXXXXX is the editable parameter for setting  
automatic service selection (ENABLED, DISABLED)  
SI Mode  
XXX  
XXX is the editable parameter for SI detection (AUTO,  
ATSC, DVB)  
Customization Key  
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is the editable  
parameter for entering customization keys  
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
C.10.2  
Multi-Format Receiver Details Menu  
The Multi-Format Receiver Details submenu displays the software, firmware,  
hardware, PLD version and electronic serial number of the CR.  
Table C.38 CR Details Menu  
Display Title: CR Details  
Description  
Electronic Serial Number  
XXXXX  
XXXXX is the unit serial number  
Software Version  
XX.XX.XX is the software version number  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
C-24  
 
Menus  
Display Title: CR Details  
Description  
XX.XX.XX  
Firmware Versions  
XX.XX  
XX.XX is the firmware 1 version number  
XX.XX is the firmware 2 version number  
Hardware Version  
XXXX  
XXXX is the hardware version number  
PLD Versions  
XXXX  
XXXX is the PLD 1 version number  
XXXX is the PLD 2 version number  
Temperature  
XX.X  
XX.X is the unit temperature  
Model Number  
XXXXXX  
XXXXXX is RX1290  
C.10.3  
System Restart Menu  
The System Restart submenu allows the user to perform a software restart without  
having to remove and insert the power cable.  
Table C.39 System Restart Menu  
Display Title: System  
Restart  
Description  
Restart  
Software restart. Press Edit to cancel and Save to  
activate.  
Activate  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
C-25  
 
Menus  
BLANK  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
C-26  
Language Abbreviations  
BLANK  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
D-2  
Language Abbreviations  
D.1  
ISO Language Abbreviations  
Languages are shown in alphabetical order.  
Table D.1 ISO Language Abbreviation Table  
No  
Language  
ARABIC  
Abbreviation  
ARA  
BAS  
No  
36  
51  
53  
55  
61  
Language  
IRISH  
Abbreviation  
IRI  
5
BASA  
ITALIAN  
ITA  
14  
135  
19  
21  
82  
25  
31  
34  
22  
24  
40  
52  
42  
44  
50  
49  
BENGALI  
CHINESE  
CZECH  
BEN  
CHI  
JAPANESE  
JAVANESE  
KOREAN  
MALAY  
JAP  
JAV  
CZE  
KOR  
MAY  
NOR  
POR  
ROM  
RUS  
SPA  
DANISH  
DAN  
DUT  
ENG  
FIN  
DUTCH  
83  
NORWEGIAN  
PORTUGUESE  
ROMANIAN  
RUSSIAN  
SPANISH  
SWEDISH  
THAI  
ENGLISH  
FINNISH  
FRENCH  
GERMAN  
GREEK  
90  
94  
FRE  
95  
GER  
GRK  
GUJ  
27  
112  
117  
123  
128  
SWE  
THA  
GUJARATI  
HEBREW  
HINDI  
HEB  
HIN  
TURKISH  
URDU  
TUR  
URD  
HUNGARIAN  
ICELANDIC  
INDONESIAN  
HUN  
ICE  
IND  
D.2  
Non-ISO Languages  
The following non-ISO1 languages are supported.  
Note: Only applicable for a transport stream going to an Alteia Receiver.  
1 International Standards Organisation.  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
D-3  
   
Language Abbreviations  
Table D.2 Non-ISO Language Abbreviation Table  
Language  
MAIN  
Abbreviation  
ONE  
TWO  
INT  
AUX  
INTERNATIONAL SOUND  
AUDIO 1  
AAA  
AUDIO 2  
AAB  
AUDIO 3  
AAC  
AAD  
AAE  
AUDIO 4  
AUDIO 5  
AUDIO 6  
AAF  
AUDIO 7  
AAG  
AAH  
AAI  
AUDIO 8  
AUDIO 9  
AUDIO 10  
AUDIO 11  
AUDIO 12  
AUDIO 13  
AUDIO 14  
AUDIO 15  
AUDIO 16  
AAJ  
AAK  
AAL  
AAM  
AAN  
AAO  
AAP  
The non-ISO languages allow tagging of audio without reference to specific  
languages. The system can then transmit two languages (Main and Auxiliary) which  
could be any type of audio.  
Note: The non-ISO languages need to be user-defined in the MEM or Mobile  
Contribution Encoder for them to be available.  
For language codes not supported by the Multi-Format Receiver, the Receiver will  
list ‘undefined’ as the language descriptor. This does not affect the way the audio is  
selected.  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
D-4  
 
Factory Defaults  
E Factory Defaults  
Annex E  
Units are shipped with the following factory default parameters. These can be restored at any time  
using the System Menu. All other parameters are unaffected by restoring the factory defaults.  
Menu  
Description  
Default  
#2 Input  
SELECT INPUT  
SOURCE  
ASI  
#2 Input QPSK/8PSK/16QAM  
1
LNB FREQUENCY  
SATELLITE FREQUENCY  
SYMBOL RATE  
MODULATION FEC  
LNB POWER  
10750.0 MHz  
12168.0 MHz  
27.5 Msym/s  
QPSK auto  
OFF  
LNB 22 kHz  
Disabled  
SEARCH RANGE  
REED-SOLOMON  
INTERLEAVER  
SIGNAL LEVEL  
IP Address  
3000 kHz (5000 kHz)  
DISABLED  
DISABLED  
NORMAL  
TTV G.703  
Dual IP NIC Input  
192.168.02.101 for port 1  
192.168.02.102 for port 2  
Subnet Mask  
Default Gateway  
MAC  
255.255.255.0  
0.0.0.0  
00:20:AA:4F:XX:XX for port 1  
00:20:AA:50:XX:XX for port 2  
Where XX:XX is serial number  
Line mode  
VLAN  
Auto  
Off  
ICMP (ping)  
On  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
E-1  
Factory Defaults  
Menu  
Description  
Default  
On  
ARP  
SNMP  
Off  
FEC  
On if licensed  
61111  
UDP Upgrade port  
IP de-jitter Buffer Level  
Redundancy mode  
Auto Revert Delay  
Mcast IP Address 1/2  
UDP Port 1/2  
60ms  
Use Input Port 1  
0
0
0
Column Port 1/2  
Row Port 1/2  
UDP Port + 2  
UDP Port + 4  
FREEZE FRAME  
NONE  
#3 Service  
FAIL MODE  
TEST PATTERN  
FRAME SYNC  
DISABLED  
+0000  
FSYNC PAL OFFSET  
FSYNC NTSC OFFSET  
4:2:0 DELAY  
+0000  
0 ms  
4:2:2 DELAY  
0 ms  
OUTPUT MODE  
TRISYNC MODE  
EMBEDDED AUDIO DID 1  
EMBEDDED AUDIO DID 2  
EMBEDDED AUDIO DID 3  
EMBEDDED AUDIO DID 4  
DELAY ADJUSTMENT  
DIGITAL OUTPUT  
ROUTING  
RGB  
ON ALL  
2E7H  
1E5H  
NONE  
NONE  
+0.0 ms  
AES3  
STEREO  
18 dB  
CLIPPING LEVEL  
AC-3 DOWNMIX METHOD  
SURROUND STEREO  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
E-2  
Factory Defaults  
Menu  
Description  
Default  
ASYNC DATA  
ENABLED  
ENABLED  
SYNC DATA (High Speed Ethernet  
Data Not Fitted)  
ETH.NET DATA (High Speed Ethernet ENABLED  
Data Fitted)  
VITC INSERTION  
ENABLED  
ENABLED  
CLOSED CAPTION  
PCR PID  
#5 Output  
#6 Alarm  
TS OUTPUT  
POST INPUT  
DISABLED  
DISABLED  
DISABLED  
NO ALARM  
NO ALARM  
NO ALARM  
NO ALARM  
NO ALARM  
NO ALARM  
NO ALARM  
NO ALARM  
NO ALARM  
NO ALARM  
FRONT PANEL  
MEDIUM  
CONNECTOR 1  
CONNECTOR 2  
CONNECTOR 3  
IF NO TRANSPORT STREAM  
IF VIDEO NOT RUNNING  
IF AUDIO 1 NOT RUNNING  
IF AUDIO 2 NOT RUNNING  
IF AUDIO 3 NOT RUNNING  
IF AUDIO 4 NOT RUNNING  
IF MER LESS THAN 0.00  
IF BER EXCEEDS 1.0 E-8  
IF EBNO EXCEEDS…….  
IF TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 65  
OPERATING MODE  
LCD CONTRAST  
#7 Setup  
SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL  
IP ADDRESS  
RS-232 TTV  
155.155.155.201  
255.255.255.000  
155.155.155.001  
NOT SET  
SUBNET MASK  
GATEWAY ADDRESS  
SYSLOG IP ADDRESS  
SERVICE HUNT MODE  
SI MODE  
ENABLED  
AUTO  
CUSTOMIZATION KEY  
UNAFFECTED  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
E-3  
Factory Defaults  
Menu  
Description  
Default  
SW VERSION/ FW VERSION/ HW  
VERSION/  
UNAFFECTED  
PLD VERSION/ ELECTRONIC  
SERIAL NUMBER  
EN/LZT 790 0003/2 R1A  
E-4  

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