A2B Electronics ECX-200 User manual

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INSTALLATION
GUIDE
ECX-200
DVB-C Cable Processor
design for TV
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. Unpacking the unit
3. Connections and indications
4. Settings
5. About remultiplexing
6. Installation
7. Technical specification
8. Declaration of conformity
9. Glossary
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an A2B Electronics product. The ECX-200 is
a revolutionary solution for reception and modification of QAM
transmitted TV-content into various transmission formats for cable-
TV and SMATV.
The ECX-200 is delivered with hardware and software that supports
DVB-T reception, MPEG2/MPEG4 H.264 AVC, ASI output, VSB RF
modulation with NICAM audio, IP control and management. All
hardware needed for upgrade with software options is available from
the start. See section 7 for more information.
ECX-200 can be upgraded for enhanced functionality and various
formats for transmission and processing of digital-TV content by
upgrade of its firmware. Software options will be available from A2B
Electronics, please ask us for the specifications and complete price
list of all options.
A2B Electronics AB
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Also visit our web site www.a2b.se for further support.
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Following components are included in the package:
Amount Description
1 ECX-200 Cable Processor
1 Installation guide
2 Front panel screws
Every unit is quality controlled by us before delivery. Should any
items be missing when unpacking please contact our support
service (see page 3 for contact info).
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2. Unpacking the unit
Important information about power
supply to ECX-200
To avoid problems with ECX-200
and/or EPP-100 it is very important
that both DC plugs on the EXM
power cord are inserted into the
EPP-100, i.e. each EXM unit needs
to be fed from two DC outputs at
the rear end of EPP-100.
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Common Interface Insert your Common Interface Conditional
Access module into this slot
Power on indicator Green light indicates that power is on.
Rx error Red light indicates that the receiver is not
locked to the QAM transmission.
Access/Tx error Red light indicates that the smart card is not
authorised or analogue output signal is
missing.
Ethernet port Ethernet for connection to a PC or handheld
device with web browser
Antenna in Connect your outdoor aerial to this input.
RF out Connection to Cable TV or SMATV network.
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Ethernet port (RJ
45) for control and
settings
Access/Tx error
indicator
Cable
in
RF out
ASI out
QAM Rx error
indicator
Power on indicator
Front panel view of
ECX-200
ASI in
DC in
Rear panel view of
ECX-200
3. Connections and indications
Common Interface slot
A/V out

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A/V out *) Connection for monitoring or to an RF
modulator.
ASI in *) Input for ASI (Asynchronous Serial Interface)
for high speed transport stream reception.
ASI out Output for ASI (Asynchronous Serial Interface)
for high speed transport stream transmission.
DC in Connect a DC voltage to this input (6-10V).
*) Optional function
NOTE! We recommend to use only A2B original power supply
for correct functionality and life cycle. Warranty will be void in
case of damages caused by power supplies not supplied by A2B.
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3. Connections and indications (continued)
ECX-200 has an embedded
web server allowing standard
web browsers
(Internet Explorer, Firefox,
Opera etc.) to connect to the
unit for settings and
management.
No controller software is
needed. The ECX-200 has by
default a static IP address for
connecting your PC to the unit.
The ECX-200 is delivered with
IP address: 192.168.0.20. First
time installation requires that
you set a static IP address on
your computer. For example set
your PC to IP address:
192.168.0.19 and Net mask:
255.255.255.0
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4.1 TCP/IP settings for Windows XP (setting your PC to
192.168.0.19)
Click ”Start”, select ”Control panel” and select ”Network connections”
and then select “Network and Internet settings”.”Right click” on
[Settings for local network] and select [Properties].
4. Settings (continued)
In Properties click [Internet protocol
(TCP/IP)] and select [Properties].
Select [Use this IP adress] and
write: 192.168.0.19 and select
[Net mask] 255.255.255.0. Click
[OK] and then click [Close].
NOTE! For PC with other
Operating Systems (OS) than
Windows, please consult the
Owners manual for your PC for
[IP/Network settings].
4.2 Connecting your PC to ECX-200
Connect the ECX-200 to a DC power supply (EPP-100).
See section 6 for installation.
Next connect your PC to the ECX-200 with a network cable.
Start your web browser (IE, Firefox, Opera etc.) and write the
IP address 192.168.0.20 in the address field in your browser.
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4.3 EXM Web Control
Interface
4.3.1 System menu
The following [System]
menu should appear when
you connect to the ECX-200.
The [System] menu
contains basic information
about current settings and
entitlements.
Menu buttons for [Input],
[Output], [IPTV],[Service
management], [CI] and
[Upload] are available in
top of the menu.
4.3.2 IP address settings
The ECX-200 is set to an default IP address from factory (192.168.0.20 ).
However, it is possible to change the IP address and/or the Netmask
and/or the Gateway. This is an important function when you install two or
more EXM units in a Head End and want to connect all units together
through a switch or a router.
4. Settings (continued)
Current settings
Contains information of current input and output signals, if the tuner is
locked to a signal, serial number and firmware revision.
Entitlements
Entitlements are software options that are available in this unit (e.g. output
signal format, input signal entitlements etc.)
System options
This menu contains current IP address for the ECX-200.
[Reset unit] gives a possibility to restart the unit at any time.
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IP address settings
(continued)
Setting new static IP
address in the ECX-200
Connect your PC to each
EXM unit after that you have
done all other settings in the
units and change to a
specific IP address for every
unit.
A recommendation is to use
from 192.168.0.21 and
higher.
NOTE! Almost every switch/router
use 192.168.0.1 as default IP
address so make sure you don’t
use the same IP address in any
ECX-200 unit.
To continue installation press [Input]
4.3.3 Input settings
Select Baudrate, Constellation
and the channel number
according to CCIR or enter
the correct frequency (in
MHz). Press [Set] to enter the
frequency to the ECX-200.
A list of the available services
from the multiplex you tuned
to, will be shown on the right
hand side and also available
services via the ASI input.
Below [Tuner settings]
information of the received
signal is displayed.
4. Settings (continued)
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4.3.4 Output settings
ASI
The output selection ASI disables all
RF modulation on the outputs and all
selected services will be transmitted
only through the ASI output
connector. ASI is a high speed
interface for digital TV transport
streams. Use this output mode if you
run IPTV out.
Under [ASI options] you can select
the output bitrate which is the same
bitrate as for IPTV out.
Analogue
The selection [Analogue] is set as
factory default as RF output .
You can select output [Channel
name] (E2 to E69) or [Frequency]
within steps of 1 kHz (for example
306,167 MHz). Country specific
settings can be done by selecting
[Country]. By selecting a specific
country, transmission standard and
languages are automatically preset.
[Audio language] gives you the
choosen language if there is more
than one language ín the received
signal. [Audiolevel] can be adjusted
between 0 to -12 dB.
Subtitling type, subtitle priority and
subtitle charset can be selected as
well as Subtitle conversion and
Subtitle WSS.
We suggest that you consult your service provider for correct
parameters for each multiplex you want to receive.
Click [Output] to continue with the output settings.
4. Settings (continued)
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