Appear TV DC1000 Operational manual

Changing the way operators deliver TV
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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................1
2UNIT OVERVIEW..........................................................................................................................2
3INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................4
3.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................................................4
3.2 CONNECTING POWER ...................................................................................................................4
3.3 CONNECTING INPUT SIGNALS ......................................................................................................4
3.3.1 IP Input..................................................................................................................................4
3.3.2 ASI Input................................................................................................................................5
3.3.3 QPSK Input ...........................................................................................................................5
3.3.4 DVB-S/S2 Input.....................................................................................................................5
3.3.5 COFDM Input.......................................................................................................................5
3.3.6 QAM Input.............................................................................................................................6
3.4 CONNECTING OUTPUT SIGNALS...................................................................................................6
3.4.1 IP Output...............................................................................................................................6
3.4.2 ASI Output.............................................................................................................................6
3.4.3 QAM Output..........................................................................................................................6
3.4.4 Decoder with Composite Output ..........................................................................................7
3.4.4.1 Video Output.....................................................................................................................................7
3.4.4.2 Audio Output (1 slot decoder module).............................................................................................7
3.4.4.3 Audio Output (2 slots decoder module)...........................................................................................8
3.4.5 Decoder with RF Output.......................................................................................................8
3.4.5.1 Dual Decoder with RF Modulation ..................................................................................................8
3.4.5.2 Dual Decoder with RF Modulation and Stereo Sound.....................................................................8
3.4.5.3 High Performance Dual Decoder with RF Modulation and Stereo sound.......................................9
3.4.6 FM Radio output.................................................................................................................10
4CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................................................11
4.1 ADMINISTRATIVE SETTINGS......................................................................................................11
4.1.1 Accessing the Web Interface...............................................................................................11
4.1.2 Assigning an IP Address.....................................................................................................12
4.1.3 Internal Time Clock Setting / Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server................................14
4.1.4 Password Protected Login..................................................................................................14
4.1.5 Optional Languages............................................................................................................15
4.2 LICENSING..................................................................................................................................16
4.2.1 Installation ..........................................................................................................................16
4.3 CONFIGURING INPUTS ................................................................................................................16
4.3.1 Input Analysis......................................................................................................................17
4.3.1.1 Input Port Analysis..........................................................................................................................18
4.3.1.2 Input Service Analysis....................................................................................................................18
4.3.1.3 Input PID Analysis..........................................................................................................................19
4.3.2 Manual PSI..........................................................................................................................20
4.3.3 QPSK Input .........................................................................................................................21
4.3.4 DVBS2 Input........................................................................................................................23
4.3.5 ASI Input..............................................................................................................................26
4.3.6 QAM Input...........................................................................................................................27
4.3.7 COFDM Input.....................................................................................................................29
4.3.8 IP Input................................................................................................................................32
4.3.8.1 General Configuration.....................................................................................................................32
4.3.8.2 IP Input Redundancy.......................................................................................................................33
4.3.8.3 Internal Redundancy .......................................................................................................................36
4.4 CONDITIONAL ACCESS ...............................................................................................................40
4.4.1 Descrambling......................................................................................................................40
4.4.1.1 Descrambling a service...................................................................................................................40
4.4.1.2 Descrambled service to multiple output modules ..........................................................................41
4.4.2 CAM Configuration / Interaction .......................................................................................41
4.4.2.1.1 Alt CAM Mode..............................................................................................................................42
4.4.2.1.2 CAM Interface...............................................................................................................................42

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4.4.2.1.3 CAM Reset ....................................................................................................................................45
4.4.2.1.4 Max TS Rate [Mbps].....................................................................................................................45
4.4.3 Scrambling ..........................................................................................................................45
4.4.3.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................45
4.4.3.2 DDM-Scrambler Card Configuration.............................................................................................46
4.4.3.3 ASIO-Scrambler Card Configuration.............................................................................................47
4.4.3.4 Configure an ECM Generator Channel ..........................................................................................48
4.4.3.5 Configure an ECM Stream..............................................................................................................48
4.4.3.6 Configure an EMM Generator Channel .........................................................................................49
4.4.3.7 Configure an EMM Stream.............................................................................................................50
4.4.3.8 Multiple CA System Support..........................................................................................................51
4.5 CONFIGURING DECODERS ..........................................................................................................52
4.5.1 Channel Configuration .......................................................................................................52
4.5.2 Baseband Parameter Configuration...................................................................................53
4.5.3 Video Sync Control .............................................................................................................56
4.5.4 RF Parameter Configuration..............................................................................................57
4.5.4.1 Fine level adjust ..............................................................................................................................57
4.5.4.2 Additional RF Parameters...............................................................................................................58
4.5.5 RF and NICAM Parameter Configuration.........................................................................58
4.5.6 RF and A2 Stereo Parameter Configuration......................................................................59
4.6 CONFIGURING FM RADIO OUTPUT ............................................................................................62
4.6.1 Configuring Global Parameters for a Module...................................................................62
4.6.2 Configuring Radio Services................................................................................................64
4.6.3 Configuring RDS Output.....................................................................................................66
4.6.3.1 Manual RDS....................................................................................................................................66
4.6.3.2 Ancillary and Auxiliary RDS..........................................................................................................67
4.6.4 FM Radio Module-Controlled Input Handling Redundancy.............................................68
4.7 CONFIGURING TRANSPORT STREAM OUTPUTS..........................................................................70
4.7.1 PSI Base Value Settings / Defaults.....................................................................................70
4.7.1.1 Editing the TOT table......................................................................................................................72
4.7.1.2 NorDig Logical Channel Descriptor Support.................................................................................73
4.7.2 PSI Settings for Individual Outputs....................................................................................74
4.7.2.1 Service Order in MPTS PAT..........................................................................................................75
4.7.3 Generation of IP-OUT SPTS Streams................................................................................76
4.7.3.1 Service Properties............................................................................................................................78
4.7.3.2 Port Settings ....................................................................................................................................79
4.7.3.3 Port Settings - IP FEC Support.......................................................................................................79
4.7.3.4 CA Settings .....................................................................................................................................81
4.7.4 Generation of MPTS Streams.............................................................................................82
4.7.4.1 IP Output MPTS..............................................................................................................................82
4.7.4.2 ASI Output ......................................................................................................................................86
4.7.4.3 QAM Output ...................................................................................................................................87
4.7.4.4 NIT Generation for QAM Networks ..............................................................................................89
4.7.4.5 MPTS Transparent Mode................................................................................................................89
4.7.5 IP Output Redundancy........................................................................................................90
4.7.5.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................90
4.7.5.2 Multicast Configuration..................................................................................................................91
4.7.5.3 OSPF Configuration........................................................................................................................91
4.7.5.4 Defining the Source Subnet ............................................................................................................91
4.7.5.5 Defining the OSPF Area.................................................................................................................92
4.7.5.6 Defining the RP Point .....................................................................................................................92
4.7.5.7 MD5 Authentication........................................................................................................................92
4.7.5.8 Defining the Source IP Address......................................................................................................93
5CONTROL AND MONITORING...............................................................................................95
5.1 SYSTEM STATUS.........................................................................................................................95
5.1.1 Service View........................................................................................................................95
5.1.2 Hardware View ...................................................................................................................96
5.1.3 Active Alarms ......................................................................................................................96
5.1.4 Alarm History......................................................................................................................97
5.1.5 Alarm Filter.........................................................................................................................98
5.2 SNMP.........................................................................................................................................99
5.2.1 Overview: ............................................................................................................................99
5.2.2 Configuring Public and Private Community Strings:........................................................99

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5.2.3 Configuration of the Trap Destination Table...................................................................100
5.2.4 Interpretation of Traps......................................................................................................100
5.2.5 Worked Example on SNMP Usage ...................................................................................100
5.3 SOAP XML INTERFACE ............................................................................................................101
6MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................................102
6.1 SOFTWARE UPGRADES .............................................................................................................102
6.2 CONFIGURATION BACK-UP SYSTEM ........................................................................................102
6.3 CONFIGURATION BACKUP GUIDELINES ....................................................................................102
6.4 HOT-SWAPPING........................................................................................................................103
6.4.1 Performing a Hot-Swap....................................................................................................103
6.4.2 Input Module Hot-swap ....................................................................................................103
6.4.3 Switch Module Hot-swap..................................................................................................104
6.4.4 Decoder Module Hot-swap...............................................................................................104
6.4.5 Output Module Hot-swap..................................................................................................104
6.5 ADDING /REPLACING /REMOVING MODULES .........................................................................104
6.6 CONFIGURATION IMPORT AND EXPORT ...................................................................................105
6.7 RESTORING THE DEFAULT IP ADDRESS...................................................................................106
7TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................108
7.1 UNABLE TO CONNECT TO DEVICE............................................................................................108
7.2 MISSING VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT FROM A DECODER MODULE................................................108
7.3 MISSING VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUTS FROM ALL OUTPUT MODULES ..........................................108
7.4 NO AUDIO BUT VIDEO PRESENT ..............................................................................................109
7.5 UNABLE TO DESCRAMBLE A SERVICE......................................................................................109
AHARDWARE MODULES..........................................................................................................110
A.1 SWITCH MODULE .....................................................................................................................110
A.2 IP INPUT MODULE ....................................................................................................................110
A.3 QPSK RECEIVER MODULE.......................................................................................................110
A.4 ASI INPUT MODULE.................................................................................................................111
A.5 QAM INPUT MODULE ..............................................................................................................111
A.6 COFDM INPUT MODULE .........................................................................................................112
A.7 DESCRAMBLER MODULE..........................................................................................................112
A.8 DUAL DECODER MODULE........................................................................................................113
A.9 DUAL DECODER WITH DVB CA ..............................................................................................113
A.10 DUAL DECODER WITH RF OUTPUT..........................................................................................114
A.11 DUAL DECODER WITH NICAM ENCODER AND RF OUTPUT ...................................................114
A.12 DUAL DECODER WITH A2 STEREO ENCODER AND RF OUTPUT ..............................................115
A.13 SCRAMBLER MODULE ..............................................................................................................115
A.14 IP OUTPUT MODULE ................................................................................................................116
A.15 ASI OUTPUT MODULE .............................................................................................................116
A.16 DUAL POWER SUPPLY ..............................................................................................................117
BSOFTWARE OPTIONS..............................................................................................................118
B.1 LATENS CONDITIONAL ACCESS (FOR DESCRAMBLER MODULE) .............................................118
CALARM MESSAGES..................................................................................................................119
C.1 MMI MODULE..........................................................................................................................119
C.2 GLOBAL PSI ALARM.................................................................................................................119
C.3 DUAL DECODER MODULES ......................................................................................................119
C.4 RADIO MODULE .......................................................................................................................120
C.5 DESCRAMBLER MODULE..........................................................................................................120
C.6 SCRAMBLER &SCS MODULE ..................................................................................................121
C.7 ASI INPUT MODULE .................................................................................................................121
C.8 QPSK INPUT MODULE .............................................................................................................122
C.9 COFDM INPUT MODULE .........................................................................................................122
C.10 QAM INPUT MODULE ..............................................................................................................122
C.11 IP INPUT MODULE....................................................................................................................122
C.12 ASI OUTPUT MODULE .............................................................................................................123

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C.13 IP OUTPUT MODULE ................................................................................................................123
C.14 QAM OUTPUT MODULE...........................................................................................................124
DTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................126
D.1 GENERAL..................................................................................................................................126
D.2 INPUT SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................126
D.3 BASEBAND OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................126
D.4 RF OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................127
D.5 STEREO SOUND SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................128
D.6 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................128

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Abbreviations
ASI - Asynchronous Serial Interface
CAM - Conditional Access Module
ECM - Entitlement Control Message
QPSK - Quadrature Phase Shift Keying
CI - Common Interface
NTP - Network Time Protocol
DVB - Digital Video Broadcasting
EBU - European Broadcasting Union
VBI - Vertical Blanking Interval
DDM - Dual Decoder Module
SPTS - Single Program Transport Stream
MPTS - Multiple Program Transport Stream
VPS - Video Programming System
SI - Service Information

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1Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our products. Our high-quality product range is aimed at
the professional segment of the video distribution market.
This manual describes how to install, configure and operate your new equipment.
This manual is written for professional operators of video distribution systems and
assumes a prerequisite level of technical knowledge.

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2Unit Overview
The unit is designed to offer operators a high level of reliability and flexibility. It
consists of a chassis in which a number of hot-swappable modules can be installed.
In order to match specific system requirements, the chassis can be configured to host
the functional modules best suited for a given scenario.
Appear TV products can be delivered in two different chassis variations; a 1 RU
chassis and a 4 RU chassis. The product description DC1000, SC2000 and MC3000
represents the 4 RU chassis, while the product description DC1100, SC2100 and
MC3100 represents the 1 RU chassis. Both chassis variations use the same HW
modules and run the same SW.
The 4RU chassis consists of a total of 18 slots which can all host functional modules.
Slot number zero is dedicated to host the switch module and slot number 17 can only
host multi-slot functional modules except the HP DUAL DECODER RF MOD STEREO
and the QAM OUTPUT modules. Alternatively, in a DC1000 configuration, a second
switch module can be placed in slot 17. The remaining 16 slots are identical and can
be occupied by any of the functional modules available. A 4 RU chassis including a
mandatory switch module, power supply connectors, and module slots is shown in
Figure 1. Power modules and switch modules are inserted from the back (not shown).
Figure 1 – 4RU chassis with power connectors, switch module and available slots.
The 1RU chassis consists of a total of 9 slots plus a slot for the switch module.
Modules can be inserted from the front and from the back. The modules inserted in
the front are not hot-swappable and can only be serviced by factory or by authorized
service facilities. The modules inserted in the back can be services in the field. The
mandatory switch module is placed in slot 0 located in the front upper right corner
behind the front cover. Slot 1 is in the front below the switch module and slot 8 and 9
are in the front on the right side. Slot number 2 to 7 is in the back as illustrated in
Figure 2. Slot 1 can only support IP IO module or a descrambler module. Slot 8 and 9
can only support descrambler modules. Slot 2 to 7 can hold any 1 or 2 slot wide
module available.

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Front and rear view of the 1 RU chassis including a mandatory switch module, power
supply connectors, and module slots is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 - 1RU chassis with power connector, switch module and available slots; front and rear
view.
A full list of available modules is included in Appendix A.

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3Installation
This chapter describes the installation procedure for the unit.
3.1 General Considerations
Rack size:
The chassis is designed to be installed in a standard 19” rack.
Ventilation:
The 4RU chassis with Telco mounting has forced air flow from front to back in the
chassis, allowing for multiple units to be stacked above each other with no space in
between. However, adequate space must be provided in front of and behind the unit
for effective ventilation to take place. For a Broadcast mounting, the airflow will be
from the back to the front.
The 1RU chassis has forced air flow from left to right side allowing for multiple units to
be stacked above each other with no space in between. However, adequate space
must be provided on the sides for effective ventilation to take place.
3.2 Connecting Power
Power supply rating:
The 4 RU chassis can be supplied with a 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz power or -48V DC
power. The 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz power supply is rated for maximum 325W. The
-48 V DC power is rated for maximum 300W.
The 1 RU chassis can be supplied with a 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz power rated for
maximum 200W.
Power supply module replacement:
The 4RU can be fitted with either one or two power supply modules. Power supply
modules can be hot-swapped from the back of the unit. A chassis delivered with
single power can later be upgraded in the field by purchasing an additional power.
The 1RU chassis is delivered with single power. In case of failure, the chassis must be
returned to factory for service.
Dual power supply units:
For units with dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies, if a power fails the
remaining power supply will handle the power consumption of a full chassis. The
recommendation is to connect the two power inlets to different mains power circuits.
3.3 Connecting Input Signals
Please refer to Appendix A. Hardware Modules for module identification.
3.3.1 IP Input
The IP input module is equipped with 2 electrical connectors (RJ45) and one optical
connector (via SFP module). One of the RJ45 electrical connectors and the optical
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Automatic sensing of 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet connections is supported. For a
1000 Mbit connection, the Ethernet cable must be a category 6 cable.
The IP address for both the electrical (RJ45) and the optical (SFP) connectors for data
is the same: consequently both cannot be used simultaneously. Both inputs are
automatically activated by IP connection. The first port activated (establishing a link
towards the router) will be the active port. To activate the other port, the cable on the
active port must first be removed.
3.3.2 ASI Input
Each ASI input module has 3 independent ASI inputs. The ASI connector is a 75Ω
BNC connector. The maximum input rate per connector is 213 Mbit/s in burst mode.
The ASI module is equipped with an electrical (RJ45 connector) for management.
Automatic sensing of 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet connections is supported. For a
1000 Mbit connection, the Ethernet cable must be a category 6 cable.
3.3.3 QPSK Input
Each QPSK input module has 4 independent QPSK L-Band inputs. Each input can
either be connected directly to an LNB, or alternatively to an L-Band distribution
amplifier or a switch. Each input is a 75ΩF connector. The maximum input level is -
25 dBm. The recommended input level is between -30 dBm and -40 dBm.
One ASI output port is available for monitoring. Any of the four QPSK inputs can be
copied to the ASI output without affecting the services in use. The ASI connector is a
75ΩBNC connector.
The QPSK module is equipped with an electrical (RJ45) connector for management.
The connection supports an auto sense 10/100/1000 Mbit connection. For a 1000 Mbit
connection, the Ethernet cable must be a category 6 cable.
The QPSK input module has been replaced by the DVB-S/S2 Input module. The QPSK
input module is still supported in SW.
3.3.4 DVB-S/S2 Input
The DVBS-S/S2 supports both DVB-S (QPSK) and DVB-S2 (DVB-S2 is a SW option).
Each QPSK input module has 4 independent QPSK L-Band inputs. Each input can
either be connected directly to an LNB, or alternatively to an L-Band distribution
amplifier or a switch. Each input is a 75ΩF connector. The maximum input level is -
25 dBm. The recommended input level is between -30 dBm and -40 dBm.
One ASI output port is available for monitoring. Any of the four QPSK inputs can be
copied to the ASI output without affecting the services in use. The ASI connector is a
75ΩBNC connector.
The QPSK module is equipped with an electrical (RJ45) connector for management.
The connection supports an auto sense 10/100/1000 Mbit connection. For a 1000 Mbit
connection, the Ethernet cable must be a category 6 cable.
3.3.5 COFDM Input
Each COFDM input module has one 75ΩF connector and can tune up to 4
independent frequencies. The maximum input level is -25 dBm. The recommended
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One ASI output port is available for monitoring. Any of the four COFDM inputs can be
copied to the ASI output without affecting the services in use. The ASI connector is a
75ΩBNC connector.
The COFDM module is equipped with an electrical (RJ45) connector for management.
The connection supports the automatic sensing of an 10/100/1000 Mbit connection.
For a 1000 Mbit connection, the Ethernet cable must be a category 6 cable.
3.3.6 QAM Input
Each QAM input module has one 75ΩF connector and can tune up to 4 independent
frequencies.
One ASI output port is available for monitoring. Any of the four QAM inputs can be
copied to the ASI output without affecting the services in use. The ASI connector is a
75ΩBNC connector.
The QAM module is equipped with an electrical (RJ45) connector for management.
The connection supports auto sensing of a 10/100/1000 Mbit connection. For a 1000
Mbit connection, the Ethernet cable must be a category 6 cable.
3.4 Connecting Output Signals
3.4.1 IP Output
The IP output card is equipped with both an electrical (RJ45) connector and one
optical (via SFP module) for data. The RJ45 connector marked “control” is not in use.
The Ethernet copper connection supports auto sensing of a 10/100/1000 Mbit
connection. For a 1000 Mbit connection, the Ethernet cable must be a category 6
cable.
Both the electrical and the SFP connectors for data have the same IP address and can
consequently not be used simultaneously. Both inputs are automatically activated.
The first port activated (establishing a link towards the router) will be the active port.
To activate the other port, the cable on the active port must first be removed.
3.4.2 ASI Output
Each ASI output module has 4 independent ASI outputs. The ASI connector is a 75Ω
BNC connector.
3.4.3 QAM Output
Each QAM output module has one 75ΩF connector which carries up to 8 frequencies.
Revision 1 of the QAM card has an external Ethernet cable between the IP-output card
and the QAM modulator card, both the transportstream and control of the modulator
is done via this Ethernet cable.

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Data from backplane
IP output
board
MOD 2
MOD 1
QAM
Modulator
board
Data to, and SNMP control
of Modulator
The QAM modulator
consists of two modulator
chips which each carries
up to 4 carriers. The
Frequency is set for the
the first carrier of each
modulaotr only, the
remaining three per
modulator follows in
regular spacing.
Figur 3 - QAM Modulator
3.4.4 Decoder with Composite Output
3.4.4.1 Video Output
For modules with composite output, the upper BNC is video A while the lower BNC is
video B.
The dual decoder with composite out is 1 or 2 slots wide.
3.4.4.2 Audio Output (1 slot decoder module)
The 1 slot composite video output card has a DSUB9 male connector for audio,
carrying both services. The pin out of the male connector is shown below.
Pin 1 Audio 1 Right positive
Pin 2 Audio 1 Right negative
Pin 3 GND GND
Pin 4 Audio 2 Right positive
Pin 5 Audio 2 Right negative
1
2
3
4
5
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Pin 6 Audio 1 Left positive
Pin 7 Audio 1 Left negative
Pin 8 Audio 2 Left positive
Pin 9 Audio 2 Left negative
3.4.4.3 Audio Output (2 slots decoder module)
The 2 slots baseband output card has 2 switchcraft TRAPC5M (male) connectors for
audio, one for each service. The upper connector is Audio 1 and the lower is Audio 2.
The pin out of the connector is shown below.
Pin 1 Left positive
Pin 2 Left negative
Pin 3 Right negative
Pin 4 Right positive
Pin 5 GND
The female connector which fits into the connector on the card is a Switchcraft
TA5FLB.
3.4.5 Decoder with RF Output
3.4.5.1 Dual Decoder with RF Modulation
For modules with built-in modulation and RF up-conversion, the RF up-converted
output is a female F-connector, one for each TV channel. The upper connector is
channel A while the lower connector is channel B.
The standard version of the RF output covers the complete band from 47 MHz to 862
MHz. Alternatively the RF modules can be delivered with a low spurious option. For
the low spurious option, the frequency range is divided into the following three bands:
Low Band 47 MHz to 340 MHz
Medium Band 330 MHz to 620 MHz
High Band 500 MHz to 862 MHz
For the low spurious option, each output is marked with frequency band. The
available frequency range is reflected in the GUI by only presenting legal values.
The RF output can be muted by an eternal system by applying 5 V to the mute
connector. Channel A and channel B can be muted individually. The dual decoder with
RF modulation is 2 slots wide.
3.4.5.2 Dual Decoder with RF Modulation and Stereo Sound
The RF output is the same as in for section 3.4.5.1 with the addition of a NICAM
stereo sound carrier or A2 stereo modulation.
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In addition to the RF output described in section 3.4.5.1, the module has a female
DSUB9 interface connector that can be used for controlling redundancy switching. If a
critical alarm is detected, the DSUB9 interface will go from OK state to ALARM state
after a set period and the built in relay will change its pin configuration according to
the following table:
Pin 1-6 open
OK
Pin 2-6 closed
Pin 1-6 closed
Channel A
ALARM
Pin 2-6 open
Pin 5-9 open
OK
Pin 4-9 closed
Pin 5-9 closed
Channel B
ALARM
Pin 4-9 open
Table 1 - Alarm relay states.
In order to avoid unnecessary switching on the output, a hysteresis scheme has been
implemented.
If the initial relay state is OK and a critical alarm condition is detected for more than 5
seconds, the relay state will signal an ALARM condition, and the DSUB9 interface
configuration will change according to Error! Reference source not found..
If the initial relay state is ALARM and all critical alarm conditions are cleared for at
least 60 seconds the relay state will go back to OK, and the DSUB9 interface
configuration will change according to Error! Reference source not found..
The RF output can be muted by an eternal system by applying 5 V to the mute
connector. Channel A and channel B can be muted individually. The Dual Decoder
with RF Modulation and Stereo Sound is 3 slots wide.
3.4.5.3 High Performance Dual Decoder with RF Modulation and
Stereo sound
The High Performance Dual Decoder Module will provide the same output as the
standard RF up converter, but with improved RF specifications. The RF up-converted
output for the two channels are combined internally and presented on a single female
F-connector.
The module has a test output with both channels. The test output connector is a
single female F-connector and the power level is -23 dB from the main output.
The module covers the complete VHF/UHF band from 47 MHz to 862 MHz and NICAM
or A2 stereo is provided as a SW option. A module delivered as mono can later be
upgraded to support NICAM or A2 stereo by purchasing a SW licences.
The RF output can be muted by an external unit by applying 5 V to the mute
connector. Channel A and channel B can be muted individually. The High Performance
Dual Decoder with RF Modulation and Stereo sound is 2 slots wide.
5
4
3
2
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The High Performance Dual Decoder card replaces the Dual Decoder RF module as of
end Q4 2008, and will also be used as the up-converter module for Dual Decoder RF
with stereo sound.
3.4.6 FM Radio output
For the FM radio module, with built-in FM modulation and up-conversion to the FM
band, the FM up-converted output is a female F-connector.
Each module can offer up to eight channels. The FM output can cover the complete
band from 47 MHz to 862 MHz.
The options to enable RDS or insert RDS information, as well as enable outside
management are presented in the GUI.
The RF output can be muted by an external system by applying 5 V to the mute
connector. Muting the input mutes all channels available on the RF output connector.
The FM radio module is 1 slot wide.

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4Configuration
4.1 Administrative Settings
This chapter describes how to do the initial configuration of the unit such as setting
the unit IP address, changing the GUI password and setting the unit time.
4.1.1 Accessing the Web Interface
All modules in the unit are controlled via the web interface provided with the unit.
The unit management software runs on the module configured as Man Machine
Interface (MMI). Normally the MMI is installed on the module in slot 1, however any
input module can be configured as the MMI module. Only one module in the chassis
should be configured with the MMI option.
All modules with MMI are configured with a default IP address of 192.168.1.100. To
change the network settings of the device please follow the steps described below.
Connect a PC directly to the device (the Ethernet port marked “control” on the master
module – usually in slot 1) with an Ethernet cable
Set the IP address of the Ethernet adapter of the PC to a fixed address in the same
segment (e.g. 192.168.1.99). Please refer to the operating system manual for setting
the IP address on the PC.
Start an internet web-browser and type 192.168.1.100 in the address field.
The following screen will appear (exact configuration of the unit will vary):

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Figure 4 - WEB Home Page
The screen area is divided into several sub-areas: a navigation pane on the left, a
main display page on the right and footer at the bottom of the page. The navigation
pane is used to access different display pages, while the footer displays alarms.
Note:
Please note that if you have previously connected to a unit with the same IP
address, the arp table on your computer might be wrong. Please type at a DOS
prompt “arp –d 192.168.1.100” to delete the old arp entry.
4.1.2 Assigning an IP Address
Open the Admin folder (click on it) in the navigation pane and the window in Figure 5
will be displayed. The window displays the installed modules with their respective
network settings. Figure 3 displays the MMI module to be in slot 3.

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Figure 5 - Admin page
Select (click) the module hosting the management interface (MMI) (displayed in the
“Type” column) and the module configuration displayed will look similar to the one
shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 - Admin Properties Page
For the Management Port and Data Port (if available) fields configure the
following:
IP Address Specify the IP address of the management interface
Gateway address Enter the gateway address of your network in order to access
external resources
Subnet Mask Specify the subnet mask
Save the settings by selecting the Apply button. Please reboot the card by re-
powering the unit.
Connect the unit to your local network.

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4.1.3 Internal Time Clock Setting / Network Time Protocol
(NTP) Server
The unit internal time may be configured manually, or it may be configured with a
Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to set and update the system’s date and time.
Open the Admin folder in the navigation pane and select the module hosting the
management interface (MMI). See Figure 6 and section 5.1.2.
To configure the NTP Server settings, enter the following:
IP Address Specify the IP address of the NTP Server (Please make sure
the Gateway address has been correctly configured in the
above Management Port settings)
Local Timezone Enter your local time zone
Man. daylight saving Enabling this setting adds the summertime hour to the
clock.
To set the internal time manually: Click the Edit Time & Date button to produce the
following dialog.
Figure 7 - Time and date properties page
Select the data and insert the time; then press apply.
Save the settings by clicking the Apply button.
When the internal time has been configured it is shown in the Current time section
above the Time and Date configuration entries.
4.1.4 Password Protected Login
For Enhanced security the WEB interface support password protected access. The
password protected access is by default disabled and may be enabled easily from the
GUI. Note that the MMI board must be restarted in order for the changes to take
effect.
To activate the password protected access press the enable button in the Login
Management section in the admin page; then reboot the MMI card.