ASTRO V 532 User manual

Transport stream router
Operation instructions
V 532

Pictograms and safety instructions
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Contents
Pictograms and safety instructions.........................................................................................2
Illustrations.............................................................................................................................4
1 Description.............................................................................................................................5
2 Preferred board types.............................................................................................................6
3 Password protection for MTP function....................................................................................7
4 Planning screen of the basic unit ...........................................................................................8
5 Hardware configuration...........................................................................................................9
5.1 Tuner selection.......................................................................................................................9
5.2 Global SDT other / EIT other processing................................................................................9
5.3 "Three into three" or "Four into two“ multiplexer...................................................................10
5.4 Bypass function....................................................................................................................11
6 Test input parameters / signal quality...................................................................................12
6.1 Manual transponder selection...............................................................................................12
6.2 (De-)activating the front end.................................................................................................13
6.3 Lock on TS-/ON-ID...............................................................................................................13
6.4 Test signal quality................................................................................................................13
7 Output parameters / Level adjustment..................................................................................14
7.1 Output parameters ...............................................................................................................14
7.2 Level adjustment..................................................................................................................15
7.3 Configuration of the ASI outputs...........................................................................................15
8 TSR configuration ................................................................................................................16
8.1 Selection of TDT / TOT ........................................................................................................16
8.2 Buffering of the SI-/PSI-Tables.............................................................................................17
8.3 SI-/PSI-Processing...............................................................................................................18
8.4 Buffering of the NIT..............................................................................................................19
8.5 NIT-Processing ....................................................................................................................20
8.6 Buffering of the EIT..............................................................................................................21
8.7 EIT-Processing.....................................................................................................................22
8.8 Global SDT other / EIT other processing..............................................................................23
8.9 Configure repeat rates of the SI-PSI-Tables.........................................................................24
8.10 CAT configuration ................................................................................................................25
8.11 Saving and loading a TSR configuration...............................................................................25
9 Online routing.......................................................................................................................26
9.1 Assembling output bouquets ................................................................................................26
9.2 Resolve ID-conflicts / remapping of PIDs .............................................................................28
9.3 Exceeding the max. output data rate....................................................................................29
9.4 Service and PID view...........................................................................................................30
10 Offline routing / man. entry of ID filtering and ID remapping.................................................31
11 Logbook...............................................................................................................................32
12 Technical data......................................................................................................................33
13 Appendix / Explanations of the SI-/PSI-Tables .....................................................................34

Illustrations:
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Plug-in slot for channel filter
Channel A
Plug-in slot for channel filter
Channel B
Tuner B Tuner A
ASI In D ASI In C ASI Out C ASI Out D

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1 Description
The V 532 plug-in board is used for converting two independent DVB-S(2)-inputs
and two ASI-inputs into two independent & DVB-conformant QAM-output chan-
nels. It can process both HDTV signals as well as SDTV signals. The V 532
is designed for processing the so-called Barker-channel. This Barker channel
contains information about the channel occupancy (NIT = Network Information
Table), registration data (EMMs) and other transport stream information. The NIT,
EMMs and where appropriate other transport stream data originally contained in
the transport stream of the user channel are replaced. The user transport stream
contains the NIT, the EMMs and where appropriate other transport stream infor-
mation about the Barker channel. The Event Information Table (EIT) for obtaining
the EPG data is also multiplexed. The EIT from all channels – transformed by the
V 532 – can be written into every output channel of the QAM network.
The plug-in board is also capable of eliminating services from the transport
stream of the user channel in a standard-conformant manner (by processing the
DVB-Tables).
The V 532 has two channel output filters for improving the performance of the
output signal.
When starting up the device care should be taken to ensure that all channels have
the same output level and where appropriate, are matched to existing units.
The delivery package contains 2 cables for connecting the SAT-Tuners, and 2
cables for connecting the ASI-Interfaces (KMX on F)
Note:
The V 532 is only to be used in the V16 base unit!
The V16 base unit may only be installed with a maximum of 6 V 532 units!
Please observe the following:
Exchange or replacement of the modules may only be undertaken by IHK tested
and authorised technical personnel (Certified specialist). When doing so, the dan-
ger and safety warnings given in the operating instructions of the V16 base units,
together with the relevant safety guidelines according to DIN VDE-Regulation
0701, Part 1 and 200, must be observed.

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2Preferred board types
After installation in the base unit, the V 532 board can be programmed with the
HE-Programming software. If it is not possible to select the board in the HE-
Programming software, then you should check the settings under "Options" R
"Preferred board types“. The board must be activated with a tick, so that it is vis-
ible in the selection in the planning screen of the basic unit. After selecting the
basic unit the V 532 board appears in the planning screen of the basic unit on the
plug-in slot that was used.
Please observe the following: recommended software version.
V16: xx.27
Programming software: 5.40

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3Password protection for MTP function
In order to prevent unauthorised operation of the V 532, the board can be pro-
vided with password protection. Password entry is accessed via "Options“ R
"Password protection for MTP function“
After activation of password protection the user is requested to enter the pass-
word. This password must consist of a max. 6 characters.
Every write command (e.g. "program board“) must now be confirmed and ena-
bled by entering the password. The same applies to the removal of password
protection.

4 Planning screen of the basic unit
After selecting the basic unit the V 532 is displayed on the planning screen of the
basic unit.
Under "HF Parameter A" and "HF Parameter B" on the planning screen of the
basic unit, the output channels of the V 532 board are selected, that is, the chan-
nels in which the QAM channels assembled from the DVB-S(2) / ASI Bouquet are
to be fed into the cable.
If the user now clicks the "Details" button, this opens the screen with the board
details. Here all relevant settings for operation of the device are made.
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5 Hardware configuration
In the "Hardware configuration" sub-item, preparations can be made in offline
mode for programming the V 532 board, which can then be programmed into the
module on site.
5.1 Tuner selection
Tuner selection is required as part of the offline programming in the office. Here
the planner can select the tuners that will later be used in the unit. If a selection
is made that does not correspond to the tuner being used, then an error message
will be generated after programming of the board.
5.2 Global SDT other / EIT other processing
The ASI ports of the V 532 can be configured as required. If trans-module so-
called "global processing“ of the SDT other and EIT other is intended to take
place, this is enabled by activating the "Global SDT other/EIT other-Processing"
check box. Since this function requires the various V 532 boards of the QAM
network to exchange data between themselves, this selection also has implica-
tions for the configuration of the ASI ports. For exchanging information the KMX
connectors located on the V 532 are used. If the flag is not set, then the board
functions as a "Four into four" multiplexer, i.e. 2 x DVB-S2 inputs plus 2 x ASI
inputs into 2 QAM output channels plus 2 ASI output streams.
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5.3 "Three into three" or "Four into two“ multiplexer
In the "1 ASI-input / 1 ASI-output“ mode the V 532 board functions as a "Three
into three" multiplexer, i.e. 2 x DVB-S2 inputs plus 1 x ASI input into 2 QAM out-
put channels plus one ASI output stream:
In the "2 ASI-inputs / no ASI-output" mode the V 532 board functions as a "Four
into two“ multiplexer, i.e. 2 x DVB-S2 inputs plus 2 x ASI inputs into 2 QAM output
channels:
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5.4 Bypass function
To allow flexible configuration of the inputs and outputs the V 532 is provided with
a so-called bypass function. With this function the input signals can be looped
through to other components for further use.
If "Input A“ is chosen as the bypass for "Output C“ as in the above example, then
the DVB-S2 signal on input A is fed to output C as an ASI signal. Output C can
then no longer be processed however, but is now only used for DVB-S2 / ASI
conversion.
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6 Test input parameters / signal quality
If the satellite transponder to be processed is selected in the planning screen of
the basic unit, then all relevant input parameters such as SAT-ZF, symbol rate,
TS-ID and ON-ID are transferred from the SAT database.
6.1 Manual transponder selection
When manually selecting the transponder the SAT-ZF, the symbol rate, the TS-ID
and the ON-ID must be input manually. Please take care to use the correct input,
as otherwise the signals cannot be processed.
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6.2 (De-)activating the front end
By clicking on the "Front end active" selection box the front end of the respective
input can be either activated or deactivated.
6.3 Lock on TS-/ON-ID
In order to prevent the tuner logging in to an undesired transponder, the "Lock on
TS-/ ON-ID“ function can be activated. On activating this check-box the tuner is only
logged into the transponder IDs entered, accidentally or wrongly applied input signals
are not processed.
6.4 Test signal quality
The "Test signal quality" button opens the screen with the signal parameters cur-
rently measured. The values displayed will differ depending on the input signal:
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7 Output parameters / Level adjustment
7.1 Output parameters
In the output parameters field all relevant parameters for the output signal are
configured. Here, the output channel is specified, activated or deactivated, the
spectrum inverted, the symbol rate adjusted and the modulation type specified.
In the view for output A and output B the respective output channel filter is also
activated or deactivated. A channel filter that is unplugged but activated in the
software results in an error message.
Depending on the configuration of SDT other / EIT other processing (cf. Chapter
5.2 / 5.3) the display of the output parameters may differ from the above example.
In "Four into two" mode, the ASI-Outputs, for example, are no longer shown in
the display:
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7.2 Level adjustment
The output level for the individual output channels is matched electronically by
means of the HE programming software. Clicking on the "Level adjustment" but-
ton opens the following screen:
Using the "Read parameters" button the currently stored values are first read
from the board. Modifications that are made are not written to the board and acti-
vated until "Write parameters" is pressed.
7.3 Configuration of the ASI outputs
The TS format and the packet length of the ASI output signals can be configured as
required. In TS format the choice is between "Continuous" or "Packet burst", and the
packet length is either 188 bytes or 204 bytes.
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8 TSR configuration
The view of the Transport Stream Router (TSR) configuration is the same for the
outputs A – D. The TSR configuration will therefore be explained using output A.
Depending on the configuration of SDT other / EIT other processing (cf. Chapter
6.2 / 6.3), the view of the output parameters may differ from the example shown
below (Output C and/or D not present).
In the "SI-/PSI configuration“ & "Configuration of the SI-/PSI-Tables” fields, differ-
ent options are selected for processing SI-/PSI-Tables, as well as NIT and EIT.
8.1 Selection of TDT / TOT
In the "Configuration of the SI-/PSI-Tables" field the source for the TDT (Time
and Date Table) and the TOT (Time Offset Table) can be selected. This provides
the option of choosing between the A – D inputs. The signal in which the TDT /
TOT is reliably present should be chosen as the source. For the user's additional
information the PID of the TDT / TOT is displayed.
If no check boxes are set in the "SI-/PSI configuration" field, then filtering (drop
and pass) takes place at the pure PID level – without further processing of the
SI-Tables.
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8.2 Buffering of the SI-/PSI-Tables
If the check box next to the "Buffering of the SI-/PSI-Tables" option is set, then
the display of the TSR configuration changes as follows:
In this programming stage all tables are initially passed through to the output
unchanged. However, the SI-/PSI-Tables except for NIT and EIT are buffered, so
that a definite repeat rate is possible for these tables, even if they are not present
in the desired interval at the input side. The sources of SI-/PSI-Tables to be saved
can be freely chosen from channels A – D. If the CAT is provided by the network
operator on a transponder under its own PID, then this PID and the associated
input can be selected.
The repeat rates of the tables are set to standard values in the "auto" field, but it
is also possible to manually enter the repeat rate in milliseconds (cf. Chap. 8.8).
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8.3 SI-/PSI processing
If the check box next to the "SI-/PSI-Processing" option is set, then the display of
the TSR configuration changes as follows:
Selecting this option enables the routing of services. The PMT, PAT and SDT
actual are automatically generated from the assembled bouquets. If the mode of
the CAT is now configured to "auto", the CAT is also generated from the input
streams from which services have been extracted. (CAT configuration cf. Chap.
8.9)
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8.4 Buffering of the NIT
If the check box next to the "Buffering of the NIT" option is set, then the display
of the TSR configuration changes as follows:
On selecting this option the NIT is displayed in a defined manner. The source
of the NIT can be chosen freely from inputs A – D. If the NIT is provided by the
network operator on a transponder under its own PID, then this PID and the asso-
ciated input can be selected.
The repeat rate of the NIT is set to standard values in the "auto" field, but it is also
possible to manually enter the repeat rate in milliseconds (cf. Chap. 8.8).
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8.5 NIT processing
If the check box next to the "NIT-Processing" option is set, then the display of the
TSR Configuration changes as follows:
On selecting this option the NIT is processed. In the event of a dropped serv-
ice, the services referenced in the NIT, including all dependent PIDs, are also
removed from the NIT.
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