DTC PRORXD-2-1RU User manual

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0. Preface
0.1 About this Publication
This publication contains details required for the Operation and Administration of the equipment or system.
Since the available functions are licensed and rely on the actual installation, not all the functions and or
applications contained in this document can be related or applicable to the system you will be working with.
Actual screen presentation can be different from those in this document because of software changes or
your browser configuration.
0.2 Who Should Read this Book
This document is meant for anyone interested in how the system can best be used but it is of most benefit
to:
Operators who are in charge of the daily operation of the equipment
Installers who are responsible for the pre-installation, on-site installation and configuration of the
system in the end-user environment
Maintainers who are responsible for maintaining the equipment or system
0.3 Assumed Knowledge
Throughout this book it is assumed that the reader has a thorough knowledge of:
Basic Personal Computer Operations
Basic Radio Frequency (RF) Principles
0.4 Notice about Specifications
While DTC makes every attempt to maintain the accuracy of the information contained in its product
manuals, the information is subject to change without notice. Performance specifications included in this
manual are design-centre specifications and are included for customer guidance and to facilitate system
installation. Actual operating performance may vary.
0.5 Notice about this Guide
The product described in this manual is subject to continuous development and improvement. All
particulars of the product and its use (including the information and particulars in this guide) are given by
DTC in good faith. However, it is acknowledged there may be errors or omissions in this guide.

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0.6 Typographic Conventions
This publication uses these typographic conventions to identify text that has a special meaning:
Typographic Convention
Example
TEXT in small capitals represents a key push on the console
keyboard or hardware panel.
ESC, F1, SHIFT
The + sign means “hold down the first key while pushing the
second key”.
Push CTRL+C to abort
<Text> Serves as a placeholder for text that you will replace as
applicable to its context.
Use the filename
<system_name>.sys for…
Text in bold emphasises a new word or term of significance.
We name this a protocol and its
function is…
[-a] Text in these brackets shows an optional component that can
be left out.
Ls [-a]
NN This shows a value entered on a numeric keypad.
45 on the numeric keypad
Successive menu selections are shown with arrows to show a sub-
menu. In this example this means:
Select the Insert menu, then select picture, then select from file.
Insertpicturefrom file
0.7 Symbols
This publication uses these symbols to highlight important information:
WARNING: A written notice given to a reader when a situation might cause personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: A written notice given when a situation might cause damage to or destruction of equipment or
systems.
Note: A written notice given to tell you something or to supply more information.
0.8 Trademarks
All trademarks or registered trademarks that appear in this document are the property of their respective
owners.
© Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited.
Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited owns the copyright of this document which is supplied in
confidence and must not be used for any purpose other than for which it is supplied and must not be
reproduced without permission in writing from the owners.

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0.9 Related Documents
It can also be necessary to read:
Publication
Source
Solo Concept Guide
DTC
IP Concept Guide
DTC
0.10 Document History
This publication was written and produced by the DTC Technical Publications Team.
This is a change controlled publication. Each page of this publication shows a revision number at the
bottom left corner.
Changes to a page will increase the revision status of the full publication.
Revision
Date
Authors
Summary of Changes
1.0
27/06/2014
RC
Initial release
2.0
28/11/2014
RC
3.0
20/01/2016
IR
Enhanced upgrade details
4.0
28/04/2016
IR
DTC rebranding
5.0
10/08/2016
IR
Remote commands update
6.0
14/10/2016
IR
Corrections to remote commands reply packet structure
7.0
07/11/2016
IR
Added low delay and general software updates

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Contents
0. Preface......................................................................................................0-1
0.1 About this Publication .................................................................................................................. 0-1
0.2 Who Should Read this Book .......................................................................................................... 0-1
0.3 Assumed Knowledge ..................................................................................................................... 0-1
0.4 Notice about Specifications .......................................................................................................... 0-1
0.5 Notice about this Guide ................................................................................................................ 0-1
0.6 Typographic Conventions.............................................................................................................. 0-2
0.7 Symbols ........................................................................................................................................ 0-2
0.8 Trademarks................................................................................................................................... 0-2
0.9 Related Documents....................................................................................................................... 0-3
0.10 Document History...................................................................................................................... 0-3
Contents ..........................................................................................................0-4
1. Systems Description..................................................................................1-1
1.1 What is the PRORXD-1RU Broadcast Receiver? ............................................................................ 1-1
1.2 What are the Key Features of the PRORXD-1RU? .......................................................................... 1-2
1.3 What is the PRORXD-2RU Broadcast Receiver? ............................................................................ 1-3
1.4 What are the Key Features of the PRORXD-2RU? .......................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Getting an Overview of the PRORXD-2RU ..................................................................................... 1-5
2. Getting Started .........................................................................................2-8
2.1 Identifying your Device.................................................................................................................. 2-8
2.2 Unpacking your PRORXD............................................................................................................... 2-8
2.3 About the Labels on your PRORXD............................................................................................... 2-12
2.4 Identifying the Variants of PRORXD ............................................................................................ 2-13
2.5 Identifying the Options of PRORXD-1RU ..................................................................................... 2-13
2.6 Identifying the Options of PRORXD-2RU ..................................................................................... 2-14
3. Controls, Connections and Indicators......................................................3-16
3.1 About Controls, Connections and Indicators............................................................................... 3-16
3.2 Exploring the Front Panel –PRORXD-1RU .................................................................................. 3-16
3.3 Exploring the Rear Panel –PRORXD-1RU ................................................................................... 3-17
3.4 Exploring the Front Panel –PRORXD-2RU .................................................................................. 3-19
3.5 Exploring the Rear Panel –PRORXD-2RU ................................................................................... 3-20
4. Setting up your PRORXD..........................................................................4-22
4.1 Planning the Hardware Installation............................................................................................ 4-22
4.2 Connecting the Antennas............................................................................................................ 4-22
4.3 Connecting AC Power.................................................................................................................. 4-23
4.4Connecting Composite Video Signals ......................................................................................... 4-24
4.5 Connecting HD-SDI Video Signals............................................................................................... 4-24
4.6 Connecting Audio Signals with XLR Connectors ......................................................................... 4-24
4.7 Connecting Audio Signals with CA0512 Cable............................................................................ 4-25
4.8 Connecting Data Signals ............................................................................................................ 4-25
4.9 Connecting Serial Control Signals .............................................................................................. 4-25
4.10 Connecting IP Control Signals ................................................................................................ 4-26
5. Basic Operation ......................................................................................5-27
5.1 About the Software with your PRORXD........................................................................................ 5-27

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5.2 Starting and Stopping the PRORXD ............................................................................................ 5-28
5.3 Exploring the Control Panel –1RU.............................................................................................. 5-28
5.4 Exploring the LCD Display –2RU ................................................................................................ 5-29
6. Advanced Operation ................................................................................6-30
6.1 About Encryption......................................................................................................................... 6-30
6.2 Setting up Encryption ................................................................................................................. 6-30
6.3 About the Encryption Key Characters Required........................................................................... 6-32
6.4 About IP Streaming..................................................................................................................... 6-33
6.5 Configuring UDP Multicast Streaming........................................................................................ 6-33
6.6 Recovering a UDP Multicast Stream –VLC................................................................................. 6-34
6.7 Recovering a UDP Multicast Stream –Mission Commander....................................................... 6-36
6.8 About RTSP Multicast and Unicast ............................................................................................. 6-37
7. Advanced Setup ......................................................................................7-38
7.1 About Advanced Setup................................................................................................................ 7-38
7.2 Installing the Browser Application on your PC ............................................................................ 7-38
7.3 Connecting your PC to the PRORXD with IP................................................................................. 7-38
7.4 Exploring the Primary Window..................................................................................................... 7-40
7.5 Configuring the Basic Settings................................................................................................... 7-42
7.6 Working with the Status Tab....................................................................................................... 7-42
7.7 Working with the Global Settings Tab ......................................................................................... 7-56
7.8 Setting the Clock......................................................................................................................... 7-65
7.9 Working with the Configuration Tab ........................................................................................... 7-66
7.10 Working with the Copy from Config Button ............................................................................. 7-76
7.11 Working with the Log Tab........................................................................................................ 7-78
7.12 Working with the Upload Tab .................................................................................................. 7-78
7.13 Working with the Frequency Tab ............................................................................................. 7-80
7.14 Working with the Information Tab........................................................................................... 7-83
7.15 Working with the SNMP Tab .................................................................................................... 7-85
8. Appendix A –Cautions and Warnings......................................................8-86
8.1 Cautions and Warnings .............................................................................................................. 8-86
8.2 EMC/Safety and Radio Approvals................................................................................................ 8-87
8.3 CE Marking ................................................................................................................................. 8-87
9. Appendix B –Precautions and Maintenance............................................9-88
9.1 Caring for your Equipment.......................................................................................................... 9-88
9.2 Charging..................................................................................................................................... 9-88
9.3 Working with Lithium Batteries................................................................................................... 9-88
9.4 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................... 9-89
9.5 Storage ....................................................................................................................................... 9-89
9.6 Repairs ....................................................................................................................................... 9-89
9.7 Getting Technical Support .......................................................................................................... 9-89
9.8 Using the DTC RMA Service......................................................................................................... 9-90
10. Appendix C –Glossary .......................................................................10-91
10.1 Glossary ................................................................................................................................ 10-91
11. Appendix D –Downconverter Data .....................................................11-98
11.1 About Downconverters, Square ............................................................................................. 11-98
11.2 About Downconverters, Barrel............................................................................................... 11-98
11.3 About Downconverters, Barrel, Gain Selectable, TNC-TNC .................................................... 11-98
11.4 About Downconverters, Barrel, Gain Selectable, Broadcast, N Type to BNC.......................... 11-99

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11.5 About Downconverters, Extended Barrel, Gain Selectable, Broadcast (N Type to BNC) ......... 11-99
12. Appendix E –Remote Control Guide .................................................12-100
12.1 About the RS232 Control General Principles ....................................................................... 12-100
12.2 About the Command Packet Structure ................................................................................ 12-100
12.3 About the Reply Packet Structure........................................................................................ 12-100
12.4 About the Programming Model............................................................................................ 12-101
12.5 Commands.......................................................................................................................... 12-102

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1. Systems Description
The equipment in this User Guide is:
Equipment Title
Part Numbers
Broadcast Receiver, 1U Version
Broadcast Receiver, 2U Version
PRORXD-2-1RU
PRORXD-4-1RU
PRORXD-2-2RU
PRORXD-4-2RU
PRORXD-6-2RU
PRORXD-8-2RU
1.1 What is the PRORXD-1RU Broadcast Receiver?
Figure 1-1 PRORXD Broadcast Receiver, 1RU Version
The PRORXD-1RU is a feature-rich COFDM receiver/decoder with DUAL optional receive and HD decoding
capability in a single enclosure. Designed specifically for the demanding broadcast market, it is supplied in
a 1/2 19” 1RU high rack chassis, where two units can be mounted together to occupy a 19” slot and uses
standard broadcast connectors for signal interfaces.
The PRORXD-1RU is available with 2-way or 4-way maximum ratio combining RF inputs, ensuring video is
recovered free from the distortions typically associated with fading and multipath. All DVB-T 6/7/8MHz
modes are supported, plus DTC’s 6/7/8MHz UMVL (Ultra Mobile Video Link) modulation – designed to
enhance performance when utilising higher frequency bands or in high-speed TX applications such as
Motorsport. DTC Narrowband, enabling broadcast quality (4.8Mbps) signals to be transmitted in only
2.5MHz bandwidth is available as an option. Designed to work with external DTC down-converters, the
receiver can be located up to 100m from the antennas using standard 75Ωco-axial cables.
The unit incorporates an extremely flexible decoding platform, with low delay H.264 decoding ensuring
compatibility with all DTC and most 3rd party encoders. An optional 2nd decoder can be enabled, allowing

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2x SD or HD signals to be decoded. Multiple video output formats are offered with composite and SDI
outputs in SD mode and HD-SDI and in HD mode. SDI/HD-SDI both feature embedded audio and HDMI
outputs are provided for use with domestic TV’s. ASI in/out is offered as an option.
A full Genlock facility is available in both SD and HD modes. When in HD mode, an optional downconverted
SD composite video monitoring output is also offered.
The unit can also be used as an IP decoder. When paired with a DTC Broadcast IP Encoder, the unit can
send an IFB signal to the remote location via the reverse leg of the IP link. An optional adaptive bit-rate
encoding/decoding mode is also available, allowing fully automated operation on variable capacity or
contended networks such as VSAT or BGAN terminals.
The PRORXD-1RU can be controlled through its OLED front panel display, as well as on its RS232 or IP
Ethernet browser control interfaces.
A comprehensive On Screen Graphical display is available for monitoring and diagnostics, which can be
enabled or disabled separately on the two video outputs.
1.2 What are the Key Features of the PRORXD-1RU?
DVB-T & UMVL (optional) demodulation
2 or 4 RF inputs with 8/12DC switchable down converter powering
Fully compliant MPEG2 and H.264 SD/HD decoding
HD-SDI/SDI with embedded audio out
Composite video outputs (with optional HD down-conversion)
HDMI outputs
IFB input (IP mode)
2nd decoder (optional)
Auto bit-rate capability (with DTC Broadcast IP Encoder)
ASI input and output (optional)
Front panel control (+ Web-browser and RS232)
Genlock input
Full on-screen display (OSD) diagnostics
Low delay video operation for real-time applications (DTC H.264 systems only)
1RU half-rack mounting
12VDC powering (AC adaptor supplied)

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1.3 What is the PRORXD-2RU Broadcast Receiver?
Figure 1-2 PRORXD Broadcast Receiver, 2RU Version
The PRORXD-2RU is a feature-rich COFDM receiver/decoder with DUAL receive and HD decoding capability
in a single enclosure. Designed specifically for the demanding broadcast market, it is supplied in a 1/2 19”
2RU high rack chassis, where two units can be mounted together to occupy a 19” slot and uses standard
broadcast connectors for signal interfaces.
It is available with 6-way or 8-way maximum ratio combining RF inputs, ensuring video is recovered free
from the distortions typically associated with fading and multipath. All DVB-T 6/7/8MHz modes are
supported, plus DTC’s 6/7/8MHz UMVL (Ultra Mobile Video Link) modulation – designed to enhance
performance when utilising higher frequency bands or in high-speed TX applications such as Motorsport.
DTC Narrowband, enabling broadcast quality (4.8Mbps) signals to be transmitted in only 2.5MHz bandwidth
is available as an option. Designed to work with external DTC down- converters, the receiver can be located
up to 100m from the antennas using standard 75Ωco-axial cables.
The unit incorporates an extremely flexible decoding platform, with low delay H.264 decoding ensuring
compatibility with all DTC and most 3rd party encoders. An optional 2nd decoder can be enabled, allowing
2x SD or HD signals to be decoded. Multiple video output formats are offered with composite and SDI
outputs in SD mode and HD-SDI and in HD mode. SDI/HD-SDI both feature embedded audio and HDMI
outputs are provided for use with domestic TV’s. ASI in/out is offered as an option.
A full Genlock facility is available in both SD and HD modes. When in HD mode, an optional downconverted
SD composite video monitoring output is also offered.
The unit can also be used as an IP decoder. When paired with a DTC IP Encoder, the unit can send an IFB
signal to the remote location via the reverse leg of the IP link. An optional adaptive bit-rate
encoding/decoding mode is also available, allowing fully automated operation on variable capacity or
contended networks such as VSAT or BGAN terminals.
The PRORXD-2RU can be controlled through its comprehensive, full-colour front panel touch- screen
display, as well as on its RS232 or IP Ethernet browser control interfaces.