GSS HDTV 610 CI TPS User manual

Grundig SAT SystEms
GSS
Grundig SAT Systems GmbH
Beuthener Straße 43
D-90471 Nuremberg
Phone: +49 (0) 911 / 703 8877
Fax: +49 (0) 911 / 703 9210
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.gss.tv
Assembly Instructions
Assembly Instructions
English
A
A
CLASS
CLASS
KLASSE
KLASSE
HDTV 610 CI TPS
Head-End Digital Modulator HDTV

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Contents
1 Safety regulations.....................................................................................................4
2 General information .................................................................................................4
2.1 Packing contents..........................................................................................4
2.2 Meaning of the symbols used........................................................................5
2.3 Technical data.............................................................................................5
2.4 Description .................................................................................................6
2.5 Software query............................................................................................7
2.6 How the TPS module works...........................................................................7
2.7 Explanation of the term “symbol rate” ............................................................8
2.8 Bandwidth-efficient assignment of cable channels with low bandwidths..............9
3 Assembly ...............................................................................................................10
3.1 Installing the cassette..................................................................................10
3.2 EMC regulations........................................................................................10
3.3 Connecting the cassette..............................................................................11
3.4 Retrofitting a CA module ............................................................................12
4 The control panel at a glance ..................................................................................13
4.1 Menu items...............................................................................................13
4.2 Control panel............................................................................................13
5 Programming .........................................................................................................14
5.1 Preparation...............................................................................................14
5.2 Notes on level setting.................................................................................14
5.3 Programming procedure.............................................................................15
5.3.1 Channel strips “A” without CA module and “B” ..................................15
5.3.2 Channel strip “A” with CA module ....................................................17
5.4 Programming the cassette ..........................................................................18
Selecting the cassette .................................................................................18
Selecting the channel strip ..........................................................................19
Selecting channel / frequency setting...........................................................19
Setting the output channel...........................................................................20
Setting the output frequency........................................................................21
Switching the modulator off or on................................................................21
Adjusting the output levels of the channel strips .............................................21
Setting the LNB oscillator frequency .............................................................22
Setting the input symbol rate .......................................................................23
Setting the DVB mode ................................................................................23
Setting the input frequency..........................................................................24
Testing the signal to noise ratio....................................................................24
Setting the station filter ...............................................................................26
Setting the QAM modulation ......................................................................28
Inverting the user signal..............................................................................29
Setting stuffing...........................................................................................29
Setting a substitute signal in the case of an incorrect input signal ....................30
Network Information Table (NIT)..................................................................31
Saving settings ..........................................................................................32

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5.4.1 Operation with a CA module............................................................32
Setting the operating voltage for the CA module .................................32
Setting the PID monitoring ................................................................33
Configuring the CA module..............................................................34
Setting the station filter.....................................................................35
6 Channel and frequency tables .................................................................................37

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1 Safety regulations
Caution
• Assembly, installation and servicing should be carried out by authorised
electricians.
• Switch off the operating voltage of the system before beginning with assembly
or service work or pull out the mains plug.
• Do not perform installation and service work during thunderstorms.
• Install the system so it will not be able to vibrate…
- in a dust-free, dry environment
- in such a manner that it is protected from moisture, fumes, splashing water and
dampness
- somewhere protected from direct sunlight
- not within the immediate vicinity of heat sources
- in an ambient temperature of -20 °C to +50 °C.
• Ensure that the head-end station is adequately ventilated.
Do not cover the ventilation slots.
• Beware of short circuits
• No liability is accepted for any damage caused by faulty connections or inap-
propriate handling.
• Observe the relevant standards, regulations and guidelines on the installation and
operation of antenna systems.
• Earth the SAT receiver in accordance with DIN EN 50083-1 / EN 60728-11
and VDE 0855 (earthed, equipotential bonding rail).
•For further information please read the assembly instructions for the head-
end station used.
Take action to prevent static discharge when working on the device.
2 General information
2.1 Packing contents
1 cassette HDTV 610 CI TPS
2 HF cables
1 CD (assembly instructions)
1 Brief assembly instructions

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2.2 Meaning of the symbols used
Important note
—> General note
• Performing works
2.3 Technical data
The devices meet the following EU directives:
2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC
The product fulfils the guidelines and standards for CE labelling.
HF input
Frequency range: 925 … 2150 MHz
Level range: 60 dBµV … 80 dBµV
DVB-S modes: DVB-S 1/2 , 2/3 , 3/4 , 5/6 , 7/8
DVB-S2 modes: QPSK 1/2 , 3/5 , 2/3 , 3/4 , 4/5 , 5/6 , 8/9 , 9/10
8PSK
3/5 , 2/3 , 3/4 , 5/6 , 8/9 , 9/10
Symbol rate DVB-S: QPSK: 2 … 45 MSymb/s
Symbol rate DVB-S2: QPSK: 10 … 30 MSymb/s
8PSK: 10 … 31 MSymb/s
HF output
Channels: S21 … C69
Frequency range: 42.0 MHz … 860.0 MHz
Output level: typ. 97 dBµV
Output impedance: 75 Ω
Connections
SAT inputs: 2 F sockets
HF output: 1 IEC socket
Connection strip (10-pin): for supply voltages and control circuits
RS 232 socket: serial interface for software update
Conditional access: several channels can be decoded.

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2.4 Description
The twin transmodulator cassette is a QPSK-converter, which converts all sta-
tions modulated according to DVB-S / DVB-S2 standard into two QAM-modulat-
ed cable signals. The cassette has two digital SAT IF inputs and an HF output. It
is equipped with two channel strips (“ A ” and “ B ”). The channel strips consist of
the digital tuners, the digital signal preparation units and the output converter.
The channel strips are indicated in the head-end station display with “Bx …A”
and “Bx …B”. Using an adequate CA module encoded channels can be decod-
ed via channel strip “A”. The control of the cassette takes place via the control
unit of the head-end sta
tion.
Two LEDs indicate if the respective channel strip is switched on (LED illuminates)
or off, and also provide an indication of the signal quality based on their
colour. Additionally the quality of the data stream received is displayed
(“CN…”).
The integrated TPS module (Transport Stream Processing) processes the data
from the demodulated transport streams. This enables service information (NIT –
Network Information Table) to be changed, data rates to be increased (stuffing)
and for individual stations to be deleted from the transport stream (thus optimis-
ing bandwidth for the other stations being transmitted).
The HF output signals are sent through the HF output of the cassette to the output
collector. The common output level of the channel strips can be set at the output
collector.
When the head-end station is switched on, the two-line LC display shows the
software version of the control unit.
To operate this cassette the software version of the control unit must be “V 37”
or higher. You can find the current operating software for the control unit and
the cassette , the software “BE-Flash” and the current assembly instructions on the
website “www.gss.tv”.
The cassette is designed for use in the following head-end stations:
– STC 1200
– STC 316
– STR 19-8

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2.5 Software query
Control unit
If necessary, you can activate the indication of the software version of the con-
trol unit manually:
• Press any two keys on the control unit of the head-end station simultaneously
until the display goes dark and
the software version, e.g. “ V 37 ” appears.
2.6 How the TPS module works
After decoding QPSK- or 8PSK-modulated signals, the demodulated data stream
can be accessed via the integrated TPS module. This data stream, also called
transport stream, contains several stations in all their components (video, audio,
data and service information), which can be changed using the TPS module.
The individual functions
Station filter
Individual stations can be deleted. This reduces the data rate and, consequently,
the output symbol rate required.
Stuffing
The transport stream is padded using what is known as zero data. This ensures
a steady and constant output symbol rate.
Changing the NIT
The transport stream contains data in the form of tables which the receivers
evaluate and require for convenient use. The TPS module can adjust the “Net-
work Information Table” (NIT) to accommodate the new station data. The “NIT”
contains data which is required by the set-top box for the automatic search
feature.

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2.7 Explanation of the term “symbol rate”
Modulation schemes such as QPSK and QAM transmit multiple bits simultane-
ously. These are referred to as symbols. In addition to the user data flow which
transmits video and audio information, error correction bits are transferred. The
FEC number states the ratio of user bits to the complete transmitted bits. The
output symbol rate is calculated as follows:
256-QAM: SR (A) = FEC x 1/4x SR (E)
128-QAM: SR (A) = FEC x 2/7x SR (E)
64-QAM: SR (A) = FEC x 1/3x SR (E)
32-QAM: SR (A) = FEC x 2/5x SR (E)
16-QAM: SR (A) = FEC x 1/2x SR (E)
4-QAM: SR (A) = FEC x 1/1x SR (E)
Example:
Output symbol rate 64-QAM, FEC= 3/4,
Input symbol rate SR (E) = 27,500 kSymb/s
SR (A) = 3/4x 1/3x 27,500 kSymb/s
SR (A) = 6,875 kSymb/s
Note:
If no “FEC” is stated in the station lists, it can be assumed to be
“FEC =
3/4
”.
Reception from a transponder with a very low symbol rate
(SCPC station)
The extremely low data rate means that the output symbol rate is very low. If
there are reception problems with different digital receivers, set output symbol
rate to a higher value.
Defined symbol rates
Some cable operators specify a fixed symbol rate (e.g. 6,900 kSymb/s).

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2.8 Bandwidth-efficient assignment of cable channels with low bandwidths
(SelecPlex®)
Channels with low bandwidths are the result of filtering out stations which are
not required. These “narrow” channels can then be arranged in one channel to
save space. To do this, activate the “Setting the output frequency” menu (assign-
ment outside the official channel raster).
—> The required bandwidth (in kHz) is roughly equal to the symbol rate
(kSymb/s) plus 20% in MHz.
ESC 1
Nile TV
Nile News
TVP 1
TVP 2
TVP 3
Viva
Gala
3 MHz
64 QAM
2.5 Ms/s
4 MHz
64 QAM
3.3 Ms/s
S21 S22 S23 S24
TV 5 RTM 1 ESC 1 RAI UNO DW TV RTP SISAL TV TV Bulgaria Mediolanum Nile TV Nile News Super Sport Viva Gala Fantasy Cine 5 TVP 1 TVP 2 TV Polonia TVP 3
Astra 19,2° East Eutelsat 7° EastTürksat 42° EastEutelsat 13° East

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3 Assembly
3.1 Installing the cassette
– Ensure the head-end station is mounted so it will not be able to vibrate.
Avoid, for example, mounting the head-end station onto a lift shaft or any
other wall or floor construction that vibrates in a similar way.
– Before installing or changing a cassette unplug the power cable from the
mains power socket.
• Remove the fastening screws 1of an unoccupied slot from the bracket of the
head-end station.
• Insert the cassette in this slot and push it into the housing.
• Align the cassette and apply slight pressure to connect it to the connections of
the board and the HF bus bar.
• Fasten the cassette with the screws 1.
3.2 EMC regulations
To comply with the current EMC regulations, it is necessary to connect the
lines leading in and out of the head-end station using F terminals.
The attenuation of shielding of the connection lines must meet the require-
ments for “Class A”.
When mounting the cassette in a STR 19-8 head-end station which is in-
stalled in a 19” cabinet, make sure the connections leading in and out for
the 19” cabinet are made using F terminals.
0°


CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE CASSETTE
MESSAUSGANG
A
ACHTUNG!
Vor dem Cassettenwechsel
unbedingt Netzstecker ziehen!
CAUTION!
Before changing cassettes remove
mains plug!
A
A
CLASS
CLASS
KLASSE
KLASSE

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• Insert the required number of F terminals in the openings provided in the
head-end station or in the 19 " cabinet.
—> F terminals are not included in the scope of delivery.
Tighten the nut on the F terminal until the teeth on the lock washer have pen-
etrated the exterior coating and a good connection is made between the
housing and F terminal.
3.3 Connecting the cassette
• Plug the SAT input cables into the SAT input sockets “ SAT input A ” 2(channel
strip “A”) and “ SAT input B ” 1(channel strip “B”).
• Connect the head-end station to the mains power supply.
3Slot for a CA module
4“RS 232 socket”
The operating software of the cassette can be updated via the 9-Pin D-SUB
socket “RS 232” using a PC or notebook and the software “BE-Flash”.
You can find the current operating software on the website “www.gss.tv”.
RS 232

Slot for
CA module

SAT input "A"

SAT input "B"


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3.4 Retrofitting a CA module
The cassette is equipped with a common interface. It allows you to connect
a CA module for various encryption systems and service providers. Encoded
channels can only be decoded with a CA module suitable for the encoding
system and the corresponding smart card. The smart card contains all the infor-
mation for authorisation, decoding and subscription.
Caution
– Check with the distributor or manufacturer of the CA module to be
used to ensure that it is suitable for decoding several channels.
– The hardware and software of this cassette have been thoroughly pre-
pared and tested.
– Any changes made by program vendors to the structures in the program
data might impair or even prevent this function.
– When working with the CA module, please read the corresponding op-
erating manual from the respective provider.
• Insert the smart card into the CA module so that the chip on the smart card
faces the thicker side (top) of the CA module.
• Insert the CA module into the slot 3(s. chap. 3.3) with the top side of the CA
module facing the top side of the cassette.
• Push the CA module without canting into the guide rails of the common inter-
face slot and contact it to the common interface.

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4 The control panel at a glance
4.1 Menu items
Program the cassette using the buttons on the control unit of the head-end station.
The two-line display of the control unit then shows the menus.
The parameters and functions to be set are underlined.
Use the key to select the following main menu items:
– Channel strip
– Selecting channel / frequency setting
– Output channel / output frequency
– Output level
– LNB oscillator frequency
– Input symbol rate
– Input frequency
– Station filter
– QAM modulation
– Stuffing
– Substitute signal
– Network Information Table (NIT)
4.2 Control panel
The key pad on the head-end station is used to scroll through the menus and
menu items one at a time:
scrolls forward through the menus.
▶
◀/
select parameters in the menus.
set values, initiate actions.
selects sub-menus.
AUDIO
scrolls backward through the menus.
Msaves all entries.
BE–Remote V 37
please wait . . .

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5 Programming
5.1 Preparation
• Connect the test receiver to the HF output or the test output of the head-end
station.
• Set the output channel / output frequency of the
cassette (s. page 20 / 21)
and adjust the TV test receiver to this channel.
• Switch on the channel strip (modulator) if necessary (s. page 21). For each
channel strip, there is a status LED which indicates if the channel strip is
switched on.
• Balance the output levels of the channel strips “A” and “B” if the difference in
level is ≥1 dB (page 21).
5.2 Notes on level setting
In order to prevent interference within the head-end station and the cable sys-
tem, the output level of the cassette must be lowered by 10 dB compared to
analogue cassettes at 64 QAM, and by 4 dB compared to analogue cassettes
at 256 QAM.
• Measure the output levels of the other
cassettes and tune them to a uniform
output level using the appropriate level controls or software dependent on the
head-end station used. Please regard the assembly instructions of the respec-
tive head-end station.
Status LED
Channel strip
"B"
Status LED
Channel strip
"A"

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5.3 Programming procedure
5.3.1 Channel strips “A” without CA module and “B”
Ein / On
BE–Remote
please wait …
V 37
Box 4
V 1
DVBS2-TPS
– – –
Bx 1A
C5-12,S3-24
TWIN-SAT
C07
Bx 1A
C5-12,S3-24
TWIN-SAT
C07
Böx 4
C5-12,S3-24
TWIN-SAT
C07
Bx 5A
BD3
DVBT-DVBT
C09
+
Bx 4A
V 1
DVBS2-TPS
S21
Bx 4A
Channel
OUTPUT
A / B
t > 10 s
Channel / Freq.
Bx 4A
S21
OUTPUT
on
Bx 4A
27500
SYMBOL
DVB-S
▶
◀/
▶
◀/
on / off
▶
◀/
Bx 4A
0 dB
LEVEL
Bx 4A
10600 MHz
LNB
0 … -10 dB
▶
◀/
DVB-S / DVB-S 2
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Bx 4A
11836 -1.8
FREQ
CN 12
▶
◀/Bx 4A
12.0 dB
C/N
(+ 9.6) OK
Anzeige: Signalqualität
Display: Signal quality
Bx 4A
Filter
PROGRAM
off
01/10Bx 4A TV +
Das Erste
Bx 4A
Filter
PROGRAM
on on / off
Programme entfernen / hinzufügen
Removing / activating stations
nächster Service (Programm)
next service (station)
▶
◀/
▶
▶

M

Bx 4A
SR=6900 (6325)
STUFFING
Bx 4A
Null Packets
FAILURE
Bx 4A
64-QAM
QAM
normal
▶
◀/
4 … 256 normal / inverse
Null Packets … Single Carrier
Bx 4A
off
NIT
=> Make ▶
on / off Make
!
Kanalzug “A” mit CA-Modul
Channel strip “A“ with CA module
ohne CA-Modul
without CA module
Kanalzug “B”
Channel strip “B“
▶
◀/

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5.3.2 Channel strip “A” with CA module
Bx 4A
Menu <=
CA
=> Edit
*) Die angezeigte Information ist
abhängig vom verwendeten
CA-Modul.
The information displayed is
dependent on the CA module
used.
Bx 4A 01/03
Information *)
MENU Bx 4A TV X
. . . .
04/09
S
X – entschlüsselt
decrypted
0 – verschlüsselt
encrypted
X / 0
nächster Service
next service
Bx 4A
PID Check
CA
on
▶
◀
on / off
M
▶
◀/
!
Bx 4A
Menu <=
CA
=> Edit
Bx 4A
Supply
CA
5.0 V 3.3 V / 5.0 V

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5.4 Programming the cassette
—> Pressing the button for longer than 2 seconds cancels the pro-
gramming procedure. This takes you back to the program item “Selecting
the cassette” from any menu. Any entries that have not been saved are
reset to the previous settings.
—> Entries in the menus can be saved by pressing the Mkey. You are taken
back to the “Selecting the cassette” menu item.
• Switch on the head-end station
—> The display shows the software version (e.g. V 37)
—> The processor reads the cassettes ‘ data
(approx. 10 seconds).
_
Selecting the cassette
• Select the
cassette you want to program (e.g. Box 4) by
repeatedly pressing the button if necessary.
• By pressing the button, activate channel strip “A”.
Ein / On
BE–Remote
please wait …
V 37
t > 10 s
Box 4
V 1
DVBS2-TPS
– – –
Bx 1A
C5-12,S3-24
TWIN-SAT
C07
Bx 1A
C5-12,S3-24
TWIN-SAT
C07
Böx 4
C5-12,S3-24
TWIN-SAT
C07
Bx 5A
BD3
DVBT-DVBT
C09
+


B
x
5
A
B
D
3
DVBT
-
DVBT
C
09

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Selecting the channel strip
• By pressing , select channel strip “A” or “B”
—> The display shows e.g. the menu “ Bx 4 A DVBS2-TPS ”:
“Bx” stands for cassette (box),
“4” for slot 4
“A” for channel strip “A”
”DVBS2-TPS” Type of cassette
”S21” Channel set
• Press the button.
—> The “Selecting channel / frequency setting” –
“OUTPUT” menu is activated.
Selecting channel / frequency setting
In this menu, you can choose the channel or frequency setting
for the adjustment of the HF output. The channel setting cov-
ers the range of channels S21 … C69, the frequency setting
covers the range from 42.0 MHz to 860.0 MHz.
The QAM signal is normally transmitted with a bandwidth of
8 MHz. This means that you can only use the channel centre
frequency of the existing channel raster in the range of chan-
nels S21 … C69 (frequency raster 8 MHz). The CCIR chan-
nel raster is 7 MHz in the range of the lower frequency bands
(channels C2 … S20). Therefore the frequency setting is used
here. If one uses the existing channel raster of 7 MHz in these
channel ranges, this will result in interference (overlapping)
with the 8 MHz QAM signal packages, thus causing trans-
mission problems.
For programming in these channel ranges and in the frequen-
cy ranges below them, we recommend starting with channel
S21 / 306 MHz going back in steps of 8 MHz, or reducing
Bx 4A
V 1
DVBS2-TPS
S21 A / B
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the bandwidth of the QAM output signal by removing sta-
tions.
Using “SelecPlex®“ only the frequency setting can be used.
• Use to select channel setting “Channel” or frequen-
cy setting “Freq.”.
• Press the button.
—> The “Setting the output channel” or “Setting the out-
put frequency” – “OUTPUT” menu is activated.
—> If frequency setting is selected continue on page 21 with
“Setting the output frequency”.
Setting the output channel
In this menu you set the output channel of the channel strip.
Additionally the modulator of the channel strip can be
switched off or on (page 21).
• Use the buttons to set the output channel.
Bx 4A
Channel
OUTPUT
Channel / Freq.
Bx 4A
S21
OUTPUT
on
on / off
▶
◀/