Novra S200 User manual

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Novra S200/S200CA Receiver
User Manual
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Novra S200/S200CA
DVB-S2 Satellite Data Receiver
User Manual
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Document version: 2.0
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Important- Please read this entire manual before installing or operating this product.
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INDEX Page
1Conventions .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1Text Conventions.................................................................................................................. 4
1.2Applicable Models................................................................................................................ 4
1.3Model Naming Convention................................................................................................... 5
2Introduction................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1Principles of Operation......................................................................................................... 6
3Getting Started.............................................................................................................................. 7
3.1Typical S200 Installation...................................................................................................... 7
3.2What Information do I Need – Basic Configuration?........................................................... 8
3.3SOFTWARE Installation on Windows................................................................................. 9
3.4S200 Startup and Main Screen............................................................................................ 10
3.4.1S200 Main Screen – DVB-S2......................................................................................... 13
3.4.2S200 Main Screen – DVB-S........................................................................................... 16
4Configuring the S200.................................................................................................................. 18
4.1Interfaces............................................................................................................................. 18
4.1.1Network Button............................................................................................................... 18
4.1.2Satellite Button................................................................................................................ 19
4.2IP Data Content Button....................................................................................................... 22
4.3A/V...................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3.1Content Button................................................................................................................ 23
4.3.2Program Association Table (PAT) Button...................................................................... 25
4.4Control ................................................................................................................................ 26
4.4.1Conditional Access Module (CAM) Button................................................................... 26
4.4.2Traps Button.................................................................................................................... 27
4.4.3Reboot Button................................................................................................................. 27
4.5File Drop Down .................................................................................................................. 28
4.6Control Drop Down ............................................................................................................ 30
4.7Video Wizard Drop Down.................................................................................................. 31
4.8Help Drop Down................................................................................................................. 32
4.8.1Help................................................................................................................................. 32
4.8.2About............................................................................................................................... 33
5IP Re-Mapping............................................................................................................................ 34
5.1Configuring the IP Mapping Table..................................................................................... 34
6How to Configure the S200 for TV Viewing.............................................................................. 37
7Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 40
8Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 42
8.1Receiver Characteristics...................................................................................................... 42
8.3Industry Canada Compliance Declaration.......................................................................... 44
8.4Minimum System Requirements......................................................................................... 44
8.5Supplied Equipment............................................................................................................ 45
APPENDIX Terms, Definitions, and Tidbits of Information……………………………….....46

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1 Conventions
1.1 Text Conventions
Text appearing in Courier font indicates characters to be typed in; e.g. type Shell indicates that
the word “Shell” must be entered exactly as it appears, with the first letter capitalized.
Text appearing in Bookman Old Style font indicates a directory path or filename; e.g. c:\Program
Files.
Text appearing in SMALL CAPS and CopperPlateGothic32bc font in an instruction indicates a button
that must be clicked, or a key that must be pressed, or a field that must be entered or a particular
screen; e.g. BUTTON indicates a button that must be clicked.
1.2 Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the following S200 Models:
Novra S200 – DVB-S2/DVB-S satellite data receiver capable of receiving IP data,
Novra S200-Pro – Same functionality as the S200, but with the added capability to receive MPEG
Video data, and
Novra S200CA – Same functionality as the S200-Pro, but with a conditional access Common
Interface (CI) slot, making it compatible with many commercially available conditional access
encryption systems.
NOTE: Information in this box
will be Informative.
CAUTION: This information
will be quite important and
should not be i
g
nored.

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1.3 Model Naming Convention
This manual uses the S200 naming convention when referring to any one of the applicable S200 models (see
Section 1.2 above).
NOTE: - This manual covers all of the models listed in Section 1.2 above. The S200 Console
will automatically detect the receiver model and will gray out console tabs that are not
required to configure the receiver.
If the feature you are trying to configure is grayed out in the S200 Console, please contact
Novra Support (www.novra.com) to inquire about a firmware or hardware upgrade.

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2 Introduction
2.1 Principles of Operation
The S200 is a satellite receiver that enables the reception of IP and Video data carried on a DVB-S2 or DVB-
S compliant satellite signal.
Please refer to Figure 1 below for a better understanding of the S200 operation. The desired DVB-S2 satellite
signal is received using an appropriately sized satellite dish (not covered in this manual). A Low Noise Block
(LNB) downconverter (not covered in this manual) is used translate the incoming Radio Frequency (RF)
signal to an Intermediate Frequency (IF) signal. The S200 receives this I/F signal and extracts the IP or MEG
content, which is then passed onto the S200 LAN for distribution or viewing via computers connected to the
LAN. The received data type may be IP data or may be MPEG video data, depending on the S200 model
being employed.
The S200 Management Console resides on a PC connected to the S200 via an Ethernet crossover cable or
through an Ethernet hub. The Console is used to perform the following functions:
Configure IP address network parameters,
Specify satellite tuning parameters,
Specify decryption parameters,
Select DVB information streams by Program IDentification number (PID), and
Map audio/video PIDs to multicast address(es).
Once configured, the S200 will retain its settings and continue to forward data transmitted to you by your
service provider even after restarting the S200 or your PC.
The S200 Receiver does not require a computer to continue operation. Once the configuration has been set,
you should have no need to change them.

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3 Getting Started
3.1 Typical S200 Installation
CAUTION: Nothing should be inserted between the S200 and the satellite dish except for a
surge suppressor. Cable TV Splitters, TVs, VCRs, and FM receivers are not designed for
connection to this portion of the network. It is very likely they will be damaged by the LNB DC
voltage generated by the S200
24 Vdc
(Center +ve)
Power
Supply
Received I/F
Signal
S200CA directly
controls/powers the
LNB
(Cat 5
Crossover
Cable)
Installation
Disk
Ethernet
Packets to/from
Mgmt Station
S200CA Receiver
The S200CA
Receiver
Package
NOTE: - This information is needed in order for the receiver to function. It is recommended
that all the information be collected before attempting to install the service. Novra
Technologies Inc. expects that end users, who wish to control the LNB with the receiver,
already have good understanding of satellite technology.
Figure 1: Typical Configuration
CAM Slot
NOTE: - Prior to removal of the smart card while running a live stream, it is recommended
that the S200CA be powered down for 10 seconds, or that the Conditional Access Module
(CAM) is first removed from the S200CA. To re-insert the smart card while running a live
stream, it is recommended that the smart card be first inserted into the CAM and then the
CAM be inserted into the S200CA.
Satellite Dish
and LNB
Received R/F
Signal

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NOTE: IGMP is an Internet standard that is used to control multicast traffic on the LAN
based on the client’s interest in the stream. For proper operation, all components of
your network should support IGMP
NOTE: The 22 KHz (or 44 KHz) tone is used to switch between the 2 bands of the
LNB. The receiver should be configured so that the proper tone is used and the proper
band is selected.
NOTE: If the LNB does not have the ability to switch polarizations, choose a value that
will provide the most suitable power supply voltage. In most cases this will be
Horizontal / Left (+18 Volts).
3.2 What Information do I Need – Basic Configuration?
Before using the S200 configuration software to configure your receiver, you need to gather the
following information:
1) The LO Frequency in MHz of the stream you wish to receive.
2) The RF Band Frequency in MHz of the stream you wish to receive. Your
satellite service provider should be able to provide this information for you.
3) Polarization: Horizontal / Left ____(+15, 18 or 20 Volts DC) OR Vertical / Right____(+11, +13, or
20 Volts DC). Your satellite service provider should be able to provide this information for you.
4) Will the receiver be controlling a Single Band LNB (Most Common) or a Universal Band / Dual
LNB?
5) The Symbol Rate in Msps.
Examples: 21.096, 5.12600, 1.00, …etc.
6) The IP Address to be assigned to your Novra S200 Receiver
Example: 192.168.170.125
7) The IP address of the Default Gateway for the receiver.
8) Is the receiver supposed to filter multicast traffic using IGMP?
NOTE: Local Oscillator Frequency is specific to the LNB Model and is usually stamped
on the Unit or can be found in the LNB Manual. Typical values include: 9.75, 10.60,
10.75, 11.00, and 11.25 GHz for the Ku band. And for the C Band satellite frequencies
a typical value is 5.15 GHz.

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3.3 SOFTWARE Installation on Windows
The S200 Console software is supplied as a single executable. Therefore, it is easy to install on
different systems. All you need to do is copy the executable to your working directory.
NOTE: - You MUST be logged onto the system as Administrator.
NOTE: - Your screen resolution MUST be at least 800 x 600 and at least
"16 bit color" to function properly.

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NOTE: - You MUST be logged onto the system as Administrator, for the
network settings function to work properly.
3.4 S200 Startup and Main Screen
1- Start the S200 Console software.
2- The software will attempt to auto-detect all the receivers currently connected to the LAN. After the
auto detection is complete, a screen showing all discovered devices will be displayed as shown
below. Double click on the device that you wish to configure.
Figure 2 - S200 Device Listing
3- The first step in configuring your S200 is to ensure the network settings of the device make it
accessible from the Windows management PC. The IP address of the device and the IP address of
the management station must reside on the same subnet, or there must be a route that connects both
of them through a router. If this is NOT the case, you will be prompted with the Change IP Address
Screen as shown below in Figure 3. You will need to change the IP address of your management PC