Sencore Mrd 3187b User manual

October 2011

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MRD 3187B

Professional Receiver/Decoder

User Manual

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Revision History

Date

Version

Description

Author

11/24/2010

1.0

Update to the new corporate image

9/2/2011

1.1

Updated for 7.5.0 software release

10/13/2011

1.2

Updated for 7.6.0 software release

10/19/2011

1.3

Updated with minor additions to Appendix C

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FCC Class A Information

The Atlas MRD 3187B has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in

a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC

limits.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

Dolby Digital Information

This product has been manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby Digital”, “DolbyE”, “AC-3” and “EAC-3” are licensed trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

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WARNING

PLEASE OBSERVE THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

There is always a danger present when using electronic equipment.

Unexpected high voltages can be present at unusual locations in defective equipment

and signal distribution systems. Become familiar with the equipment that you are

working with and observe the following safety precautions.

Every precaution has been taken in the design of your MRD 3187B to ensure

that it is as safe as possible. However, safe operation depends on you the

operator.

Always be sure your equipment is in good working order. Ensure that all points of

connection are secure to the chassis and that protective covers are in place and

secured with fasteners.

Never work alone when working in hazardous conditions. Always have another

person close by in case of an accident.

Always refer to the manual for safe operation. If you have a question about the

application or operation call SENCORE for assistance.

Never allow your equipment to be exposed to water or high moisture

environments. If exposed to a liquid, remove power safely (at the breaker) and

send your equipment to be serviced by a qualified technician.

When installing the MRD 3187B utilizing the DC power supply, the power supply

MUST be used in conjunction with an over-current protective device rated at 50

V, 5 A, type: Slow-blo, as part of battery-supply circuit.

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Package Contents

The following is a list of the items that are included along with the MRD 3187B:

1. Documentation CD

2. Declaration of Conformity

3. Quick Start Guide

4. AC Power Cable

Note: If any option cables were ordered with the MRD 3187B, they will be included in the

box as well.

If any of these items were omitted from the packaging of the MRD 3187B please call 1-

800-SENCORE to obtain a replacement.

1) Documentation CD

2) Declaration of

Conformity

3) Quick Start Guide

4) AC Power Cable

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How to Use This Manual

Since the MRD 3187B is a modular device, this manual is arranged according to the

specific option cards available. During configuration steps, all button presses are

indicated by a picture of the actual button.

The beginning of each section includes a short description of the section, along with a

section specific table of contents.

When using this manual, many extra pieces of useful information are inserted where

pertinent and are designated in the following forms:

Note

Designator: Note: “ ”

Description: These items are little extra pieces of information to ease unit

configuration

Caution

Designator: CAUTION: “”

Description: These items should be seriously considered before configuring a setting.

Warning

Designator: Warning: “ ”or WARNING

Description: These items indicate actions that could have severe consequences.

Factory Configurations

The MRD 3187B is an extremely versatile piece of equipment and in order to further

expand its capabilities its internal setup can be factory configured in a number of

different ways.

Configuration 1 “Config 1” (No Decoder)

This configuration slaves the internal backplanes to one another but provides no

decoded video output. The placement of input cards can be in both RDS1 and RDS2

(Slots 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4). No video output cards may be installed. This

configuration is usually used as a satellite receiver or in combination with an MPEG/IP

card to encapsulate the TS from the active input and transmit it via IP.

Configuration 1 “Config 1” (Single Decoder)

This configuration slaves the internal backplanes to one another and provides one video

output. The placement of input cards can be in both RDS1 and RDS2 (Slots 1-2, 1-3, 1-

4, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4). Video outputs cards may only be placed in slot 1-1. This configuration

allows for the tuning of two independent audio services. Only one input may be active

and only one program decoded at any time.

Configuration 1 “Config 1” (Dual Decoder)

This configuration slaves the internal backplanes to one another and provides two

mirrored video outputs. The placement of input cards can be in both RDS1 and RDS2

(Slots 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4). Video outputs cards may be placed in slots 1-1 and 2-

1. This configuration allows for the tuning of four independent audio services. This

configuration is commonly used to provide an HD and SD video output from the same

input signal. Only one input may be active and only one program decoded at any time.

Configuration 2 “Config 2” (No Decoder)

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This configuration utilizes the internal backplanes independent from one another

allowing one MRD to input two independent inputs simultaneously. With this

configuration, the MRD essentially acts like two configuration 1 no decoder units in the in

the rack space of one MRD. One input per RDS can be active.

Configuration 2 “Config 2” (Single Decoder)

This configuration utilizes the internal backplanes independent from one another. This

configuration operates identical to a configuration 1 unit except for input cards placed in

RDS2 (Slots 2-2, 2-3, 2-4) cannot be decoded. A popular use of this configuration is to

place an RF card and an ASI card (i.e. 8701A and 8702) in RDS2 to provide RF input

and ASI output to act as an 8-VSB or satellite receiver. The bottom RDS may then be

used independently to decode a different independent input.

Configuration 2 “Config 2” (Dual Decoder)

This configuration utilizes the internal backplanes independent from one another

allowing one MRD to input and decode two independent inputs simultaneously. With this

configuration, the MRD essentially acts like two configuration 1 single decoder units in

the in the rack space of one decoder. One input per RDS can be active and decode

unique video simultaneously.

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Table of Contents

Section 1 –Getting Started..............................................................................11

1.1 Installation..................................................................................................................12

1.2 Quick Start Guide ......................................................................................................13

1.3 Maintenance ..............................................................................................................13

Section 2 –Controls and Configuration .........................................................14

2.1 Front of Unit...............................................................................................................15

2.2 Rear of Unit................................................................................................................15

2.3 Front Panel Display Layout........................................................................................15

2.4 Front Panel Indicators................................................................................................15

2.5 Input Error Logic ........................................................................................................16

2.6 Decoder Error Logic...................................................................................................16

2.7 Temperature Error Logic............................................................................................16

2.8 Fan Error Logic..........................................................................................................16

2.9 SNMP Traps ..............................................................................................................16

2.10 Input/Output Slot Organization ..................................................................................16

Section 3 –Option Cards Overview ................................................................18

3.1 8VSB/QAM Receiver –Option 8701A.......................................................................21

3.2 Serial Transport Stream I/O (DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310M) –Option 8702......................21

3.3 High Bit Rate ASI Input –Option 8703......................................................................21

3.4 Video Output (2 SD-SDI, 1 Composite) –Option 8704A/8704B...............................21

3.5 Video Output (2 HD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr) –Option 8705/8705A ..........................21

3.6 Video Output (1 RGBHV/YPbPr, 1 Composite) –Option 8706A...............................21

3.7 Audio Output (Dolby E, AES Digital, Analog) –Option 8707A..................................21

3.8 Video Output (2 HD/SD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) –Option 8708 .............22

3.9 Dual Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver –Option 8710/8710A......................................22

3.10 Dual Input ASM Receiver –Option 8711...................................................................22

3.11 Video Output (2 HD/SD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Comp) –Option 8712.....................22

3.12 GPIO Module –Option 8713 .....................................................................................22

3.13 Dual Input COFDM Receiver –Option 8715 .............................................................22

3.14 Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 with LNB –Option 8716/8716G....................................23

3.15 CAM Decryption –Option 8721.................................................................................23

3.16 Backup Network Controller –Option 8724................................................................23

3.17 MPEG over IP Input/Output –Option 8725...............................................................23

3.18 Dual MPEG over IP Input/ UDP Output –Option 8727.............................................23

3.19 PID Filtering Dual Output MPEG over IP UDP Output–Option 8728 .......................24

3.20 License Options.........................................................................................................24

Section 4 –Using the Front Panel to Configure the MRD 3187B..................25

4.1 Input Option –Active Input and Backup Configuration Selection..............................26

4.2 8VSB/QAM Receiver –Option 8701A.......................................................................28

4.3 Serial Transport Stream Input/Output (DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310M) –Option 8702 ......31

4.4 High Bit Rate ASI Input –Option 8703......................................................................32

4.5 Video Output (2 SD-SDI, 1 Composite) –Option 8704A/8704B...............................33

4.6 Video Output (2 HD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr) –Option 8705/8705A ..........................43

4.7 Video Output (1 RGBHV/YPbPr, 1 Composite) - Option 8706A ...............................52

4.8 Audio Output (DolbyE, AES Digital, Analog) –Option 8707A...................................61

4.9 Dual Video Output (2 SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) –Option 8708 .................63

4.10 Dual Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver –Option 8710/8710A......................................76

4.11 Dual Input ASM Receiver –Option 8711...................................................................79

4.12 Video Output (2 HD/SD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Comp) –Option 8712.....................83

4.13 GPIO Module –8713.................................................................................................90

4.14 Dual Input COFDM Receiver –Option 8715 .............................................................94

4.15 Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver with LNB –Option 8716/8716G.....................97

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4.16 CA Decryption –Option 8721..................................................................................102

4.17 MPEG over IP Input/Output –Option 8725.............................................................107

4.18 Dual MPEG over IP Input/ UDP Output –Option 8727...........................................121

4.19 PID Filtering Dual MPEG over IP UDP Output –Option 8728 ................................136

4.20 MPEG-2/MPEG-4 4:2:0 Decoder (1 Video, 2 Audio) –Option

8730A/8731A/8732/8734.........................................................................................143

4.21 MPEG2 Decoder 4:2:2 with Genlock (1 Video, 4 Audio) –Option 8733.................154

4.22 Active Errors ............................................................................................................163

4.23 Event Log.................................................................................................................164

4.24 Password Strength ..................................................................................................166

4.25 Network Security......................................................................................................168

4.26 Network Setup .........................................................................................................170

4.27 Panel Lock...............................................................................................................172

4.28 SNMP Configuration................................................................................................173

4.29 Genlock Reference..................................................................................................176

4.30 SMPTE 333M Configuration....................................................................................177

4.31 SCTE35 to SCTE104 Setup....................................................................................178

4.32 System Information..................................................................................................180

4.33 Feature Licensing ....................................................................................................184

Section 5 –Using the Web Client to Configure the MRD 3187B.................185

5.1 Login........................................................................................................................186

5.2 Status Indicators......................................................................................................186

5.3 Configuration ...........................................................................................................186

5.3.1 Input Setup...............................................................................................................187

5.3.2 Services Setup.........................................................................................................187

5.3.3 Output Setup............................................................................................................192

5.3.4 PSIP Information......................................................................................................192

5.4 Unit...........................................................................................................................193

5.4.1 Active Errors ............................................................................................................193

5.4.2 Event Logging..........................................................................................................193

5.4.3 Unit Date/Time.........................................................................................................194

5.4.4 SNMP MIB Modules ................................................................................................195

5.4.5 SNMP Settings ........................................................................................................195

5.4.6 SMPTE333M ...........................................................................................................196

5.5 Profiles.....................................................................................................................196

5.5.1 Saving a Profile........................................................................................................197

5.5.2 Deleting a Profile .....................................................................................................197

5.5.3 Renaming a Profile ..................................................................................................198

5.5.4 Applying a Saved Profile..........................................................................................199

5.5.5 Viewing a Saved Profile...........................................................................................199

5.5.6 Downloading a Saved Profile...................................................................................199

5.5.7 Uploading a Saved Profile.......................................................................................200

5.6 Web Passwords.......................................................................................................200

5.7 Password Strength ..................................................................................................201

5.8 Network Services.....................................................................................................201

5.9 Reset Unit................................................................................................................202

5.10 Software Updates ....................................................................................................202

5.11 Diagnostics ..............................................................................................................202

5.11.1 Processes................................................................................................................202

5.11.2 Network Interface Information..................................................................................203

5.12 About........................................................................................................................204

5.13 Feature Licensing ....................................................................................................204

Section 6 –Appendices..................................................................................205

Appendix A –Acronyms and Glossary..................................................206

Appendix B –Error/Event List................................................................209

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Appendix C –Specifications...................................................................211

Appendix C.a. MRD 3187B –base unit.............................................................................211

Appendix C.b. 8VSB/QAM Receiver –Option 8701A.......................................................213

Appendix C.c. Serial TS Input/Output (DVB-ASI /SMPTE 310M) –Option 8702.............214

Appendix C.d. High Bit Rate ASI Input –Option 8703......................................................214

Appendix C.e. Video Output (2 SD-SDI, 1 Composite) –Option 8704A/8704B ...............215

Appendix C.f. Video Output (2 HD-SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr) –Option 8705/8705A ...........216

Appendix C.g. Video Output (1 RGBHV/YPbPr, 1 Composite) –Option 8706A...............218

Appendix C.h. Audio Output (DolbyE, AES Digital, Analog) –Option 8707A...................219

Appendix C.i. Dual Video Output (2 SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) –Option

8708 220

Appendix C.j. Dual Input DVB-S2 Receiver –Option 8710/8710A...................................221

Appendix C.k. Dual Input ASM Receiver –Option 8711...................................................222

Appendix C.l. Video Output (2 SDI, 1 RGBHV/YPbPr/Composite) –Option 8712...........223

Appendix C.m. GPIO Module –Option 8713.....................................................................225

Appendix C.n. Dual Input COFDM Receiver –Option 8715 .............................................225

Appendix C.o. Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver with LNB –Option 8716/8716G.....226

Appendix C.p. CAM Decryption –Option 8721.................................................................227

Appendix C.q. Backup Network Controller –Option 8724 ................................................228

Appendix C.r. MPEG over IP Input/Output –Option 8725................................................229

Appendix C.s. Dual Input MPEG over IP Receiver/UDP Output –Option 8727...............230

Appendix C.t. PID Filtering Dual MPEG over IP UDP Output –Option 8728...................231

Appendix C.u. MPEG-2 Decoder (Video, 2 Audio) –Option 8730A .................................232

Appendix C.v. MPEG-2 Decoder (Video, 2 Audio) –Option 8731A .................................233

Appendix C.w. MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Decoder (1 Video, 2 Audio) –Option 8732 .................234

Appendix C.x. MPEG-2 Decoder with Genlock (1 Video, 4 Audio) –Option 8733...........235

Appendix C.y. MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Decoder (1 Video, 2 Audio) –Option 8734..................236

Appendix D –Pinout for 8705/8705A, 8706A, 8707A, 8708, 8712.........237

Appendix E –Coordinated Universal Time ...........................................238

Appendix F –MRD 3187B Audio Explanation.......................................239

Appendix G –Open Source Software.....................................................242

Appendix H –Warranty ...........................................................................244

Appendix I –Support and Contact Information...................................245

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Section 1 –Getting Started

Introduction

This section includes the following topics:

1.1 Installation..................................................................................................................12

1.2 Quick Start Guide ......................................................................................................13

1.3 Maintenance ..............................................................................................................13

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1.1 Installation

Cooling

The MRD 3187B is cooled via forced induction through the front of the unit and

exhausted through the vents on either side. The MRD 3187B is equipped with a

temperature controlled status indicator. If the temperature in the inside of the unit

exceeds 70° C the red “Error” LED will illuminate and a description of the error will

appear in the “Error List.”

Rack Information

The MRD 3187B is intended to be mounted in a standard 19” rack. It occupies 1RU

of rack space and the connections are all on the rear of the unit.

Rack Installation

To install the MRD 3187B into a rack use the following steps:

1. Determine the desired position in the rack for the MRD

3187B making sure that the air intake on the front of the

unit and the exhausts on the sides of the unit will not be

obstructed.

2. Insert the rack mount clips into place over the mounting

holes in the rack.

3. Slide the MRD 3187B into position in the rack.

4. Secure the MRD 3187B to the rack by installing the four

supplied screws through the front mounting holes and

tightening.

Power Connection

Using the proper power connections is vital to the safe operation of the MRD 3187B.

Only use the supplied 3-prong power connector or one with equal specifications.

NEVER tamper with or remove the 3rd –prong grounding pin. This could cause

damage to the MRD 3187B, personnel, or property.

AC Power Connection

The MRD 3187B is intended for use on either 120V or 240V systems. The power

supply will automatically detect the system it is connected to. To hook up the power

use the following steps:

1. Locate the AC power cord that was included with the MRD 3187B.

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2. Plug the female end of the power cord (end with no prongs) into the back of the

unit.

3. Locate a protected outlet (usually inside of the rack) to plug the male end of the

power cable into.

DC Power Connection (if equipped)

Using the proper power connections is vital to the safe operation of the MRD 3187B.

The MRD 3187B is intended for use in 40-65 VDC systems. The power supply will

automatically detect the system it is connected to. When installing the MRD 3187B,

the power supply MUST be used in conjunction with an over-current protective

device rated at 50 V, 5 A, type: Slow-blo, as part of battery-supply circuit.

Failure to include an over-current protective device could cause damage to the MRD

3187B, personnel, or property.

1.2 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start

To get the MRD 3187B up and running there is a few things that need to be done.

1. Select the desired input as active.

2. Setup the decoder with the proper PIDs.

3. Setup the desired output(s).

The easiest way to set these options up is to refer to Section 4. At the beginning of

Section 4 is a table that shows the specific cards included in that section. Find the

desired card in the table, then navigate to the corresponding page number and follow

the step-by-step instructions.

1.3 Maintenance

The MRD 3187B is virtually a maintenance-free piece of equipment. There are no

user serviceable parts on the inside of the unit however it is recommended that the

user cleans the intake filter on the front right side of the unit on a regular basis to

ensure the unit has an unobstructed cool air intake. This filter is removed easily, for

cleaning, by opening the door on the front right side of the unit and removing the

filter.

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Section 2 –Controls and

Configuration

Introduction

This section includes an overview of the MRD 3187B.