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
JD
9/2/2011
1.1
Updated for 7.5.0 software release
NJ
10/13/2011
1.2
Updated for 7.6.0 software release
NJ
10/19/2011
1.3
Updated with minor additions to Appendix C
NJ

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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