Sencore MRD 7000 User manual

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MRD 7000
Receiver Decoder Software
User Manual

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Revision History
Date
(MM/DD/YYYY)
Version Description Author
09/11/2017 0.1 First Draft JDF
09/14/2017 0.2 Revisions JDF
09/15/2017 1.0 Initial Release JDF
11/03/2017 1.1 Feature Release JDF
01/03/2018 1.2 Feature Release ACD
04/20/2018 1.3 Feature Release ACD
05/21/2019 1.4 Feature Release BRW
10/03/2019 1.5 Feature Release JF
05/18/2020 1.6 Feature Release JDN
05/27/2020 1.7 Updated Genlock Settings JDN
05/29/2020 1.8 Updated Specifications Appendix ACD
07/07/2020 1.9 Feature Release JDN

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Safety Instructions
 Read these instructions
 Keep these instructions
 Heed all warnings
 Follow all instructions
 Do not use this apparatus near water
 Clean only with dry cloth
 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions
 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat
 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the
power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
 Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
o When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
o If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
o If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
o If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper adjustment of the controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
o If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
o The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
 Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician uses replacement parts specified by Sencore, or parts having the
same operating characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized part
substitutions made may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

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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 product 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 email [e-mail]
 WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock never allow your
equipment to be exposed to water, rain 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.
 To reduce the risk of shock the power supply must be connected to a mains socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.
 For the mains plug the main disconnect and should remain readily accessible and
operable at all times.
 When utilizing 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.
 To reduce the risk of shock and damage to equipment, it is recommended to
ground the unit to the installation’s rack, the vehicle’s chassis, the battery’s
negative terminal, and/or earth ground.
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.

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Package Contents
The following is a list of the items that are included:
1. MRD 7000 Chassis
2. MRD 7000 Software
3. AC Power Cable
4. Breakout or Adapter Cables Depending on Option Modules
5. Quick Start Guide
If any of these items were omitted from the packaging please email
[email protected] to obtain a replacement.

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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 10
1.2 FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................. 11
1.3 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................... 11
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................... 14
2.1 RACK INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 15
2.2 AC DUAL REDUNDANT POWER CONNECTIONS....................................................................................... 15
2.3 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................ 15
2.4 NETWORK SETUP VIA KVM ............................................................................................................... 15
SECTION 3 WEB-INTERFACE OPERATION ................................................................................................ 16
3.1 MRD 7000 WEB INTERFACE OVERVIEW .............................................................................................. 17
3.1.1 Logging into the MRD Web Interface ..................................................................................... 17
3.1.2 Hiding Unused Inputs .............................................................................................................. 17
3.1.3 Buttons and Status Indicators ................................................................................................. 17
3.2 DECODER PANEL .............................................................................................................................. 18
3.2.1 Configuring Active Input ......................................................................................................... 19
3.2.1.1 Configuring MPEG/IP Inputs ......................................................................................................... 21
3.2.1.2 Configuring File Input .................................................................................................................... 23
3.2.1.3 Configuring ASI Input .................................................................................................................... 26
3.2.1.4 Configuring SRT Input.................................................................................................................... 27
3.2.1.5 Configuring RTP Seamless Input (SMPTE 2022-7) ......................................................................... 29
3.2.1.6 Configuring Zixi Input .................................................................................................................... 31
3.2.1.7 Configuring Satelite Input ............................................................................................................. 34
3.2.2 Configuring Conditional Access ............................................................................................... 35
3.2.2.1 BISS1 Descrambling ....................................................................................................................... 35
3.2.2.2 BISS2 Descrambling ....................................................................................................................... 36
3.2.3 Configuring Transport Stream Processing .............................................................................. 37
3.2.4 Configuring Decoding and Service Selection ........................................................................... 37
3.2.4.1 Advanced Configuration ................................................................................................................ 38
3.2.5 Configuring Baseband Processing ........................................................................................... 39
3.2.5.1 Configuring Video Baseband Processing ....................................................................................... 40
3.2.5.2 Configuring Audio Baseband Processing ....................................................................................... 42
3.2.5.3 Configuring Genlock Processing .................................................................................................... 45
3.2.6 Configuring Baseband Output ................................................................................................ 45
3.2.6.1 Configuring SDI Video ................................................................................................................... 45
3.2.6.2 Configuring SDI Audio ................................................................................................................... 46
3.2.6.3 Configuring SDI ANC ...................................................................................................................... 48
3.2.7 Configuring SMPTE 2110 ........................................................................................................ 50
3.3 ADMIN PANEL ................................................................................................................................. 51
3.3.1 File Transfer Management ..................................................................................................... 51
3.3.2 Disk Usage Statistics ............................................................................................................... 52
3.3.3 Unit Alias ................................................................................................................................. 53
3.3.4 Changing Unit Password ......................................................................................................... 53
3.3.5 Profiles .................................................................................................................................... 53
3.3.6 Diagnostics.............................................................................................................................. 54
3.3.7 Configure Unit Networks ........................................................................................................ 55
3.3.8 Configure SMPTE 2110 Video/IP Networks............................................................................. 56

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3.3.9 Software Support Agreements ................................................................................................ 56
3.3.10 Licensing ............................................................................................................................. 57
3.3.11 Date/Time .......................................................................................................................... 58
3.3.12 Syslog.................................................................................................................................. 59
3.3.13 SNMP Community .............................................................................................................. 59
3.3.14 SNMP Trap Manager .......................................................................................................... 60
3.3.15 Updating the MRD 7000 ..................................................................................................... 60
3.3.15.1 Applying Software Updates ........................................................................................................... 60
3.3.15.2 Rollback Software Updates ........................................................................................................... 61
3.3.16 Reboot Unit ........................................................................................................................ 62
3.3.17 Reset Defaults .................................................................................................................... 62
3.3.18 Configuring ASI/SDI Ports and SDI Quad Link Mode........................................................... 63
3.3.19 Configuring Genlock ........................................................................................................... 64
3.3.20 Configuring Satellite Ports .................................................................................................. 66
3.3.21 Configuring Multichannel Decoder Outputs ....................................................................... 67
3.4 REPORTING PANEL ........................................................................................................................... 69
3.4.1 Active Alarms .......................................................................................................................... 69
3.4.2 Event Logs ............................................................................................................................... 70
3.4.3 Configuring the Logs ............................................................................................................... 71
3.5 ABOUT PANEL ................................................................................................................................. 72
SECTION 4 APPENDICES.......................................................................................................................... 73
APPENDIX A – ACRONYMS AND GLOSSARY ....................................................................................... 74
APPENDIX B – ERROR AND EVENT LIST .............................................................................................. 75
APPENDIX C – SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 77
APPENDIX D – OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE .......................................................................................... 86
APPENDIX E – WARRANTY ................................................................................................................ 88
APPENDIX F – SUPPORT AND CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................... 88

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Section 1 Overview
Introduction
This section includes the following topics:
1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 10
1.2 FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................. 11
1.3 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................... 11

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1.1 Product Introduction
The new MRD 7000 is designed to be agile, supporting new codecs and video formats
through software-based updates versus traditional fixed ASIC hardware design.
The MRD 7000 maintains Sencore’s long tradition of ease of use, with a straight-forward
web interface accessible via all major browsers and complete control of the unit.
Support video codecs included HEVC, H.264, MPEG2 and JPEG2000.
Output resolutions and formats include 4K, HD, and SD applications with 12G-SDI, 6G-
SDI, Quad 3G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, HDMI 2.0a and SMPTE 2110 support.
Every MRD 7000 ships with the software suite pre-loaded on appropriate hardware.
There are optional output configurations that will change the physical connectors
available on the back of the chassis.
Input Capabilites:
 4x ASI
 4x Satellite
 2x RJ45 GigE Ethernet Ports
 UDP/RTP MPEG-IP Transport Streams
 Unicast
 Multicast
 SMPTE 2022-7 hitless switching
 FEC
 SRT Input
 Zixi Input
 File Input Playback
 .ts and .trp transport stream files
Supported Codecs:
 HEVC/H.265
 MPEG-4/H.264
 MPEG-2
 JPEG 2000
Output Options:
 HDMI 2.0 up to 4Kp60
 QUAD 3G-SDI for UHD outputs
 Single-Link
o SD-SDI 480i29.97 & 576i25
o HD-SDI up to 1080i59.94
o 3G-SDI up to 1080p60
o 12G-SDI up to 4Kp60
 SMPTE 2110
o Dual 25GB SFP28 up to 4Kp60
o Dual 10GB SFP up to 1080p60
o Redundant outputs for hitless switching of downstream devices