TANDBERG SM6610 User manual

ST.RE.E10152.2
Issue 2
ENGLISH (UK)
REFERENCE GUIDE
SM6610, SM6615, SM6620 and SM6625
Satellite Modulators
Software Version 2.0 and later
SM6610, SM6615, SM6620 and SM6625 Satellite Modulators

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Issue 2 first published in 2005 by:
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List of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter identifies the equipment versions covered by this manual;
describes the purpose of the equipment in a typical system; provides a
summary of its main features; identifies the controls, indicators and
connectors on the front and rear panels; and lists the available options.
Chapter 2: Installing the Equipment
This chapter provides a guide to the suitability of an installation; gives
detailed procedures for the preparation, installation and configuration of
the equipment including important safety information; provides pin-out
details of the external connectors; and details the power-up/-down
procedures.
Chapter 3: Operating the Equipment Locally
This chapter provides a guide to using the local (VT100) user interface;
describes the menus, screens and options available to the user; and
details the setting-up, configuration and operating procedures.
Chapter 4: Front Panel Control
This chapter describes the menus, screens and options available to the
user; and details the setting-up, configuration, operating and monitoring
procedures.
Chapter 5: RS-232 Remote Control Protocol
Describes the RS-232 Remote Control protocol via the RS-232/485 or
Ethernet port.
Chapter 6: RS-485 Remote Control Protocol
Describes the RS-485 Remote Control protocol via the RS-232/485 port.
Chapter 7: Equipment Description
This chapter gives a brief introduction to some of the principles and
techniques used in the design of the equipment to aid in understanding its
operation and function; and provides a high-level description of the
equipment, which identifies the functions of its main constituent parts,
cards and modules.
Chapter 8: Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding
This chapter details routine maintenance tasks to be performed; provides
general servicing advice, and information regarding warranty and
maintenance; lists the error messages that may occur, and any
appropriate Operator action to be taken; provides general fault-finding
information for other types of problem which may be encountered; and
provides relevant disposal information.
Chapter 9: File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Provides information on the FTP interface including firmware, software,
logs, and configuration.

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Chapter 10: Licence Keys
Provides information on how to obtain Licence Keys and how to enter them
by FTP.
Annex A: Glossary
Annex B: Technical Specification
About this Reference Guide
This Reference Guide provides instructions and information for the
installation and operation of the SM6610, SM6615, SM6620 and SM6625
Satellite Modulators.
This Reference Guide should be kept in a safe place for reference for the
life of the equipment. It is not intended that this Reference Guide will be
amended by the issue of individual pages. Any revision will be by a
complete reissue. Further copies of this Reference Guide can be ordered
from the address shown on page vii. If passing the equipment to a third
party, also pass on the relevant documentation.
Issues of this Reference Guide are listed below:
Issue Date Software Version Comments
1 Jun 2004 1.1 Initial Issue
2 Jan 2005 2.0 Updated for software v2.0, which supports transport stream rate
adaptation.
The following manuals are also associated with this equipment:
• ST.US.E10152: User Guide
• ST.TS.SNMP.E10152: SNMP Remote Control
• ST.RE.PREKOR.E10154: Reference Guide for the PREKOR Software
Option for SM6620 and SM6625 Satellite Modulators
General
All best endeavours have been made to acknowledge registered
trademarks and trademarks used throughout this Reference Guide. Any
notified omissions will be rectified in the next issue of this Reference
Guide. Some trademarks may be registered in some countries but not in
others.
Registered trademarks and trademarks used are acknowledged below and
marked with their respective symbols. However, they are not marked
within the text of this Reference Guide.
Registered Trademarks
Ethernet®is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
Trademarks
VT™ is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation.
Windows™ and Windows NT™ are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
PREKOR™ is a trademark of TANDBERG Television Limited.

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Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to. The manufacturer can not be held responsible for injuries or
damage where warnings and cautions have been ignored or taken lightly.
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product
is operated.
Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
WARNINGS....
WARNINGS GIVE INFORMATION WHICH, IF STRICTLY OBSERVED, WILL PREVENT PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY OR THE ENVIRONMENT. THEY
ARE BOXED AND SHADED FOR EMPHASIS, AS IN THIS EXAMPLE, AND ARE PLACED
IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE POINT AT WHICH THE READER REQUIRES THEM.
CAUTIONS...
Cautions give information, if strictly followed, will prevent damage to equipment or other goods. They are
boxed for emphasis, as in this example, and are placed immediately preceding the point at which the
reader requires them.
NOTES...
Notes provide supplementary information. They are highlighted for emphasis, as in this example, and
are placed immediately after the relevant text.
EMC Compliance
This equipment is certified to the EMC requirements detailed in Annex B,
Technical Specification. To maintain this certification, only use the leads
supplied or if in doubt contact Customer Services.

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Contact Information
TANDBERG Television Customer Services
Support Services
Our primary objective is to provide first class customer care that is tailored
to your specific business and operational requirements. All levels are
supported by one or more service performance reviews to ensure the
perfect partnership between TANDBERG Television and your business.
Warranty
All TANDBERG Products and Systems are designed and built to the highest
standards and are covered under a comprehensive 12 month warranty.
Levels of Continuing TANDBERG Television Service Support
For stand-alone equipment, then TANDBERG Television
BASIC Advantage is the value for money choice for you.
BASIC provides you with year-by-year Service long after the warranty has
expired.
For systems support you can choose either Gold or Silver Advantage.
These packages are designed to save you costs and protect your income
through enlisting the help of TANDBERG Television support specialists.
Call TANDBERG Sales for more details.
Where to Find Us
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Americas: [phone]
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China: [phone] (Beijing)
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Australia/NZ: [phone]
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Internet Address: http://www.tandbergtv.com

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Technical Training
Training Courses
TANDBERG Television provides a wide range of training courses on the
operation and maintenance of our products and on their supporting
technologies. TANDBERG can provide both regularly scheduled courses and
training tailored to individual needs. Courses can be run either at your
premises or at one of our dedicated training facilities.
Where to Find Us
For further information on TANDBERG Television's training programme
please contact us:
International Telephone: [phone]
International Facsimile [phone]
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Internet Address http://www.tandbergtv.com
Customer Services and Technical Training Postal Address
Tandberg Television
Unit 2
Strategic Park
Comines Way
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 4DA
United Kingdom
Return of Equipment
If you need to return equipment for repair, please contact the Customer
Services Helpdesk on [phone]. A Returns Authorisation
Number (RAN) will be issued and full details of the unit will be logged.
Please ensure the RAN number is clearly marked on the packaging of the
unit. The unit should then be sent to the following address:
Tandberg Television – Customer Services
Unit 1
Strategic Park
Comines Way
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 4DA
United Kingdom
Technical Publications
If you need to contact TANDBERG Television Technical Publications
regarding this publication, e-mail: [email protected].

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Chapter 1
1. Introduction
Contents
1.1 Scope of This Manual ............................................... 1-3
1.1.1 What This Manual Describes........................ 1-3
1.1.2 Software Version .......................................... 1-3
1.1.3 Equipment Models........................................ 1-3
1.1.4 Information Labels ........................................ 1-4
Typical Side Panel Information Label ........... 1-4
Label Definitions ........................................... 1-4
1.2 Role of the Modulator................................................ 1-5
1.3 Summary of Features................................................ 1-6
1.3.1 MPEG-2 and DVB Compliance .................... 1-6
1.3.2 Data Inputs ................................................... 1-6
1.3.3 Transport Stream Rate Adaptation............... 1-6
1.3.4 IF Output Models.......................................... 1-6
1.3.5 L-Band Output Models.................................. 1-6
1.3.6 PREKOR™ Models ...................................... 1-6
1.3.7 Forward Error Correction Coding ................. 1-7
1.3.8 Modulation Schemes .................................... 1-7
1.3.9 Symbol Rate Range ..................................... 1-7
1.4 Key Features............................................................. 1-8
1.4.1 Standard Features........................................ 1-8
1.4.2 Optional Features ......................................... 1-8
1.5 Applications............................................................... 1-8
1.5.1 DVB Applications.......................................... 1-8
1.5.2 Non-DVB Applications .................................. 1-8
1.6 Additional Features for Greater Flexibility................. 1-9
1.6.1 Spectrum Sense ........................................... 1-9
1.6.2 Control and Monitoring ................................. 1-9
Local Control ................................................ 1-9
Remote Control ............................................ 1-9
User Selectable Functions............................ 1-9
1.7 Guided Tour.............................................................1-10
1.7.1 Construction................................................1-10
1.7.2 Controls and Indicators ...............................1-10
Operating Controls......................................1-10
Front Panel Indicators.................................1-10
1.7.3 Rear Panel Connectors...............................1-11
1.8 Input Option Module ................................................1-11
1.9 Getting Started ........................................................1-11
List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Modulator Front View .................................................. 1-3
Figure 1.2: Typical Side Panel Information Label.......................... 1-4
Figure 1.3: Separated Modulator and Multiplexer
Configuration................................................................ 1-5
Figure 1.4: Front Panel LEDs...................................................... 1-10
Figure 1.5: View of the SM6610 Modulator Rear Panel.............. 1-11
Figure 1.6: View of the SM6615 Modulator Rear Panel.............. 1-11
Figure 1.7: View of the SM6620 Modulator Rear Panel.............. 1-11
Figure 1.8: View of the SM6625 Modulator Rear Panel.............. 1-11
List of Tables
Table 1.1: Marketing Code Descriptions of Basic Units ................ 1-3
Table 1.2: Information Label Description....................................... 1-4
Table 1.3: Modulator LED Indicators........................................... 1-10

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