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HE-21: User Guide
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CONTENTS
1Introduction 2
1.1 Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Built-in applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Optional items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Accessories.............................................. 4
2 The equipment 5
2.1 Assembly and preliminary considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.1 Connections and buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.2 Rack installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.3 Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Powersupply......................................... 7
Redundant power supply (831011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cabling ............................................ 7
Coaxial cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
UTPcabling ...................................... 7
Network............................................ 8
2.1.4 Inputmodules ....................................... 8
2.1.5 IP output module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.2 Installation examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 WEB Tool 14
3.1 Input Configuration......................................... 16
3.1.1 Digital TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Modulestatus ........................................ 16
Digital Television tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DVB-IP Streaming Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tuned or configured channel streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.1.2 Digital Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Digital Video reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.1.3 DTV module status (Status) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.1.4 CAMs............................................. 25
3.2 Output streaming (Outputs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.2.1 IP Streaming (IP) ...................................... 26
3.2.2 Status of the output streams coming from DTV inputs (DTV Monitoring) . . . . . . 28
3.2.3 Output bandwidth (Streaming bandwidth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.3 Corporate Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.3.1 Videos............................................ 30
3.3.2 Channels .......................................... 31
3.4 System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.4.1 Account management (Account) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.4.2 Network configuration (Network) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.4.3 Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.4.4 Backup............................................ 37
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3.4.5 Licenses........................................... 39
3.4.6 Shut down/Restart (Power Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.5 SAPserver .............................................. 40
3.6 HTTP-to-UDP (UDP to HTTP) encapsulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.7 UPnPserver ............................................. 43
3.8 Webserver.............................................. 44
3.9 SNMP................................................. 45
3.10Logout ................................................ 46
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1.0 First review
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1. Introduction
Arantia HE-21 Compact Headend - The smart choice for digital service reception.
Arantia HE-21 headend is the most efficient solution in the market for the reception and streaming of
IPTV channels, allowing operators, hospitality, corporations, airports, ports, transport stations, admin-
istrative buildings, and singular projects to distribute IPTV and Digital TV services (DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2,
DVB-C, ISDB-T, ATSC, etc.) with the highest quality and reliability.
It integrates all the functions into a single chassis, including a wide range of input interfaces, making
service aggregation easier for transport over any type of network in the most efficient way.
The equipment supports FTA (free-to-air) channels and pay TV services through the DVB CIinterfaces
included in some of the input modules.
In addition, Arantia HE-21 compact headend complies with the most common standards in the industry:
MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MPEG-H HEVC/H.265, SD/HD/4K, MP2, MP3, AAC, DD+, ...
1.1 Main features
•Content aggregation
When configured as a high-density receiver, the Arantia HE-21 headend allows the integration of
services from different sources, including IP, DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, DVB-T/T2, ATSC, ISDB-T and HDMI
with IP output.
•Central headend
The flexibility of system configuration allows for the aggregation of services from different sources
and for the preparation for the distribution over IPTV networks.
•Web Tool
The Arantia HE-21 headend configuration is based on web platform that optimizes the installation
procedure.
•Descrambling
The service is compatible with most CAs in the market that support the AES and DVB CSA algo-
rithms through the DVB CIinterfaces included in some input modules. It allows the descrambling
of multiple services, maximizing system use and solution design.
•Personalisation
Arantia HE-21 adapts to any project requirements, allowing for multiple configurations thanks to
the wide range of card types available.
•Designed to last
The Arantia HE-21 headend is manufactured using maximum quality components and equipped
with a forced cooling system that allows for a long service life.
•Prepared for the future
UHD television and the new HEVC codec are both compatible with the Arantia HE-21 headend.
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1.2 Built-in applications
Some of the utilities included in Arantia HE-21 are described below.
WEB SERVER
The Web server application is an HTTP server embedded in the Arantia HE-21 headend. It
can serve static content like html web pages, documents, images, etc. Content can be easily
uploaded through the FTP server provided together with the Web server.
Application examples:
•Middleware hosting for hospitality systems.
•Hosting of a guest welcome screen.
•Photo gallery.
•Limited capacity music and video streaming.
•Firmware hosting for automatic updating of networked devices.
SAP ANNOUNCEMENTS
The SAP Server application is an integrated server that implements the service announce-
ment protocol in the Arantia HE-21 headend. It is used to announce IPTV services to net-
worked devices. Networked devices can automatically discover IPTV services. IPTV services
may be grouped into play lists to make organization of large channel lists easier.
Application examples:
•Automatic IPTV service detection
•Service bundles by subject
UPnP SERVER
The UPnP Server application is an Universal Plug and Play server embedded in the Arantia
HE-21 headend. It is used to announce IPTV services to networked devices. Networked de-
vices can automatically discover IPTV services. IPTV services may be grouped into containers
to make organization of large channel lists easier.
Application examples:
•Automatic IPTV service detection
•Service bundles by subject
•URL announcement.
UDP-to-HTTP PROXY
UDP-to-HTTP application is a multicast traffic relay embedded in the Arantia HE-21 headend.
It can resend the IPTV multicast traffic available in a network to HTTP clients upon request.
The application does not transcode the contents, so IPTV services reach the HTTP clients
with their original quality.
Application examples:
•IPTV over wireless networks.
•IPTV outside the LAN (extranets, Internet).
•IPTV in devices that do not support multicast.
1.3 Optional items
831119 - CORPORATE CHANNEL LICENSE
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The corporate channel license provides the capability of including additional multicast chan-
nels besides those associated to the DVB inputs.
Supported codecs are MPEG 1/2/4, MJPEG, H.263 and H.264 for video and MPEG audio, AAC,
and AC3/A52 for audio.
Accepted containers: MPG, MPEG, TS, MP4, AVI, MKV, FLV, WMV, MOV, and PS
Available space for video storage: 150 GB.
830325 - ITV MDW LITE & ADMIN TV LICENSE
ITV MDW LITE & TV ADMIN is an optional application that extends Arantia HE-21 headend
functionality. It includes an IPTV lite middleware for the display of IPTV channels on LG TV
and Samsung TV devices. In addition, it provides an interface for remote device management
and control, as well as IPTV channel management.
The lite IPTV middleware allows the simultaneous connection of a virtually unlimited number
of users. Middleware’s style may be personalized. The middleware integration in the Arantia
HE-21 headend allows for the automatic synchronization between the middleware and the
headend channels, as well as the channel automatic discovery by means of the SAP service
announcement protocol.
The remote management and control tool for LG TV and Samsung TV devices allows the
performance of remote and automatic actions, such as switch on, volume, current input,
volume, firmware update, middleware configuration, etc.
1.4 Accessories
831311 - ARANTIA HE-21 RACK RAILS
Mounting system with sliding rails for HE-21, compatible with 19”racks.
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2. The equipment
The equipment has been fully assembled and has successfully passed all of the quality tests in our
laboratory.
General information:
831010 - ARANTIA HE-21 4U CHASSIS
•19”rack mountable, 4RU
•Dimensions (mm): 176 x 430 x 470 (Height x Width x Depth)
•Input voltage: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
•Max. power consumption: 200 W
•Operating temperature: 0 ºC - 45 ºC
•Storage temperature: -10 ºC - 60 ºC
•Humidity: 10 % - 90 % (without condensation)
•Modular configuration with up to 7 positions for input modules
•Forced ventilation
831011 - ARANTIA HE-21 4U CHASSIS 2xPSU
•19”rack mountable, 4RU
•Dimensions (mm): 176 x 430 x 470 (Height x Width x Depth)
•Input voltage: 90 - 264 VAC, 50/60 Hz
•Max. power consumption: 200 W
•Redundant power supply
•Operating temperature: 0 ºC - 45 ºC
•Storage temperature: -10 ºC - 60 ºC
•Humidity: 10 % - 90 % (without condensation)
•Modular configuration with up to 7 positions for input modules
•Forced ventilation
831012 - ARANTIA HE-21 1U CHASSIS
•19”rack mountable, 1RU
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•Dimensions (mm): 43 x 437 x 369 (Height x Width x Depth)
•Input voltage: 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
•Max- power consumption: 180 W
•Operating temperature: 0 ºC - 45 ºC
•Storage temperature: -10 ºC - 60 ºC
•Humidity: 10 % - 90 % (without condensation)
•Modular configuration with one position for an input module
•Forced ventilation
2.1 Assembly and preliminary considerations
2.1.1 Connections and buttons
Fig. 1: Connections and buttons 831010
Fig. 2: Connections and buttons 831012
2.1.2 Rack installation
The headend can be secured to the rack by using the front support sockets, by fixing the equipment to
the vertical parts of the rack frame with 4 screws.
The reinforced and recommended fastening system for chassis 831010 and 831011 includes the instal-
lation of 2 side rails (831311 ARANTIA HE-21 Rack Rails) on the vertical parts of the frame and the fixing
of the equipment on those.
2.1.3 Basic connections
The basic connections for equipment commissioning are described below.
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Power supply
To power the equipment, the power cord (IEC) provided shall be connected to the IEC C14 female con-
nector on the rear of the chassis.
Redundant power supply (831011)
If you purchased an HE-21 (831011), your equipment includes a redundant power supply; on the rear
side of the unit there are two connections. Once correctly connected, the LEDS at the bottom will turn
green.
Fig. 3: Redundant power supply
In case of error in any of the two units, the LED associated with it will turn red and the headend will
produce a warning beep sound. To cancel the beep sound, just push the button on the power supply
unit, as shown on the image above.
Cabling
For appropriate operation and to prevent any problems associated with the signal, it is advised that the
recommendations below regarding the HE-21 headend cabling are followed.
Coaxial cabling
Coaxial cabling should follow the recommendations below, the usual recommendations for coaxial ca-
bling:
•Minimum length: half-wave length multiplied by the cable’s speed factor
•Recommended length: use multiples of half wavelengths mutiplied by the cable’s speed
factor
•Minimum cable bending radius: 5 times the cable diameter.
Speed factor examples:
•214102 T-100plus Coaxial Cable => Speed factor: 0.82
•213002 T-200plus LSFH Coaxial Cable => Speed factor: 0.83
UTP cabling
UTP cabling should follow the usual recommendations, as described below:
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