THOMSON RD1000 User manual

RD1000 / RD1002
Receiver Descrambler
User Manual
(Release 7.3.1)
Edition 2
www.thomson-networks.com
This document and any updates and/or supplemental information,
including any copies thereof, cannot be reproduced, neither
communicated to a third party, without written authorization from
THOMSON.
2010
THOMSON
All rights
reserved

Page 2
THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Edition 2 –October 2010
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)

THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Page 3
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
Edition 2 –October 2010

Page 4
THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Edition 2 –October 2010
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
FCC Class A Information
The RD1000 and RD1002 have 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.
Registered Trademarks
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby laboratories.
As regards the broadcasting of televised programmes, MPEG-4 licences are unlike MPEG-2 ones in that they
are linked to services and not devices (Encoders and Decoders). Content providers or operators are therefore
requested to familiarise themselves with the licensing conditions for MPEG4-AVC technology and to obtain the
rights from the relevant bodies before broadcasting programmes in MPEG-4.

THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Page 5
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
Edition 2 –October 2010
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 unit 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 THOMSON 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.

Page 6
THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Edition 2 –October 2010
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
BLANK PAGE

THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Page 7
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
Edition 2 –October 2010
Contents
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................9
Ordering references ......................................................................................................................................10
Section 1 –Getting Started.............................................................................................................................. 11
1.1 Installation.....................................................................................................................................12
1.2 Quick Start Guide..........................................................................................................................13
1.3 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................13
Section 2 –Controls and Configuration ...........................................................................................................15
2.1 Front of Unit..................................................................................................................................16
2.2 Rear of Unit...................................................................................................................................16
2.3 Front Panel Display Layout...........................................................................................................16
2.4 Front Panel Indicators...................................................................................................................16
2.5 Input Error Logic ...........................................................................................................................17
2.6 Temperature Error Logic...............................................................................................................17
2.7 Fan Error Logic.............................................................................................................................17
2.8 SNMP Traps .................................................................................................................................17
2.9 Input/Output Slot Organization......................................................................................................17
Section 3 –Option Cards Overview.................................................................................................................19
3.1 8VSB/QAM Receiver –Option NRD00HCSAA..............................................................................21
3.2 Serial Transport Stream I/O (DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310M) –Option NRD00H02AA............................21
3.3 GPIO Module –Option NRD00H10AA..........................................................................................21
3.4 Dual Input COFDM Receiver –Option NRD00H04AA...................................................................21
3.5 Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 with LNB –Option NRD00H12AB .....................................................21
3.6 CAM Decryption –Basic feature ...................................................................................................21
3.7 Dual MPEG over IP Input/ UDP Output –Option NRD00H05AA...................................................22
3.8 Advanced Satellite Features –Option NRD00S02AA....................................................................22
Section 4 –Using the Front Panel to Configure the unit...................................................................................23
4.1 Input Option –Active Input and Backup Configuration Selection...................................................24
4.2 8VSB/QAM Receiver –Option NRD00HCSAA..............................................................................27
4.3 Serial Transport Stream Input/Output (DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310M) –Option NRD00H02AA .............30
4.4 GPIO Module –Option NRD00H10AA..........................................................................................32
4.5 Dual Input COFDM Receiver –Option NRD00H04AA...................................................................33
4.6 Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver with LNB –Option NRD00H12AB.......................................36
4.7 CA Decryption –Basic feature .....................................................................................................41
4.8 Dual MPEG over IP Input/ UDP Output –Option NRD00H05AA...................................................46
4.9 Active Errors .................................................................................................................................62
4.10 Event Log...................................................................................................................................... 63
4.11 Network Setup ..............................................................................................................................65
4.12 Panel Lock....................................................................................................................................67
4.13 SNMP Configuration .....................................................................................................................69
4.14 SMPTE 333M Configuration.......................................................................................................... 72
4.15 System Information.......................................................................................................................73
4.16 Feature Licensing .........................................................................................................................77
Section 5 –Using the Web Client to Configure the unit....................................................................................78

Page 8
THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Edition 2 –October 2010
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
5.1 Login.............................................................................................................................................79
5.2 Status Indicators...........................................................................................................................79
5.3 Configuration.................................................................................................................................80
5.4 Unit............................................................................................................................................... 82
5.5 Profiles..........................................................................................................................................85
5.6 Web Passwords............................................................................................................................ 90
5.7 Reset Unit.....................................................................................................................................90
5.8 Software Updates .........................................................................................................................91
5.9 Diagnostics................................................................................................................................... 91
5.10 About ............................................................................................................................................92
5.11 Feature Licensing .........................................................................................................................92
Section 6 –Appendices...................................................................................................................................93
Appendix A–Acronyms and Glossary............................................................................................................. 94
Appendix B–Error/Event List ..........................................................................................................................97
Appendix C–Specifications............................................................................................................................. 99
Appendix C.a. Device –base unit ..........................................................................................................99
Appendix C.b. CAM Decryption –Basic feature................................................................................... 101
Appendix C.c. 8VSB/QAM Receiver –Option NRD00HCSAA.............................................................. 102
Appendix C.d. Serial TS Input/Output (DVB-ASI /SMPTE 310M) –Option NRD00H02AA...................103
Appendix C.e. GPIO Module –Option NRD00H10AA..........................................................................104
Appendix C.f. Dual Input COFDM Receiver –Option NRD00H04AA ...................................................104
Appendix C.g. Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 Receiver with LNB –Option NRD00H12AB ......................105
Appendix C.h. Dual Input MPEG over IP Receiver/UDP Output –Option NRD00H05AA.....................106
Appendix C.i. DVB-S2 advanced features –Software Option NRD00S02AA......................................107
Appendix D–Coordinated Universal Time..................................................................................................... 108
Appendix E–Open Source Software............................................................................................................. 109

THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Page 9
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
Edition 2 –October 2010
Overview
The RD1000 or RD1002 is 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.
The RD1000 is a mono channel receiver –descrambler.
This configuration provides no decoded video output. The placement of input/output cards can be in 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. Only one input may be active at a time.
The RD1002 is a dual channels receiver - descrambler
This configuration provides no decoded video output. This configuration offers 2 independent receivers
descramblers, each having its own inputs and outputs. The placement of input/output cards can be in slots
1-2, 1-3, 1-4 for receiver #1 (RDS1) and 2-2, 2-3, 2-4 for receiver #2 (RDS2). No video output cards may
be installed. Only one input per receiver may be active at a time.

Page 10
THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Edition 2 –October 2010
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
Ordering references
Base Unit
References
Name
Description
NRD10000AA
RD1000
Base unit : 1RU chassis Single Multiservices descrambler, AC Power Supply
2 Common interface (up to 48 PIDs CAS dependent)
NRD10020AA
RD1002
Base unit : 1RU chassis Dual Multiservices descrambler, AC Power Supply
2 Common interface (up to 48 PIDs CAS dependent)
Options
References
Name
Description
NRD00H02AA
ASI in/out
Hardware Option. ASI input/output (DVB-ASI or SMPTE310M selectable)
NRD00H12AB
DVB-S2 in
Hardware Option. DVB-S/DVB-S2 quad port interface
NRD00H04AA
COFDM
COFDM input interface
NRD00HCSAA
8VSB
Hardware Option. 8 VSB input interface
NRD00H05AA
MPEGoIP
Hardware Option. MPEG over IP input with FEC, and output over 2xGiga
interfaces
NRD00H10AA
GPIO
Hardware Option. General Purpose In and Out
NRD00S02AA
DVB-S2 adv modes
Software Option; DVB-S2 Advanced modes (16APSK, 32APSK, ISI filtering,
VCM)

THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Page 11
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
Edition 2 –October 2010
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

Page 12
THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Edition 2 –October 2010
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
1.1 Installation
Cooling
The unit is cooled via forced induction through the front of the unit and exhausted through the vents on
either side. The unit 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 unit 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 unit into a rack use the following steps:
1. Determine the desired position in the rack for the unit 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 unit into position in the rack.
4. Secure the unit to the rack by installing the four supplied screws through the
front mounting holes and tightening.

THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Page 13
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
Edition 2 –October 2010
Power Connection
Using the proper power connections is vital to the safe operation of the unit. 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 unit, personnel, or property.
AC Power Connection
The unit 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 unit.
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.
1.2 Quick Start Guide
Quick Start
To get the unit up and running there is a few things that need to be done.
1. Select the desired input as active.
2. Setup the Source ID.
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 unit 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.

Page 14
THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Edition 2 –October 2010
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
BLANK PAGE

THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Page 15
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
Edition 2 –October 2010
Section 2 –Controls and Configuration
Introduction
This section includes an overview of the unit.
2.1 Front of Unit..................................................................................................................................16
2.2 Rear of Unit...................................................................................................................................16
2.3 Front Panel Display Layout...........................................................................................................16
2.4 Front Panel Indicators...................................................................................................................16
2.5 Input Error Logic ...........................................................................................................................17
2.6 Temperature Error Logic...............................................................................................................17
2.7 Fan Error Logic.............................................................................................................................17
2.8 SNMP Traps .................................................................................................................................17
2.9 Input/Output Slot Organization......................................................................................................17

Page 16
THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Edition 2 –October 2010
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
2.1 Front of Unit
2.2 Rear of Unit
2.3 Front Panel Display Layout
The following figure shows a typical screen on the front panel. Several important features have been circled
and noted below. These features are common to all screens and assist when navigating, viewing and editing
unit information. The button will return the user to the home level while in any screen. In order to edit a
selected parameter, the button must be pressed. Once a parameter has been changed, the button
must be pressed again before the change takes effect on the unit. Pressing the button will leave an edit
mode without changes taking effect.
1. Icons indicate which control buttons are currently valid for entry.
2. Screen title.
3. Cursor shows which line is active.
4. When editing, active character or item is highlighted.
2.4 Front Panel Indicators
The unit has three internal error parameters: INPUT, FAN and TEMPERATURE. These parameters can be
monitored locally or remotely. Locally the unit’s status can be checked by visually looking at the INPUT LED
and the ERROR LED on the front panel, then use the “Error List” under the button to pinpoint the error.
 RDS1 Serv Setup 
Tune Mode:PID Lock
PID Select:Manual
►PCR PID :0x0031
1
3
1
4
2

THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Page 17
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
Edition 2 –October 2010
Remotely, the unit’s status can be checked by using the web client and looking at the status icons on the top of
the main window. To see a detailed list of errors, click on the tab from the web client.
The INPUT LED indicates the presence of a stream at the user-selected input. “Stream present”
is represented by a green INPUT LED while “stream NOT present” is represented by a dark
INPUT LED.
The ERROR LED represents the combined status of the unit’s error indicators. If INPUT, TEMP,
or FAN status is in the error state, the LED will be red. If all error indicators are good, the LED
will be dark.
2.5 Input Error Logic
The input status is based on the selected input card’s status and the transport error indicator bit in the transport
stream being decoded. For example if the current input is VSB, the input status is based on: VSB receiver lock,
RF channel level, and the MER level. The RF channel and MER thresholds can be set by the user. If the unit
detects the presence of the transport error bit in a transport packet header, the input status will be an error for
0.5 seconds each time the TS error bit is set. The system must detect a constant cadence of sync bytes
(0x47h) every 188 bytes and detect a valid PAT at least every 500 ms in order for the INPUT LED to illuminate.
2.6 Temperature Error Logic
The temperature error indicator is based on the correct operation of the unit. If the unit’s internal temperature
exceeds 70 degrees C, the temperature status will be in the error state.
2.7 Fan Error Logic
If the fan in the unit fails, the fan status will be in the error state. The fan status will be good as long as the fan
is spinning at the proper RPM.
2.8 SNMP Traps
The unit contains separate SNMP Traps for Fan Status, Temperature Status, Input Status, and IP Receive
Group. Whenever any item changes state, a trap is sent to the configured host.
2.9 Input/Output Slot Organization
The unit’s modular design allows many different input/output configurations. An indexing system is used to
identify module slots for configuration and monitoring reference. The bottom row of slots is numbered 1-1
through 1-4 (left to right). The top row is numbered 2-1 through 2-4 as shown.

Page 18
THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Edition 2 –October 2010
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
BLANK PAGE

THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Page 19
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
Edition 2 –October 2010
Section 3 –Option Cards Overview
Introduction
This section includes a brief overview of the different option cards that are available for the unit. There are
descriptions of each card as well as pictures of the various inputs and outputs for each card.
3.1 8VSB/QAM Receiver –Option NRD00HCSAA..............................................................................21
3.2 Serial Transport Stream I/O (DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310M) –Option NRD00H02AA............................21
3.3 GPIO Module –Option NRD00H10AA..........................................................................................21
3.4 Dual Input COFDM Receiver –Option NRD00H04AA...................................................................21
3.5 Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 with LNB –Option NRD00H12AB .....................................................21
3.6 CAM Decryption –Basic feature ...................................................................................................21
3.7 Dual MPEG over IP Input/ UDP Output –Option NRD00H05AA...................................................22
3.8 Advanced Satellite Features –Option NRD00S02AA....................................................................22

Page 20
THOMSON RD1000 / RD1002
Edition 2 –October 2010
Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
3.1 8VSB/QAM Receiver –Option NRD00HCSAA
3.2 Serial Transport Stream I/O (DVB-ASI/SMPTE 310M) –Option NRD00H02AA
3.3 GPIO Module –Option NRD00H10AA
3.4 Dual Input COFDM Receiver –Option NRD00H04AA
3.5 Quad Input DVB-S/DVB-S2 with LNB –Option NRD00H12AB
3.6 CAM Decryption –Basic feature
3.7 Dual MPEG over IP Input/ UDP Output –Option NRD00H05AA
3.8 Advanced Satellite Features –Option NRD00S02AA