Thor Broadcast H-HYBRID-RF-8 User manual

User Manual
8 channel HDMI and SDI
Clear CATV RF Modulator
QAM, ATSC, DVB-T, ISDB-T
H-HYBRID-RF-8
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
1.1PRODUCTOVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2KEY FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.4 APPEARANCEAND DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2-LCDOPERATION........................................................................................................................................4
2.1 LCDMENU STRUCTURE ..........................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 GENERALSETTINGS....................................................................................................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 3 - WEBNMSOPERATION ..........................................................................................................................11
3.1 LOGIN..........................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.2 OPERATION ...............................................................................................................................................................................................12
CHAPTER 4 -PACKING LIST............................................................................................................................ 21

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
The Thor Broadcast Hybrid-8 encoder modulator is as all-in-one device integrating MPEG2
encoding and modulating to convert audio/video signals into DVB-C/T/ATSC/ISDB-T RF out. It
supports8 HDMI inputs and 8 3G-SDI inputs; this flexible configuration makes it extremely
scalable for building a headend combination of HDMI and SDI sources.
The signal source could vary from satellite receivers, closed-circuit television cameras, Blu-ray
players, and antenna (off air). Its output signals are to be received by TVs, STB, etc. with the
correlated standard the unit is set to encode with (ATSC/DVB-T/ DVB-C/ISDB-T).
The Hybrid-8 units are widely used everywhere such as the mall, market hall, theatre, hotels,
restaurants, stadiums, race tracks, amphitheatres and etc. for advertising, monitoring, training and
educating in company, schools, campuses, and healthcare.
Convert your local HDMI signal into an RF signal, ready for distribution over coaxial cables.
These modulators support all cable and terrestrial standards.
1.2 Key Features
8 HDMI input, capable of receiving all resolutions up to 1080p
HDCP Compliant
8 3G-SDI inputs
MPEG2 video encoding
MPEG1 layer 2, AAC, and Dolby Digital AC3 audio encoding
1 RF input, to by-pass terrestrial or cable signals
DVB-C/T/ATSC/ISDB-T RF output in every device, Modulation dynamic switching
Each channel supports 1x DVB-C/T/ATSC/ISDB-T output option
Control via web NMS, and easy updates via web

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1.3 Specifications
HDMI Encoding Section
RF frequency
50~1000MHz, 1KHz step
Input
Interface
HDMI*8,SDI*8
RF output level
70~100 dBµV, 1dB step
Video
Encoding
MPEG2
MER
≥35dB
Input
Output
Code rate
1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
PAL,NTSC
720@50p
720@60p
1080@50i/p
1080@60i/p
Max.1080@30p
Guard Interval
1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4
Transmission Mode
2K, 8K
ISDB-T Modulator Section
Standard
ARIB STD-B31
Constellation
QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Bit-rate
2.000~20.000 Mbps
Guard Interval
1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4
Rate Control
VBR
Transmission Mode
2K, 4K, 8K
Aspect Ratio
16 :9
Code rate
1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Audio
Encoding
MPEG1 layer 2, AAC, AC3
RF frequency
50~1000MHz, 1KHz step
Sample rate
48KHz
RF output level
70~100 dBµV, 1dB step
Bit rate
MPEG1 layer 2(192kbps)
ATSC Modulator Section
AAC（VBR）
Standard
ATSC A/53
AC3（128kbps）
Constellation
8 VSB
DVB-C Modulator Section
MER
≥35dB
Standard
DVB-C (J.83A), J.83B
RF frequency
50~1000MHz, 1KHz step
MER
≥35dB
RF output level
70~100 dBµV, 1dB step
RF frequency
50-1000MHz, 1KHz step
System
RF output level
70~100 dBµV, 1dB step
Management
Web and LCD controlled
Symbol rate
3.000~7.000Msps ADJ
Language
English
J.83A
J.83B
Upgrade
Web update
Constellation
16/32/64/128/256QAM
64/256QAM
General
Bandwidth
8M
6M
Power supply
AC 100V±10%, 50/60Hz or
DVB-T Modulator Section
AC 220V±10%, 50/60Hz
Standard
DVB-T COFDM
Dimensions
482*328*44.5mm
Bandwidth
6M, 7M, 8M
Temperature
0~45°C(operation),
Constellation
QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
-20~80°C (storage)

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1.4 Appearance andDescription
Front Panel Illustration
123 4 5
① Link Indicators④Directional Keys (up, down, left, right)
② LCD Screen⑤ Power Indicator
③ NMS Ethernet Port
Rear Panel Illustration
123 4 5 6
①RF output ④HDMI + SDI Input Ports
②RF Input⑤Power switch
③RF Output Level Regulation⑥Power supply Slot

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Chapter 2 - Operation
Keyboard Function Description:
OK: Activate the parameters which need modification, or confirm the change after modification.
RETURN: Cancel current entered value, resume previous setting; Return to previous menu.
LEFT/RIGHT: Choose and set the parameters.
UP/DOWN: Modify activated parameter or paging up/down when parameter is inactivated.
2.1 LCD Menu Structure
Only for ATSC/J.83B modulating
Major Channel
1 TS Config
Power On
Only for ISDB-T modulating
Apply for DVB-C J.83A/DVB-T
modulating
1.1 Channel 1
Network ID
ON ID
TS ID
LCN
Minor Channel
Program Provider
Program Number
Program Name
1.2 Channel 2
Key ID
1.3 Channel 3
1.4 Channel 4
1.5 Channel 5
1.6 Channel 6
1.7 Channel 7
1.8 Channel 8
Same Contents as Channel1
NMS IP Address
192.168.0.188
Apply for DVB-C J.83A/DVB-T
/ISDB-T modulating

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ISDB-T modulating
ATSC modulating
Same Contents as Channel1
DVB-C J.83A
modulating
J.83B modulating
2.1 Channel 1
2.2 Channel 2
2.3 Channel 3
2.4 Channel 4
2.5 Channel 5
2.6 Channel 6
2.7 Channel 7
2.8 Channel 8
Input Source
2 Encode
Bit Rate
Latency
Audio Format
PMT PID
Video PID
Audio PID
PCR PID
Standard
Code Rate
Guard Interval
FFT
Bandwidth
Constellation
3 Modulate
3.1 Channel 1
3.2 Channel 2
3.3 Channel 3
3.4 Channel 4
3.5 Channel 5
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
RF Frequency
RF Frequency
RF Frequency
RF Frequency
RF Frequency
Constellation
Constellation
Constellation
Symbol Rate
FFT
DVB-T modulating
Guard Interval
Code Rate

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5.1 Save & Reboot
6.3 Board Version
5.2 Restore
5.3 Factory set
6.2 Board ID
6.1 Web Version
4.1 IP Address
4.2 Subnet Mask
4.3 Gateway
5 System Setting
6 Soft Version
4 Network

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Main
1 TS Config
2 Encode
3 Modulate
4 Network
5 System Settings
6 Soft Version
2.2 General Settings
After powering on the device, it will show the device’s IP address.
When you press the ENTER key, the main interface has optional 6 menu’s and sub-menus, press the up and
down keys to switch the options, press the OK key to enter the specified sub-menu to modify the
parameters.
2.2.1 TS Config
The TH8 outputs up to 8 RF modulation carriers. Under this menu you can enter the corresponding
channels(1-8) to set your relevant parameters. Select each channel and set your settings as you see fit.
Channel 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8
The TH8 can output any standard DVB-C, DVB-T, ATSC or ISDB-T modulation. Select different
modulation standards under the modulate menu, the TS parameters will be different with each standard, the
LCD will display the following sub-menu，press the up and down keys to switch the options.
DVB-T/ DVB-C J.83A:
J.83B/ATSC:
Network ID
Major Channel
Minor Channel
TS ID
Program Number
Program Name
LCN
Network ID
TS ID
ON ID
Program Number
Program Provider
Program Name
TS Config
Channel1

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ISDB-T:
2.2.2 Encode
This Broadcast TH8 is will allow you to alter audio and video settings as needed per channel
1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 for variable results.
Channel 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8
The setting sub-menus are the same for Channels 1-8, so here well show you one channel as an example.
Press the OK key and enter the sub-menu, press the up and down keys to switch the options.
2.2.3 Modulate
The TH8 has up to 8 RF carriers, press the up and down keys to switch the channels, then press OK key.
Enter the corresponding channel to set the relevant RF output parameters.
Key ID
Network ID
TS ID
ON ID
Program Number
Program Provider
Program Name
Encode
2.1 Channel1
Channel 1
Bit Rate
Audio format
Latency
PMT PID
Video PID
Audio PID
PCR PID
Modulate
Channel1

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Channel1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8
Press the up and down keys to switch the option. Set these parameters by pressing OK to enter these
sub-menus.
DVB-T:
DVB-C J.83A:
J.83B:
ATSC:
ISDB-T:
Standard
RF Frequency
Constellation
FFT
Guard Interval
Code Rate
Standard
RF Frequency
Standard
RF Frequency
Symbol Rate
Constellation
Standard
RF Frequency
Constellation
Standard
RF Frequency
Bandwidth
Constellation
FFT
Guard Interval
Code Rate

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Save & Reboot
Sure?
Restore
Sure?
Factory Set
Sure?
Core Version
XXXXXXXX
Web Version
X.X.X
Board Version
X.X.
2.2.4 Network Setting
The Network Setting has 3 sub-menus as shown below.
2.2.5 System Setting
Save & Reboot
Always save your settings each time you change them, so the next time you restart the unit, they appear as you
wanted them.
Restore
In this menu, press OK key to restore the device the last saved configuration.
Factory Set
Choose press OK key to restore the device into factory’s default configuration.
2.2.6 Soft Version
Check the CPU, Board and Web version of this modulator under this submenu.
Gateway
192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
IP Address
192.168.0.188

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Chapter 3 - WEB NMS Operation
For setting configurations you can use the front panel; also you are able to control and set the configurations
on any computer by connecting the device to the web NMS Port. Youshould ensure that the computer’s IP
address is different from the Modulator IP address; otherwise, it would cause an IP conflict.
3. 1 Login
The default IP of this device is 192.168.0.188. We can modify the IP through the front panel. Connect the
PC and the device with net cable, and use ping command to confirm they are onthe same network segment.
E.G. the PC IP address is 192.168.0.190, we then change the device IP to 192.168.0.xxx (xxx can be 0 to 255
except 190 to avoid IP conflict).
Use any web browser to connect the device with the PC by inputting the Encoder & Modulator’s IP address
in the browser’s address bar and press Enter.
It will display the Login interface as Figure-1. Input the Username and Password (Both the default Username
and Password are “admin”.) and then click “LOGIN” to start the device setting. Both fields of Username and
Password are case sensitive.
Figure-1

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3.2 Operation
Summary
When we confirm the login, it displays the Summary interface as shown in Figure-2.
Figure-2
Parameters → Encode:
Click[ Encode ], it displays the information of the program from the 8 HDMI/SDI encoded channels, users
select different modulation standards
Check the version information
Themodulate channels status summary
Click any item here to enter the
corresponding interface to check
information or set the parameters.
J.83B Modulation
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DVB-T Modulation
DVB-C(J.83A)
Modulation
AC3, AAC, MPEG1 Layer2
Audio encoding format

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ATSC Modulation
ISDB-T Modulation

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System → Modulate:
Click [ Modulate ], it displays the interface where users can configure the modulating parameters.
Click[ Channel 2/3/4/5 ],it displays the interface where you can configure the modulating parameters.
Channel 2: DVB-T modulation
Channel 3: DVB-C(J.83A)modulation
J.83B Modulation

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Channel 4: ATSC modulation
Channel 5: ISDB-T modulation
System → Network:
Click [ Network ], it displays the where to set network parameters.

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System→Password:
Click [ Password ], it displays the screen where to set login password for the web NMS
System→Firmware:
Click [ Firmware ], it displays the screen where to update the firmware on this modulator.
CAUTION:
Read this carefully before starting the update operation:
[1] Make sure the network connection is solid and stable before operation.
[2] Do not open same web page in different tab.
[3] Ensure network is connected and power is up during whole update process.
[4] Do not turn off power while system is restarting after update
Click [Update MCU Firmware] to select file then auto start update.
Progress shown below.

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Click [Update Modulator Firmware] to put file up then auto start update.
Progress shown below.
Click [Update Web application:] to put file up then auto start update.
Progress shown below.