TransLite TL-9542 User manual

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PRODUCT MODEL NUMBER: TL-9542 1 SDI TO 4
ATSC Encoder Modulator
ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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INDEX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 KEY FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................3
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................4
1.4 PRINCIPLE CHART.............................................................................................................................6
1.5 APPEARANCE AND DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE...........................................................................................................8
2.1 ACQUISITION CHECK......................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 INSTALLATION PREPARATION ............................................................................................................ 8
2.3 DEVICE’S INSTALLATION FLOW CHART............................................................................................... 9
2.4 ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENT.........................................................................................................9
2.5 GROUNDING REQUIREMENT .......................................................................................................... 10
2.5.1 FRAME GROUNDING............................................................................................................ 10
2.5.2 DEVICE GROUNDING............................................................................................................ 10
2.6 WIRE’S CONNECTION...................................................................................................................... 11
2.7 SIGNAL CABLE CONNECTION........................................................................................................... 11
2.7.1 SDI CABLE ILLUSTRATION...................................................................................................... 11
2.7.2 ASI OUTPUT CABLE ILLUSTRATION........................................................................................ 12
2.7.3 NETWORK CABLE ILLUSTRATION........................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION........................................................................................................................ 12
3.1 LCD MENU STRUCTURE................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 GENERAL SETTINGS FOR MAIN MENU............................................................................................. 15
CHAPTER 4 WEB NMS OPERATION....................................................................................................... 22
4.1 LOGIN ............................................................................................................................................ 22
4.2 OPERATION.................................................................................................................................... 23
CHAPTER 5 LOW DELAY SETTINGS........................................................................................................ 34
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................... 35
CHAPTER 7 PACKING LIST..................................................................................................................... 36

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
TL-9542 series products are TRANSLITE’s all-in-one devices which integrate encoding,
multiplexing and modulation to convert V/A signals into digital RF output. It adopts inner
drawer-type structural design which greatly facilitates the change of encoding modules
(HDMI/CVBS/SDI/YPbPr/…) as needed. To meet customers’various requirements, TL-
9542 is also equipped with 1 ASI input for re-mux, and output with 2 ASI ports and 1 IP
port.
The signals source could be from satellite receivers, closed-circuit television cameras,
Blue-ray players, and antenna etc. Its output signals are to be received by TVs, STB etc.,
with corresponding standard.
With its various inputs available, our TL-9542 series products are wildly used in public
places such as metro, market hall, theatre, hotels, resorts, etc., for advertising, monitoring,
training and educating in company, schools, campuses, hospital. It’s a good choice to
offer additional info channels.
1.2 KEY FEATURES
➢1 SDI inputs, 1*ASI in for re-mux; 1*RF in for RF mix
➢MPEG2 HD/SD & MPEG4 AVC H.264 HD/SD video encoding
➢MPEG4-AAC; MPEG2-AAC; MPEG1 Layer 2 and Dolby Digital AC3
2.0(Optional) audio encoding
➢Huge video buffer, free to switch video sources
➢Dialog Normalization (Optional)
➢Support CC (closed caption) (Optional)

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➢Support low delay encoding mode (Optional)
➢Support VBR/CBR rate control mode
➢Support PSI/SI editing
➢Support PCR accurate adjusting
➢Support PID re-mapping and passthrough
➢Digital ATSC RF out and ASI out; IP out
➢VCT (Virtual Channel Table)
➢Modular design, pluggable encoding modules
➢LCD display, Remote control and firmware
➢Web-based NMS management; Updates via web
➢Lowest cost per channel
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
Encoding Section - Video
Encoding
MPEG2; MPEG4 AVC/H.264
Interface
SDI*1
Resolution
1920*1080_60P, 1920*1080_50P,
(-for MPEG4 AVC/H.264 only)
1920*1080_60i, 1920*1080_50i,
1280*720_60p, 1280*720_50P
720*480_60i, 720*576_50i
Low Delay
Normal, Mode 1, Mode 2
Aspect Ratio
4:3; 16:9
Bit Rate
1-19.5Mbps
Rate Control
VBR/CBR
Chroma
4:2:0

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Encoding Section –Audio
Encoding
MPEG1 Layer II ,MPEG2-AAC, MPEG4-AAC
and Dolby Digital AC3 2.0( Optional)
Sample rate
48KHz
Bitrate
64/96/128/ 192/256/320kbps
Modular Section ATSC
Standard
ATSC A/53
Constellation
8 VSB
RF output level
-26~-10dbm (81~97dbµV), 0.1db step
MER
≥42dB
RF frequency
30~960MHz, 1KHz step
RF output
1*ATSC
4*ATSC carriers combined output (optional)
System
Local interface
LCD + control buttons
Remote
management
Web NMS
Stream Out
2 ASI mirrored out (BNC type, 100M)
IP (4 SPTS+1MPTS) over UDP, RTP/RTSP out, RJ45, 100M (MPTS is available
for DVB-C/ATSC out versions)
NMS interface
RJ45, 100M
Language
English
General
Power supply
AC 100V~240V
Dimensions
482*300*44mm
Weight
4.5 kg
Operation
temperature
0~45℃

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1.4 PRINCIPLE CHART
1.5 APPEARANCE AND DESCRIPTION
Front Panel Illustration
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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1
LCD Screen
2
NMS Port
3
Data Port
4
Power and Alarm Indicators
5
TS Lock Indicators
6
Up and Down, Left and Right Buttons
7
Enter Mode: For Confirm
8
Menu Button: For Back Step
9
Lock Button: Press to Lock Set
Rear Panel Illustration
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1
SDI Input interface
2
RF Input interface
3
RF Output interface
4
ASI Input interface
5
ASI output interface 1 & 2
6
Power Switch
7
Power supply Slot
8
Grounding

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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION GUIDE
This section is to explain the cautions the users must know in some case that possibly injure
may bring to users when it’s used or installed. For this reason, please read all details here and
make in mind before installing or using the product.
2.1 ACQUISITION CHECK
When users open the package of the device, it is necessary to check items according to packing
list. Normally it should include the following items:
➢TL-9542 Encoder Modulator
➢User’s Manual
➢ASI Cable
➢Power Cord
If any item is missing or mismatching with the list above, please contact local dealer.
2.2 INSTALLATION PREPARATION
When users install device, please follow the below steps. The details of installation will be
described at the rest part of this chapter. Users can also refer rear panel chart during the
installation.
The main content of this chapter including:
➢Checking the possible device missing or damage during the transportation
➢Preparing relevant environment for installation
➢Installing Encoder Modulator
➢Connecting signal cables
➢Connecting communication port (if it is necessary)

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2.3 DEVICE’S INSTALLATION FLOW CHART
Connecting
Grouding
Wire and
Power
Cord
Acquisition
Check Installing
Device Setting
Parameter Running
Device
Connecting
Signal
cable
2.4 ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENT
Item
Requirement
Machine Hall
Space
When user installs machine frame array in one machine hall, the distance
between 2 rows of machine frames should be 1.2~1.5m and the distance
against wall should be no less than 0.8m.
Machine Hall
Floor
Electric Isolation, Dust Free
Volume resistivity of ground anti-static material: 1X107~1X1010，
Grounding current limiting resistance: 1M(Floor bearing should be
greater than 450Kg/㎡)
Environment
Temperature
5~40℃(sustainable)，0~45℃(short time)
installing air-conditioning is recommended
Relative
Humidity
20%~80% sustainable 10%~90% short time
Pressure
86~105KPa
Door &
Window
Installing rubber strip for sealing door-gaps and dual level glasses for
window
Wall
It can be covered with wallpaper, or brightness less paint.
Fire
Protection
Fire alarm system and extinguisher
Power
Requiring device power, air-conditioning power and lighting power are
independent toeach other. Devicepower requires AC 110V±10%, 50/60Hz
or AC 220V±10%, 50/60Hz. Please carefully check before running.

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2.5 GROUNDING REQUIREMENT
➢All function modules’ good grounding is the basis of reliability and stability of
devices. Also, they are the most important guarantee of lightning arresting and
interference rejection. Therefore, the system must follow this rule.
➢Coaxial cable’s outer conductor and isolation layer should keep proper electric
conducting with the metal housing of device.
➢Grounding conductor must adopt copper conductor in order to reduce high
frequency impedance, and the grounding wire must be as thick and short as
possible.
➢Users should make sure the 2 ends of grounding wire well electric conducted and
be antirust.
➢It is prohibited to use any other device as part of grounding electric circuit
➢The area of the conduction between grounding wire and device’s frame should
be no less than 25mm2.
2.5.1 FRAME GROUNDING
All the machine frames should be connected with protective copper strip. The
grounding wire should be as short as possible and avoid circling. The area of
the conduction between grounding wire and grounding strip should be no less
than 25mm2.
2.5.2 DEVICE GROUNDING
Connecting the device’s grounding rod to frame’s grounding pole with copper
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2.6 WIRE’S CONNECTION
The grounding wire conductive screw is located at the right end of rear panel, and the power
switch, fuse, power supply socket is just besides, whose order goes like this, power switch is on
the left, power supply socket is on the right and the fuse is just between them.
➢Connecting Power Cord
➢User can insert one end into power supply socket, while insert the other end to
AC power.
➢Connecting Grounding Wire
➢When the device solely connects to protective ground, it should adopt
independent way, say, share the same ground with other devices. When the
device adopts united way, the grounding resistance should be smaller than 1Ω.
Caution:
Before connecting power cord to TL-9542 Encoder Modulator, user should set the power switch
to “OFF”.
2.7 SIGNAL CABLE CONNECTION
The signal connections include the connection of input signal cable and the connection of output
signal cable. The details are as follows:
2.7.1 SDI CABLE ILLUSTRATION

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2.7.2 ASI OUTPUT CABLE ILLUSTRATION
2.7.3 NETWORK CABLE ILLUSTRATION
CHAPTER 3
OPERATION
TL-9542 Encoder Modulator’s front panel is user operating interface. Before operating, user can
decide whether directly use the default setting or customize the input and output parameters
setting. The detail operations go as follows:
Keyboard Function Description:
ENTER: Activating the parameters which need modifications, or confirming the change after
modification.
MENU: To cancel presently entered value, resume previous setting and return to previous
menu.
LEFT/RIGHT: To move the “►” to choose or set the parameters.
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LOCK: To Lock the screen / cancel the lock state. After pressing lock key, the system will
question the users to save present setting or not. If not, the LCD will display the current
configuration state.
At the “Factory Configuration” page, user can press “ENTER” key to restore the factory default
configuration.
3.1 LCD MENU STRUCTURE
2 Input Sets
2.1 Input 1
2.2 Input 2
2.3 Input 3 2.3.1 Parse Program
Switch On
Initializing
1 Status
Video
Audio
2.3.2 Mux Program
Same content as “Input 1”
Program Info
1.1 Uptime

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4 TS config
4.1 Output A
4.2 Output B
4.3 Output C
4.4 Output D
4.5 Output E
5 Network 5.1.1 NMS IP
5.1.2 Subnet Mssk
5.1.4 MAC Address
5.1.6 Reset Password
5.1.3 Gateway
5.1.5 Web NMS Port
3 Modulator
3.1 Output A
3.2 Output B
6 System
6.1 Save Config
6.2 Load Saved CFG
6.4 LCD time-out
6.5 Version
6.3 Factory reset
3.1.1 RF frequency
3.1.2 RF level
Same content as “Output A”
TSID
ONID
ASI Output
5.1 NMS
5.2 IP Stream
Same content as “Output A”
3.1.3 RF on
3.1.4 ASI output
3.3 Output B
3.4 Output B
5.2.1 Output SPTS 1
5.2.2 Output SPTS 2
5.2.4 Output SPTS 4
5.2.3 Output SPTS 3
5.2.5 Output MPTS

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Initial Status
After powering on the device，it will take a few seconds to initialize the system It shows as
below:
➢IP: Indicating the IP address of this device
➢XXX Mbps indicates the first encoding channel bit rate.
➢X.XX Mbps indicate the second encoding channel bit rate.
3.2 GENERAL SETTINGS FOR MAIN MENU
By pressing “Lock”key on the front panel, user can enter the main menu. The LCD will display
the following pages:
User can press UP/DOWN buttons to specify menu item, and then press ENTER to enter the
submenus as below:
1) Status
Press Enter to enter “Status”and it displays the working time duration of the device. It times
upon power on
Startup…
Start OK…
1 Status
2 Input Sets
3 Modulator
4 TS Config
5 Network
6 System
1.1 Uptime
Uptime
2 Days-10:30:20
IP: 192.168.0.136
X.XXMbps X.XXMbps

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2) Input Sets
Under this submenu, the LCD will show “2.1 Input 1”, “2.2 Input 2”and “2.3 Input 3”.
Under submenus 2.1 and 2.2, user could set the audio, video and program information for each
encoding module.
Users enter 2.1.1/2.2.1 to set the video corresponding parameters.
Note: TL-9542 support CC function only for SDI encoding module
Under submenu 2.2, user can set the audio corresponding parameters.
2.1 Input 1
2.2 Input 2
2.3 Input 3
Video in status
Resolution
Video Format
Low Delay
Video Bitrate
Low Delay
Normal
Resolution
1920 x 1080p 50i
Video Bit Rate
12.000 Mbps
Video Format
MPEG-2
Video
Audio
Program Info
Video in status
Locked

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➢Audio format
When entering “Audio format” submenu, user can select the audio format for this encoding
module, TL-9542 support MPEG-1 Layer II, MPEG-2 AAC, MPEG-4 AAC and AC3. The
LCD window would show as below:
➢Audio bitrate
Under submenu 2.1.2.3, Audio Bit Rate can be selected by press “enter”key. (Bit rate
range: 64/96/128/192/256/320 Kbps):
Users enter 2.3 to check the programs information and set the programs parameters.
Audio format
MPEG-1 Layer II
Audio Bitrate
64Kbps
Program Info
Service provider
TV provider
Service ID
0×101
PMT PID
0×100
PCR PID
0×103
Program Name
TV-101
Program Output
Program out enable A
Video PID
0×101
Audio PID
0×102

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Submenu 2.3 represents the ASI input. User could parse and select program(s) to mux out.
“Parse Program” is for checking the quantity of input programs from the corresponding Tuner
input.
“Mux Program” is for selecting programs from the ASI IN to output via corresponding carrier
output or ASI output (A, B, C, D, E optional). Move the triangle mark to specify the program and
press RIGHT/LEFT keys to shift the mark between “√” and “X”. (“√”: to output the corresponding
program; “X”: not to output the corresponding program).
3) Modulator Setting
When entering “Modulator” submenu, user can configure the modulating parameters for the 4-
carrier output separately:
As the TL-9542 (DVB-C Modulating) is with 4 carrier outputs, “3.1”-“3.4”represent the “Carrier
A”, “Carrier B”, “Carrier B”, and “Carrier D”respectively. User can enter “3.1”/“3.2”/“3.4”/“3.4”to
set the corresponding modulating parameters. Submenus (taking “3.1”as an example) are as
below:
3.1 Output A
3.2 Output B
3.3 Output C
3.4 Output D
Output A mux
Output B mux
Parse Program
Get 3 programs
Parse Program
Mux Program

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➢RF On
This interface is to decide whether to enable the RF (carrier A) output or not.
OFF: to disable programs to output through carrier A.
ON: to enable programs to output through carrier A.
➢RF Frequency
The RF output frequency range is from 30 to 960MHz with 1K stepping. After entering
the RF frequency setting submenu, users the can press LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and DOWN
buttons to adjust the frequency and confirm by press ENTER button.
3.1 Output A
3.1.1 RF On
3.1.2 Standard
3.1.5 RF Frequency
3.1.6 RF Level
3.1.3 Constellation
3.1.4 Symbol Rate
RF Frequency
750.000 MHz
3.1.7 ASI output
RF On
Off On

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➢RF level
The RF attenuation range is from -30~-10dbm (81~97dbµV) with 0.1db step. After
entering this setting submenu, user can shift UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT key to set the
output level and press ENTER to confirm.
➢ASI Output:
TL-9542B encoder & modulator (DVB-C Modulating) is with quad-carrier output A, B, C,
D and 1 ASI output E.
Output A: the ASI output programs are same as carrier output A.
Output B: the ASI output programs are same as carrier output B.
Output C: the ASI output programs are same as carrier output C.
Output D: the ASI output programs are same as carrier output D.
Output E: the ASI output programs are set separately.
NOTE: The setting principle of “3.2”, “3.3”, and “3.4”are the same with “3.1”explained above.
4) TS Config
Enter each menu to configure the TS ID and Original Network ID for the 4 carriers and ASI
output.
ASI Output
Output A
RF Level
-10.0 dbm
4.1 Output A
4.2 Output B
4.3 Output C
4.4 Output D
4.5 Output E