Wellav smp100 User manual

Simple Media Platform
User’s Manual
V1.01-N

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About This Manual
This manual describes the installation, setup and operation of this equipment in details.
Please read it carefully to make sure you can operate the multiplexer correctly.
Important
zAvoid personal injury and product damage! Do not proceed beyond any symbol until you
fully understand the indicated conditions. You may find this symbol in the document
that accompanies this product. This symbol indicates important operating or
maintenance instructions.
zPlease use the cable of good quality and make sure the connector is in good condition.
zPlease do not use the power supply that doesn’t match the requirement.
zPlease do not open the machine cover.
zSpecifications and functions may be changed for improvement without notice in advance.
Notices
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Our company assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in this
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document is not to be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel, or otherwise any
license or right under any copyright or patent, whether or not the use of any information in this
document employs an invention claimed in any existing or later issued patent.
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Safety Instructions
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily
injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with
electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
Electric Shock Hazard
This equipment meets applicable safety standards. Refer to this equipment's Identification
label or contact factory for details about regulatory compliance approvals.
WARNING:
To reduce risk of electric shock, perform only the instructions that are included in the
operating instructions. Refer all servicing and installation to qualified service
personnel only.
Electric shock can cause personal injury or even death. Avoid direct contact with dangerous
voltages at all times. The protective ground connection, where provided, is essential to safe
operation and must be verified before connecting the power supply.
Know the following safety warnings and guidelines:
- Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this
equipment.
- Only qualified service personnel are allowed to remove chassis covers and access any of
the components inside the chassis.
- No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not open.
Important Safety Instructions
zRead these instructions.
zKeep these instructions.
zHeed all warnings.
zFollow all instructions.
zDo not use this apparatus near water.
zClean only with dry cloth.
zDo not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's

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instructions.
zDo not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
zProtect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
zOnly use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
zUse only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
zUnplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
zRefer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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Installation Site
When selecting the installation site, comply with the following:
Protective Ground - The protective ground lead of the building's electrical installation should
comply with national and local requirements.
Environmental Condition - The installation site should be dry, clean, and ventilated. Do not
use this equipment where it could be at risk of contact with water.
Installation Requirements
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Equipment Placement
zMake sure the mounting surface or rack is stable and can support the size and weight of
this equipment.
zThe mounting surface or rack should be appropriately anchored according to
manufacturer's specifications. Ensure this equipment is securely fastened to the
mounting surface or rack where necessary to protect against damage due to any
disturbance and subsequent fall.
zTo prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the
chassis using the handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these
types of handles are not designed to support the weight of the unit.
zInstallation of this equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required
for safe operation of this equipment is not compromised.
zOnly install this equipment in a humidity- and temperature-controlled environment that
meets the requirements given in this equipment's technical specifications.

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AC Power
zThis product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection to be provided as part of the
building installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations.
The outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible.
zConnect this equipment only to the power sources that are identified on the
equipment-rating label normally located close to the power inlet connector(s).
zThe plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the
main disconnecting device.
zAlways pull on the plug or the connector to disconnect a cable. Never pull on the cable
itself.
zUnplug this equipment when unused for long periods of time.
Circuit Overload
Know the effects of circuit overloading before connecting this equipment to the power supply.
Take care when connecting units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded.
WARNING:
Consideration should be given to the connection of this equipment to the
supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent
protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of information given on the
equipment-rating label should be used when addressing this concern.

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General Servicing Precautions
WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Opening or removing this equipment's cover
may expose you to dangerous voltages.
Be aware of the following general precautions and guidelines:
zWristwatch and Jewelry - For personal safety and to avoid damage of this equipment
during service and repair, do not wear electrically conducting objects such as a
wristwatch or jewelry.
zLightning - Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of
lightning activity.
zLabels - Do not remove any warning labels. Replace damaged or illegible warning labels
with new ones.
zCovers - Do not open the cover of this equipment and attempt service unless instructed
to do so in the instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. The
covers are integral part of the safety design of the product. Do not operate the unit
without the covers installed.
zSafety Checks - After service, assemble this equipment and perform safety checks to
ensure it is safe to use before putting it back into operation.
Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) results from the static electricity buildup on the human body
and other objects. This static discharge can degrade components and cause failures.
Take the following precautions against electrostatic discharge:
zUse an anti-static bench mat and a wrist strap or ankle strap designed to safely ground
ESD potentials through a resistive element.
zKeep components in their anti-static packaging until installed.
zAvoid touching electronic components when installing a module.

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Contents
CHAPTER1 OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................13
1.1 GENERAL .........................................................................................................................13
1.2 FRONT PANEL ..................................................................................................................14
1.3 REAR PANEL ....................................................................................................................14
1.4 INTRODUCTION TO EACH I/O MODULE...............................................................................15
1.4.1 DVB-S/S2 module ...................................................................................................16
1.4.2 DVB-C module.........................................................................................................17
1.4.3 DVB-T / ISDB-T Module ..........................................................................................18
1.4.4 GbE IP module ........................................................................................................19
1.4.5 CI module ................................................................................................................20
1.4.6 ASI I/O module ........................................................................................................21
1.4.7 H.264 SD&HD SDI/AV Encoder module .................................................................22
1.4.8 H.264 SD&HD HDMI Encoder module ...................................................................23
1.4.9 MPEG2 SD SDI/AV Encoder module......................................................................24
1.4.10 MPEG2 SD AV Encoder module ...........................................................................25
1.4.11 DVB Scrambler module .........................................................................................26
1.4.12 QAM/COFDM module ...........................................................................................27
1.4.13 TC2 & TC4 Transcoder module.............................................................................28
1.4.14 Low Bitrate H.264/ MPEG-2 SD Encoder .............................................................30
1.4.15 Low Bitrate H.264/ MPEG-2 SD Transcoder ........................................................31
CHAPTER2 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................32
2.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................32
2.2 INSTALLATION PREPARATION ............................................................................................32
2.3 OPERATING TEMPERATURE ..............................................................................................32
2.4 RACK MOUNTING..............................................................................................................33
2.4.1 Tools and Accessories.............................................................................................33
2.4.2 Mounting Requirements ..........................................................................................33
2.4.3 Mounting the equipment..........................................................................................33
2.5 CONNECTING THE AC POWER ..........................................................................................34
2.6 CABLING THE MANAGEMENT PORTS..................................................................................34
CHAPTER3 OPERATION GUIDE ...........................................................................................36
3.1 OPERATION THROUGH NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE .............................................36

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3.1.1 Assigning IP Addresses...........................................................................................36
3.2.2 NMS Introduction.....................................................................................................37
3.1.3 Basic Parameters Setting Introduction....................................................................49
3.1.4 Parameters Setting of the Sub-module ...................................................................61
3.1.5 Program Input and Output Operation....................................................................109
3.1.6 Receiving Signal Auto- Backup Function ..............................................................136
3.1.7 Configuration importation and exportation ............................................................139
3.2 OPERATION THROUGH FRONT PANEL..............................................................................142
3.2.1 Front Panel Control Buttons..................................................................................142
3.2.2 Front Panel Operation Menu Structure .................................................................142
3.2.3 Front Panel Operation Procedure .........................................................................143
CHAPTER4 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................144
CHAPTER5 TERMINOLOGIES ............................................................................................145

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Chapter1 Overview
1.1 General
The device is a new generation integrated media platform with powerful media processing
capability (4Gigabit data). Focused on the growing small and compound application
requirement, it is architected to house three modules of various functional options to perform
almost all the critical media application in a 1U chassis, including receiving, decoding, encoding,
transcoding, scrambling and modulation. Industry standard interface, user-friendly operation UI
and flexible upgrading strategy allow the platform being easily integrated into customer’s
existing network infrastructures. What the device provide enable the DVB content providers
enjoy a highly effective, flexible, reliable and money-saving DVB solution.
Of total 3 I/O slots, each I/O slot can be equipped with:
zASI module: 4 ASI ports for input/output stream
zGbE IP module: two Gigabit Ethernet ports for input and/or output IP stream
zDVB-S/S2 module: 4 RF input ports
zDVB-T or ISDB-T module: 4 RF input ports
zDVB-C module: 2 RF input ports (for 4 frequencies) and 2 RF loop out ports
zDVB-CI module: 2 CI slots
z8-QAM module: 8 frequencies within 1 RF output port and1 monitor port
z4-COFDM module: 4 frequencies within 1 RF output port and 1 monitor port
zDVB Scrambler module: support up to 1Gbps data scrambling
zMPEG-2/MPEG-4 transcoder module: two channels HD or four channels SD transcoding
concurrently.
zMPEG-2 SD AV encoder module: two channels encoding concurrently
zMPEG-2 SD SDI/AV encoder module: two channels encoding concurrently
zH.264 SD/HD SDI/AV encoder module: two channels encoding concurrently

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zH.264 SD/HD HDMI encoder module: two channels encoding concurrently
zH.264 SD/HD SDI/HDMI decoder module: two channels decoding concurrently
1.2 Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. LED indicator: Indicate the status of the mother board and modules.
Green and flashing: module is under initiation
Green: normal
Red and flashing: initiation fails
Red: error detected
2. LCD display.
3. Front panel operation Keys
4. Menu button.
5. OK button
6. Esc button
7. Reset button
1.3 Rear Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1.Module slot: Inset Modules
2.ASI IN;
3.ASI OUT:
4.Ethernet interface for remote management control
5.TS/IP I/O

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6.Power supply interface
7.Switch
1.4 Introduction to Each I/O Module
The equipment fully incorporates the modular concept with built around a 1 RU high housing.
The flexible modular concept ensures really easy system application switch and capacity
upgrades.
The following module is available:
zDVB-S/S2 module
zDVB-C module
zDVB-T module
zGbE IP module
zCI module
zASI I/O module
zH.264 SD/HD HDMI Encoder module
zH.264 SD/HD SDI/AV Encoder module
zMPEG2 SD AV Encoder module
zMPEG2 SD SDI/AV Encoder module
zDVB Scrambler module
zQAM module
zOFDM module
zMPEG2 to MPEG4 Transcoder module
zMPEG4 to MPEG2 Transcoder module
More modules, such as IP-QAM module, will be available at a later date. Please contact your
service provider for the details.
When the equipment leaves our assembly line, the device is configured as
ordered. If the device is not fully equipped with all six modules, it can always be
upgraded at a later date by adding or replacing different modules.

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1.4.1 DVB-S/S2 module
The DVB-S/S2 module is equipped with 4 RF interface ports. Each RF interface can be
connected to one single LNB cable of a dish and receive all the programs transmitted on a
satellite transponder.
Up to 3 DVB-S/S2 modules can be installed on one unit, which means that one unit can support
up to 12 DVB-S/S2 input signals (12 transponders).
Description Specification
Inputs 4 x RF input, 75 
Frequency Range 950 ~ 2150 MHz
Constellation QPSK, 8PSK
FEC Mode 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 (DVB-S)
1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 (DVB-S2)
Signal level -65dBm ~ -25dBm
Symbol Rate 1M ~ 45Ms/s
22KHz 18 ~ 26 KHz
Per RF input bit rate Up to 150Mbps
Standard ETS300421, ETS302307

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1.4.2 DVB-C module
Similar to DVB-S/S2 module, this module is for receiving DVB-C signals, and each module can
support up to 4 DVB-C signal receiving and loop out.
One unit supports to install a max of 3 DVB-C modules.
Description Specification
Inputs 2 x input (each handles two RF input signal)
2 x Loop out, 75 
Frequency Range 48 ~ 862 MHz
QAM Mode 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 QAM
FEC Mode Annex A/C or Annex B (optional)
Signal Level 32 dBuV ~ 100 dBuV
Symbol Rate Up to 6.952 Ms/s
Per RF input bit rate Up to 55 Mbps
Standard ETS300429

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1.4.3 DVB-T / ISDB-T Module
Similar to DVB-S/S2 module, this module is for receiving DVB-T/ISDB-T signals,
and each module can support up to 4 DVB-T/ISDB-T signal receiving and loop out.
One unit supports to install a max of 3 DVB-T/ISDB-T modules.
Description Specification
Inputs 4 x RF input, 75 
Frequency Range 50 ~ 860 MHz
Constellation QPSK, 16 QAM, 64QAM (DVB-T)
DQPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM (ISDB-T)
FEC Modes 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Guard Interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
OFDM spectrum 2K and 8K FTT (DVB-T),
1K, 2K and 4K FTT (ISDB-T)
Signal Level -80 ~ -20 dBm
Channel Bandwidth 6 / 7 / 8MHz (DVB-T), 6MHz (ISDB-T)
Per RF input bit rate Up to 31.67Mbps (DVB-T)
Up to 23.4 Mbps (ISDB-T)
Standard ETS300744, ISDB-T, ISDB-Tb

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1.4.4 GbE IP module
A GbE Interface module is equipped with 2 RJ45 connectors and 2 SFP connectors. To protect
video services transported over IP networks from impairments caused by network jitter, IP
packet loss, or out-of-order IP packets, a GbE Interface module with FEC option based on
Pro-MPEG COP3 is provided.
Description Specification
Connector 2 x 100 / 1000Base-T, RJ-45
2 x 100 / 1000Base-T, SFP
Package format RTP / UDP
Traffic type Unicast / Multicast
Per module Up to 720Mbps (72Mbps per stream)

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1.4.5 CI module
The CI module is with 2 independent common interface slots, which supports multi-channel
descrambling by inserting different CAM modules.
Description Specification
Connector PCMCIA Dual CI slots
CA module Multicrypt / Simulcrypt, Hot Plug
CAS Support Conax, Irdeto, Viaccess, Nagravision,
Novel-Super TV, CTI, DVCrypt & etc.
Input & Output Bitrate Max. 100Mbps (Need to work with supported
CAM)

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1.4.6 ASI I/O module
The ASI module is equipped with 4 BNC-type ASI interface ports, which can individually be
configured as either ASI input port or ASI output port using the management software of the
device. All ASI interface ports support Multiple Program Transport Streams (MPTS) as well as
Single Program Transport Streams (SPTS) according to ISO/IEC 13818.
Each unit can be equipped with maximum 3 ASI Interface Modules.
Note: ASI interface of this module can be configured as either Input or Output.
But, the interface of the ASI module displays as board 4 in the NMS can not
be configured.
Description Specification
Inputs / Outputs 4 x ASI, BNC 75 
TS Max Bit Rate Up to 150 Mbps (each ASI port)
Packet type 188 / 204 Bytes
Standard EN50083-9

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1.4.7 H.264 SD&HD SDI/AV Encoder module
The H.264 SD&HD encoder module supports two A/V and SD/HD SDI input streams encoding
simultaneously. Due to the highly encoding efficiency of the H.264 technology, this encoder
module enables the operator to encode the analog and SDI streams at low bit rate for
transmission.
Description Specification
Inputs 2×SDI, BNC 75/ 2×CVBS, 2×Audio inputs
(balanced and unbalanced)
Video Processing
Video Format MPEG-4 / H.264-AVC HP@L4
Image Format PAL and NTSC
Definition 1920x1080i;1280x720p; 720x480i; 720x576i
Aspect ratio 4:3, 16:9
GOP configurable I, IP, IPB, IPBB
Video bit rate CBR & VBR, SD 1.0~20Mbps; HD 6.0~20Mbps
Audio Processing
Audio Format MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 Layer-I, II, AAC, Dolby
AC-3 (optional)
Sampling frequency 32.1KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz
Audio Mode Stereo, joint stereo, dual channel, mono

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1.4.8 H.264 SD&HD HDMI Encoder module
The H.264 SD&HD HDMI encoder module supports two HDMI input streams encoding
simultaneously. Due to the highly encoding efficiency of the H.264 technology, this encoder
module enables the operator to encode the analog and SDI streams at very low bit rate for
transmission.
Description Specification
Inputs 2×HDMI
Video Processing
Video Format MPEG-4 / H.264-AVC HP@L4
Image Format PAL and NTSC
Definition 1920x1080i; 1280x720p; 720x480i; 720x576i
Aspect ratio 4:3, 16:9
GOP configurable I, IP, IPB, IPBB
Video bit rate CBR & VBR, SD 1.0~20Mbps; HD 6.0~20Mbps
Audio Processing
Audio Format MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 Layer-I, II
Sampling frequency 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz
Audio mode Stereo, joint stereo, dual channel, mono