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USER MANUAL
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iii
Please review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the Operating Instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Use Proper Power Cord Power cords are no longer shipped with the device.
You are recommended to use the cord described on
page 55.
Avoid Electric Overload Do not apply a mains voltage that is outside the
range specified in this manual.
Ground the Product This product is grounded through the power cord.
To avoid electric shock, the ground pin must be
correctly connected to the ground.
Before switching the device on, ensure that it is
properly grounded.
Do Not Operate Without To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not
Covers operate this product with cover panels or plates
removed.
Use Proper Fuse For continued protection against risk of fire, replace
only with same type and rating of fuse specified by
NEXTREAM.
Use Proper Power Do not operate this product from a power source
Source that applies more than the voltage specified.
Do Not Operate With If you suspect there is damage to this product, have
Suspected Failures it inspected by qualified service personnel.
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Contents
CHAPTER 1
SPECIFICATIONS
CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION
CHAPTER 3
FRONT PANEL OPERATION
CHAPTER 4
PC OPERATION - CONTROL & COMMAND SOFTWARE
CHAPTER 5
PC OPERATION - FAST_DSNG SOFTWARE
CHAPTER 6
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 7
CUSTOMER SERVICE
CHAPTER 8
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACROYNMS
Chapter 1
Specifications
The DBE 4110 DSNG encoder has been designed to meet the main operational
Digital SNG requirements: robustness, reduced size (2RU) and weight, easy to use
and to set up, high quality video and audio, low delay and ultra low delay modes for
live interviews.
video, TS
audio, Encoder
data DBE 4110 C&C Modulator
Alarms
PAL/
SECAM/ Composite 4:2:2 //
NTSC Video Interface TS MSDL Alarm
DPSN board MPEG-2 board relay
PAL/ 4:2:2 // Video
COMPIN board Encoder
NTSC
Modulated
SDI output
SDI IN Video ISMB board
Audio VBI
Interface Processor MUX
ASI
2 AES/EBU
ATADI Interface
board 2 x MPEG-1
2 stereo Audio
anal. audios ADC Encoders
Control/Command
LCD Alarms
∗ Software options:
• ASI TS input (N41STS1NAK),
• DVB Common Scr. (N41SDVCFAK),
• MPEG-2 4:2:2P@ML (N41S422PAK),
• RS 232 (N41SD56KAK),
• Ext. Modulator C&C (N41SM0DCAK).
Important: All software options are purchased for, and attributed to, a given DBE 4110
unit and may not apply to several units. Each software option is attributed a licence
number which is requested prior to use.
∗ Hardware options:
• 4 stereo audios (N41HAMUBAK): AMuSE board,
• 2 AES/EBU interfaces (N41HATADAK): ATADI board,
• Alarm Relay Closure (N41HMSDLAK): RSMAINT and MSDL boards,
• DPSN board (N41HDPSNAK),
• Int. Modulator (N41HM0DUAK): ISMB board,
• XLR adapter cord (N41HAXLRAK).
Board connections
SSEB (basic)
1.4 - SPECIFICATIONS
CHARACTERISTICS
• Input impedance set to 600Ω for all measurements.
• Input level adjustment set to 24dBu for all measurements.
• All measurements are performed with MPEG-1 compression, layer 2, 256kbit/s stereo
bitrate.
1.4.1.4 - TS output
The SSEB board delivers three identical ASI standard TS outputs on a female 75Ω
BNC connector. The ASI output runs at a constant 270Mbit/s. The TS data rate is
CHARACTERISTICS
CHARACTERISTICS
The DBS 2930 Stand-Alone software provided can only control one encoder. To
control a complete broadcast system, please refer to the DBS 2930 datasheet for
details.
CHARACTERISTICS
Video source • 50/60Hz frequencya
• Interlaced /progressive 4:2:2 video
• 10 bits
Encoding format • 2:1 vertical filtering (chrominance)
• 720, 704, 544, 480, 352 pixels
• 576 lines (50Hz) or 480 lines (60Hz)
• SIF mode (352 pixels, 288 lines (50 Hz) or
240 lines (60Hz))
GOP parameters •1≤M≤3
• M ≤ N ≤ 24
• Possibility of closed GOP
• Frame picture with adaptive field/frame
encoding modes (motion estimation and DCT)
• Seamless M and N parameter changing
Aspect ratio • Manual 4/3, 16/9,
• Automatic from WSS information or AFD
information.
Motion estimation vector range +126/-126 Vertical
(frame based) +254.5/-255 Horizontal
Bit rate • VBV model implementation
• Bit rate type: CBR
• Bit rate parameters:
100kbit/s steps
0.5Mbit/s ≤ bit rate ≤ 15Mbit/s
• SIF at 500kbit/s
(bitrates between 500Kbit/s and 2Mbit/s are
reserved for almost still pictures, depending
on encoding resolution and picture
complexity)
• Seamless bit rate change
Video buffer management Leak mode
Miscellaneous functions • Detection of scene cuts, 3/2 pull down, bad
edit
• Capture and transmission of Digital Vertical
Time Code (into GOP header).
• 75% bar pattern insertion
CHARACTERISTICS
Normal delay • Delay from SDI encoder input to PTS value
(+/- 5ms): 740ms (50Hz), 617ms (60Hz),
guaranteed delay from 1.5 to 15Mbit/s.
a.Throughout the document, the value 60Hz in relation to video signal implies a real value of
59.94Hz
configuration except for the PID and the language code (both components will have
the same bitrate, etc.).
When there is no video component, the MPEG-1 encoder is in “radio mode” and the
delay (from SDI encoder input to PTS value, +/- 5ms) becomes equal to 150ms
(50Hz and 60Hz).
CHARACTERISTICS
When data is injected as MPEG-2 TS packets, the DBE 4110 may perform PID
remapping. The TS packets received are not supposed to contain a PCR or a PTS.
When data is injected as DVB sections, the DBE 4110 performs packetisation.
Maximum data rate depends on Ethernet network traffic. When the Ethernet
network is not a limiting factor, the guaranteed maximum data rate depends on
internal conditions; it is never under 64kbit/s and can go up to 750kbit/s when the
following conditions are met:
• TS input unused,
• 1 service composed of:
- 0 or 1 video component,
- and 0 or 1 audio component,
- and 0 to 4 ECM components.
• The maximum permitted data rate parameter is set at 1 Mbit/s.
Notes:
- Stream Editing does not operate with the VITC.
- Stream Editing does not operate in 60Hz drop frame mode.
The video buffer level is controlled so as to be more constant at each edit point
(close to the maximum level).
Please contact NEXTREAM for additional information if you are interested in this
function.
Diagram 1 VBI
PAL
video
SDI
video + VBI
Diagram 2 PAL
SDI
Diagram 3 PAL
video + VBI
SDI
Diagram 4 video
PAL
VBI SDI
Diagram 5 VBI
PAL
video + VBI SDI
Possible
lines
Data Frequency Data standards Input Signal
(starting
from 1)
Ceefax B 50Hz ITU-R.BT653 SDI waveform 6 to 22
magazine ETS 300 706 or 320 to 335
and/or subtitles Composite
Transparent 50Hz SDI 6 to 22
lines or 318 to 335
Composite
VITC 50Hz IEC 60461 SDI waveform 6 to 22
SMPTE 12M or
Composite
DVITC 50Hz SMPTE 266M SDI waveform 6 to 22
WSS 50Hz ETS300 294 SDI waveform 23
or
Composite
WSS 50Hz Proprietary based SDI binary 23
on SMPTE 291M
VPS 50Hz ETS 300 231 SDI waveform 16
or
Composite
AFD 50Hz First part of SDI 11 and 324
viideo index
SMPTE RP186
Max
MPEG
Data treated Treatment Notes
standards
lines
Ceefax B 16 per demodulated then mapped into TS ETSI EN 300 472 a
magazine field packets DVB A056
and/or subtitles ETSI EN 301 775
Transparent 8 per luminance samples, 8 bits, DVB A056 b
lines frame 720 samples/line, mapped into TS ETSI EN 301 775
packets
VITC 1 demodulated then mapped into ISO/IEC 13818-2
GOP header
DVITC 1 demodulated then mapped into ISO/IEC 13818-2
GOP header
WSS 1 demodulated then mapped into TS DVB A056
packets and/or used to inform the ETSI EN 301 775
video encoder
WSS 1 binary WSS from DBI 2000 DVB A056 c
(AVA) is mapped into TS packets ETSI EN 301 775
and/or used to inform the video
encoders
VPS 1 demodulated, then mapped into DVB A056
TS packets and/or used to control ETSI EN 301 775
the audio encoders
AFD 2 inserted into video stream ARDSPE1
24 april 1998
a.Since 6.5 release, CEEFAX extraction from the incoming video signal has been improved. The data
positionning window has been widened to +/-1µs. Demodulation process benefits from an automatic
threshold level adjustment.
b.Restrictions of DVB A056 concerning the MSU 4422 decoder.
c.Not recommended for new systems.
Notes
1. Data cannot be encoded simultaneously according to 50Hz and 60Hz MPEG-2
standard.
2. Each CEEFAX B, VPS, WSS can be mapped into its individual PID (max. 4 PID) or all
the previous can be mapped together into the same PID.
3. The same VBI line cannot be associated with different PIDs.
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
ENCODER + DECODER
CHARACTERISTICS WITH MSU 4422 DECODER
PAL STANDARD
(excluding VTR and synchronised modes)
ENCODER + DECODER
CHARACTERISTICS WITH MSU 4422 DECODER
PAL STANDARD
(excluding VTR and synchronised modes)
set B ≥ 60dB
ENCODER + DECODER
CHARACTERISTICS WITH MSU 4422 DECODER
NTSC STANDARD
(excluding VTR and synchronised modes)
Note:
COMPIN signal to noise ratio is measured in a different way in comparison with the DPSN
board. In the same conditions, the value for the COMPIN board would be approximatively
3dB higher.
The COMPIN board features a VTR mode which is recommended for using bad
quality, jittered signals. In VTR mode, the sampling is made on 8 bits instead of 10
and the bandwidth is around 3MHz.
The COMPIN board features a built-in synchroniser. This synchroniser can be used
in order to synchronise video input to an external composite video reference. This
synchroniser can also be used with or without an external reference in order to help
the encoder to deal with bad quality signals.
The COMPIN board does not add any delay, except when the built-in synchroniser
is activated and in that case it adds approximatively 30ms in 50Hz and 25ms in
60Hz. The synchroniser drops or repeats a frame when the accumulative delay
between the input and the reference is excessive. Hence the lipsync evolves like a
sawtooth between - 10ms and + 30ms (in 50Hz, without reference signal).
In normal mode and in NTSC standard, the COMPIN board can be programmed to
take into account or not a 7.5 IRE setup.
Notes:
- DBE 4110 TS OUT connected to DBE 4110 TS IN operates with a cable up to 200m in
length, BELDEN 8281 type.
- A programme going from ASI IN to ASI OUT will undergo a PCR jitter increase of +/-
75ns max. The maximum PCR jitter allowed by DVB standard is +/- 500ns. A programme
encoded by a DBE 41XX will present an original PCR jitter of +/- 37.5 ns max.
If a progam requires more than three encoders, it is better to install them in parallel
and use a multiplexer to gather the components.
TS IN TS OUT TS IN
DBE 41xx
VIDEO IN
DBX 4300
TS IN TS OUT TS IN
VIDEO IN
TS IN TS OUT TS IN
DBE 41xx
VIDEO IN
Attention :
1. The incoming stream from the ASI input cannot be scrambled from the front panel and
the Fast_DSNG software. To scramble the incoming stream, the encoder must be
controlled by the DBS 2930 software with the N2930140 option (fixed control word) and
the DBS 2908/11/12 MPEG Channel Controller.
2. The BISS mode E is only controlled by the front panel.
CHARACTERISTICS
ASI input
Modulator models up-converters
interface
NTC2062
"2062ZP", "2062ZR", "2062ZQ", NTC3631xZ
"2062ZK", "2062ZM", "2062ZL". "3631BZ", "3631DZ", "3631EZ",
"3631FZ", "3631GZ", "3631HZ",
NTC2080 "3631IZ", "3631KZ", "3631LZ",
"2080ZP", "2080ZR", "2080ZT", "3631GE", "3631AZ", "3631TB".
"2080ZQ", "2080ZK", "2080ZM",
"2080ZO", "2080ZL".
NTC2077Sx
"2077SP", "2077SR", "2077ST", without NTC3359AE
"2077SK", "2077SM", "2077SO".
NTC2077Hx
"2077HP", "2077HR", "2077HT", without
"2077HQ", "2077HK", "2077HM",
"2077HO", "2077HL".
NTC2077Fx
"2077FM", "2077FT", "2077FO", without
"2077FQ", "2077FL", "2077FR".
Notes:
1. The L band output of the modulator (IFL) is for monitoring purposes only and cannot be
switched off.
2. An RS485 cord is provided with the option for Control & Command between the
encoder and the modulator.
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
ENCODER + DECODER
WITH MSU 4422 DECODER
CHARACTERISTICS
PAL STANDARD
Use of DPSN board adds approximately 20ms in 50Hz and 17ms in 60Hz.
Caution: The COMPIN board is recommended for customers having PAL and NTSC
signals.
TS Out
ATADI board
AMuSE SSEB
Pre-multiplexer Multiplexer
One One
DAC One group DAC
group group
AES/ AES/ AES/ AES/
Analogue stereo Analogue stereo
De-embedder EBU EBU EBU EBU De-embedder
The AMuSE board features either 4 MPEG-1 audio encoders in accordance with
ISO/IEC 11172-3, layer 2, 48 kHz standard or 4 AC3 packetisers.
• Common features:
- the AMuSE board fits in the lower 6U slot,
- the DBE 4110 accepts one AMuSE board,
- it is not possible to set up an AMuSE board partly in MPEG-1 encoder and
partly in AC3 packetiser,
- when the SDI is selected, the same group number from the four possible
groups must be supplied for encoders 1 and 2. The same rule applies for
encoders 3 and 4.
• MPEG-1 audio encoding features:
- each of the four encoders can independently receive its input from the SDI
or AES/EBU.
The AES/EBU input is either balanced on SubD15 (AES 3/1992, 110Ω
input impedance) or unbalanced on BNC (SMPTE 276M, 75Ω input
impedance). The selection is made by the Control & Command station; all
AES/EBU inputs are either balanced or unbalanced.
- audio de-embedding is always possible and is not dependent on the video
encoder input. Audio de-embedding complies with SMPTE 272M.
- it supports input PCM samples at 32, 44.1 or 48kHz (SDI allows only
48kHz).
- before encoding, the audio stream goes through a sample rate converter.
Thus, the audio stream is resampled at 48kHz and synchronised with the
programme clock reference.
- for each audio encoder, possible rate / mode combinations are listed in the
table below:
SSEB ATADI
Multiplexer
Encoder Encoder
SFC SFC
SDI 1&2 1 2
2 Analogue stereo balanced unbalanced
IN
The ATADI board provides AES/EBU interfaces for the two audio MPEG-1
encoders located on the SSEB board of the encoder.
AES/EBU interfaces are either balanced on SubD15 (AES 3/1992,110Ω input
impedance) or unbalanced on BNC (SMPTE 276M, 75Ω input impedance). The
selection is made by the Control & Command station; all AES/EBU inputs are
either balanced or unbalanced.
Bit/Symbol ratio 2, 3 or 4
Symbol rate 0.9 to 16 MSymbol/s
Frequency (RF) variable 70/140MHz, selectable within
50 to 180MHz range, by 125KHz step
Stability +/- 15ppm
Level -20dBm to +5dBm, by 0.5dB steps
Amplitude accuracy +/- 0.2dB
Quadrature error +/- 2°
Eye closure 5% (full Nyquist filtering)
Return loss -23dB min.
Phase noise -96dBc at F=100kHz
Harmonics -45dB min.
Spurious performance -55dBc/4kHz at -10dBm
(modulated carrier) in 4KHz (ref. INTELSAT -IESS)
IF LO Local oscillator for 100MHz
block-converter synchronisation
L-Band O/P Frequency range 0.950 to 1.750GHz by 1kHz step
Stability +/- 50ppm
Level variable, -20dBm to +5dBm, by 0.5dB
step
An RS485 cord is provided with the ISMB board. This cord externally links the
ISMB board to the encoder and is used for the control&command. This cord is the
same as the one described in the section "External Modulator Control". "External
Modulator Control" option is not required to operate the ISMB board.
It is possible to activate the alarm relay either on major alarms or on major and
minor alarms. The choice is made in the encoder advanced parameters in the
{Technical configuration} application.
∗ RSMAINT board
This board is connected to the front of the device, behind the front panel, in the
upper slot, and provides frontal access to the normal/fail switch associated with the
alarm relay (MSDL board).
The RSMAINT board also hosts a maintenance RS232 link (SubD9).
∗ MSDL board
This board hosts the alarm relay and the corresponding SubD9 connector giving
access to the two voltage free contacts.
The maximum DC voltage supported is 48V.
The MSDL board also hosts the Dynamux SubD9 connector.
The MSDL board fits in the lower 3U slot.
SMPTE RP168 (which mainly defines line number and part of line allowed for
swiching), the following table predicts the visible effect of the switch:
Time difference
Video input and processing between switched Effects on video
signalsa
SDI on SSEB/ SSEB 0 to +/- 1/2 line image perturbation during
one image
analogue on DPSN / SSEB 0 to +/- 1/2 line image perturbation during
several images
analogue on COMPIN / SSEB 0 to +/- 1/2 line image perturbation during
several images
analogue on COMPIN - (syn- any image perturbation during
chroniser mode) / SSEB several images
analogue on COMPIN - (VTR 0 to +/- 9µs image perturbation during
mode) / SSEB several images
analogue on COMPIN - (VTR 0 to +/- 1/2 line image perturbation during
and synchroniser modes) / several images
SSEB
a.Outside this range, there is a possibility of a black output after the switching during a few seconds.
CHARACTERISTICS
Mains voltage 100V - 230V (one range with no switching)
Mains frequency 50Hz - 60Hz
Current rating 2A - 1A
Inrush current < 50A at 230V (cold start)
Network connection Type A device connected by a non-indus-
trial CEI 60320 compliant plug
CHARACTERISTICS
Isolation class I
Installation category II
Earthing arrangement TN, TTa
Mains fuse T4A H250V, dimensions 5x20mm
a.For Norway and only for this country, the device can be connected to an earthing arrangement of IT
type for a voltage between phases of 230V.
448
620
Air Inlet
Air Outlet
MPEG-2
DBE 4110 ESC
DVB
88 SHIFT
ENT 6.35
467
483
slot 0
slot 4 slot 1
slot 3 slot 2
Notes:
1. A 2TE cache is delivered with the 4TE AMuSE board to fill 6TE slot number 2.
2. If there is no board in a slot, a cache is set in the empty allocation.
∗ CE labelling
• In compliance with the 93/68/CEE (22/07/93) directive.
∗ Safety specifications
• Legislation
Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC (73/02) amended by
93/68/EEC.
• Standards
EN 60950 recommendations, 3rd edition, 2000/06,
UL 60950 and CSA C22.2 N°950-095, certification file n° E226371.
∗ Electromagnetic specifications
• Legislation
Complies with Directive 89/336/EEC (73/02) amended by 93/68/EEC (93/07).
• Standards
EN 55022, edition 1999 for Emission, including EN 61000-3-2,
EN 55024, edition 1999 for Immunity,
FCC Part 15, Class A.
∗ Mechanical specifications:
• Shock, transport category, TQC-TCE FP-M 204e level 2,
• Vibrations: during operation:
- vertical amplitude:
- constant displacement 0.75mm peak to peak from 10 to 31Hz,
- constant acceleration 1.5G (peak) from 31 to 150 Hz.
- sweep rate: 1 octave per minute,
- duration of 1 sweep cycle: 7.8 mn,
- quantity of sweep cycles: 10,
- 3 axes.
∗ Ventilated air flow: 100m3/h (the DBE 41xx has fans for forced air cooling).
The output air is hotter than the input air, about 5°C.
∗ Pollution degree: 2
∗ Protection degree: IP 20
448
20
Front Panel
maintenance
link
FAN
600
420
BOARDS FANS
9U
MAINS
connectors BACK
MPEG-2
DBE 4110
ESC
DVB
SHIFT
ENT
AUDIO IN SDI IN SERIAL 1 SSEB LAN SERIAL 2 PCR OUT TS ASI IN OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3
I
ANALOG RS 232/485 10BaseT RS 485
GAIN FREQ ON O
ATADI COMPOSiTE MONITOR
DPSN
VIDEO IN EQ
BALANCED UNBALANCED
ALARM N Ph
REMOTE IF LO IF OUT L BAND OUT
T
Chapter 2
Installation
" PROCEDURE
The following five steps are necessary before your encoder is ready for use:
1) Install the encoder. Installation involves the following steps:
• manually set switches.
• observe certain principles.
• install the encoder in a rack.
2) Connect the encoder to other devices.
3) Switch on the device.
4) Adjust the cable corrector if the link exceeds 10m.
5) Install the control and command software.
These various operations are described in the following sections.
The four switches LEFT 1, RIGHT 1, LEFT 2 and RIGHT 2 (mark 1) set incoming
audio impedance. Each one comprises 2 switches which must be moved as a pair.
Switch Up: high impedance
1 UP
" MSDL and RSMAINT boards - The different elements of alarm relay closure are
shown in the following block diagram:
SSEB
MSDL 1
normal
(fail)
N T/A
normal switch
Unit Fail LED
1 (fail)
1 = on on Encoder
S2 front panel
RSMAINT
Note: Do not forget to set the S2 switch from "Test/Alarm" back to "Normal" once the
fault has been corrected.
Micro-switch on
MSDL board open: PB closed: PB
Fault no yes no yes
Switch S2 left right left right left right left right
(N-T/A) (N) (T/A) (N) (T/A) (N) (T/A) (N) (T/A)
on RSMAINT
board
Comment no loop unack. ack. no loop unack. ack.
comment test fault fault comment test fault fault
Contact status closed open open closed open closed closed open
Red "UNIT off on on on off on on on
FAIL" LED
Note: The dry contact always signals an operating fault, including a power failure and
device shutdown.
The DBE 4110 encoder is fitted with four small plastic feet to ensure a minimum
space of 1cm is guaranteed between the power supply of the encoder and the
desktop for safety reasons.
Principles
" Prevent outgoing hot air being reinjected into other devices.
" Ensure an equal and acceptable air flow to the air-capture points of all devices.
" Avoid the effects due to natural convection between devices.
" Avoid short-cuts between hot and cold air and vice versa.
" Avoid transversal effects with connected racks.
" Avoid thermal pockets (obstruction of hot air).
" Check the air flow rate that will be used.
Note: The DBE 4110 encoder does not feature air filters. If used in a dusty environment, a
filtered rack should be used.
1) Standard L-profiles
Encoder front panel 2U
1U
Encoder front panel 2U
1U
Encoder front panel 2U
1U
2) Special L-profiles
D = depends on rack
3) Widened L-profiles
2cm min.
Encoder front panel
4cm max.
• Connector
On/Off switch
fuse holder
mains connector
• Fuse
Fuse characteristics: T4AH250V, dimensions 5 x 20mm, can be accessed from the
power connector.
Important: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same
type and rating of fuse.
Once the encoder itself has been installed, the boards need to be connected.
The DBE 4110 device has five slots of 402mm depth:
- 2 x 6 U slots
- 2 x 3 U slots
- 1 x 9 U slot.
DBE 4110
SSEB (standard)
Note:
You are strongly recommended not to leave empty slots without blank panels as ventilation
could be impaired.
SSEB board
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Connector Description
# AUDIO IN
ANALOGUE
2 stereo audio / 2 double mono inputs are available on a 15-pin
female Sub-D connector.
Characteristics:
• Balanced signal,
• Female Sub-D connector,
Contact Signal Contact Signal
1 L1
9 /L1
2 GNDL1 10 GND
3 R1 11 /R1
4 GNDR1 12 GND
5 L2 13 /L2
6 GNDL2
7 R2 14 GND
8 GNDR2 15 /R2
SSEB board
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
$ SDI IN The "SDI input" connector receives a 270Mbit/s SDI signal in serial
format (625 and 525 lines).
Characteristics:
• Female BNC coaxial connector,
• Impedance: 75Ω.
Use a FILOTEX KX6-A type cable or equivalent assembled with a
75Ω male BNC connector from RADIALL (ref.: R142085000) or
equivalent. Cable length is 0-200m.
% SERIAL 1
RS232/485
The "SERIAL 1 RS232/485 syn./async. private data" connector is
used to inject low flow digital data into the DBE 4110.
Characteristics in RS232 asynchronous mode:
• Female 9-pin Sub-D connector,
SSEB board
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
& LAN
10BaseT
Depending on the type of the SSEB board, the LEDs have different
signalling (see below). To know the board type installed in the
equipment, select the OTHER/Tools/About/Information command
on the device front panel. The board type (HWD 1,2 or 4) is given
on the third line.
This link is also used for injecting ECMs and low bitrate data (64
kb/s).
Characteristics:
• 10BaseT connector according to IEEE 802.3 standard,
• Rated transmission bitrate: 10Mb/s,
• Maximum cable length: 10 metres (unshielded twisted pairs),
• 3 LEDs to indicate link operation.
K
N
Rx
Tx
LI
SSEB board
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
& LAN
10BaseT
Or
TY
IC
RI
FF
LA
K
A
N
TR
PO
LI
Ethernet LEDs, HWD 1 or 2 type
Cables used:
For a direct connection to an operating station, use a cross cable to
link the Tx pairs of the Encoder’s RJ45 connector to the Rx pairs of
the PC’s RJ45 connector.
The cable delivered with the device is a cross cable.
Ethernet 10BaseT cross cable
DBE 4110 PC
SSEB board
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
' SERIAL
RS485
2 The RS485 9-pin Sub-D connector marked “SERIAL 2 RS485” is
used to control the Newtec modulator.
Characteristics:
• Female 9-pin Sub-D connector,
• Asynchronous RS485,
• Maximum transmission rate: 38400 bauds.
For other uses, contact NEXTREAM.
SSEB board
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
GND 5
1 34 76
CLOCK
6.75 MHz
PCR WIN
SERIAL
PCR base 33 bits
PCR base 42 undefined bits
CLOCK
PCR WIN
SERIAL B32 B31 B30 B29 B28 B27 B1 B0
PCR base
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SSEB board
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
* TS ASI OUT Three connectors deliver a signal in TS serial format (ASI mode).
Characteristics:
• Female BNC coaxial connector,
• Impedance: 75Ω.
Use a FILOTEX KX6-A type cable or equivalent assembled
with a 75Ω male BNC connector from RADIALL (ref.:
R142085000) or equivalent.
DPSN board
1 2 3
Connector Description
# COMPOSITE
VIDEO IN
The "composite video input" connector receives an analogue compo-
site video input signal.
Characteristics:
• Female BNC coaxial connector,
• Impedance: 75Ω.
Use a FILOTEX KX6-A type cable or equivalent assembled with a
75Ω male BNC connector from RADIALL (ref.: R142085000) or
equivalent.
$ GAIN,
FREQ and
See section 2.4 - Cable corrector in the case of a composite input -
for information on using the GAIN and FREQ potentiometers and
ON the meaning of the "ON" LED.
% MONITOR The MONITOR output is used for adjusting cable correction, parti-
cularly in the case of links exceeding 10 m.
Characteristics:
• Female BNC coaxial connector,
• Impedance: 75Ω.
Use a FILOTEX KX6-A type cable or equivalent assembled with a
75Ω male BNC connector from RADIALL (ref.: R142085000) or
equivalent.
COMPIN board
1 2 3 4
Connector Description
# COMPOSITE
VIDEO IN
The "composite video input" connector receives an analogue compo-
site video input signal.
Characteristics:
• Female BNC coaxial connector,
• Impedance: 75Ω.
Use a FILOTEX KX6-A type cable or equivalent assembled with a
75Ω male BNC connector from RADIALL (ref.: R142085000) or
equivalent.
$ GAIN,
FREQ and
See section 2.4 - Cable corrector in the case of a composite input -
for information on using the GAIN and FREQ potentiometers and
EQ the meaning of the "EQ" LED.
% MON OUT The MONITOR output is used for adjusting cable correction, parti-
cularly in the case of links exceeding 10 m, or for
monitoring purposes.
The MONITOR output is not suitable for measurements on the
signal.
Characteristics:
• Female BNC coaxial connector,
• Impedance: 75Ω.
COMPIN board
1 2 3 4
& REF IN The REF IN connector can receive either a composite video input
signal or a black burst to allow video input stream synchronisation.
If the board is in synchroniser mode, but without any REF IN signal,
then the board synchronises the video input stream with an internal
reference.
Characteristics:
• Female BNC coaxial connector,
• Impedance: 75Ω.
Use a FILOTEX KX6-A type cable or equivalent assembled with a
75Ω male BNC connector from RADIALL (ref.: R142085000) or
equivalent.
AMuSE board
1 2 3 4 5 6
Connector Description
# SDI IN The SDI 270 Mbit/s serial input features up to eight embedded
stereo audio channels. This interface has the following features:
• SDI compliant with SMPTE 259M (4:2:2 Component part),
• Embedding compliant with SMPTE 272M.
Characteristics:
• Female BNC coaxial connector,
• Impedance: 75Ω.
Use a FILOTEX KX6-A type cable or equivalent assembled with a
75Ω male BNC connector from RADIALL (ref.: R142085000) or
equivalent.
AMuSE board
1 2 3 4 5 6
DBE 41xx
Up to 4 AES3
on
Backplane
SDI in Optional
AMuSE board
SDI loop
through
SSEB
board
TS Out
Characteristics:
• Female BNC coaxial connector,
• Impedance: 75Ω.
Use a FILOTEX KX6-A type cable or equivalent assembled with a
75Ω male BNC connector from RADIALL (ref.: R142085000) or
equivalent.
AMuSE board
1 2 3 4 5 6
$ AUD
Bal
DIN The digital audio inputs are an alternative solution to SDI
embedded audio.
Description:
Two sets of connectors/standards are available to the user: SubD15
and AES IN 1 to 4.
Characteristics:
• balanced: a specific cable is provided with the board. This
cable links the SubD15 connector to 4 XLR female connectors
(110Ω, balanced).
Contact Signal Contact Signal
1 IN1+
9 IN1-
2 ShieldIN1 10
IN2+ GND
3 11 IN2-
4 ShieldIN2 12 GND
5 IN3+ 13 IN3-
6 ShieldIN3
7 IN4+ 14 GND
8 ShieldIN4 15 IN4-
Each XLR has its own colour, as described in the following table:
% AUD DIN
Unbal
• unbalanced: four BNC female connectors, compliant with
SMPTE 276M (75Ω, 1V unbalanced).
AMuSE board
1 2 3 4 5 6
ctrl/cmd
Up to 3 AES3
Backplane
Dolby AC-3
Gen lock AMuSE
Surround encoder
board
DP569 IEC1937 in AES3 TS out
Characteristics:
• SubD9 female connector, asynchronous, RS 485.
AMuSE board
1 2 3 4 5 6
Characteristics:
• generates muted PCM samples at 48 kHz, and locked onto the
video clock of the associated SSEB board,
• Female BNC coaxial connector, compliant with SMPTE 276M
(75Ω, 1V, unbalanced).
ISMB board
REMOTE IF LO IF OUT L BAND OUT
1 2 3 4
Connector Description
# REMOTE The "REMOTE" RS485 connector is used for the control and
command link.
Characteristics:
Female Sub-D 9-pin connector:
The cable is delivered with the device. Pay attention to the direction
of this cable.
$ IF LO Characteristics:
• Female BNC coaxial connector,
• Impedance: 75Ω.,
• Frequency : 100MHz.
ISMB board
REMOTE IF LO IF OUT L BAND OUT
1 2 3 4
% IF OUT Characteristics:
• Female BNC coaxial connector,
• Impedance: 75Ω.
& LOUT
BAND Characteristics:
• Female BNC coaxial connector,
• Impedance: 75Ω.
ATADI board
1 2
Connector Description
# AES IN Two digital audios can be input on the ATADI board, either on a
SubD (balanced) or on XLR connectors (unbalanced). The choice
between BNC and XLR is user-programmable for each audio.
Description:
This connector accepts the two digital audio inputs in balanced form.
A specific cable is shipped with the board. This cable links the
SubD15 connector to 4 XLR female connectors (the same type of
cable as for the AMuSE board or the SSEB board) but only two XLR
connectors are used.
Characteristics:
• Female SubD15 connector,
Contact Signal Contact Signal
1 IN1+
9 IN1-
2 IN1G 10
IN2+ GND
3 11 IN2-
4 IN2G 12 GND
5 NC 13 NC
6 GND
7 NC 14 GND
8 GND 15 NC
• Impedance: 110 Ω,
• Balanced.
Each XLR has its own colour, as described in the following table.
XLR colour Channel
brown Digital stereo (IN1-, IN1+, IN1GND)
red Digital stereo (IN2-, IN2+, IN2GND)
ATADI board
1 2
$ AES IN Description:
These connectors accept the two digital audio inputs in unbalanced
form.
Characteristics:
• two 75Ω female BNC connectors,
• compliant with SMPTE 276 M standard (75Ω,
1V unbalanced).
Left BNC input is linked to SSEB audio encoder no. 1.
Right BNC input is linked to SSEB audio encoder no. 2.
Use a FILOTEX KX6-A type cable or equivalent assembled with a
75Ω male BNC connector from RADIALL (ref.: R142085000) or
equivalent.
RSMAINT board
1
0
6
1 2 3 4
Connector Description
1 2
# STATISTI-
CAL
SubD 9 connector (for DBE 4130 only)
MULTI-
PLEXING
Characteristics:
SubD 9 connector
Caution:
• When the DBE 4110 encoder is first switched on, the non volatile RAM is initialised with
a configuration not defining any service. It is necessary to create or recall a service. Refer
to the "PC operation - Control & Command software" chapter.
• When the device is switched on, the last active configuration is loaded.
Switch SE1 (in the figure of the DPSN board below) is used to adjust the FREQ.
and GAIN potentiometers for cable correction. When the settings are active, the
green "ON" LED is on and the bandwidth and the gain can be adjusted.
C607 P1_1
C615 C614 J2 J1
R7
C7
R5
DS4
MA1
K J3
S11
J4 P1_2
TP11 C617 C616
S10
H3 L500
L600
H1
DS2 C606 C605
MA31
TP10
C611
C612 C603
K MA32
C600 R703
C503
F500
R609 R604
C702
TP600 C500 11
C609
R610
R173
MA36 MA520 MA500
Q180 C172
MA17 MA20 L520
L25
R700 R709
C613 R24
14
C523
C173
R717
MA2 R642
R640
P1
F520
R182
R184
L170
C190
R180
C691 17
C695TP687
C643
TP20 MA33 MA18 TP685 SE680 C520
DS1 Q641 Q640 MA19 MA21 MN53 TP680
R649
R644
11 23 23
C642
R648
C641
TP686
MN2 MN4 MN24 TP682
FL1 MN5 TP683
FL2
MN25 MN26 TP9
MA37
MN46
C114
C113
S13
TP620
C629
C620
C125
C631 MA34
C628 MA10 TP641
C621
MA16 C630 CR110 FL100 C93R77 C647 TP640
MA15 MN52
MA8 MN27 MN22
C627R164
R146
MA11
C624
TP100
C120
C119
C282
C111 FL101
MA13 MA14 MA28 MX1
C625 MN8 L630 MN19
MN33
GAIN
MA12 MN37
R248
L3
R620
L280
MN51
SE71
R192
R73C286
L4 MA35 MN21
L6
C176
MN43
MA22 C83
L1
L2
MN15
MN23
ON DS150 TP15
MN32
F540
S2 540
MN31 S3 TP8 L540
Switches S1 and S3 (in the figure of the COMPIN board below) are used to adjust
the FREQ. and GAIN potentiometers for cable correction. When the settings are
active, the green “EQ” LED is on and the bandwidth and the gain can be adjusted.
S1/S3
FREQ
EQ
GAIN
MONITOR
2.5.1 - Scope
The stand-alone software supplied with the encoder is designed to control a single
encoder.
The stand-alone software comprises a set of basic applications for declaring,
configuring and supervising the encoder.
2.5.2 - Installation
2.5.2.1 - Environment
The software runs with Windows NT4.0 and Windows 2000 operating systems.
To run the {Alarm Help} and {Event Log} applications, the "Interbase 6" database
manager must be installed. This manager is included in the "Stand-Alone" software
and can be installed when the "Stand-Alone" software itself is first installed.
Note: release 7.0 of the software requires a system library (comctl32.dll) which may not be
up-to-date on certain Windows NT 4.0 versions (in particular on service pack 3 with
Internet Explorer 3).
The software installation program tests the version number of this library and offers to
software.
3. If release 7.0 of the "Stand-Alone" software is being installed on the PC for the
first time and the user rights are not "Administator", the following window is
displayed:
5. To choose another directory, click on Browse and indicate the directory and
the path (e.g., c:\dvb\dbs2930v6.5\V65program).
6. If the directory does not already exist, confirm whether or not you want it to
be created.
7. Click on Next>.
8. The following dialogue box is used to validate DBS 2930 software options.
This dialogue box is not used in Stand-Alone mode.
11.Click on Next>.
Setup is run (file loading and icon creation).
12.When setup is complete and if the database manager has already been
installed, Figure 2.22: "Stand-Alone" software setup complete is displayed. If
version 7.0 of the software is being installed on the PC for the first time, the
13.Click on Next to display the database manager user licence agreement screen.
14.Read the contents of the licence and click on I Agree to begin installing the
manager.
Notes:
1. To shut down a session, it is advisable to close this application after all the others,
otherwise a "Some Applications are still connected; Do you really want to quit
anyway?" warning message will ask you to confirm application shut down.
2. It is advisable to leave this application open when the device is being used, even if
no other application is run.
2. Declare the device from the {Equipment Installation} application. This step
is unnecessary if the device has already been declared in a previous session.
3. Set the technical configuration of the device from the {Technical
Configuration} application. This step is unnecessary if the device has already
been set in a previous session.
4. Run the {Monitoring & Redundancy} application to monitor the device.
5. The {Event Log} application is used to view events occurring on the Encoder
(alarms, reboot, etc.).
6. The {Alarm Help} application explains the meaning of alarms displayed in
Notes:
1. The {Download Embedded Software} application is used by NEXTREAM to
download embedded software.
2. The {ATM Connect Management} application does not concern the DBE 4130
Encoder/ADSL SuperEncoder.
SSEB (standard)
Note: A 2TE blank panel is delivered with the 4TE AMuSE board to fill 6TE slot 2.
If the options are delivered with the device, they are directly available for the
operator without operation.
If you order the options after device purchase, please follow the procedure below:
• When you order an option, please supply your device code (see section
3.8.9.3.6 - OTHER / Tools / About screen page 146),
• NEXTREAM will return you a special 6-digit key (which is unique and can
only be used for one device) and a sticker to stick on the device,
• To install the option, enter this key (see section 3.8.9.3.5 - OTHER / Tools /
Option screen page 143).
Note: It is necessary to close and open the {Technical Configuration} application when a
new software option is installed.
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Chapter 3
Front Panel Operation
Caution: When a parameter is changed by the supervision applications, the front panel
display is not updated, it is necessary to validate the parameters.
The front panel has two operating modes, supported by a specific software process,
REMOTE and LOCAL. In REMOTE mode, only access to DBE 4110 state is
available, and no changes may be made to operation. In LOCAL mode, the operator
has full control over signal transmission and compression parameters. The mode
changing procedure is explained in 3.4 - Ergonomy.
The front panel has an LCD, five function keys and a set of 4 LEDs.
MPEG-2
DBE 4110 ESC
DVB SHIFT
ENT
LEDs
The LEDs provide a visual indication of the operating state and/or settings of the
equipment. They are interpreted as follows:
Keypad
ESC
SHIFT
ENT
KEYS FUNCTION
ESC Ignore modifications or go back to menu above
⇐ Move cursor left, or upwards in a list
⇒ Move cursor right or downwards in a list
ENT Select item, increment alphanumeric value of a digit
when bracketed and save changes
SHIFT and ENT Select a digit, decrement alphanumeric value of the
digit when bracketed
ENT and ⇐ or ⇒ Enhance or reduce LCD contrast
Note:
The SHIFT and ENT keys cannot be used to select the IP address.
A beep sounds if the user makes keystroke errors or enters erroneous values:
ENT: BEEP if the editing mode is not allowed.
⇐: BEEP if no previous choice.
LCD presentation:
The LCD features 4 lines of 40 characters each.
First line: displays the menu level,
when followed by "/" - displays the current sub-menu level and sub-menu of the
parameters displayed below.
when followed by ":" - current parameter value of associated menu item is
displayed.
Third line: displays menu item or new value to be selected and entered
Or, at sub-menu level, displays one item with its current value
Fourth line:
at menu level: menu item, using the SHIFT key and moving the cursor
at sub-menu level: displays one item with its current value
on editing page: context-sensitive help (e.g. parameter range) or error message
SYMBOL INDICATION
When the DBE 4110 is switched on, the following screen is displayed:
/ Root :
The selection cursor ... moves with the ⇐ and ⇒ keys on the third and the
fourth lines.
Press the ENT key on the keypad to select the required command, then the relevant
sub-menu is displayed.
Note:
The default screen displays 0.032 Mb/s even if no video component is generated.
The station name field directly refers to the service name.
Press ESC to switch between the start menu and the default window.
After 3 minutes without any action on the keypad, the start menu automatically
goes back to the default window.
There are several warning windows: when the operator wants to quit a screen
without saving or wants to confirm saving.
When "ALARM" flashes press ENT for direct access to the "Alarm" menu, then
ESC to return to the initial state to correct the source of any alarms.
3.4 - ERGONOMY
The functions available on the front panel vary according to the type of connection
which may be a LOCAL connection (both consult and modify operations are
authorised) or a REMOTE connection (only consult mode is authorised).
To change operating modes (to change from REMOTE mode to LOCAL mode or
vice versa), proceed as follows:
1. Go to the start menu (press ESC).
The LCD screen offers the following options
/ Root :
2. Press the ⇒ or ⇐ key, move the cursor to the Other field, then press the ENT key.
The following screen appears:
Root / Other :
Other / Tools :
Control : LOCAL
Switch to local mode
The first line features the current value (in this case LOCAL mode).
To change the value, click on the ⇒ key. The choice of mode is LOCAL or
REMOTE.
• Click on the ENT key. The following screen appears:
The following page illustrates the menu tree with all the options.
MAIN
IF
L-Band
RECALL TX O/P VIDEO SETUP MONITOR TOOLS
IF Freq
L-Band
ERASE L-BAND DATA S_ID INPUT IP ADDRESS
Low Level
Nom Level
CONVOLUTION Osc Band
FRAMING REBOOT
C/Ku Freq
ROLL_OFF TIME
SPECTRUM
BLANK PAGE
/ Root :
When the cursor is placed on the last parameter Other, a beep is emitted. By
pressing the right arrow key, the cursor goes back to the Transmit parameter.
Otherwise, the left arrow key takes the cursor back to Alarm, Scrambling, etc.
• In the main screen, select the TRANSMIT field and press the ENT key.
• The TRANSMIT menu appears:
IF : CARRIER OFF
The output is disabled
The TRANSMIT menu offers the option between CARRIER OFF, PURE
CARRIER LOW LEVEL, PURE CARRIER NOM LEVEL and MODULATION
ON by clicking with the right/left arrow key.
Note: In the IF area between the selection cursor, only one value is displayed at a time,
you can search within the list by pressing the right or left arrow keys as many times as
necessary.
For a PURE CARRIER LOW LEVEL transmission, the range level is -25.0 to
-5dBm in 0.5 steps. When PURE CARRIER LOW LEVEL is selected, press ENT
to set the low level then ENT to validate.
For a PURE CARRIER NOM LEVEL transmission, the range level is the same.
When the MODULATION ON is selected, press ENT to adjust the nominal level,
then ENT to validate.
In any case, the values are updated in the Mod.Setup menu.
• Select the parameter in the IF area.
The scrolling order is: CARRIER OFF, PURE CARRIER LOW LEVEL,
PURE CARRIER NOM LEVEL, MODULATION ON.
• Press the ENT key.
Note: Whatever the modulator state is, before rebooting, it will be CARRIER OFF when
the unit is switched on again.
In the main screen, select the PRESET field and press the ENT key.
Root / Preset :
Preset / Recall :
A : SNG-LBR
B : SNG-HBR
C : LBR+DATA
1 : configuration name_1
8 : configuration name_8
• By clicking on the right arrow key, you can select the required configuration.
Eight user configurations are available, plus 3 factory-installed configurations
(A, B, C). All the characteristics of these configurations are described in the
following table:
A B C
SERVICE Service ID 100 100 100
PMT PID 257 257 257
PCR PID 100 100 100
Type Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV
Service (1) Service (1) Service (1)
Name TV TV TV
Provider name None None None
Scrambling Clear mode Clear mode Clear mode
VIDEO Profile 4:2:0 MP@ML 4:2:2 P@ML 4:2:2 P@ML
PID 100 100 100
Bit Rate 7.6Mbit/s 20Mbit/s 9Mbit/s
Coding No low delay No low delay No low delay
Source SDI SDI SDI
Resolution 720x576 720x576 720x576
GOP 12 12 12
IP frame 3 3 3
Aspect ratio 4/3 4/3 4/3
AUDIO1&2 Input Analogue Analogue Analogue
PID audio 1 110 110 110
PID audio 2 111 111 111
Bit rate 256kbit/s 384kbit/s 384kbit/s
Mode Stereo Stereo Stereo
Coding MPEG1 Layer 2 MPEG1 Layer 2 MPEG1 Layer 2
DATA PID Not used Not used 103
Baud rate Not used Not used 9600
Stream type Not used Not used 0x80
TRANSMISSION Symbol rate 6.111Ms/s 23.333Ms/s 6.666Ms/s
Modulation QPSK QPSK QPSK
Code rate 3/4 7/8 7/8
Roll Off Auto Auto Auto
Level -15dBm -15dBm -15dBm
Output Off Air Off Air Off Air
Spectral inversion Off Off Off
Packet size 204 204 204
IF frequency 70MHz 70MHz 70MHz
L-Band 1140.0MHz 1140.0MHz 1140.0MHz
Preset / Store :
1 : configuration name
2 : configuration name
3 : configuration name
Press the ENT key. The following screen appears to enter the configuration name.
Preset / Store/1 :
Preset / Erase:
1 : configuration name
2 : configuration name
3 : configuration name
Note: It is not possible to erase preset configurations A, B and C. They are not displayed
on this screen.
In the main menu, select the Mod.Setup field and press the ENT key. The following
screen appears:
Root / Mod.Setup:
Tx O/P : IF
If : CARRIER OFF
L-Band : UNUSED
Tx O/P: IF
The current value is given on the first line. The Tx O/P area allows the operator to
choose between the values IF and L-Band using the ⇒ and ⇐ keys, then by pressing
ENT the new value is taken into account and the first line is updated.
Mod.Setup /If:
IF Freq : 00070.000 MHz
Low Level : -25.0
Nom Level : -10.0
Press ENT.
IF / IF Freq:
Press ENT to increment the value in the NEW field. The range is from 0-9. Press
SAVE once the value has been obtained. No confirmation is requested. If the value
requested falls outside the range specified on the fourth line info, the message
"incorrect value" is displayed and no change is made.
To change the Low Level or Nom Level parameter press ENT on the required
option. The current level will be displayed on the first line and can be changed in
0.5 steps on line 3 using the ⇒ (higher) and ⇐ (lower) keys. The lowest possible
value for both Low Level and Nom Level is -25.0 (max. 05.0 dBm). A beep sounds
when an unauthorised value is requested. The two screens are as follows:
IF Low/Level: -25.0
Level: -25.0
IF Nominal/Level: -10.0
Level: -10.0
Mod.Setup /L-Band:
L-Band Freq : 1140.000 MHz
Low Level : -25.0
Nom Level : -10.0
For details on Low Level and Nom Level value editing, saving and ranges refer to
section 3.8.4.2 - MOD.SETUP / If screen.
• The digit to be modified is highlighted. The sign can be moved with the left
and right arrow key.
• To increment the digit value, press the ENT key until the required value has
been reached. Constant pressing may speed up the process up to 3 characters
per second.
• To save the new value, move the cursor to SAVE and press ENT. The current
value is automatically updated.
• Should the operator press the ESC key after editing (even without pressing
SAVE), a warning window is displayed.
Note: The Info/Bandwidth field is updated accordingly - as well as the encoder output
bitrate audio and video rate on relevant control menus.
Root/Mod. Setup :
Symbol R : 06.666571 Ms/s
Info Bndwdth : 08.99987 MHz
Roll Off : AUTOMATIC
The Roll_off can be selected by pressing the ⇒ and ⇐ keys. The possible values are
26, 35 or AUTOMATIC. Press the ENT key to validate.
Notes:
The Info/Bandwidth value is internally computed according to the Symbol_rate and the
Roll_off values.
Roll-off values are in accordance with EN301210 standard "Digital Video Broadcast
(DVB); Framing structure, channel coding and modulation for Digital Satellite
News Gathering (DSNG) and other contribution applications by satellite"
QPSK + 35%,
8PSK + AUTO or 26% (default) or 35%,
16QAM + 26%.
In the main menu, select the Enc.Output field and press the ENT key.
Root / Enc.Output :
This screen may be used for setting the output encoder frequency/TS rate. If a value
above the max specified value is entered, the "incorrect value" message is
displayed.
If the hardware modulator option is set, this screen is available for information only.
In the main screen, select the Encoding field and press the ENT key.
Root / Encoding :
The data and AMuSE items are displayed if related options are available in the
device.
• Select the required component and press the ENT key.
• Or press ESC if no change and exit to previous menu level.
Encoding / Video
Status : Enable
Source: Digital serial 50Hz
Profile: 420 MP@ML
Note: For the Rate/Auto parameter, the default value is "YES". It should be set to "NO" if
using the ASI TS input option (N41STSIN) or RS232 option (N41SD56K).
Encoding / Audio1/2:
Status : Enable
Source : Analog
Mode / Rate : Stereo 256kbits
Headroom : 20 dB
Alignment : 4 dBu
Pid : 0110
Note:
• Mode / Rate modification automatically causes Video_rate adjustment.
• The Headroom and Alignment parameters can be changed if the analog audio is
selected.
Encoding / Data /
Status : Enable
Transfer : 9600
PID : 0103
In the main menu, select the Scrambling field and press the ENT key.
Root / Scrambling :
BISS MODE_1
This mode is in compliance with the BISS standard set out in the reference document
EBU / Tech.3290 "Basic Interoperable Scrambling System (BISS)". Press ENT.
Scrambling / Mode 1 :
Status : Disable
Session word: 15.34.56.23.45.67
In the main menu, select the ALARM screen and press the ENT key.
ALARM / 5 Alarms :
17 / 519
[SSEB / AUD2] : right signal under -65dBFS
34 / 0
A distinction is made between prompt and deferred alarms. You can move up and
down the alarm list with the left and right arrow keys.
- first line: number of alarms
- second line: only one alarm is described in the screen. This line gives the
number of one alarm.
- third line: the cause of the alarm.
- fourth line: the following alarm.
In the main menu, select the Other field and press the ENT key.
Root / Other :
Other / Setup :
Station name: The parameter is sent in the TSDT table. The name is also displayed
on the front panel at upper menu level. It is mapped into the service name.
Framing: When changing MPEG framing, the Symbol_rate is not affected, but the
relevant output clock rate is computed.
CONTEXT:
Output Input
(ENT) : Output signal
• Select the Output field, then press ENT to obtain the services of the TS output.
CONTEXT:/Output /
Output flow : 4136 kb/s
TV: 100
Service flow : 4639kb/s
CONTEXT:/Output / TV : 100
Service flow (TV : 100) : 4639kb/s
AUD:110 AUD :111 VID:100 SER:768
Component flow : 4107kb/s
The service is visible when ASI I/P is "enabled". In addition PID conflict
management is supported.
• Go back to the MONITOR screen, then select the Input field.
CONTEXT:/Input /
IN1
(ENT) : Input services
CONTEXT:/Input / IN1
Other / Tools :
The IP address defines the device address for the control&command network. This
TCP/IP protocol network is connected via the Ethernet connector on the device rear
panel. In Local mode, it is possible to change the IP Address, IP Netmask and IP
Gateway via the encoder front panel.
In the Tools screen, select the field to be changed and press ENT.
Example: changing the IP address:
Tools / IP Address:
IP Address / IP Address :
Each digit is changed individually. After rebooting, the device takes this new
address into account.
The IP address and IP netmask or default gateway parameters can also be changed
using the {Telnet} application. See section Commands available with the Telnet
application page 390
In the Tools screen, select the Reboot field and press the ENT key.
Reboot : No Autotest
When rebooting the device, 3 options are available: No Autotest, Short Autotest or
Long Autotest.
Note: After rebooting the device, it automatically recovers the previous active
configuration and remains in the previous control mode (local or remote).
In the Tools screen, select the Option field and press the ENT key.
Tools / Option :
Software Hardware
" In the Option screen, select the Software field and press the ENT key.
Option / Software :
00 Low Dl : Enable
01 VBI Pr : Enable
02 Ext. Mod : Disable
For example for the first option "Low delay", in the NEW area the operator must
enter the specific key for this option.
Option / 04 - TS Inp:
Caution: When an option is already declared, the previous screen is displayed with the
value 00.00. If the operator validates the SAVE command, the option is disabled.
" In the Option screen, select the Hardware field and press the ENT key.
Option / Hardware :
Slot 1 : DPSN
Slot 2 : ISMB
Slot 3 : ALARM RELAY
All the hardware options available with their slot allocation are given in the table
below:
SLOT 2: ISMB
The operator can press the right arrow key in the SLOT 2 area between the selection
cursors to choose between ISMB, AMuSE AC3 MPEG and NONE. When the choice is
made, press ENT and the following screen appears:
In the Tools screen, select the About field and press the ENT key.
CONTEXT : /
" In the About screen, select the Autotest field and press the ENT key. The
following screen appears for 2 seconds:
CONTEXT : / Autotest
Autotest OK
" In the About screen, select the Information field and press the ENT key. This
menu comprises 4 screens:
First screen: Software version and IP address
CONTEXT : / Information
Type : SSE IP Address : 172.16.10.175
TES: 99.41 SSB: 2.0.6.4 ISP :9 Hdw: 4 50Hz
Scrambler : ALL PRESS ENT
CONTEXT : / Information
-- OPTIONS LIST --
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
N41SLODE : Low delay
CONTEXT : / Information
CONTEXT : / Information
Equipment code : 0XCE1C
Serial number : 16831237AA/01004
AUD10:600 AUD11:600 AUD20:600 AUD21:600
Note: The equipment code is required for licence code generation to enable software
options.
" In the About screen, select the Connections field and press the ENT key.
CONTEXT : / Connections
-- CONNECTIONS LIST --
PC : INFO PC : EVT PC : INFO
[PC name]
In the Tools screen, select the Time field and press the ENT key.
CONTEXT : /
Time (Y/M/D H:M:S) : time
CONTEXT : /
Time (Y/M/D H:M:S) : time
+ YYYY MM DD HH MM SS Rec
Operating mode
• To increase (or decrease) a field value, firstly check that there is a + sign (or - sign)
in the first field (if not, select the first field and press ENT). Then, select the field to
be adjusted. Finally, press ENT as many times as necessary to get the required
value.
• Once the new time has been programmed, select the Rec field and press ENT to
confirm. If the time can be set (LOCAL mode), the previous menu then reappears.
In REMOTE mode, the system emits a beep.
Note: The time to be entered is the local time. The offset between local and UTC time may
be set by a remote PC station. This time can be updated either by the front panel or by the
receiving of a broadcast message from GALET software (UTC Time Broadcaster) or by
TDT. The default value is set to +2h00 (i.e. local time = UTC time + 2h00).
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Chapter 4
PC operation - Control & Command software
Foreword
Some commands cannot be directly accessed using the DBS 2930 operating software,
however some of them are described in this chapter. These are notably the commands
that can be accessed using the {Telnet} application as described in the section
Commands available with the Telnet application page 390.
4.1.1 - Screen
status bar
• Title
The title displays the application name.
• Menu bar
The menu bar provides access to various functions that can be selected via pull-
down menus activated with a left mouse click:
• quit the session (Quit menu);
• confirm, cancel or test changes (Edit menu);
• lock/unlock and save functions (Tool menu);
• display the software release or access the on-line User Manual (Help
menu).
• Tool bar
The first three buttons provide quick access to the most frequently used functions in
the menu bar:
• quit the application ( button equivalent to the Quit control of the menu
bar),
• cancel a change ( button equivalent to the Edit/Cancel control of the
menu bar),
• confirm a change ( button equivalent to the Edit/Validate control of the
menu bar).
The fourth and fifth buttons ( and ) are used to lock or unlock the operating
station.
• Main window
Information appearing in this area is specific to each application as regards content
and formatting (tree structure, icon representation, divisions of the main window).
A tree structure display function (+/- sign) is available in all applications.
+: lower level tree structure not displayed.
-: lower level tree structure displayed.
without sign: indicates no lower level exists.
To display or remove display of the lower level tree structure, double-click on the
line featuring the "+" or "-" sign or click once on the "+" or "-" sign.
Figure 4.3: Example of main window with lower level not displayed
When the configuration is active, the status bar displays Active configuration.
Otherwise, the Edited configuration message replaces Active configuration. A
pencil indicates the inconsistency between the information displayed and the real
configuration. The icon will appear each time the operator edits a configuration.
The pencil disappears when the operator validates the configuration (click on the
button, the Edit/Validate... command in the menu bar or the Validate
modifications... command in the shortcut menu related to the device in some
applications) or cancels the changes (click on the button, the Edit/Cancel...
command in the menu bar or the Cancel modifications... command in the shortcut
menu related to the device in some applications).
• Status bar
The status bar provides context-sensitive help, which is general information the
user may require at any time. It is situated at the bottom of the main window.
4.1.2 - Mouse
Notes:
- The language of the {Alarm Help} application cannot be set. It corresponds to the
language chosen in the Windows Control Panel (Regional Settings application) during
installation of the DBS 2930 “STAND ALONE” software.
- The chosen language is only acknowledged on application startup. When changing
languages, rerun any open applications.
Figure 4.5: Regional Settings (Windows NT) or Regional Options (Windows 2000)
A command is available on the menu bar of the applications for rapid access to the
on-line versions of the user manuals installed on the PC.
This command, located in the Help menu (Help/Operating manual...), displays the
list of .pdf documents located in a default directory. The default directory can be
changed by clicking on Browse...
This mode is used to simulate the device. When it is activated, the application does
not transmit anything to the device but simulates the same operation without error.
Therefore, no alarm is raised and all validations are acknowledged.
Note:
This information is saved in the servex.ini file located in the installation directory.
The lock/unlock function guarantees coherent operation when several stations are
being used to operate the device.
It is not necessary to lock or even validate when installing or removing a device.
These specific operations are immediately acknowledged by the other applications.
Subsequent changes can also be made without locking the connection. These are
indicated by the ’pencil’ icon and the ’Edited configuration’ message in the status
bar as shown in the figure below:
The changes in progress are not necessarily lost during connection locking. The
user can choose to save them. Click on , select the Lock device command in the
shortcut menu or Tool/Lock all... in the menu bar to display the following dialogue
box:
To show whether an application is locked or not, the background colour of the main
window is white when it is locked and grey otherwise.
Note:
The following screen is displayed when the Ethernet link is not properly connected
(disconnected or the equipment is switched off).
After starting the WINDOWS session on the operating station PC and opening the
directory which contains the “Stand-Alone” applications, the following display
appears:
Notes:
1. To shut down a session, close this application after first closing all other applications.
2. It is recommended to leave this application open as long as the device is being used,
even if no other application has been run.
2. Declare the device via the {Equipment Installation} application. This step is
unnecessary if the device has already been declared in a previous session.
3. Set the technical configuration for the device (operating parameters, signalling
table editing, service creation) from the {Technical Configuration} application.
4. Start the {Monitoring & Redundancy} application to monitor the device.
5. Start the {Download} application to download embedded software.
6. Start the {Event Log} application to view events occurring on the encoder
(alarms, reboot, etc.).
7. Start the {Alarm Help} application to understand the meaning of alarms
occurring on the encoder.
Notes:
1. The {Download Embedded Software} application is used by NEXTREAM for
downloading embedded software.
2. The {ATM Connect Management} application does not concern the DBE 4110
Encoder.
Foreword:
The {Equipment Interface} application handles communication with the device
operated from the PC and operations carried out as background tasks (e.g. alarm
collection).
It is recommended to activate the {Equipment Interface} application (servex.exe)
before using any other operating software applications and to remain active as long
as the device is operated even if no application is active. Otherwise, an error
message appears:
Figure 4.14: Error message when the connection with {Interface Equipements}
is not established
Screen layout
• Menu bar
• Tool bar
Button Comment
Shows application activity.
• Main window
Reserved.
• Secondary window
This window gives the list of open applications.
Foreword:
• It is recommended to activate the {Equipment Interface} application
(servex.exe) before starting the {Equipment Installation} application, see
note in section 4.3 - page 170 and to remain the {Equipment Interface}
application active as long as the device is operated, even if no application is
active.
• It is not necessary to lock the application (or validate) to de-install or install a
device.
• The language used for the interface can be selected. Screens are available in
French or English (see section 4.1.3 - Setting the interface language page 160).
The following sections present the screen layout and the different functions offered
by the application.
• Menu bar
• Tool bar
Button Comment
Quit the application.
Cancel changes and display the last saved configuration (i.e. the active con-
figuration).
Confirm changes. The configuration is saved.
Lock the terminal for the current application. The main window background
is white.
Unlock the terminal for the current application. The main window back-
ground is grey.
• Main window
When the application is started up, a list of devices is displayed. This list takes the
form of a two-level tree structure and each line is preceded by an icon which
facilitates identification of the different device types:
• level 1, at the top of the list, features the PC element which is unique and
represents the operating PC,
• level 2 features the encoder directly operated by the PC through the Ethernet
link.
When the application is activated, the main window contains just the icon of the PC
if it is the first time it is being used, or the tree structure of the last saved
configuration. If the previous representation is not suitable, it should be deleted (see
section 4.4.5.1 - Remove a device page 181) or modified (see section 4.4.5.2 -
Change device name and address page 181).
Note: The IP address of the device must be entered beforehand using the appropriate
command on the front panel (menu: Other/Tools/IP Address).
Add a device...
Edit parameters...
4. Select the Digital Broadcast Encoder type and the device model DBE 4110
(DSNG).
5. Click on Next >.
A second dialogue box is displayed.
6. Enter the device’s name and IP address. The device name will be used by the
other applications.
7. Click on Finish.
The declared device appears in the tree structure with the following information:
name, IP address.
Note:
The Stand-Alone Control & Command software supplied with the DBE 4110 only allows
installation of one DBE 4110.
3. Click on OK.
After confirmation, the command is executed and the display reflects the device’s
active configuration.
3. Click on OK.
After confirmation, the command is executed and the display reflects the device’s
active configuration.
The lower right-hand edge of the main window now displays the words "Active
configuration" and the ’pencil’ icon next to the device has disappeared.
, Procedure
1. Select the device in the tree structure.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the device-specific
commands.
Edit parameters...
Remove
Lock device
Unlock device
Edit parameters...
Remove
Lock device
Unlock device
Note:
The IP address cannot be modified from this dialogue box. To change the IP address it is
necessary to de-install, then re-install the device (see section 4.4.3 - Declaring the device
page 175) with the new address.
Foreword:
• Before starting the {Technical Configuration} application, it is recommended
to activate the {Equipment Interface} application (servex.exe), see note in
section 4.3 - page 170. It is recommended to activate this application before
using any other operating software applications.
• To modify parameters in the application, do not forget to lock the terminal for
the current application ( ). The commands are then accessible. The main
window background is white.
• The language used for the interface can be selected. Screens are available in
French or English (see section 4.1.3 - Setting the interface language).
IMPORTANT:
In the {Technical Configuration} application, TS bitrates are maximum estimated
values used to check that the output multiplex rate is high enough to transmit all the
components. Estimated TS bitrates may be slightly higher than the measured ones
displayed in the {Monitoring & Redundancy} application, e.g. an estimated
417kbit/s component will be measured at around 407kbit/s.
The following sections present the screen layout and the different functions
available with the application.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
• Menu bar
Root Path Root Path is the root directory. The Browse... button
is used for selecting another directory from the list of
available directories. If the directory entered does not
exist, the command fails.
Suffix Suffix is the text attached to the file name. Do not
add the ’_’ character as it will be added
automatically.
Comment Comment placed in each file. It is displayed on file
retrieval.
• Tool bar
Button Comment
Quit the application.
Cancel changes and display the last saved configuration (i.e. the active
configuration).
Confirm changes. The edited configuration is saved; it becomes the active
configuration.
Lock the terminal for the current application. The commands are accessible.
The main window background is white.
Unlock the terminal for the current application. The commands are not
accessible (only consultation is possible). The main window background is
grey.
• Main window
A three level tree view shows the encoder which was pre-installed via the
{Equipment Installation} application.
• level 1, at the top of the list, represents the encoder,
• level 2 represents
- a "Generated Services" item that groups together all the services generated
locally by the encoder. Under this item are represented:
. at level 3: the generated services with indication of their type (TV
service, radio service, etc.) and their names,
. at level 4: the components with indication of their type (video, audio,
VBI, data), their PIDs, their physical sources (board and connector) and
their programmed rates.
- the "Tributary" or TS item. Under this item are represented:
. at level 3: the input TS,
. at level 4: the filtered services of the input TS,
. at level 5: the filtered components of the filtered services from the
input TS and also the attached components (local data component atta-
ched to an incoming TS service).
list of items parameters for item currently selected in the list of items
Caution:
1. Certain parameters correspond to device sizing. These sizing parameters are used
by the device to allocate memory space on device initialisation. If the parameter
setting is wrong, more memory may be required than is available. In this event, the
device cannot be started up. This is indicated on the front panel of the device.
2. Changes are only effective after validation ( button or Edit/Validate...
command in the menu bar) or, for a number of parameters marked by the
symbol, after rebooting the device.
Select the device (a tick should be displayed in front of the device name) then click
on OK.
Notes:
1. If the TS output is exceeded, the component rate must
not be increased. If this is the case, firstly reduce the
component rate. It is necessary to increase first the TS
output and then the component rate.
2. If the Set command does not take into account the
Output clock changes when you modify the Max bitrate
value. For example:
In the TS packet size area, the operator can choose the size of packets multiplexed
in the outgoing TS.
188 bytes This button corresponds to the standardised TS packet
size, conforming to the MPEG2 ISO 13818-1:
“Generic Coding of Moving Pictures and Associated
Audio: Systems” standard.
188+16 bytes The device adds 16 stuffing bytes after each 188 byte
packet. This mode may be used when the device is
connected to a satellite or cable modulator. The
modulator then replaces these bytes by Reed-Solomon
error correcting code.
In the Video compression area, the Mode parameter determines the mode which
will be used to extract compressed frames from decoder buffers.
Leak Extraction is conditioned by PTS/DTS time stamps.
VBV delay (Video Buffering Verifier)
Not available in this version.
In the Audio delay matching for Multi Encoder Service (MES) area,
In the case of Multi-Encoder services, several encoders are cascaded but only one of
them generates the video component. The others generate the audio components.
The settings for this area adjust the audio delay according to the video delay in the
encoder that generates the video component, thus producing correct
synchronisation (lipsync). This delay depends on the video encoder’s configuration.
This encoder does not generate the MES video component The encoder does not
generate the video compenent and the delays defined
in the following 2 settings are enabled.
Configuring the encoder that generates the MES video:
SuperEncoder filtering Off: The video encoder is not fitted with a
SuperEncoder board.
with C1P: The first encoding pass function of the
SuperEncoder board in the video encoder is enabled.
with C1P & RDB: The first encoding pass and Noise
Reduction functions of the SuperEncoder board in the
video encoder are enabled.
without C1P & RDB: The first encoding pass and
Noise Reduction functions of the SuperEncoder board
in the video encoder are disabled.
Analog video board type
defines the analogue video board type used by the
video encoder.
No analog video board: The video comes from the
digital signal.
DPSN: The video is injected onto the DPSN board.
COMPIN with synchro off: The video is injected onto
the COMPIN board with internal board
synchronisation.
COMPIN with synchro on: The video is injected onto
Service port Used for data or EMM injection with the DVB
simulcrypt protocol, this field specifies the port used
for data injection in TCP mode and bandwidth
negotiation in UDP mode. In UDP mode, bandwidth
negotiation is optional.
Value between 0 and 65535.
Default value: 32000. If changed a device reboot is
necessary.
Yes This command enables the link from the SIMS to the
encoder. Unless otherwise indicated in the Non
standard port field, the link uses standard port 2006.
Non standard port Text box to input the value of a different port to the
standard port.
DVB Signalling Master This command forces insertion of the SDTactual and
EIT from the SIMS.
Caution:
It is essential that closed socket detection time-out by SIGMA SI is one minute
instead of two hours, as by default on a PC. If the time-out remains at two hours, a
reset encoder cannot establish a connection with SIGMA until the two hours are up.
Purpose: time setting. The time supported by the device is UTC time.
Execute commands Check this box if the device is to process or ignore the
INBAND commands it receives.
Default value: On.
Don't forward commands Check this box if the device is to filter all INBAND
commands received. This parameter does not affect
INBAND commands created on the device.
Default value: On.
Notes:
The parameters in the INBAND command management and INBAND Splicing com-
mand areas are only visible on devices featuring at least one TS input.
The Inband command is irrelevant for the DBE 4110 encoder.
Notes:
1. When a table or sub-table is externally loaded with a
defined repetition rate, it is no longer affected by these
default values.
2.When a sub-table is loaded in an multiplexer to replace a
previous one, the replacement actually happens when the
previous equivalent sub-table has been transmitted in full
(i.e. after the last section of the sub-table). In the meantime,
the new sub-table is stored but not transmitted. In addition,
each sub-table has to be sent at least once to avoid
discontinuity of version numbers. Various side effects
ensue:
This item is displayed in place of "DVB Signalling" if in the General area the
PSIP terrestrial or PSIP cable box is checked. The "PSIP Signalling" item is
reserved for standard ATSC.
4. Click on the button to activate the new configuration (or alternatively, click
on the button to cancel the changes).
, Procedure
1. Select the device.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the device-specific
commands.
Edit...
Save...
Load...
Notes:
• There is only one Networkactual item.
• A NITactual network may contain several TSs.
• A Network or TS item can contain several descriptors.
5. Select the required option. The pull-down Standard option allows a choice
between the various descriptors in the dialogue box: network_name,
ML_network_name, linkage, private_data_specifier and stuffing. These descriptors
are defined in the reference document ETS 300 468 "Specification for Service
Information (SI) in Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) systems". Click on OK.
The initial dialogue box will display the selected descriptors on the left-hand
Descriptors side.
6. Fill in the fields specific to the descriptor.
7. Repeat the last four steps for each required descriptor.
8. Click on OK.
9. Click on the button to activate the new configuration (or alternatively, click
on the button to cancel the changes). Two dialogue boxes will then be displayed
in turn for you to confirm your entry.
When the new configuration is activated, the NIT is inserted in the TS output flow.
This table is stored by the equipment.
The application offers the additional possibility of saving the NITs in file format
(save on PC or another storage medium) as, for example, when upgrading the
software version, the saved memory is reset and the previous configuration is lost
for the saved NIT. The NIT then requires reloading from the {Technical
Configuration} application.
, Procedure for saving a NIT
1. Select the device.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the device-specific
commands.
Edit...
Save...
Load...
There is no point in giving a file extension, as the software adds the extension (.dvb)
to all saved NIT files.
The file will be saved in the directory indicated in the dialogue box. The directory
can be changed by clicking on the Browse... button.
Edit...
Save...
Load...
The dialogue box shows the configurations available in the current directory.
, Procedure
1. Select the device.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the device-specific
commands.
Edit...
Save...
Load...
When creating a TOT it is necessary to declare a Local time offset descriptor, a list
of time offsets will be associated. In a list, the number of elements is limited to 13.
3. Click on OK to add the Local time offset descriptor to the list. The previous
dialogue box will then display the descriptor on the left-hand side as shown below:
4. Click on Add... in the right-hand panel. A dialogue box will be displayed for you
to select the country concerned. Edit the parameters and click on OK.
The country and its details will be added to the list of time offsets in the previous
dialogue box. Click on OK.
For the Country field, a list of countries is given by default. But it is possible to type
three characters for the country code which is not proposed in the list.
The lists of default language and country codes can be customised to include
additional languages or countries or restrict default lists to the most common
choices.
These lists can be customised by changing the content of the codes.ini text file in
the DBS 2930 setup directory.
When language or country codes are defined in this file, the DBS 2930 uses these
instead of the default lists regardless of the version (French or English) of the
DBS 2930.
The order in which codes are declared sets the order in which they appear in the
choice lists.
The file format observes Windows .ini file syntax.
[ISO_639_language_code]
est=Estonien
fre=Français
The [country_code] section contains the country codes. The name of each key is the
ISO 8859-1 three-character code for the country. Its value is the text to be displayed
in the list of choices.
The [ISO_639_language_code] section contains the language codes. The name of
each key is the ISO 639 three-character code for the language. Its value is the text to
be displayed in the list of choices.
Lines not observing the specified syntax are ignored.
5. Click on the button to activate the new configuration (or alternatively, click
on the button to cancel the changes).
The procedure for changing and deleting descriptors is similar to that explained for
the NIT.
The TOT table saving and loading functions are identical to those for the NIT (see
section 4.5.3.3.4 - Saving/Loading a NIT page 220) except that the TOT >
command is used instead of NIT >.
As for NITs, the application offers the additional possibility of saving the TOTs in
file format (save on PC or another storage medium) as, for example, when
upgrading the software version, the saved memory is reset and the previous
configuration is lost for the saved TOT. The TOT then requires reloading from the
{Technical Configuration} application.
There is no point in giving a file extension as the software adds the same extension
(.mcf) to all saved files.
The file will be saved in the directory specified in the dialogue box. The directory
can be changed by clicking on the Browse... button.
, Procedure to load a configuration
1. Select the device.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the device-specific
commands.
The dialogue box shows the configurations available in the current directory. The
Browse... button can be used to change directories. Configurations are presented in
list form. For each configuration the following is displayed:
• the name of the file saved,
• the comment made by the operator when the file was saved.
Caution:
The operator is recommended to save all configurations on PC in addition to those
saved on the DBE 4110. If software is installed subsequently, configurations on the
DBE 4110 may be lost, in which case those saved on PC can be restored to the
device using the Control & Command software.
Note: Not all encoder parameters are set in the factory installed configurations. For
example, 50/60 Hz mode is not taken into account.
The following table gives the values of the parameters taken into account by
factory-set configurations SNG-LBR, SNG-HBR and LBR-DATA.
4. Click on OK.
After confirmation, the command is run and the display reflects the device’s active
configuration.
Note: The button or the Edit/Cancel... command in the menu bar achieve the
same effect.
4. Click on OK.
After confirmation, the command is run and the display reflects the device’s active
configuration.
The lower right-hand edge of the main window now displays the words "Active
configuration" and the ’pencil’ icon next to the device has disappeared.
Note: The button or the Edit/Validate... command in the menu bar achieve the
same effect.
The Generated Services item located underneath the encoder groups together the
services generated locally.
The Create a new service... command allows the encoder to generate services such
as TV, radio, mosaic, VBI data, EMM (Entitlement Management Message) or
NVOD (Near Video On Demand).
There are 4 types of components: video, audio, VBI and data.
The following table contains the restrictions for assigning components to services.
The number of components is also limited by the component resources available to
the DBE 4110.
Service Components
video audio VBI data
TV 1 1 or more 0 to 4 0 or more
Radio 0 1 or more 0 0 or more
VBI data 0 0 1 0 or more
Note: The maximum number of audio components is imposed by the encoder model.
4.5.4.1 - TV service
The procedure for creating a TV service using 4 components is as follows:
1. Select Generated Services under the device in the tree structure.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the device-specific
commands.
Given the number of parameters to enter, the box contains several panels in
succession accessible via the Next> and <Back buttons.
The Next> button is used to go to the next panel.
The <Back button cancels editing for the current panel and takes you back to the
previous panel.
The OK button confirms the set of parameters and proceeds with generating the
service.
, Procedure
1. Select the video component.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the component-
specific commands.
Edit parameters...
Remove component...
Edit additional PMT info...
Note:
The COMPIN composite video acquisition board gives
access to more acquisition parameters than a DPSN board.
When configuring a video component, the list of sources is
extended and an additional Acquisition page is displayed.
See page 252 for information on this page.
Notes:
1. When the Pattern source is selected, the internal PLL is
no longer locked onto the video input, but to a fixed
internal frequency.
In these conditions, the SDI audio source transmitted with
the video signal could give rise to alarms due to
synchronisation problems, thereby creating disturbance in
the sound signal.
2. There is no test to check whether the same PID is used as
the output PID of two transiting components. PID
instructions are considered to be instruction opportunities
and only apply when the components do indeed feature on
input. If however, the two components were to exist at the
same time, one of them would be stopped and an alarm
raised.
Note:
With an SDI source transporting WSS in digital form
(DID/SDID), you must declare the digital WSS in one of
the VBI components (see section 4.5.4.1.3 - Editing
parameters of the VBI component page 264). In any other
case, it is all done automatically.
Note:
The AFD, also known as ARD, was defined by the BBC. It
is the modified "video index" (line 11 and 324 in 50 Hz and
14 and 277 in 60 Hz) which supplies, among other things,
information on image format (4:3, 16:9). The AFD can
only be received in a video from the SDI input.
The Aspect ratio default value is used until the AFD data
has been received. Once the AFD has been detected, the
image format is determined by the AFD data. Unlike WSS,
when the AFD data disappears, the image format keeps the
format contained in the AFD (it does not revert to the
default format).
In 60 Hz,
352 pixels x 240 lines
352 pixels x 480 lines
480 pixels x 480 lines
544 pixels x 480 lines
704 pixels x 480 lines
720 pixels x 480 lines
Compression delay Normal, Low or Ultra low (flag in the TS packet
header).
Use closed GOP mode The first B pictures of a GOP (just after intra pictures)
are predicted with "backward-only" mode in order to
allow bitstream editing.
PES info Define the Priority (Normal or High), Copyright
(With or Without) and Content (Original or Copy)
(flag in the TS packet header) for PES information.
Optimal configurations:
1. Normal mode
MP@ML 422@ML
Max bit rate 15 Mb/s 50 Mb/s
Min 720 pixels: 2 Mb/s / 0.5Mb/s 4 Mb/s (regardless of GOP
recommended 702 pixels: 2 Mb/s / 0.5Mb/s structure)
bit rate / Min 544 pixels: 1.5 Mb/s / 0.5Mb/s
bitrate allowed 480 pixels: 1.5 Mb/s / 0.5Mb/s
352 pixels: 1 Mb/s / 0.5Mb/s
SIF: 1 Mb/s (regardless of GOP
structure) / 0.5Mb/s
Optimal GOP bit rate<8 Mb/s: 12/3 4Mb/s<bit rate<8Mb/s: 12/3
structure bit rate>8 Mb/s: 12/2 8Mb/s<bit rate<15Mb/s: 12/2
15Mb/s<bitrate<30Mb/s: 8/1
bit rate>30Mb/s: 2/1
MP@ML 422@ML
Max bit rate 15 Mb/s 50 Mb/s
Min 4 Mb/s / 0.5Mb/s 6 Mb/s / 0.5Mb/s
recommended bit rate /
Min bitrate allowed
Optimal GOP 12/1 6Mb/s<bitrate<15Mb/s: 12/1
structure 15Mb/s<bitrate<30Mb/s: 8/1
bit rate>30Mb/s: 2/1
MP@ML 422@ML
Max bit rate 15 Mb/s 50 Mb/s
Min 6 Mb/s 0.5Mb/s 6 Mb/s 0.5Mb/s
recommended bit rate
/ Min bitrate allowed
Fixed GOP 1/1
structure
Notes:
1. The low delay software option (N41SLODE), installed as standard, is required for
access to Ultra Low Delay mode.
2. When Ultra Low Delay mode is activated, sound and image synchronisation is not
guaranteed with audio components from AMUSE boards. In addition, M and N parameters
are forced to 1 (the video contains only I images).
VTR mode Check the box if the composite signal comes from a
VTR not featuring a TBC (Time Base Corrector) or if
it is very poor quality.
Default value: Off.
synchroniser.
Default value: Off
Notes:
1. The N41SVBIP (VBI Processing) option is required to
obtain this function.
2. VITC/DVITC in DID/SDID form cannot be processed
by the encoder.
4. Enter the various parameters in the dialogue boxes and click on OK.
, Procedure
1. Select the audio component.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the component-
specific commands.
Edit parameters...
Remove component...
Edit additional PMT info...
Note: It is possible to configure the audio components using the compressors of the
AMUSE board to produce an audio test signal. To do this, select Pattern in the list of
sources in the audio component parameter editing screen.
Note concerning the audio source names from the SDI input.
An SDI signal can contain up to 16 mono audio channels. Two mono audios consti-
tute an AES/EBU channel. AES/EBU channels are grouped in pairs and each pair
forms a group.
The reference of the AES/EBU channel is made up of the group number (1 to 4) and
the number of the AES/EBU channel in the pair (1 or 2).
Audio 1/1
Group 1
Audio 1/2
Audio 2/1
Group 2
Audio 2/2
Audio 3/1
Group 3
Audio 3/2
Audio 4/1
Group 4
Audio 4/2
Comments:
1. SSEB board:
The SSEB board includes 2 stereo audio compressors, thus enabling two stereo audios in
the output signal (stereo audios 1 and 2). The possible sources for the each stereo audio are
as follows:
• the SSEB board SDI input;
• the SSEB board analogue input.
When the SDI input is selected, a group number must be supplied. This number identifies
the group to which the stereo audio belongs. When the source of the two stereo audios 1
and 2 is SDI, SSEB board internal wiring requires both stereo audios to be taken from the
same group (one de-embedder for each pair of stereo audios).
In both cases, for each audio, the source options are as follows:
the AMuSE board SDI input;
the AES balanced digital input;
the AES unbalanced digital input.
When SDI input is selected, a group number must be supplied. This number identifies the
group to which the audio component belongs.
Some restrictions apply:
1. When the audio compressor 1 and 2 sources come from the SDI signal, internal wiring
of the AMuSE board requires selection of the same group for the two sources. This rule
also applies to compressor 3 and 4 sources. The SDI source (with AC-3 audio) must be
synchronous with the one sent to the video encoder (SSEB board).
2. When the audio compressor sources are AES digital inputs, internal wiring of the
AMuSE board requires all AES inputs to be of the same type (balanced or unbalanced).
When either of these sources is used, the external Dolby encoder must be genlocked
through the synchronisation output from the REF OUT connector on the AMuSE board.
4. PATTERN signal:
The audio test signal consists in the transmission of a 2100 Hz frequency signal at 0 dBFS
(full scale level).
Be careful when using the audio test signal, as it produces a very loud sound.
Note: In pre-compressed AC-3 mode, the AMuSE board does not generate an internal
audio test signal.
Note:
With an SDI source transporting VPS in digital form
(DID/SDID), you must declare the digital VPS in one of
the VBI components (see section 4.5.4.1.3 - Editing
parameters of the VBI component page 264). In any other
case, it is all done automatically.
Additional delay This parameter is used to adjust the phase of the audio
component with respect to the video component.
The additional delay is used to recover a correct
lipsync when a non-standard decoder is used.
The accuracy of the value in ms is not guaranteed.
Do not use the additional delay to compensate bad
audio/video synchronisation of the encoder service
signal.
Please reboot the DBE 4110 after changing the
additional delay.
The additional delay should remain set to 0, which
corresponds to a correct lipsync (tested with an
MSU 4422 decoder).
However, in certain conditions the TS bitrate used by
The encoders can extract certain VBI data from the incident video signal and
transmit them in one to four VBI components in DVB form with different PIDs.
Caution: It is forbidden to declare the same VBI line in several VBI component
TSs.
The VBI data transport syntax is compliant with the DVB standard set out in the
reference document ETS 300472 "Specification for conveying ITU-R System B
Teletext in Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) bitstreams" extended by the TM1952
proposal (October 21, 1997) and a proprietary protocol.
VBI inserter
The VBI module is capable of processing ancillary data from either the SDI or the
PAL input. The following diagrams describe the different ways ancillary data can or
cannot be processed:
Diagram 1 VBI
PAL
video
SDI
video + VBI
Diagram 2 PAL
SDI
Diagram 3 PAL
video + VBI
SDI
Diagram 4 video
PAL
VBI SDI
Diagram 5 VBI
PAL
video + VBI SDI
• Diagram 1 shows a VBI inserter function. VBI information from the compo-
site video signal is conveyed in the TS bitstream as described in DVB standard.
The composite video signal must be externally synchronised with the SDI
video source.
• Diagrams 2 and 3 illustrate a common setup.
• Diagram 4 shows a configuration similar to diagram 1 but which is not
supported.
• Diagram 5 illustrates the fact that the DBE 4110 cannot simultaneously
process VBI information coming from both video inputs.
The VBI processor capabilities are given in a table in Chapter 1 Specifications page
21.
Caution:
Data cannot be encoded simultaneously according to 50Hz and 60Hz MPEG-2 standard.
Notes:
1. Each CEEFAX B, VPS, WSS can be mapped into its individual PID (max. 4 PID) or all
the previous can be mapped together into the same PID.
2. The same VBI line cannot be associated with different PIDs.
, Procedure
1. Select the VBI component.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the component-
specific commands.
Edit parameters...
Remove component...
Edit additional PMT info...
0x0103
data broadcast id
Leave emptyu
, Procedure
1. Select the private data component.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the component-
specific commands.
Edit parameters...
Remove component...
Edit additional PMT info...
Contains the PCR This field allows the program clock reference to be
inserted in the TS packet headers transporting the
component.
The PCR cannot be carried by a serial component.
Off air This field is used to suspend transmission of the
component without erasing it from the configuration.
The Bitrate area has the following fields (for the TS interface):
Stop the component if its bitrate is upper than...
Stopping instructions can be made on an incoming
component associated to a local service.
Raise an alarm if its bitrate is lower than
An alarm is raised if the measured bitrate is lower than
the instruction. If the field is empty, there will be no
alarm.
TBS protocol
The injection of data via the TCP/IP sockets uses a NEXTREAM control/command
proprietary protocol. For this protocol there are no specific parameters.
VIACCESS protocol
The injection of data via the TCP/IP sockets uses VIACCESS protocol. This mode
is used for the broadcast of VIACCESS EMM. For this protocol there are no
specific parameters.
Service port Read only. This field gives the port number on which
the device receives data to inject. This value can be
edited from the device’s advanced parameters (Data
injection page). If changed a device reboot is
necessary.
The Component selection area is used for setting the injection parameters TS input
and Input PID.
Note: The incident PID is replaced by the one supplied by the Operating Station (see
Figure 4.77 page 271).
The Incoming signalling area is used for programming the behaviour of the
encoder with regard to incoming signalling.
• If Dropped is selected, this means that the stream-
type information and the descriptors contained in the
PMT and the SDT input tables of the incoming TS
stream are not kept. The Stream_type value of the first
tab ("General") is taken into account and the Edit
additional PMT info... and Edit additional SDT info...
commands are used for adding new descriptors.
• If Added to the local signalling is selected, this
means that the stream-type information and the
descriptors contained in the PMT and the SDT input
tables are kept and added to the descriptors edited
locally. The Stream_type value of the first tab
("General") is not used.
Note: If a transiting service component is linked to a generated service via the "local"
option for descriptor insertion, the list of descriptors mentioned will be associated with the
component in both PMTs generated by the multiplexer (the descriptors associated with the
component in the PMT of the original service are forgotten). In other words, the multi-
plexer only generates one context per component, and the transiting component is assi-
gned the modifications made when it is used as a linked component.
Click on the button to activate the new configuration (or alternatively, click on
the button to cancel the changes).
The command for editing PMT (Programme Map Table) descriptors is used to
associate descriptors with services or components. Descriptors must be added in
compliance with the DVB standard set out in the reference document ETS 300 468
“Specification for Service Information (SI) in Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB)
systems”.
• PMT descriptors for a service
, Procedure for editing PMT descriptors
1. Select the relevant service.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the service-specific
commands.
Edit parameters...
Remove service...
Edit additional PMT info...
Edit additional SDT info...
Add components...
An identifier under 128 can be entered in the descriptor adding screen to enable
insertion of any DVB or ISO descriptor which does not appear in the default list.
If the identifier entered does not match a supported descriptor the descriptor editing
screen is displayed for hexadecimal input of the descriptor.
The drop-down list in the Standard option offers a choice between several
descriptor types: audio_stream, copyright, data_broadcast_id,
data_stream_alignment, hierarchy, IBP, language, maximum_bitrate, mosaic,
multiplex_buffer_utilization, private_data_indicator, private_data_specifier,
registration, service_move, smoothing_buffer, STD, stream_identifier, subtitling,
system_clock, target_background_grid, teletext, video_stream and video_window.
Note:
It is possible to enter the three characters of the ISO 639 language codes for any language
that is not available in the list.
5. Click on OK.
6. Click on the button to activate the new configuration (or alternatively, click
on the button to cancel the changes).
Data_broadcast_id descriptor
Text Value
Data pipe 0x0001
Asynchronous data stream 0x0002
Synchronous data stream 0x0003
Synchronised data stream 0x0004
Multi protocol encapsulation 0x0005
Data Carousel 0x0006
Object Carousel 0x0007
DVB ATM streams 0x0008
ID selector bytes The definition and the value of this byte field depend
on the selected data broadcast id.
Default value: blank
Maximum number of bytes: 253 bytes.
Edit parameters...
Remove component...
Edit additional PMT info...
Following this command, a dialogue box appears identical to that in Figure 4.87
page 283. However, the descriptors listed relate to the selected component.
It is possible to add and remove descriptors and edit their parameters as described
above.
The command for editing SDT (Service Description Table) descriptors is used to
associate descriptors with services: bouquet_name, country_availability,
data_broadcast, linkage, ML_service_name, mosaic, NVOD_reference,
private_data_specifier, stuffing, telephone and time_shifted_service. Descriptors
must be added in compliance with the DVB standard set out in the reference
document ETS 300 468 "Specification for Service Information (SI) in Digital Video
Broadcasting (DVB) systems".
The procedures are similar to those described for the PMT descriptors (see section
4.5.4.1.5 - PMT descriptors page 283).
PID 102
In the first solution (case a), the elementary stream is duplicated for each service in
the TS and is referenced as a private data component. The cost of this solution in
terms of bandwidth is very high.
The second way (case b) is to broadcast the elementary stream (ES) once in the TS.
A private descriptor is used to reference the component. The decoder is able to
interpret that descriptor and tune to the component. This solution is acceptable but
not compatible with any remultiplexing operation since the component is not
described in the SI/PSI signalling.
The last solution (case c) is to use the share component feature. The data are
broadcast once and the component is described in SI/PSI signalling.
Any type of component can be shared.
, Procedure
1. Select a service.
2. Select the Add components... command.
3. Consult the list of components.
4. Check the Show shared components box to display all the proposed resources
(including those already used in another service).
5. Select the components to share in the list.
6. Click on OK.
Shared components are displayed like the other components in the main window.
This means they can appear several times in the tree view.
Notes:
1. When parameters of a shared component are changed, all the items of the list referring
to the shared component are updated. This means that each parameter of a shared
component is identical regardless of the service except for the PCR. This parameter can
have different values according to the generated service that uses it. When a shared
component is removed from a service, it is not removed from other services. Actually only
the reference to this service is deleted. But when a shared component is only referenced by
one service, it automatically becomes a non shared component. The remove command
works exactly as it does for a non shared component.
2. A shared component can only be scrambled locally if all the transmitted instances of this
component belong to the same access group. Thus, when a component belongs to two
services and scrambling is only required for one of the services, then the component is
transmitted in clear.
Ghost components are components broadcast by an encoder that are not referenced
in SI or PSI tables. To recover a ghost component the receiver must know its PID.
Since the PID is not present in SI/PSI signalling, the receiver and the transmitter
must have a non standard mechanism to exchange the PID. This could be a private
data descriptor or a private table. Ghost components are used by some networks for
testing purposes or to generate non DVB/ISO streams.
Notes:
1. Ghost components cannot automatically be transmitted at the remultiplexing stage even
if the multiplexer is set to pass all services. They must be explicitly indicated to get
through the multiplexer.
2. Ghost components cannot carry the PCR.
3. If a component is a ghost component (non indicated in the outgoing stream), It does not
be associated to a service. If a component is declared "ghost component" issued of a SRV1
service on the tributary, and the broadcast of the service SRV1 is authorised without
stopping the component, the component is neither a ghost component because it describes
in the PMT of the service SRV1.
To avoid confusion for users who do not need this feature, the Ghost component
item is hidden by default. To show this item and gain access to the ghost component
facilities, select the Manage ghost components command in the pop-up menu of
the Generated Services item.
, Procedure
1. Select the Manage ghost components command in the menu attached to the
Generated Services item.
The icon appears in the tree structure. All the ghost components will be
grouped under this entity.
2. Right mouse click to display the shortcut menu associated with the icon.
Add components...
4.5.5 - TS input
The encoder TS input is only visible and can only be configured using the
N41STSIN option.
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Tributary
TRIBUTARY level selection
used unused
Edit filtering
Signalling type
Alarm if bitrate >...
Alarm if the bitrate <...
Reallocation authorisation
some SERVICES Remove Edit Filtering Authorise a Authorise a Drop an Authorise an EMM Remove
Drop a service
service to be service to be EMM service EMM service Edit filtering
transmitted transmitted
Pass all
Authorize a Add a
some COMPONENTS Drop a component
component component
Input PID:
Change PID: Input PID:
Stop if bitrate >... STANDARD SERVICES
Alarm if the bitrate <...
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Note: with the Used command, the data contained in the input TS is found in the outgoing
multiplex, subject to the second, third and fourth level filtering conditions defined below.
4. Click on the button to activate the new configuration (or alternatively, click
on the button to cancel the changes).
The commands linked to tributary filtering conditions are only available if the TS
input is not stopped (the Used command must be ticked in the shortcut menu
attached to the tributary).
, Procedure for editing the general filtering conditions on the tributary
1. In the main window, select the tributary;
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the tributary-specific
commands:
Unused TS input
Used TS input
Edit filtering conditions...
Authorise a service to be transmitted...
Drop a service...
(Authorise an EMM service...)
Drop an EMM service...
3. Choose the Edit filtering conditions... command.
A dialogue box appears to input filtering conditions:
Description of fields:
In the Transport stream checks area
Expected original network id and Expected TS id
Identity of the expected flow. If the input
flow does not match the expected identity,
Notes:
1. Generated components have priority over transiting components. So, when generating a
component whose PID enters into conflict with that of a transiting component, the latter is
stopped (if reallocation is barred on the tributary) or its PID is reallocated.
A transiting component linked to a locally generated service is not considered as a gene-
rated component.
2. It is advisable not to change the authorised/not authorised reallocation mode during
normal operation and to always keep the same mode. In PID reallocation authorised
mode, the way in which PIDs are reallocated is directly linked to the order in which they
are detected in the incoming stream. It is therefore not surprising that reallocation can
differ between a redundant device and its back up device.
3. The device accepts both services with a PCR carried by a specific PID and reallocation
of the supported PID as required; however, one case of reallocation has not been solved.
take the following example:
S1 (Vid = 200, Aud = 201, PCR = 400),
S2 (Vid = 300, Aud = 301, PCR = 400),
S3 (Vid = 400, Aud = 401, PCR = 400).
If no specific reallocation instruction is given, the output signal will be correct. But if
video 400 to video 500 reallocation is required, the output signal will be as follows:
S1 (Vid = 200, Aud = 201, PCR = 400),
S2 (Vid = 300, Aud = 301, PCR = 400),
S3 (Vid = 500, Aud = 401, PCR = 500).
In fact the result depends on the arrival and processing order of the PMTs. The problem
does not arise if the PCR is not carried by a component.
Conversely, if the (Default filtering modes) Services Stop all radio button is
enabled, no input TS service is found in the outgoing multiplex. However, required
services may be added one by one.
, Procedure for adding services belonging to the input TS to the outgoing
multiplex
1. In the main window, select the tributary;
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the tributary-specific
commands:
Unused TS input
Used TS input
Edit filtering conditions...
Authorise a service to be transmitted...
(Drop a service...)
(Authorise an EMM service...)
Drop an EMM service...
3. Choose the Authorise a service to be transmitted... command.
A dialogue box is displayed allowing selection of the service to be added.
Note: In the Bitrate supervision area, when the case Stop the service if its bitrate upper
than is selected, the complete service is not stopped. Only some components are barred
until the desired value of the bitrate reached.
5. Click on the button to activate the new configuration (or alternatively, click
on the button to cancel the changes).
As with services, selection of transit EMM flows depends on the tributary filtering
conditions defined in section 4.5.5.2.1 - General filtering conditions on the tributary
page 298.
If the (Default filtering modes) EMMs Pass all radio button is enabled, all the input
TS EMM flows are found in the outgoing multiplex. However, unwanted EMM
flows can be removed one by one.
, Procedure for removing EMM flows belonging to the input TS from the
outgoing multiplex
1. In the main window, select the tributary;
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the tributary-specific
commands:
Unused TS input
Used TS input
Edit filtering conditions...
Authorise a service to be transmitted...
(Drop a service...)
(Authorise an EMM service...)
Drop an EMM service...
Conversely, if the (Default filtering modes) EMMs Stop all radio button is enabled,
no input TS EMM flow is found in the outgoing multiplex. However, required
EMM flows can be added one by one.
, Procedure for adding EMM flows belonging to the input TS to the outgoing
multiplex
1. In the main window, select the tributary;
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the tributary-specific
commands:
Unused TS input
Used TS input
Edit filtering conditions...
Authorise a service to be transmitted...
(Drop a service...)
Authorise an EMM service...
(Drop an EMM service...)
3. Choose the Authorise an EMM service... command.
A dialogue box is displayed allowing selection of the EMM service to be added.
These conditions only apply to services added individually using the Authorise a
service to be transmitted... command. They are used for:
• suspending or restarting transmission of the service,
• global filtering of all service components (Stop all components or Pass all
components),
• changing service identification parameters (useful when forming a new
multiplex or when there is a service conflict during remultiplexing),
• checking that bitrate is not exceeded for the incident service,
• attaching local private data to an input TS service during the
remultiplexing operation.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the service-specific
commands:
Edit filtering parameters...
Remove this condition...
(Authorise a component to be transmitted...)
Drop a component...
Add components...
3. Choose the Edit filtering parameters... command.
A dialogue box appears for input of filtering conditions.
Description of fields:
The Service selection area consists of the following fields:
Input service id Service identification,
Browse Command displaying the list of services
present in the input TS flow,
The Default component filtering mode area consists of the following fields:
Pass all components All service components are transmitted.
However, unwanted components can be
removed one by one from the outgoing
multiplex using the Drop a component
command in the shortcut menu attached to
the service (see section 4.5.5.3.2 -
Individual filtering of components).
Stop all components All service components are stopped.
However, required components can be
added one by one to the outgoing multiplex
using the Authorise a component to be
transmitted command in the shortcut menu
attached to the service (see section 4.5.5.3.2
- Individual filtering of components).
Conversely, if the (Default component filtering mode) Stop all components radio
button is enabled, no component of the service concerned is found in the outgoing
multiplex. However, required components can be added one by one.
, Procedure for adding components belonging to the input TS to the outgoing
multiplex
1. In the main window, select the relevant service;
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the service-specific
commands:
Edit filtering parameters...
Remove this condition...
Authorise a component to be transmitted...
(Drop a component...)
Add components...
3. Choose the Authorise a component to be transmitted... command.
A dialogue box is displayed allowing selection of the component to be added.
It is possible to add local private data components to an input TS service during the
remultiplexing operation. The following example shows how to configure the
encoder for using attached components.
In the example, the encoder is to transmit all the services coming from tributary 1
and add to the input TS service 500 a private data component, the PID of which is
774.
The attached components are private data that can be input by either the Ethernet
link or the serial link.
, Procedure
1. In the main window, select the relevant service.
Note: For tributaries with the default mode Pass all components, define a positive service
filter in Authorise a service to be transmitted... to specify the service.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the service-specific
commands:
Edit filtering parameters...
Remove this condition...
(Authorise a component to be transmitted...)
(Drop a component...)
Add components...
3. Choose the Add components... command to attach the component.
Notes:
1. The device does not know how to change the PID PMT in the PMT table of the transi-
ting service. Thus, the Contains the PCR is greyed out.
2. When a scrambled component is attached to a service (TS service or generated service),
only the CA_descriptor corresponding to the component can be recovered. Component
scrambling must therefore be performed at component level and not service level.
, Procedure
1. In the main window, select the relevant service;
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the service-specific
commands:
Edit filtering parameters...
Remove this condition...
(Authorise a component to be transmitted...)
(Drop a component...)
Add components...
4. Click on OK or Cancel.
5. Click on the button to activate the new configuration (or alternatively, click
on the button to cancel the changes).
Description of fields:
In the Selection area
Input component PID Identification of the component,
Browse Command displaying the list of
components present in the service,
Off air Command suspending transmission of the
component. When transmission is
suspended (button enabled), the Off air
message appears in the application’s main
window opposite the component
concerned.
, Procedure
1. In the main window, select the component;
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the component-
specific commands:.
Edit filtering parameters
Remove this condition...
3. Choose the Remove this condition... command.
A message appears to confirm removal of the component.
4. Click on OK or Cancel.
5. Click on the button to activate the new configuration (or alternatively, click
on the button to cancel the changes).
Foreword:
• Before starting the {Monitoring & Redundancy} application, it is recom-
mended to activate the {Equipment Interface} application (servex.exe), see
note in section 4.3 - page 170. It is recommended to activate this application
before using any other operating software applications.
• To modify parameters in the application, do not forget to lock the terminal for
the current application ( ). The commands are then accessible. The main
window background is white.
• The language used for the interface can be selected. Screens are available in
French or English (see section 4.1.3 - Setting the interface language page 160).
Note: The redundancy function, as suggested in the application name, does not concern the
"Stand-Alone" environment.
The following sections present the screen layout and the different functions offered
by the application.
Equipment window Redundancy report window Alarms window Services and data flow window
• Menu bar
• Tool bar
Button Comment
Quit the application.
Cancel the modifications and revert to the last saved configuration (i.e. the
active configuration).
Display the Equipment window in Sites or Racks view format. Not applicable
in "Stand-Alone" context.
Lock the terminal for the current application. The commands are accessible.
The main window background is white.
Unlock the terminal for the current application. The commands are not acces-
sible (only consultation is possible). The main window background is grey.
• Main window
To show information concerning alarms and service and rate supervision, the main
window can display up to three separate windows at the same time: the Alarms
window, the Equipment window and the Services and data flow window.
Alarms window
or Hierarchical view
Equipment window Sites view
Physical view (not
Racks view applicable
in
"Stand-Alone”
Automatic redundancy report window context)
The alarm highlighted in blue corresponds to the alarm to which the shortcut menus
apply. These menus are displayed with a right mouse click. A detailed explanation
of the alarm supervision function and the three Alarm pages can be found in section
4.6.3 - Alarm supervision page 334.
This window shows the encoder supervised by the operating station, with three
mutually exclusive views.
a) Hierarchical view: This view may be accessed by clicking on the button or
choosing the Hierarchical view command in the drop-down View menu on the
menu bar.
The icon symbolising the equipment is displayed in a different way depending on
the equipment alarm status:
• grey icon: correct operation (no alarm).
• flashing red icon: alarm activated.
• non-flashing red icon: alarm released by Operator.
A menu is also associated with the device, providing the following commands:
• the following maintenance commands: encoder reboot, consultation of device
information (general and internal information) and configuration upgrade,
Note: Apart from the device information command which is always available, these
commands are only visible if the station is locked ( ).
b) Sites view: This view may be accessed by clicking on the button or choosing
the Physical view command in the drop-down View menu on the menu bar. This
view shows the various sites or rooms supervised by the Operating Station. It is
only used in a "System" environment and is not proposed in "Stand-alone" mode. It
is not described in this manual.
c) Racks view: This view may be accessed from the Sites view. It is only used in a
"System" environment and is not proposed in "Stand-alone" mode. It is therefore
not described in more detail in this manual.
This window may be accessed by clicking on or choosing the Services and data
flow command in the drop-down View menu in the menu bar.
The window consists of two sub-windows. The first sub-window displays the input
services and rates on TS input. The second sub-window displays the output services
and bit rates supplied by the encoder. Component bitrates are measured every
second in the device. The bitrates fed back to the operating station appear fixed
whereas in reality they fluctuate.
Release all active alarms This command releases all active alarms. See the
Release command.
Mask This command masks the selected alarm for the device
concerned. The alarm is no longer used when assessing
the status of the device. The {Event Log} application
however continues to manage the masked alarm (i.e.
monitor its fall). When the command is run, the alarm
is moved from the list of active alarms to the list of
masked alarms.
Mask for all devices This command masks the selected alarm for all
devices. The alarm is no longer used when assessing
the status of the devices. The selected alarm is
identified by (AlarmId and AlarmIdExtension). The
alarms concerned are all deleted from the list of active
alarms and added to the list of masked alarms.
Mask the selected alarm See Description of shortcut commands associated with
an active alarm page 335.
Unmask all alarms This command unmasks all masked alarms in one
command.
(...)
Maintenance commands...
Release alarms
Activate any released alarm
Lock device
(...)
(...)
Maintenance commands...
Release alarms
Activate any released alarm
Lock device
(...)
, Procedure to view the services and components at the encoder input (tributary)
1. Display the Services and data flow window.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the device-specific
commands.
Note: The Monitor stuffing bitrate..., Drop all same level items and Collapse all same
level items commands are irrelevant for the DBE 4110 encoder.
, Procedure to view the services and components sent from the encoder
1. Display the Services and data flow window.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the device-specific
commands.
A dialogue box will be displayed for you to select the device from which the output
services are sent.
Click on OK and the services and data flow will be displayed in the main window
(or in a second sub-window if the first sub-window is already open for the services
and input components).
Note: The list is cut if the length is upper than seven pages.That can happen if the service
name is too long or if the number of services is very important. It is true for the incoming
services.
The Save all/load all commands allow to save a new configuration or recover a
configuration. The Save all command is available in the Tool menu in the
{Technical configuration} application.
Please refer to the note page 187.
Notes:
1. Maintenance commands are only available if the station is locked (with button or
shortcut Lock device command).
2. The following maintenance commands are reserved for use with a Channel
Controller: Upgrade all nominal devices configuration..., Save in PCMCIA card,
Off-line status, Maintenance status, Force configuration... and Load all
configuration for MCC... They are therefore not relevant to Stand-Alone mode.
(...)
Maintenance commands...
Release alarms
Activate any released alarm
Lock device
(...)
Information...
Internal information...
Reboot device
Upgrade configuration...
(...)
(...)
4. Choose the Reboot device command and confirm your choice in the dialogue box
displayed.
(...)
Maintenance commands...
Release alarms
Activate any released alarm
Lock device
(...)
Information...
Internal information...
Reboot device
Upgrade configuration...
(...)
(...)
4. Choose the Information... command. The dialogue box displayed contains three
tabs for displaying general information about the device, information about boards
and information about options in turn.
(...)
Maintenance commands...
Release alarms
Activate any released alarm
Lock device
(...)
Information...
Internal information...
Reboot device
Upgrade configuration...
(...)
(...)
(...)
Maintenance commands...
Release alarms
Activate any released alarm
Lock device
(...)
Information...
Internal information...
Reboot device
Upgrade configuration...
(...)
(...)
The functions are represented by the menu bar and the tool bar.
Menu bar.
Tool bar.
Button Comment
Add a device
Stop downloading
4.7.3 - Procedure
The procedure to follow is described below and divided into three parts:
1. Before downloading:
• Declare the device and establish a connection.
• Consult the "Information" window to find out the current version of the boards.
• Load the firmware to download. The files are provided on CD-ROM.
• Configure the download operation for the relevant device by selecting the
following tasks: downloading and/or memory bank toggling and/or device
reboot.
2. Downloading:
• Start downloading.
3. After downloading:
• Consult the downloading report.
This function allows the encoder to be displayed in the main window as in Figure
4.140.
New device...
Reach/Refresh...
Information
Configure download...
Start download...
Stop download...
Reboot...
Toggle boot space...
Log...
Delete...
2. Choose the New device... command to add the encoder in the main window.
3. The new device is displayed in the main window, as in the following figure:
3. Choose the Information... command. The dialogue box displayed contains three
tabs for displaying general information about the device, information about boards
and information about options in turn.
Note:
1. A package consists of several firmware.
2. The package(s) is (are) provided on CD-ROM.
3. For SSEB and AMuSE boards, the firmware files are identified by the following
extensions:
SSEB board .tes and .ssb,
AMuSE board: .amb and .fp1.
This function is used to list the files to download and the actions to be carried out
after a download:
• memory bank toggling. The SSEB software is stored in a flash memory bank.
SSEB has two memory banks, which allows the user to download a new
software release via Ethernet while keeping the former one as a backup in case
of trouble.
• device reboot. Some parameter changes need a device reboot to be taken into
account.
Note:
If the firmware is not selected, the Download Configuration window does not display any
tasks or download log.
4.7.3.2 - Downloading
This function is used to start up downloading of the selected devices.
1. Select the device.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the device-specific
commands.
5. Choose the Start download... command in the shortcut menu (or the button
on the toolbar or the Download/Start... command in the menu bar).
The following dialogue box is displayed for confirming the downloading operation.
2. Right mouse click to activate the shortcut menu containing the device-specific
commands.
3. Choose the Toggle boot space... command.
Note: Before toggling, ensure that the content of the inactive flash memory bank is intact.
This is not the case if downloading has been stopped (for any reason). The software in the
inactive flash memory bank is then corrupt and should not be used.
The purpose of this paragraph is to list all the functions of the {Event Log}
application.
4.8.1.1 - Event
" Event types
The event types displayed are as follows:
• rising alarm;
• falling alarm;
• reboots;
• device connections;
• device disconnections;
• device configuration changes (activations);
• service switching (to replacing) by INBAND command;
• service switching (to regular) by INBAND command.
" Paired events
Some events can be grouped into pairs.
Paired events are:
• rising and falling alarm;
• service switching to replacing and regular by INBAND command;
• setup and release of connections with devices.
" Parameters displayed
Each event is displayed with the following parameters:
• a record number;
• an event identifier (event_id);
• a sub-identifier (event_extension);
• the name of the device which caused the event;
Only events visible in the application are exported and not the entire base. The
resulting text file can then be used from a spreadsheet (e.g. Excel).
4.8.1.4 - Miscellaneous
In the {Event Log} application a text displayed in the status bar informs the
operator of event collection status.
Open previous... Open one of the seven event logs archived during the week.
Export... Export the open event log in text format.
Quit Quit the application.
View Refresh Refresh the view following receipt of new events.
Select events... Customise event display by applying masking filters to:
• display certain event types only,
• display certain alarms only,
• display events between two dates,
• display events relating to certain devices.
All events Display all events without changing the configuration of any
filter defined with the View/Select events... command.
Selected events... Apply the filter defined with the View/Select events... command
to the event view.
Tools Report ... Display a statistical report on the open event log.
Calc durations... Calculate the duration between a rising alarm and a falling
alarm or a device reboot.
Help About ... Display the software version.
Operating Access to on-line versions of manuals installed on the
manual Operating Station.
Button Comment
Quit the application. This button has the same effect as the File/Quit command.
Open an event log which can be the current log or a log archived during the
week. This button has the same effect as the File/Open... command.
Indicator showing that new events have arrived in the database. Click on this
icon to refresh the display. This button has the same effect as the Refresh...
command.
Mask the display of certain events. This button has the same effect as the Select
events... command.
filtering criteria are applied, the total is different from the number of events
contained in the file;
• event collection status:
No event collection The {Equipment Interface} application has not been
run, the icon flashes to signal a problem. If the icon is
not visible the {Equipment Interface} application is
open but event collection is not enabled.;
Collecting events… The {Equipment Interface} application is open and
set to collect events.
• a simulator mode indicator:
<space> Simulator mode is disabled;
Simulator mode Simulator mode is enabled.
The main view of the application displays the table of events contained in the event
log being consulted.
The Operator can drag and drop column titles to change column display order.
The parameters displayed for each event are:
• the record number;
• an icon according to event type;
• two numbers (id and ext) providing unique identification for the event;
• the name of the relevant device;
• the text describing the event;
• the date and time of occurrence (PC’s local time);
• the duration.
A shortcut menu attached to each event gives access to commands for finding the
paired event (in certain conditions see Find paired events page 374 and quickly
filtering the selected event (see Quickly filter an event type page 375).
The command for finding a paired event is also available by double-clicking on an
item in the table.
4.8.3 - Commands
If it fails to open a message informs the user accordingly and the file being viewed
remains open.
If file reading occurs normally the application’s title bar is updated and the events in
the current file appear in the main window.
This command is disabled when the open file is the current file.
Note: Filtering criteria apply on file opening. Certain events may therefore not be displayed.
If it fails to open (the file is not in the current directory for instance) a message
informs the user accordingly and the file being viewed remains open.
Important: To export the entire open event log all filtering must be cancelled
beforehand.
File format:
<#>→<UTC date>→<type>→<level>→<id>→<ext>→<desc>→<device_name>→
<text>→<duration>↵
The symbols → and ↵ replace the tabulation and 'carriage return' characters which
do not appear on print-outs.
<UTC date> UTC date and time of the event. The date format
depends on the settings in the Windows control panel.
When this command is run, a dialogue box requests the Operator to enter the name
of the target file. The default file name is that of the open file with the extension .txt.
Only the .txt extension is accepted.
Only checkmarked events will be visible. By default, when the application is first
used the All events option is selected.
The types available depend on the events featured in the table, a list of events is
displayed by default (see page 362).
If the open file contains unknown event types, these also appear in this list as a
character string comprising the word Event followed by the event identifier.
It is possible to select or deselect all the items in the list using the Select all and
Deselect all commands in the popup menu attached to the list.
Alarm management
When rising or falling alarms are selected filtering can be refined, by either masking
certain alarms, or restricting the display to certain alarms.
The + and – buttons opposite each list can be used to add or remove an alarm.
To add an alarm to a list select the + button or run the Add command in the popup
menu attached to the list and enter the alarm’s identifier and sub-identifier.
Entire log: This is the default option. The date and time are not
included in the selection criteria.
To facilitate event list scanning, a command in the shortcut menu attached to the
main window is available to go to the event paired with the selected event (see page
362 for the list of events concerned by this command).
The title of this command depends on the item type selected:
• for a rising (raising) alarm the associated command is Go to the clearing alarm.
• for a falling (clearing) alarm the associated command is Go to the raising alarm.
• for a service switch (to replacing) the associated command is Go to the service
switch back.
• for a service switch back (to regular) the associated command is Go to the service
switch.
• for a connection the associated command is Go to the disconnection.
• for a disconnection the associated command is Go to the connection.
Let us consider the following example:
Select the raising 697 event and double-click or run the Go to the clearing alarm
command.
If the clearing event is present the cursor automatically goes to this item.
In certain cases (e.g. if a filter is applied to raising alarms only) the search can fail
in which case an error message is displayed:
The title of the error message varies according to the event type sought.
This function is used to quickly mask a type of event without using the filtering
configuration screen. Just select the relevant event in the main view and run the
Mask this event command in the shortcut menu.
Notes:
1. All the events of the same type as the one selected disappear from the view. This concerns
all devices and not just the selected device.
2. Masking can be disabled by changing the configuration parameters available with the
View/Select events... command.
This command displays a summary table per device for the chosen period:
In the table the items are sorted in ascending alphabetical order by device name.
The table format is as follows:
The Tools/Calc durations... command in the menu bar is used to calculate the
duration between a rising alarm and a falling alarm or the next device reboot. Given
the time required for the calculation, this command is only available on backup files
and the Operator has to confirm command execution.
Once the calculation has been performed, the duration of each event is displayed in
the Duration column in the main window.
Durations are stored in the event log file. It is not necessary to recalculate duration
each time a file is opened.
Note: When the calculation proves impossible (if the falling alarm is not saved in the same
file) or duration is insignificant, the Duration column remains blank.
4.9.1 - Scope
This application get electronic on-line help about alarms generated by supervised
devices.
The online help application is run like any other DBS 2930 "Stand-Alone"
application or automatically via the {Monitoring & Redundancy} and
{EventLog} applications. It can also be run from the command line.
4.9.2 - Features
alarm has been deleted in a new patch, the corresponding user comment entry is
also deleted. A comment can be 4096 characters long and is completely modifiable
(Cut/Copy/Paste) by an edit command. It can only store alphanumeric characters.
They are independent of language settings.
If no alarm is found or if the previous format is not respected, an error message box
is displayed: Alarm not found. {Alarm Help} will display the nearest one.
In the menu bar, the database and DBS 2930 "Stand-Alone" versions are available
via the Help/About database... and Help/About Alarm Help... commands in the
menu bar.
All other commands can be found at the top of the window. Each button
corresponds to one command (Summary, First, Previous, Next, Last, Search,
Print, Configure).
Search... The Search button displays a dialogue box and the user
has to enter the AID or the AID and ALARM
IdExtension and/or AlarmIdDescription of the alarm
he or she wants to find.
If the alarm is not found, an error message box is
displayed and the {Alarm help} application still
displays the previous alarm. It also searches for a word
among the entire list of alarms and displays the search
result in the summary window. The user has to select
the alarm containing the word and the main window is
updated. When the summary is closed, the main
window displays the searched alarm.
This section describes how to use the Telnet application. It also explains the role of
parameters available to the user.
The following parameters can be edited by the user:
• Audio stream type,
• LTW offset,
• Superencoder source switching mode,
• VBI stream type,
• IP Communication.
• LDSChurch mode,
• ABSAT mode,
• Multichoice-D1 mode,
• Foxtel 6dB uplift,
• Closed caption type,
• Extended-data insertion (line 284).
Note: editing parameters other than those described can lead to major device
malfunction.
This section describes how to access the Telnet application and edit the parameters.
The definition of editable parameters is given in the following section.
1) On the PC connected to the device, run the Telnet command to open the applica-
tion.
2) Select Remote System under the Connect command in the Telnet (None) window
3) In the Connect window, enter the device IP address and click on the Connect
button to validate
Once the connection has been established with the device, the following window is
displayed:
4) Do not enter a User name and press Enter on the keyboard. The following
window is displayed:
The example above shows the Video bidir parameter which can be set to ON if the
value 1 is entered or OFF if the value 0 is entered. The value in brackets indicates
the current parameter value. If you press Enter on the keyboard without indicating a
value, the current value is kept and the next parameter displayed. The next param-
eter is also displayed if you enter a new value. All the parameters are displayed and
edited in the same way:
9) When all the parameters have been displayed, the window again displays several
choices. Select 0 Exit to display the SETUP prompt:
The Setup has been saved message is displayed to confirm that changes have been
saved.
Note: the changes will be applied when the device is next booted up.
4.10.2 - IP Settings
The IP Address, IP Netmask and Default gateway parameters can be edited via the
Telnet application. To do this:
1) follow the instructions in section 4.10.1 - Using the Telnet application up until
window 8). Select 2 : ethernet IP address
3) enter the parameter values as indicated in steps 8), 9) and 10) of the section
4.10.1 - Using the Telnet application.
Note: the changes will be applied when the device is next booted up.
4.10.3.3 - LTW_offset
Set LTW_offset flag when service PCR (Yes:1 No:2) (x)?
This parameter tells the encoder whether or not it should add the LTW offset value
to the video when the video is carrying the PCR. Default value = 1.
- A minor alarm will be raised if the Extended-data insertion (line 284) parameter is
set to 1 and no data is present in the input signal.
- The video component syntax defines "a data type identifier" which has the value
0x09 for sub-titles and 0x0A for "extended data services" data.
- If the DBE 4130 Encoder must be switched to 50Hz mode, the Extended-data
insertion (line 284) parameter must be set to 2 (OFF) before the Encoder is
switched from 60Hz to 50Hz mode.
The follow table gives permitted combinations for the Closed Caption and
Extended Data parameters:
Except for the restrictions given in the table above, any combination of the five
ABSat, LDS, Multichoice, Closed Caption, Extended Data parameters is permitted.
Chapter 5
PC operation - Fast_DSNG software
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5.1 - FAST-DSNG
A DSNG system is used to transmit pictures and sound between the site of an event
and a professional television (producer, television channel, etc.).
The signals are produced at the site of the event from a mobile system containing
the equipment required to produce video and audio signals and transmit them to a
site for broadcast via a satellite link.
The size of the DSNG system can vary considerably, depending on the coverage
desired for the event and the mobility required. A DSNG system can just as easily
be a camera, encoder, satellite modulator/up-converter which can fit into one or two
flight cases, as several O.B. vans containing cameras, mixing desks, encoders,
cables, etc.
" Those involved in DSNG systems are:
- satellite operators;
- satellite antenna manufacturers;
- satellite modem manufacturers;
- manufacturers of power amplifiers and RF systems;
- video encoder/decoder manufacturers;
- audio encoder/decoder manufacturers;
- supervision system manufacturers;
- systems integrators.
" Setting up DSNG communications
Setting up a satellite link requires that a procedure defined by the satellite operator
be followed:
1. The satellite operator notifies the DSNG operator of the:
- position of the satellite;
- transmission power;
- uplink frequency;
- bandwidth;
- downlink frequency after frequency translation by the satellite.
2. The DSNG operator contacts the reception station by telephone and begins a
connection procedure.
3. This operator directs the satellite antenna and transmits a low power, pure carrier
on the uplink frequency. When communication occurs on frequency C-band, spec-
tral inversion may be required.
" Purpose
This software is supplied as standard with DBE 4110 encoders.
The main purpose of this software is to facilitate input of the parameters required
for setting up a satellite link on the encoders and the modulator. Configuration using
the graphic interface is very simple. The operator can display all the transmission
parameters together with the composition of the transmitted signal on six screens.
Configuration changes are optimised by reducing operator actions.
The software operates on a PC (laptop) with standard performance, featuring:
- Windows 95, 98 or NT operating system;
- Ethernet 10BaseT interface;
- 640x800 colour screen with 256 colours;
- pointer device (mouse or other).
The application is only available in English.
" Environment
Three configurations are supported in the software.
satellite
dish
HPA
(poser amplifier)
RF
upconverter
FI
ASI
Pilot encoder
ASI
Second encoder
The other devices that can be used in a DSNG system (redundant encoders, deco-
ders, power amplifiers, up-converter) are not controlled by this software, apart from
the up-converter when it is incorporated into the modulator.
5.3 - INTERFACES
5.4 - FUNCTIONS
Fast_DSNG software is used to display and modify part of the configuration of the
modulator and encoders.
5.4.3 - Supervision
5.5 - OPERATION
The choice of configuration and IP addresses of the encoders is only possible when
communication with the devices is stopped. To do this, press the button in the
bottom left hand of the window.
Follow the instructions in the box on the right-hand side of the panel:
• Enter the IP address of the first encoder,
Caution!
The encoder(s) and the PC must have different IP addresses. If two devices have the same
IP address, software behaviour may be unpredictable.
When the information has been entered, press Connect to DSNG system to start up
Control/Command communication with devices.
When communication is enabled, the software attempts to set up communication
with the encoder(s) in order to gather the configuration information displayed to the
user in the other panels.
Note: If a modulator is used, the Transmission page can be used to change the L-Band
Frequency parameter.
Note: If the system is disconnected, all the devices remain in the initial state.
The parameters displayed in the lower area can only be modified in the Off position
(key F9). Access is unauthorised in the other positions and the cursor indicates this
by changing its form ( ).
The Symbol rate and Bandwidth parameters are interlinked by a formula that
involves the Convolution parameter. Each time the operator changes one of these
three, the Bandwidth and/or Symbol rate parameters are recalculated immediately.
Thus, if the operator enters the symbol rate, the application will immediately calcu-
late the bandwidth for information purposes, or vice versa. The calculated value
will be displayed in the process.
Note: If a bad format is chosen, the bandwidth cannot be calculated and the field
remains blank. An error message is displayed.
The video rate cannot be set by the user if it is calculated automatically for each
change of transmitted components.
4. Click on the Advanced tab to edit the advanced parameters of a video component
(Advanced panel):
5. Click on the VBI tab to edit the VBI parameters of a video component (VBI
panel):
6. Click on the Helper Channel tab for the encoder to use any helper channel infor-
mation present or transmit the encoding decisions:
4. Click on the Advanced tab to edit the advanced parameters of an audio component
(Advanced panel):
This window lists the current alarms on the devices. The list is refreshed approxi-
mately every 5 seconds.
The number of alarms features in the tab to the right of the page name. This saves
the operator opening the Alarms page to find out the status of the device.
When an alarm rises on a device, the application flashes in the Windows task bar to
warn the operator who does not work on the application.
The Acknowledge button is used to acknowledge all the alarms in the list.
• Acknowledge box is not checked: the LED is flashing in the Alarm panel or in
the tasks bar,
• Acknowledge box is checked: the LED stops flashing.
At each modification in the Alarm list, the button is released.
The operator can define a list of session words (SW) on the right of the panel and
associate each SW with a client name. This list is saved to the hard disk of the PC
and recovered each time the application is started up. Session words are limited to
six bytes and parity is fixed (even).
Three buttons located under the list are used to add, remove or edit a session word.
To edit the session word or the service client name, select the corresponding Client
Name and Session Word line in the right-hand area and click on Edit or double-
click on the line.
To add the session word or the service client name, select the corresponding Client
Name and Session Word line in the right-hand area then click on Add.
The left-hand area is used to enable or disable scrambling on each encoder and
select the session word. The session word is selected from the list using Pick
selected SW from list.
This panel displays the read-only information on the software and hardware options
of the encoders.
This panel is used to configure each encoder with the configurations saved in the
encoder memory, save configurations and delete backup configurations.
Two types of memory are defined for DBE 4110 encoders:
• the authorised read and write memories that can be programmed by the Operator
using the Fast_DSNG software.
• the authorised read-only memories that are programmed at the manufacturers.
They contain the standard predefined configurations. The contents of these
memories cannot be changed by the Operator.
A list is displayed for each encoder in which each line represents a memory
identified by a number or letter (1 to 8 for read and write memories; and A, B, and
C for read-only memories). Each line also contains the name of the archived
configuration and the memory status (Empty, Read only or Used). No name is
shown in the second column when a memory is empty.
This section contains the software specification elements that are liable to change.
5.5.8.1 - No connection
On starting up the application, the software attempts to set up a control/command
link with the main encoder then with the second encoder.
As long as all connections (one or two depending on the configuration) are not set
up, the configuration parameters are not displayed.
As long as communications are not set up, the encoder parameters in the Transmis-
sion, Alarms, Scrambling and Information panels are masked.
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
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Connection problems are often difficult to solve as causes are numerous and varied.
A malfunction may be caused by the network being incorrectly set-up on the PC, a
wiring problem or damage to a non-responding device.
The aim of this section is to provide a procedure that can be followed to solve these
problems in a minimum of time.
When the DBE 4110 is signalled as not responding, proceed as follows:
1. Check that the DBE 4110 is operational and that the front panel is working, by
moving around the menus.
2. Check that the IP address assigned to the device on the PC in the {Equipment
Installation} application matches the one assigned to the device displayed on
the front panel in the Other/Tools/IP Address menu.
3. Check that the DBE 4110 responds to network prompts; use the Ping IP
address command in an MS-DOS window. If the device responds, skip the next
paragraph.
4. Check the value of the subnet mask in the network set-up panel on the PC; the
subnet mask identifies the part identifying the subnet in the IP address; like an
IP address it consists of 4 numbers separated by "."; if the device address is not
in the subnet, the device will not be accessible.
5. Check the cables with the ohmmeter; Ethernet cables are quite fragile and
connector crimping may be faulty.
If the "POWER" LED on the front panel is off, check the following in the order
specified:
1. Check that the ON/OFF switch is ON.
2. Check the mains power supply source.
3. Reset the mains switch to OFF and disconnect the power cord.
4. Open the fuse holder on the switch base.
Fuse holder
A faulty fuse indicates that the product is damaged. You are therefore not
advised to simply change the fuse.
Please have the product inspected by a qualified member of NEXTREAM
maintenance staff.
- If the fuse is not faulty, another fuse in the power supply drawer may be faulty. To
inspect this fuse, the unit requires dismounting and hence comes under a higher
maintenance level. The procedure is not described in this manual.
The DBE 4110 has built in fans with a life expectancy of roughly 7 years at 30°C (6
years at 40°C). When your DBE 4110 reaches this age, fans will need to be
replaced; please, contact NEXTREAM After Sales Service.
If the DBE 4110 is on and the front panel LCD is backlighted but does not show any
indication or shows only four rows of black blocks, check that the contrast is
properly set.
In the case of a device fitted with a DPSN board, the choice analogue video input
PAL/SECAM (50Hz) or NTSC (60 Hz) should be available. If not, check that the
DPSN board has been declared present ("Other/Tools/Option/Hardware").
When a device cannot exit the autotest, try to clear the memory. To do this, switch
off and set the rotary switch (on the RSMAINT board, if present, if not, on the
SSEB board) to position 5. Switch on, wait 1 minute, switch off, return the rotary
switch to position 0, and switch on.
However, all the configurations (the current one and those saved) will be lost.
Picture freeze:
• A PCR component must be generated.
• If "PSI OFF" decoder mode is used, check that the PCR PID is correct
(generally the video component PID).
• The recommended value of the V_PTS offset is 400 (menu "CHANNEL
#1/IRD CONFIG/V_PTS=400"). This value is mandatory as specified in the
decoder user manual.
Picture chroma incorrect, colours not stable:
• The 27 MHz clock generated by the decoder is jittering: its internal PLL is not
locked. Check that the PCR PID is correct (PID of another service present in
the input multiplex) or verify that the PCR is present.
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Chapter 7
Customer Service
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Reader name:
Company:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
" For all inquiries regarding the procedure for returning equipment
for in-factory repairs and follow-up of repairs:
contact the Customer Logistics Service
• by telephone: + 33 (0)1 34 20 71 82
• by fax: + 33 (0)1 34 20 71 92
• by e-mail: cslogistics.nextream@thomson.net
• For all returns, please request an RMA (Return Material Authorisation) number
from the Customer Logistics Service. The shipment address (B or C) will be
confirmed and will depend on the product.
Address B (Brest) Address C (Cergy)
Nextream France Nextream France
Technopole Brest-Iroise Service Logistique Clients
295 avenue Alexis de Rochon 17 rue du Petit Albi
29280 PLOUZANE 95801 CERGY PONTOISE
FRANCE FRANCE
• Equipment should be returned in its original box with its return authorisation
form (see following page). If you no longer have the packaging, the faulty device
must be protected against shocks during transportation. The Customer Logistics
Service examines packaging on arrival and can refuse to carry out repairs if the
packaging has been visibly damaged during transportation and this has led to
further damage in addition to the fault originally noted.
• Unless specifically agreed, cost and risks for return shipment of equipment are
borne by the customer. Following repairs, return shipment costs will be borne by
Nextream France.
• The company may not be held liable for any delay resulting from failure to
observe the return procedure.
This page can be duplicated for the return. Cette page peut être copiée pour faciliter le retour.
Equipt:
Name: date:
Chapter 8
Abbreviations and Acroynms
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U: 44.54 mm
UNI: User Network Interface
UTC: Universal Time Code
UTP: Unshielded Twisted Pair
VBI: Vertical Blanking Interval
VBR: Variable Bit Rate
VBV: Video Buffering Verifier
VCI: Virtual Channel Identifier
VCR: Video Cassette Recorder
VITC: Vertical Interval Time Code
VPI: Virtual Path Identifier
VPS: Video Programming System
WSS: Wide Screen Signalling
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